[Esymptote]

I recently bought a set of portapros, but they seem very fragile, leak a bit, and quite frankly, they aren't very "hip".

Don't worry though, I won't be returning them, they sound too good to go.

I'm looking for an around the ear (for isolation), durable, and somewhat decent looking pair of cans. As stated in the title, I'm looking in the sub $50 range, although the lower the better and preferably available in-store at a BestBuy or Fry's.

Sorry, if this is in the wrong section, I'm new

Thanks!

EDIT: doesn't have to be around the ear as long as it has good isolation

EDIT 2: I want some nice looking, decent sounding, well isolated, durable headphones. No earbuds or in-the-ear. :]
I'll be buying the cans off of Amazon, if that helps.

 

[ljokerl]

Not sure about in-store but Frys does have the Panasonic RP-HTX7 in their inventory for $50. Don't know about 'hip' but they are circumaural and they sound quite alright.

 

[Kernmac]

This is not really my area of expertise (not sure I have an area of expertise if it comes to that) and because I live in Australia, I don't have a clue about Fry's inventory nor >$50 USD pricing. I am also plus 40, so what would I know about what has street cred (Hip/Cool, whatever). So with that all said:

Cheap, closed and half decent; how about Senn HD201 or HD418, or Shure SRH240.

 

[Ypoknons]

Good sound is universal (geographically speaking) but fashion and hipness are very local things.

 

[kurtzi]

As I've said in another similar thread, Panasonic HTX7 are a good way to go. They come in several colors too (not sure if this meets your "hip" criteria...

).

Cheers
K.

 

[Esymptote]

Haha, HTX7 look pretty cool, but I heard the mids are pretty weak?
When I said "BestBuy and Fry's", I meant that they were able to be picked up in-store, so a target, radioshack, and etc would be fine as well.

I was looking at the Auvio CH102's. How would they compare to the HTX7's in sound?

 

[Esymptote]

I really wanted the Senn HD201's but the cord is WAY too long for me too carry around.

 

[Esymptote]

What about the HD205's?
Amazon has them for $35.

 

[VALIENTE]

For school, you must be using closed headphone/IEMs. Kindly add a little more $, get the AKG K81 DJ.

 

[kurtzi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esymptote /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about the HD205's? Amazon has them for $35.

They are not "around the ear" they stay "on the ear" in a tipical dj style. Having said that, my HD205 are the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever had. I didn't even counted how may times I've tried to stretch them overnight hooked on something. Soundwise they are not bad, punchy bass, a bit recessed mids and well extended highs, but with a touch of balance. Still, I prefer HTX7 both for sound and most of all for comfort

Regards
K.

 

[toby5678910]

Get the HD201 G4ME I think i just read in a review that the cable is shorter 6ft vs 9 ft (could be wrong) also it looks sick with the aluminum covering instead of the plastic.

I was thinking getting them for school too haha!
Sennheiser HD 201 G4ME - ProductWiki unbiased product reviews

 

[kurtzi]

HD201 and HD201 game are the same exact headpones except for the color scheme and the fact that the game version is usually twice the price of the normal version. Not worth IMO, unless you really want and like the "chrome" version.

Normal:
Sennheiser Worldwide - Stereo Headphones HD 201 - Private Audio

Game:
Sennheiser Worldwide - closed Headphones, HD 201 G4ME, dynamic headphones - Private Audio


Best regards
K.

 

[Inertialol]

Not closed, but it's what I bought instead of porta pro's, sennheiser px100-ii

Sennheiser Worldwide - PX 100-II

Sound quality is fantastic from my mp3 player, they look very nice too IMO.

 

[Otakusound]

What!? Portapros are totally gnarly! I'm always stoked to wear my portapros in public and others have even commented on how totally rad they are.

 

[swbf2cheater]

JVC HAS700s are the only set you should be looking at.