[nuclearboy197]

Hi, I couldn't audition these anywhere and I wanted to hear what you think of them. I want a somewhat v-shaped signature with good sound quality, comfort, and build quality.

 

[captainFox]

Im in a similar ship but looking for versatility across genre as well. I'm coming from  the Momentum which I felt didn't have the treble quantity or bass speed.
Which of K545 and HP150 is smoother and richer?  It was that quality that I liked about the Momentum.

 

[cel4145]

I have not heard the K545. But I own the K550 and HP150. Both are comparable in class. I'd say that the HP150 has a bit better subwoofer bass emphasis than the K550.

 

[captainFox]

Thanks for the reply.      Which would you say performs better unamped?
Also are the plastic arms that hold the cup onto the HP150 at all flimsy, they look quite thin.

 

[cel4145]

HP150 does not seem flimsy to me.

K550 is more sensitive than HP150--will get louder with the same amplification. Don't know about the K545.

 

[captainFox]

Do you think that the HP150 has too much bass for Jazz or alternative? I listen to a fair bit of Louis Armstrong et al.

 

[cel4145]

No. Definitely not too much bass. It would sound very good

 

[captainFox]

The two seem to be directly competitive but I haven't found a back to back comparison as yet. I had a look at the specs and they are so close! this might be helpful to others
 
                             K545                    HP150
Impedance:          32                         32
Weight:                280g                     280g
Drivers:              50mm.                 53mm
freq range:       10-25khz.           10-30khz
sensitivity:           97db                    95db
 
 
Frequency response for HP150:   http://cdn.head-fi.org/c/c4/c40f8288_DSC_0261.jpeg
                                       for K545:      http://0.tqn.com/y/stereos/1/S/b/8/-/-/FR.jpg
 
Pads on the HP150 look a little thicker. It also seems to have more subbass and less upper mids.
 
Given that, I don't know which is richer and more engaging. Opinions from people who've heard either are very appreciated.

 

[cel4145]

Given that, I don't know which is richer and more engaging. Opinions from people who've heard either are very appreciated.

Here you go:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/727164/soundmagic-hp150-impressions-thread
http://www.head-fi.org/t/670709/akg-new-headphone-k545

 

[Za Warudo]

Why not just buy both and return the one you like less?

 

[Prolificaudio]

Come on guys we can do better than this I cant decide either I might just have to buy both! I love how the akg's look. I want something that is bright and detailed with warmth that doesn't overpower but certainly powerful. I just want to hear all the details and loose myself in the music!

 

[cel4145]

Bright and warmth? Sounds like you want headphones that are v-shaped. The HP150 are slightly v-shaped, with emphasis that rises in the the sub bass and upper treble regions.

 

[Prolificaudio]

What kind of shape am I looking for if I want forward detailed mids bright hi's and warm lows?? Thank you so much by the way!

 

[cel4145]

What kind of shape am I looking for if I want forward detailed mids bright hi's and warm lows?? Thank you so much by the way!

I don't think that exists. If you have a lot of warmth and brightness, then that is comparison to the mids, which must be demphasized (not forward). In other words, warm and bright have to be relative to something else.

Perhaps you want a more neutral headphone? Equal attention to bass, mids, and treble?

 

[thatBeatsguy]

  What kind of shape am I looking for if I want forward detailed mids bright hi's and warm lows?? Thank you so much by the way!

That pretty much sums up all of the BS every marketing company blurts out for audio companies. And like cel4145 here, I don't think something like that exists.
A slightly V-shaped can might be more your speed, giving you more highs and lows without sacrificing too much of the midrange.