Help getting a gift, around $70, thinking Sony v6 not sure

[AnimeJet]

Sorry if i'm doing anything wrong on this forum. I've been meaning to get my boyfriend a new pair of headphones because he's too frugal to treat himself, and his pair broke almost a month ago and he's using old ear buds right now. He's not used to really really good headphones, i think his last pair were Sony MDR-V150, so really cheap. I don't know if it matters so much what i get him if he's used to those.

I was thinking of Sony MDR-V6, but i read they aren't as good for classical music, and he listens to classic as well as soundtracks and vocal/rock/etc. So a pretty well rounded music collection, do you guys think getting him those would not be a good idea, is there a better choice for about $70 or less? Would he be able to tell the difference anyway? They'll probably be plugged into a laptop or computer of some sort, so any additions i don't think we can do.

I guess just suggestions for well rounded headphones for about $70 or less...

 

[Al Paccioli]

SR-80 with the coupon from TTVJ.

 

[arterius2]

if not then Grado SR-60(http://www.headphone.com/products/he...rado-sr-60.php), Sennheiser PX100(http://www.headphone.com/products/he...ser-px-100.php), or AKG K26P(http://www.headphone.com/products/he...akg-k-26-p.php)

 

[AnimeJet]

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Originally Posted by Al Paccioli /img/forum/go_quote.gif SR-80 with the coupon from TTVJ.

Ah yes i was just looking at that, what is this coupon you speak of?

Edit: ah i see, 62 now..

Any other suggestions? I will probably get these, and thanks so much =)

 

[Audio-Fi]

I prefer V6 over SR-60 and PX-100. The V6 are good for classic because of their flat bright treble.

 

[AnimeJet]

Maybe i should wait another night before i order. I should ask him if sound leak would be an issue too, as in would he need any isolation..

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

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Originally Posted by AnimeJet /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe i should wait another night before i order. I should ask him if sound leak would be an issue too, as in would he need any isolation..

True. They are both excellent choices.

Good Luck!

Oh... welcome to head-fi...