[macaltec]

So I am getting a headphone setup for my Dad. He will be listening in his living room with Mom next to him while she does cross stitching or some other activity. She absolutely does NOT want to hear what he is listening to. Thus the title. I am looking for a recommendation on a closed back headphone the most important criteria is that they are comfortable (like the HD650) and second is sound quality. What brands/models should I be looking at? Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Edit: Over ear design is also key.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Soundmagic HP151 closed headphones.

 

[macaltec]

They certainly get good reviews but are sold out the few places I found them listed.

So, lets add readily available to the list of criteria.

 

[macaltec]

What about the Beyerdynamics DT 770s? Big question is comfort.

 

[Steve Guppy]

I have the DT 1770'S, albeit converted to balanced by those wizz kids at Custom Cans, but they sound incredible.
And i asked my other half if she could hear what i was listening to the other day, and she said she couldn't. I have added dekoni sheepskin pads though, and they up the comfort ante.

 

[PurpleAngel]

What about the Beyerdynamics DT 770s? Big question is comfort.

The Soundmagic HP151 is like an improved DT770 (and I own both headphones).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SoundMAGIC...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[macaltec]

Thanks for the link to buy.

Just throwing things around. Whay about the Audio Technica ATH-MRS7b?

 

[Trunks159]

Focal Listen Pro imo is literally the best closed portable under $400 when it comes to the entire package. Yes they are comfortable, yes they are built well, and yes they sound better then anything around theire price range.

MSR7 IMO is not very comfortable
DT770 is good but I think its more amp dependent, and imo not as comfortable as the Listen since they're heavier and more unwieldy and non-detachable cable and more seal dependent.

 

[macaltec]

Focals look very nice, a bit more than I had in mind to spend though. Thanks for all the help so far.