[mattg3]

find my head sensitive to weight of headphones.I had the hd555 and now use dt990 and find they both had weight that seemed to take away from enjoyment of using phones so i keep going back to my ksc75 which combine lightness and great sound.Is there a recommended phone that is very light yet full size.I realize it would probably be one that rested on the ear but that would be fine. thanks Matt

 

[kontai69]

The non-metal Grado headphones are really light. That is, any model with the exception of the 325/MS2/PS-1.

 

[mattg3]

Yes i had the sr60 for a short while and it was lighter than hd555 or dt990 but harsh treble put me off.

 

[Firestarter]

the PX100's are very, VERY light. foldable and portable too, with a sound somewhat similar to your KSC-75's. you'll like them

 

[Mercuttio]

I think the high end Sonys are pretty light. The SA5000 is very light, for sure.

 

[jagorev]

PX 100, HD 497, EH 350...for something higher end, the AKG 501/601/701 design seems to be pretty light.

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by jagorev PX 100, HD 497, EH 350...for something higher end, the AKG 501/601/701 design seems to be pretty light.

I don't know if the 701 is that much lighter than a Beyer 990 though, is it?

 

[Icehawk]

Definitely the wood Grados (and I'd assume the plastic ones). I tried some woodied HF-1s and they felt so light that they seemed almost fragile.

 

[Visigodo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattg3 find my head sensitive to weight of headphones.I had the hd555 and now use dt990 and find they both had weight that seemed to take away from enjoyment of using phones so i keep going back to my ksc75 which combine lightness and great sound.Is there a recommended phone that is very light yet full size.I realize it would probably be one that rested on the ear but that would be fine. thanks Matt

You need the Senn PX-100: light, headband, extraordinary sound, incredible price.

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[sniks7]

The stax portable set-up is very light..

 

[jagorev]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercuttio I don't know if the 701 is that much lighter than a Beyer 990 though, is it?

I don't remember much about the 990...I think it's metal and fairly bulky. The 501, at least, feels completely feather-light in comparison to the HD 600 or 595.

 

[Carl]

Qualia 010...

 

[Anarchy965]

I'd try the PX100's or the Senn HD-25-SP's. Just look around the headphone forums next time. There are so many threads about this same question.

 

[granodemostasa]

PX100 from senn, SR 60/80/125/225 from grado

 

[Soundscape]

stax!