I demoed the MDR-1000X and QC35 again today and ended up with the QC35. The SONY sounded better and the ANC is also more effective. However, for my needs the QC35 is adequate when it comes to SQ and ANC. I just like the design, comfort and simplicity more. Plus the MDR-1000X is more expensive...

Maybe a little OT but could the ANC be updated/tweaked through firmware maybe? I know Bose have sent out firmware updates for the QC35. Unfortunately, there are no change logs. I just don't understand why B&O haven't learned anything from the H8 which had pretty poor ANC compared to the competition.

They look quite huge and beefy. And if the ANC is far to behind the MDR-1000X or even the QC35 then these are out of the picture for me. Are they even supplied with a hard case?

Seems like the MDR-1000X is sold out everywhere here in Denmark. Either that or SONY has pulled them back to correct some of the mentioned issues(?) Maybe every vendor had a low stock to begin with but that is unlikely, no?

Anyone else thinks that the beige colored MDR-1000X is quite cool? Well, haven't seen the beige in person but they look very cool judging by the pictures I've seen.

Can you try and describe the sound. Does the "thump" sound mechanical or do you think it's caused by the electronics?

I actually tried the QC35 and MDR-1000X again today for 20-30 min. The QC35 must have been low on battery or something the last time I tried them because today they sounded much better. The low end wasn't distorting no matter how many bass-heavy tracks I threw at them. The 1000X also have good...

December will be quite interesting. B&O (Bang & Olufsen) just announced a new headphone - BeoPlay H9, around ear. Looks sexy but also quite beefy. I just love that they use real lambskin leather instead of PU and use metal instead of plastic. 14 hours of operating time on a single charge is...

Just had a quick listen to the 1000X and the QC35 at the store. Didn't have enough time to test them thoroughly so it was done very quickly - same goes for all the features both headphones posses. Both headphones were very comfortable to wear and maybe QC35 was slighty ahead in this area. That...

A lot of useful information here - as usual. Thanks guys. I got a (weird?) question though. One thing that bothers me with the MDR-1000X and PCX 550 is the use of faux leather on the headband. I have a bad experience with my JVC RX900 where the headband started cracking after a couple of...

The creaking noise that some of you have experienced, is it loud and even audible when hearing music? Is it somehow amplified by the NC?

Thanks Jerryberry. :) I think I have to audition the MDR-1000X. They were recently on sale with 20% but I didn't pull the trigger - I puss'ed out. :D

Great! Thanks. Have you experience with the QC35? If yes, what's your honest opinion of it?

Thanks for the reply, Graham & co.     I like the P7 and its luxurious feel - although it's on the heavy side. I wish both the MDR-1000X and QC35 sport real leather rather than faux. I guess all the money went into developing the ANC.    One thing that worries me about the 1000X is actually...

It's been a while since I have been around here. Glad that the force (and sound), is strong with my fellow Head-Fi'ers. I'm currently in the market for a pair of ANC headphones and I'm just stuck. Can't decide between the QC 35 and the 1000X. The 1000X can be had for $340 here in Denmark and...