[JacobTerrado]

Looking for headphones that are all-around, under $50, and i am going to use in on my iTouch and listen mostly to Hip-Hop and Rap songs. Thanks for the help!

 

[TLDMan]

I haven't used them myself, but I've heard good things about the JVC HARX700.

 

[JacobTerrado]

Hmm thanks, but they also get really hot, according to the reviews. 

 

[JacobTerrado]

I was sorta leaning toward either sennheisers or audio technica's, but I'm not really sure which one is the best value, and will suit my needs. I am also open to other brands that you guys think will be better than these. 

 

[JacobTerrado]

Which do you guys think is better. The Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 or the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro?

 

[TLDMan]

Oh, if by under $50 you actually meant "close to $100", then you'd have some more options.
 
Being that you listen to rap/hip-hop mostly, I would probably stay away from both of those headphones. One's open so there's generally little bass (though it's a great headphone for avant garde and the like), and the other doesn't have as much bass as some of its competition at that price range. If you're willing to spend just a tad bit more, I'd spring for the M50 or A700. Though that's just me.
 
You can find the A700s for around $110 and the M50s for $95 if you buy a new pair on eBay.

 

[JacobTerrado]

Which is better between the Q40 and the M50? 

 

[JacobTerrado]

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Oh, if by under $50 you actually meant "close to $100", then you'd have some more options.
 
Being that you listen to rap/hip-hop mostly, I would probably stay away from both of those headphones. One's open so there's generally little bass (though it's a great headphone for avant garde and the like), and the other doesn't have as much bass as some of its competition at that price range. If you're willing to spend just a tad bit more, I'd spring for the M50 or A700. Though that's just me.
 
You can find the A700s for around $110 and the M50s for $95 if you buy a new pair on eBay.

I don't mind getting used ones, and i might be able to get these for under $50 used, so yeah. Are open headphones bad for hip-hop music?

 

 

[aBathingGrape]

i got my ath-m50's the other day and they sound amazing.  they have some bass, but it wont be mind shattering like some sony xb-700's.  But the bass on the m-50's is very clear and not muddy at all

 

[toninanlr]

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How about this  DJ Style Headphones? It has a good performance, maybe can help u out,Good luck for u !

Thanks very much! It is not helpful to my issue.

 

[mythe]

Ad700's can be bought for 85$ + shipping off of buydig.com, I got mine from there.
I personally thought they sucked without an amp.  I was about to return them in favor of the hd555's but then I got a total bithead which makes the ad700 10x better in my opinion.  Without an amp I felt like a huge portion of the sound was really really faint and just floating around, like you could make out the sound but not really hear it.  I don't think they'd be great for hip hop either way though, the bass is pretty lacking and isn't going to give you that punch.

 

[1Time]

So you're wanting new or used headphones for under $50. 
 
Is this for portable and home use - or only home use? 
 
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Looking for headphones that are all-around, under $50, and i am going to use in on my iTouch and listen mostly to Hip-Hop and Rap songs. Thanks for the help!

 

[2enty3]

does it have to be headphones?
 
The sennheiser CX300 II is good for rap and hip hop AKA lots of deep bass (LOTS) and they are generally under a 100$ but very durable.
 
50$ is very low IMO