[jumpka]

I need to immediately replace my old Sennheiser PX100 headphones which broke yesterday. Budget around US $100.

I will be using the headphones exclusively for commuting and walking around noisy city streets with my iPod Nano. I prefer something foldable or collapsable, and something that *will* sound better than the Sennheiser PX100s they're replacing (considering I'm willing to spend almost three times what I spent on the Senns).

Music: rock, podcasts and audiobooks.

I don't mind sealed cans, especially in cold weather.

The headphones I am considering:

AKG K 26 P ($45)
Beyer DT 231 ($60)
Grado SR 60 ($70)

Anything (a) better-sounding and (b) still small(ish) and portable, for this price .... or up to $100 ?

 

[cin__server]

used denon D1000 or it appears that denon is coming out with a few new phones that are cheaper.

 

[jumpka]

The Denons look good but I have to buy something for myself by this weekend, so I can't look around for used cans right now. And $150 new is over my budget.

 

[Basil101]

Koss Portapros maybe? They sound similar to your PX100 but are portable, cheap (~$30) and have a lifetime warranty.

Koss Portapro and Sennheiser PX100 - PX200 Headphone Review and Comparison

 

[Dyoel182]

I wouldnt get the Grados for outdoor use since they're open cans like the PX100 and let sound in and out.

 

[jumpka]

Thanks.

Like I said, I am giving myself a bigger budget for these replacements. I don't think the Portapros are going to be demonstrably better than the PX100 I had.

Sealed is fine, as long as they aren't too big/dorky/heavy and I can commute and walk around with them without difficulty while driving an iPod....

 

[JonnyBoy]

One nice things about Grados outside is that you'll be able to hear around you, so you don't get hit by a car or anything.

 

[Basil101]

At the top end of your budget is the Alessandro MS1 at $99 inc shipping, these are a definite improvement on the PX100.

 

[jumpka]

How to they compare to the AT ES7 'phones for $110?

 

[Nepenthe]

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Originally Posted by jumpka /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Denons look good but I have to buy something for myself by this weekend, so I can't look around for used cans right now. And $150 new is over my budget.

Too bad you can't wait for shipping, a certain site named after a large jungle and river or a very tall warrior woman has them for under $98 including free shipping and no tax. They're good, but then so are PX100s.

 

[jumpka]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepenthe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Too bad you can't wait for shipping, a certain site named after a large jungle and river or a very tall warrior woman has them for under $98 including free shipping and no tax. They're good, but then so are PX100s.

The Denons? Are you sure? I visited that jungleriversite

and only see them (AH-D1000K and DNHP1000 models) for $147 (plus free shipping). Searching the deal/pricing sites I don't see the Denons anywhere near $100.

And yes, I can wait for shipping, I just want to order my headphones by the weekend, that's all.

 

[Sovkiller]

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Originally Posted by jumpka /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks. Like I said, I am giving myself a bigger budget for these replacements. I don't think the Portapros are going to be demonstrably better than the PX100 I had.

The Portapros are cheap very nice sounding headphones, and lifetime warranty make them a real battle horse for portable/outdoor use...I like them better than the PX100...BTW the PX100 is around the same price in Amazon...

 

[jumpka]

Okay, but for my *budget* -- going up to $100 (okay $110), what are my best choices?

 

[Sovkiller]

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Originally Posted by jumpka /img/forum/go_quote.gif Okay, but for my *budget* -- going up to $100 (okay $110), what are my best choices?

Have you ever consider the IEM...???

 

[Nepenthe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpka /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Denons? Are you sure? I visited that jungleriversite and only see them (AH-D1000K and DNHP1000 models) for $147 (plus free shipping). Searching the deal/pricing sites I don't see the Denons anywhere near $100. And yes, I can wait for shipping, I just want to order my headphones by the weekend, that's all.

Absolutely sure, looking at it right now on that site. Search for this: Denon AH-D1000K.

Then click on Click to see price. $97.77 and I tested it by almost completing an order to make sure there was no shipping charge. There isn't.

It's a good deal, they're very comfy, decently made, nice-sounding, easy to drive, attractive, and now not too pricey...