Can't decide on a sealed headphone help.

[amhd600]

I need some recommendations on a good sealed headphone that I can use for portable use, right now the only sealed headphone i got is the Sennhd 280 pro, i like it but it is too large to be walking around with, I need something for under $100 and not an IEM, right now these are my choices; Senn EH 250, Senn HD 212 pro, Beyer DT 231 and AKG k 26 P. I listen to all kinds of music, rock, rap, jazz, classical etc. I am leaning towards the AKG K 26 P right now anyone here can comment on these? BTW I will be using this mostly for my ipod, or would you guys recommend I invest in an IEM? There are too many headphones i'm having a really hard time deciding which one to get now.

Also on a different can, I am also planning to get the grado sr 225 and can get a used sr325i for $260 from one of our forum members, Is there a big difference between the two? Should i get a brand new 225 for $200 or a used 325i for $260.

 

[Vinny77]

I like the ATH-500 from audiotechnica

 

[Spektrograf]

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Originally Posted by amhd600 I need some recommendations on a good sealed headphone that I can use for portable use...

I think the DT231's do pretty well for the price, esp. unamped applications, straight from the headphone jack of an iPod. For a different perspective, check out episicarch's responses to this thread:

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=132884

He wrote two, well-thought out responses for closed cans, and he's evaluated more closed cans than I have...