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Best Headphones for a guy with a big head?

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Easy772
Profile Joined May 2010
374 Posts
October 16 2010 03:01 GMT
#1
Looking for some headphones, mainly for gaming, listening to music and watching movies. My hat size is 7 5/8 or 7 3/4 depending on the brand of hat. I'm trying to spend up to $150 including tax and shipping. I don't need it to have an attached mic and probably would prefer it not to have one as i'll just use a stand-up mic.
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mardi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1164 Posts
October 16 2010 03:13 GMT
#2
Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones.

They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2.

Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75
Easy772
Profile Joined May 2010
374 Posts
October 16 2010 03:16 GMT
#3
On October 16 2010 12:13 mardi wrote:
Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones.

They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2.

Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75


Thanks Man. These will also fit my slightly larger than normal head as well?
"The best way to improve is to play one matchup on one map doing one strategy.. if you are good at one strategy you are a good player, if you are okay at many strategies you are an okay player at best" -Day[9] 181
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
October 16 2010 03:21 GMT
#4
Audio-Technica AD700 is another widely popular option among both gamers and the head-fi crowd, usually at around $80-100. Many people think it is very comfortable, except that it is too loose on many people with smaller heads. It's open (non-isolating) and a little bit weak on bass quantity and quality to a small extent, but aside from that, the sound quality is quite good.

MDR-V6 clamps fairly hard, as it's a closed phone popular in studios. I'm not sure if it'd work with somebody with a large head.
mardi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1164 Posts
October 16 2010 04:11 GMT
#5
On October 16 2010 12:16 Easy772 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2010 12:13 mardi wrote:
Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones.

They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2.

Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75


Thanks Man. These will also fit my slightly larger than normal head as well?



yea. they extend well. i wear 7, 7/8 new era 59fifty fitted hats and i barely go to like the 5 notch on the headphones out out of a total of 11 notches. these will fit everyone except maybe shaq .
Hikko
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States1126 Posts
October 16 2010 04:18 GMT
#6
I've honestly just given up on headphones because of the size of my head in comparison to most headphones, I am greatly satisfied by just using ipod earbuds for gaming and music.
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Traveler
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States451 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-16 04:29:22
October 16 2010 04:28 GMT
#7
On October 16 2010 12:21 Myrmidon wrote:
Audio-Technica AD700 is another widely popular option among both gamers and the head-fi crowd, usually at around $80-100. Many people think it is very comfortable, except that it is too loose on many people with smaller heads. It's open (non-isolating) and a little bit weak on bass quantity and quality to a small extent, but aside from that, the sound quality is quite good.

MDR-V6 clamps fairly hard, as it's a closed phone popular in studios. I'm not sure if it'd work with somebody with a large head.


I had the AD700 and they are great, I have a slightly big head too and they never slip and I can barely feel them. I think the bass quality is fine though and the overall sound quality is great. I just wish I had enough extra desk space to just lay them somewhere when I get up, they are fairly big

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=pd_ys_iyr_img

Link to them. They are only $87 on Amazon.
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JSH
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4109 Posts
October 16 2010 05:12 GMT
#8
JVC HARX900

They are pretty large too
If you are looking for something a bit cheaper

mod it a bit (take some of the felt off the drivers) and they are great :>

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013P3ZOE/ref=oss_product

I bought it off amazon for $54 but its 5 dollars more right now
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Uhh Negative
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1090 Posts
October 16 2010 05:55 GMT
#9
I've got to recommend the Sennheiser HD555s. Great headphones I've had a pair for about 3 years now.
FirstProbe
Profile Joined June 2004
1206 Posts
October 16 2010 06:16 GMT
#10
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AHD2000-Performance-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B000MVEC0Q

Slightly over budget, but the audio quality should be pretty good, and it looks cool!
storm44
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
1293 Posts
October 16 2010 08:35 GMT
#11
steelseries siberia im sure they can fit any head out there

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1
TTL
Profile Joined July 2010
65 Posts
October 16 2010 09:33 GMT
#12
HOW BIG we are talking about ? Einstien big ? Picture or it didnt happen ! ;D
Easy772
Profile Joined May 2010
374 Posts
October 17 2010 00:31 GMT
#13
Thanks guys.. I wrote down all the suggestions and am going to an audio store either 2m or Monday to go try them out on a couple of my favorite CDs.
"The best way to improve is to play one matchup on one map doing one strategy.. if you are good at one strategy you are a good player, if you are okay at many strategies you are an okay player at best" -Day[9] 181
lowkontrast
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States855 Posts
October 17 2010 00:35 GMT
#14
On October 16 2010 12:13 mardi wrote:
Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones.

They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2.

Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75


For that budget, get an HD280.

I'm 6'5" which is pretty big and they fit no problem. Only extended halfway on the headband.
jtype
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
England2167 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-17 00:42:29
October 17 2010 00:40 GMT
#15
MDR v6 isn't a bad option, as they sound decent and the headband is supported internally by a rather surprisingly malleable piece of metal, so you can bend it to suit your head size/shape.

But really, any metal-headband headphones should be very easily adjusted to your head size or shape.

The problem with alot of Sennheiser headphones (and indeed a lot of cheaper brands too), is that the headbands are often made of a single plastic strip, which, while generally flexible enough to accommodate most heads, is quite brittle when pushed to extremes.
Blixy213
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States360 Posts
October 17 2010 01:07 GMT
#16
I've been using the Razer megladon for quite some time, and I love it!

The 7.1 surround sound is great when watching movies/Playing some games, and easily switching to 2.0 when listening to music and playing DIFFERENT games, it does run about 150$, but it does everything you can want. It's also very flexible/adjustable so your head size shouldn't be a problem!
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Noxie
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2227 Posts
October 17 2010 01:36 GMT
#17
I do not personally like the razer stuff that much... but I do know it will fit larger heads quite well... My siberia's are pretty tight and I have a pretty small head.. granted they can expand to you're head fine.. you might feel like you are in some kind of vice with them on.
yenta
Profile Blog Joined April 2006
Poland1143 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-10-17 01:43:24
October 17 2010 01:42 GMT
#18
On October 16 2010 17:35 storm44 wrote:
steelseries siberia im sure they can fit any head out there

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1


A big thumbs down to Steel Series Siberia X2's : Amazon

While they do fit a larger head, the ear cups are too shallow and the tips of my ears hurt like hell after a while. Aside from that, for the price, the quality of sound and manufacturing is pretty bad. They are a bit better than my old 20$ Sony MDR v-150
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OPSavioR
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden1465 Posts
October 17 2010 02:05 GMT
#19
On October 17 2010 10:42 yenta wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2010 17:35 storm44 wrote:
steelseries siberia im sure they can fit any head out there

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1


A big thumbs down to Steel Series Siberia X2's : Amazon

While they do fit a larger head, the ear cups are too shallow and the tips of my ears hurt like hell after a while. Aside from that, for the price, the quality of sound and manufacturing is pretty bad. They are a bit better than my old 20$ Sony MDR v-150

Steelseries are very good but they do get a little bit too hot for your ear after a few hours of gaming.
i dunno lol
semantics
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
10040 Posts
October 17 2010 02:14 GMT
#20
On October 17 2010 11:05 OPSavioR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2010 10:42 yenta wrote:
On October 16 2010 17:35 storm44 wrote:
steelseries siberia im sure they can fit any head out there

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1


A big thumbs down to Steel Series Siberia X2's : Amazon

While they do fit a larger head, the ear cups are too shallow and the tips of my ears hurt like hell after a while. Aside from that, for the price, the quality of sound and manufacturing is pretty bad. They are a bit better than my old 20$ Sony MDR v-150

Steelseries are very good but they do get a little bit too hot for your ear after a few hours of gaming.

Why do you game for a few hours straight. Zeesh take breaks every like 2 hours.
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