[thee avid]

Hello folks, I seek your opinions! Which from these 3 choices of headphones would you recommend, based on which is the most breathable? That's right, I am concerned with just the physical air circulation to your ears in this case, not sound quality.
I am also happy to hear other suggestions in this price range (under $175.00).

a-pre-she-8-cha!

Sennheiser HD 559 Open back

ATH-AD700X

DT 990 Pro

 

[pbui44]

If you can stretch your budget a bit and wait for the shipping from the uk:

https://www.audioaffair.co.uk/ergo-model-two-headphones

 

[dunring]

The Venture Electronics VE Monk and Yincrow X6 sound as good as the ad700x and the ultimate in breathability for $10 each. I have both, and they sit on the ear and easy to drive.

 

[GaryP]

Look at Sony MDR-F1

 

[thee avid]

Thanks for getting unique with the suggestions!
Loving the style of the Ergo and the Sony MDR-F1. I also might try at some point the Venture Electronics VE Monk and Yincrow X6.
I ended up ordering the ATH to see how they feel on my head.

 

[easo91]

You can definitely find the hd 560s on sale under $175 and it’s FAR better than the 559.