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Similar to the AD700's but more comfortable?

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Easy question.  I got some AD700's, and they sound amazing for gaming, but I just cant get comfortable in them.  I love the headband, but the pads are just too big and hot.  I have tried a few padding mods and they just arent really working for me, any ideas?  I really like my UR-40's from a comfort perspective, for reference.  I have worn some ATH-M50's and the headband killed my head, I really do like the headband on the 700's.

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HD598's?

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AD900 (pads are more comfortable)

MDR-F1

and, yes HD598

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Thread Starter 

Ouch. Thanks for the suggestions but I probably should have said, looking to stay around the same price as the 700's.

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Have you tried adjusting the pad angle?


Edited by Aruna - 8/14/11 at 1:05am
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HD555
 

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Originally Posted by FinalJenemba View Post

Ouch. Thanks for the suggestions but I probably should have said, looking to stay around the same price as the 700's.



 

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I don't think you'll find more comfortable than the ad700. Sennheisers are better fitting but clamp way too hard. I'm not sure how long you've had them, but they do get better over time as you get used to them.
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Wow, I think my Audio Technica ATH-AD700s are the most comfortable headphones I have.

And they are very open, so I'm surprised you find them too hot.

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Originally Posted by FinalJenemba View Post

Easy question.  I got some AD700's, and they sound amazing for gaming, but I just cant get comfortable in them.  I love the headband, but the pads are just too big and hot.  I have tried a few padding mods and they just arent really working for me, any ideas?  I really like my UR-40's from a comfort perspective, for reference.  I have worn some ATH-M50's and the headband killed my head, I really do like the headband on the 700's.


AKG 701.

 

I have the AD500 and the K701. The AD500 is exactly like the AD700. I find both comfortable. But I find the K701's feel more solid on my head and I don't even notice the bumps (some people do, dunno how, maybe if you're bald). Huge sound stage. Great sound. The pads are well formed, fine, firm, and velour padded. Less hot than the velvet stuff on the AD500/700. Check 'em.

 

Very best,

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