Looking for a good quality headphones

The Grado SR125i, Sennheiser HD555, and AKG K240 are all excellent suggestions, but they're at the top of your budget range. Consider also:

• Audio-Technica ATH-M50S - $120
• JVC HARX900 (very good for the price) - $63
• Sennheiser HD 202 - $40 - I use these personally on a daily basis - they're cheap and sound great - but not the most comfortable things I've ever worn since my head is the size of a small planet.

I've also heard some good things about the new Kicker 09HP541 headphones ($65), though my only experience with them has been in the car audio circuit, in which they are well known for high-quality audio equipment.

In all honesty, though, in that price range you'll likely enjoy whatever you get. In the past fifteen years the headphone market has become flooded due to the popularity of MP3 players, and it's been to the consumer's benefit. Good luck whatever you buy!

Boz

The Grado SR125i, Sennheiser HD555, and AKG K240 are all excellent suggestions, but they're at the top of your budget range. Consider also:

• Audio-Technica ATH-M50S - $120
• JVC HARX900 (very good for the price) - $63
• Sennheiser HD 202 - $40 - I use these personally on a daily basis - they're cheap and sound great - but not the most comfortable things I've ever worn since my head is the size of a small planet.

I've also heard some good things about the new Kicker 09HP541 headphones ($65), though my only experience with them has been in the car audio circuit, in which they are well known for high-quality audio equipment.

In all honesty, though, in that price range you'll likely enjoy whatever you get. In the past fifteen years the headphone market has become flooded due to the popularity of MP3 players, and it's been to the consumer's benefit. Good luck whatever you buy!

Boz

Bozanimal

For around $100 get the AKG K240 or Sennhieser HD555 and spend around $50 on a headphone amp.The Bravo V2 tube amp which is sold on Ebay from its maker for around $30-50. Unless you already have a powerful source you should really consider the amp.