Best isolation on non-IEM headphones?

[jagorev]

I'm looking for comfortable traditional headphones that do the best job of blocking out outside noise. These will be used for train or plane journeys of long duration - and, for reasons of comfort, my Etymotics are not an option. Any opinions on which one to choose, if the criteria is simply best isolation?

EDIT: Budget is, at most, around $200-$300. Though if it turns out some $30 can is the best option, I would most certainly go for that.

 

[lossless]

Perhaps Sennheiser HD 280 or Beyer Dynamic DT 770M would be suitable.

 

[Jasper994]

I've worn 280's for 8 hour sessions before. If you're used to them, they're fairly comfortable. It's kinda like wearing shoes... They can be pretty comfortable, but it always a relief to take them off.

Are Etys the only IEM you've ever tried? If so, Shure, Ultimate Ears, and Westone all offer much more comfortable IEMs...

 

[jagorev]

I've tried the Ety er-6i and the Sony MDR-EX71. The Sony is much more comfortable, though it doesn't really sound very good at all. Maybe I should look into the Shure E2c or some Ultimate Ears...

 

[DJGeorgeT]

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Originally Posted by jagorev I'm looking for comfortable traditional headphones that do the best job of blocking out outside noise. These will be used for train or plane journeys of long duration - and, for reasons of comfort, my Etymotics are not an option. Any opinions on which one to choose, if the criteria is simply best isolation? EDIT: Budget is, at most, around $200-$300. Though if it turns out some $30 can is the best option, I would most certainly go for that.

The best isolation and sound quality: Sennheiser HD25-1

It is also very lightweight. Modular design. All parts are replaceable. They can handle very high SPLs.

 

[Jap]

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Originally Posted by DJGeorgeT The best isolation and sound quality: Sennheiser HD25-1 It is also very lightweight. Modular design. All parts are replaceable. They can handle very high SPLs.

[size=small]Yes, the Senn HD25-1 blocks about 10 dB of sound. I have cranked my Sony DE-J2000 portable CDP to max volume with the HD-25-1, and my coworker who sits in the adjoining cubicle says she can't hear anything from the phones. In fact, she can't tell if I'm wearing the phones without visual confirmation.[/size]

 

[jagorev]

So it looks like HD 280 or 25 are the choices to go with. Any opinions on which ones sound better? I don't particularly care about bass, but need good midrange and highs for classical music. Any other options in the Sony MDR-V range or Audio Technicas?