[delux0]

Hey, Im looking to buy some new over-ear headphones but I am in need of some help on deciding what to get!  Nothing over $120 and so far I have come down upon a few with great reviews and still have no clue wich ones to purchase if even any of these.  Here is what I have found so far:
 
ATH-M50: http://www.zzounds.com/item--AUTATHM50
 
ATG-ES7: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-ES7-Portable-Headphones-Black/dp/B000R0TPQ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292212297&sr=8-1
 
 

[size=1.7em] Sennheiser HD 202: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Dynamic-Headphones/dp/B000065BP9/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1292211834&sr=1-1[/size]

 
 

[size=1.7em] Sennheiser HD-280 PRO: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1292211834&sr=1-16[/size]

 
That is what I am considering so far.  Obviously there is quite a price range difference between these, but I am more concerned about quality and comfortability of the headphones than price.  Also, keep in mind I have a pretty small head if thats a factor to consider about what I purchase.  I am also open to other headphones as well.
 
Please help me out!  
Thanks!

 

[holden4th]

I own the HD280s. I auditioned the HD380s the other day and they are much better than their older sibling. I didn't get a chance to hear the M50s.

 

[Eric_C]

delux0: If you want comfort, the 'safe' thing to do is rule out the ES7. People here say you can stretch the headband, but it is not likely to be comfy straight out of the box.
If you want durability, rule out the HD202. They may not be the most fragile headphones, but out of your 4 selections, they can't compete with the M50 and 280.
 
Have demo'd both the M50 and 280, and I have a small head too. They were both comfortable. I think they are both durable too-- a friend of mine has used his 280 for a long time and it's still functioning, another friend has used the M50's cheaper sibling (M30) and that has stood up to many years of abuse, which leads me to think that the M50 should at least be as hardy.
 
 
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I own the HD280s. I auditioned the HD380s the other day and they are much better than their older sibling. I didn't get a chance to hear the M50s.

I dunno if 380 is newer than 280. Where did you read that?