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post #16 of 22
12/30/11 at 9:50am
I'd say if you are feeling the m50 then go for it. I pretty much recommend it to anyone who wants to spend over 100 without amping or anything snazzy. 120 is a nice deal as well.
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post #17 of 22
12/30/11 at 10:10am
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Originally Posted by tribestros View Post




Not to seem antagonizing, but I've had Etymotic, UE 10, Shure SE215, Klipsch S4...none of these fit well or were comfortable after thirty minutes.  Some people just can't handle them.

 



 

That's fine, you've tried them and don't like them. Also, I like your avatar. 

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post #18 of 22
12/30/11 at 11:06am

The Sony V6 sounds nice, but doesn't isolate well. The Sennheiser HD280 pro and ATH-M50 isolate better, however the clamping force may be too uncomfortable for you. I guess iems are probably the only way you will get great isolation without excessive clamping force. You may need to use foam tips on the iems to get a good and comfortable fit. The Comply tips are very popular.

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post #19 of 22
12/30/11 at 11:14am

I've seen people say around here that M50s clamp. I feel like the clamping force is not exceptionally high, about average. And I find them really comfortable, I've had them on for up to 4 hours at a time, easily. YMMV.

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post #20 of 22
12/30/11 at 1:22pm
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Okay, I think I've done enough research (read: a ridiculous amount of it) to narrow it down to the 428, V6 or 448. Yeah, I'm still considering the latter. People gush over the mids so much compared to the 428 that it's hard to ignore it. Also, unless I go with the V6 I'm getting the amp so bass shouldn't be too much of an issue.

 

My only remaining questions are as follows:

 

Since the V6 has more clamp compared to the Senns, is it better at isolation?

Which Senn is the better one overall when powered by an E6? Will the amp really make a worthwhile difference?

Of the three, which one's more durable? 

 

 

The M50s is a comfort crapshoot for the bespectacled. A crapshoot not worth $130, including shipping.

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post #21 of 22
12/31/11 at 3:45pm

The Sony V6 is most durable. The Sennheiser HD428 and HD448 are consumer headphones, while the V6 is a professional grade

headphone. My V6 works fine after 23 years, I just needed to replace the earpads. The Sennheiser HD280 is also probably quite durable, and it isolates more than the V6. It is bulkier and less comfortable though. Generally the better the isolation the higher the clamping force and the lower the comfort.

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post #22 of 22
12/31/11 at 4:04pm

I recommend the HFI 580... they are $118 (total, no shipping cost on BH)but are better than everything we have on the list :/

They don't need an amp but could benefit from one. they are easier to drive than the Shure's in case anyone is wondering. i have the SRH440's and i would say. for $40 more...this is a huge boost. read my review in my signature. 

look up more reviews. the HFI 580 vs M50 there are a lot of those. teh HFI 580's always win against the M50's and for good reason also. everything just comes alive with them. they are also way more comfortable than the SRH440's. Some/most prefer teh looks of teh HFI 580's also to the M50's which look more cheap or something due to plastic.

 

my review is in my signature. 

 

i also listen to J-pop, electronica, dubstep, rock, classical, screamo, hip hop, rap. whole slew. the HFI 580's just bounce along with every oen.


Edited by bowei006 - 12/31/11 at 4:05pm
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