[sickofsoyo]

I recently had my old headphones break on me, a pair of sennheisers, and I'm looking for something new. I didnt spend all that much on my last pair, around 50, but I want to get something a little more powerful. I will be using it for listening in loud environments, some light DJing and gaming on the computer. Equipment being used with will consist of a Microsoft Zune, X-Fi platinum sound card, and marantz SR-940 reciever. I was looking at these three, but was referred to this site for more information.

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Thanks in adnvance. If there is something not in those three you would recommend, feel free to post it.

 

[lmilhan]

You probably aren't going to do much better than Equation audio RP-21s in that price range. Depending on how much isolation you need, they may not provide enough.

Good luck.

 

[nylan8301]

I think out of all of those, the HD 280 is probably going to be the only one that will fit all those needs. It does block a considerable amount of sound (mainly because of it's clamping force) and sounds fairly good. However, you can usually find a regular HD 280 at a lower price. Shop around.

Nylan

EDIT: However, Imilhan's recommendation is given a lot around HF (best closed under 100). I've never heard the RP-21, so I have no idea. Link to Skylab's review to help you get some more opinions.

 

[sickofsoyo]

ok thanks guys, I think Im gonna try out the new sennheisers. HD-280s.

 

[AudioSmurf93]

NOOO!

Alessandro MS1s!

 

[ciphercomplete]

Check out ebay and pick up a Audio-Technica ad700 for about $115 shipped.

 

[RedSky0]

AD700s are great for sure, but being open they leak and don't isolate too well for what the OP was talking about.

 

[synaesthetic]

AD700s don't isolate at all. They're very open. If the foam and pads are removed you can see right through the grille. =P

 

[304290]

Out of those three I would pick the 280s, but you can do a lot better for the price.