Well I bought the Audio Technicas.    I tested them yesterday. They sound amazing. Of course I can still hear some train sounds coming through, but the commute is a lot more tolerable.    Sure they were 200$. But even if I end up getting IEMs some day, having those ATs around can prove...

I assume the graph is for the DT770M?  There is lots of confusion surrounding the different DT770 variations.

   A new thread because I gave up on the idea of active noise cancelation. No Bose for me.    I figure I have done about 10 hours of research so far.    I am seeking serious soud isolation, at all frequencies. I know there are many brands and models out there that do active noise...

So Philip, still liking the Ex-25?    I find myself seeking a full sized passive headphone with best isolating capabilities for commuting. At a reasonable price.    And I am not an audiophile. So I care more about isolation, comfort and durability.

Can I get an update on your choice? I too am seeking the most isolating full-sized passive headphones at a decent price.   For commuting in my case.

ok, I just learned about impedance. Well that removes a bunch of options.

By the way, I realize I am being contradictory.   Do I want perfect silence or don't I? I think that if I buy the Bose, there is a very real possibility that I will return them, whatever reason. Luckily they offer 30 days money back.     But really the noise would have be truly 100% absent...

   Yeah, I don't know why I'm intent on getting bulky headphones. I guess it seems to me that they'd do a better job at protecting me from noise. Plus they'd keep my ears warm in the winter!    Couple years ago I tried some inserts. I think it may have been the Shure Se210. I forget...

   Hi, I'm new to the forum. Sorry if I haven't my homework, I haven't read many of the threads, I'm very very tired and should be in bed.    I have an ipod, and rather long commute on a rather loud Skytrain + bus (Vancouver, BC). I need some serious noise reduction. The noise pollution is...