Headphone Recommendations Under $50?

[Enigmadtop]

Hi All,

 

I never used headphones before, but I am not in the market for some since my old earphones finally gave out. I'm still a student so budget is a bit of an issue, but I would like headphones that are comfortable because I tried out some HD 201s before, but my ears kept touching the headphones and the experience was uncomfortable.

 

I have been looking around and I have seen top recommendations for the JVC HA-RX700 and the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S. I listen to a lot of pop, alternative, and acoustic music.

I added some of the more popular headphones I've been seeing in a poll, but I would love to hear your guys' recommendations for comfortable sub-$50 headphones. Thank you in advance!

[boggle4321]

the corsair raptor line is pretty good if your on a budget.

[_ASSASSIN_]

the corsair raptor line is pretty good if your on a budget.

he said headphones not headset

[KingLuvely]

You can never go wrong with Sennheiser. 

[xXmjzXx]

You can never go wrong with Sennheiser. 

Yes Sennheiser is great but i bought a pair of Sennheiser 429 which is a step up from the ones that are up there. They were the worst headphones i ever used returned them as soon as i could. They didn't sound any better than generic headphones and they felt like there were going to break.

[NannerBeans]

I see Pioneer SE-A1000s recommended a lot in that price range. 

[Enigmadtop]

I see Pioneer SE-A1000s recommended a lot in that price range. 

Thanks for the suggestion Nanner, but I'm looking for something with more of a closed ear design so I can listen to music while I'm in coffee shops without disturbing my neighbors too much.

 

I read reviews on those Pioneers right after you suggested them though and they get some really great ratings 

[Enigmadtop]

The HD 419s seem to be pretty solid, except for that thin cable that is.

 

How prone are thin cables to damage? I'm probably not going to be walking around with my headphones, I'm just going to be using them when im sitting down at a desk.

[Turkatron]

Koss Porta Pro if you don't mind open headphones.

 

edit: nvm, go with the panasonic.

[Kuzma]

Someone recommended me the Sennheiser HD 202's for this same question and they arrived today and they're the most comfortable headphones I've worn so I'd deffo recommend them for sub $50.