[Acix]

lol, maybe the dbi Pro700 will be even better for $40.

 

[bobxxxbob]

One more for Alessandro MS-1/i

 

[TF2]

I like the Senns but the cord is 10 feet which is too long for me, I know someone who has the 555s and the cord is gigantic. I looked at the grados, but they look a little too old fashioned and read the headband is too uncomfortable. What about the ES7s? Are they any good? Are they as good as the AD700s?

 

[ljokerl]

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Originally Posted by TF2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like the Senns but the cord is 10 feet which is too long for me, I know someone who has the 555s and the cord is gigantic. I looked at the grados, but they look a little too old fashioned and read the headband is too uncomfortable. What about the ES7s? Are they any good? Are they as good as the AD700s?

The ES7s are far less comfortable than grados. Looks like you're searching for something portable so I'll throw a second vote for the Denon Ah-D1001k/Creative Aurvana Live! (same drivers).

 

[Almoxil]

The DBI Pro 700 are a steal for $40 off eBay. Don't know whether you'll like their sound sig, though, since you like Senns.

 

[Bradrj1029]

SR80

 

[MadMike]

Definitely Audio Technica ATH-M50- get them off of ebay for around $90. Great headphones!

 

[TF2]

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Originally Posted by MadMike /img/forum/go_quote.gif Definitely Audio Technica ATH-M50- get them off of ebay for around $90. Great headphones!

Those are really nice but I can't order off of ebay. I am receiving them as a gift and the person buying them hasn't had good luck with ebay...also the person a few posts above you with the $40 ones (can't brand or model name) the same situation applies. I'm pretty much limited to safe sites such as amazon and newegg. I mainly like Audio Technica's. I like the Sennheisers but can't deal with a 10 foot cord. The grados look okay...I read they're uncomfortable but someone said they are better than the Es7s in comfort. I'm undecided still...

 

[TF2]

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Originally Posted by ljokerl /img/forum/go_quote.gif The ES7s are far less comfortable than grados. Looks like you're searching for something portable so I'll throw a second vote for the Denon Ah-D1001k/Creative Aurvana Live! (same drivers).

Those denon's look pretty shnazzy...

 

[TF2]

I may be able to somehow get the M50's...do they sound better then most of the headphones suggested so far?

 

[TF2]

Right now it's between the Grado SR60i (80s are out of budget) and the M50s. I can't decide.

 

[TF2]

Does anyone know if the Grado SR60i's sound better than the Audio Technica M50s?

 

[islewind]

I just had a head-to-head listening session with them both (the SR-60i vs the M50) a couple of days ago, and though I loved the SR-60i and think they'd be a good choice for almost anyone, I would give the nod to the M50. The M50 has just as much detail, better bass, and is a little bit smoother. I also prefer the comfort of the M50. I have sr80i's and love them, but my next headphones are planned to be the M50 (to complement rather than replace the Grado's!). Paying retail price, if I were you, I'd go Grado, paying current street prices, Audio Technica. You won't be disappointed either way.

 

[Lunatique]

If you want sealed, then ATH-M50. If you want open, HD555.

Next step down for sealed would be the M-Audio Q40 and Equation RP-21.

I wouldn't go lower than HD555 for open--it's the perfect price/quality ratio.

 

[Mad Max]

ATH-AD700 will suit all your needs =]
Or M50 for closed, I guess.
Or SR80i, used.