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chrmjenkins

macrumors 603
Oct 29, 2007
5,325
158
MD
I've posted mine already, I think, but here goes: Phiaton MS400.


The overall sound quality is outstanding, and can be driven by an iPod quite easily due to the low impedence (I think it's 32 Ohms). They also have a rather "fun" sound, and it doesn't tire your ears. They're what Dre Beats would sound like if they were good. :p

Several user reviews from Head-fi. I don't agree with all of the reviews, but they're there for you to read.


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Phiaton is still somewhat of an appearance or boutique brand in many people's eyes. It is kind of hard to break out of that. V-Moda is doing it with their M80's though.
 

h1r0ll3r

macrumors 68040
Dec 28, 2009
3,920
19
Maryland
Just picked up a pair of Skullcandy Heavy Medals. Very nice if you're a basshead. Got them for half off.
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Pillar

macrumors 6502
May 25, 2010
447
18
CA.
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Using these ones for home use that came stock from a Skyrocket SII I had. I leave the stock iPhone ones in the car, I use at times when driving.
 

ECUpirate44

macrumors 603
Mar 22, 2010
5,750
8
NC
Idk if I like them yet :(. They're all plastic and feel kind of cheap, lots of sound leakage, and with the volume all the way up, I still wish they were louder. Would I be any more satisfied with the 518's or the 598's? I keep comparing them to my S4i's and these don't come anywhere near them.
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Starfighter

macrumors 6502a
Jun 17, 2011
679
37
Sweden
I bought new ones for different uses (I will keep my other ones until they break), sorry for the quality - I had to use my ipod as camera:

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They're great. The only thing I have to complain about is the cord, it's way to short.
 

TMRaven

macrumors 68020
Nov 5, 2009
2,099
1
Can anyone recommend me some headphones at least $150 or under thats better than beats by dre?

Ultrasone HF-580 if you still want the mid-bassy beats signature.


Interesting.

Right now I'm saving up for the Audeze LCD-3 :)


Yes, its planar magnetic drivers allowed for better instrument separation and an amazingly deep extending bass for open headphones. HD650 can't really boast that. HD650 still has a smoother midrange however.
 
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