Headphone help (non-workout ones)

cardbucfan
cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
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Hey all, hubby and I have been doing a lot of traveling lately and I need some good over ear headphones. My ear buds are great for working out ( sennheiser if anyone cares) but not so much for planes. They don't cancel out the little kids and its not healthy to wear them that long. So I'm looking for suggestions. I'm looking for comfort, noise blocking but good sound without having to blast them. Thanks!

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  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    I have Klipsch S4s and while they aren't advertised as "noise-cancelling", the fit very snug in the ear and do infact block out noise. I use them on planes and while running a lawn mower, excellent sounding music with minimal background noise(s).
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Thanks, I hadn't heard of those. I will check them out.

    Any other suggestions out there? A guy on the plane today said he has the Bose ones and loves them although the sound quality could be "muddy".
  • pollypocket3
    pollypocket3 Posts: 51 Member
    I have Klipsch S4s and while they aren't advertised as "noise-cancelling", the fit very snug in the ear and do infact block out noise. I use them on planes and while running a lawn mower, excellent sounding music with minimal background noise(s).

    I have these too and love them! I needed something to block out the chatty cathy's at work so I can remain focused. Works like a champ and very discreet. Awesome carrying case too.
  • BernerValet
    BernerValet Posts: 5
    Shure SE535. But IF money is no object then may I suggest Shure SE846
    http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/se-earphones/se846-sound-isolating-earphones
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Shure SE535. But IF money is no object then may I suggest Shure SE846
    http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/se-earphones/se846-sound-isolating-earphones

    You're so funny! If money is no object! Don't want ear buds though. (And I haven't won the lottery yet!)
  • BernerValet
    BernerValet Posts: 5
    The Shure SE535 (which I own -Clear Finish) have Outstanding almost total noise isolation and are extremely comfortable for extended wear. As for sound very balanced with a beautiful low end. They work admirably in an iPod and do not require additional amplification. Truly an enjoyable listening experience you can see and taste the music. The SE856 I have tested them and they are everything Shure and the reviews claim, The price well I am hoping they will fall over the next year or so.

    The SE535 are also pricey BUT having owned them now for over a year they are worth every penny. How they pack so much into such a small space is beyond me I am only glad they can. They are IMO worth a look
  • mdizzle99
    mdizzle99 Posts: 169 Member
    Is your priority noise cancellation or sound quality? If blocking noise is the highest priority then you'll probably want headphones using active noise cancellation. Although even those will not do all that much to block out kids since most will block the lower frequencies (e.g. plane engine).

    If comfort and noise cancellation are your top priorities, the general consensus is Bose QC15s are clear winner. If you can't justify the nearly $300 price tag but still want active noise cancellation, then I suggest the Monoprice noise cancelling headphones. They cost closer to $100 but work nearly as well.

    If audio qualify is your top priority I do not recommend active noise cancellation. You can find some qualify noise isolating headphones that block most sound but have much better audio quality for the price (e.g. Audio-Technicas or V-MODAs).

    All comes down to priorities. I opted for the Monoprice active noise cancelling headphones for my trips to Asia and I'm happy, but I don't wear them much outside of traveling.

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