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Q: QuestionHow practical are these for everyday on the go use?I wanted to get a pair of beats studios but they are way to much. So I thought going with a different brand might solve that problem. There is a few things that look strange to me with these headphones. 1 is that they have a 3m cord. That is way too long to be running around with. Do they sell any shorter cables that will fit with the locking thing these headphones have? And do they sell cords that don't need an adapter to work with an iPod. They just don't seem real consumer/average user focused. Are they more for professional use? Lastly, some people has complained about sound leakage. I don't listen to music very loud, the highest I have ever gone on my earbuds is 50%. Are they going to leak that bad that the person next to me will be able to hear my music. Sorry for a long question but I'm new to the headphone market and don't understand it all. Also if there is another set of headphones that are like the beats but don't cost as much let me know. This is the closest thing I could find. Thanks

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question. The Sennheiser HD518 headphone is Open Aire. Open Aire is a technology that was invented by Sennheiser in 1968. Open aire gives sound waves additional space to expand and contract, Translation - it mimics your hi-fi speakers and creates a wider sound stage. The Sennheiser HD518 is considered a headphone for hi-fi, which is why there is a long cable. We don't currently have a shorter cable option, but one is coming soon. It sounds like you are looking for a closed headphone (no sound leakage). Sennheiser has some great products at Best Buy such as the HD439 and HD428S. Both of these headphones are have great sound at a great value. You can also check out other headphone options on our website www.sennheiserusa.com.

  Answered 13 years ago by TheSennheiserSoundGuy

  
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