[LFC_SL]

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Yep, they sound great without an amp. As I mentioned earlier, amping is an option, not a necessity.

 
Like everything else on the market they come with a second cable with smartphone controls and the plug is smrtphone case friendly

 

[blueangel2323]

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Like everything else on the market they come with a second cable with smartphone controls and the plug is smrtphone case friendly

NOT like everything else on the market. I'm disappointed with the amount of otherwise good headphones and earphones that don't have smartphone features.

 

[Trunks159]

What headphone doesn't (with a detachable cable)?

 

[blueangel2323]

Any of the Shure full sized models, M-Audio Q40, AKG K181, just off the top of my head. There's lots more. Detachable cable with no remote/mic option.

 

[blueangel2323]

Plus all the headphones/earphones that don't have detachable cables at all. Seriously, if I'm spending more than $100, I expect a detachable cable.

 

[Trunks159]

You know, just looking at the m500, one might think that these cant deliver that big bass performance, or it can't reach as low as something like a m100 or ws99, but damn you'll be surprised. When you want that bass, the bass is definitely there and it will reach as deep as the song wants it to. I put on my lesser mdr 7506 and all I hear is a bunch of sub bass, no matter what song. What some people think is tight bass is really just sub bass.

Anyway, I'll soon compare my ws99 to my m500.

 

[navii]

I wish they came with a longer "audiophile" cord, both are the same "portable" lengths.
 
Also the other day the wind was blowing quite hard and I thought they might slip off my head!
 
I'm enjoying them though. They look really good on my head and off my head. They are just beautiful.

 

[ev13wt]

Plus all the headphones/earphones that don't have detachable cables at all. Seriously, if I'm spending more than $100, I expect a detachable cable.

I've always wondered as to why a cable should be detacheable??? Ok, I understand it for a pro or dj headphone where the cable might break, but else?

 

[Beagle]

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I've always wondered as to why a cable should be detacheable??? Ok, I understand it for a pro or dj headphone where the cable might break, but else?

 
I don't either. It dilutes the sound. Instead of a straight path for the signal, it has to go through a plug, connector, then eventually gets to the driver.

 

[OK-Guy]

personally speaking, phone cables are for phones & not expensive headphones... still we all have to put up with the demands of iPhone users, anyone for Starbucks?.
 
detachable cables are boon as well... nothing like a good upgrade.

 

[LFC_SL]

NOT like everything else on the market. I'm disappointed with the amount of otherwise good headphones and earphones that don't have smartphone features.

My main point was to illustrate whilst upgrading DAC and amp will enhance the sound, the M500 is first and foremost designed to be used straight out of the headphone port. Sometimes people get so into it on this site they are unable to take a step back and think like a normal consumer

 

[alpha10]

Just a practical question about the M500 case, does an iPod Touch fit in the case together with the headphones?

 

[blueangel2323]

I've always wondered as to why a cable should be detacheable??? Ok, I understand it for a pro or dj headphone where the cable might break, but else?

Replace it if it breaks, ability to use different cables for different situations (portable phone vs sit-down audiophile listening), upgrade to a better quality one or build your own cable

 

[LFC_SL]

No because it is shaped and moulded to the form of the folded-up M500 design. See my latest Flickr gallery.
Have just tried to zip the case with my Nexus 4 sat on top and it is a no-go.
 
Something small like a Clip+ / Clip Zip however would easily fit within the spaces

 

[809NOLA]

I already purchased the M500s as a birthday gift to myself but my wife wants to get me something (though not outrageously expensive) so I was thinking a headphone amp for my bedroom side table. I wonder if the NuForce Icon iDo would be a good match for them. I like the small form factor but I'm brand new to headphone amps and don't have a clue what I should look for. Would be nice in there was a store in New Orleans where I could to and actually listen to headphones and amps to compare but that is such an extreme concept these days when most folks get electronics from Best Buy and Target.