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Old 22-11-2011, 21:58
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Hey guys, basically I'm looking for a pair of headphones (not earphones) for my daily commute. I want them to have any form of folding mechanism and my price limit is about £30. I've posted links of the sort of ones I've been looking at so far. Anyone got any tips/recommendations? Cheers!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-RP...pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Foldabl...pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-HAS150-B...pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-1...1999081&sr=1-1
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Old 22-11-2011, 22:12
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By far and away the best way to decide is to try them out. Though that may be easier said than done. Sound quality and comfort of wearing is highly subjective so what you like may well be completely different to what anyone else likes.

I personally have a preference for Sennheiser. Not yet found a pair with really poor sound. Even their sub 20 quid offerings tend to be really good. And reasonably comfortable to wear.
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Old 22-11-2011, 23:28
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Another vote for Sennheiser, I have a pair and they are great quality.
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Old 23-11-2011, 13:45
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I've just ordered a pair of JLab J3s.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JLab-JBuds-J...2055884&sr=8-1

Going by the reviews, they don't seem as fragile as some of the other makes and the sound is good, once they have been burned in.

EDIT: Sorry ignore this, I've just realised this isn't the sort you were after. Must read properly first before posting.
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Old 23-11-2011, 14:21
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I have a pair of JVC HA-S160 Flats which ear cups rotate so they fold flat. These are usually carried in my laptop bag. The RRP is £20 but I picked mine up for £10 in Sainsbury's I love the sound from them.

I've heard very good things about the MEElectronic HT-21 which I considering as I use their CC-51 IEM's which are fantastic
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Old 23-11-2011, 22:26
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Cheers guys. Anyone else got any ideas?

I'm keen on getting the Sennheiser pair I've linked because of the reputation of the brand and the proper folding action! Also the single cable idea seems cool but a few of the reviews are talking about the left ear going bust after a while which is the only off-putting thing...
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Old 26-11-2011, 20:52
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I've just ordered a pair of JLab J3s.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JLab-JBuds-J...2055884&sr=8-1

Going by the reviews, they don't seem as fragile as some of the other makes and the sound is good, once they have been burned in.
I have thought about these but the sensitivity seems low and I'm worried about them not going loud enough. I've got a Sony A series Walkman and the European Limiter can't be over ridden
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Old 29-11-2011, 07:34
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The Sennheiser's are open back, so you will "entertain" the rest of your fellow passengers with your choice of listening.

This doesn't seem to bother a lot of people mind
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Old 29-11-2011, 07:55
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Yes The PX100's are very good for the price but not really suitable for comuting. They let a lot of sound both in and out.
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Old 29-11-2011, 08:00
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What about the DENON AH-P372. They are going cheap (£20) on Ebay and are closed back so offer some isolation.
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Old 07-12-2011, 12:26
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find all the top brands for headphones in cheap prices at playrepublic .co.uk
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Old 08-12-2011, 17:12
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find all the top brands for headphones in cheap prices at playrepublic .co.uk
I'd google playrepublic .co.uk first.......

Not the most loved company
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