i like it but i want to know wether PXC450 have the case of sound leakage?i don't want when i listen to a music loudly will bother other people around me.what about the sound quality compare with the Sennheiser HD 600?i much prefer pxc 450,but the...
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I'm not aware of any headphones that don't have some level of sound leakage. If you listen to music loudly, it can be heard by those around you in a relatively quiet environment. So, in an airport lobby, it probably won't be an issue, but if you're sitting in a quiet room with your wife, she'll probably be able to hear the "leak through" sound. Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with the HD600 to draw a comparison.
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Any open style headphone such as these will always have some leakage, especially at higher volumes. The only way to circumvent that issue is to use ear buds or over the ear (enclosed) headphones. I am very impressed and happy with my purchase. These work great with my smartphone and allow ample volume. Will also handle home stereo use. I honestly believe they can stand up to my $500 AKG headphones in providing accurate reproduction and soundstage. I hope this helps.
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I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one.
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There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't be loud enough to entertain anyone, but you could still listen to something while they sit on your desk. There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't... » Read More There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't be loud enough to entertain anyone, but you could still listen to something while they sit on your desk. « Show Less
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The quality is great (tried with my good-ole Sennheiser HD600). And of course the speakers mute :) And please read my review before making decision.
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Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good choice for listening to music. Hope this helps. Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good... » Read More Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good choice for listening to music. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I should say "I don't know". I didn't because while Sennheiser sound on the models I have used (most wireless models) is excellent I have not had the benefit of listening through this model. The problem with certain models (apparently the 220 included) are dropouts. Any time there is no sound the units make a distinct noise. As long as there is sound the units are great. I contacted Sennheiser and was essentially told tough luck by the engineer who responded. So I continue to use Sennheiser cordless and endure the dropout aggravation as the sound is excellent. Note: Sennheiser sales and parts staff are courteous and knowledgable. I should say "I don't know". I didn't because while Sennheiser sound on the models I have used (most wireless models) is excellent I have not had the benefit of listening through this model. The problem with certain models (apparently the 220 included) are dropouts. Any time there is no sound the units make a distinct noise. As long as there is sound the units are great. I contacted Sennheiser and was essentially told tough luck by the engineer who responded. So I continue to use Sennheiser cordless and endure the dropout aggravation as the sound is excellent. Note: Sennheiser... » Read More I should say "I don't know". I didn't because while Sennheiser sound on the models I have used (most wireless models) is excellent I have not had the benefit of listening through this model. The problem with certain models (apparently the 220 included) are dropouts. Any time there is no sound the units make a distinct noise. As long as there is sound the units are great. I contacted Sennheiser and was essentially told tough luck by the engineer who responded. So I continue to use Sennheiser cordless and endure the dropout aggravation as the sound is excellent. Note: Sennheiser sales and parts staff are courteous and knowledgable. « Show Less
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the sound of pxc450 and designer is very good, only loss in canceling noise, the bose, is best quality for canceling noisefor this fact I prefer bose. I consider equal da bose QC 15 and PCX 450.
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Sound leakage is minimal, but present. Depends where you are. In my quiet living room, if I have them playing loudly and put them down on a table, I can hear it from a few feet away. But that's at like, way too loud for a quiet room levels. Not world-class. But these aren't quite world-class headphones. If I turn it down to a level you'd expect to be listening in a quiet room, you can't hear any sound leakage at all
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I looked this up for you and couldn't find many comparisons. I just found this guy's youtube video on headfi. http://www.head-fi.org/t/629433/new-sony-extra-bass-mdr-xb600-mdr-xb800-unboxing-videosEven so, you should try seeing if you can find more comparisons or wait until more come out to have more opinions as the guy in the video may not be 100% reliable (also, they guy said that he didn't burn them in yet). Unfortunately that my take some time.
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I had the same problem with (much, MUCH more expensive) Sennheiser CX400 earbuds - it was awful. I could hear my *hair*, who wants to listen to their hair? Unfortunately, i'm pretty sure all earbuds that have the sound isolation via making full contact between the rubbery part that sits in your ear, and your ear canal itself, are going to conduct some cord noise. No matter what, the cord must be attached in a way that is so integral to the construction that conductivity is a matter of physics. I find these significantly less objectionable than the Sennheisers, in fact I'm not bothered at all (maybe I got used to it?) But with the sound at a decent volume it's hardly noticeable. I really like these (I saw this post when I came looking to buy another pair or two in different colors). So I tried an experiment, on your behalf -- I put the earbuds in my ears, then draped the cord around the back of my neck. I then simulated moving around (hey, I wasn't about to get up off the couch :) by taking the remaining free part of the cord and whipping it around. Not bad, not bad at all. At the resulting length, you'd need to carry your music player approximately at your waist, and with that wrapping strategy it will minimize the cord hitting against things. Bottom line, at the price (plus, doesn't Amazon give you five bucks of free mp3s if you buy them? they did my last pair), go for it, they're better than Sennheisers at three or four times as much money, so ... what the heck, right?
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I've asked a couple of people at work and they report the sound leakage is minimum at higher volume. We have separate cubes at my workplace and I've gotten no complaints. I've also had someone else wear them to hear it for myself and it's very quiet.
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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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I use these for CSGO as well and I definitely noticed an improvement over my "gaming" headphones. I can hear foot steps and the direction of gun fire more accurately. Accute sounds are no longer drowned out by overpowering bass rattle. The open back also caused less issues with ear pain because the bass pushing air in my ear canal with the closed back ones I had. When I bought my set I bought the headphones, a Sennheisser HH10 Headphone holder, Large CASEBUDi Headphones case (for lan parties), and a FiiO E17 Alpen Headphone AMP/DAC.I love the E17 as an amp/dac because it just works. It gives me volume control right there at the unit and drives these headphones with ease. I use these for CSGO as well and I definitely noticed an improvement over my "gaming" headphones. I can hear foot steps and the direction of gun fire more accurately. Accute sounds are no longer drowned out by overpowering bass rattle. The open back also caused less issues with ear pain because the bass pushing air in my ear canal with the closed back ones I had. When I bought my set I bought the headphones, a Sennheisser HH10 Headphone holder, Large CASEBUDi Headphones case (for lan parties), and a FiiO E17 Alpen Headphone AMP/DAC.I love the E17 as an amp/dac because... » Read More I use these for CSGO as well and I definitely noticed an improvement over my "gaming" headphones. I can hear foot steps and the direction of gun fire more accurately. Accute sounds are no longer drowned out by overpowering bass rattle. The open back also caused less issues with ear pain because the bass pushing air in my ear canal with the closed back ones I had. When I bought my set I bought the headphones, a Sennheisser HH10 Headphone holder, Large CASEBUDi Headphones case (for lan parties), and a FiiO E17 Alpen Headphone AMP/DAC.I love the E17 as an amp/dac because it just works. It gives me volume control right there at the unit and drives these headphones with ease. « Show Less
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The sound was not good through headphones, which is the best way to watch movies on a portable player. I use Sennheiser PX 100 headphones, which are very small and not demanding. On my Sony DVP-FX950 I can set the level at 4 (out of 10) and the sound is clear, full, and rich, like an expensive home theater. On the Sylvania player, the volume had to be turned up to the max to be heard reasonably, and was tinny, and hollow sounding. And the Sylvania has only 1 headphone jack, while the Sony has 2 jacks! This tells me the Sylvania folks decided to use a very cheap amplifier for the headphone jack. I returned the player. The sound was not good through headphones, which is the best way to watch movies on a portable player. I use Sennheiser PX 100 headphones, which are very small and not demanding. On my Sony DVP-FX950 I can set the level at 4 (out of 10) and the sound is clear, full, and rich, like an expensive home theater. On the Sylvania player, the volume had to be turned up to the max to be heard reasonably, and was tinny, and hollow sounding. And the Sylvania has only 1 headphone jack, while the Sony has 2 jacks! This tells me the Sylvania folks decided to use a very cheap amplifier for the headphone... » Read More The sound was not good through headphones, which is the best way to watch movies on a portable player. I use Sennheiser PX 100 headphones, which are very small and not demanding. On my Sony DVP-FX950 I can set the level at 4 (out of 10) and the sound is clear, full, and rich, like an expensive home theater. On the Sylvania player, the volume had to be turned up to the max to be heard reasonably, and was tinny, and hollow sounding. And the Sylvania has only 1 headphone jack, while the Sony has 2 jacks! This tells me the Sylvania folks decided to use a very cheap amplifier for the headphone jack. I returned the player. « Show Less
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oh yes most def first of all the drivers are 10mm bigger and very noticeable when hearing it's a no brainer, i tried the xb400's when i sampled the 500's as well and the 500's were much more comfy as well... it is well worth the extra few $'s for sure i would not hesitate... the 400's are on ear, i hated em they squish your ear after a few minutes wearing them , the 500's are over the ear, much much better for longer durations of using them... if you can get a pair get em now because they may become obsolete and you will be disappointed...
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The bass is good on the 598s. It goes deep and its very controlled, but you really need an amp to get full bass potential. However, it's nowhere near the bass amount or impact on the M50s. No Sennheiser is. Most open headphones aren't either. You'll be disappointed if you're looking for the same amount of bass. If you're looking for an upgrade to the M50, check out the ATH-A900x. I just bought a manufacturer refurbished pair on Amazon for $95. Comparable to Denon D2000 for 1/3 the price. Similar to M50 sound signature. 90% of the bass, better clarity, better soundstage.