[pepac]

Hello there!
 
A friend of mine bought Sennheiser HD 25-1II recently, based on an advice he was given here. And as I want to buy some headphones too, I would like to also ask. HD 25-1 II seemed exactly what I want
 
- in terms of size. I want something a bit bigger than 'normal' on-ear headphones (lets say from Porta Pro category). But as I travel quite a lot, I dont want something really big, rather more portable...
 
- in terms of not hearing most of noise from outside.
 
I am looking for something cheaper, as I want only quality sound when listening my portable player or a music from computer, it does not have to be 100% sound. I am listening generally to a variety of genres...
I would be grateful for any suggestions, maybe If someone has also a tip where to buy (I saw HD 25-1 II here for $140 few days ago, but as I am from the Czech republic, shipping fees get quite high /-: )
 
Thanks a lot
 
Pepac

 

[pepac]

Grrr, sorry, maybe posted to the wrong category...

 

[gregvet]

There is a cheaper version of the HD25-1ii (the HD25 SPii) which as far as I can tell does not sound quite as good and is not quite as indestructable, but should suit your needs fine. Link to a UK site here:
http://www.iheadphones.co.uk/headphones/23550/Sennheiser+HD25+SP+ii.htm
 
Otherwise scour ebay for 2nd hand HD25-1iis.

 

[pepac]

I read the same point about HD25 SPii, that thay are not as indestructable, but I am not sure how serious it is. And that they do not hold on a head as good (which one could expect because of its different bridge construction d-: ). But otherwise, it seems to me fine as far as what I have read... Maybe some other tips? Thx

 

[JeckyllAndHyde]

i got the hd25sp and cant agree about sturdiness - they are simple and sturdy as a hammer. only design flaw is that you can turn cups around - it can twist the cable.

 

[RedLeader]

If you want that sound, the SP is the way to go.  They are just as sturdy as the -1 (probably more so, no headband padding to break down) and have very, very similar drivers (if not the same, but others would likely argue with me on that)
 
Could also look at the K81DJ from AKG....

 

[captian73]

I agree. I can't see how the 25SP's aren't as sturdy as the HD25-1's. Apart from the headband (and the drivers) there's no difference. 

 

[nierika]

Spend the money - you get what you pay for.

 

[D4R]

AKG518dj is small, well built, has a folding mechanism that makes it a swell portable with sound leaning towards a bassier presentation of music that doesn't completely overwhelm vocals.  Isolates rather well.  If you get the LE version, you get a shorter cable and colors other than black.  The regular DJ version has a very long 2.5 meter cable.
 
(the 518dj is the newer version of the 81dj)
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/162552/official-k-81-dj-thread