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GunsOfBrixton
911
Mar 13, 2019
I'd suggest taking a look at the Sennheiser HD1 over-ear. They fit your use case nicely. They sound very good, have a cool retro look, are closed back with decent isolation, and can be found for under $200. The wireless version costs a bit more more, but adds a decent active noise cancelation feature as well, if that's of interest.
Kindbot
Mar 13, 2019
GunsOfBrixtonThank you for the suggestion, but those are out of stock, any other good suggestions?
GunsOfBrixton
911
Mar 13, 2019
KindbotInteresting - it does look like they are discontinuing the line, with a hint that they're going back to the Momentum branding. You can find it new here for $149 (It's third party, but Crutchfield is a legit dealer). https://smile.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD1-Headphones-Apple-Devices/dp/B01MTB5180/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Sennheiser+momentum&qid=1552517873&s=gateway&sr=8-8 The budget info is helpful. If open box is OK with you, you can get them from Blinq on eBay right at your budget (I've had good luck with them too). https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sennheiser-HD1-Wired-Over-the-Ear-Headphones-Black/401345842602?hash=item5d72138daa:g:bH4AAOSwyTdas~Y7 Since you're not driving to an "audiophile" sound signature, you might also want to take a look at the E-MU Purplehearts here on Massdrop. I don't own them, but they're well under your budget, good looking, closed back and have generally decent reviews. And if you really want to go all the way to the budget champs, the Koss Porta Pro here on Massdrop sounds way better than its price might suggest. If open backs are OK for you, take a look at it. You can treat yourself to something with all the money you save.
Kindbot
Mar 13, 2019
GunsOfBrixtonThis is all extremely helpful, but do you have any reccomendations for headphones that have a low-profile/minimalistic look?
GunsOfBrixton
911
Mar 14, 2019
KindbotHmmm... Minimalist under $125. The budget option would be the Koss KPH30i. Again, way better than the low price would suggest. Beyond that, the only ones that come immediately to mind are the Beyerdynamic DT 240 and the Sennheiser HD 4.30 or 4.40. Not sure if those are the type of minimalism you have in mind, but I think that's getting to the limits of my personal knowledge base within your budget. Hope that helps!
Kindbot
Mar 14, 2019
GunsOfBrixtonThe Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser are the style I'm looking for. Any other suggestions that look like those models?
GunsOfBrixton
911
Mar 14, 2019
KindbotThat's pretty much all I've got any experience with, and could vouch for. The AudioTechnica M40x would be a similar range, and many people like them, but I've never heard them. I will say that if I was choosing between them, I'd go with the Beyers. They have the better sound quality and, while Sennheiser has consistently good build quality, Beyer generally edges them out. Overall, though, I'd say you couldn't go wrong with any of those three, and you'd be safe to make your choice based on whichever most suits your style.
Kindbot
Mar 14, 2019
GunsOfBrixtonThank you for everything kind sir.
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