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Good headphones for daily commute?
Simpsons_Fan_16
22-11-2011
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
chrisjr
22-11-2011
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.
johnnybgoode83
22-11-2011
Another vote for Sennheiser, I have a pair and they are great quality.
advb69
23-11-2011
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.
Shall
23-11-2011
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
Simpsons_Fan_16
23-11-2011
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...
Pepperoni Man
26-11-2011
Originally Posted by advb69:
“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
rjb101
29-11-2011
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
phildick
29-11-2011
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.
phildick
29-11-2011
What about the DENON AH-P372. They are going cheap (£20) on Ebay and are closed back so offer some isolation.
ash1234
07-12-2011
find all the top brands for headphones in cheap prices at playrepublic .co.uk
rjb101
08-12-2011
Originally Posted by ash1234:
“find all the top brands for headphones in cheap prices at playrepublic .co.uk”

I'd google playrepublic .co.uk first.......

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