[JerseyD]

OK, I'm upping the budget for closed, over-ear, good isolation, primo SQ phones.  The T70 and the w1000x seem like contenders (and each is available for around $550).  Thoughts? Opinions?  Others I am overlooking?   Thanks!

 

[NinjaSquirt]

Depending on your sound signature preference, Denon D2000, Beyer T5p, Senn HD-25

 

[mattseven]

The d2000 and hd-25 for isolation? Really?
 

 

[JerseyD]

By most accounts, the Denons all have very poor isolation, and the hd-25 is not even full-size, so it will not isolate either.
 
My short list seems to have come down to: Beyer T70 ($550), AT w1000x ($550), Sony MDR-Z1000 ($400), Shure SRH940 ($270), and Phiaton PS500 ($300).
 
Driving them with a Bellari HA540 amp.  Will be used for both acoustic jazz and electric rock.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks!

 

[NinjaSquirt]

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By most accounts, the Denons all have very poor isolation, and the hd-25 is not even full-size, so it will not isolate either.
 
My short list seems to have come down to: Beyer T70 ($550), AT w1000x ($550), Sony MDR-Z1000 ($400), Shure SRH940 ($270), and Phiaton PS500 ($300).
 
Driving them with a Bellari HA540 amp.  Will be used for both acoustic jazz and electric rock.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks!

Yeah, I forgot the Senn wasn't full sized. You can cross the Shure off the list, tried in a store, couldn't even isolate the 2 people talking in the store quietly. The Beyers by reviews seem to be quite good on isolate but they're all quite expensive for portable headphones.
 
 

 

[kiteki]

 
Audio Technica is a wonderful brand but I prefer the Tesla sound.
 
 
Z1000 and SRH-940 have good price/performance ratio at around $315 and $250 respectively.
 
 

 

[Jordan8]

SRH940 has an exceptional isolation.... I don't know what the guy on top says.. It's not comfortable but it Isolates really well.

 

[SanjiWatsuki]

Measurements suggest they isolate at -12dBr, a slightly above average number. To say they don't isolate at all is a lie.
 

 

[Jordan8]

Did you find the answer?
 
I'm looking forward to replace my srh940 as well..
 
Maybe Z1000 or t70..

 

[JerseyD]

Jordan8, I went with the Denon D5000 ($440 at Eletronics Expo).  I know everybody warned me that they do not isolate well, and everybody was right!  No better isolation than my open Beyer DT880.  Very punchy and fun sounding, a very different flavor for me.  Bass is plentiful but loose.  I may keep them, not sure yet.