[stephancho]

Open, Closed, IEM,
 
Refurb, new , used
 
etc.
 
I just want to know what headphones are the best in sound and comfort for ~$50

 

[Eric_C]

Hi,
 
How come you haven't found a pair?
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/529379/best-shure-akg-sennheiser-sony-headphones-under-100
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/529792/best-sound-and-comfort-under-100-open-and-closed
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/529163/best-neutral-sounding-headphones-under-100
 
I see you've even bought a pair of HD238 (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/530413/bought-a-sennheiser-hd238-opinions). 
 
You really should search. Or try here:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/529144/buying-headphones-seeking-guidance-don-t-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here
or here:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-131-iems-compared-xears-xb120pro-meelec-r1-rev2-added-01-05

 

[wilyodysseus]

I like the Koss KCS75 or the PortaPro for under $50 new. The Maximo iM590 is well regarded at $50, although I have not heard it myself.
 
It might help if you could tell us whether you have the budget for an amp, and what kind of music you listen to. It may be worthwhile to save for a bit, and stretch you budget to $100; you'll have more options.
 
Otherwise, haunt Head-fi's sale forum. There's a few things there now in your price range, including an HD228 and a K430.

 

[celcius]

For that price range, Koss headphones are worth looking at. They were my first pair of decent cans and I still have fond memories of my old Koss's.

 

[desktophifi]

The JVC HARX700's are great hp's for under $50. 

 

[TopGun]

I found a pair of Klipsch Image S4 on Ebay new for $49.99ish buy it now. The seller had quite a few within the last month.
 
I'm really liking these earbuds. I listen to music 8+ hours/day at work.

 

[wolfen68]

 
Quote:

I like the Koss KCS75 or the PortaPro for under $50 new.

100% Agreed.

 

[nullstring]

Sony MDR-V6's are $70 or so
 
They would be way better than anything you can get for under $50

 

[mootookang]

For sub $100 and under, I think IEMs perform much better than cans.

Try tracking down a used RE0 or M2, those are probably the best sound you can get for around that price range.

 

[eclein]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007N55NW/ref=oss_product
 
The above are extremely comfortable and sound pretty good after a good 50-60 hrs...

 

[voicemaster]

JVC HA-RX700

 

[Makenshi]

There's really not much full size options at that price point. Creative Aurvana Live! is said to be a rebadge of Denon D1001 and was around $40 when I bought mine. Other than that maybe some of the JVCs or low end Senns. If you look for something other than full sized though you should be able to find used hje900 and es7 for around $50

 

[R-Audiohead]

Senn HD 428.
 
Might be closer to 60 though, don't remember...