[Jbucla2005]

I am not talking PX100's here, I want to push the limits a little on whats socially acceptable so I can get better sound.

I need bigger cans, but not as big as HD-580's, that I can take walking. Besides the 580's probably leak too much sound, so I'd imagine I'm looking for a closed or semi-closed can. I used SR-80 for a while but I think I am tired of that sound for now. Right now I have a Cmoy and a Mint that I could use to drive these with. For some reason I am tempted by ATH or AKG models to add to my collection.

 

[EvilDwarf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbucla2005 I am not talking PX100's here, I want to push the limits a little on whats socially acceptable so I can get better sound. I need bigger cans, but not as big as HD-580's, that I can take walking. Besides the 580's probably leak too much sound, so I'd imagine I'm looking for a closed or semi-closed can. I used SR-80 for a while but I think I am tired of that sound for now. Right now I have a Cmoy and a Mint that I could use to drive these with. For some reason I am tempted by ATH or AKG models to add to my collection.

HD 25-1 ?

 

[The_Duke_Of_Eli]

K81 dj. They stay still and block out a fair amount of sound. Perfect.

 

[nsjong]

HP460. Because it's half the price of the K81DJ.

 

[rhythmicmoose]

DT-770. Now that's pushing the zone of "socially acceptable."

 

[Gaughtfried]

Another vote for the k81s.

They're pretty stylish IMO. They might get your ears abit hot though.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

I only have one pair of headphones: K701.

You can guess what happens when I take my dog out for a walk

 

[skudmunky]

The largest I would take out publicly is my SR225, which stand out a bit on my short hair. My friend, who has long hair, can wear much larger headphones outside and not look dorky. SRxxx, HD202 headphones blend right into his head unoticable.

 

[Zephyron]

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Originally Posted by AtheisticFreedom I only have one pair of headphones: K701. You can guess what happens when I take my dog out for a walk

People will exclaim 'OMG! The greater iBuds!'

Hmm, the HD25-1 is a good choice. It isolates more than the semi-canals and sounds good (IMO, it carries a sonic signature shockingly similar to my E4G, minus the liquid midrange).

 

[Spiritboxer]

Here's another vote for the HD 25-1, they really sound great out of the iPod 5G headphone out. A bit hot for summer wear though.

 

[krmathis]

Grado SR80, simply because they are the only "larger" portable headphones I have.

 

[xxlMusikfreak]

On a noisy street: K81
In a quiet park: MS1

 

[Jbucla2005]

What is the HD25-1? Same as HD25, right?

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser...nsf/root/02976

 

[lindsayl284]

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Originally Posted by Jbucla2005 What is the HD25-1? Same as HD25, right? http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser...nsf/root/02976

From my rather limited knowledge, they are the same thing. I'd like someone to confirm that though! If you're in the market for a pair, just make sure you don't mix them up with the HD25SP which is supposedly far inferior to the HD25. (and priced accordingly cheaper.)

 

[Mercuttio]

I wear DT770-80s nearly every day in NYC.