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Are there really comfortable professional headphones? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by Sorry-Accountant542@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community
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I'm a video editor and wanted to take my audio setup to another level, so I got my ATH-M50x (excellent sound, lousy comfort). I tried some Bose Quietcomfort 45s, looking for a balance between good sound and comfort (didn't work). I had headaches with both headphones because of the pressure of the headband, and although I tried to stretch it in both cases, I didn't manage to finish a full work day using either one. I usually wear headphones for more than 12 hours a day, so I just had to go back to my old Sony Mdr-zx110, they didn't have the best sound, but at least I didn't end up with sore ears and a sore head.

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Which headphones would you have chosen? I would like to hear opinions from knowledgeable people on the subject, since I am a novice in everything related to sound.

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[–] Sorry-Accountant542@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you very much for the advice. I had heard of these and the 599's. I think in comfort they have a good review. Thanks for your advice.

[–] ForgottenCaveRaider@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had the 598 before (predecessor to 599) and they too were wearable for hours on end. Being light and open back makes a world of difference, and is healthier for your ear as well.

[–] Sorry-Accountant542@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Great, I'll keep that in mind. I've tried looking for them on Amazon, but there doesn't seem to be any options available at the moment.