How well do these sound for Rock and Roll? Seems today's gear is focused on Hip Hop deep bass vs. sonic detail. A rating of 1 to 10. 10=best. Thx
151213
I would honestly give it a 1-2. I bought a pair of these specifically for the "subwoofer" bass in it and all it did was vibrate. There is a tiny bit of bass, but you could do a lot better than these.
151214
sorry for the late response, but these headphones are alright for rock and roll. I find that you do have to crank up the volume more than with other headphones but the sound quality is pretty clear. 6.5/10 for sound quality. this is without using the bass booster though, I'd give it a 3/10 with the bass booster on
93048
They are no so bass heavy as to creat distortion with pop or rock. It's just relative to the M-100s I think they have a bias toward the bass end of the sound spectrum. There is no distortion, just the beautiful sound no matter what type of music you're listening to.
2151852
Well, to be perfectly honest, I am a serious audiophile, but I do like bass extension (I have Genesis subwoofer towers in my home system). While there is a "bloated" bass quality to the Beat Pros I really like the exaggeration in the Beats for casual listening whilst walking around or in the gym. However, for a more "sonically neutral" perspective, the 650's would definitely get the nod. So I would say it depends on the application and listening preferences.
1326637
I'm an audio junkie and own both the turbines and the monster dr. dre tour beats..not even close..if you like bass go with the tour beats....turbines 5 out of 10 for bass..tour beats 7.5 out of 10 for bass.. hope this helps..if you like teriffic sound with great bass, try the koss porta pros for $30..a very small over ear set that sounds amazing!! Absolutely blows away the turbines and tour beats...
574961
I think they have plenty of bass. Guess it depends on what you're listening to. Hard rock/heavy metal sounds great. But if you're listening to (c)rap and want the distortion, maybe not for you.
250200
I cannot in truth say that they are the best because I have not compared them to other high-end IEMs. I previously used Shure SE530s with custom molds and since using the 846s (non-custom) I have experienced my music like never before. As others have written, the bass does not swamp the mids and highs which remain crystal clear. If you are not in a position to try other makes at a similar price point, you'll probably never know whether they are the best, but I'd be more than surprised if you were disappointed.
592344
Sorry, I'm not a gamer. The sound is excellent with all sorts of music, including very loud and very full such as a large orchestras playing very loudly with crashing percussion, so my best guess would be they would be good for gaming too. They don't have a separate bass which some other sets have, so (again I'm guessing) if you're looking for really loud thumps and things like that, a set with a separate bass may better achieve it. Hopefully a gamer will chime in.
121909
Tim,I will grant you,headphones are a personal thing.I will say these P7s are some of the best headphones Ive ever had for under $500.Being a guitarist,and I tend to listen to midrange and highs.I will say these can be cranked up very,very loud and no distortion.Do you want a lot of bass? These are very good for bass,but I have not had a chance to hear beats pro,so I really can't compare the two,I have had a lot of different phones over the yearsBose,sony,etc. Are you a drummer or a bass player?I say,if you can, try out both phones before buying.For my ears,I think these P7s are 5 stars.
1704794
depends on the genre. I mostly listen to hiphop and R&B and not at home (on the subway or when walking outdoors) so these factors definitely affect the sound, but remember I tried them once at home and they did not show much details. I got them on sale for $60 and seriously they're not worth more.
1435312
The bass is great. Not overkill like The Beats By Dre. These are more for a listen if a Variety of Music. Beats By Dre cater to the hip hop listener. The Monster NPulse have great HI's and Mids.
1752394
They are really good. The bass isn't naturally amplified, if you mess with the EQ, it responds to that really well. Not too rattly or anything. (from my son who got the headphones for a gift and knows way more about this stuff than I do.)
179319
Best is admittedly very subjective. These are very, very good headphones. They're the best I have heard in many years. I really like the balance and nuance of the sound and frequently hear new bits in music I've listened to for years. Obviously, the price means these are an investment and there are other good headphones; point is the differences at the high end are subtle. My best testimonial, I guess, is that I would buy another pair of 846's. Hope that helps.
818039
its not bad or noticeable. They are great but have weak Bass compared to what i am used to. I enjoy heavy deep bass. but then again its not for everyone. Besides that, the earphone were great with low chord noise.
1446839
I haven't done a heavy bass type of mix with these headphones yet. lower Freqs has much more engergy than higher Freqs , so very heavy bass can sometimes drown other frequencies . My best advice is to try and listen to same song using studio monitors, good speakers or even high-end flat headphones and compare.
2137455
Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good choice for listening to music. Hope this helps.
2170102
The bass is OK, it's not going to give the pounding feeling in your chest but they work quite well? I was very surprised on how well and far the music carried. If it's a pounding bass you need they are not the speakers for you, you would also need a sub. But I would recommend them. I have a dj friend who wants to borrow them if that tells you anything. Good luck.
483270
I think the bass is really good. Is not like an over-ear headphone, but I think it is really good. Actually the best I've had considering only in-ears. I listen a LOT of blues and always amp up my bass. I haven't tried the EPH-100 though...