[Lastshadow94]

I'm looking for something nicely neutral (I listen to a lot of varied rock and metal, so any tonal emphasis throws off the balance of the music), closed back/over ear (I need the noise cancellation), and in the under-$100 category (unless there's something fantastic that's a little over, in which case I'll look used/refurbished). Thoughts/recommendations?

 

[viralcow]

K272HD, HP100, MDR-V6, HM5 (or its many clones).
 
Depending on the season you can find any of these either new or in like-new condition for under $100.
 
There's actually a few eBay auctions right now for new 272HDs that will probably end just around $100.

 

[BillsonChang007]

Hello!
 
You should also look into Sony MDR-7506 and Shure SRH-840! 
 
Hope it helps!
Billson

 

[Lastshadow94]

Due to price, I have to cut most of those out, and based on a few comparisons I've seen, it seems like the Sony MDR-ZX700 is better for what I'm using it for (no amp, just laptop/mp3 player/tablet). Between those two is one a better option in terms of quality, durability, or comfort, or should I just go for what's cheaper?
 
--Edit--
 
After a little more digging, I've also seen mention of the Sennheiser HD448. Between those three, what's my best option?

 

[Trunks159]

The Sony MDR 7506.

 

[Lastshadow94]

The 7506 is the same as the v6 in terms of sound quality and basically everything else I care about, and is more expensive. At this point, I'm just trying to decide between the HD448, the ZX700, and the SRH-840. Opinions?

 

[wnmnkh]

I can't make comment on sound quality comparison, but HD448 is far more comfortable than other two. If your ears are above-average big, ZX700 (and all others using same shell) becomes on-the-ear.

 

[BillsonChang007]

The 7506 is the same as the v6 in terms of sound quality and basically everything else I care about, and is more expensive. At this point, I'm just trying to decide between the HD448, the ZX700, and the SRH-840. Opinions?

Not sure about the HD448 but I will vote for SRH-840 over ZX700

 

[Lastshadow94]

Sorry, typo- SRH440, not 840. I'm a bit too poor for the 840, sadly...

 

[Lastshadow94]

I'm down to the SRH 440s or Sony ZX700s. Opinions?

 

[BillsonChang007]

My vote goes to the Shures