Hi guys,
I have my new 30 gig ipod headin my way in two days time, and i want to go out and get a decent set of headphones.
I dont like earbuds .... they tend to sound cheap and tinny. Except for ERS4 (i think thats what they are called) which are incredible but technically they aren't earbuds more like headphones inyour inner canal.... but at 350 dollars way too expensive.
For 125 ->150 dollars .... what will give me the best sound quality, comfort etc...
I will use them walking to and from work, on the train every friday and for long journeys down the country, and while i walk my dog.
Any suggestions. I was listening to some sennheiser, sony md 700's and bose triport .... any other suggestions guys or what do you recommend

You could start by reading the pages of comments on earphones/headphones on the old forum - there are a lot of useful pointers there.

Thanks yeh i had already looked at that. Thats where i discovered the E4 s or whatever they are called. But they are way too expensive 250 dollars plus! Also i dont really like earbuds, i was looking for a forum that discussed dj headphones, close cup, open cup etc... headphones.... like grado etc.....
Any opinions on close cup phones.... i was looking at bose triport and i was impressed... also noticed the bose quiet comfort but that was on the web so i don't know what they are like. ANyone with either of these ??

see HeadFi

For sound quality go with the Grado's (this comming from other peoples comments, I havn't actually listened to them) but if you, like me want to look cool while you are wearing them go for Sony D66 Eggos . I bought a pair about a month ago and they are by far my favorite headphones... go look on headfi for other people's opinions because i am far from being an audiophile

yep I have the sony eggos too and although they look nice, they are very bass light.

i_wolf,
I'm quite impressed with the sound of the Bose - just been giving the new Quietcomfort 2's a listen actually. They are a lot more compact than the originals and if you remove the cord (its connected by a plug) you can use them as just noise suppressors.
I am not sure if they are as effective as the Quietcomfort 1's, as they don't have the 2 stage filter so it's not as noticable, but there is no doubting the richness of the sound of the Bose.
They are up there on my wishlist

sony v700's look about as good as headphones can, and have awesome bass response for a reasonable price. Sound fidelity is not up to par with some of the other comparable models though, and for some reason they are only comfortable when worn with the channels switched. Just a mini-review to help you out on your decison.

yeh i listened to those sony v700's they are awesome. THey are the dj ones.Only thing is, could you like go out on the street wearing them, if you know what i mean without getting weird stares from everyone!

Well you know the mantra on Bose: No highs, no lows, that's Bose...

I have a pair of Grado SR60's, and they are fantastic--like them better than the triports--and they were only $69.00...

what about the technics range of earphones.... the specs on some of them are phenominal.... 5Hz-30kHz etc...
Anyone like any of these. DO technics have any particular model around the same price as the sony V700's that are worth taking a look at ?
I checked out the grado's.... they are nice sound but something about them seamed "unnatural" to me maybe too bright?!?!
Then again it could easily have been the recording.
My new ipod wants a decent set of headphones.......

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Koss KSC-50. They sound great, have excellent bass, and cost a mere $20. What a deal they are and they're highly recommended on the HeadFi forums. I use them for at work and the Grado SR60 at home.

Butch

I know you said you are NOT looking for Earbuds because of their price, but I own a pair of SONY MDR EX-71s, and I think they are great (they fit in your ear canal, but just hang on your ear), and they are only $50.

Brett

maybe i am after an elusive goal. See i want excellent sound, and i want it on the go with a certain amount of portability, and i also want good sound when i hook up to my sterio at home.... Is this possible for 150 there in abouts???? I like the sound i get from over ear closed phones. but a lot of them i would look like a a guy coming from a building site wearing massive earmuffs .... I dont mind big ear cups just dont like bit fat wide ear cups.

I think you should take your $150 and buy 2 sets of headphones: one set for on the go and one for at home. That's what I ended up doing and still spent under $100.

Butch