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Starting over, $100 on ear headphones

post #1 of 9
12/14/11 at 12:20am
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This place is a curse. I bought a set of Crossfade LP's for $150 and while I like them I think they aren't what I'm looking for. It seems an on-ear headphone is the way to go for what I plan on using them for. Going to sell these and dedicate $100 for earphones and $50 for IEM's. Here is the criteria:

- $100 price range
- On ear headphones
- Small or mid size portability
- Lightweight or midweight but solid feel
- Good build quality
- Comfortable
- Detachable cable
- Decent/good sound isolation (for use in public when needed)
- Good clarity
- Strong highs (for rock, punk, acoustic, etc)
- Neutral mids
- Strong, punchy bass (even maybe boomy (but not muddy) on some dubstep/hip hop songs)

- Good with portable devices but also good with portable amps (probably going to get a micro CMOY)

I hope this helps with what I'm looking for. I'm willing to go up in price maybe another $20 if the pair justifies it.
Edited by Matt V - 12/14/11 at 12:52am
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post #2 of 9
12/14/11 at 6:58am
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Anyone have suggestions?

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post #3 of 9
12/14/11 at 7:32am

Used Senneheiser HD25 1-ii would be the best. It is almost exactly the headphone you described. If you can't wait that long, and believe me I understand. Go pick up a set of Koss DJ100s from Best Buy and give them a try. Many say they're among the best out of the box in that price range for sealed cans. Keep them tidy and take them back if you don't like them.

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post #4 of 9
12/14/11 at 9:42am
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The HD-25 seems like a solid set, slightly out of my price range though.

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post #5 of 9
12/14/11 at 9:51am

HD 25 had been the king of on ear for many years... until Beyer DT1350 come out...

love them both!

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post #6 of 9
12/14/11 at 10:10am
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$100 price point give or take $25 guys. ;)

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post #7 of 9
12/14/11 at 10:47am
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Just took a look at the buying guide in the articles section but didn't have very many options for on-ear in the $100 area.

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post #8 of 9
12/14/11 at 3:25pm
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What would my options be if I raised my budget to $150?


Edited by Matt V - 12/14/11 at 4:02pm
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post #9 of 9
12/26/11 at 10:15pm

Ultrasone HFI580

Beyerdynamic DT770

 

I'm in the market for basically the same headphones as the ones in your description. But I haven't committed to purchasing anything yet. Those are just what I have narrowed it down to in my research here. 

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