Best "over ear" cans for <50$

[Wetzilla]

I've got some crappy panasonic cans for computer use right now, and am looking for new ones. They are the big, "over ear" style (only way I can think to explain them, is there a term for these?). I want the best balance of comfort/sound for around 50 bucks. I listen to a lot of punk and rock music, so they have to be somewhat bass-y, but not overpowering. Any suggestions?

 

[CingKrab]

I think the term you're searching for is "circumaural". You want the pads to go around your ears, and not pressing on them, right?

 

[socrates63]

The Sennheiser PX100 should suit you well. Search the forum for PX100 and you should get a lot of hits.

 

[Emon]

Sennheiser HD201.

 

[PsychoZX]

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Originally Posted by socrates63 The Sennheiser PX100 should suit you well. Search the forum for PX100 and you should get a lot of hits.

He is looking for circumaural headphones not supra-aural headphones.

 

[Wetzilla]

thanks guys, after checking the px100 and the hd201, I went with the HD201. Being on headroom's top 10 headphones list makes it a little hard to pass up.

 

[terrymx]

well that was fast. now dont come back here anymore if you dont want to waste money or go broke.

 

[DJ e]

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Originally Posted by terrymx well that was fast. now dont come back here anymore if you dont want to waste money or go broke.

lol...

 

[RonTheMan]

Congrats, the HD201 is a very good entry level phones.

 

[Spiritboxer]

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Originally Posted by Wetzilla thanks guys, after checking the px100 and the hd201, I went with the HD201. Being on headroom's top 10 headphones list makes it a little hard to pass up.

Good choice, congrats!

 

[Wetzilla]

Thanks guys, I ordered them from headroom, and the said it would be like 2-3 weeks before they got them in, but my order just shipped today. Now I just gotta find some good canalphones, for around the same price. why do the e2c's have to be just out of my price range?

 

[Emon]

I highly recommend the Etymotic ER-6i canalphones. I have not heard the E2c, but from what I've read, the only, the ONLY thing the E2c has over the ER-6i is bass, which a decent EQ can usually fix up nicely.

Check out this thread: Etymotic ER-6i for $77.99 shipped.

 

[Wetzilla]

My opinion is any headphone that requires instructions on how to put them in is way too much effort with me. The ex-71's were great, a littly bass-y, but I just popped it in, and it worked. None of this "moistening" and "pull the ear up and out" nonsense. I just pushed it in, and it worked. I'm waiting for someone to review the new audio technica canalphones, as those have a better driver than the ex-71's and the md33. If it's not that good I'll probably go with the md33, and do the mod to them.

 

[Kameleon]

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Originally Posted by Wetzilla My opinion is any headphone that requires instructions on how to put them in is way too much effort with me. The ex-71's were great, a littly bass-y, but I just popped it in, and it worked. None of this "moistening" and "pull the ear up and out" nonsense. I just pushed it in, and it worked. I'm waiting for someone to review the new audio technica canalphones, as those have a better driver than the ex-71's and the md33. If it's not that good I'll probably go with the md33, and do the mod to them.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - the Panasonic RP-HJE50s are what the EX71 should be. Clear, tight, transparent, and while they lack detail they never make the music sound poor for it.

 

[Wetzilla]

I got the hd201 on monday, and I must say I'm very impressed. My mp3's sound horrible, but thats because these headphones are so clear. They are much flatter than my last pair, so I had to play with the eq a bit to get them to sound how I like them, but they have been amazing so far. Great sound, comfortable even with my glasses, and very easy on the wallet.