[Browserbit]

Hey Guys,
I am looking to buy a new pair of headphones with a budget of $150. The headphones should be extremely comfy as I will be wearing these for up to eight hours. The design of the headphones doesn't worry as I don't need any isolation from my environment so closed or open back headphones don't worry me and I will be fine with both.
I will be using these headphones with music such as this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjncyiuwwXQ
 
The Current headphones I have in mind are:
- Shure SRH440 - $105
- Grado SR80i - $99.00
- Allessandro MS1 - $109.99
- Sennheiser HD518 - $129.95
- Audio Technica ATH AD700 - $149.00
 
I'm willing to take any headphone recommendations as well.

 

[fatcat28037]

Post your question here, you'll get a better response..........http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/buying-headphones-seeking-guidance-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here

 

[MattTCG]

IMO there is no better hp for comfort than the Beyer series. Two choices:
 
dt770-for closed with good bass impact
 
dt880-open with more neutral signature
 
dt990-very open with nice sound stage and more bass
 
 
GL!!

 

[Defender0fAloha]

Beyers awesome but you can also get v-moda m80 for 127 dollars now 
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-On-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B005HSDLCO
 
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IMO there is no better hp for comfort than the Beyer series. Two choices:
 
dt770-for closed with good bass impact
 
dt880-open with more neutral signature
 
dt990-very open with nice sound stage and more bass
 
 
GL!!

 

 

[fabio-fi]

The SRH440 with 840 pads is a good way to go. 

 

[MattTCG]

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Beyers awesome but you can also get v-moda m80 for 127 dollars now 
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-On-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B005HSDLCO
 


 

Showing $195 for me...

 

[Defender0fAloha]

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Showing $195 for me...

Lol I meant used 127 shipped prime like new for 134 shipped prime

 

[Crossfire23]

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Showing $195 for me...

Used is $127, great deal.

 

[Defender0fAloha]

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Used is $127, great deal.

More than 100 bucks off 

 

[barid]

As far as comfort, you may want to steer clear of some of those on-ear models you mentioned in the OP.  Personally I can't wear on-ear phones for more than 2 hours without discomfort, and definitely not for 8 hours.
 
That's just me though, but it would rule out the top 3 from your list and leave you with the AD700's and the HD518's.