talking about headphones

[space-time]

supposedly better than Beats

$739

[cbelt3]

The only reason to like beats now is that they enrich Apple.

[silvarios]

cbelt3 wrote:
The only reason to like beats now is that they enrich Apple.

Nah, let Apple improve the product so they sound as good as they are supposed to look and then I'll like them.

[freeradical]

I wouldn't pay $739 for headphones unless they were electrostatics.

[eustacetilley]

freeradical wrote:
I wouldn't pay $739 for headphones unless they were electrostatics.

I bought the Demo pair right from the Sony Rep, just after he had made the Rounds. They might be the first pair sold in the US. I think that I paid $150.
These Sonys are, by far, my favorite headphones, and I own a bunch. For casual listening, I still like Sennheisers, but when I get serious, the Sonys make my ears sweat, in both senses of the word.

Eustace

[deckeda]

space-time wrote:
supposedly better than Beats

$739

One of several makers who have been making headphones for audiophiles for decades. B-D has also made some fine microphones as well. You won't see Beats selling mics like Sennheiser also does; they wouldn't understand the connection.

In recent years, new companies have sprung up due to the headphone resurgence. See for example, Audeze. Also, old-school companies like Phillips and PSB/NAD have realized they can also make quality 'phones that don't cost a zillion dollars.

[deckeda]

THIS IS STUPID. I CAN'T TYPE

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[eustacetilley]

deckeda wrote:
THIS IS STUPID. I CAN'T TYPE

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You can type just fine. You just can't curse. It's against those fuzzy rules.

What you were trying to say was:
"Also, old-school companies like Phillips and PSB/NAD have realized they can also make quality 'phones that don't cost a zillion dollars."

The trick is making the "N" as black as the faceplates on old NAD equipment.
Of course, other colors are available: NAD, NAD, NAD...

Eustace

[decay]

what do you guys think of Sony MDR V300?

I read someone's glowing review of the Grado GR10, then I saw the price.

I want an over-the-ear, comfortable pair of 'phones I can listen to albums from my component stereo on.

It would be nice to have a longer cable so I can move about a small room.

The Monoprice cheapos are pretty good, sound-wise, but they get hot after 20 minutes or so.

[freeradical]

decay wrote:


I read someone's glowing review of the Grado GR10, then I saw the price.

A horrible waste of money if you're listening to compressed music sources such as mp3s.