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Philips A5-PRO "Armin Van Buuren Collaboration" (Owners and impressions)
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Lucky! 
Mine didn't come with any extra pads.
And none of the ones I seen for sale included them either. :blink:
Mine didn't come with any extra pads.
And none of the ones I seen for sale included them either. :blink:
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Just a heads up!
2 - NEW Philips A5PRO popped up on Ebay for sale out of Germany - (Same Seller (597) Feed Back 100%)
$253 + $29 S/H DHL Express Paket International
$269 OBO + $29 S/H DHL Express Paket International
That's $100 cheaper (including shipping cost) then what I paid for mine
2 - NEW Philips A5PRO popped up on Ebay for sale out of Germany - (Same Seller (597) Feed Back 100%)
$253 + $29 S/H DHL Express Paket International
$269 OBO + $29 S/H DHL Express Paket International
That's $100 cheaper (including shipping cost) then what I paid for mine
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Hello all. Does anyone have a comparison between this and the Sennheiser HD8 DJ? I wanna know!
Currently owned the HD8, not sure if I should get the Philips A5 Pro as well.
Currently owned the HD8, not sure if I should get the Philips A5 Pro as well.
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Depends on what Sound Sig your looking for in a HP
What kind of music do you listen to?
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I'm also looking at the A3 and A5s. I listen mainly to House and DJ every weekend.
I had several Sony MDR-V700DJs which have served me well throughout the years, even though the build quality is shocking.
Looking for headphones with a a more bass heavy sig, so it easy to hear the beat in the DJ booth.
I had several Sony MDR-V700DJs which have served me well throughout the years, even though the build quality is shocking.
Looking for headphones with a a more bass heavy sig, so it easy to hear the beat in the DJ booth.
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The HD8 DJ is a bass Monster. With tamed Highs, to reduce Auditory Fatigue.
I find the HD8
Amazingly comfortable
Robust
Attractive
Tactically designed ergonomics
Superb sound isolation (probably the best there is)
Packaging and presentation is also stellar.
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Hi everybody 
I've got a Sennheiser HD8 DJ and a Fiio E12 "Mont Blanc" portable amp using everyday to listening Trance Music, Armin Van Buuren is my favourite Dj and I am really interested about A5 pro!
HD8 sounds really well for me (isolation on public transport is insane!), too bassy in few song (may be the mp3 compression) but really love their balance... Hi5 can you do a quick comparison between A5 and HD8?
P.S.: sorry for any language mistake, I'm Italian
I've got a Sennheiser HD8 DJ and a Fiio E12 "Mont Blanc" portable amp using everyday to listening Trance Music, Armin Van Buuren is my favourite Dj and I am really interested about A5 pro!
HD8 sounds really well for me (isolation on public transport is insane!), too bassy in few song (may be the mp3 compression) but really love their balance... Hi5 can you do a quick comparison between A5 and HD8?
P.S.: sorry for any language mistake, I'm Italian
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Hello
Tetsuya88
Welcome to the Forum
Keep in mind I do not claim to be a professional or Audiophile expert.
Newb Review
I do how ever know what I like. And the A5PRO is something I like ALLOT.
Sennheiser HD8 DJ - 50mm Driver Amazon
Philips A5PRO - 50mm Driver Amazon
Philips.com
Sennheiser.com
Build Quality & Durability - Tie
I'd say they are about the same - Both Superb
Presentation & Accessories - HD8
Clear winner is the HD8!
Box, Case, Cables, 2 sets of ear pads with Soft Velor included
Comfort - HD8
I find them both quite comfortable but I'd give the Edge to the HD8
Looks (subjective) A5PRO
I Prefer the Aggressive "down to business" looks of the A5PRO
Sound isolation - HD8
The A5PRO blocks sound rather well but the HD8 Wins.
(Although that may change. I have the Mid Size Ear pads. And Philips offers 2 more size options)
Pricing - HD8
Bought them both NEW and the A5PRO was $100 more.
(but there is to variables to really claim a winner)
Power Handling - A5PRO - 16 Ohm @ 3500mW
What?
Sound (Subjective) A5PRO
The A5PRO is my cup of tea!
Ambiance - Impressive Sound Stage - best I've head in a closed back
Analytical - Excellent Detail, very pleased with the A5PRO sonic clarity
Balance - I find it very good, nothing really dominates over the others
Treble - Excellent (much better then the HD8)
Mids - Very Good (Possibly thin sounding when not properly Amped)
Bass - Punchy, Powerful bass and plenty of it when the track calls for it.
The A5PRO preforms excellent with low powered sources, but really starts to shin with some power!
I love the HD8 but when it comes to the A5PRO "You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead hands"
The A5PRO is My X2 Closed back...
Tetsuya88
Welcome to the Forum
Keep in mind I do not claim to be a professional or Audiophile expert.
Newb Review
I do how ever know what I like. And the A5PRO is something I like ALLOT.
Sennheiser HD8 DJ - 50mm Driver Amazon
Philips A5PRO - 50mm Driver Amazon
Philips.com
Sennheiser.com
Build Quality & Durability - Tie
I'd say they are about the same - Both Superb
Presentation & Accessories - HD8
Clear winner is the HD8!
Box, Case, Cables, 2 sets of ear pads with Soft Velor included
Comfort - HD8
I find them both quite comfortable but I'd give the Edge to the HD8
Looks (subjective) A5PRO
I Prefer the Aggressive "down to business" looks of the A5PRO
Sound isolation - HD8
The A5PRO blocks sound rather well but the HD8 Wins.
(Although that may change. I have the Mid Size Ear pads. And Philips offers 2 more size options)
Pricing - HD8
Bought them both NEW and the A5PRO was $100 more.
(but there is to variables to really claim a winner)
Power Handling - A5PRO - 16 Ohm @ 3500mW
What?
Sound (Subjective) A5PRO
The A5PRO is my cup of tea!
Ambiance - Impressive Sound Stage - best I've head in a closed back
Analytical - Excellent Detail, very pleased with the A5PRO sonic clarity
Balance - I find it very good, nothing really dominates over the others
Treble - Excellent (much better then the HD8)
Mids - Very Good (Possibly thin sounding when not properly Amped)
Bass - Punchy, Powerful bass and plenty of it when the track calls for it.
The A5PRO preforms excellent with low powered sources, but really starts to shin with some power!
I love the HD8 but when it comes to the A5PRO "You can have it when you pry it from my cold dead hands"
The A5PRO is My X2 Closed back...
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Really helpful... Thanks a lot Hi5!!! 
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http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=PCU110/00&hlt=Link_FAQs&mid=Link_FAQs&scy=FI&slg=ENG
Mmm... HD8 DJ inspired? Looking good for a5!
Mmm... HD8 DJ inspired? Looking good for a5!
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The Ear Cup design on the A5PRO is the best there is, You can change out the pads in a few seconds with a nice twist and click.
Works like a SLR camera lens.
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Nice, but.... PCU110 (studio cushion like HD8) are sold out everywhere 
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