I don't know of anything that's good enough to trust the audio response for $40(new)?? Maybe some other members do??

If you want quality, it's tough to find a REAL good set of 'cans for under $100. There's a fairly common "standard" you'll find in MANY studios, that'll take a fair amount of regular usage & retain audio integrity. Check out the AKG K240.

The K-240 has 2 common models; K240M & K240S, I doubt you'll 'hear' the dif' (it's impedance), but the 240M might be better if you're running a practice amp through 'em a lot. Those will be great for home recording too! It's worth the extra $$$ bro' totally. You may get lucky & find 'em new for like $70 or so (They list for $100 I think?), and you'll have a pro' set of cans. They're "flat" though, so if you're looking for 'color' from your cans, get something more designed for home-stereo usage.

There's a "K240DF" (my fav's), but they're not necessary for most & you're getting in over $250-$300 maybe??

Have any of you ever taken the time to REALLY check out different reference 'cans?? It's NUTS!!! Every time I have to do it, NONE OF THEM sound the same, and after like 1-hour of listening to all these things I don't know WHAT the hell sounds good anymore! LOL!!


~JSV