Suggest over the ear headphones for ~$50 please

[singhrh]

My headphones just died. The sound cuts in and out when i touch the plug. I could try connecting another end on them but I'll take this opportunity to upgrade a bit. I'm not an audiophile, I only use them to watch movies when the family is asleep and i like closed over the ear type. I currently have the Sony MDR-XD200 and they are okay for me but can get hard to wear for longer movies.

Anybody have any suggestions for new headphones for around $50. I live close to the border so i can easily hop accross if there any good deals across the border.
So far i have heard good things about the Audio Technica ATH-M30's. Are there any others that would compare to these?

Thanks in advance.

[iEyeCaptain]

My headphones just died. The sound cuts in and out when i touch the plug. I could try connecting another end on them but I'll take this opportunity to upgrade a bit. I'm not an audiophile, I only use them to watch movies when the family is asleep and i like closed over the ear type. I currently have the Sony MDR-XD200 and they are okay for me but can get hard to wear for longer movies.

Anybody have any suggestions for new headphones for around $50. I live close to the border so i can easily hop accross if there any good deals across the border.
So far i have heard good things about the Audio Technica ATH-M30's. Are there any others that would compare to these?

Thanks in advance.

Steelseries and Corsair headphones are pretty good and they have models in your price range.

Any time I buy headphones under $30, I get the same problem as you stated above within 6 months. :(

[singhrh]

Thanks captain. I'll have a look at those brands.

[FunSave22]

Here's a review of 93 over the ear and on ear headphones from a respected user at Head-Fi. He has the broken up by prices and near the end of the very long post he has a table that summarizes his opinions. While no one is going to agree with all of his ratings, most people seem to agree with him most of the time.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-93-portable-headphones-reviewed-pioneer-se-mj71-coloud-colors-added-9-4-11



He has also reviewed 197 in ear monitors for those who might be interested in this type:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-197-iems-compared-bowers-wilkins-c5-atrio-mg7-added-9-24-11

[bigsky2]

These are hard to find in Canada, but are readily available in the US.

You said you are not an audiophile, but these headphones have a strong following now beacuse the signature is amazingly good for its price.

Search this model on head-fi.org and you will see what I mean.. and it's not hype.

Panasonic RP-HTF600

[MkmBandit]

The AKG K77 should work pretty well for you. They are very comfortable and of course, all AKG headphones meet the quality standard. Over-ear/closed.


$39.99 - http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/537/Pro_Audio_Recording/Headphones/AKG/K77_Closed_-_Back_Headphones.htm

[singhrh]

Thanks guys. I had pretty much decided on the audio technica but now I have a lot reading to do. I'll do some research into the Panasonic and AKG see how they compare to the audio technica m30's .
Thanks for all of the suggestions.

[singhrh]

Did some research and narrowed it down to either the Audio Technica ATH-M30 or the Sennheisr HD202-II. Any words of wisdom from the community on which would be better. Or even a different pair?