Which headphones?

[Ashiella]

I want mobility for these headphones, i have a small backpack and want to use them on the bus, i have a 150$ USD budget, i was thinking m50x's or some in ears, i dont know what to get.

[MS_Tag]

I bought some M50x's a few months ago and I love them. they're pretty comfortable, but you do have to break them in.

 

I also recommend replacing the stock pads with something a little bit thicker, because I found my ears to scrape up against the insides.

[Ashiella]

1 minute ago, MS_Tag said:

I bought some M50x's a few months ago and I love them. they're pretty comfortable, but you do have to break them in.

 

I also recommend replacing the stock pads with something a little bit thicker, because I found my ears to scrape up against the insides.

I was thinking of getting hm5 pads, only thing is, how to install? Also forgot to mention, i like a fair bit of punchy bass

[dizmo]

I used M30's for years. Great headphones. I'm sure the M50x's would be great, or even the M40's.

Personally for travel I prefer IEM's though.

 

[Ashiella]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I used M30's for years. Great headphones. I'm sure the M50x's would be great, or even the M40's.

Personally for travel I prefer IEM's though.

 

Any suggestion for iems?

[MS_Tag]

You just pull the stock pads off and put the other ones on.

 

The sound signature on the M50x's is U/V shaped, so there is a dip in vocals/treble.

[Spork829]

I use M40x's and I love them. My only concern for you would be that the headband actually stretched out too much for me in the about 15 months I've had them, to the point where they're getting close to sliding off my head if I tilt it back really far. Not a problem for me because I just use them sitting at my desk, but something to consider. However keep in mind that I've used these VERY heavily (probably an average of 3 hours a day every day for the last 15 months) and also the headband on the M50x's might be better quality, not sure.

[Ashiella]

1 minute ago, MS_Tag said:

You just pull the stock pads off and put the other ones on.

 

The sound signature on the M50x's is U/V shaped, so there is a dip in vocals/treble.

Lows and highs matter more to me than mids. Female vocals are higher pitched, and i like the bass

[Ashiella]

2 minutes ago, Spork829 said:

I use M40x's and I love them. My only concern for you would be that the headband actually stretched out too much for me in the about 15 months I've had them, to the point where they're getting close to sliding off my head if I tilt it back really far. Not a problem for me because I just use them sitting at my desk, but something to consider. However keep in mind that I've used these VERY heavily (probably an average of 3 hours a day every day for the last 15 months) and also the headband on the M50x's might be better quality, not sure.

My head is probably going to be level, i have a medium size head, at least to my rotc cover lol.

[Spork829]

Just now, Ashiella said:

My head is probably going to be level, i have a medium size head, at least to my rotc cover lol.

Yeah, it should be noted I have a small head so you'll probably be fine. 

[Ashiella]

3 minutes ago, Spork829 said:

Yeah, it should be noted I have a small head so you'll probably be fine. 

 

7 minutes ago, MS_Tag said:

You just pull the stock pads off and put the other ones on.

 

The sound signature on the M50x's is U/V shaped, so there is a dip in vocals/treble.

 

11 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I used M30's for years. Great headphones. I'm sure the M50x's would be great, or even the M40's.

Personally for travel I prefer IEM's though.

 

Any suggestions for iems? @M.Yurizaki

[Mira Yurizaki]

Just now, Ashiella said:

Any suggestions for iems? @M.Yurizaki

I'm probably a bad person to ask this because I run a mix of Earpods (if I don't want sound isolation because yes that is a reason), AudioTechnica ATH-CKX5iS that I used for running (but then switched to BT earphones because listening to wire waggle is totally fun /s), and some Sony noise canceling earphones that I bought with a laptop from Dell many years ago.

 

I'm just going to stick to my standby response: something from Sennheiser.

[Ashiella]

Just now, M.Yurizaki said:

I'm probably a bad person to ask this because I run a mix of Earpods (if I don't want sound isolation because yes that is a reason), AudioTechnica ATH-CKX5iS that I used for running (but then switched to BT earphones because listening to wire waggle is totally fun /s), and some Sony noise canceling earphones that I bought with a laptop from Dell many years ago.

 

I'm just going to stick to my standby response: something from Sennheiser.

I have hd598's but they are kinda bad for travel, any suggestions in their line up?

[Mira Yurizaki]

2 minutes ago, Ashiella said:

I have hd598's but they are kinda bad for travel, any suggestions in their line up?

I got nothing. :c

 

If I were to go find me some high quality earbuds though, I'd look at http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/headphones/ or https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/headphones/best-in-ear-headphones to get a starting point.

 

Or just see what I can get at Best Buy because it's 10 minutes away.

[dizmo]

33 minutes ago, Ashiella said:

Any suggestion for iems?

Not off the top of my head. I like bass, so Beats have actually been some of my favorite. They usually go on sale ridiculously cheap during Black Friday too. Just make sure it has a tangle free cord, and that it isn't fabric based. I've always had issues with the cable self destructing unless it's just rubber.

 

I've heard great things about the Hisoundaudio Wooduo 2. RHA is supposed to have some nice units, I own one but haven't used it yet.

 

[Spork829]

1 hour ago, Ashiella said:

 

 

Any suggestions for iems? @M.Yurizaki

Well I tend to lose them, so I just buy Sony MDR-EX10's in bulk...

[Wyllio]

If you're looking for IEMs the 1More Triple Drivers or  RHA MA-750 are really good options.

[Ashiella]

1 hour ago, Wyllio said:

If you're looking for IEMs the 1More Triple Drivers or  RHA MA-750 are really good options.

I've heard bad things about the 1more Triple Drivers, and idk about the bass in them?

[Dackzy]

4 hours ago, Ashiella said:

I've heard bad things about the 1more Triple Drivers, and idk about the bass in them?

 

Probably the best IEMs in your budget would be Vsonic GR07, they have a very balanced sound with a lot of detail and you can get a version with a detachable cable and remember to get a small case for them or something like that, it is going to help a lot with their lifespan, they might even come with one, not 100% sure.