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Noise cancellation headphones

  • 13-02-2008 10:43am
    #1
    king_of_inismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭


    Hey Guys,

    Not sure if this is the correct forum, but I'll ask anyway

    Its gotten very noisy at work lately, and I've decided to buy some noise cancellation headphones.

    Can anyone recommend a good effective pair for less than 100E?

    Thanks,
    Martin


Comments

  • #2
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,423 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Do you want noise cancelling phones or noise isolating phones?


  • #3
    king_of_inismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭king_of_inismac


    just googled isolation earphones there.

    Never heard of them before. I just want earphones so I don't have to listen to the large backgound noise (people talking continually!)

    Would isolation earphones be the better option then?


  • #4
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    I'd have a look at IEMs (in-ear monitors). As these sit inside your
    ear they block out most background noise. Have a look at the Shure range,
    they're like wearing earplugs with earphones inside.


  • #5
    king_of_inismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭king_of_inismac


    have seen the shure ones. they look pretty decent. anyone know where I can get a good pair for under 100E?


  • #6
    talking_walnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭talking_walnut


    I have a pair of Sennheiser PX200's. Really like them. Great sound out of them too. They do add a bit of bulk but they fold down and have a case so they're easy to transport.

    You can get them from amazon for £20 so if you're not lookin to spend much they're probably the way to go.


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  • #7
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    king_of_inismac wrote: »
    have seen the shure ones. they look pretty decent. anyone know where I can get a good pair for under 100E?


    Check the Shure range here
    Also have a look at prices on Amazon UK, whilst they will not ship to Ireland
    if they are cheaper ask AMP3 to price match.

    At your price point you're looking at the SE210s, I haven't used them as I'm still using
    the E2s and E3s which are the older range. You might be able to
    pick up a pair of E2s cheap as they are now discontinued. Google E2c for
    pricing.

    Reviews on the SE210s here and here
    Like all IEMs, people will mention problems with low bass - this is
    really due to people not wearing them correctly or fitting the correct
    size tip.


  • #8
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,423 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Yup, most IEM's are noise isolating earphones, and may be a better option... noise cancelling earphones have extra electronic hardware with digitally filter out background noise, they work very well but I'd prefer IEMS.

    The advantage of noise cancelling headphones is that you can wear them over your ears and are generally much more comfortable than IEMs.


  • #9
    snookie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭snookie


    Mactard wrote: »
    Yup, most IEM's are noise isolating earphones, and may be a better option... noise cancelling earphones have extra electronic hardware with digitally filter out background noise, they work very well but I'd prefer IEMS.

    The advantage of noise cancelling headphones is that you can wear them over your ears and are generally much more comfortable than IEMs.
    Agree with that. It really does make a difference if you spend the time to fit them properly. I've been using e3c's for the last couple of years and they are wonderful. Unfortunately I dropped them in a cup of coffee so I've just bought a pair of SE210s to see what Shure's entry level products are like. I'll post a comment once I've had them for a couple of days


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