x1lexure
100+ Head-Fier
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So, here's my dilemma, my sony Ex71's are gradually falling apart, and I'm in need of a new headphone by Christmas. I've done some research and based on my needs decided that the UE's and the Shure's are what I have to choose between, so I am leaving it up to head-fi to decide, because I know that the majorities opinion is always right.
So vote with these three criteria in mind:
1. Overall sound quality unamped. I'll be using these out of a 4G iPod and really would like a very clear and powerful sound. So, Bass is important, but even more important is detail, in terms of seperation of instruments, and being able to define an instrument clearly. I really dislike the wall of sound that sometimes happens with headphones, and love when I'm able to discern things I wouldn't normally hear coming from speakers, or craptastic headhpones.
2. Isolation. What has the best ability to isolate me from the rest of the world? I don't like those guys.
3. Durability. In your opinion which is going to last the longest in normal to somewhat heavy use.
Go on, vote!
1. Overall sound quality unamped. I'll be using these out of a 4G iPod and really would like a very clear and powerful sound. So, Bass is important, but even more important is detail, in terms of seperation of instruments, and being able to define an instrument clearly. I really dislike the wall of sound that sometimes happens with headphones, and love when I'm able to discern things I wouldn't normally hear coming from speakers, or craptastic headhpones.
2. Isolation. What has the best ability to isolate me from the rest of the world? I don't like those guys.
3. Durability. In your opinion which is going to last the longest in normal to somewhat heavy use.
Go on, vote!