[mglak51jk]

A brief history so far: Started with the SONY 7506's which I pretty much ruined at the gym-(got all sweaty and gross) but I really liked the sound and that they were closed but let a little sound in. Next I went with the Sennheiser
CX400's which were really pretty mediocre,the isolation was OK-but would fall out of my ears when exercising (again-with the sweat)-one day they fell out
got yanked out of my ears,then my i-pod and got sheared in half under the treadmill. NICE! My next and current cans are the Koss Portapro-which are only nice if you require no sound isolation AT ALL. I understand that they are open, which gives you that great airy sound and great bass and soundstage-but my gym (and NYC) are SO loud,,that they just don't cut it.
I have super small ears, so an IEM might not fit too well (plus the thought of them freak me out a little). So, what I'm considering now are closed mini-phones like the PX200's,something light comfortable with decent sound isolation. Also-does AKG have anything like the 26P's-(unless you guys think I should go for those without the warranty) I listen to everything from hip-hop to jazz to indie rock. Sorry this is so long-but I wanted to give all the info I could. I'll spend up to $100 if I know I can get some isolation,decent bass, fairly lightweight little cans-mostly for exercise and subway use. Any suggestions are totally welcome. Thanks

 

[zipdisk]

I would keep an eye on this thread:

'Need some cheap closed cans (<$50)'

It's in this same forum section. Best.

 

[Mortalcoil]

Welcome to Head-Fi. Do some research on the k81-dj. Good closed hp, bassy,fairly durable, $70.

Perfect for portable use. AKG K 81 DJ @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

 

[golfgirl]

Hi I have the same questions and from all the reading I've done on this site I'm thinking of ATH ES 7's. Just not sure if they are too big-all the pics Ive seen are of the phones themselves and not on anyone.