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Looking for extreme noise cancelling

post #1 of 23
11/27/09 at 4:46pm
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Hello fellow Head-Fi'ers,

Currently I'm in the market for a new headphone type: extreme noise cancelling. I currently have a Sennheiser IE7 which doesn't suit my needs when it comes to isolation.
This is due to that my comp is in the living room where my parents watch tv. And I don't want to hear that damn tv

I absolutely don't want less good sound then my Sennheiser IE7's.
It also needs a cable with a length of 2 meters or more.

I mainly listen to:
Metal and his subgenres, dance, trance, techno, hardstyle etc.

I'm in for good bass (better then IE7) but I don't want to sacrifice on the acoustic side for that.

My budget is around € 150 - € 200.

Summed up:

- Looking for new headphone
- Priority # 1 = EXTREME Isolation
- Priority # 2 = Bass
- Priority # 3 = Acoustic

I hope you guys can help me out.

Thanks in advance and listen on!
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post #2 of 23
11/27/09 at 5:18pm
hd 25 1 mkII one of the best isolation Ive heard ! Bass is very punchy it feels like phones are bouncing on your ears
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post #3 of 23
11/27/09 at 8:11pm
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Anyone else?
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post #4 of 23
11/27/09 at 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by Timaty View Post
Anyone else?
go to your auditician and let him make a mold to fit on your sennheiser ie7 It will cost about 90 dollar.
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post #5 of 23
11/28/09 at 2:44am
Interesting that active noise cancellation models are not mentioned so far. The Bose QC15, while not considered worth its price for the sound quality delivered, is reported to provide OK sound and excellent noise isolation/cancellation.
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post #6 of 23
11/28/09 at 2:46am
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Originally Posted by tlau1125 View Post
Interesting that active noise cancellation models are not mentioned so far. The Bose QC15, while not considered worth its price for the sound quality delivered, is reported to provide OK sound and excellent noise isolation/cancellation.
Not really that interesting. Active noise cancelling isn't very well-regarded around these parts... It's hard on the ears, and isn't any more effective than a nice-fitting pair of IEMs.
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post #7 of 23
11/28/09 at 2:49am
I have used the Bose QC and active is not as good as passive noise cancellation.
Any IEM with a good tight seal is better (IMHO) than active noise cancellation phones, especially in noisy environments (commuting, flights etc). Westone comes to mind but not the only ones to fit the bill.
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post #8 of 23
11/28/09 at 3:40am
my roommate has the bose QC (temporarily of course, i mean he does live with a head-fier) and the only thing it does well is get rid of low frequency sounds. I can clearly hear music in the background but you would not be able to hear the hum of a lawnmower. Remember, ANC cans are generally designed for airplane engines and the like.

Another person who lives on my floor (former headfier) has the HD25 and those things isolate incredibly well. The bass is boomy and lively as well, although for me there is too much of it (I am an AD700 fan after all)

The HD25s are definitely a great choice. They can double as portables as well.
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post #9 of 23
11/28/09 at 5:53am
Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones
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post #10 of 23
11/28/09 at 6:16am
Another solution a friend of mine came up with, is to use in-ear products, and on them, to put a noise cancelling helm, the kind used for shooting training. The Pros being that you can choose whichever model you want, and it won't alter the sound.
Smith & Wesson: Blue - Suppessor Lightweight Ear Muff - Army Navy Store, Military Shop

And yeah, another pro would be having Smith&Wesson written on your headphones, looks pretty badass
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post #11 of 23
11/28/09 at 6:41am
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So eventually, the best is to go for a pair of custom molds if I get it right
The thing is, I don't know any auditicions in my neighborhood that make custom molds.

I live in The Netherlands (Limburg, Heerlen) te be precisely. Anyone knows one which is not far away from my place?

And also, are there different sorts of custom molds?

Thanks for the help
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post #12 of 23
11/28/09 at 7:14am
Have you considered in-ears as they are generally the best in terms of isolation and are much better value than ANC headphones.
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post #13 of 23
11/28/09 at 12:54pm
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Originally Posted by Touffu View Post
Another solution a friend of mine came up with, is to use in-ear products, and on them, to put a noise cancelling helm, the kind used for shooting training. The Pros being that you can choose whichever model you want, and it won't alter the sound.
Smith & Wesson: Blue - Suppessor Lightweight Ear Muff - Army Navy Store, Military Shop

And yeah, another pro would be having Smith&Wesson written on your headphones, looks pretty badass
I'm Going to Try That

Thanks!!
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post #14 of 23
11/28/09 at 2:05pm
Shure models are amazing for isolation.
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post #15 of 23
11/28/09 at 2:54pm
ER4's have superb isolation. APS cable and 'shroom tips will eliminate complaints about lack of bass while maintaining the detail that these IEM's are known for. Not full size phones, but if you are serious about isolation...
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