Headphones & Microphones > Wired Headphones & Microphones > Stereo > $50 - $70

Advantages: most well balanced sound and doesn't need too much power
Disadvantages: big in size

...we done reviewing two budget Sennheiser cans, when our test labs played host to the higher range Sennheiser HD485. This full-sized beauty is a supra-aural headphone that has a sturdy body with a green titanium finish and black foams. The large size did not cause any discomfort even after using it for 3 hours as they are nicely padded on both the ear cups and on the headband. It has an open design which caused sound leakage to a large extent but this ...
...were glad to find that Sennheiser also included the clamp in the package to hold the cans safely on the table or desk. The headphone has a frequency response of 16-24,000 Hz and impedance of 32 Ohms. We were a bit discouraged at first to see our MP3 players and laptops powering these full size headphones but once the music started, we were impressed. Though not the loudest when paired with most portable audio players, this is still one of the best ... Read review

Advantages: Sound quality, comfort
Disadvantages: difficult to attach the rubber earbuds, quite expensive

...stuff to replace my old sony earphone and find a better quality ones. At first, I had some difficulties in attaching the rubber bud. But the earbud matter is just a great thing as Sony supplies different sizes of earbuds for different peoples. My 'heart attack' begins when I plugged in the earphones to a Sony MP3 player of mine and played a song. Well, the sound output was very incredible with deep bass, clear bass and stereo. Each details of a song ... Read review

Advantages: Ear-cup form factor
Disadvantages: price is above other headphones

This Sony MDR V500DJ headphones is really for those who want an experience in sound quality and especially for music mania or disc jockey. With the flexibility offered and also good quality sound this is one of my favorite headphones from Sony because as I know, Sony has its own brand in good quality electronic products . This Sony headphone has ear-cup form factor so with this design my ear wouldn't so hurt for above rate sound because still have ... Read review

Advantages: Great Bass without sacrificing mids and high quality
Disadvantages: not really suitable for portable use

...to this headphone, I recommend AKG k414p. This headphone is still comfortable even after using it after 4-5 hours, and the earcups gives some nice sound isolation. Anyway, this headphone is highly recommended for anyone who loves bassy music like R&B, Hip Hop, or Trance music, this is one of the best headphone in the market when it comes to bass quality and quantity. ... Read review

Advantages: Super comfortable, amazing sound quality
Disadvantages: Can break easily, cord splits easily.

These were my very first good quality headphones and I still love them. In terms of sound quality, they were exactly what i was looking for. As far as durability goes, not as much but keep in mind that I used these headphones just about everyday for 2 years and very long hours. Here's a breakdown: Pros: -Amazing sound quality -Very comfortable: I wore these for hours without even noticing them. Still my favorite headphones in terms of comfort. ...
...will hear nothing but music( or whatever you're listening to) -Took a beating and still work great Cons: -Plastic broke off on one of the cans after a couple years of everyday use which made the can hang loose. -Cord got split in a few spots but it still works. -Bulky, heavier than other models out there. ... Read review