Ex71sl vs KSC-35 + Sennisher mx500
Jun 6, 2003 at 1:08 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 8
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Which one better to go with? ma order for the ex71sl is gonna take a long time, so i'm thinking about getting ksc-35 and the mx500... should i? or wait?
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 2:09 AM Post #2 of 8
Conventional wisdom:

ex71 terrible

ksc-35 and mx500 great (at this general price point)

why do you want buth ksc-35 and mx500?

do you need a high degree of isolation?
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 2:19 AM Post #3 of 8
I have both MX500 and KSC-35. MX500 are good for when I need small headphones but I'm relatively stationary. They just don't stay in my ears when I move around a lot. The KSC-35s are good when I'm on the move and don't need isolation.
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 2:43 AM Post #4 of 8
Get the KSC-35 and forget the rest. Do not even bother with EX71. If you need isolation save up for some low end Shure or Etymotic. Anything less (Koss Plug, Sony EX70/71, Aiwa HP600) is not worth the money.
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 3:14 AM Post #5 of 8
Definitely don't get the EX71s...the sound quality isn't worth it, even if they cost less than they do. The KSC35s and MX500s are both great for on the go, and I personally don't have the problem with the MX500s of having them fall out of my ears...
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 3:26 AM Post #6 of 8
Right now i have the Eggos, Ex70, MX300 *came with my iriver ifp-395 player*.. i should get my Portapros by saturday or monday...

So most of yall still the KSC-35 and MX500 better? eh?

I personally don't have a problem with the mx300 coming out of my ears.. but the thing is, i don't like putting on the cusson on, but then on the back of the earbud, it scratches my ears... i wonder is that how the mx500 is... :-/ thanks in advance guys


BTW, *answer to the first guy who replied* i want to get those because i hear other people say the ksc-35 and mx500 are pretty good..
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 3:53 AM Post #7 of 8
I use my MX500s far more often than my PortaPros for two reasons:

1) They leak a hell of a lot less. Like, a HELL of a lot less. I listen in class quite often and that's a big deal, because I can raise the volume higher.
2) As a result of listening to my MX500s so often, the treble on the PortaPros sounds dull, recessed and yucky. Granted, they go much lower than the earbuds, and have a (bit) sweeter midrange, but that treble is just gorgeous. It's detailed and non-fatiguing, and, for a $15 earbud, the soundstage is nice and big.

I love my MX500s and couldn't possibly live without them.
 
Jun 6, 2003 at 5:59 AM Post #8 of 8
ksc 35 > senn mx500 > sony ex71sl
All are imo. of course
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