Dunno if anyone has asked about this sound isolation thingy.

I'm hunting for a pair of headphones with excellent noise isolation from outside. You see, I'm doing mixing/monitoring/balancing on a live environment. And the position of the sound crew is fixed right beside the musicians. Since I can't move to a quieter spot, I guess the only option I have is to get headphones with strong isolation.

The details which I checked online are pretty limited. Most of them are talking about sound isolation from the headphones to outside. But I'm gathering details of isolation from outside to inside instead. And the other recommendation is to get noise-cancelling headphones, which I doubt will work because those are meant for a different frequency. I believe those are meant for planes and MRT and will not work on a situation where there is a live band next to you. They aren't rockers, but enough to disrupt.

Was previously using a cheap Philips headphone. One of those stock models which you can get from any IT store. Didn't work for me. Then, I tested with my personal BeyerDynamic DT770 and it worked well. But those cans are too expensive to leave it around. Right now, I'm using a temporary Creative HQ1600 (another one of those from IT store).

I'm currently planning to get either an Audio Technica M50 or Sony MDR 7506. I've tested the M50 before but it was in a quiet surrounding. The 7506 on the other hand is like world standard for mixing recording. But it might work only in studios, not live environment.

Has anyone used either one of those models before? Other suggestions most welcomed. Take note that I'm looking for sound isolation, not pleasure listening. And would prefer a flat frequency (optional). Budget around RM400-RM600.

thx^^ i assume u r suggesting de asg-2??

how is it compared to the xba-h3 n um-2??

JH Roxxane is like 7k, pre order and no one heard of it before.

im still considering the IEM thing coz these days i have no use apart from travelling to distant lands alone.

and i make such trips like few times a year only

anything interesting?

im very particular about my senn love, lol

ive tried like the competitors of my IE8, not entirely impressed
if that can be done then it would be great, i will look into it coz i had the impression that JH nominated jaben as a distributor and they would reject all orders as i know most of the times its like that.

noted, i will see how
hmm.....i reckcon by then im looking at the same comparision i made with IE and UE. not enough bass, the trebles too sharp and the mids are kinda meh. despite everyone hailing it la, i didnt enjoy it one bit.

I lean more towards my Shure SE215 but it feels not really close to M50 yet. I hate the sound of UM2 to be honest. Because i listen to quite many instrumental musics~ this earphone emphasise much at mid~n lack of the low.

My daily driver would be my iphone 5 as direct source.

Budget would fall around rm 500 - 800.

Looking for iem, i would prefer cool, noise isolation, calrity on vocal/trebble and deep bass.

Mainly listens to pop, live bands, country jazz n soft rocks.

Looking into sony's xba - h series, how is it??

Please reccomend thx^^

Hi experts,

Need your advice since I'm new to these kind of stuff:

- Rig : Smartphone/Laptop (Samsung Galaxy Note3 / ASUS laptop)
- Type of usage : Musics & Movies
- Format : mp3 / aac / wma
- Genre : Various (Metal ,R&B, jazz, etc.)
- Type of earphone : Circumaural
- Budget : Below rm700
- Other requirement : Bluetooth with the option of detachable wires/cables (if there are such things lol)

Thanks!

can get at local store? 

Thanks. Where to get it btw? and any other alternatives besides harman kardon?

would it be a rule of thumb that soundstage from balanced armatures (4 drivers to be specific) will always be better than dynamic drivers?

- Rig : HTC One
- Type of usage : Musics
- Format : mp3 / FLAC
- Genre : Pop / Electronic
- Type of earphone : IEM
- Budget : Below rm300

thanks in advance!

hi all,

wonder is this the right place to ask but i dont wanna open a thread for a question like this.

"Is there any local shops i can visit to get after market IEM cables? (westone UM2)"

Thanks in advance^^

yeap yeap. me in kl.

radioshack they have a???

Hey guys...  I'm looking into buying some earphones...  I heard beats before.. Its too much bass...  T Jay earphones have too little bass....  I need something abit less than beats...  I listen to pop..  Rnb... Rap.. Dubstep...  Budget max maybe rm160?..  I don't mind 2nd hand too...  Any recommendations guys??  Thxx.. And please PM me instead..  Thxx

Hello guys

Please recommend me best in ear headphone for movies, music etc. I have the bose qc 15 but feel it is not comfortable wearing when laying down.

Budget: RM1500-RM2000

Tq.

Thanks but not liking the design.
Thanks.
Both of them seems good, I like ANC9 and UE9000 instead.
Any other suggestions before I proceed?

- Your rig (iPhone 5s)
- What type of usage (music)
- File format used in your source (flac, mp3, ape)
- Genre of music you listen to (only Jay Chao song)
- Headphone/ earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic + volume control, optional if available)
- Budget (below RM2000)

currently looking at Heaven V Aging, any other recommend?

which one would u recommend?
and around what price a?

- Your rig (iPhone 5s)
- What type of usage (music)
- File format used in your source (flac, mp3, ape)
- Genre of music you listen to (only Jay Chao song)
- Headphone/ earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic + volume control, optional if available)
- Budget (below RM2000)
lower is better lar.
but suggest me a few lar, so I can try them out.

Looking for good headphone at price range <RM500

Prefer more bass with clear sound, listen to ost/anime song