LobsterSan
MOT: kuboTEN
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Hello, first post from a ~3 week lurker. I used to lurk over at Headwize too, but this place is a lot more active. They're not a bad bunch over there though.
Anyhoo... I was just wondering if anyone has a pair of the Senn 280s and could answer a couple questions I have about them... (actually, maybe I should ask this over at Headwize... seems like everyone over there has a pair). I have a pair of Koss KSC-50s which are nice for on-the-go, but sometimes I need to sit down with my laptop for some more critical listening and some more isolation. Obviously, the 280s are good for this, but how compactly do they fold up? I'm not interested in pocket-sized portability here... I just want to make sure that I'll be able to fit them into a pocket of space in my backpack... could anyone offer up dimensional size of the folded cans? Also, what of the build quality? I've heard they are kind of cheapy-plasticky, which is OK by me as long as the sound is good... are they gonna crack if I lean on my backpack wrong though?
The Ety's looked nice too, but in all actuality, I would really only use them on an airplane. I really can't justify spending $250+ on them, because I really only travel maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Sometimes too much isolation can be a scary thing. (ok ok, i just don't want people making fun of me in front of my face and me not having the faintest idea... that and large trucks sideswiping and pummeling me... it's a toss up between the two).
Sorry about this next piece of randomness... but I just got all giddy on a Super mini portable amp and in a fit of spendiness purchased one. I can't wait to plug in... seeing as how I haven't heard my Senn 600s through a dedicated headphone amp yet...
*Sigh*
You headphonofiles are ruining this college kid's financial status.
Anyhoo... I was just wondering if anyone has a pair of the Senn 280s and could answer a couple questions I have about them... (actually, maybe I should ask this over at Headwize... seems like everyone over there has a pair). I have a pair of Koss KSC-50s which are nice for on-the-go, but sometimes I need to sit down with my laptop for some more critical listening and some more isolation. Obviously, the 280s are good for this, but how compactly do they fold up? I'm not interested in pocket-sized portability here... I just want to make sure that I'll be able to fit them into a pocket of space in my backpack... could anyone offer up dimensional size of the folded cans? Also, what of the build quality? I've heard they are kind of cheapy-plasticky, which is OK by me as long as the sound is good... are they gonna crack if I lean on my backpack wrong though?
The Ety's looked nice too, but in all actuality, I would really only use them on an airplane. I really can't justify spending $250+ on them, because I really only travel maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Sometimes too much isolation can be a scary thing. (ok ok, i just don't want people making fun of me in front of my face and me not having the faintest idea... that and large trucks sideswiping and pummeling me... it's a toss up between the two).
Sorry about this next piece of randomness... but I just got all giddy on a Super mini portable amp and in a fit of spendiness purchased one. I can't wait to plug in... seeing as how I haven't heard my Senn 600s through a dedicated headphone amp yet...
*Sigh*
You headphonofiles are ruining this college kid's financial status.