OK, so I've always loved these things (aesthetically)...but I've always been wary of clip-ons (fit, comfort, isolation, SQ, etc.), so I've never taken the plunge.
But dammit this thread really suckered me in. I thought, what the heck, I'll give 'em a shot. So I'm sitting here listening to a brand new pair as I write this (on the "work rig" shown in my sig)...here are my impressions:
- Wow, they sure are pretty.
- No matter how I fiddle around with these things, it never feels like "yea, this is how they're supposed to fit".
- They're not very comfortable. The wire/rubber thing behind my ear is already buggin' me and I've only listened to a few songs.
- Can someone please tell me where my bass went? These things have absolutely no bass whatsoever...no slam, no impact, no fun.
- And while you're at it, can you please return my highs, cuz they seem to have been stolen as well. Sounds like the frequency response is 1000Hz to 10KHz (The fact that they say 14Hz to 24KHz on the box has me chuckling).
- The a900's are sitting right here on my desk & I can't wait to put 'em back on.
- These are hands-down some of the worst sounding headphones anywhere north of 100 bucks, imo. At the approx. $150 I paid, they are a complete rip-off (imo) and I will definitely be returning them this evening.
- But wow, they sure are pretty.
Sorry to flame...if they're working for you, more power to ya. But I just can't find a way to make myself like these things...
Peace,
Graz