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post #1 of 6
6/26/12 at 8:14pm
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So I want to buy a pair of headphones for somebody since their constantly complaining about how they have to ramp up the volume when they walk because they cant hear the music when cars go by but I have no idea what to get. My budget is $30 or $40 and I was thinkin maybe some Klipsch S4 but I don't know if their noise isolation is that good or not. Any suggestions?

 

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post #2 of 6
6/26/12 at 8:31pm

I used to own S4's a loooooong time ago. The headphones did block out most noise outside like Klipsch claims but obviously big trucks and motorcycles do manage to get through. The sound isn't good, for under $30 you shouldn't expect too much. They sounded fairly flat and were like studio monitors. The bass is also lacking quite a bit.


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post #3 of 6
6/26/12 at 9:47pm
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I used to own S4's a loooooong time ago. The headphones did block out most noise outside like Klipsch claims but obviously big trucks and motorcycles do manage to get through. The sound isn't to good either, for under $30 you shouldn't expect too much. They sounded fairly flat and were like studio monitors. The bass is also lacking quite a bit.

Yea im not expecting much just decent sound quality but some nice noise isolation

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post #4 of 6
6/28/12 at 5:04am

S4 is pretty good in isolation, and they are comfortable for long hour wearing as well

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post #5 of 6
6/28/12 at 5:48am

Have a look at the Thermaltake Isurus. $25 on Amazon, good sound quality, bass and noise isolation and mic included. Other than some reliability issues, I own them and love them. Upgraded to the Shure SE215s but them still haven't come yet :|

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post #6 of 6
6/28/12 at 7:41am

Dig Deeper, an get em a set of Etymotic MC5.

 

They'll hear nothing but the music.

 

Jim

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