Powerbeats Pro vs. over the ear headphones. Which leaks more sound?

[Lone Deranger]

Hi everyone,

I'm working in a rather quiet office and have to be aware of sound leaking from my headphones into the room. I don't want to annoy my colleagues with whatever it is I am listening to, so I've been wondering what would be the better option for me. A pair of in-the-ear Powerbeats Pro's, or a more traditional over-the-ear headphones?

My guess would be that the PBP's would win here, but I've yet to try them out. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Cheers!

 

[wytwolf]

Hi everyone,

I'm working in a rather quiet office and have to be aware of sound leaking from my headphones into the room. I don't want to annoy my colleagues with whatever it is I am listening to, so I've been wondering what would be the better option for me. A pair of in-the-ear Powerbeats Pro's, or a more traditional over-the-ear headphones?

My guess would be that the PBP's would win here, but I've yet to try them out. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Cheers!

My powerbeats pro leak more then my old wired shure and ultimate ear earphones. Generally as long as I keep the volume below 60-70% there is little to no leaking. It would be more of a personal space issue then . At 80% you can hear from about a foot away and at 100% about 2-3 feet away. This is me placing a thing over the ear tip and not in an ear so leaking with be slightly worse than if used properly (in-ear).

Generally from my experience in-ear monitors/earphones leak less than over hear as the audio is directed straight into the ear canal.