[sp1N]

Yep, it's me again, and I'm still shopping. The title pretty much says it all, what are some of the most comfortable cans for that price range. I would be willing to stretch it to maybe $200, but no more. I'm also looking for cans that don't really require an amp (I understand that most/all cans could benefit from them). I also live in the US so suggest something I can get ahold of.

 

[GlowWorm]

A900.

 

[GanChan]

A used or refurbed HD590.

Should be very similar fit to your 570.

A900/A500 is comfortable too. Even though you have to order them from Japan, it's easy if you do it through Audiocubes.

 

[dj_mocok]

AD5 is much much more comfortable than A900, and 100 bucks cheaper too.

 

[Drake]

The Phillips HP-1000 would might suit you but they are very hard to get in the usa. so i would suggest these ones: sen 555-595-590, A900 and maybe the sony mdr-780

 

[WmAx]

Well, as far as comfort in the price range........ I would say the Sony MDR-CD780 is one of the most comfortable headphones. Like wearing gentle, soft pillows.

-Chris

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Originally Posted by sp1N Yep, it's me again, and I'm still shopping. The title pretty much says it all, what are some of the most comfortable cans for that price range. I would be willing to stretch it to maybe $200, but no more. I'm also looking for cans that don't really require an amp (I understand that most/all cans could benefit from them). I also live in the US so suggest something I can get ahold of.

 

[NightRaven]

I'd consider the HD555s. Very comfortable and nice sound quality to boot.

 

[augustwest]

Sennheiser HD-590
Beyer dt770 (80 ohm version)

Also, consider getting headphones second hand, you will be able to get more for your money. Normally I would include a Grado model in the $200.00, or less
group, but your comfort requirement rules those out. Additionally, it would be worth looking at some of the AKG models, but I don't know their line that well.

- augustwest

 

[halcyon]

- Sony MDR F1 (comfort kings, pricier than what you want at 190 usd)
- Philips HP890 (cheap, easy to drive and very comfy)

 

[GlowWorm]

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Originally Posted by dj_mocok AD5 is much much more comfortable than A900, and 100 bucks cheaper too.

But how do they compare sound wise?

 

[ReDVsion]

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Originally Posted by GlowWorm But how do they compare sound wise?

Well, it's not like Sp1n said ANYthing about sound quality...

 

[kschul2]

While not that great of sound quality, Bose Triports are very very comfortable. They're very lightweight and don't clamp at all. And they're the exact price you were looking to spend - $150 and you can get them at Best Buy or other electronics stores around town.

 

[sp1N]

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Originally Posted by ReDVsion Well, it's not like Sp1n said ANYthing about sound quality...

Well, I was looking for something that would sound just as good or better than my HD570s.

I have been hearing quite a bit of good things about the A500/A900s. How do those cans compare to each other and to my *cough*HD570s? Which reminds me, I do remember seeing an A700, how do those sound?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Honestly pal, the well-broken-in HD570 is the single most comfortable headphone I've tried. However the HD590 and A900 aren't too far behind, and both sound WAY better than the HD570, even when it is well-amped (forget it without a powerful amp, in that case the HD570 is one of the worst cans I've heard). The new HD5x5 series is also very comfortable, though not quite as good as the 590/570 IMO, and they have a very balanced sound, the HD555 compares fairly well to the HD590 IME.

 

[pikawel]

It's my Head-Fi life's mission to throw a DT250-250 mention in every thread to anyone asking for ay headphone.

I recommend the DT250-250... they fit like an old shoe but they'd certainly require an amp. WHY DID I EVEN POST?