[Lazarus]

Which Headphone would you recommend for my commute? I like to watch Movies, TV and listen to my Music on my hour and a half commute everyday but sometimes the train is so noisy its hard to hear. I bought a pair of the Shure In-Ear but decided I do not like in-ear design as it is uncomfortable for my ears after about 5 mins ( and the fact that my cat destroyed them means i need new headphones.) Right now I am looking at the something like the Bose Quitecomfort 3, but i know you guys will have much better suggestions.

Thanks,
Lazarus

 

[nicolas000]

I would suggest that you give a budget and the kind of music you listening as well as the name of the device from which you'll plug your headphone in order to help people to help you

Since I ve been looking for pretty much the same thing, I'll give you some references that peoples gave me, but I've not eard any of them yet (budget: max. $250):
AKG K271 (but maebe to big)
HD25 (HD25 25II, 25-1 II or C-II not SP)
Sony MDR-7506
HFI-780

and the AKG440 NC (noise cancelling headphone)

 

[krmathis]

Or get some custom mold IEM's, which should solve the discomfort problem.
An Ultimate Ears maybe, depending on your budget..

 

[lewislink]

Try some Comply foams with a set of canalphones. They make for excellent comfort.

 

[geekchic]

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Originally Posted by Lazarus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which Headphone would you recommend for my commute? I like to watch Movies, TV and listen to my Music on my hour and a half commute everyday but sometimes the train is so noisy its hard to hear. I bought a pair of the Shure In-Ear but decided I do not like in-ear design as it is uncomfortable for my ears after about 5 mins ( and the fact that my cat destroyed them means i need new headphones.) Right now I am looking at the something like the Bose Quitecomfort 3, but i know you guys will have much better suggestions. Thanks, Lazarus

Active noise cancelling headphones like Quiet Comfort are IMO over-priced and deliver only average SQ (have listened to a friend's pair). When I used to commute in the (very noisy!) train I have found IEMs to offer superior noise isolation to over-ear models. They lose a bit of bass but still offer clarity/ audibility at lower volumes. As sound does not leak they are also more considerate to fellow passengers.

If you find IEMs uncomfortable, try using different tips. I find the standard silicone tips comfortable but I know many say foams are far superior for isolation and comfort.

 

[jonathanjong]

Ditto on the Bose being overpriced. And on the request for more info.