[pummer]

I mostly use my Sharp HP-MD33S earbuds but increasingly I find myself wanting full-size headphones. I listen to a wide variety of music (folk, rock, psychadelic, hip-hop) so I'd like to know what you guys think is the best all-around headphone for less than $100, taking into account sound quality and comfort.

I won't be using an amp, and I'll be using a variety of sources ranging from a Sandisk Sansa to several computers to early-80s vintage Pioneer stereo equipment.

I'd prefer a closed phone, but an open one that doesn't leak too much sound is fine too.

I've seen deals recently on the HD280s, and I've heard them before and like how they sound - guess I'm just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at since I've got a bit more to spend than they're going for.

 

[marillion64]

try a Sennheiser HD600 less "dark" then her big sister HD650 very good with all kind of music or if you want to spend a little bit more a Beyerdynamic dt880.Probably you can find one used for that price

 

[billybob_jcv]

Where is the Senn HD600 less than $100? I've never seen a pair that still worked for that price...

 

[Zephyron]

Try looking for used Equation Audio RP-21.

Comfort can be and issue though, if you're going to wear them for long hours (3 hours +), mainly due to their plastic/rubber padding.

 

[pummer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by marillion64 /img/forum/go_quote.gif try a Sennheiser HD600 less "dark" then her big sister HD650 very good with all kind of music or if you want to spend a little bit more a Beyerdynamic dt880.Probably you can find one used for that price

HD600 for $100?

 

[Vaughn]

I think there is a bit of confusion regarding USD/Euro!

 

[Vaughn]

I second the RP-21, you could easily spend a lot more and get a lot less.