CalebLevArn
New Head-Fier
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I like the somnic's because they feature thicker headband padding than the XB700's.
Understandable, especially the size issue. How does the sound quality/accuracy/signature compare with the 500s? Is it an obvious ripoff regarding both its similar style and a blatantly obvious quality gap, or is it a presentable pair of cans?
I ordered them last week, and they should be in tomorrow! HD330s and 681EVO.
First impression of my Somic MH489:
When I unboxed it and put it on, the first I heard it I thought... "Hmm, not really" The bass seemed to be in an odd place... That was on my phone. After going through some songs I started to adapt.
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Loud enough on mobile devices.
Bass driven but not overwelming.
Mids and treble are clear and not recessed.
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Sturdy, stiff cord.
Uncarefully boxed, what made the rubber on the headband bent away. Looks stupid.
Goofy big earpads.
Soundwise I'm satisfied about this headphones. It's fun and great to listen to music in general. Everything sounds good, take TOOL for example. This band has a terrific bassplayer and the Somic MH489 makes his bass sound sooo sweet ! But without pushing the rest to the background. Then I tried some The National. Popmusic with a completely different production. Sounded weird because of the big bass sound of the Somic.
And then I switched to Nero - Promises and Skrillex stuff... damn ! This is what this MH489 is made for. You can "feel" the bass and still it's not over the top.
Ultimate I listened to the tracks of my own band, which I mixed myself and I am truly amazed about the overall sound quality of this "bass driven" headphone. My bassguitar sounds big and natural, bassdrums are thick and punchy and meanwhile guitars and vocals get the place they deserve in the mix.
I'm happy