I just purchased these bluetooth headphones, and noticing there wasn't an impressions thread for them, I thought I would start the conversation.
The initial appeal for me was the wireless capability followed closely by the aesthetics. No question about it, for those who appreciate finely crafted products, the MW60 will not disappoint. I'm still going through the burn-in process with about 50 hours on them, so my observations on its sound are subject to change with followups.
First, some specifics on the MW60s: they come in a cardboard box that doubles as a headphone case. The foam cutout is precise and is made from a semi-hard material and the box itself is nicely done with a hinged flap. There is a leather container sandwiched within the headband that contains a white fabric covered micro USB to USB cable for charging and firmware updates as well as a similarly styled ⅛" TRRS cable. Additionally, there is a ⅛" to ¼" adapter that is designed to look well mated to the ⅛" cable—no generic knock off here. Underneath the foam is where a canvas case is stored and inside there is a small draw string case made from the same material, each with the M&D logo embossed on them. A small instruction booklet is also included.
The zippered case for the headphones has a taco shape that easily allows storage of the MW60s when folded. I was disappointed with the quality of the case in that the areas where the zipper begin and end are not well sewn leaving uneven gaps, a bit of a discontinuity given the quality of the intended occupant.
The headphones are beautifully appointed with metal components done in a satin finish. The parts quality is high, and everything fits nicely together. The adjustment for the headband, however, moves a bit too freely for my taste and requires adjustment with each use. There are very slight detents that match up with line indicators, but they are not held in place very well. I imagine this may be a sample variation and other owners might not have this issue.
I purchased the brown leather set shown above, and when I used Lexol to clean the leather, I was very surprised that the brown finish rubbed off quite easily. The manual states that a leather cleaner is the correct method for keeping the pads in good shape. I'm concerned that with long term use, especially with any sweat that results from extended use, the pads may not last as long as one would hope. Fortunately, the pads are easily removed being magnetically attached to the driver assembly.
My hat size is a 7¾", so on initial use I found the MW60s to sit too tightly on my head, the clamping pressure on my ears being very uncomfortable. I carefully bent the headband with its metal interior and was able to not only get a comfortable fit, but the pressure on the top of my head was widened out somewhat, consequently easing up on any discomfort during long listening sessions.
The MW60s ($550) come with a two year warranty and are made in China.
On first listen, cabled, I noticed a thickness in the bass as if there was a slight bump in frequency response around 100Hz. Others here have commented that the bass is a bit lacking, but I think what's meant is that the lower bass—below 50Hz—rolls off somewhat. Regardless, I'm hoping the bass becomes better detailed with burn-in, and if so, I will be quite happy with this region. The midrange is smooth sounding with no sibilance whatsoever, a quality I'm very sensitive to. Voice reproduction is very good with a slightly pushed presentation compared to the trebles. There is a lack of air to the mids when compared to my closed-back A&K AKT5ps, so the headstage is not nearly as open sounding, but then I don't expect it to be since the AKT5Ps are the most open sounding closed-back headphones I've ever heard. The trebles are a bit stunted, but again, I'm hoping for greater extension and better low level detail retrieval with more burn-in. These are certainly a warmish sounding pair of headphones, but for their intended use—hookup to my MacBook Air via bluetooth aptX—I think they will serve their purpose very well.
So far, the bluetooth functionality is working very well although every so often there is a drop out when I'm moving around. Surprisingly, the overall tonal character of the MW60s remains constant in wired or wireless mode on my MacBook. There is a tiny bit of grain in the upper frequencies that reveals the shortcomings of wireless, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. Incidentally, the pairing works really well with little fuss.
More details to follow as I get more time on them ...
The initial appeal for me was the wireless capability followed closely by the aesthetics. No question about it, for those who appreciate finely crafted products, the MW60 will not disappoint. I'm still going through the burn-in process with about 50 hours on them, so my observations on its sound are subject to change with followups.
First, some specifics on the MW60s: they come in a cardboard box that doubles as a headphone case. The foam cutout is precise and is made from a semi-hard material and the box itself is nicely done with a hinged flap. There is a leather container sandwiched within the headband that contains a white fabric covered micro USB to USB cable for charging and firmware updates as well as a similarly styled ⅛" TRRS cable. Additionally, there is a ⅛" to ¼" adapter that is designed to look well mated to the ⅛" cable—no generic knock off here. Underneath the foam is where a canvas case is stored and inside there is a small draw string case made from the same material, each with the M&D logo embossed on them. A small instruction booklet is also included.
The zippered case for the headphones has a taco shape that easily allows storage of the MW60s when folded. I was disappointed with the quality of the case in that the areas where the zipper begin and end are not well sewn leaving uneven gaps, a bit of a discontinuity given the quality of the intended occupant.
The headphones are beautifully appointed with metal components done in a satin finish. The parts quality is high, and everything fits nicely together. The adjustment for the headband, however, moves a bit too freely for my taste and requires adjustment with each use. There are very slight detents that match up with line indicators, but they are not held in place very well. I imagine this may be a sample variation and other owners might not have this issue.
I purchased the brown leather set shown above, and when I used Lexol to clean the leather, I was very surprised that the brown finish rubbed off quite easily. The manual states that a leather cleaner is the correct method for keeping the pads in good shape. I'm concerned that with long term use, especially with any sweat that results from extended use, the pads may not last as long as one would hope. Fortunately, the pads are easily removed being magnetically attached to the driver assembly.
My hat size is a 7¾", so on initial use I found the MW60s to sit too tightly on my head, the clamping pressure on my ears being very uncomfortable. I carefully bent the headband with its metal interior and was able to not only get a comfortable fit, but the pressure on the top of my head was widened out somewhat, consequently easing up on any discomfort during long listening sessions.
The MW60s ($550) come with a two year warranty and are made in China.
On first listen, cabled, I noticed a thickness in the bass as if there was a slight bump in frequency response around 100Hz. Others here have commented that the bass is a bit lacking, but I think what's meant is that the lower bass—below 50Hz—rolls off somewhat. Regardless, I'm hoping the bass becomes better detailed with burn-in, and if so, I will be quite happy with this region. The midrange is smooth sounding with no sibilance whatsoever, a quality I'm very sensitive to. Voice reproduction is very good with a slightly pushed presentation compared to the trebles. There is a lack of air to the mids when compared to my closed-back A&K AKT5ps, so the headstage is not nearly as open sounding, but then I don't expect it to be since the AKT5Ps are the most open sounding closed-back headphones I've ever heard. The trebles are a bit stunted, but again, I'm hoping for greater extension and better low level detail retrieval with more burn-in. These are certainly a warmish sounding pair of headphones, but for their intended use—hookup to my MacBook Air via bluetooth aptX—I think they will serve their purpose very well.
So far, the bluetooth functionality is working very well although every so often there is a drop out when I'm moving around. Surprisingly, the overall tonal character of the MW60s remains constant in wired or wireless mode on my MacBook. There is a tiny bit of grain in the upper frequencies that reveals the shortcomings of wireless, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. Incidentally, the pairing works really well with little fuss.
More details to follow as I get more time on them ...
