[crossmd]

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Originally Posted by ScottieB /img/forum/go_quote.gif Either way, any kind of leakage in a setting where others need to study/concentrate is pretty rude, IMO.

Understandable, but that's what the library's for. I know that I kept all of my phones in my dorm, and my roommate was totally understanding of my habits. That being said, we had greater noise problems too than an open pair of headphones.

 

[ScottieB]

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Originally Posted by crossmd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Understandable, but that's what the library's for. I know that I kept all of my phones in my dorm, and my roommate was totally understanding of my habits. That being said, we had greater noise problems too than an open pair of headphones.

Haha I know - that's what I'm talking about - using them in places like the library. But the last time I was at a college library, there was a whole lot of socializing and not much studying going on! A nice closed set of headphones would help the studiER to keep the other noise out, too

 

[myk7000]

From my experience, I went from the d2000s to the pro 900.

The pro 900 was definitely an improvement for me.

 

[Acix]

Here we go...http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...indeed-406658/

 

[shasty]

As a sophomore in college, I'd say you should bring the grados to college if you really like the sound: there's no closed cans that can substitute the grado sound. Your roommate will probably not care in most occasions as the leak isn't that bad.
For uses in the library, gym, etc., I just found it more convenient to carry small iem/earbuds, like ER-4P or PK2's.

 

[RallyMaster]

If you get your own room in college, bring an open headphone. I won't have any issues next year in my apartment because I'll have a room to myself. However, if you're studying in the library, it would be good to carry some decent IEMs with you. You'll find that full sized cans aren't practical to carry around but will provide great listening when you have a chair to sit down in and enjoy the music.

 

[Steve The Egg]

I'm going to Emory University in Atlanta. Anyone one else heading there or already there? I'm going to get my D2000's repaired and look into some decent portable DACs and DAC/amps. Thanks everyone for the input! And anymore input into DACs that are good for college life then please let me know

 

[Steve The Egg]

How does the Zero DAC pair with the Denon 2000's? I'm very seriously considering that as my first DAC.

 

[AlexLastName]

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Originally Posted by shasty /img/forum/go_quote.gif As a sophomore in college, I'd say you should bring the grados to college if you really like the sound: there's no closed cans that can substitute the grado sound. Your roommate will probably not care in most occasions as the leak isn't that bad. For uses in the library, gym, etc., I just found it more convenient to carry small iem/earbuds, like ER-4P or PK2's.

My roommate had a pair of Grado's, SR60's I think, and I never heard them or had a problem with him listening to them so I think you'd be ok.

 

[intoart]

ATH-M50s have actually edged out AD900s as my all-time favorite phones. The crazy part is that they are only $60! You owe it to yourself to try a pair!
What makes them truly awesome is a 100% flat response. No coloration at all!