Looking for recommendations for two pairs of CLOSED Headphones. Source will be iPods. Closed headphones which does not need amplification.   My daughter she listens to current Top 100 kinds rock/pop/r&b genres. She would be taking them everywhere. She is 11. The budget for her headphones is...

I have been wondering for some time. What are the differences between Closed design headphones and noise-cancelling headphones?   I keep seeing them in different categories. Aren't they the same? Both of them block noise from the outside and don't let music leak out?     Thank you !

Title says it all. In my own personal interest I want to know the best under $150.  HOWEVER, I like to hear discourse regardless on this kind of thing.  Go for it. 

Since my Dre beats solo snapped in half I've been in the market for some new headphones for my iPhone.  I have no intention of replacing the beats: 1) their build quality is shoddy  2) After since having listened to many other headphones, I'm not nearly as impressed with their sound as I once...

Hey guys,   I posted a similar thread in the IEM forums.  Basically, I'm looking for my first quality pair of headphones.  I don't want them to be too big as I want them to be fairly portable.    The only criteria besides the price (~$80-$100) and size is that I want them to be good at...

I cant hear anyone around me while they are at a low-moderate volume. I dont see them advertised as noise cancellation though.

  I am looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones that will best suit my traveling (12 hour flights) and in-home needs (plugged into my laptop). I am specifically looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones under four criteria:   1. Comfort 2. Sound quality (not a bass...

What is you Noise Cancelling headphone of choice and why?   Describe your reason for choosing these and what you like about them so much. Could you add your favorite genres of music as well? I want to know what music you favor with your chosen NC's. Thank You, A1811.

I am looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones that will best suit my traveling (12 hour flights) and in-home needs (plugged into my laptop). I am specifically looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones under four criteria:   1. Comfort 2. Sound quality (not a bass junkie...

i am looking for a pair of reasonably small over ear headphones with active noise cancellation. i listen to rock, hip hop, rap, jazz. i was thinking of gettin the Beats by Dr. Dre, but am wondering if there are any other noise cancelation headphones of the same size that offer around the same...

  Hi, all   I'll work in an office next to a construction site during summer and expect a very high noise level. Can anyone recommend a headphone set which is very effective in shutting out external noise? I'm more concerned with the comfort level during extended usage than sound quality...

Any suggestions for office headphones that are effective at blocking noise with or without music (primarily without)?   I work in an office where my cubicle neighbors are not very considerate; often I can hear people conversing, three different radios playing, someone snapping or humming...

I live in a noisy apartment and am looking for a top pair of noise canceling headphones. How well it cancels ambient noise is my top concern because I'll be wearing them to do homework.  I also care about sound quality but I'm not an audiophile so that isn't as big of an issue.  Comfort would...

I'm looking for a pair of active noise canceling headphones for around $100.   - I have a pretty big head so they can't be too tight - I am primarily using them to block out ambient/background noise without music playing in order to work/study - I plan on using them for 6+ hours a day...

I need to know the basic differences between closed headphone and noise cancelling headphones?

I have recently bought a pair of Sony MDR-NC60 noise-cancelling headphones. I HATE THEM! When I walk around wearing the headphones each step I make is amplified. It's like when your head is underwater in a bath and you tap the side with you hand. Is this normal? Literally, every step I...

Hi everyone! Im new here and wanted to first of say thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.   I currently in the market for a set of in ear headphones / buds. I was looking at the Shure SCL2 and Klipsch Image S4s but couldnt make up my mind on whats best for what Im looking for.  ...

Hi guys,   I've been toying with getting some Sennheiser PXC-450's, mostly due to a recent spat of rambunctious office mates.  I was tempted with over the ear mostly due to my belief that they may add more sound isolation.  But, maybe this isn't true?  And that's why I'm here.   I tend...

My bedroom is right next to the living room.  But I like keeping my door open.  The people watch too much freakin tv and it drives me nuts.   What good sounding headphones would block out this sound at this distance?  Even when I'm not listening to anything.   looking for $200+/-   I...

I'm wondering if I should get the beats or if there's anything better. I"ll be mostly listening to hip-hop/rap. Thanks

I looking for headphone to use at work (laptop, ipod) that seals of the music from my coworkers. I don't mind hearing them but I don't want to have them listen to my music. What is the best can for this purpose? my short list: - ATH M50 - DT770

   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...

Hi guys,   I am going travelling soon, lots of plane time to endure. I am looking for a decent pair of headphones with sufficient noise isolation; my budget is £50 - £80. Currently I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros - I like the sound of them, could do with a slightly more powerful...

Okay so this is my first post on head-fi, I've been lurking this past week just gaining knowledge and information on headphones/IEMs etc as I was looking to buy a decent pair.   After a lot of reading and browsing I decided to buy the Klipsch Image S4's, they were well in my price range and...

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