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hey guys, first time posting

i have come across 2 sets of headphones, im not sure which set would be better
they are the
sennheiser HD 201

sennheiser HD 418

i would like to know out of these 2 is the better set, comfort and performance wise, also how the long period of use comfort is.
thanks for your help guys in advance

 

[iHelp]

what is your source and the price range? Music?

 

[Linst]

music is mostly Metal and trance,electronic, DnB, price isnt the issue i would just like to know which is the superior

 

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anyone able to shed a helping hand on this?

 

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bump for great music !

 

[iHelp]

Source? still didn't answer....

Like an iPod, Macbook, PC.

 

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Originally Posted by iHelp /img/forum/go_quote.gif Source? still didn't answer.... Like an iPod, Macbook, PC.

sorry about that man, mainly PC use and ipod

 

[Redo]

In that price range it's hard to recommend anything but the Koss KSC75, but unfortunately long term comfort may not be their strongest point (I've never used them, so others need to chime in here)

 

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im keen on senn, just wondering with the 40-60$ do the HD418 outshine the hd201 in comfort/performance.

 

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anyone else had a run in with these headphones?

 

[Prog Rock Man]

I have listened to the HD201s and for the price was very impressed. They dont have the bass emphasis of my PX200s, which surprised me because they are much bigger. But I prefer a more neutral sound where the midrange leads and bass and treble back up the sound. So if you are a metal, dance basshead my experience is that you would find them a bit lean. I auditioned them with a Denon AH D501 and the Senns won hands down for me. The Denons sounded flat with a very coloured sound.

I was listening to some Queen and The Kings of Leon in the shop and both had good clarity, rhythm and detail. There is a very limited soundstage and all the sound was in my head, but as they are closed back and for the price, I would not really see that as a major criticism.

They have nice large around ear cans and felt comfortable. The cable also appeared to be quite long.

I would have bought them, but Play.com have the Goldring NS1000s on sale at £50, down from £160, so I went with them instead.

Unfortunatley the music shop where I found the HD418s in, they were not working. I would say you you should have a look at the Sennheiser site and see what the specifications are for the two headphones. If they are similar, then there is every change the sound will be very similar, but the finish is different. I say that because I also had a listen to some HD205s at the same time as the HD201s and I could not tell a difference in the sound.

 

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Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have listened to the HD201s and for the price was very impressed. They dont have the bass emphasis of my PX200s, which surprised me because they are much bigger. But I prefer a more neutral sound where the midrange leads and bass and treble back up the sound. So if you are a metal, dance basshead my experience is that you would find them a bit lean. I auditioned them with a Denon AH D501 and the Senns won hands down for me. The Denons sounded flat with a very coloured sound. I was listening to some Queen and The Kings of Leon in the shop and both had good clarity, rhythm and detail. There is a very limited soundstage and all the sound was in my head, but as they are closed back and for the price, I would not really see that as a major criticism. They have nice large around ear cans and felt comfortable. The cable also appeared to be quite long. I would have bought them, but Play.com have the Goldring NS1000s on sale at £50, down from £160, so I went with them instead. Unfortunatley the music shop where I found the HD418s in, they were not working. I would say you you should have a look at the Sennheiser site and see what the specifications are for the two headphones. If they are similar, then there is every change the sound will be very similar, but the finish is different. I say that because I also had a listen to some HD205s at the same time as the HD201s and I could not tell a difference in the sound.

thanks heaps for that man, did you try the 418's on? if so would you reckon they would feel better for long periods of use?

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Yes I did try the 418s on and they feel far more plasticy than the HD201s and I felt they were a bit lose on my head. The HD201s feel more expensive. The actual pads felt the same though.