Best closed headphones for big ears?

[Noop23]

Ok, here's a good question! I am looking to get a pair of closed headphones that are comfortable for someone with fairly large ears. I have noticed in the past that some models don't accomodate larger ears and it ends up hurting a bit as the tough foam puts pressure on the ears (after listening for an extended period of time..)

Any suggestions for some phones that are guaranteed to fit comfortably AROUND the big ears and not on them?

Thanks!

 

[Toe]

Beyerdynamic DT770s. They don't touch my ears at all. If you've got a big head, you might want to wait for the new revision to come out with a longer, more comfortable headband. Should be available in another month or so.

Or get the new DT880s.

 

[kyr]

philips 890!
They will fit around anything...

 

[ian]

The Sony CD1700s. I'd argue they are the most comfortable closed headphones as well. Very big earcups (with a soft lining), and great headband system to lightly float them on your head. I love them, wish I never sold them.

 

[Number9]

Though I don't have them, the Sony CD-3000s have absolutely huge cups, and are closed.

 

[jessica00]

HD-590's too
DONT get HD-497's, i dont have big ears and they still press on my ear. (foam under pads does). sounds great tho.

 

[gloco]

Sony V6/7506 with the beyer pad mod, you can order velour pads for dt250 from beyerdynamic for ~$25.

 

[GanChan]

Senn 280 Pro should cover ears well.

 

[kyr]

jessica> CLOSED is the word.

Oh, and I wouldn't recommend the v6 with beyer pads. I mean, I'm assuming that the v6 with beyer pads is the same size as the dt250with beyer pads, and the beyer is too small if you have big ears.

 

[mecano]

i had cd3000 for 5 years.indeed they are for big ears(thats why i sold them

)

 

[miroslav]

Quote:

Originally posted by kyr jessica> CLOSED is the word.

Well said, kyr. Arent the 890`s OPEN?

 

[redshifter]

Quote:

Originally posted by ian The Sony CD1700s. I'd argue they are the most comfortable closed headphones as well. Very big earcups (with a soft lining), and great headband system to lightly float them on your head. I love them, wish I never sold them.

i agree with ian, except i never sold mine.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

At 6'3", with a large head and large ears, I found the Sony CD3K to be the most comfortable and best fitting for comfort around the ears. My current Audio-Technica W1000 cans are about to be put up for sale to pay for a set of the Sony's for just that reason.

 

[kyr]

Quote:

Well said, kyr. Arent the 890`s OPEN?

it is? Yeah, come to think of it, it is, isn't it.
Huh. Now I feel incredibly stupid.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

In the process of selling my AT W1000s to buy the Sony's. I'll post to let you know what I think of em once I can find a pair for the right price!!