Best on-ear headphones?

[Wiredrawn]

Hey guys and girls.

Basically, I'm looking to buy myself a nice pair of 'On-ear' headphones, preferably under the £100 mark.

Preferably, something reasonably lightweight and compact, for use everywhere, including on the go.

Unfortunately, I cannot stand in-ear headphones. The sound quality is very good, but these things don't stay in, and they hurt, a lot. And before you ask, I have tried to use them for a long time, to try to get used to them, but I clearly just have odd shaped ears.

To give an idea, I like the style of the Skullcandy lowriders, but was under impressed with the sound quality, and to be honest, I'm not a fan of the whole 'graffiti' design they've got going on.

Any ideas?

Ta.

 

[Bengt77]

Check this forum. It's an indispensable source for information regarding headphones.

 

[AC773]

100 GBP is not a lot in the world of headphones, but Sennheiser makes some nice cheap pairs. Also check out Audio-Technica - they're very good for the money. I would particularly recommend the ES7, seen here:

http://www.audiocubes.com/category/...ATH-ES7_Portable_Headphones.html?currency=GBP

There is also a great site that hosts (expert) user reviews of various headphones here: http://www.headphonereviews.org/

Above all, stay far, far away from Bose and Skullcandy!!

 

[Bengt77]

Audio-Technica is great! They make excellent headphones. Of course, Sennheiser does, too. But indeed, the Audio-Technicas seem to be the best bang for the buck.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

Anyone mention Bose yet?

 

[basesloaded190]

Anyone mention Bose yet?

no because you can sooo much better than bose.

 

[Bengt77]

Anyone mention Bose yet?

Nah... we're not discussing Companion 3s here.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

iGrado, I would recommend the other Grado's but they aren't for anything but at home listening.