[mazersteven]

Hello, I'm looking to purchase a set of headphones for my nephew. The primary use for these headphones will be for music listening (he's a big Hendrix fan) from an I-Pod or computer. Full Sized headphones are preferred. I've seen on-line recommendation for Sony MDR-7506, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, M-Audio Q40. Headphone.com seems to really like the Superlux HD668B for $49.95.
Your thoughts and recommendations would be grealy appreciated.

 

[MalVeauX]

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Hello, I'm looking to purchase a set of headphones for my nephew. The primary use for these headphones will be for music listening (he's a big Hendrix fan) from an I-Pod or computer. Full Sized headphones are preferred. I've seen on-line recommendation for Sony MDR-7506, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, M-Audio Q40. Headphone.com seems to really like the Superlux HD668B for $49.95.
Your thoughts and recommendations would be grealy appreciated.

Heya,
 
Samson SR850
Panasonic HTF600
Goldring DR150
M-Audio Q40 (with velour pads; or stuffed pads)
Shure SRH840
Beyer DT770
Ultrasone HFI 580
AudioTechnica A700
AKG K271 MKII
Grado SR60i (with L-cush pads)
 
Very best,

 

[Amorgan]

If he likes a neutral sound with the right amount of bass, definitely the Shure SRH840's.

 

[Kerry56]

Take a look through some of the Budget and all the Entry Level headphones in this guide (its current):  http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide
 
The only one a vehemently disagree with is the Panasonic HTF600 in the Budget category.
 
The Creative Aurvana Live! would be an excellent choice in the sub $100 range.