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What's a pair of headphones that has really good isolation and sound quality? Like sit placing a mic right in front of a screaming half-stack and be able to hear the mic placement kind of isolation. Right now I have Sony MDR-V600, Sony MDR-V900 and Sony MDR-7506. Thank you

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/240170/ ?

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anonymous Mon, 04/25/2005 - 10:09

The Sennheisers are great headphones; very flat with good isolation. I also have a pair of extreme isoloation headphones which don't sound nearly as good, but have quite a bit more isolation than the Sennheisers (especially for drums). It just comes down to what's more important to you: isloation or transparency.

Wes

Randyman... Thu, 04/28/2005 - 19:29

Wow. Those Remote Audio HP's look killer! How are the sonics compared to a "real" pair of 7506's? I currently use 2x 7506, and 1x V900 Sony's (like the 7509's - expensive cans), but I STILL need more isolation for mic placement in front of a loud kit or Guitar Amp, and also for tracking my drums (My ears ring relentlessly after the lovely 110dB click tracks :( ).

I am tempted to try the Extreme Isolation HP's, but I have heard they sound 100% awful. Any comments there? Using these for mic placement seems like shooting yourself in the foot IMO. What about the "Vic Firth" model? Sound?

What will be the BEST sounding (accurate, or even a bit "Hi-Fi") HP's with 40dB of attenuation? The Remote Audio's have my attention for now, but some more user input is appreciated.

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Screws Fri, 04/29/2005 - 06:52

I own two pair of the Extreme Isolations and can tell you they are great for musicians - especially drummers. But for critical listening - nah!

The Remotes are in a whole different league. I can make crucial mic choice and placement decisions with them and hear very clearly what the differences are. Of course, I'm used to the sound of 7506s so these were the perfect choice for me.

Randyman... Sun, 05/01/2005 - 13:53

Thanks a TON, Screws! That is what I wanted to hear. Looks like I may just have to order a pair of the HN-7506's to save my bleeding ears :wink: . Should help my mic placement, too! Thanks again.

PS - Where did you get yours? I guess B&H is a good option? Or does Remote Audio sell direct? Any "discounters" below the $285 retail price?

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Randyman... Mon, 05/23/2005 - 17:30

Bump. I got my Remote Audio HN-7506's last week from B&H ($285 retail price). I used them at band practice the other day (I'm the drummer), and I was truly blown away by their isolation and fantastic sound. I had a full mix of the band playing through them, but the volume was a good ~20dB lower than in the room (WITH the phones playing). This allowed me to have KILLER sound in the phones at very sensible levels.

I can say they compare favoribly to the Sony MDR-7506's soundwise (the bass is very full - very important to me). This is sure to help lower Click Track volumes (save my ears) , and to allow greater mic placement decisions (save my mixes :wink: ). They are slightly "tight fitting", but I had no issues wearing them for 30 minutes at a time. These were the "Standard model", and they also offer a "Heavy Duty" model with EXTRA clamping force (I really would not see a need for more isolation than the standard models offer).

Thanks for this link, Screws. I'm obviouisly sold on these bad boys! The price is a non-issue for the benefits I have gained from these cans.

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bobbo Tue, 05/24/2005 - 05:35

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I own a pair of sony 7506s the senn 280 pros and the extreme iso phones. First off I am a drummer and I like to play drums to cds and the extreme iso hps work great, and are only $80. I just picked up those senn 280s and they were horrible while playing my kit to a cd, I actually changed my headphones while playing to a song. In my opinion the 7506s have more iso then the 280s, the 7506 clamp around the ears tighter, but hey I picked up my senn 280s for $30 brand new so im not complaining.

but for the price, i would def go with a set of $80 extreme isos for the drummer to use, and they are comfortable too, I've worn them for long periods of time, and just like monitor speakers you have to listen to music your familiar with to get to know how they sound.

later

anonymous Tue, 06/21/2005 - 11:06

we used to have the senn headphones here. they were really good, great isolation from drummers, screaming gtr and bass cabs. just recently i have picked up the AKG k271 studio headphones and all i can say is wow. it doesnt say how much isolation they have but having used the senn they have just as much if not a bit more IMHO. plus the clarity you get with them it amazing. at $289 cdn. i would recomend you look at these as well.

dave

BDFitz Tue, 06/21/2005 - 23:47

Audio Technica ATH M40f. I have used many different phones in the Record Plant, Studio D, and other major studios. There are better extreme ISO phones I'm sure but I first got a pair of ATH M40f’s ($185 list) on a promotion for the AT 4041 mic. I have since purchased 4 more sets at the going street price of $75 from Professional Sound and Music and Guitar Center in San Diego.

Heavily padded, great bass response, very comfortable and fairly durable, even rugged. My drummers love the separation and I can wear these for hours. All the phones are matched so everyone gets the exact same mix volume as a starting point. They get dropped on the floor constantly and I've never had a wire go out. The only rapp I've heard is the bass is extreme and some find it deceiving to mix by. As I do, I'm sure your serious mixing is done by speakers.

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