[konigswagger]

I've been looking to step up from my J-Lab J2 and Senn HD 202 and these are the ones I'm considering. Which one would you guys recommend?

I like how the AKG swivels, and I'm looking for bass for sure, but I hear great things about the Senn 280 as well. I mean... they must be $50 more for a reason right?

Are the 280's clamping force on your head that bad to make them not good phones?

 

[Benaiir]

Bass? K81. Does it have to be closed tho? If it doesn't, PX100 is a better choice. Better sound, lower price.

 

[konigswagger]

Yeah, it'll have to be closed headphones. I'm gonna be in the library a lot, and I work at the computer lab a lot.

 

[koshman]

Haven't heard the K81s, but the Senns are no bass monsters by any means (although the bass is said to get more prominent with burn-in (among other things), I haven't noticed that). The clamping is not so bad, I find them quite comfortable and at least they feel safe on your head when used portably even when running etc.

 

[konigswagger]

Are the Senns durable? I like the fact that you can replace the wire if it should break down, because I'm not the kind of person that likes to go in and solder new wires.

 

[deadly55]

they seem like they should hold up but there's been reports of the headband snapping.

 

[iHelp]

K81 is a great headphone. Good portability, bass, it's pretty durable (from what I've seen), but it can clamp down pretty hard and can be uncomfortable for people with bigger heads.

The 280's are very comfortable. Pretty amazing headphone for the price. Lots of padding.

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Whichever one you want.

 

[InspireD]

I can't comment on the Sennheisers, but the AKG K81 is a solid headphone if you are looking for isolation and bass. My only issue is comfort; while some have had success stretching them over a box to decrease clamping force, they are still quite uncomfortable to me during long listening sessions. Just something to keep in mind while researching what to buy, good luck.