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Has anyone gotten their ATH-50X's in yet?
YES, just got them today
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Nice! Are they comfy?
As you can see i went with the standard black
Yes they are really comfy! Have been wearing them since they arrived for 4h straight, no issues! I guess they even get better when the cushions get some breaking in over the time!
sweet i need to pick up a pair for the gym because my beats went to crap and only the left driver works
You are going to wear the ath m50x's in the gym?
I've seen so many people wearing $200+ over-ear cans in the gym, it's crazy.
i have m50's that i wear to the gym when i do weights and run...i wear a hoody so i don't sweat on them...wish they made some waterproof ones for swimming laps
Nice review on your site.
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can anyone recommend me some decent headphones for <£50? Know nothing about them and been using cheapo earbuds for my ps4, prefer 3.5mm jack.
1st ever pair of real headphones
Yesterday was traveling through the airport on the way home and called in to the electrical store with the intention of buying a pair of Zik Parrot's as the price has recently dropped, and being a bit of a geek, the technology in them appealed to me.
However, I'd also recently tried on a pair of Bowers & Wilkins P7's as well.
After a 15 minute conversation with the salesman I left with the P7's.
Never having had a decent pair of headphones myself, all I can compare them with are the Beats that my son has, but what I can say is - WOW!!
Listened to some music on the plane back yesterday, and it was a turbo prop, and needless to say I was sat near the wing, but without blasting my eardrums out of the side of my head I was able to clearly listen to music without any outside noise intruding. In fact I had to be tapped on the shoulder by the flight crew to let me know I should be turning things off ready for the landing
Sat here now exploring some wonderful classical music on iTunes that I wouldn't normally listen to - and it's a pleasure.
I guess this now begs the question as to what I should do for a more convenient connection point on my desktop for the iMac - don't fancy having to keep fiddling around at the back trying to plug in the headphones - a nice little socket on the desktop would be preferable - anyone any suggestions?
Yesterday was traveling through the airport on the way home and called in to the electrical store with the intention of buying a pair of Zik Parrot's as the price has recently dropped, and being a bit of a geek, the technology in them appealed to me.
However, I'd also recently tried on a pair of Bowers & Wilkins P7's as well.
After a 15 minute conversation with the salesman I left with the P7's.
Never having had a decent pair of headphones myself, all I can compare them with are the Beats that my son has, but what I can say is - WOW!!
Listened to some music on the plane back yesterday, and it was a turbo prop, and needless to say I was sat near the wing, but without blasting my eardrums out of the side of my head I was able to clearly listen to music without any outside noise intruding. In fact I had to be tapped on the shoulder by the flight crew to let me know I should be turning things off ready for the landing
Sat here now exploring some wonderful classical music on iTunes that I wouldn't normally listen to - and it's a pleasure.
I guess this now begs the question as to what I should do for a more convenient connection point on my desktop for the iMac - don't fancy having to keep fiddling around at the back trying to plug in the headphones - a nice little socket on the desktop would be preferable - anyone any suggestions?
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You could just get a 3.5mm male to female extension cable or you could pick up a USB DAC and improve the sound quality while you are at it.
Another pic of the m50s. Hooked up to my mini audiophile set up.
ipod nano 3rd gen > xin super mini IV > pure silver Lopro LOD > ATH m50s
ipod nano 3rd gen > xin super mini IV > pure silver Lopro LOD > ATH m50s
Yesterday was traveling through the airport on the way home and called in to the electrical store with the intention of buying a pair of Zik Parrot's as the price has recently dropped, and being a bit of a geek, the technology in them appealed to me.
However, I'd also recently tried on a pair of Bowers & Wilkins P7's as well.
After a 15 minute conversation with the salesman I left with the P7's.
Never having had a decent pair of headphones myself, all I can compare them with are the Beats that my son has, but what I can say is - WOW!!
Listened to some music on the plane back yesterday, and it was a turbo prop, and needless to say I was sat near the wing, but without blasting my eardrums out of the side of my head I was able to clearly listen to music without any outside noise intruding. In fact I had to be tapped on the shoulder by the flight crew to let me know I should be turning things off ready for the landing
Sat here now exploring some wonderful classical music on iTunes that I wouldn't normally listen to - and it's a pleasure.
I guess this now begs the question as to what I should do for a more convenient connection point on my desktop for the iMac - don't fancy having to keep fiddling around at the back trying to plug in the headphones - a nice little socket on the desktop would be preferable - anyone any suggestions?
you need an audioengine d3 or Audioquest Dragonfly
Well my M-100's arrived a week ago so i thought i was post a pic of my cans. On the left are my V-Moda M-100's, in the centre are my V-Sonic GR07 BE's and on the right are my Hifiman HE-400's.
Between them i have all bases covered, the M-100's are my fun sounding bassy cans, the V-Sonics are my all rounder IEMS with a very slight emphasis in the bass region for when im on the move and the HE-400's are for when im at my listening station and want the best possible reproduction of the original source.
Yesterday was traveling through the airport on the way home and called in to the electrical store with the intention of buying a pair of Zik Parrot's as the price has recently dropped, and being a bit of a geek, the technology in them appealed to me.
However, I'd also recently tried on a pair of Bowers & Wilkins P7's as well.
After a 15 minute conversation with the salesman I left with the P7's.
Never having had a decent pair of headphones myself, all I can compare them with are the Beats that my son has, but what I can say is - WOW!!
Listened to some music on the plane back yesterday, and it was a turbo prop, and needless to say I was sat near the wing, but without blasting my eardrums out of the side of my head I was able to clearly listen to music without any outside noise intruding. In fact I had to be tapped on the shoulder by the flight crew to let me know I should be turning things off ready for the landing
Sat here now exploring some wonderful classical music on iTunes that I wouldn't normally listen to - and it's a pleasure.
I guess this now begs the question as to what I should do for a more convenient connection point on my desktop for the iMac - don't fancy having to keep fiddling around at the back trying to plug in the headphones - a nice little socket on the desktop would be preferable - anyone any suggestions?
I am a huge fan of the Bowers & Wilkins headphones.
For the past three years, I have had the P5s (which I use for travelling, and I travel a lot); they are easily the most comfortable, and best quality portable headphone I have ever had. More recently, I bought the P7s for use at home; both are superb.
In any case, enjoy the P7s, and I expect that you will derive enormous pleasure from them.
These were my everyday earphones for a long time (commute/gym).
I also have a pair of 425s I use only in the house.
Great earphones; solid company.
Wondering what people think about the Bose oe2 and ae2 headphones?
Both are currently under $100 on amazon and I was thinking about getting a pair to upgrade from the apple headphones I'm currently using.
I like a little extra bass but other than that I'm just looking for overall better sound quality.
Considering there's only a $10 price difference are the ae2 any better besides covering the ear?
Also, any other recommendations for a pair under $100?
Both are currently under $100 on amazon and I was thinking about getting a pair to upgrade from the apple headphones I'm currently using.
I like a little extra bass but other than that I'm just looking for overall better sound quality.
Considering there's only a $10 price difference are the ae2 any better besides covering the ear?
Also, any other recommendations for a pair under $100?
After using a plethora of Shure earphones for the last 4-5 years, I am now sporting the Jaybird BlueBuds X.
