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Best Headphones for around £50

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Old 17-04-2009, 12:28 AM   #1
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Best Headphones for around £50

I need new headphones for my ipod 3g and my sony A818, I used to have cx-300 but they died recently and I am in need for new headphones and I have around £50 to spend... Has anyone got any reccommendations or anything?

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Re: Best Headphones for around £50

Klipsch Custom 2 around £60
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Re: Best Headphones for around £50

The Sony MDR-EX500LP are very good, very clear high quality sound, durable, much better fit than my old cx-300's (which broke).
Sony MDR-EX500LP with Multi Layer Diaphram: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
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Re: Best Headphones for around £50

Will, did you try any other models. My cx300's are going strong but I fancy something different, maybe Shure SE210's or Senn CX500's?
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Old 21-04-2009, 3:05 PM   #5
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Re: Best Headphones for around £50

Hmm, well the main headphones I have found with good reviews are sennheiser's Cx-550 and cx-95's, does anyone have these or have used them and could tell me what they are like etc?

Plus any other peoples personal experiences etc of other headphones whould be much appricatiated!!!!
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Old 21-04-2009, 4:18 PM   #6
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Re: Best Headphones for around £50

I'm in the same boat I have the V-Moda Bass Freq they are good but I'm wondering if I can get any better for around £50
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