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.
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Roscoeiii thanks for the response! That's what i figured about open cans but i wanted to ask first. the Grados are tempting but since they are all open they won't work.

as far as my preferences go i'm very eclectic. rock, classical, musicals, electronic/techno. Honestly as long as it sounds good i'll listen to it. As far as the "type" of sound I'd say a combination of sound stage and accuracy is closest to what i like, i don't want artificial bass humps like the Beats have. and i appreciate treble but i like a more even balance of bass, mid, and treble. I don't have a dedicated head phone amp yet, but i'd like to get one eventually. Id really love to have one for my portable use but power supply is a problem. What portable headphone amp sounds good and has a 6hour+ battery life and is worth the money?
Thanks Tgrisham i'll check out headroom. I've tried in-ear monitors but there is something about the shape of my ear, they never stay in for the length of a song. thy just slide right out. I've tried many different types and shapes but nothing will stay in.
Nonoise, very interesting suggestion with the Fiio, how did you connect the iPod t the e17 DAC? can i connect t it via USB?
Thanks