[NYFOOTBALLGIANTS]

Hey guys,
I am a regular commuter (3 hours round trip everyday) I live in NYC and I take varied forms of transportation (bus, subway, train). I need a pair of headphones that will be all purpose and portable this includes listening to my MP3 player, watching movies and some home use as well. Because of the public transportation, I need something closed with little to NO sound leakage... so open back's are out of the question. Any suggestions.

Keep in mind, I like solid bass for movie watching but I don't want it to be overwhelming for music. In ear, semi aural, and around ear are fine but would prefer to at least have the possibility of folding a larger pair.

I have allotted just under $150 after tax and shipping, but would really love to just walk in and pickup a pair at B&H Photo in Manhattan as I find their prices competitive and I don't have to wait or pay shipping. I was considering getting either the AKG 26's or the Senn PX100's but since I have more to spend I don't want to short change myself as far as sound quality.

Thanks!!!

 

[StealthR6]

Audio Technica ES7, buy.com has them onsale for $110, and there is a 7% coupon posted on this site like a day or so ago.

 

[NYFOOTBALLGIANTS]

By any chance do the ES7's have a removable cord?

 

[lui_boy]

The ES7 does not have a removable cord.

 

[NYFOOTBALLGIANTS]

That makes me a little nervous but the impressions I've read here sound exactly what I was looking for.

 

[ZarakiSan]

K81/K518 (Great sound and after fiddling good comfort unless you wear glasses and tough cord)
HD-25 if gotten cheap (Superb sound as well, better comfort, one-sided cord)
K271 (Might be too big, but nice looks)

Look at those!

 

[Deftoned]

Well, I tested the Denon ah-d1000 and while they were very nice sound quality-wise, I personally would not want to wear them in public. The cord of it is just the right length and they were really comfortable. Though not that very well isolating(low pressure).

I think I will eventually spring for the K518dj for the better looks, better isolation and better price.

But as others have mentioned, the ATH ES7 also fall into this price category, so you might want to check them out too.

The Westone UM1 would also be an alternative if you would be willing to go for and ECH/IEM. Good comfort and by far the best isolation(compared to regular headphones, that is).

Equation Audios RP-15 seems kinda interesting to, when come to think about it.

 

[Michgelsen]

Sennheiser HD-25

 

[ZarakiSan]

Oh, btw, WARNING:

K518 cord is long. I hung it over my shirt, then pulled the cord beneath my shirt, up, and then let the rest dangle down again. So there's two parts dangling much the same way downwards, it works for me for now.

 

[EyeAmEye]

I would recommend the Denon D1000. It might look a bit goofy in transit, but if you don't mind that, it's a pleasant sounding can that's very easy to drive, very comfortable, and quite versatile.

 

[terance]

super fi 5's?

removable coord, very discrete and portable

 

[OverlordXenu]

Why not IEM's?

 

[msweeney]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EyeAmEye /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would recommend the Denon D1000. It might look a bit goofy in transit, but if you don't mind that, it's a pleasant sounding can that's very easy to drive, very comfortable, and quite versatile.

Are the D1000s big and is that what makes them look goofy in transit? Are any circumaural heapdhones going to look okay in public?

P.S. I ask because I am buying my first set of phones too.

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

I just bought a pair of Panasonic RP-HTX7 in J&R for $40. They sound great and I have received compliments on them from strangers in the subway. The ES7 sounds a bit better but the HTX7 is circumaural. The HTX7s do not fold and are kind of bulky. They do, however, isolate well and provide a great value for the money.

 

[EsthetiX]

The ES7 is indeed delicious sounding. VERY GOOD. Pretty toooooooo

However, I don't know if I'd feel 100% comfortable recommending them for all around public use. They're not particularly known for their isolation abilities. I give them a 5/10 in terms of isolarion. The k81 gets a 6/10 (they seem to be slightly better in terms of isolation).

I think isolation is an important factor if your're going to be ouy and about in noisy environments and want to hear your music well. I've been to New York. It's a NOISY city.

If you want a 8/10 - 10/10 you need to look at IEM's. That's my true recommendation. If you're open to IEM's then I'm sure some people will step in and make some recommendations... There should be dozens of threads like this already about "best 100-200 dollar IEM's".