[Spiffyis5150]

Well, I got this crazy idea to buy a new pair of cans and decided to look at the Bose TriPorts. Now, before you guys all moan and groan, it was shot down. The sound they produce for the money they want is definitely not up to my standards. So, I decided to research heavily and here I am.

What I want is a pair of cans that doesn't need an amplifier, can be portable, and produce some really great sound with a reasonable amount of bass. Basically, I will be using these at work so something that doesn't disturb the other cube dwellers beside me too much is needed. I will be using them hooked into my headphone jack on my computer which I know doesn't have the greatest output, but it's work and I have to live with that. I will be primarily using the new cans here.

I'd also like to be able to use them on the occasional trip with my portable gear which is either an Nomad Jukebox or a Sony Minidisc MZ-E75 or maybe even plugged into my laptop. Mostly, it's going to be the Sony though.

I like to listen to hard rock/metal, alternative and techno/dance. My price range is flexible with my goal being to get the best set of cans possible but at a good price while meeting my needs/requirements. With that being said, I'm looking at around $150 at the moment.

I have read many of the threads here and so far I have come up with 2 choices which are the Sens 280 Pro and the Beyer 250-80. I've also read good things about the Grado SR60, but they are open and from the comments here can be heard by others around you easily. I am not against purchasing 2 sets of cans if I can come close to the price range that I've set and if they would meet my needs for my particular situations.

Please feel free to advise me as there are lots of smart people here who love their music as much as I do so I know that you guys will set me straight. Thanks!

 

[bangraman]

I would strongly urge you to up your budget, if you can, by a further $50 and get the Audio-Technica ATH-A900.

It has:
a) The upper sizzle of the Grado without the attendant harshness
b) Even more of a kicking bass than the DT250-80, without the dulled treble
and
c) As great a detail level, if not better than the HD280 Pro without sounding slightly thin off low-powered equipment.
Plus!
d) It's more confortable than any of the three.
e) It's much better built.
f) It'll work best with limited outputs.
The only fly in the ointment will be the portable use... These are bigger than HD280's, and look it.

They are available from Audiocubes.com in the States, and you should tell the owners to sponsor Head-Fi if you buy from them

Direct Link

 

[MacDEF]

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Originally posted by Spiffyis5150 What I want is a pair of cans that doesn't need an amplifier, can be portable, and produce some really great sound with a reasonable amount of bass. Basically, I will be using these at work so something that doesn't disturb the other cube dwellers beside me too much is needed. I will be using them hooked into my headphone jack on my computer which I know doesn't have the greatest output, but it's work and I have to live with that. I will be primarily using the new cans here.

I'd definitely go with the DT250-80. They fit your needs perfectly, have great sound, and are pretty comfortable.

 

[Spiffyis5150]

Anyone have anything else to add here? I realize that this if a frequently asked question, but I'd like to make sure I'm getting the right cans for the music that I like to listen to, so if anyone has any other thoughts, please share! And thanks to the guys who responded so far.