[FallenAngel]

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Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fallen Angel, some customs are extremely comfortable, and have the sound qualities of the best full-size headphones. Very few, if any, sacrifices. Two major drawbacks for a work environment, though: you can't take them off and on quickly, and they isolate so well, you won't hear phones (well, maybe phones), co-workers or bosses talking to you. I couldn't use iems at work. ESW10s were excellent for me, but that's because they isolate, but not that well, and were small enough to pop into a desk drawer easily or toss in a bag to take home at night.

I would consider customs, but then I wouldn't really have much use for a balanced setup at work and I like gear.

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Originally Posted by KingStyles /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since you have darths, maybe you should try the vixens. Closed grados could be a possibility. Havent heard them but im sure thry would be fun.

Kind of out there, never knew Grados liked being closed, putting a hand over most of the Grados I have sounds bad.

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Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif if price is really no object, then an orpheus system with a custom built head bubble that attatches to the ceiling, and blocks any sound coming from the headphones with some sort of "proprietary wave form technology" or some such thing. or if you don't want to work inside of a head bubble, then- L3000 DX1000

Can't bubble myself up.

Never really liked L3000, will look into DX1000.

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Originally Posted by Sakhai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Your best solution's not to buy a new can. Your best solution is to tell your coworker to stop being a little bitch.

He doesn't take a hint, I've tried... many times.

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Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's probably not under your "price no object" criteria, but have you tried K271S? I've been through a lot of under $500 closed chasing the best office can and they are still my favorite.

Usually not a fan of AKGs, at least of almost all of them.

 

[iainw]

acs t1

 

[oqvist]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...indeed-406658/

Worth a look perhaps... Haven´t heard it but it´s so cheap I am sure to give some of their models a try

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[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's probably not under your "price no object" criteria, but have you tried K271S? I've been through a lot of under $500 closed chasing the best office can and they are still my favorite.

X2 on the K271.
Other good sounding and isolating cans are IMO the DT150 and the Kenwood KH-K1000.

 

[FallenAngel]

Well, I have a Manufaktur DT770 / 600 and I'm under-whelmed, need more bass!

I tried the DX1000 at the NorCal meet and while very comfortable, they accent the mids too much, over the top syrupy voices and they fade the detailed highs too much.

I'll see what I can do about locating an AKG K271 (K271S or K271?) - I definitely don't want to limit myself to "top budget", if there is something good without spending a fortune, all the better. Compared to the super expensive DX1000, I prefer the D2000.

Found a pair of K271S on eBay, got highest bid, we'll see in 6 hours.
Another one, K271 MKII, available at Buy-It-Now for $160.

I think they are different, not sure which to get, will look at the K271S first.

 

[ktsai1283]

x3 on the K 271 (I like the MK II version because of the detachable cable and velour pads), x2 on the DT 150 (FWIR)

 

[Acix]

Even the fallen ones can be saved, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...review-441650/

 

[FallenAngel]

Damn, outbid already, new K271 MKII are already cheaper than the used K271S - which are better? Specs look identical.

Ha - http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/akg...271mii-410649/

Just bought the K271 MKII.

Will here on Friday or Monday.

 

[GuyDebord]

Pavel, for me the dt770/600 was the best average/balanced closed isolated can I could find, I tried almost all the ones that are mentioned here, except the GM's and the Shures, and still found the dt770/600 favorable. Im sorry to say that I doubt you could find better...

I also NEED closed/isolating cans for working with crowd around me. The reason I let the Beyers go was the Stax 4070, and this are in another league, simply amazing headphones. IMO there are no better closed isolating headphones than them, hell, I think as a closed can, they are well up there with the big leaguers, and since I love stat sound, I would say above them.

 

[FallenAngel]

If only I could use my Denons at work, I like them more.

I need active listening at work - the DT770/600 aren't "fun" enough to get me through some of the days.

 

[FallenAngel]

Got some K271 MKII and Ultrasone PRO900 on the way as well, will see how they work out. Thanks for the recommendations.

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I have a Manufaktur DT770 / 600 and I'm under-whelmed, need more bass! I think they are different, not sure which to get, will look at the K271S first.

Did you have leather earpads on the DT770/ 600? Because with the leather pads, I found them bass heavy enough.
The K271 have less bass for sure.

 

[Acix]

You still have option to join the http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/ger...rogram-438831/

 

[FallenAngel]

I do have leather pads on the Manufaktur DT770/600.

I'll look into checking out the German Maestro, thanks.