[decayed.cell]

I've been through a few portable headphones already, my last pair were the KSC 75's which I liked but unfortunately I lost the clip for one of the ears (who the hell's idea was it to make it detachable anyway?). I quite liked them for their balance although the highs were a bit harsh, and they were of open design so they leaked and did not isolate.

Before you guys suggest JBL Reference 410/AKG K24P/Whatever the rename is I've already gone through two of those pairs, they snapped off the hinge of the cup. PX100 open. D1001/D301/D501/P372 openish. Q40 Im guessing is too big for portable. iGrado has a headband which gets in the way of my glasses. ES7 I wasn't sure about... HD 202 seems a bit big, as does the HD 280. HD-25 of course are too expensive. What about the MDR-V6? I have Elecom CL430 at the moment but they have a huge veil over mids and treble which I cannot stand at all.

Oh and earbuds/IEMs do not fit at all they keep falling out because of my really weirdly shaped ear canals.

So, after all that rant do you guys have any suggestions apart from getting new ears?

 

[lauinbeta]

The ES7's are pretty awesome. Only thing is, you can only get them for less than $100 if you buy used.

 

[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by lauinbeta /img/forum/go_quote.gif The ES7's are pretty awesome. Only thing is, you can only get them for less than $100 if you buy used.

Actually I've decided to extend it to $150 now... yeah the ES7s look great its just that they're lacking with isolation apparently

 

[chews89]

What music do you listen to?

I can vouch for the es7s. The only thing is comfort, but for portable use it should be ok since you probably won't be using it for long periods of time anyway. Oh yeah, they are also kinda bright so you may wanna audition them first. Other than that, i think they're quite suitable.

 

[jant71]

RH5MA. They isolate quite well, have nice sound, are cheap/durable and 5.8 oz.(w/o the cable). The only issue might be the cable length. Easy enough to shorten or have someone shorten esp. since they are $50 so another few bucks to have them shortened probably isn't a deal breaker. There is a thread about them...http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/yam...2009-a-402483/.

 

[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by chews89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What music do you listen to? I can vouch for the es7s. The only thing is comfort, but for portable use it should be ok since you probably won't be using it for long periods of time anyway. Oh yeah, they are also kinda bright so you may wanna audition them first. Other than that, i think they're quite suitable.

Bright I don't mind, I listen to mainly altern/progressive/punk rock, classical, pop

 

[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by jant71 /img/forum/go_quote.gif RH5MA. They isolate quite well, have nice sound, are cheap/durable and 5.8 oz.(w/o the cable). The only issue might be the cable length. Easy enough to shorten or have someone shorten esp. since they are $50 so another few bucks to have them shortened probably isn't a deal breaker. There is a thread about them...http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/yam...2009-a-402483/.

Problem there is getting it shipped to Australia is about 85 USD, bringing it to 130 AUD or so. Cheaper is better, I wonder if anywhere local stocks it *hunts*

 

[jant71]

A couple of places like Full Compass(Full Compass - Pro Audio, Video, A/V & Lighting Equipment - Largest Microphone Dealer in the Nation) and Ace Photo Digital(Ace Photo Digital Camera Store: buy digital cameras camcorders mp3 players) say they ship international. Maybe it couldn't hurt to contact them and see what they say about the shipping costs.

http://www.warehouse123.com/ProductI...=PANRPHTX9-SLV is more unknown but gets 4-stars on Amazon Japan and one head-fier liked it better than the D1001.

Maybe these interest you AKG K 518 LE - HEADPHONES (DIABLO RED)- A PAIR OF
Comes up as $97AUS shipped.

ES7 is good and maybe they have enough isolation.

PX200 maybe.

I tried. Maybe gave you something helpful

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[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by jant71 /img/forum/go_quote.gif A couple of places like Full Compass(Full Compass - Pro Audio, Video, A/V & Lighting Equipment - Largest Microphone Dealer in the Nation) and Ace Photo Digital(Ace Photo Digital Camera Store: buy digital cameras camcorders mp3 players) say they ship international. Maybe it couldn't hurt to contact them and see what they say about the shipping costs. http://www.warehouse123.com/ProductI...=PANRPHTX9-SLV is more unknown but gets 4-stars on Amazon Japan and one head-fier liked it better than the D1001. Maybe these interest you AKG K 518 LE - HEADPHONES (DIABLO RED)- A PAIR OF Comes up as $97AUS shipped. ES7 is good and maybe they have enough isolation. PX200 maybe. I tried. Maybe gave you something helpful .

I was looking at the HTX7 actually thats like 80 AUD shipped didn't know they made a 9 version. Hmm

 

[Bonthouse]

Hmm, the HTX7 was very uncomfortable for me.
I'd recommend the AKG K81DJ/K518 (the same thing, the latter is just with a black finish) or if isolation isn't that big a deal, the Denon D1001

The D1001 has an awesome soundstage, lovely bass and Markl moddable if you want it!

 

[chews89]

I have both the HTX7 and es7 and would pick the es7 over the panny any day

 

[decayed.cell]

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Originally Posted by chews89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have both the HTX7 and es7 and would pick the es7 over the panny any day

How about comfort/isolation wise?