[Dragoon47]

[size=small]My partner is a journalist and has to use the standard office pass me around headphones for up to 6 hours a session cutting in voice and on the odd occasion some music. [/size]

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[size=small]The interviews and sound quality can vary widely and subsequently the quality of the headphones or lack of can affect her concentration?[/size]

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[size=small]Therefore this is the best place to ask for a recommendation for a headphone regarding the above with an emphasis on quality, comfort and the ability to cut out or reduce back ground noise?[/size]

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[size=small]Looking for a recommendation for a headphone for the above at no more than $250 if possible?[/size]

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[size=small]Thank you[/size]
 

 

[NA Blur]

Do they need an on-board mic?
 
I think the V-Moda M80 would be great.  They are small, fit very comfortably, sound amazing for the price, and are built very well.  They do have an on-board mic just in case you want to use it.  They cut out background noise pretty well for an on-ear headphone, but are tremendously great at completely reducing it.  The problem with noise canceling headphones is that the basic circuitry involved interferes with the signal and can really make music listening unpleasant.

 

[Dragoon47]

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Thank you, I currently use V -MODA in the office and find them uncomfortable after about 45 mins, but agree they are amazing for the price and I am pleased with them.
 
I was just looking at these on Amazon which might fit the bill?
 
Cheer's
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000ULAP4U/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_1?ie=UTF8&index=1

 

[ssrock64]

The ATH--M50 is uncomfortable for me after only about half an hour, so I'd avoid it. You may want to look into the Fischer Audio FA-003, which blocks out almost all outside noise, is very light on your head, and feels almost like you're wearing pillows on your ears.
 
Sincerely,

 

[Dragoon47]

ssrock64
 
Thank you very much for the tip and will add to the list to consider, not sure what is in my girlfriends office as the standard pass me around headphone but its about time she had her own set.
 
Cheer's

 

[Ra97oR]

I am wonder if her office does use headphones like Beyer DT100/DT150, I see many European studios have them as standard. If that is the case, the sound quailty of the headphones are already rather good, comfort is debatable, but the slightly loose fit works well for long sessions.

 

[AlfredWong]

Btw - anyone had experience on the Beyer DT770M? I am curious about their ability to block noise.

 

[Ra97oR]

The DT770M seems to be a DT770/80 with in-line volume control and pleather pads. I am rather positive that the normal DT770/250 will sound better.

 

[joelpearce]

Plus they add additional dampening to attenuate more noise--I've never heard anyone say they sound good.

 

[Dragoon47]

Thank you I will ask her to find out what make they are and will add the othes to my list