[TitaniumTaco]

Can anyone recommed a beginner headphone in the $100 range?

 

[VolkswagenFox]

We could use more info here: What kind of music are you listening too and what is the listening environment? Do you want full-sized headphones, or IEMs, ear buds?

 

[wae5]

While I'm no a beginner I would be very happy with the AT AD700, the Alessandro MS1 or the Grado SR60 even after listening to phones for more than 30 years. Welcome to HeadFi where you don't need to worry about your wallet because we do that for you.

 

[capeta]

i recommend sony r10 + single power SDS, so you will end your headphone journey right away.

if you want to explore the mysterious headphone world, then a start at grado headphone is a nice choice

 

[DrBenway]

I agree that the Grados are a great place to start. The SR60s sound wonderful and are a great bargain at around $70. One big drawback is that they are very open and leak a lot of sound. That makes them not the best choice for use in noisy environments, ie commuting, and they can potentially disturb those around you if you turn them up.

If you are interested in IEMs, the Etymotic ER6s are a good place to start. They sell for about $90. Bear in mind though, that IEMs present comfort issues for some people, and some also find them annoying to insert and remove. But the sound offered by the ER6s is first rate.

 

[pataburd]

Another vote for the Grado SR-60, or used SR-80. : )

 

[trickywombat]

Or see if you can get a Denon AH-D1001 when it is on sale

 

[ph0rk]

I always push for $150.

DT250, DT770, HD-25-1, and K271 territory, and that's just closed!

 

[4heckssake]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wae5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif While I'm no a beginner I would be very happy with the AT AD700, the Alessandro MS1 or the Grado SR60 even after listening to phones for more than 30 years.

ditto. I vote Grado SR60 for greatest value:

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

Check out the Koss KSC75.

 

[DNT]

x2 on the ksc75. cheap and quite versatile. but you will want to upgrade pretty soon.

 

[DeusEx]

Audio Technica AD700! (wait until fraseyboy comes along)

 

[LeonWho]

Hmm. What about the Alessandro MS-1?

 

[Stevesebastianb]

Definately the Grado SR-60

 

[fraseyboy]

Audio Technica AD700!

Srsly. They're awesome.