Sony MDR7506 - noise cancelling? From all of the reviews, it seems like this headphone is great for studio use and mixing, but how is it for travel?
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They should work well enough even without active noise-cancellation. The earcups do a decent job of blocking out unwanted noise, but if isolation is your biggest need, then Sennheiser HD280's might be better suited for you.
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They do not do much noise canceling. I would prefer an AKG headphone. They are very faithful to the music. They need a good amp or good headphone section, though.
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I have not compared, but I generally have not used any active headphones that are acceptable for general use (from a fidelity perspective). As I only want one pair, and flights are a small component for me, I would use these as they seal off ambient noise quite well. I have not used them on a plane yet, but am certain they will not isolate that noise very well. f you can afford two sets and wish to carry two on trips, get noise cancellation. If you want one set and fidelity is key, get a better single set.However, maybe there are great active sets out there that I have not tried.
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Actually I agree with the above poster. The MDR-ZX600 are a great step up in terms of richer sound, more clarity, and nicer bass, mids, and highs. They also have much better isolation. I previously posted that the sony mdr 7506's would be a good step up, but I must retract this comment as after months of use they are just too trebly and bright. They become extremely fatiguing within 20 minutes or so, whereas the mdr-zx600's are perfectly balanced and overall a fantastic choice.Thanks...
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If you get ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING INSPIRATION THEY OFFER/GET THE MONSTER INSPIRATION (NOT THE PASSIVE NOISE CANCELLING.). So get ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING. I have 3 pairs of Beats Studio and then I got the ACTIVE/INSPIRATION. I haven't listened to my beats since
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I have the same issue. The noise cancellation on this headphone is substantially inferior to the Sennheiser PXC 250 and the QuietComfort 15--both of which I've owned and used for years. There is virtually no difference in noise reduction between "Normal" and "Bypass" modes, and Talk Through introduces more noise than is present without the phones. I just cannot accept that Sennheiser would create such a poor product; certainly my set must be defective.
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I'm using it with my Sony MDR-V6 and the sound is truly amazing. they can get quite loud, but these headphones are really easy to drive. I also have a couple of old and cheap speakers and it has enough volume to normal listening, only if you are in the same room or sitting in front of them. it doesn't have enough power to drive anything bigger.
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the bass is very good. but the volume isn't up to par, I'd like them to be louder. I've been looking, the Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphone. are loud enough but not sure that is the sound that I'd be looking for. I own a pair of V-Moda m 100's and love them. only if they'd make a bt headphones.
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I have found these headphone to sound excellent!! Good for DJ'ing? I give it a big Yes...Compared to Beats (which I owned a pair) Beats have a tendency to snap (the headband that is) after a couple of times of warranty replacement I got rid of them...But I have been a DJ since 1973...yeah a long time...my Favorite are the KOSS PRO-4 AA's which I used then and own a pair now...
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I think the bass is really good. Is not like an over-ear headphone, but I think it is really good. Actually the best I've had considering only in-ears. I listen a LOT of blues and always amp up my bass. I haven't tried the EPH-100 though...
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I guess you mean the sound isolation, it doesn't has noise cancelling but the soft cushions are covering your ears so well that it isolate the external noise very well. If you play in a club, I personally like to hear the music playing as well. The 3.5 Watt is also phenomenal, it so loud and clean that it makes it a lot easier to mix. I haven't found a better set of headphones so far and I had a few :-) . I have always looked around to get the best, the sound is just so real. You won't regret it for a moment. And did I mention that they are ultra light and have a massive ridged feel.
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I'm Dj and I use the Sennheiser PX450 in the disco, and this headphone can drown out some 80% of external noise. I liked the noise-canceling it. In my opinion, the bass is weak, but this problem is offset by the noise-canceling.
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I would give it a solid "decent". I believe I was expecting better, and looked for something else. In the course of trying more expensive Sennheiser, B&W;, Beats models, I came to feel the less than perfect isolation was way more than offset by everything else. Audio quality is fabulous and so is the design and fit and finish. Let me know how you go on this. Ed
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Hi Tony. My first pair were pretty good. Most constant background noise was filtered out (traffic noise, engine noise in aircraft etc.). I could still hear people speaking although at a lower volume. When friends tried them, they were all quite impressed by the noise cancelling. My second pair weren't as good as the first pair. That said, if you open the ear pieces (they are held together with small screws) you will see a small potentiometer (one in each ear piece) with an adjusting slot. I fiddled with this and noticed it increased/decreased the noise cancelling. If you turn it too far to increase noise cancelling, movement of the headphones causes a clicking sound.
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Well, lets break this question down: 1. Yes, they are GREAT for travelling - by car, train, plane or boat. 2. If used on a plane, the removable KidzControl Volume Limit Cable should be removed - as limiting is too much and the child may not hear anything due to the background noise. This is exactly why Kidz Gear made the volume limit technology in the form of a cable. Other headphones with "built-in" volume limiting will not be satisfactory. 3. No, they are NOT noise-cancelling. Noise-cancelling is a very sophisticated technology and is only available at a much higher cost. We may be considered noise-mitigating due to the superior fit of the ear-cups and padding around the ear. We hope this answers some of you questions and was helpful. Thank you, Kidz Gear Customer Service
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Hi MARILYN, this type of headphones is advisable to use inside your home and studio or to operate with the supported portable devices. Thanks, Dave
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While open headphones are always going to sound better in comparison to closed ones, some great ones I can recommend are the Sony MDR7506 Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone, and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones. The Sony is probably one of the most common headphones that you will see used in recording studios. Sound quality is great for both, the main difference in my opinion is the MDR7506 is more comfortable while sacrificing a little containment, but if you have smaller ears the HD280 will completely enclose your ears and the sound will be contained better, though in prolonged use they start hurting my ears after a few hours. While open headphones are always going to sound better in comparison to closed ones, some great ones I can recommend are the Sony MDR7506 Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone, and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones. The Sony is probably one of the most common headphones that you will see used in recording studios. Sound quality is great for both, the main difference in my opinion is the MDR7506 is more comfortable while sacrificing a... » Read More While open headphones are always going to sound better in comparison to closed ones, some great ones I can recommend are the Sony MDR7506 Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone, and the Sennheiser HD280 Pro Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones. The Sony is probably one of the most common headphones that you will see used in recording studios. Sound quality is great for both, the main difference in my opinion is the MDR7506 is more comfortable while sacrificing a little containment, but if you have smaller ears the HD280 will completely enclose your ears and the sound will be contained better, though in prolonged use they start hurting my ears after a few hours. « Show Less