[sandrosm]

Hello everybody, it's my first time posting in this forum.

I'm looking for the best headphones I can buy for under 50$ to replace my broken HD 202s. I'll mostly use them to listen to music (classic rock mostly but also classical and pop) and movies on my desktop or laptop and I'm a bit of a bass head although i don't like the mids and highs sacrificed too much. What do you guys think is the best pair I can buy for that kind of price since I'm still a student and I don't have an amp?

Thank you so much for your help.

 

[thatBeatsguy]

  Hello everybody, it's my first time posting in this forum.

I'm looking for the best headphones I can buy for under 50$ to replace my broken HD 202s. I'll mostly use them to listen to music (classic rock mostly but also classical and pop) and movies on my desktop or laptop and I'm a bit of a bass head although i don't like the mids and highs sacrificed too much. What do you guys think is the best pair I can buy for that kind of price since I'm still a student and I don't have an amp?

Thank you so much for your help.

Hey sandrosm,
     I think the Sennheiser HD205 will work very well for your current situation. They're pretty cheap, are pretty durable, and have a nice, balanced sound which doesn't sacrifice too much mids or highs. The bass isn't too much, either. If you want more bass, though, I think the JVC HA-S500 is a great choice. The Sony MDR-V6 is also another good choice. At under $50, there are a huge load of competitors around. If IEMs are more your speed, the Xiaomi Pistons are one of the best choices.
 
Hope this helps,
-- thatBeatsguy

 

[Me x3]

Hi,
 
I've read good things about JVC HA-S500. I've tried HD205 long time ago and I didn't like them, that time I preferred the AKG K44.
 
Maybe you could find a pair of refurbished Logitech UE6000 with warranty in your budget. You could read about them here:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/surprisingly-good-logitec-ue6000-and-ue9000
 
Best Luck!

 

[ashadeofgrey]

+1 for the jvc ha-s500. They seem to get better and better. It is not a very long cord but I use mine at work and it's just enough to plug into the front Jack of my pc and get around my keyboard. I like them better than my sennheiser hd518 for movies. inception on these is just amazing

 

[xkonfuzed]

Another vote for the JVC HA S500.

 

[TrollDragon]

+1 on the HA-S500's as well.

 

[YBG613]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/697813/review-philips-shl3300-dj-headphones-most-underrated-headphone

 

[darkdoorway]

If you could stretch that budget by 20 dollars you won't get better than the takstar pro 80 at amazon at the moment. Maybe cheaper other places.

 

[khanis]

I upgraded from the HD201's (similar to the 202's) to the JVC HA RX700 and it was a perfect upgrade. Amazing sound quality for the price. I routinely prefer it to a lot of more expensive headphones that my friends have. The bass presence is outstanding and the mids come through very clear. Does not need amping. I firmly believe they are the best headphones for under $50.
 
 
 
Check out these threads:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/542879/jvc-ha-rx700-best-headphones-ever
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/375575/jvc-har-x700-and-900-two-of-the-best-dynamics-am-i-nuts
 
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1353088

 

[Sadkmf]

Get a pair of Creative Aurvana Live..It's about 75 dollars though..

 

[sandrosm]

Sorry guys. I was without an internet connection at home because of contratual issues with the provider.
I tried those Philips SHL3300 and I think their sound was really good with good balance and everything else. I will try those JVC ha-s500 also since everyone seems to like them and then let my hears decide wich pair I'll get. Thanks for your help, everyone