[SeanR111]

Hello, I just put together a new computer and put an ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card in it and was looking to purchase a new pair of quality headphones to go with it.  I'm inexperienced when it comes to the audio technology market, and was hoping I might get some suggestions as to what headphones I should purchase.  I prefer open headphones for their comfort, and would like to spend less than $200.  My music genres are melodic / symphonic metal (Luca Turilli, Nightwish) and some electronic trance music, so headphones that would complement these music genres would be ideal.  My thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.
 
-Sean

 

[Mr Joboto]

Alessandro MS-1/Grado SR225i are good options.

 

[SeanR111]

I hear that the Grado SR225i is fairly uncomfortable, and I can't seem to find the Alessandro MS-1s for sale anywhere.

 

[loveholic]

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I hear that the Grado SR225i is fairly uncomfortable, and I can't seem to find the Alessandro MS-1s for sale anywhere.

Here you go.
 
http://www.alessandro-products.com/main.php?p=headphones

 

[Mr Joboto]

The comfort of Grados is very subjective, some people find them comfortable, some don't. 

 

[jjinh]

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I prefer open headphones for their comfort, and would like to spend less than $200.

 
Closed headphones can also be very comfortable.
 
I find my grados reasonably comfortable. Nothing like Stax, or the AudioTechnica Air design, but reasonably comfortable nonetheless.
 

 

[Spelaeus]

I recently purchased a pair of MS-1i's and I find them to be very comfortable with the bowls without even bothering with bending the headband as many people suggest. It seems to be very dependent on ear/head size and shape.

 

[SeanR111]

I really like the look of the of the Shure 750DJs and the SRH840s, also the Audio Technica M50s.  Are these comfortable enough to wear for 3+ hours?

 

[SillyHoney]

M50 clamping force is pretty strong

SRH840 earpads are comfortable enough (I used SRH840 earpads on my SRH440) but I heard that the weightv is a pain in the a$$.

 

[SeanR111]

I'm really liking the Shure 750DJ from what I've been reading