[Audio Wasabi]

OK, I know the KSC-35s are pretty much the best sounding clip out there (any better?). But see, I already have the Portapros. Also, I'll be listening to mostly audiobooks and NPR on these next set of cans. And the Sonys seem to have some terrific design features like the wind-up, cloth covered cord. The cord can be set to a particular length and my iRiver IMP-550 prefers straight plugs.

Basically, do the Sony MDR-Q66LWs suck SOOO BAD that it's not worth the convenience and style?


p.s. you can see the Sonys here:
http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...4ab6445c837ee9

 

[Bolt San]

Style = http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...4ab6445c837ee9
That's pretty much all I have to contribute, because I haven't tried the Q66s, but I like the EM7 sound more than the KSC-35 sound.

 

[Audio Wasabi]

Thanks for the quick response! The ATH-EM7s do look damn cool. However, like I said I own the Portapros and I really like them. I fear they have irreversibly made me into a Basshead

and the ATHs are known to be bass lite.

Also, you gotta love the wind-up concept on the Sonys, right?

 

[Darius94523]

If those clips are the same as the older ones, say 2002-2003, they suck. I used to own a pair and they were horrible.

 

[450]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darius94523 If those clips are the same as the older ones, say 2002-2003, they suck. I used to own a pair and they were horrible.

The Sony's or Koss's?

 

[Bolt San]

The Sonys.
How much are you willing to spend, anyway?

 

[Audio Wasabi]

Cheap is always good

However, if I could get the apparent functionality of the Sony MDR-Q66LWs and the sound quality of the Koss KSC-35s I would spend as much as, maybe, $150.

 

[Bolt San]

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...4ab6445c837ee9
http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...4ab6445c837ee9
One note: The KSC-35s have less bass than the Portapros because of the way they fit on your ear.
The EM7s EQ very well if you're a real basshead, though.

 

[Hyena]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darius94523 If those clips are the same as the older ones, say 2002-2003, they suck. I used to own a pair and they were horrible.

I had the same pair (really brings me back to my pre-elightenment days. ) and I agree, they totally blew, the KSC-35's will no doubt be better. (Although I haven't personally heard them myself.)

(Bolt San - Folsom eh? You're just a hop skip and jump away.

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