[manveru]

I already began writing one a couple of days ago actually. I've seen people expressing interest in a few threads here and there. I'm not really the most authoritative reviewer possible, but the more the merrier. Or in this case, maybe I should use the saying "something is better than nothing." Haha.

 

[dakanao]

I know this post is from last year, but the Shure SRH-840 trumps the Uptowns out of the water.

 

[ayachicago]

hey expert. tell me if i need an amp for dt770 for portable use. thankx

 

[MilTech]

Hello there everybody! I am new to the forum and I am looking for a new around ear headphones that i can use on public transport and long bus trips. I have no external amps, just my ipod and some classical rock and some She and Him. My two options that i found were the Shure SRH840 and the Philips Citiscape uptown. If found out about these on Headphone Mecca and have liked the look and the reviews on them so far. I would prefer to have as little leak as possible and good isolation. I do not need thumping bass, just some nice headphones to listen to mainly all kinds of music and watch movies with. Which would be a good option? Thank you very much

The Uptowns have incredible isolation, good sensitivity and nice bass -- however, they are rather rolled off on the topend, and can build up some heat around the ear if you are in a less than confortable environment. I have watched full movies with them though, so they aren't torturous. I can provide more on them if you'd like me to test them out in a certain scenario. Hope this helps.