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  I'm looking for a nice set of cans.

Yep Audiogon is one of the few places on the internet where that is not a dirty remark.
My current set of headphones broke in half the other night. So I’ve decided to step up my head phone game and buy a really good pair of head phones. Something I can use on my main system but also when I’m traveling.
After some quick research I realize that I am very behind and out of my element with headphones. I don’t know the pros and cons of open back vs closed. Which brands are currently the best? I’ve looked at Sennheiser, B&W, and Grado but I’m open to any brand as long as the quality is there.
My uses are primarily for travel. In the car, train or plain I’d like something that can block out ambient noise and not annoy the people next to me with music leakage. If I had to prioritize my needs it would be, 1: Sound Quality. 2: noise canceling 3: staying at or below $300.
Thank you for your help and thoughts.
Kenm80  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-20-12
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04-20-12   You may regret stepping foot over there, but headfi is the g ...   Roscoeiii

04-20-12   Don't be turned off that these say dj headphones. they have ...   Jedinite24

04-20-12   Roscoeiii thanks for the response! that's what i figured ab ...   Kenm80

04-20-12   I also recommend headroom dot com for good evaluations of al ...   Tgrisham

04-20-12   Thanks tgrisham i'll check out headroom. i've tried in-ear ...   Kenm80

04-20-12   I've found that electronic noise-cancelling cans can be both ...   Jerico

04-20-12   I got an email from "the cable co." a couple days ...   Ghosthouse

04-20-12   Koss sportapro's are great for non-classical music. two ' ...   Rok2id

04-21-12   Headroom.com headfonia.com headfonics.com head-direct.com a ...   Nonoise

04-22-12   Nonoise, very interesting suggestion with the fiio, how did ...   Kenm80

04-22-12   There is a lod (line out from the dock) which is also made b ...   Nonoise

04-22-12   Kenm80, i'm sorry but i missed your second question about c ...   Nonoise

04-23-12   @kenm80, im a regular member at headphne forums. it looks li ...   Singleendedsingle


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