[musicfiend1]

I am currently using Philips O'Neill specked which are O.K. but don't isolate well and I hear a wind like noise when I ever I move with them in and a pair of Shure SE115 which I need to fix. 
 
What I am looking for is some headphones which isolate well, are extremely difficult to break (this is extremely important as my headphones tend to experience a lot of abuse), and have reasonable sound quality. Budget is $100 or less.
 
Any help for this noob would be appreciated.

 

[calipilot227]

My ER6is isolate very well, and you can find them on Amazon for $70. However, the cables are very thin, so durability might be a problem if you're not careful (I've had mine for a year, but I am careful with them, always using the case and shirt clip). I haven't heard the MC5, but it's only $10 more and has a metal driver housing and kevlar-reinforced cables. If you like the Shure sound signature though, the sound might a little on the bright/analytical side for you.

 

[calipilot227]

Forgot to mention wind noise with the ER6i is almost nonexistent with a good seal.

 

[xXFallenAngelXx]

The ety mc5s also come to mind as well..up to 42db isolation but depends on the tips you use and the shape of your ear

 

[musicfiend1]

Yea being indestructible is a major requirement so the ER6i are not an option.
 
As for the MC5, how is the bass? I listen to a lot of metal and rap so will this be an issue?

 

[xXFallenAngelXx]

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Yea being indestructible is a major requirement so the ER6i are not an option.
 
As for the MC5, how is the bass? I listen to a lot of metal and rap so will this be an issue?

Sorry, I actually have not heard them personally.
Maybe this review will help though
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/520061/review-etymotic-mc5
 

 

[illissius]

I haven't owned them, but the Panasonic RP-HJE900s are made of cubic zirconium and have replaceable cables, so that sounds like it should be difficult to destruct. Can't say for sure though.

 

[musicfiend1]

I liked the MC5 but it is not easy to find aside from on amazon and the RP-HJE900s which I loved are completely out of my price range.
I should have mentioned I am Canadian and amazon does not account for the dollar difference.

 

[1999siguy]

I really liked the Westone UM1's for the money they are hard to beat.   I used them with the foam comply tips and the isolation was great, they also fit inside my ear, (which are small btw) to the point where i could lay my head on its side and they wouldn't bother me.  I have had problems with other iem's with silicone tips, they would make my ears itch after a few minutes. Hope this helps

 

[musicfiend1]

Thanks for all the help, Probably going for the MC5  . Liked the Westone UM1, but again out the price range.