# Comfortable open headphones **URL:** \ **Category:** I need advice!\ **Created:** [March 29, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664 "2021-03-29T22:21:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Simonfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@Simonfish](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Simonfish)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/1 "2021-03-29T22:21:26Z")
I’m thinking about adding a nice open-back pair of cans to my collection. Most of the time I use either my Stellia or CA Andromeda, but I’m looking for something that’s more comfortable (or rather, differently comfortable) than those. I have the HD650 and HD6xx, but I’ve always wanted a pair of the HD800S since they’re light and exert less pressure on the head than Focals. The SR1a would work, but I probably shouldn’t spend $4k or add yet another box to the pile on my desk. Are there any others in the $1000-$1500 range I should consider? ---
**Author:** ![mfadio](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mfadio/32/32019_2.png) [@mfadio](https://forum.headphones.com/u/mfadio)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/2 "2021-03-29T22:37:38Z")
Comfort reports form the Dan Clark (mr speakers) line are usually very positive. ---
**Author:** ![Simonfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@Simonfish](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Simonfish)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/3 "2021-03-29T22:48:42Z")
I have a pair of Aeon Flow Closed. After an hour or two, they irritate my head. I usually switch between the Stellia and the Andromeda during the day, to give my head a break. ---
**Author:** ![ra990](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/ra990/32/23538_2.png) [@ra990](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ra990)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/4 "2021-03-30T00:11:40Z")
Agreed, DCA makes some of the most comfortable and lightest, yet extremely well performing headphones. Give the Aeon 2 Opens or Ether 2 a try for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Earmuffs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/earmuffs/32/43974_2.png) [@Earmuffs](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Earmuffs)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/5 "2021-03-30T00:26:46Z")
Zmf Aeolus with the Pilot pad ---
**Author:** ![splayname](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/splayname/32/37615_2.png) [@splayname](https://forum.headphones.com/u/splayname)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/6 "2021-03-30T04:16:52Z")
Rosson audio are comfortable IF you don’t mind the weight - they are heavy. MEZE Empyrean are famous for their comfort. ---
**Author:** ![Pharmaboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Pharmaboy](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Pharmaboy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/7 "2021-03-30T18:11:30Z")
I have a blackwood Aeolus & despite its weight (blackwood is one of the hardest & densest of woods), it’s amazingly comfortable. ZMF’ headband + understrap system totally works. I have an original AFO arriving today. Heard this at shows 3 years ago and found it to be rather light & comfortable. The earcups look like they’d be tight fit, but they’re not–they’re “ear-shaped” and fit perfectly. ---
**Author:** ![Warren32](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9dc877/32.png) [@Warren32](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Warren32)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/8 "2021-04-28T20:00:06Z")
I am still searching for some proper solution. ---
**Author:** ![Warren32](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9dc877/32.png) [@Warren32](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Warren32)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/9 "2021-05-10T04:34:36Z")
The issue is resolved now, thanks[!](https://www.walgreenslistens.biz/) ---
**Author:** ![Simonfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@Simonfish](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Simonfish)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/10 "2021-06-22T17:08:36Z")
So I finally ordered the HD800S. I’ll report back once I’ve used them for a while. ---
**Author:** ![rrwwss52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rrwwss52/32/945_2.png) [@rrwwss52](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rrwwss52)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2021, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/11 "2021-06-25T07:50:27Z")
HD800S is very comfy. Great headphones. ---
**Author:** ![NordicDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@NordicDave](https://forum.headphones.com/u/NordicDave)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/12 "2022-03-28T15:54:11Z")
Definitely would like to heard your views of the 800S from an HD650’s owner trade-up perspective. ---
**Author:** ![Simonfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@Simonfish](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Simonfish)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/13 "2022-04-06T19:48:41Z")
It’s been so long since I’ve listened to my 650s. The 800S are really nice, but I don’t find myself reaching for them as often as I thought I might: my CA Andromedas and Stellias are getting way more listening time. I’ve heard they’re really picky about amps, but I assumed my SPL Phonitor e would be good. ---
**Author:** ![NordicDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@NordicDave](https://forum.headphones.com/u/NordicDave)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/comfortable-open-headphones/11664/14 "2022-04-07T14:50:09Z")
As a community many forget just how good the HD650’s perform especially for the $. I put them on and instantly hear missing elements or differences; but about 30 seconds later all the benefits of the 650 are readily apparent. Very interesting just how good a $250 headphone compares sonically to a $1200 headphone. I can easily listen to the 650 or really any HD6XX headphones for hours with great enjoyment. Very easy to recommend HD6XX to any person wanting their first hifi headset.