[Dorfmeister]

Every night when I go to bed I listen to either a hypnosis tape/cd or one of the hemi-sync tapes from the Monroe Institute.

I often will switch positions and lay in different positions on the pillow with my headphones on.

The best headphones comfort-wise I have found for this are the Koss UR-20. They are lightweight and stay on my head as I shift around. They also have very large well padded ear pieces which don't poke me and a single cord.

The problem with the UR-20's is that the sound is mediocre.

Is there a better phone that has similar build characteristics to the UR-20?

I have also tried using my HD-580's but they are not as comfortable for this purpose and have a cord coming from both sides of the ear-pieces that tangle.

I have tried my Shure E2c's for this purpose as well but they were quite uncomfortable and were very painful when I laid directly on them.

Any suggestions?

 

[ns6490]

You should buy my CD-780s!

Seriously, though -- they're pretty comfortable.

 

[NotJeffBuckley]

Hrm. No Audio-Technica will work for that at all, as the adjustment mechanism is strictly for vertical use. Sennheiser HD580/600/650 would work, except that you can't stand the double-sided cord so that's a no-go (a shame, because it's what I came here to post). I don't know about DT-880, either, as I believe they're a lighter grip than even the HD580 so would likely fall off if you tried to lay down or sleep with them on. Perhaps the HD595? Single-sided cord, very comfy, should stay on your head provided you position your pillow right under it.

You might be looking at IEMs as your only viable option; though I really wouldn't recommend sleeping with them in, there are people who do just that.

 

[AdamWill]

I've fallen asleep in my HF-1s a few times. Not sure if this means Grados are good for sleeping or if it just means I'm odd.

 

[kramer5150]

HD580 is my sleep-can. Its like wearing pillows.

Garrett

 

[iSleipnir]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamWill I've fallen asleep in my HF-1s a few times. Not sure if this means Grados are good for sleeping or if it just means I'm odd.

What?? If I did that the tops of my ears would be sore from the driver pressing on them> I admire your abilities! Teach me the ways of Grado-sleep master!

 

[LaBreaHead]

For physical comfort and a low profile, consider the Sony canal phones. Seriously. Headphones/earphones don't get much more comfortable than those (not the same as the Shures, form-wise). As for the sound quality, aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

 

[iamvijay]

Sorry to barge in,I have a similar question. how about Westone UM1 for sleeping. Are they comfortable and rugged enough to handle tossing and turning.

 

[Chri5peed]

Sony EX-71s, not only are they perfect for sleeping in, but being asleep means you can't hear them!

 

[cheechoz]

UM2's, and the E5c's are the best for sleeping, they sit flat on your ears, so you don't have to worry about crushing them, or getting the stems pushed into your eardrum!

 

[Mercuttio]

Isn't sleeping with headphones lousy for your ears? Aren't they more sensitive when you're sleeping... or is that just an old wives tale?

 

[Chri5peed]

Am I alone in doing this? Many electronic things have a 'sleep' timer!

I use my big bedroom stereo set on a low volume, but would it be out of the question to get a couple of little portable speakers and hang them on the end of your bed?

Using a sleep timer also allows you to just lie there, shut your eyes and drift off. Not worrying about anything.

 

[vo328]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chri5peed Am I alone in doing this? Many electronic things have a 'sleep' timer! I use my big bedroom stereo set on a low volume, but would it be out of the question to get a couple of little portable speakers and hang them on the end of your bed? Using a sleep timer also allows you to just lie there, shut your eyes and drift off. Not worrying about anything.

Not always an option when you've got company.

 

[Chri5peed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vo328 Not always an option when you've got company.

Yes, but that is what the sleep timer is for. If your bed partner can't drift off to a bit of Black Metal, you've picked wrong!

 

[nickchen]

The sleeping matter is the main reason I have InEars - I chose the Creative EP630s then. Guess many others will do as well.

Any other "conventional" can is a catastrophy in bed. Will only work for those who are able to sleep on the back - I can't.