[Scytus]

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Well that just squashed my ideas of snagging a pair of the HFI-580. No matter what pair of headphones I try, they just can't compare to the low end, booming bass of the xb500.

Why?
 
There are many people that believe the bass in the 580's are very punchy/good @ low end?
 
EDIT: Most likely not as powerful as the XB's, but still.

 

[RaZrReD]

Maybe powerful is the word I was looking for. I have tried the 750DJ, XB700 and Beats Pro and none of them compared to the bass that the xb500 can put out.

I want to snag a pair of 580, but I would hate to be let down once again. My last hope is the xb1000...getcha some

 

[JamesMcProgger]

well, this applies for the "Best first post" award. stay tunned!

 

[Scytus]

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Maybe powerful is the word I was looking for. I have tried the 750DJ, XB700 and Beats Pro and none of them compared to the bass that the xb500 can put out.

I want to snag a pair of 580, but I would hate to be let down once again. My last hope is the xb1000...getcha some

Highly doubt you'd be disappointed with those 1000's x]
 
...70nm drivers, gah

 

[Dougeefresh]

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Did you find the headband (i.e. clamping force) loosened up after awhile on the 580s?  I've got a pair of m50s and I tried out my friend's set of 580s, which were fairly new, and liked the sound but found the ear-cups a bit tight and uncomfortable.  Maybe it is just because they are bit smaller then what I am used to and sits on my ear differently.

It will loosen up a bit after a while but a faster way is to leave it between a tissue box over night and repeat as necessary. My gripe is the pads. If I am going to keep them after comparing to DT770 then I will definitely be getting a pair of DT250 velour pads.

 

[Dougeefresh]

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well, this applies for the "Best first post" award. stay tunned!

 
Thanks, James!


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Maybe powerful is the word I was looking for. I have tried the 750DJ, XB700 and Beats Pro and none of them compared to the bass that the xb500 can put out.

I want to snag a pair of 580, but I would hate to be let down once again. My last hope is the xb1000...getcha some

Highly doubt you'd be disappointed with those 1000's x]
 
...70nm drivers, gah

Maybe XB500 and XB1000 are in my future if I keep heading down this path

 

[RaZrReD]

@Scytus
 
I wonder if the XB1000 would need some sort of amp if they were to be run straight out of say...a MacBook?

 

[Scytus]

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@Scytus
 
I wonder if the XB1000 would need some sort of amp if they were to be run straight out of say...a MacBook?

No idea, any specs out?
 
But I'd assume you'd most probably have to use an amp to power those 70nm to their fullest potential.

 

[tarbo]

Nice review! I was currently looking at these two since the AD700's were extremely disappointing for my first headphones that cost over 25 dollars. I wanted bass and a richer fun sound so I started looking at these two. I've read that the 580's had more bass than the m50's so I was set on getting them over the m50's at amazon once they get them in stock. I also read threads that say the 580's are alternatives to beats when it comes to bass but with better highs and mids, so I was even more set on the 580's over the m50's.  I really don't want to be disappointed again, so I think I'll just skip on both and not take the chance after reading this review. Maybe I'll just try the xb500's since they're cheap as hell.

 

[ziweiwu]

m50 is a good good bass. xb500 is like super bass. i hate it. 

 

[RaZrReD]

??? How can you hate the XB500 bass

 

[Saturn]

Essentially, are the HFI-580's the DJ1's the same headphones, except for different appearences? Right now, on my list it looks like the HFI-580 (DJ1?) takes priority over the M50's.

 

[Lex]

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Essentially, are the HFI-580's the DJ1's the same headphones, except for different appearences?

Yes.

 

[ziweiwu]

nothing. just my ear hurts. also xb500 is uncomfortable. it fits too tight. 

 

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