I probably listen to music at my desk 5-6 hours a day and I was thinking of
upgrading my headphones from the simple stick them in your ear kind to
something along the lines of over the ear style headphones. Just from what
I know of this kind I am only familiar with the Beats by Dr Dre and Skullcandy
variety. Just wanted to see if anyone else has these and can provide some
direction if this is what I want to go for. I have no major problems with the
ones I have now but they wear out quickly and I don't like sticking them
directly into my ears. Maybe I am barking up the wrong tree with these
oversized over the ear styled ones but that is why I am asking if anyone else
has them. Not looking to turn them way up and blow out my eardrums as I
need to be able to hear my phone ring or sense people coming up to talk to
me, just want a nicer cleaner sound if possible. Help please. Thanks in advance.

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Skullcandy isn't excellent or anything but you can get them cheap. Beats is pretty good quality but fairly overpriced, but if you can find a good deal they're worth it. I have Sennheiser in-ear headphones and Creative over-the-ear ones. Sennheiser and Shure are possibly the best names out there. I guess it depends on what you're looking to spend.

Yeah, I need to figure that out first I guess. I couldn't see spending more than $100 that is
for sure. The Beats brand seems to be a bit over the top price wise.

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In that range I'd look at Sennheiser HD-280, HD-497, or Grado SR-60 (or 80).

Stupid one url rule.

I need a new set as well. My sennheisers have seen better days.

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Thanks for the info KD.

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