Really good isolation headphones

I have those Extreme Iso phones and they are alright. However, I would probably recommend these instead:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/242411/

32 db attenuation? 99 bucks? Sennheiser? Hard to believe one could do better?

Still doesn't say it'll do "all you want", as most things aren't perfect and you're asking ALOT!

TG

I do second the senns- I've been recording a loud percussionist and hardly anything gets in the track if at all

Sennheisers - go with those! 8-)

i used the Sennheisers for a long time (before i could aford my own monitors) they are great cans.

see, looks like everyone loves their senns

I haven't personally found 32 db to be enough isolation to make the right mic choices when standing in front of a screaming 4x12, kick drum or snare drum.

But, after trying these, I spent the $285 gladly.

http://www.remoteaudio.com/hn7506.htm

45db isolation! Pricey, but my tracks have improved 1000%.

The Sennheiser's are certainly a good choice but also look into the Beyerdynamic 770's. I think they are a better sounding headphone than the Senn's and have better isolation.

Chris

The Remote Audio's use the Sony 7506 element - something I was already very familiar with.

thats a great idea but i think to expencive. at least for a drummer.

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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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.

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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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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yeah, Randy. I figure if I'm going to spend $2K on mics what good is it if I can't hear where to put the damn things?

Serious boys buy serious toys. Just ask our Air Force!

Hey WRX07,

Where did you get yours, and (If you don't mind) how much were they?

Serious toys Indeed, Screws. PS - I just "got" your screen name and its relation to your name...

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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

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.