[Matt V]

This place is a curse. I bought a set of Crossfade LP's for $150 and while I like them I think they aren't what I'm looking for. It seems an on-ear headphone is the way to go for what I plan on using them for. Going to sell these and dedicate $100 for earphones and $50 for IEM's. Here is the criteria:

- $100 price range
- On ear headphones
- Small or mid size portability
- Lightweight or midweight but solid feel
- Good build quality
- Comfortable
- Detachable cable
- Decent/good sound isolation (for use in public when needed)
- Good clarity
- Strong highs (for rock, punk, acoustic, etc)
- Neutral mids
- Strong, punchy bass (even maybe boomy (but not muddy) on some dubstep/hip hop songs)

- Good with portable devices but also good with portable amps (probably going to get a micro CMOY)

I hope this helps with what I'm looking for. I'm willing to go up in price maybe another $20 if the pair justifies it.

 

[Matt V]

Anyone have suggestions?

 

[riboMurf]

Used Senneheiser HD25 1-ii would be the best. It is almost exactly the headphone you described. If you can't wait that long, and believe me I understand. Go pick up a set of Koss DJ100s from Best Buy and give them a try. Many say they're among the best out of the box in that price range for sealed cans. Keep them tidy and take them back if you don't like them.

 

[Matt V]

The HD-25 seems like a solid set, slightly out of my price range though.

 

[AlfredWong]

HD 25 had been the king of on ear for many years... until Beyer DT1350 come out...
love them both!

 

[Matt V]

$100 price point give or take $25 guys.

 

[Matt V]

Just took a look at the buying guide in the articles section but didn't have very many options for on-ear in the $100 area.

 

[Matt V]

What would my options be if I raised my budget to $150?

 

[mak124]

Ultrasone HFI580
Beyerdynamic DT770
 
I'm in the market for basically the same headphones as the ones in your description. But I haven't committed to purchasing anything yet. Those are just what I have narrowed it down to in my research here.