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post #286 of 357
8/19/09 at 6:21pm
Noob question but what is the difference between Open and Closed headphones?
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post #287 of 357
8/20/09 at 8:56pm
I've searched this thread and all of this site but as someone said in another thread, there is so much info here and the search function isn't exactly user friendly so at the risk of raising someones ire I have a question. Does Beyerdynamic sell their headphones at brick and mortar stores? I looked all over their website and can't find anything so I turn to the experts, you guys.
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post #288 of 357
8/21/09 at 2:40pm
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Originally Posted by unl3a5h3d View Post
Noob question but what is the difference between Open and Closed headphones?
afaik, the diff is that open allows the sound to flow out of the headphone, so people around you would hear what you do. Closed blocks the music from leaking out, so it generally provides a little passive isolation.

I have a question. I'm shopping for closed headphones. I have the following requirements:
1. closed
2. comfortable
3. good size pads (my ears on the big side)
4. either
a. detachable cord with 1/8" stereo input on the headphone side
b. reasonably short (3ft or less) and straight (not telephone style) cable with 1/8" stereo plug

strongly preferred:
- noise cancelling

Nice to have:
- microphone
- bluetooth
- AA or AAA battery powered (don't need custom charging cables and stuff)

Price:
< $200 preferred, but willing to go higher if it has the non-required features
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post #289 of 357
8/22/09 at 4:05am
The DT880 is actually a closed headphone, not open. Otherwise, excellent guide.
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post #290 of 357
8/22/09 at 5:18am
jgonino could you add the Shure SRH840, SRH440, and SRH240 to the list, please?
Thanks in advance!
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post #291 of 357
8/25/09 at 4:31pm
Ah men, I was slightly disappointed with my new AD700. The amount of sound it leaked was unexpected, but it felt super comfortable. So now I'm looking for a closed can.

I'll be keeping the AD700 but need a closed headphone. Which one out of the following three provides the best comfort, especially for someone who wears glasses?

Denon AHD1001K
Technica A700
Sen' HD280
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post #292 of 357
9/7/09 at 2:02pm
LE : Sorry for posting in the wrong area.
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post #293 of 357
9/14/09 at 11:51pm
wrong thread
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post #294 of 357
9/15/09 at 11:31am
Do you think the AT FC700 is worth considering in the under $70 category? I like the look and was thinking of picking them up.
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post #295 of 357
9/17/09 at 10:22pm
A well written great introduction for people that are looking to get new headphones.
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post #296 of 357
9/18/09 at 1:32am
AVguide

Headphone Buyer's Guide in the latest issue.
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post #297 of 357
9/25/09 at 8:56pm
thanks for the recommendation this was very useful!
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post #298 of 357
10/13/09 at 2:58am
That was a great list of headphone, but i am not really that good choosing one is best for my application. Can you tell me which one is good for computer and i am going to used is for transcription.
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post #299 of 357
10/13/09 at 6:36pm
This is a great guide. I don't know if I missed something but, maybe it should be also be sticky-ed in Portable Headphone, Earphones, and In-Ear Monitors since it includes all head/ear-phone types? Might cut down on extraneous posts there (mine included). Just a thought...
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post #300 of 357
10/13/09 at 8:26pm
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