Comparisons: 36 of the Top Closed/Portable Headphones Around
Jan 31, 2014 at 2:11 PM Post #1,412 of 4,373
Congrats MH for the contributor status
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you earn it! You deserve it
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Congrats MacedonianHero.
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Time to Celebrate! Put your hands up!
 

 
Jan 31, 2014 at 5:33 PM Post #1,413 of 4,373
   
 
Have you tried the Thinksound On1? In my search for headphones its the only one that has dethroned my M500s. Maybe its the real wood enclosure but it has the most natural sounding voices of all the ones I tried. Its also the same price as the M500 to boot.

I agree with Krayziehustler. The Thinksound On1 does indeed dethrone the M500 in sound quality and comfort (and I love the M500). Now, I think I need to break down and get these B&W headphones. I've owned B&W speakers for over 15 years (Nautilus 804s) and it's hands down my favorite speakers. So I want to give the company's headphones a chance.
 
Jan 31, 2014 at 6:41 PM Post #1,414 of 4,373
You and your freakin' on1 talk! :mad: Mine should be arriving on Monday. :p I really don't need another, guys. :D

Regarding the P7s, I think I mentioned it here too...was very surprised how much I like them now. They are slowly making their way to the top, as evidenced by their headtime over the last week.
 
Jan 31, 2014 at 8:02 PM Post #1,415 of 4,373
I agree with Krayziehustler. The Thinksound On1 does indeed dethrone the M500 in sound quality and comfort (and I love the M500). Now, I think I need to break down and get these B&W headphones. I've owned B&W speakers for over 15 years (Nautilus 804s) and it's hands down my favorite speakers. So I want to give the company's headphones a chance.


Yup, you should break down eric! Otherwise, how can I continue to live vicariously through you? :)
 
Jan 31, 2014 at 8:39 PM Post #1,416 of 4,373
  I agree with Krayziehustler. The Thinksound On1 does indeed dethrone the M500 in sound quality and comfort (and I love the M500). Now, I think I need to break down and get these B&W headphones. I've owned B&W speakers for over 15 years (Nautilus 804s) and it's hands down my favorite speakers. So I want to give the company's headphones a chance.

 
I checked with the Thinksound vendor and they were out of stock on the On1. Word gets around quick!
 
Jan 31, 2014 at 8:52 PM Post #1,417 of 4,373
Yup, you should break down eric! Otherwise, how can I continue to live vicariously through you? :)



You will join us soon enough Wayne's world buddy.
 
Jan 31, 2014 at 8:59 PM Post #1,418 of 4,373
You will join us soon enough Wayne's world buddy.

 
But I'm always there in audio-spirit lol!  Re you digging the ON1's more than the M500's - that's pretty impressive. Should you actually pull the trigger on the P7's, it would be very interesting to see how they all compare for you. You might as well throw the HP50's and Mikros 90's and RE700's into the mix! 
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Jan 31, 2014 at 10:15 PM Post #1,419 of 4,373
Feb 2, 2014 at 11:50 AM Post #1,422 of 4,373
Well, as promised, I've updated three new headphones: Monster DNA Over-Ear Pros, B&O H6s, and NAD HP50s:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/672743/comparisons-13-of-the-top-closed-portable-headphones-around#post_9622611
 
Feb 2, 2014 at 12:27 PM Post #1,423 of 4,373
Awesome MH! Great work (in spite of my beloved m500's getting knocked down a few notches!). Oh well, no shortage of headphones to try :)
 
Feb 2, 2014 at 1:50 PM Post #1,424 of 4,373
Cool update MH.
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Man now this chart looks pretty complete now. Haha.
 
Something about the look of the HP50 just doesn't do it for me. Normally, I'm not picky about the way headphones look. I'll gladly wear all the other 12 headphones on your chart without reservation but the HP50 just looks dorky to me. I guess it's a personal thing, but it's the first time I absolutely refused to even audition something based on looks.
 
You now need to add the Focal Spirit Pro and Sony MDR-7520, and then you'll really be done. IMHO.
 
Btw. I think you mentioned this before briefly, but what did you not like about the Ultrasone Sig Pros when you had them?
 
Feb 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM Post #1,425 of 4,373
Thanks for the nice big update!
I'm really glad to see the B&O H6 so high on that list. 
When I auditioned it when it came out, I KNEW it was great, but many on headfi were saying "where's the bass" and "it's not as good as the Momentum" etc
So now I know I'm not crazy. 
 
I'd buy a pair of them if they weren't so expensive and I was crazy enough to own more than one fashion/portable headphone.
 

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