[lopo191]

Hi guys~!!! I'm new to head-fi and this is my first post.
 
To provide a bit of background information....
When I first started searching for headphones, I was hoping to get a headphone that would put a emphasis on bass (but not extremely), sounds pretty good in all the other areas, are comfortable, and has a pretty solid build. AND from the information that I've researched over the past 2 months, the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S matched my standards. 
 
BUT, the catch was that it is a semi-closed headphone. From what I've heard, a semi-closed headphone gives off a lot of sound to the people next to me when I turn the volume up. 
 
The purpose of getting a headphone for me is to immerse me in music and not let others hear what I'm hearing. (I was thinking of hearing music with these headphones in a quiet, but public environment: library, school, etc.)
 
SO!! My question to the audiophiles and people who have used the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S before: Does the Panasonic let off a lot of noise in comparison to other closed headphones? (Other suggestions for headphones priced  ($30-80)  that would match the standards would be appreciated.)
 
 
Thanks a lot 

 

[PurpleAngel]

The plastic used on the HTF600-S is not very thick, so not the most durable headphones.
Check out the JVC HA-S500 ($56) or the HA-S400 ($30) headphones.
The HA-S500s have more bass then the HA-S400s.

 

[lopo191]

I guess I'll have to see the reviews about the JVC HA-S500. 
One last question. Does the JVC have similar sound quality as the Panasonics?

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I guess I'll have to see the reviews about the JVC HA-S500. 
One last question. Does the JVC have similar sound quality as the Panasonics?

It's been months sense I've listened to my HTF600-S, later today I'll be able to compare them.