How do they feel after several hours of wear? Do they remain comfortable or do your ears get sore?
902307
I never have any soreness and I even have big ears and a big head. The cans fit completely over and around the ears. My only complaint is they get a bit warm, but I doubt you'll find an over the ear that doesn't have the problem.
902308
Hi Sara ... No, my ears don't get sore, and I practice for hours on end. They are quite snug, but that's one of the things I like about them. I first tried the 280s at a studio. They are the only phones the studio uses, and all four of us musicians ended up buying them. Cheers, g
902309
My ears get a little sore, bu I believe that's to be expected. They also get a little "warm" but nothing too bad. I find them very comfortable.
902310
Actually, they're surprisingly comfortable! I can say I used them for about five hours straight the other night mixing tracks and felt no noticeable discomfort. Just to be clear; you do notice them on your head, they just don't hurt. I wear glasses and the foam on these headphones seem to form around the frames (not pushing them into the the sides of my head). Oh, and the foam earpieces are large, so unless you have unusually big ears, you're ok (they really don't even touch your ears). Hope this helps!
902311
Hey Sarah, they feel very comfortable after several hours. The cushion provides good support when I need to mix tracks for a long period of time. They don't discomfort me at all.
1522789
I won't lie, after 3-4 hours of use, the bone transducers become noticeable, but not painful. I don't usually wear them for hours, so it is NOT an issue for me. If you do indeed wear headphone for hours, maybe you should reflect on your lifestyle. There is a whole world out there that doesn't need a constant soundtrack.
557271
pretty comfortable. After about two hours they start to dig into your ears a little, but overall I'd say they are pretty good. The sound is excellent!
321419
Sorry for the Late reply:( I can wear them for a few hours but then I do require a break from themI lost the second pair of ear mits so I'm not sure how they would compare.
773474
I have gotten used to them and I can wear them for two to three hours without problem. For me, these headphones did not seem to be difficult to wear for two/three hours. I can wear them longer than I can tolerate the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 (which after a while tend to make my ears sweaty). But do keep in mind this is dependent on the individual, just because these headphones work for me it does not mean they will work for everyone. It is easy to forget that every person has a different head size, differently shaped ears, and perhaps many other subtle differences that are hard to see in a review. I admit that it is hard finding comfortable headphones; you kind of have to try them for a while and see if you accommodate/tolerate them. One thing I do know, if they do hurt your ears do look for something else. It doesn't matter if they sound good but you can't wear them, then they are no good to you. Sometimes it is worth to visit a real store and try many headphones and see if there is a pattern in terms of comfort and fit. But if I do visit a store, I feel compelled to buy from the store to remain fair to the fact that I use the store to test and try out the product.
6702
I wear them for about three - four hours every day. This is the third set of headphones that I have purchased that have this type of ear bud, because the other kind won't stay in my ears. I have very small 'ear openings,' and they fall out. I think I could probably stand to wear them for about 6 hours, but not much longer. They are comfortable, and they seem to be made out of some kind of pliable material. If I remember correctly, that is why I chose them. I hope that helps.
497902
Yes and no. After wearing them for a very long time in one day it does irritate you. Feels like a lot of pressure against your head and ears. Personally I don't think they're heavy
1690539
This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you will be able to hear other people as well. So if the airplane is gonna be noisy, you might as well not be wearing any headphones. This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you... » Read More This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you will be able to hear other people as well. So if the airplane is gonna be noisy, you might as well not be wearing any headphones. « Show Less
523042
No. The ear inserts are covered by foam tips. They are very comfortable. Extended use my cause irritation but you'll have to have them in the majority of the day to notice.
441504
I wear them a lot at work, bout 8 hours a day 5 days a week. They are horrible. They hurt really bad after about an hour. I now have red parts on the ears because of the irritation they cause. I would suggest using them for a limited time or buy some in the ear earbuds.
932999
Personally, I find them very comfortable now that I've gotten used to them. I wear glasses with plastic ear pieces so the earpieces rub against the plastic and it makes a slight rubbing sound. The only time I even notice this is when there is no audio on and I'm shifting in my chair.
374729
Yes, I've worn them for sleeping for a few years now due to noisy neighbors. They are comfortable with multi-hour use; sometimes a new pair can seem a bit large when first worn (hurting my ear a bit, but I have small ears). If this happens, I just pull them out a bit and all is well. And they do stay in all night if you insert them according to the directions on the package (pull ear up and back, roll the plug tightly and insert). I don't know what I'd do without these, they are a lifesaver as far as my sleep!
2264858
I use them at the shooting range and they've been very comfortable for 1-2 hours use but they fit very snug to deafen sound. I would think that trying to wear them for long periods, like overnight, would become uncomfortable.
1878195
I game with them. When playing a real good game I can't put down, these ear phones can feel unconformable after about 6 hours. That's not too bad. They won't injure your ears after wearing them that long. You would be good to go the next day for another 6 hours. If I was taking a trip to Asia, or Australia or Africa, where I would basically have them on for 12 - 24 hours, then you might want to look else where.
2075566
it shud b ok to wear for 4-6 hrs strght.. the cushions r comfortable.... altho i personally recommend takin breaks to manage ear fatigue and protection besides enhancing creativity..... its pretty flexible so it shud fit good too....
147010
I notice a few times that they felt tight after a hour or two. But most times i'm moving the headphones around on, off, ect. And they wouldn't hurt at all very snug on the head.
1184204
No these are ON ear type, and they do cause ear fatigue for me after about 30 min or so. I have above average to large ears for reference.The area it hurts for me is the cartilage at the back of the ear and the ear lobe area.