onefly9 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2004 Hi, I would like to seek some advice on a good budget can around $100 or less. I listen to mainly vocal, pop, jazz etc. Any advise is most appreciated. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahgoh7 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2004 If u can up ur budget abit like $120, can get Grado SR60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onefly9 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2004 Thanks for the advice! But heard that the Grados are not very comfy, is it true? What about Philip Hp890? Heard that it is good, but have not audition it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red_ryder 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 If can increase your budget to $200, your options go up immensely! Just kidding..are you looking for home use or portable? or both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmk 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 The Grado SR60 is a very good can at that price range. Comfort is not that bad, just have to widen the headband so that it doesn't press your ears too much. If that is too much, then the Senn PX200 is worth looking at for $90. Not familar with the Philips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 (edited) Philips give good value for money but U'll need to remove the flapping cloth and a layer of acoustic paper covering the drivers to up the ante in sound quality. Depending on the music and usage (ie. indoor or outdoor), U can consider Beyer DT331. I recommend this model if U listen more to jazz and classical music. Edited March 15, 2004 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 Koss KSC-35 if you can get them (best to buy a good used one) or alternatively, PortaPros, KSC-55/50. all well under $100. Check out the pricing in the Classified's Sticky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onefly9 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 Thanks for all the advice! The cans will be for home use only, mostly music (jazz, pop, instruments etc.) and occationally for HT. I think I will give the Grado and the Beyer a listen too, with all your keen recommendations. Am thinking of a good balance between sound quality and comfort, that's why thought of the Philips initially (of course the proce too..) Hi Mackie, One question though, not sure how to remove the flapping cloth and a layer of acoustic paper, is it diffucult to take out and reinstate the foam in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceDreams 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2004 Up your budget a little more, you can get Grado SR80 from Reader. See classifieds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
