[HeadBanger]

Hey guys, i listen to most all rock , including alternative, classic, and punk. Bands I listen to include, Alexisonfire, Coheed and Cambria, Anberlin, The Fall of Troy, Foo Fighters, Incubus, Zeppelin, Hendrix, etc. I have about $100 dollars to spend. I can maybe stretch it to $120-130ish.

I figure I want to purchase some headphones rather than IEM's for the price to quality ratio. I'd use these mainly at home but also would like to use them when I travel ( In the car or bus) My source would be a Zen Vision: M and a iRiver H10. I have no amp nor do I intend on buying one. Ideally closed would seem better but I don't really mind as long as they fit my music the best. I can always pick up a cheap IEM for travel later on.

I have the Koss KSC75's and definitely want to upgrade on those. So far I'm searched the forums for a few hours lol, got caught in the moment. I've come to the conclusion that the Grado SR60, 80's fit my style of music. the Alessandro MS-1's have some praise as well. The Audio Technica ATH-ES7 also seem to be in this price range. Other than those I'm not sure. Any other ideas? thanks.

 

[BrookR1]

The SR-80s are great. Also check out the ATH-ES7s. These will fit your closed, potable, and price requirements.

 

[judas391]

You didn't need to tell us your music, your name says it all.
I'm pretty sure that grados are the general consensus h ere for your tastes

 

[HeadBanger]

Do you guys think that the upgrade from KSC75 to like a SR80 to MS1 is worth it?

 

[StealthR6]

The KSC75 are awesome but sounds like you're ready to step up. I think the Alessandro MS-1 would be ideal for you.

 

[hauton]

MS-1
SR-60
SR-80

In my order of recommendation.

 

[BrookR1]

MS-1 if you don't mind bright highs with less energy
SR-80s if you'd like a little more bass and more energy
SR-60 if you're on a budget.

 

[fraseyboy]

MS1 seconded. You can't get better for under $100 and for your style of music.

 

[qazwsx]

Can't do much better than an MS1 for that style of rock music.

 

[MaloS]

http://www.audiocubes.com/category/H...eadphones.html

Nice closed option. They won't have the treble energy, but AT bass beats Grados in that price range.

 

[Sherwood]

You could also mod/recable your KSC75s. Some people appreciate the difference enough that they stick with them.

 

[HeadBanger]

I'm not about to mod/recable the KSC75's i happen to like the lifetime warranty the way it is

I think I'm going to order the MS1's tonight when i get back from work. Thanks for the input everyone

 

[Elephas]

I think a choice between the ES7 and MS1 could depend on how loud the environment is.

Riding in most cars with the MS1 should be OK, unless it's a sports car with a loud engine and loud tires. I think the ES7 would work better in most buses.

Independent of isolation in terms of sound quality, I prefer the MS1 over the ES7.

 

[F107plus5]

Just be careful with the MS-1 though. One of the traditional Head-Fi nicknames isn't "The Gateway Drug" for nothing!

 

[headphonejunkie]

I was just listening to my sr80's and these things really have some punch to them. If you are a rocker you might want some sr80's instead of the ms1's. Just a suggestion. If it is not too late.