HEADPHONES
Direct Sound EX-25 — Extreme Isolation Headphones
These new headphones are an amazing value. Released in 2007, the Direct Sound EX-25 Extreme Isolation Headphones are the best headphpnes we have ever tested for under $50. The sound is very good and no other headphone in this price range can match the 25db of noise reduction that these headphones provide.
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Drivers: 40mm High Fidelity High Input Speakers
- Impedance: 32 ohms
- Sensitivity: 107dB @ 1KHZ 1mW
- Cord: 9ft premium cabel
- Plug: Stereo 3.5mm with screw on 1/4" adapter (must be firmly tightened for proper operation)
- Rated Input power: max 500 mW
- Maximum Input Power: max 1W
- Weight: 9.5 oz
- Padded Adjustable Headband
- Padded Ear Cushions
- Red is Right™ marking for easy channel identification
- Fold up for easy storage and transport
- Attenuation type Passive (no batteries required)
- RoHS WEEE Compliant
The EX-25 headphones are slightly smaller than the EX-29 Extreme Isolation Headphones and do not block quite as much noise. But if you are on a budget, these headphones surpass any other headphone we have ever reviewed in both sound quality and noise reduction. Also, if you need to save a little space in your carry-on luggage, these EX-25 headphones are a bit smaller than their big brother, the EX-29 headphones. The EX-25 headphones are 2 ounces lighter and the ear cups are slightly smaller.
Our Recomendation
Being smaller, these headphones are great for travel and since they do not use batteries you don't have to ever worry about losing your noise reduction in the middle of a flight. These headphones are excellent at blocking airplane engine noise and other rumblings sounds as well as spikey noises such as talking and ringing phones. If you are an audiophile like we are, and can afford the extra cost, the improved isolation you get with the EX-29 Extreme Isolation Headphones is worth the upgrade.
| Price: $49.99 |  |
