Closed or Open Headphones

[mothra]

Hi all

Probably a stupid question, but I was hoping someone could explain to me the difference (benefit or otherwise) of closed versus open headphones. Also appreciated would be any recommendations for <£30 headphones that suit that down low vibe : )

Cheers

[walplayer]

If you're using them for recording etc. you want closed,mainly cos they shut out outside stuff better and are more comfortable to wear for long periods.
I've had Sennheiser hd 25s for about 7-8 years now and they're excellent as well as being completely modular (you can even buy just the ear cushions) More expensive but good quality long lasting and very robust.price varies though from £110 ish to £170 ish so shop around if you go for them.


[quote name='mothra' post='103043' date='Dec 12 2007, 07:10 AM']Hi all

Probably a stupid question, but I was hoping someone could explain to me the difference (benefit or otherwise) of closed versus open headphones. Also appreciated would be any recommendations for <£30 headphones that suit that down low vibe : )

Cheers[/quote]

[The Funk]

Closed - Beyer DT100 < £80

[Dood]

Not only do they shut out noise from getting in, if you are recording in a studio and have instruments mic'd up, then closed back earphones will stop what you are listening to bleading into the Mics.

[bremen]

[quote name='mothra' post='103043' date='Dec 12 2007, 07:10 AM']Hi all

Probably a stupid question, but I was hoping someone could explain to me the difference (benefit or otherwise) of closed versus open headphones. Also appreciated would be any recommendations for <£30 headphones that suit that down low vibe : )

Cheers[/quote]

I too would be glad to hear if there's such a thing as <£30 cans that don't rattle with bass.

Anything in-ear?