[Giorgi]

Hey guys,
 
I've had my AKG (http://www.head-fi.org/products/akg-k518dj) for 2 years, but recently something died... I don't know, the left speaker doesn't work anymore... I'm not a repairman, so I need to buy something else. Problem is I'm extremely tight on cash, I still want closed headphones that don't suck but the cheaper I get away with it the better. I mainly listen to hard rock/metal, also a bit of rap and need isolation because I mainly listen to music in the subway.
 
I'm starting this thread mainly to have some opinions on how the cheaper headphones compare to my AKG since that was the only experience I had with "non-cheapo" headphones. 
 
Since I don't have much money I thought I'd get the Sennheiser HD-201 or a Philips SHL9600. How would those compare to my AKG? Do you have any other suggestions? 
 
Thank you!

 

[Eric_C]

There's a thread somewhere here on portable cans being reviewed. By definition, portable headphones need to be closed, and that thread covers a very wide range of prices--you should try looking for it to get a list of budget closed headphones.

 

[Kubiq]

Go for SHL9600,they should be on similar level as your K81DJ.

 

[mukumi]

Maybe you should give a look to the Superlux hd668B. I've read some positive comments about that one here.
 
You can find a review at this adress: http://www.headfonia.com/superlux-hd668b/
 
I'm not sure it'll fit your need, but it looks like a good damn bang for the bucks.