New headphones

ca55ie

Hi there, hope this is the best place for this request.
Can anyone recommend some half-decent headphones for my MP3. My second set of Sennheiser PX100 has broken after 12 months (rather like my previous set).
Would welcome some guidance - thanks

googler

Inner ear? Earbuds? Over-ear?

Budget?

Cisco001

AKG K451 ??
http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-10748-akg-k451-headphones.aspx?utm_campaign=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle&gclid=CJvLnZaP-rgCFZShtAod0SEApg

ca55ie

Oops - well spotted Googler - half a post -doh !:(
Over ear, not too bulky cos I use them when walking etc. Not usually used for music but radio and podcasts.

Thanks Cisco001 - will take a look

googler

My Sennheisers and Beyer Dynamics have lasted since the 1970s, but with indoor use only.

They'd normally be my first recommendation, but you're using them outdoors, I take it ....

ca55ie

Yes mainly outdoor, either walking or gardening. I wonder if the problem is the Sennheisers are the folding ones and its really easy to catch the wire in the hinges. They do sound good but its a bit expensive replacing them every year

bcl999

I'm am currently researching replacements for my AKG26Ps. I have tried the AKG K347 as they are bud but the sound is nothing compared to the on-ears - And they are roughly twice the price.

I am quite impressed by the AKG K450s - they ar elittle bit bulkier than my K26Ps but have a very good sound.

ca55ie

Thanks for your suggestions - still haven't decided which to go for.

ca55ie

Have decided to try the AKG K420. Although the K451's have very good reviews there are too many comments about them not staying on when exercising for me to risk them.
Thanks again for your input

G_Model101

I'm buying all my headphones from Sainsburys....no matter what I buy they never seem to last longer than 6 months...and it helps that Sainsburys guarrantee all their electrical equipment for 1 year

ca55ie

Thats a good plan :rotfl:
I'll bear that in mind