What standard Stereo Headphones do you use and recommend?

[Clint Eastwood]

Posted a couple of months ago that I picked up the Senn HD-1, though well built I found them heavy (in comparison) and that they would leave a huge 6 hour long welt on my folically challenged head. Though I had them over 3 months, the local dealer here took them back on trade, where I paid the difference and picked up the Sony 1000xm3. Great piece of gear, love the comfort, weight, sound and the available app.

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When it comes to headphones...comfort is number 1...and having Sennheiser cans in the past...I can attest to comfort as being the most likely comment when someone doesn't like them...good company and good product...just some models will "wear you out"....I moved away from cans right before I entered the surround hobby...

 

[Tornado Red]

When it comes to headphones...comfort is number 1...and having Sennheiser cans in the past...I can attest to comfort as being the most likely comment when someone doesn't like them...good company and good product...just some models will "wear you out"....I moved away from cans right before I entered the surround hobby...

For sure Clint, comfort is king with these things. I have some Senn RS180s (RF) that I’ll use for BD concerts and such occasionally when I don’t want to disturb anyone. The latency of the bluetooth Sonys means they’ll pretty much stay for phone/computer use. Still, there’s a time limit for me wearing cans, a couple hours at best. I found a few years ago I had got to the point where I couldn’t wear any type of ear buds any more, not for the sound but that it started to bother me to have something physical in my ear. It’s hell getting old

 

[J. PUPSTER]

For sure Clint, comfort is king with these things. I have some Senn RS180s (RF) that I’ll use for BD concerts and such occasionally when I don’t want to disturb anyone. The latency of the bluetooth Sonys means they’ll pretty much stay for phone/computer use. Still, there’s a time limit for me wearing cans, a couple hours at best. I found a few years ago I had got to the point where I couldn’t wear any type of ear buds any more, not for the sound but that it started to bother me to have something physical in my ear. It’s hell getting old

My dad used to tell me "Gettin' old ain't for sissies"; he was in Europe during WWII, and was a tough dude. Now that I'm older, seems the old man wasn't wrong. I mainly wear headphones just before bed when I want to get real intimate with some new music, I do believe it gives you a more enveloping sound experience than speakers with more "spatial definition."

 

[jamoke]

For home studio performing/mixing/monitoring and for extended listening, cant beat my Beyer DT-770 Pros for accuracy and comfort.

For travel and mobile cans i love the Oppo PM-3 paired with a HA-2.

 

[Challenger]

I have a Sennheiser HD650s also, but if I really want to punish myself, I breakout my old vintage 70s Koss K/6LCQ Quadraphonic model. It has dual 1/4" plugs, but I have adapters to use with modern audio devices. I use them occasionally with my Pioneer QX-747 CD-4 Quad setup, but I would much rather use the 5.2 speaker arrangement for enjoyable listening. The reason I said "punish myself", is because they weight about as much as a bag of sugar (fortunately only 4 pounds now). Plus, they are over-the-ear models with the 2-elements in each ear and they will sweat you to the max after awhile! They also cost $250.00 a set back in the mid 70s.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

I have a Sennheiser HD650s also, but if I really want to punish myself, I breakout my old vintage 70s Koss K/6LCQ Quadraphonic model. It has dual 1/4" plugs, but I have adapters to use with modern audio devices. I use them occasionally with my Pioneer QX-747 CD-4 Quad setup, but I would much rather use the 5.2 speaker arrangement for enjoyable listening. The reason I said "punish myself", is because they weight about as much as a bag of sugar (fortunately only 4 pounds now). Plus, they are over-the-ear models with the 2-elements in each ear and they will sweat you to the max after awhile! They also cost $250.00 a set back in the mid 70s.

Thanks for the earful Challenger & welcome to QQ

 

[admsh]

At home I use open back headphones. Lately, the Sennheiser HD800. The sound could be a little bit on the bright side sometimes, but overall it's an amazing listening experience (when the source material allows, of course). On the road it's closed back, and I've been through dozens of pairs. I found what I think are the best ones: Denon AH-MM400. I find them to be peerless in both design (I'm a sucker for mid century), and sound. Honestly I think it's the wood that makes the difference, and I haven't owned a better pair. They're also extremely comfortable - I've even had them on non stop on 12 hours + flights with no discomfort. I despise noise cancelling cans, they all distort the sound and I just can't use them - and these fit so well that even airplane (and the NYC subway!) sound is muffled enough. I recommend them highly.

For working out I just started using the Bose SoundSport Free in-ear headphones, and very pleasantly surprised. They're not really a candidate if we're talking about sound quality but as far as in-ear goes (admittedly the bar is pretty low), they're great.

 

[DuncanS]

I've Sennheiser HD 580 Jubilees, had them for many years (in fact I can't remember when I bought them! 15+years?), my second set of Sennheiser (had an earlier version HD 5??). I use them post being down the pub. I like their clean sound, plus yesterday I ordered spare earpads, headband and cable for them direct from Sennheiser (cheaper than amazon BTW). I would like a Symth A16 Realiser at a smidgeon under $4000 but they don't seem to have any for sale, luckily...….its amazing what you'll spend after 'a few beers' down the pub!

 

[bluelightning]

I have a Sennheiser HD650s also, but if I really want to punish myself, I breakout my old vintage 70s Koss K/6LCQ Quadraphonic model. It has dual 1/4" plugs, but I have adapters to use with modern audio devices. I use them occasionally with my Pioneer QX-747 CD-4 Quad setup, but I would much rather use the 5.2 speaker arrangement for enjoyable listening. The reason I said "punish myself", is because they weight about as much as a bag of sugar (fortunately only 4 pounds now). Plus, they are over-the-ear models with the 2-elements in each ear and they will sweat you to the max after awhile! They also cost $250.00 a set back in the mid 70s.

Why would I want to punish myself? I get enough of that at work