Recent content by ched999uk

My partner is very noise sensitive (long story) and we have neighbours that play loudish music during the day, council are dealing but it will take time to resolve. The music can be heard through closed double glazing! So I am trying to find some headphones that will block as much noise as...

Cheers. I found a shop relatively close that had the SR80i and the Sennheiser HD 558. SR80i were demo pair and 'well run in' but the HD558 were fresh out of the box. The SR80i sounded great, HD558 virtually as good but not quite as good in highs and mids. The SR80i were comfy for the 15 mins I...

Cheers for the replies. Must admit I am now trying to decide between the sr80i and Sennheiser HD558. Seems like SR80i are better sound wise but HD558 are very comfortable and good sound. I am a little put off the SR80is by comfort but you have suggested that there is not a problem, plus the...

I need open backed headphones so I can hear doorbell and phone etc. Mainly needed for movies and 80's pop music. I have been reading reviews and the Grado SR80i seem to get great reviews apart from a few issues. I do listen to movies/tv for maybe 3 hrs an evening so comfort is important. My...