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Headphones/earphones for work

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What headphones/earphones do you use when working?

Audio Technica ATH-M50X Just got it recently and they're awesome. They do not have active noise cancellation. Since they are over the ear, they cover the ear and with a good set of ear pads, they block out all office noise (unless you work in manufacturing ;) )

Based on reviews that I've read (not compared personally) they are much better than comparable beats.

These cans are a tad on the expensive side but worth it

I bought a pair of Koss PortaPro headphones recently, and I've really enjoyed them so far.

http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-Headphones-with-Case/dp/...

I just picked up these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005N8W1TM/ref=oh_aui_detai...

Liking them so far. Decent amount of dampening of noise (not actually noise canceling, but closed-ear), super comfortable, good price.

Sennheiser CX300II

http://en-au.sennheiser.com/isolating-earphones-stereo-cx-30...

Velodyne vQuiets, which are noise cancelling and on sale for about $69.

http://velodyne.com/vquiet-noise-cancelling-headphones-black...

That looks good. How's the noise cancellation? Obviously, given the price, not sure how it compares to others.

I like open-ear headphones like the Sennheiser HD650 because I don't have to take them off to talk to people, and at reasonable volumes they don't leak enough sound to annoy anyone nearby.

Good resource here if you need some recommendations:

http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/headphones/

I have AtomicFloyd Superdarts, they do some nice passive noise-cancelling and don't leak any sound. You really have to get used to their sound though.

These are a little more expensive, but I use them.

http://www.boominaudio.com/CXC700

Audio Technica ATH-M50X, best headphones out there.

Very comfortable, Have neutral frequency curve. And have enough bass, just the right amount of base.

Does anyone know of good headphones with a microphone and that they are over-the-ear type or have noise cancellation?

I have a pair of Philips Citiscape Uptown headphones (http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/SHL5905GY_28/uptown-over-ear-...) and they are awesome. Super comfortable and has good noise isolation (but not active noise cancellation).

I've used Sennheiser HD595, Koss TBSE1 (which are basically the Audio Technica ATH-M50), Sennheiser eH-350 and the Philips Citiscape Downtown as my main headphones at some point and the Philips Uptown sound as good as the best of them.

My only gripe with them is the volume slider on the cord isn't great and is staticky when you touch it. As long as you keep it in its highest setting though then it's not a problem. I've used the headphones to take calls on my cell phone and no one has ever complained about audio quality.

Beats earphones. Really good, price is $100, though been having issues with my laptop detecting microphone recently

BeyerDynamic Custom One Pro

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