[dryjesus]

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Originally Posted by Napilopez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nothing wrong with wanting style in addition to good sound. Maybe not "above" good sound, but if I'm going to wear something in public than I'd want them to be stylish. I'm not going to wear sweats everyday just because they're more comfortable than jeans. Also check out the creative aurvana lives. Way cheaper than the D1001k and sound/feels almost identical from what I've read. Are supposed to be extraordinarily comfortable as well. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...g?t=1265009008 http://tech2.in.com/media/images/200...mg_92151_2.jpg The JVC HA-M750 is also ok if you like square and black: http://addons.books.com.tw/G/N00/t/6...78216_t_04.jpg The Sennheiser 448 is quite nice and isn't as big as you might think from the pics, while still being circumaural: http://img.custompublish.com/getfile...iserHD_448.jpg The Sony MDR XB500 mighttt float your boat, depending on your style. I personally think they look quite nice, and seem nicely build, but the pads are really big(though not as huge as those on the 700). That could be a plus or minus. These are the 700s: http://cfs11.tistory.com/image/5/tis.../496579bbc3881 The 500s: http://reviews.sonystyle.com/5050/84190/photo.jpg These are all black and silver though. Sorry I can't think of anything circumaural that's colorful XD.

Thanks for all those specific choices. Out of all those I think I like the Creatives and the 500s the best, but the 500s look a little too big. To everyone recommending the A700s, I like the look of these very much, but they also look a little too big.

ATH-SQ5
ATH-SJ5
ATH-SJ3
Creative Aurvana Live!

How would you rank these four headphones? If anyone has any of these headphones, it'd be great if you could give me just a brief description of the quality in terms of comfortability, durability and sound.

Thank you all

 

[aragornmustdie]

ATH M50, well if you liked the design though. Sony V900HD looks good in person also.

 

[Napilopez]

FWIR(from what I've read), the CAL will give you the best sound. Again, it's a clone of the Denon D1001k which are very highly regarded cans even at the 120+ price range.

 

[FragViper]

The ATH-A700 would not be a good portable choice, they are massive and the wing system is comfortable, but looks dumb. They also sport a 10 ft. cord.

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Originally Posted by mdale13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Audio Technica ATH-A700 isnt super flashy, but its piano black, its a timeless look.

Not piano black, at all.

I do really think the ATH-SQ5, and ATH-SJ5 would be your best bet, as they both seem to have good reviews on here. It would just come down to a personal preference as the styling of the two are completely different.

 

[dryjesus]

I am leaning toward the SQ5s, but I am still open for suggestions!
Thank you all who have replied.

 

[WakiDabeast]

phiaton ms 400 ? anyone 

 

[xander90]

Check out the Shure SRH240's. They look quite similar to the beats and they are cheap too.

 

[Thursday]

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I like the look of most of the audio-technicas. The ES7s would be great, except that they're on ear. What are good closed over the ear headphones from audio technica for under 150?

ATH-M50's. And while the ES7's sound okay, they are the most uncomfortable headphones I have EVER used. The pads are thin and uncomfortable, the drivers actually touch your ears, and the band is hard rubber, too. Build quality isn't great, either.
 
I've also used the RP-HTX7's. They're good headphones, for the price.

 

[FearSC549]

Terrible thread(the recommendations posted by others), seriously. You guys are just recommending random crap. 
 
 
Style+sound, go with Phiaton MS400

 

[crinacle]

 
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Terrible thread(the recommendations posted by others), seriously. You guys are just recommending random crap. 
 
 
Style+sound, go with Phiaton MS400

I know you love the MS400 and all, but the M50s got STYLE too.

 

[Inquartata]

Sure they do, but not the peacock struttin' style that's the MS400 (especially of the red/black flavor). M50 is more industrial. Not saying it's bad. Just a whole different thing going on.

 

[crinacle]

 
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Sure they do, but not the peacock struttin' style that's the MS400 (especially of the red/black flavor). M50 is more industrial. Not saying it's bad. Just a whole different thing going on.

Let's get it straight for OP:
 
MS400 = SEXEH.
 
M50 = BADASS.
 
Different stuffs they are...

 

[Inquartata]

LOL! I can roll with that.

 

[wilzc]

Superlux HD651...
 
retro looks (ala panasonic)
 
good sound... (better than panasonics)
 
Cost almost nothing

 

[Senpai3330]

Style introduces a whole other dimension of subjectivity beyond just individual tastes in SQ...

Honestly I love my CAL! for on the go use, but to me the HD-25's look stylish too (whereas people would kills me for thinking the double headband looks attractive).