[Hisoundfi]

I've got small-ish ears, so maybe I'll get these to work as over-ears  

on-ear headphones don't bother me too much as long as the clamping force doesn't go overboard. As long as the backs of my ears aren't pressed against my head and the pads are soft and breath a little bit (and aren't that cheap synthetic vinyl stuff) I can jam an on ear headphones.

But ya, I'm hoping my ears are small enough to fit inside the cups of the Vento

 

[sodesuka]

One of the press release picture actually makes it look like it'll work as over-ear phones http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-16/175d.jpg

 

[Takeanidea]

  One of the press release picture actually makes it look like it'll work as over-ear phones http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-16/175d.jpg

You'll need tiny ears for the P55 to fit entirely over your ears. They are comfortable enough to wear for 2 hours at a time because they're so light , the clamping gets noticeable beyond that. 

 

[nmatheis]

US & Canadian Tour Opportunity for SoundMAGIC's new VENTO P55: LINK.

 

[medoza476]

Is there any differences in size between Vento and P21?

 

[god-bluff]

Tested by Trusted Reviews 6/10
 
http://www.trustedreviews.com/soundmagic-vento-p55-review
 
Looks to be best avoided. 'Harsh' and 'Tiring'

 

[Takeanidea]

  Tested by Trusted Reviews 6/10
 
http://www.trustedreviews.com/soundmagic-vento-p55-review
 
Looks to be best avoided. 'Harsh' and 'Tiring'

Am sorry to say that was my finding too. There is plenty of room for improvement for the next custom mad driver that Soundmagic does, as there were good things about the P55s , especially in the bass department. That was somewhere they got right

 

[Hisoundfi]

"harsh and tiring mids" is something I'm trying wrap my mind around.

Harsh and tiring treble would make sense as that is something often experienced, but I wonder what midrange defects would cause it to be harsh and tiring. Distortion? A spike in the upper midrange that gets shouty?

If someone would clarify please let me know.

I was told that the next wave of review samples would be delayed. I assume it's to fix whatever has gone jank in the original release tuning.

I am confident that Soundmagic will fix these and prevent any issues with tuning. If one thing has been consistent, it's Soundmagics ability to make great sounding earphones at a great price.

 

[nmatheis]

I was (perhaps incorrectly) assuming upper mid spike which can get fatiguing pretty fast if you're sensitive.

Glad to hear SM is taking the time to fix these before mass release. Good show!

 

[Takeanidea]

I feel like I did some good by being straight to the community about what I was hearing. Looking forward to hearing the revised version, or at least hearing about it

 

[nmatheis]

I feel like I did some good by being straight to the community about what I was hearing. Looking forward to hearing the revised version, or at least hearing about it

Oh yes, no doubt!

 

[KewlMunky]

Has anyone heard any update on if they actually retuned the headphone or have plans for other models in the lineup? 

 

[nmatheis]

I think retuning is underway as we speak. And good on SoundMagic for doing this!

 

[Takeanidea]

I think retuning is underway as we speak. And good on SoundMagic for doing this!

It needed doing. I'd be happy to give them another listen but I understand completely if they try other people

 

[nmatheis]

I don't see why they wouldn't want to give you another shot Takeanidea. It seems like a consensus has been reached regarding these. You just beat the rest of us to the lunch, lol :wink_face: