Reccomend a pair of headphones.

[0007776]

The pair of headphones that i have been using with my iPod just died, so I need some new ones. I want something that is not too expensive, but will last for a while. So what would you recommend?

 

[JAT]

The best basic-style headphones ever are the Sennheiser PX100, ~$40. But many people are looking for in-ear, over-ear, or other types. You probably should specify to get better advice.

 

[epochblue]

I'm a rather big Sennheiser fan, so no matter what you do, I'm going to recommend a pair of Senns.

I have a pair of HD515 (~$80) cans that sound spectacular, but probably won't make for good iPod headphones. A friend of mine just purchased a pair of MX500s that he says sound great and are comfortable in his ear (~$18). And like TPBA said, the PX100s routinely get excellent reviews and are only about ~$40.

So there ya go: some over-hear, in-ear and on-ear (respectively) suggestions.

 

[0007776]

I'm mostly looking for in ear headphones.

 

[epochblue]

I'm mostly looking for in ear headphones.

Sennheiser makes some very nice in-ear headphones. If you're looking to spend a fair amount of money on these, you could also look at some Shure headphones, but be prepared to take good care of 'em However, the Senns should do a great job and for considerably less than you'd spend on Shures.

Also, I find http://www.headphone.com/ to be a good resource when buying headphones:

Here is their pages for ear-bud phones:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/ear-bud-type/

And here's their page on ear-canal phones:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/

 

[Subiklim]

I am having a love affair with my Shure E5c's.

 

[xyian]

I would suggest going with some Sennheisers.
I ended up buying some Grado SR-80 headphones.
While they sound nice, they only really sound nice
in an enclosed environment. Otherwise, they're rather
useless. They allow tons of sound in and hurt my
ears after a while. They stay at the office. Bad phones!
Bad, bad phones!