[gradojunkie]

Hey , I'm looking for some affordable sealed headphones. I want good quality cans but I only want to spend between $50-$100. Help me out.


gradojunkie

 

[saturnine]

HD280

 

[Kameleon]

FOTM seems to be the HD201, which is a good deal under your budget, and from all accounts excellent value for money. I'd imagine you can get something better for $100, but it's all about whether it's worth it. Are HD212 Pros really three times better than HD201s?

Also in your price bracket are DT231s, which while not particularly isolating/leak-free do offer great sound for the price, and certainly aren't as leaky as, for example, Grados. And have you thought about canalphones? You can get ER-6is for $72 shipped which is a phenomenal price for these.

Unfortunately for you, $200 seems to be the ideal pricepoint for sealed cans, as that's where you find such heavyweights as DT770, A900, HD280 and K271S.

EDIT - HD280s seem to be heavily discounted though, what a steal

 

[seiferoth10]

yeah.. hd 280 pros are $70 at compuplus but people have complained of excess shipping

 

[Philco]

Why not go with the V6 ? About 60$ and good sound. Much more durable than HD280, less clamping than HD280 and better sound IMHO.

 

[arspy87]

DT231! I wub mine.

 

[kramer5150]

Used DT770-80
Used DT250-80

the 770 is the more difficult to drive of the 2.
Garrett

 

[Jose Perez]

You could also try the Sony MDR-XD400's. They can be found for under $70 and sound very good. Lack of comfort (they seem to clamp a little too hard for some people's taste) and a perceived lack of build quality from the liberal use of shiny black plastic are the only complaints I've heard of thus far. I own a set and can easily recommend them to anyone looking for pretty decent isolation and smooth sound in an affordable set of cans.

 

[JB.]

HD280 or V6.
IMO the two best closed cans in your price range.

The best deal is a reconditioned pair of HD280's for about $60 shipped. They come with a one-year warranty. I've never heard of a Senn refurb'd ever being lower quality than brand new.
$58.99 plus $1.99 shipping

The seller, eCost, isn't known for customer service, but it's unlikely you would have any problems.

 

[gshan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kameleon Are HD212 Pros really three times better than HD201s?

Only when amped imo, but even then the bass is still overhwhelming in non bass-emphasized music. The good thing? You can get the 212s for $30 at Circuit City.