Dorm Room setting

[carterj]

Hi,

I am a kid who lives in a very noisy dorm and i like to listen to music while i study. what are some goot Noise cancelling headphones that could fit into a college kids small budget (under $200(

Thanks

Jamie

 

[enzoferrari650]

get ety er4ps. They are canalphones and go into the ear, but once u get used to them you'll be fine. U can find them for about 150 dollars used. They lack bass however but have tremendously clear highs. This is something you may consider. THere are also other canalphones out there but i personally prefer these for this price range.

 

[1967cutlass]

i live in a dorm and actually, i prefer open headphones because people come in my room and talk to me etc... but if for some reason i need quiet the hd-280's provide a lot of isolation.

 

[Kirosia]

I've heard good things about the audio technica A900. Also, I second the Ety's, if you don't mind have something stuffed inside you ears. (you might, some people can't stand in-ear phones)

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia I've heard good things about the audio technica A900. Also, I second the Ety's, if you don't mind have something stuffed inside you ears. (you might, some people can't stand in-ear phones)

What are the "audio technica A900," Kirosia? I've never heard of them before.

Seriously though, for maximum isolation, go ety 4p

. There could be a nuclear war next door and you couldn't hear it.

Currently listening to: "Eulogy" by Tool on my ATH-A900s.

 

[go_vtec]

You don't want to get noise cancelling phone for your application. N.C. phones are design to reduce low frequency rumbles through active cancellation (normally works with under 400 Hz and they sound pretty horrible). They are for airplane/noise AC/fans. It won't cancel typical human voices and higher frequency ranges. Having said that, look into Etymotic ER-6i and/or Sony MDR-V6. You can get both for your $200. Etrymotic ER-6i is super portable in-ear-monitor (headphones goes inside of your ear) and Sony is full-size that isolate the noise pretty well (your roomates can't hear your music either).

 

[enzoferrari650]

go etys

 

[TenaciousO]

I personally believe that at the same price point, full size headphones kill earphones so I'd suggest the A900 ($200) , DT250 (~$150), HFI-650 (~$150-180), or the HD25 (~$140-170). Otherwise, I'd split the $200 and get one pair of open headphones, like the MS1 ($99) or HD555 (~$115), and spend the rest on a pair of closed headphones like the HD280 (~$80).

I don't think the extreme isolation of canalphones is necessary even in the noisiest dorm, but they do have the benefit of being portable.

 

[Kirosia]

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Originally Posted by crazyfrenchman27 What are the "audio technica A900," Kirosia? I've never heard of them before. Seriously though, for maximum isolation, go ety 4p . There could be a nuclear war next door and you couldn't hear it. Currently listening to: "Eulogy" by Tool on my ATH-A900s.

You lost me. Did I spell the model name incorrectly? (Probably did) Doesn't matter.

 

[mustang]

I believe he meant that its supposed to be Audio Technica 900, not Audio Technica A900...

I myself would suggest the A900s as well---I live in a dorm right now and it provides excellent isolation. In fact, my roommate is watching tv right now and I can't hear a thing. It can be found on audiocubes for $218 shipped.

 

[commando]

A900s are great for full sized headphones but they're not portable. If you want the portability of canal phones the Etys would be great. You can use them in the library, walking around, etc.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia I've heard good things about the audio technica A900.

I was being sarcastic with the first remark

.

If you have paid attention to these forums at all over the past two weeks, it would be impossible not to have heard good things about the "audio technica A900."

I'd consider your comment something of an understatement

.

Plus, "ATH-A900" seems to be the universal response for any headphone request these days.

Here we go again...

Currently Listening to: "Unity" by Operation Ivy on my ATH-A900s.

 

[enzoferrari650]

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Originally Posted by TenaciousO I personally believe that at the same price point, full size headphones kill earphones so I'd suggest the A900 ($200) , DT250 (~$150), HFI-650 (~$150-180), or the HD25 (~$140-170). Otherwise, I'd split the $200 and get one pair of open headphones, like the MS1 ($99) or HD555 (~$115), and spend the rest on a pair of closed headphones like the HD280 (~$80). I don't think the extreme isolation of canalphones is necessary even in the noisiest dorm, but they do have the benefit of being portable.

i disagree. if you listen to music that does not need heavy bass, the er4's clarity would beat most of those you mentioned if not all.

 

[akio]

haha the dude who asked the question bailed. if only he knew the responses he's getting on this random thread he posted on .... you guys have perfect advice. i agree with all of you.

-brian.

ps.headfi<3

 

[TenaciousO]

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Originally Posted by enzoferrari650 i disagree. if you listen to music that does not need heavy bass, the er4's clarity would beat most of those you mentioned if not all.

Clarity is only one aspect of a good headphone. How about soundstage? Impact? Fullness? And bass, like you mentioned? Factor in all those aspects, and full size headphones at the same price point are the better buy if you don't require portability.