[madmacmat]

Sam

it seems that you only read half of my post but I'm happy to write a second time, since this is quite important thing for me as well...

my headphones usually last 6-8 mths due to permanent usage, so after wrecking some rather expensive ones I decided to check out the mid/low price segment for sth that might suit my needs...

1. Koss "the plug" or "sparkplug": I was in love with the Koss PortaPro, a legend in delivering decent headphone sound- but since these were on-ears I found them too clumsy for my iphone... these in-ears from Koss now are a beauty on their own: they deliver a rich and almost dark bass, I guarantee all the other inears You come across are simply fainting due to this respect against this one... while being sold in Germany for only 20€!

2. SkullCandy: I tried these being annoyed by the original apple headset... and was stunned how nice they sounded! check them out at least, they deliver high frequencies a bit better than the Koss, but I am looking more for the bass experience

3. If You're unafraid to get a hold of on-ears, check the legend, "PortaPro" from Koss

4. if You're ready to beef out a bit more of the good ole cash check the Bose on-ears at the apple store! You get them with a mic integrated, while being a lot more "burdensome" to wear they remedy you for that by simply having the best sound for 200$ You will find anywhere- and they're comfy!

Hope this helps!