[project86]

I'm looking to spend under $50 for headphones for my dad. This was prompted by me catching him listening to a portable CD player with some Philips "digital sound" phones that looked to be roughly $10 in the early 90s.

I don't think he can handle IEM style, so I was thinking some on ear type. Considering maybe Senn PX100, iGrado, JBL Ref 410, something like that. Will be used with a portable CD player or sometimes with a nice vintage McIntosh MAC1700. My dad is getting old, so his ears aren't what they used to be, so no need for anything too amazing. Mostly looking for solid sound and comfort.

So, what would you suggest? Keep in mind he is just a casual listener, and I'd like to actually stick closer to $30-40 if possible. So no SR60s, etc.

 

[misterDX]

ah-p372k - Google Product Search
Denon AHD501 AH-D501-K On-Ear DJ Headphones BLACK - eBay (item 120332734559 end time Dec-11-08 19:27:01 PST)

 

[project86]

Thanks for the links, I don't really know much about the 372k, but I'll look into it. I don't think he would like a big over the ear set like the 501, and if I was going that route I'd probably do the JVC RX700. Keep the suggestions coming though!

 

[toxic888]

The V-Moda Bass Freq are prob. one of your better options, however they are in-ear... however not too "invasive" from what I could figure out.

Definitely will have to get a pair of these myself... They're very high rated.

 

[discoscience]

Why not a pair of Koss Portapros. Very comfortable, can be had for $37 on amazon. Lifetime no questions asked warranty. Plus they are pretty funky looking with a design unchanged since the 80s, so they have that nostalgia factor going for them too.

Oh yeah, they also sound pretty good.

 

[Drag0n]

Koss KSC75 on clearance at RadioShack for $5.47usd

 

[ThePandemonium]

I hate to say this.. but even though its out of your budget the bose (shreeks) in-ear headphones would be a good choice. Comfortable.. decent sound.. not an IEM but small.

 

[project86]

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Originally Posted by toxic888 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The V-Moda Bass Freq are prob. one of your better options, however they are in-ear... however not too "invasive" from what I could figure out. Definitely will have to get a pair of these myself... They're very high rated.

I still have a pair floating around somewhere, I don't really car for them. Plus I don't think he could handle anything sticking into his ears.

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Originally Posted by discoscience /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not a pair of Koss Portapros. Very comfortable, can be had for $37 on amazon. Lifetime no questions asked warranty. Plus they are pretty funky looking with a design unchanged since the 80s, so they have that nostalgia factor going for them too. Oh yeah, they also sound pretty good.

Good option, I forgot about those, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Drag0n /img/forum/go_quote.gif Koss KSC75 on clearance at RadioShack for $5.47usd

I'll be getting some for myself, but I don't think he would like the ear clips.

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Originally Posted by ThePandemonium /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hate to say this.. but even though its out of your budget the bose (shreeks) in-ear headphones would be a good choice. Comfortable.. decent sound.. not an IEM but small.

No thanks, too pricey (especially for what you get) and I don't think he wants anything in his ears.

So far I'm thinking the best options might be:

Koss Portapro
Senn PX100
Denon 372k
JBL Ref 410

Kind of in that order too.... am I way off?

 

[nsx_23]

iGrado is very good. I use mine when walking to dog.

 

[Zorander]

Can't go wrong with the PX-100.