I just tried the Sennheiser HD 439 and was really surprised at how bad it was compared to the Sony MDR-V6. The 439 had extreme loss in the highs and lows. It sounded muddy and constrained, like being in a closet. The construction was all plastic and felt really crude. The weight was 6.25 oz...

I thought about the Beyerdynamic pads, but I'm bothered by the weight, clamping, and heat, so I didn't think just swapping pads would do enough.   I'm thinking my problem here is that "comfort" and "isolation" just don't go together. I would even consider the Bose IE2 if I didn't need the...

I have used a pair for several years and agree with "built like a tank". The only quality problem is that the pads deteriorate rapidly, so I second the recommendation for the velour pads. They clamp tight and as a result, the sound isolation is really good.

Most threads here focus on sound quality, but I'm looking for advice on comfort. I've been using a Sony MDR-V6, but find it very uncomfortable.   I have an XL-sized head, wear glasses, and use the headphones for several hours at a time working at the computer. The sound doesn't need to be...