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Sennheiser HD 448 vs 438?

Poll Results: Sennheiser HD 448 vs 438?

 
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    Sennheiser HD 448
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    Sennheiser HD 448
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post #1 of 7
Thread Starter 

So guys, I've finally narrowed it down to these two for my portable listening needs. Here, the situation is very tricky. You see, I would rather buy the Senn's HD 438 (I've heard these are better for rock, which is what I intend to listen to) and there's more punch in the bass, but if I decide on these, I would have to buy them online at around $89.95. Now, my sister works at Compusa and over there, only the HD 448 is available. However, thanks to her employee discount, she can bag them for just $65. So my question to you guys is: Should I take the plunge and buy the 448 at $65 these next few days, even though they're better suited for classical and jazz and lack bass, or should I just order the 438 from Amazon and pay more + wait a few more days? Are they really that different? Is it worth it? Thanks in advance

 

EDIT: Sorry about the poll double 448 >_> Don't know how to change that so just pretend the SECOND option are the 438.


Edited by XxAlterWavexX - 8/4/10 at 6:51pm

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post #2 of 7
Thread Starter 

Bump... Someone? D:

post #3 of 7

Get the 448s. Reviews have called them the best Senns under 100 bucks.

post #4 of 7

HD 438 has a more neutral sound signature, with better bass extension than the HD 448. I'd say for $15 more, it's worth buying something you know you won't regret.

 

In terms of sound quality, I hear the HD 4x8 series are pretty much the same across the board. Don't worry about losing anything with the HD 438.

post #5 of 7
Thread Starter 

Thanks guys, but I finally (after a grueling decision and many reviews read), decided to buy the ATH-m50 from a trusted eBay seller for $98 + shipping, so I hopr I made the right decision  Any thoughts? Agree/Disagree?

post #6 of 7

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I hope I made the right decision

 

 

 

Well, did you?

 

I am currently going through a 438, M50, D1001 dilemma right now.

post #7 of 7

I'd buy the 438 almost immediately if they weren't so ridiculously ugly and bling!

 

In fact, give me the 438 with the 448 looks. Totally yes.

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