Closed Cans Question

[Nak Man]

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Originally Posted by Edwood You're kidding, right? Surely they could've used aluminum?

Steel was said as chosen for its strength, when faced with those yanked off plugs studio environment. However, almost all vintage senns circa 414 came with steel cables.

 

[dmoffitt]

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Originally Posted by Jigglybootch I've heard the HD280. They're not bad. The isolation was excellent, but there wasn't enough bass for me. I need something with more bass.

i wouldn't describe the hd280 as lacking in bass, but it is a bit loose on the bottom end i guess... that could again be an "amp needed" issue (seriously doubt it) - but then again i only listened to them as i had a bunch laying around after a film shoot and needed something to fly with at the time. i haven't heard them on an amp, but i suppose if you heard them on a worst-case-scenario like a portable player minus amp, since you are hoping to drive them via the mac's headphone jack that's rather fair.

 

[jpr703]

The 280s are a little loose on the bass. They sound very good for the price, but there are others that are better if you're not listening in a noisy environment.