Open, Closed, IEM,   Refurb, new , used   etc.   I just want to know what headphones are the best in sound and comfort for ~$50

I just discovered this site recently and was hoping that you could help me upgrade from my current, mediocre headphones.  I'm looking for a pair of closed headphones with minimal leakage to use (unamped) with my laptop and mp3 player.  I would prefer to not spend more than $80, but definitely...

Hello all,   Not a serious audiophile myself but wondering if you could possibly offer some opinions for me?  I'm looking for a pair of portable headphones for about £20-30, possibly stretching to 40. At the moment I have my eyes on the PX 100 and 200 or the HD 218 or 228.  Would people be...

I like love my new Sennheiser HD238 I got for $30 from Amazon. A quick search of the headphones on Head-Fi keeps mentioning the Asteroid mod, where the inner foam (black) is taken out to change the sound. Does anybody know how this affects the 238's

Hello, I am choosing new headphones. It has to be portable on-ears (not full). I am also planning to use them outside and in transportation. I dont have requirement, that they should be open on closed(I know the advantages/disadvantages of both solutions).I will also use them with portable...

I own a pair of Sennheiser HD-228's. Recently while they were in my bag - after I took them out for the day - I noticed one of the swivel ear pieces broke. It's still attached, but it's literally hanging by the wire.   I have the receipt and I'm still covered by the 2 year warranty; am I OK...

Hello there.   I currently own a pair of Sennheiser HD-228's, and they have served me well, especially being modded, and for the fact that I found them in store for $69.99; $30 less. Unfortunately they broke recently (swivel piece), and I'm going to get them repaired (hopefully Sennheiser...

Introduction   I started planning this review around the same time I joined head-fi and saw how useful multi-headphone comparisons could be for a newcomer. I put my meager (at the time) collection of portable headphones to good use and tested them against each other. What started out as a...

Discuss!! But seriously, I'm looking for a pair of phones that completely engulf my ear, have soft, comfortable pads and are very lightweight. All recommendations are highly appreciated, as I'm looking to make a quick purchase. I like the look/feel of the senn 228's, but i hear their sound...

Hello everyone,I need a bit of advise from you guys.I am looking to buy new headphones and need help as i can't figure out which one to get.I will mainly use them for my ipod video therefore portability is a must.I would prefer one which would actually fold so that I could carry it in my bag.I...

Hey I came across this website as I was browsing for some headphones to buy. My birthday is coming up and I would really like to upgrade from the standard iPod earphones I currently have.    I live in Canada so things are usually more expensive so I'm on a budget of around $100 I went...

Hi Everyone!!   So. My situation: Bought my first pair of "non supermarket brand" headphones being the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO's and thought they were quite good (after days of burn in of course). Thought i would bring them along on my daily commute to college and while I loved the noise...

Hi, I've been walking around with my Sennheiser CX-400 II Precision's for about two year now. I was very happy about their sound but I thought it was time to try some headphones. My price range is up to 70 euro. Don't know what that is in dollars or pounds.   Now looking around in the stores...

Hi I am looking for headphones in the $80-$100 dollar range to replace my broken Sony MDR-V300's. I like the ones that sit on your ear but not all the way around them and despite not knowing anything about headphones I do enjoy crisp clean music with good quality bass. How loud they go does not...

So I've been lurking around head-fi for a while, and after reading the reviews I've been super tempted to get the SJ5  because from what I've heard they work well & they kind of look good. I have an HD228 already but I still want the SJ5; so could anyone tell me which one's better (SQ...

Hey people   So i've been reading alot about these Sennheiser HD 228 cans, and i seem to have found MANY positive reviews.. My current headphone is the sennheiser px200, but the cable and the left hearing pad is broken, so i'm out looking for a new set of cans!    What i would love to...

I'm looking at to get some headphones that are mainly based on looks/isolation/comfort. I want good sound too but that's secondary to the other aspects.  For looks, I'm looking for something that looks like the sennheiser hd228's, monster beats, or the bose on ear headphones.  Is there any...

Hi guys ! I'm getting sick of my Westone UM1 so I've decided to buy headphones ! I'm planning on buying one of the new Shure models but it seems that they aren't coming out before this summer so I'll probably buy another model until they are released. There's a new mall opening in my town so...

Hi i need to know if it is worth it to spend the extra few bucks for the HD 238. I listen to hip hop and current music. Thanks very much.

akg k 450   akg k27i   akg k 420   senn hd 228   senn px 200 ii     anybody have any experience with any of these? any info on them would be appreciated also any that you think i should just eliminate from this list?

Hi!   I've been reading up quite a lot of threads about these 2 headphones on this forum (which were helpfull) but I just have a few questions left to clear everything up. I can't decide between the 2 of them.   I'll be using them outside, in town, on the train, to and from school, at...

I have listened to the Sennheiser PX 100, and they have a nice, detailed, and bassy sound. Before you ask, I love fairly plentiful bass as long as it's clean and accurate, but I hate bloated or muddy bass. These phones have pleasantly emphasized, punchy and exciting bass, without sacrificing...

I would like to know how's the SQ of HD 238 compare with HD 228 (after Astroid mod)?

I Needed a cheap pair of phones for yard work.  Amazon sells them for $61 but you will see another seller offering refurbished  for $16 plus $5 shipping.  They sound pretty decent for the price and the seller is a authorized dealer called adgtron.    Received them in 2 days in sealed bag.  No...

I'm looking for headphones that fill these criteria   -Good bass ( I mainly listen to hip hop/rap ) -Portable -Look stylish -Comfy -Closed ( Need good isolation ) -Under $100   Narrowed it down to 4 pairs : Senn HD 228, px 200 ii, denon ah-p372 & ultrasone zino.   Which one...