[Betaboy]

I'm looking for a great pair of earbuds/headphones that can play metal (bands such as Lamb of God, Soulfly, 36 Crazyfists, and Children of Bodom) with good quality.
 
I live in an area that connects to park regions that allow me to walk, hike, or bike through, with rare, but existent transition alongside busy highways, so it would be nice to be able to be aware of my surroundings without sacrificing too much sound quality, if possible. I am always open to purchasing two different pairs if need be.
 
My price range goes up to $300, if that helps.
 
Links are always appreciated, and thank you!

 

[yifu]

Here.
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/531063/quick-guide-comparison-and-ranks-top-10-earbuds
There are not many good earbuds around to be honest as most people here dont like the form factor.

 

[Betaboy]

Thanks for the link, very helpful!