Reddit mentions of JVC HAFX30S Headphone, Marshmallow, Silver

Actually, the best in-ear buds I've ever used for sound isolation are Shure earbuds. My husband and I play in a hard rock band, and we use these for in ear monitors in practice and on stage. When I have them on, even if there's nothing coming through, I can barely hear anything. They are not active noise cancelling, but they are excellent at isolating sound and they are a little cheaper. Just something to try out as an alternative. :)

Edit: I also get a lot of mileage out of my ~$15 JVC marshmallow buds for office settings. They're really not bad, sound quality wise, for the price. However, they're only useful when music is on. They do muffle external sounds fairly well, but not completely.

Budget - up to $150

Source - Laptop, HTC Incredible 2,

Requirements for Isolation - Not required but very much preferred.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Over the ear headphones

Preferred tonal balance - Balanced.

Past headphones - This is my first time actually investing money into headphones. The most expensive pair of earbuds i've had were 25 and those were....skullcandies..

Preferred Music - Alternative/EDM/Rock. I try to listen to a little bit of everything though.

I also wear glasses so i need something that doesn't press against my skull too hard or is cushiony.

Currently im just using these which in my opinion aren't too bad but i just need an upgrade.

I've been looking into ATH-M50's. Does anyone have any opinions on them? So far i have yet to find one bad thing about them.

Thank you all for you time.