Closed / noise reducing headphones

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AndyGwis
AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
edited August 2008 in Electronics
Anyone know of a good pair for under $100?

Must be new, must be closed and/or noise canceling design, must be under $100, strong preference to over the ear as opposed to in-ear / buds.

Thanks! Saw a couple pairs on Amazon but wasn't sure what others would suggest.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2008
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    I have these. Definitely old school style but I really like them. I even use them with my iPods. Very Comfortable.

    Sennheiser HD280 Pro.

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    http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004974

    You can find them just about anywhere for > $100.
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
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    I've also used HD 280 Pros for a long time (2+ years ... maybe more?) for music listening and PC gaming, and have been very happy with them. I think the bass slam has perhaps weakened over the years, but other than that they should as good as they did when I got 'em. Very solid cans for probably around $75.

    p.s. Shack I think you meant < instead of >. ;)
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