Over-Ear Headphones

[AB Editor]

Afternoon all,

I wondered if I could pick your brains - especially those audiophiles who happen to be amongst us...

I would like some over-ear headphone. By this I mean headphones which go completely "over" the ears and "clamp" around the ear - rather than ones which sit on top of the ear, squashing it into the side of your head.

I guess that they would fit over a bit like noise-cancelling ear-protectors on worn on building sites.

Obviously I'd like them to sound nice, and if there's a wireless option, that's a bonus.

Amazon links wanted!

Thanks in advance,

Ed.

[Jomlett]

I found Bose Quiet Comfort 15 best and I've been using them for years, and they're 3rd in Which? Best Buys.

[Jomlett]

No 1 in Which? Best Buys is the Sennheiser RS 180 Open Digital Wireless Headphone by Sennheiser. There's also a closed version (RS 170) but I haven't yet tried either of these...no need to change!

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation via @AmazonUK

[mccfluff]

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio/headphones/headphones/on-ear-headphones/beats-by-dr-dre-studio-high-definition-noise-cancelling-headphones-white-04480057-pdt.html

this isn't my recommendation but my mate whose into his music and has silent discos at home wearing these - he's been banging onto anyone who will listen about how good they are

[ChillDoubt]

Tried these out in the airport last summer in the Duty Free area. They were amazing, would have bought them but I prefer the in-ear type.

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[hc4361]

I bought these today and so far very impressed - great sound, excellent battery life, easy to use and comfortable

http://www.amazon.co.uk/KitSound-Manhattan-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible/dp/B00BFSOMSC

[ChillDoubt]

One review at bottom of page on these, which I assume are wireless:

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[AB Editor]

Thing with those HC is that they're ear-squishers, not ear-missers :)

I find they get hot and uncomfortable after long periods of wear, which is why I'm after the larger ones which allow the ear to be"free" inside the "cup".

CD - do they come in non-racing colours? :) Looks about right except for the speedy branding!

Jom - the Sennheiser RS 180 look good, would have to try and see if they really go over the ears.

MccFluff - I can't wear those!

[ChillDoubt]

Typically of Ferrari Ed, they were the standard red, however thw white ones may take your fancy?

[ChillDoubt]

You mave have to shop around Ed....

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&site=imghp&;tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=779&q=ferrari+headphones&;oq=ferrari+head&gs_l=img.1.1.0l10.2361.5198.0.7202.12.10.0.2.2.0.99.666.10.10.0....0...1ac.1.32.img..0.12.672.CsTskmUR5hA

[AB Editor]

Either colour is fine... but owning a Ferrari anything without the car to back it up is for enthusiasts only!

I like the shape of the white ones more.

[jno]

can't see anything about how well they work but...

http://tinyurl.com/ot4cqd4

[Mamyalynne]

How did you get a piccy of Triggs jno ??

[ChillDoubt]

Either colour is fine... but owning a Ferrari anything without the car to back it up is for enthusiasts only!
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Are you hinting for a whip-round from us ABers? LOL

[hc4361]

The sennheisers are squishers, too.

[Jomlett]

The Which? Best Buys Pros and Cons conclusion for the Sennheiser RS 180:

Pros: Wireless, excellent sound quality, sold build construction, very comfortable

Cons: Cannot use on the move, noticeable sound Leakage

You can test and maybe buy at Richer Sounds.

[AB Editor]

"The sennheisers are squishers, too."

I couldn't quite tell from the picture. You're probably right.

Richer Sounds isn't a bad idea Jom... Didn't think of that!

Jno has the right idea!

[Milvus]

I haven't got on with wireless headphones but have just bought a set of Sennheiser Momentum over-ear phones (Not the Momentum on-ear phones). Very comfortable. I've added these to an HRT Microstreamer Digital Analogue Converter. Fantastic sound

[AB Editor]

I am going to have to find a Sennheiser shop aren't I.

[anotheoldgit]

AB Editor

In the past I have refrained from entering links to product selling web sites in case it infringes Site Rules as copied below, was I wrong and is such practice quite legitimate?

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[Zeuhl]

aog

recommending a product isn't necessarily the same as to /market, sell or promote any product/

as long as the recommender has no financial incentive which is what i assume the site rule is aimed at

if it was the same thing 'Which' magazine wouldn't exist