I am considering on buying the Bose Headphones. I mainly listen to rock and rap. The only problem is that I hear there are better headphones for this price. I looked at the shure e3c but I dont like earbuds. Is there anything that looks as good as the Bose and is better?

Maybe I should start with a little background... (TL; DR below) I've been a long time anti-anything-in-the-ear guy. I have very sensitive earlobes and avoided the topic like fire. I read for a long time that IEMs are THE portable phones, but I was always afraid that I'll shell out more money...

Hi there, I'm a newcomer here in need of some help. Looking for a good headphone which is not too costly. I've never had a good headphones so looking to start somewhere. I  tried the HD 202 at a store yesterday and I really liked the sound, not mindblowing but I think that's what I get for the...

Yeah, so I bought a pair of Audio Technica ATH M-50's off ebay for 120$, and I've checked that they at least aren't the usual fakes with the AT logo on backwards. Having had them for a couple of weeks now I tested a binaural recording off youtube, and noticed that the channels seem to be...

Firstly, I just want to let you guys know that I'm not one of those guys who just jumps in expecting everybody to do the leg work for me on this. I've been reading up on a few sets for the last few days and as I'm sure most of you know or have experienced, that has only made things worse.   ...

Hey all.  Haven't been very active here lately, but I just wanted to post and say that I just took the plunge on a pair of JH16pro's.  I want to thank this forum for all the good info that finally lead to this decision.  It's been an interesting but short journey for me that started with Senn...

I have recently been looking for a good pair of headphones for around $60 or less. Any suggestions?

Hey all, I am at a complete loss as to where to get these. one of my pads fell off my Sennheiser PX-100s over the weekend, and, I haven't been able to find anywhere online that sells replacement ones. Any Head-Fi'er know of a place?

First of all, I feel I should state that I'm not an audiophile (unless that simply means that I love music, in which case, I am!), and so I don't really have ears finely tuned enough to accurately compare different headphones or audio setups. Secondly, I should say that before now I have only...

I am very interested in the PX100's but they leak a bit at high volume from what I have seen. I do not want in ear headphones because they are uncomfortable after a while, and I'd like to stay away from over ear headphones unless they are very portable and comfy. Anything close to the PX100's in...

I am upgrading from a ATH-AD700 Audio Technica open air headphone.  I like the sound and the fact that its very open.  I need sound leakage, because I use them at work and need to be aware of what I am monitoring.  The issue I have now is size, as they are too big to take with me.  I would like...

Hey guys, I've been creeping the boards for the last few days researching and I can't just figure out what I want to buy. I'm not a crazy audiophile but I do appreciate good sound.   I am looking for some headphones/sets that I can use for mainly skype/ventrilo, games, and music (indie rock...

 I listen to a lot of music and wish to have a quality headphone for working out whether it be running on the treadmill or lifting weights. My workout list goes from house,rap,metal. I was thinking of Sennheiser PX-100, Grado SR80i, V-MODA crossfade, Koss KSC75 (might as well buy as they are...

Hey Guys! Um first post at head-fi :D Great website...been surfing for over 2 hours and learned a lot already...   Right now, I'm planning on purchasing a new pair of earphones/portable headphones/iems or whatever that has pretty good bass for a price range of 0-60...anyhows. I'm often in...

I'm looking for something PortaPro-sized (Grado SR60 is way too big) but with a nice lithe, bass-light sound signature.   Must be open backed.   The PX100 is the most usually suggested PortaPro alternative but apparently that is even darker!!   Was considering iGrado's but apparently...

Hey guys, I could use some advice :) A little backstory first to help you know where I'm coming from. Warning.. I am not good with all the terminology you guys use but I'll do my best.   At the moment my only source is a 4G iPod touch. I listen to rock almost exclusively at the moment...

I am getting ready to purchase some new headphones, and I think I've got it narrowed down to either the Westone 3 or the Sennheiser IE8.  This will be the most I've ever spent on headphones, so I'm kind of having a hard time making a final decision.  I currently own the Koss Portapros and the...

Hi guys,   I'm looking for a set of headphones mainly to listen to music before I go to sleep. I want the music to be as if I were actually there and sound as rich as possible. I listen to solely to mp3s (160-320kbps) and I listen to all types of music: Light, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Classical...

Hey guys, hello to all the modders, so guys, to those who use leather (or other material) instead the foam pad, what are the benefits, and downsides of that mod? also, is it adds some sort of isolation, from outside noise? if it stupid thing or so..I'll just get a closed back, but it the last...

I never thought I would say such a thing  . My Porta-Pro cans still sound good to me and can be driven nicely directly from my BlackBerry. But, I now desire a pair with a more natural presentation. Requirements are:   A) Not more than $80   B) Not more than 4ft cord and terminating in...

Hello. I did used Sennheiser px100 last time but from now I need to use only earphones. I have tried Sony ex... and this was just a crap. This the worst thing I heard in my life. Drilled treble, no voices. Is it possible to get from earphone SQ like headphones? They should be very...

Hi guys,   I've gone through so many IEMs for the gym that I just can't really take it anymore. They generally either are always falling out or quickly fatigue my ears in the gym (normally turn them up to drown out noise of treadmill and what-not). Granted, my IEMs are not at all quality, I...

Ok,   So I am going to buy these real soon, but as they are my first full size headphone, I am wondering, how are they in comparison to Koss Portapro's and Sennheiser PX100's.   Is the difference immense.     And just a question. Is there more bass in M50's, cause I've always been...

How is it that a pair of $13 clip ons can rival headphones worth more than 10x the price? This headphone is STILL pure magic to my ears, and the only headphone I have owned that I wouldn't ever part with, you guys know how many headphones I have parted with. Its comfortable (once you acclimate...

Since there's a seller's remorse thread, why not a buyer's remorse thread? So what's the worst set of cans you bought one impulse? Price or sound, doesn't matter. I have to say mine are the HP460's cause of their price. Not to mention something I just bought off eBay. Link...