Has anything come out that's better than the HD668Bs for the price?
Jul 13, 2012 at 7:54 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 11

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The SR850s too, since they're rebranded, but with only one cord, no removeable cord, and the impedance is 32 ohm instead of 56. 
 
The SR850s are 34$ on eBay, the HD668Bs are $50. 
 
There are so many headphones out there and as the time goes by things can go unnoticed. 
 
Some people think the Maxwell DHP-II is better, but there may be problems with build quality. 
 
 http://www.head-fi.org/t/501637/maxell-dhp-ii-review-impressions-giant-killers-answer-contenders/15
 
I think headphones can be horribly overpriced to the the influence of psychological biases, such as the placebo effect, and the difficulty in quantifying quality. I enjoy economics, so to me this seems like a guaranteed opportunity for inflated prices. Due to that, I'm keeping my price range below $60. 
 
Jul 13, 2012 at 8:11 AM Post #2 of 11
Add Superlux HD681 to that list, along with Panasonic HTF-600, both come close in terms of quality and value IMO
 
But to answer your question, better than 668B at their asking price.. Tall task.
 
Jul 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM Post #4 of 11
The Koss DJ100's are a contender in this price range.
 
And I bought my Creative Aurvana Live! set for $55 a few months ago, but good luck catching them on sale now. 
 
Jul 13, 2012 at 2:15 PM Post #5 of 11
Superlux HD661
 
Jul 15, 2012 at 2:16 AM Post #6 of 11
The Superlux HD681 are much cheaper then the 668b.
 
Think of them as a slightly thinner sounding, more aggressive, bassier, flatter, slightly funner sounding 668b. Some people claim the 681 is more enjoyable but it's more of personal preference. 
 
Jul 15, 2012 at 8:03 AM Post #7 of 11
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The Superlux HD681 are much cheaper then the 668b.
 
Think of them as a slightly thinner sounding, more aggressive, bassier, flatter, slightly funner sounding 668b. Some people claim the 681 is more enjoyable but it's more of personal preference. 

How do you get "much" cheaper than something already so cheap 
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May 17, 2017 at 4:23 AM Post #11 of 11
Beyerdynamic DTX910?
 

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