
Sennheiser
HD 560S
Budget gaming king with clear sound, but tight fit.

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Porta pro and ksc75 are my most used headphones. I love them, but the original porta pro headband isn't for me, hurts my ears. With an express parts headband they are perfect, I also have the hd560 and ft1, but I prefer these. I just wish there was a more comfortable and cool headband, some people make fun when I am using them.
Ive been thinking about trying a set of portapros for the headband. I love the KSC75s. Been my cheapos since I was a teen. I have glasses, so over ear headphones (especially bulky, modern wireless headphones) hurt after long periods. I also never cared for iems and buds. I remember the skullcandy craze (fuuuuuck skull candy) and I understand the value of a good iem. They just hurt worse during long sessions... and wax. I learned how much of a cult following these headphones have, and will never pick up another cheap set again. It's Koss or bust. At least I know I can fix the cable and choose on ear clips or a super lightweight headband.
This. Been the best buy in headphones for 20+ years.
Koss Porta Pro, KSC75 and SHP9500 are the OG affordable audiophile grade gear. Even these seem overpriced in comparison.
How did you break it after a few months, I have a pair living on my desk for the past 3 years and they still work perfectly fine.
Some questions for you: * Which sounds the best? * Which is most comfortable? * Which is the best balance of being comfortable and sounding good? I find the KSC75 pretty uncomfortable. The Audio Technica ATH-EM7x is more comfortable, but not great for stability and also it sounds quite bad. Overall I prefer flatheads TBH, but I'm still curious if there's a good clip-on out there.

Sennheiser
HD 560S
Budget gaming king with clear sound, but tight fit.

Sony
WH-1000XM4
ANC king, durable, but unreliable mic and touch controls.

Sennheiser
HD 6XX
Legendary mids, durable, but narrow soundstage and weak bass.

Sennheiser
HD 490 PRO
Super comfortable, wide soundstage for gaming, versatile pads.

Sennheiser
HD 599
Super comfortable, easy to drive, wide soundstage, open-back.

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Sennheiser - HD 560S

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Sony - WH-1000XM4

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Sennheiser - HD 560S