Beats solo 2, studio 2 or v moda xs

[Xlezia]

I'm looking for a portable headphone. I think on-ear would be a better choice as I walk home from school everyday under the sun. Over-ear would be too hot for my ears. I would want a balanced sounding headphone or good mids. The solo 2 doesn't have replaceable ear pads which makes me scared of it's durability. The xs is not that great looking and has a loose fit. The studio is over-ear which may be too hot for me. Which one should I choose? I can get all 3 for around the same price. My source of audio is my Redmi Note 4G phone with topping nx1 amp.

 

[Xlezia]

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[serman005]

I like the VMODA XS for your purposes, based on the list you provided. Also, did you consider Momentum on-ear? They are another good portable option.

 

[Xlezia]

They are not foldable which is not portable enough for me.

 

[HaNs SuPeR]

whats ur budget ?

 

[Xlezia]

Under 200 SGD

 

[Xlezia]

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[stuck limo]

I just purchased the Beats Solo 2 and I own already the V-Moda XS. I prefer the XS. It's more detailed, less muffled, and sounds more alive and exciting. The XS is also more durable and compact but does not have removable ear pads.
 
The weird thing is that the Beats doesn't really pair well with my computer external DAC, but it pairs well with my Samsung S7. Overall, I prefer the XS. It's more solidly built with a more enlightening sound signature.