Full sized headphones

[Dr. Z]

Grados are a love/hate thing. Very unique sound (which I personally don't like) and they on-ear rather than over-ear making them uncomfortable over long periods. They are also open-back, meaning everyone else gets just as much music as you do.

I'd look at the Beyerdynamic DT range if you're after bang-for-buck. Sennheiser are great but can be expensive. I have a pair of very cheap AKGs on loan at the moment and they are fantastic for casual listening although they lack mid-range detail and are a little "muddy" but definitely not fatigueing like the Grados would be (for me).

[Mark]

Originally Posted by DRZ

Grados are a love/hate thing. Very unique sound (which I personally don't like) and they on-ear rather than over-ear making them uncomfortable over long periods. They are also open-back, meaning everyone else gets just as much music as you do.

I'm not audiophile enough to tell the difference between two pairs of headphones unless it's an in-your-face difference. That'll be why I'm happy with Bose headphones when the majority of audiophiles would barf at the mere suggestion. However, in this case, I had the same 'hate' reaction - the on-the-ear foam pads irritated the heck out of me. I sold my SR-60s.

[Mondo]

I am a Sennhesier man, HD580 is just awesome, had it 8 years now and can't believe they still work !

[Muban]

My work ones are Sennhesiers, though I can't for the life of me remember which ones so not much help there. My home ones are Technics RP-F290s, no idea how they are rated by audiophiles but They sound as good as they did when I first bought them and they are soooo comfortable. Nice over the ear headphones that I can wear for hours and hours and they are still comfy. This of course will be of no help to you at all lol

I only hope whatever headphones you eventually get they make you as happy as this:

I have no clue where I got this picture from but I do remember it made me smile

[Fayshun]

Originally Posted by Muban

Quoted for amusement value.