[kjfarley]

Ok, here's a poll:

Koss porta-pros
Sennheiser px100
grado sr-60

or others in similar price range (<100 new)

 

[scompton]

I've not heard the Portapros, but I have the KSC-75, and I've heard the Grados. I definitely enjoy the PX100 more than either of the others.

 

[appophylite]

From the three main options on your poll, I'd go with either the SR-60 or the PortaPro.

Given the option for 'other', I'd say the KSC-75 is a no brainer, and a must buy or at least must try.

 

[aamefford]

I've gotta give it to the Grados.

 

[lmilhan]

Other.

I've owned all of the phones in the list, as well as many other <$100 phones.

By far the best all around phones (of all the phones I have owned) in that price range/category are the Alessandro MS-1s and the Denon D1000s. I could sell all of my other gear and keep only the MS-1s and Denon D1000s and live happily ever after.

Now if you started a <$50 category, then things would obviously be different. That's when the KOSS phones would shine. But as the poll stands, for headphones under $100, the KOSS and Senn phones don't stand a chance against the MS-1s or D1000s IMO. If I were forced to pick strictly from your list, then the SR-60s win without a doubt.

 

[Uncle Erik]

The SR-60 is the best on the list, but I think the Sony MDR-V6 is a contender, too. It has been around for years and still sounds good, especially for the price.

 

[terriblepaulz]

I voted for the Porta Pros because I think they are the best "cheap" headphone. I suppose the SR60s are better, but you can get two Porta Pros for the same price, so it's not a fair comparison. My wife owns the PX100s, and they are almost a perfect match for the Porta Pros in terms of quality/price ratio. I give the nod to the Porta Pros because I like the fit for how I use them.

 

[tom hankins]

I picked the PX100s over the Grados only because the SR60s I had, and my brother had, broke down fast and frequently. For pure sound the SR60s are probably the best cheap phone I have had or heard.

 

[hd650]

Grado is fun

 

[Drag0n]

Its so hard because there are so many. For under $100usd , you got....

Grado- SR60 & Sr80 & IGrado

Sennheiser - PX100 & PMX100

Koss - KSC75 & KSC35 & Sportapro & Portapro & KSC55 & KSC50 & UR40 & KTX Pro1 (Radioshack Pro35)

Ultrasone - (on sale) Icans

AKG - Im not crazy about their portables, i sold the K26P.

MB Quart - I got both my QP55x and QP45x NOS under $40 on Head-Fi

Fostex - T-20RP & T-50RP

You can find the Equation RP21 under $100usd used alot.

You can also find the Goldring something....AHHH BrainFart!!! I cant remember which one...but its the full-sized one everyone raves about on this forum.....and ya find it for sale typically under $100 used on here.

Im sure im forgetting alot of them,someone else will pick it up im sure....not to mention many IEM's.

 

[rhythmdevils]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmilhan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Other. I've owned all of the phones in the list, as well as many other <$100 phones. By far the best all around phones (of all the phones I have owned) in that price range/category are the Alessandro MS-1s and the Denon D1000s. I could sell all of my other gear and keep only the MS-1s and Denon D1000s and live happily ever after. Now if you started a <$50 category, then things would obviously be different. That's when the KOSS phones would shine. But as the poll stands, for headphones under $100, the KOSS and Senn phones don't stand a chance against the MS-1s or D1000s IMO. If I were forced to pick strictly from your list, then the SR-60s win without a doubt.

Right on! but for me, flat pads are a must for any grados, so the ms1 and sr60 dont wind up being quite as cheap. still a great deal though. and i agree, i could live happily with them.

but honestly, I have been living happily with modified ksc75's for over a month now. For 50 bucks or so, they really are incredible. i actually think they have a better tonal balance than 95% of the headphones out there, at least. and that includes some cans that really break the bank...

 

[FallenAngel]

Grado SR60 out of the lot - unless you recable the portapro and add a 75Ohm resistor, then they win out.

Honestly though, stretch that budget to $150 and grab SR225, you'll love them a lot more than the rest

 

[Bon]

Can't go wrong with the senn's, wont pain you if you see them take a bit of abuse either

 

[dandi]

I voted other, I have owned the SR 60's and find the Equation Audio RP-21 to be more charming, more accurate and ,even though a closed design, spacious with great head space.

 

[fdhfdy]

px-100