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Currently I own a pair of Shure e2c's and some clip-on phones that I can't read the brand of because they're worn down. The Shures are nice, but the isolation makes them impractical to use 60-70% of the time that I need headphones. The clip-ons have great sound, but they're only wearable for about an hour (if even that) before my ears start to throb in pain.
My budget is $25, including shipping. I realize that's not very great for quality cans, but I've heard excellent things about the Koss KSC75s, PortaPros, and PortaPro2s. Any of them can be obtained within my budget, although I'd have to wait on the PortaPros because currently there is no sale on them at that price.
Here's my question, and it's directed foremost to those who have owned all three of my budget options:
Which of my options are the "best," where the "best" is a combined value of comfort and sound quality? Comfort should be weighed slightly more heavily than sound quality here, because I need to be able to wear them happily for a few hours at a time, at least.
Secondary questions are for anyone who's owned any of the three headphones. How comfortable is your pair? What are the specific disadvantages to your model's design, and how long before they start to hurt?
Thanks for sharing your insight.
My budget is $25, including shipping. I realize that's not very great for quality cans, but I've heard excellent things about the Koss KSC75s, PortaPros, and PortaPro2s. Any of them can be obtained within my budget, although I'd have to wait on the PortaPros because currently there is no sale on them at that price.
Here's my question, and it's directed foremost to those who have owned all three of my budget options:
Which of my options are the "best," where the "best" is a combined value of comfort and sound quality? Comfort should be weighed slightly more heavily than sound quality here, because I need to be able to wear them happily for a few hours at a time, at least.
Secondary questions are for anyone who's owned any of the three headphones. How comfortable is your pair? What are the specific disadvantages to your model's design, and how long before they start to hurt?
Thanks for sharing your insight.