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I need headphones (Mine broke). I want the best ones for $100. If it matters, I have had Bose Quiet Comforts, Sennheiser HD 280 Pros and Sennheiser In Ears. What would be best for me? 

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Audio technica M40x, Audio Technica AD500x, HD518, AKG k612 used (if you're lucky you'll get em around ~100-130) maybe pioneer SE-A1000 as well.

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ATH M40X would be great for you IMO

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I need headphones (Mine broke). I want the best ones for $100. If it matters, I have had Bose Quiet Comforts, Sennheiser HD 280 Pros and Sennheiser In Ears. What would be best for me? 

There is no better headphone than this at that price. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones/guest

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Monster NPulse NCredible Over Ear, if you can still find them at around $100

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Did you when read the OP, or are you just linking stuff because you can...

Did you when read the OP ? It is in the 100 price range if that is what you are talking about, headphones worth a lot more being sold at that price. I'm not the only one who thinks that.

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Did you when read the OP ? It is in the 100 price range if that is what you are talking about, headphones worth a lot more being sold at that price. I'm not the only one who thinks that.

What fantastic world do you live in where $200 is $100? A just because its a good deal, is not a reason to just double a budget, its a budget for a reason, you stay in the budget....

 

This could get good.

 

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Too bad the identical 518 is within budget and 558 is much closer.

 

What fantastic world do you live in where $200 is $100? A just because its a good deal, is not a reason to just double a budget, its a budget for a reason, you stay in the budget....

 
 

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What fantastic world do you live in where $200 is $100? A just because its a good deal, is not a reason to just double a budget, its a budget for a reason, you stay in the budget....

You know is not like he is going to buy whatever I tell him to, just giving him an option. It may be a little of the price he was looking for, he'll figure it out.

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Be careful when giving some good advice, the emo hasn't gone to sleep yet. btw those are great !

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You know is not like he is going to buy whatever I tell him to, just giving him an option. It may be a little of the price he was looking for, he'll figure it out.

You came to my dealership and asked for a $10'000 car, and I point you to the nearest $20'000 car and say "Figure it out" 

I would expect to be punched in the face...

And for reference, the HD558 is an overpriced HD518, and still out of budget.

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Dang you've already go so many replies, I feel like my input would be worthless here. 

 

Good luck OP. 

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Dang you've already go so many replies, I feel like my input would be worthless here. 

 

Good luck OP. 

If it means anything, I trust your opinion...

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If it means anything, I trust your opinion...

Ok ok, I'll try to help I guess.

 

Lets start with a simple question, what type of music do you listen to most often? Are you looking for a headphone that fits a certain music genre? Perhaps something that's open back? Or closed?

 

A headphone that's highly durable?  

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There's a lot of good options but Sony mdr7506 and hd518 are what I usually recommend.

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Ok ok, I'll try to help I guess.

 

Lets start with a simple question, what type of music do you listen to most often? Are you looking for a headphone that fits a certain music genre? Perhaps something that's open back? Or closed?

 

A headphone that's highly durable?  

Closed back, I listen to Indie Rock, Alt Rock and Modern Blues. The more durable the better...

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Closed back, I listen to Indie Rock, Alt Rock and Modern Blues. The more durable the better...

7506 or SRH440's, both are nice.
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Closed back, I listen to Indie Rock, Alt Rock and Modern Blues. The more durable the better...

Hmm I haven't really listened to rock as of late. I do however know the ATH-M50s which you might be able to nab at $100 on sale is good for rock music, it's not very good for monitoring even though their marketed as a monitoring headphone. 

 

Other notable Headphones:

 

KRK KNS8400

Sony MDR7506

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Hmm I haven't really listened to rock as of late. I do however know the ATH-M50s which you might be able to nab at $100 on sale is good for rock music, it's not very good for monitoring even though their marketed as a monitoring headphone. 

 

Other notable Headphones:

 

KRK KNS8400

Sony MDR7506

For your personal future reference, the M40x sounds the same as the M50(x), cost less, and has a removable cable.
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Well, even if he didn't help the OP out with the AKGK7XX recommendation, he has me looking at them, so thank you.

 

Are the AKG7XXs a good upgrade over the Superlux HD668Bs?  Should I buy a DAC/AMP such as the FiiO E10K(or something else in the $75-$125 range) to pair with the AKGs?

 

Do you think maybe the FiiO E10K DAC/AMP alone could improve sound quality on my HD668Bs?

 

To the OP, if you don't want to spend a full $100, the Superlux HD668Bs are incredible for $30-$50, and there are a lot of people on the internet that feel the same way.  I paid $30 for mine on Massdrop.  Then purchased some Velour earpads for $15 on eBay to give it an extra layer of comfort, well worth it, but the stock earpads are by no means bad.  I like them so much I even bought a 2nd pair as a gift.

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