Good Earphones For Sound Isolation?

Timmer49 · 10-02-2012, 11:17 AM

I bought some Soundmagic E10 earphones. The sound quality for the price range is actually excellent but the sound isolation is next to nothing.

I am looking to get something else. I don't mind spending a little more, maybe around £50. Sound isolation is the priority, sound quality only second.

Can anyone recommend some for me?

jamung · 10-02-2012, 11:47 AM

Have you considered Klipsch Image S4? A bit over your budget though.

Timmer49 · 10-02-2012, 11:52 AM

The S4 have a SNR rating of 16db. Even the E10s were classified as having 18db and they are rubbish. I'm after better SNR not worse.

**Steven** · 10-02-2012, 4:25 PM

IEM isolate in conjunction with music playback. My Westone UM2 noise isolation is rated at 25db but that still only muffles environmental noise. Only by playing music I am then sealed from the outside world

A lot of it has to do with fitting too. How are you getting on with the standardised sized tips? I could never get it quite right until I upgraded and discovered foamies (comply). If you find the same then it you may not find an answer from a sideways step, whereas if the fit is fine then perhaps you just need to rest the water with an alternative

HiFi Headphones · 18-02-2012, 5:25 PM

The best way to guarantee good sound isolation is with Comply Foam tips. These heat reactive foam tips solve the problem of fit, comfort and sound isolation for nearly everyone.

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Timmer49 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Thanks: Gave 0, Got 17 Posts: 502	Good Earphones For Sound Isolation? Advertisement Want to Advertise? I bought some Soundmagic E10 earphones. The sound quality for the price range is actually excellent but the sound isolation is next to nothing. I am looking to get something else. I don't mind spending a little more, maybe around £50. Sound isolation is the priority, sound quality only second. Can anyone recommend some for me?
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jamung Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Thanks: Gave 3, Got 24 Posts: 208	Have you considered Klipsch Image S4? A bit over your budget though.
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Timmer49 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Thanks: Gave 0, Got 17 Posts: 502	The S4 have a SNR rating of 16db. Even the E10s were classified as having 18db and they are rubbish. I'm after better SNR not worse.
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Steven Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Blog Entries: 45 Thanks: Gave 2,364, Got 5,153 Posts: 34,827	IEM isolate in conjunction with music playback. My Westone UM2 noise isolation is rated at 25db but that still only muffles environmental noise. Only by playing music I am then sealed from the outside world A lot of it has to do with fitting too. How are you getting on with the standardised sized tips? I could never get it quite right until I upgraded and discovered foamies (comply). If you find the same then it you may not find an answer from a sideways step, whereas if the fit is fine then perhaps you just need to rest the water with an alternative
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HiFi Headphones Assured Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Brighton Blog Entries: 82 Thanks: Gave 5, Got 72 Posts: 422	Comply Foam tips - best for sound isolation The best way to guarantee good sound isolation is with Comply Foam tips. These heat reactive foam tips solve the problem of fit, comfort and sound isolation for nearly everyone. HiFi Headphones Store \| Serious About Headphones \| Browse headphones: www.hifiheadphones.co.uk Call us on 01903 768 910 Top 10 Reviews, buyers guides and join our community - Follow us on Facebook
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