[kepler]

So as of now I have the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7b which I use every day, but I'm starting to get tired from wearing it for hours. The noise canceling is good, but I also use in-ear earphones which in my opinion provide enough isolation without noise canceling. The ANC7b just isn't that good, and I don't like how the sound leaks as if it were an open-back headphone even though it is a closed back design. I've been looking at many forums and looking for a good pair of headphones but people don't compare anything to the ANC7b so any suggestions would be appreciated. Anything on-ear headphones under $200 or maybe just a little over $200 would be perfect.Thanks in advance.

 

[jalva]

ATH M50 could be a good bet. Its closed and doesnt leak sound.

 

[pdiddypdler]

On-ear (supraaural) phones for around $200.
 
Senn HD25
Vmoda M80
Aiaiai TMA -1
ATH ESW9
 
I think these are the most common ones on Head-fi, a good place to start.
 
If you're looking for over ear (circumaural), there are a lot more options.
 
Cheers,

 

[H20Fidelity]

Vmoda M80 and ATH-M50 are ones I see get mentioned a lot here. Definitely look into those.

 

[291079]

senn hd25, and ath-m50. hd25 has tight clamp tho.
i see many ppl recommend the m80 also, but this i have not tried, unlike the other two.

 

[kellj]

 HD25 or t50p
 

 

[kepler]

Thank you for all the replies.
 
Aren't the M50s around the ear headphones? I heard that they have good quality but never checked it out because I always thought they were around the ear headphones.
 
The M80 and HD25 were good but when I tried them on the cushions felt really uncomfortable and I don't think I'd be able to wear them for a long time. I never tried the TMA-1 or the ESW9 but do they have soft, comfortable earpads? If they do then they could be an option.