TheKirk
New Head-Fier
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Hi guys
First of all - I'm not an audiophile, and I don't know much about headphones. Pretty much all I can rely on is reviews and my thoughts on the design. And the latter I think is quite important.
Great sound quality is nice too, though, but I don't really know what to look for, how to read graphs on sound output or even set an equalizer to suit my needs. So I'm not really very picky about this, unless of course, they sound terrible.
I need some portable headphones to use with my Samsung Galaxy S2 and sometimes my Asus Zenbook. I want somethink that looks and feels great and well built, but I don't want to pay a lot. I mainly use them while I'm walking, driving my bike, driving on the bus etc. Normal every-day use.
I've found some headphones that I'd like your opinion on. Some of them because I really like the design, some of them because of good reviews and some of them both. I hope you'll consider my choices and give me some feedback.
The price listed next to each headphone is the cheapest possible I've found including shipping to Denmark, and good bang per buck is of course always nice.
If you've got any experience with the headphones I list here, I'd really like your opinion. Also, if you think there are something else I should consider, I'm all ears.
#1 - Marshall Major Headphones ($84.34)
What I really like about these is the design. They look absolutely fantastic in my opinion. Only design flaw is that the earcups are kind of small, but the spiral cord, the gold finish and overall retro look is really something I think.
Some reviews give them a really hard time on the sound quality, though. I've got the impression that Tyll Hertsens from Innerfidelity.com is a very well regarded headphone expert, and he's certainly not a fan. Others call them decent or even excellent, though, and maybe that's enough for me.
I do think these are the best looking headphones I've found in my price range, so unless the sound quality really is rubbish, I might go for these.
#2 - Noontec Zoro ($94.12)
Noontec obviously got some design ideas from Beats, but according to every review I've read, the sound quality is actually (a lot) better. And they're way cheaper, too!
I like the design, and I like the fact that the cable is detachable. I also like that they go around the ear instead of on the ear, and I don't mind the fact that I'll be wearing some "cheap knockoffs".
#3 - Philips CitiScape Downtown ($104.35)
I really love the design on these ones, and the fact that they're on ear, it doesn't seem like they're uncomfortable. Also, I've heard that the sound is VERY well isolated.
The sound in general should be over the top too, and before mentioned Tyll Hertsens even put them on his Wall of Fame.
#4 - Philips CitiScape Uptown ($98.67)
For some reason the Uptowns are cheaper than the Downtowns in Denmark. It might be because of the fact that no Danish retailer seems to sell the Downtowns. But as far as I can tell, these are the best ones of the two. Or am I wrong?
I like the design on these ones too, and they seem to be very well built. And - They're over ear!
First of all - I'm not an audiophile, and I don't know much about headphones. Pretty much all I can rely on is reviews and my thoughts on the design. And the latter I think is quite important.
Great sound quality is nice too, though, but I don't really know what to look for, how to read graphs on sound output or even set an equalizer to suit my needs. So I'm not really very picky about this, unless of course, they sound terrible.
I need some portable headphones to use with my Samsung Galaxy S2 and sometimes my Asus Zenbook. I want somethink that looks and feels great and well built, but I don't want to pay a lot. I mainly use them while I'm walking, driving my bike, driving on the bus etc. Normal every-day use.
I've found some headphones that I'd like your opinion on. Some of them because I really like the design, some of them because of good reviews and some of them both. I hope you'll consider my choices and give me some feedback.
The price listed next to each headphone is the cheapest possible I've found including shipping to Denmark, and good bang per buck is of course always nice.
If you've got any experience with the headphones I list here, I'd really like your opinion. Also, if you think there are something else I should consider, I'm all ears.
#1 - Marshall Major Headphones ($84.34)
What I really like about these is the design. They look absolutely fantastic in my opinion. Only design flaw is that the earcups are kind of small, but the spiral cord, the gold finish and overall retro look is really something I think.
Some reviews give them a really hard time on the sound quality, though. I've got the impression that Tyll Hertsens from Innerfidelity.com is a very well regarded headphone expert, and he's certainly not a fan. Others call them decent or even excellent, though, and maybe that's enough for me.
I do think these are the best looking headphones I've found in my price range, so unless the sound quality really is rubbish, I might go for these.
#2 - Noontec Zoro ($94.12)
Noontec obviously got some design ideas from Beats, but according to every review I've read, the sound quality is actually (a lot) better. And they're way cheaper, too!
I like the design, and I like the fact that the cable is detachable. I also like that they go around the ear instead of on the ear, and I don't mind the fact that I'll be wearing some "cheap knockoffs".
#3 - Philips CitiScape Downtown ($104.35)
I really love the design on these ones, and the fact that they're on ear, it doesn't seem like they're uncomfortable. Also, I've heard that the sound is VERY well isolated.
The sound in general should be over the top too, and before mentioned Tyll Hertsens even put them on his Wall of Fame.
#4 - Philips CitiScape Uptown ($98.67)
For some reason the Uptowns are cheaper than the Downtowns in Denmark. It might be because of the fact that no Danish retailer seems to sell the Downtowns. But as far as I can tell, these are the best ones of the two. Or am I wrong?
I like the design on these ones too, and they seem to be very well built. And - They're over ear!