[thegreat682]

Greetings All!

I recently purchased a Nomad Jukebox 3 and was considering buying some better sounding headphones then the generic ones that I already have. My price range is about $100 (US) and below, maybe stretching a little... so what would be recommeded? The majority of the mp3s that I have on the NJB3 are encoded at 192kb. I listen mostly to alternative, rock, ska, and punk.

Thanx in Advance!!

- The Great 682

 

[joelongwood]

Welcome to Head-Fi, thegreat682!

What type of 'phones are you looking for? Buds, full-size, open, closed?

 

[thegreat682]

I'm thinking more towards closed phones. However, if someone can convince me to go with something else for quality purposes...

I would be using the headphones mostly in a car/bus environment if that helps

 

[joelongwood]

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Originally posted by thegreat682 I'm thinking more towards closed phones. However, if someone can convince me to go with something else for quality purposes... I would be using the headphones mostly in a car/bus environment if that helps

I would recommend you take a listen to the Sony MDR-V6. Excellent bass response, smooth if somewhat analytical mids and highs. Easily driven by a portable, but will improve with an amp. Foldable and virtually indestructible. If you don't mind wearing full-sized headphones in public, these may be just what you're looking for.

 

[Magicthyse]

I think Joelongwood has hit the MacDEF on the head.

Over here in the UK, we can only get the same phone which has gold plated plugs and cost nearly 3 times as much in $ (The MDR-7506, which I am assured IS the same phone) - but they still get a reasonable rep. So $70 approx for the V6 must be a storming deal.