Fashion regarding headphones.

[Merc.]

I would like some opinions from young people/teens/college students etc. 

 

Is it dumb to wear Over-ear headphones at public? (If they look good. (as example Sony MDR 1R))

 

Do I look like a complete dork/nerd if I do so? (I never see people wear over-ears in public here...)

 

 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2016 by Merc.

[Bazilias]

I would like some opinions from young people/teens/college students etc. 

 

Is it dumb to wear Over-ear headphones at public? (If they look good. (as example Sony MDR 1R))

 

Do I look like a complete dork/nerd if I do so? (I never see people wear over-ears in public here...)

Lol. It's completely normal to wear headphones. You also could take a look at the Audio Technica ATH-M50X.

[Atmos]

Is it weird? Not really, just a bit uncommon.

 

In college I see more people rocking full headphones nowadays than I see in-ears. Unless its in the library, that seems to almost always be an earbud palace of sorts for some reason.

 

 

 

Lol. It's completely normal to wear headphones. You also could take a look at the Audio Technica ATH-M50X.

 

JEEZ what's with you and rec. those awful ath-m50xs. If you're not careful, someone might take you seriously.

[AstroBenny]

I was wondering about this myself the other day because I wasn't sure if I'd look a little stupid wearing a pair of ATH-M50Xs in public.

But anyway, I did and I don't think anyone cares! 

[Merc.]

Lol. It's completely normal to wear headphones. You also could take a look at the Audio Technica ATH-M50X.

I don't want to be mean, but the M50s are the last alternative to look at if I want headphones that look good or fashionable. imo they are really ugly.

[ChrisCross]

if its not something massive like my custom one pro its ok. i just ordered an audio technica ath-ws55 for college.

 

EDIT: Just dont buy beats. everybody will think your a stupid idiot...

[yannickverc]

As long as they are not overear gaming headsets. Like I've seen people walk around with lime green Razer's.... 

[Jamdude]

Yes, if you're in public they should either be discrete on-ears or in-ears.  Seeing someone with huge over-ears in public is laughable.

[Merc.]

Added a poll. Choose your side.

[AlTech]

I would like some opinions from young people/teens/college students etc. 

 

Is it dumb to wear Over-ear headphones at public? (If they look good. (as example Sony MDR 1R))

 

Do I look like a complete dork/nerd if I do so? (I never see people wear over-ears in public here...)

You may look a bit dork to most. But to me, You look like someone who gives a damn about music!

 

Wear it and be proud! You are an elitist music connoisseur! Those snobs don't know shit about music (most likely unless they're tech savvy). 

 

And you look cool while you're wearing it. That's a bonus

 

 

And this is coming from someone who wears Sennheiser over ears in public  !  

 

 

Most people don't wear headphones cos they don't know any better or couldn't be bothered.

[LokiFire]

I used to rock some Sennheiser HD 205's had a few comments about how expensive they looked, i got them for like 30 quid in a sale haha, they were not very comfortable however.

[AlTech]

I used to rock some Sennheiser HD 205's had a few comments about how expensive they looked, i got them for like 30 quid in a sale haha, they were not very comfortable however.

I can't imagine what people think when i wear my sennheisers then! LMAO  ! Mine were like 80 pounds on discount. Usually around 110 pounds or so.

[Vivilacqua1]

Yes, but not if they are good quality headphones. Then you only look stupid. Not stupid and dumb. *cough beats *cough

[DigitalHermit]

I wouldn't call wearing them in public as 'dumb' per se...

but blasting music loud enough that the person beside you can hear your crap on a very loud train is dumb...

I'd opt for over-ears like the Sennheiser HD201s or the Superlux HD660s in public but carrying them around is a bit too troublesome...

[ShiftHitTheFan]

I buy headphones based on performance and looks. How do they sound, any butoons for phones, etc. My sister picks purely on looks. Ooh shiney...

[Guest]

If I see someone in public with huge headphones I automatically assume they are a douche

Well headphones don't have to be huge. But why would you make such a douchebag assumption?

 

I myself wear earbuds.

[Real_PhillBert]

If I see someone in public with huge headphones I automatically assume they are a douche

 

Yep. I leave the cans at home and use in ear headphones while out of the house.

 

That said, following my advice on fashion is generally a questionable decision. 

[ThinkWithPortals]

Why would you care about what other people think of what you're wearing?

[Merc.]

Why would you care about what other people think of what you're wearing?

Well... I don't want to look like a idiot wearing over-ear headphones.

[Guest Kloaked]

I don't want to be mean, but the M50s are the last alternative to look at if I want headphones that look good or fashionable. imo they are really ugly.

I don't know why the guy suggested the headphones outright.

But, I would sooner take someone wearing m50's more seriously than someone wearing Krakens.

[ThinkWithPortals]

Well... I don't want to look like a idiot wearing over-ear headphones.

Why do you give two shits if someone thinks you look like an idiot? Wear the headphones.

[terrytek]

Not at all. there are some outfits that go really well with headphones actually.

[Mackieftw]

These days at college i see less people use in-ear and more using full size headphones, why anyone would think it looks stupid in this day and age is beyond me.

 

I always wear my Razer Kraken Mobile headphones as I find them comfortable and of good sound quality and I don't care what others think while i wear them.

[KingKeith55]

Depends on how they look.

 

If they're ugly, or super bulky looking then it's not okay. It's time to stop.

[Fred Castellum]

I wear my MSR7, HD598 in public all the time. I don't see the problem. 

 

I see people wear their ATH-M50's quite often in public as well.