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Direct Sound EX-25 (Each)

Item ID: EX25

Extreme Isolation, Closed-back Dynamic Headphones

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Make Headphone Bleed a Thing of the Past!

No more headphone bleed! The EX-25 headphones from Direct Sound offer unbelievable isolation - you won't have the click track bleeding into your live microphones. Likewise, with the EX-25 Extreme Isolation headphones, drummers can actually hear the click track over the sound of their drums. These comfortable closed-type headphones are a great choice for your project studio, but they're also great for just listening to your iPod or for blocking out background noise when you travel - passive isolation means there are no batteries to replace. And while other headphones sometimes measure their noise-reduction capabilities at one specific frequency, the EX-25 headphones give you an average of 25dB of noise reduction over a wide frequency range. EX-25s features specially designed ear cushions, which are both comfortable and act as a superb barrier between the headphone's speakers and your live microphones. With the EX-25s, you don't have to worry about bleed ruining that perfect take.



Most professional headphones (EX-25s included) deliver great sound, so the level of comfort they offer is the real factor that determines whether they're really worth buying or not. After all, if you can't stand wearing them for long sessions, it doesn't matter how good they sound. When you want closed-back headphones designed with wearability in mind, look to the EX-25s. A padded and adjustable headband lets you position them in just the right place while heavily padded ear cushions cup over your ear, creating a closed-back chamber of sound. What's more, the EX-25's long nine foot cable lets you get ready to perform and monitor virtually anywhere in the studio.

Here's another cool thing about EX-25s. We've all had that fumbling moment when we've picked up a pair of headphones and scrutinized each side of them for the little "L" and "R" markings before we've put them on - not a big deal, but it can be annoying in dark environments. The EX-25s make it even easier. The inside ear panel of the right ear cup is covered with bright red fabric, easily distinguishable from the left side in even the dimmest environments. As long as you remember "Red is Right," you'll never accidentally put on a pair of EX-25s backwards.

Direct Sound EX-25 Extreme Isolation Headphone Features at a Glance:
  • Extreme Isolation headphones
  • Dynamic closed type
  • Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
  • Drivers: 40mm
  • Impedance: 32 ohm
  • Sensitivity: 107dB/mW
  • Cord: 9 feet
  • Plug: Stereo 1/8" with gold-plated 1/4" adapter
  • Rated Input Power: 500 mW
  • Maximum Input Power: max 500mW
  • Weight: 9.5 oz

Make headphone bleed a thing of the past with Direct Sound's amazing EX-25 extreme isolation headphones!

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Specification Detail
Open/Closed CLosed
Fit Style Circumaural (Around the Ear)
Driver Size 40mm
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Impedance 32 ohm
Cable Length 9 ft.
Cable Type Straight
Plug Size 1/8" (1/4" Adapter Included)
Weight .6 lbs.
Notes 25 dB of Sound Attenuation
Manufacturer Part Number EX-25

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AWESOME!!!!!

by Sean Chancellor from Shalimar, FL USA
December 26, 2011
Music Background: musician
I absolutely love these headphones. They are comfortable, lightweight, and can easily fold for traveling. I was thinking of getting the Dr. Dre Beats headphones but I didnt want to pay that much. Whe... read more [+]n I recieved these for Christmas, I couldn't keep them off of my head. I definitely recommend these headphones to anyone who wants a portable, isolating headphone. The only problem that I have with them is the cord length. I am constantly on the go so this cord often gets in the way. Other than that, they are perfect. close [-]

They do what they say--mostly.

by DV Weiss from Los Angeles, CA
March 2, 2011
Music Background: Musician, Recording engineer
These are good iso headphones. The description given is accurate regarding performance, however...

They are not comfortable by any means. The plastic headband is stiff and curved at a ... read more [+]strange angle for most head shapes, including mine. I've had several singers wear them, and they've only seemed to fit one head so far.

The quality of the build leads me to assume they will break soon, once again the hard plastic headband is the culprit, as well as the plastic that holds the ear cups in place. It seems too brittle to last through any real practical use. The cable is also a little flimsy, and I won't be surprised if it shorts out at some point.

For the price, I was expecting a little bit better build quality, but they do the job well enough that I certainly don't regret buying them. They sound quality is decent, and cuts through well for drumming and loud guitar tracking. They are a useful tool for the studio, but I wouldn't buy a second pair. close [-]

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