[TheNew007]

I need few suggestions.

things you should know
-i listen to mostly rock (most important), electronic, jazz, and pop. .
-I also go to libraries frequently to study so they mustn't leak any sound.
-price range <~$200
-appearance is negligible
-Value > Sound quality > comfort (for headphones <$150)
-Sound quality > comfort > value (for headphones <$150-200)
-Will be run out of laptop and Cowon d2.
-Preferably, an amp is not required (being considered)
-Must fit inside a normal backpack for transport.
-Must be acquirable for Canadian Citizens.

My previous experience with Altec Lansing im716 iem.
(not enough bass, sounded boring; the koss ksc75 sounded better for $80 less.

 

[RedLeader]

Take a look at the HD25-1

 

[Kommando]

Beyer DT250-80, quite easy to drive.. sound excellent

 

[Ricey20]

if you can stretch to 250, ultrasone HFI-780 are supposed to be great rock cans.

 

[TheNew007]

all three headphones that have been suggested are over my price range. by $200, i meant $200 including shipping. so perhaps $160.
any cheaper headphones for suggestion?

 

[sango]

Grado SR-60.

Save the rest for a pair of Stax 4070..

 

[TheNew007]

??
i've considered the ms-1 but don't they leak badly?
btw, as a comparison, how much does the ms1 leak compared to the ksc75?

 

[headphones]

Denon D2000 for $200 shipping is free.

 

[TheNew007]

where's the link?
and is it free worldwide?

 

[sango]

Oh my bad, didn't catch the non-leaking part. I would then probably look at the HD-25 and the ATH-ES7.

 

[TheNew007]

Does the D2000 require an amp?

 

[donunus]

The denon d1000 or 1001 maybe. d2000 shouldnt leak enough to annoy other people in the library though. They are still closed cans