[coast_cleaner]

Hi,

I need a pair of headphones to use while joking. PX 100 has double sided cable, which I hate. I almost ordered Ultrasone HFI-G15, but a reviewer on CNET finds them not very comfortable. I've went over all sub $300 open models in this forum sticky, but could not find a suitable pair for me.
I don't have an amplifier and use a Sansa Clip. Listening mostly to classical music and audio books. I'll prefer something under $100, but can pay more.

TIA

 

[jonathanjong]

Joking? Jogging?

By "double sided cable" do you mean they have cables on each side? Most headband cans do, don't they? The PX100s really are your best bet with all your other criteria though (with the exception of your music choice, probably. Not that they suck with them, but they're not PX100s speciality.)

Would you want neckband ones? PMX100, perhaps? Koss KSC75 even better if you can do clip-ons.

 

[Semifitoldman]

The Ultrasones (HFI-G15) have a full metal headband which can be adjusted to your liking. When I got mine (B-Stock), wearing them for over ten minutes is akin to putting your head in a vise and these cans only weigh 3 oz!!!. The headband pressure is 5,2N and therefore you have to bend that headband for any kind of a comfortable fit. I also found that foam replacement cushions from Radio Shack help (the 68mm size).

 

[1Time]

Open, on ear, single sided entry, headphones under $100 that clamp well enough to stay on while jogging... ?

 

[Ear Damage]

I did a test with some headphones both jogging and "joking" around the office. The clip-ons did not stay on very well while jogging around but it was no problem joking as I just stood there. The ear canal phones and street style(behind the neck) worked the best for jogging and you want on-ear so here are some choices under $100:

•Sennheiser PMX100, PMX200
•iGrado
•Koss Sporta Pro
•Ultrasone iCans