[Aizelx]

Which one should I get? So far with the reviews I read between w40 vs 535, most people prefer 535. I listen mainly to mandopop and a few Kpop and rock songs. As for the af180, I heard many say it is better then 535 but never stated how is it better.

 

[TasticBubble]

Don't quote me on this, but I think 535 would be more suitable for mandopop. Mandopop songs are more driven by vocals right? The shure's excel with vocals and should have adequate bass response.

 

[barid]

I owned the W4's and the 535's.  By far I preferred the W4's though many would find them more boring than the 535's in comparison.
 
- W4's better cable
- W4's much more comfortable to wear, 535's always hurt my ears in short time
- W4's even non-fatiguing sound with better separation.
- 535's have a sweetness to the mid-range that was great with some material...but not with others.
- Both will be lacking in bass.  535's anemic, W4's slowish.
 
Overall I felt I got a better texture, laid-back but neutral presentation with the W4's.  And the shells/cable were comfortable.
 
Some of this may not matter as the W40's have a different shell/connector.  But I believe they are tuned the same sound-wise.

 

[Aizelx]

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