[Yale]

Hi, I'm relatively new to Head-FI, so here goes...

What in your opinion is the best value/SQ/ thrashable headphone out there?

My source is usually an iPod or iPad, amped or unamped.

I'm thinking of Senn HD25s, but would welcome your thoughts and advice.

Thanks!

 

[pekingduck]

I would say the PX100's for travel....foldable, decent SQ and cheap!

 

[grokit]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/509227/fs-phiaton-ms-300#post_6882368
 
... if you want to step up a bit from PX100/PortaPro, these are nice

 

[Uncle Erik]

For noisy travel (light rail or airplane), I usually like to use IEMs. My pair is an old Shure e3c, but am thinking about upgrading to a JH13. When things are a little quieter or I am in a hotel room, I usually use a Sony MDR-7509HD. They fold up for easy storage and I really enjoy their sound.

 

[rorymacneill09]

I own a pair of Bose QC15's for airplane, or other noisy travel. They make air travel much more bearable, albeit not the best sound (not bad though). I have HD650's and LCD-2's (on the way) but don't necessarily want to take them on journeys because of their expense and relative fragility. 
 
Any suggestions for a set of nice sounding cans for when I arrive at the hotel?
 
Thanks...

 

[baka1969]

I used the RE0 AND the Shure 840 without the cord over the RE0. Talk about isolation! Best plane trip I had and didn't have a headache after. I left them in almost the entire flight. When I did the ambient noise was tremendous. So as silly as it sounds. Try it.