[Mr.T]

Ok, opinions please.

What is better overall (sound,comfort) etc.. although more importantly sound

Sony MDR-CD380

or

Koss R80


I can get one of these pairs for the exact same price what would you recommend out of these two ?

Thanks

 

[Gluegun]

What is your budget, willingness to order online, and needs? do you want closed or open? etc...

 

[RMSzero]

Hmm, this is a tough one. I don't think I've heard either of those mentioned more than once around here. Are you willing to let us suggest something else that you might like better?

 

[Mr.T]

yes at the same price.

 

[Eagle_Driver]

Unfortunately, Mr.T, neither of the headphones that you mentioned at the beginning of this thread are good performers for the price that you'll be paying for. There are many other headphones in that price point that sound better than either of those that you mentioned.

 

[Gluegun]

What price are you getting these at? what is your maximum budget? what *type* of headphone do you need, what are your uses, etc. etc.???

 

[Eagle_Driver]

Since Mr.T failed to mention a price, I will assume that he will be paying between $40 and $50 for those headphones (for the Sonys, the lowest price found on the Web; for the Kosses, the typical retail selling price).

 

[Blighty]

Mr. T,

These are all related recent threads to your question.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...&threadid=7270
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...&threadid=7197

In short, avoid koss like the plague unless you are considering a pair of KSC35s or the A250. There are also quite a few cheap Sennheisers that are very good for their price including the HD495 which is on sale for $59 at headroom.

 

[Crazy4Bass]

I'd go with neither.

The 380 (which I own and now use with my PC) is too bright and VERY tinny, and the R 80 has good bass, but is even brighter. I'd say, get the Sennheiser HD 280; these 'phones are definitely above both the 380 and the R 80!!!!