[lukealexander]

For my current headphones, look in my signature

I am looking for a pair of "casual" headphones. At the moment I use Apple 'phones to listen directly from my laptop when I just casual listening and ability to hear external noise. The HD555 are too bulky, the UM1's are too isolating. The Vibes would be okay, but I gave them to my girlfriend and they are falling apart (of course).

So what I need is something comfortable, open and cheapish. Mainly used for listening to house music, voice & rock. Controlled, lean bass is important to me. I also don't want to buy used, and no imports this time. Thanks

 

[redrich2000]

PX100s and 20 quid to spare!

 

[lukealexander]

Yeah, I thought about them but I usually wear glasses in the house and I am worried the pressure would become uncomfortable. A few people say they are quite "tight".

 

[J.D.N]

Sen eh350? I use them with glasses on and they are fine, even for long periods. Sound pretty good too. For the money that is.

 

[Rednamalas1]

I'm not sure why this wasn't suggested yet but:

alessandro MS1

 

[lukealexander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.D.N /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sen eh350?

Bit big really... I am thinking earbud/PX100 size.

 

[lukealexander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif alessandro MS1

I was actually thinking of these a couple of weeks ago (curious about Grado-like sound), but decided what I needed was something small and casual rather than the MS1 which seems a bit similar to the HD555.

Remember this is directly from a (relatively good) laptop headphone out.

 

[stewtheking]

Koss Portapros have a funky adjustable clamp-force thing, so if they are too tight you can loosen them off a bit. Could be just the job.

 

[lukealexander]

Yeah, I also looked at the Portapro, I like their retro look.

How do they compare to the PX100?

It seems difficult to get non isolating earbuds with good sound!

 

[redrich2000]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukealexander /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, I thought about them but I usually wear glasses in the house and I am worried the pressure would become uncomfortable. A few people say they are quite "tight".

Hmmm... my PX200s don't clamp very tight at all (in fact not tight enough!), but I don't where glasses. How do clip-ons go with glasses? If they are better there are the KSC-75s?

There are also the Goldrings in the UK. I have never tried them but the DR150s got very good reviews. They go for 62 pounds on Amazon UK. Their little brother the DR100 goes for 32.

 

[lukealexander]

I think the PX100 may be the answer now I think about it!

 

[Melv01]

You can get a twin pack of PX100's (in white) for £21.94 inc. delivery at mymemory.co.uk

 

[synaesthetic]

AKG K27i?