[Rising-Top]

All,

Due to my company has allowed the employee to wear personal headphone while working,(I'm not in US.) as long as it doesnt disturb each other.

So, one day, instead of ATH EM-7 (clip-on cans), I decided to brought my Senn HD 555 to my desk, put it on my head and relaxed.

Unfortunately, I kind of forgot that this is a "Open" type of Headphone, so my colleges also enjoyed with the music and called me "DJ"!

So I need some advise!
1. HD 555 sound too rock for listening in the office, any suggestion for more clear, sweet and none-bass sound headphone?
2. SIZE!!! not too big as HD 555, my boss is going to kill me for real.
3. Any recommend for the headphone that doesnt too much 'open' , so I can increase volumn and not hurt anybody.
4. PRICE!? : not much than 100 US$

Any suggestion and recommend is welcomed.
Thank you in advance!

 

[Yuk_Fai]

AKG K81DJ - Good isolation, slightly uncomfortable
ATH-ES7 - More expensive, but more comfortable and stylish

That's all I really know... good luck though!

 

[Tmij]

Why not an IEM? I use the Vmoda Vibe at the office so I get semi-isolation and it doesn't look inappropriate.

 

[Rising-Top]

My ears not suit for IEM Tmij, that's why I have to use Clip-on and Headphone.

Thanks Yuk Fai, I'm interested in closed headphone like that.
But maybe like Tmij said, I should buy some appropriate ones.

 

[kamal007]

equation rp21?

 

[qazwsx]

x2 K81DJ.

 

[Meloncoly]

x3 K81DJs. I stretched mine out so it fits loosely on the ear. No more pressure on the ear, no more pain, and still great sounding. Make sure to at least blu-tak them, it's good stuff.

 

[episiarch]

+1 ES7: it is clear-sounding and not overly bassy (though the bass is there when the music calls for it), and it is smaller than the HD555. Comfortable earpads too. Caveat: I really prefer it with an amp (but I prefer very nearly everything with an amp). Caveat #2: dual-sided cord, which I find slightly less convenient in office situations than a single-sided cord.

-1 RP-21: based on your criteria I can't recommend it because it's not smaller than the HD555. Also its copper color is rather "loud" looking if you're trying to be unobtrusive. But otherwise I'd recommend it.

Another thought: Panasonic RP-HTX7. It is inexpensive, surprisingly good-sounding for its price, compact, quite lightweight and comfortable, and relatively unobtrusive if you buy it in black/grey (gaudier color combinations are available). Single-sided cord. It is not at the sonic level of the ES7 or RP21, but like I said, quite good for its low price -- and it does very well without an amp.

 

[1nf1n1ty]

Can't recomend anything for that purpose...but IEM wouldnt be good for the work place anyways...you might not be able to hear the phone ring or anyone talk to you...and If your open air headphones are being heard by your workmates...isnt it too loud?

 

[Rising-Top]

Thanks to every comment.

ATH-ES7 sounds nice but over my budget.
AKG K81DJ and K518DJ is in my wish list now.

Does anyboday recommend in HD212?
Is it too bassy?

 

[qazwsx]

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Originally Posted by Rising-Top /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks to every comment. ATH-ES7 sounds nice but over my budget. AKG K81DJ and K518DJ is in my wish list now. Does anyboday recommend in HD212? Is it too bassy?

IMO the HD212 Pro is a terrible headphone. Although it does output bass, the sound is terribly muddy, much like its preceder, the HD202. Not to mention it's not all that small.

 

[grndslm]

durability, portability, isolation, & good sound all the way across = Sony MDR-V6