Which headphone over ear do you think has the best clarity and bright his and lows with a powerful bass? Also which one do you think is just the best? What do you think of the Sony mdr-1rbt-mk2?
Unfortunately the MK2 are one of the very few ones I did not yet try, because not available in EU.
MK2 and Pendulumic actually. Well, and Parrot Zik 2 because they arrived dead.
If you are only interested in Around the Ear, I think there is not much discussion possible, the clear winner is the Plantronics Backbeat Pro.
I personally like the UE9000 also, the bass is a bit fatter.
But the Plantronics has got more detail and precision in its bass, which is anyway also very powerful.
And the Plantronics offer much more. They are more comfortable, have ANC, Multipoint, Head Sensor. They have much better Sounstage, more detail, are more bright and open.
The UE9000 may be a bit warmer but the Plantronics are warm enough.
Between the two I would not esitate choosing the Plantronics.
I am not aware of anybody who tried both Plantronics and MK2 if not maybe @Kelleytoons: I did not understand very well if he really tried the MK2 or the old "MK1".
Kelley?
There is another thread specifically for MK2, maybe you can ask there if anybody tried the Plantronics and can compare.
I personally suspect that the MK2 must also be excellent.
And that the difference must be more in sound signature than in sound quality. So, matter of tastes.
Which means, if you cannot try the MK2 and send it back in case you do not like it, than go directly for the Plantronics and do not look back. They will surely please you.
david8613 can confirm.
David, how would you describe the Plantronics in few words. And how do you feel their bass, coming from the fat UE9000?