[TennisForte]

Hi, guys, I'm new to Head-fi and audio beyond computer/tv speakers so I apologize if I butcher this.
 
All right, I'm looking for some headphones as the title implies. I would like something that blocks out as much noise as possible (I believe these types of headphones are noise isolating?) but I don't want noise canceling because I really don't want to have to deal with batteries. Also, I'd really like headphones that make a tight fit around my head, I mean like I could reach down and touch my feet without the headphones slipping off. Mainly, I want something that I can have around my ear and study with when I head off to college next. As for my budget, I'd say I'm willing to spend around 150 dollars so anything around that range would probably be good. Thanks guys!

 

[Mr Joboto]

M50 or SRH440

 

[TennisForte]

Thanks for the suggestion, the m50's look promising

 

[tasteful]

The M50 is supposed to clamp (your head) fairly tight at first but then loosens up after some use. I got mine used; on my head they slip a bit when I tilt my head backwards but forwards they seem fine. Your mileage may vary.

 

[tyty5150]

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M50 or SRH440

Haven't heard the SRH440 so can't qualify that but I concur with M50 suggestion.

 

[baka1969]

Hi and welcome to Head-Fi. Add the Shure 840 to your list. They can be purchased preowned, on the Sales Forum, within your budget. Good luck.

 

[shane55]

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M50 or SRH440

Agree on the M50. Seems to match your needs. The Shures might be too heavy and slip off when you "...reach down and touch [your] feet". Could break a toe.

 

[TennisForte]

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Agree on the M50. Seems to match your needs. The Shures might be too heavy and slip off when you "...reach down and touch [your] feet". Could break a toe.

lol, I was just using that as a way of testing how tight the headphones are, it does sound stupid that's for sure tho, Thanks for all the suggestions guys!
 

 

[chrislangley4253]

BEATS

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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BEATS

BEATS SOLO!
 
 
 
 
haha joking 

 

[Deckard1979]

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BEATS

:-D

 

[Deckard1979]

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BEATS

A good friend of mine actually purchased some of those.  For 250 quid (UK).
 
Alarmingly, he likes them.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

until he hears some hd 650s...

 

[chrislangley4253]

 
Hey man,
 
I saw that 7 months ago you were interested in a pair of RE0s...I got a pair of Re0s as a gift, but I already bought myself a pair of Beats so I don't really have a need for them so I'm looking to unload them if you're still interested hit me up
 
^ a message I got from the thread-starter

 

[Deckard1979]

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until he hears some hd 650s...

He has questionable taste in music to begin with.  I think he simply enjoys that awful bass-thump.