[Somemother]

Hi people!
 
I'm wanting to get my son a cheap set of headphones (not earbuds) for his 14th birthday.
He's really into dubstep - listening and writing his own stuff.
 
I'm fed up of him pinching my headphones (he ruined the last ones I lent him) so want him to have his own pair.
 
I've done a bit of research and narrowed it down to two pairs I've found for under £30. I can't really afford to spend any more atm.
 
They're for use with a pc and laptop not for with his mp3 so no worries about looking cool as he'll be hiding away in his room when using them.
 
Can you please tell me which is best out of:
 
JVC  HA-M5X
sony MDR-ZX600
 
Or are there any others (no earbud type ones pls) UNDER £30 that would be better?
 
Ty for your help.

 

[CrystalT]

What's wrong with ear buds or In-ears? I find that at your price point, they're typically superior to full-sized headphones, both in build quality, and in sound quality.

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[Kerry56]

How about the JVC HA-RX700?  http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-HA-RX700-Deep-Bass-Headphones/dp/B0019H7S44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340203055&sr=8-1 
It is recommended quite often around here as a good budget level headphone.

 

[Prakhar]

If you could stretch a bit further, your son would appreciate the Sony XB500...

 

[biggbenn74]

I agree with Prakhar. Step it up and buy the Sony XB500. I have owned several pairs of bass-heavy headphones, and the XB500 takes the cake. Honestly, they shake your head under some dubstep drops. I listen to primarily dubstep, and the XB500's are what I recommend to anyone who is/ knows a true dubstep or bass music lover. And if you look on Amazon, they are for sale by Sony for $50 US, or to my calculations on todays conversion rates, £32 UK. They provide deep, heavy and loud bass. Perfect headphones for dubstep. Hope this helped.

 

[warrenpchi]

A mom who cares enough to join a forum just so she can get advice from pros, all to make sure her son gets the best she can afford.  He may never know it, but that's a better present than whatever cans you'll get him.

 

[Graphicism]

Sony XB500 are phenomenal for Dubstep, at £38 they're slightly over budget but more than worth it!
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDRXB500-Extra-Headphones-Driver/dp/B001UE6PDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340226465&sr=8-1
 
For a little less there is also the Sony XB300, they're not as good but within budget.
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDRXB300-Extra-Headphones-Driver/dp/B001UE6PCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1340226545&sr=1-1

 

[Somemother]

Wow so many replies!
 
Huge thankyou to all of you. I hope you're pleased to hear I've got his dad to chip in and so we'll get the XB500 ones.

 
If he ever becomes rich and famous I'll have to point him to this thread so he can buy you all a pint (when he's 18 obvs) hehe.
 
Also Warrenpchi - aw thankyou!
 
And again, srsly big thanks to all of you for your help. It's very much appreciated.

 

[warrenpchi]

You're welcome of course!  If he becomes the next Skream or Nero, it'll all be worth it.  Incidentally, if he ruined the pair you lent him, what are you using?

 

[Somemother]

I have el cheapo headphones for skype calls. lol.
I don't need good headphones I have a nice speakers. One of the perks of being an adult is not having to keep the noise down.

 

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Panasonic HTF600
 
 
 
Very best,

 

[biggbenn74]

No problem at all! So happy to have my opinion be a part of your decision! Your son will definitely love his new headphones. I'm positive.

 

[warrenpchi]

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I don't need good headphones I have a nice speakers.
 

 
Blasphemer! 

  Joking aside, I can see that you might not need a pair of cans atm.  Having flatmates necessitates headphones for me.

 

[CrystalT]

Never answered why you're arbitrarily against earbuds, and in-ear monitors.

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[DemonFox]

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I agree with Prakhar. Step it up and buy the Sony XB500. I have owned several pairs of bass-heavy headphones, and the XB500 takes the cake. Honestly, they shake your head under some dubstep drops. I listen to primarily dubstep, and the XB500's are what I recommend to anyone who is/ knows a true dubstep or bass music lover. And if you look on Amazon, they are for sale by Sony for $50 US, or to my calculations on todays conversion rates, £32 UK. They provide deep, heavy and loud bass. Perfect headphones for dubstep. Hope this helped.

 
Totally agree, these things will shake your skull no doubt!! Good luck and your son is going to go crazy the first time he hears them