Funky Dunky Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive (£40 absolute max) set of cans to use with my amp. I have a set of Phillips headphones at the moment but they're not great, everything sounds heavily squashed and generally a bit thin. I'm looking something that sits on the ear, and has a good cable length (at least 3 metres). What's good? Edited September 14, 2015 by Funky Dunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I like senheiser hd202s. They're about £30 and are reasonably solid soundwise. I have used them for audio production too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 If cable is too short you can pick up an extension cable for a couple quid on amazon etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Fantastic, cheers. Yeah Sennheiser are a good brand and I had seen some which were affordable. Maybe give 'em a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I recently got a set of these, amazingly good. I've tried £200 sets that I didn't feel offered better sound. http://www.amazon.co.uk/August-EP650-Bluetooth-Headphones-Rechargeable/dp/B00IMKRQO8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1442251153&sr=8-4&keywords=august+headphones Edited September 14, 2015 by gary mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 The HD205's are pretty good too and you should be able to find them in your price range, they also have a handy swing mechanism on one side should you want single ear monitoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 These http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8 As good as my silly money Grado cans. Annoyingly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaz Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I picked up a pair of these: AKG K99's: http://www.amazon.co.uk/AKG-K99-Semi-Open-Circumaural-Headphones/dp/B001GF7WRW Based on a recommendation on here. Lovely headphones - very comfortable & light, with a clear & balanced sound. 3m cable too I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) This could become a very long list; the OP will be spoilt for choice. Have a look at the Superlux range at Thomann; you're sure to find something that ticks all your boxes. I have their HD 669, at £20, for all uses, and wear 'em for hours at a time, but there are many more models to consider... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/superlux_studio_headphones.html?filter=true&manufacturer%5B%5D=Superlux&oa=pra&viewMode=block"]Superlux range ...[/url] Edited September 14, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 +1 for the superlux range. Amazing value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Lots of good suggestions. I too have the Superlux HD669 and I find them unbelievably good for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Bluetooth DEFINITELY appeals......would love that. Headphone cables are the bane of my life at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Sennheiser HD419 for me. But Bluetooth does appeal to me too. Edit: Those August Bluetooth headphones would appeal to me if there was a transmitter too. Edited September 14, 2015 by tauzero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Superlux or the Sennheiser HD202. I recently bought some Superlux HD-681 Evo and they're excellent. I've also owned a pair of HD202 for at least a decade and they're still going strong. Don't think you can go wrong with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442252912' post='2865544'] These http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8 As good as my silly money Grado cans. Annoyingly! [/quote] After years of mucking about with cheaper cans, I am very happy with my Grado SR 80e headphones that didn't break the bank at under £80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Another option - Samson SR850 are apparently identical to one of the Superlux models (668?) and get very good reviews. I'm happy with mine but take no notice as my ears are rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I use a set of earbud headphones. Usually Panasonic or similar. About £15. They sound just fine to me but my hearing isn't all it could be. If it wasn't for my cat they would probably last forever. As it is, they last about 4 - 12 months if I'm lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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