[lljdog]

Are there any headphones that don't cost as much as beats by dre but still deliver about the same quality. I came across a post on yahoo answers that said there are better headphones than beats and skullcandys and cost less, but didn't really give too much information on it. Instead they gave a link to this site, so I'm wondering if some of you could list some good headphones to buy.

 

[liquidzoo]

Depends on the type of music you listen to, what type of cup (over ear vs on ear) you want, whether you want open (sound leaks in and out) or closed.
 
Is your budget of $100 a firm maximum or is there a little play there?
 
There are definitely a lot better headphones than Beats or Skullcandy out there, especially for their respective price points.

 

[lljdog]

I listen to rock/metal and I think closed would be better and I'm sure there could be a little play in the price

 

[liquidzoo]

I would suggest the Grado SR80i, but they're Open.
 
V-Moda Crossfade LP fits into your price range, so do the JVC HARX-900

 

[lljdog]

OK thanks I'll check them out. On a side note, are these some good earbuds to look into http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073XY5LC/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

 

[liquidzoo]

Someone else will have to answer that.  I don't use earbuds (aside from the cheap ones that came with my old iPhone).

 

[Trunks159]

My favorite cans under $150:
Citiscape Uptown
MDR 7506
ATH M50

 

[lljdog]

OK just wondering, but I think I'll get over the ear headphones but so much to choose from haha.

 

[lljdog]

What you recommend if I had no spending limit?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Are there any headphones that don't cost as much as beats by dre but still deliver about the same quality. I came across a post on yahoo answers that said there are better headphones than beats and skullcandys and cost less, but didn't really give too much information on it. Instead they gave a link to this site, so I'm wondering if some of you could list some good headphones to buy.

For under $100, the Gemini HSR-1000 (Takstar Pro 80) closed headphones, sells on eBay for $50.

 

[Trunks159]

Must the headphones be closed?

 

[domin8r20]

Ue6000, $100 at best buy

 

[lljdog]

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Must the headphones be closed?

No i guess at this point its anything that costs less than beats but sound the same or even better.

 

[domin8r20]

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No i guess at this point its anything that costs less than beats but sound the same or even better.

 
agreed

 

[Trunks159]

Which beats? Studios? Id recommend the ATH WS99, and Philips Fidelio L1.