[rob187]

I'm getting a pair of headphones for my dad for his birthday. This is something he is going to use with his ipod, and he doesn't like the in ear phones. I'd like to spend less than 50$. What are some good picks? Thanks.

 

[Chri5peed]

Open or Closed?

 

[esuko]

Koss Porta Pro = 80's style

 

[mow_the_hawk]

open or closed? musical preference?

 

[rob187]

Closed. Mostly rock music. Something he's going to use at the gym, btw.

 

[mow_the_hawk]

I would suggest PX-100 or porta-pros but they are both open. Hmm...AKG k26p. There pretty nice in that price range.

 

[rob187]

Thanks mow, that AKG phone fits everything he wants perfectly (good price too

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Anyways, unless someone comes up with a better phone I'm going with that.

 

[mow_the_hawk]

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Originally Posted by rob187 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks mow, that AKG phone fits everything he wants perfectly (good price too ) Anyways, unless someone comes up with a better phone I'm going with that.

glad to help. They are a very good choice for that range.

 

[LaBreaHead]

He should enjoy the nice gift! The downside is that you both will probably be back on Head-Fi, with wallets screaming. (You and/or he should think about the PX100's for the future, for listening in environments that don't require isolation. They make nice gifts to give and/or receive.)

 

[Chri5peed]

They're still about, get some Koss KSC-75s. They're Open but only like $15 and sound great.

As well.

 

[acp6s]

can't say enough about akg's they are the best bang for the buck. they are a serious supplier of studio phones.

 

[iQEM]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mow_the_hawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quote: Originally Posted by rob187 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks mow, that AKG phone fits everything he wants perfectly (good price too ) Anyways, unless someone comes up with a better phone I'm going with that. glad to help. They are a very good choice for that range.

K518dj or K81dj are better than K26p...try that then you'll get what i've mean...

 

[luckypictures]

AKG 27i, if he's the type to want all his gadgetry to match and be white.