Any audiophiles about?

[tranceporter]

I personally prefer wired headphones/earbuds. Out of many I have tried, The best ones are Sennheiser HD 212 for headphones, and Scosche IDR 656MD or IDR676MD. The variant ending in D is for black colour, and the variant ending in M instead of MD is for white colour. If you want things to be more colourful, try the v-moda bass freq ones, but I find scosche to be better than them. For noise cancelling, I found that BOSE QC15 are probably the best in terms of sound quality, when noise cancellation is active. e-outlet.co.uk are usually the cheapest when it comes to selling scosche earbuds in UK. Also, head-fi.org forums are a great source for headphones reviews and comparision, since it's full of audiophiles.

[northernladuk]

This guy doesn't like the Beats. I would imagine they are the gimicky offering that is playing on it's name and availability. Like most of these things some research will find some quality items for the pros at the same price....

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You mentioned in ear with the HTC but want reviews on cans? You wouldn't consider another in ear option?

I have had two sets of Sennheisers in ear, I forget the ranges but would get another set from them in a heartbeat.

[Old Hack]

Bose for me. Into my second pair in 9 years and I simply cannot fault them. Over ears though, not on ear.

When I first got them, in 2004 I think, you looked odd with them, but now most wear on or over ear phones.

[doodab]

I have HD-280 Pro and HD-595.

Both go completely over your ears instead of on top of them, which I prefer. The 280s are great for blocking out background noise but sound a bit boxy, as any closed back headphones do. The 595s sound fantastic and are very comfortable.

[eek]

I have Sennheiser Amperior in my desk drawer. Rarely wear them at this clientco as people (who will remain nameless) creep up on me if I do...

[SimonMac]

[CloudWalker]

I've use the • AKG K550

[northernladuk]

I have Sennheiser Amperior in my desk drawer. Rarely wear them at this clientco as people (who will remain nameless) creep up on me if I do...

Start wearing a belt then.

[OwlHoot]

I've been thinking about buying some large sturdy muffler type noise-cancelling earphones for quite some time (although definitely not interested in small light ones people walk around the street wearing).

Willing to lash out up to £500, or perhaps a bit more if necessary, for a good quality pair. Do any of those discussed so far meet the bill?

I like the large leather ear mufflers, both for comfort and noise insulation. Can't stand the hard ones, and "ear plug" ones would be unthinkable!

[Bunk]

I can highly recommend Shure SE535s.