[iztis]

Hey guys,
 
So recently just decided I want to get a pair of portable headphones for convenience when I don't want to constantly remove my IE80s from my ear when I have to talk to someone. 
Hoping to buy a pair off Amazon UK in the next day or so. 
 
Budget: USD $400; I am looking for audiophile grade portable headphones
 
What I am Looking for:
- A "fun" sound similar to that of the Sennheiser IE80s that have deep strong and clean bass that is worth for EDM and Rock/Indie/Pop
- Portable
- UNSURE if I want over-ear or on-ear - Want your opinion on this!
- UNSURE if I should go for noise cancelling ones which might be helpful when I'm travelling on a plane; But I guess I can just turn up the headphones - Want your opinion on this!
- Headphones must be able to play directly from my iPhone 6 or iPad without the need for amplification
 
I don't have many ideas at the moment but this comes to mind: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 
 
Beats by Dre is obviously NO GO.
 
Unsure about Bose, happy to go for Sennheiser or Beyerdynamic, but open to all brands that give me what I am looking for.
 
Appreciate all the help and opinions!
 
Thanks a million!

 

[iztis]

any help please?

 

[Norgeloki]

I use Sennheiser On-Ear Momentums (~$150) for this very reason. I commute on a vanpool 1.5 hours each way and spend a lot of time on airplanes. I usually listen with a FiiO X3 but they also work well with my iPod Touch, iPhone and Moto X 1st Gen without an amp. As a plus they come with two cables one which has in-line controls for iDevices and a mic so I have used them for phone calls also. I am happy with the sound and the build quality is fairly bulletproof. I have used them on a daily basis for over a year with no signs of wear. They are also one of the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. You can also get them in the over ear format for about $100 more.

 

[iztis]

What is the release date for Sennheiser's Momentum 2.0?
 
Thanks!

 

[Norgeloki]

Haven't seen a release date for the Momentum 2.0s yet. Not sure about the hinge. BT is getting better so they might be worth a look, but my main DAP is the X3 so no joy there. For iPhone/Android they might be a sweet setup. 

 

[iztis]

Any thoughts on the VModa M100?
 
Or should I go for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x instead?
 
For Rock and EDM.
 
Thanks!