Xerber
New Head-Fier
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Hi guys,
I was hoping you could offer me some advice and / or suggestions.
Recently I've been using IEM's and headphones when working overtime at the office. I'm currently using my Momentums, but since I'm usually the only person left on my floor (or the last person to leave the building), I don't really like their passive noise isolation; I have had more than a few scares due to colleagues returning to the office without me noticing them, and having them suddenly walk into my office. So I would prefer an open backed headphone that would still let me hear some of the stuff around me.
I could use my HD 650's, but I find them too bulky for office use. So, ideally, I would like an open backed, on-ear headphone or a small over-ear, open model. My budget is about $400.
I mostly listen to rock, (smooth) jazz and lounge. I generally don't like headphones with an analytical sound, but prefer warmer sounding headphones (hence all my Sennheisers). I considered Grado's, but given my preference for a warm sound I figured they were probably not for me. On the other hand, I heard the new 'e' models have more bass and a warmer sound.
Are there any open, on-ear headphones I'm overlooking? Or are there small over-ear models I should consider?
I would greatly appreciate any advice, input or suggestions you can give me.
I was hoping you could offer me some advice and / or suggestions.
Recently I've been using IEM's and headphones when working overtime at the office. I'm currently using my Momentums, but since I'm usually the only person left on my floor (or the last person to leave the building), I don't really like their passive noise isolation; I have had more than a few scares due to colleagues returning to the office without me noticing them, and having them suddenly walk into my office. So I would prefer an open backed headphone that would still let me hear some of the stuff around me.
I could use my HD 650's, but I find them too bulky for office use. So, ideally, I would like an open backed, on-ear headphone or a small over-ear, open model. My budget is about $400.
I mostly listen to rock, (smooth) jazz and lounge. I generally don't like headphones with an analytical sound, but prefer warmer sounding headphones (hence all my Sennheisers). I considered Grado's, but given my preference for a warm sound I figured they were probably not for me. On the other hand, I heard the new 'e' models have more bass and a warmer sound.
Are there any open, on-ear headphones I'm overlooking? Or are there small over-ear models I should consider?
I would greatly appreciate any advice, input or suggestions you can give me.