Headphones with isolation

trbguy · #1 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 05:28 PM

I'm looking for a headphones with enough isolation for drumming. Can someone recommend those from DV, so I could add those to my next order.

saxman · #2 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 06:00 PM

I have not used these myself but my hunch was that good DJ headphones would have good isolation so maybe these would be a good choice?
http://www.dv247.com/invt/22534/

Khazul · #3 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 06:40 PM

I use a pair of AKG-181 DJ headphones for this purpose, while its an electronic kit - you still want to isolation to avoid hearing the pad impacts all the time.

Good sounding cans, my one winge - I wish the ear-cups were the same size as the other AKG cans (I have K240S as well).

AKG-271 are suppossed to provide quite good isolation (though aimed more for bleed reduction than isolation) as well and should be way more comfortable then DJ cans - which tend to have rather heavy head-bands.

TrevCircleStudios · #4 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 08:02 PM

I use extreme sound isolation headphones. Though am planning on snagging a coupla pairs of DT770's when I get a minute too.

trbguy · #5 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevCircleStudios

I use extreme sound isolation headphones. Though am planning on snagging a coupla pairs of DT770's when I get a minute too.

How's the sound quality of extreme sound isolation headphones? I saw ex-25's for 44€ maybe I have to request pricebeat as this price is http://www.dv247.com/invt/55154/ a little more.

TrevCircleStudios · #6 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trbguy

How's the sound quality of extreme sound isolation headphones? I saw ex-25's for 44€ maybe I have to request pricebeat as this price is http://www.dv247.com/invt/55154/ a little more.

Good enough for tracking drums!

trbguy · #7 (**permalink**) 31st October 2008 , 09:15 PM

I did send a pricebeat request let's see what's an answer

Jethro · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd November 2008 , 07:02 AM

I use Direct sound exreme isolation headphones for recording and practice.
Pros: Very good isolation, nice long lead.
Cons: Sound quality not that brilliant, but as Trev said, good enough for yer average half deaf drummer like me

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They are also a bit heavy and make you sweat a lot.

Vic Firth also make a pair specifically for drums but never tried these.

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Jethro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	I use Direct sound exreme isolation headphones for recording and practice. Pros: Very good isolation, nice long lead. Cons: Sound quality not that brilliant, but as Trev said, good enough for yer average half deaf drummer like me . They are also a bit heavy and make you sweat a lot. Vic Firth also make a pair specifically for drums but never tried these. ______________________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
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#2 (permalink) 31st October 2008 , 06:00 PM
saxman Round The Horn Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morden, Surrey Posts: 824	I have not used these myself but my hunch was that good DJ headphones would have good isolation so maybe these would be a good choice? http://www.dv247.com/invt/22534/
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#3 (permalink) 31st October 2008 , 06:40 PM
Khazul Furry Filter Phreak Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 915	I use a pair of AKG-181 DJ headphones for this purpose, while its an electronic kit - you still want to isolation to avoid hearing the pad impacts all the time. Good sounding cans, my one winge - I wish the ear-cups were the same size as the other AKG cans (I have K240S as well). AKG-271 are suppossed to provide quite good isolation (though aimed more for bleed reduction than isolation) as well and should be way more comfortable then DJ cans - which tend to have rather heavy head-bands.
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trbguy Chilled to the 'bone Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 412	I did send a pricebeat request let's see what's an answer
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