where to buy an over-ear headset

[rudi-h]

with back to back virtual meetings, i've come to realize that buying a proper set of noise cancelling over-hear headphones is not worth postponing any longer...

 

I've borrowed Sennheizer BT4.50's.  They work great but the ear cups are slightly too small, so it hurts after a while...

 

To me it's less about the actual quality of the sound and/or noise cancelling (all of these NC options have superb audio quality), so it boils down to the fit, especially if worn for 6 hours a day.

 

Is there a one-stop shop where I can try 3 or 4 different models (different brands) to feel which would have the best fit?

 

Probably looking to spend somewhere between R3k and R5k, not sure if the R10k top-of-the-line models are really necessary

[gummibear]

My wife has a set of these for work and they are awesome.I borrow them every now and then and they are comfortable.Not sure of SA price though.

 

 

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii.html#v=qc35_ii_black

[TheKaiser]

My wife has a set of these for work and they are awesome.I borrow them every now and then and they are comfortable.Not sure of SA price though.

 

 

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless-ii.html#v=qc35_ii_black

Yowser, just saw the price. Good grief....

 

But I guess if the quality fits the price point and if one was in a position where you'd wear earphones all day then I guess it makes sense. Kind of like the expensive mattress argument.

[Cois]

I have a set of Avantree cups that I purchased form TakeAlot.

 

They are okay. I used them on my little extended hospital stay. They do not block all the noise out from a high care ward, so you know when the nurse needed your attention.

 

I used them for about 3 weeks 6-13 hours per day. They are cheapie earphones but they did the job.

 

The could however not block out most noise in Steve Biko. But it sure as heck helped a lot to block out most of the talk of death at the oncology ward.

 

I still use them from time to time. They do the job, but I am looking for a better solution for my next hospital visit. But I might be looking for in ear rather than Over Ear. The one nurse always asked me to spin her a tune.

[CogitoErgoSum]

Hi. I went through the same exercise. Again, as with everything, budget, budget, budget... These things are flippen expensive. I set myself a target of R1000 and got these

 

https://www.evetech.co.za/cooler-master-mh630-gaming-headset/best-deal/8432.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcqsZOWX7gqGJTv4DK-oNFM2JL2xi5OVRLej9OElkCgV5bKwkVJtxBPoaAu1PEALw_wcB

 

Have a look on EVETECH and PCLink. 

 

Also, check out the reviews of whatever you want on Youtube. I decided on the above based on the mic review

[Hairy]

with back to back virtual meetings, i've come to realize that buying a proper set of noise cancelling over-hear headphones is not worth postponing any longer...

 

I've borrowed Sennheizer BT4.50's.  They work great but the ear cups are slightly too small, so it hurts after a while...

 

To me it's less about the actual quality of the sound and/or noise cancelling (all of these NC options have superb audio quality), so it boils down to the fit, especially if worn for 6 hours a day.

 

Is there a one-stop shop where I can try 3 or 4 different models (different brands) to feel which would have the best fit?

 

Probably looking to spend somewhere between R3k and R5k, not sure if the R10k top-of-the-line models are really necessary

Yo rudi-h .. where in SA are you?

 

If in CT, there is a Bose store on Somerset Road Green Point where you can try out their kit!

 

Take you credit card with you

[Cois]

Have a look on EVETECH and PCLink.

 

 

Please skip Evetech. They have huge problems regarding warranty issues. Try Wootware of another retailer and skip Evetech.

[CogitoErgoSum]

Please skip Evetech. They have huge problems regarding warranty issues. Try Wootware of another retailer and skip Evetech.

Thanks Cois, wasn't aware. I eventually came right with PCLink. Apologies OP. With your budget, the shopfloor is open. My main concern was a decent mic for not too much money

[Rocket-Boy]

Hi. I went through the same exercise. Again, as with everything, budget, budget, budget... These things are flippen expensive. I set myself a target of R1000 and got these

 

https://www.evetech.co.za/cooler-master-mh630-gaming-headset/best-deal/8432.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcqsZOWX7gqGJTv4DK-oNFM2JL2xi5OVRLej9OElkCgV5bKwkVJtxBPoaAu1PEALw_wcB

 

Have a look on EVETECH and PCLink. 

 

Also, check out the reviews of whatever you want on Youtube. I decided on the above based on the mic review

Do not buy anything from Evetech!! just do a quick google of them and you will see its not a company you want to deal with.

[gummibear]

Yowser, just saw the price. Good grief....

 

But I guess if the quality fits the price point and if one was in a position where you'd wear earphones all day then I guess it makes sense. Kind of like the expensive mattress argument.

Didn’t realize the SA pricing was that insane [emoji15][emoji85]

[Hairy]

Didn’t realize the SA pricing was that insane [emoji15][emoji85]

you really do not get much for your hard earned Z.A.R once you import goodies and the middle middle middle men take their cut