More Audio research: In-ear noise isolation earphones

Since I've been obsessing about Audio so much lately I figured I should step it up and finally get some noise-isolation headphones so I don't have to listen to all the people yelling at each other every time I take the bus :) This will also be AMAZING next time I take a long bus, train or plane trip. Awesome stuff.

I wasn't gonna go for a noise-cancellation option, those are the ones that send out an opposing signal to cancel out all the noise around you. Instead, noise-isolation is basically earplugs + earphones, so this should do the trick.

Here's the ones I was looking at, mostly based on What HiFi's reviews, and some comparative reviews on PCMagazine, CNet and a few other sites. I also read a bunch of User Reviews, and I've found those actually tend to be pretty good too, especially the Amazon.com ones.

Here's the general list:

• Shure SE110 (What HiFi 5/5, Best in-ear headphones for 2007)
  http://whathifi.com/Review/Shure-SE110/
  
  
• Shure SE115 Couldn't find the SE110's on Amazon, but I found the newer version (Also 5/5 on What HiFi)
  http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Shure-SE115/
  http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE115-K-Isolating-Earphones-Microspeaker/dp/B001TDMVO0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270717061&sr=8-4
  $75 on Amazon
  
  
• Beyerdynamic DTX 80 (What HiFi 5/5)
  http://whathifi.com/Review/Beyerdynamic-DTX-80/
  http://www.amazon.com/Beyer-Dynamic-Premium-Buds-Black/dp/B002BA6AVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270717381&sr=1-1
  $85 on Amazon
  
  
• Beyerdynamic DTX 50 (What HiFi 5/5)
  http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Beyerdynamic-DTX50/
  http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-DTX-50-SW-Headphones/dp/B000NDJRM6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270717780&sr=1-1
  $53 on Amazon
  
  
• Sennheiser CX-300-II (What HiFi 5/5)
  http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Sennheiser-CX-300-II/
  http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-II-Precise-Headphones-Asymmetrical/dp/B001L674SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270717462&sr=1-1
  $45 on Amazon
  
  
• Sennheiser CX-300 (older model of CX-300)
  http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-B-Earbuds-Black/dp/B000E6G9RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270717524&sr=1-1
  $19 on Amazon

I ended up going with the Shure SE115's. The Black ones are on B&H Photo-Video's site for $69, and if you don't mind the Red colour, (actually it's pretty nice), the Red ones are on B&H for $59, pretty good deal given that they are about $129 list, and they also come with a pretty solid carrying case. The cables look nice and thick too, which is good cause I can be pretty tough on headphones!

(Note following this post from last night: B&H is a fantastic store and well worth your support. They are closed on Jewish holidays and on Friday night-Sat night for the sabbath, but it's always well worth ordering from them. Their support and quality of service is unmatched! I bought my camera and lenses from them, as well as other electronics like these headphones. Their price is usually matched or very close to other online retailers, but personally I really like supporting this company. I like their attitude, and I love their quality.)


Cables look pretty solid


They look sweet