Edvard_Grieg
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Yeah, like many others before me, I'd appreciate some guidance on appropriate headphones.
I am looking for some relatively cheap $75 or less (potentially more if you can really sell me on something bettr) headphones to use at work. Sound quality is marginally important, but not pertinent. My first priorities are comfort, size and durability. I have some KSC-35s that I like, but I am not sure about durability. I have some a pair of AKG K240 Monitors (600Ohm) that I like the sound on and are comfortable, but they are obviously harder to drive, and rather large. The ones I had used recently was an older pair of Panasonic headphones that I am not overly fond of the sound on, and were incredibly uncomfortable.
I have thought about some canalphones, but I am concerned about them fitting correctly, and potentially blocking too much noise. Plus I am concerned they will not be as durable as I'd like. My mom had gotten some Sony 51s that I tried, and I had trouble with all the tips to get any to feel comfortable to stay in and not pop out. That being the case I am hesitant to spend the money online on a pair of Shures or Etys that I could potentially run into the same problem with.
I had looked into the PX100s in the past, but at the time I was told that the KSC-35s were at least as good...
I have also heard some good things reading around about the HD580s, but I am a little concerned about overall size (may be worth it though).
So....I am completely open to suggestions, give some ideas. I will be using the computer as the source usually, but they may also get used with my Rio Karma as well.
Thanks!
I am looking for some relatively cheap $75 or less (potentially more if you can really sell me on something bettr) headphones to use at work. Sound quality is marginally important, but not pertinent. My first priorities are comfort, size and durability. I have some KSC-35s that I like, but I am not sure about durability. I have some a pair of AKG K240 Monitors (600Ohm) that I like the sound on and are comfortable, but they are obviously harder to drive, and rather large. The ones I had used recently was an older pair of Panasonic headphones that I am not overly fond of the sound on, and were incredibly uncomfortable.
I have thought about some canalphones, but I am concerned about them fitting correctly, and potentially blocking too much noise. Plus I am concerned they will not be as durable as I'd like. My mom had gotten some Sony 51s that I tried, and I had trouble with all the tips to get any to feel comfortable to stay in and not pop out. That being the case I am hesitant to spend the money online on a pair of Shures or Etys that I could potentially run into the same problem with.
I had looked into the PX100s in the past, but at the time I was told that the KSC-35s were at least as good...
I have also heard some good things reading around about the HD580s, but I am a little concerned about overall size (may be worth it though).
So....I am completely open to suggestions, give some ideas. I will be using the computer as the source usually, but they may also get used with my Rio Karma as well.
Thanks!