m1k3-tets1
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Gonna buy me a pair. Or, maybe, there are newer better products in this class/$$$ range I should look into? Isolation is *very* important.
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Originally Posted by lutwey /img/forum/go_quote.gif then pick them up if iso is important. how about iems.........if iso is really important then go with an iem |
Originally Posted by nickchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Philips HP460 (brightish) and the AT SJ5 (can sound nasal) are quite good alternatives if you want to avoid the nutty K81 bass. Main reason to keep mine is the isolation, the acceptable detailing and the good build quality. And the K81 mids are still the 2nd smoothest among all closed fons I've tried - only the K271 is better in that respect. Still going strong. |
Originally Posted by m1k3-tets1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank you guys. I dont mind the K81 bass (at least for noisy environments). I just need a supraaural closed unamped hp <$100 with as good isolation as it can get. Just thought, the K81 is not a new model and mayb there are some newer alternatives. |
Originally Posted by marvelusjd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sounds like the K81 would be perfect for you. Sounds great, isolates well, and is very affordable. |
Originally Posted by nickchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you don't mind the bass, then go for it (or the similar but different looking K518). Bass is the first thing that dissapears in noisy environments anyway. |
Originally Posted by pearljam5000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I see you have SR-60 and K-81,can you compare the two please? |