[pilot101]

Hey i just gotta guick question how much does sound leak in from outside because its an open can. Is it really noticeable if its kinda noisy outside?

 

[Firestarter]

absolutely, when i'm listening at low volume i can don't even need to take them off for a casual conversation, and an open window can be rather distracting

sometimes when somebody is drilling in the (solid concrete) walls of my apartment building, i have to use my HD 25-1's to safe my sanity (... right!)

 

[Citadel712]

It really depends on how loud you're listening to your music. Typically if I'm listening I can tell if someone is trying to get my attention (but I couldn't understand them without removing the headphones), but I've had times where I'm listening to music and never noticed someone came down the hall and told me to turn my music down because the headphones were too loud. Haha.

 

[jagorev]

Yes. Do not use these cans when it is noisy around you.

 

[thomasmiller]

these 595's provide effectively no isolation, nor are they intended to do so. They are, however, comfortable as anything I've used, and any full sized can that pushes on your ear cartilage really bugs me after 20 minutes. If you want to feel right up front with performers, these are definitely worth an audition.

if you ARE looking for isolation, you should be looking at canal phones, such as those offered by Etymotic or Shure. I have the EP6s for my portable stuff, with a small amp. For higher fidelity, the EP4's are awsome, but a bit expensive for a portable gig (for me, anyway).

I use the canal phones on the plane all the time and I get about 15-18db of attenuation, by my estimate. Avoid the active cancellation types if you're really into the quality of sound.

--tm

 

[joey]

I got a question about the HD 595, Is the 120 ohm version better than the 50 ohm version? Because I'm considering getting the 120 ohm version because I think it's better. Does the 50 ohm version sound better?

 

[jagorev]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey I got a question about the HD 595, Is the 120 ohm version better than the 50 ohm version? Because I'm considering getting the 120 ohm version because I think it's better. Does the 50 ohm version sound better?

I haven't heard any claims about significant sonic differences between the two. The 50 ohm is easier to power out of portables players and such. FWIW, ithe 50 ohm probably has a newer voice coil (with lower resistance), which would imply "new tech" if you care about such things.

 

[Firestarter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey I got a question about the HD 595, Is the 120 ohm version better than the 50 ohm version? Because I'm considering getting the 120 ohm version because I think it's better. Does the 50 ohm version sound better?

depends. i've read reports that the 50 ohm version sounds marginally better. however, if your amp (if you have any..) works better with high impendance loads, the 120 ohm version is obviously going to work better

 

[joey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagorev I haven't heard any claims about significant sonic differences between the two. The 50 ohm is easier to power out of portables players and such. FWIW, ithe 50 ohm probably has a newer voice coil (with lower resistance), which would imply "new tech" if you care about such things.

But doesn't the 50 ohm version have less bass than the 120 ohm version, making it sound less superior than the 120 ohm version?

 

[jagorev]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey But doesn't the 50 ohm version have less bass than the 120 ohm version, making it sound less superior than the 120 ohm version?

Maybe I'm out of my depth here....but I was under the impession that it's easier for an amp to deliver good bass with lower impedance headphones. Hence, Ety made lower impedance versions of the er-6 and er-4 for portable players with weak amps...these are bassier than the high-imp versions.

FWIW, I thought the 50 ohm had plenty of bass. Can't compare to the 120 ohm, unfortunately.

 

[joey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagorev Maybe I'm out of my depth here....but I was under the impession that it's easier for an amp to deliver good bass with lower impedance headphones. Hence, Ety made lower impedance versions of the er-6 and er-4 for portable players with weak amps...these are bassier than the high-imp versions. FWIW, I thought the 50 ohm had plenty of bass. Can't compare to the 120 ohm, unfortunately.

Hmmm. Interesting.

What do you think of this Firestarter? Have you listened to both versions?

 

[joey]

Anybody have any suggestions?

 

[Firestarter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey Hmmm. Interesting. What do you think of this Firestarter? Have you listened to both versions?

i'm not at home with amps of any sort, as i use my 595's straight out of my audigy 2 zs. i don't even know if i have the 50ohm or 120ohm version, but i don't really care. i'd much rather have that sexy sleek 'Magic Red' version of the 595's