[Rifter]

Im looking for some cans for use with my Discman. They must be closed cans as i want to muffle any background noise. Im currently useing Koss UR-20's and would like something with better sound quality if possible. I mostly listen to rock music, if that helps any, Price limit $100 USD. Thanks guys.

 

[BrooklynRick]

$100? go with sony eggos. point blank, period.

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

keep in mind eggos are a bit bass shy and dont block out too much outside noise

 

[Shurenuff]

How about the Sony MDR-V6's or Senn HD-280's? Both are great closed cans for under $100

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

go a little search on "V6 HD280"

there are tons of posts comparing these two phones

 

[evo]

Quote:

Originally posted by Rifter They must be closed cans as i want to muffle any background noise.

going to throw a curve ball here

shure e2, in-ear type, better sound insulation than normal closed cans

within your budget too

 

[Rifter]

ok i looked at some posts and think the sony V6's will serve my purpose fine, i have one question, how durable are they? My koss Ur-20's have taken an amazing amount of abuse over the last 4 years and still work fine, they have been dropped multiple times onto concrete, used in the rain/snow. dragged around by the cord. Will the sonys take the same abuse and still function? Thanks guys, and where is a good place to buy them?

 

[CheewyMuffin]

They are without a doubt the most durable headphones i have ever owned. They are made of metal with very little plastic. They feel very solid. The coiled cord is also great for making them more portable.

 

[Music Fanatic]

You can't go wrong with the V6 and although I've destroyed 2 (by stepping on them -- don't ask) they are as rugged as any headphones I've seen.

 

[davei]

V6s/7506s are solid, but the cord is long and heavy - I hate using mine portably. Depending on the player, it tugs on the jack and makes things awkward.