[Spetsnaz Op]

Yes...I saw a thread about the HD201's. I have a couple of questions for those of you that use headphones frequently:

I am going on a trip to china, and the main reason for this purchase is the long plane ride from LA to Asia (direct). I am a gamer however and I would like to be able to use these phones for that purpose also when I get back. I was thinking of getting full size sennheisers, like the HD437 or HD202 or 201 from the thread I read here...but I worry that perhaps they will be too cumbersome. They will be used with either a Muvo or an old CD player. Should I go for earbuds or fuller size, and what would you recommend for 20-25 shipped? (perhaps there are some foldable full size ones I could look into?)

 

[fr4c]

for that price, some earbuds and clip-ons should be sufficient for your needs. look into the sennheiser mx*** earbuds or the koss ksc35/75 clip-ons.

 

[Spetsnaz Op]

Anyone know if the MX500 is indeed superior to the MX450? Thanks for the responce.

Also, out of curiosity, is the HD202 better then the HD201, or vice versa? Thanks.

 

[gshan]

The HD201 is better than the HD202. I have heard both. The 202 sounds muffled in comparison, and has extremely powerful bass. The 201 is more balanced.

If you're prepping for a long plane trip, I would suggest getting the Panasonic RP-HJE50 semi-canalphones for this purpose. They are right in your pricerange, and the isolation they provide will keep you from bothering other passengers and allow you to also hear a little less of your surroundings.

 

[Spetsnaz Op]

Thanks for the advice...I might have to pick those up

How do you think they would compare to the 71 fontopia's from sony (curious as a sibling has a pair)

edit: Are these out yet? No one seems to have any in stock

any other recommendations in case I don't find any?

 

[gshan]

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Originally Posted by Spetsnaz Op Thanks for the advice...I might have to pick those up How do you think they would compare to the 71 fontopia's from sony (curious as a sibling has a pair)

I did a short review a few weeks back, and found them to be overall better sounding than the 71s. Cleaner bass, and clearer presentation overall.