My headphones broke, need to get some new ones.

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#1 JangoWuzHere
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These are my previous headphones

http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341971283&sr=8-1&keywords=superlux

I want to get some new ones. I want quality headphones around the same price range. I also want headphones that are also focused on noise cancelling. Can anyone here reccomend me a good new pair of headphones that are similar in quality to the ones I posted above?

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#2 thphaca
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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341976718&sr=1-1&keywords=mdr-v6

Get the Sony MDR-V6's. It costs a bit more than your previous headphones, but the quality is worth it, not to mention they're pretty much a standard in the music production industry because they're so balanced. Some owners have said their 'phones lasted 15 years. I expect mine to last quite a while too.

Edit: They block out noise effectively as well. I have my CPU fan running on turbo, often hitting 100%, and though it's loud as hell, these headphones do a great job of blocking out higher frequencies.

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#3 Bikouchu35
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http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-240-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341977623&sr=1-1&keywords=k240

They look a lot like the superlux, I mean identical haha.

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#4 Bozanimal
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http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-240-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341977623&sr=1-1&keywords=k240

They look a lot like the superlux, I mean identical haha.

Bikouchu35

Except he's looking for better noise isolation, so an open-back design is going to be out. Note also, OP, that you will not find decent active noise-canceling headphones at that price range. You'll have to focus on getting a decent closed-back headphone to reduce - rather than cancel - external noise.

The Sony's are actually a pretty solid recommendation, with a similar frequency response and slightly more pronounced bass. It won't have as wide a soundstage as the Superlux, evidenced in the upper frequency band, but they still sound great with better noise isolation.

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Alternatively you might consider the JVC HARX700 or HARX900, which are both very good closed-back headphones that will reduce external noise. I use the HARX700 daily; they're a good value and quite comfortable.

Happy gaming,

Boz

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#5 JangoWuzHere
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Okay, I'm considering getting the sonys. They are a bit more expensive, so I'm wondering if they come with a warranty.

EDIT: nevermind I'm dumb, they come with a one year warranty. I think ill buy those headphones, thanks for your help everyone.