[Ratchet]

So I'm looking for some portable full size headphones. However, all the ones I look at (eg: ATH-M50, SRH750DJ) have a cord that's way too long to wear while walking my dog. Are there any good full size headphones out there with a cord between 1 and 1.5 metres?

 

[Maaasih]

Check out the Phiaton MS400. Very nice looking headphones and the sound is pretty good too. If you're into a lot of bass go for the MS400s

 

[DeatHaze]

take a look at the M50 thread, some people have figured out a technique to actually braid the wire thus making it shorter, theres a few links in there on how to do it - and it looks pretty awesome in their pics too
 
EDIT:  http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/543614/shure-srh750dj-and-audio-technica-m50-for-portable-use/15

 

[winma]

Welcome to head-fi!
 
how much are you willing to spend? 

 

[Ratchet]

 
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Check out the Phiaton MS400. Very nice looking headphones and the sound is pretty good too. If you're into a lot of bass go for the MS400s

I mostly listen to pop music, so bass isn't a huge priority.
 

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take a look at the M50 thread, some people have figured out a technique to actually braid the wire thus making it shorter, theres a few links in there on how to do it - and it looks pretty awesome in their pics too
 
EDIT:  http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/543614/shure-srh750dj-and-audio-technica-m50-for-portable-use/15

Well, damn. That's ridiculously awesome. Thanks.
 

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Welcome to head-fi!
 
how much are you willing to spend? 

$500 max.

 

[winma]

Okay, you can take a look at the ATH-ES7's with a cable of 1.2 meters long. 

 

[Ratchet]

I really, really hate the shiny surface on those. I know I'm not really in a place to be picky, but I don't want to make my headphones stand out anymore than they already will.

 

[charli3]

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I really, really hate the shiny surface on those. I know I'm not really in a place to be picky, but I don't want to make my headphones stand out anymore than they already will.

Go with Iem's. 

 

[Ratchet]

They irritate my ears like crazy. I also don't like the awkwardness that ensues when someone talks to me and doesn't realize I can't hear them. At least with full size there's no mistake and they're 100x more comfortable.

 

[Maaasih]

I would still look into the MS400s or maybe even the MS300 (they're not full size tho). 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/523079/review-comparison-phiaton-showdown-ms-300-vs-ms-400-vs-ps-500
 
A pretty good review on both headphones

 

[baka1969]

Quote:Originally Posted by DeatHaze 

"take a look at the M50 thread, some people have figured out a technique to actually braid the wire thus making it shorter, theres a few links in there on how to do it - and it looks pretty awesome in their pics too
EDIT:  http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/543614/shure-srh750dj-and-audio-technica-m50-for-portable-use/15"

I love learning something new. I just did this to my Shure 840. Works like a charm. Thanks!

 

[crumpler]

I'm loving my Sony MDR-Z1000s. It comes with a 1.2m and a 3m cord. You can get them for around $500+. It provides a really snug fit and is built like a tank so definitely a portable option.

 

[afrobat]

There is an m50 that has a coiled cord that I'm pretty sure is short enough to be used portably. Here's an amazon link to one.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000UVGI6O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1300600251&sr=8-3

 

[Ratchet]

Thanks, guys. I'll look into everything suggested and if nothing fits, I guess I'll have to improve my braiding skills.

 

[AyeVeeN]

You CAN get the coiled version of the M50. I have it myself for on-the-go and it works well. I don't even notice the weight (hell I can just tuck it into my pocket. I'm around 5'8"~5'10" by the way). The coiled version is just called the M50 (M50s = straight cable). Or you can get the M50 and braid of course, but the coiled is less of a hassle if you're always going to be near your source .