swaffleman
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I still have my old PX 100's. They still work and pump out great sound.
I kept reading comparisons between the two. It seems pretty equally divided as to which one is better.
Differences I notice (I should note that all of the listed differences are very subtle. I had my sister try out both and she felt that they sounded the same, but she isn't an audio enthusiast):
The old ones:
The older version fits a little more loosely. Could just be that they have a few years on them, though.
The older version is a little easier to drive, but this difference is a bit insignificant to me. The new ones still get plenty loud.
The older version is a little more aggressive sounding to me. I hear more sibilance and crunch in the mid range with rock music (like Nirvana and Metallica), as well as with the cymbals. The mids on the older version are a little more emphasized, as are the vocals.
The bass of the older version is a little bit quieter and less defined.
The soundstage seems a bit more upfront, although instrument placement and overall depth of sound is great.
The new ones:
They fit a little tighter, but aren't uncomfortable at all.
As I said, they are less loud, but they get loud enough.
These are more laid back than the old ones. The more aggressive mid range is tamed a bit, and there is less overall sibilance (I think this sibilance could also be the "sweetness" that was often attributed to the old ones. I don't hear the drums, cymbals, or vocals as being quite as in my face through these.
The bass has been brought up maybe just 10-20%. It is a bit more defined and has more impact, though. I don't feel that it is overpowering.
Soundstage, while feeling a little farther back than the old ones, is about the same.
Overall: They both have a darker sound, and both are excellent for the size and price. I think the newer versions were tweaked to sound a little more like the Koss Porta Pros, because the less forward midrange when compared to the old version and the bass boost makes them sound a bit like the Porta Pros. I find them to be nicer sounding and more detailed than the Koss phones, though. I think the newer version is more fun to listen to than the older one, as it's even more smooth sound (and more natural sound to my ears) and better bass definition makes the music sound a bit more natural. The more aggressive sound of the older ones sometimes made it seem...unnatural, although still very good and warm sounding. It's hard to describe, but sometimes I had an issue hearing tone when listening to instrument separation and different layers with the older versions, even though I could hear attack. Not having that issue with the new ones.
I kept reading comparisons between the two. It seems pretty equally divided as to which one is better.
Differences I notice (I should note that all of the listed differences are very subtle. I had my sister try out both and she felt that they sounded the same, but she isn't an audio enthusiast):
The old ones:
The older version fits a little more loosely. Could just be that they have a few years on them, though.
The older version is a little easier to drive, but this difference is a bit insignificant to me. The new ones still get plenty loud.
The older version is a little more aggressive sounding to me. I hear more sibilance and crunch in the mid range with rock music (like Nirvana and Metallica), as well as with the cymbals. The mids on the older version are a little more emphasized, as are the vocals.
The bass of the older version is a little bit quieter and less defined.
The soundstage seems a bit more upfront, although instrument placement and overall depth of sound is great.
The new ones:
They fit a little tighter, but aren't uncomfortable at all.
As I said, they are less loud, but they get loud enough.
These are more laid back than the old ones. The more aggressive mid range is tamed a bit, and there is less overall sibilance (I think this sibilance could also be the "sweetness" that was often attributed to the old ones. I don't hear the drums, cymbals, or vocals as being quite as in my face through these.
The bass has been brought up maybe just 10-20%. It is a bit more defined and has more impact, though. I don't feel that it is overpowering.
Soundstage, while feeling a little farther back than the old ones, is about the same.
Overall: They both have a darker sound, and both are excellent for the size and price. I think the newer versions were tweaked to sound a little more like the Koss Porta Pros, because the less forward midrange when compared to the old version and the bass boost makes them sound a bit like the Porta Pros. I find them to be nicer sounding and more detailed than the Koss phones, though. I think the newer version is more fun to listen to than the older one, as it's even more smooth sound (and more natural sound to my ears) and better bass definition makes the music sound a bit more natural. The more aggressive sound of the older ones sometimes made it seem...unnatural, although still very good and warm sounding. It's hard to describe, but sometimes I had an issue hearing tone when listening to instrument separation and different layers with the older versions, even though I could hear attack. Not having that issue with the new ones.
