[D_JS]

What's up, I am new to this site and a novice when it comes to this type of thing. I have searchbar'd the forums extensively and I am still not confident on what I should get.

I work out at sea on large vessels and I am constancy traveling. So I need something that will drown the surrounding noises like boats and airplanes. I do like the "ear muff" style headphones they are more comfortable. I only use the headphones for an Ipod and Laptop. So I do want to get an amp(which I had no idea headphones needed until reading a lot of these threads). I was about to purchase the Bose QC3's until reading much of the threads on this site, I have balked at the idea and would like to ask for your opinion. I would greatly appreciate what you all have say and hear your suggestions. BTW... Bosemobile was hilarious!

Thanks Again!

 

[xguntherc]

Get a good portable full size phone. Or a nice in ear

head direct RE0 would be good

 

[fatcat28037]

A little more info please.........
What's your budget?
What is your musical preference, e.g. rock, jazz, classical.
Do you need noise canelling phones?
Do you perfer on-ear or around ear phones?
Full size or more compact?
What are you thinking about in the way of an amp, portable or desk top?

 

[D_JS]

For my budget, I was about to purchase the QC3's. So I am willing to pay around $300-$350.

My Music consist mainly of rock, a little hip hop. But I do not need to be blown away by the bass.

I am not sure if I need noise canceling headphones. But I do not want to have to hear boat/airplane/people/crying babies with my music.

I prefer around the ear, "in the ear" is a pain when I fall asleep and its jamming my inner ear.

Full size isn't a big deal, the Bose headphones look like a perfect size.


Thanks for the response!

 

[D_JS]

Any suggestions?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

...Have you searched with the word "BOSE" around here? It's not pretty.

Also, if you're looking for a full-size headphone, this sub-forum will accommodate you much better: Headphones (full-size) - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[karthik_ashok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_JS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any suggestions?

u could look at sleek audio CT-6 , shure 530, another 50$ u can pick up JH 5pro. i vouch for CT-6 and i do listen to rock and metal.

I am just thinking, will custom IEM make a person sea sick sooner ?

 

[fatcat28037]

If I'm reading you right, your surrounding environment is quite noisy which seriously limits your selection of phones. I'm thinking maybe the Denon d2000 would work. Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention there's a pair of QC2's on the FS forum for $175.