[qbslash]

Apparently I have a big and sensitive head. I was not aware of this until I started auditioning new headphones. I have a Sennheiser PX 200 which I enjoy, but I am getting bored with it. I can use it for hours at a time.

I have tried the SR 60 and HD580 both which kill my ears/head. I have tried bending the headband/book stretching, etc, but I just can't use headphones for more than a few minutes without pain. I really enjoy the sound of the HD 580.

I am thinking either the DT880 or K501 would be a good choice as far as comfort is concerned. What do you think? Or other suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[socrates63]

For comfort, DT880 is the winner. There is very little pressure exerted by the pads and the pads are very soft and comfy. I only tried the K501 for a few minutes, but if I remember correctly, they do apply some pressure.

 

[mattg3]

Well im having a clamp battle with my dt990 and its taken a week between vhs tape boxes and it still bites into my head but its starting to loosen up.I think that has same headband as dt880

 

[PsychoZX]

The AKGs don't clamp hardly at all. They are very comfortable headphones. Although if you like the sound of the HD580 I wouldn't recommend the 501s. They are seriously lacking in bass. I would go for the 601 or 701 instead. The DT880s are also very comfortable but they do clamp a little (not as much as the senns though). I would also recommend them over the 501s soundwise.

 

[fewtch]

DT880 has less clamp, but K501 doesn't have much either. Like you, I find the HD580 to be very uncomfortable, but have no trouble with either DT880 or K501.

P.S. DT880 sounds significantly better to my ears, but K501 is definitely no slouch.

 

[iSleipnir]

I remember the 880's having more initial clamp, but I loosened my 880's enough to the point that I don't notice them at all.