[Jman999]

My brother plays keyboard, He's using (Gasp!) Sony CD180s! They deserve to sit next to Sony MDR-V600 in terms of quality, in comparison to the HD497 they are terrble. My budget is around $30 or less. No preference for open or closed but must not leak a ton of sound like Grados. Perhaps some used Beyer. Dt231? Koss KSC-35/75 Maybe? perhaps Senn. PX100/PX200? All suggestions are appreciated.

-Jonathan

 

[Talonz]

KSC 35 and the PX100 sound ideal (no pun intended).

 

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Originally Posted by Talonz KSC 35 and the PX100 sound ideal (no pun intended).

They leak sound and its hard to get under 30.

 

[commando]

I use Senn 280s, but they cost a bit more.

 

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http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=89204

 

[Jman999]

Senn. 280s - Those are pretty big cans, might be a little impractical and from what I've heard they aren't all that comfortable.

 

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Originally Posted by Jman999 Senn. 280s - Those are pretty big cans, might be a little impractical and from what I've heard they aren't all that comfortable.

I just said I use them... read my closed can review linked below. They are a bit tight to start with, you just leave them stretched over books for a few days and they're ok, with a bit of use they're quite comfortable. They're full sized circumaural headphones, and for their class they're near the smallest on the market.