[xmarks08]

After reading a lot of posts on this forum, I figured it was time I finally joined. I've decided it's time to buy a pair of on-ear headphones after using earbuds (some good ones at that) for the past couple years. I'm looking for a smaller set of on-ear headphones that look good. I've tried the beats solo (and I agree they suck sq wise) but they look great and are the perfect size. I have also tried the Sennheiser PX-200 II, I like the sound, but it could have more bass, and the size is too small. So basically I'm looking for:
 

1. Something similar in size and looks to the beats
2. Something similar in sq to the PX-200 IIs, but with a little more bass.
3. Something that looks cool, without sacrificing too much sq!

 
Any suggestions would be great. I'm willing to spend up to around $150. 
So far these forums have been really helpful 

 

[mindy123]

Audio-technica es7 in white

 

[Szadzik]

AKG K450

 

[ULTRA-HARMONICS]

Denon D2000...

 
 
There is a used pair in the classifieds.....

 

[xmarks08]

this could be a stupid question, but would any of these need amps? I probably should've mentioned this earlier, but I am gonna use them mainly for my iPod while I'm on the subway. So they need to be portable, hence hopefully no amp haha.

 

[ULTRA-HARMONICS]

When I take my full cans mobile, I run my D2000 with a portable amp  (MiniBox-D) but I can also use them without. 
 
 
 
Sounds better amplified... Yes I do lug these around (my office cans) sometimes when I forget my IEM at home...

 

[Sonic 748i]

To the OP the D2000 is a full size headphone which is over the ear not on and the cable is about 9ft long. So, I don't know why this headphone is being recommended...

 

[xmarks08]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320528842191&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=M*S%3F&GUID=7f7821b71280a041bae38a73ffc6aea6&itemid=320528842191&ff4=263602_263622#ht_1671wt_1139
 
do these look like a good idea? its one of those seems to good to be true

 

[ULTRA-HARMONICS]

You are right, they are full size cans. Sorry about that OP....

 

 

[Sonic 748i]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320528842191&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=M*S%3F&GUID=7f7821b71280a041bae38a73ffc6aea6&itemid=320528842191&ff4=263602_263622#ht_1671wt_1139
 
do these look like a good idea? its one of those seems to good to be true

AKG is a reputable company, go for it!
 

 

[xmarks08]

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AKG is a reputable company, go for it!
 

i meant the fact someone on ebay is selling them for 75 bucks new when they retail for around 180. ebay can be so sketchy 

 

[kjk1281]

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do these look like a good idea? its one of those seems to good to be true

 
...then it probably is.  The seller has a history of selling tons of Sennheiser CXs, Sonys, and "genuine" iPod earbuds.  I'd tread with caution, or better yet, avoid!
 

 

[ljokerl]

I would recommend taking a look at the Phiaton MS300. The MS400 are the best Beats alternative I've encountered to date but the MS300 is a bit smaller and a chunk cheaper. People in the know say that the sound of the MS400 is slightly more refined, but frankly it could stand to be a little rougher around the edges.

 

[the search never ends]

 
^^^^^  Good advice!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[ZARIM]

JBL Reference 410 are very bass heavy and they are on the air small portable headphones.