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kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
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I need a pair of decent over the ear headphones for travel, since I sometimes have a difficult time dealing with humanity. If there were an actual space helmet with visor and built in speakers so I dont have to interact with people at all when I travel, that would be superb. No Beats or related crap like that.... any recommendations?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Beyerdynamic DT-770 32 ohm.

    Wear mine for 10+ hours, no sweat or hot ears. Not much clamp force so you can wear with glasses.

    And they look good too boot.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
    What kind of outlay are we talking
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I like my sony mdr-a1. I bought them for that very purpose. Pretty comfortable. Excellent, neutral sound quality. Can keep em used for about $150.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-UltraFocus-8000-Active-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-Carbon-Black-/381899387451?hash=item58eafa323b:g:SxMAAOSwUKxYYVCK
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    I need a pair of decent over the ear headphones for travel, since I sometimes have a difficult time dealing with humanity. If there were an actual space helmet with visor and built in speakers so I dont have to interact with people at all when I travel, that would be superb. No Beats or related crap like that.... any recommendations?

    Get a motorcycle helmet with built in speakers.

    http://badasshelmetstore.com/top-5-bluetooth-motorcycle-helmets-and-other-communication-options/
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-UltraFocus-8000-Active-Noise-Canceling-Headphones-Carbon-Black-/381899387451?hash=item58eafa323b:g:SxMAAOSwUKxYYVCK

    ^^ These.

    I have a pair and always take them on flights. I also use them while cutting the grass. They do a decent job keeping outside noise minimized. They sound pretty good for a NC headphone - very laid back. And, I find them extremely comfortable for longer listening sessions. I don't know why Polk no longer has them for sale... only downside is they require batteries and cannot be used without the active noise cancellation.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    I highly recommend these. This is the second version which they improved the fit for comfort.

    They are durable, and stay in place even if you have to break into a jog. They are very neutral and balanced.

    https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_8_4?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=sennheiser+momentum+2.0&sprefix=senn,aps,161&crid=ZVDE2DMQV4PE
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    scubalab wrote: »
    ^^ These.
    I have a pair and always take them on flights.

    Disclaimer: I work for Bose.

    I have the UF8000's, and now also own Bose QC15's and QC25's.

    Pros on the Polks:
    - have more bass and overall sound quality.
    - Uses a flat cord that seems never to get tangled.
    - Less expensive

    Pros on the Bose:
    - ANR is second to none. Polks have a constant (not too noticeable) hiss.
    - lighter, smaller so my head sweats less.
    - The surrounds are more comfortable.
    - 1AAA battery vs. Polk's 2 AAA.
    - fold down so the carrying case is smaller.

    So overall I prefer the Bose especially for travel. But I understand if you think I am biased. :smile:



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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    I'm sure there are many better than the Polks. The pair I was pointing to were $85 new, and I figured that was gonna be hard to beat.

    I paid $180 for my UF8000's and consider them a good value in NC with good sound. But I don't need to maximize the NC. Looks like OP may value max NC more highly than I would and very likely prefer one of the Bose that @maximillian is suggesting.
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    I think I paid $140 for my UF8000's about 2.5 years ago. At the time they were much cheaper than any Bose stuff I could get. Yeah, at $85 it's a no brainer too. But for heavy travel they are a little on the big side. I also have QC20 (in ear) that are very comfortable and ANR is very good too. That's what I do most of my traveling with.

    My daughter uses the UF8000's at home and loves them. Wife uses my older QC15's while working out on the treadmill. The noise of the treadmill pretty much disappears so it's very comfortable listening to netflix off her tablet.
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