atomic
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Hey everyone,
I need a little advice on a headphone purchase...
I'm looking for something portable, closed, comfortable, and, of course, inexpensive. They will be used primarily with an iPod (no amp) at work (at a noisy biochemistry lab) and on plane trips.
Right now I'm using KSC-35, and while I really like their sound, they aren't that comfortable - the clip starts hurting the back of my ear after an hour or two, and I'd like to be able to wear headphones for longer than that. It seems some people find the 75 more comfortable, and I'm thinking about getting some to replace the 35, but I'd also like to get some closed 'phones.
I don't think I want to get anything in-ear, earbuds have always been quite painful for me and I realize in-ear monitors fit differently but I don't want to spend that much and it seems the sound quality is compromised on lower-end models. Also I don't really like the idea of putting something so close to my eardrums...
So I'm looking at AKG 26P, Senn HD201 or 202, maybe PX200, and Sony MDR-V6. I'd prefer a foldable design. I haven't heard any of these and none of the audio retailers I could find in my area carry any of them so I think I'll have to take a chance over the internet. So I'd really appreciate any comments you have about sound quality for any of these (especially compared to the KSC) and comfort. Other ideas are welcome too.
Thanks, and I'm already sorry about my wallet.
I need a little advice on a headphone purchase...
I'm looking for something portable, closed, comfortable, and, of course, inexpensive. They will be used primarily with an iPod (no amp) at work (at a noisy biochemistry lab) and on plane trips.
Right now I'm using KSC-35, and while I really like their sound, they aren't that comfortable - the clip starts hurting the back of my ear after an hour or two, and I'd like to be able to wear headphones for longer than that. It seems some people find the 75 more comfortable, and I'm thinking about getting some to replace the 35, but I'd also like to get some closed 'phones.
I don't think I want to get anything in-ear, earbuds have always been quite painful for me and I realize in-ear monitors fit differently but I don't want to spend that much and it seems the sound quality is compromised on lower-end models. Also I don't really like the idea of putting something so close to my eardrums...
So I'm looking at AKG 26P, Senn HD201 or 202, maybe PX200, and Sony MDR-V6. I'd prefer a foldable design. I haven't heard any of these and none of the audio retailers I could find in my area carry any of them so I think I'll have to take a chance over the internet. So I'd really appreciate any comments you have about sound quality for any of these (especially compared to the KSC) and comfort. Other ideas are welcome too.
Thanks, and I'm already sorry about my wallet.