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can anyone recommend sub $200 headphones for the wife ?

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kindms:
she thinks the ATs are uncomfortable.

she doesn't like earbuds. she is also petite if that matters

I guess it would mostly revolve around AV multimedia vs. strictly audio.

heathen:
Check out the "wall of fame" category for whichever style she prefers: https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame

Chilly Brioschi:
Senn HD218 (open, lightweight)   Senn HD280  (closed)
Grado SR-60 or SR-80  Similar but the 80 has more bass, both great on transients and vocals

Neither will set you back much, both sound good but very different
Neither have ever left me fatigued
Both are easy to drive

...doesn't like AKGs !   I guess someone has to .....   

edtyre:
For non-critical listening i would suggest these
SENNHEISER PX 100-II
https://frama.link/wjoYMjz5
Light, very comfy and sounds great especially paired
with a Dragonfly
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1244851-REG/audioquest_dragonflyblk_dragonfly_black_usb.html

djphrayz:
I bought a pair of V-Moda XS a few years ago and still love them: https://v-moda.com/products/xs

The construction is rock solid, and you can replace the ear cups and cable, so they should last for years.  They fold up very compact, and they sound really good for my taste in music.  They make a 3-button cable with iPhone controls that I find uselful.  The mic on both cables (original and 3-button) has never gotten any complaints when using it for phone calls.

Here's the inner fidelity review: https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/practically-perfect-every-way-v-moda-xs

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