[DCnphones]

Well, my wallet is still whimpering after my a900 splurge, but I have a new dilemma, I just started some part time work to pick up a few extra bucks while things are a little financially slow. The bad news is that my E3C's a kinda frowned upon, because I can't hear jack, not to mention taking them in and out is a pain, litterally.
I'm looking at my Ipod earbuds as I type thinking, nah-uh!
I was eyeballing the Eggos for a minute, after reading so many good things about the sound and portabilty, but I hear that greatly reduce outside sound. Same for the MD33s.
I'm eyeballing some ATH earclips, they're cool looking, but that says slim to nil about the sound and comfort. Plus waiting a week and a half for delivery sucks!
To sum, I have about 50$ to spend, earbuds, while not ruled out tend to slip on me, and I like traditional handband types, because I can slip them around my neck when not in use!!!

(i.e. my grados won't cut it, and the a900's, forget it)

 

[Kirosia]

Koss KSC35 or 75 clip ons, sennheiser mx400/500 earbuds. Each less than $50 and sound great.

 

[fr4c]

i would go with the mx500/550. i have never heard the ksc35 & 75, so i cant comment on those.

 

[Jam_Master_J]

KSC75s, you could afford two sets with your budget. They sound really good for the price. Slightly bright(similar to Grados), energetic and fun. They are also pretty forgiving too.

 

[DCnphones]

Thanks so much for the input. I was trying to some research on a few by brands I like. I like my hd600, and am warming up to their sound, maybe I'll give them a whirl.
Still looking, thanks for the recommendations..

 

[elephant6rawk]

Koss PortaPro 2's are only 30 bucks at Circuit City, and for what they are, they provide excellent sound.

 

[DCnphones]

Read good things about the Portapros, plus I just want to be able to hop in Circuit city and get them, and possibly return them if I'm not happy.
Hmm...
If anyone has had a similar predicament where they can't block out all sound, and have tried a couple "portables", I'd be open to any swaying arguments you may have. I'll make my decision by this coming sunday though, that's for sure.

 

[DCnphones]

Quick question, i was checking the Portapros on the CC website. What's the difference between the Portapro and Portapro 2, besides the 20$ difference. I'm too much of a "What am I missing?" type person to not spend the full $50 for better sound.

 

[Crack_Shot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCnphones Quick question, i was checking the Portapros on the CC website. What's the difference between the Portapro and Portapro 2, besides the 20$ difference. I'm too much of a "What am I missing?" type person to not spend the full $50 for better sound.

The only difference lies in the color scheme and the lack of ComfortZone adjust on the PP2...you're not missing much. The PP2 is otherwise exactly the same. Good 'phones for the price.

 

[DCnphones]

Cool, thanks again all. Think I found my new can.

 

[kramer5150]

portapro2 and sportapro are good... and sound very similar. You can get sportas on ebay for $17 shipped.

Go with one of the Koss 60 ohm models, and dont look back. Theyre great cans for the $$ IMHO.

Garrett