I have the Allen Heath Xone XD-53 Headphones, how does this compare in sound quality?
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I am not familiar with the Xone XD-53 but I bet its a pretty awesome headphone. Don't think that the sound quality will be so much better than what you have. I have 2 old Sony head phones and they are still pretty good. One of them is 10 years old and has massive bass sounds. The thing is, that when I produce music, I need to hear all frequency levels as good as possible. When the bass is consuming most of my spectrum then I am missing things, therefore the HDJ-2000 is doing so good for me. When I play my songs on my monitors or in my car, I am always blown away from the sound quality. If you just like to enjoy listening to music and love a lot of low bass sound then you probably better off with an other set of headphones. Hope this will help you making your best choice. Cheers B
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No, there are better head phones out there. Audio Technica's ATH-M50 have better sound quality for about the same price as the Aviators. I own both. The Aviators will leak sound and do not block out much sound at all, however they have nice sound quality and are very light and comfortable. If you like being unique and stylish these headphones would be great for you, but if you would rather have good sound quality there are much better headphones out there. Obviously the higher the price will usually give you a better product. Whatever suits you sound or style. Hope this helps ;D
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Absolutely. The frequency response, even at low levels, is pretty amazing for this price level. I can't justify paying more for any headphone unless you're an extremely discriminating audiophile using high end equipment. They're just great little headphones.
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I have found these to be tinny. So what you are hearing may be normal. I do not find them to simulate live music. Their greatest quality for me is that they have little to no wire noise when moving, compared to all of my other headphones ranging from Sony to Sennheiser and Bose (which are highly overrated as well).
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They're better; you're going to get what you pay for. These headphones are a step up from the SR-80s obviously and offer a bit more of a rich, clear sound. These headphones are absolutely amazing for the money, but you will be happy with either pair. You won't be disappointed unless you're looking for something with a lot of bass. These headphones are not meant for bass: they're intended to have precise clarity and a wide range that enables you to listen to your music with a different perspective. As my friend said when I lent him my headphones: "it's like I'm listening to my favorite music for the first time. I keep discovering new sounds and instruments that I simply didn't know was there before." They're worth every penny, but if you get the SR-80s, you won't be disappointed.
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I had the 700Xs before these, if you like the sound of the 700xs you will love the sound of these. I find that the noise supression on these much better than the 700s. Since I work in cubeville... it is great to be able to listen to music at whatever level I like without my neighbor knowing I am listening at all.
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I currently use these headphones and have tried some of my friends "fancy" ones. And i have never heard a difference.
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Hi William. I'm not a audiophile by any means, but the highs on these specific headphones seem to be okay for their price. Hope this helps.
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Much better than the Bose (great marketing, below average sound). But for a little less you can purchase the Shure SE530 IEM's right here (they retail for $500 but are available here for around $269), great IEM's.
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More refined, better quality bass. Better mids and hights. I will quote this reviewer who heard a cheaper and not as good pair of Ultrasone's, "I have the ultrasone hfi 580s and am borrowing my friends beats pro over the weekend and i have compared them. The beats suck. They have decent bass but the music lacks mids/ highs, clarity and depth. Ultrasones kick the crap out of beats in th bass catagory. The ultrasones have a deeper and tighter bass. It sounds great. In the beats, the bass is only ok, it sounds flat and artificial. My sennheiser hd 238 has about as much bass unamped an they are half th size!" Hope this helps.
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All the way! The sound quality is totally different....it's excellent (especially when compared vs. intensity). I upgraded them and was the best decision.
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I have both and Audio technica ATH m50 wins sound quality wise. V-Moda wins looks wise.
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I bought these headphones for the sound quality. I had the QC15's for a week, and they did not compare to these headphones. The built-in amplifiers are what set these headphones apart. They bump when you listen to beats, and they're crisp and clear when listening to lighter genre
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These headphones sound more like a fine tuned night club. The bass is present, lush, tight, and gorgeous. An amp will only help, but isn't necessary. If there's no bass in the song, you won't hear any. If you want that "bass in your face" feeling, I'd recommend the XB500, which is far cheaper. It will make any song sound bassy, and sounds more like 2 15" juggernaut subwoofers rattling in your car. Not nearly as clean. Personally, I enjoy the XB1000's, but pick whatever one sounds like you'd be into.
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I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one. I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would... » Read More I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one. « Show Less
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I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
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Solution: break in time. I've had 2 pair and both were incredibly muddy/heavy bass out of the box. Audiophile friend suggested breaking them in. Hooked them to a receiver and played music at moderate listening level through each of them for a few days. Result was incredibly wonderful sound - best headphones I've ever had. I've had them for over one year and love them more each day. Listen to them daily.