10-11-2004, 04:36 AM
I like to use a pair of full sized sealed headphones (the ones that completely encircle and cover the ear) while doing computer stuff that requires me to listen to sound. I bought a cheapo pair of headphones a year or so ago, but they are really starting to annoy me now. They sound pretty decent, but they are very uncomfortable to wear for long stretches of time.
I'm looking for recommendations on a set of full sized sealed headphones that are (in order):
-cheap
-comfortable
-sound good
After Googling a bit on the subject, it looks like the Koss UR20 might meet my needs, but I'd really like some other opinions before I write a letter to Santa Claus.
The phones must be sealed, because I only use them when I don't want stray noise wandering all over the place. My computer is situated rather close to my TV, and when I'm playing games I don't want to bother whoever might be watching TV. And vice versa.
The phones must also be comfortable to wear. My current set are a little bit too small, and pinch the top of my ears a bit. Maybe I just have overly large ears or something. I find myself having to take them off for a few minutes every hour or so.
These things must be cheap, because there is no way in hell I am going to pay $200 for a pair of headphones. I am willing to pay up to ~$50 for new headphones.
Sound quality is lower on my list because I'm not a rabid audiophile.
I'm looking for recommendations on a set of full sized sealed headphones that are (in order):
-cheap
-comfortable
-sound good
After Googling a bit on the subject, it looks like the Koss UR20 might meet my needs, but I'd really like some other opinions before I write a letter to Santa Claus.
The phones must be sealed, because I only use them when I don't want stray noise wandering all over the place. My computer is situated rather close to my TV, and when I'm playing games I don't want to bother whoever might be watching TV. And vice versa.
The phones must also be comfortable to wear. My current set are a little bit too small, and pinch the top of my ears a bit. Maybe I just have overly large ears or something. I find myself having to take them off for a few minutes every hour or so.
These things must be cheap, because there is no way in hell I am going to pay $200 for a pair of headphones. I am willing to pay up to ~$50 for new headphones.
Sound quality is lower on my list because I'm not a rabid audiophile.