Computer Headset for music |
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Computer Headset for music |
 Oct 1 2012, 19:12
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Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 7-April 12 Member No.: 98516  |
I am searching a headset for listening music while working on my laptop.
The problem is that it has to be quite good because I wear it sometimes 10-12 h a day. I don t really need it to play computer games or anything else (just a few times) but it has to have a good sound, good quality and has to be comfortable. So does anyone has any experience? Btw. there is another point: I have a quite big head so it shouldn t be to small. |
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Oct 1 2012, 19:39
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 Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 16-March 12 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 97852 |
FWIW, I have some Beyerdynamic DT880s that I find very comfortable and I have a big head. The only issue is that the top of my head (or hair?) gets tired after an hour or so. At that point I rest them on another spot and it's OK.
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Oct 1 2012, 20:45
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Group: Members Posts: 2117 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Silicon Valley Member No.: 46454 |
If you are picky about sound (and/or comfort) I always recommend that you go to a hi-fi store and try-out headphones (and speakers) yourself. Specifications are almost worthless, they all sound different, and different people have different opinions of what sounds best.
Do you have a price range in mind? You'll also want to consider if you want "closed" headphones (sound isolation), or if you want "open" headphones that you can hear-through. (I usually prefer "open" headphones.) Of the headphones I own, I'd say my Koss PortaPro are probably the most comfortable*, and the only ones I'd want to wear many hours a day. They are light weight, small, and open. They are also the cheapest that I have (~$50 USD), but the sound quality isn't too bad. (They are usually rated as one of the best-sounding in their price range... There is a reason they've remained popular for about 30 years...) If you search this forum, you'll find quite a few headphone recommendations. GoodCans.com also has recommendations various price ranges, with a minimum of "audophile nonsense". * I have a small head. I had to add a pad to my Grados where they rest on my head. Otherwise they sit too-low on my ears, even adjusted as "small" as they go. This post has been edited by DVDdoug: Oct 1 2012, 21:00 |
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Oct 2 2012, 17:19
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 11-September 12 From: Berlin Member No.: 103068 |
Price range???
I'd suggest an over-ear style so there's nothing pressing directly on your ears. I've got these cheapie Sennheiser's at work - http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Pr...s/dp/B003LPTAYI - and I wear them 8hours+ a day. They are super comfortable and don't squish my head or make my ears hot. I also really like the Sennheiser PX-100's (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PX-100-Lightweight-Collapsible/dp/B000089GN3) which are also very lightweight and comfortable. But eventually even those can press on my ears a little bit. They're better if you take some breaks in between wearing during the day. |
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Oct 3 2012, 22:00
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Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 7-April 12 Member No.: 98516 |
Hmm thanks but I am searching for something full ear.
The price range is from 80€ to 100€ |
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Oct 3 2012, 22:18
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 Group: Members (Donating) Posts: 765 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Kiel, Germany Member No.: 20561 |
Got the KRK KNS-6400 cans, which should retail for about 99€. I really love their (quite flat) frequency response, and they are comfortable to wear, should fit a big head quite well. Only gripe is the quite short cable (I think 1.5m), you may need an extension cord when using them sitting away from your laptop/stereo.
This post has been edited by Kohlrabi: Oct 3 2012, 22:32 -------------------- Audiophiles live in constant fear of jitter.
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