I take this back. Spent a couple of hours with my Shure last night. The comfort is still top-notch; the ergonomics (weight, build, earpad comfort, padding) are excellent. However, in terms of sound I’ve been spoiled by my stable of Focal headphones and my old Shure isn’t up to the challenge of these higher expectations.
Then again, I’m not coding all day anymore. When my Shure was under heavy use, I wasn’t really listening critically. Rather, I was using them to filter out the distraction of modern “open-space” offices so that I could focus on my code. I wanted to get into my coding groove and isolate from the noisy office; I wasn’t focusing on how immersive and pleasing I found the background playlist I had chosen. Also, I’m not sure I would want to have such expensive headphones as the Utopia or Stellia in the office (workplace theft is sadly real)…the Clear MGs maybe…
Hybrid Pads really helped too with the frequency response, at least in my opinion. I bought a used pair of Nighthawks that included Hybrid Pads that completely changed the sound signature for me - making the bass cleaner and the mids less sucked out.
The interesting thing is once your ears/mind adjust to the sound signature then vocals actually sound really good on the Nighthawks. At first it’s wonky but a little time helps your brain adjust. I really like my Nighthawks even if they aren’t as good as many Focal headphones which are clearer and brighter.
Hello I need so e help, i have bower & w, px headphones and the sound is good but not good for comfort any suggestions how and with what i can improve the cushioning / ear muffs would be welcome? Thank you Neil
Every time I put my Stellia’s on it feels like I am putting on a helmet. But as soon as the music starts, I no longer feel them, I just feel the music. My Sony MDR1’s are very comfortable too, like they are not there.
Is it weird that I find my LCD-XCs to be more comfortable than the Sennheiser HD6XX? When I upgraded I was able to listen all day while studying and keep the neighbor’s noise at a minimum thanks to the beefier earpads. After I upgraded the shorter strap to prevent the metal from touching my head it was like wearing a snuggly cloud.
You’re probably in the minority on this one, but I don’t find it odd at all. I’ve seen many complaints about the weight of Audeze’s headphones, but having owned one for about 18 months now, I don’t have any issues with the weight because the headband distributes it so well. It’s highly subjective, but for me, the LCD-X 2021 is just as comfortable as the HD 600. YMMV.
No, it’s not weird. Everyone moans about the weight of the Audeze LCD-X 2021, but they’re more comfortable for me than my HD 6XX, and I think the 6XX feel fine. But the LCD-X are more comfy due to the lower clamp force and good weight distribution. Super-plush pads, too.
Low clamp is a big one for me too. I don’t really find the HD6 series very comfortable for this reason. (Yes I have tried stretching them.)
Similar to your LCD-X my HE6se V2 are heavy but very comfortable for me, until I recline my chair a bit and they slide towards the back of my head. Oh well.
I find my Dan Clark Aeon2 Noire very comfortable and suitable for extended listening sessions.
I don’t work with headphones on, as I prefer proper listening to background listening, plus most of the day is spent on calls & have a conference phone on my desk in my home office, no headset required.
The DCA A2N are powered by a Bakoon HPA-21 battery power current amplifying amplifier, which is well reported to work well with Planar Magnetics.