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Basic/mid fi headphone advice.

I do not like ear buds of any sort. Looking for good bang-for-the-buck over the ear headphones for previewing and researching music when I'm away from my system. This will be mostly through iTunes or other low res streaming. iPhone or laptop as source. Almost never for serious listening. I do not need noise cancelling. Not looking for BlueTooth units as BlueTooth never sounds good to me. Not sure if there are other wireless options but not a major need; wired is fine.

Would like to spend less than $100.

Is there such a thing? Thanks for any assistance.
n80
n80 OP
2,133 posts
 
I settled for the  Sony MDR-7506s. They sound pretty good to me and came with free overnight shipping. For the price I think they fit my needs very well. Thanks for the good advice.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Like I said, you should have went with the modern retros.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
I originally said the price was $29.99. I was wrong. They are $24.99.
n80 OP
2,133 posts
 
So far I'm happy with the SQ in the Sonys. They seem very neutral to me without over-the-top bass. But, I find the ear pieces to be slightly uncomfortable after more than about 20 minutes. The cushion is very shallow and just not quite big enough. (I guess that means my ears are too big and stick out too far.)

I've ordered a larger thicker set of ear cushions that reviewers claim to be much more comfortable. 
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