How does the sound of the SE535 compare to the SE425? I have the SE425s and find them to be too heavy in the mid-range.
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I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no complaints other than they are a bit on the expensive side but you get what you pay for!
1189943
My roommate has the 425s and he said the 535s were noticeably better. I have only owned the 535s, however.
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I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no complaints other than they are a bit on the expensive side but you get what you pay for! I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no... » Read More I have had the SE535 for almost 1-1/2 years and can tell you that they are GREAT! They are way better in sound quality and fit from the SE 425's. They offer a very crisp, clean sound along with a very nice deep base. I wear them working out at the gym almost 5-6 days per week and sweat doesn't bother them and they also do a nice job sealing outside noise at a modest volume. I mostly listen to classic rock and sometimes 70 disco and really love the consistent quality they deliver. They are also very easy to put into your ears with a nice seal to hold the base from dissipating. Really no complaints other than they are a bit on the expensive side but you get what you pay for! « Show Less
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They are excellent as in-ear monitors. I've used them playing Bass and our drummer uses the SE215 too specifically as monitors. There's no volume control on the 215's - so the in-ear receiver volume is pretty much what they're made for. Tremendous quality once you figure out the best cushions to use.
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i just got mine and the sound is on par with my bluebirdx , as a matter of fact im returning those and get me 140 bucks back , these are lighter and i got 7 hours continuous play and a few phone calls with them non stop , i will review them as soon as i get a few charges under my belt and really get them broke in , the bass is a bit strong so i used my eq on my phone to get more treble and they are louder than the bluebird x headset
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Well... the word better is subjective as your personal taste in what you feel or experience when you use this types of devices is different for each individual. I cant compare them to the SE535 as I have never used them before. I can just say that the SE846 are out of this world and I have been blown away. Maybe try to locate a store that have both in stock and give them a try. Good luck in your decision.
777193
To my preferences - no comparison. The 535s are full and rich while I found the 315s disappointingly thin.
67145
Answering with the caveat that everyone is different, what sounds clear and airy to one person may sound over-bright and fatiguing to another. If you can, listen to both before you buy. To me, the se846 sounds much better than the se535 -- I'm not a bass-head, but I like the punch the se846's driver gives the lows. The mids are solid and well-articulated while the high's are smoothed out just enough to take the edge off of them (I listen with the blue "balanced" filters in). To me, the se535 sounds ok bordering on muddy for the lows, decent mids, and with ok highs bordering on tinny. I mentioned the filters -- the se846 comes with a set of three you can remove and replace to suit your ears or music: white "bright", blue "balanced", and black "warm". Bright shifts the response towards the highs (for more analytical listeners), warm shifts the response towards the lows (for the bass-heads). With the se535, you just get the factory tuning. Hope this helps, and happy listening :)
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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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I have SE535's too. Once I got the correct sleeve on them they are totally comfortable wearing for hours. I feel the same for the SE846's ...and they are worth the price!
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Go with the Micca MB42x series and you will be much happier. I got these Dayton's a month or so ago and quality was terrible. Much happier With my Miccas.
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hands down i would recommend the monster turbine pro gold for you. I personally own the coppers and i like them better. not to assume you are Indian, but if you are: indian music will def sound better on the pro coppers. The coppers have a wide sound stage (they still have plenty of bass that you can feel) vs. the golds. I personally don't like all my music blocked out by to much bass. I love the coppers and i would highly recommend them for overall music. But all you want is just bass then go gold. Also remember before you return either of them, i recommend a 50 hour burn in period (that really helps to bring out the music). hands down i would recommend the monster turbine pro gold for you. I personally own the coppers and i like them better. not to assume you are Indian, but if you are: indian music will def sound better on the pro coppers. The coppers have a wide sound stage (they still have plenty of bass that you can feel) vs. the golds. I personally don't like all my music blocked out by to much bass. I love the coppers and i would highly recommend them for overall music. But all you want is just bass then go gold. Also remember before you return either of them, i recommend a 50 hour burn in period (that... » Read More hands down i would recommend the monster turbine pro gold for you. I personally own the coppers and i like them better. not to assume you are Indian, but if you are: indian music will def sound better on the pro coppers. The coppers have a wide sound stage (they still have plenty of bass that you can feel) vs. the golds. I personally don't like all my music blocked out by to much bass. I love the coppers and i would highly recommend them for overall music. But all you want is just bass then go gold. Also remember before you return either of them, i recommend a 50 hour burn in period (that really helps to bring out the music). « Show Less
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Regarding treble upper-mid, I imagine it would not be as dynamic as PS500; fullness, it would probably be better, but overall, I would not think the HE-500s would satisfy your needs. HE-6 would.
2019601
I've owned both and they are both good headphones. The Inspiration are on the heavier side compared to the extremely light weight Momentum. I was happy with the sound with both headphones but the Momentum are definitely better at everything.
208032
I own a pair of 448 and my brother owns a 428. I don't think the difference is 'too' noticable. 448's sound is more well rounded where as 428's sound is more bass heavy. You will also notice that 428's wire is thinner. Though I dislike the cushioning for both as it is too hot.
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if I were you I would get the sennhieser 350 se only if you have a sound card I just got sennheiser 350 se and they sound great. everyone can hear my mic. I installed a sound blaster 3d recon 5.1 surround sound card . and they sound great you can hear on each side . front and back . good bass good treble only if you have a sound card installed
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the bass is amazing. it's fast, tight, and has tremendous range. here are the other open headphones I've listened to, in comparison: beyerdynamic dt880 32ohm - much lighter bass impact. the 880 is nowhere near the range and impact of the he400. it doesn't go as low, isn't as detailed, and isn't as impactful. sennheiser hd598 - the sennheiser has even less bass than the dt880 so the same comparison applies, but the gap between it and the he400 is even bigger. sennheiser hd600/650 - i'll lump these two together, though i'll focus more on the 650 which in my opinion has superior bass to the 600. the 650 can somewhat compete with the he400 in terms of impact. it's less controlled and detailed, but still has some decent weight. the he400 still has more detail and clarity in the bass, and probably more impact as well but it's closer than the other headphones. the bass of the 650 is very slow, so it can get muddy/boomy at times. that really doesn't happen with the he400. the planar driver is so fast even double bass drums on speed metal tracks are tight and well defined. you can hear each individual hit on the drum. the 650 is too slow so you lose that fine detail. all in all the he400 is a real star in the bass department. if you're coming off closed headphones they still might seem light at first, but once you acclimate to them you'll start to realize just how good that bass is. and if you're coming off other open headphones, you're likely going to be blown away, assuming you haven't heard audeze or other high end headphones. don't expect ear melting bass impact, it's not there. it's linear, tight, powerful, and natural sounding. by far the best bass of any headphone I've owned. hope that helps.
1999801
I'm not sure that there is a model SE125, perhaps you're thinking of the various SE215 models from Shure? Anyhow, personally, I think you'd be better offwith the Shure in-ears instead of the Creative Aurvana 3's. The Creative's, as I said, are pretty nice for the price, but the Shures will be better. The Aurvana'sdon't sound as good with a sound source such as an MP3. You have to be able to adjust bass and treble levels to get them to sound as good as they can be.I hope that helps. Ron
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I have the KEFs and the ML Electromotion ESLs. Both are very good but I think the KEF is probably the better speaker overall. That said, if you have the right room either will be good. I seriously considered sending the KEFs back right up until the last second. Since keeping them I've worked more on placement and coupling to the stands and that's squeezed extra performance from the KEFs which makes me glad I have them. The logan's will be happiest if the room is larger and you can get them well away from the walls, I'm able to give them about 5 feet behind them and I don't feel like that's quite enough. I had an older pair of Aerius i in a larger room where I was able to give them 7-8 feet and the presentation always blew me away. With my smaller room now I haven't been able to extract the same magic from the newer ESLs even though I feel the new ESLs are tonally well beyond the quality of the older Aerius. The KEFs will make use of all the space you can give them too, but their different approach doesn't require it as much and with their limited bass extension they'll be happier in a smaller room.