I also once worked with a shure pair for about a week and had a awesome experience but they were also quite expensive. A lot of the parts of the HD280 is also replaceable, the padding on the headband, the ear pads, the cable and even the drivers but since having mine I only had to get a new mini jack to 1/4 inch adaptor because I lost mine. On 7/31/12, Mark Dew <jmkeybd1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, I use the Shure SRh840 for mixing and tracking. > They are comfortable and they do a great job. > They come with an extra pair of ear pads in case you ware out the first. > I have used these for 4 years now and haven't worn out the pads yet. > Also the cable is replaceable if something happens to it. > It is a cable designed for the earphones and you would need to order it from > Shure. > I use these alot at the computer even when I not mixing and tracking. > They are a closed set and they keep out the noise. > For other listening, I use a set of bose, open set. > Much smaller but excellent frequency response. > Let us all know what you decide on perchasing. > > Mark > My WEBSITE > http://www.markdew.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: D!J!X! > To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 6:40 AM > Subject: [ddots-l] headphones shopping > > > Hey guys, I'm doing some research on headphones, before I buy a pair. I'm > primarily looking for good tracking headphones, so isolation and comfort for > extended wearing is crucial. I might also consider buying a pair for late > night sessions (not mixing), just to listen and/or work on recordings at > late hours. Any ideas or suggestions? I know this is a very subjective > matter, but want to see if I can get some kind of general idea. So far I'm > looking at: Sony MDR-7506, Sennheiser HD 280 PRO and AKG K 240. My budget > for now is around $100, could go up a bit more, but I just want something to > get started on, will upgrade later. :) So if you have any comments, > suggestions or experiences, feel fre to share! > > THX, D!J!X! PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE! To leave the list, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type unsubscribe For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the immediately following link: ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq or send a message, to ddots-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and in the Subject line type faq