[Sherwood]

I think some people are mistaking "bang-for-the-buck" with "inexpensive". Anything that has an apparent worth that exceeds its price is considered as having a good "bang-for-the-buck". If the MDR-R10 were sold for $1500, it would be quite the bang for the buck, despite costing 100 times as much as the KSC75.

 

[Chu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think some people are mistaking "bang-for-the-buck" with "inexpensive". Anything that has an apparent worth that exceeds its price is considered as having a good "bang-for-the-buck". If the MDR-R10 were sold for $1500, it would be quite the bang for the buck, despite costing 100 times as much as the KSC75.

While this might be true, I would question anyone who didn't acknoweldge that there are strong diminishing returns in the audio world as the pricetag soars, which means the best bangs for the buck will probably be at the low end.

 

[b7nguyen]

Got my vote for the Grado 60s. They will blow away major brand names such as Sonys at the same price point. Comfy too as long as you got the pads without the holes.

I didnt care about comfort too much when I first got into headphones, but now its a must!!! I lose alot of hearing pleasure when I'm constantly reminded of that foreign object plugged in my ear or head clamp squeezing my noggin like a tomato.

 

[Lectorcito]

In my (short) experience, the best bang for your back can be found around Christmas, when there are heavy discounts in a lot of headphones.

 

[Joshatdot]

KSC75, SR60, MS1, K81DJ, RP-21, PK3, EP630, HAFX33, PLUG, SparkPlug

 

[kramer5150]

Grado SR60 with hole modded comfies or bowl pads, IMHO the additional clarity and "Grado slam" is $$$ well spent over the KSC75.

 

[Gurra1980]

Bose Triport, or no, maybe ksc-75 is a little better value

 

[nibiyabi]

HE90?

 

[scompton]

KSC55

 

[lmilhan]

Not all that long ago, you could score a pair of AKG K1000s for around $300 or $400. At that pricepoint, they represented the best bang for buck ever in the world of headphones IMHO. Hell, even at the insane prices they command today, they are still worth every freakin' penny. Of corse this assumes that you have the juice needed to power those beasts.

Other than the K1000s at $400, I would have to say KOSS KSC-75s, Grado SR-60s and Grado HF-1s (at their original asking price) - all represent outstanding values for such little dough...

 

[Duggeh]

Very interesting to me that noone yet seems to have mentioned the PX100. Another very worthy contender for those who like a little more warmth to the sound than the SR-60 or the KSC-75.

 

[jonnywolfet]

my e5c for £80 was pretty bang for buck(pound)

 

[rodaballo]

PK1s. Wonderful sound quality and portability.

 

[kwlinder]

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Originally Posted by Sherwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif Absolutely, the KSC 75 under $50, and I think the SR60 make a case for 50-75. For under $175, my vote is the Etymotic ER4s. Lots of folks wouldn't trade their ety's for anything under $500, which is the very definition of "bang-for-the-buck".

I agree completely, except I would add Beyer DT-880's. I love both the Ety ER4s and the Beyers and can't imagine life without any of these cans.

 

[alitomr]

I cant believe nobody has mentioned the HD555 for $95 shipped from amazon.