PX200 but, uhh, better?

[SunByrne]

So, for portable use when I need a little isolation, I've been using PX200s. I like the portability and moderate isolation, but you know, they just don't sound all that great. It's not the bass--I can position them to get decent bass--it's the rolled-off treble that bugs me. Is there anything out there with a similar size and level of isolation but which sounds better?

Thanks.

 

[Bolt San]

I haven't personally tested it, but the K26P looks to be your bag:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-ap...akg-k-26-p.php

I don't know, though... I thought the PX200s had decent treble. That was like a year and a half ago though... haven't had one since then.

 

[akwok]

Everyone seems to rave about the inexpensive Sennheiser HD201's.. seems to be a suitable upgrade from the PX200's without breaking the wallet.

EDIT : Oops, they are quite big and not as small as the PX200's. I would recommend the Portapros but they are open.. hmm.

 

[SunByrne]

I love the KSC-35s for sound and portability (like the PortaPros), but unfortunately way too open for this...

 

[kramer5150]

KSC75 with a foam earpad hole... perhaps?
they are open though...
Garrett

 

[fr4c]

a bit expensive, but i find the Audio Technica ATH-ES5 to be quite enjoyable.

 

[apnk]

Why dont you get a pair of md33's or the creative version? I liked them more than the ksc series. Oh and the isolation is there but it does not compleaty isolate,

 

[erikzen]

What about D66? Moderate isolation, comfort, fairly portable, good detail and speed, perhaps a bit lacking in the midbass.

 

[jjcha]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr4c a bit expensive, but i find the Audio Technica ATH-ES5 to be quite enjoyable.

I second the ATH-ES5 as being a bit better (though not leagues) than the PX200.

Isolation/leakage might be an issue. Some thoughts are in this thread.

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115042

Best,

-Jason

 

[terrymx]

from the ones mentioned above the eggo d66 and k26p are portable supraaural and closed. the k26p i read many here said have bloated bass. the eggo d66 does have good high and will isolate as much as the px200, but will sacrifice a large amount of bass and is a bit bigger in size. some people tried to open up the cup and put foams in to improve the bass.

 

[mfueger]

I owned the AKG K 26 P and really can't recommend them. Nor was I able to justify hanging on to them.

 

[bmorrison]

SunByrne, I don't think you would like the k26p too much. If you find the bass of the PX200 sufficient, the k26p will overwhelm you with its bottom end. It also has a rather dark treble compared to the PX200. The k26p does isolate better, however.

 

[SunByrne]

Thanks for all the feedback! Sounds like I've found a spot in the headphone world where there isn't a clear alternative. I think the D66s are too big, and I really dislike canalphones, so the MD33s are out as well. The ATH-ES5 looks intriguing, thought, perhaps I'll give those a whirl, though they are a bit on the pricey side. Or maybe I'll just learn to live with the PX200s.

 

[erikzen]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunByrne Sounds like I've found a spot in the headphone world where there isn't a clear alternative.

Certainly, there a lot of compromises when it comes to portable cans, but I don't think there is any spot in the headphone world where there is a clear alternative.

 

[Elephas]

I've compared the ATH-ES5 to the Sennheiser PX100 and PX200 using a SuperMacro-3 and iPod line out. It sounds better than the PX200, and slightly better than the PX100.

However, it is a pain to unfold, adjust, and put on your head. The way it adjusts to different head sizes is not well-designed.

See bangraman's review of the ES5.