Cheers guys. Well its probably between the E10s and the Head-Direct RE0. Im not sure if anyone will be able to tell if the sound is any better from just the specs but if you can id appreciate knowing which ones are better
Soundmagic E10 - £35
- Driver: Dynamic, 10mm Neodymium
- Frequency range: 15 Hz – 22 kHz
- Impedance: 16 Ohm
- Sensitivity: 100dB at 1kHz/mW
- Cable length: 1.2m
- Plug: Gold-plated, straight 3.5mm
- Accessories: Silicone tips (single flange S/M/L, double flange M), shirt clip, carrying pouch
Head-Direct RE0 -£50
- Driver: 9mm dynamic
- Impedance: 64 Ohm @ 1kHz
- Sensitivity: 100dB @ 1mW
- Frequency response: 15Hz – 22kHz
- Cable: 120cm (Y-style), 75cm extension, straight 3.5mm gold-plated plugs
- Accessories: Case, silicon tips, protective filters
From all accounts, the RE-0s are a little better in terms of sound, but both are a safe bet. If you do sleep with them in/listen in bed, I'd be inclined to go with the RE-0s, due to the more compact design. Otherwise, if you want to save a bit and don't already have a carry pouch to put them in (do this for good headphones, it also reduces tangling) then the E10s might be a better choice. Cheaper 'phones are also a good choice if you're prone to breaking them. Not to mention the RE-0s don't have the best build quality. There have been reports of the casing separating.
As mentioned, both are much better than the rubbish from Skullcandy and the likes. Besides, a phone or mp3 player will bottleneck the benefit from higher-end headphones, anyway. So I'd recommend you just get either pair and appreciate the huge upgrade.