Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Headphones Review – Sounds Before Style

When it comes to making quality professional headphones and electronic equipment Beyerdynamic are up there with the best and they are renowned for producing some of the best headphones around. These days there are several good professional headphones on the market to choose from including recent offerings from top manufacturers Technics, and the relatively new to the market, Beats by Dre, but Beyerdynamic are not fazed as they launch the DT770 Pro headphones for professionals who demand a lightweight and stylish headphone that produce decent sounds.

Appearance

The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro headphones do not look as though they were designed to be attention grabbing. With its straight laced designs and black and grey color coordination, these headphones are extremely business-like. They certainly don’t offer the same playful colors and designs popularized by the Dre Beats headphones.

The DT770 are built with studio work and a lot of handling in mind so the whole look and feel is of a sturdy nature. It has a thick, well-reinforced cable with a 3.5mm jack at the end. There is also a 1/4-inch adapter which means they can be used in the studio or in an MP3 as you travel around.

Performance

These closed back headphones do a good job of keeping the music directed into your ear and not shared with the annoyed ears of people in the nearby vicinity.
The headphones are designed to sit snuggly around the ears and this provides some excellent noise cancellation. This means that in anywhere but the noisiest of environments you will be able to fully enjoy your music. These headphones can also handle high volume levels and the music will remain crisp and clear as you power up through the volume ranges.

What People Are Saying

The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro may not look very fun on the outside but inside it can certainly provide endless audio pleasure with the right music. It is a headphone for lovers of bass and those that need something for professional studio work. They are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time and the snug fit around the ear provides good noise cancellation.

Music for which you want to turn the volume up

Bass lovers rejoice and crank up the volume with these headphones. You will be able to enjoy music in genres such as Hip-Hop, R&B and dance, where heavy bass is the order of the day, but you will also love these if you are fan of jazz or rock music.

Music for which they are best left unplugged

Country music, classical and folk are just a few of the genres that the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro may not handle too well. This is because the bass will override much of what makes these types of music enjoyable.

Originally posted 2012-11-04 20:52:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Review Sennheiser HD 25-1 Adidas Originals Premium Headphones – Enjoy your sounds on the street without the background noise

A bit of branding can go a long way. You only have to look at the number of people wearing Dr Dre Beats headphones these days to know that with the right logo on a set of cans people are happy to slap down the cash. Personally, I think too many people have been sucked into buying Monster Beats by Dr Dre based on the branding. So I created this website to address the balance and to review some of the alternatives that are out these.

In this post I’m taking a look at Sennheiser HD 25-1 Adidas Originals Premium Headphones. Are they style over substance? Or is this splicing of Sennheiser and Adidas a beautiful lovechild?

Appearance

The Sennheiser HD 25-1 Adidas Original Premium Headphones are certainly eye catching, with their Adidas logos and sky blue colour. If it’s looks you’re after, then these certainly deliver. They feature a split headband and their lightweight feel also means you can wear them for hours without feeling like you need a neck brace afterwards.

Designed for DJs and for professional sound monitoring, either headphone can be rotated and listened to for whenever you need to do some beat matching on the ‘wheels of steel’ (if anyone still plays on them, that is).

Performance

As mentioned, the Sennheiser HD 25-1 Adidas Originals Premium Headphones are purpose built for DJs and anybody that needs to do professional sound monitoring. Consequently, a lot of attention has been paid to blocking out background noise when you’re listening to them. So whether you’re sat on the bus or walking through a crowded street, these will block out the noise so you can enjoy your tunes in peace.

As you’d expect from Sennheiser headphones with the legendary HD25-1 driver, the Sennheiser HD 25-1 Adidas Original Premium Headphones have excellent sound, with a punchy bass, clear treble and crisp highs. They might not be as bass heavy as Dr Dre’s Beats. But if you want to be able to pick out the cymbals and vocals, rather than be exposed to a wall of rumbling bass noise, then these are worth a look, particularly if you like the retro, DJ culture styling of the Adidas Originals brand.

Originally posted 2012-10-27 11:00:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Top 5 Best Over Ear Headphones in 2014 to Suit Budget and Taste in Bass

If you look around your local gym or what cans people are wearing out on the streets it’s clear that a lot of people are attracted to a certain brand when deciding which headphones to buy. This is a shame when there are so many other great headphones available for the same money that can offer an arguably superior audio experience.

So if you want to make a more informed decision on which over ear headphones offer the best sound, comfort and design features, here’s a rundown on 6 of the best over ear headphones in 2014:

1. Beyerdynamic T1

If you have cash to burn and dont mind paying out over $1,000 on a pair of headphones then the Beyerdynamic T1s are close to perfection. Beyerdynamic is a brand that garners respect in both the headphones market and in the professional audio world. So as you’d expect, these cans offer an exceptionally clean, crisp and clear sounds whether you’re playing games, listening to music or watching your favorite movie. This is because, unlike any other Hifi audiophile headphones, the Beyerdyamic T1s do not need to be connected to any amp to outshine the competition.

Every piece of Beyerdynamic T1’s design is remarkably outstanding. They come with a lightweight metal box with a moulded foam interior for storage, while the headband is adjustable to fit different head sizes. The ear cups also slightly rotate for a more comfortable fit. So, if you want clarity, transparency, and comfort then these may be the best headphone in 2014 for you.

2. Sennheiser Urbanite

A good indication that you’ve made an excellent choice in which headphone to buy is when you grew to like them more every time you listen to them. That’s the kind of impression that these headphones make on you, which are Sennheiser’s answer to Beats headphones.

The Sennheiser Urbanites are designed to compete with Beats on the looks and sound department, serving up massive bass without compromising clarity. These headphones look pretty comfortable for their bulky and heavy appearance, as the ears can be adjusted to suit your ears. The Sennheiser Urbanites also have a detachable cable that features a 3-button remote control and an integrated microphone for taking calls through these high performance cans.

3. Creative Aurvana Platinum

With its luxurious design and audio perfection, the Creative Auruva Platinum headphones have got it all. Integrated with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, you can wirelessly connect them to any compatible smartphone or tablet by simply tapping your smart device on the headset.

Sound quality is solid and far better with wireless which is by far the best feature that I really like about these headphones. Heavy on bass and lighter on treble, mids are balanced and slightly highlighted, highs are crisp, accurate, not shrill or painful or too subdued.

They fit well enough to your head and ensure a good seal around the ears. The Creative Aurvana Platinums aren’t that heavy as some people expected, but you can’t consider them as fluffy light as well. Noise cancellation is amazing, and they’re packed with so many features that the Creative Auruva Platinum make a great purchase if you like good, deep and bass-heavy sound at a reasonable price point.

4. Griffin Wood Tones

If you are on a tight budget but like to wear something that looks expensive, then the Griffin Wood Tones might be the best headphones in 2014 for you. I think they have an attractive design which gives these cans a sophisticated look, because rather than being made from plastic they are crafted out of real wood.

Sound quality is impressive, as they sound as good as any other expensive headphones. Audio balance is solid, with rich lows and crisp highs.

The wood tones enclosures are so lightweight, contrary to their heavy and sturdy design. You could wear them on for an entire day comfortably without having to worry about getting sore ears. Another good thing about the Griffin Wood Tones is that the cable is detachable, they have a handy remote and a mic for taking calls on your phone, all for a surprisingly low price.

5. AKG Y50 Yellow

If you want fashionable looking headphones at the same time as enjoy an audiophile quality headphone,  then you should check out AKG’s Y series. This is their first line up of lifestyle headphones, which are loud, colorful and affordable. They also offer excellent sound quality which definitely aims to outdo its closest competitors in their target demographics, such as Beats by Dre headphones and Skullcandy.

The AKG Y50 headphones’s are very light, and are engineered to feel like they’re barely there and light as a feather for wearing around the street. Sound quality assured through its 40mm drivers which deliver an enhanced punched-up bass response with a surprisingly clean sound for such a low price. So if you want some trendy looking cans that are also kind to your wallet, then the AKG Y50 headphones may be the best over ear headphones for you to pick in 2014.

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Review Ultrasone Edition 8 – High end headphones sturdy enough for the commute to work…but at a price

When I first started looking for alternatives to Dr Dre Beats I thought $200 for a pair of headphones was a tidy sum. So you can imagine my jaw hitting the floor when I saw the price tag for these babies. If you’re prepared to shell out over $1500 on a pair of headphones you either take your sounds reaaally seriously or you have more money than sense. One things for sure, wearing these on the commute to work should earn you nods of respect and an immediate upgrade to first class.

So can Ultrasone justify charging the price as a second hand car for a pair of headphones? Or are they having a laugh at their customers all the way to the bank?

Appearance

The Ultrasone Edition 8 (confusingly a successor to the Ultrasone Edition 9) are for people that want the best of everything. Casual listeners need not apply. So they come in a reassuringly elegant wooden box and are made from expensive sounding materials.

Leather from a conventional cow wouldn’t be good enough for this price tag, so instead Ultrasone have sought far and wide before settling on Ethiopian sheepskin for the ear cups. The outer cups are made from Ruthenium (yes, I hadn’t heard of this metal before either) that gives them a metallic sheen and a durability that gives you confidence these will make it to work and back in one piece.

The Ultrasone Edition 8s are, indeed, a beautiful set of cans. They are also sturdy, hardwearing and portable, making them practical for wearing outside the safe confines of your home. But looks aren’t everything (or, at least, they shouldn’t be Dr Dre Beats fans!), and ultimately what matters is how the Ultrasone Edition 8s sound.

Performance

The Ultrasone 8s are closed back headphones. Ordinarily, this means you can listen to your music without it being broadcast to the people around you with the payoff of a loss in transient sound. Not so with these headphones. The Edition 8s are on a par, if not better, than many top open-back headphones, which is incredible for their closed back design.

As you’d expect for the price, the sound does, indeed, dazzle, putting the majority of other high end headphones in the shade. Cymbal crashes will never get boring and the Ultrasone Edition 8s handle kick drums and bass like a concerto grandmaster (do they exist?). Vocal and live recordings, in particular, have never sounded better, with crystal clear imaging and a warm ambience.

You also will notice a significant difference in the sound quality of difference sources. It’s a safe bet that anybody looking to buy these will already have the best home stereo system money can buy. But if you’ve been thinking of upgrading, now might be the time so you can fully enjoy the premium grade audiophile experience the Ultrasone 8s can deliver.

Are they worth the price? Ultimately it comes down to whether $1500 is going to pay your rent and feed you for a month or a mere few days’ salary. There’s certainly a market for these headphones, but if the price tag gives you heart palpitations then you might want to check out the AKG 701s, Grado Prestige or the classic Sennheiser HD650s.

Music that will make you delighted you put down the cash

Blues, classical, live recordings and vocal tracks will sound magnificent, with exceptional imaging, precision and transience for a closed back pair of headphones.

Music that will send you hunting for the receipt

These are not bass monsters, but neither do they aspire to be. So heavy metal and electronica might not set your world alight. If you want bass that can punch through walls then you might want to stick to Beats by Dre or other headphones at a lower price bracket.

Originally posted 2012-12-18 19:58:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Review Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones – The Frequent Flyer’s Friend

The corkscrew. The sparkplug. The light bulb. All are designed to perform a specific task, which they all do diligently without any need for fanfare. This is much like the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones. To coin a cliché, they ‘do exactly what it says on the tin’. In this case it’s enabling the wearer to enjoy their music or to sit in silence without being disturbed by the ambient noise around them.

The Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones are beloved by frequent flyers and commuters for their ability to block out the rumble of the aircraft engines or train. But they are not without their critics, particularly among ardent audiophiles.

Appearance

Considering their high-end price bracket, you might be disappointed with the build quality of these noise cancelling headphones. Rather than a luxurious, exotic choice of metals, the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones are made from plastic. But whilst they might not impress fellow commuters in the looks department, what the use of plastic does mean is that they are lightweight and comfortable to wear for long periods compared to metal heavyweight cans that can feel like wearing a vice after a while.

Supporting the focus on comfort rather than looks are the large earcups, which fit snugly over the ears. And being closed back means they will passively reduce background noise without the need to switch on the gadgetry hidden inside. The added bonus of the large earcups is that they don’t leak sound, which means you don’t have to worry about disturbing your neighbour when banging out Beethoven or the avalanche of explosions when watching The Avengers.

Additional features include the ability to answer phone calls on an iPhone with the inline mic, a reassuringly solid case and the ability to twist the earcups 90 degrees for neatly folding them away after your journey.

Performance

The noise cancelling abilities of the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones comes from battery powered technology packed into the cans. Mics are fitted to the inside and outside to pickup outside ambient noise and then to cancel it out using Bose’s patented Triport® acoustic technology for a tonally balanced sound performance.

Sounds impressive. So how does it perform?

The reviews I read are universally praising of the sound cancelling performance of the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. Whether on flights, on trains or to block out the ambient noise at work, these headphones are the best in class at what they do. What’s more you don’t get the ‘whoosh’ that you get with most electronically powered noise cancelling headphones. Instead, the rumbling sound of an airplane engine is replaced with a mild mid-level hiss, enabling you to enjoy music and movies in peace.

So if you’re looking for comfortable, noise cancelling headphones for travel then look no further. But (and it’s a big but) if you’re looking for audiophile class sound performance you might want to look elsewhere.

The Bose Quiet Comfort headphones have been described as sounding ‘airless’ in the highs and slightly thin in the middles. The bass is likeable but can lack impact and weight when listening to drums or electric bass. So if sound performance is top of the agenda, you might want to look at what the Grado SR325is or Sennheiser HD650s have to offer in this price bracket. The payoff is that you’re then looking at losing the noise cancelling abilities of the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. So it’s a case of horses for courses, as the saying goes.

When you’ll leave them on

The Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones are the perfect headphones for flights, commuting and for blocking out background noise at work. Their noise cancelling technology enables you to watch movies and listen to music in peace without being disturbed by the cacophony of people talking or rumbling engines. They’re also great for listening to classical, jazz and other music that lives in the midrange.

When they’ll be left in their carry case

These headphones won’t work without a battery. So it’s wise to carry a spare around. While great at cancelling background noise, they lack the sound performance of Sennheiser or Grado in this price bracket and will struggle with hip-hop, hard rock and other bass heavy music. However, Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones are designed for listening to music quietly in a noisey environment, not the other way around.

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What are the Best Headphones for Running and Jogging?

If you’re like me, going for a jog seems like a great idea but gets boring pretty quickly. Many people would seem to agree, choosing to put on some headphones and listen to their favourite tunes when hitting the pavement. There are many things to consider when choosing the best headphones for running. Are they wireless? How will does the Bluetooth controls work? Will they get sweaty fast?

The type of run you’re going to do will also play a huge role in determining the best headphones for running in. Running on a treadmill offers a wider option of headphones to choose from because of less motion. But if the running workout is going to be on the streets and involve more impact, then you’ll need headphones that wont fall out and will be comfortable to wear for long periods with heavy vibrations passing up from the pavement. Here are some of the best headphones for running to consider:

SONY MDREX300WH CLOSED TYPE EARBUDS STYLE

is an ideal type of headphone for runners and joggers. It has been made in such a way that it should be fitted in the ear. It has a vertical in the ear style. Its retail price is $79.99, but a person can easily get it at discounted prices from multiple online outlets. Its features include a hybrid silicone type of earbud which guarantee better sound. It is also comfortable and is assured to fit well in the ears. It comes in three sizes namely small, medium and large hence making it appropriate and convenient for people of all ages and sizes.

Bose ® MIE2i Mobile headset are among the best headphones for jogging because they offer a new standard of audio quality that result in greater detail of music. Its design is impressive and advanced. An added advantage is that it is made from materials of good quality that are long lasting. They enable joggers to enjoy the services of the product for a longer duration without having to think about purchasing a new one. It also has greater in-ear stability that makes it appropriate for runners.

Sony MDR-J10L Over Ear Clip Style HeadphonesSony MDR-J10 h.ear jogging headphones are chic, cheap and cheerful and have also adopted the vertical in the ear design. This is meant for comfort. It also has a non-slip stable design that guarantees that the product fits well when a person is exercising. It is very clear due to its capability of minimizing sound leakage. The open air design is meant to enable a user to hear ambient sound. Its retail price is around $11.25.

MEElectronics M6P-BK sports in the ear headsets are good headphones for jogging. It is perfect for the working out lifestyle and has an over the ear design. The Bose MIE2i is slightly more expensive but is worth every penny. It is recommended because it is ideal for any running workout and activity, and is of good quality. It is one of the best headphones for running.

Originally posted 2013-05-17 09:29:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Review AKG Q701 Quincy Jones Reference Class Premium Headphones – For Serious Stay at Home Audiophiles

Beats by Dr Dre headphones seem to have opened the floodgates to a wave of celebrities endorsing what all claim to be the best headphones on the market. In this case the AKG Q701 headphones have been endorsed by none other than 27 time GRAMMY award winner Quincy Jones. Having worked on an extensive back catalogue that reads like a roll call of some of the world’s greatest musicians, his endorsement is high praise indeed.

In his own words: “These are the only headphones I’ve heard that bring out the true sound we were striving for on records like “Billie Jean,” “Thriller” and “Give Me the Night”. It’s the best-quality sound I’ve heard, ever.”

So do these deliver the true sound that artists and studio engineers hear? Or is Quincy’s endorsement mere marketing mush? Let’s find out…

Appearance

Anybody hoping for a big, bold ‘Q’ on either headphone can to mimic the branding of Beats by Dr Dre will be sorely disappointed. But these aren’t designed for impressing people on the commute to work. But what you do get is a solid metal pair of cans with a reassuringly luxurious velvet ear pads and a real leather headband that auto adjusts to grip comfortably onto your head.

Available in a range of colours, including bright green, these are an attractive set of headphones. However, their elegant appearance is likely to be just for you and your nearest and dearest’s enjoyment because these are unlikely to leave the home. That is unless you’re happy to lug around the extra amplification equipment that needs to go with them…

Performance

The AKG Q701 Quincy Jones headphones feature revolutionary flat wire voice coil technology and patented two-layer diaphragm. To the uninitiated, this is the same audio technology you’d find in a high end speaker system or microphone compressed into a set of headphones. In practical terms, this means you can expect extremely accurate sound reproduction that will simply blow you away.

Quincy Jones knows good music and, judging from the performance of these, he knows a good pair of headphones. As befitting the price tag, the AKG Q701s offer a spacious soundstage, which gives pin point clarity, depth and a sweet bass that blends into the midrange beautifully.

If you want to hear music as the artist intended then the AKG Q701 Quincy Jones headphones are a high end option that can offer you some of the most enjoyable listening experiences money can buy.

What people say

Reviewers are universally agreed that the sound quality of the AKG Q701 Quincy Jones headphones is simply superb. They cover a phenomenal frequency range and give you a real sense of ‘space’. As with everything in life, quality comes with a price tag, but if you love to hear music with clarity and depth then these are money well spent.

However, it’s important to note that you may not get the optimum experience listening to these straight through the audio port of your iPad or laptop. These need extra amplification to drive the sound. One solution is to buy a USB audio amplifier (e.g. TonePort or FiiO E17) to give the sound that extra kick through the audio cable. You may also want to ‘burn’ these in for two weeks to get the true audiophile experience that AKG and Quincy intended.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that these headphones are open backed, and consequently leak sound and wont mask background noise. So not ideal for the commute to work, but then that’s not what these headphones are for. They’re for becoming immersed in music at home where you can take pleasure in every note and stanza, just as the artist intended.

Music to turn up

Classical, pop or rock will sound like you’re discovering music for the first time.

Music to turn down

Heart palpitating bass was not on the design sheet for these. For deep growling bass for hip-hop, drum & bass, dubstep and beats on the streets you might want to look elsewhere.

Originally posted 2012-11-07 13:55:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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