jflail2
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Hey guys:
Just joined the forums today, as my Audio Technica noise cancelling headphones just died on me at work today, and I'm looking for replacement suggestions. Some background/ thoughts to start the conversation:
Usage:
I will be using these solely at work. I work in a somewhat noisy office where conversations are constantly taking place, so my headphones help me to zone out and get into my "excel groove". As such, I feel rather naked with no NC headphones currently and would like to get a replacement set ordered ASAP.
Limitations:
1.) I am absolutely NOT able to wear IEMs. I absolutely can't stand the feeling of something stuck in my ear. I wish I was able to tolerate the feeling, but I'm not, so please don't recommend anything I'm going to have to cram into my ear.
2.) Price: I'd rather keep the price of these below $200 if possible. These are for office use only, so I'd like to keep the price reasonable. That being said, I am open to suggestions above that price if they are truly worth the difference.
Prior Exposure:
Not much. I've had a few pairs of Sennheiser in the past, including a pair of 485s and a pair of the 100's (the little tiny guys.) These Audio Technicas are all I've used at work for the past 3 years, so my exposure is obviously minimal. I'm more of a HT guy at home, with a Denon receiver pushing a Polk Audio setup.
Thoughts:
1.) I want headphones that will provide me with a high level of isolation. Basically, I'd like to be able to turn my music on and not hear the folks blabbering on around me.
2.) I've read quite a few posts on NC headphones prior to posting this, and it sounds like closed ear headphones would be a good alternative to these, and would have better sound quality to boot. Any recommendations for a close ear set that would NOT leak much sound, and possibly give me better sound quality while still pretty much isolating me from my department?
3.) My work music is a very wide mix; everything from classical (orchestral to piano), metal, hip hop/rap, alternative, soundtracks; pretty much anything depending on my mood at work that day.
4.) I'd prefer a set that I DON'T need an amp for.
5.) I'd like a set I could wear for LONG periods at a time. On a good day, I wear my cans about 5-6 hours per workday. So comfort is huge.
So in summary, I need a replacement set of headphones for my now dead ATH-ANC7's, and am wide open to suggestions, as long as they are not in ear models.
I hope I've laid out the basic information I think you'd need to provide me with an informed opinion, but I can certainly expound as needed.
Thanks, and glad to be part of the forums!
Just joined the forums today, as my Audio Technica noise cancelling headphones just died on me at work today, and I'm looking for replacement suggestions. Some background/ thoughts to start the conversation:
Usage:
I will be using these solely at work. I work in a somewhat noisy office where conversations are constantly taking place, so my headphones help me to zone out and get into my "excel groove". As such, I feel rather naked with no NC headphones currently and would like to get a replacement set ordered ASAP.
Limitations:
1.) I am absolutely NOT able to wear IEMs. I absolutely can't stand the feeling of something stuck in my ear. I wish I was able to tolerate the feeling, but I'm not, so please don't recommend anything I'm going to have to cram into my ear.
2.) Price: I'd rather keep the price of these below $200 if possible. These are for office use only, so I'd like to keep the price reasonable. That being said, I am open to suggestions above that price if they are truly worth the difference.
Prior Exposure:
Not much. I've had a few pairs of Sennheiser in the past, including a pair of 485s and a pair of the 100's (the little tiny guys.) These Audio Technicas are all I've used at work for the past 3 years, so my exposure is obviously minimal. I'm more of a HT guy at home, with a Denon receiver pushing a Polk Audio setup.
Thoughts:
1.) I want headphones that will provide me with a high level of isolation. Basically, I'd like to be able to turn my music on and not hear the folks blabbering on around me.
2.) I've read quite a few posts on NC headphones prior to posting this, and it sounds like closed ear headphones would be a good alternative to these, and would have better sound quality to boot. Any recommendations for a close ear set that would NOT leak much sound, and possibly give me better sound quality while still pretty much isolating me from my department?
3.) My work music is a very wide mix; everything from classical (orchestral to piano), metal, hip hop/rap, alternative, soundtracks; pretty much anything depending on my mood at work that day.
4.) I'd prefer a set that I DON'T need an amp for.
5.) I'd like a set I could wear for LONG periods at a time. On a good day, I wear my cans about 5-6 hours per workday. So comfort is huge.
So in summary, I need a replacement set of headphones for my now dead ATH-ANC7's, and am wide open to suggestions, as long as they are not in ear models.
I hope I've laid out the basic information I think you'd need to provide me with an informed opinion, but I can certainly expound as needed.
Thanks, and glad to be part of the forums!