[CuriousN]

I am looking for breathable over-ear headphones. So far, I found:

1. Sony MA900 has hole in earcup
2. Sennheiser HD700 or HD800 series in addition to open back volume has open front volume - metal mesh in front of the driver
3. VIE SHAIR has open earcups
4. AKG K1000, MYSPHERE 3
5. Maybe Phillips SHP9500, because RTINGS measured a low temperature difference between inside of headphone and ambient air

As a couter example, I have used Phillips X2, and I don't consider them breathable enough.

Are there any others? I would like to make a list, like there is a list of Bluetooth adapters on this forum.
Are there aftermarket earpads with big enough openings for airflow?

 

[euter]

Grado GS series

 

[dunring]

The Hifiman Ananda, or on a budget the HE-5XX have plenty of room in the cups to breathe. The SHP9500 are good for that too and in my top list of value for the money dynamic headphones. Best of what your asking for is the Ananda.

 

[GREQ]

I am looking for breathable over-ear headphones. So far, I found:

Some more for your list.

Sony MDR-F1
Sony MDR-605
Sony VIP-1000
Sony PFR-V1
Panasonic/Technics RP-HDA100
Napolex CTX-1
Napolex CTX-2
Napolex CTX-3

 

[CuriousN]

ATH-AD900X appear to have see-through earcups

 

[prozonelayer]

Really any of the open audio technica headphones, but I’d recommend the R70X.

 

[earmonger]

+1 on ATH-R70X. Light, comfortable, utterly breathable, great sound (especially with an amp). Try Thomann for the best price.

 

[CuriousN]

I'm trying to figure out what makes HE-5XX, Ananda, or Grado GS more breathable than other open-back headphones. It's not clear from looking at their pictures.

 

[sacguy231]

The HD800S for sure, I also find the Koss ESP950 extremely light, open, and breathable.