I'm comparing TRUE Pros & Cons of "Motorola Elite Flip" vs. "Motorola HX550". Anybody has any opinion? OR "Motorola Boom HX600"?
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Con: I, like other reviewers, had everyone I talked to on my iPhone 5 complain about an echo on their end. I wish I could have returned it. Pros: love that it used a micro usb charger, every sound my iphone makes from apps ex. movies/netflix, audiobooks, etc will stream through the headset fine.
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Just got a Flip Ultra 2 3rd generation. The audio is so loud that it breaks up. I record music videos and my husband records speaking videos and in both recordings I can hear a distortion and almost like a "chatter" behind the audio. Not good.
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In my honest opinion, I (being an avid runner / hiker) do not feel that any of the HBS series are good for actual jogging / running. I've owned the 700 and 730 myself. With this being pretty much the same design, the unit tends to bounce around and rotate a little around the neck. If you are willing to pay more, you might want to consider the Jay Bird X. I own those as well and prefer those for jogging / running. The HBS line is more of a everyday (walk / sit) kind of device.
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I have it and I love mine. I think mine is the new Skullcrusher, but over the ear (awesome) wear them on the plane and never hear the crying baby or the annoying guy next to me trying to carry on a conversation. Any time I have a conference call they are unbeatable. Everyone says they hear me crystal clear and I hear them 10 x better the on speaker phone or on my regular cell phone. I have a Galaxy III and it works great on that phone. There warranty isn't the best and to me that is their only flaw. It says it guarantied for life but that is 1/2 of what you paid for them and only credit for stuff on their web-site. Also, the credit is not good or new releases. So I held my broke Skullcresher credit until the new release was no longer new and bought the new 99.00 ones. Worth every dime, plus I like a lot of base in my music and you are in complete control of that. Buy with confidence, for the money you want find better ones. The Ronman
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360 has hands free blue tooth (small chance that your cell phone is not compatable), 650 has a larger screen. I myself favor the larger screen, it may not seem much bigger but thats my preference. Additionally if your in the hole for $450 might as well go all in for $550 get the 660 with both hands free blue tooth AND larger screen. I just know that while driving I will not be able to afford having a call interrupt my map/directions and would be more comfortable just using the phone directly or use a seperate hands free blue tooth device. Now if you do not feel you absolutly need hands free blue tooth NOR the larger screen, save even more and get the 350 for $350. End with this thought, how much do you use the phone while driving, and how good of a driver are you when talking on the phone while driving, can you multi task manipulating between map/phone functions, and do you want to be doing that. If you really need the hands free functionality then I would recommend thats the way to go and back to the point if your a "salesperson' etc on the go, take the plung and get the 660 with it all.
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My son just bought the Audio-Technica ATHM50RD, and I give the Audio-Technica the edge sonically. It is more spacious sounding, and I find it to be more detailed. Of course the B&W; is much more beautifully built and looks far superior. But for the sounds and comfort I definitely prefer the Audio-Technica.
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I recently bought Onkyo 5300 and today noticed that S6300 has come down in price. I think spending little extra to acquire HT-S6300 is well worth it. I absolutely love Ht-5300 but the speakers are huge! I like sleeker look of Ht-s6300, plus up conversion, aux mic features are worth spending little extra money. But if you don't care about that, HT-S5300 is very good system with excellent sound.Haven't checked out Yamaha, so can't comment on it.
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I too am debating between the 530HCX and the 60CSx. Do you know if the Rino has the same chip set as the 60CSx. I want to get the one that has the better signal, although I think the radio functionality is a plus for the Rino. Your thoughts.Thanks.Ron
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The Sony Bloggie Touch blows the Flip away. The quality of the Sony is far superior. I bought one for my Father-In-Law and one for my wife. My wife had a Flip, so I am speaking from hands on experience. Neither one of the Sony units has given us one bit of problems. Don't know why the other person went through ten of them. I tend to think "user error". I'd get one for myself if I didn't already have a larger hand held Canon that cost me like $600.
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Hey Hunter, the sound of these cans are much more balanced than the ATH-M50s (with the NC off, naturally). The treble is much less piercing than the m50s, and the low end is much tighter as compared to the m50s. Especially with the price drop, I would say that the ue6000s are a much better buy than m50s given they are comparably priced.
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Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but noticeable clamping effect while the I forget that I'm wearing the SoundTrue. I have reviewed both if you want more details. Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but... » Read More Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but noticeable clamping effect while the I forget that I'm wearing the SoundTrue. I have reviewed both if you want more details. « Show Less
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Not great, in all honesty if you're looking for more bass go with with the hd280pro's. the HD555's are no slouch, but they're meant to be a natural warm listening experience, not bass heavy. I do think they're balanced but wouldn't mind just a tad more low end, and they'd be perfect, but I prefer the open ear design (kinda seems to keep ears a little cooler vs closed designs as well. I altered the 555 to 595 mod (youtube) by punching a few holes into the rectangular pads hidded on the inside of the cans to help a tiny bit with bass response, without removing them all together (your ears will become treble fatigued with them totally removed, if you listen at higher levels, I've found.. especally if you use an external amplifier for that added punch)
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I have never done a side by side comparison of the two but based on the specifications of each model it's safe to say that the differences would be noticeable. The 225i's are, in my opinion, the single best headphone you can purchase without having to purchase a headphone amplifier. They have a bit more bass than the 225i's yet retain the mid/high soundstage that is so typical of Grado. The upgrade will be in vocals and bass. Basically, I absolutely think it's worth the extra coinage to purchase the 225i's.
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I love my Motorola Boom! I have a small ear and for me it is a perfect fit and comfortable.
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Bill,I can vouch for the Flip Ultra that looks good on TV so I would think the HD version looks even better. I was comparing this camcorder with Kodak's new HD Zi6. I think that it can record at 60 frames per second instead of 30. It would be good if anyone has seen a comparison of the two to share on this forum.Mike
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I haven't owned either pair, but I've read good things about both. They are both consistently in the top 10, though Shure SE420 is usually higher on the list. Here's what CNET had to say: The good: The Shure SE420 earphones offer high-quality sound from a dual-driver design. They come with a nice compliment of accessories, and the eartips block out a lot of ambient noise. The bad: The Shure SE420s are expensive, and are a tad large for earbuds. For such pricey 'buds, the SE420s are also a bit bass-shy. Some people might not like the feel of the earplug-like fit. The bottom line: You can't go wrong with Shure's SE420 earphones, despite their high price tag--unless you have the money to buy the SE530s, their more expensive cousins. The good: The Etymotic hf2 earphones offer great sound quality, and there's a built-in mic for making and receiving calls. A couple of useful accessories, such as a case, are included. The bad: The Etymotic hf2 earphones don't work with all MP3 players. They may be uncomfortable for those who don't like sticking things far into the ear. The bottom line: For iPhone users with a penchant for improved sound quality and a willingness to stick things in their ears, the Etymotic hf2 earphones are a reasonable option. On one hand, the Shures are 25% more than the Etymotics. However, you can get $100 off the Shures if you agree to join audible for a year. So that's a pretty cool deal if you listen to audio books.
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From what I've read the 700x is more comfortable and for me they are, but as many people have said they fit a large head. Also 700x are a updated version, with a slightly adjusted bass response. Complaints of the original 700s was that they were lacking bass. I power them with asus essence stx sound card and would rate them very highly for their price, comfort, sound quality. Maybe like a 9/10