[kpfeifle]

Hi All:

Looking for a pair of headphones for my new Ipod. I have kind of specific needs (like most people) and thought I would throw it out to the group to see what you suggest. For now, I'm looking to use these un-amped right from the Ipod. Looking to spend under a $100, need to have something small because main use will be on the road...airports/airplanes/hotel rooms. Something with it's own case would be great. I listen to mainly rock/jazz/blues/vocals. I need something that sounds great on vocals & midrange. I'm not too worried about not getting great bass. I was thinking of the AT ATH-EM7, which seems on paper to fit all of my needs, but it does not seem to have great reviews. I don't think I want a canel phone (even tho it really fits the bill)...just can't see me putting something in my ear

. OK, what do you think?

 

[robzy]

px100/px200/px250?

All of them come with their own case, not sure how they stack up for your music though (i use them for everything and love them).

Rob.

 

[mulveling]

Why not spring for a nice set of Koss PortaPros? They rule, they're cheap, and I can confirm they work great straight out of an ipod! Others will also recommend the Koss KSC-75 clip-ons, which are even cheaper - I hope to try them out some day.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

I agree with the above. for the small price the Koss portapro or Koss 75 are great portable heaadphones or clip ons. The portapro has better bass but the 75 are a lot more portable.

 

[Redly Rocket]

I agree with robzy, these sennheiser phones are the best for travelling, fold up so don’t take much space ect. i use them for an eclectic range of tunes and find they work quite well. i use the pxc250 version with the noise cancelling thingy its adds a bit of weight and size to the overall package but mate! they reduce the annoying rumble of engine and road noise for a far more comfy trip!

 

[apostate]

Since I'm currently in the honeymoon period with them I'll add the AKG K26P. Small, cheap. closed, great sound, folds up and fits in a little soft case/bag. Great straight out of the iPod. Also pretty comfortable for extended listening.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed right now with the SQ and value (about $40).

So far the only real negative is the small soundstage but I expected that given their size and the fact they are closed. Also, the headband is a bit of a pain at first but expanding it to the largest size before putting them on and then adjusting to fit seems to work fine. It does have a tendency to retract when you take them off so you have to remember to do it each time.


Ant

 

[LTUCCI1924]

Sorry wrong post

 

[kpfeifle]

OK, I have a few things to look at. Thanks everybody!

 

[stevieo]

px100 $50. they sound very good unamped from the headphone jack & really open up the sound of th ipod. i do not like the koss porta pro because the bass is boomy & loose & i find them weak in mids & highs, imo. i could not listen to them. i gave mine away when i got the px100 & i am very happy with the px100. they are comfortable & fold up to fit into a shirt pocket.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

I'd go with KSC75 or adjust to a canal phone.

-Matt