All my earbuds make my ears sore after extended periods, and both of my over-the-ears make ears hot after extended periods. anyone recommend something relatively cheap that doesn't suffer these problems? thanks!
All my earbuds make my ears sore after extended periods, and both of my over-the-ears make ears hot after extended periods. anyone recommend something relatively cheap that doesn't suffer these problems? thanks!
Where are the headphones for? Is sound leakage going to be a concern?
I would go with a Semi-Open Velour Padded Headphone like the Sennheiser HD 558 (I could wear these for ages)
Originally posted by arian_ma
your stomach is full of sulfuric acid
These are headphones for the office. I usually play classical music very quietly in the background from my computer speakers, which isn't normally a problem but I'm sharing my work space for a while and don't want to annoy the other guy too much.
EDIT: since I don't listen very loud, leakage shouldn't be a problem (?)
EDIT 2: and when I say "relatively cheap", I apparently mean really cheap haha. Is there anything around $30-40 that would meet my needs?
Last edited by FixedGear; 08-26-2014 at 10:25 AM.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listin...condition=used
They are about $30 and will meet your needs well.
And two more for consideration:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-H...-20&ascsubtag=[referrer|www.google.ca[type|link[postId|1480550409[asin|B004MMEI5U[authorId|5716553178370339807
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/over-ear-headphones-hd-201
Originally posted by arian_ma
your stomach is full of sulfuric acid
The reason why your ears sweat is because the pad material is plastic and not leather; so you can't expect to have something for nothing. Hell I can't even say for sure what 'cheaper' headphones are on the market that actually have real leather.
For starters then, I would suggest something that rests on the ear, such as the Bose OE series. Not sure if the US Costco's have them but up here we do. They sound decent, are quite comfortable, and because they rest on the ear, don't get as hot. But you're looking at $100. You can't expect to find something that will be both comfortable AND sound good for anything less, and especially if you're listening to classical.
Or try these:
http://www.amazon.com/California-Hea...9088218&sr=8-2
Can't speak of the sound quality but I believe the cushions ARE leather. Clearing them out, not sure why. Looks like it was Kickstarter project:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...and-leather-de
Probably not worth the regular price:
http://www.californiaheadphones.com/silverado.html
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Actually, if you can get over the looks, the Koss Portapro's are an absolute classic.
http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-...=koss+portapro
They are comfy and sound awesome and as long as you don't pump up the volume, leakage is minimal. I've had these in the office for a bit before I gave them to my bro-in-law (and he actually loved the look).
Last edited by clem24; 08-26-2014 at 03:35 PM.
You have a couple of photos that are great... you must be very good at photoshop!
thanks for the suggestions guys
I would go with black Razor Krakens, minus the mic.
I did a review here if you want to check it out.
http://caffeek.com/release-the-kraken/
I ended up grabbing a pair of the California headphones, will let you all know how I like them
Haha ok guys I don't mind that you're throwing out recommendations for stuff but keep in mind his complaint is NOT about sound quality, it's comfort relating to heat build up, and I think neither of those cans will address that issue.
And FixedGear is in the US.
You have a couple of photos that are great... you must be very good at photoshop!
I would try Comply Foam Comfort tips for your in ears. They're $20, and they will stay easy on the ears all day.
I wear Beyerdynamic DT990's and DT770s all day long and they sound good too! Only problem is they don't play nice with my hear if I wear it all day long.
Sorry to hijack but what does everyone recommend for a long flight (HK)? Looking for noise cancel and comfort.
Just wanted to let everyone know that my California Headphones Sonomas arrived today, definitely the best headphones i've ever owned (although big and not something to wear outside the house/office IMO). For sure a STEAL at $50 on Amazon (I've got shittier ones that cost more than twice that cost). real leather and metal - i'd suggest anyone looking for headphones to snatch a pair before they're gone.
Thanks clem24 for the recommendation, i would've never known otherwise!
Haha awesome that they work for ya. Unfortunately they're not $50 for us Canadians.. Otherwise I'd actually buy a pair out of sheer curiosity.
You have a couple of photos that are great... you must be very good at photoshop!
Closed ear with leather pads would get hot though wouldn't it? I found it it is warm out, my Logitechs get pretty warm but my AKG open with velour pads are nice and cool
Logitech's aren't leather.Originally posted by schocker
Closed ear with leather pads would get hot though wouldn't it? I found it it is warm out, my Logitechs get pretty warm but my AKG open with velour pads are nice and cool
You have a couple of photos that are great... you must be very good at photoshop!
whatever it is is super hot thoughOriginally posted by clem24
Logitech's aren't leather.
Fuck I wish I saw those earlier. I could have ordered a couple and sent them to my sister who is down in the states this week. I need something comfortable for the plane trip to HK in a couple months.Originally posted by clem24
Haha awesome that they work for ya. Unfortunately they're not $50 for us Canadians.. Otherwise I'd actually buy a pair out of sheer curiosity.
I've own a ton of headphones...
unfortunately you don't have too many options when it comes down to wanting a sealed circumaural/supraural set of cans that are comphy and yet isolating.
Open eared cans are not only more comfortable because of the airflow, but more common to be found with velour pads from companies like AKG and Sennheiser, whereas the sealed units are mostly pleather for isolation.
Open cans let sound leak and sound in, but typically have the best imaging in both width and depth
the only 2 companies I can think of that make "superior" closed back cans with velour pads that are worth their salt are:
Beyerdynamic (many options)
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.co...Fa5AMgodDBAAlw
and Audio technica
http://www.audio-technica.com/cgi-bi...ltiple_3=Elite