[classakg]

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the best bang for your buck would be the JVC Has700, its low tier but you did ask whats the best unamped
 

The 900's too!
Great headphones for the price. 

 

[rhythmdevils]

does the Has700 sound better than the HARX700?  I really didn't like the HARX700

 

[aamefford]

Best no holds barred portable I have used/owned is the AT ESW10.  Pricey, but they sound AWESOME!
 
I've owned Ultrasone HFI780's, same headband and cups as the 680 as far as I know.  They are pretty vice like on the head, and have a VERY aggressive, bright sound signature to go along with their impressive bass.  Search my user id for 2 or 3 threads that detail a bunch of work I did on the 780's to get them close to what I was looking for.  I had a blast doing the work, got pretty close, and eventually parted ways with them to fund my journey into the Denon range.

 

[Aizura]

I went for the HD 25's.
 
I have to say, they are AWESOME. The isolation is like no other can I've tried, its almost comparable to IEMs.
 
Comfort-wise they aren't too bad either. Ofcourse they aren't as comfy as a full-size can but i can use them for extended periods of time without too much discomfort. I suppose the pads and headband will loosen up while time goes by which will make them even more comfy.
 
I haven't experienced the "death-grip" many headfiers complain about. I found the headband a lot less tight than i expected it to be. Maybe Sennheiser made some small changes in the headband? They surely must have made some changes to the HD 25 II compared to the HD 25-1 II apart from having a straight plug instead of an angled one.
 
They are indeed easy to drive and they sound very good out of my iPod. I wonder how they will sound with a Cowon i9 which i just ordered.

 

[Mr Joboto]

Glad you're enjoying them! A friend of mine has a pair, still haven't gotten round to checking them out..

 

[sanakaku]

sr80 always been my favorite. light budgeted  

 

[jc9394]

ESW10JPN,  hands down the best portable headphone unamp.

 

[desktophifi]

I like the sound signature of the Shure SRH440's. 

 

[leungie]

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here's another recommendation on es10 being the best unamped portable
though i sold them and kinda miss them now

Mind me asking why you sold the ES10s?
 

 

[Acix]

Check hps around 35ohm or under, I'll vote for the GMP 8.35 D Monitor.

 

[Norman314]

Of the few that I've heard so far, I would say the Audio Technica ES10 are the best portable unamped. I do have some others on my list to try that could give them a tough competition, including Audio Technica ESW10, Sony Z1000, V-moda M80, and the as-yet-unrealeased V-Moda M100.