[Xert]

Now, before my headfi membership gets revoked, let me clarify that these 'phones are in no way for myself. But a friend needs a cheap pair ($50 is stretching his budget, he'd prefer $30 or $40) so I'm wondering what the best value in that segment is. $50 all-in is an absolute maximum price. Thanks.

 

[ashmedai]

The k81dj seems popular. I don't like the bass-heavy thing, though. Lotsa Koss stuff in that range. And there are always 'mallows if "he" wants to stick it in "his" ear. *wink*wink*nudge*nudge*

 

[espire]

For under $50, you might be able to get your hands on a CX300, but I don't know.

 

[Tiemen]

The BeyerDynamic DT 231 can be found for 55 USD, and they are great.
Otherwise I can recommend the Sennheiser HD 201.

 

[charonme]

Get him something better, pay the difference yourself and don't tell him how much it costed.

 

[QQQ]

AKG K 518 Dj. Only real closed headphones under 50$.

 

[mtbaird5687]

nm

 

[a1joe507]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xert /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now, before my headfi membership gets revoked, let me clarify that these 'phones are in no way for myself.

Ha! I love the disclaimer!

 

[chinesekiwi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif The BeyerDynamic DT 231 can be found for 55 USD, and they are great. Otherwise I can recommend the Sennheiser HD 201.

^
This.

 

[breakfastchef]

Seriously, the Sennheiser PX100 and lots of duct tape make the best closed cans at your price point.

 

[ashmedai]

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfastchef /img/forum/go_quote.gif Seriously, the Sennheiser PX100 and lots of duct tape make the best closed cans at your price point.

Now if we could get someone to go over to Senn's offices and start smacking the engineers on the back of their hands until they start making proper head straps...

 

[scytheavatar]

Can you find a new K81/K518 at <$50? That would be news for me. I would think that the HD202 is the best closed back at <$50.

 

[Drag0n]

Maybe.....???

http://www.onheadphones.com/product-...dr-710-lp.html


or

MDR-NC6 | Noise Canceling Headphones | Sony | SonyStyle USA


I dont like too many closed phones, especially under $50.....but the 710 blows away the AKG K26P and is the same style basically.

The NC6 isnt closed, but the active noice cancelling is decent, and they sound good.

 

[Drag0n]

I dont know why this double posted. I clicked it one time, then a message came up that i can only post once in 30 seconds and to wait 15 seconds to post. It was my first post all night!!! Anyway, i waited over 15 seconds, clicked the post button, and i seen it was posted twice, so this WAS the second post and i edited it with this message.
Mods can delete this.

 

[kojebee]

At that price point, I recommend Cresyn CS-HP600.

Quite nice lows and mids, without the heavy bass of the AKG 81DJ. More durable than the AKGs too. Maybe lacking in the highs, but for the price, hard to beat.

http://www.cresyn.com/product/produc...pe=2&pstatus=A