[blueangel2323]

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Have you tried the HD25i-II? How does it perform if compared to the MDR-1R?
 
I've  seen the ue6000, what do you think about them?

Unfortunately I haven't tried either the hd25 or the ue600. I do know that the hd25 is indestructible (everything is modular and all th eparts are replaceable). I think it has more of a v-shaped sound, as oppposed to the 1R which is the opposite.

 

[swiftW1nd]

V-Moda M100

 

[totalnoob43]

V-Moda M100

Thanks, but aren't them bassy as hell?

 

[blueangel2323]

I wouldn't say bassy as hell, unless you're used to a very cold, analytical sound. They sound very neutral compared to Beats or XB500 lol. But they do have a healthy boost in the bass, probably 8 db or so, which is perfect for portable use. For sit-down listening in a quiet environment, I prefer more neutral.

 

[totalnoob43]

Thanks. So, the final comparison. Hd25i II or MDR-1R?

 

[roguegeek]

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Thanks. So, the final comparison. Hd25i II or MDR-1R?

1R. It's simply the best all around portable headphone out there for under $350.

 

[blueangel2323]

HD25 for durability and v-shaped sound. 1R for style, comfort, and better overall sound quality (but mids-emphasized, sounds like upside down v-shape)

 

[roma101]

I've owned them both. The HD25 is a fun can, very punchy bass, good layering, slightly recessed mids, and highs are very sparkly. It's an aggressive headphone and it isolates better than the 1R.
 
Having said that, the 1R has it completely beat in soundstage. The HD25s are very constricted sounding while the 1R is much more spacious. Mids  on the 1R are more forward and the overall tonality of the headphone is more warm and colored while the HD25 is a bit cooler and slightly more lean. The 1R has a very lush sound. HD25 has punchier more impactful bass and decent extension. Highs are more sparkly. The 1R is pretty balanced and enjoyable with decent sparkle and PRaT. I think they're both great all-rounders TBH.  

 

[totalnoob43]

Thank you everybody, I'm thinking of buying the 1Rs. I've heard that the jack on the eaecup doesn't lock and makes some noise when turned. is that true?

 

[roma101]

It's completely locked in. But there is a part that rattles even though it is plugged in. It's not that serious though and can be fixed with blu tak.

 

[roguegeek]

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Thank you everybody, I'm thinking of buying the 1Rs. I've heard that the jack on the eaecup doesn't lock and makes some noise when turned. is that true?

I've seen other's report this issue, but it's extremely random. My copy and a co-worker's copy are completely free of this issue. My thought is it once existed, but has now been addressed by Sony. Even if you get a pair with the issue, it's very easily fixable.

 

[roma101]

My pair had that issue but it wasn't that noticeable and I never felt the quality was compromised. Never felt like the connection for example was fragile or likely to break - it was connected just fine.

 

[totalnoob43]

Mmm, that is quite a deal breaker to me. Speaking about the HD25s, how do they perform compared to the MM 450, since I can get them for the same price?

 

[roguegeek]

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Mmm, that is quite a deal breaker to me. Speaking about the HD25s, how do they perform compared to the MM 450, since I can get them for the same price?

It's a non-issue.

 

[totalnoob43]

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It's a non-issue.

It is for me, I don't want to buy a headphone which I already know I may have to tamper with.
 
Can you compare the HD25i-II with the MM 450x?