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03-01-2006, 09:22 PM
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i wonder how they compare to the HD 25-1's 
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03-01-2006, 11:34 PM
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who carries the newer px100 and how can you tell it is the one with the newer drivers, from the packaging?
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If my memory serves me correctly, the K81 is certainly better than the PX100. I don't have personal experience with the latest PX, but it seems like a drastic improvement to overcome its previous muddy mids and fuzzier highs. Even the promptu pace and hard hitting bass are on the AKGs favor. I like the Senn, but I surely like these DJ fons more.
Also the mid range coloration when there's too much bass going for these K81 sometimes, but like said only occurs with some hip hop and electronica.
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03-02-2006, 02:01 AM
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Big D, are you running these amped or unamped, and from what source?
Have you been listening to them on-the-go, or just in the comfort of your own home?
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03-02-2006, 07:49 AM
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I'm interested to know how they sound out and about in a portable situation also what music type they're best with -
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03-02-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: Sony D22
nevermind the Re: Sony D22
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I'm interested to know how the K81's sound out and about in a portable situation also what music type they're best with -
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I'm with murrmax on this one. I am on the bus constantly, and am wondering how much they isolate. If someone was on their cell phone next to you on the bus and you were playing your music, would you be able to hear them?
I lack the intimacy of music when my rig cannot compete with noises outside.
I do not listen to anything with too much base. I am not a fan of bloated bass at all. Will the extra bass get annoying over time?
any help would be appreciated as there seems to be a lot of positive talk regarding these cans.
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03-02-2006, 02:35 PM
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I'm interested to know how they sound out and about in a portable situation
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As I said before, the main issue is the long cable (this wasn't made apparently with portability in mind). I've found what I hope will be a solution to this issue with the smartwrap. For now, I stuff the excess cable into my pocket. They're slightly large-ish, so you will risk a little appearance of dorkitude walking down the street.
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I am on the bus constantly, and am wondering how much they isolate.
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As I said earlier, appreciably more isolation than the PX200 (which isn't saying much as those phones barely isolate at all). But if you are looking to exist in a "Cone of Silence" no way are they going to provide that, not even close. You're probably better off with IEMs if you want that.
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I do not listen to anything with too much base. I am not a fan of bloated bass at all. Will the extra bass get annoying over time?
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This is relative, too much to one idividual is not enough to another. This can always be adjusted with EQ if you are using a DAP.
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03-02-2006, 03:02 PM
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Big D, are you running these amped or unamped, and from what source?
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Totally unamped. Straight out of desktop pc. It's my office fons and no problem driving them so far.
Not on the road, but they provide enough isolation when played music only. Certainly not during no music for dead silence.
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03-02-2006, 07:01 PM
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Just got my Fedex delivery and have set them to burn in. I listened for a little bit and they seemed really well-balanced. The one thing I feared - serious head clamping - does not seem to be a problem.
I'm surprised at how small these are. From the pics at HeadRoom they looked big, clunky like the mammoth (head crushing) HD280. Glad they're not! I think they would look fine as portables, but yeah, the cord length is a real nuisance.
My son is playing "Worms 3D" and talking/yelling at the screen, and I can hear him even with the music playing at about 60% volume. I wouldn't recommend these for serious isolation.
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03-02-2006, 08:20 PM
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The one thing I feared - serious head clamping - does not seem to be a problem.
I'm surprised at how small these are. From the pics at HeadRoom they looked big, clunky like the mammoth (head crushing) HD280. Glad they're not! I think they would look fine as portables, but yeah, the cord length is a real nuisance.
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Initially there's considerable clamping force, but due to its metal/rubber plastic headband, they'll stretch out much nicely than the pure plastic headbands. The hybrid, part plastic for structure and adjustment and part metal for tension and curvature make these headphones perfectly bendable.
I would get a velcro strap to shorten the cord length without looking too cheap and geeky.
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03-02-2006, 08:58 PM
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I bought it in a shop nearby, so unfortunately I can't be of use here.
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and how can you tell it is the one with the newer drivers, from the packaging?
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Unmistakeably from the sound -- being it much finer to my ears (besides a little differently balanced) than my 2 older PX100's (which both sounded identical btw).
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03-03-2006, 05:41 PM
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I asked Jorge at HeadRoom if they were planning an A/B with the HD25-1 anytime, and he said no, but if they get enough requests they might do it. His opinion is the HD-25-1 still beats out the K81DJ for clearer extension on lows/highs, better detail on mids...but in an A/B with the HD-25-SP, they AKG has a more open soundstage and better price, so it gets the nod.
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03-11-2006, 04:16 AM
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Decided to revive this thread. Mo' love is in d air.
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03-11-2006, 05:13 AM
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Decided to revive this thread. Mo' love is in d air.
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can't wait for mine to come...
hopefully sometime this week...
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03-11-2006, 05:23 AM
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Decided to revive this thread. Mo' love is in d air.
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I'll chime in again. I love 'em so much they've become my bedtime cans. It usually takes me 1/2 hour or longer to fall asleep, and it's now so nice to lie there with the comfiness on my ears and listen to some high-quality Chopin...
Might I just add that piano music sounds stellar on these? As if I'm lying on the piano!
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03-11-2006, 06:32 AM
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you're a bold man to wear something that funky-ugly
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