n0083
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Quiet In Ear and Affordable
Hello,
Like everyone else purchasing headphones, i've been reading all the reviews I can.
Most of the reviews talk about audio fidelity. However, my criteria for purchasing in-earphones appears to be different than the average folk.
I am about to make a purchase, and figured I double check with the community first.
What matters to me most:
1) Ability to block out ambient noise of all frequencies.
2) Comfort as I will be wearing these 8+hours a day
3) Durability.
4) Price (low please).
5) Company rating (ability to actually talk to someone should i have issues, and easy return policy)
6) Size (bulk, not weight) might be an issue as I may be wearing these to bed
7) Made in USA would be nice (Westone)
Notice sound quality does not enter my criteria, as anything i purchase will most likely be better than my stock earbuds.
Though I enjoy music, the main (if not only) reason for getting these is to help me study and focus on my work.
I am easily distracted, and therefore easily annoyed. I went through college with gun ear protection while studying.
I have ruled out active noise cancellation as these do not work for high frequency.
I listen to classical music to further isolate me during my academic work, by 'masking' other ambient sounds.
For some reason i do not get too distracted from classical music.
I do keep the volume low, and would prefer to not listen to any music if i could really block out the ambient sounds.
However, if i am going to be shoving something in my ear canal, i might as well have the option to get some music if i want it.
Earplugs are not an option, as these are designed to still allow all frequencies through, but to bring down the decibels. I want maximum sound isolation.
It appears to me that the better sound isolation earphones also have better sound (which brings up the price).
In an ideal world, i would have stock earbud quality, but with the best sound isolation and comfort.
To fit these criteria, I am considering the Shure SE110.
Does anyone else have some better recommendations.
I would gladly pay 500$ if i could find a way to not hear anything going on outside of me (it is that important to me).
Perhaps all i need is a bunch of styrofoam ear plugs, and i forget about the music.
I am very curious as to what the community of audio experts has to recommend for me.
Thanks for your time,
duke
Hello,
Like everyone else purchasing headphones, i've been reading all the reviews I can.
Most of the reviews talk about audio fidelity. However, my criteria for purchasing in-earphones appears to be different than the average folk.
I am about to make a purchase, and figured I double check with the community first.
What matters to me most:
1) Ability to block out ambient noise of all frequencies.
2) Comfort as I will be wearing these 8+hours a day
3) Durability.
4) Price (low please).
5) Company rating (ability to actually talk to someone should i have issues, and easy return policy)
6) Size (bulk, not weight) might be an issue as I may be wearing these to bed
7) Made in USA would be nice (Westone)
Notice sound quality does not enter my criteria, as anything i purchase will most likely be better than my stock earbuds.
Though I enjoy music, the main (if not only) reason for getting these is to help me study and focus on my work.
I am easily distracted, and therefore easily annoyed. I went through college with gun ear protection while studying.
I have ruled out active noise cancellation as these do not work for high frequency.
I listen to classical music to further isolate me during my academic work, by 'masking' other ambient sounds.
For some reason i do not get too distracted from classical music.
I do keep the volume low, and would prefer to not listen to any music if i could really block out the ambient sounds.
However, if i am going to be shoving something in my ear canal, i might as well have the option to get some music if i want it.
Earplugs are not an option, as these are designed to still allow all frequencies through, but to bring down the decibels. I want maximum sound isolation.
It appears to me that the better sound isolation earphones also have better sound (which brings up the price).
In an ideal world, i would have stock earbud quality, but with the best sound isolation and comfort.
To fit these criteria, I am considering the Shure SE110.
Does anyone else have some better recommendations.
I would gladly pay 500$ if i could find a way to not hear anything going on outside of me (it is that important to me).
Perhaps all i need is a bunch of styrofoam ear plugs, and i forget about the music.
I am very curious as to what the community of audio experts has to recommend for me.
Thanks for your time,
duke
