How is the sound leakage? l need portable headphones to use in the bus, library, and such. I don't want to bother people around me.
1420198
I wouldn't recommend putting the volume too high especially in the library but in the bus should be fine. It's not as bad as the Beats leakage.
1420199
Sound leakage at low to mid volume is not bad, but at higher volumes, it leaks terribly.
774886
it means a fair amount of the sound leaks out of the headphone, these headphones are not going to be totally quiet to those around you, it makes for better sound but not good for privacy or if you don't want to bug people if using them in public places.
258609
There's some sound leak but it all depends how loud you listen to the music. Hope this helps
1718583
As with any headphones, if they're at ear-bleeding volume people around you will hear at least something. At normal listening levels, there's a very quiet high-mid frequency leakage right next to them, but nothing noticeable from a couple feet away. I actually recommended them to a friend for use at work.
2069885
I tested this, and the music had to be really loud (old-school jungle at 120% volume loud) for someone next to me in a quiet room to report hearing anything. This is not, importantly, because of anything like "noise cancellation" (which messes with the signals themselves) but simply good design; you will have to turn the music off before you take them off your head in a library, because they do project some sound otherwise. Also, if you live in a city in which being annoying on public transport is considered unacceptable, please send brochures
265433
I really like my headphones, but honestly believe that a good set of earplugs would work better. They will work without music playing. I sometimes do this on a plane. They do an excellent job of blanking out the engine drone but I can still hear people talking (albeit at a much reduced volume)
104355
You can turn them up to ear-bleeding loudness before any sound leakage occurs, but that's assuming they're snug on your head. The sheer thickness and dense material of the headphone cups makes it so that they cancel out the majority of noise. Great for bus rides in that respect, as long as you don't mind the people staring at the strange-looking headphones.
887997
I'm not aware of any headphones that don't have some level of sound leakage. If you listen to music loudly, it can be heard by those around you in a relatively quiet environment. So, in an airport lobby, it probably won't be an issue, but if you're sitting in a quiet room with your wife, she'll probably be able to hear the "leak through" sound. Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with the HD600 to draw a comparison.
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.
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.
589768
There is minor sound leakage to the outside world, however no one seems to have complained when I wear them at work, or in the airports. In an office/cubicle environment I would think they would work out well, especially if you dont blast your music trying to blow out your own ears. From checking them out earlier (admittedly putting them over a rolled up blanket with volume set at about 65%) I could barely hear any leakage from more than a couple feet away.If you do end up getting these and using them at work I would suggest you get a cable extension (at least a couple feet) so you would have more freedom to move about in your workspace There is minor sound leakage to the outside world, however no one seems to have complained when I wear them at work, or in the airports. In an office/cubicle environment I would think they would work out well, especially if you dont blast your music trying to blow out your own ears. From checking them out earlier (admittedly putting them over a rolled up blanket with volume set at about 65%) I could barely hear any leakage from more than a couple feet away.If you do end up getting these and using them at work I would suggest you get a cable extension (at least a couple feet) so... » Read More There is minor sound leakage to the outside world, however no one seems to have complained when I wear them at work, or in the airports. In an office/cubicle environment I would think they would work out well, especially if you dont blast your music trying to blow out your own ears. From checking them out earlier (admittedly putting them over a rolled up blanket with volume set at about 65%) I could barely hear any leakage from more than a couple feet away.If you do end up getting these and using them at work I would suggest you get a cable extension (at least a couple feet) so you would have more freedom to move about in your workspace « Show Less
2183853
These things are awesome. You attach the bass drum mute with Velcro and all the drums are dampened enough. Play while people are home without being annoying, seems like I just close the door and they can barley hear me. Hope this helps! Keep drumming man!
1248701
These are open back headphones so they leak quite a bit and let a lot of outside noise in. I don't recommend them for using in the library or on public transit. They are only for using in private places like home or a hotel room.
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.
1860915
In my opinion the leakage will not be to loud.Having said that there is some leakage so if you want it to be silent these headphones are not the right choice.Edit...In regards to the DJ8 headphones, sorry but I have never heard them.
285808
yes , a lot. many of the better headphones leak noise its just a trade off. they have wonderful sound and clearity. the Bluetooth range is very far as well. I have a small head but they fit well but look enormous on me. I hope this helps. basically everything can be clearly heard by someone near by , you would be " that guy" on the plane , I would stick with some simple ear buds and use these earphones for personal use at home .
1098689
They're not much at isolating your ears from external sound. For me, that's a plus as I ride mass transit and walk busy streets.