Reccomend a decent set of over the ear headphones

**MC Hammered** · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I already use a set of B&O A8 mini-headphones and I love the sound they produce but they don't cut out enough noise if I were to listen to music while on a flight.

I tried a cheapo pair of Radio Shack DJ style headphones and they worked great to seal out the outside noise but they sound reproduction wasn't too good.

Question is what is a good pair to use for general music listening in a noisy environment. I'll use them primarily during flights or if I wanted to increase the dynamic range while listening to my mp3 player.

Thanks in advance for any info.

AWOL · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

Sony are top notch but top $$$

maybe look at some Boss.

**MC Hammered** · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I was told to grab some 700's and they would probably last me a lifetime.

Just wondering is there was some other good options out there or should I just fork out the cash.

stringbeans · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

actually sony headphones are notorious for their poor build quality

for djing i use sennheiser 280's... they might be a little too pricey but they block out sound really well and the sound quality is fantastic

just for regular listening i use sony mdr v300's... the sound quality is good but i dont know how well they'll block out exterior sound like on a plane

AWOL · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I have a pair of Sony 500s that are over 5 years old and they're still kicking. I also have a newer pair of 700's and the sound is great.

AWOL · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I also used my 700's for the flight to San Diago and I have no complaints.

jim · #7 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I have a pair of sony 500's as well, I'm pretty happy with them.

I'd suggest getting yourself a pair of 700's, they retail for around $150.00 USD.

Leviathan · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I dig my 700's they are still like new after owning them for close to two years now. They are really good for blocking out external sound thats for sure

Scarface · #9 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

I just bought a pair of sony MDR-CD280's from future shop.

I used them on the plane to edmonton for christmas, and they were really good.

Definitely recomend them.

**sNyx** · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

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Originally posted by Scarface
I just bought a pair of sony MDR-CD280's from future shop.

I used them on the plane to edmonton for christmas, and they were really good.

Definitely recomend them.

I got the 380's and im scared to ware them outside. Definatly dope headphone, but very computer ones as well.

Akeel · #11 (**permalink**) Jan 10, 04

sony 700's have a design flaw.

i'd avoid them winston, look for something that fits completely over your ear and isolates external noise. that should do the trick.