I like a deep rumbly bass that doesn't drown out the mids and highs. Will the HP50 suffice or should I buy the B&amp;W P7?
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Its bass very good but not that much deep.Uncomfortable for long music sessions.
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Sould be very similar in performance. You may get more bass response from the Phillips.
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I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just music use. This is based on my personal experience. I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just... » Read More I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just music use. This is based on my personal experience. « Show Less
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Depends on your application. I'd go with the Shure SRH440 for music listening, the M50 for music listening, and maybe a little music production, and the Sony MDR-V6 or 7506 for music production and music listening.
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I agree with yaadman01. Great for music and movies, but limited on bass at louder volumes. For deep bass you are going to need a subwoofer which I have. I replaced an old pair of full range Infinity speakers (same size, two-way) and was pleasantly surprised by the sound. Bright highs from the 3/4" high-freq driver and full mid range and mid bass from the 5-1/4" low-freq driver. I set the speaker size to small with the crossover at 80Hz on my 90W/channel receiver to protect with movies. P153s are rated at 10 - 100W and 58Hz - 20kHz. Hard to go wrong for the price per speaker considering the pair I replaced was three times as expensive. Limited warranty is 5 years parts and labor.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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i find they have very true sound. I would buy them again. I also have the bowers wilkens p3's but i like the t51's a little better. I am not a fan of extra bass. Hope this helps.
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I listen to the same type of music and would say the UE would be an okay choice, it presents a nice equalized sound across the three ranges. The bass will not dominate like you might be expecting from your music however. That said, it plays clean if you don't overdrive the volume.
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Obviously depends on your budget amplifier and taste... Having said that, I prefer the warm tone, my setup is Marantz amplifier with Paradigm monitor 7 floor standing speakers and the setup sounds great. Consider JBL and Infinity on the low end, consider Paradigm, PSB, Wharfedale Diamond or B&W; if you have the budget.
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The answer to that all depends in my opinion on the quality of the music in your collection. If you're mostly using 128 kbps MP3 or AAC, then you'll not really realize the full potential of what these headphones can deliver. However, if you have high bitrate (256 kpbs+) or lossless recordings in your library, then the P7s will be a welcome and worthwhile purchase. I've owned mine for a couple of weeks (and upgraded from the Bowers & Wilkins P5s) and am literally blown away by their balance, power and precision. They're so good, in fact, that the $400 price seems like a pretty darn good value for the money. The answer to that all depends in my opinion on the quality of the music in your collection. If you're mostly using 128 kbps MP3 or AAC, then you'll not really realize the full potential of what these headphones can deliver. However, if you have high bitrate (256 kpbs+) or lossless recordings in your library, then the P7s will be a welcome and worthwhile purchase. I've owned mine for a couple of weeks (and upgraded from the Bowers & Wilkins P5s) and am literally blown away by their balance, power and precision. They're so good, in fact, that the $400 price seems like a pretty darn good... » Read More The answer to that all depends in my opinion on the quality of the music in your collection. If you're mostly using 128 kbps MP3 or AAC, then you'll not really realize the full potential of what these headphones can deliver. However, if you have high bitrate (256 kpbs+) or lossless recordings in your library, then the P7s will be a welcome and worthwhile purchase. I've owned mine for a couple of weeks (and upgraded from the Bowers & Wilkins P5s) and am literally blown away by their balance, power and precision. They're so good, in fact, that the $400 price seems like a pretty darn good value for the money. « Show Less
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Harmon Kardon 330c should be fine. 20 wpc thirty years ago was much more powerful than 20 wpc nowadays. Not sure why, but I am playing mine through a H/K 330b and they sound great.
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l do not own the M50s... so l cant answer your question... However, common sense tells me the PRO700MK2 should isolate better from the outside as they appear to exert a tighter pressure on your head than the M50 does. Also, take into account that the PRO700s are DJs HPs so l guess they must have been designed to provide more isolation than the M50s... Your choice!
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Holy moly, I wish I had that problem..to choose between two companies with stellar offerings. The LS50 is exceptional, would I prefer a pair of Wilson Watt Puppies......in a heartbeat. But, as the monetary system collapses, you are probably far better off to get some acoustic instruments.
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Any Quality Pre Amp should be transparent George. The Emotiva Pre is neutral as I can hear. So if Your going for more bass then get a sub woofer. Gerard Masters
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If sound quality is what your after, then I'd get the HP50's. They sound astounding. They are also well constructed. My only complaint is that the ear cups are a bit small for circumaural headphones.
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I have the m50s limited edition. I prefer the hm5 better just because it's more neutral sounding. M50s is abit v shape to me, where you can hear the high and bass really well but the mid abit laid back. I also think the hm5 have better soundstage. However do note you will need about 100 hours of burning time for the hm5 to get it settled and the sound will change through out the burning process. The other thing I like about the hm5 that it is quite easy to mod. Mine has a cable upgrade and a wood cup now. However if u looking for option should check out Beyer and akg as they also have good stuffs as well just not in the price range of hm5.
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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.