Need help in buying new headphones, budget ~65 dollars
Aug 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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I'm planning on buying a new pair of headphones, so far I've narrowed my list to
Audio Technica ATH- AD300
JVC HARX700 
Denon AH-D310
Sennheiser HD 429
Koss ProDJ100
Audio Technica ATH-T500
Beyerdynamic DTX 900
Audio-Technica ATH-M35
 
My budget is around 65 dollars extending it is not an option. Also I won't be buying another pair for 3 years so please factor that in your considerations.
 
I've no experience whatsoever in headphones and my previous ones were a Sennheiser MX 170 so I'm essentially moving up the ladder :)
Regarding my musical preferences, i mostly listen to metal, classic rock, western classical and occasionally to shoegaze, hip-hop and rap. One thing i should mention is that I'm looking for a pair that accurately captures the ambience of the music, and should be faithful to the amount of reverb in the music. I've included some links so you'll get the gist of what I'm talking about.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LseSx_hPJyQ (0:11- 0:25 that stream of sound in the background that moves sort of like an undercurrent)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEfRHBXKIM (needless to say this track has a thick, fuzzy feel to it)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGmAmJFUvzM 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T31cG-RJCZU 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzPNM9Ad5o (the reverb i was talking about)
 
I'm not a basshead but a decent amount of punch, taut reproduction is always welcome.
Thank you
 
Aug 4, 2013 at 4:38 PM Post #2 of 6
If the headphone is more for portable use, the JVC HA-S500, under $60
For desktop use, Gemini HSR-1000, under $60
I would guess eBay has the best prices on these headphones.
 
Aug 4, 2013 at 4:46 PM Post #3 of 6
I just received $50.00 Noontec Zoro's from tanga.com with free shipping. Liberal return policy. These have an MSRP of $99.00 I am blown away by the sound. Many great reviews all over the internet. No, I am not a shill for the company but I am a Sennheiser fanboy. It took a lot of persuasion not to buy Sennheiser but I do have an Amperior refurb on the way.
 
Aug 5, 2013 at 12:11 AM Post #4 of 6
Thank you guys for replying but you must understand my predicament. I live in India and the MRP and shipping costs on the mentioned headphones would be beyond my budget I reckon. Also since I'm in a different country after sales support would be a bother.
So if you could please recommend one from the list I've posted.
 

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