If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
> On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali <faisal.a...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth > the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and > they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well. >> On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> 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 >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> 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 >>>> 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3 >>>> Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com >>>> Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com >>>> >>>>> On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer >>>>> <ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com> 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 <mehg...@icloud.com> 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. >>>>>> Thanks in advance for any ideas anyone has. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Have a great day, >>>>>> Alex Hall >>>>>> mehg...@icloud.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex Hall >> mehg...@icloud.com >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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