portable headphones, not in-ear

[saeyedoc]

Looking for a pair, mostly to use with an iphone while on vacation on the beach. I hate anything in my ear. Will also use them occasionally with my macbook at home.
Mostly classic rock, iphone has best quality MP3 trancoded from Flac. I don't listen very loud.
Would like to keep them fairly inexpensive.
Saw some recommendations for the Sennheiser PX-100 iii, they have them on Amazon for about $50, any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[markw]

Three words

Koss Porta-Pro. Rat Cheer!

 

[its phillip]

maybe take a look at the audio technica ath-m30

 

[afterlife2]

Koss Porta-Pro. Rat Cheer!

I second those or these: Amazon.com: MEElectronics HT-21 Travel Lightweight Headphone with Swivel Cups, Adjustable Foldable Headband (Black): Electronics

 

[bikemig]

Agree with markw that the Koss are good sounding portable headphones and a really good deal. Also good are the Sennheiser px100 and 200 both of which are available for around $50 from Amazon. My favs (and I've tried a few) are the AKG 450s; they cost a bit more but they sound good and come in a really good case. A bit of an outside choice (but one I sometimes use for traveling) are the ATH M-50s; they fold up so they are kind of portable and they sound great from an ipod but they are probably outside the OP's budget.

 

[saeyedoc]

Thanks, lots of good suggestions. I don't mind spending more to get a quality product. The AKG K450s are $71.50 on Amazon. I've seen several recommendations for the Koss Portapros which are $32. Will have to compare some open vs closed styles to see what I prefer. I can't find any local place that carries the Koss, Magnolia has some AKGs, but not that style.

 

[MinusTheBear]

Looking for a pair, mostly to use with an iphone while on vacation on the beach. I hate anything in my ear. Will also use them occasionally with my macbook at home.
Mostly classic rock, iphone has best quality MP3 trancoded from Flac. I don't listen very loud.
Would like to keep them fairly inexpensive.
Saw some recommendations for the Sennheiser PX-100 iii, they have them on Amazon for about $50, any other suggestions?

Thanks

One problem you are going to run into with wearing over/on ear headphones at the beach is excessive sweating. It will be to the point of being uncomfortable. But if you have to have that type, the Koss KSC 75 would be best for your application and budget. They can be had for $20-$30.

 

[afterlife2]

Those HT-21 don't be fooled by the cheap price they are great.

 

[saeyedoc]

Thanks for the suggestions. It's really hard to find places to demo these. I'm going to check in Best buy and the Apple Store just to try various styles. The only thing that was suggested in this and other forums that I can find locally are some Grados.

 

[saeyedoc]

Any Beyerdynamic fans? I can get a $200 credit to use at Brookstone for some surveys I fill out, could get the T50p for about $75 out of pocket.

 

[dkane360]

Any Beyerdynamic fans? I can get a $200 credit to use at Brookstone for some surveys I fill out, could get the T50p for about $75 out of pocket.

From what I've read, the DT1350 is significantly better than the T50P. If I were in the market for portable non IEMs, the DT1350 would be high up on my list.

 

[saeyedoc]

From what I've read, the DT1350 is significantly better than the T50P. If I were in the market for portable non IEMs, the DT1350 would be high up on my list.

Yes, I've read that too. Unfortunately Brookstone doesn't carry the 1350 right now. I may hold off to see if they start carrying it, I may earn more credit in the meantime. Interesting that BD lists the 1350 under "headphones for live applications" while the T50 is under "mobile/portable"

 

[schiesz]

Koss KSC 75

Order them online and enjoy. They will run about $15 from amazon. They sound great, and you will not care a bit if they get sandy at the beach or something. If you want to spend a little money, i'd go for the Grados.