[AnorexiaNervosa]

Hello!
Firstly, I'm sorry for my english.

I am going to buy mp3 player and headphones. I can really appreciate the excellent sound quality. I was reading a lot and decided to buy iRiver CLIX 2, which has many great reviews, mainly for sound quality much better than iPod. At first I was thinking about buying Grado iGrado (£39) with this player, but there are many different reviews.
I am going to use it mainly in the bus/plane. And do not want ear plugs. I don't want to save on this buy, so I can spend up to £100 or if it is really worth of this, up to £200 (just on headphones).
Will be very greatful for any suggestions.
I listen to rock and metal music, but I like classical music as well (or its connection, e.g. Lacrimosa).

Thank you in advance.

P.S. I'm going to use those headphones occassionally at home with my Yamaha Pianocraft.

[YellowSphere]

Definitely do not want the iGrados for on bus and planes. They leak sound in (and out) like anything.

Are you adverse to large over-ear designs? Those or ear plugs are the best if they're going to be used in noisy places.

[AnorexiaNervosa]

Of course, large over-ear would be great. At the moment I found on Sennheiser's page PXC 350's. Looks nice, what about sound? Costs about £170.
Concerning iGrados - sound leak is main reason I do not want them.

[mattski73]

try a pair of Sennheiser HD25-1's. for cutting out ambient noise without the use of noise cancelling technology, there's nothing better.

[AnorexiaNervosa]

Yeah, Sennheiser HD 25-1 II have very good reviews. Moreover - most of weaknesses given by reviewers are strenghts for me [short cord, much bass (which I like), extremely loud (and goes high volume without distortion)]. I think it's gonna be perfect choice. However, another suggestions are welcome.

Thank you mattski73!

[Waldi]

koss porta pro's - very good portability, very good sound for a very good price. if u like the looks u done.