12-30-2013, 11:53 PM
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#121
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough
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Isn't the E18 moreso for Android devices? How does it stack up to the E17? The latter looks like a better option for laptop devices.
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01-01-2014, 08:30 PM
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#122
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by flamesfan1297
i got a pair of Bose head phones for Chrismtmas. They are the on ear headphones and they are uncomftorable if you wear them for more than 30 minutes because they sort of squish your ears. Anybody else have this problem. The sound quality is great in them though. I believe they are from costco
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Supra-aural headphones can take some getting used to, for sure. I've apparently got a larger-than-average melon so the clamping power of most bands I've tried makes very few of them comfortable. Give them a few tries and if they don't start feeling any better just exchange them for something else. Some people (myself included) just find that style uncomfortable.
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01-01-2014, 08:45 PM
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#123
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Yeah I can't do on ear headphones either.
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01-01-2014, 08:56 PM
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#124
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Anduril
Isn't the E18 moreso for Android devices? How does it stack up to the E17? The latter looks like a better option for laptop devices.
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It supports USB audio decoding on certain Android devices, but otherwise I don't see why the E17 would be superior to it for laptops, since they both support USB audio decoding from computers.
One thing to note though is that while the E17 is a successor to the tried & true E7, the E18 is a 1st gen device built from the ground up (new pots, DAC, etc). The folks at head-fi have had mixed reviews for the new DAC. Some think it's an improvement, others prefer the sound of the E17. ( Here's a pretty good review).
If you won't use the portable battery or Android USB audio out functions, you can't really go wrong with the E17.
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01-01-2014, 09:00 PM
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#125
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Inferno
Any thoughts on these headphones? Are they worth it or can I find a cheaper better pair? They're sold out online but I can still get them in store with a $50 gift card. I'm looking for something that's good for listening to music at work and maybe late night gaming at home. I listen to mostly metal but not death metal.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...bd79ed91faen02
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Definitely a good price but if you don't need ANC I'd still go with the ATH-M50s myself, which can be had at the same price. ANC is great for commuting on public transit and flying but I never use it anywhere else. At work or at home I just need good isolation and very low sound leakage, both of which are great on the M50s.
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01-02-2014, 01:43 AM
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#127
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by 1_Flames_Fan
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Two different headphones really. ATH-M50's are always popular because of the quality in noise isolation/sound combined with price whereas the HD518 are a bargain here as an solid entry model to open ear headphones at the audiophile level. The latter will obviously leak sound and not isolate anything, so while it isn't as bad as the 598's, I don't know how an officespace would appreciate it.
Another thing to keep in mind is the HD518 have a removable cord that comes with the 1/4" jack at the end with the 1/8" adapter. Not ideal for anything with regular auxiliary outputs.
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01-02-2014, 09:08 AM
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#128
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by 1_Flames_Fan
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Didn't you already order the M50s?
The 518s at $80 are a steal. Like Anduril said - keep in mind that open backs will leak sound to think about how that will fit into your use case.
Also, a lot of Sennheisers typically have a sound signature described as "veiled" or "suppressed treble". Many people, at first listen, aren't impressed. As you can see here though, after break-in and a period of ear adjustment, most people fall in love.
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01-05-2014, 11:08 AM
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#129
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough
Visions has the Monster Miles Davis Trumpet IEMs (with ControlTalk) on sale for $98 today (down from $399). Not to overstate it, but this is the best deal you have ever seen on IEMs.
Still breaking mine in but they're outstanding so far. I've got a pair of Monster Turbine Pro Coppers as well but they're out on warranty so I can't do a side-by-side. First impressions are that the Trumpets really nail the vocals but don't have the silky smooth treble of the Coppers. The Trumpets are a tad bright still but have already improved with about 20 hours of break-in - I'll be interested to see how they sound after 50 or so.
Basically if you ever use headphones and don't refuse to use IEMs you should stop what you're doing right now and pick a pair up.
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Back on sale today. Thinking of picking them up.
http://www.visions.ca/catalogue/cate...sku=MHMLDTIECT
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01-05-2014, 04:19 PM
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#130
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I'm having trouble finding tips that don't hurt my ears with the set of monsters I bought. Wish they had plain foam tips. Small complaint though.
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01-06-2014, 11:11 AM
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#131
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Igotnothing
I'm having trouble finding tips that don't hurt my ears with the set of monsters I bought. Wish they had plain foam tips. Small complaint though.
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They should have come with 15 sets of tips and 5 of those should have been foam tips. (The white foam tips are perfect for my ears)
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01-06-2014, 11:13 AM
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#132
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by jdso
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Stop thinking and go get them!
I've got probably about 50 hours on mine and these are even better than the MTPCs. The treble on these is even smoother than the coppers, and the Trumpets have even deeper bass extension and texture. Definitely a steal at under $100.
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01-06-2014, 01:17 PM
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#133
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I think part of my problem is that I tried to big of a set and that left my ears hurting regardless of what I used. Using the black set that are slightly bigger than the whites. The foam works different that i'm used to, which is the foam set that came with my UE 600's.
Well, now I want the miles davis ones, and they look cooler too! lol
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01-06-2014, 04:31 PM
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#134
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Franchise Player
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Thanks guys, I just blew $300 on headphones. LOL
IEM's are gross to resell, so at least I won't be cluttering up the buy/sell with headphone ads in the unlikely event that I don't like them.
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01-06-2014, 08:09 PM
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#135
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough
Stop thinking and go get them!
I've got probably about 50 hours on mine and these are even better than the MTPCs. The treble on these is even smoother than the coppers, and the Trumpets have even deeper bass extension and texture. Definitely a steal at under $100.
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Ok, ok. Caved and bought a pair. Still a bunch left at the NE Visions. Looking forward to trying them out.
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01-12-2014, 10:14 PM
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#137
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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How are these?
Monster NCredible NTune On-Ear Headphones
On sale for $39, seems like a great deal. I have been looking at several cheaper sets of general use over the ear head phones over the past bit and the lack of a microphone for my phone always seems to be the thing holding me back.
My use is mostly on transit for podcasts and video.
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01-13-2014, 01:10 AM
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#138
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Rathji
How are these?
Monster NCredible NTune On-Ear Headphones
On sale for $39, seems like a great deal. I have been looking at several cheaper sets of general use over the ear head phones over the past bit and the lack of a microphone for my phone always seems to be the thing holding me back.
My use is mostly on transit for podcasts and video.
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Decent sound quality for the price but I would avoid. They feel absolutely fragile and flimsy and wouldn't trust it to last longer than a month outside the house.
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01-13-2014, 12:13 PM
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#139
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rathji
How are these?
Monster NCredible NTune On-Ear Headphones
On sale for $39, seems like a great deal. I have been looking at several cheaper sets of general use over the ear head phones over the past bit and the lack of a microphone for my phone always seems to be the thing holding me back.
My use is mostly on transit for podcasts and video.
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I opened up the link, saw Nick Cannon in his blue steel pose and clicked close. They might be good headphones but I hate that type of marketing gimmick, total turn off
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01-13-2014, 02:00 PM
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#140
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: A small painted room
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rathji
How are these?
Monster NCredible NTune On-Ear Headphones
On sale for $39, seems like a great deal. I have been looking at several cheaper sets of general use over the ear head phones over the past bit and the lack of a microphone for my phone always seems to be the thing holding me back.
My use is mostly on transit for podcasts and video.
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I honestly don't think they'd sound very good without a really expensive Monster cable to go along with it
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