Quote: See my recommendation above. If you're looking for open backed, then I'd suggest the Sennheiser 598. Closed I'm liking the AKG 550 now, though it's my first closed in this price range. Very dependent on seal, but with your freakishly large head they should fit pretty well (I've got...

Quote:   I just picked up the AKG 550s, and I'm a fan, but he needs to have a largish head to get the seal - they don't sound good without a good seal around the ear. Very clear vocals though, would need an amp if he's a basshead - bass is highly dependent on seal and even then, isn't...

Hi all, Reposting since I got caught at the end of a page (and I doubt anyone will look back). Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of...

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Hi all, Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of what I could upgrade to). Genres are best defined by bands: Radiohead, Parov...

Hi all,   Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of what I could upgrade to). Genres are best defined by bands: Radiohead, Parov...