Suggestions please - headphones $200-$300

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worthiph

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#279697 2-Nov-2020 14:31

Hello all, I'm looking for:

Over the ear - as more comfortable and secure when walking
$200-$300 price range
Noise-cancelling - or ones that keep outside noise out well just with earpiece padding?
Preferably Bluetooth - currently using Jabra over the ear headphones and got them coz found having a wire annoying while walking
Not too bassy in sound - I find my Wonderboom a bit bassy

I currently use cheap Jabra Bluetooth headphones while walking to work, listening to music or RNZ or podcasts, through a Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phone. Sometimes I listen in the car too.

I have been getting more and more annoyed at my listening pleasure being interrupted by traffic noise and the like, so thinking noise-cancelling or over-the-ear will be the way to go.

Thanks in advance for your help

ashtonaut

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#2596365 2-Nov-2020 15:13

Your local store might have a bunch of display models you can try out in person - if you’re spending that much it’s often good to test physically - some are more comfortable on the head than others.

I would highly recommend both noise cancelling and Bluetooth.

I have the Bose QC35II which I highly recommend. I also hear the Sony equivalent is well rated, but for either of these (and probably the other competitors in this space) you’d need to extend your budget up to $350-$400.

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#2596392 2-Nov-2020 15:58

I have the Sony WH-1000XM3 over the ear, noise cancelling, bluetooth headphones. There are only two words to describe them bl**dy excellent. They are fantastic and worth every cent. They are very well featured and can be used with a cord as well.

Sony have recently released a later version, the XM4 so you may find the XM3 at a discounted price. At the moment they are on Price Spy for $350 to $400 with some stupid prices above that.

I know this is a bit above your stated budget but they would be my choice.

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#2596394 2-Nov-2020 15:59

It might pay to tack onto the existing headphones thread as well, as since it is quite long running, you will likely get a few knowledgeable responses from the people tagged on it.