In terms of the sound quality, speakers, and audio reproduction only (not the other features), how do these compare to the brand's Venture headphones?
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I strongly believe "you get what you pay for". I've had a few headphones that were &lt;$100. They were okay and it was all I could afford. I upgraded to Bose (@$350). I loved them but they were bulky, I hated the wire, and they were hard to pack for flights because the case was big. The MEElectronics wireless have been great for me. Terrific sound, light weight, and the cost was affordable. If it was me, and I had the extra $50, I'd go for the Air-Fi Matrix vs. the Venture
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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 would say that they're better than the Skull Candy Aviators, and just about the same as the Sony MDRs, although the Sennheisers might have slightly better bass and clearer highs. The only downside to the Sennheisers is that they don't isolate at all; you can hear what's going on around you. Super comfortable, though. Highly recommended.
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I have not compared them, but I own the Active2's and they are great. Im very surprised and happy about the sound quality...very good. And when I use them with my phone, no one complains that I sound like I'm in a wind tunnel...They are great!
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They're great at noise reduction, but I only have other in ear headphones as a point of reference, so I don't know they compare to something like bose.
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I actually ordered both and ended up sending back the Sennheisers. Yes, the Sennheisers sound more airy/open, obviousy. And they are ridiculously comfortable. But apart from that, the Brainwavz win. The 598s have a very "warm" sound, which some people might like, but the HM5s had a much more clear and accurate sound. The 598s didn't have nearly as much bass. You couldn't really "feel" it the way you can with the HM5s, and the bass would occasionally peak out with really low stuff. All in all I would recommend the Brainwavz, hands down.
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They are open-air headphones and do leak sound, it does help improve the quality though. But if you're looking for non-leakage, I'd go with the Monoprice IEM, They are super cheap and sound fantastic with minimal leakage.
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In my honest opinion you are paying for the style and brand, not the quality. You can easily find comparable headphones for less than half the price. For the cost, three different pairs have broke for me in one year. Wires inside coming loose. If you choose to buy, purchase with a great extended warranty.
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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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There is no difference between the two, the headphones are just a freebie. I was not impressed with the headphones myself so I don't use them, but hey, it's free.
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Hello Tuna,I really cant Compare the two do to the fact I have never owned beats,but I can tell you that, for the price they make great headphone for the gym. I hope I was helpful.
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Totally different. Those are portable, this is not. Sound is incomparable to those in a good way =)
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They're the exact same unit. To be perfectly honest I was very disappointed in the fit and finish of them, and the sound quality was not much better than my Beats Tour headphones. I wish someone would've told me before I bought them! :)
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I spoke with Sennheiser I asked them what the difference was and they said they were very Similar. I guess that means no difference besides the color, and of course the price. I would get the green ones I love mine.
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I have just purchase d vmoda xs, I think they are awesome. Very comfortable and built like a tank whithout the weight.highly recommend. Sound quality is excellent, but I'm no audiophile.
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In my humble opinion the noise isolation feature of my V_Moda crossfade's are far superior than the Bose QC series headphones. One of my co-workers has the Bose QC-25's I tried them and he tried mine he agreed with me as well!
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Beats is better. I don't know apple EarPods in-line mice. I still think these are very good.