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  • Rock Dog
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Jan 2003
    • 417

    Headphones?

    My boss at work has given the go ahead to purchase (anyone who wants them) a set of headphones. 2 reasons... some like to listen to the radio or music while working, others prefer silence for concentration.

    A couple of fellow employees have the BLOSE (BOSE) Noise Cancellation set. $300 retail. They're used mostly to block out ambient noise. We are in a lab per see, but there is no roof over us. So we get the ambient noise of the transformers, lighting systems, HVAC blowers and ductwork. :x

    One guy doesn't even pump music through them (the BOSE,) he just prefers the silence. Although a good set of earplugs will do the same. :roll:

    So I am trying to decide what I want to do. My sources at work are an AM/FM CD Walkman and my IPOD. So I need something that doesn't require a lot of power to be driven, yet if she (the boss) is willing to spend up to $300 a set, that leaves just about everything open. :T

    Any suggestions would be great! :LOL:




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  • David Meek
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Aug 2000
    • 8938

    #2
    Easy. Sennheiser HD-600s - they are one of the most highly regarded models out there. Here's NeedleDoctor's page on 'em:

    Link

    You may be able to find these for $250-275 if you look around.




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    • Andrew Pratt
      Moderator Emeritus
      • Aug 2000
      • 16507

      #3
      Try this thread on Head-fi




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      • Crimson
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Aug 2000
        • 131

        #4
        Check these out. I've tried the 5c and thought they were great.
        Q.

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        • Rock Dog
          Moderator Emeritus
          • Jan 2003
          • 417

          #5
          Great selections so far.

          Anyone else? Bueller, anyone...anyone. :?:




          -Thomas-

          The easiest way to find something lost around the house, is to buy a replacement.

          Hey You! Make sure you stop by the HTguide Off-Topic section. It's FUN!!!

          -Thomas-

          As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it.

          Hey You! Make sure you stop by the HTguide After Midnight section. It's FUN!!!

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          • sfdoddsy
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2000
            • 496

            #6
            I was all set to get a set of HD-600s or HD-580s when I hear a set of Philips HP890 which to my ears sound almost or as good at under half the price.

            I'd also suggest Grados for a completely different sound, but mine leak a lot of sound.

            Steve




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