[MonkeyDance]

I have a pair of Koss KPH30i headphones and I find that this style of headphone is the most comfortable for me. It is better than something that goes in my ears or surrounds my ears. I am wondering if there is a high-end head phone with a similar design that just sits on my ears. My budget is $1k.

 

[pbui44]

The closest thing that would resemble a high(er)-end Koss KPH30i is the Audio Technica on-ears. Some are listed here:

(Get this first, as AT headband linings are known to crack, crumble, and flake after a while) https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Re...ath+esw+headband+cover&qid=1603566028&sr=8-31

https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Audio-T...le-On-Ear-Headphones?language=en&currency=USD

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Techni...3BA7872ZCVP&psc=1&refRID=6TE2XNVRH3BA7872ZCVP

https://store.treoo.com/audio-technica-ath-esw9-ltd-on-ear-headphone.html

 

[pbui44]

If you want an open-back on-ear, then Audeze still has the now-discontinued Sine DX in stock:

https://www.audeze.com/products/sine-dx