Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have available so I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the suggestions. > On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I > bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going > through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a hard > outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that in any > manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. About > four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come apart > and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new again. > Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making intermittent > connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord > and was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid > about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying another > set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available. > > CB > > On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: >> Hi Alex, >> It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, >> Sony's are nice too. >> Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even >> Beats by Dre. >> >> Matt Dierckens >> Macintosh Trainer >> Blind Access Training >> www.blindaccesstraining.com <http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/> >> 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3 >> Work email:[email protected] <http://blindaccesstraining.com/> >> Personal email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Alex. >>> >>> Hope you find something good. If you do please share as ,like you I am >>> looking as well. >>> >>> Matthew >>> >>> >>>> On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from >>>> Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They >>>> still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone >>>> and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are >>>> pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so. >>>> >>>> I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want >>>> something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build >>>> quality. Here are the things I'm looking for: >>>> >>>> * under $100, if possible >>>> * high quality build, good sound >>>> * comfortable for extended use >>>> * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm >>>> * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only >>>> has one audio jack >>>> * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary >>>> (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these) >>>> >>>> I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a >>>> walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. >>>> My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the >>>> Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. 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