Best headphones for work

2 points by ankitgarg43 12y ago ↗ HN

Hi, I am looking for a pair of headphones that would be great to be used by a Quality assurance analyst when doing testing. I get distracted with the sound of keyboard tapping around me. So I need something that is not too bulky but also not very expensive.

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billforward 12y ago ↗

I use DNA by Monster, they have a good balance between bulkiness, cost and sound quality. - http://www.monsterproducts.com/headphones/Dna/default.asp#12...

ankitgarg43 12y ago ↗

i wish i could buy these. But they are way out of my budget

iamthepieman 12y ago ↗

I use the Audio Technica ATH-M50[1]

I have a pair of noise isolating earbuds but you have to hit over the head to get my attention if I have the music above a whisper when I wear them

The M50's are over ear and seal very well so if you are listening at a reasonable volume you can't hear any office noise or people talking unless they are right next to you.

It's a nice balance between complete isolation and people being able to get your attention without waving something in front of you.

They sound great too.

If you're looking for noise isolating then the Etymotic Research HF5's[2] are great. They are earbuds that sound amazing and easily portable.

Both come with appropriate carrying cases.

[1]http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Mo...

[2] http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf5.html

peapicker 12y ago ↗

I use and like the next model down at 1/3 of the cost, the Audio Technica ATH-M30[1]. They block loads of background noise because of the closed back, and sound great as well... and fit my cheapskate tendencies. The 11' cable is nifty too for when I'm using them at home to monitor while playing guitar into my DAW...

[1] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7C8/

[dead] iamntz 12y ago ↗

Depending on your preferences, you can get one of in ear/on ear/over ear models from audio technica with noise cancellation. They are way cheaper than Monster.

If you are not into noise cancellation stuff, you can go on AKG k77 ($42 on amazon) or Audio Technica t500 ($82 on amazon)

I own a pair of sennheiser 555 for about three years, and apart of low quality plastic (it broke in the first year of regular use, but some glue is pure magic!), the sound is excellent (although you can hear almost all ambient sounds)

dmourati 12y ago ↗

The best site for this kind of question is http://www.head-fi.org/

Search based on your budget and pick one of the pairs in your range and you will be happy.