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    how much ambient noise do open backed headphones actually cut off

    Sorry yes 770. Can't afford a headphone amp right now, maybe later. So I guess the senheiser hd598cs is far more neutral? After all, am looking to mix not for listening pleasure. Thanks for your patience.
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    how much ambient noise do open backed headphones actually cut off

    So, from what I understand most headphones should be fine. Tried reading up the link you shared, thanks, and more, but the topic of impedance, etc is a little out of my current depth :) will need to spend a lot more time on it. All the same the Beyerdynamic DT 7070 is available in 32, 80 and 250...
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    how much ambient noise do open backed headphones actually cut off

    Yes got it, thanks. Will look up all the ones you've mentioned. I am using an Apogee Duet, first generation. Would you know what matches it ohms-wise. These are its specs from the Apogee site. Input (Mic) = 8k Ohm Input (Line) = 8k Ohm Input (HI-Z) = 1M Ohm Main Output = 470 Ohm Headphone...
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    how much ambient noise do open backed headphones actually cut off

    Thanks!!! Been hunting high and low for a week now and this is the first answer I'm getting. So I'm assuming the cans you mentioned are more neutral than others?
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    how much ambient noise do open backed headphones actually cut off

    Am planning on buying a pair of open backed headphones for mixing music, because I suspect they'd be less boomy/bassy and would work better for my purpose. Problem is I live in a noisy, crowded area (traffic, dogs, occasional processions) and I'm not sure how much noise these headphones actually...