[Jtom94]

I have 1, uno, just a single $20 bill in my hand that I want to spend on portable headphones. This $20 limit is unbreakable. I study a lot at Starbucks and often times the music in the lobby is too loud and it distracts me even when I have my $10 Sony earbuds playing. My earbuds are overpowered by the Starbucks lobby music. I've been searching and I've found Sony MDRZX100 which is something along the lines of what I looking for. I'm looking for something like the MDRZX100 in the $20 range whose ear cups folds flat so I can stick them in my laptop bag. My emphasis is best bang for the buck. Should I go with the MDRZX100 or is there something better for the price? 

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[dnullify]

I'm fairly certain you're not going to experience an isolation increase with those folding headphones.
 
There's a whole list of $20 or less IEMs if you're interested, but i can't think of any folding headphones that'll be much value at $20 precisely.
 
I'm just going to put this here for your consideration. $4 more (Fry's electronics will price match this locally and they stock them), and they're by far the best value in headphone's that i've experienced thus far. They're built really well and tough, and fold up flat or compact.
 
 
Edit: I can't seem to find the ha-s400 any cheaper than that.

 

[Jtom94]

those look like a great option. I might have to break the unbreakable $20 ceiling. Do they fold inwards likes the Sony MDR-V6 or do they fold flat? Do the ear pads cover over the ear or do they rest on the ear? 

 

[dnullify]

They're on ear, and have carbon nanotube drivers so they sound great.

They fold both flat and compact. It's kinda hard to describe.

Here are some pics.

 

[Jtom94]

That's perfect for what I'm looking for. The JVC HAS400B has taken the lead for my hard earned $25. 

 

[JK1]

Buy the JVC HAS400. You won't regret it. It is really great.