AmanGeorge
Headphoneus Supremus
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Thanks for taking the time to do this and sanity-check everyone, joker! I was really weirded out when I read that top 10 the other day
Originally Posted by dfkt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the extremely honest and unbiased review - it's a good read. |
Originally Posted by Jupiterknight /img/forum/go_quote.gif To be fair to Skullcandy and Headroom, this review is based on the 2008 Titan version (some refer to it as the ebay version). Headroom are selling the new 2009 upgraded version that has a different (better) cable and a volume control. So maybe this can explain their ranking? I have a pair of these (2009 version) that I bought for $25-27 through Amazone and after 100 hours of burn-in they are much in the same league as my Monster Turbines, but having slightly less detail depending on source and type of music, fun factor is about the same. So they are not that bad (new version) especially when the Turbines are being sold for $100-150. |
Originally Posted by ljokerl /img/forum/go_quote.gif Drivers are unchanged. I don't see why a volume control makes them better headphones and I didn't think the cable was so bad - microphonics are nearly non-existent when worn over the ear. They are not in the same leagues as the Turbines though. I just listened to both back-to-back and it's not even a contest. Compared to the Titans, the Turbines are significantly more detailed and better balanced. They are not nearly as aggressive with the bass and the attack is much quicker, making them suitable for fast rock. The bass never overpowers. They also have a coherent presentation and decent soundstage, which the Titans lack. Might be just me though. I guess you're with HeadRoom on this one. |
Originally Posted by Jupiterknight /img/forum/go_quote.gif To be fair to Skullcandy and Headroom, this review is based on the 2008 Titan version (some refer to it as the ebay version). Headroom are selling the new 2009 upgraded version that has a different (better) cable and a volume control. So maybe this can explain their ranking? |
I was considering the Titan but after reading your review, I bought one of your comparison model, the JVC HA-FXC50 Micro HD. I was not expecting very much but I am pretty surprised with them. The midrange is recessed but the bass and highs are impressive. Best of all, I got mine at a Future Shop liquidation sale for the ridiculous price of $4.97