[worminater]

Hey all. Upon taking a new job; I'm now in a shared cubicle environment, and i'm finding the ambient noise distracting.  I've been using a pair of Sen MX 880's for a few years without complaints; but I think i'm in need of a bit more isolation.    
 
My thoughts being comfort and isolation being paramount. Open floor plan means someone a few feet from me on either side (hence I'm leary of bringing my hd595s in..) and as it's open; i'd rather not need an  amp (though my 770s would be perfect...)
 
Budget would be ~100usd; I mostly listen to ambient/classical while working; though depending on mood anything could play...
 
My initial leader seems to be Senn hd280 or a700; though I'm not sure on comfort as I have a larger head...  Any suggestions welcome
 
-Chris
 
Summary:
 
Budget: ~100usd
Music: Mostly classical
Source: Thinkpad laptop
 
Non IEM, Isolation and comfort while playing music at low volumes being paramount.

 

[puresilence]

I have a pair of HD280s (and I have a large head), and you'll run into fatigue issues after a few hours. Took a while before I could wear them without fatigue. As for recommendations, I would recommend MDR-V6s and get the Beyerdynamic velour earcushions. That should be around $90 USD.

 

[worminater]

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I have a pair of HD280s (and I have a large head), and you'll run into fatigue issues after a few hours. Took a while before I could wear them without fatigue. As for recommendations, I would recommend MDR-V6s and get the Beyerdynamic velour earcushions. That should be around $90 USD.

I actually have a pair of replacement Beyer velour pads on order, 2 weeks into a 4-6 week back order though unfortunately, less someone knows a better place to order... 

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Is your $100 budget firm?
 
If you can stretch to $150ish, you could go:
 
AKG K271 MK2. more information.
 
Has detachable cable, comes with both cloth/non-cloth pads for comfort choice. Isolates well. At 55ohms, should drive fine, sensitivity is also fine (91db/mw).
 
Very best,
 

 

[worminater]

Not firm; though I am getting married in a month so cheaper means I'll get yelled at less when she sees the package on the doorstep  I have been wanting to try the AKG sound for a while now...

 

[fabio-fi]

AKG's sound good with classical. But im not sure if this model will perform good without a headamp. 

 

[Canadian411]

Used Sennheiser PXC450 ?

 

[Canadian411]

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Hey all. Upon taking a new job; I'm now in a shared cubicle environment, and i'm finding the ambient noise distracting.  I've been using a pair of Sen HD 880's for a few years without complaints; but I think i'm in need of a bit more isolation.    

I am not sure what Sennheiser HD880 is, you mean 580 ? or 800 ?
 

 

[puresilence]

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I am not sure what Sennheiser HD880 is, you mean 580 ? or 800 ?
 

I think it's the Sennheiser MX 880 (earbuds). Those seem to be a bit out of the given price range.

 

 

[worminater]

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I think it's the Sennheiser MX 880 (earbuds). Those seem to be a bit out of the given price range.

 

 
ha; yea; i've been using MX880s, typo in original post, will correct...

 

[worminater]

I ended up ordering the k271MKII's.  Might power well stock out of my thinkpad, but if it doesn't I found a FiiO E5 I impulsed a while back that should fill it out a bit if needed... Sounds like a plan
 
Thanks for the recommendations.