theuprising
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The last similar thread got derailed, and didn't even get to a conclusion, so I'm starting it up. This includes all the clones of the HM5 and Pro 80's, obviously.
I own the pro-80's and am thinking of buying the HM5's and returning the Pro 80's to amazon. As far as I can tell:
Pro 80
+overall more clarity in all frequencies.
+nice bass extension
-not neutral with sub-bass boost
-intimate soundstage
HM5
+HUGE closed soundstage and good instrument separation
+good treble and bass extension
-not neutral with recessed mid-bass
-not the most clear headphone
Most reviews find the HM5 to have lacking bass, and I don't listen to hip hop, but I do watch movies and listen to classical music where having bass is pretty important. I'm fine with using EQ as long as it doesn't produce any distortion, and it seems the HM5 doesn't. What would I really be missing by trading in the Pro 80's? I enjoy the sub bass rumble, but the HM5 is said to have decent sub-bass as well, which can be EQ'ed up if needed.
Lets just pretend for comfort + other perks are non factors for now, because yes HM5 wins in comfort and Pro 80 wins in build quality.
I own the pro-80's and am thinking of buying the HM5's and returning the Pro 80's to amazon. As far as I can tell:
Pro 80
+overall more clarity in all frequencies.
+nice bass extension
-not neutral with sub-bass boost
-intimate soundstage
HM5
+HUGE closed soundstage and good instrument separation
+good treble and bass extension
-not neutral with recessed mid-bass
-not the most clear headphone
Most reviews find the HM5 to have lacking bass, and I don't listen to hip hop, but I do watch movies and listen to classical music where having bass is pretty important. I'm fine with using EQ as long as it doesn't produce any distortion, and it seems the HM5 doesn't. What would I really be missing by trading in the Pro 80's? I enjoy the sub bass rumble, but the HM5 is said to have decent sub-bass as well, which can be EQ'ed up if needed.
Lets just pretend for comfort + other perks are non factors for now, because yes HM5 wins in comfort and Pro 80 wins in build quality.