[atothex]

It's quite simple, really. What do you believe are the absolute best values for hi fi headphones, EIMs, whatever? Can a hi end product be had for under $200? The only rule is to state a reasonable price. This means approximate market value for a good quality used one or wherever the product is cheapest. For instance, let's go with Japanese prices for Japanese brands, and American prices for most others. =)

 

[nutkicker]

Out of what I've tried, I'd say a used Sennheiser HD580.

 

[krmathis]

Think I am on to something here...
New -> Stax SR-303, can be had for around $340.
Used -> Stax SR-Lambda (Pro), can be had for around $2-300.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Probably the Sennheiser HD-650. It's over $200, but it can take you to the high end with the right equipment.

 

[windrider]

i'd vote for the dt880s for value/sound quality ratio.

 

[Aimless1]

Depends on your source, amp (if any), music, etc....

Of the three headphones I have, they are all a good value for around $150 +/- used....Grado SR225, Sennheiser HD580 and the AKG501. Based on what I've read the DT880 belongs in this group as well.

There is no ONE best. They are all different but all are great values that deliver excellent sound quality. Just depends on what you're looking for.

 

[islewind]

The Beyerdynamic DT-880 and Grado SR-325i both deliver wonderful performance for the money.

 

[MatsudaMan]

I vote for HD580. If you like symphonic music and have a decent amp, you're good to go! Got mine on amazon right before they ran out for 106.00. Craziness.

 

[aureus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Think I am on to something here... New -> Stax SR-303, can be had for around $340. Used -> Stax SR-Lambda (Pro), can be had for around $2-300.

Don’t you need a special amplifier for those?

Of course, if you already got electrostats that doesn’t count.
I’d vote for the DT880 or the K601 as well, by the way. They’re pretty good for their quite low prices.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by aureus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don’t you need a special amplifier for those? Of course, if you already got electrostats that doesn’t count.

Sure! But you need a special amplifier for dynamic headphones as well...

We are talking about headphones here though, not amplifiers.

 

[atothex]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatsudaMan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I vote for HD580. If you like symphonic music and have a decent amp, you're good to go! Got mine on amazon right before they ran out for 106.00. Craziness.

Dang, that's cheap. Aren't used ones ~$150 now?