Headphones & Microphones > Sennheiser Headphones & Microphones > Ear-cup > $30 - $50

Advantages: Great price and sound quality
Disadvantages: bulky and heavy

Working the second shift I have found it hard to listen to louder music when I'm awake! I live in an apartment in a city so blaring the house stereo and two in the morning on a weekday is out of the question if you don't want a visit from the police!! So I wanted to get something I could listen to both the house stereo, my computer whatever I can find to use it for and for a decent price! These ones are wireless so it makes it easy to walk around. ...
...My apartment is a mid size one and from one end to the other is about 50 feet! They will work all the way across my house with clear reception! Just like any headphone if you have in turned up you can damage your ears or not hear the phone ring etc etc… Overall it was worth twice the price I paid for the convince it has allowed my lifestyle! I have a roommate who works the late shift as well and he usually snags them after I go to sleep to watch ... Read review

Advantages: good sound quality
Disadvantages: none

HD415: Headphones Supra-aural Sennheiser HD415 headphones is a diversified, open and Supra-aural. This means, the headphones have this hole in the back of demand and will stick to the position of leaves in your ear. Open design that is used to make these headphones are not too impermeable to interference from outside noise. The use of in a quiet place seems more suitable than in a crowded place. Positive side, perhaps the open design of this design ...
...is loud enough. For convenience, Sennheiser using foam and cloth, which is quite soft as the driver. Conclusion: HD415 has a bass that is low enough and forceful. Middle tones, including enough, while the vocal women feel a little less open. Treble, including adequate, although in some parts feel a little rough. For detail and resolution, including the HD415 is quite good in class. Design of open water to make your colleagues could hear the music ... Read review

Advantages: noise cancelling, wireless
Disadvantages: Hefty price, too large

Sennheiser PXC 450 is one great headphone that sounds really, really good and keeps outside noise away so I can enjoy only the music and relax. This pair of cans don't come cheap though, its price is pretty hefty. Actually, I borrowed one from my friend to try it and experience why there are a lot of good reviews about this product. These cans are well built and feels very solid but at the same time light and comfortable. The supplied cases comes ...
...spare batteries, and whole lot of cables. So, how's the sound? Honestly, the sound quality is a top-rate, giving out a more detailed sound than its competitors. The sound cancelling is effective, helped by large ear pieces cutting out much of the random sounds that noise-cancelling tech can't cope with electronically. While the on-board volume control is handy, the Talk Through button is great for plane or bus trips. Touching the button drops the ... Read review

Advantages: Use for MP3, CD, DVD
Disadvantages: bad frequency respond

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint noise-canceling headphones give you amazing sound quality while reducing outside noise by up to 85 percent. Using ANC circuitry, the ATH-ANC7 headphones ease noisy distractions at home, in the office, or during long flights, and the electronics are fully integrated - no external modules needed! The lightweight, compact design is ideal for travel, and the phones fold flat for easy portability. Whether you're ...
...you distraction-free sound quality. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Noise-canceling Headphones Features: * ANC circuitry effectively reduces environmental noise by up to 85% * Lightweight, compact design * Use for MP3, CD, DVD and in-flight entertainment systems: remove cable for noise-canceling function without audio * Closed-back headphones feature large-aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems * Audio functions (in passive ... Read review

Advantages: Flat EQ Response
Disadvantages: max input : 200mw

AKG K 240 MK II dynamic, around-ear semi-open headphones provide incredible sound and comfort, and they're ideal for studio monitoring. These headphones feature both leatherette and velvet earpads and self-adjusting headband for great fit and maximum comfort. The AKG K 240 MK II 'phones include a detachable 10' straight cable and a 16' coiled cable. They offer a frequency range from 15Hz to 25kHz, giving you highly accurate monitoring with the added ...
...K 240 MK II. AKG K 240 MK II Semi-open Headphones Features: * Dynamic, around-ear semi-open headphones * Includes leatherette and velvet earpads * Detachable 10' straight cable and 16' coiled cable included * 15Hz-25kHz frequency range * Max input power: 200mW ... Read review