5/14 Anyone used Sennheiser HD580? Is it worth $159? Thx.
\_ I have a pair of Sony MDR-EX51LP (available now on slickdeals for
$30) that I like; they're comfortable and fairly good at filtering
outside noise. I considered the Sennheisers but realized I wanted
a cheaper pair of ear sodomizers to try out before dropping bucks.
\_ I don't like the sound quality of Sonys except for the very high
end models. I like the Sennheiser HD212 ($60 and strong bass),
Sennheiser NX100(?) (small and good sound quality) and the
Grado SR60 and SR80.
\_ I have the HD590's (newer model? higher model? not sure). I love
'em to death. One huge plus is that it is the most comfortable
pair of headphones I've ever worn. I tried a bunch of Sennheisers
and Sony's @ Magnolia Hi-Fi before deciding which to buy online.
\_ Did they give you dirty looks?
\_ Salesmen generally ignore me, probably because I look too
young or too poor to be a serious home theatre buyer.
\_ Since they are 'open air' type, does the sound leak out?
ie, will my next cube neighbor hear it?
\_ All open-diaphram headphones can be heard by neighbors. It's
usually not a problem unless you have 1. Extremely offensive
taste. 2. Very close quarters. 3. Very sensitive neighbors.
Closed phones insulate you from external noise, but they tend
to be a bit warmer and somtimes less clear sound. |
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