[Bloodflowerz]

What's your definition of portable.

For me, yes they are portable. I can wear them on my neck when needed, they provide some isolation, and they are easily driven by my iPhone. That's all I require.

 
 

  If you're looking at features such as in-line remote (mobile-friendly), and nice aesthetics then yes they are portable, but if you want a lightweight, foldable headphone this is not it. M50x is bulkier but at least you can fold it up.

 
Thanks for the replies. I'm currently using a DT1350. I could go bigger but I found the Ultrasone Signature DJ too large for my head for portable use. No issues for home use. So, in relation to the Ultrasone I would hope for a slimmer profile, headband etc.

 

[riposte]

I there a way to buy these, with shipping forwarding or something, internationally (canada)?

 
Try to contact audio-technica US. They have MSR7 earpads for $35
http://www.head-fi.org/t/738758/audio-technica-ath-msr7-discussion-thread/1305#post_12276493

 

[zazex]

They're smaller and slimmer than the 50X,
and larger than the Beyer T51p (or i).

 

[subguy812]

So I just received a pair of the MSR7 today and have listened for about an hour so far. I will post some opinions soon.

 

[arteom]

   
 
 
Thanks for the replies. I'm currently using a DT1350. I could go bigger but I found the Ultrasone Signature DJ too large for my head for portable use. No issues for home use. So, in relation to the Ultrasone I would hope for a slimmer profile, headband etc.

 
They are a good size for around ears. That being said, something like the Audio Technica ESW9 is smaller, but they are on ears rather than around ears. 

 

[alan_g]

has anyone tried them with the chord mojo?

 

[FanaticSkull]

Yeah, MSR7 + Chord Mojo anyone? xD

 

[monkeyboylee]

Just got the Msr7's,as an alternative to my momentum over ears 1.0 and loving
Trying to evaluate them against one another but I don't get the comparisons with the HE400, they're just totally different animals. Just get them all.... You know you will in the end.

 

[subguy812]

I wanted to post a couple of comments after a few hours and days with these.

Build quality- better than the similar Sony MDR-1a but still "creaky" if you move the cups. It is ok.

Comfort - weirdly warm on your ears, I have a bit of the discussed clamping pressure but there are worse. Not bad.

Sound Quality - many describe these as swaying to the bright side, I would agree but I think bright is negative sounding. The treble is actually awesome. The extension actually leads to creating a wonderfully detailed sound. I generally prefer a warmer sound but this is not the least sibilant in tracks that usually are. Possibly it is my sources, the 120ii and the Nexus 6 streaming Tidal.

Mids - present but not as buttery smooth as say a Sennheiser mid, but in relation to the bass and treble it is fairly balanced in the spectrum.

Bass - not a basshead can but it punches when called upon and provides much bass detail. I like the bass quality an punch a lot.

Soundstage - it is a good soundstage, I think due in part to the treble extension and depth if the earcups.

Overall I am enjoying these a lot. It is an awesome headphone. I very rarely discuss bang for the buck, but with this one I must. It is one of the best I have heard for the price. Period. Very detailed and I hear every nuance in tracks.

 

[n05ey]

Overall I am enjoying these a lot. It is an awesome headphone. I very rarely discuss bang for the buck, but with this one I must. It is one of the best I have heard for the price. Period. Very detailed and I hear every nuance in tracks.

I have been waiting on your thoughts, having read your comments in the portable headphone thread over the last while. Glad to hear they are working for you.

Agree with all your comments, particularly the slightly warm ears, I thought that might just be me.

How do you find them compared to some of the other closed portable competitors, particularly the m2?

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

I have tried the AT m50x, vmoda m100, momentum 2.0 and honestly I liked the msr7 more than all these. Closedback alone, perhaps only the crazily expensive wooden AT are better

 

[riposte]

Need impression of Yaxi StPAD with MSR7, maybe someone who lived in Japan or Indonesia have tried it

 

[subguy812]

How do you find them compared to some of the other closed portable competitors, particularly the m2?

Wow.  This is going to come down to personal sound signature preference. The M2 have always been my favorite/go to portable headphone, the two are really different. The M2 is more warm, the mids are more in your face but smooth like Sennheisers are. Overall more bass presence. Lacks the treble extension of the MSR7.

 

[Audioholic123]

*EARPAD RECOMMENDATION*
 
If anyone is looking for some nice earpads to replace the original, I highly recommend these.
 
They are a good fit and they enhance the amazing 3d soundstage.
 

 

 

[riposte]

Sorry, IMO, HM5 make MSR7 more prone to sibilance. I'm using it because original pads is broken after 1 year of heavily usage
Only make soundstage bigger and reduced midbass impact, and feel more vibrate to my head
I tried to reduce the sibilance by using top cover cloth from MSR7 box and place it behind the pad (atleast it's working just little bit 

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I will order Yaxi StPAD, still waiting the stock at local store (black ring color is out of stock)