Buying headphones, any tips?

[Blackice]

Am in the proccess of choosing and buying some new headphones, not computerspecific ones, just standerd 3.4mm minijack ones.

Am looking to spend 50-100 pounds.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grado-60-SR60i/dp/tech-data/B0006DPMU4/ref=de_a_smtd
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-...dphones/dp/tech-data/B002DGTGO0/ref=de_a_smtd
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-V7...phones/dp/B00005QBU6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD-380-Pro-Collapsible/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Those are what am looking at so far, not sure about the soney ones though. any ideas?

 

[Amesy]

The Grados leak sound like there's no tomorrow. So you better be prepared for people asking you to turn it down, however they probably sound the best, The HD 448s are reasonably comfortable and the Sound is tight, detailed and punchy. The Sonys are uncomfortable and don't sound as good as either Sennheisers, The 380s are astonishingly comfortable and fantastic if in a quite room but are no good for portable. They work best with a proper amp.

What are they to be used for? (setting wise, before anyone says Listening to music)

 

[Blackice]

Basically I want the best headphones, that can still be powered by an iPod. They need to be durable enough that I can travel with them, prefrably not munt ugly but good enough quality that when I am athome/ork I can really enjoy the music. Also decided on closed back due to leakage, so no Grados (even though I got offered the SR80i's for 86 quid)

Thinking about getting these maybe :/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technica-AT...DVP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317242352&sr=8-1

these are its specs

[h=2]Technical Specifications[/h]

• Driver Unit: Dynamic 40mm
• Output sound pressure level: 103dB
• Maximum Input power: 1000 mW
• Impedance: 34 ohms
• Frequency response: 10 - 25,000Hz
• Plug: 3.5mm Mini/Standard Gold plated
• Cord length: 1.2 metre
• Weight: 120g

 

[Amesy]

Audio Technica's are not usually very nice. They tend to be very tinny.

have a look here and see if anything tickles the fancy.
http://www.whathifi.com/search/apachesolr_search/headphones?filters=fs_cck_field_price%3A%5B0%20TO%20100%5D%20is_field_star_rating%3A5

 

[Blackice]

Thats where I got the Audio Technica's from, they say they are the best :/
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[gemini]

I'l have a word with Atmosphere tomorrow to see what they have for around your price range. Their range of headphones is pretty good and they have quite a few models that are great for noise cancelling, sound and build quality.