Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
A pair of closed back, over-ear headphones would be the next option. They should isolate most noise to a good degree, though depending on their construction they may not be able to block low-frequency noises (like the rumble of a large truck/bus's diesel engine or a train passing by) as well as it blocks the mid-to-high frequencies. There have been some good suggestions here already. If you prefer a more V-shaped sound signature (great for electronic/hip-hop/dance/pop music), I would also suggest the V-moda Crossfade M-100. They are built like a tank, so they can handle life on the road, but they have a satisfying, fun sound with the types of music I just mentioned. They can be found for significantly less than their MSRP, but if you go buy them for MSRP from their website you can get a free set of custom-engraved plates in your color choice. I was tempted to get them, but ended up joining the Fostex T-X0 drop instead.
Good luck with your search (and my condolences for your wallet)!