Budget headphones

[Bipstick]

my headphones recently broke and im looking for some over hear headphones under 70

im not looking for any features in particular

[mrbaritonefreak]

what sources are you using them with?

 

portapro + yaxi pads can be a little demanding but almost anything sounds good with them. You can also pick up a pair of ksc75 for $14 and swap the headband between titanium coated and regular pte drivers. If you have a steady enough hand to solder mmcx they're fairly easy to mod for detachable cables, but the stock cable will last you just fine. Tend to be a bit dark though, vocals might be a little to hollow and far away depending on what you are used to.

 

As for something with a bit brighter signature (and meets the classic definition of headphone, lol) I would try the Phillips SHP9500. The newer model is a little over rated imo, and you can find the old model for ~$60 on ebay or $75 from amazon. Really easy to drive, and there's few mods you can try out on them as well.

 

A used pair of AKG k361/k371 might be another option for a harmen tuned and closed back option. The newer k240 (55 ohm) models are good too, though not as comfortable* as the k361/371.

*note: if you have big ol' elf ears like myself, the k240 will be the more comfortable option. 

 

Hope this helps

[fade2black001]

https://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX700-Precision-Sound-Headphones/dp/B0013OWPV4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L6ITVL51UFBD&dchild=1&keywords=jvc+harx700&qid=1620812134&sprefix=jvc+ha%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

 

I've used these in the past and think they're amazing for what they are. I have tested these out with all genres of music and they sound amazing. I am no audiophile however but just giving my 2 cents. They're on the more heavy bass side but anything you put through for music sound good. Classical, rock, country, rap, hip op etc etc all sound good. So for 40 bucks they can't be beat IMO

[jcep]

If you dont mind open backs then samson sr850 is pretty good for audio or superlux 681b.

[rice guru]

What kind of music do you listen to?

[SkiTTle]

On 5/12/2021 at 6:25 AM, Bipstick said:

my headphones recently broke and im looking for some over hear headphones under 70

im not looking for any features in particular

Go for a

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Its a really good quality monitor headphone, the sound quality is awesome.