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Originally Posted by photon
https://drop.com/ has some of those and the prices can be good even after exchange and shipping, I've ordered from them before.
My gaming headset (Sennheiser PC38X from Drop which I've really liked) is feeling a little old, the volume on it crackles when adjusting and one side will be muted if you don't fiddle with the dial, and I haven't used the mic in forever so I was thinking of getting something.
I like the open back ones, was thinking of the DT990 Pro. Drop also has HIFIMAN HE4XX and HE5XX for $169 and $199USD.
My PC38X are incredibly comfortable, I can wear them all day no issues. But the newer Sennheisers have a little gap in their headband cushion and I don't know why but it actually causes me pain after a while. I thought I has having some kind of weird burning top of head headache but nope it was just the headphones.
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I find Sennheisers were very comfortable, but their build quality leaves a little to be desired vs other brands in that $300 ish dollar range headphone. Like, I've never heard of anyone breaking a pair, but when you compare headband on other brands, it kinda feels seems like a thin flimsy plastic shim slipped in between the band. Same as the foam ear cups. This doesn't affect performance at all, but it just doesn't feel as premium as the others. I don't know if the HD 650 addresses this.
In comparison, the Beyerdynamic is metal attachment and ATH are a more durable plastic attachment design which feels more robust.
Also, when you get into the $300 ish realm, the ear cups on many headphones are way more comfortable than they look.
The Beyerdynamic and K701 cups look like they could be a little scratchy, but they're super soft.
The ATH leather cups look like they could be firm, but they're so damn soft. I had no clue leather could be that soft. I've had other leather cup headphones (Sennheiser HD280) which was a firm faux leather. Not remotely close to each other in terms of comfort.
The way I'd put it... is that you can get really damn good performing Sennheisers at around $200-240 CAD on sale. For $220-300, the overall calibre of performance is IMO about the same, but you're paying a slight premium for durability, comfort and other minor preferences. That being said, it's worth the premium.
I've never tried Phillips or Hifiman, but if it's well reviewed, I'm sure there's a reason for it.