[DallyFan]

I have an 11 yr old son who wants the Dr Dre beats ferrari headphones for Christmas.  From the little research I've done it looks like they may be over priced for what you get and lots of fakes out there too.
 
He wants them to listen to music on his itouch.  Being an 11 year old, he is looking for style, hence the Dr Dre beats (kids).  Any recommendations for quality stylish headphones for less than $100.00. Maybe something that would include a case to put them in?  Thanks.

 

[MalVeauX]

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I have an 11 yr old son who wants the Dr Dre beats ferrari headphones for Christmas.  From the little research I've done it looks like they may be over priced for what you get and lots of fakes out there too.
 
He wants them to listen to music on his itouch.  Being an 11 year old, he is looking for style, hence the Dr Dre beats (kids).  Any recommendations for quality stylish headphones for less than $100.00. Maybe something that would include a case to put them in?  Thanks.

Vmoda M80's?
 
They'll survive a kid. They look good. And they actually sound good.
 
Very best,

 

[PurpleAngel]

CALs (Creative Aurvana Live).

 

[DallyFan]

Thanks!

 

[derycksan]

Can't think of any stylish and good quality under $100.  In the $150ish range theres Skullcandy Aviators, Vmoda crossfades M80 (as Maxvalue already mentioned), Phaiton MS400.
 
If you want to hold off on a more expensive purchase, I bought these two for my son and he has been very happy with both.
Philips "The Stretch" - very good deal at newegg right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138112
 
Panasonic RP-HTF600
Least fashionable, however, they sound great for their price.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HTF600-S-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B004MMEI8W

 

[GigaFi]

Since he's young and sound quality is likely not a main concern, I would stick to the Beats. You can find some on ebay and craigslist for cheap, and in the case that you do get a fake pair, does it really matter?
 

 

[DallyFan]

You're right about the sound quality and his age.  But I do want them that has descent sound.  From a quality stand point, I wasnt very clear.  I meant something that can hold up to a kid knocking them around.  I don't want to buy something that falls apart quickly. Thanks for the advice to everyone.

 

[nc8000]

Sturdyness would be something like a Sennheiser HD25-1 (not sure what the go for any longer) and the sound is very decent as well. Stylewise hmmm

 

[bradenfase]

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Sturdyness would be something like a Sennheiser HD25-1 (not sure what the go for any longer) and the sound is very decent as well. Stylewise hmmm

They sell for 200$ US. A bit out of their range