[fsuguy92]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a pair of versatile headphones for around $100. I listen to a wide variety of music from classical to jazz to rock to hiphop, and everything in between. I just need something versatile that can handle whatever I throw at it and can be driven well by an iPod. I'd appreciate your suggestions!

 

[wilky61]

For this current price, I don't think you're going to be able to do better than these:
 
$56 -- http://www.amazon.com/Koss-ProDJ100-Headphones/dp/B003X1BEKI/
 
But I can't tell you if they need an amp or not.

 

[MattTCG]

 
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For this current price, I don't think you're going to be able to do better than these:
 
$56 -- http://www.amazon.com/Koss-ProDJ100-Headphones/dp/B003X1BEKI/
 
But I can't tell you if they need an amp or not.

 
I listened to them amped and unamped and just didn't like the sound or comfort. $100 is a strange price point to be in. I would try for a used pair of Beyers here. dt 770's are nice. Honestly, you might look at the Panasonic htf-600. They drive easy and sound great for about $35. Check out the massive thread here about them.
 
GL!!

 

[Kerry56]

Creative Aurvana Live!
AKG K240 Studio
Sony ZX700
 
All of these will crush those Panasonics into the dirt.  The Koss DJ100 would probably be an equivalent headphone, but haven't heard them.

The Koss and AKG will be slightly harder to drive, but will still work out of a portable device.

 

[mastershake2393]

+1 for the Aurvana Live! as that has the same driver as my beloved D1001
 
I'll also throw in the SR-80i. Highly mod-able, and sound great stock, they are quite versatile.
 
The two flaws major flaws the 80i's have are: sound-leakage due to being completely open, and they might not have enough sub-bass for hip-hop (I think they're alright, but the Aurvana Live!'s are much better here).

 

[fsuguy92]

what would y'all think if i upped the budget a little bit and entered the ath-m50's in to the mix?

 

[Defender0fAloha]

I honestly dont like the ATH m50s check out ultrasone dj1s they are only 117 on amazon shipped now 
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-DJ1-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B000GU77SC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335132920&sr=8-1
M audio q40 for 114 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000XT8JTM/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&condition=new
these both blow the ATHm50s out of the water

 

[Brooko]

 
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what would y'all think if i upped the budget a little bit and entered the ath-m50's in to the mix?

 
If you're doing that - then consider the Brainwavz HM5 and Shure SRH840.  Both are pretty good all-rounders.  Personally I wouldn't use the M50 for classical or jazz - although it will do well for Rock and Hip-hop.

 

[fsuguy92]

alright guys, not to keep throwing more into the mix, but i found a pair of krk-kns8400's on sale for $120, are those a good pair of all-rounders?

 

[Amorgan]

 
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alright guys, not to keep throwing more into the mix, but i found a pair of krk-kns8400's on sale for $120, are those a good pair of all-rounders?

 
It depends on what are you looking for. 
This reply may interest you. 

 

[fsuguy92]

I'd like to thank everyone for the advice! I went with the KRK KNS-8400's just picked them up. Loving the neutral sound and after having the Senn HD280pros, the soundstage sounds HUGE (I know in comparison to open cans it's not!). Bass is a little lacking but after some burn-in i'm assuming it'll become a little more extended and prominent. I appreciate it guys!