light but full headphones

[parahx]

i've been researching headphones at $150 and lower, but it seems like the majority of the good sounding headphones are pretty large and bulky. About a couple weeks ago I tried on a Bose TriPort headphone and I was surprised with how light and comfortable it was. I don't want to get the bose one because I think it's overpriced and I read reviews that there were better sounding headphones.
However, I did like how light the TriPort was. Are there any headphones that sound great, are over-the-ear, but are not enormous and heavy?

 

[jagorev]

Most modern headphones are actually quite lightweight. They may look bulky, but they rarely are.

The Sennheiser HD555 is a good example at your price point, and it's a well-rounded headphone that sounds way better than the Triports.

 

[muckluck]

Audio-Technica cans weigh nothing. Look into them.

 

[kramer5150]

Theres a great used deal on a D66 in the FS forum right now

 

[jagorev]

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Originally Posted by muckluck Audio-Technica cans weigh nothing. Look into them.

Yup. The A500 is darn comfy!

 

[incognitoedleon]

What kind of music do you listen to? That'd help us give you more appropriate recommendations.

 

[parahx]

well i listen to mostly rock, but i also frequently listen to movie soundtracks by danny elfman, hans zimmer, and other similar ones. I listen to music for hours at a time so I'd prefer headphones that won't get uncomfortable over a prolonged period of time (ie. hotness, pressure against head)
From looking around previous threads, I've found three headphones:
ATH-A500
Sony MDR-XD400
Sony MDR-v6

are there any others i should be considering?

 

[incognitoedleon]

Sennheiser HD555 and HD25-1

...if you decide on the XD400, I'll sell you mine for $40.

 

[jagorev]

Quote:

Originally Posted by parahx well i listen to mostly rock, but i also frequently listen to movie soundtracks by danny elfman, hans zimmer, and other similar ones. I listen to music for hours at a time so I'd prefer headphones that won't get uncomfortable over a prolonged period of time (ie. hotness, pressure against head) From looking around previous threads, I've found three headphones: ATH-A500 Sony MDR-XD400 Sony MDR-v6 are there any others i should be considering?

You should definitely look at the A500 or 555. XD400 and V6 sound considerably worse. And I find the V6's pleather pads rather sweaty and uncomfortable.

 

[parahx]

doesn't the 555 leak a lot?

 

[Veniogenesis]

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Originally Posted by parahx doesn't the 555 leak a lot?

They don't leak a lot, but they don't isolate at all. Are you looking for headphones with decent isolation?

 

[incognitoedleon]

The 555 does leak out a lot.

 

[parahx]

yeah isolation would be nice. From what I've seen, The Sennheiser HD-280 and Sony MDR v6 provide some nice isolation. My only worry with the hd-280 is that some people have complained of it being a little tight.

do either of those headphones (hd-280 and mdr v6) do well with rock music and computer gaming?
and what about the xd400 for gaming/rock?

 

[Veniogenesis]

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Originally Posted by incognitoedleon The 555 does leak out a lot.

Oh snap really? Why wasn't I aware of this when I owned them.

On second thought, maybe I listen at low levels... but they don't compare with Grado leakage though.

 

[parahx]

after reading some reviews i think im going to go with the ath-a500. thanks for all the help! i hope im making a good decision