I'm looking for sub-50 over-ear headphones
Nov 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM Post #16 of 31
OR NOT, I just heard that the rx700's actually have BETTER sound, they're just bulkier. How bulky are they really? Like, are they uncomfortably bulky? 
 
Nov 10, 2010 at 3:46 PM Post #18 of 31


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hojomojo96 said:
OR NOT, I just heard that the rx700's actually have BETTER sound, they're just bulkier. How bulky are they really? Like, are they uncomfortably bulky? 
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Large enough that you won't want to use them portably. M30 is not small either but it looks very unassuming and I had no problem wearing them outside - just need to coil up the extra cord length.
 
Nov 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM Post #19 of 31
So, for a portable sub 50 over ear, you would suggest the M30?
Mind you, I don't know if long car rides, airplanes, and home use really requires portables :p Still, portability is a plus!
 
Nov 10, 2010 at 6:17 PM Post #20 of 31


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hojomojo96 said:
So, for a portable sub 50 over ear, you would suggest the M30?
Mind you, I don't know if long car rides, airplanes, and home use really requires portables :p Still, portability is a plus!
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For portable I truly suggest the HD428 or DT235.
 
The M30 has a coiled cable and was never really meant for portable use. Moreso for studio use.
 
 

 
Nov 10, 2010 at 6:31 PM Post #21 of 31
As I said, I wont be using them for TRUE portable usage, I just don't want something hugely clunky and heavy.
 
So:
Which has better sound for a semi-basshead, the M30, or the DT 235? HD 428s are a little pricey :p
 
Nov 10, 2010 at 10:42 PM Post #25 of 31
The M30 is built well for the price and is quite comfortable. Unamped it's very boring and very neutral. It's perhaps the most boring headphone I own, but I still like it when I'm in the mood. You can even upgrade it with velour pads for $20. I've found that it's kind of hard to drive. I used them straight out of my Ipod Touch while doing yard work yesterday and the sound was just not good. 95% of the time it was used amped with a Total Airhead.
 
The Beyer Dynamic DT-235 really doesn't have a lot of bass, but it has good mids and I like the sound but it's not the most accurate headphone ever. For $45 it's such a good deal and it's comfortable. The pads just rest on my ears.
 
The most FUN headphone to me is the Koss UR-55. They sound like the Porta Pro, need burn in, but are really great for rock music. I gave them to my mom and she loves them. Hopefully Best Buy has a sale on them so I can get another pair. I only got rid of them because I upgraded to the Dj100. Turns out those are worthless for portable use without a powerful amp.
 
Nov 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM Post #26 of 31
Great. So, M30 requires an  amp for good sound? Can't afford an amp right now :p
 
Whats you guys opinion on the Porta Pro's?
 
Nov 11, 2010 at 5:52 PM Post #30 of 31


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hojomojo96 said:
Okay, update:
I'm giving up on portablilty.
Even then:
Porta pros
M30s
rx700s
 
opinions on what to get?
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Even if you were still wanting portability I would skip the Porta Pros for the DT235 or HD428.
 
Anyway RX700 all the way.
 
 
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