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i need a pair of headphones (gonna ask for xmas along with ipod)

i searched the threads for headphones that im looking for and came up with nothing so you're help would be appreciated

i hate those ear plug ones, they annoy the **** outta me so exnay on those

im looking for over the head (not around the back) head phones
something that isn't HUGE and can be spotted from a mile away, hopefully fit under my jackets hood when i need to wear it. i need something that gives good sound, around 120 bucks or less, mostly want it to wear for snowboarding so somewhat durable


ex-
this is too big for my tastes
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage....106-302-03.JPG

and this is too ****ty
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage....106-207-02.JPG


somethign along the lines of this
http://www.buy.com/retail/electronic...3&loc=111&sp=1
but i can't see how wellt he sound is on one of those ya know?

sorry if this was a bit extensive



edit* wtf why aren't the pics working
edit^2* bah, just clicky, thnx

 

check out http://www.audiocubes.com

they have everything. I have Pioneer clip on earphones. i like them. they look like chrome so my ears are blingin. they apparently no longer sell the model i have there though.

I have Sennheisers also, similar to the ones in your 1st pic. the sound on them is TOP NOTCH. although no way could i use them for portable use.

as far as portability, i'd use earbuds or clip-ons. If earbuds annoy you, u might want to try the earbuds that conform to your ear. Like Etymotics. although those are $$$$. the sound is supposed to be pretty amazing from them. (never tried them myself)

oh ya, and dont buy Victor/JVC earphones. They are tite, but break VERY quickly. I went through 2 pairs in 2-3 years.

 

i love my sony headphones max, and they look exactly like that but black and cost about the same. i've had them for about... hm... 3-4 years.

i didn't used ot like the earbuds either, but since i got the ipod i have been using them all the time. they really help with the stealth factor for in-class use and are very quiet for other people around you. another cool thing is that you have nothing going over or around your head. i got used to them and actually prefer them now. if they had great sound quality, that would be cool, but for the rock/hardcore/emo i listen to most of the time, you don't need big bass, you know?

 

I've got kickas Bose headphones


they're like 150 bucks thought :\


half off if you have a Best Buy hookup

 

sony mdr-7506, or v-6. 79.99 at frys, i own 6 pairs for my studio. i used them for 4 years as a dj. they take a beating and sound damn good. best headphones evAr imo.

 

i second international B's reccomendation. i've have a set of the MDR-V6s sitting on my desk that i've used for several years and love. short of some of the super hi-fi makers, they're the best headphones i've found.

 

I really like this site:
http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php
it gives lots of headphone info including good specs on each.

I LOVE the sound from the Etymotics in-ear design but they are isolation earphones so you won't hear outside noise. great for airplane or bus travel!

c77

 

Good luck. I have the Sennheiser HD600 which is pretty much the best **** ever. They retail for 500, but I got em for 250 brand new on ebay a while ago. I haven't heard any headphones that top these. Anyways, the HD500s are good 2.

 

yeah, but he said durable. i have seen musicians break those things left and right,

 

YEAH...DJ AVT eerrr i mean DJ Whitey from "Aftershock Productions 9.0" lol knows his ish...dont ya aaron LOL... :banana:

 

Grado Labs also makes excellent headphones, some of which are reasonably prices. however, i wouldn't wear them while doing anything active, as they don't stay on too well. i've had a couple of pairs for home listening, and they've been nothing short of incredible. sonys will last longer though.

 

I guess it depends on the stupid person. I've had mine for 2 years and they've lasted w/o any problems. I'm also talking about the sound quality. They just plain kick *** IMO. The HD600 + headphone amp = audiophile nirvana.

 

grados kick ***

 

Sony MDR-V600
I have two pairs myself.