[Averse]

I have $200 and I'm in the market for comfortable closed cans. Anything I can wear 5-6 hours without a second thought. For sound qualities I don't need it to be good for any specific type of music. I listen to a wide variety.
Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[walkman666]

I'm biased cos I own them, but most folks agree (and I surely feel this way), that the Audio Technica ATH A-900 headphones are very comfy. They are closed. You can buy them for $200 or so at Audio Cubes, one of the site's sponsors.

- walkman

 

[Kameleon]

The DT770, however, is widely regarded to be even more comfortable

You just can't beat Beyer velour.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kameleon The DT770, however, is widely regarded to be even more comfortable You just can't beat Beyer velour.

x2... but with the headband modded

Garrett

 

[walkman666]

Well there ya go! Comfy options!

- walkman

 

[kschul2]

The ATH-A900's are $14 off for the next month AudioCubes sale

 

[Kameleon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramer5150 x2... but with the headband modded Garrett

Which mod are you referring to? Just bending the forks out a bit?

 

[mmmmcheese]

The one where you cut that rubber peice in half and move it out.
This one

 

[Averse]

So it looks like a battle between the DT770s and the A900s.

If both are really comfortable I guess I can't go wrong with either one. Thanks guys.

 

[saturnine]

Both DT770s and A500/A700/A900 are very uncomfortable in the summer IMO. They are like earmuffs!

 

[mmmmcheese]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine Both DT770s and A500/A700/A900 are very uncomfortable in the summer IMO. They are like earmuffs!

If you go outside with them or don't have A/C.

 

[saturnine]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmmcheese If you go outside with them or don't have A/C.

The OP is in Arizona. Its hot everywhere there

I have a pair of A500s here with me right now. Its 78F in my house, and these things get sweaty in no time. Maybe its just me, but I find em very uncomfortable in warm climates.

 

[Disiskurt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnine Both DT770s and A500/A700/A900 are very uncomfortable in the summer IMO. They are like earmuffs!

That's the first time I've heard someone say that velour earpads are particularly uncomfotable in the summer.

 

[saturnine]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disiskurt That's the first time I've heard someone say that velour earpads are particularly uncomfotable in the summer.

They are to me. Maybe I sweat easily or something, but the pads get soaked after an hour or so

I cant enjoy my Senns during the day anymore, due to the heat.

 

[mmmmcheese]

I do agree that in warmer temps your ears can get a little bit warm with the DT770s. I use mine for gaming sesions. I always take a 5 minute break every 1.5-2 hours.