£20 for decent sounding hi-fi headphones?

dj_ooms · 13-02-2006, 11:39 AM

I want to get a pair of closed hi-fi headphones to use with my AV amp from time to time. I tried using a pair of Sony MDR-EX71 but they lacked any bass definition at all while listening to music. I was hoping to get a closed style headphone that could produce a better bass response. I have seen the Sony MDR-XD200 and Technics RP-F200 at Argos, both for about £20. Which of these two would be the better? Both seem to have decent or okayish reviews. I don't really want to get something very expensive but just want a better bass response. Any other recommendations are welcome. Thanks in advance.

extremelydodgy · 13-02-2006, 2:38 PM

You could try the Sennheiser HD201, also £20. I've not tried them but they seem to be well regarded by people who don't want to spend any more. The Sony's aren't fully closed but they don't leak much. I noticed the Panasonic also has little vents on the side, effectively making it semiopen.