Members yzf125 Posted November 5, 2006 Members Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hey guys , I have to get a pair of isolation headphones for times when we mix in the same room together. I looked at some and found this pair, Tell me what you think of these or if you know of something better. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Direct-Sound-Extreme-Isolation-Headphones?sku=240170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glyder Posted November 5, 2006 Members Share Posted November 5, 2006 Ive got 5 pair of em so I'd give you the the thumbs up on them. They do what they advertise better than any of the others and are pretty rugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members where02190 Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 We use the Vic Firth's here in the studio and all the musicians that have used them love them. Superb audio quality, very well built, and they get extremely loud if necessary. Most important they are extremely isolating, even with the loudest of click tracks, never any bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 Find out if MF friend is selling the current version of those phones. They are quite listenable. A little on the mellow side, but that's far preferable to the overly brite sound of most phones (such as the industry standard Sony). The isolation is very good except for bass frequencies, which go where ever they want ;-( They don't play all that loud. Loud enough for comfortable listening, but not as loud as most folks run their PA. http://www.extremeheadphones.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 They have great low end response, and will get loud enough to cause permanant hearing damage easily if they are properly powered. Their audio response is very similiar to that of the Sony MDR 7506, a bit bright, but otherwise very high fidelity. Our experience is the HF emphasis helps in clarity around loud sources. In 6 years I've never had any isses with the Vics bleeding into tracks, and I've had them painfully loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yzf125 Posted November 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 Thanks for the replys, The Vic Firths are a lot less than the ones i am looking at . Is there a big difference between the two ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nobrainer440 Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sennheiser HD280's are also very popular, and can be had for $79.99 on newegg.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 The Sennheisers are nice sounding phones but do not offer the isolation of the Vic or Extreme's. Vic Firth Technical Information: Speaker Type: 50.m/m Dynamic Speaker Mylarcon Magnet: NFB 15x1.5 Four-Hole Style (50u) Sound Pressure Level:110.Db +/- 3dB (1mw at 1kHZ) Rated Input Power: 30.mw Max. Input Power: 100.mw Impedance: 250-ohn +/- 15% Frequency Response: 20HZ - 20kHZ Cord: 12.5 F coil cord with 3.5 stereo plug (1/4" and 1/8" plugs included) Comfort Features: Automatically self-aligning for perfect fit and protection. Broad foam cushions provide maximum comfort. Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones Specifications: Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHzDrivers: 40mmImpedance: 64 ohmsSensitivity: 107 dB/mWCord: 9'Plug: stereo 3.5mm with gold-plated 1/4" adapter The Vic's claim 24db of reduction, the Extreme's 28db. Both are excellent at isolating hp audio from mics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nobrainer440 Posted November 6, 2006 Members Share Posted November 6, 2006 The spec sheet of the HD280's claims "max. 32dB" attenuation. Granted, this doesent mean much, as that much attenuation is probably only at high frequencies, but they do isolate quite well. (Though maybe not as well as some others mentioned in this thread.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 My experience with the HD280's is they have no where near that isolation. They sound very nice, but at high levels for things like click tracks, they can be heard across the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nobrainer440 Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by where02190 My experience with the HD280's is they have no where near that isolation. They sound very nice, but at high levels for things like click tracks, they can be heard across the room. Fair enough. I haven't used the ones you mentioned, so I really can't compare, but they work for my purposes, so I figured I'd throw the name out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joel77 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Nick, Have you compared the Vic's to the Extreme's? If so, how do they stack up? I have a pair of the Extreme's and am curious about the Vic's if I needed another set of isolation 'phones. Thanks, Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Both the Vics and the Extremes sound very good and are pretty uch the same quality wise. the Vic's are less expensive, and VF is great about replacing them for free if you have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joel77 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thanks, Nick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fmbighair Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Ive got 5 pair of em so I'd give you the the thumbs up on them. They do what they advertise better than any of the others and are pretty rugged. i have read a few reviews on the Musicians Friend site and some people say that the part that connects to the ear muff part kinda digs into your head? have you had any problems with that ? Seems like they have a few more db's of noise reduction than the Vic Firth's but are almost double the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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