Katun
Headphoneus Supremus
Initial Impressions:
I actually bought these to compare to my awesomely awesome D2000. But, after some initial listening impressions, I kept on having one headphone pop into my head: M50. Seriously, these are like an upgraded M50, or "M60" if you will. These take all the good qualities of the wonderful M50, and enhance them. Not only sound, but comfort and looks as well.
No really, this can honestly be considered an M60...
Although I don't have the M50 for direct comparison (I had it a few months ago), all I can remember is that this feels, sounds, and even looks like it. Except, improved. Comfort is higher due to the softer ear pads and less clampy headband. Sound has got that "low bass" that the M50 had, but more refined. Even the looks, with the headband adjustment sliders and headband looking almost identical. And, you even get some nice "scaled leather" on the ear cups as well -- a nice plus!
As a note, the M50 "feels" more sturdy than this -- as this feels a bit plasticy in comparison.
Overall, I'm quite surprised that this is not a well known headphone. It's actually pretty good! And although I most likely won't keep it over the D2000 (Not sure yet, A LOT more testing to be done), I would most definitely keep it over the M50. (D2000 is just such a nice headphone. So it almost seems like the competition is unfair)
I actually bought these to compare to my awesomely awesome D2000. But, after some initial listening impressions, I kept on having one headphone pop into my head: M50. Seriously, these are like an upgraded M50, or "M60" if you will. These take all the good qualities of the wonderful M50, and enhance them. Not only sound, but comfort and looks as well.
No really, this can honestly be considered an M60...
Although I don't have the M50 for direct comparison (I had it a few months ago), all I can remember is that this feels, sounds, and even looks like it. Except, improved. Comfort is higher due to the softer ear pads and less clampy headband. Sound has got that "low bass" that the M50 had, but more refined. Even the looks, with the headband adjustment sliders and headband looking almost identical. And, you even get some nice "scaled leather" on the ear cups as well -- a nice plus!
As a note, the M50 "feels" more sturdy than this -- as this feels a bit plasticy in comparison.
Overall, I'm quite surprised that this is not a well known headphone. It's actually pretty good! And although I most likely won't keep it over the D2000 (Not sure yet, A LOT more testing to be done), I would most definitely keep it over the M50. (D2000 is just such a nice headphone. So it almost seems like the competition is unfair)