[Nahirk]

anyone have the HD485's? i was thinking of getting them for portable use. I listen to various forms of electronic music mostly and heard they are pretty good. Heard they are very comfy... can anyone confirm this?

 

[sgrossklass]

I'd have my doubts about HD485s for portable use. They aren't exactly small (the front shot from Headroom shows that quite well if you're looking at the relative sizes vs. the 1/4" plug), and since they're open isolation is likely to be low as well. Anyway, I'd certainly want to lend them an ear, if only for curiosity's sake.

 

[Nahirk]

ya i was thinking about that but they apparently are pretty light. I wonder if i'll look like a dork walking around with them...or well more of a dork than usual

 

[merhere]

Greetings.
I bought the 485s when I read they were ZDNets prefered headphones for testing portables. I use a iriver h320 and either the 485s or ety ER-6s. The 485s are super comfortable and I really like the sound. They have a strong bass (the etys are weak on bass). I am really pleased with the 485s. I would buy them again.

 

[merhere]

Oh... and oddly enough, no one has commented on their appearance. don't know why?

 

[bangraman]

Perhaps people are being polite

I think major dorkage, but well... up to you. If you want isolation, the HD215 are equally... individual looking.

 

[merhere]

Could be. You should try it.

The 485s are open air. Not for isolationist needs.