[bk7794]

haha I know this is an extreme question but I am going on a road trip and I am stuck traveling with them. I just want to know what the most comforting headphones are, I will be listening to podcasts, heavy metal, and old country like hank williams etc... I don't want to pay an arm and a leg because I will probably chew them

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EDIT: over ear preferred . http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=1957327 I was considering this

 

[aaronb33]

Have a look at Philips SHP2500. They're not amazing and nowhere near audiophile but for the price, I think they do VERY well, just don't turn the volume up too high.

 

[JTD92]

Sennheiser HD201

 

[videoman5]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106455
Picking up a pair myself.

 

[bk7794]

hmm nice job

 

[chinesekiwi]

Honestly. you'll be insane not to go $4 more and buy the JVC RX-700.

However, they are more suited to home use.

For portable over-the-ear stuff, I'll mention three:

Koss Porta Pro
Koss KSC-75
Sennheiser PX100

 

[bk7794]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinesekiwi Honestly. you'll be insane not to go $4 more and buy the JVC RX-700.

lez see if the store has them though... thanks everyone

 

[chinesekiwi]

As I mentioned above, the RX700 isn't designed for portablility and on-the-go.

For that and within your budget:

Koss Porta Pro
Koss KSC-75
Sennheiser PX100

Any of those three.

 

[ericeod]

Get some Sennheisers for cheap:

EH-150 for $6.00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CS6&sn=KCCMart

HD 205 $5.78
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CS6&sn=KCCMart

 

[drjoey1500]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinesekiwi As I mentioned above, the RX700 isn't designed for portablility and on-the-go. For that and within your budget: Koss Porta Pro Koss KSC-75 Sennheiser PX100 Any of those three.

I usually agree with you, but IMO open backs = epic fail for a road trip. Utter torture if your talking about freeway driving. You'll have to crank up the volume, or(and) suffer with not being able to hear a thing. ...brings back bad memories...before closed circumaural

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To be honest, you're going to need a lot of isolation, so IEM's are highly recommended if you can put up with them. I'd look into JVC fx66 (air cusions). JVC fx33/fx34 (marshmallows) if you want to go cheaper.

Realize HD201 are bass light, and freeway sound takes away even more bass. And rx700 will make you look like a freak if you care

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IMO if you're just looking for a pair to get beat up just for the trip I'd go with the eh150 (@ post above), or hd202. (haven't read much about hd205, but I'm sure they'd be just as good). Hard to pass up eh150 for that price. They're basically hd202 with tamed bass if what I've read is correct.

 

[dreadlord369]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericeod Get some Sennheisers for cheap: EH-150 for $6.00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CS6&sn=KCCMart HD 205 $5.78 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CS6&sn=KCCMart

I would pass on the 205's. They are very crisp but have almost no bass whatsoever. Trust me, I made the mistake of buying a pair. I'm thinking of exchanging them for the 202's or 201's.