[smuh]

Hi folks,
due to some work related changes I will be travelling a bit more, but will need to travel light. Back in the day there used to be the Sennheiser PX100, PX200, AKG K420, Koss PortaPro etc. and at least PortaPro is still out there.

What I am searching for us a lightweight and sturdy headphone that could potentially travel without a large carrying case. Something that you would consider "audiophile" or high-end.

I have tried the Beyerdynamic Aventho and T51p and found them too muddy sounding. Other than that, I am not really finding anything that could be considered portable.

Please do not recommend IEMs, I have plenty and want to have an alternative set of cans to go to.

Looking forward to your feedback and recommendations

PS: No pricing info as I have givin up on limiting my budget...

 

[dunring]

I got the AKG K371Pro last week and they sound great out of the box, didn't need or want to equalize. Also compact with several cables, and fun bass with closed back privacy. The Bluetooth version isn't tuned as well. Theyre the best sounding headphones I've heard plugged into my phone, though on the amp there was some improvement. If I traveled a lot they would be my go to headphones, also not so expensive I'd be worried if they got damaged or lost.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Ultrasone Signature Series is worth a look, imo.

You won't find muddy sound in there.

 

[productred]

Hi folks,
due to some work related changes I will be travelling a bit more, but will need to travel light. Back in the day there used to be the Sennheiser PX100, PX200, AKG K420, Koss PortaPro etc. and at least PortaPro is still out there.

What I am searching for us a lightweight and sturdy headphone that could potentially travel without a large carrying case. Something that you would consider "audiophile" or high-end.

I have tried the Beyerdynamic Aventho and T51p and found them too muddy sounding. Other than that, I am not really finding anything that could be considered portable.

Please do not recommend IEMs, I have plenty and want to have an alternative set of cans to go to.

Looking forward to your feedback and recommendations

PS: No pricing info as I have givin up on limiting my budget...

The Aventho is one of the clearest, cleanest and most transparent and detailed sounding "portable" (not transportable) headphones out there, almost on the brink of being too sterile. If even it is mudding sounding to you, then probably no headphones of that size may satisfy your needs unfortunately.

 

[Shane D]

Hi folks,
due to some work related changes I will be travelling a bit more, but will need to travel light. Back in the day there used to be the Sennheiser PX100, PX200, AKG K420, Koss PortaPro etc. and at least PortaPro is still out there.

What I am searching for us a lightweight and sturdy headphone that could potentially travel without a large carrying case. Something that you would consider "audiophile" or high-end.

I have tried the Beyerdynamic Aventho and T51p and found them too muddy sounding. Other than that, I am not really finding anything that could be considered portable.

Please do not recommend IEMs, I have plenty and want to have an alternative set of cans to go to.

Looking forward to your feedback and recommendations

PS: No pricing info as I have givin up on limiting my budget...

What did you end up going with? I have been looking for a cheap pair of portable headphones that sound good. I just got a delivery tonight of Koss KPH30ik's. What a great sound. Lots of range and some decent bass. Now I get all the Koss love!

 

[productred]

Hi folks,
due to some work related changes I will be travelling a bit more, but will need to travel light. Back in the day there used to be the Sennheiser PX100, PX200, AKG K420, Koss PortaPro etc. and at least PortaPro is still out there.

What I am searching for us a lightweight and sturdy headphone that could potentially travel without a large carrying case. Something that you would consider "audiophile" or high-end.

I have tried the Beyerdynamic Aventho and T51p and found them too muddy sounding. Other than that, I am not really finding anything that could be considered portable.

Please do not recommend IEMs, I have plenty and want to have an alternative set of cans to go to.

Looking forward to your feedback and recommendations

PS: No pricing info as I have givin up on limiting my budget...

The Aventho muddy?? It gotta be the problem of the source then, as it is by some distance one of the, if not THE, clearest sounding truly portable cans out there.