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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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[–] RB181@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have an average sized head and ears I'd say. Sennheiser HD 5-- and 6-- series are the best for me in terms of comfort (though not so much in terms of sound quality).

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

I understand. Right now I'm not looking for impeccable sound quality, but something that sounds decent. Would you recommend the sennheiser HD 560 S over the 599?

[–] RB181@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

560S by far.

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

Thanks for the advice. I will take it into account. I think I will finally go for the 560S.

[–] RB181@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You're welcome.

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

Is there a massive difference sound quality/signature between the two? I’ve used the 599 for the past 6 years, but never tried the 560s