[Jerffy912]

Hey guys,

I think the title says it all. I've been looking for a closed, circumaural headphone for a little while to replace my Sennheiser HD201s. I really want a headphone with a single-sided cord since the cord on the HD201s tangle up all the time. So far, I haven't found anything that suits what I need. Can anyone recommend anything? My budget is around $50. Thanks in advance.

Peace.

 

[c0mfortably_numb]

For that price, I think the clear winner would be the Beyer DT231 Sealed (some say they leak sound, I haven't noticed that) they have a single sided, thick cord that doesn't tangle.

 

[Gaughtfried]

This is a toughy.

I suppose a used pair Sony V6's should do the trick.

 

[machineo]

i think the beyers recommended are supra-aural. you dont have much choice but to increase your budget if you want new. a good set would be the a500s but those are like 100 new. or mod a pair of cans to be single sided.

 

[regal]

I have a pair of ATH-M30's, they are a real good value for $50

 

[arielext]

circumaural
single side

impossible to drive
coiled calbe
at least worth $100,-

<-- K340 (so yeah it's out of your scope)

 

[Jerffy912]

Hey everybody,

Thanks a lot for all the replies. Yeah, I figured a recommendation for a headphone of this sort would be a little tough. I actually read the head-fi forums almost everyday and keep up with news, but haven't found much that suits my criteria.

The Beyer DT231s are supraaural, but thanks for the tip anyway.

I haven't heard much about the ATH-M30, but I'll look into it. Care to share your thoughts on it regal? I'll also look into the Sony V6s.

Peace.

 

[Jerffy912]

Hey guys,

So I've been doing more research and I am close to just purchasing the Sony MDR-D66SL (Eggos). I like the portability factor. They are closed and circumaural right?

If anyone can confirm, my decision is made.

Peace.

 

[asdf916]

the eggos are NOT "closed" by any means. they leak in a lot of noise. i personally recommend the v6's if you enjoy bass. otherwise, i duno.

 

[Jerffy912]

Well, I'm not so concerned with sound leaking in so much as sound leaking out. If I were to use the Eggos in a library, do you think it would be a problem?

 

[gremlin]

Closed I can think of are the DT250-80 Beyers. Their ear cups are still supra but smallish for the class. Can probably pick up a used set in that price range.

 

[Azure]

Keep an eye out for a used pair of A500s.