BOSE on-ear headphones

[Nox]

Has anyone tried these? They look very similar to the quiet comfort 3's i tried once, which I thought were pretty amazing sound and comfort wise but a bit over priced for me.

I'm after some headphones for comfort and fairly good sound - my ears hurt if i wear in-ears or get too hot for enclosed if i wear for more than an hour - I have tried about 4 different in-ears and the ipod ones were best but even those hurt after about 30 mins And... if i'm going to spend £100+ i'd like to be able to try them in a shop first, like i can with the BOSE, they have a store near me. (Portsmouth)

I am currently using (don't laugh!!) microsoft sidewinder ones with foam i've replaced myself about 4 times so its about time i got something better. I usually listen to mp3's, games or films - but really need to re-rip my CD's into FLAC or something.

and... any ideas about a mic? was planning on using the clip on i got with a pair of zalmans i bought and never used because they hurt! so any recommendations with a mic get extra points

Nox

[SiM]

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[Nox]

I am open to other brands But I do want some that are comfy... on-ear style.

Nox

[SiM]

Don't know much about on ear headphone (I use in ear)... but I hear Grado is a very good brand...

[Steve B]

do you mean like big can style or clip over the ear style?

[Nox]

ones that still have your ears poking out the side (the only way they seem to stay cool for extended periods) but don't go in the channel - though I haven't tried any of those 'open to air' headphones. Its also kind of tough trying to figure out the size on the internet - can find a hundred pics of the actually thing, but trying to figure out its actual size relative to a head is another story Did think about those grado sr-80's but i've not found anywhere i can try them locally and they don't have a mic either, ho hum

budget... more concerned about comfort, and sitting with them on for 2-3 hours.

Nox