I work in a cubicle and like to crank up loud techno. Earbuds work now. Will these leak out sound to the point to disturb my cube neighbors?
802751
depending on exactly how loud they'll probably leak a bit. I work in a cube as well and i usually just get somebody to give me a nice reference part on how loud i can get before they leak. I went well past my comfortably listening level before they started to leak out. Hope that helps.
802752
really depending on how cranked is cranked up, with volume all the way up they leak quite a bit but i don't think it would be loud enough to ruin any ones day. with volume at around half way there's no leakage unless you're up really close. this video is of the m-100's but from my experience they both leak about the same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrOZbKBHaNU
802753
The noise leak on these headphones is fairly average, however if it's not pounding away at max volume you probably won't disturb people. The seal when wearing them is pretty decent.
802754
I work in an open office space and tend to crank up my music as well. Atleast on my Mac Book Pro I've turned up the volume about 70-85% up even with the itunes player volume at 100%. I haven't had any complaints from my co-workers saying that my music is loud so the V-moda's are pretty decent. Although, I will say like Ramon that if you turn it up immensely loud then there's bound to be some leak but for me not very much. Also, if it's any help I listen to LRAD or other EDM like music which is pretty loud so you can imagine that kind of music at 70-85% volume.
802755
it depends on the volume... V-MODAs are closed headphones, meaning the back is closed, but still there are little vents for the music (particularly the base) not to distort, so if you pump the volume very loud there will be leakage, not as much as with an open headphones, but there will be leakage. I'd say, work it out with your coworkers.
1860913
You will want closed headphones and to not crank them up. Open headphones will definately leak. I use AKG DJ headphones at the office and use these at Home where I can be loud.
1972236
I'm using it at work at the moment -if you have your own office and can close the door, it's fine (or even if you can't close the door, probably fine). If in a cubicle setting, your immediate neighbors will likely hear it and want to know what cool new gadget you have. But it's not a bothersome sound - just a low rumbling.
2010317
yes, they leak sound but it depends on 1) how loud you like somethign when noise cancelling is on 2) how loud you can turn it up with surrouinding ambient noise They defintely leak sound though
2280475
Hi Thomyi, I wouldn't use it if I were you. It is an open back headphone so there will be a lot of sound leak and your colleagues might not be too comfortable with that. Try getting some iem or closed back headphones.
2066786
I noticed almost no sound leakage. I have had these and I like to listen relatively loud but I have never had anyone else comment that they can hear what I am listening to. Hope this helps!
1860912
Unless you play your music at relatively high volumes (I-tunes slider maxed, and windows volume slider over 50-60) then it won't be very noticeable unless theirs absolutely nothing else going on in the room noise wise (fans, tv, talking etc.) If you plan to use them in the library or tend to be in a dead quite environment though, then I would go with any headphones that are "Closed back" such as any DJ headphones.
1781932
It doesn't leak sound as much as the beats. These aren't as popular as the beats so you won't really see anyone using them anywhere. They don't fall off because they fit snug so they should be fine for the gym.
1992490
Yes, they do. Not terribly, but they do leak sound when on full blast everyone can hear it. I think it is okay in the gym, because treadmills make a lot of noise as well, but you can't have them on full volume in an office setting.
2066785
I've listened to them pretty loud and I haven't gotten any strange looks from people because they could hear my music. As far as I'm concerned, these headphones don't have much sound leakage if any at all.
183521
Well an interesting thing about these headphones is that at full volume they're louder then most ipod speakers! as for sound leaking, probably a 5 or 6, its not terribly bad but can noticeable if its really quiet.
1731706
It depends on the volume of your workplace but these headphones do bleed more than traditional closed back designs. If you have sensitive co workers I would consider another design.
2215845
I rarely ever use these at more than half volume and that seems to work out fine when I'm near other people in a quiet environment. However, you need to turn off (off not down) the sound when you take them off of your head. Otherwise, it can lead to an embarrassing situation :PAlso, I've had people tell me they can hear my music at 70% volume and higher, but that's probably more than you'll need for an office setting.
191390
They aren't terribly loud but you will hear tapping from the other room. If I don't wear earbuds while playing and just use regular headphones it can be more difficult to hear the electronic volume over the tapping unless I turn it up a lot more.
185238
No, they aren't nearly loud enough. I actually replaced these with a set of over the ear nakamichis for just a couple of more bucks. Not a good solution for listening to music at your desk.
417048
No they will not, these headphones really are great in that aspect. The noise isolation is incredible. I have had multiple occasions where people have been trying to talk to me while I was using them, and I had no idea anyone was trying to talk to me. They told me they couldn't hear the music at all, but it was loud enough for me to not be able to tell anyone was talking to me.
1199155
Yes. I use the Audio Technica for flying because it eliminates the droning of the engine and reduces the level of passenger conversation by a little bit (I'd guess around 25%). When I'm flying, I don't want to completely eliminate all sound - I want to be able to hear announcements, beverage service, etc... However, at work, my cube is in the middle of a noisy call center. To block most of the noise, I purchased the 3M Peltor X-Series Over-the-Head Earmuffs from Amazon. They are inexpensive (under $30) and they work. The headphones are bulky - they are similar to what you'd see someone wearing on a gun range or directing planes on an airport tarmac. But it's the bulk that enables them to work so well - the headphones provide a thick layer of noise-dampening material over your ears. The headphones all but eliminate normal-volume levels in the work place (you may hear a faint murmuring). Loud noises like laughing and sneezing can be heard, but the sound is very muffled. If you placed inexpensive foam earplugs in your ears and then wore these headphones over your ears, you'd probably be in complete silence.