[johnnq]

I currently have nuforce 6m and they are great. Sometimes having them in my ear all the time bothers me. I'm also aware I can get better quality with bulkier headphones.

Here are my criteria:
Best 'phones for classical music (video games and other music included, classical most important!)

Looking to spend around 50 bucks give or take a few

No amp! I want to listen to them through my laptop and sometimes my ipod

Open or closed, whichever gives best sound!


Please throw me suggestions so I can extend my list of research!

 

[pekingduck]

Try the HD555's. They have good tonal balance and decent soundstage (vital to gaming and classical

)

 

[johnnq]

thanks

I also have a quick question about open headphones. I have never owned a pair. If I am listening at normal volume while sitting next to someone, can others around me hear what I'm listening to? Are some open 'phones different from others in this respect?

 

[jaycalgary]

A ticket to the opera?

 

[pekingduck]

For the HD555's and HD600's, the answer is yes. I guess most full size open phones are like that...

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

sony v6 refurbished if on a budget.

 

[Kukuk]

These maybe?

PROVANTAGE: Sennheiser Communications HD485 Open Back Digital Headphone with HP Holder for Stereo

 

[johnnq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pekingduck /img/forum/go_quote.gif For the HD555's and HD600's, the answer is yes. I guess most full size open phones are like that...

In that case, I think I better go with closed phones. I often listen to music in the library.

 

[ljokerl]

I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest the Yuin G2A. Absolutely beautiful clarity and some of the most accurate instrumental reproduction I've heard at the $50 mark. They don't isolate at all and leak a little but, but nowhere near as bad as fully open cans.

 

[Acix]

Save more money and get some used K-271 MKll, for around $100.

 

[iHelp]

+1.

Can't they attach to the "Mini Headphones" headband (from Parts Express)?
Quote:

Originally Posted by ljokerl /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm going to go against the grain here and suggest the Yuin G2A. Absolutely beautiful clarity and some of the most accurate instrumental reproduction I've heard at the $50 mark. They don't isolate at all and leak a little but, but nowhere near as bad as fully open cans.

 

[ljokerl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iHelp /img/forum/go_quote.gif +1. Can't they attach to the "Mini Headphones" headband (from Parts Express)?

Indeed. Pic here (courtesy of Jant71).

 

[johnnq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif Save more money and get some used K-271 MKll, for around $100.

these are over 100 dollars out of my price range. Where on Earth could I find them for $100?

 

[z50j]

the best headphones you can get for under $50 is the portapro/ksc75/iGrado

but seriously save up if you're looking for an all arounder

I like the 440 because it has good amount (damn you K518

) of bass

when listening to the classics (air supply

) or classical, you can feel the drums without being overwhelmed by the bass

 

[johnnq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by z50j /img/forum/go_quote.gif the best headphones you can get for under $50 is the portapro/ksc75/iGrado but seriously save up if you're looking for an all arounder I like the 440 because it has good amount (damn you K518 ) of bass when listening to the classics (air supply ) or classical, you can feel the drums without being overwhelmed by the bass

I am willing to stretch the budget to 100 if the difference is worth the price tag.

Also, I used to have an older model of what appears to be the sony v6. They sounded great, a little better than the nuforce iems I have now, but not good enough to warrant that kind of price tag. Are there other options that sound better for the same price?