In my view, three things are crucial when it comes to headphones for electric drums:
acoustic shielding from the environment this means how well the headphones shield the noise of the environment, so that you really only get the sound of the drum module on your ears. (Side note: At the same time, for acoustic drum sets, this also protects you from the noise of the drums and thus acts as hearing protection).
Sound of the headphones
Wearing comfort
Closed headphones clearly have a system advantage in the first point "acoustic decoupling from the environment. More expensive models usually have an advantage in terms of sound.
My top 3 are the following headphones:
1. Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm
Pro headphones with excellent sound quality and good acoustic shielding
This model is a closed headphone from Beyerdynamic. My personal favorite for e-drumming, I use it for practicing on the e-drumset. This model is also very often seen in professional environments. Have seen him myself often in radio studios of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF).
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Advantages
sensational sound, balanced and clear
good shielding from the environment due to the closed design
super price/performance ratio
good wearing comfort
very sustainable model, spare parts are readily available
Disadvantages
none
2. Vic Firth SIH2
The winner in the "shielding from ambient noise" category
The Vic Firth is also a closed headphone and is unbeatable in shielding ambient noise. I use them myself for band rehearsals with a fully miked acoustic drum set, so in a really loud environment. I also use it when recording in the studio. The sound quality can not keep up with the DT-770, but that is not too important for use in loud environments.
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Advantages
unbeatable shielding from the environment due to the closed design and the high contact pressure
good price/performance ratio
Disadvantages
Wearing comfort is not so outstanding - after long wearing you feel the high contact pressure
3. Alesis DRP 100
The inexpensive version
The Alesis DRP 100 is also a closed headphone. It is less expensive than the two aforementioned models. In terms of sound quality, it can't keep up with the DT-770, and it doesn't come close to the SIH2 in terms of shielding. But: it is really cheap.
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Advantages
good price/performance ratio
good shielding from the environment due to the closed design and the high contact pressure
Disadvantages
Sound quality a bit musty
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