Best over-ear headphones under $100?

[aethertech]

Sivga SV005, SV007

Sennheiser HD280, HD559, HD201, HD202, HD206

Audio-Technica AD500X, AD700X, M40X

Audio-Technica M40X

Takstar Pro80, Pro82

Sony MDR-7506

Emu Purpleheart

Koss PortaPro

Superlux 681, 668, 681-Evo

Samson SR950, SR850

AKG K92, K240, K220, K72

Grado SR80e

Tascam TH02-B

CAL!

Status Audio CB-1, OB-1

Monoprice 8323

 

[bigx5murf]

Phillips shp9500 would be my pick

 

[FONSguy]

Koss Pro 4 AA.

 

[reydelaplaya]

MDR-7506 gets my vote.

Sony mdr-v6

Sony MDR-7506

This may have already been solved, but I agree with these suggestions.

I own a set of MDR-V6 and have been very pleased with them. I like all of my headphones, each has its own characteristic, but for general everyday use with excellent sound, the Sonys are usually what I reach for first. Great portability, don’t require an external amp, work off small mobile devices, and sound awesome.

My only complaint would be the same complaint that everyone who has them complains about - the crappy stock Sony earpads are prone to cracking and flaking within a few years of use. Plenty of aftermarket replacements are available that resolve this issue - even some really nice sheepskin leather ones like what I recently installed on my own.

Good luck with your search!

 

[aethertech]

Phillips shp9500 would be my pick

No longer readily available under $100 except via aliexpress

 

[cratz2]

Holy crap. The 9500s seem to be going for approximately $240-ish. That's crazy talk!

 

[aethertech]

Holy crap. The 9500s seem to be going for approximately $240-ish. That's crazy talk!

Gibson, Philips' mfr for its good-er headphones, closed its doors. Supply down, demand still high

The mfr liscense was recently transfered to another company, but that company has its hands full with one of the other big name audio companies, dont remember which ottomh.

 

[bigx5murf]

wtf, I paid $50 for mine

 

[Gene Wiseman]

Samson SR850. They are dirt cheap and I am pleased with mine.

 

[4300]

Monoprice sells some very decent headphones for under 100 bucks. Don't recall the model number of the pair i bought, but I've been fairly impressed with them.

 

[beej]

I own a pair of the Senn HD280s and a pair of the MDR-7506s, each with their own characteristics. I highly recommend either (both if you can).

 

[cratz2]

I'm personally not a big fan of the 7506/V6 nor the HD280. I used to own the V6 many years ago and still own a pair of 280s.

I have issues with each but they have legions of fans and I suspect many folks would be well served with either set.

 

[boza]

Im really happy with my JVC HA-RX900.
There a nice pair of headphones for the price.

 

[Sandstrom]

I have a pair of the Monoprice Modern Retros and my son bought the Samson's cause he liked them so much. They seem almost identical except his are semi-open back. For the price these things sound pretty damn good. A really fun headphone. I am a very casual headphone listener but I was quite impressed with these given the cheap price of entry. Pads are easily replaced for cushier ones if desired.

I was originally considering much pricier headphones but then read so many great comments on these decided to try them as it was a low financial risk. As I know myself and that I will only occasionally use them, it seemed like a good test before spending bigger money. I was pleased for my purposes so haven't looked further...

 

[Amcrebelfan]

I am looking as well for use on a musical paradise mp301...

 

[Tdogzthmn]

Anyone that likes the K240 should check out the AKG M220 on Massdrop for $49.99!

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-akg-m220-pro-headphones

 

[TaddNOhio]

I have a pair of the Monoprice Modern Retros and my son bought the Samson's cause he liked them so much. They seem almost identical except his are semi-open back. For the price these things sound pretty damn good. A really fun headphone. I am a very casual headphone listener but I was quite impressed with these given the cheap price of entry. Pads are easily replaced for cushier ones if desired.

I was originally considering much pricier headphones but then read so many great comments on these decided to try them as it was a low financial risk. As I know myself and that I will only occasionally use them, it seemed like a good test before spending bigger money. I was pleased for my purposes so haven't looked further...

for $26 w/tax i ordered these to try out

 

[FrayedWire]

The Earzonk G cushion turns the SR-60 into an over-the-air headphone from a comfort perspective. Obviously not so if you're looking for any kind of isolation. I think they sound great with those cushions.

I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD438s that I bought because of how much I loved my HD497s. Unfortunately they're not nearly as good in my opinion. I'm not sure what the current equivalent model would be, but I'd be hesitant to go back to Sennheiser again.

 

[genone]

AKG K240. Except for deep bass, they blow away the HD595s, which were 60% more.

 

[tiga]

Aren't the Grado sr80e's $99? I'd go with those.