Headphone

gautam · Sep 9th, 2006, 18:35

Hi all

I am planning to buy a nice set of headphones for my mp3 player which will also be used with my latop, office PC & sometimes for gaming .I need your suggestions as this site has lot of people who like travelling & they might have used headphones while travelling & then found out its pros & cons
I need headphones which i can use everyday, anywhere anytime without my ears taking the hit ( In short headphones that are comfortable for long hours ) Not to mention great sound quality.
Bose noise cancellation headsets r for 8k.At this time i am checking out creative headphones.

Any suggestions

Cheers

punchinello · Sep 9th, 2006, 19:03

Sennheiser are almost always great. AKG are worth a look for cover headphones. If you're up for earplugs, something like Sennheiser CX300s are great - they are not noise cancelling as such, but noise blocking, and this basically means you're not turning up the volume to block external noise so that the sound appears louder = better for your ears. There's also Koss The Plug and Sparkplug - similar design, cheaper but I couldn't vouch for them.

crvlvr · Sep 10th, 2006, 10:34

i think Sony makes the best small headphones. Unfortunately, their quality has gone done hill on the cheaper models.

Nick-H · Sep 10th, 2006, 12:41

In the affordable range of earphones, Ive been very happy with these Sony in-ear thingies for several years.

Just before buying them I tried the Koss Plugs and thought they were rubbish. I gave them away to someone who wanted to try the web-published method of adapting them to make them listenable-to

I was always tempted by some of the more upmarket stuff like Shure or, especially, Etymotic but couldn't quite bring myself to spend nearly £200 on a pair of earphones!

Once you enter that upmarket world you can investigate stuff like custom-made earmoulds too!

But my Sony's changed London tube-train music-listening into a pleasure. I did upgrade them in the end --- to a car!

gregornot · Sep 10th, 2006, 13:14

Namaste,
I have the bose quiet 2 ($300USD)

JVC ($100USD)

for Over the ear headphones. But this link will cover all sizes and ear plugs with white noise Smallest isolation earphones in the world! Perfect for bikers. ...
earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/

It is all in the money you want to spend, but remember that only earplugs with white noise generators will stop heavy snoring

But as I said it is important to ask how low the white noise will block out. I use mine for other things but to to block out snoring, my snoring was compared at a Vipassina retreat as one who snores like a lion roars, so I always get a single sleeping room

Sensi · Sep 10th, 2006, 20:15

i have some noise cancelation headphone, ebay around $20. They are great for the plane, cuts out that fan noise, amazing really. i find them helpful for long flights.
But i don't use them for music. I don't really like headphones, they damage the ear drum. so if anyone is in delhi next month i will be happy to pass them on, i don't want to carry them for months anyways.

I use sonic impact t-amp and sound pax portable speakers - they are awsome portable stereo! if your interested:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/sonicimpact/t.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/Sonic_Impact...1114905-2.html

Nick-H · Sep 10th, 2006, 21:31

That looks like fun equipment!

I've never liked the sensation of headphone use: I dislike that feeling of being isolated. But, for train and plain, etc, headphones it has to be...

Another problem for me is that the 'usual' shape of earphone just does not stay in my ear: it has to be the 'in-ear' type. Even my Sony's will not stay put for long --- but long enough.

The High end, and custom ear-fitting, would have been nice --- but not for the economy that I live in now

gregornot · Sep 11th, 2006, 05:04

nick,
I know what you mean like to hear music, but not the isolated.
That why I have so many types, I do need to be aware of my surroundings,

so out side its one ear(mono) or none I have about 3 or 4 still have not found one that total isolate and then stop when I want to hear what is going on around me

. I really only use them when I am inside a safe place or deserted place

am I wierd or what, no it'just the PTSD or I prefer live sound around me.

Can't win for trying, that what I say
peace, gregor

gautam · Sep 11th, 2006, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregornot

nick,
I know what you mean like to hear music, but not the isolated.
That why I have so many types, I do need to be aware of my surroundings,

so out side its one ear(mono) or none I have about 3 or 4 still have not found one that total isolate and then stop when I want to hear what is going on around me

. I really only use them when I am inside a safe place or deserted place

am I wierd or what, no it'just the PTSD or I prefer live sound around me.

Can't win for trying, that what I say
peace, gregor

Yeah u r right..noise cancellation is good only for planes or travel.U got to hear ur surroundings low & clear.

Well i have to chk out creative headphones..

Thanks everyone

gautam · Sep 28th, 2006, 14:53

Got this
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelDetail?storeId=15001&cat alogId=13401&itemId=69790&catG roupId=25103&modelNo=RP-HT357-S&surfModel=RP-HT357-S&cacheProgram=11002&cachePart ner=7000000000000005702

stinelie · Sep 28th, 2006, 17:54

Koss Porta Pro, live time waranty and great sound

foldable for easy storage when you travel

Best
Stine

steven_ber · Sep 29th, 2006, 03:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I was always tempted by some of the more upmarket stuff like Shure

My GF got me a new iPod for my birthday, so I treated myself to the Shure E3c in-ear headphones, I found them difficult to get used to, uncomfortable and poor value for money (£120 or Rs10,000). (wait, read on)

After 3 days of battling with them, I took the (new, improved) iPod headphones to work with me, what a dreadful day I had, the volume was lower, and the sound was extremely boxed in.

I then went back to the Shure E3c's and decided to try the many different ear moulds that came with them, I found the right ones and was amazed at the sound.

Now (only a week later) I wouldn't part with them, I have a 2 minute period where they feel uncomfortable, then I don't notice that I have them on, I'm now listening to songs to appreciate someone's voice instead of only listening to good tunes.

As I'm doing this post, I just popped the iPod headphones back in, I couldn't listen, it was awful.

I'd definitely recommend the Shure headphones, even at that price, but don't expect results immediately; they take a bit of time to get used to and a lot of fiddling about with the different ear moulds.

A word of warning, they really do block out any outside noise, more so than I expected, be very careful walking along the street with them on, at the same time, they keep sound in your ear and you don't annoy the person sitting next to you on the bus.

(Edited to add....it's been 3 weeks now since I got the headphones, they seem to get better with time, I've now realised that I never get that tired/yawning feeling I used to get when I wear headphones.)

gautam · Sep 29th, 2006, 11:08

Noice cancellation headphones are only good for trains / planes etc..
The one that i have got..since they cover the entire ear..noise is canceled to some xtent.

Nick-H · Sep 29th, 2006, 13:08

Thanks Steven. Hope you're allowed to take the iPod on the plane when you fly and will be able to take advantage of your new 'phones ---they sound (no pun intended) great!

With only an occasional Indian overnight train journey and a rare (probably) flight back to the UK I have so little need for such things now that they are off the budget list --- even the dream section! Well, almost off the dream section

nomad · Mar 26th, 2008, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

Now (only a week later) I wouldn't part with them, I have a 2 minute period where they feel uncomfortable, then I don't notice that I have them on, I'm now listening to songs to appreciate someone's voice instead of only listening to good tunes.

As I'm doing this post, I just popped the iPod headphones back in, I couldn't listen, it was awful.

I'd definitely recommend the Shure headphones, even at that price, but don't expect results immediately; they take a bit of time to get used to and a lot of fiddling about with the different ear moulds.

A word of warning, they really do block out any outside noise, more so than I expected, be very careful walking along the street with them on, at the same time, they keep sound in your ear and you don't annoy the person sitting next to you on the bus.

(Edited to add....it's been 3 weeks now since I got the headphones, they seem to get better with time, I've now realised that I never get that tired/yawning feeling I used to get when I wear headphones.)

i was about to throw my shure headphones when i came here and searched for shure. (god knows why).

i will give it few more days time now

Sep 9th, 2006, 18:35	#1
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	Headphone Hi all I am planning to buy a nice set of headphones for my mp3 player which will also be used with my latop, office PC & sometimes for gaming .I need your suggestions as this site has lot of people who like travelling & they might have used headphones while travelling & then found out its pros & cons I need headphones which i can use everyday, anywhere anytime without my ears taking the hit ( In short headphones that are comfortable for long hours ) Not to mention great sound quality. Bose noise cancellation headsets r for 8k.At this time i am checking out creative headphones. Any suggestions Cheers __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Sep 10th, 2006, 12:41	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	In the affordable range of earphones, Ive been very happy with these Sony in-ear thingies for several years. Just before buying them I tried the Koss Plugs and thought they were rubbish. I gave them away to someone who wanted to try the web-published method of adapting them to make them listenable-to I was always tempted by some of the more upmarket stuff like Shure or, especially, Etymotic but couldn't quite bring myself to spend nearly £200 on a pair of earphones! Once you enter that upmarket world you can investigate stuff like custom-made earmoulds too! But my Sony's changed London tube-train music-listening into a pleasure. I did upgrade them in the end --- to a car! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Sep 10th, 2006, 13:14	#5
gregornot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UT,SLC-CA,-Bay Area Posts: 249	Several type of earphones Namaste, I have the bose quiet 2 ($300USD) JVC ($100USD) for Over the ear headphones. But this link will cover all sizes and ear plugs with white noise Smallest isolation earphones in the world! Perfect for bikers. ... earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ It is all in the money you want to spend, but remember that only earplugs with white noise generators will stop heavy snoring But as I said it is important to ask how low the white noise will block out. I use mine for other things but to to block out snoring, my snoring was compared at a Vipassina retreat as one who snores like a lion roars, so I always get a single sleeping room __________________ "If the roots remain untouched and firm in the ground, a felled tree still puts forth new shoots. If the underlying habit of craving and aversion is not uprooted, suffering arises anew over and over again."

Sep 11th, 2006, 05:04	#8
gregornot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UT,SLC-CA,-Bay Area Posts: 249	Listen up or can't heat a thing nick, I know what you mean like to hear music, but not the isolated. That why I have so many types, I do need to be aware of my surroundings, so out side its one ear(mono) or none I have about 3 or 4 still have not found one that total isolate and then stop when I want to hear what is going on around me. I really only use them when I am inside a safe place or deserted place am I wierd or what, no it'just the PTSD or I prefer live sound around me. Can't win for trying, that what I say peace, gregor

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sep 9th, 2006, 19:03	#2
punchinello Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 138	Sennheiser are almost always great. AKG are worth a look for cover headphones. If you're up for earplugs, something like Sennheiser CX300s are great - they are not noise cancelling as such, but noise blocking, and this basically means you're not turning up the volume to block external noise so that the sound appears louder = better for your ears. There's also Koss The Plug and Sparkplug - similar design, cheaper but I couldn't vouch for them.

Sep 10th, 2006, 10:34	#3
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,518	i think Sony makes the best small headphones. Unfortunately, their quality has gone done hill on the cheaper models.

Sep 10th, 2006, 20:15	#6
Sensi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a bungalow Posts: 118	i have some noise cancelation headphone, ebay around $20. They are great for the plane, cuts out that fan noise, amazing really. i find them helpful for long flights. But i don't use them for music. I don't really like headphones, they damage the ear drum. so if anyone is in delhi next month i will be happy to pass them on, i don't want to carry them for months anyways. I use sonic impact t-amp and sound pax portable speakers - they are awsome portable stereo! if your interested: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/sonicimpact/t.html http://reviews.cnet.com/Sonic_Impact...1114905-2.html

Sep 10th, 2006, 21:31	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	That looks like fun equipment! I've never liked the sensation of headphone use: I dislike that feeling of being isolated. But, for train and plain, etc, headphones it has to be... Another problem for me is that the 'usual' shape of earphone just does not stay in my ear: it has to be the 'in-ear' type. Even my Sony's will not stay put for long --- but long enough. The High end, and custom ear-fitting, would have been nice --- but not for the economy that I live in now

Sep 28th, 2006, 14:53	#10
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	Got this http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelDetail?storeId=15001&cat alogId=13401&itemId=69790&catG roupId=25103&modelNo=RP-HT357-S&surfModel=RP-HT357-S&cacheProgram=11002&cachePart ner=7000000000000005702

Sep 28th, 2006, 17:54	#11
stinelie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 93	Koss Porta Pro, live time waranty and great sound foldable for easy storage when you travel Best Stine

Sep 29th, 2006, 11:08	#13
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	Noice cancellation headphones are only good for trains / planes etc.. The one that i have got..since they cover the entire ear..noise is canceled to some xtent.

Sep 29th, 2006, 13:08	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Thanks Steven. Hope you're allowed to take the iPod on the plane when you fly and will be able to take advantage of your new 'phones ---they sound (no pun intended) great! With only an occasional Indian overnight train journey and a rare (probably) flight back to the UK I have so little need for such things now that they are off the budget list --- even the dream section! Well, almost off the dream section

User Name		Remember Me?
Password