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Headphoneus Supremus
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Can i ask how the p7w compares to PENDULUMIC TACH T1
If I may add my 2p worth on this...Hi, thanks for the input. I have been trying a lot of different headphones lately, but most of them have been really uncomfortable on my head, like the headband was pressing down on my skull.
I am looking for a pair of BT headphones with BT 4.1, atp-x and that are comfortable to wear. It would be preferable if they were sturdy and foldable/collapsible as I plan to pack them in my backback. And the Avantree just fits that, I'm mostly having 2nd thoughts as its a no-name brand, and the sound profile might be the best. Hence the question.
Both headphones sound very good with a very nice bass response. Imo the Onkyo's are the better sounding of the two with more balanced mids and highs, and although the bass has a similar quantity to the H8's it of a better quality without eating into the mids.So I'm currently trying to decide between B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8 Wireless On-Ear Headphone and Onkyo H500BTW. Price isn't really a factor (if I have to hard-limit it, it would be <$500), what I want to focus on is the sound quality (as well as on-ear, comfort, wireless capability). On-ear preference stems mostly from aesthetic & comfort (I don't like my ears getting so hot)
Usage would be in the office and during my commute. May be used at home as well. So pretty much everywhere!
Look-wise, I prefer the onkyo, especially in white (I'm not sure if it's the best idea though because I assume they'll probably get dirty overtime). I really dig the way the headband is designed.
Functionality-wise, of course I prefer the beoplay because it has ANC.
A con of onkyo is that it's a pain to find (for the white). I will have to buy from a ebay seller directly from japan for the white ones.
I haven't seen any direct comparison of these so anyone with some input would be greatly appreciated. I also would not mind further headphone recommendations. Anything with good sound quality is appreciated. In terms of design, you probably noticed that I prefer cans that have a sort of two layer stacked cake shape.
Hey, thanks for such a detailed response. I won't be paying for these myself. My company offers a new headphone every 2 years so cost isn't really a big factor for me.Just noticed you said you'd have to order the Onkyo's from Japan! If you can get them at the right price they'd definitely be worth the punt, and even if you decided they weren't for you I'm sure someone on here might buy them off you as they're quite popular....at least to those who have heard of them!
Yes the P7W gets hot, I owned one as well as the H500BT. I love both sound signatures. There has been one person recently who posted not liking the H500BT and that is unfortunate, but it happens and if you can try for yourself I would consider them. The P7W is better sounding, but not by that much I thought and certainly the H500BT is far more portable and not as hot. That is why I sold the P7W, with summer and spring they were hot to wear when out where the H500BT was not as bad at all.Hey, thanks for such a detailed response. I won't be paying for these myself. My company offers a new headphone every 2 years so cost isn't really a big factor for me.
Does the over the ear B&W P7 get hot at all? I expect to use these headsets for 2-3 hrs at a time so comfort is pretty important. Not a big fan of the design, however.
Any thoughts on the beoplay h8?Yes the P7W gets hot, I owned one as well as the H500BT. I love both sound signatures. There has been one person recently who posted not liking the H500BT and that is unfortunate, but it happens and if you can try for yourself I would consider them. The P7W is better sounding, but not by that much I thought and certainly the H500BT is far more portable and not as hot. That is why I sold the P7W, with summer and spring they were hot to wear when out where the H500BT was not as bad at all.
For the poster who didn't like the H500BT much and preferred the AKG845BT, I'll get to compare them head to head as my buddy is buying the AKG and I still have my H500BT. I'll be interested to hear the AKG. Recently I was gifted an AKG 550 which was okay, nothing special so I'm curious to hear the 845 which I have been curious about for a while now.
As Sonic says the P7's would definitely get hotter although I've never really experienced it with our UK climate!Hey, thanks for such a detailed response. I won't be paying for these myself. My company offers a new headphone every 2 years so cost isn't really a big factor for me.
Does the over the ear B&W P7 get hot at all? I expect to use these headsets for 2-3 hrs at a time so comfort is pretty important. Not a big fan of the design, however.
Edit: Also, I do think interference is a concern so fidelio wouldn't make the cut.