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Direct Sound EX-29 Plus Isolating Headphones - Midnight Black

Closed-back Dynamic Headphones with 40mm Drivers, 36.7dB Passive Attenuation, and Detachable 8' Cable - Midnight Black
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Mix-Quality Headphones with 36.7dB of Passive Attenuation

EX29 isolation headphones are a perennial favorite here at Sweetwater. The latest model, the Direct Sound EX29 Plus, gives music lovers and audio professionals better performance than ever: better isolation (36.7dB) to keep click bleed out of your tracks and extraneous noise out of your ears; better comfort to weather those marathon mixing and tracking sessions; better sound quality, courtesy of TruSound V.2 drivers; a premium detachable audio cable; and a more contemporary look. A gold-plated 1/8" jack with a screw-on 1/4" adapter gives you the flexible connectivity you need.

Upgraded for Premium Performance

The new Direct Sound EX29 Plus has been overhauled for even better isolation, comfort, convenience, and sound quality. Veteran users will instantly notice this model’s more comfortable headband and flatter-response TruSound V.2 drivers, which go a long way to make those marathon work and listening sessions more productive and enjoyable. The next big feature is the aircraft-grade aluminum cable connector with premium detachable cable, which ensures your EX29 Plus headphones stay sounding great session after session.

Passive attenuation for tracking and live use

The EX29 Plus closed-back headphones were developed expressly to isolate sound. Their specially designed ear cushions are comfortable for the listener, yet act as a superb barrier between the headphone’s speakers and your live microphones. And while other headphones sometimes measure their noise-reduction capabilities at one specific frequency, the EX29 Plus headphones offer 36.7dB of passive isolation over a wide frequency range.

Mix reliable

While the EX29 Plus headphones are great for musicians in the studio, they also deliver crisp sound for the engineer when it comes time to mix. Pull on your pair and hear everything accurately reproduced from 20Hz–20kHz. The 40mm TruSound V.2 drivers with 1,000mW input power were carefully designed for high-fidelity performance.

Designed for comfort

While many headphones deliver great sound, the level of comfort they offer is often the tipping point in determining whether they’re really worth your investment or not. Sure, they sound great, but if you can’t comfortably wear them for long sessions when it really counts, then what’s the point? When you want closed-back headphones designed with wearability in mind, look to the EX29s. The newly designed adjustable headband lets you position the earcups in just the right place, while heavily padded ear cushions create a closed-back chamber of sound.

Easy to use

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 putting them on. The EX29 Plus headphones save that time in the studio with their innovative “red is right” feature: the inside ear panel of the right channel is covered with bright red fabric. Just tell the musicians “red is right,” and you can be sure they’re hearing exactly the mix you’ve dialed in for them.

For pro and personal audio devices

Sometimes you need excellent, isolated sound outside the studio — like when you’re checking a mix on your phone or mixing out in the wild. EX29 Plus headphones are built for pro and personal audio devices, with a gold-plated 1/4" adapter that screws on over the 1/8" jack for great sound wherever you work.

Direct Sound EX29 Plus Extreme Isolation Headphones Features:

  • Dynamic, closed-back headphones with 36.7dB passive attenuation
  • Keeps noise out and music in — no batteries required
  • For stage and studio use or personal listening
  • Upgraded TruSound V.2 drivers offer a flatter, more reliable frequency response
  • More comfortable adjustable headband
  • 8' premium detachable cable with 3.5mm plug and 1/4" screw-on adapter
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum cable grommet offers peace of mind
  • Folds up for storage and travel
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 114dB @ 1kHz 1mW
  • Input power: 1000mW
  • Weight: 11.5 ounces
  • Includes 3-year warranty

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Wired
  • Open/Closed: Closed
  • Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
  • Driver Size: 40mm
  • Noise Attenuation: 36.7dB, Passive Noise Isolating
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Connectivity: 1/8", 1/4" adapter
  • Cable Type: Straight
  • Cable Length: 9'
  • Foldable: Yes
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: .72 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EX29 PLUS B

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Rated 5/5

6 Pairs / 8 Years and Going Strong

Live most reviewers here, I bought a pair of EX-29s to try and stop bleed when recording vocals. They worked so well that I bought 5 more pairs for tracking, and everyone loves them. Especially drummers. For some reason, being so isolated really makes them hear the kit better and let's them focus on timing and groove to get better performances. The other great thing is that all the parts are replaceable, so as things wear out, we simply replace them. Maybe the only downside is because they isolate so darn well you have to pop them off from time to time to let your ears cool down. Other than that, EX-29s are a great sounding and super functional pair of headphones.
Rated 5/5

No Mire Click

I have been experiencing click bleed in my drum tracking. These headphones eliminate the click giving me clean drum tracks to deliver to artists.
Music background: Studio/Live Drummer
Rated 5/5

For big ears

I've been using headphones a lot lately. Like many, I have issues with long term comfort. Turns out I have huge ears (who knew?)! I went on a quest looking for a reasonably priced set of headphones that would fit me. I'd never heard of Direct Sound, but I was touted on them by one of the engineers here at Sweetwater. So I figured I'd give them a try. And my ears fit inside the earcups without folding! The most comfortable set of over-the-ear headphones I've had. I rate them as excellent in comfort.
Sound quality: I like them. I haven't done an instrumented test, but everything I've listened to, from bass to piccolo sounds good. I rate them as excellent in sound quality.
Sound isolation: Attenuates environmental noise about the same as my Sennheiser active noise-canceling phones. I rate them as excellent for isolation.
Rated 5/5

Just WOW!

First off I want to thank everyone who helped with my order. Everyone was so polite friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful! These headphones were actually a recommendation from one of the sales reps. They are amazing headphones as they block out 100% of all outside noise and lets you hear your music with no distortion! At first I was a little skeptical because of the price but after using them it was well Worth the investment because they are such an amazing pair of headphones! I would totally recommend to anybody! I am currently using them for mixing our live stream audio in our church. I am using them in the same sanctuary as the congregation sits so it is very loud and with these headphones it blocks out 100% of all outside noise so that I am able to only listen to the music coming inside the headphones. Totally amazed! They are also very comfortable when on your head for a long period of time. I also love the fact that it comes with an adapter and a cord extender so you can go farther away from your computer or audio Console.
Music background: Volunteer sound engineer
Rated 5/5

EX-29 Headphones

Love these headphones! They are comfortable and have made recording vocals so much cleaner!
Music background: Singer, guitarist, performer, songwriter

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What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?

Carson McClain

Great for isolation during tracking or tweaking, not the best for critical listening when selecting preamps or microphones.

Scott DeMarko

I recently had the opportunity to speak with the inventor of these headphones, and after giving them a very thorough run, I have to tell you the EX-29 Extreme Isolation headphones are incredibly comfortable, lightweight, and they do an amazing job at isolating sound so you get the maximum listening experience without the need to turn up volumes that might hurt your hearing. These would be absolutely perfect for studios, specifically vocalists who are close to mics, to prevent bleed over. They also would be very useful for times where you don't want to disturb your neighbor, such as on a plane. These headphones provide an incredible 29dB of sound attenuation which means they could also make the perfect set of headphones for your trip to the gun range for a little targe practice. Literally, there is not a situation these headphones won't rock! The EX-29 has to be on the list of must-have accessories for every band, studio, or musical lover.
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