[sunlapse]

I probably want to get closed headphones as I use them on long car rides (with other people listening on car speakers). Portability is not an issue as I'll be using them in home and in the car. I mainly listen to rock and jazz with some classical thrown in here and there. I hear the Sennheiser HD280 Pros are good. Any thoughts?

 

[commando]

280s bass is a little weak, but they're fine from portables. Look at the A500 from http://audiocubes.com , it's maybe the best value closed headphone around at the moment.

Edit - or MD33s from the same place.

 

[sunlapse]

I forgot to mention: I'm looking to spend around a hundred dollars.

 

[ixeo]

Sennheiser HD280's isolation isn't that great, you're much better off with canalphones. And i call em analytical at best, not musical.

 

[sunlapse]

I'm not extremely worried about isolation, but I certainly don't want open headphones. What do you mean that tha 280s are analytical? Which canalphones would you recommend?

 

[marios_mar]

Don't listen to headphones while driving. Too reckless and irresponsible as well.

 

[sunlapse]

I usually won't be the one driving. In fact, I don't think I will be for another 2 or so years.

 

[marios_mar]

great! because it IS
dangerous!!

 

[450]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunlapse I'm not extremely worried about isolation, but I certainly don't want open headphones. What do you mean that tha 280s are analytical? Which canalphones would you recommend?

100? Shure E2c.

I dont know how the Westone UM-1 does...but its also in your price range.

 

[sunlapse]

Are the Etymotic ER-6i's good? I wouldn't mind paying for those. Also, does anyone support the HD280 decision?

 

[Talonz]

I would say go canalphones, they will isolate better then closed phones if this is your main purpose. The ER-6i is a fine choice.

 

[Guust-Fi]

Perhaps you should try to sretch you budget a little bit

 

[sunlapse]

As I said before, isolation is not my main purpose but rather the best sound quality for jazz and rock music coming out of an iPod. I'm thinking I will get the HD-280s or the ER-6i's (are the Shure E2's better or comparable than these?). Which of these has a better soundstage? Are there any other comparisons between them that I should know?