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post #241 of 261
10/5/12 at 4:39pm
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Originally Posted by CantScareMe View Post

Are these philips circumaural? 

I mean, how big is the pad space.

 

 

Photos below - info following that .....

 

  

 

 

We bought a pair each for our kids.  Price was too good to turn down, and for the price, they're not 'terrible'.

 

  1. They are circumaural - the internal diameter for your ears actually looks quite small (55mm long, 40mm wide) - but they would fit me OK, and they are ideal for the kids smaller ears.
  2. They're not closed - actually semi open (note in 1st photo there is a gap right around the external cover)
  3. Bass isn't  well extended - it's mostly mid-bass, but saying that - it's not too bad.  Just a bit thumpy.
  4. Highs are airy with a bit of sparkle - but not really balanced with the mids - quite a bit of clarity though.
  5. Quite a strange sig overall - warm and bassy (mid-bass and lower mids) - but with just a little sizzle on top

 

Again - for the kids - they're surprisingly comfortable, don't sound too bad, and for the price are far better than el cheapo buds etc.

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post #242 of 261
10/6/12 at 12:57am

Funny, I was going to buy it for a young one too. Thanks for that info brooko, I'll probably get some.

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post #243 of 261
10/16/12 at 9:25am
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Originally Posted by Brooko View Post

 

 

Photos below - info following that .....

 

  

 

 

We bought a pair each for our kids.  Price was too good to turn down, and for the price, they're not 'terrible'.

 

  1. They are circumaural - the internal diameter for your ears actually looks quite small (55mm long, 40mm wide) - but they would fit me OK, and they are ideal for the kids smaller ears.
  2. They're not closed - actually semi open (note in 1st photo there is a gap right around the external cover)
  3. Bass isn't  well extended - it's mostly mid-bass, but saying that - it's not too bad.  Just a bit thumpy.
  4. Highs are airy with a bit of sparkle - but not really balanced with the mids - quite a bit of clarity though.
  5. Quite a strange sig overall - warm and bassy (mid-bass and lower mids) - but with just a little sizzle on top

 

Again - for the kids - they're surprisingly comfortable, don't sound too bad, and for the price are far better than el cheapo buds etc.

I had them. as a kid, ironically my dad got them for me.

 

ok, thats it. Nothjing bad, but nothing really "audio"

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post #244 of 261
10/16/12 at 6:45pm

DT250, K242HD, ATH TAD300, A900

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post #245 of 261
10/16/12 at 8:29pm
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Originally Posted by punks15 View Post

DT250, K242HD, ATH TAD300, A900


ATH-AD300? I love this headphone! I got it at Wal-Mart for $35. Retails for $75. Much better than the AD700 to me. Fuller mids, more bass and less treble.

It even has a better fit.

 

Still need to try the A900X.. I swear that it's graphs looks like the M40. Probably not similar...

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post #246 of 261
10/16/12 at 8:42pm

No, not AD300. TAD300

 

This one : http://audio-technica.com.au/products/hi-fi/tad-series/

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post #247 of 261
10/17/12 at 12:49am
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Originally Posted by punks15 View Post

DT250, K242HD, ATH TAD300, A900

Popped up a few times now, and I agree fully. Especially when paired with a VAMP/Go-Dap 4

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post #248 of 261
1/23/13 at 4:30pm

I've been think about getting these. Do they slip off easily though?

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post #249 of 261
1/23/13 at 4:44pm

I don't see many people suggesting the a900x when people ask for suggestions in that price range. A few knowledgeable head fi'ers will recommend them (Mal, obobskivich), but they seem to be over looked often despite them being very good.

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post #250 of 261
1/26/13 at 3:09pm

aiaiai tma 1...i think they deserve more attention

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post #251 of 261
1/27/13 at 2:17am
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Originally Posted by twg1996 View Post

aiaiai tma 1...i think they deserve more attention

They get a fair amount of attention already. Don't think they are underrated, just only suited to certain genre's

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I've been think about getting these. Do they slip off easily though?

K242HD? not too easy, but not for moving around.

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post #252 of 261
1/27/13 at 6:41am
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Originally Posted by twg1996 View Post

aiaiai tma 1...i think they deserve more attention

but i really didn't like the TMA1 when i tried it at the shop...blink.gif

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post #253 of 261
1/27/13 at 6:52am

I bought TMA-1 Fool's Gold Limited Edition. But I have already sold it. I was so foolish....

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post #254 of 261
1/27/13 at 10:07am

A lot of Philips new line-ups are under rated like the Downtown and Uptown as well their new Fidelio line like the L1 (though Tyll did put this on his wall of fame) and the X1 (which i have and it is awesome)

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post #255 of 261
1/27/13 at 11:03am
Beyer DT150, from the reviews I've read it sounds better balanced than the DT770 or DT990 while having a better soundstage, awesome low bass impact without being muddy, really great midrange designed for voice intelligibility and good highs while not being as piercing as the DT990. Lots of people love it for movies as well as music. I might buy one at some point. Quick note: I meant better soundstage than DT770, not necessarily DT990.
Edited by AzraelDarkangel - 1/27/13 at 11:06am
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