[deadagain6591]

i need to buy some headphones, i want to get something cheap, $20, $25 absolute max, if i can get noise canceling it is a plus, I'm an audiophile but i don't have the money to pay for a very expensive set, they will mainly be used to listen to rock and acoustic music

 

[kamal007]

koss ksc75 hands down. The best cans for under $20-$25..

 

[goldenratiophi]

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Originally Posted by kamal007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif koss ksc75 hands down. The best cans for under $20-$25..

Yep, pretty much the only can recommended around here in that price range are the KSC75s. No noise isolation/cancelling though.

 

[LaBreaHead]

At least for comparison purposes, also see whether you can find Koss PortaPros within your price range -- an alternative to the clip-ons, should you want a set of 'phones with a headband (collapsible and highly portable ... somewhat geeky looking in photos, but they look OK when you're wearing them ... surprisngly good sound).

I have a pair of Koss PortaPro 2's, which are less expensive than the PortaPros -- I believe the only difference is that the pads at the temples aren't adjustable on mine.

The Koss KSC75's are the bang-for-the-buck kings on Head-Fi, but the clip-ons might not suit you (some people who wear glasses don't like the clip-ons as much as others do, for example).

PS: Welcome to Head-Fi -- sorry about your wallet!

 

[kamal007]

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Originally Posted by LaBreaHead /img/forum/go_quote.gif At least for comparison purposes, also see whether you can find Koss PortaPros within your price range -- an alternative to the clip-ons, should you want a set of 'phones with a headband (collapsible and highly portable ... somewhat geeky looking in photos, but they look OK when you're wearing them ... surprisngly good sound). I have a pair of Koss PortaPro 2's, which are less expensive than the PortaPros -- I believe the only difference is that the pads at the temples aren't adjustable on mine. The Koss KSC75's are the bang-for-the-buck kings on Head-Fi, but the clip-ons might not suit you (some people who wear glasses don't like the clip-ons as much as others do, for example). PS: Welcome to Head-Fi -- sorry about your wallet!

a simple headband mod will solve this...a durabrand fm radio from walmart cost $5 and comes with a pair of cans. you can use the headband with the ksc75 and keep the fm radio..
less than $25 overall...best bang for the buck imo..

 

[mrdeadfolx]

1 vote for the JVC Marshmallows. $20, great sound quality/price ratio, and very good isolation.

 

[feh1325]

creative ep630

 

[Joshatdot]

Koss KSC75, JVC HAFX33, Senn PX100, Creative EP630.

 

[captainzoli]

The Koss KSC75s are hard to beat for the price point you are looking at.

 

[nibiyabi]

At your budget, you have three choices:

Koss KSC75: best-sounding (by far), second-most portable, well-known for sounding great with your music preferences

Sennheiser HD201: second-best sounding, not all too portable, most durable, somewhat isolating

JVC FX-33 (Marshmallow): worst-sounding (still sounds good), ultra-portable (it's a canalphone), moderately isolating

 

[jinp6301]

dont forget the PK-3s. Head to head on the SQ against the KSC75s

 

[nibiyabi]

You're right! I keep forgetting about the PK3.

 

[mattr762]

What kind of MP3 player do you have? If you have an MP3 player that has poor output power (like the Sansa e200 series) than even the best headphones in the world will sound like crap without extra amplification.

I got the Koss KSC-75's and they are awesome on my home receiver and computer but they sound like crap on the Sansa.

 

[puhn]

low impedance one, low budget? try eBay
Shure E2c?
AKG K324P
Sony EX91
Senn CX300
Creative Aurvana

 

[deadagain6591]

i have a creative zen microphoto