[audionooby]

What are the most comfortable closed back headphones with decent isolation for long sessions? Are there any that are also considered great sonically or is that too to ask from one unit?

 

[geek707]

Of phones I've listened to, the Meze Lyric 2 is very comfortable.
I found the Audeze LCD-XC too heavy.

 

[musicday]

Denon D9200 is only 375 gr and very comfortable.

 

[audionooby]

Weight is definitely a factor but I was also thinking of things like the plushness of pads and the heat levels. I've found some of my past closed backs end up being too "steamy" feeling after a while.

 

[prosnowboarder]

Edit:Sorry don’t know how that happened.

While I’m here I’d say the ZMF selection of closed backs are very comfortable despite being slightly heavy. Not the best for moving around while listening but actually not that bad for that as well. I’ve done some rigorous tasks while listening to them. Kinda pricey but well worth it for the sound and comfort imo.

On the isolation side they are not the best but do well to block out minimal noises in the environment. They are loud to people around you though if you listen at a loud volume.

 

[Spawn300Z]

The Hifiman HE-R10P Steaths are very comfortable and very underrated headphone. With the reduced pricing right now on Hifiman’s website they are an amazing buy.

 

[audionooby]

The Hifiman HE-R10P Steaths are very comfortable and very underrated headphone. With the reduced pricing right now on Hifiman’s website they are an amazing buy.

Are these being replaced by the Isvarna soon (https://www.headamp.com/products/hifiman-isvarna)? I‘ll need to read up more about them but it’s interesting that these both have an odd bulging cup shape.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I don’t know. But the Isvarna is there latest Headphone and suppose to have a subwoofer in them. Not many out in the wild yet.

I also sent you a PM.