[Derek1984]

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 595's and I love the sound of them. However, they leak more sound than I thought they would and aren't suitable for my work. I was wondering what was the best sound quality I can get without the music leaking for $200 or less. I would like something that is not too big that wouldn't look funny when I am doing work at my job. Sound quality is more important to me than comfort. I mostly listen to music like R&B and Pop. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you

 

[Jaska]

IEMs all the way for work. I would give a heart-felt recommendation for the Etymotic ER-4S.

 

[The Monkey]

Senn HD 25-1

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

Audio Technica A900.

 

[plaidplatypus]

Denon D1000

 

[glct222]

UE 5pro

 

[redrich2000]

The A900s are massive and non-audiophiles might think they look weird. I reckon the Beyer DT-250s are very good and look OK too. Go with the 80 Ohm version if you don't have an amp.

 

[Manny Calavera]

Beyer DT 250-80's

 

[jpelg]

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Originally Posted by The Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif Senn HD 25-1

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Originally Posted by Manny Calavera /img/forum/go_quote.gif Beyer DT 250-80's

Gotta go with these two as my top picks as well.

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Originally Posted by Jaska IEMs all the way for work. I would give a heart-felt recommendation for the Etymotic ER-4S.

As much as I love my ER4's, IEMs are just not practical if you have to remove them with any frequency at all.

 

[iggee85]

Denon D1000

 

[bowraboy]

I also think the DT250 80 ohm would be a great choice.

Sound fantastic, low profile, comfortable & you can still hear a bit of what's going on around you.

 

[boclcown]

Second for the UE SF5's.

 

[ricmat]

I can't believe!

ES7!!

 

[vanger]

I second the HD 25-1. They're sturdy as hell too.

 

[The Pieman]

I have used A900's at work, and once everybody got used to them, it wasn't an issue. I would recommend them. The HD25-1's have better SQ but are nowhere near as comfortable as the A900's if used for an extended period. I have never heard the DT250's but have tried a pair on. They are also quite comfortable and more discreet that the A900's!

cheers
Simon