[3lusiv3]

Yeah, yeah, another "I want headphones for my iPod" thread. I love my Senn HD 25-1 for use while commuting with my 2 year old 30GB iPod but sometimes wish they were a bit smaller, so that they wouldn't take up as much space in my bag and so I don't stand out too much in a crowd.

I was thinking that something like the Senn PX100 or PX200 may be suitable or maybe even some Koss KSC75's. I don't know because I haven't heard any of these. AKG's or Beyers? What do you guys suggest as a side grade from the Senn HD 25-1? I don't want it to be too much of a downgrade and I want them to have a good amount of bass, without messing up the mids.

I listen to hip-hop.

 

[evilgnome]

PX100s.

Sound great and very bassy without being muddy. I bought a pair of these last week for my iPod nano.

Suit rnb/hiphop music quite well.

 

[Elephas]

I think the Senn HD25-1 is the best-sounding portable semi-fullsize headphone. Another headphone I've heard that sounds good is the ATH-ES5, which sounds better than the PX100, PX200 and AKG K26p.

There seems to be a new ES-Series model, the ATH-ES7.

http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/prod...p/ath-es7.html

 

[AsuAmo76]

I owe px100 and auditioned hd25-1. px100 are nice and very light, but soundwize they are from the different league. I would rate hd25-1 slightly over sr225, for example. And I prefer px100 over portapros, see the difference. Never listen to hip-hop though.

 

[wolfen68]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsuAmo76 I would rate hd25-1 slightly over sr225,

As far as sound quality?!

 

[nabwong]

I think you have 2 choices. px200 or k26p. The k26p is easier to drive and has more bass which cuts out ambient noise better than the px200. Also k26p is $20-30 cheaper depending where u buy from.

 

[gshan]

First things that come to mind are definitely AKG K26P and Senn PX200. Then there's the Audio Technica model at audiocubes ATH-ES5 which are supposed to be higher in sound quality compared to PX200 according to HF reviews but they're pricey at $105+ship and not as comfortable.

 

[gshan]

Add: Your ears will literally feel the extremely boomy bass on the AKGs. Not a balanced can - you probably won't get anywhere near the balanced midrange that you might be looking for. I would go with PX200.

 

[hentai]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsuAmo76 I owe px100 and auditioned hd25-1. px100 are nice and very light, but soundwize they are from the different league. I would rate hd25-1 slightly over sr225, for example. And I prefer px100 over portapros, see the difference. Never listen to hip-hop though.

I would rate hd25-1 's sound quality around sr80 level

 

[Spiritboxer]

I switch back and forth between the HD 25-1's and a pair of UM2's depending on where I'm going and what I'm going to do. Love the PX 100 and the Porta Pro's but they don't do well if there's a lot of outside noise and there seems to be a large drop in SQ with closed cans at that size. I'd consider a pair of IEM's to alternate with the Senn's. Works well for me.

 

[3lusiv3]

Thanks for the replies.

I’m after a smaller headphone than the Senn HD 25-1, for use with in iPod, that has good bass output.

So far the following have been suggested:
ATH-ES5
PX100
ATH-ES7
k26p
PX200
Westone UM2

I’ll investigate the options.

 

[Inkmo]

Hmm, how does the HD25 SP compare to the HD25 1?

 

[twc5964]

I-Gearbox has the Audio technica ATH-ES5 for 69 bucks.My pair should arrive within the next few days.I'll let you know my impressions at least compared to the px 100.

 

[3lusiv3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkmo Hmm, how does the HD25 SP compare to the HD25 1?

I haven't heard the HD25 SP, but I have read that they sound quite different.

 

[Daroid]

What about ordering a HD25SP headband and fitting the HD25 capsules on it ?
Use a HD580 cable to make the cord equally long ?