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evan · 2007-12-04, 20:53

I'm looking for some nice noise-canceling headphones for myself for christmas this year

...only problem is that I don't know what to look for. I really like the Bose Quietcomforts but I've heard around here and other places that they're way overpriced. any other recommendations? Preferably I'd like over-ear ones but I'd be willing to look at other options.

Stone Of Love · 2007-12-04, 20:57

I've got the Bose. Love them, but didn't have to pay for them.

I think they were $350 with the second battery.

Did I say I love them??!!

tomoe · 2007-12-04, 21:19

I got the Etymotic Er-6i's and couldn't be happier...

iThink therefore iMac · 2007-12-04, 22:20

I have the Bose QC2's. They are similar to the QC3's, but without rechargeable batteries. I love mine and think that the price is definitely worth it.

Ryan · 2007-12-04, 22:27

I've tried the Bose, and frankly, a $70 set of Sennheiser HD280's alone far surpasses them. Couple that with an amp like the HeadRoom BitHead for another $150 and you'll have an awesome setup.

Stone Of Love · 2007-12-04, 22:56

I had some Sennheiser's, and while I liked them, they always felt a bit flimsy, and didn't really fit my head. (I've got a large one)

I did like the single AAA battery too, easy to keep a couple of those around, and they lasted quite a while. I think I paid around $130 for the pair I had.

Ryan · 2007-12-04, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Stone Of Love

I had some Sennheiser's, and while I liked them, they always felt a bit flimsy, and didn't really fit my head.

Really? The pair I have is built like a tank.

Stone Of Love · 2007-12-05, 00:17

I'll have to find them and get the model number, I let my daughter use them on our flights over Thanksgiving. They still work, and fit her a lot better than they ever fit me!!

Stone Of Love · 2007-12-05, 10:14

Sennheiser PXC 250 are what I've got. There ok. Smaller headed people only!!

jcoley2 · 2007-12-05, 10:37

I bought a pair of the V-Moda Vobes that include the mic for talking on my iPhone and they claim noise canceling:

http://www.v-moda.com/collection/modaphones/vibe.aspx

I have actually been surprised how well they work and generally do not carry my Bose anymore on planes.

goodonpaper · 2007-12-08, 10:00

Got the Bose too - throwing it another vote - love mine!

Swox · 2007-12-14, 21:44

I've got AKG K-55's, and I love them. I paid about $60-70 for them, and they're great for mixing.

Hope I'm advertising the type of headphones you're looking for...

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evan Formerly CoachKrzyzewski Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA	2007-12-04, 20:53 I'm looking for some nice noise-canceling headphones for myself for christmas this year ...only problem is that I don't know what to look for. I really like the Bose Quietcomforts but I've heard around here and other places that they're way overpriced. any other recommendations? Preferably I'd like over-ear ones but I'd be willing to look at other options.
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Stone Of Love Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Detroit City is the place to be...maddog town gonna set you free	2007-12-04, 20:57 I've got the Bose. Love them, but didn't have to pay for them. I think they were $350 with the second battery. Did I say I love them??!! Different Strokes, for Different Folks. And So On and So On, and Skoobie Doobie Doobie.
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tomoe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006	2007-12-04, 21:19 I got the Etymotic Er-6i's and couldn't be happier...
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iThink therefore iMac Member Join Date: May 2005	2007-12-04, 22:20 I have the Bose QC2's. They are similar to the QC3's, but without rechargeable batteries. I love mine and think that the price is definitely worth it.
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Ryan Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Promise Land of Trustafarians	2007-12-04, 22:27 I've tried the Bose, and frankly, a $70 set of Sennheiser HD280's alone far surpasses them. Couple that with an amp like the HeadRoom BitHead for another $150 and you'll have an awesome setup.
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Stone Of Love Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Detroit City is the place to be...maddog town gonna set you free	2007-12-04, 22:56 I had some Sennheiser's, and while I liked them, they always felt a bit flimsy, and didn't really fit my head. (I've got a large one) I did like the single AAA battery too, easy to keep a couple of those around, and they lasted quite a while. I think I paid around $130 for the pair I had. Different Strokes, for Different Folks. And So On and So On, and Skoobie Doobie Doobie.
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Stone Of Love Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Detroit City is the place to be...maddog town gonna set you free	2007-12-05, 00:17 I'll have to find them and get the model number, I let my daughter use them on our flights over Thanksgiving. They still work, and fit her a lot better than they ever fit me!! Different Strokes, for Different Folks. And So On and So On, and Skoobie Doobie Doobie.
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Stone Of Love Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Detroit City is the place to be...maddog town gonna set you free	2007-12-05, 10:14 Sennheiser PXC 250 are what I've got. There ok. Smaller headed people only!!
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jcoley2 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Darien CT	2007-12-05, 10:37 I bought a pair of the V-Moda Vobes that include the mic for talking on my iPhone and they claim noise canceling: http://www.v-moda.com/collection/modaphones/vibe.aspx I have actually been surprised how well they work and generally do not carry my Bose anymore on planes. Now that I got a job, I can buy more Apple products!
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goodonpaper Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belfast	2007-12-08, 10:00 Got the Bose too - throwing it another vote - love mine!
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