Ok, seriously? This is an insane deal. The Sennheiser HD 202 are sealed so they cut outside noise, AND as with Sennheiser the audio reproduction is so natural sounding. Not only that, but they are so well balanced and clean sounding that they play every genre of music very well.
I almost get tired of saying how great Sennheiser is all the time. But really, the Sennheiser HD 202 headphones are portable, nice fidelity, comfy cushions which block outside noise, and have a nice long cord. And at the price (MSRP $39.95), it's a STEAL. The best headphones if you're on a budget.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Shure E2C Headphones Review
The Shure E2C sound isolating headphones are surprisingly good for being such dinky little things. Excellent sound quality, of course, with great detail and clarity. Very nice for being on the move with your iPod. Balance is nice, but if there's anything I don't like about it is that the bass isn't as pronounced as I'd like. But, I like a ton of bass, and I'd say for the Shure E2C the bass is normal.
What is really cool about these headphones is the way they reduce outside noise. There is no artificial sound that attempts to override outside noise coming through the E2C headphones, but instead they simply prevent any outside noise from getting in by design. It's in the way they fit to your ear. But, DEFINITELY try before you buy these if you can find a way. If you don't like the way they fit, it's gonna get to you. Personally I think they are very comfortable, but one of my roommates disagrees.
It's also pretty sweet that they block outside noise without having to run on batteries.
If noise cancelling is important to you, definitely check these out. They're not super expensive and you won't have to waste your money on batteries all the time. Plus they have great detail and balance. The only reason I didn't get them is because they lack the bass I love.
What is really cool about these headphones is the way they reduce outside noise. There is no artificial sound that attempts to override outside noise coming through the E2C headphones, but instead they simply prevent any outside noise from getting in by design. It's in the way they fit to your ear. But, DEFINITELY try before you buy these if you can find a way. If you don't like the way they fit, it's gonna get to you. Personally I think they are very comfortable, but one of my roommates disagrees.
It's also pretty sweet that they block outside noise without having to run on batteries.
If noise cancelling is important to you, definitely check these out. They're not super expensive and you won't have to waste your money on batteries all the time. Plus they have great detail and balance. The only reason I didn't get them is because they lack the bass I love.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Monster Beats by Dre Headphones Review
These are a SEXY pair of headphones. Beats by Dre with Monster, an extremely high performance speaker cable company, are great for bass lovers like myself. They were made audio fans who listen to a lot of pop, hip hop, rap, rock.. basically anything with solid bass and sharp high notes.
The bass component of the Beats by Dre headphones blows its competitors out of the water, specifically Bose. The lows are very nicely extended and distortion can happen at times, but that is perfect for the type of music these headphones were meant for. The highs are also FANTASTIC, though the mids sound a little flat by comparison. As far as detail and clarity of instruments, the Beats by Dre headphones have very crisp detail.
The cable is 4 feet long, which is good for me, but I'm usually sitting while wearing them (at my laptop!), so if you're walking - excuse the pun - your mileage may vary, depending on how tall you are
Another nice function is built into the right ear: if you press the large button in, it will mute the headphones so you can listen to the world around you. This happens for the duration of the time you hold the button in, and stops the moment you release it.
One thing I don't like about the Beats by Dre is that there is a very soft white noise from the noise cancellation, but when you're listening to music it's totally negligible. My only true beef with these headphones is that you have to buy AAA batteries for them, so you should probably buy rechargeable batteries. Fortunately, the battery life is good on these and it doesn't drain the juice so fast it becomes an annoyance.
Besides the AWESOME bass and great overall sound quality, the nice thing about the Beats by Dre is their aesthetic value. They are some slick looking headphones. Available in different colors, and the overall design is just sexy as anything. Not to mention, the Beats by Dre are extremely comfortable, with very nice headband cushioning and comfy, big ear cushions.
HIGHLY recommended to contemporary, electronically-produced music lovers. Hip hop, pop, rnb, dnb, even rock, metal, and TRANCE! Oh man, the Beats by Dre make my trance songs sound awesome with that bass, not even kidding. Very much worth the money.
The bass component of the Beats by Dre headphones blows its competitors out of the water, specifically Bose. The lows are very nicely extended and distortion can happen at times, but that is perfect for the type of music these headphones were meant for. The highs are also FANTASTIC, though the mids sound a little flat by comparison. As far as detail and clarity of instruments, the Beats by Dre headphones have very crisp detail.
The cable is 4 feet long, which is good for me, but I'm usually sitting while wearing them (at my laptop!), so if you're walking - excuse the pun - your mileage may vary, depending on how tall you are
Another nice function is built into the right ear: if you press the large button in, it will mute the headphones so you can listen to the world around you. This happens for the duration of the time you hold the button in, and stops the moment you release it.
One thing I don't like about the Beats by Dre is that there is a very soft white noise from the noise cancellation, but when you're listening to music it's totally negligible. My only true beef with these headphones is that you have to buy AAA batteries for them, so you should probably buy rechargeable batteries. Fortunately, the battery life is good on these and it doesn't drain the juice so fast it becomes an annoyance.
Besides the AWESOME bass and great overall sound quality, the nice thing about the Beats by Dre is their aesthetic value. They are some slick looking headphones. Available in different colors, and the overall design is just sexy as anything. Not to mention, the Beats by Dre are extremely comfortable, with very nice headband cushioning and comfy, big ear cushions.
HIGHLY recommended to contemporary, electronically-produced music lovers. Hip hop, pop, rnb, dnb, even rock, metal, and TRANCE! Oh man, the Beats by Dre make my trance songs sound awesome with that bass, not even kidding. Very much worth the money.
Sennheiser HD 555 Audiophile Headphone Reviews
A GREAT set of audiophile headphones for all the audio lovers out there!
The Sennheiser HD 555 headphones have a nice warm, TRUE sounding soundstage with superb detail. You'll find that Sennheiser headphones are all about true sound. Though they are not as good as the higher end models like the 595s, the HD 555 headphones come VERY close at a fraction of the cost. But to get the best sound out of these, as with most quality headphones, you'll have to break them in for about 100 hours.
As expected of Sennheiser, there is sound-reflecting technology used in the construction of the HD 555 headphones. Basically, this means that as opposed to having two channels of sound when you listen to a symphonic recording - left ear and right ear - it will feel instead like being in Carnegie Hall listening to the real thing.
Granted, you could get better quality headphones from Sennheiser, but these are a brilliant entry level audiophile headphone for a solid price that blows away anything in its competitive price range (MSRP: $169.95, a la the official sennheiser website)
The Sennheiser HD 555 headphones have a nice warm, TRUE sounding soundstage with superb detail. You'll find that Sennheiser headphones are all about true sound. Though they are not as good as the higher end models like the 595s, the HD 555 headphones come VERY close at a fraction of the cost. But to get the best sound out of these, as with most quality headphones, you'll have to break them in for about 100 hours.
The Sennheiser HD 555 audiophile headphones have very comfortable velour cushioning and are OPEN headphones. This is why they sound so great. Closed headphones will reduce noise, but in the end will dampen the sound quality from the headphones. Open headphones allow for the air to vibrate and "breathe," producing a true, quality sound. The detail on the HD 555s is crisp and beautiful.
As expected of Sennheiser, there is sound-reflecting technology used in the construction of the HD 555 headphones. Basically, this means that as opposed to having two channels of sound when you listen to a symphonic recording - left ear and right ear - it will feel instead like being in Carnegie Hall listening to the real thing.
Granted, you could get better quality headphones from Sennheiser, but these are a brilliant entry level audiophile headphone for a solid price that blows away anything in its competitive price range (MSRP: $169.95, a la the official sennheiser website)
Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones Review
Skullcandy seems to be more of a fashion trend than any quality headphone company.
The Skullcandy Lowrider headphones have a decent sound to them, but not great. It's basically what you'd expect from a $40 pair of headphones, although there are much better deals for the money.
My roommate has a pair of these and I used to use them before I discovered better brands. My biggest gripe with them is how cheaply made they are. The Lowriders are very delicate and non-durable. Cheap plastic feel. The pin in the middle of the headband at the top lends to its flimsy construction.
They are at least comfortable, with padding all around. They also fold up nicely for travel-storage.
The bass leaves me wanting more. Treble is great and displays voices nicely.
On the positive side, the Skullcandy Lowriders are very stylish looking and come in a variety of colors and themes.
The Lowriders are a great gift for a trendy teenager who listens to music on the way to school.
The Skullcandy Lowrider headphones have a decent sound to them, but not great. It's basically what you'd expect from a $40 pair of headphones, although there are much better deals for the money.
My roommate has a pair of these and I used to use them before I discovered better brands. My biggest gripe with them is how cheaply made they are. The Lowriders are very delicate and non-durable. Cheap plastic feel. The pin in the middle of the headband at the top lends to its flimsy construction.
They are at least comfortable, with padding all around. They also fold up nicely for travel-storage.
The bass leaves me wanting more. Treble is great and displays voices nicely.
On the positive side, the Skullcandy Lowriders are very stylish looking and come in a variety of colors and themes.
The Lowriders are a great gift for a trendy teenager who listens to music on the way to school.
AKG K701 Studio Headphone Review
The AKG K701 has a fantastic sound, like you're listening to speakers. However, fresh out of the box they may sound cheaper to begin with. This is because with this type of headphone, the diaphragm needs to be "broken in," generally for a period of around 300 hours of audio.
The K701 has lush mids and EXCELLENT bright highs, to the perfect balance. These headphones' soundstage is soft and airy. The bass is very accurate though not extremely pronounced. I've noticed the AKG K701 studio headphones reproduce a more "acoustic" sound making them great for classical music, live recordings, acoustic and folk music, etc. They capture voices very well too. Extremely nice detail from these studio headphones.
I enjoy listening to rap, metal, drum and bass, etc on them as well, but when I'm looking for a THUMPING, HARD bass sound I look for different headphones. But not everyone always wants that hard bass. I don't all the time either.
The velour cushioning is soooo nice and comfortable, the K701 are very comfortable headphones.
The final word on the AKG K701 is: if you have the patience to break them in for 300 hours to get a BEAUTIFUL sound for the money (generally $270), and listen to music that doesn't rely heavily on pounding bass, these are SUPERB and I wouldn't recommend any set over the AKG K701 studio headphones for you.
The K701 has lush mids and EXCELLENT bright highs, to the perfect balance. These headphones' soundstage is soft and airy. The bass is very accurate though not extremely pronounced. I've noticed the AKG K701 studio headphones reproduce a more "acoustic" sound making them great for classical music, live recordings, acoustic and folk music, etc. They capture voices very well too. Extremely nice detail from these studio headphones.
I enjoy listening to rap, metal, drum and bass, etc on them as well, but when I'm looking for a THUMPING, HARD bass sound I look for different headphones. But not everyone always wants that hard bass. I don't all the time either.
The velour cushioning is soooo nice and comfortable, the K701 are very comfortable headphones.
The final word on the AKG K701 is: if you have the patience to break them in for 300 hours to get a BEAUTIFUL sound for the money (generally $270), and listen to music that doesn't rely heavily on pounding bass, these are SUPERB and I wouldn't recommend any set over the AKG K701 studio headphones for you.
Sennheiser CX300 Headphone Reviews
The Sennheiser CX300 earbuds are very good headphones for the price, generally around $50. The bass is well extended (stronger) compared to most earbud headphones in its competitive price range, such as the Shure E2C. The treble is pretty crisp; pretty clean. Sound balance is fairly good but I mostly like these for providing extra bass for bassheads like myself. Another great thing about the CX300 earbuds is that they have very comfortable silicone-rubber enclosings which reduce noise around you QUITE well, great for when you are in a loud environment.
I got these for myself last Christmas because I wanted a good pair of earbud headphones for the gym and for running. The CX300 earbud headphones are pretty comfortable. The cable for the CX300 headphones is very durable, though it is a little short - that's why I like to put my iPod on my arm while running. I am consistently impressed with Sennheiser headphones, they may be my favorite brand.
If you are looking for an upgrade for the cheap headphones that came with your iPod at a moderate, affordable price, with great sound and extra bass, that reduce noise very well and are super comfortable, look no further than the Sennheiser CX300 earbud headphones.
I got these for myself last Christmas because I wanted a good pair of earbud headphones for the gym and for running. The CX300 earbud headphones are pretty comfortable. The cable for the CX300 headphones is very durable, though it is a little short - that's why I like to put my iPod on my arm while running. I am consistently impressed with Sennheiser headphones, they may be my favorite brand.
If you are looking for an upgrade for the cheap headphones that came with your iPod at a moderate, affordable price, with great sound and extra bass, that reduce noise very well and are super comfortable, look no further than the Sennheiser CX300 earbud headphones.
Koss KSC75 Headphone Reviews
The Koss KSC75 model has been described all over the net as being a great value for a low cost. They aren't mindblowing headphones by any means, but the Koss KSC75 is simply better than anything in its price range, which is anywhere from $12 to $20.
The Koss KSC75 are plastic-body clip-on headphones, which is the kind of headphones I like best for traveling by bus or walking to school because they generally sound better than earbuds and are also more comfortable. They're also good headphones for wearing hats or if you don't want to mess up your hair.
Not much of a soundstage, but they have a nice sound with fair balance. Drum and bass songs, and other "noise" genres would transmit as scratchy on these, but if you listen to pop and clean rock (not metal, noisy rock like grunge, etc) and want cheap headphones you're good to go with the Koss KSC75.
The Koss KSC75 are plastic-body clip-on headphones, which is the kind of headphones I like best for traveling by bus or walking to school because they generally sound better than earbuds and are also more comfortable. They're also good headphones for wearing hats or if you don't want to mess up your hair.
Not much of a soundstage, but they have a nice sound with fair balance. Drum and bass songs, and other "noise" genres would transmit as scratchy on these, but if you listen to pop and clean rock (not metal, noisy rock like grunge, etc) and want cheap headphones you're good to go with the Koss KSC75.
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