[Jim McC]

Which open cans do you guys consider the best under $60? They will be used mostly for movies, so I want decent bass. Also need to be comfortable, with lots of ear space and depth. I'm thinking of:
 
1) Pioneer SE-A1000
 
2) Panasonic HTF-890
 
Any others? Thanks.

 

[Jim McC]

Anyone? Am I right that the Pioneer are the better of the 2? Thanks.

 

[Za Warudo]

Takstar HI2050 - as with most open headphones you don't get a lot of bass, but it's an excellent, fairly neutral open HP for $30-40 and very comfortable to boot.

 

[Jim McC]

Thanks. It's $67 at Amazon, NOT $40. Have you heard either of the 2 I listed?

 

[formula1]

I briefly listened the Panasonic 890, but they are not of my liking. Anemic bass with piercing highs. 
 
Are you open to other options? 

 

[Za Warudo]

You can get it for less at Taobao or Aliexpress.

 

[Jim McC]

  I briefly listened the Panasonic 890, but they are not of my liking. Anemic bass with piercing highs. 
 
Are you open to other options? 

 
Yes I am. I already ruled out the Panasonic HTF600(cups too shallow) and the Superlux 681EVO(creaking headband), JVC RX700 and RX900. To give you some idea, I love my Koss KSC75.

 

[formula1]

What about the Samson SR850? 

 

[Jim McC]

  What about the Samson SR850? 

 
I'd prefer an open can, and that's semi-open, correct? Is there much difference between open and semi-open? DO you own the SR850?

 

[formula1]

   
I'd prefer an open can, and that's semi-open, correct? Is there much difference between open and semi-open? DO you own the SR850?

 
My cousin who is into games and such things have a pair. Soundstage it's very spacious and it doesn't lack bass. 
 
Semi-open are partially closed headphones. They still leak a good amount of sound.