will probably get flamed at some point, but I also listen to Asian music.   my favourite groups are AKB48 and SMAP.  don't ask why but the catchy tunes have replaced the catchy pop music in the US that I used to listen too and fill that void in my music.

Quote: thanks for the help.  braiding the cord shouldn't be an issue. I just found out its semi-open so now leakage becomes a major issue.  I am probably gonna get the XB500 if I can get a good deal.   thanks for all the help.  I just may pick this up as well if I find a good deal...

Quote: how much sound leakage am I looking at?  I know the XB-500 also suffers from sound leakage but based on seeing people in the subway, I was unable to hear what they were listening too.     someone also mentioned the XB-500 as being cheap, any links to deals.  I live in Canada...

I'm looking to purchase the RP-HTF600S headphones of the Sony XB-500.   Ignoring the sound signature because I think both would work fine for me but its come down to pricing and portability.    The XB-500 is more expensive but the cable is suitable.  The Panasonic is cheaper (by a decent...

I'm not too concerned about the bass.  A good sound on either one would be enough and I think they both qualify.  Its merely down to pricing and portability.     The panasonic has 10ft of cable, any suggestions on dealing with this.  I am mainly looking for cheap headphones that have good...

anybody use these for portables?  I wanted portable headphones and was debating between the XB-500 and this until I saw the cord length was almost 10 feet which is pretty close to double my height.    

agree with people here.   2 is fairly limiting.  for me as a buyer, that one day may mean the lost of an item i could have purchased.   even 5-10 pm's allotted daily would be good.  its good enough to deal with while preventing from mass PM's.