[ourfpshero]

just got this for 30 shipped. seems i got lucky, these are 50 all over.impressions soon
 
 
Ok, a few quick impressions:
 
1st of all-these are NOT better than an rx700. unless u love bass!
 
packaging- blister pack- I pretty much had to destroy the package to get these out. 
 
build- plasticky but very solid. doesnt creak at all. earcups dont swivel, nice pads. rubbery cord feels decent. also the cord is only 5 feet long (about). the earcups style is slightly ridiculous. has a bass port- basically a rubber ring around the driver opening that concentrates bass straight in to your ear.
 
sound out of the box- large stage, very bassy, big emphasis in the 60-100 hz range. highs are slightly recessed. easily out-basses an rx900 i had close by.
 
more to come...
 
UPDATE:
 
a few days and several hours in the highs have come out a little. bass still boomy though.  I am enjoying these headphones a lot for the price now.
 
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[ACDOAN]

The inner lining of the headband reminds me of the Desert Storm Operation.

 

[1337]

How would you compare them to the HA-RX700?

Also, a bit off topic, but I'm seeing 2 HA-RX700 users, if adjusted properly on ear, do they have much leakage?

 

[desktophifi]

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How would you compare them to the HA-RX700?
 

I would like to know this as well, they look nice. 

 

[metalh3ad]

Is this a new JVC model? 

 

[ourfpshero]

yes just released

 

[ourfpshero]

did some gaming. 
nice directional sound do to large soundstage. good at separating sounds. likes a small amp. bass is fun when firing a tank and such. 
from an mp3 player the bass is muddy, but was fine usng a portable amp. 

 

[soundaddicted]

Do you know if they're available in amazon? i cant find them anywhere. 

 

[ourfpshero]

ebay and buy.com have them, prices seem to be rising already, i'm guessing still limited availability
try pcrush.com, ecost.com
 
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=ha-m5x+sale&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=10179126632866953253&os=sellers&sa=X&ei=muGbTeucNYuWsgOuoqWcBA&ved=0CCMQ_QgwAg#

 

[vladimirK702]

I also noticed there's another model, the JVC HA-S4X. Any thoughts? 

 

[ourfpshero]

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I also noticed there's another model, the JVC HA-S4X. Any thoughts? 

i think thats the on-ear version. knowing jvc, probably bass heavy. these ae obviously competitors to sonys xb lineup, with a nod toward monster beats

 

[Szadzik]

Reddish cable? Looks strange to say the least.

 

[ourfpshero]

updated op

 

[dugan661]

thanks for the review!!
 
i like the sound of these,,, what would they compare to?

 

[ourfpshero]

compare to sonys xb700 is about the closest by my memory. 
 
Also- i just discovered there is a small metal grill in the center of each cup, i'm sure it enhances the bass