Best Headphones Under $250 Poll

[jakedanger]

Anyone have any advice on the best headphones to purchase under $US250? Or maybe I should be spending more...

 

[Lectric_Lab]

not much to chooze from on this here poll...I've got three brand names, I use Senn ProHD280's they cost a hundred bux.

 

[sajs]

I don't know if these are the best but I really like my Sony Professional MDR-7506.

 

[Lt. Bob]

You can get Sennheiser HD-600's fairly cheap since they've been replaced by the 650's. They are definitely reference grade cans but they aren't for tracking since they're open air.

 

[The Axis]

I tried most of the popular recommendations on high-end headphones before deciding on the Beyerdynamic DT831. I was willing to pay almost anything for some ery accurate headphones. These were only about $185, and they seemed clearly superor in accuracy (comparing A/B to the sound of reference monitors).

 

[Massive Master]

Grado SR 225's. The best $200 you'll ever spend.

 

[Lt. Bob]

Grado SR 225's. The best $200 you'll ever spend.

Those are somenice sounding cans for sure. I find them a little uncomfortable after a while which is the main reason I prefer my Sennheiser HD-600s but the Grados have a very full rich sound to them while the Sennheisers have a bit more 'sparkle'. Depending on your gear and you preferences, the Grados are definitely a strong contender.

 

[kojdogg]

You can get Sennheiser HD-600's fairly cheap since they've been replaced by the 650's. They are definitely reference grade cans but they aren't for tracking since they're open air.

yep-- look on the 'bay. great phones

 

[89gtsleeper]

I tried most of the popular recommendations on high-end headphones before deciding on the Beyerdynamic DT831. I was willing to pay almost anything for some ery accurate headphones. These were only about $185, and they seemed clearly superor in accuracy (comparing A/B to the sound of reference monitors).

+1... check out the beyer dynamic DT770 also. They are totally awesome and accurate for 200 bucks flat.

 

[MOFO Pro]

Sony MDRs - I can wear those things all day (without head crunch or ear fatigue)

 

[dickiefunk]

Anyone have any advice on the best headphones to purchase under $US250? Or maybe I should be spending more...

Hi. What are you using the headphones for? For tracking I'd recommend the Sennheiser HD280. These have excellent outside noise rejection (better than the standard Beyerdynamic DT100 / 150's)