whats your favorite headphone under $100

[bass man]

whats your favorite headphone(s) under $300 USD?

mine are: ksc35 and mx500

btw, i have the sennheiser mx500 is worth it upgrading to the sony e888 [$50 at most online stores]

 

[steinie]

Probably not much help from me, as both my favs are not under 100, but just for the record it's my Sony CD3000's and Senn HD600's.

Never found any under $100 that I personally liked.

 

[morphsci]

Alessandro MS-1. Grado Sr-125 sound for the Sr-80 price.

 

[Vertigo-1]

My favs: Sony MDR-A44 ($20-25), Sony MDR-E888($50-80), Sony MDR-V6($50-80), Sennheiser MX-500($17-20).

 

[KR...]

The Sennheiser MX-500 and Grado SR60.

 

[RickG]

I'm starting to like my Senn 497's more and more each day for cans in that price bracket.

 

[MacDEF]

Easily the KSC-35. They sound as good overall as any other sub-$100 headphone I've heard (some have better treble, some have better bass, but I haven't found any with the overall balance of the 35). Plus they are the most comfortable headphone of ANY I've ever used, work great out of a portable, show significant improvement out of a good amp, and can be used when exercising without falling off. What more could you ask for for <$100?

And they're only $30

IMO, the best bang-for-the-buck in all of audio.


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Originally posted by bass man btw, i have the sennheiser mx500 is worth it upgrading to the sony e888 [$50 at most online stores]

Some people feel they are, but I personally don't. The MX-500 are more balanced, while the E888 are definitely "upper half" earbuds. The upper part of the spectrum is very good, while the lower part isn't. They MX-500 don't have the upper mids and treble of the E888, but they have better lower mids and bass. I prefer balance. If you prefer detail, then you may like the E888 better. But at 4 times the price, it's a tough sell (to me).

 

[RickG]

I agree with all the above on the 35's, just thought I'd be stating the obvious if I mentioned them.

 

[jlo mein]

My fav for under $100 american is my koss 50's....though i would probably like the 35's better if i could get my hands on them...

ya i actually like my 50's a little better than my grado sr60's....50's have better bass, less scratching on the ears, and they dont feel like theyre squishing my head....

 

[morphsci]

Although the Koss 35's are good, as are the V6's, I still consider the Ms I's better than those. I own all three and I think everyone should own all three for different uses. However, if I had to keep just one, it would be the MS I. As always IMHO.

 

[Audio-Me]

Aiwa HP X-222.
Blocks out noise, use it when guests are over. =)
For open, Kenwood KPM-610, good for travel/comuting use.
Sennheiser MX500 for active use. Especially good for classes due to ease of consealment.

 

[gaineso]

Should I just say "The obvious" or should I say KSC35.

Just got them today, and they really are awesome.

 

[dhwilkin]

Sony V6, w/ the Koss KSC-35 in close second.

 

[kb7yqx]

For sound quality alone, I'd say Grado SR-80's. For a 'closed' design, I'd go with the Sony V6/7506. While some folks think the V6 sounds a little sharp, I'd use the term 'honest' instead.

I haven't heard the Koss 35's, though I'm getting dangerously close to ordering a pair of Porta-Pro's.

 

[bass man]

sennheiser mx500 users or anyone tried them... do you find the treble on the senn. mx500 to be fatiguing? [cuz i do!]


"Sony MDR-A44 ($20-25), Sony MDR-E888($50-80), Sony MDR-V6($50-80), Sennheiser MX-500($17-20)" which one would you rate from best-to-worse?