bryank89
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Headphones for college...
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Did you look at what is available at HeadRoom? They review all of the cans right there online. It is a good place to start in any case, they give you a little review and a frequency response chart.

HeadRoom
http://www.headphone.com/

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You might look at Sennheiser HD280 pro. Within your price range, closed -very good seal, very durable, comfortable, 64 ohm - no problem driving them without a headphone amp. Reproduction not the equivalent of 580's, 600's,650's, but more than adequate. Can't think of anything better suited to your needs.

Good Luck,

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Another contender would be the Sony V6 or 7506. Good seal, decent sound for about $70. If you need more portability, the Sennheiser HD 25-1 is pretty good for about $150-$200. Don't confuse these with the HD 25SP, which are not up to par.

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i realize these aren't "seal-type" headphones, but grado's iphones for around $50 are stupid good and for college or dorm use can take abuse and if they are destroyed, get another pair! you are still under your $250 tops price range.

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I was looking around for some nice head phones for my son and found a nice pair at Sound on USA

he has found it a great advantage to have a wireless pair at school.

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Don't know if this fits your criteria but the YuinPK2 is an earbud that rivals some 200.00 headphones. I got it for my son's Ipod and was astonished at how good it sounded.
So I bought the YuinPK1's for myself , but they are best with a portable amp.

PK2 is 69.00
PK1 139.00

Both are so much better than anything else i"ve heard in that price range that it really is surprising

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Forget the sealed cans. While your'e trancing on X your roomies will be stealing your beer and weed. Go with the Grados. The 225's will keep you under budget and are highly recommended by the same people who buy $3000 speaker cables.

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