Headphones

[Scherensammler]

might as well get the best of the best

When you've been rioting on the streets of Philadelphia and George Soros has finally paid you and and you need to relax:

 

[sirloin]

I have never tried active noice cancellation before actually. Did not like the effect - but each to his own. Some ppl seems to like it..
The only experience I have with proper in ear noise reduction, is from many years on the shooting range, where I had a pair of plugs custom made. That is quite different from in ear headphones, but still says something about the noise reduction effect I have grown up with.

 

[Leitmotif]

When you've been rioting on the streets of Philadelphia and George Soros has finally paid you and and you need to relax:

Sorry, I voted
President: Vladimir Putin
Vp: The Donald

 

[formby]

I'm testing some wireless headphones - B&W P7 wireless and Bose QC35. The sound on the B&W is fucking incredible. I'm listening to the Stones and I can make out the canasta and tambourine on You Can't Get All You Want. And I can almost make out what the fuck Mick is singing on Tumbling Dice. It's really impressive!

Pairing with Bluetooth is a pain in the ass and they're a little heavy and stiff. Ear pads are fairly comfortable. Definitely need some breaking in. They're so tight it's giving me a headache.

I have the P7's but not the wireless ones.

 

[Scherensammler]

After my Teufel headphone had a weird malfunction (put it down, picked it up and the right ear pad would no longer sit tight over my ear),
so I needed a replacement.
Went for the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro and am very happy with it.
I use it with my PC sound card, so I saw no need to pay big $$$.
Anyhow, big improvement over the Teufel. That is, if your ears are capable of hearing the difference...

 

[Leitmotif]

After my Teufel headphone had a weird malfunction (put it down, picked it up and the right ear pad would no longer sit tight over my ear),
so I needed a replacement.
Went for the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro and am very happy with it.
I use it with my PC sound card, so I saw no need to pay big $$$.
Anyhow, big improvement over the Teufel. That is, if your ears are capable of hearing the difference...

You are master race, im sure you can.

 

[Scherensammler]

Well, I didn't pop my ear drums standing in front of a massive speaker during my youth.

You are master race, im sure you can.

Of course, dear!

 

[Grand Potentate]

I have the P7's but not the wireless ones.

What are your thoughts on them? Apparently the wireless are a bit heavier than the wired, which is leading to some of my consternation. Also, they've been intermittently dropping the Bluetooth connection.

 

[Leitmotif]

What are your thoughts on them? Apparently the wireless are a bit heavier than the wired, which is leading to some of my consternation. Also, they've been intermittently dropping the Bluetooth connection.

Lol they are not bluetooth 2.0?

 

[Grand Potentate]

Lol they are not bluetooth 2.0?

They are. Just not working well.

 

[Leitmotif]

They are. Just not working well.

Return them

 

[formby]

What are your thoughts on them? Apparently the wireless are a bit heavier than the wired, which is leading to some of my consternation. Also, they've been intermittently dropping the Bluetooth connection.

I use mine with a extension cable as I sit about 5m from my stereo. They are very well made, and stylish. Real Leather I believe. Sound wise: Excellent bass and good transparency. Not as 'open' as an equivalent open back like the Grado SR325e.

I would recommend that you test them and the Grado's together. Take a good selection of music that plays to the strengths, and weaknesses of each design to see which 'sound' you prefer.

I don't like the idea of bluetooth.

 

[Grand Potentate]

I use mine with a extension cable as I sit about 5m from my stereo. They are very well made, and stylish. Real Leather I believe. Sound wise: Excellent bass and good transparency. Not as 'open' as an equivalent open back like the Grado SR325e.

I would recommend that you test them and the Grado's together. Take a good selection of music that plays to the strengths, and weaknesses of each design to see which 'sound' you prefer.

I don't like the idea of bluetooth.

the whole point of this is to get the bluetooth so that i can seamlessly use it with my computer and phone.

Return them

if you hadn't come along i never would have thought of this.

 

[formby]

the whole point of this is to get the bluetooth so that i can seamlessly use it with my computer and phone.

if you hadn't come along i never would have thought of this.

Right, in that case take them back as they may be malfunctioning. As to the weight of the bluetooth version, the conventional ones aren't that light either, and the fit is rather snug too.

 

[Grand Potentate]

Right, in that case take them back as they may be malfunctioning. As to the weight of the bluetooth version, the conventional ones aren't that light either, and the fit is rather snug too.

do you find the weight becoming annoying after a certain period of time?

 

[formby]

do you find the weight becoming annoying after a certain period of time?

No not really, I get aural fatigue after a few hours though. I think this is typical of headphones in general and not the B&W's in particular.

 

[Leitmotif]

the whole point of this is to get the bluetooth so that i can seamlessly use it with my computer and phone.

if you hadn't come along i never would have thought of this.

No problem, thats what we are here for. We are helping you take care of your gold.