Which pair of portables?

[strangepanda]

Recently, i've truly realized what a good headphone can do, but most of the favored headphones are just absolutely huge! I want a pair of portable headphones, but that somehow can keep some decent sound quality too. I'm not really interested in earbuds though...so no ety's or shures!

I just can't decide on the model that i want though...i've narrowed it down to these ones though!

senn px 100, 200, or 250's

audio tech. - any of the models from the earclip selection (does anyone know about the in-ear ATH-EC7? )

Sony MDRG74SL

Koss KSC35

or any others that your willing to suggest!



~budget isn't actually a problem for this, just gotta save up some more if it's in the hundreds!

 

[remilard]

I like the PX200s but especially if you are willing to spend more you might look at canalphones. They range from $65 to $450 street and then up to almost $1000 for custom molded ones.

 

[blessingx]

The old (and deservingly so) standbys-

Koss KSC35s or
Koss PortaPro/PortaPro2s

 

[Jahn]

senn mx500, under 18 bucks.

 

[strangepanda]

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Originally Posted by blessingx The old (and deservingly so) standbys- Koss KSC35s or Koss PortaPro/PortaPro2s

i forgot about the koss phones! gonna add taht to my list! thanks for the suggestions too!

 

[jnewman]

ATH-EW9 woodie clipons are at my house when I get home from work... got here today. I'll let you know what I think of 'em when I get home, but at between 150-200 $US they may be more than you want to spend.

 

[strangepanda]

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Originally Posted by remilard I like the PX200s but especially if you are willing to spend more you might look at canalphones. They range from $65 to $450 street and then up to almost $1000 for custom molded ones.

was thinking about it, but decided against the canalphones, mainly cause i can't exactly share my music with them. the only problem with the 200's is the fit, but it seems that only certain people actually have problems with this.

 

[strangepanda]

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Originally Posted by jnewman ATH-EW9 woodie clipons are at my house when I get home from work... got here today. I'll let you know what I think of 'em when I get home, but at between 150-200 $US they may be more than you want to spend.

cool! i was looking at them before, and thought the wood idea was interesting...can't wait to see results!

 

[VicAjax]

saint.panda (a cousin?) wrote a review of the Senn HD 25-1 that's convinced me they will be my next portables.

a bit pricey ($170-200), but it's worth a listen.

 

[strangepanda]

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Originally Posted by VicAjax saint.panda (a cousin?) wrote a review of the Senn HD 25-1 that's convinced me they will be my next portables. a bit pricey ($170-200), but it's worth a listen.

interesting...i think i'm still looking for an even smaller pair though...

~no relation...i have no idea who he is...

 

[remilard]

Buying the PX200 from a place that will take returns (i.e. headroom) would be a good idea. I had to futz with them at first to get a seal but after a short time, a couple of days, I would just put them right on just right. I don't use them that often these days and I still don't have a problem.

 

[strangepanda]

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Originally Posted by remilard Buying the PX200 from a place that will take returns (i.e. headroom) would be a good idea. I had to futz with them at first to get a seal but after a short time, a couple of days, I would just put them right on just right. I don't use them that often these days and I still don't have a problem.

yeah...if i were to get px 200's i would definetley get them at a place where i can return them. I might even get them at a local store and pay the extra 10 for retail price. Then i won't have to pay shipping for returns and such. but so far, the 200's are looking better and better