I’m a video editor and wanted to take my audio setup to another level, so I got my ATH-M50x (excellent sound, lousy comfort). I tried some Bose Quietcomfort 45s, looking for a balance between good sound and comfort (didn’t work). I had headaches with both headphones because of the pressure of the headband, and although I tried to stretch it in both cases, I didn’t manage to finish a full work day using either one. I usually wear headphones for more than 12 hours a day, so I just had to go back to my old Sony Mdr-zx110, they didn’t have the best sound, but at least I didn’t end up with sore ears and a sore head.
Which headphones would you have chosen? I would like to hear opinions from knowledgeable people on the subject, since I am a novice in everything related to sound.
If you need mix and tune the sound, maybe considering closed back version hd560 which is hd400 pro? Just need to replace the 3m long coiled cable with straight cable, or the stock cable would add too much weight to your head. hd 5 series (225g without cable) feels quite bit lighter than hd 6 series (260g). audio technica’s r70x is on par with hd600 in terms audio quality and tonlity, but remain the lightest (210g), though the small earcup will be a trouble if your ear is too big to fit inside the cup.