[Sound Quest]

I like my audiobooks and i'm looking for a pair of headphones that are high on the comfort list so I can just drift off to sleep with them on.
 
Sound quality doesn't have to be outstanding, just clear enough for speech and some light background music.
 
What would peoples recommendations be in the comfort department?

 

[jerg]

For sleeping you're best off with IEMs. Even the most comfortable and discreet full-sized headphones will be clunky when you are lying in bed.

 

[Sound Quest]

I actually find "in ear" models to be quite uncomfortable to my ears. The skin inside my ears seems to react badly when put into contact with rubber or plastics.
 
I don't need huge headphones, just a pair I can wear without my ears feeling hot and bothered after just 1 hour of use.

 

[Sekka]

Denon AH D-2/5/7000, for me.
 

 

[Andrew_WOT]

DT880 Premium followed by Sony MDR-1R. Both literally disappear when worn.
 

 

[formula1]

I find the Koss KSC75 comfy. They will serve well for your purposes. 

 

[Sound Quest]

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Denon AH D-2/5/7000, for me.
 

 
Thanks for the suggestion.
 
Although, I should mention that i'm not as rich as some of you.

 

[swmtnbiker]

The Beyer DT990 is supremely comfortable (as is the DT880), but their large cups make them difficult to use when lying on a pillow.

 

[Sound Quest]

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DT880 Premium followed by Sony MDR-1R. Both literally disappear when worn.
 

 

Which ohm version of the DT880's do you own?

 

[wolfetan44]

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The Beyer DT990 is supremely comfortable (as is the DT880), but their large cups make them difficult to use when lying on a pillow.

I don't recommend the DTXXX while lying down. Anyways, the Sony MDR-1R.

 

[Katun]

Of all I've owned, these 5 come to mind.
 
- PX100-II
- MDR-1R
- MDR-F1
- MA900
- AE2
 
I don't care for Beyer's comfort.

 

[Sound Quest]

Thanks for all the responses.
 
The 1R's seem promising in terms of comfort. But for 200 quid, I would expect them to sound pretty good as well.

 

[wolfetan44]

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Thanks for all the responses.
 
The 1R's seem promising in terms of comfort. But for 200 quid, I would expect them to sound pretty good as well.

And that they do.

 

[soundeffect]

Sony mdr-1R or what some clip on like ew9 or Yuin GA1/GA2?

 

[Sound Quest]

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And that they do.

 
How would you describe the sound of them?
 
Do they have a natural response, or a more colourful/fun response?