Basic/mid fi headphone advice.


I do not like ear buds of any sort. Looking for good bang-for-the-buck over the ear headphones for previewing and researching music when I'm away from my system. This will be mostly through iTunes or other low res streaming. iPhone or laptop as source. Almost never for serious listening. I do not need noise cancelling. Not looking for BlueTooth units as BlueTooth never sounds good to me. Not sure if there are other wireless options but not a major need; wired is fine.

Would like to spend less than $100.

Is there such a thing? Thanks for any assistance.
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Showing 1 response by uberwaltz

The ATH-M50X  gets a hearty recommendation from myself as well, nice call Al.
I have a pair that I bought on ebay for $119 shipped as an open box item but complete and unused and you do see them on ebay at times for even less new.
I find them light and comfortable and precise enough to enjoy my music at any time.
I also have a pair of Audeze el8 open backs and the wife will come in and complain that I may as well play music through the speakers!
An exaggeration for sure but I get her meaning.
I also have a pair of Klipsch earbuds that I still use for about 50% of my non speaker listening simply because they are the most comfortable buds I have ever tried and I usually hate buds to be honest. The sq is honestly quite something for such a tiny pair of drivers!
Just some thoughts......