anyone compare these to the 450 model ? are they the same sound ? what else to consider buying within 80.00
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There are some review sites that claim the sound to be better on the 451, but I discern any difference. I will say that when I compared, the 451 were straight out of the box with very little burn in time while the 450 had considerable burn in time so maybe another comparison will yield different results.
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I was the one that posted the comparison of sound between the 400 and the 210. The 210 is easily superior in sound. I am quite surprised no one else has brought this up. Doesn't anyone care about good stereo sound quality through their ear plugs?
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I own both and some 380 Closed Senns I totally agree the ATH 50 and these have you covered they are for a different presentation of music$148 is good price for Senn 598 though it means they are coming out with something new you can drive yourself crazy get them for the great sounding Headphones the 598 are I got the FiiO 11 Micca or use the stereo,and you will have no worries
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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...
91376
Thanks for the response. I can't find the same speakers from anyone and the one set I found were $105/pair used! I may end up with these from what I can tell. These are bookshelf speakers for use here in my basement.
281075
As an audio engineer, I can personally tell the difference between the two models. However, to the untrained ear of a casual listener it will be very difficult to notice any difference. This will also differ from person to person as every set of ears and every human brain are just a little bit different. Therefore not every human being is capable of hearing all of the frequencies being omitted from the speakers. That being said, the difference between models is their frequency range. Ask yourself these questions before making a decision : 1) Do you commonly notice a difference in the overall sound quality when listening to music on different speakers? 2) Does your listening pleasure diminish when you notice these differences? 3) Are you the kind of person that doesn't mind spending a little more money if you know that you will be getting a better quality product? If you answered yes to these questions, then I would recommend doing as I did and purchasing the 800 model. BTW, if you're "all about that bass" the 800 will also be more appealing as the main difference is the low end frequencies as they always improve with size. I hope this was helpful! Matt. W.
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Can't really provide an opinion based on comparison. I have not had the opportunity to hear the Polk DB6501's. Have really liked the Alpine SPR60s though. When I did my research before purchasing the Alpines Polk's rated very high. Try to visit a local audio shop in your area that carries both brands and listen for your self. I can tell you that you can't go wrong with the Alpines they produce good quality sound.
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More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't... » Read More More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. « Show Less
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I appreciate that, I wanted to get back to you.I love my Definitive speakers I am running the 40s on the sides I'm running actually 10 speakers with definitive studio 350s in the rear a separate single powered older Definitive subwoofer I bought in the early 90s for the heck of it, the 8060's in the front, and an 8080 center speaker. I listen to a lot of heavy metal and I like my whole house to expand and they do the trick, your set up sounds perfect for the 40s, I'm sure you'll love them.Stan
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these speakers sound more better then the $50 less. buy them today. from amazon and you will love them..... ok the speaker company been around a long time.....ok...
246740
I've only tried the 598's, which I own, but based on my research I believe the 650's are a bit darker sounding. I believe the 598's and 600's are very similar. You said you loved your 555's. Those are the early 558's, which are very similar to the 598's. Why not buy the 558, and based on your opinion of the sound stock you can leave them as is or modify them to sound more like the 598. I'm not sure of the exact mod, but it's common so a simple google search will turn it up.
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They both have their advantages these 440's will do great and built like a truck. They will last a very long time and is something happens to the cable or ear pads you can easily replace them. When comparing the ath-50's to the shure 440 I believe the ath-50's have a better sound stage and will last a good while. I chose the 440's because they were cheap and had replaceable parts. So decide what your like more better sound with a little price bump or good sound with hey better feeling that you can replace items if anything ever happens. If you have the money go for the shure 840' a lot better sound and great build quality, you will not regret it. Sorry for the long rant but I hope I was able to help. They both have their advantages these 440's will do great and built like a truck. They will last a very long time and is something happens to the cable or ear pads you can easily replace them. When comparing the ath-50's to the shure 440 I believe the ath-50's have a better sound stage and will last a good while. I chose the 440's because they were cheap and had replaceable parts. So decide what your like more better sound with a little price bump or good sound with hey better feeling that you can replace items if anything ever happens. If you have the money go for the shure 840' a lot... » Read More They both have their advantages these 440's will do great and built like a truck. They will last a very long time and is something happens to the cable or ear pads you can easily replace them. When comparing the ath-50's to the shure 440 I believe the ath-50's have a better sound stage and will last a good while. I chose the 440's because they were cheap and had replaceable parts. So decide what your like more better sound with a little price bump or good sound with hey better feeling that you can replace items if anything ever happens. If you have the money go for the shure 840' a lot better sound and great build quality, you will not regret it. Sorry for the long rant but I hope I was able to help. « Show Less
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I did short comparison before I purchase it, and previously I owned SR 80When I listen to SR 125, I can tell much different from SR 80 except the bassWhen I test SR 255i, I can hear how much the sound stage changed and the bass as wellI also tested SR 325 and I think my ear just cant hear the tiny difference vs SR 225SR 225 will be the top of the line grado that you can hook up directly without amp, so take that into consideration
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the PA Gothic i have the 4500 and it hits so ****ing hard but you should get the 6000 haha its around 180-200 bucks its really worth the money and you get a lot of thump for your buck poweracoustik.com/store/products/amplifiers/gothic-gt.html
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The mm6501 definately sounds better, but if your not amplifying the speakers your better off with the lower end set... No point in spending extra $ on a nice set if your not going to give it the power it needs
658283
I never saw or heard the hm-700, but you can consider the re-400 ear pieces balanced, if colored sound is your concern. They are very lean on the bass, more mid-range focused. When my pair were burned in after about a week of use, they lost all the bass, I couldn't tolerate them, so they were returned. If you want analytic audio gear, you will love these.
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The T40's will produce more bass & has a higher wattage output 32 vs. 28. Not worth the extra money (almost double the price) as the T20's go on sale a lot vs. the T40's. You're picking-up an additional 2.5" driver basically.