[gilimanjaro]

Hi folks,
 
I've just recently become interested in getting a proper pair of headphones after hearing how much of a difference a good set can make. But I'm a bit overwhelmed by how much options there are.
 
My criteria are:
- non-leaking, because I like it loud, but my coworkers don't (apparently)
- over-ear, because I like the isolation level it brings, and in-ear buds get uncomfortable for me after a while
- closed, due to non-leaking
- bass-rich, as the musical genres I like loud thrive on bass (techno dubsteppy stuff to which I work well)
- in-cable mic & volume, as I'll also be using them with my iPhone & iPad when traveling (probably amped with a Fiio E6)
 
What I've tried so far:
- simple Logitech on-ear usb headset; doesn't work with iDevices, way too leaky, no bass
- beats by dr Dre Studio; liked the bass, but leaks way too much, and doesn't come with volume control. overpriced; glad I could return them
- apple in-ear buds; bass isn't too my liking, and earbuds get annoying after a while
 
Any recommendations? It's hard to find hard data on leakiness, but it's one of my prime requirements. Any personal experiences?
 
Thanks, G.
 

 

[OmerNess]

sennheiser hd25II?
sennheiser hd25II

 

[gilimanjaro]

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sennheiser hd25II?
sennheiser hd25II

As I understand it, those are supra-aural and not circum-aural?
 
I've found circum-aural more comfortable myself, and I assume over-ear leaks a bit less too right?

 

[SONIC BOOM]

sony xb series?

 

[gilimanjaro]

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sony xb series?

Ow wow!
 
How come I never read about those?!
 
I'll definitely go give the MDR-XB700 a shot.
 
I'm starting to give up on the in-cable volume-control & mic stuff I guess; it just limits the selection too much. Though I suppose any cans with a detachable cable could use any other cable that has the controls?
 
Thanks for the XB tip though!