[jjmai]

I remember how the xb500 & 700 were advertising how the plush ear pads help isolate sound and enhance bass. I wonder how the new on-ear design changes that...

 

[heavybass212]

interesting...

 

[warrenpchi]

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interesting...

 
Hey heavybass, is the 212 in your name a reference to the HD 212 Pro (which coincidentally has very heavy bass) or an NYC thing?  Or both?

 

[HiFiGuy528]

So I spent some time with the XB700 & XB800.  I have to say that the XB800 sounds veil when compared.  The bass is a bit flabby, lack control.  The comfort level is not as high as the XB700 either.  I can't say it's a step up.  The only thing I see good about it is it's more portable, but it doesn't come with a case or pouch. 

 

[streetdragon]

kind of a downgrade in sound quality?

 

[HiFiGuy528]

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kind of a downgrade in sound quality?

 
You can say that when comparing the two.

 

[lubczyk]

Isn't there an XB900 or was that just a misprint?

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

Great one more to strike off the list:
 
Denon AH-D400
Denon AH-D600
BeyerDynamic Custom One
Sennheiser Momentum
Sony MDR-XB800
Sony MDR-1R
V-Moda M100
AKG K267 Tiesto
PSB M4U 1
Audio Technica ATH-WS99
Yamaha Pro 500
Spider Moonlight
 
xD
 
My highest hopes still reside in M100 & 1R followed by AKG K267 Tiesto.

 

[warrenpchi]

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kind of a downgrade in sound quality?

 
OT:  LOL, totally thought you were obobs for a second...

 

[streetdragon]

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OT:  LOL, totally thought you were obobs for a second...

ahahahahXD makes it fun doesnt it?

 

[warrenpchi]

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ahahahahXD makes it fun doesnt it?

 
I totally didn't think that I'd be the one falling for it...

 

[rickdohc]

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You can say that when comparing the two.

Ok.. i am not waiting for more comments on these new headphones, so i am buying back my old Xb500 

   Those things are "clasics"  still dont know why i sold them! 

 

[electrosuite]

i was going to sell my 700's, i guess not!!!!!!
 
thanks HiFiGuy528 for the review!

 

[HiFiGuy528]

i was going to sell my 700's, i guess not!!!!!!

thanks HiFiGuy528 for the review!

I have two XB700 for spare. I'm thinking of getting one more.

 

[heavybass212]

Sennheiser reference.