For anyone who has tried out the Triports and the HD280 Pro...

[Rayman2k2]

...which one is comfier?

That's all that I am worried about, since I know that both headphones, costing me about the same with employee discount, are both more than adequate for what I need them for...

 

[kramer5150]

Triports are pretty comfey.... untill the cheap plastic headband snaps after 10 minutes.

go for the senn, regardless of comfort

 

[alexs]

triports are ridiculously comfortable. and after a month they still seem to be intact...nothing broken. im returning them though..for the money i will get a grado sr60 and alessandro ms1.

 

[saturnine]

Call me crazy, but I prefer the sound of the Triports more than that of the HD280. The HD280 sounds too flat, and has no "soul" IMO. The Triports are grossly overpriced, but they do have a more engaging sound than the 280. Bose customer service is top notch, and they do recognize the headband problem. From what I've heard, they will replace the entire headphone for free if the headband ever breaks, even when they are out of warranty. I sent my busted out of warranty set in (dead driver, cracked cups) and they gave me a new pair for $50.

Plus, the Triports are more comfy

*OMG, is this a Pro-Bose post???

 

[cheechoz]

I was reading through the triport appreciation thread. Are those people making fun of the triport, or are they for real!! Some claim it's the best headphone they ever heard!! Are they serious.

 

[shane1]

Triports

 

[Beach123456]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheechoz I was reading through the triport appreciation thread. Are those people making fun of the triport, or are they for real!! Some claim it's the best headphone they ever heard!! Are they serious.

No......
Nowhere near it. Most people, all poking fun aside, wouldn't pay more than $30-$40 for them.

 

[Nospam]

I listened to the Triports this summer, and I vastly prefer every single one of my headphones over them, including the HD280.

However, it should really come down to what your needs are. The Triports are a bit more comfortable, although the HD280 gets pretty comfy after you stretch out the headband a bit (use a box). The HD280 give much better isolation, if that's a concern, and the sound is much more accurate. Of course, accurate doesn't always equate to "fun", so it's a matter of personal preference.

 

[applebook]

The Senns are easily the superior headphones but may not necessarily be the "better" one for everyone. Just because something is technically superior, it doesn't mean that every person will like it better than inferior products.

 

[MrSlacker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine Call me crazy, but I prefer the sound of the Triports more than that of the HD280. The HD280 sounds too flat, and has no "soul" IMO. The Triports are grossly overpriced, but they do have a more engaging sound than the 280. Bose customer service is top notch, and they do recognize the headband problem. From what I've heard, they will replace the entire headphone for free if the headband ever breaks, even when they are out of warranty. I sent my busted out of warranty set in (dead driver, cracked cups) and they gave me a new pair for $50. Plus, the Triports are more comfy *OMG, is this a Pro-Bose post???

Glad you like them dude.

 

[YamiTenshi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine *OMG, is this a Pro-Bose post???

And so head-fi starts its self-destruction count down...

But seriously if comfort is the only factor than Triports are the way to go. But if you care at all about sound quality than get the 280.

 

[discord]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine Call me crazy, but I prefer the sound of the Triports more than that of the HD280. The HD280 sounds too flat, and has no "soul" IMO. The Triports are grossly overpriced, but they do have a more engaging sound than the 280. Bose customer service is top notch, and they do recognize the headband problem. From what I've heard, they will replace the entire headphone for free if the headband ever breaks, even when they are out of warranty. I sent my busted out of warranty set in (dead driver, cracked cups) and they gave me a new pair for $50. Plus, the Triports are more comfy *OMG, is this a Pro-Bose post???

I'm sold on the triports!

 

[Rayman2k2]

yeah, all I need them for is hooking up to a camera when I am recording. Also, for hooking up to the computer to listen to what I am editing (movie wise) and occasional late night gaming...

The Triports are in stock, the HD 280's I ahve to custom order.

 

[johnjac]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheechoz I was reading through the triport appreciation thread. Are those people making fun of the triport, or are they for real!! Some claim it's the best headphone they ever heard!! Are they serious.

If you can't figure it out then....go buy Bose

 

[ThePantyThief]

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook Just because something is technically superior, it doesn't mean that every person will like it better than inferior products.

Exactly, I prefer the heinz yellow stuff to anything grey or poupony...