ArchDragoon
100+ Head-Fier
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I really don't have any idea for which portable headphone will be better than M-100. Because it's already have a good quality in design, sound, durability.
just out of curiosity what headphones would be an upgrade over the m100s ...I would like the same fun sounding signature with good bass . and comfy over ears..I have the m100s... but Am itchy for an upgrade if there is one ?.
I would say Focal Spirit Pro or Spirit Classic, a little more substantial (or not, haven't heard any of these yet for myself) perhaps would be Sony MDR-7520 or Shure SRH-1540, and then big steps up might be Fostex...assuming you are strictly speaking "closed circumaural"
I also want to say that my criticism of the XL pads is fading at least a little bit. I found them thumpy and muddy at first, wishing I could go back to the stock pads (tore them during the swap) despite the dramatically less comfort I experienced with them. But now I think it has toned down just a bit, and my theory here is that the XL pads do compress a bit over time and lower the air volume between driver and ear, and thus bring the sound a little more back in line. As an experiment, I press them in with my hands while listening and the sound does improve for the better. If I can find a halfway point between stock pads and fresh XL pads, I think all will be good.
Ultrasone Signature DJ seems like the natural upgrade with somewhat similar signature but better sound quality.
lol... only a natural upgrade if you are living ontop of mountains of money.
lol... only a natural upgrade if you are living ontop of mountains of money. hahaha.
personal opinion of course, but i think there are lot of other worthy upgrade headphones to look into before jumping that high up. i would personally try open headphones or sub-$1000 orthos first hahah.
Just a note for Europeans like me who are STILL waiting for accessories like the BoomPro and CoilPro cables to come our way:
I got a reply from V-MODA stating that unfortunately there is still no time scale for when they will be arriving.
However if you are willing to wait for the delivery they are happy (certainly with me) to refund the difference of International Shipping when you order with them direct so delivery only comes to $5. Cant complain about that!