Looking for quality headphones for up to £100

Jedfordski · 15-11-2005, 8:18 AM

Morning guys and gals,

I'm looking for a good quality pair of headphones for my hi-fi at home and have up to £100 (ish) to spend. My old Sennheiser HD480s have earned a place in the headphones retirement home (must be at least 8 years old by now and the foam in the earpiece has actually disintegrated...)

Any suggestions?

SAP7 · 15-11-2005, 10:00 AM

I'd go for Grado's, and look for a deal, getting the highest number you can. I have some 125's, bought for a little more, and I'm very happy. The real advice would be to go and listen to some. Most hifi shops stock a range.
And, if you are a bit more brave, go to head-fi.org and keep an eye for some used ones at much cheaper prices than here...

16-11-2005, 12:00 AM

I would also recommend the Grado. A bit retro looking, but sound reprodction, even from an iPod is great. I have the SR 60's rrp £90, think i paid £65 all in, on ebay.

Jedfordski · 17-11-2005, 2:17 PM

I was actually looking at the 80s. I might stretch to the 125s if you think it's worth the extra. What do you reckon?

AndrewB · 17-11-2005, 9:04 PM

See if you can find some HD600s going cheap. I bought mine new for £120 from Ask a year or two ago. They are £139 there at the moment. Superb headphones.

http://www.askdirect.co.uk/uview?cal...tSearch&id=421

Andrew

15-11-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
SAP7 Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Thanks: Gave 12, Got 4 Posts: 184	I'd go for Grado's, and look for a deal, getting the highest number you can. I have some 125's, bought for a little more, and I'm very happy. The real advice would be to go and listen to some. Most hifi shops stock a range. And, if you are a bit more brave, go to head-fi.org and keep an eye for some used ones at much cheaper prices than here...
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16-11-2005, 12:00 AM	#3
Milton69 Guest Posts: n/a	I would also recommend the Grado. A bit retro looking, but sound reprodction, even from an iPod is great. I have the SR 60's rrp £90, think i paid £65 all in, on ebay.
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