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Advantages: fill your head
Disadvantages: none

Sometimes, the only thing that all soothe the cares and lift the thoughts of man is kicking back and letting glorious music wash over you. The city is finally started repaving the street. And here comes the headphones to the rescue! It's not just any headphones, of course. Being picky audiophiles, we demand uncompromised sonic reproduction. And, being hedonists, we insist they be comfortable for long listening sessions. And, since we were driven ... Read review

Advantages: Good sound leak ratio/sound blocking.
Disadvantages: A bit hard to keep wearing for long periods of time.

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro is a very good quality headset for the price. They do a very good job blocking outside noise and they also keep from leaking sound. The adjustable and rotative cups make them flexible and easy to store away. They are also as mentioned in the description very useful for monitoring in musical compositions as the headphones do not hype the lows and highs for you, distorting the sound. The cups are cushioned and are quite ...
...time. The firm grip the headband holds pushes the cups rather hard against your sides, which contributes to less sound leak and blocks out more sound, but it gets uncomfortable rather quickly. I for one can not use them for more then an hour straight without having to take them off for about 5 minutes. They are however without a doubt, worth the salt you spill on them. Summary: These headsets are perfect for semi-pro monitoring on music and for ... Read review

Advantages: noise cancelling, wireless
Disadvantages: Hefty price, too large

Sennheiser PXC 450 is one great headphone that sounds really, really good and keeps outside noise away so I can enjoy only the music and relax. This pair of cans don't come cheap though, its price is pretty hefty. Actually, I borrowed one from my friend to try it and experience why there are a lot of good reviews about this product. These cans are well built and feels very solid but at the same time light and comfortable. The supplied cases comes ...
...spare batteries, and whole lot of cables. So, how's the sound? Honestly, the sound quality is a top-rate, giving out a more detailed sound than its competitors. The sound cancelling is effective, helped by large ear pieces cutting out much of the random sounds that noise-cancelling tech can't cope with electronically. While the on-board volume control is handy, the Talk Through button is great for plane or bus trips. Touching the button drops the ... Read review

Advantages: Use for MP3, CD, DVD
Disadvantages: bad frequency respond

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint noise-canceling headphones give you amazing sound quality while reducing outside noise by up to 85 percent. Using ANC circuitry, the ATH-ANC7 headphones ease noisy distractions at home, in the office, or during long flights, and the electronics are fully integrated - no external modules needed! The lightweight, compact design is ideal for travel, and the phones fold flat for easy portability. Whether you're ...
...you distraction-free sound quality. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Noise-canceling Headphones Features: * ANC circuitry effectively reduces environmental noise by up to 85% * Lightweight, compact design * Use for MP3, CD, DVD and in-flight entertainment systems: remove cable for noise-canceling function without audio * Closed-back headphones feature large-aperture 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems * Audio functions (in passive ... Read review

Advantages: Flat EQ Response
Disadvantages: max input : 200mw

AKG K 240 MK II dynamic, around-ear semi-open headphones provide incredible sound and comfort, and they're ideal for studio monitoring. These headphones feature both leatherette and velvet earpads and self-adjusting headband for great fit and maximum comfort. The AKG K 240 MK II 'phones include a detachable 10' straight cable and a 16' coiled cable. They offer a frequency range from 15Hz to 25kHz, giving you highly accurate monitoring with the added ...
...K 240 MK II. AKG K 240 MK II Semi-open Headphones Features: * Dynamic, around-ear semi-open headphones * Includes leatherette and velvet earpads * Detachable 10' straight cable and 16' coiled cable included * 15Hz-25kHz frequency range * Max input power: 200mW ... Read review