What are the best headphones to get at 400$ or less

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • rufflesmuncher
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 04-02-11
    • 610

    #1
    What are the best headphones to get at 400$ or less
    Hey So I am buying a pair of headphones soon I want some advice on which to buy, im looking to spend a maximum of 400$ + taxe, help me out please, Thanks....
  • jgilmartin
    SBR MVP
    • 03-31-09
    • 1119

    #2
    These are awesome:


    So are these:


    I've never heard a pair of Sennheisers that didn't sound great as well. A lot of people are going to post Beats by Dr. Dre, but IMO you should listen to them first. To my ears, they color the sound. I would rather hear as close to the actual recording as possible. Beats seem to have a bassier-than-natural sound to them.
    Comment
    • MadTiger
      SBR MVP
      • 04-19-09
      • 2724

      #3
      I was going to come in here to recommend some cheaper Grado headphones (but they're STILL Grado!), but I see that you are already being lead to the path of righteousness.
      Comment
      • Foals
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 01-20-10
        • 857

        #4
        get beats by dr. dre
        Comment
        • jgilmartin
          SBR MVP
          • 03-31-09
          • 1119

          #5
          Originally posted by MadTiger
          I was going to come in here to recommend some cheaper Grado headphones (but they're STILL Grado!), but I see that you are already being lead to the path of righteousness.
          Absolutely...I started with SR-60s and even though they are only $70, they still sound amazing. My Grado SR-225s sound better than my $1000 loudspeakers FFS. Can't express how awesome Grados are.
          Comment
          • robmpink
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 01-09-07
            • 13205

            #6
            $400 for headphones? Who wears headphones anymore with the exception of people on the runway?
            Comment
            • dizzy_7
              SBR Sharp
              • 07-12-10
              • 437

              #7
              Originally posted by Foals
              get beats by dr. dre
              I second this.. i work for HP and these sounds amazing!!!
              Comment
              • rsnnh12
                SBR MVP
                • 09-26-10
                • 3487

                #8
                Skullcandy



                Comment
                • jackpot269
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 09-24-07
                  • 12842

                  #9
                  Bose has some i saw that were 399 sounded great in the store but I hadnt pulled the trigger yet on buying any have wanted a qualty pair for a long time
                  Comment
                  • InTheDrink
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 11-23-09
                    • 23983

                    #10
                    If dre never promoted beats they wouldn't get the time of day in here
                    Comment
                    • dynamite140
                      SBR MVP
                      • 07-05-08
                      • 4958

                      #11
                      what kind of headphoens is that
                      Comment
                      • valaub04
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 02-14-11
                        • 549

                        #12
                        sony earbuds. you're welcome.
                        Comment
                        • drfunkmaster
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 11-29-08
                          • 11162

                          #13
                          the headphones that came with my motorola milestone android phone...
                          Comment
                          • Kaabee
                            SBR MVP
                            • 01-21-06
                            • 2482

                            #14
                            what situation will you be using them for?
                            Comment
                            • nyed1010
                              Restricted User
                              • 12-05-10
                              • 1569

                              #15
                              the cheapest klipsch are like $100. They are great headphones.
                              Comment
                              • southmadejd
                                SBR MVP
                                • 08-27-09
                                • 1059

                                #16
                                You cant go wrong with bose
                                Comment
                                • leadfootfred
                                  SBR High Roller
                                  • 03-07-09
                                  • 172

                                  #17
                                  The best suggestion is to go to a store and listen to some if possible, if you aren't sure what you want then you probably don't need to spend anywhere near $400 - as jgilmartin & MadTiger said, some off the lower priced Grados or Sennheisers still sound good. I'd say the most important thing is comfort, it doesn't matter how good they sound if they are uncomfortable and you have to take them off after 15 minutes.
                                  Comment
                                  • antan80
                                    Restricted User
                                    • 04-02-11
                                    • 83

                                    #18
                                    try HTC desire HD or something like this, it is really good headset.
                                    Comment
                                    • jgilmartin
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 03-31-09
                                      • 1119

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by leadfootfred
                                      The best suggestion is to go to a store and listen to some if possible, if you aren't sure what you want then you probably don't need to spend anywhere near $400 - as jgilmartin & MadTiger said, some off the lower priced Grados or Sennheisers still sound good. I'd say the most important thing is comfort, it doesn't matter how good they sound if they are uncomfortable and you have to take them off after 15 minutes.
                                      Very true - I would go to a high-end audio store if there is one near you; you are going to get way better value for money thanif you go to Best Buy. Note to OP - if you do decide to go with Grados, they are known to be less comfortable to begin with; if you have a larger head size you might want to give a few tugs to them to widen out the curve of the headband. Both pair of Grados I have were a little uncomfortable the first couple of days I had them, but now I can wear either pair for many hours at a time with no discomfort.
                                      Comment
                                      • LegitBet
                                        Restricted User
                                        • 05-25-10
                                        • 538

                                        #20
                                        can anyone suggest the best bluetooth for music not phone?
                                        Comment
                                        • rufflesmuncher
                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                          • 04-02-11
                                          • 610

                                          #21
                                          Lots ofnhelp thanks guy. I'm still unsure because I am looking for great quality sound yet comfortable too!!! I will check out grados for sure. It's the only ones I haven't herd dof that were mentioned here.
                                          Comment
                                          • rufflesmuncher
                                            SBR Wise Guy
                                            • 04-02-11
                                            • 610

                                            #22
                                            i hear there are new beats coming out... is this true?
                                            Comment
                                            • TobiasFunke
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 02-12-09
                                              • 1999

                                              #23
                                              I use these and absolutely love em:

                                              Comment
                                              • BRAVES1985
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 05-23-10
                                                • 4250

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by robmpink
                                                $400 for headphones? Who wears headphones anymore with the exception of people on the runway?
                                                ummmmmmmmmmm people that listen to music and dont have to listen to people like you speak
                                                Comment
                                                • itriedsohard
                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                  • 12-17-10
                                                  • 742

                                                  #25
                                                  Beats beats beats beats beats beats beats beats beats beats beats beats
                                                  Comment
                                                  • onizuka
                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                    • 02-19-10
                                                    • 643

                                                    #26
                                                    Generally speaking, 400 bucks is a lot of budget for headphones choices, you can grab bose, sennheiser, or beats by Dr. Dre
                                                    Comment
                                                    • CollegeOverUnder
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 10-20-10
                                                      • 5520

                                                      #27
                                                      just buy a pair of Bose headphones
                                                      Comment
                                                      • TobiasFunke
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 02-12-09
                                                        • 1999

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by CollegeOverUnder
                                                        just buy a pair of Bose headphones
                                                        Eh, I'd stay away. Plenty of nice options at a much better price...
                                                        Comment
                                                        • rufflesmuncher
                                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                                          • 04-02-11
                                                          • 610

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by TobiasFunke
                                                          Eh, I'd stay away. Plenty of nice options at a much better price...
                                                          ive herd that exact thing thats why im confused as of what to buy
                                                          Comment
                                                          • wquine
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 09-30-09
                                                            • 2046

                                                            #30
                                                            sennheiser hd600. only take those other suggestions if you don't truly like to listen to music.
                                                            Comment
                                                            • CollegeOverUnder
                                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                                              • 10-20-10
                                                              • 5520

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by TobiasFunke
                                                              Eh, I'd stay away. Plenty of nice options at a much better price...
                                                              $110 isnt bad I love my headphones, free life time warranty and free replacement cords
                                                              Comment
                                                              • Darkside Magick
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 05-28-10
                                                                • 12638

                                                                #32
                                                                The wood skullcandy headphones.....awesome!!!!
                                                                Comment
                                                                • dynamite140
                                                                  SBR MVP
                                                                  • 07-05-08
                                                                  • 4958

                                                                  #33
                                                                  bose is good i heard.
                                                                  Comment
                                                                  • nyjets15
                                                                    Restricted User
                                                                    • 01-27-11
                                                                    • 873

                                                                    #34
                                                                    i have nothing to add to this, except that anyone who pays 400 bucks for headphones needs to get their priorities straight
                                                                    Comment
                                                                    • boscokid
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 04-03-10
                                                                      • 1496

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by wquine
                                                                      sennheiser hd600. only take those other suggestions if you don't truly like to listen to music.
                                                                      i love my sennheiser headphones for sound but the cord is annoyingly long
                                                                      Comment
                                                                      SBR Contests
                                                                      Collapse
                                                                      Top-Rated US Sportsbooks
                                                                      Collapse
                                                                      Working...