I listen mainly to hip-hop and indie rock.   Could anyone suggest to me some headphones that will work well without an amplifier for (ideally) less than $100.  Over $100 is fine as well if it's a pair of headphones that you really feel should be mentioned.  I'm willing to look at anything...

Could you recommend to me which of the two options I should pick to hook up and iPod to a mixer?   1) A 1/4 inch cable (both ends male) + a converter from 1/4 inch to to 1/8 inch.   - or -   2) A cable that has a 1/4 inch male end and a 1/8 inch male end. Here's an example if I...