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Best Headphones under $100?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 9/8/16 at 8:51 pm
What's up everyone? I need some suggestions on what headphones I should buy. I keep buying headphones all the time that break for various reasons, so I need a good pair that I can use for a long time. I don't want to spend $200-300 on an expensive pair either, but I wouldn't mind spending up to $100 for one. Anybody have any good brand of headphones I should look at?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:31 pm to lsusportsman2
For 100 even you can get Grado Sr80s. Add 25, and you can get Sennheiser Momentum on ears. At 150-160 you can get Sennheiser HD598s or, for something different, Audio Technica ESW9s.
Lot's of good options around that price point.
Lot's of good options around that price point.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 pm to Pettifogger
Jabra is the best quality and sounding, not to mention, most comfortable headphones you can buy. Buy the cheapest pair of them you can afford if need be. You will thank me...
Posted on 9/8/16 at 11:02 pm to TiVoTiger
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Jabra is the best quality and sounding, not to mention, most comfortable headphones you can buy. Buy the cheapest pair of them you can afford if need be. You will thank me...
Haven't ever used a real pair of headphones from a real audio headphone maker I see.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:22 am to Marco Esquandolas
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Grado.
I would go Philips SHP9500 over SR80's. Maybe the fit my melon head better, but I use to wear the SHP's more than my Grados, plus they have a detachable cable. Having said that, they have been replaced by X2's and others.
My one true love right now are the Fostex T50RP's with Shure HPAEC1540 pads. Very very comfortable cans, but they are harder to drive than all of the other ones. Need an amp for them to really shine.
OP -- hard to make a recommendation without also knowing where you will be using them. Open headphones like SHP and Grado's on a bus or in a cubical farm are not ideal as they don't block out all the sound. And active noise cancellation is
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:54 am to lsusportsman2
If you want earbuds, the Shure se215's are great and right at $100.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 1:49 am to lsusportsman2
Why do I need expensive headphones?
I love to buy shite, but have always used these cheap earbuds designed to stay on your ear while running. I also use them on planes. If I am not running or on a plane I just use regular surround sound speakers in the living room or my bluetooth speaker outside or while travelling.
When are you guys using these fancy headphones?
I love to buy shite, but have always used these cheap earbuds designed to stay on your ear while running. I also use them on planes. If I am not running or on a plane I just use regular surround sound speakers in the living room or my bluetooth speaker outside or while travelling.
When are you guys using these fancy headphones?
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:03 am to AZTarheeel
I use headphones a fair amount in my office. My GF and I do a lot of work at night and weekends, so I use them then. Obviously in traveling. I use them in working out too.
I understand people who don't want to shell out hundreds for them, much less several pairs, but I get a lot of use out of mine. Plus, there is a pretty big sound difference. Even between cheap ear buds and the pretty moderately priced and not extraordinary ear buds I use (Bose Freestyles) there is a very noticeable difference.
I'm not an audiophile but I do appreciate being able to listen to good quality recordings. Mid range headphones are a cost-efficient way for me to do that.
I understand people who don't want to shell out hundreds for them, much less several pairs, but I get a lot of use out of mine. Plus, there is a pretty big sound difference. Even between cheap ear buds and the pretty moderately priced and not extraordinary ear buds I use (Bose Freestyles) there is a very noticeable difference.
I'm not an audiophile but I do appreciate being able to listen to good quality recordings. Mid range headphones are a cost-efficient way for me to do that.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:43 am to Pettifogger
quote:Not to mention that the law of diminishing returns kicks in QUICKLY with audio.
I'm not an audiophile but I do appreciate being able to listen to good quality recordings. Mid range headphones are a cost-efficient way for me to do that.
For $100 you can greatly improve your listening experience--it makes a world of difference.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:21 pm to lsusportsman2
Grados sr 80 or 60.
Amazing detail at low levels.
Amazing detail at low levels.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 7:36 am to lsusportsman2
1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones with In-line Microphone and Remote...$99.99 from Amazon.
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I've owned just about every brand and type of headphones known to man and these headphones are unbelievable. I've compared the 1More against a $500.00 pair of Westone Clear AM Pro 30 Ambient Triple-Driver headphones a friend of mine has and I actually liked the 1More better; it actually has a mid-range and the $100.00 price tag doesn't kill you.
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THREE DRIVERS- these headphones have two balanced armatures and a separate dynamic driver. Together they deliver an extremely accurate listening experience with unsurpassed dynamic power and clarity from deep bass to sizzling highs.
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INTELLIGENT CONTROL TECHNOLOGY- in-line remote control is compatible with iphone, iPad and Android, allowing you to conveniently control volume, select songs, and take calls. Superior MEMS microphone has independently set ground wires to eliminate cross-talk and background static.
I've owned just about every brand and type of headphones known to man and these headphones are unbelievable. I've compared the 1More against a $500.00 pair of Westone Clear AM Pro 30 Ambient Triple-Driver headphones a friend of mine has and I actually liked the 1More better; it actually has a mid-range and the $100.00 price tag doesn't kill you.
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 7:39 am
Posted on 9/11/16 at 7:30 pm to Pettifogger
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For 100 even you can get Grado Sr80s.
Ha, I clicked on this post as I literally have Grado SR80e on my head. Highly recommend, but I would suggest adding a FIIO DAC & Amp so whatever source it is coming from can get cleaned up.
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 9/11/16 at 9:28 pm to Pettifogger
What about closed for office use?
Posted on 9/12/16 at 4:39 pm to lsusportsman2
My go-to recommendation for this question is always:
Sennheiser HD-280PRO, or whatever new product name they have in that niche.
Comfortable, sound great, excellent passive external noise reduction.
Sennheiser HD-280PRO, or whatever new product name they have in that niche.
Comfortable, sound great, excellent passive external noise reduction.
Posted on 9/12/16 at 5:13 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
The momentums and ATs I listed are closed.
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