Hi,
I am looking for a pair of headphones that would be great to be used by a Quality assurance analyst when doing testing. I get distracted with the sound of keyboard tapping around me. So I need something that is not too bulky but also not very expensive.
I use the Audio Technica ATH-M50[1]<p>I have a pair of noise isolating earbuds but you have to hit over the head to get my attention if I have the music above a whisper when I wear them<p>The M50's are over ear and seal very well so if you are listening at a reasonable volume you can't hear any office noise or people talking unless they are right next to you.<p>It's a nice balance between complete isolation and people being able to get your attention without waving something in front of you.<p>They sound great too.<p>If you're looking for noise isolating then the Etymotic Research HF5's[2] are great. They are earbuds that sound amazing and easily portable.<p>Both come with appropriate carrying cases.<p>[1]<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Mo...</a><p>[2] <a href="http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf5.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf5.html</a>
I use DNA by Monster, they have a good balance between bulkiness, cost and sound quality. - <a href="http://www.monsterproducts.com/headphones/Dna/default.asp#128484-00" rel="nofollow">http://www.monsterproducts.com/headphones/Dna/default.asp#12...</a>
The best site for this kind of question is <a href="http://www.head-fi.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.head-fi.org/</a><p>Search based on your budget and pick one of the pairs in your range and you will be happy.