TheAnderman
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I'm having a really tough time deciding between these two, I hope someone who has heard both can help me out.
I've listened quite extensively to the P7 and compared it to the Sennheiser Momentum (I can't get my hands on a set of HP50s locally) – I prefer the P7 by quite a bit. I'm going to give my, admittedly amateur, impressions of both so you can get an idea of what kind of sound I like.
Treble
The treble on the P7 is a bit bright for my taste, but it sounds really nice and articulate once you get used to it. It never seems to get too harsh, though, it's like it comes right up to the threshold and stops, so it's definitely something I could live with. The Momentum on the other hand is nice, full and warm. It sounds great on metal recordings – I like it.
Midrange
The midrange on the P7 feels a bit hollowed out. Vocals definitely take a step back in a way that they don't with the Momentum – I don't mind it, though.
Bass
I found the bass a bit boomy on the Momentum, and it really seemed to spill over into the mids and muddy up the mix. The P7 on the other hand had nice, smooth bass with enough punch when necessary – I liked it quite a bit more than the Momentum.
Openness/clarity
I found the P7 to be much more open than the Momentum. The instruments in the P7 also sounded like they were a lot more distinctly separated than with the Momentum, everything seemed clearer and more precise.
Build quality
I definitely prefer the all leather and metal construction of the P7.
Fit
The Momentum's earcups are a problem for me – they just don't fit over my ear. The P7's fit I have no problem with.
I've heard a lot of great things about the HP50, but I just don't know if they're for me.
• I'm pretty sure that they beat the P7 in the treble and midrange, but how does the bass compare?
• Also, how is the construction? Do they feel solid, do the glossy ear cups scratch easily?
• How do you feel about the look of the HP50s when you're wearing them? Do you look like an astronaut?
Thanks a lot for any advice you can give me!
I've listened quite extensively to the P7 and compared it to the Sennheiser Momentum (I can't get my hands on a set of HP50s locally) – I prefer the P7 by quite a bit. I'm going to give my, admittedly amateur, impressions of both so you can get an idea of what kind of sound I like.
Treble
The treble on the P7 is a bit bright for my taste, but it sounds really nice and articulate once you get used to it. It never seems to get too harsh, though, it's like it comes right up to the threshold and stops, so it's definitely something I could live with. The Momentum on the other hand is nice, full and warm. It sounds great on metal recordings – I like it.
Midrange
The midrange on the P7 feels a bit hollowed out. Vocals definitely take a step back in a way that they don't with the Momentum – I don't mind it, though.
Bass
I found the bass a bit boomy on the Momentum, and it really seemed to spill over into the mids and muddy up the mix. The P7 on the other hand had nice, smooth bass with enough punch when necessary – I liked it quite a bit more than the Momentum.
Openness/clarity
I found the P7 to be much more open than the Momentum. The instruments in the P7 also sounded like they were a lot more distinctly separated than with the Momentum, everything seemed clearer and more precise.
Build quality
I definitely prefer the all leather and metal construction of the P7.
Fit
The Momentum's earcups are a problem for me – they just don't fit over my ear. The P7's fit I have no problem with.
I've heard a lot of great things about the HP50, but I just don't know if they're for me.
• I'm pretty sure that they beat the P7 in the treble and midrange, but how does the bass compare?
• Also, how is the construction? Do they feel solid, do the glossy ear cups scratch easily?
• How do you feel about the look of the HP50s when you're wearing them? Do you look like an astronaut?
Thanks a lot for any advice you can give me!