Re: Headphones

["Mike Feldman" gidney_n_cloyd]

On 09 May, 2012, at 5:25 PM, Peter Shute wrote:

> I need some headphones with better isolation ...
>
> There have been many threads about headphones here over the years,  
> and searching through these tells me that Sony MDR7506s and  
> Sennheiser HD280s seem very popular, almost a standard. Can anyone  
> advise which of these will block out the noise best? Any other  
> comments about either?
>

I think the HD280s isolate better, are more comfortable,
and don't hype the bass as much as MDR7506s.  Down side is
that they're not quite as sturdy.

I'd also consider in-ear monitors with good seals.

I use Etymotic ER-4S.
> And can anyone recommend anywhere to get either for a reasonable  
> price in Australia? Most places seem to charge about double the US  
> prices.
>

Can't help there.

-- Mike