What's the difference between the Pro 550's versus the DJ-1 Pro's? I've never had the chance to try Ultrasone's before. I checked their site and both these headphones seems to have pretty similar specs.Also are both of these made in Germany or somewhere else? What's the difference between the Pro 550's versus the DJ-1 Pro's? I've never had the chance to try Ultrasone's before. I checked their site and both these headphones seems to... » Read More What's the difference between the Pro 550's versus the DJ-1 Pro's? I've never had the chance to try Ultrasone's before. I checked their site and both these headphones seems to have pretty similar specs.Also are both of these made in Germany or somewhere else? « Show Less
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They are made in Taiwan and designed in Germany. The build quality is solid.
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I believe both are made in Taiwan now, but the build quality is solid. The 550 PROs are the same as the DJ1 PROs, and the i believe the hfi-580 are the same as the regular DJ1
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Both are excellent...both made in Germany...the DJs are a little more flexible....a little more bass on the bottom end
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Both are great headphones. Everyone's description is pretty head-on from what I've read. I remember buying the HD280's at target on clearance- I opened them in the car out of excitement. They had REALLY TIGHT bass. The PX100 is more sloppy, but it's a really fun headphone unlike the PX100. I enjoyed it alot for most of my music (Electronica, Rap, Metal, Trance). The bass really hits on the 280's.
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Both are excellent and very similar. The MDRV6 was the original design of the two and was issued a few years earlier. The components, drivers, ancillary parts of both models appear to be virtually identical. The MDR 7506 was issued by Sony at the behest of recording & mixing engineers who preferred a less pronounced bass and a more prominently enhanced mid and upper mid-range tonal balance (NOT for listening enjoyment reasons!... but to more readily detect noise and distortions in the recording and mixing process... Live DJ's also seem to prefer the 7506 model at public events because the enhanced mid-range brightness helps drown out ambient hall sounds and crowd noises). The V6 and 7506 sound quite similar to most folks. Although I can usually detect a very subtle and nuanced difference between the V6 and 7506, I can only hear a meaningful difference between the two models on less than 1 out of 10 recordings in my collection. I prefer the V6 because it has all the mid and upper mid-range "sparkle", clarity & brightness sufficient to suit my taste and (to my ears) the V6 packs a much more impressive and clean tight bass wallop on those recordings that do feature and emphasize extreme dynamic range, powerful super fast transients, excessive deep bass elements, and/or contain very loud percussive passages.
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Some are made in China. Others are made in Austria. It is really luck of the draw which one you get. However, the difference in sound quality should be negligible.
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Coincidentally, my local music store had a headphone testing/"sale"(10%, covered tax lol) over the weekend. I own the anniversary ed and , although i was there to pick up my guitar cabinet, I tried out the white K702, along with other headphones. The amplifier used was a different form factor than my own(they had a solid state and i use tube), but the noticeable differences, regardless, where bass and comfort. the Annies performed better in these areas. There are claims that trebles are also improved, more clear and tight, but i would have needed to hear both headphones in the same setup to have noticed. Coincidentally, my local music store had a headphone testing/"sale"(10%, covered tax lol) over the weekend. I own the anniversary ed and , although i was there to pick up my guitar cabinet, I tried out the white K702, along with other headphones. The amplifier used was a different form factor than my own(they had a solid state and i use tube), but the noticeable differences, regardless, where bass and comfort. the Annies performed better in these areas. There are claims that trebles are also improved, more clear and tight, but i would have needed to hear both headphones in the... » Read More Coincidentally, my local music store had a headphone testing/"sale"(10%, covered tax lol) over the weekend. I own the anniversary ed and , although i was there to pick up my guitar cabinet, I tried out the white K702, along with other headphones. The amplifier used was a different form factor than my own(they had a solid state and i use tube), but the noticeable differences, regardless, where bass and comfort. the Annies performed better in these areas. There are claims that trebles are also improved, more clear and tight, but i would have needed to hear both headphones in the same setup to have noticed. « Show Less
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My husband owns these and he has a big head (hat size 7 5/8) and they fit him just fine. I don't see any mention of it the foam on the reference being memory, like on the premium. I also don't see where the reference would come with a case like the premium. It looks like the sound is the difference they are emphasizing saying it will be more "concert like" with the reference headphones. My husband used to DJ and loves his premium headphones. He uses them with just his iPhone or iPod Touch, so I think that it could all be relative depending on what you want to use the headphones for. Hope this answer helps. My husband owns these and he has a big head (hat size 7 5/8) and they fit him just fine. I don't see any mention of it the foam on the reference being memory, like on the premium. I also don't see where the reference would come with a case like the premium. It looks like the sound is the difference they are emphasizing saying it will be more "concert like" with the reference headphones. My husband used to DJ and loves his premium headphones. He uses them with just his iPhone or iPod Touch, so I think that it could all be relative depending on what you want to use the headphones... » Read More My husband owns these and he has a big head (hat size 7 5/8) and they fit him just fine. I don't see any mention of it the foam on the reference being memory, like on the premium. I also don't see where the reference would come with a case like the premium. It looks like the sound is the difference they are emphasizing saying it will be more "concert like" with the reference headphones. My husband used to DJ and loves his premium headphones. He uses them with just his iPhone or iPod Touch, so I think that it could all be relative depending on what you want to use the headphones for. Hope this answer helps. « Show Less
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Forget it , it's a kind of chinese copy and has nothing to deal with the original, I bought one and returned it 2 days after. This model PRO-4AA is out fabrication since a long time, try to buy a second hand one with ebay the sound of the original is wonderfull and it's my favourite headphone, it's not so comfortable for the ears but it's nothing regarding the quality of sound.
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No idea. I'm happy with the Audio Technica. I bought the headphones bc online reviews rated them at least as good as the Bose, and cheaper. The Bose are prettier, though
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I was not able to find the S21KDX-??? product numbers at Amazon or at the Skullcandy web site. My only thought is that if all the S2IKDX product numbers are the same price, but differ by color, then they'll likely have the same characteristics (frequency response, size of magnet, etc.). I stumbled on what Skullcandy calls Ink'd 2 Earphones/Earbuds Premium Headphone. Although these have the same size magnet (11mm) as the S21KDZ-043, they may have better frequency response -- particularly the bass. They also have a mic control switch inline mic play/pause & track controls. These are of no interest to me, so before I buy any more I'll look at the performance characteristics to see if they're better. In the meantime, I'm going to buy a set of the S/M/L Black Replacement Silicone Ear Buds Gels Cushions Tips for 11MM Skullcandy 50/50 In-Ear Earphones Headphones for $2.50. These (the large size), I hope, will give me the increased bass response I'm looking for.
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thank you, MAS. That was very helpful. Another quick question: do you know which are better (even if marginally so) - the Shure SE530 or the Monster Turbine Pro?
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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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after reading the ansewr, i'm still can't understand what is the real difrent between the philips 1090 and 1090x and 1090xd. if u can plz help me to select one of them. and i found the jet cleaner is good option but it does't come with any one of them. so should i select from the old modle 1060 becouse it has jet cleaner or i have to buy the latest as 1090. i have sensetive skin, and i would like to shave every day. which on can help me. my e-mail addres btraifi@hotmail.com best regards bader
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The UE 900 will have a deeper extension in the bass, and there is much more clarity and sparkle in the highs. The 535s focus more on the midrange and lack in the treble extension, but have good bass extension just not as deep as the UE 900. IMO the UE. 900 is a better all around headphone, but watch the cables on the 900, there was been some quality control issues with cable connectors.
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I have 2 sets of MDREX10. The pair from Thailand sounds awesome (about 2 years old). Deep bass and clear treble. The last set I got 2 weeks ago were made in China and completely lack bass and sound "distant" as if the plug were not completely inserted. I attribute the difference to the location each were made since they are otherwise identical models. Not sure if this is common with others experience or even if helpful here, but thought to share it nonetheless.
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I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough to reveal the difference, so don't miss out by getting a low-tier DAC. I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough... » Read More I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough to reveal the difference, so don't miss out by getting a low-tier DAC. « Show Less
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Hi, I did not get the headphone, as it got lost somewhere during delivery. I suggest you buy new version of beats pro, with same sound (I got a new black-silver beats pro). The detox limited version was quite old one, when monster and beats collaborated. Now you can not get an authentic detox version already (beats did not provide warranty), 99.9% on market was from China OEM.
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Bohemian Boy is right. I have owned both the UE's and the Shure and I did extensive research on both before purchasing each. I will say the SE535 has slightly better bass. Not to say the UE have lacking bass, the difference is small but enough to notice. The UE have far superior sound quality in terms of highs and midrange. At this level of headphone it really depends on the type of music you listen to. Most claim to be all around listeners, including myself, but I will say that the artist with the most songs on my iPod is metallica if that tells you anything in regards the genre these headphones cater to. I range in anything from classic rock to metal to more modern rock. I have rap/hip hop, classical like beethoven, jazz, blues, dub step, R&B, and pretty much anything else besides country. I believe I have just one song that could even be considered country. I owned the triplefi 10 pro before these and upgraded June of last year and couldn't be happier. I had the Triplefi 10's for over a year and have had these for about 7 months and never had a problem with functionality. For the record though I never had a problem with the Shure's either. I recently sold them though as I prefer the UE and didn't need two pairs of high end headphones. Hope this helps!