Best Headphones for under $150.
586631
I went through 5 different headphones ranging from Sony ($50) to Bose ($300), searching for the headphones that sound the best.  After reading countless reviews and recommendations, I finally settled on these babies!  It was the best $100 I spent on any type of audio equipment.  I also opted for the grado adapter ($20) so I can use it w/ my current array of mp3 and mulitmedia devices.

  Let me get to the good part: The Sound.  These are on par if not better than those $300 Bose Cans I had.  You definitely need to get these if you watch movies like "independance day" or "transformers" on your laptop.  Trust me you'll get blown away by the clarity of these cans.  You're going to have to compress mp3's to at least 192kbps to fully appreciate the clarity of these headphones, anything less and the headphones exploit the loss in bitrate of the sound file.  Amazing highs and deep enough lows, and midrange game is great as well.  These don't blow your eardrums deaf as some other headphones, they are just right.  They bring an accurate balance of sound that can only be reproduced by live sound.  Having these headphones has rekindled my love for all my old CD's, making them sound as if I have never heard them before.  These cans bring a new dimension in personalized listening and helps the listener discover what real audio should sound like.

  They look great, I always get a bunch of compiments on how they look, and they are SUPER COMFORTABLE.  The felt type material is soft to the touch and just looking at them makes me want to put them on.
Invest in these cans and you won't regret your purchase.  As in Reading Rainbow, "Don't take my word for it", take a chance and experience them for yourself.
877133
50+ old Audiophile and I have had the $$$$  Headphones with leather and two speakers in each ear and these under $ 20.00 headphones  are outstanding  . Just go ahead and get them and listen to a cross section of music from reneisance to present and I personal love  em .
2002962
These are a very good headphones. Clear sound, good bass, only thing is that they aren't as loud as I thought, but they are awesome for the 15$ I paid.
1900601
These are hands down the best headphones for the price. They block out so much sound I don't even use my noise canceling ones because these are smaller and provide just as good isolation. The bass is fantastic and the highs are crisp. Still blows my mind that people walk around wearing the Apple plastic headphones instead of buying a real pair of headphones for not much. Can't recommend these enough. On my 3rd pair since I tend to lose them. And also these are the lowest profile headphones I've found so you can lay in bed on your ear and it doesn't put too much pressure or wear a motorcycle helmet easily.
2394540
These headphones really good for the price. The qualities are better than the cheap stuff you would get picked up at big retail stores or some convenient store like that. You're not going to get great bass out of these. Bass is pretty good for these type of earphones.  If you looking for something with more bass, then I would recommend over the ear headphones. I found the GX-33 to be more comfortable than the GX-30. Even after changing the silicones ends and having the proper size for my ears, these did not feel well in my ears. I use these for a backup in case my main headset dies. I recommend you buy these over the overpriced cheap stuff at most retail stores. I also recommend you get the GX-33 over these. The GX-33 feels better in my ear and I think they have a better sound to them because of it.
3559300
Got these for my brother as a birthday present.

Really good present too since if he wanted to upgrade from these, he wouldn't have to spend 500 dollars or something like that, he could go for the very good 200-300ish range and get a little better quality.

I say a little better because these easily approach the echelon of audio quality that my own Sennheiser Game One headphones occupy (those can be had for like 150 bucks now).

They are pretty comfortable, but nothing special; you probably couldn't wear them all day, but they certainly don't hurt your ears.

Build quality is meh, but solid. They don't seem like they'll ever come close to falling apart, but they aren't a joy to hold or even look at. They look better in the pictures.

Overall, an amazing price to performance ratio. They sound wonderful, very well balanced, certainly not the sort of crappy bass heavy muddled sound you'd find elsewhere. They're well suited for listening to lighter music but excel over all.

They are also open backed, so they leak a substantial amount of noise, that just comes with the territory. Because they are open backed, their sound stage is nice and broad, not claustrophobic like some sealed headphones.

Buy them for their audio quality at this price.
3389051
This is the second pair that I have owned and the quality, comfort of fit, durability and value of this product has turned me into a creative fan. I have recommended these to several of my friends and they are also converts now. Long story short: best sound quality for $15 dollars.
877123
I'm a Headphone addict.  I'm particularly fond of low cost, high quality headphones.  Until now, I felt that JVC and Sony provided the best headphones in the under $30 range.  Those companies had better pay attention:  There's a new kid in town.

SOWND's headphones are inexpensive, but let's not mix that word up with "cheap."  The word "cheap" implies low quality, lack of attention to detail, generally, a subpar product.  While these are inexpensive to buy, they are FAR from cheap.  These headphones are sturdy and well built.

As for the sound? Fantastic stuff.  These sound crisp and loud.  The high tweeter sounds, the low bass, and all the wonderfully complex tones between are well represented here.  No distortions nor pops to be concerned with, just a crisp sound.

Do I recommend these over a pair of $100 high end headphones?  No. But I do recommend these for someone looking for a solid pair of "everyday" headphones in the $20 to $30 range.  For this price point, you'll be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable and solidly built pair of headphones.
3923380
I bought a green pair this week for $15.  They are AMAZING! By far the best headphones I have ever owned.  I would have more than paid double the price for the quality.  No issues with how they fit at all and the bass is good.
3371555
For $20 these are the best sounding headphones I've ever heard. I normally use beats by Dre and these sound as good or better but also are Bluetooth. Definitely worth it
950509
Why do I need to write a review for a product that has won two important awards already? Best home audiophile headphones for 2014 (what hi-fi and digital trends). Anyway, It's always good to give a personal input. My budget was $500 and I spent months listening to lots of headphones. Some were good, some excellent and then the outstanding Shure SRH1540. My audio setup is very simple: a 15 inch macbook pro retina, a dragonfly 1.2 DAC/AMP, and of course the SRH1540. Bingo! great audio without wiping off my savings account. $500 for headphones is not cheap but when you consider that the awful Beats cost $380, then you realized that the Shure is a bargain. Sound? Perfection. Comfort? Five stars. Build quality? Outstanding. Noise isolation? Amazing. Can I use these cans on the go? Nope, too big. Remember, best HOME audiophile headphones under $500. Other great headphone to consider for $600 though, the Grado PS500e.
347736
CLEAR SOUND AND DEEP BASS, if you are waisting your money on headphones that cost 150 dollars and up your crazy. I have a pair of beats and this pair is way better. I love it
1040560
These headphones are really good for this price range. They have a definite 80's look to them but boy do they sound outstanding. They have good bass that doesn't drown out the rest of the sound. The cord is 4 feet long.

If you're someone that takes care of their stuff then get these. Build quality is decent. Don't sit or step on them and you should be fine.
1670499
These headphones are crazy good for the price. Was hoping for at least passable sound, but these rival earbuds that are in the $80 - $100 range. Should have ordered a few pair. Decent battery life too.
1465472
These are, by far, the best headphones under $50.

Outside noise stays outside.  Very comfortable... they do not fall out either!

I bought this pair in Summer of 2005, they're still my favorite.
717114
I owned and used these headphones for almost 2 years and loved them.  I needed a larger in-ear fitting so I was able to procure a set of buds from Klipsch's website and get the optimal placement and hold.  They're fairly lightweight, so cord noise isn't a problem.  The sound quality is strong for the price.  You shouldn't be paying $75+ for these simply because this is an older model and there's a lot that is comparable at that price range.  I bought mine refurbished from Amazon for about $45 and it's still possible to pick these up in that price range.  The only sad news for me on these was that I finally wore out one earbud's wiring.  I don't solder and don't know anyone locally that does that could help get these working again so I had to toss 'em.  Strong bass but not overbearing, fairly crips highs that don't get muddied by mids.  I'd give be more happy rating a 4.5 if I could, but oh well.  If you want to spend a little more money you can do better, but that means at least $100+ and it's easy to pay more for a name than quality in that price range.  I just bought a pair of Senheisser in-ears because I was trying to keep my replacements cheaper, but I regret doing that.  If you can net these for $50, you're better off than running with anything else under $50.  I did use mine for working out a lot in those 2 years, if that matters to anyone.
1943909
I've tried a variety of headphones over the years from prices ranging from super cheap to over $500. For the price, these headphones are just "ok". For only about $30 you can find Koss Portapro's, Sennheiser PX-100's, and even are able to find Sennheiser HD228's for around $40.

I understand those options are slightly more expensive, but those headphones are WORLDS better than these Sony MDR-V150's for just a tiny bit more money. Once you listen to those 3 headphones, the Sony's sound like you are listening to them with cotton balls stuffed in your ears. It just doesn't sound anywhere near as crisp, clean, and clear.

As for the design, I've had mine for about 7 years, and they are still in perfect shape. Very solid. The only complain I have about the actual design is that they clamp really tight on your ears. My head is probably slightly smaller than most people's, yet they are tight, so I can only imagine that it would be even more uncomfortable on those with larger heads.

So for the price, they are alright. But for about $10 more, you can find headphones that rival most headphones 5x the price. I have currently been listening to my Grado Labs SR-225i headphones that I bought for $200. I'm still astounded that my Sennheiser PX-100's that I bought for $30 still sound good after listening to the Grado's. I pretty much only use the Sony's to remind myself how good the Sennheisers actually are... and especially for the price.