I personally preferred the 580's to the 780's. The 780's took harshness to a new level. I've heard some pretty sibilant headphones, but the 780's had sibilance in a higher frequency, making them sound really... I dunno, tinny? They were probably the weirdest sounding headphone I've ever heard.
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That's kind of what I expected, judging by their description.
Anyways I ordered a pair of K702 from the same store. Going to return the M50 and maybe keep the K271 for a few more days.
I hope the K702 aren't as piercing.
My perfect headphone right now would have the HFI-580 soundstage (or greater), isolation (but I'm willing to give this up, hence me trying out K702), slightly less bass than the HFI-580, and less recessed mids.
...I'm thinking...maybe the highs are rolling off on my HFI-580 now since I've probably listened to them for a few hundred hours. That might explain the lack of sibilance in mine. Maybe I should expect the same from the K271.
Anyways I ordered a pair of K702 from the same store. Going to return the M50 and maybe keep the K271 for a few more days.
I hope the K702 aren't as piercing.
My perfect headphone right now would have the HFI-580 soundstage (or greater), isolation (but I'm willing to give this up, hence me trying out K702), slightly less bass than the HFI-580, and less recessed mids.
...I'm thinking...maybe the highs are rolling off on my HFI-580 now since I've probably listened to them for a few hundred hours. That might explain the lack of sibilance in mine. Maybe I should expect the same from the K271.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
anyone know where i can get a cheaper version of these pair of headphones
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not the same headphones but something like them. i just really love the "look" of this pair.
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not the same headphones but something like them. i just really love the "look" of this pair.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Sony Triqii?shadowcomplex said:
The headband adjusts internally. I have a pair and they are the best $30 headphones I've ever used. They use a 30mm version of their CCAW voice coil, which is way better than their other cheapies. They're also built to handle a lot of abuse.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Those are the TMA-1's right? Always thought those were some pretty nifty looking phones.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
Dice said:
Lord Error
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ATH-M50 are now back to $150 on Amazon. Why the &*^#$ didn't I buy them when they were $105 again?
Jesus Carbomb
From Water into Guinness
I remember when ATH-M50's were selling for under $90 new. Should've grabbed a pair just to hear what all the hype is about.
sixteen-bit
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I'm patient, I can just wait for them to drop again. I'm in no real hurry.
BentMyWookiee
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Since I wear glasses, headphones tend to press my glasses into the side of my head, which hurts after awhile. I'm not a fan of earbuds, so I was wondering if anybody has recommendations for headphones that are comfortable with glasses.
BentMyWookiee said:
how large are you willing to go?
the Audio Technica full size cans - AD-700 or A700 (or 500/900) have a very light clamping system that puts little pressure on the sides of your head. I've used them with glasses and they're fine.
I also find the Denon D5000 and the smaller Audio technica ESW9 to be comfortable, though the ESW9s need the headband to be stretched out a bit.
sixteen-bit
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Echoing the Senn 595 sentiment. I wear glasses and mine don't bother me at all.BentMyWookiee said:
Hari Seldon
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swoon said:
I'll throw in that my DT990s are ultra comfy with or without glasses on. Those are probably the most comfy cans I have ever worn.
AwakenedCloud
Member
Any suggestions for increasing ear cushioning without reducing sound quality? I ordered a pair of Sennheiser HD201's and the cups that go around the ear are fine, but my ears literally rub up against the electronics under the mesh.
AwakenedCloud
Member
Thanks. These are just for walks between classes, I got eh250's for serious listening.HiResDes said:
ghostofsparta
Member
Alight guys, Im on the verge of trading my MS400s for some HD25-1s. Good trade or no?
So I ordered the B&W P5 from the Apple Store, thanks to their recent addition of a return policy. Truth be told, I'm not expecting much. But if the sound is pleasing to me, I don't mind shell out a premium for well built, iPhone compatible headphones with replaceable cables (big plus since my portable headphones usually die due to cable wear). If not, then I'm out the shipping.
TheExodu5 said:
funny you mentioned these. I was in an Apple Store the other day and got a chance to listen to these.
they're OK. they were being fed directly over an ipod touch so obviously there's no headphone amp involved. with that in mind, my issue with the sound was that bass seemed a little uncontrolled and boomy. detail seemed fine but it didn't blow me away.
perhaps they get better with an amp. I know that my D5000's bass gets much better when amped.
for full price, I don't think they're that great, tbh but I suppose the price includes the stunning design.
oh, and there were some beat solos next to them that were way, way worse. If i had bought those for 200 bucks, i'd be smacking myself.
I'd say the design is worth maybe $150 to me. If these can come close to the AKG 271 or Ultrasone HFI-580, I'll be amazed.LCfiner said:
I hope they can at least beat my equally expensive Senneiser PC350.
Actually, I hope they'll at least be an improvement over my KSC75's, which are absolutely phenomenal for the money.
I think if the K702's don't work out, I might just go with the Ultrasone Pro 2900. I think they may be a worthwhile upgrade to my HFI 580 and rectify my gripes with them (looking for slightly less bass, more open soundstage, and more comfortable design). I think there's something about Ultrasones that just tickles me right.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Alucrid got banned? Weak. Hopefully it's not perma. And I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on the TMA-1's K. Jack.