austin99
New Head-Fier
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Hi there,
I'm looking for a set of headphones where I work. It's real noisy in here and I need to block out people talking as I can't concentrate to do my work (programming). I currently have a pair of Shure SE310 Isolating IEMs which have fantastic sound quality but the isolation isn't that great at all - I've tried all the different sleeves/tips that they came with and they haven't made that much difference. I could go down the route of getting custom sleeves for them but I reckon a closed full-size headphone will work better as I regularly have to take a call or talk to someone and insertion of the custom sleeve is a hassle if you keep getting interrupted every 10 mins.
Here's the current shortlist that I've come up with so far:-
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50
- AGK K271 (mk ii?)
- Sennheiser HD280 Pro
- Sennheiser HD380 Pro
- Sennheiser HD 25-1
- Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm
- Beyerdynamic DT770 M
Isolation is critical (when music is playing) and then sound quality is the next more important thing.
I've tried the HD280 Pro and the isolation is good (when music is playing) but the sound quality isn't that great, its very bass heavy. The HD380 Pros is supposed to have better sound, but does anyone know if the sound isolation is as good?
The DT770 M - the dummer version, is supposed to be best for isolation but I've heard the sound is way worse than the HD280.
I'm currently using a crappy sound card but will probably buy a FiiO E7 USB DAC & amp. Music type is all sorts but with strong leaning towards electronic.
Oops, I've typed a bit more than I meant to...anyhow, can anyone give me some advice please.
Thanks