[Jazz1]

I don't get out much, but tonight i'm in a hotel room with the spouse and kids and was looking forward to a little music time. However, unlike home the spouse is in the same room while I'm using the HD-600's. I've got it down pretty low, but she claims it is too loud, meaning she thinks there should be no external sound. So off goes the amp.

While at the Apple store today I almost picked up one of the lower end Shures or Ety's. Now I'm kicking myself because I figure those would have leaked less sound. Of course what I really want were one of the higher end models anyway.

Let this be a lesson to me, I say. Always follow your impulse buys and be prepared, or be prepared to hear no music. Thank God, she was never in the room when I owned and used these at home

 

[darkninja67]

Next time bring some quality closed cans with you.

 

[PsychoZX]

You gotta love people who need complete silence to sleep.

 

[wolfen68]

My wife can now handle my HF-1's when I use them at a pretty low level. In your case, you need to start the research process of finding an IEM for you.

They don't leak "less" sound....they leak none.

 

[Jazz1]

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Originally Posted by darkninja67 Next time bring some quality closed cans with you.

I used to havd AKG 271's. Should have kept them. I can see now why so many Headfiers have multiple sets of headphones.

I'll have to research closed cans on this site.

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by Jazz1 I can see now why so many Headfiers have multiple sets of headphones.

Plus cans for certain genres.

 

[Jazz1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazz1 I don't get out much, but tonight i'm in a hotel room with the spouse and kids and was looking forward to a little music time. However, unlike home the spouse is in the same room while I'm using the HD-600's. I've got it down pretty low, but she claims it is too loud, meaning she thinks there should be no external sound. So off goes the amp. snip :

The lobby is my friend. Fireplace and endless coffee with the tunes and Apple Powerbook are working for me this morning.

 

[slwiser]

You could try a nice pair of closed Audio-Technica's like the W5000s.

 

[mrarroyo]

Well I think you are on the right track. Here are some possibilities:

-Get a close can
-Get IEM's
-Get two hotel rooms

-Get ear plugs for your spouse

-Do not travel with spouse

-Get a new spouse

Please advise which option you end up using

 

[milkpowder]

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Originally Posted by slwiser You could try a nice pair of closed Audio-Technica's like the W5000s.

oooohhhh...the W5000 do look tempting...

There's a pair of W2002 for sale btw...