[Tiemen]

Forgot to mention one of my current headphones: the GermanMaestro GMP250.
They have a smooth treble, good mids and bass, and should be fast enough for trance music

 

[Drumonron]

HD800 gets my vote...very involving, least fatiguing.

 

[REB]

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Originally Posted by Drumonron /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD800 gets my vote...very involving, least fatiguing.

And only 5 times the OP's budget...

 

[Crooks141]

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Originally Posted by aamefford /img/forum/go_quote.gif And here is a conflicting opinion - I had the proline 750's, I have the HFI 780's. I would not call either can "non-fatiguing." Not by a long shot. I like my 780's, but I'm worn thin in a couple of hours.

Was it because of too much treble or bass? or...?

 

[jpelg]

AKG K271 MkII

- non-fatiguing frequency response (midrange-centric)
- very comfortable
- closed design
- fairly efficient/sensitive, but will scale with an amp later

 

[Beatlephile]

Within your budget, get the Denon AH-D1001K cans and a Corda Headfive/Arietta/Swing amp from Meier Audio. This is without a doubt the least fatiguing setup I have ever heard. I have very sensitive hearing, especially to high frequencies, and this setup is comfortable for me to listen at high volume for hours on end. They are also the most comfortable to my head as well. The Sennheiser HD595 and HD650 on the other hand often give me a headache and cause ear pain. I mainly listen to classic rock, jazz, and some classical if that helps.

Don't be turned off by the Denon's modest price, they reveal just as much as the HD595's albeit with much finer grace and far tighter and silky smooth bass, and, most importantly do not scorch your ears. Neither are the most analytical cans in the world, but excessive detail causes my ears to hurt as well.

Other amps may behave differently, but with my Meier amps, Senns are often a very poor match.

 

[sfmatt]

Beyer DT250/250, I'm surprised to be the first one to mention them. They are the least fatiguing headphones I know of, with a very natural balance. They're very comfortable too if you have normal ears.
I listen to them 8 hours a day, sometimes much more (mostly electronica) and I simply love them. They're like ultra-comfy slippers, they don't stand out but grow on you over time.

I also have HD650 and HD600 and imho HD600 are too bright for long sessions, even more so with trance. If you plan to buy a good amp and listen mostly to uncompressed sources HD650 could be a good bet but otherwise DT250 are the way to go.

Oh and if you dislike too much treble forget about the Ultrasones...

 

[mail4u]

3x the Denon AH-D1001. The highs are exceptionally clean and free of grain. They're noticeably smoother than my Sennheiser HD580 or HD280. A very comfortable closed phone, certainly more than the HD280. Price is right around $150-$160. See Amazon.com user reviews for their ratings.

 

[Neuromantic]

I just received a pair of AH-D1001k's, mainly because of this thread, and couldn't be happier. I can once again listen to music I haven't been able to tolerate for months due to my tinnitus. My only concern is that they're so non-fatiguing I'll turn the volume up too much. It's gonna take awhile to get used to closed phones though.

 

[mail4u]

Yes, like all closed around the ear they can take getting used to but they allow one to shut out the world and immerse yourself completely in the music. Enjoy!

 

[Neuromantic]

On one hand the closed design allows me to listen at lower volumes, but reducing ambient noise seems to make my tinnitus more noticeable. The sound is amazing though.

I think I might have to try either the HD600s or 650s just for comparison although I doubt they'll be as comfortable as the D1001s. I am looking forward to hearing the supposed Sennheiser "veil"

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My source is a modest Audiotrak Prodigy HD2, hopefully it is doing more harm than good for these phones.

 

[glitch39]

HD600 and HD650 (in that order) without a doubt or hesitation

 

[Graphicism]

I would think the least fatiguing headphones are those that don't sound so left-to-right and instead surround you with music. I mean isn't that where headphone fatigue comes from; the brain intercepting separate left and right channels?