[LiquidTurbo]

Anyone here have the Bose headphones or the Dr. Dre headphones or any other noise cancellation headphones? I travel for work sometimes and a pair of nice headphones would really help with the flights. Right now I think I'm torn between these two headphones, but I am open to any suggestions.
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[RCubed]

I never fly without my Sony MDR-NC22.
Noise Cancelling is the best thing ever on flights.
I got it pretty cheap at Seattle Premium Outlets for 59.99USD about a year ago.

[Speed2K]

FWIW, I was flipping through this months issue of Consumers Report and they had a buyers guide that included a section on Noise Canceling headphones.

[ilvtofu]

Bose ones are an investment IMO sound cancellation is amazing on them and absolutely love them. Although in-ear earbuds with noise cancellation would probably be more affordable but comfort isn't for everyone. Just ordered a set of klipsch image s4 earphones supposedly really good especially for the price

I'm not a fan of the sound quality on the monster beats and the gloss plastic looks cheap to me.

[iam_dan]

you should check out http://www.head-fi.org
im currently looking into buying headphones too
i considered both of the headphones you noted, and everyone there rips on bose and the beatsbydre headphones, pretty much

i still havent concluded my search, so i cant give too much opinion.

[roastpuff]

Go for Sennheiser noise-canceling, my dad has the Bose QC2 and the Sennheiser PXC 310 and the Sennheiser is much better than the Bose. Bose is ok, but way overpriced.

[!MiKrofT]

Bose stuff is totally overpriced considering you can get better for cheaper.

[twitchyzero]

is there a difference between noise isolation and noise canceling?

[Alpine50]

I got the solo dre's and there pretty sick I love em got them cheaper on boxing day but if u want insane get the monster beats they pound like no tomorrow there crazy
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[woob]

is there a difference between noise isolation and noise canceling?

Noise isolation usually refers to headphones that have physical sound barriers that isolate your ear from outside noise. The barriers are things like the earpads on circumaural headphones, or the silicon/foam tips on IEMs.

Noise cancellation involves the headphone emitting a frequency that will cause destructive interference with the frequency of any consistent ambient noise (bus/plane/train engine, crowds, etc.) and thus "cancel" the ambient noise.



Also, BOSE = Buy Other Sound Equipment . Overpriced to shit. And as mentioned earlier, http://www.head-fi.org is a great resource for headphones.

[AVS_Racing]

what about shures? not sure if they make any over the ear ones though

[syee]

what about shures? not sure if they make any over the ear ones though

Shures (I'm assuming you're referring to the IEM's) are noise isolating. The plugs block outside sounds. They're OK (I have a set of E2c's) but not so great during take off/landing when the air pressure in the cabin changes. You need to occasionally take them off as the pressure changes and pop your ears otherwise it gets uncomfortable.

As overpriced as Bose are, they are a pretty comfortable set of headphones with fairly decent quality audio. (especially the circumaural pair) There's others out there by Sony, Audio Technica, Sennheiser (and most of the major brands) that you can look into for a lot less.

[KuSouL]

i owned a pair of beats solo's for a day ~ just cause i wanted to jump on the bandwagon ... and then i checked the online review AFTER i bought it

turns out they seem to break 100% ... ranging from the first day it's bought -> 3 weeks -> 3 months ... so i returned them the next day

the sound quality is OKAY but for that price you'd expect something way less fragile

[LiquidTurbo]

What do you mean they break. How?
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[LiquidTurbo]

Bose stuff is totally overpriced considering you can get better for cheaper.

Such as?
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[KuSouL]

well i just randomly searched reviews online
and it appears majority have bad reviews

example:
http://store.apple.com/ca/reviews/H1156LL/A?mco=MTc5NzMzMjE

or just youtube it ... plenty of videos on how they snap / break
maybe they'll last longer if you are careful but then again ... everyone on all the review boards think they're careful ~ i didn't like my odds haha

plus i have two friends that bought them and one came broken so he instantly took it in for an exchange ~ another had it snap after three weeks (funny how they both didn't care about the quality and just wanted to exchange for another one ... cause THEY'RE MONSTER BEATS)

*edit*
oh ... and i wanted to add ~ even tho TO ME the quality is mediocre ... the bass for these headphones were actually quite good but they're definitely not noise canceling headphones and the thing with people writing reviews about them breaking -> exchanging -> breaking -> exchanging -> repeat ...

the packaging looks great tho haha

[R&R]

do not waste your money on the dr dre's, i did and i wish i could get a refund on them, sadly i got them off ebay...

i had them for about a month and left side died then week later right side died as well.

[iam_dan]

There's others out there by Sony, Audio Technica, Sennheiser (and most of the major brands) that you can look into for a lot less.


Such as?
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also theres headphones from Shure, Beyerdynamic, AKG & Grado off the top of my head

[JKam]

all of mine are from Sony, got them on staff discount, but they all are very good except the cheapest ones. Any of the mid end stuff served me well. I couldnt tell the difference between mid ($150ish) and high ($400ish) end ones though.

[m3thods]

Bose ones are an investment IMO sound cancellation is amazing on them and absolutely love them. Although in-ear earbuds with noise cancellation would probably be more affordable but comfort isn't for everyone. Just ordered a set of klipsch image s4 earphones supposedly really good especially for the price

I'm not a fan of the sound quality on the monster beats and the gloss plastic looks cheap to me.

I have the S4s, and I've used Shure e2c's and the Bose in-ears (among other cheap ones). The Klipsch set was the best by a mile. There is a tiny bit of an emphasis on bass, but nothing like the Bose (where the bass was way too overpowering). The Klipsch has a nice balance between mids and lows, and I love them so much that I'll probably be investing in the S5 ruggeds when these break.

For $100 and less, it's hard to find a better set of buds (and countless reviews say the same).

A note about the original topic though: I tried a few sets of noise-cancelling phones (Bose included) and I couldn't get over the high-pitched sound that some emit. Throw in the need for batteries, and I haven't looked back on my decision to get noise-isolating buds. It's worth trying them in store if you can to avoid that.

[woob]

also theres headphones from Shure, Beyerdynamic, AKG & Grado off the top of my head

I'm on the Beyerdynamic bandwagon right now... I bought the DT990-250 Premiums and while I understand while some people find them sibilant, I love the sound signature and clarity. The thing is, the 990s are open and thus might annoy people in a public environment as well as isolate less than a closed headphone.

[striderblade]

dont get the beats solo. Is junk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZE3J3ZykAw&feature=related

However i'm waiting for this. Dr.dre Beats PRO
http://www.thegadgetguycolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Spin-Headphones-Now-Called-Beats-Pro.jpg

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

dre the beat

:D

[Armind]

Any reviews on Dre's Tour In-Ears with control talk? planning to grab one since my shure ones starting to wear off :(. How is it with trance & rnb music?

[VK79]

Any reviews on Dre's Tour In-Ears with control talk? planning to grab one since my shure ones starting to wear off :(. How is it with trance & rnb music?

I picked up a pair with my phone. For the first few hours they were terrible, after finding the perfect fit they were simply amazing. I'm a huge PVD/AVB fan and these really delivered a tight punch when the beats kicked in. Love the separate metallic mid button and flat 3.5 plug (original apple ones stick out too much) too.

Do note that they have to sit right in your ear thou (like ear plugs), it's akward at first but you will eventually get used to it. It also does a decent job of shutting out noise.
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[Armind]

Dope! I guess i'll grab it off my buddy for a discounted price :D

BUT wait, how's the quality on these? Some people say its cheap material and will fuck up easily.

[gars]

I have the Sony X Walkman, which comes with on-board Digital Noise Cancelling, which works like a charm. The downside is that you have to carry the original headphones with you for them to work, as the microphone to pick up the noise is on the phones themselves. I usually just bring them on trips to use on the plane/bus/train. I use my player almost on a daily basis, so I end up wearing out headphones pretty quickly - so I didn't want to wear out my noise cancelling headphones.

I like mine because, they draw off the power of my player. I can use them when i'm listening to music on my player, OR use the jack it comes with that allows you to use an external device. On my flight back to Vancouver, I was watching films on my Netbook, then watching flights on the in-flight tv, then switch to my regular MP3 player... THEN, I turn the volume way down just to sleep.

That said, Noise Cancelling headphones probably don't provide the BEST sound possible. You get a slight bit of hiss in the background when it is on, which still gives you a bit of a headache after listening to it for a long time.

That said - the Shure Headphones I picked up (SE210) have amazing noise isolation. The only issue with this is it depends on what sort of music you listen to, and how you like your music. The SE210's don't have crazy bass. They have some better bass than some of the hardcore In-Ear Monitor's, but if you listen to heavy beats, or are used to the overpowering bass in headphones like the Sennheisser CX-300's, then you might feel like you're dropping down a level.

It also depends on what quality music you listen to. I found after getting my Shure's, I'd listen to a song on my player and realize that it's lower quality (I can hear if it's below 260kbps), and it forces me to redownload the music at a better quality. And if I switch to a player like an iPod, I found the quality goes down again... Some people listen to the radio and they're happy with the quality. If that's the case, I'd just stay away from the more expensive headphones...

[VK79]

Dope! I guess i'll grab it off my buddy for a discounted price :D

BUT wait, how's the quality on these? Some people say its cheap material and will fuck up easily.

Well can't comment on that as they are new to me too. So far they seem pretty sturdy, monster has a 3 year warranty anyway so it should be ok.
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[roastpuff]

Still one of the best noise-isolating headphones ever, IMO: http://ultimateears.com/en-us/products/11-pro

http://ultimateears.com/uploads/assets/products/11-pro/11-pro_1.jpg

Bought mine 3 years ago, and I don't regret having spent that much on it.

[VK79]

Still one of the best noise-isolating headphones ever, IMO: http://ultimateears.com/en-us/products/11-pro

http://ultimateears.com/uploads/assets/products/11-pro/11-pro_1.jpg

Bought mine 3 years ago, and I don't regret having spent that much on it.

How does the custom fit process go? I wont mind paying for a set of good earphones, I'm just afraid that the "custom fit" ends up not really fitting perfectly thus resulting in compromised sound.

[Osaka]

Sennheiser PXC 350 or 450's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQdbcDTiIas

[YiNG_YaNG_6o4]

I just picked up the Bose QC15 and i love them. My dad has the QC2 and you can notice a big improvement in the noise cancellation on the QC15. They are SUPER comfortable too. You can wear these for hours and you won't even notice you have them on. Sound quality is top botch as expected with Bose. Not crazy on the bass where it will drown out everything. I hear Dre's are too bass heavy, where the Bose is very well balanced out. I think it would be a good investment for you since you travel alot. Its basically what they were designed for. When you walk into a Bose store and test them out, they emulate the environment of being inside a plane where all you hear is the engine rumbling, and once you turn on the headphones you hear how well it cuts out the noise. I got a great deal on them at the Woodburn Outlet in Oregon (tax free woohoo!). So yea... because you travel... i highly recommend the Bose :)

[DragonChi]

Here is another brand of custom fits for your consideration.

http://www.mylivewires.com/index.php

[roastpuff]

Here is another brand of custom fits for your consideration.

http://www.mylivewires.com/index.php

Heard that they were quite good. Definitely a much better value proposition than the UE11's, I got them before the Livewires got much better known, haha.

How does the custom fit process go? I wont mind paying for a set of good earphones, I'm just afraid that the "custom fit" ends up not really fitting perfectly thus resulting in compromised sound.

You go to the audiologist, and then they make a set of molds from your ears by squirting some goop into your ears. Then you send them to UE for them to use in making your IEM shells. If the shells don't fit well when they get to you, you send them back and they will adjust them for high or low spots (or recast the shell completely). You can keep doing this until you are satisfied, though Canadian shipping is a total PITA.

If you're not happy you can return the set for a refund, of course.

[Armind]

Well can't comment on that as they are new to me too. So far they seem pretty sturdy, monster has a 3 year warranty anyway so it should be ok.
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Hey does yours come with two packages for the ear buds or just one?

[VK79]

Hey does yours come with two packages for the ear buds or just one?

Just one. S,M,L for the round ones and S,L for the cone ones just like the photos on apple.ca
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[DJ Heartbreak]

Go bose quiet comfort fooooorrrr suuuurre... I work in audio and have listened to all types of noise cancelling. Nothing is more comfortable and noise cancels with crisp bass more than the bose quiet comforts. Its well worth the money
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[LiquidTurbo]

A person working in audio recommending Bose? Seems like Boses aren't a good choice.
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[woob]

I found a review of the Bose Quiet Comfort 3's. There's also a fairly good explanation of noise-cancellation vs noise-isolation in it.

http://anythingbutipod.com/2010/09/bose-quietcomfort-3-review/

I guess a fitting simile would be to say that it’s like sticking your hand into a bucket of water: if you’re wearing gloves, you don’t get wet, but you still have your hand in water and you know the gloves are the reason you’re dry. The feeling of sticking your hand into a bucket without water is completely different, even though the result is the same; you’re dry. That’s pretty much how I can describe the difference between blocking noise, and removing noise, but it really is something you have to try to fully understand the difference.

[YiNG_YaNG_6o4]

considering the Sennheiser PXC 350 is in the same price range as the Bose QC15 if not, more. I would still go for the Bose. I think everyone in the thread is refering to the Bose QC3 and not QC15. QC15 goes over the entire ear not just over the ear like the QC3. And the Bose definately look nicer cuz they're not half the size of your head like the PCX's.

Amazon.com: Sennheiser PXC 350 Active Noise Cancellation Headphone with Vol Control (Black): Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Y70O1wwLL.@@AMEPARAM@@31Y70O1wwLL

Shopbot.ca (http://www.shopbot.ca/pp-sennheiser-pxc-350-sennheiser-price-50971.html)

Ebay.ca (http://catalog.ebay.ca/Sennheiser-PXC-350-Headphones-/69754364?_dmd=2&_fifpts=1&_ipg=&_pcatid=399&_trksid=p3286.c0.m505)

didn't find them on Futureshop or BestBuy site.

Amazon.com: Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41apGrK1i1L.@@AMEPARAM@@41apGrK1i1L

Ebay.ca (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Bose-QC15-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-New-Box-NR-/270635697049?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f03250399)

i wouldn't buy from FS cuz they jack their prices up way too much. but yea... both are in the same price range, but Bose look nicer.

[woob]

And the Bose definately look nicer cuz they're not half the size of your head like the PCX's.

yea... both are in the same price range, but Bose look nicer.

Is this really what it's come down to for the Bose fanboys?

[_Hotsauce_]

Been trying out the Dre Beats well I wait for my new Grado's to get here, anyway, they're garbage imo. Sure, the noise cancelling is nice for when your in public and all but sound quality is absolute crap. The guy at Futureshop told me he's gone through 3 pairs in 5 months, great selling point! haha

[bcedhk]

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[bcedhk]

I would never get dre's at full price they are poor quality n just offer lots of bass; which is easily achievable without much effort. Bose are good if you can get them at a discount.

For noise isolating I'm currently usin meelec m9's. I got iit cheap through a RFD link and they offer great sound range and bass for the price. I would love to get myself a pair of Custom IEMs by UE; those would probably be the best at noise isolation.
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[Szeto]

Where do you guys buy your iems or Cans? I am looking at westone and akg k702 but dont see a lot retailer carrying it. Long and mcquade has akg k702 but they dont have a sample here, only unit they hAve is in toronto. Do hook me up with canadian sites that you guys use. thanks
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[woob]

I would love to get myself a pair of Custom IEMs by UE; those would probably be the best at noise isolation.
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It's also possible to get custom tips for your current IEMs if you want a cheaper solution to isolation.

Where do you guys buy your iems or Cans? I am looking at westone and akg k702 but dont see a lot retailer carrying it. Long and mcquade has akg k702 but they dont have a sample here, only unit they hAve is in toronto. Do hook me up with canadian sites that you guys use. thanks
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Consumer Electronics downtown has a decent selection of certain brands (I don't think they have AKG, but they have Senn, Beyer, Grado, Ultrasone, and more). HiFi Centre, also downtown, carries the high-end stuff too, but I haven't been there yet. I've also heard that they have large markups.

[DragonChi]

I usually buy from the manufactures site, e-bay or if you don't mind used, head-fi.

[Armind]

After a week or so of using Dr. Dre's. My Shure one's packed more bass while Dre's lack bass but very crisp highs. =\

[VK79]

Which shures are you comparing them to? I tried a pair of 115s and honestly, they were no better than the stock apple buds. I'm sure the 535s would destroy the beats but then again, they cost $500++ so, apples and oranges. One thing thou, did you buy them from eBay? From my research, it seems like there are tons of knock-offs that look pretty real.
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[Armind]

The 115's, but yeah i did my research and decided not to get one off craigs but rather off a friend that can use his employee discount at FS. I guess overall it's a good pair of earphones depending on what i listen to. Withi rnb its amazing but for some trance tracks, it's lacking bass but i the clear highs makes up for it.

[VK79]

Well maybe they don't fit your ear perfectly then, I tested them with PVD - Get Back (personal fav for testing how tight the punch of the speaker/hp is) and was very pleased with how they handled the pounding all the way up to 95% Vol.

[Armind]

Theres only one pair that fits me well, wish there were foam buds that comes with these. Hmm in the beginning of each song i listen to has great bass. But once the vocals and the highs the bass seem to get over powered by em. Perhaps the Shure ones i used was all bass and i got used to em =\

BTW any other songs you recommend me testing these out with? Can't find high res of that PVD song.

[ilvtofu]

Just got my klipsch Image S4's in the mail the other day, they sound great, much better than the bose in ears and the monster turbines that I compared them with.
For those of you who want the mic you can get the S4i @ the apple store or london drugs for around $120. Sound is sooooo clear, bass isn't like the studio beats, but it's equally clear, theres no point having all bass and shit everywhere else which I've noticed with all the monsters I've tried.

I wouldn't mind trying out some of those ultimate ear ones but I'll wait till I'm through with these klipsch ones. Also anyone have the se115?

Does monster make ONE decent set of headphones/earphones? I've tried most of them except the tours and none of them blew me away. The studios are good but worth maybe half of what people are paying for them. Turbines are better than your standard ipod ones but not worth $200. Gagas and solo beats aren't worth only as much as their knock off ebay versions...

[!SG]

i got the bose QC15s for travel and general use. pricey but like what someone else said, they are an investment.

[VK79]

I only use songs which I have on CD for testing to get the best results. Personally, the top 2 CDs I use are PVD In Between & Out There & Back. Most tracks have little to no vocals but very tight and brutal bass/beats. If you want PM me your email and ill rip the track Get Back for you in lossless or Wav.

Do note that the beats are targeted more at bass/r&b/d&b genre if you are expecting them to shine when playing classical or operas etc you will be sorely disappointed. If you want a "do it all" I will recommend the x10i, thou not as tight and composed when pushed to the limits for pure d&b music, it is an excellent all round performer.

[gars]

Just got my klipsch Image S4's in the mail the other day, they sound great, much better than the bose in ears and the monster turbines that I compared them with.
For those of you who want the mic you can get the S4i @ the apple store or london drugs for around $120. Sound is sooooo clear, bass isn't like the studio beats, but it's equally clear, theres no point having all bass and shit everywhere else which I've noticed with all the monsters I've tried.

I wouldn't mind trying out some of those ultimate ear ones but I'll wait till I'm through with these klipsch ones. Also anyone have the se115?
.

The Image S4's are great headphones, really good all-round ones for the price you're paying. I bought a pair for my friend back in the UK for like £30, and I found them miles ahead of the standard CX-300's and stuff around that price range. They weren't too bass heavy, and good for vocals, as well as pretty decent for stuff with a beat.

[JayDaMan]

shures are a good choice

[striderblade]

Anyone know if this are any good? Saw a couple of youtube review. But want to know if any of you local own one of this.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/monster-monster-turbine-high-performance-in-ear-headphones-mh-trb-ie-efs/10118652.aspx?path=838bd6d559624cae28bdd18139b984e 6en02

[iam_dan]

^
was about to buy it
but i decided to do some research
people say its a decent pair of iems, but overpriced and a bit overrated

[_Hotsauce_]

^
Monster is overpriced, just like Dre's.

[woob]

^
Monster is overpriced, just like Dre's.

Monster makes Dre's.

[roastpuff]

Monster makes Dre's.

Therefore they are doubly over-priced? :rofl:

[VK79]

Since there are so many that say the S4i were good and that it produces much better sound across all frequencies, I decided to buy a pair to try out for myself.

As far as bass goes it is no where close to the Tours, push it pass ~70% volume and it breaks/cracks.

I own a pair of x10s, thus, expected the mids and highs to be impressive and much better than the Tours which are basically tuned for more bass. I was shocked that they are no better then the Tours (tried with a few operas, jazz, lounge, lossless rips). Overall, they are definitely better than the stock apples, but no where as mind blowing as I hoped it would be. I know they are considerably cheaper than the Tours/x10 but so many have claimed that they are about as good/better.

For the price, sound quality is acceptable but so are my old $40 sony ex earphones.

Note to those planning to get these:
The quality of the wires are down right sad. They must have decided to go with a cheaper manufacturer (compared to when I bought my x10s) as there are so thin/flimsy and feel as if they would snap if I accidentally pulled at it lightly. The rubber feels extremely cheap and out of the box it already shown signs of its poor quality with various "dents" in them

Few quick snaps showing wire quality and thickness compared to tours

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/vk79/Randoms/s4i1.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx98/vk79/Randoms/s4i2.jpg

[LiquidTurbo]

Maybe yours is fake.
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[VK79]

I highly doubt london drugs sell fake klipsche. I never buy stuff online even if it's cheaper unless it's from a reputable store or if I don't have a choice.
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[iam_dan]

id gladly take them off your hands if you are dissatisfied ;)

[VK79]

^

Oh I am definitely not happy and will return them to LD. (I doubt you would want to pay full retail for a used item).

If you are satisfied with that level of sound/build quality you should try the scorche 300 or 355 (can't remember exactly). Since they are only $40 you can easily replace them 2 more times when they break (as compared to the s4is @$130).

[iam_dan]

did you make sure to break them in first

[VK79]

Yep, from lunch till I went home was playing shuffle on my mbp. So 6+ hrs.
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[iam_dan]

i think you should try plugging them into your computer and let the music play




...for another 70 hours or so


then see if you want to return them or not
i heard you'll notice the most difference in the quality after 15-20 hours of break in
then another 10-15 hours after that

[roastpuff]

Try exchanging it for a different one. You may have just gotten a bad pair; the one I tested seem to have decent cabling and was in good shape.

[VK79]

I remember reading in some audio/hi-fi forums that 5-10 hrs is enough. Irony is i did not even do the run in thing for my x10s as i only read about this practice recently but from the first use they impressed me. Well no harm plugging them in for another 10h or so then testing again. I doubt the cable issue has anything to with being a bad pair. It's the overall thickness of the rubber housing and joints at the buds/3.5 connector. Doing a quick search on apple.ca there seem to be others who are experiencing cable failure too due to poor quality.
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[gars]

I like how you're comparing the S4's to the Tours, when the Tours are almost 2 times the price.

i think for a pair of <$100, the S4's are great. I do really like them more than a pair of $40 Sony EX headphones; I think they're well worth the price paid. Mind you, the pair I bought, was around £25.

I have a friend who had a pair of X10s, and always complained about the cable quality on them. He had them exchanged once through Amazon.co.uk, then whent he problem came back, he got a refund on them instead. I did like the sound on them though - but they were EXPENSIVE...

[Okami]

where do you buy the s4's for less than 100? (unless its on sale in which ignore this). they are usually $120ish without taxes. I have also heard good things about them but i haven't decided not to try them since i'm coming from SHURE SE310's.

now im not saying the SE310's are amazing.. they arent.. they give you nice highs and clarity but it lacks boomy bass and DURABILITY.. that is the main problem with old SHURE's. the cords are utter crap and they will fray on you in no time. the bright side is shure came out with a new line with upgraded replaceable cables so that problem is fixed hopefully. The SE310's are not horrible in a good player (cowon,S:Flo2,Sansa,or a sony) but if you are gonna use it in an ipod then dont waste your money.

I am currently satisfied with the SE310's and people are saying that it is crap, so now im looking into the SE425's or the SE535's because the bass is supposedly better and the cables are now replaceable and more durable.. the problem is the price.. the markup on these are horrendous.. the stores literally mark these things up 100%.. so the 535 costs are only around 260ish and 425's only cost around 180ish.. hopefully i can get an ok staff discount on them..

IF NOT.. then im gonna try to claim my last warranty and sell the SE310's to get these bad boys

http://www.accessoryjack.com/-strse-1407/Audio-dsh-Technica-ATH-dsh-CKS70-CKS70-Dynamic/Detail.bok

http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/sc/solidbass/index.html

the bass on these are apparently better than the sennheiser IE8's and have a similar sound stage.

Reviews on head-fi say the bass is like a in car sub woofer : D

other cheap well regarded options you can choose are the Panasonic HJE900, the Victor (JVC) FX-5000 (less bass more treble), Head-Direct RE0, Etymotic mc5, and the Denon C710

[ilvtofu]

I bought my S4 (no mic) on ebay for $60. S4i were at least $100 so might as well get them in store.
Getting iphone 4 next week so I want to get the i's though

[iam_dan]

so the 535 costs are only around 260ish

where did you see them for 260?

[VK79]

I did mention previously that the s4 are cheaper than the beats/x10. However, I decided to compare them because they were said to be almost as good for bass and better for mids/highs, which they are definitely not. For the x10s, I own a pair for over 2 years and am very pleased with the build quality and sound, which led me to believe that the s4i could possibly be better than the beats (for mids/highs). Sadly again, they are not.

There are a couple of under $100 (some even with apple remote/mic) earphones which sound great so its not surprising at all that the s4 do. Its good that you got a deal on the s4, at that price, they are well worth it (just like my $40 ex76) but at ~$120+ for the remote version, sorry, there are better options like the scorches.

Guess its all comes down to personal preference, after leaving them on for another 10+ hrs, the bass and mids still splatter all over the place when pushed.

[Okami]

where did you see them for 260?

store costs.. as i was talking about markup's i assumed people would understand. sorry for confusion

[iam_dan]

ohh i see.
yeah, man, i was like 260 for se535's? thats crazy cheap!


its too bad about those S4/i's, i thought they would be really good!

[Okami]

After a week or so of using Dr. Dre's. My Shure one's packed more bass while Dre's lack bass but very crisp highs. =\

that is a sign you dont have a proper seal. youll get no really clear sounding highs but like no bass..

make sure you try all the ear tips.. im coming from shure SE310 and the tours rape the shit out of them in terms of bass. im not even using the full bass eq on my player and its like listening to my z-2300 speakers subwoofer

[ilvtofu]

S4i wire quality definitely isn't as good as the monsters, but that's what you're paying 60-80% more for, packaging, the bass is a different type of bass, IMO the tours can't match the S4s for clarity.

Need a suggestion for a good earphone with a mic/control talk etc, for my new iphone 4, don't feel like paying twice as much as I did for my S4's for the S4i lol, they are really comfortable though

Not sure if in-ear is good for me, I hate feeling every single step I take through my earphones and every bump on the wire travels to your ears as well, maybe I'll just use my stock apple ones :/

[woob]

Not sure if in-ear is good for me, I hate feeling every single step I take through my earphones and every bump on the wire travels to your ears as well, maybe I'll just use my stock apple ones :/

Wear them such that the cable is around your ears instead of hanging down. This eliminates most of the microphonics, if not all.

[Fuhrër-Z]

Sale
http://www.walmart.ca/details?tabId=1&departmentId=64&assetId=54361&categoryId=871

not the best, but fucking cheeeappppp

[ilvtofu]

I'm thinking of ordering a set of v-moda vibe duos from ebay, need a set of earphones for talking on the phone, hella annoying when someone calls and i'm listening to music. Heard these were best bang for the buck. They are only about $30 from ebay, downsides are that there are no buttons for answering phone :( but the kevlar reinforced wire I've read is really good and easily untangled

Any other suggestions? the price is good but I don't know if it'll be annoying not to have the button

I'm also considering the vibe ii's

[Berzerker]

Sale
http://www.walmart.ca/details?tabId=1&departmentId=64&assetId=54361&categoryId=871

not the best, but fucking cheeeappppp


Are those noise canceling?

Berz out.

[woob]

^ No, but they're closed so they'll have some degree of isolation.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

I recently got the bose in ear IE2 earbuds... I like em. they're better than any other earbud ive used. nice low clear bass, and nice clear highs.

mind you i got them at 50% off retail price, i wouldnt pay 120 or 130 for them or whatever it was.

[Iceman_2K]

Having tried out so many, I think the best bang for the buck are these:

Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATHANC7 Noise-cancelling Headphones: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VdvUEPi%2BL.@@AMEPARAM@@41VdvUEPi%2BL

I've got few headsets from Audio Technica and they're definately better than the Seinheisser or Bose headsets.

[BlacknJean]

I'm looking for a good 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound headset that can be used for BOTH PC and my TV.

the cheaper the better but I have no budget limit. Thanks

[iam_dan]

After a week or so of using Dr. Dre's. My Shure one's packed more bass while Dre's lack bass but very crisp highs. =\

if you still have your dre studios
you can see if where ever they bought it will let you return or see if they have a price guarantee thing going on for their policies.

The source has the white Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones for $219.99 (web find, so its online but they ship to the store for free).

Here is the link:
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...roduct=3314412

I just price-matched them today at FS and got them for $207.98 (should have been $206.98 but I didn't care to argue for a dollar).

It's $143 off so I couldn't resist.

[LiquidTurbo]

Just picked up a pair of head direct RE0s. They're amazing. If you haven't heard of them just google it and find reviews on it. It's a headfi favorite.
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[J32A2-S]

I recently got the bose in ear IE2 earbuds... I like em. they're better than any other earbud ive used. nice low clear bass, and nice clear highs.

mind you i got them at 50% off retail price, i wouldnt pay 120 or 130 for them or whatever it was.

hey where did you score these for 50% off?

i ran my in-ears over with a vacuum cleaner and looking for a new pair

[twitchyzero]

can anyone suggest IEM under $50?
I lost my senn cx-300 only after a year and i really liked that pair (i only paid $18 for em and they were genuine haha)..anything comparable in that price range?

[woob]

If you can find them for $7 like I paid for mine, JVC Marshmallows (FX-33). Else, I've had Senn CX-400s that I found for $30 (genuine) that were amazing for the price, but I've since fucked them up and have gone back to Marshmallows before I drop some coin on a higher end set of IEMs. Can't really speak for any other IEMs as I havent tried any others... oh other than some Skullcandy Smokin' Buds that sucked major balls. The higher JVX FX-xx models would also probably be worth looking into.

[teaoh]

Lol where do you guys find sennheiser for so cheap? My cx-300 II sounds a bit off. I think the aux cord might be loose

[Ikkaku]

^ no kidding, must be some crazy sale, or had to pay a lot for shipping =\

[twitchyzero]

where do you find the marshmellows and cx-400 for cheap?
i bought my cx-300 from JR electronics stateside..shipping was like $5

i'd figure i go with the jvc's until next summer when i can buy audio technica IEM in asia..they dont seem to carry em here

[Expresso]

Just picked up a pair of head direct RE0s. They're amazing. If you haven't heard of them just google it and find reviews on it. It's a headfi favorite.
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Nice! I really want to pick up a set in the future cause of the great reviews. In the mean time I picked up Panasonic HJE 900 at @ $80.

[woob]

where do you find the marshmellows and cx-400 for cheap?
i bought my cx-300 from JR electronics stateside..shipping was like $5

The Marshmallows were on sale at Best Buy (local) some time ago. I think the regular price was $20 or something like that. The CX-400 was bought through amazon.com for ~$35 shipped to Blaine, but I don't remember the seller... but they were definitely real as I checked my unit out against the pics in the threads on fakes at head-fi and anythingbutipod. I think there's been a revision lately (CX400 II) and those are going for >$50 online.

Nice! I really want to pick up a set in the future cause of the great reviews. In the mean time I picked up Panasonic HJE 900 at @ $80.

Shiet son, where did you buy the Panasonics for that price? I've only read amazing things about them, but I've always been hesitant to drop $150 for them. But now that my HST credit came in, I'm willing to splurge haha.


BTW, this thread has really diverged from "Noise cancelling headphones" haha. Perhaps the thread title should be changed to something more appropriate?

[Expresso]

Shiet son, where did you buy the Panasonics for that price? I've only read amazing things about them, but I've always been hesitant to drop $150 for them. But now that my HST credit came in, I'm willing to splurge haha.


Shipping is $5.95 and apparently Canada post ends up delivering it so maybe taxes maybe not! Check it out:
http://www.jr.com/panasonic/pe/PAN_RPHJE900/

I have a pair of Sennheiser noise canceling headphones, but I could never get used to the humming it produces to cancel the ambient noise.

[twitchyzero]

OK, how can I tell if this are genuine? Last time when i bought IEM it was through an RFDeal so there was a lot of feedback. These dealers are Fulfilled by Amazon..does that make them legit? There's no comment on this product and it's only $36...

Amazon.com: Sennheiser CX 500-B In-Ear Stereo Headphone: Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419f-TOqvZL.@@AMEPARAM@@419f-TOqvZL
Anyone have experience with the cx500? Is it fragile? How's the volume control?

[woob]

No idea just by looking at the picture. I only checked after I had them in my possession. Risky? Yes it was, but for $30 I didn't mind too much.

The only way to be perfectly sure before buy is if the product is coming from an authorized dealer: Here's the list of USA online dealers (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/serviceandsupport_authorized-dealers_online-dealers_list).


If you do by them, this is how you tell: http://anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8392

[Ikkaku]

I find this to be semi-helpful
Amazon.com: FakesBuyer's review of Sennheiser CX 500-B In-Ear Stereo Headphone@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419f-TOqvZL.@@AMEPARAM@@419f-TOqvZL
they identified some stores what they recieved fake ones from

[twitchyzero]

I received a fake set from boomdealz.

edit: BoomDeals was prompt to send a genuine set to me once I informed them of the fake set that I received. I am currently listening to the new set and they sound awesome.
The one i'm interested is by boomdeals (fulfilled by Amazon)

[Ikkaku]

^ yeah so it's definitely a hit or miss right now, but it doesn't help that we'd have to deal with an american company. I mean, it's good that they'll fix it up and send you another set, but definitely a hassle if anything goes wrong.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

http://www.alienears.com/

you guys heard of these?
they have 4 drivers!!!

600 bones though.

[BlacknJean]

do you guys know any heavy traffic audiophile forum?

[gars]

http://www.head-fi.org/

bar none the best place for info online.

[MoBettah]

http://www.alienears.com/

you guys heard of these?
they have 4 drivers!!!

600 bones though.

There is some info on head-fi regarding them. The consensus is not clear, varied results for different people. Alot of people seem to be saying stick with JH Audio for your custom IEMs.

[_Hotsauce_]

do you guys know any heavy traffic audiophile forum?

Audioholics.com

Although they are not only for headphones, but all aspects of audio

[woob]

^cool. Always good to find new resources.

[ilvtofu]

Don't really feel like starting a new thread but just got a pair of studio beats and want to trade them for something better. I can't stand them and contrary to common belief there actually isn't any bass even when i set my iphone to bass boost. Maybe if you listen to some techno/trance songs but for normal volume/songs it's not there. Noise cancellation is pretty shitty too, but i'm looking for something that doesn't have NC. Probably go back to in-ears. Sold my image S4's because they didn't have mic for my iphone. They were about the same quality as the studio beats for normal usage :/

Suggest me a good in-ear to replace this garbage

[roastpuff]

Ultimate Ears UE11. You will be satisfied. ;)

[ilvtofu]

Should've thrown a budget in there under 250 :P

[twitchyzero]

i bought some cheap EP-630...read that it was very similar to CX-300...the bass definately doesnt sound as punchy.

anyways..any tips for breaking-in these earphones?
should i do 30% volume for like 70+ hours or like 60% at 40 hours?

[LookHere_Sucka]

Anyone get the iBeats by Dr.Dre? They're supposed to be really good for the price but I'm finding they're only a little better than the stock apple earphones

[Gh0stRider]

I sold beats by dre to a customer. i can't believe people pay that much for headphones...geez

[woob]

3 bills? I could see people spending that much on headphones, but I wouldn't spend it on beats.... There are so many better options even at that supposedly high price point.

[Culverin]

I'm on/from head-fi.

Isolating > Noise Cancelling
IEM >>> Dynamic Driver "ear buds".


Sorry if I'm doing a little self whoring here.
But if anybody is interested, I've got a pair of "possibly new" Westone UM2 for sale.
I'm saying "possibly new", cause I sent them into Westone to fix the cable, and I think they just sent me back a new pair.

They dual driver "true" IEMs.
They are warm with deep and tight bass.

I bought them locally for around $350, but they definately aren't worth that much anymore, even if they are "possibly new".
hahahahaa

Shoot me an offer if you want, I've upgraded and they are just sitting in their case collecting dust.

[ninjai123]

Hey everyone, I'm pretty most of you guys are Audiophiles or just people interested in higher-quality sound. I'm selling my rare RP-HJE900 earphones for $150, it has a custom cable. I received them as a gift from a Relative that went to Japan and as far as I can tell, they're like $249.99 MSRP off of Audiocubes not including the taxes/custom fees. This here is my baby: http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-panasonic-rp-t633664.html The sound quality is absolutely astonishing for the price but as you will find out, I don't find myself using them enough.

[Armind]

So ummm my uncle has Dre's beats Studio and Pro and he's willing to give one to me. Which is better? I mainly listen to trance.

[Manic!]

Dre's headphones suck. Anything by Monster sux.

[skyxx]

^ Stuff from monster don't suck, they're just overpriced. ;)

So ummm my uncle has Dre's beats Studio and Pro and he's willing to give one to me. Which is better? I mainly listen to trance.

Depending if you want noise canceling or not. Both are good and since you're uncle is giving you either one I'd take the Pros ;)

[striderblade]

i found that studio sound better than pro. 400 is too much for pro if you ask me.

[skyxx]

they are cause they are more of a "studio monitor" than the heavier Bass Pro version. I'm sure Armind would prefer one that has a bit heavier bass as he listens to trance.

[Armind]

Well i currently have the tour one's. The bass is nice but sometimes the mid's just aren't there.

[Groot]

its 400 for the pro's because its lifetime warranty

[ilvtofu]

So ummm my uncle has Dre's beats Studio and Pro and he's willing to give one to me. Which is better? I mainly listen to trance.

I have the studios myself and they have very poor bass response so I wouldn't recommend them. I got turbine coppers for christmas and I'm very happy with them, no complaints whatsoever. Gonna get rid of my klipsch image s4 and etymotic mc3 now.

[Armind]

So i tried out the Studio's, sounds nice and all but fuck the sound leakage just ruins everything.

[Psykopathik]

if youre a cheapass like me, give Meelectronics IEMS a shot. most notably the M6, M9 and M11+.

i own all three from their xmas sale.

Easily on par with Sennheiser CX 300/Creative EP630's ( i also have both )

a good long burn in is critical for any headphones, and yes, there's an App for that.

[LookHere_Sucka]

Well i currently have the tour one's. The bass is nice but sometimes the mid's just aren't there.

Are the tours durable, I heard the actual driver housing is plastic and not very hard. Cable is nice though.

[woob]

133 IEMs reviewed (gets updated every now and then): http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-133-iems-compared-meelec-a151-nuforce-ne-700x-added-01-14

The tours are listed there. Granted, it's just one person's opinion, but that thread works well as a quick reference and I use it to see which IEMs I should research.

Reviewed Dec 2010

Details: In-ear model from Monster’s Beats by Dr. Dre line
Current Price: $150 from amazon.com (MSRP: $179.95); $170 for ControlTalk version w/mic
Specs: Driver: Dynamic | Imp: N/A | Sens: N/A | Freq: N/A | Cable: 4’ I-plug
Nozzle Size: 4.5mm | Preferred tips: Sony Hybrids
Wear Style: Over-the-ear or straight down

Accessories (3.5/5) – Single-flange (3 sizes) and triple-flange (2 sizes) silicone tips and hard clamshell carrying case
Build Quality (3.5/5) – The housing construction is a combination of different materials, with the driver chamber made of aluminum and attached to a plastic nozzle and stem. The flat cable seems reasonably sturdy and remains tangle-free but unfortunately has no strain relief to protect it from the edges of the stems, y-split, or 3.5mm plug casing
Isolation (3.5/5) – The long, angled nozzles allow for deep insertion of the Tours. Isolation is very reasonable with correct fitment
Microphonics (4/5) – The flat cable carries less noise than the majority of conventional cords but the Tours are difficult to wear over-the-ear to eliminate microphonics completely
Comfort (3.5/5) – The tours are ergonomically-designed but rather large and limited in versatility by the long and wide stems. In addition, they sound very poor with a shallow fit so deep insertion is pretty much required with the earphones.

Sound (6.75/10) – Being familiar with Monster’s Turbine line as well as the Jamz & Lil’ Jamz, I was hoping that the Beats Tour would stick closer to the original Turbines in signature, especially since the two earphones share a price point. Unfortunately, the Tours, with their highly colored, aggressive signature, are far more similar to the Lil’ Jamz than any of the other Monster earphones. Also like the Lil Jamz, the Beats are less forgiving of a poor seal or shallow insertion than the Turbines or regular Jamz and do not sound their best with the narrow-channel silicone tips that Monster includes – aftermarket silicones such as Sony Hybrids are better. With good tips and a proper fit, the beats are still brighter and more colored-sounding than the Turbines but at the very least show improvement over the signature of the Lil’ Jamz.

The low end of the Beats is extremely strong, putting out more mid-bass than the Turbine but with a touch less impact than the Eterna. The Turbine is slightly more controlled and textured as well but the difference isn’t great. Sub-bass extension is there but the sheer amount of mid-bass often overshadows the low rumble that earphones such as the Hippo VB portray accurately. Detail is closer to other mainstream bass-heavy earphones, such as the Thinksound TS02, but lags behind the Eterna and VB. Ironically, though the Beats are marketed as ‘High Resolution’ earphones, resolution is one of the many things they could use more of.

There’s a small amount of bass bleed distinguishable in the lower midrange but on the whole the mids are crisp and clear. Clarity is slightly better than that of the Turbine and Thinksound TS02 – two earphones that are also significantly warmer than the Beats. Detail is lacking slightly in comparison to the Turbine but the Beats are fairly aggressive and push the detail they do have on the listener, appearing more revealing than they actually are. There is unevenness in the upper midrange and lower treble, resulting in a lot of treble sparkle but also quite a bit of harshness and occasional bouts of sibilance. The Turbine actually has slightly more emphasis on the upper midrange but maintains its composure better and sounds far smoother than the Beats on the whole. Expectedly, the Beats can be fatiguing at times, especially for those with a low treble tolerance. Upper midrange peaks aside, the Beats have surprisingly competent treble – not particularly detailed or textured but with good presence across the range and surprising clarity.

Presentation, however, is where the Beats fall quite flat for me. Despite the plentiful treble sparkle, there’s a slight lack of air, making the Beats sound stuffier than the Thinksound TS02 or Phiaton PS 20. Soundstage width is average but the Turbine still sounds a bit less closed-in. Of course next to an earphone with a truly out-of-the-head soundstage, such as the Eterna or PS 20, the Beats sound quite narrow, but that’s expected. Soundstage depth is average for an earphone in the Beats’ price bracket as well but the separation leaves a lot to desired – layering is quite poor and the presentation of the Beats is somewhat similar to the ‘wall of sound’ that I ran into recently with the Skullcandy FMJ, albeit not as forward and far less offensive on the whole. As a result, the Beats are not ideal for busier, denser tracks – classical, big-band jazz, and heavy metal are clearly not genres Monster had in mind when tuning the earphones. In addition, the heavy coloration of the earphones throws off the timbre – the Thinksound TS02, Turbine, and Eterna all make instruments sound more natural. Lastly, it should be noted that the Beats Tour are more sensitive than either the Jamz or the Turbines and exhibit hiss with some of my more poorly-matched sources, which came as a bit of a surprise as even the top-of-the-range Turbine Coppers do a good job of suppressing hiss.

Value (6/10) – The Beats Tour by Dr. Dre were one of the first in-ears released under the Monster brand and remain a practical set for day-to-day use two years later. With a proper fit, which can be more difficult to achieve than with the Turbine and Jamz models, the Beats are fairly comfortable, have decent isolation, and carry little cable noise. Sonically, the Beats Tour are ‘shouty’ earphones, lacking the dynamic range and separation needed for the proper portrayal of musical nuances, but have lots of clarity, bass impact, and treble sparkle. There are genres that they perform relatively well with but even then the signature and presentation of the Beats fatigue me fairly quickly. Those looking for a colored, bass-heavy sound may be better off with cheaper models such as the Thinksound TS02 or Fischer Audio Eterna, or the Turbines for the same money. Additionally, if a deal on the Beats Tour seems too good to be true, it probably is – eBay and most Chinese deal sites are completely flooded with fakes, though I cannot be sure that the real thing sounds significantly better than the counterfeits.

Pros: User-friendly cable, 3-year warranty, impressive clarity, heavy but not offensively bloated bass
Cons: Heavily colored sound; can be harsh & fatiguing; poor separation & layering

[LookHere_Sucka]

Nvm, just bought new Tours today! They're great for Hip-hop, rap etc after a good burn in although you can get the turbines for around the same price.

Edit: Returned them, the sound isolation was absolute shit on the skytrain.

[Okami]

tried the tours and coppers..

the bass is to my liking but the clarity and and mids just arent there

the tours only sound good with like slow r&B and some pop..
any rock or classical with like instruments it sounds really harsh

the coppers sound like a better version of the tours, more clarity but it also has the problem with being harsh and my biggest beef is the vocals are kinda laid back..

[ForbiddenX]

What are you guys doing to burn in your IEMs?

I just got my replacement pair of TripleFi10Vi after my non Vis were DOA.

[metal]

Not noise cancelling, but I just picked up a set of these yesterday and after some EQ tinkering, they sound great :D

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX28453(ME).aspx?curtab=0
Price matched to Future Shops $70 and got them for $65. Anyone have any experience with these?

I guess to fit into the theme of this thread, I've got a set of AMAZING active noise reduction "headphones"....but they're almost a grand and not really practical for solely listening to music ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3026298367_f5780f6f22_o.jpg

[woob]

lol aviation headset.... I've always wondered how its sound would compare against a $200-300 "hi-fi" headphone.

[LookHere_Sucka]

^By aviation, do you mean airplanes? You gotta have some pree good noise canceling headphones if they cancel out sounds on a plane LOL

[woob]

lol yeah man. Hence the $1000 price tag. I'm just wondering about straight sound quality.

[woob]

Kay so I just took delivery of the Meelectronics M6 today ($20 on Amazon last week, how could I resist buying it?). Anyone else have a royal pain in the ass fitting these things? I'm cycling through all the tips (amazing accessory package, btw - 3 sets of single flange, 1 set of bi-flange and 2 sets of tri-flange tips) trying to find the right fit, and most sound either tinny or muffled. The memory wire is a little annoying too.

I think I've settled on Sony Hybrid red tips or the ME stock small single flanges, with the small tri-flanges in second place.

First impressions to come after a few hours of listening.

EDIT: I've spent a lot of time with these IEMs now, and I fucking hate them. Bass impact is decent, mids are audible, treble sucks major balls. The treble doesn't sparkle, it crunches. Listening to anything cymbal/high-hat heavy is a chore to listen to and I have to change the track or just stop listening altogether.

If anyone has a recommendation for a good portable HP (or IEM), please tell me. My budget is loosely $100.

[jeff19]

Anyone on here have the bose qc15s? I just returned the beats studios cuz they werent comfortable at all imo and my head hurt from the pressure after 30 min of listening to music. I need some advice on the difference in sound quality between the qc15s and the studios. I know the qc15s wont have the same thumping bass as the studios, but im willing to sacrifice some of that bass for the comfort (& clearer mids/highs?). I listen to all tyoes of music, but more so a lot of electronic music and the bass was really good on the studios, but a bit overwhelming at times. My question is, Will the qc15 have satisfactory enuff bass for someone like me (not an audiophile)? I dont necissarily need the bass of the studios but i dont want it to be underwhelming as well. To add, I just got my gf the klipsch s4s as well and i found the bass to be JUST the right amount. How do the qc 15s compare! Need some advice. Thx!!!
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[Expresso]

Kay so I just took delivery of the Meelectronics M6 today ($20 on Amazon last week, how could I resist buying it?). Anyone else have a royal pain in the ass fitting these things? I'm cycling through all the tips (amazing accessory package, btw - 3 sets of single flange, 1 set of bi-flange and 2 sets of tri-flange tips) trying to find the right fit, and most sound either tinny or muffled. The memory wire is a little annoying too.

I think I've settled on Sony Hybrid red tips or the ME stock small single flanges, with the small tri-flanges in second place.

First impressions to come after a few hours of listening.

EDIT: I've spent a lot of time with these IEMs now, and I fucking hate them. Bass impact is decent, mids are audible, treble sucks major balls. The treble doesn't sparkle, it crunches. Listening to anything cymbal/high-hat heavy is a chore to listen to and I have to change the track or just stop listening altogether.

If anyone has a recommendation for a good portable HP (or IEM), please tell me. My budget is loosely $100.

End the end is going to come to individual preference. But a lot of people like RE0. Head over to http://www.head-fi.org/ and read up on what would suit you.

I'm using Panasonic HJE900s right now.

[YiNG_YaNG_6o4]

Anyone on here have the bose qc15s? I just returned the beats studios cuz they werent comfortable at all imo and my head hurt from the pressure after 30 min of listening to music. I need some advice on the difference in sound quality between the qc15s and the studios. I know the qc15s wont have the same thumping bass as the studios, but im willing to sacrifice some of that bass for the comfort (& clearer mids/highs?). I listen to all tyoes of music, but more so a lot of electronic music and the bass was really good on the studios, but a bit overwhelming at times. My question is, Will the qc15 have satisfactory enuff bass for someone like me (not an audiophile)? I dont necissarily need the bass of the studios but i dont want it to be underwhelming as well. To add, I just got my gf the klipsch s4s as well and i found the bass to be JUST the right amount. How do the qc 15s compare! Need some advice. Thx!!!
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I've got the QC15 and you're right, the bass on the Dre's are better, but you won't be disappointed with the QC15 either. For someone like you who is not an audiophile, you'll be very satisfied with the bass quality. The noise cancellation on the QC15's are incredible. But i don't think you can really compare the Bose and Dre's in that area cuz i think the Dre's are noise isolation (someone correct me if I'm wrong). But yea... I use my QC15 for gaming and even after long hours of use I don't find them uncomfortable at all. You barely notice they're on... well... at least for me. Hope that helps you out a bit. A lot of ppl will say don't get Bose cuz you're just paying for the name and all this other stuff but I think for the quality and comfort it's worth the price. I jjust wouldn't get them from places like Futureshop cuz they're way over priced there. Not sure where would be a good place in van to get them.... I picked mine up in Portland, at the outlet mall, so they were cheap and tax free. The only reason i got them... or else i probably wouldn't get a pair, not in van at least.

[woob]

The noise cancellation on the QC15's are incredible. But i don't think you can really compare the Bose and Dre's in that area cuz i think the Dre's are noise isolation (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

From the Beats' product page http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=3808
• Powered Isolation™ technology actively cuts external noise

Corrected. A friend who has listened to both the QC15 and Studio has told me that the ANR on the beats just suck.

[striderblade]

I have the tour and the noise cancelling work really good. I work in a very noisy environment. I'm talking heavy machinery in the saw mill. even thought I'm not suppose to have these kind of headset or even listening to music. but the shift I work on is pretty lay back but still very noisy. you just have to break in the headset and with the right ears bud and your good. it was crap when I first got it but now I'm loving it.
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[VK79]

Anyone on here have the bose qc15s? I just returned the beats studios cuz they werent comfortable at all imo and my head hurt from the pressure after 30 min of listening to music. I need some advice on the difference in sound quality between the qc15s and the studios. I know the qc15s wont have the same thumping bass as the studios, but im willing to sacrifice some of that bass for the comfort (& clearer mids/highs?). I listen to all tyoes of music, but more so a lot of electronic music and the bass was really good on the studios, but a bit overwhelming at times. My question is, Will the qc15 have satisfactory enuff bass for someone like me (not an audiophile)? I dont necissarily need the bass of the studios but i dont want it to be underwhelming as well. To add, I just got my gf the klipsch s4s as well and i found the bass to be JUST the right amount. How do the qc 15s compare! Need some advice. Thx!!!
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Dad has a pair of QC's and I borrowed them for a weekend sometime back. The noise cancellation is amazing, tv/hi-fi turned on next to me, and it was complete silence even without any music playing. The bass quality is decent but lacks the tight, rib shaking punch at high volumes that I love. However, if you feel that the S4is are adequate then the QCs should be ok.

As for deep in-ear headsets, most would isolate sound pretty well. If you can get a tight seal and again, if you feel the bass from the s4i is sufficient, then even a pair of rocketfish $29 IEM would be good enough. For good quality mids and highs with decent bass, I would highly recommend x10i, its pricey but if you are in the market for a QC15 then it should not be a problem. As for comfort, their oval gel tips are good but for the ultimate comfort/seal, buy a pair of comply foam tips, they are extremely comfy and block out sound very, very well.

[ImportXxX]

i'm in a process of looking for a pair, just a decent pair nothing too crazy..and there's so many different brands to choose from so here's a thing. How can you possibly tell what's good and what's not by not even trying them on? Then again i don't think there's any stores out there that would let you try them out? is there?? that would be pretty gross..

So do you guys just go by what people rate them as online? and buy from that? i mean everyone has there own opionions on things so it's kinda tough to decide without even knowing how they sound like to me. Plus, it's also depend on the song quality you get too isnt it..

[jpoon]

Get the shure noise cancelling headphones...I have a pair and I think they're great! Sound is crisp too =)

[jeff19]

^ yeah it's really tough knowing which headphones are good when most stores only carry the same kinds of demoes. And everyone has their own personal preferences too, some headphones that ppl love may not be your liking, and vice versa. Your best bet is to buy them from a store that has a a cash-return policy (like FS/BB's 14 day return policy). If you dont like it just return it.

[jpoon]

That's true..and better yet it's better to read up on reviews AND to try them in store if they have any up as demos.

[Lawzzz]

i have bose ie2 headphones, they got pretty good bass and good quality. DONT even think of getting dre beats earphones or headphones... you could get much better quality from sennheiser 400-600 models. Dre beats isnt even studio quality, they just look nice. if you like music a lot like me, then get yourself some jh audio headphones such as the JH 13's or JH 16's.. BEST EARPHONES ON THE EARTH best noise cancelling and owns dre pro headphones by like x100!

[woob]

^ yeah it's really tough knowing which headphones are good when most stores only carry the same kinds of demoes. And everyone has their own personal preferences too, some headphones that ppl love may not be your liking, and vice versa. Your best bet is to buy them from a store that has a a cash-return policy (like FS/BB's 14 day return policy). If you dont like it just return it.

Check out Commercial Electronics on Burrard, HeadphoneBar on Broadway, or HiFi Centre (downtown somewhere) if you want to demo headphones.

HeadphoneBar is the most open, low-pressure place of the three I mentioned. You can even bring your own headphones (or even amps) into the store to compare against shelf models.

Commercial Electronics has a helpful staff. I've spent hours in there just sitting in a chair listening to headphones.

HiFi Centre, from what I've heard, is pretty upscale and pricey, but I've never been there so I can't comment on the service.

[ImportXxX]

i have bose ie2 headphones, they got pretty good bass and good quality. DONT even think of getting dre beats earphones or headphones... you could get much better quality from sennheiser 400-600 models. Dre beats isnt even studio quality, they just look nice. if you like music a lot like me, then get yourself some jh audio headphones such as the JH 13's or JH 16's.. BEST EARPHONES ON THE EARTH best noise cancelling and owns dre pro headphones by like x100!

there's some sennheiser 400 for sale on ebay for $14, top rated seller too..should i trust them that it's legit cx400?? sounds too good to be true

[SchoolGlue]

there's some sennheiser 400 for sale on ebay for $14, top rated seller too..should i trust them that it's legit cx400?? sounds too good to be true

got the same thing from amazon for 15ish. do not get them! they're tinny as hell

i ended up spending 90 for a pair of a-jays four, sounds great and has full iDevice access too

[jeff19]

Update: bought the qc15's had them for a week or so and just couldn't get over how the sq & a-nc were worth 3 bills. Returned them and finally decided to try a "real headphone". Just so happend the Shure SRH750s were on sale for $130 at best buy so decided to pick one up.

Lemme just say, I will never spend my money on another overhyped overmarketed pair of headphones. At half the price, the Shures completely blow away any of the headphones ive ever tried. I'm no audiophile myself, but the mids are extremely rich, bass has a perfect amount of tightness and punch to them, separation of instruments are out of this world. Pretty much any genre ive thrown at it has been amazing. Even if the bose/beats were $100, i don't think their sq would even come close to any "pro/dj" headphones. I now know why the audiophiles (head-fi) hate on beats/bose so much now. They are truly overpriced lol.

That being said, I'm still deciding on returning the Shures due to comfortability and lack of portability, which is gonna be hard cuz the sound quality is just NUTS. I'll be looking into real audio brands from now on :) once you've listened to music from real headphones, u wont go back. Don't fall for marketing hype!!

[LookHere_Sucka]

Where can I get good $100-150 cans locally in Vancouver/Burnaby? Got a feeling my beats aren't going to hold for very long.

[taylorrr]

would suggest beats by dre. Noise cancellation is great but bose earphones/headphones are also good.

[_Hotsauce_]

Grado, that is all.

[unit]

^grado makes noise cancelling headphones?

[kevin7352]

bump

i'm looking for some decent headphones i can use to study with in not so quiet environments

#1 priority - noise isolation
#2 priority - comfort
#3 priority - price
#4 priority - sound quality

budget <$200

[ddr]

The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (http://gizmodo.com/5944636/the-best-noise+canceling-headphones)
something to research further on maybe on head-fi

[kevin7352]

this one seems to be pretty interesting

Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : ATH-ANC7b : QuietPoint® Active Noise-cancelling Headphones (http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/1c7efaa15727a938/index.html)

[KingDeeCee]

So my last pair of inears have broke and this thread is quite outdated. What do you guys reccomend for a budget of around $125 or less. Something durable would be nice.
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