I'm from Canada. I guess my budget is 100 or less. The x3i looks like the best bang/buck... will the iPod (touch / iPhone) drive those ok?

I'm looking for the best IEMs I can get for my iPod... I don't want t use an ap or anything, just the phones and the player. I was reading about the MylarOne X3i's but I can't find any available. Anything else to consider or should I just wait for those? (to be clear, the jaben site...

Thanks. On that page, it says: Quote: Without the need to connect an additional I/O bracket, the Prodigy 7.1 LT can be connected to a DAT, MD, A/V receiver and speakers using high fidelity Optical (24-bit/96kHz) and Coaxial (24-bit/192kHz) connectors. The broad frequency range...

any recommendations? I want to use it for my HTPC but also have the front jack for headphones (Beyer DT770-80 Pro's) Thanks!

Skylab, So you find the DT770 PRO/80's are better, using only one portable source and no amp or mods? Thanks

I think the one's I'm looking at are the "old" version, all black... yours the same? what is under where the paint has worn off?

thanks for the votes so far... care to make a quick pot as to why you've chosen one or the other?

Just wanted a quicker answer. Here is my original thread trying to narrow it down. http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=186185 Beyer's I can get for about $150 shipped to Canada. ATH-A500's for $100 plus shipping to Canada. So very close. www.headphonereviews.org gives...

do the k81dj's fit around your ears?

I should have mentionned I am really looking for some "around the ear" (circum-aural I think) headphones, not "on the ear" (super- or supra-aural). Thanks

The Audio Technica A500's look very nice, I love the look of them. Are the much worse than the Beyer DT250-80's? The AKG DJ 81s are very nice too, and a small bit cheaper. In the looks dept, A500's are leading the way. When I said portable, I meant on the bus or plane. My job is moving...

Quote: Originally Posted by mr56k I really like them. Probably one of my better price=performance headphones I have purchased. Good isolation and comfy fit. Also seems pretty durable. Definately has a warm sound signature rather then in your face grado style. I've only ever used...

the koss A130's are rated at 60 ohms and the AKG K81DJ's are rated 32 ohms Don't I want a lower number for a portable without an amp? Also, the AKG's got a 4.5/5 on headroom. I'm a noob at this

Quote: Originally Posted by mr56k Check out the AKG K 81 DJ's.. Sennheiser HD280's although alot of people say the headband breaks alot. I personaly have the Audio Technica ATH-M20's and like them alot. They seal nicely and are pretty darn comfy. Hope that helps. Also try the search and...

I am looking for some new headphones to use with a portable media player (for movies/tv shows on the go, as well as some music: hip-hop, pop, rock, alternative). These will be used without an amp. Basically I just need some consumer headphones, but I want to get something good. I was...