[Soymilk]

how's the positioning on the rp-21's? i'm looking at getting headphones around that price range for mainly gaming / movie / anime use, and of course some music. i've been looking at the dt770's; should i be considering these?

 

[swt61]

Quote:

Originally Posted by adanac061 /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2 , These are probably the DR150's of 2007.

Yes they are, and that's not a bad thing to be. These are a great headphone for $100.00. They're not going to dethrone the big players, but they do so many things right for the price. I like them a little better than the DR150's that I raved about when they were new. I still think the DR150 is an excellent open phone for the money, and I think the RP-21 is an excellent closed phone for the money. Sometimes the flavor of the month is popular for good reason.

 

[warrior05]

I don't understand why people tend to automatically denigrate a FOTM type of head or earphone. There's a reason why people get excited over certain headphones. In this case it is because the performance to price ratio is very high with the RP-21s. If you keep that in perspective and stop comparing them to $200+ headphones, you are in for a treat. Same thing with the Goldring DR150s. They are a terrific bargain but they certainly aren't as good as DT990s or the like. Anybody expecting so is foolish.

 

[warrior05]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmike34 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I dont know, I just received mine from fullcompass (ordered monday) and though its only been an hour and they're supposed to improve with burn-in, I find them a bit Bass-shy and I wouldnt consider myself a basshead. It might just be the rap/hip hop that ive been listening to...

 

[pabbi1]

It occurs to me that most who cry FOTM have never heard the product. Were that Head-fi were more about commenting on actual observation than why personal experience (and thus, knowledge) should be avoided.

 

[Skylab]

I hope no one took my comments as denigrating the RP21 - I like them a LOT, as I have stated. They're keepers. I was just trying to provide some context.

 

[mrarroyo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't understand why people tend to automatically denigrate a FOTM type of head or earphone. There's a reason why people get excited over certain headphones. In this case it is because the performance to price ratio is very high with the RP-21s. If you keep that in perspective and stop comparing them to $200+ headphones, you are in for a treat. Same thing with the Goldring DR150s. They are a terrific bargain but they certainly aren't as good as DT990s or the like. Anybody expecting so is foolish.

Both the RP21 and the Goldring DR150 are great cans for the money. If all I had were those two I would be content.

 

[Skylab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Both the RP21 and the Goldring DR150 are great cans for the money. If all I had were those two I would be content.

I agree, and I own both

 

[swt61]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It occurs to me that most who cry FOTM have never heard the product. Were that Head-fi were more about commenting on actual observation than why personal experience (and thus, knowledge) should be avoided.

How are you liking the Beyer pads Al? I like mine a lot. I notice no ill effects, and more of a comfort upgrade than I expected.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree, and I own both

Oh but your DR150's have been sprinkled with magic pixie dust, and are even better than stock IMO.
And I don't think warrior aimed that comment at you at all. He's just tired of the people that label something FOTM and therefore assume that's a bad thing, and we're all just following some bandwagon blindly. You nailed it, in that they're exceptional for $100.00 headphones, but don't expect them to be exceptional when compared to $300.00-$400.00 phones. I'm not sure what people expect for $100.00.

 

[Skylab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by swt61 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh but your DR150's have been sprinkled with magic pixie dust, and are even better than stock IMO.

No doubt!

 

[Clincher09]

I asked this another thread but I'll ask here too, how much more bass do the 22's have than the 21's? I'm a huge bass head and like extremely prominent bass, is it worth the extra $20?

 

[pabbi1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by swt61 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are you liking the Beyer pads Al? I like mine a lot. I notice no ill effects, and more of a comfort upgrade than I expected.

My only ill effects are comparing them to the HE60.

Seriously, since I only listen with the Zen, unamped, they sound pretty darn good, and are almost as comfy as the Senns. I am looking very forward to listening to them amped with the MillettMax, still a few weeks off. The only reservation so far is may cable (a ratshack / throwin), as there was a slight problem with the upgrade cable. Warning to cable makers: Stock Neutrik and Switchcraft will NOT work with the phones, so, when I find the right connector, I'll comment more on the sound. The pair I got did not come with a stock cable (never bothered to follow up), but I'd not use it anyway.

So far, me likee a lot, FOTM aside. These are the closed cans I wanted from Sennheiser - too bad they wouldn't deliver, but sweet that these cost half of what Senn would have charged. Again, everyone, this is my PORTABLE rig, and all comments from me will be with that in mind, as my perms will always torch anything mobile.

ps - Steve, I will add some Denons to the office rig with the MillettMax... just waiting on boards.

 

[m0nkeybl1tz]

Hey, sorry to dig this thing up, but how do they compare to the 22x's? And how do the 22x's compare to the ES7's?