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Vic Firth

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Vic Firth's SIH2 Isolation Headphones set a new standard for premium personal monitoring. Featuring upgraded 50 mm drivers and 20dB of passive noise reduction, the SIH2s deliver full-range stereo sound at safe volume levels for hearing health. Musicians and audio professionals will appreciate the SIH2s' redesigned padded headband and stylish carbon fiber ear cups, engineered for comfort during long hours of tracking or performance. Pick up the SIH2 Isolation Headphones at Guitar Center for the ultimate portable listening experience.

Industry-Leading Noise Reduction Protects Your Ears

The SIH2's 20dB of passive noise reduction makes them ideal for drummers, vocalists and other performers working in loud environments. By significantly reducing ambient noise, the SIH2s allow you to monitor playback and click tracks at safe volume levels, protecting your ears from long-term damage over the course of a tour or recording project.

Upgraded 50 mm Drivers Deliver Full-Range Stereo Sound

Newly redesigned 50 mm drivers provide the SIH2s with deeper bass response, clearer midrange detail and more articulate highs than previous models. Whether you need to monitor a full drum kit, an ensemble of horns or the nuances of a lead vocal take, the SIH2s render the entire frequency spectrum with stunning fidelity.

Redesigned Headband Offers All-Day Comfort

Vic Firth upgraded the SIH2's headband with premium padding for enhanced comfort during extended wear. The adjustable headband and rotating ear cups conform perfectly to your head, while breathable materials prevent overheating. For recording engineers pulling long hours in the studio, the SIH2s' redesigned headband is a welcome upgrade that allows you to focus on the mix rather than discomfort.

Premium Design and Versatile Applications

With their bold yet understated carbon fiber finish and sturdy metal components, the SIH2s make a stylish statement whether on stage or in the control room. An included stereo cable with 1/4" and 1/8" connectors provides seamless connectivity for a range of monitoring solutions. For drummers and other musicians, the SIH2s are a compelling choice for both live performance and practice. And for studio engineers and producers, the SIH2s are essential gear for tracking, overdubbing and mixing.

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4.42

38 Reviews

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Decent headphones - terrible build quality
These things are great!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

This is well worth it

Really Comfortable. I have been using Alesis, which are really a great sounding head set, but the right ear keeps going out and they are quite tight on the head, this is my first pair of Vic Firth, I use the sticks. I have seen a lot of people using them, and I did as much research as I could. Today was the first day in the studio. I can really hear the highs and mids so much better than the Alesis which was my main headset. The bass is really clear and distinct. I would buy these again.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

You get what you pay for!

I had the first version for a few days and hated them, so excited when I read about the improvements. While there are definite improvements, they are far from usable, if sound quality is of value. If they are solely for isolation, than they do as advertised. No highs and no lows, so it's really hard to really zero in on what details are in a song while practicing. I had even more issues with them while trying to add the drum microphone mix into the headphones. With mostly midrange, things get chaotic fast. The isolation is fine, so long as you don't wear glasses or have thicker arms on your glasses. If you do, there's way too much bless through, because the cups won't seal. The isolation part is also interesting, there's virtually no highs that bleats through the cups, so you can't hear your hats and cymbals at all, but what bass does bleed through is really boomy. Much more so than without headphones. These are designed with a price point in mind, so I'm giving them three stars, because they do as well as possible I suppose in the price range. I'm saving up for Ultraphones. They are pricey, but I suppose if I want something that sounds good and isolated properly, I'll have to pay the price. A good set of heat are usually at least $100. A decent set of isolation headphones like you see at gun ranges are at least $50, so can't expect much from a headphone at have of the combined price of the above. Unfortunately, that's the reality of the situation.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Music9
  2. Home Studio9
  3. Home Audio8
  4. Professional Recording6
  5. Portable Devices5
Cons
  1. Cord Too Short4
  2. Unattractive Design2
  3. Not Durable1
  4. They are extremely snug.1
  5. Isolation is only good for about a year.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Gear Head4
  4. Drummer3
  5. Audiophile2
Fit
  1. Feels too big0
  2. Feels too small0
  3. Feels true to size3
Primary use
  1. Listening to iPod6
  2. Travel1
Pros
  1. Durable15
  2. Lightweight14
  3. Good Audio13
  4. Good Value10
  5. Great Sound10
  6. Comfortable9
  7. Easy To Use9
  8. Compact8
  9. Good Bass8
  10. Stylish7
  11. Versatile4
  12. Isolation1
  13. attenuation works very well1
  14. Aight1
  15. Unparalleled sound isolation behind the drums1
  16. Very tight sound reproduction1
  17. Isolation in drum cages1
  18. Studio ready1
  19. Blocks out the perfect amount of noise1
  20. Perfect1
  21. Red1
  22. good isolation1

Reviewed by 38 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byDavid

    fromWoburn Massachusetts

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use it mainly for guitar practice cancels out all unwanted noises !!

  • Get these headphones and keep your hearing!

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byFlyGuy

    fromLas Vegas

    This is the best pair of headphones for any drummer! I have started loosing my hearing despite using headphones and protection. I thought I had enough protection but my headphones weren't made to block out anything. These headphones are the best for drumming and I couldn't recommend them enough.

  • The isolation is amazing, but don't drop them….

    2

    submitteda year ago

    bySam

    fromKalamazoo, MI

    I dropped these from about two feet on to hardwood. Now the left side has zero isolation. Vic Firth needs to make these stronger!! They are so dang fragile!!!

  • Mixed bag

    3

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    submitteda year ago

    byPete

    fromEvansville, IN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sound quality is excellent. They are extremely uncomfortable, though. Best for people with a small head or children, as long as they don't have an unusually large head.

  • Decent headphones - terrible build quality

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    submitteda year ago

    byCharley

    fromNew York City

    They work well until they inevitably break. My bandmates and I each got a pair and not a single one lasted more than a week. The earcups on mine separated from the headphones and now their isolation is terrible. No user error was present; they sat on my head for twenty minutes until I took them off and the padding/plastic on the headphones fell freely from the rest of the headphone shells. Similar story for my bandmates. Only two of our five pairs still produce sound. I even switched to promark drumsticks after this because these vic firth headphones left such an awful taste in my mouth. GK Ultraphones are better in every conceivable way - save up for them or regret trusting the awful quality control of vic firth. It is sad to see a once-great manufacturer fall victim to laziness and low standards. If you don't believe me ask around on internet forums and you'll hear hundreds of similar stories.

  • Good headphones so far - my son really likes them

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMark

    fromLa Grange , IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These were recommended by both my son's drum teacher and the drummer on our church band. So far so good - my son really likes how they protect his ears as well as allow him to listen/play to songs he likes.

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  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byJohn

    fromDallas, TX

    Do they also limit the volume, I get in habit of cranking up my volume so I maybe destroying my own hearing.

    Do they also limit the volume, I get in habit of cranking up my volume so I maybe destroying my own hearing.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they don't.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBlake

    fromBrunswick GA

    I play bass guitar and drum set. I was wondering if these would be good to use to plug into my bass amp to play just for myself (I live in a home with other family members). Would it pick up the low frequencies of a bass or am I better off with another pair of headphones? If so, what kind?

    I play bass guitar and drum set. I was wondering if these would be good to use to plug into my bass amp to play just for myself (I live in a home with other family members). Would it pick up the low frequencies of a bass or am I better off with another pair of headphones? If so, what kind?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This would be great for solo practice.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byEric

    fromNJ

    Good for recording? I play LOUD and need a decent pair of phones that will block the drums enough so I can hear a metronome clearly in my ear over my playing. Can anyone vouch for these doing the trick? Thank you, cheers, and rock on!

    Good for recording? I play LOUD and need a decent pair of phones that will block the drums enough so I can hear a metronome clearly in my ear over my playing. Can anyone vouch for these doing the trick? Thank you, cheers, and rock on!

    Open Reply - Ronald
    These would work great.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLuke

    fromSheboygan, WI

    Does the headphone jack fit into an iPhone jack?

    Does the headphone jack fit into an iPhone jack?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The head phone jack would be compatible with an Iphone jack.