spandexninja
New Head-Fier
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I'm looking for the most comfortable on-ear (supra-aural) headphones for someone with big ears. I also have a big head. After using the HD201s for more than 30 minutes my ears become incredibly sore. Turtle Beach and MDR-XD200 also cause soreness after an hour. I prefer on-ear headphones rather than over-ear because I don't like the feeling of so much material touching my oily skin.
Uncomfortable: Turtle Beach X11 (POS don't buy these), Sennheiser HD201, Sony MDR-XD200
Comfortable:Sony MDR-XB300, Bose http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MMWT9Q/
Music / Sound Quality
I mostly listen to electronic music (like Ratatat and Anamanaguchi) and OSTs (like the Lord of the Rings and the Final Fantasy). I also listen to orchestral music and Led Zeppelin. Comfort is more important than sound quality, but I'd prefer something with more bass than the HD201s.
All of my music is in FLAC format.
Usage
These headphones would only be used when I'm at my computer, never taken outside.
Question
Given the above information, what are the most comfortable supra-aural headphones for:
1. Under $50
2. Under $300