I am looking at investing in a pair of higher-end noise cancelling
headphones (Budget: $200-$300) and don't really know which brand to
get. Would appreciate any suggestions.

Here is how I will be using the headphones:

1) With my Delphi XM radio boombox at the office (I work in a cubicle
on a crowded office floor and need to block out the chatter of
co-workers, phones, etc.)

2) Also at home in my apartment. Noise-cancelling isn't so important
here, but I want to be able to turn the music way up and jam out
without getting lots of distortion, etc.

3) On rare occasion (3-4 times a year) with a portable set on an
airplane.

Genrally I prefer headphones that don't cover my whole ear and make me
look like a test pilot, but I understand I may have to get bigger
headphones in order ot get the best sound.

So far I have heard of Sony Quietcomfort, BOSE, and Sennheiser
Noise-cancelling headphones as possible options.

Thanks!!!!

-Ed

sm3gurpal wrote:

So far I have heard of Sony Quietcomfort, BOSE, and Sennheiser
Noise-cancelling headphones as possible options.

I tried the Bose and they were nearly worthless on the top
setting. The Sony were a bit better, but nothing spectacular.

What you want to do is be able to drown out the whine of the
engines on the plane - and it's a hard trick to do. I've not
heard the Sennheiser, but they don't make junk either.

"sm3gurpal" wrote in message
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I am looking at investing in a pair of higher-end noise cancelling
headphones (Budget: $200-$300) and don't really know which brand to
get. Would appreciate any suggestions.

If you want sound quality and ambient noise rejection, consider
in-ear-monitor type headphones. To get your feet wet, stop by the local
Circuit City and pick up a pair of Koss's "The Plug". Remarkably
good-sounding for not much money, and a good indicator of how this market
segment goes. However, this style of 'phones are not for everybody. If you
want something that sounds better down the road, there is a while range of
these going up to about $500 a pair.

Joseph Oberlander wrote in message thlink.net...
sm3gurpal wrote:

So far I have heard of Sony Quietcomfort, BOSE, and Sennheiser
Noise-cancelling headphones as possible options.

I tried the Bose and they were nearly worthless on the top
setting. The Sony were a bit better, but nothing spectacular.

What you want to do is be able to drown out the whine of the
engines on the plane - and it's a hard trick to do. I've not
heard the Sennheiser, but they don't make junk either.

I have the Sennheisers and I like them a lot. PCX250 or something like
that. I tried the in-ear style and I agree they sound a bit better,
and do block noise. But I never really liked having something stuck in
my ears.

-John