-- Posted by ok2134 at 11:04 pm on Mar. 8, 2008 I got quality headphones for my birthday in October. Sennheiser HD 555, to be precise. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-HD-555-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B0001FTVDQ I love them. Great quality, full sound. However, the only problem is that they leak so much sound. I'm in a single dorm this year, however I have a suitemate (we have our own rooms, but we share a bathroom) During the day, I have my headphones on loud -- since its daytime, and since we have classes I know he wont be bothered by the sound However, at night time (it's 3am now...bloody clocks going forward!) i like jamming out to my ipod. However, he's in bed at such a time. Now, a wall does separate us, of course. I don't know how much sound he can hear, if any. But I'm a kind individual, and dont like bothering people, so I keep the music as low as possible. But i'd rather increase the volume, of course -- sounds better So, my question is: Is it ok to turn the volume up on my headphones despite the huge leakage problem, as long as he doesnt complain? If he complains, I of course will then turn it down, but is it ok to assume that if he doesnt complain, I can listen to it loudly? -- Posted by Ldzpln at 11:09 pm on Mar. 8, 2008 If there is a wall between you two, and if he is sleeping, i doubt he can hear anything. Just in case, why don't you ask him? -- Posted by Snowglobe at 11:09 pm on Mar. 8, 2008 I'd say it's fine. If he complains, just don't do it again, no harm done.