Over Ear Headphones

[Cap]

Looking for new headphones, curious to know what everyone is using.

I had a pair of Sony CH700N and Xbox Wireless headphones both were great for work related stuff, the Xbox wireless ones obviously better for gaming.

Now in the market for new ones so any recommendations welcome.

 

[Engimal v3]

I have the Sony wx1000xm4 and they're absolutely brilliant.


The wx1000xm5 exists now, but I haven't tried them.

 

[dav3]

Sony WH-1000XM3 for portability (wireless and noise cancelling), Philips Fidelio X2 for home use (open back)

 

[kickazz]

Pay a bit more but Audio Technica (both closed and open back) have been good to me over the years - comfortable to wear, too.

 

[the_interloper]

I've had a pair of Sonys for about 7 years, the lining in the car is fraying but they still work well

 

[Mootsy]

still got the blue/orange audio-technica mh50x from 15 years ago, very reliable and clear sound, now you can get newer versions with bluetooth and improved quality.

Still has the product page on the website, lol, here: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m50xbl

anyone else wish they could spend a day with all the headphones brands just to experience the difference sound quality, would be so cool just to find out.

 

[Cap]

I've had a pair of Sonys for about 7 years, the lining in the car is fraying but they still work well

Mine are about 4 years old and doing the same thing, will probably by some new linings and use them as a back up

 

[Cap]

Im thinking of lashing out and getting a pair of Maxwell Audeze

They look great, have aeen good reviews as well.

 

[Cap]

Sony WH-1000XM3 for portability (wireless and noise cancelling), Philips Fidelio X2 for home use (open back)

My Sonys have been solid as well.

The only annoyance is they are only able to be recharged when not in use and mic only works wirelessly

 

[mellowyellow]

My Sonys have been solid as well.

The only annoyance is they are only able to be recharged when not in use and mic only works wirelessly

Also have a pair and the phone call quality is very sub par with poor mic build Excellent audio quality tho

 

[dav3]

My Sonys have been solid as well.

The only annoyance is they are only able to be recharged when not in use and mic only works wirelessly

I guess they assume with 30 hours of battery life that's not going to exceed many people's usage, and beyond that there's always the wired option.

Pretty sure using a headphone jack eliminates all the smarts not just the microphone, so no NC and other controls either, which is fair enough since you're replacing all digital controls (over bluetooth) with three bits of wire.

 

[Cap]

I guess they assume with 30 hours of battery life that's not going to exceed many people's usage, and beyond that there's always the wired option.

Pretty sure using a headphone jack eliminates all the smarts not just the microphone, so no NC and other controls either, which is fair enough since you're replacing all digital controls (over bluetooth) with three bits of wire.

They do seem to last for ever so definitely no complaints there

 

[rye]

audio technica ATH-M50x my go to recommendation. in that price point dont think you can get much better. unsure if they come in wireless model if that is a dealbreaker for you. had my pair for over a decade now.

 

[dumb]

did a deep dive on this a couple of years ago. i was researching the best RF wireless + bluetooth, but could also do passive with cords. took a real good look some of at the steelseries over-ear, but reviews always seemed to say they fell apart. for a $300-$400+ pair of phones, i just couldn't do it despite having all the features i wanted. i needed it to stay in one piece first and foremost.

now i just run with some real shitty stuff. i have a pair of $15 JBL wired earphones for my going-to-sleep music. for $15 they have been incredible with a very good sound stage. and a pair of crap kmart bluetooth over-ears that do the job, which i originally bought for my kid. i walk the dog with them on, or go on the exercise bike and have started using them at the pc now.

i do find that using exercise bike + over-ear headphones does make me warmer, as all the over-ear headphone reviews will tell you, can heat up. on-ear - there's always a tendency for them to not nestle in a way that's comfortable or with best sound, easily can come off. in-ear - again, anything firm and plastic doesn't like my ears, so i need ones with soft inserts.

 

[dav3]

audio technica ATH-M50x my go to recommendation. in that price point dont think you can get much better. unsure if they come in wireless model if that is a dealbreaker for you. had my pair for over a decade now.

I had a pair, as a step up from your cheaper JB Hifi they're pretty good, the build is fairly solid and they're versatile. Problem is once you spend a little bit more, especially on some of the open backs out there, you really notice their deficiencies. Bass is there but it really isn't clean, some of the highs can get quite harsh, and compared to some of the stuff close to it's price point it doesn't quite stack up. I wore them on international flights and found they got a bit hot after a while too, and the upgraded pads I got that were recommended by a lot of people made them sound a little strange.

I paid about the same for my M50x, Fidelio X2, and Galaxy Bud Pros, I'd put the M50x on the bottom of that list. If you keep an eye out for deals it's not hard to find better options, like this deal going currently



And yeah, there's a M50xBT2 model but at close to $400 I'd wait for a Sony 1000XM4/5 deal.

 

[dav3]

did a deep dive on this a couple of years ago. i was researching the best RF wireless + bluetooth, but could also do passive with cords. took a real good look some of at the steelseries over-ear, but reviews always seemed to say they fell apart. for a $300-$400+ pair of phones, i just couldn't do it despite having all the features i wanted. i needed it to stay in one piece first and foremost.

now i just run with some real shitty stuff. i have a pair of $15 JBL wired earphones for my going-to-sleep music. for $15 they have been incredible with a very good sound stage. and a pair of crap kmart bluetooth over-ears that do the job, which i originally bought for my kid. i walk the dog with them on, or go on the exercise bike and have started using them at the pc now.

i do find that using exercise bike + over-ear headphones does make me warmer, as all the over-ear headphone reviews will tell you, can heat up. on-ear - there's always a tendency for them to not nestle in a way that's comfortable or with best sound, easily can come off. in-ear - again, anything firm and plastic doesn't like my ears, so i need ones with soft inserts.

Steelseries Arctis seemed to be the one everyone raved about, I assume a bunch of Youtubers were paid to flog the things, seemed to be a heap of issues with them though and like a lot of that kind of stuff you paid a "gaming tax". Low latency sound was probably the only redeeming feature, and I'm not sure exactly how good that really was.

I never understood exercising with over-ear headphones, I liked the original Galaxy Buds because the wings kept them pretty secure, these are possibly a reasonable option for you if you want wireless

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[dumb]

Steelseries Arctis seemed to be the one everyone raved about, I assume a bunch of Youtubers were paid to flog the things, seemed to be a heap of issues with them though and like a lot of that kind of stuff you paid a "gaming tax". Low latency sound was probably the only redeeming feature, and I'm not sure exactly how good that really was.

I never understood exercising with over-ear headphones, I liked the original Galaxy Buds because the wings kept them pretty secure, these are possibly a reasonable option for you if you want wireless

Sport X10

Shop workout earbuds with the ultimate fit and powerful sound. Discover the all-new Soundcore Sport X10 workout earbuds now.

au.soundcore.com

i think i'm too lazy to use any other phones while exercising. they certainly make sure you're gonna sweat. last few times on the bike i haven't even bothered with music.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

I’ve got the bose 700 nc and they are amazing.

 

[dav3]

I’ve got the bose 700 nc and they are amazing.

No highs, no lows, it must be Bose

 

[Cap]

Stil lookong around, in the interim i bought some Moondrop CHU II earbuds

Holy crap, for $30 they absolutely smoke all of my wireless earbuds that I've spend more on.