[Rizumu]

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Originally posted by flyers130 If I'm listening to PortaPros in a library, would that cause a disturbance? And if I really wanted isolation at an affordable price, would the Sonys be the way to go?

Yes, and yes.

 

[loveheadphones]

what happened to the HFI-650's, Rizumu?

isolation at an affordable price: Koss "The Plug"

 

[Rizumu]

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Originally posted by loveheadphones what happened to the HFI-650's, Rizumu?

Upgrado time! Don't really need the isolation anymore and wanted to try some other phones. I'm about to score some SR200's so those should keep me happy for awhile

 

[Roy2001]

I have SONY V6, Senn HD497 and HD590. For long time use, 590 is much better. I know 590 is out of your budget, but you can try 570 if long time wearing is your priority concern.

 

[bubsdaddy]

How about the Sennheiser MX500 to replace your Sony earbuds ($16 shipped from newegg.com) and the Philips HP170 for in the dorm ($20 at Target). The Senn's will not leak sound so you won't disturb others and the HP170's are a closed phone with OK isolation so others won't disturb you. Both will sound much better than what you are currently using and you'll get both for just a little over 1/2 your budget.

 

[flyers130]

I'd like to stay away from earbuds, if possible.

 

[Geek]

flyers130,

I have heard a lot of those phones. The SR-60 is excellent; a bit pricier as its almost $70 but it does not need a headphone amp. Very good starter headphone!

They are an absolutely excellent headphone to pair with a portable player.

Plus they get you involved in the music and are fairly forgiving, and are reasonably comfortable.

Cheers,
Geek

 

[Steve999]

The only headphone I know of that will fit all of your needs to a "T" is the Philips HP170s. Good sound, moderate isolation, $20, excellent comfort.

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Originally posted by flyers130 I like to study with music, so I'd like a good pair of headphones that can eliminate some noise. I'd like to stay below $60, but I can be swayed. Since I'll be wearing these a lot, for long periods of time, I'd like them to be comfortable and to block out noise. Obviously, I want good sound too, but I'm not an audiophile, so I'm betting that whatever I get will be an upgrade from my current headphones.

 

[flyers130]

Yeah, the Philips seem like a good introduction. And they're so affordable that I could probably get a pair of PortaPros down the road as well.

 

[stereth]

Hello again.

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Originally posted by flyers130 Yeah, the Philips seem like a good introduction. And they're so affordable that I could probably get a pair of PortaPros down the road as well.

The Portapros don't leak that much, really...in a quiet library, you'd have the volume quiet, and I don't think they'd disturb others. ($35 from Amazon. Take the link from the head-fi.org home page.)

Yeah, and then a pair of V6s or Senns, and a new CD player, and an amp, and new interconnects...

Run! Run away!

 

[BPRJam]

I have to second Steve999's suggestion of the HP170. I bought them based on the low price and Steve's glowing review, and have not been disappointed. I must say that the more I listen to them, the more I'm impressed with them.

It might be sacrilege, but I even like them as much as the V6. And with a price tag of $20, how can you go wrong?

Everything Steve said is true: Good sound, decent isolation, good comfort (including a long cord), and a value that can't be beat.

Hope this helps.

BPRJam

 

[flyers130]

OK, so right now I'm looking at the HP170s or Porta Pros.

My question: I'd assume these jacks will fit my CD player, but do they come with some sort of convertor where I could plug them into my DVD player? It would be nice to have that option.

If they don't come with one, are these types of convertors readily available? If so, how affordable?

I believe my DVD player's headphone outlet is the size of what a big stereo would have.

 

[BPRJam]

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My question: I'd assume these jacks will fit my CD player, but do they come with some sort of convertor where I could plug them into my DVD player? It would be nice to have that option.

I can't speak for the portapros, the HP170s have a 1/4" gold plated plug adapter that will fit your DVD player. Without the adapter the HP170s have 1/8" plug that will fit your CD player.


BPRJam

 

[bubsdaddy]

Hey Flyers, one caveat here. The HP170's aren't very efficient in my opinion. If you are going to use them with a portable they may not go as loud as you might like. Great headphone for the money though.

 

[Tom M]

Go for the koss porta-pros. They sell for a about 50 usd but you can get the cheaper if you shop around. I think I saw them for about 30 usd once. I just can't recall where.