[aznsniper911]

Since I will be doing lots of traveling soon, I need a new headphone for my iPod for the plane ride or on the bus when going to school. I mostly listen to Rap/Hip-Hop and like the feel of bass and I have a budget of about $200, well maybe a little more if it's extremely worthwhile, any suggestions??

 

[jonathanjong]

would you prefer things to stick in your ears or things to put on your ears?

 

[Jo-Vo]

My recommendation is Sennheiser HD25-1. Really great for exactly that purpose you described.

Jonas

 

[aznsniper911]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif would you prefer things to stick in your ears or things to put on your ears?

I would like headphones that I can put over or on my ears. My budget is now slightly bumped to $300 if that helps. Weight doesn't matter also.

 

[jonathanjong]

sealed, bassy, portable, $200-300...I'll x2 the HD25-1s.

 

[aznsniper911]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif sealed, bassy, portable, $200-300...I'll x2 the HD25-1s.

I care about bassy and sealed but not too much about protability, what legit website can i buy those at for that price??

 

[jonathanjong]

HeadRoom has them for $200. I'm not in the U.S., so I wouldn't know if there are other sellers that have them for less.

 

[aznsniper911]

bump any other suggestions?

 

[acameron56]

Well if you don't care if they're used there is a pair selling here. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...-cable-360415/

 

[Mr_Junesequa]

try them before you buy!

i tried a pair and did not like them one bit.

 

[babya]

Do you care about hearing flight noises? I'm going to take a MDR-NC6 on my next holiday.

 

[MediumFi]

I know you stated a preference for over/on ear solutions. Normally, less is better when it comes to what we have to lug around while traveling. In that spirit, you may want to take a second look @ IEM's.

Ultimate Ears has an extended bass version super.fi 5 line that may interest you. Super.fi 5 EB Description - Products - Ultimate Ears Earphones Headphones Personal Monitors

Personally, I'm going with custom-fit livewires. I expect hours of comfort with great sound... and all in a small, portable package. While they have strong bass, they're not geared for bass-heads.
Live Wires Custom Fit In-Ear Monitors / Headphones
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/l...reamin-259853/

I used the Bose QC2 on long flights, and they did a remarkable job canceling engine noise. I know a lot of people here break out in hives at the mention of Bose because of the considerable price premium the brand name commands. Still, I had a good experience with them. Of course, I'll probably hate the the QC2 when I do an A-B test after receiving my LW's.

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Here's a thread comparing SF 5eb w/ SF 5 pro. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/u...-5-pro-359811/

Here's a bass-love thread http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/i...dphone-256440/

 

[jonathanjong]

LOL, that's hardly Medium-Fi, eh? Time to change the name?