Which do you like better, on the ear headphones or over the ear.

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Myself I have had both, I found on the ear to be uncomfortable, and the tones not as good unless you turn up the volume.

I prefer over the ear, more comfortable, especially if you wear glasses. And like the tones better, no need to turn up volume.

The headphones i have now the Audio Technica's M20x do the job very nicely.
 

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I prefer over the ear myself. Closed back as well. I use Shure Aionic 50's and some V-Moda 100's. Both have their goods and bads, but I end up using the Shure's far more than the Vmoda.
 
Session 5 said:
Myself I have had both, I found over the ear to be uncomfortable, and the tones not as good unless you turn up the volume.

I prefer over the ear, more comfortable, especially if you wear glasses. And like the tones better, no need to turn up volume.

The headphones i have now the Audio Technica's M20x do the job very nicely.
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Over the ear only.
Good headphones cover the entire ear like a cup.

Headphones that press foam against the earlobes can cause great discomfort and pain, that can last for days.
I am trying to warn you about this. these things cut off blood circulation in the ear lobes.

1731518316924.png The worst possible choice you will regret it. Avoid avoid avoid.
 
For recording/playing guitar I prefer over-the-ear. I have a pair of Sennheiser's, can't remember the model.
For just listening to music I use a pair of on-ear's since they are lighter and don't seal off the environment as much.
 
All I have is over ear my AKG from the 1980's still work fine but ordered two new sets

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DirtySteve said:
Over the ear for sure. Unfortunately my tinnitus won't let me use headphones anymore.
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I suffer almost continuously from tinnitus these days, but please let me assure you, the way you deliver sound to your ears is irrelevant. It's the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) that counts. Because I played too many loud gigs, and went to many more, I'll be plagued with this forever (and so will you, sadly). But use whatever headphones or speakers you like. Just use comfortable listening levels, and they'll be no further harm to your hearing.
 
simoncroft said:
I suffer almost continuously from tinnitus these days, but please let me assure you, the way you deliver sound to your ears is irrelevant. It's the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) that counts. Because I played too many loud gigs, and went to many more, I'll be plagued with this forever (and so will you, sadly). But use whatever headphones or speakers you like. Just use comfortable listening levels, and they'll be no further harm to your hearing.
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It's hard not to listen too loudly with good headphones because it sounds so good. I used to blast headphones, though I can pin point when my tinnitus started and it was job related not music, I suspect that using headphones too loud has a lot to do with why my tinnitus is as bad as it is. I just quit using them when my ears seemed to ring louder after using headphones. Not doubting what you say at all, just drawing from my experience, which may not be what I think it is.

Also, these days I take several meds (BP meds as well as over the counter pain meds like tylenol and ibuprofen) that cause ringing in the ears making it worse than it already is.
 
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simoncroft said:
I suffer almost continuously from tinnitus these days, but please let me assure you, the way you deliver sound to your ears is irrelevant. It's the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) that counts. Because I played too many loud gigs, and went to many more, I'll be plagued with this forever (and so will you, sadly). But use whatever headphones or speakers you like. Just use comfortable listening levels, and they'll be no further harm to your hearing.
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I was born with a genetic condition that I have been slowly going deaf for years. Hence, I have always had to listen to my music loud. I loved loud concerts. I loved playing loud. All of this has hastened my hearing loss. It's a real Catch-22.
 
I have had tinnitus for years, the ringing never stops, sometimes other sounds during the day time drown some of it out. But at night when its quiet, it can be aggravating . I have it right now as i am typing and my wife is watching the television.
 
Session 5 said:
I have had tinnitus for years, the ringing never stops, sometimes other sounds during the day time drown some of it out. But at night when its quiet, it can be aggravating . I have it right now as i am typing and my wife is watching the television.
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Mine is so bad I have to sleep with a loud fan and even that doesn't drown it out sometimes. It's hell when the power goes out.
 
I guess the ones I have are over the ear, so by default…. That’d be my preference. Never tried on ear, but looking at them pretty sure I wouldn’t like them.
 
iblive said:
I guess the ones I have are over the ear, so by default…. That’d be my preference. Never tried on ear, but looking at them pretty sure I wouldn’t like them.
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In fact since I wear glasses, even over ear starts to get uncomfortable with the ear muffs pressing against the bows of my glasses.
 
Here's my top 3 picks:
Stax Headphones- Electrostaic is the best sounding but about $1600 and higher.
JBL Headphones- The best sounding in the moderate price range, about $200-300
Sennheiser Headphones - The most decent of the lower priced, about $99 and higher.

Faced with the choice now, I would get the JBL.
 
Session 5 said:
Myself I have had both, I found on the ear to be uncomfortable, and the tones not as good unless you turn up the volume.

I prefer over the ear, more comfortable, especially if you wear glasses. And like the tones better, no need to turn up volume.

The headphones i have now the Audio Technica's M20x do the job very nicely.
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I have those same pair, but yea, I prefer over the ear especially when playing for long periods of time.
 
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