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Durable headphone under 2k

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/durable-headphone-under-2k.203785/

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Rohan Kumar Original post #1
Jul 12, 2018 at 9:33 PM
Hello,

I want to buy an on/over ear headphone under 2k. I can extend my budget if needed.

My only concerns are durability and comfort.

I don't listen to music, so the sound quality is not a deciding factor for me. I have a Sony MDR-XB55.

I need the headphone for listening to youtube, movies, tutorials.

Thanks
W
Jul 12, 2018 at 10:31 PM
Very subjective,what may be comfortable for you might not be comfortable for someone else(like size of head,shape,usual positions of listening etc vary from person to person).
R
Jul 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Very subjective,what may be comfortable for you might not be comfortable for someone else(like size of head,shape,usual positions of listening etc vary from person to person).
Thanks for the reply.
Which one might be a good option considering durability. I am thinking about xb450.
Fubar
Fubar #4
Jul 13, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Thanks for the reply.
Which one might be a good option considering durability. I am thinking about xb450.

Sony MDR-XB450 is not that durable. The headphone cushions fell apart within 7 months of average usage.
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Minion #5
Jul 15, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Beyerdynamic - Byron