Purplezorz
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks for the response. I have been looking at those Sonys. I enjoyed my previous Sony MDR ZX-600, which basically sounded like a less refined and less aggressive Sennheiser Amperior to my ears. If Sony makes something with that sound signature, but better sounding and better clamping pressure, I could get on that train for sure.
I feel like all my research has led me back to the original M100 though.
If you listen to bass music, then you won't be disappointed.
If you want a more refined sound whilst having a portable can with noise cancelling and wired + wireless mode, the 1000X-M3s (regardless of the relatively high, but thankfully in Sony fashion, falling price) are a no brainer.
If you just want a super lightweight fun, cheap and portable can, the MDR-1As are still recommended, just remember the very top end (>10Khz) is dull and you can't EQ it in convincingly.
I haven't listened to the HD25s in quite a while, but I was surprised how good they sounded for on ear whilst being marketed for monitoring/mastering. Quite a tight clamp though.
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