Great non-traditional headphones

I say non-traditional because I thought to get good sound I need heavy, solid, uncomfortable headphones. I have a pair of those that sound great, but can't wear for more than a half hour w/o my ears hurting and getting hot. This set loses a little bass compared to the closed type, but the trade-off is more than worth it. The highs and mids are great, and they sound less isolated than the ATH-MSR7s that I own, and they ARE COMFORTABLE! You really can only use them if you plan to sit and listen to music. They are too loose to do anything involving movement, especially exercise, with them on. This is why they are so comfortable (for me); they don't squeeze your head and block your ears to the extent of causing pressure and heat buildup. I find the sound pretty neutral (or not artificially enhanced on either end), but not boring, definitely more "spacial and airy" than the closed headphones I own. Happy listening!Read full review

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