Anyone have an office chair recomendation (sub £500)

I bought a used Herman Miller Aeron online about 10 years ago and it was one of the best things I've purchased. I've admittedly had to replace a few parts for it over the years but I went from buying cheap office chairs on an almost yearly basis, to spending about £150 in one hit and it being a lot more a lot more durable as well as comfortable.
 
Can't really fault my Herman Miller Aeron. Been working from home for the last 3 years so spending 10+ hours in it per day and never had any discomfort. Only thing I've replaced is the gas lift for about £25 a year ago.
 
BeelzebubUK said:
Can't really fault my Herman Miller Aeron. Been working from home for the last 3 years so spending 10+ hours in it per day and never had any discomfort. Only thing I've replaced is the gas lift for about £25 a year ago.
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How did you find the replacement process? Mine has needed done for a while but it has looked like a bit of a handling in the videos I watched.
 
Slogan said:
How did you find the replacement process? Mine has needed done for a while but it has looked like a bit of a handling in the videos I watched.
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Very simple. The toughest part was getting the old one out of the legs as it was tightly wedged in. Had to support either side and give it a few not so gentle taps with a hammer.
 
I'm on the lookout for a decent home office chair myself at the moment. The used Herman Millers all seem to be 350+ near me. I've seen the Sihoo and also Boulies. Anyone had any experience with Boulies before?
 
I've just bought the Alpha XL from an office furniture place for £287 as it came very highly recommended and is meant to be very sturdy but very comfortable. It's replacing my 5 year + old Noblechairs Hero that's still going strong but hasn't got anymore comfortable to sit in. @Dicehunter has one. Mine arrives Tuesday, so will update then if anyone is interested
 
Vidar said:
I've just bought the Alpha XL from an office furniture place for £287 as it came very highly recommended and is meant to be very sturdy but very comfortable. It's replacing my 5 year + old Noblechairs Hero that's still going strong but hasn't got anymore comfortable to sit in. @Dicehunter has one. Mine arrives Tuesday, so will update then if anyone is interested
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So, I've assembled the chair and while the seat is incredibly comfortable. I'm unfortunately going to have to return it if possible. At 6ft 8 the back just isn't tall enough for me, and with me having quite a wide gate the arms of the chair are digging in to my thighs.

The search unfortunately continues.
 
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Vidar said:
So, I've assembled the chair and while the seat is incredibly comfortable. I'm unfortunately going to have to return it if possible. At 6ft 8 the back just isn't tall enough for me, and with me having quite a wide gate the arms of the chair are digging in to my thighs.

The search unfortunately continues.
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at 6ft 8 your going to have problems with every chair. im 6ft 2 and struggled to find a chair
 
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