[Benjio]

Firstly, this is my first post on the forums, hello everybody, it's good to be apart of the community.
 
As the title says, I'm looking for durable, over ear, closed, good-looking headphones. I want something that I can wear in public and not make myself look like an idiot, but also be able to thrown in my tennis bag and survive being knocked around a bit. Currently I have Sennheiser HD428s, which I can't complain about at all; they sound good (not that I have anything better to compare them to) and look decent, I wouldn't feel safe carrying them around in my tennis bag however though. As of now I'm looking at the ATH-M50s. They seem like they're durable enough, and I really like the fact that you can fold them up. They are also about $100, a little over, but I don't mind stretching the budget. Any recommendations are appreciated.
 
My setup:
Creative Audigy 4 SB0610 (Yes, I know it's old, got it free from work though )
Ipod Touch 4g

 

[Me x3]

Hi!
 
What kind of music do you usually listen to?
Do you prefer headphones with powerful bass, and good sub bass response or (mid and high frequency) detailed sounding headphones?

 

[Benjio]

  Hi!
 
What kind of music do you usually listen to?
Do you prefer headphones with powerful bass, and good sub bass response or (mid and high frequency) detailed sounding headphones?

I listen to a lot of Pink Floyd, also Led Zeppelin and other classical rock. I would like some bass, it does not have to be over powering or anything though, I think something in between would work fine with me, as long as they sound good I don't care too much.

 

[Closingracer]

If you want the most durable headphones ever ( in my opinion short of a tank driving over them ) with a bass emphasis the V-moda Crossfade LP is a good choice at $100-$110 ( the phantom chrome is $100 but hovering between $100-106 on amazon) and they do sound a lot better after you burn them in.



If you want a neutral sounding pair but same durability the V-moda Crossfade M/V- 80 ( V-80 is just a trueblood re-branding) is a good pair for On-ear headphone.


The ATH-M50 is also a solid choice as well

 

[Benjio]

If you want the most durable headphones ever ( in my opinion short of a tank driving over them ) with a bass emphasis the V-moda Crossfade LP is a good choice at $100-$110 ( the phantom chrome is $100 but hovering between $100-106 on amazon) and they do sound a lot better after you burn them in.



If you want a neutral sounding pair but same durability the V-moda Crossfade M/V- 80 ( V-80 is just a trueblood re-branding) is a good pair for On-ear headphone.


The ATH-M50 is also a solid choice as well

For some reason I never really liked the look of V-moda headphones (normally I wouldn't care, I want to use these headphones for more public use though), I appreciate the suggestion though.

 

[Closingracer]

I love the look of V-moda and love my M-100 which i would suggest hands down if you wanted to pay $300 for them

 

[Benjio]

I love the look of V-moda and love my M-100 which i would suggest hands down if you wanted to pay $300 for them

I'm sure they're great headphones, I just for some reason can't stand the look of the 6-sided metal plate on the sides.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I'm sure they're great headphones, I just for some reason can't stand the look of the 6-sided metal plate on the sides.

Gemini HSR-1000 (Takstar Pro 80) closed headphones, $50 on eBay.

 

[Benjio]

 
Gemini HSR-1000 (Takstar Pro 80) closed headphones, $50 on eBay.

Are you sure I'd be able to drive those? I'd prefer if I didn't have to buy an amp, especially since these headphones are meant for travel. 

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Are you sure I'd be able to drive those? I'd prefer if I didn't have to buy an amp, especially since these headphones are meant for travel. 

JVC HA-S500, folding on-ear headphones, $60

 

[Benjio]

 
JVC HA-S500, folding on-ear headphones, $60

Those look very tempting, just what I was looking for. How would you say they compare to ATH-M50s in terms of sound?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Those look very tempting, just what I was looking for. How would you say they compare to ATH-M50s in terms of sound?

Not the thumping bass of the ATh-M50s, but the HA-S500s should be a match, maybe even better in some areas, then the ATH-M50s.
 
The JVCHA-S500 (& HA-S400) use Carbon Nanotube in the diaphragms

 

[Benjio]

 
Not the thumping bass of the ATh-M50s, but the HA-S500s should be a match, maybe even better in some areas, then the ATH-M50s.
 
The JVCHA-S500 (& HA-S400) use Carbon Nanotube in the diaphragms

Thanks so much for the reply, I guess it's hard to say no to headphones like these that sound that good and are that cheap. You've made my first thread on here quite a good experience, I'll be looking forward to posting on here again.