I just tried these at the store and the sound was mediocre. Does the BURN IN time really make that much difference with these headphones?
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All the burn-in time in the world doesn't make these sound much better than what you've heard. It opens them up a bit - and that was after I ran a looped rise-and-fall pink noise routine with a tail of Led Zeppelin for two straight days. They just aren't great headphones. They do have the Room-Feel thing going on but there's not much definition. Its not muddy, its just not there. For the money, the hype is what you're buying. Skip 'em.
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I personally don't think burn in time is a huge factor, but the source will be. If you can try them in a store, then I suppose you can try various models back to back using same source. I did not have that option. For me, this was a huge step up from a pair of Sennheiser HD280 pros. I also like that they are different design than most out there. Had them on a couple long airplane rides now and am happy. Good luck.
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I didn't have them long enough to account for any burn-in time - as I, similarly, found the sound quite mediocre - and they absolutely looked preposterous on - you could hang your lundry from them!
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I would not suggest burn in time will significantly change your opinion. I would suggest comparing several headphones back to back. I find the soundstage for these headphones to be significantly better than much more expensive models. I find them to be appropriately flat, warm, and faithful to sound reproduction. I find these to be a great value at the price point. Your expectations and hearing certainly may be better than mine.
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They do improve over time with burn in but not significantly. Certainly not enough to justify keeping them if you find them to currently be "mediocre".
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hi Gary, i plug mine into a Schlitt Lyr headphone amp and listen mostly to vinyl. on both vinyl and cd/digital the NADs sound incredible. didn't burn in more than a few hours but relative to the price they bring me "almost" into the room. my main speakers are vintage Magneplanars so I have a pretty good point of reference. the sound stage on the NADS is just adequate but the presence and the clarity are great. IMHO.
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"mediocre" is quite broad and subjective. Depending on what headphones you have been listening to, and what type of music, your perception would probably change."Burn-in" is not a factor for the NAD Viso- all electronics eventually acquire a particular sound signature after extended use. Coming out of an iPhone, digital player, iPad, etc., the VISO sounds terrific. The cushion pads are a bit on the small side, so they don't fit well around my ears. The chord and head assembly can be noisy at times.
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I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the set to get a technical answer to your inquiry. To date, I have used them for about 8 hrs with no noticeable sound quality difference. As of now I am satisfied with the performance and fit. To put this in perspective, this is my first set of phones at this price point and quality. I did my research across many options and reached this choice based on the fit to my preferences for audio listening... Hope this helps.
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Burn in time is definitely a factor. The source makes a HUGE difference also, much more than the burn in time. Hooked to a portable device, they are not terribly loud as they are hard to drive. Hooked to apple portables vs. samsung, they are lacking a bit in the upper registers and slightly bloomy in the lower. With a Bellari HA540 Tubed headphone amp between an apple device and the NADs, and a good quality uncompressed audio file, your ears will be transported to a place of magic and wonder. They are very good alone after break in, but with a Bellari, they are absolutely amazing.
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The T51p is pretty true to sound. If a song has deep bass it is produced with good impact without distortion or bloat. When I first got them I didn't like the way they sounded but after about 48 hours of continuous burn in, I love the way they sound. You can hear all the subtle details in the music and everything is crystal clear. It's one of the best portable headphones I own.
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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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Any good quality headphones require a burn in period. And I find the bass great. I am not a fan of sub woofer takeover. I like my sound crisp and clean.
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Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both.Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.
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The neck ones suck for exercising. They stay in your ears-but the neck band rubs against your clothes and you pick up the sound. It's really annoying. I found them unlistenable. I only tried them because I've been forced into wearing hats when I run (skin issues). Try the Sony MDR-AS35. I ordered a pair of Sennheiser (Adidas) PX 685i. They are over the head. Have not tried them yet (still using my Sony pair). The look like they may be great. Barr Hill
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Hello. I listen to my headphones in amplifier of Technics and sound great. Sound card, which you want to buy seems to be very nice. There are also built-in amplifier for headphones and very high quality. I see no reason these headphones do not sound good, not to say super good. Good choice in my opinion!
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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 don't own a pair of beats, but I have listened to them at the store. Of course, they only allowed me to listen to their preselected music, so I can't be too objective. As far as the rythm, they sound pretty good, not better. But do not buy the miikey NFC ones because you will be disappointed.
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Yeah, the jbuds do sound a bir muffled to me. Well compared to my other in ear headphones. Just not very clear. I dont know its hard to tell. Its not super muffled like covering the speaker, but it is lacking in i "crispness" u could say
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I do hear the longer you listen to them they sound becomes better quality....I have not noticed much of a change for the time I have used my klipsch headphones......
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I don't know how they compare with the ones that you're asking about but I do know that I was not happy at all with them when I compared them to the Bose AR-15 headphones. Hope this helps.
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I recommend the Sennheiser HD448s. They sound great and are very clear like the 595s, which I also own. However, they need a good 50+ hours of burn in to really reach their full potential.
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Well they are a bit on the heavier side. Which makes sense because they are technicly made for professional use. When I say that I mean in terms of sound but also time usage. Like no one is going to use them (professionally) for more than 2 hours on end. But in terms of using them for just listening to music then after a while the weight does get to be a problem for people. Personally I like them it would be nicer if the headphones were lighter but nothing is 100% perfect. In the end it depends on the consumer (you).
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I haven't used Beats, but I play drums with these for 2 - 3 hours and I hardly know they're there. I don't expect the sound pattern would be the same, however as Sennheisers go for tonal balance and don't exaggerate bass.
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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.
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I used them for streaming through iHeart. Now, I'm no audiophile and absolutely lack a good ear for ranges. These did sound somewhat tinny and I'd guess the some of the frequency ranges are off. I bought then for the size and weight [or lack thereof]. If I sought a set for a great music experience, I'd avoid these.