Mr.Roboto
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Uggh, I've started yet another thread...
Well, seeing as the HARX700's have been out of stock for weeks, I jumped on the Radioshack clearance of the Koss KSC75 and got a pair for $10. Now, I've heard of these being an inexpensive taste of "grado sound," of some actually preferring them to the SR60, and of them being the same/better than the famed PortaPros. So essentially, they have been recommended everywhere and liked by everyone, a very safe choice.
Now the problem is, my don't seem to meet these expectations. The sounds aren't as crisp, detailed, or sparkly as the grados, which is fine as they cost $59 less, but the difference is definitely more than 20 or 30%.
Moreover, the biggest problem I have with these is that it seems to muffle voices. I don't know how to describe it, but the instruments in songs seem to cover up the vocals, or the vocals appear to be behind a piece of cloth or something. In fact, I often have to turn up the volume much higher than I usually listen to in order to properly hear and enjoy what is being said.
Now I was wondering if this is normal for these, if I have a faulty pair, or perhaps I need to burn them in. I've used them for a few hours now, and am currently running them on a white noise/pink noise/sine wave mix with high hopes.
Thanks.
Well, seeing as the HARX700's have been out of stock for weeks, I jumped on the Radioshack clearance of the Koss KSC75 and got a pair for $10. Now, I've heard of these being an inexpensive taste of "grado sound," of some actually preferring them to the SR60, and of them being the same/better than the famed PortaPros. So essentially, they have been recommended everywhere and liked by everyone, a very safe choice.
Now the problem is, my don't seem to meet these expectations. The sounds aren't as crisp, detailed, or sparkly as the grados, which is fine as they cost $59 less, but the difference is definitely more than 20 or 30%.
Moreover, the biggest problem I have with these is that it seems to muffle voices. I don't know how to describe it, but the instruments in songs seem to cover up the vocals, or the vocals appear to be behind a piece of cloth or something. In fact, I often have to turn up the volume much higher than I usually listen to in order to properly hear and enjoy what is being said.
Now I was wondering if this is normal for these, if I have a faulty pair, or perhaps I need to burn them in. I've used them for a few hours now, and am currently running them on a white noise/pink noise/sine wave mix with high hopes.
Thanks.