Big C
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If the moderators believe this thread to be useful and valuable, please move it to Equipment>Headphones (full-sized).
At this very moment, I use the Yamaha RH-5MA 40mm closed back headphones because of their strong ultra-low bass presence, and the Pioneer SE-A1000 50mm open-air headphones because they don't overemphasize midrange. However, as you'll see below, I plan on replacing my Yamaha RH-5MA because their foam is pealing. Hopefully, I might have found a one-piece solution to replace both of these pairs of headphones.
The HPH-MT220 is Yamaha's flagship, studio, 45mm, closed-back headphones. The PRO 500 is Yamaha's flagship, home theatre, 50mm, open-air headphones. I haven't seen a back-to-back comparison of the two, but they both have a similar reputation regarding sound characteristics (stronger ultra-low bass presence and not as strong a midrange), which according to past experience from other users happens to be better than other headphones I have been considering.
I just returned my Sony MDR7510 because they are slightly lacking ultra-low bass presence.
After contemplating these two Yamaha model headphones, I was having difficulty finding the PRO 500 at an authorized online retailor. Also, B&H Photo is selling the HPH-MT220 brand new for $149.99. Considering Yamaha's $400 MSRP, how the hell can you go wrong with this offer! So I am waiting for them to arrive today so I can hear them for myself.
At this very moment, I use the Yamaha RH-5MA 40mm closed back headphones because of their strong ultra-low bass presence, and the Pioneer SE-A1000 50mm open-air headphones because they don't overemphasize midrange. However, as you'll see below, I plan on replacing my Yamaha RH-5MA because their foam is pealing. Hopefully, I might have found a one-piece solution to replace both of these pairs of headphones.
The HPH-MT220 is Yamaha's flagship, studio, 45mm, closed-back headphones. The PRO 500 is Yamaha's flagship, home theatre, 50mm, open-air headphones. I haven't seen a back-to-back comparison of the two, but they both have a similar reputation regarding sound characteristics (stronger ultra-low bass presence and not as strong a midrange), which according to past experience from other users happens to be better than other headphones I have been considering.
I just returned my Sony MDR7510 because they are slightly lacking ultra-low bass presence.
After contemplating these two Yamaha model headphones, I was having difficulty finding the PRO 500 at an authorized online retailor. Also, B&H Photo is selling the HPH-MT220 brand new for $149.99. Considering Yamaha's $400 MSRP, how the hell can you go wrong with this offer! So I am waiting for them to arrive today so I can hear them for myself.