Thanks for your opinion!

http://www.flipkart.com/sony-mdrxb90ex-bcin-in-the-ear-headphone/p/itmdrjdgchffuewh?pid=ACCDN4A6MDGSSKYQ&otracker=search&pageNum=1 This is where I bought em. Shipping within India only though. The price is actually $60. If you are outside India, you get it at the same cost at AMAZON JAPAN,

Thanks StoneJack. Decided on a HD 429.

Thanks! You cleared up a lot of my doubts!

 Will I be losing a lot if I get a HD 429 without a DAC? I hate to using a product at less than its potential.

 Thanks for the advice. I'll better stick with 429. My expenses in the gaming sector keep mounting (that's the only way it is to stay updated), and I dont want to keep spending the same way with audio too. Currently a DAC is out of my budget s I'll stick with a 429.    P.S. My friend is using...

Thanks Snyper, I'll check out the audio technica! The Wooduo2 is not available in India, sadly. Already checked it out when some one said it has a cannon like bass!   Also, can you please tell me how Sony MDR XB90EX compares with HD 518 in SQ (Except base)? HD 518 is one of the good headphones...

Thanks. Will check it out!

Thanks, I checked it out. At the $200-300 price range, it is pretty much out of my budget. Plus It is not available in india. I think I'll wait...

Thanks StoneJack! HD 449 is probably cheaper than 518, so I may afford it. Do you think the extra cost of a HD 518 is worth it? Are the improvements in SQ that great over a $10 difference in the list price? ($119 vs 129)

I remember reading in some sticky: "Never forget the reason we do this: to enjoy music. It can be done in in both $80 and $800 headphones" (Not verbatim) I think those words are quite true!

Hello everyone!    I saw the discounts on a retail website (Indian) and the prices seemed good. I very recently got a Sony MDR XB90EX for my jaunts outside the comfort of my home and when I feel like listening to bassy stuff. However I need a headphone for quiet listening, which need not be...

Went ahead and bought them. Thanks!

Thanks a lot. According to Sony all versions sound the same! Do you think USD 65 is a good deal for a pair?

Thanks. Ill get it!