Do these isolate sound well enough for commuting via bus?
1381176
Yes you can hear nothing but the music when their on but thats at high volumes
1381177
Yes. I have had two pairs. They do a great job with sound isolation and block out surrounding noise. Honestly, they are the best sounding headphones for the price!
1381178
They are not "noise canceling" per se but I think they would do fine. They work great on a plane.
1381179
Sure, they are over-the-ear headphones. I've used them on a plane and found them fine. They won't beat a good pair of noise canceling headphones, but are decent.
1504290
Probably more safe than using headphones. You can hear the environment sound, which is important if you're riding on public roads.
654180
I did it quite a bit. They work well but they are only ok at noise isolation so you will get some background noise.
65528
I use mine while riding my motorcycle. They do an excellent job of muffling the wind noise which is substantial (I ride a Honda, not a Harley). I think they will work well for what you are asking of them, just be careful about not turning the music up too loud, it is easy to do in a noisy environment. I suggest adjusting the volume to an uncomfortable level first, then back off to a comfortable level, then turn on the machinery.
1185006
I think they are fine for regular use but can easily be blown if your not careful. My driver is still excelent but the speakers have a low hum. If you just need a little boost I recommened them for the price
934750
So far they sound good for the price. If you're just casually listening on the subway or walking around town, they are fine. Plus I think the colors are cool.
518114
I found noise isolation to be very good, but somewhat dependent on the volume you are listening at. I took these on an airplane shortly after purchasing them and found that they were just as effective as noise isolating ear-buds and cheaper noise cancelling headphones I had used before. The overall quality of sound however, was better. For me, the bottom line is that you can still maintain awareness of what's going on around you if you want...but you can also use these to enter your own little world and not be disturbed.
1901190
Yes. They don't completely surround my ears, but they are very comfortable and sound great. My favorites for long trips.
817197
Yes, they will work in either situation. However, they do not have noise cancelling properties. They're not ideal in loud/crowded situations, but they get the job done.
883629
I used them in my van and I barely heard them with the windows down.I doubt you'll be able to listen on a motorcycle
52904
At certain volumes yes, for example at 50 percent volume on my phone most likely no one on the bus will be able to hear your music, but at higher volumes, like 75 or 100 they do leak a good amount of sound and I could see someone telling you to turn it down, so the optimal volume for these to not bother anyone around you is probably below 65 percent.
1453918
Regarding sound bleed, these don't bleed for me, but then I have never used these that loud in a library. These headphones don't have much noise isolation also, so not good for commuting.
628079
Yes, they are small enough to pack easily and big enough to sound really good. Be aware that they isolate background noise pretty well but are not noise cancelling.
537031
It will certainly help. With music playing through them I would surmise that you will not be able to hear them at all. I should say though that the are a bit heavy and bulky for an office environment.
30879
The Brainwavz have vents, hence the isolation is not the greatest. Because of this, I don't really recommend them for commuting.
30878
I'll provide more detail when I write my review after I use these a little longer, but I've tried them in the Honolulu city bus, which is a REALLY tough environment. The noise isolation was amazingly good. The trick is to use the right tips. It takes some time to settle on the ones that work best for you. Take the time (I'm talking about an hour or more) and try them all. You'll find the right set of tips and riding the bus will be a lot more pleasant.
1894536
Yes, they would work very well for that. I use them at work to block out annoying co workers and my boss always telling me what to do. However the music volume doesn't go very loud because they are not amplified speakers. I don't use them often anymore tho because I don't have a job due to my lack of coherence.