[scompton]

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Originally Posted by kostalex /img/forum/go_quote.gif PXC 450 were regarded for audiophile SQ when NC is switched off. I did not hear them and can not confirm this myself, so check the reviews

If I remember correctly from write ups when they came out, they have the HD555 drivers.

 

[Andrew Jones]

I have some Denon AHD2000s and they hardly isolate at all. I've just received some Senn HD 228s, these are small supraural phones which I got for portable use, clearly not in the same league sound-wise as AHD2000s (or HD 650s) and well below your price range, but they block a great deal more sound than the Denons. I haven't used them enough to have a view of comfort when wearing them for long periods.

 

[wern_d]

As others have said, the AKG 271 do somewhat isolate, but certainly not on the same level as most IEMs (esp. Shures).