[Tohex]

Hi,

I have recently ordered some MD-33s and will most likely be using these for my travel usage, however at the end of this year i am going to england from australia and around europe so that is a MASSIVE total of like 48+ hours flying i'd say. So, although MD33s may well be the best option here (if they are they are...what can i do ) i still thought i'd ask if anyone has any reccomendations for full cans that are closed (so that ppl around me on the plane dont hear much leakage...) and that aren't MASSIVE.

Now why do i ask you say....well i was also hoping that they would be decent enough to listen to at home, because i dont have any really good full cans right now (got some OLD koss phones....that aren't even full can's...so yeh

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Also, i would say that full cans have that 'fuller' sound that might be nice for a 24 hours flight....could be wrong, tell me what y'all think

Oh yeh, i will be using an ipod, but i dont mind throwing a small amp in my backpack whilst travelling and at home, well an amp is fine obviously .

Any ideas/suggestions/help is appreciated

Alucrep

 

[Cyclone]

budget?

 

[Tohex]

in a word: low.

I'm in Australia, and stuff gets quite pricey down here. But i'd say at the very max at the moment i'd be wanting to go around $125 USD max or so...we'll soon see how realistic that is...ofcourse, spending less is always a huge positive , but we'll see.

 

[The Monkey]

Senn HD 25-1 sounds like it could fit the bill.

EDIt: given the budget, perhaps the HD 280?

 

[Donut]

I think the HD 280s seem to be a good fit here...

 

[Tohex]

Cool cool...yeh, the hd280's look pretty good, not to expensive...5 marks on headroom.

The HD25-1's....i presume they are the same as what is called the "HD 25" on headroom (i.e. not the HD 25-SP).

If so i think the HD 25-1 is a bit out of my price range for now...but the 25-sp's aren't....i've heard most ppl dont rate them however...so yeh?

Thanks guys

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by alucrep Cool cool...yeh, the hd280's look pretty good, not to expensive...5 marks on headroom. The HD25-1's....i presume they are the same as what is called the "HD 25" on headroom (i.e. not the HD 25-SP). If so i think the HD 25-1 is a bit out of my price range for now...but the 25-sp's aren't....i've heard most ppl dont rate them however...so yeh? Thanks guys

I think the general consensus would be that of those phones, the HD 25-1 would be the best, but the HD 280 also is a nice choice at its price point. I think the HD 25-SP is in third place of the three. Note, I have not heard the 25 SP.

 

[commando]

For portable use get Ety 6i's. They'll isolate way better than MD33s, blocking out a lot of engine noise. Alternately get some of the cheaper noise cancellation headphones for the plane.

 

[Tohex]

Thanks...i've already got the MD33's on the way..but its a long while before i'm going oversea's....at the moment i couldn't afford the Ety's

...but noise cancellation is an ok idea...

Putting aside the HD280s for a sec....what are the Senn PXC250s like?