[zabada]

V2 drivers are smaller, 40mm. So the sound must be a bit different. I can't found any reviews about it right now, because the new model, but they looks very impressive.

 

[Grayson73]

I'm surprised this thread is still going strong.  Is there anything better nowadays for around the same price?  I listen mostly to pop music.
 
Any comparison to the Somic V2?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

The new V2 have better, more comfortable and deeper pads going for them compared to the MH463. Sound is still good!

 

[Cukedaddy]

The new V2 have better, more comfortable and deeper pads going for them compared to the MH463. Sound is still good!

So, you can't tell that they are smaller drivers?

 

[Toothless]

This headphone is an oddball. Upon receiving it, I have an initial impression of a typically veiled Sennheiser, which is totally not my preferred sound signature 

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I decided to swap out the soft, squishy stock pads with a pair of velour ear pads that come with my HyperX Cloud headset. These ear pads are identical to the Takstar HI2050 ear pads.

(Note: The headband faux leather has worn out quite a bit so I cut it off and add a piece of plastic file folder. Looks funny but it's actually comfortable for my head. I also glued the ear caps since they have become quite loose and can fall off anytime.
And now what we have here is a super bright Grado, much much brighter than my Grado SR325is (with L cushions). It reminds me of the Grado SR125i (with L cushions): a thin sounding headphone, light bass and an elevated, grainy treble response. Urgh, too painful to the ears! This is where the awesome Equalizer APO comes in to save the day yet again. I make a quick and dirty eq like this:

And voilà! The impactful bass has come back, this time it fortunately doesn't overshadow other frequencies. Upper midrange and treble have been tamed quite nicely, although there's still a small hint of a metallic sound. I definitely to further adjust the eq to achieve a more refined sound. But even in the current state the MH463 is quite something. Heck I think I even prefer it to my Beyerdynamic DT880 and Grado Sr325is. Edit: Upon more critical listening, the Beyer and Grado still have the upper hand. The Somic in comparision has a more recessed and fuzzy midrange.

 

[jcamui420]

So which Somic's are the one's to get now in 2016? Is it the V2, EFI-82 MT, Mh463 some i haven't read in this thread yet?
Also are they still the best for their price or were they just fotm?

 

[Cukedaddy]

The new V2 only has 42mm drivers. I still would get the 463 original. I have over 20 sets of cans and they are the only ones I use

 

[jcamui420]

So they aren't just FOTM I'm resisting the urge to impulse buy them right now, but for 32£ are they a steal?
 
 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Excellent-sound-quality-Somic-MH463-Wired-Hi-Fi-Sound-Music-Video-Stereo-Bass-Headphones-Headset-Over/32594689641.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_1_505_506_503_504_301_502_10001_10002_10016_10017_10010_10005_10006_10011_10003_10004_10009_10008_9999,searchweb201560_8,searchweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6452&btsid=55f2ebbc-cb94-466e-ba71-1f58e3b22ae5#thf
 
I'm guessing you still need to eq them? Would they be okay aswell on occasions where i'm away from pc with a 5 band eq when using them on walkman?

 

[jcamui420]

Also how do they compete with the other budget options in the buying guide? 
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide
 
Also are they that good that you can recommend them without me even saying music preferences?

 

[Cukedaddy]

I'd check Amazon price too... But in the US they're $54...I never eq them but I'm sure you can if you like

 

[jcamui420]

in europe they are sold under a different name and are about £50. The only thing stopping me is that I don't really need them atm as i've just ordered some cheap Zircon Rock Chinese IEM's and the fact that they don't have a removable cable. The headphones i'm wearing now, Audio Technica ATH-FC707, have just showing sign of cable housing damage near the enry plug. Mind you, i've had them for 3 or 4 years. I suppose there is a mod to do this. 
However if they are really that amazing then I could be frugal this month to justify the expanse ;P

 

[Cukedaddy]

I'd wait... They aren't going anywhere

 

[jcamui420]

okay after reading through most of this thread I have the feeling that without mods and an amp its not that great. I want to use it mainly for movies and music so bass would be nice. Can this be achieved easily with just swapping out earpads and using eq? Also is the walkman 5-band eq enough or would i only use these at a computer? I listen to most genre's of music, mainly rock, classical, rap, indie, metal, jrock, jpop, soundtracks, game and anime soundtracks,etc. So would these be a good every genre headphone providing I eq them? Or would it be better to get a tackstar?

 

[jcamui420]

Just found these  somic mh438.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-somic-Mh438-headset-music-earphones-computer-mobile-phone-hifi-bass-dj-headphone-for-music/710851717.html
 
Are these different from the mh463? they have a lower impedance?

 

[jcamui420]

The new V2 have better, more comfortable and deeper pads going for them compared to the MH463. Sound is still good!

But is the sound better on the MH463? I'm guessing they could be similar after eq'ing.