Need a new pair of headphones

Hi,

I need a new pair of headphones. I am willing to spend up to about $150 (I am willing to use eBay and Amazon). I'm coming from a pair of A4Tech generic headphones, so decent headphones are going to be a big jump.

They need to:

- Have good build quality (will be taken to school)

- Look good (I like the look of the V-Moda Crossfade LPs)

- They also need to block out noise. I'm going to use it on my gaming computer, where I have 10 Delta fans. It's as loud as a jet engine starting up, and the headphones need to block out that noise.

Thanks

EDIT: My current headphones are the A4Tech HU200.

I hear good things about audio technica ATH-M50

I hear good things about audio technica ATH-M50

kraken2109

If it's just too expensive, the Skullcandy Aviators are actually pretty nice. Don't let the name fool you, the Aviators are quality headphones, and have a cool retro look. You can try them at any Best Buy.

There are lots of other options, but those two are probably my top picks in terms of aesthetics and sound quality.

Good luck,

Boz

[QUOTE="kraken2109"]

I hear good things about audio technica ATH-M50

Bozanimal

If it's just too expensive, the Skullcandy Aviators are actually pretty nice. Don't let the name fool you, the Aviators are quality headphones, and have a cool retro look. You can try them at any Best Buy.

There are lots of other options, but those two are probably my top picks in terms of aesthetics and sound quality.

Good luck,

Boz

I've heard that the Crossfade LPs are just an over ear version of the M80s. If this is true, I'll get the LPs, because I prefer the aesthetics. If not, I'll get the M80s.

The Crossfade LPs are different headphones entirely from the M80s (I've owned the M80s and listened to the LP2's). The M80's are significantly better in terms of audio fidelity. The LP and LP2s are "muddy." Additional feedback from enthusiasts can be found here:

• http://www.head-fi.org/t/579796/new-v-moda-crossfade-lp2
• http://www.head-fi.org/t/583801/v-moda-crossfade-m-80-or-v-moda-crossfade-lp2

V-Moda is developing the M100's, which will be their higher-end over-ear headphones, but it'll be in the $300 range, supposedly.

Note that Radio Shack carries the M80s, so if you go to their site and do a search for one in stock and buy it retail, you basically have a 30-day audition. I bought them, auditioned for 30 days, returned them, then bought them again. :P

Good luck,

Boz

The Crossfade LPs are different headphones entirely from the M80s (I've owned the M80s and listened to the LP2's). The M80's are significantly better in terms of audio fidelity. The LP and LP2s are "muddy." Additional feedback from enthusiasts can be found here:

• http://www.head-fi.org/t/579796/new-v-moda-crossfade-lp2
• http://www.head-fi.org/t/583801/v-moda-crossfade-m-80-or-v-moda-crossfade-lp2

V-Moda is developing the M100's, which will be their higher-end over-ear headphones, but it'll be in the $300 range, supposedly.

Note that Radio Shack carries the M80s, so if you go to their site and do a search for one in stock and buy it retail, you basically have a 30-day audition. I bought them, auditioned for 30 days, returned them, then bought them again. :P

Good luck,

Boz

Bozanimal

Alright, thanks. I'll get the M80s then.