Best portable headphones which match my requirements? Please help!

[nikinajar]

Ok. So i'll set the scene. I have around £200 to spend on a decent set of portable headphones. I really really really do not want to resort to buying Dre beats Studio HDs because they're overpriced for what you get (and i hate Monster) but at the moment i really can't find something which matches my requirements - everything i find fails on something (usually the detachable cord)
 

1. Detachable cable - This is a must - i need something durable and with a detachable cable
2. Good for bass heavy music - i listen to hip-hop, dubstep, drum and bass and i want something that can handle these genres well not over-power (which tbh Beats kind of do)
3. Does not need an amplifier
4. Look good - i'm going to wear these on the train - i'd rather not look like a ****.
5. Are around the £150 - £200 mark - i don't mind spending more but i'm not buying these for home use so i don't think its worth spending more (since i'll rarely if ever use them at home)
6. Don't leak too much sound - I'd rather not have the entire train carriage knowing that i like the Lion King theme tune after a long day at work.

I'm going to be playing them through an iphone or Cowon player.
 
PS i am aware that the beats leak like hell but i'm struggling to find a viable alternative
 
Can anyone please suggest headphones which match my requirements?
 
Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[8xOverMsOctober]

A good place to start would be the portable headphone review thread by joker.
 
After spending some time with with the Sennheiser HD25-1 II I would recommend giving those a try - it fits all of your requirements fairly well.

 

[jasonb]

AIAIAI TMA-1 gets my vote.


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