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Are there really comfortable professional headphones? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months 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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[–] kinkysumo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If you like the fit of the SRH-840. I would recommend the 2nd gen SRH-840A. Upside of the new one is that the headband is lighter so the overall weight is less. Downside is the flexibility of accommodating larger heads is reduced because the headband can't be extended as far. I also think the headband cushion has become thinner, but I'm not sure.