[LilVivi]

Hey guys, I'm new to Head-Fi and I was just wondering if I should get the Sennheiser Momentums for college this fall. I don't know if an open back headphone will leak too much noise and disturb my roommate so I want to go on the safe side and get something closed unless someone can tell me it wont be a problem. Also, I have a little more than $200 in Apple Store gift cards so it would be best if I got something from there. Also, are the Bose QC-15 a viable option? I know those things use a lot of batteries. I will be flying home, but not too often and its not a long flight (~2hrs).
Thanks for the help.

 

[kimvictor]

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Hey guys, I'm new to Head-Fi and I was just wondering if I should get the Sennheiser Momentums for college this fall. I don't know if an open back headphone will leak too much noise and disturb my roommate so I want to go on the safe side and get something closed unless someone can tell me it wont be a problem. Also, I have a little more than $200 in Apple Store gift cards so it would be best if I got something from there. Also, are the Bose QC-15 a viable option? I know those things use a lot of batteries. I will be flying home, but not too often and its not a long flight (~2hrs).
Thanks for the help.

Momentum actually isolates well, so it'd be fine for flights. Also, open back headphones do disturb your roommate. My roommate complained, so I had to get a closed back. Momentums are a good option. DT1350 is also very good, if you want something with better sound and isolation.

 

[LilVivi]

Thanks. I was just wondering, are the sennheisers are good for the price (considering I'll be paying $200 in gift cards I can use for nothing else)?

 

[justblue]

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Thanks. I was just wondering, are the sennheisers are good for the price (considering I'll be paying $200 in gift cards I can use for nothing else)?

 
Yes, they're really worth it. If I had to go for something more profitable only the Shure SRH940 comes to my mind (but its not quite portable one and a bit more bright). You can also consider the Sony MDR-1R as a cheaper option.

 

[kimvictor]

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Thanks. I was just wondering, are the sennheisers are good for the price (considering I'll be paying $200 in gift cards I can use for nothing else)?

Sure. I mean there are better sounds for sure, but they are solid for their price.