If I were shopping for headphones in your pirce range, Grado would be the first manufacturer's line I would look at.

For example, a review of their Model SR60 is at:

http://www.stereophile.com/showarchives.cgi?532

A comparison of the models sr60, sr80 and sr125 mentioned also:

http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/60vs80.htm

More links to Grado models and reviews:

http://members.aol.com/headphone2/

One Call lists Grado:

http://ww1.onecall.com/About_00001000_23_232_0_81_0_0.htm

the price listed on their web site is at or near suggested retail price.

I would expect the SR80 model to be even better.

[This message has been edited by Paul J. Stiles (edited December 06, 2002).]