socialjazz
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CAL!2 also has a mic input. Verified to work with Android phone. The sound from Mic is pretty decent. Not sure if this is important to any of you.
Are there only one kind of velour pads that fit these?
Tell me please - does these headphones cover all ear (that ear can be all inside of a cup), or push on it because of small cup? Can't judge by photo, need true answer. Thanks!
CAL2 seems durable, not on par with M50 there of course. This is Creative Labs after all.
It, however, has a steel backbone in its headband, where headphones tend to break when cheaply made. I think it will last.
M50 is more analytical in the midrange, but is not as balanced in its midrange and treble overall, and CAL2's bass is a bit clearer. I've already forgotten how controlled CAL2's bass is with the stock pads, but it is nothing to write home about. It does improve with a change of pads as I mentioned earlier.
CAL2 has a deeper soundstage but does not image as sharply if I'm not mistaken. CAL2 is on par with HD360, which can compete with M50, so which is better is up to you. If you love the original CAL, then you'll probably love CAL2. Or you can go with M50 for something different. Since M50 has stronger treble, it can bring out things like sibilance in music.
CAL2 has insufficient dampening in the cups, resulting in strong reverb flavoring compared to other closed-back headphones.
Wearing comfort is much better on M50 for me because CAL2's headband is too skinny and barely cushioned. Then again, ljokerl posted that CAL2 is one of the most comfortable headphones for him, so it may work out for you.
I heard M50 had weak treble and strong bass - does that mean that CAL/CAL2 are really lacking in treble?
I heard M50 had weak treble and strong bass - does that mean that CAL/CAL2 are really lacking in treble?