Hello guys!

I have little money to spend so i am looking to buy some new headphones just for regular use. With the money i have, i searched already some stores here in Portugal, and i have discovered the models that i can afford.

The problem now is, i cannot choose between them...

Could you give me a little help?

Here are the models:

Philips Clarity Hp800

System information
• Type Dynamic
• Acoustic system Open
• Speaker type Mylar dome
• Magnet circuit Ferrite
• Voice coil CCAW
• Speaker size 40 mm
• Frequency range 10 - 28 000 Hz
• Impedance 32 Ohm
• Sensitivity 104 dB
• Max. power input 1500 mW
• Jack 3.5 - 6.3 mm stereo
• Finishing of connector gold-plated
• Length of cord 3.0 meter / 9.8 ft
• Cord material OFC
• Cord connection Single-sided

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Sony MDR-CD280

Open Air Type NO
Dynamic Type YES
Closed Type YES
Full Type NO
Frequency (Hz) 16 - 22,000
Sensitivity (dB/mW) 98.0
Magnet Ferrite
Impedance (Ohm) 24.0
Cord type OFC litz single-sided
Cord length (m) 3.0
Plug Gold-plated straight stereo plug
Weight (g) 195.0
30 mm driver units
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Pioneer SE-M280

Type - closed
Frequency 5 - 22.000 Hz
Impedance - 32 ohm
Max. power input 1.200 mW
Sensitivity 102 dB
Driver Units 40,0 mm
Weight 225 g
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Technics RP-F290

Type - Open Air
Frequency 10 - 27.000 Hz
Impedance - 24 ohm
Sensitivity 102 dB
Driver Units 40,0 mm
Weight 225 g


Which ones do you guys think its the best choice? Please bear in mind that these are the only choices i have at the moment.
Thanks a lot for your help!

I don't have experience with any of the others, but avoid any Sonys under the V6 (or MDR-7506).

Edit: What type of drivers do the Pioneers and Technics use?

You may find the biggest difference between closed and open 'phones.
My personal preference is for the open ones - but only if I don't have external noise that'd bother me (like in a subway, or in a dorm-room, say with a room mate listening to TV) and if I didn't care about other folks being able to hear what I was listening to.

Is there a store (or stores) you can go to to listen to these? IMHO buying audio gear over the internet when you don't know exactly what you want is pretty risky. You need to not only see how they sound, but whether they make your ears hurt after an hour or two. No way to tell that from specs.

Oh - and if there are stores that sell musical equipment, maybe try there, too. they sometimes have studio monitors (AFAIK these are all closed phones so above comments apply).

Well, i dont know the type of drivers of the pioneer and technics. I have some friends who have the technics and are happy with them, but the other headphones have specs that makes my decision very hard. Unfortunately i dont know any stores where they can let us ear and try those headphones, so i will have to rely on your opinions. thanks a lot foir you guys that responded, and keep more opinions coming please!

Never rely on manufacturer's specs to influence a choice in headphones. Try looking for reviews on Head-Fi or a website like Headroom.