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Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones V2 SIH2

Last Updated: April 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Total Reviews
79
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Body
 26
comfortable, ears, wear, sound, metal
+81%
-19%
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" ...  The perfect solution for old guys like me who blew out their ears when they were younger and want to protect what they have left. ... These headphones really do a great job muffling the sound of acoustic drums so I dont have to turn up the music in my ears too loud.  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones have made it so easy to practice now. ... In fact, they're so comfortable and isolate so well that practice goes on longer periods.  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfortable and knocks enough of the sound from my drums to listen to music while practicing.  ...  "
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" ...  Built like a rock.  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfortable and knocks enough of the sound from my drums to listen to music while practicing.  ...  "
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" ...  As a drummer, I can tell that the headphones project a well mixed and balanced sound.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used several pairs of original version (metal drummer) for over ten years and was pleased to find this improved version.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using VF isolation headphones for 10+ years. ... However a company like Vic Firth has the reputation to upsell their products knowing it comes from quality.  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 21
comfortable, ears, wear, sound, sound quality
+86%
-14%
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" ...  My son says that they're a LOT more comfortable, and work amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfy to wear for hours.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using VF isolation headphones for 10+ years.  ...  "
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" ...  As a drummer, I can tell that the headphones project a well mixed and balanced sound.  ...  "
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" ...  My son loves them and I'm glad his ears are protected.  ...  "
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" ...  I've seen drummers bringing in these headphones into sessions as alternatives to what the studio provides for years. ... These Firth headphones are far superior in isolation and fidelity for less money.  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfortable and knocks enough of the sound from my drums to listen to music while practicing.  ...  "
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" ...  My son loves them and I'm glad his ears are protected.  ...  "
Sound
 11
noise, headphones, loud, without, sound
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Benefit from the soundproofing headphones is I keep volume lower now as their is no bleed from external sounds.  ...  "
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" ...  very Good isolation.  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones are almost like noise cancelling.  ...  "
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" ...  I had the previous version of these headphones, they had great noise reduction, but the sound was thin (no bass). ... This update completely fixes the sound quality, and keeps the great noise reduction.  ...  "
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" ...  I can now play my guitar as loud as I want without my neighbors complaining!  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones are almost like noise cancelling.  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoy having my mix at a lower volume and not having the mix encroached upon by the acoustic volume of the kit.  ...  "
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" ...  very Good isolation.  ...  "
Price
 8
worth, would, money, headphones, firth
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Worth the investment  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome and I would highly recommend them and say they are worth the price of $70.  ...  "
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" ...  These Firth headphones are far superior in isolation and fidelity for less money.  ...  "
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" ...  the price increases .  ...  "
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" ...  the price increases .  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 8
version, several, matter, like, loose
+63%
-38%
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" ...  They seem pretty sturdy and I have pulled on the cabe several times without any issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Built like a rock.  ...  "
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" ...  However a company like Vic Firth has the reputation to upsell their products knowing it comes from quality.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used several pairs of original version (metal drummer) for over ten years and was pleased to find this improved version.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used several pairs of original version (metal drummer) for over ten years and was pleased to find this improved version.  ...  "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
 6
reduction, isolation, headphones, good, sound quality
+100%
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" ...  I had the previous version of these headphones, they had great noise reduction, but the sound was thin (no bass). ... This update completely fixes the sound quality, and keeps the great noise reduction.  ...  "
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" ...  very Good isolation.  ...  "
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" ...  very Good isolation.  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones are almost like noise cancelling.  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones are almost like noise cancelling.  ...  "
Usage / Calling
 5
really, hearing, hear, protect, music
+80%
-20%
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" ...  The sound is very good and they block ambient noise well - I couldn't hear my neighbor knocking on my front door and I was in the same room.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been an audio engineer for more than 40 years, so it's vital I protect my hearing.  ...  "
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" ...  I normally have to pull off one ear to sing and with these, the feeling of hearing my voice with the music is really special.  ...  "
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" ...  I normally have to pull off one ear to sing and with these, the feeling of hearing my voice with the music is really special.  ...  "
Usage
 5
really, hearing, hear, protect, music
+80%
-20%
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" ...  The sound is very good and they block ambient noise well - I couldn't hear my neighbor knocking on my front door and I was in the same room.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been an audio engineer for more than 40 years, so it's vital I protect my hearing.  ...  "
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" ...  I normally have to pull off one ear to sing and with these, the feeling of hearing my voice with the music is really special.  ...  "
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" ...  I normally have to pull off one ear to sing and with these, the feeling of hearing my voice with the music is really special.  ...  "
Sound / Volume
 5
loud, without, play, mix, lower
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I can now play my guitar as loud as I want without my neighbors complaining!  ...  "
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" ...  Benefit from the soundproofing headphones is I keep volume lower now as their is no bleed from external sounds.  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoy having my mix at a lower volume and not having the mix encroached upon by the acoustic volume of the kit.  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoy having my mix at a lower volume and not having the mix encroached upon by the acoustic volume of the kit.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 5
purchased, one side, months, ago, worked
+60%
-40%
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" ...  I just purchased this item precisely 3rd September, 2018.  ...  "
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" ...  Now no worries!  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using VF isolation headphones for 10+ years.  ...  "
Service
 5
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Nice packaging also.  ...  "
Microphone
 4
drums, best
+100%
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" ...  Best headphones for recording drums I've ever had  ...  "
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" ...  These are excellent for practicing drums to recorded music .  ...  "
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" ...  Absolutely the best for recording drums or for live recording.  ...  "
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" ...  Absolutely the best for recording drums or for live recording.  ...  "
Body / Cable
 4
loose
+25%
-75%
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" ...  A wire must have come loose internally (bad solder joint that worked its way loose over time, I'd guess) causing the left and right signals to mix resulting in the phase cancellation.  ...  "

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