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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.

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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[–] DogUsingInternet@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I don't see these come up often so I'll share since they are by far the most comfortable over-ear headphones I've ever worn: Shure SRH1540. They're closed-back, so if you want open there's the 1840.

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

I found the SRH1540 headband to almost immediately create a hotspot on my head, quicker than other headbands. Those alcantara earpads were really plush and comfy though.

[–] DogUsingInternet@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

They're so light I never have even noticed the headband.... Also I've had them for so long the headband started flaking so I removed all the padding and I still wear them for hours every day without issue.

But I've never tried the HD6xx line so that's what I'd look at if not these.

[–] dharmabum321@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Second this. My 1540s are in the ‘dreamy’ category of comfy.

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

Thank you very much, I had not heard of these options.