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woolymammoth

or, yet another headphone question!

I've been perusing the threads here on the headphones. Seems to me there's a sh!tload of options, i.e. the Sonys, Sennheisers, Creative.. and i'm better off just asking for advice instead, because i just have no idea what models of what brands are better than others for more or less monies! I can trade CV or IT advice in return :pac:

I'm looking to get a set of over-ear headphones (for my dad for his b'day). He's not much of an audiophile and neither am I. His MP3 collection mostly consists of iTunes ripped CDs at 192kbps, & about 48Hz i think, played back on an iPod nano. He has those wrap-around-your-ear-phones which he loves because they stay on, he hates the in-ear because they never fit and they're uncomfortable for him. Hence, i think he'd like the over ear ones. I reckon he had a pair 30 years ago! Sound quality would be important, but neither one of us would be able to tell the difference between a really great set of headphones and a really good set of headphones! So i guess comfort and durability would be the most important things to have. My dad is a painter & decorator and is into DIY and all that. I think someone said the Creative Aurvana Live were pretty comfy, but are they pretty durable? Have no issue spending up to €100, less being better obviously, but i would consider spending more for the right pair. Also, can they be bought in Dublin at all? Most of the comments mention buying online, and I know that's cheaper, but it would be more difficult for me to get!

any advice appreciated,
thanks

Brian

Yeah, the CAL! felt pretty sturdy to me, but it might be easier to track them down under the name Denon AH-D1001.

woolymammoth

Cool! Any shops in Dublin that sell these?

Brian

Tower Records do, and PC World possibly, not sure what the prices are though...

woolymammoth

ah ha! found them on the tower records site, €170!! I'll have to check out PC world.

Cheers Baza