[Olimoronio]

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For anyone still looking, the rx700's are $34.99 at buy.com here http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=206897541 with a limited amount in stock.  For some reason searching for the rx700's doesn't bring up any results but linking directly works.  Amazon is up to $45 now.  Everyone seems to love these and the price seems very reasonable so I ordered a pair for myself.
 
edit: looks like buy.com removed their rx700 inventory, hope they don't cancel my order.

Wrong. You should have got the Maxell DHPii's.

 

[Xombie11]

Wrong. You should have got the Maxell DHPii's.

So that they can fall apart a week and a half later? No thank you.

I'm glad these are back in stock, perhaps I can finally purchase a pair.

@Katun: The thread's title should be updated.

 

[Katun]

Oh wow, I didn't even notice. You are right, they are back in stock! Excellent.
 
Good idea. I will be doing so now.

 

[Olimoronio]

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So that they can fall apart a week and a half later? No thank you.

I'm glad these are back in stock, perhaps I can finally purchase a pair.

@Katun: The thread's title should be updated.

 


[size=9pt]Amazon reviews - beacon of truth! [/size]
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[size=9pt]Nevermind all the reviews here that state otherwise.[/size]
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[size=9pt]Enjoy your crappy sounding JVC's. I'll be enjoying my far superior JVC HA-D990's that I got from eBay for 99 cents (lol) and my Maxell's. [/size]

 

[winma]

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[size=9pt]Enjoy your crappy sounding JVC's. I'll be enjoying my far superior JVC HA-D990's that I got from eBay for 99 cents (lol) and my Maxell's. [/size]
 
 

Are you calling crappy the HA RX700's? you need a doctor man....

 

[Olimoronio]

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Are you calling crappy the HA RX700's? you need a doctor man....

 
[size=9pt]Bloated bass, shrill piercing highs... What else do I need to be able to call them crappy?[/size]
 
 
[size=9pt]Sorry, I don't agree with the horde but they sound like crap to me.[/size]

 

[Olimoronio]

lol I love this. I need a docter if I don't like the HA-RX700's lol
 
Listen to some real phones and get back to me.

 

[Xombie11]

@Olimoronio



All the reviews here that say otherwise? You mean yourself and like... 2 others? Good luck with that man. Sure they *might* sound nice, but their quality is downright awful.





Go troll somewhere else with your quadruple(lol)posts. Learn to edit.

 

[Olimoronio]

I OWN both. Frankly your "opinion" on either (including their durability) is a joke.
 
Get back to me when you have heard either, have a valid opinion on the matter and aren't just aping what others have stated.

 

[Ohungry]

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these are back in stock

Yes!
Thanks for letting us know =).
I was literally just about to order a pair from Techdepotcanada.
How long do you guys expect it to take until canadian retailers restock? =P

 

[SoSpecial]

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I OWN both. Frankly your "opinion" on either (including their durability) is a joke.
 
Get back to me when you have heard either, have a valid opinion on the matter and aren't just aping what others have stated.

I believe the hardest thing to get over with your argument is the fact that you are completely blowing things out of proportion.

 

[Olimoronio]

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I believe the hardest thing to get over with your argument is the fact that you are completely blowing things out of proportion.

 
 
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 [size=9pt](C29) Maxell DHP-II:[/size][size=9pt]Little-known circumaural headphone from Maxell discovered by a fellow head-fier just a few weeks ago[/size]
 
 

 
 
[size=9pt]Build Quality(6/10): The construction of the DHP-II is quite typical of consumer-level headphones. Except for a thin aluminum band used to reinforce the headband, they are made mostly out of a lightweight plastic, not unlike the JVC HA-S700. Despite this, there is very little to go wrong as the headphones are not fully collapsible, though the cups do rotate 90 degrees to fold flat. The long and thin cord is nylon-sheathed for extra protection but strain reliefs on either side are minimal. On the whole, while I don’t feel comfortable tossing the DHP-II around like I do with some of my DJ phones, I don’t feel that they need to be babied, either.

Comfort (9/10): The DHP-II is a small and light circumaural headphone similar in size to the JVC HA-S700 and Panasonic RP-HTX7. Though the DHP-II is not collapsible, the joints all have a wide range of motion, allowing for a secure and stable fit. In addition, the headband and earcup pads are just as soft as the wonderful memory foam padding of the HA-S700 and clamping force is fairly low, resulting in great long-term comfort.

Isolation (6/10): The DHP-II isolates surprisingly well for a semi-open headphone and does a respectable job of preventing leakage at moderate volumes levels. However, the similarly-small JVC HA-S700 and Equation EP-3070 absolutely wipe the floor with the DHP-II when it comes to actual attenuation.

Sound (7/10): Always skeptical and yet hopeful when it comes to lo-fi brands, I truly had no idea what to expect when I shelled out upwards of $30 on a set of the DHP-IIs. After a month with them, however, I can say that the massive amounts of praise the headphones received from their first few owners were fully warranted. At its core, the DHP-II is an uncompromisingly fun-sounding headphone. The most striking aspect is the robust and full-bodied low end. The bass of the DHP-II is deep and punchy, not as tight and clean as with something like the HD25-1, but more than good enough for the asking price. It is well-extended, hits reasonably hard, and remains accurate throughout. I wouldn’t call the low end of the DHP-II particularly aggressive but it is ever-present and definitely acts as a solid foundation for the rest of the sound. Though there is a slight mid-bass hump, most of the time the low end of the DHP-II stays clear of the midrange, which is smooth and competent, if not highly emphasized. The mids are clear and quite detailed, positioned front and center as they should be and boasting just a touch of warmth. For my blues and jazz tracks it’s quite difficult to imagine a better signature than that of the DHP-II.

As for the treble, it is crisp and very clear without a shadow of harshness. Sibilance is similarly absent despite the decent amount of sparkle offered by the highs. Top-end extension doesn’t quite nudge the HD25-1 or ATH-M50 but yet again impresses for a $40 headphone. Same with the detail – the ~$100 DJ headphones from Audio-Technica, Denon, and Ultrasone I’ve been using lately simply offer more of it – but at a hefty increase in price (and bulk). The high end is not exactly laid back but on the whole, the DHP-II does sound rather delicate and refined – and even more so when the price tag is taken into consideration. The presentation is equally likable – the DHP-II gives a convincing sense of space and has good dimensionality, though its soundstage is definitely not the largest as far as portables go. Layering is quite good, with drums in the background and guitars, vocals, and woodwinds more upfront. I wouldn’t call the soundstage evenly-spaced and positioning lags behind high-end sets, but for the price and within the confines of the intended sound signature, the Maxells do nearly no wrong.

Value (8.5/10). (MSRP: $89.99, Street Price: $40) The Maxell DHP-II is yet another outstanding sub-$50 buy for anyone in search of great-sounding, extremely comfortable, and reasonably portable headphones. Though calling a headphone ‘Digital’ as Maxell did with the DHP-II is a major pet peeve of mine, I have to admit that the engineers definitely did their research when designing the unit. It’s far from the best-built portable out there but with care it seems like it will last. Isolation is impressive for a semi-open set and the unit is surprisingly well-packaged with a soft carrying pouch, 1/8” adapter, and handy extension cord to supplement the 6’ long nylon-sheathed cable. The sound signature is relentlessly fun, with slightly boosted bass and sparkly treble, and makes the DHP-II an extremely enjoyable headphone for movies and music alike. For $40, this one’s a keeper.

Manufacturer Specs:
Frequency Response: 10 - 30,000 Hz
Impedance: 50 Ω
Sensitivity: 102 dB SPL/1mW
Cord: 6ft (1.8m) + 6ft (1.8m) extension, single-sided; straight plug
Space-Saving Mechanism: Flat-folding[/size]
 

*link*
 
 
 
Now what am I blowing out of proportion again?

 

[tdockweiler]

Someone needs to stop trolling.

 

[SoSpecial]

Your missing my point, just because you have both doesn't mean that your some expert on MY EARS or anyone one elses for that matter. You can comment on the headphones in relation to how you feel about them but seriously every word spoken by you or anyone on this site should be taken with a spoonfull of salt when it's about YOURS or THEIR EARS.
 

 

[Olimoronio]

[size=9pt]OK I agree with that but whose word should be given greater latitude? The guy who has heard both and has made an experienced assessment or the guy who has heard neither and has decided that one is the bee's knees?[/size]
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[size=9pt]And for that matter who are you to say that I'm blowing things out of proportion? They are MY EARS after all.[/size]