[Anarchy965]

If you really don't want to get him SR60's(read: get him hooked on hifi) then try the KSC75's or the PX100's

 

[nsjong]

You should be able to get both the KSC-75's and the PX100's.

The PX100's don't have much soundstage IMO... and aren't very comfortable unless you change to larger and thicker pads.

 

[xlEnt]

i'm in the same boat... i'm looking betweent he AKG K81Dj (even though i felt burned w/ the K26P's

), Grado SR60 (still havnt heard a pair of grado's yet), or might just get 40$ more and go straight to the Alessandro MS1 or maybe the Audio Technica A500's.

 

[BluesDaddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramer5150 Used SR60!!! Grados synnergize very well with discman players IMHO. Same goes with KSC75s. The discman players I have heard, D335, D35, D223 are very neutral and open / spatious sounding. Works very well with the Grado / Koss house sound. Garrett

What he said. There was a practically brand new pair on the FS forum for $55 including shipping the other day. I paid $55 for a fairly old pair and am still quite happy with that purchase. Great sound, low price - what more could you ask for?

 

[Skrying]

SR60 is not a portable can, sure its fine to actually where while out and about, but you'll piss off many because they can easily hear the music.

KSC75 and pocket the rest.

 

[Ken B.]

Thanks, guys. Kep 'em coming. I still have till tonight before I decide. Sounds like maybe Grado or Koss, so far.

 

[photek]

where can you even find the sr-60 new for 60 bucks? All I see online is 69.99 plus shipping

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

I really like the KSC75 in this price range.

I think you would have to go up to $100 (MS-1) to truly justify purchasing something else.

-Matt

 

[Szabi]

maybe the akg k81 dj?! They sound good and they look much better then the grados...

 

[Ken B.]

Ok, I've narrowed it down...Senn HD280Pro...

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...iliate=froogle

Or...AKG K171 Studio...

http://www.akg.com/products/powersla...uage,ENUS.html

How shall I choose??

I kinda like the look of the AKG's a little more, but...?

 

[unlimitedx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken B. Ok, I've narrowed it down...Senn HD280Pro... http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...iliate=froogle Or...AKG K171 Studio... http://www.akg.com/products/powersla...uage,ENUS.html How shall I choose?? I kinda like the look of the AKG's a little more, but...?

Thanks for the link... $81 without shipping!!
Man, it's so difficult to make a choice on a sub $100 headphone..

 

[Ken B.]

Yeah, really. I wish there was some place I could try them all out at.

Maybe I'll just go with the AKG's. I've owned two pairs years ago, and they kicked serious ass.

 

[redshifter]

hi ken,
you should really consider the $59 beyer dt231. they work great unamped, are light and low profile, and semi-closed (won't leak sound). they are astonishingly good headphones for the price.

 

[Ken B.]

Hi redshifter,

Those do sound like they would almost be perfect. However, they are a bit ugly. Perhaps if they were black. But grey and all plastic? Don't get me wrong. I don't care about looks that much on my own headphones, but as a gift, I would want someone to look at it and say wow just by looking at it, rather than "Uhhhh..." in their mind. You know?

Thanks for the reference, though.

 

[cheechoz]

In that price range, I would consider either the SR60, or one of the Koss cans, like the Portapros, or the KSC's!