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Everything I Hoped For

 Posted by burningstar4 from WI on 2010-05-12
Posted on DENON AH-D5000

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Excellent sound quality, comfortable
Cons: Little isolation

I was pretty skeptical at first about dropping so much money on a pair of headphones. But oh, was I wrong. The Denon AH-D5000s are simply amazing. The bass is deep and punchy. The midrange is smooth and lush. Highs are never harsh. Vocals sound full and well-rounded. Electric guitar is precise and well-controlled. I'm hearing details in the background that went undiscovered after listening to the same song hundreds of times before (a cello line under the piano melody in a Regina Spektor song, for example). Putting these on my head and sitting back in a comfortable chair and just letting the music play has never been so enjoyable for me. My only regret is buying these during my university's exam week; I don't know how I could possibly get anything done now!

I've heard a lot of gripes about these headphones, that the bass is too big, the build quality sub-par. I would have to disagree emphatically. I have not heard anything even close to, as one review I read said, a giant whoopee cushion deflating in your ear. I mean, these are premium headphones. I don't think something like that could even pass internal review at Denon. It's silly to even think of it. But, nonetheless, I had some misgivings when I read that, but actually hearing these headphones has erased all doubt in my mind. They seem very well-constructed and sound absolutely amazing.

As far as comfort goes, I found that they don't clamp as tight as I thought they might, but I have a somewhat small head. And anyways, It's not a big deal at all. Since I wear glasses, it's actually kind of nice not having them pressed up against my temples by the headphone earpads. Otherwise, they look and feel great. I really like the wood cups, they add a very pretty, sort of retro touch. Gives them a unique flavor.

For closed-back headphones, these offer surprisingly little isolation, sound leaks both in and out quite a bit. But for me, that's a pretty minor detail in the grand scheme of things.

Overall, I would recommend these headphones to just about anyone. They're simply wonderful, and I could easily see these being the last pair of headphones I buy--they're just that good all-around.

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Not bad for the price

 Posted by burningstar4 from WI on 2010-04-14
Posted on Sennheiser HD 448

Recommend Product: No
Pros: Comfortable and portable
Cons: Fatiguing, anemic bass

First, the upside. At the price-point, these are definitely not a terrible option. They are incredibly comfortable to wear--the clamping pressure is just enough to be secure and the band should fit almost any head well. They're so light I could forget I was wearing them. Also, they're very easily driven by a portable player, so you won't have to worry about buying an amp to get the full potential out of these, so they're a solid choice for portable use. And they look good, as an added bonus.

However, I found the sound quality to be somewhat lacking. These headphones are fairly light on the bass and have a VERY forward sound. Electronic and other music with lots of treble has a tendency to sound sharp or even a little harsh. There have been a few times where I had to wince a bit at a particularly unpleasant note, even after about 50 hours of breaking in. Perhaps this is something that will go away after more use, but I think that any pair of headphones should be much more listenable right out of the box. In addition, I'm not sure if I feel that the plastic headband is all that durable, but only time will tell.

Overall, the 448s are a great choice if you're upgrading from a pair of stock earbuds and just want a better-sounding pair of stylish and comfortable headphones for portable use, but if you're looking for something truly good in terms of sound quality, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Can't Beat 'Em

 Posted by burningstar4 from WI on 2010-04-14
Posted on Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Great value
Cons: Not for use during exercise

When I picked these up I had no idea that a replacement for my long-suffering pair of stock earbuds could be such a huge step up! These little things sport some pretty impressive bass and nice sound, especially for under $30.

The only downside came when I tried to take them with me to the treadmill: no matter which eartip I tried, I just couldn't get them to stay in my ears while running. I was pretty disappointed, as I was really looking forward to being able to just zone out and jog (did I mention the noise isolation these provide?), but alas I was foiled and had to make do with a borrowed pair of cheap earbuds.

The eartips are starting to show some signs of wear after about a year, but I don't think that's too abnormal.

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