[Headphony]

Any impressions on either of these headphones? They might be decent portables, but I'm just guessing. Here are the manufacturers links:

Creative Aurvana Live:
AURVANA Live! Headphones | Headphones & Headsets

Philips SHP 5400:
SHP5400/00 - Stereo Headphones - Indoor headphones - Accessories - Philips

 

[Headphony]

Has anybody heard either of these?

 

[minimelody]

I have saw a demo set of the aurvana live at the store before. The headphones has glossy earcups which make it look classy while the audio was acceptable, sounding nice for videos too.

 

[Fungi]

The Aurvana Live! is a well-balanced headphone, not overemphasizing anything and doing very well for a closed can. I'd say it has a slight V-shaped frequency curve. Vocals sound pretty good and if you can handle MS-2 highs, then these should be no problem at all (peak in the highs). At this price range, I don't think it's very likely that anything won't have that "closed" sound, and the Aurvana Live! is no exception. Can't say I have much experience with closed headphones but I'd say these are staying with me. Not extremely portable since they don't fold up.

PS I've seen a review by an owner of both the Live! and the D1000/D5000 that the Live! is like the D1000, but with bass quantity closer to the D5000.

 

[nsjong]

If you're going to choose between these 2, you must note the price range as well. The Philips is only $30 - $50 range. Not that this price range from Philips has let me down before (anyone remember the good ol' HP460's?)

 

[sleepless_circa]

If that Aurvana is sounding better than AKG K518DJ?