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    Over ear headphone advice please - budget £100

    I know nothing about these as I dont use them.

    My mother would like a set and comfort is the key priority. Noise cancelling etc is not needed as she is unlikely to use them outside the house.

    Hifi quality again is not vital as she simply wants to use them when she meditates.

    Any recommendations please.

    Budget up to £100

    thanks

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    Master tiny73's Avatar
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    Just reading about over ear headphones. According to What Hifi:

    https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/h...ing-headphones

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    I​’ve got some JBL wireless noise cancelling headphones that sound great for the price.

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    Sennheiser HD 450BTs would be worth checking out. All the Sennheisers I’ve owned have been very comfortable and sounded excellent. I’ve got a couple of higher end wired pairs that I’ve had for over 20 years and still going strong.

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    Has anyone tried the Powerbeats Pro?


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    Sony mdr-7506

    I've had a pair for years. Great headphones. Around £90 on amazon.

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    You could do a lot worse than a pair of AKG N60NC's - award winners back in 2016 but still superb cans that are nice and light to wear. (Yes, I use them and they're faultless.)

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    The best under £100 are the Grado SR60 and they would compare to higher priced models. As a former audio dealer, compared to Sennheiser, B&W, Bose, they were unmatched for the price.

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    Great, thanks for your replies all, I will make a shortlist and take her shopping

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    No experience of them, but Soundcore Q30 gets good reviews and are only £60 on amazon at the moment as there's 25% off

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    The best under £100 are the Grado SR60 and they would compare to higher priced models. As a former audio dealer, compared to Sennheiser, B&W, Bose, they were unmatched for the price.
    I seem to remember trying a pair of Grados that were made of wood years ago and they sounded great but weren’t very comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fullbreakfast View Post
    I seem to remember trying a pair of Grados that were made of wood years ago and they sounded great but weren’t very comfortable.
    I have a pair…mahogany iirc

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brighty View Post
    No experience of them, but Soundcore Q30 gets good reviews and are only £60 on amazon at the moment as there's 25% off
    And for that price you get active noise cancelling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by noTAGlove View Post
    And for that price you get active noise cancelling.
    great thanks, will check them out

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    Quote Originally Posted by noTAGlove View Post
    And for that price you get active noise cancelling.
    I think they are over ear, the op wanted on ear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arcam View Post
    I think they are over ear, the op wanted on ear.
    Ok, bit confused as the title says over ear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by noTAGlove View Post
    Ok, bit confused as the title says over ear.
    Bugger, me too now. I could have sworn it said on ear someplace sorry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by samswatch View Post
    Noise cancelling etc is not needed as she is unlikely to use them outside the house.
    I use my ANC more in the house than I do outside.

    When the missus or kids want to watch some sh1t TV, and I want a bit of me-time on the sofa with my iPad watching YouTube, the noise cancelling headphones come in perfect to block the background noise.

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    I bought some Anker sound core Q20 and they are much better they should be for the price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chabsy View Post
    I bought some Anker sound core Q20 and they are much better they should be for the price.
    I generally find that with all Anker products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by noTAGlove View Post
    I use my ANC more in the house than I do outside.

    When the missus or kids want to watch some sh1t TV, and I want a bit of me-time on the sofa with my iPad watching YouTube, the noise cancelling headphones come in perfect to block the background noise.
    I tend to WFH 5 days a week when I can, alas my wife gets every 2nd Friday off and ANC is a godsend from her mumbling, talking to herself, or the cat! It’s why I hate the office, it’s just more people talking crap - I lose half the day from distractions.


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    LOL thanks all. I got confused by the over and on ear, but my mum seems to like the over ear now and I think the ANC will be a game changer for her, as her hearing is poor anyway

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    1more sonoflow.
    Brilliant, and way under that price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by samswatch View Post
    LOL thanks all. I got confused by the over and on ear, but my mum seems to like the over ear now and I think the ANC will be a game changer for her, as her hearing is poor anyway
    They are headphones or earphones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    The best under £100 are the Grado SR60 and they would compare to higher priced models. As a former audio dealer, compared to Sennheiser, B&W, Bose, they were unmatched for the price.
    I used them for years and finally upgraded to the new X drivers. If you love Grado nothing else compares

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    Can recommend AKGas a superb quality product.Mine are old but going strong.

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