Best affordable 3.5 mm Headphones?

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  1. xXDayDreamerXx

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    Hey there!
    I'm looking for a new pair of headphones on a budget, I want to use them for casual listening on my computer, tablet, and phone. My ideal price would be $50 USD or below that. Thanks!
     
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    Huh? These cans sound terrible!
     
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    This may be not what you're asking for, but I've recently bought a pair of JBL T110 in-ears and I'm enjoying them a lot. https://in.jbl.com/JBL+T110.html Since you're asking for affordable and casual listening purpose you might wanna look into them. They cost in the 15-20 dollar range and they don't disappoint. The advertising sells bass heaven, but it's not so true.They are relatively bass heavy but not boomy. In consequence, the mid range gets a little behind, KRK Rokit style, but definition is there. They are not for critical audio evaluation, but they are pleasing.
     
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    People on this forum buy headphones for regular music listening? lol

    never buy beats audio, they're 15 dollar headphones sold for hundreds when a pair of walmart headphones are made with better material. If this was for music product I'd say beyerdynamics all the way. But besides ear buds i guess I've never had a reason for good headphones that weren't made for mixing/mastering/or for talk back..
     
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    No they don't.
     
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    Yes they do. I have a pair. Lows peter out, high-mids are overpronounced, etc. Basically what you'd expect from a $15 set of cans. If the OP is willing to spend more than that, WAY better cans are available.
     
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    Eleven bucks, mate. That's eleven dollars.
    I wouldn't record an album with them, but for budget home studio and general music, you won't find better.

    To the op, I'd read reviews and testimonies and discover most people agree with me and say they're great headphones for the money.
     
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    OP says he's willing to spend up to $50. Why recommend $15 mediocrity when far better cans are available within the acceptable price range? Hell, I picked up a brand new pair (I actually bought 2 of them at this price) of Audio Technica ATH-M40fs for $40 on amazon a few years ago. Absolutely no comparison to the Behringer cans.
     
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    Because the headphones are of an acceptable quality, and with the money left over they can take their mum out for coffee and a slice of cake.

    :shalom:
     
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    Venture Electronics - Monk Plus
    $5 + shipping
     
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    some more info here:

    Best Headphones 2017: 16 top headphones for every budget
    http://www.trustedreviews.com/guide/best-headphones

    here's another one recommended by lifewire
    (check on best under $50: skullcandy, also picked as Amazon Choice with high rated reviews)
    The 9 Best Headphones for Music Lovers to Buy in 2017
    https://www.lifewire.com/best-headphones-for-music-lovers-4042431
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Grind-Headphones-Built-Black/dp/B00TS1AZJ8

    Edit - add one more for UK based, from expert review:
    Best cheap headphones 2017: The best budget headphones and cheap earphones you can buy in the UK
    http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/head...budget-headphones-and-cheap-earphones-you-can

    maybe also check overall customer review, in case you take a look at it on Amazon.
     
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    Since you're saying 3.5mm... I do like these a lot: Shure SE1122-GR

    I got them for basically the same reasons. Wanted something I could bring with me and listen to on my phone that doesn't sound like dogshit. I'm quite happy with them. So far the build quality seems great too, for 50 bucks. Nice thick, stiff cord. Even the little velvet pouch has yet to fall apart.
     
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    Headphones for Critical Listening - Fall 2017 :like:
    https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/critical-listening



    Superlux HD681 review :phunk:
    https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/superlux/hd-681
    For US$19.99 at https://www.gearbest.com/on-ear-over-ear-headphones/pp_270782.html

    People like to mod the Superlux HD681
    http://rockgrotto.proboards.com/thread/4769/superlux-hd-681-modifications

    If you ever want to use the Superlux HD681(with no mod) for mixing look at Morphit
    https://www.toneboosters.com/tb_morphit_v1.html
     
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  21. Ankit

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    I recommend Audio Technica M series headphones. I own ATH M50x and they're awesome. From M20x to M70x, they're all great sounding headphones.
     
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