Why are these twice the cost of the regular porta pros? Other than the handy iphone control nodule, are these greatly improved over the regular porta pros?
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Exact same specs as the regular portapros. I was looking forward to these but I don't think I can justify this purchase if its twice as much as the ones without the ipod controls. ktc specs:http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/on-ear-headphones/PortaProKTC__Porta_Pro_KTC_On_Ear_Headphone regular specs:http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/on-ear-headphones/PortaPro__Porta_Pro_On_Ear_Headphone
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Well, I already had Porta Pro Koss Headphones. And they do the job for me. But the bass drum sounds can sometimes crack.
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I agree with Sunesis, this is vary legacy and they don't have new drivers for newer hardware. It's a awesome interface but don't get it if you only plan to use the Ipad. If you need something close to this go with a iTrack solo seeing it's built for iPad I think they are up here for maybe 10 bucks more (USD) used. It will be worth the extra bucks in the long run with compatibility.
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I have a '06 Civic and an iPhone 6. I just got mine delivered. The box says it's for the 5, 5s, and 5c. Mine did not come with a 'stabilizer' as previously mentioned. When you coil it and lean it against the front of the dash it's pretty stable. So here are my gripes. On my iPhone 6 the plastic 'base' where the metal coil meets the lightning connector, it blocked the aux headphone jack just enough that I couldn't use the Une Bobine and have my aux cable plugged in at the same time. This is a major bummer for me because my Civic has an aux-in port that I always use to pump my tunes/mapping app through my car speakers. I started researching "8mm headphone jack to bluetooth adapters" and came up with some results, but at $30/pop that was not cool. I was thinking all I needed to do was "shave maybe 4cm" off the left side of the solid plastic base. So with my dremel (extremely handy tool to have) I patiently and carefully reshaped the plastic base just enough so I could utilize the headphone jack. Now all is well, and I'm expecting the setup to be perfect when I start to use it in the car. However, it's not realistic for everyone to 'hack' their own Une Bobine to actually make it useful. But that was my solution at least.. 3/5
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Definitely agree with the others here. Will it scale up with a dedicated amp? Sure! But it's still the best thing I've heard straight out of my iPhone. Don't really like to carry more and more extra stuff with me, so for my commute... it's these plugged straight into the iPhone, every time.
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I've got amazing sound from this with my iPhone and iPad. Much better than a small headphone amp that I've tried as well. Absolutely I think it's a better choice. Just kind of a pain to plug everything in and carry it with you.
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I can only speak for myself. I found a significant difference between the sound of the pre-amp in my Yamaha receiver and the Bellari. I should also state that a new, better tube and power supply made a good difference as well. It is also dependent upon the cartridge you are using. I have a Blue Point and a Pickering. An audiophile friend states that the Ortofon is a good choice as well.
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I really have no experience with the T51i, although I understand that it is was designed fir the iphone and therefore has a remote control built into the right cord for answering calls, etc. The pricing difference is odd because I have seen each costing more or less than the other on different sites on-line. But the main cause of the price difference, making the "p" cost more is that it has been recently upgraded, but the name-T51p remains the same, so one cannot tell the difference between the newer one except by manufacture date. The "i" model for the iphone seems new and if you need a good headphone for use with a smartphone, that is the one to get, although, since it was apparently designed for the iphone, per Beyer's website, its mini plug and remote may only work fully with an iphone. I have the T51p Tesla and bought it on Amazon for $199 last year. At the time it was rated by What-hifi (a trust worthy British audio mag.) as the best in the $299 range. And it is a great headphone. it would seem by the price $425.76, that this model is probably the newest model with upgrade. It might be best to go the Beyer website to find out for sure.
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Over-priced and mediocre performance. Why Bose sticks with this "twiddler" technology is beyond me, because they don't make any bass. The extreme highs are not impressive either. For $39 each (sold each, not as a pair), these Miccas sound amazing. Crisp highs, clear midrange, and the 8" woofer gives them very good bass response for n unbaffled ceiling speaker. I have 3 sets and am totally pleased with them. Micca M-8C 8-Inch 2-Way In-Ceiling In-Wall Speaker with Pivoting 1-Inch Silk Dome Tweeter, WhiteSave yourself $200 and get speakers that actually sound good. Over-priced and mediocre performance. Why Bose sticks with this "twiddler" technology is beyond me, because they don't make any bass. The extreme highs are not impressive either. For $39 each (sold each, not as a pair), these Miccas sound amazing. Crisp highs, clear midrange, and the 8" woofer gives them very good bass response for n unbaffled ceiling speaker. I have 3 sets and am totally pleased with them. Micca M-8C 8-Inch 2-Way In-Ceiling In-Wall Speaker with Pivoting 1-Inch Silk Dome Tweeter, WhiteSave... » Read More Over-priced and mediocre performance. Why Bose sticks with this "twiddler" technology is beyond me, because they don't make any bass. The extreme highs are not impressive either. For $39 each (sold each, not as a pair), these Miccas sound amazing. Crisp highs, clear midrange, and the 8" woofer gives them very good bass response for n unbaffled ceiling speaker. I have 3 sets and am totally pleased with them. Micca M-8C 8-Inch 2-Way In-Ceiling In-Wall Speaker with Pivoting 1-Inch Silk Dome Tweeter, WhiteSave yourself $200 and get speakers that actually sound good. « Show Less
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I've owned both and used them with several microphones, including the V01A and a higher end Neumann. In every case, I've preferred the MicPort Pro. The sound is cleaner and warmer, there's almost no hiss, and the thing's durable. I've had my MicPort for several years and still use it as a back up when I travel. I donated the Micmate to a high school drama program. The cord's short on the MicPort Pro and the Phantom Power button is tiny. Still, those are minor complaints. I would, however, invest in a longer cable if you're trying to keep your computer (and computer noise) away from the microphone.
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I agree, the P7 sound pretty good without an amplifier. However, I found they do scale up nicely when I use it with my desk bound DAC and headphone amplifier. I have used it with my portable Headroom Headphone Total BitHead amplifier on my Macbook Pro and iPad Air, and found that there was an improvement. However, for mobile/daily use the beauty of the P7 is that it works just great from my iPad Air and iPhone. It actually surprised me how good it sounds sans amplifier, and how even better it sounds with $3,000 worth desktop amplification. When traveling I always bring the P7s with me even though they take up more space than even quality in-ears. I like them that much. I do not know from experience if the FiiO make the P7s sound better, but as I've said amplification to scale up the sound for me. But by no means do I feel them wanting just plugged into my iPhone, iPad Air or Macbook Pro.
2018118
I have no idea and that is ONLY one of the reasons I sent it back. I tried a Bostich, a Porter Cable and sent them all back. Save yourself a lot of grief and get a Porta-Matic from Porta-Nails. You can resell it for what and get back every pennie you would have spent of the others.
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Well I have the XS and I love them , from what I can tell is that the M-80's have a few more flavors but when it comes to sound and construction the XS are the way to go. The XS are tested up to Military specs and the dynamic range on the XS seems to be better. I have mine hooked up to either my HTC ONE phone or even better at home I have a Bravo Audio tube headphone amp and the XS are just unbelievable , But they are virtually the same . Same 40 mm driver another huge factor for me is that I can fold these us and the case is awesomely perfect!!! Basically what IO have found is that unless you want spend a lot more money The V-MODA xs ARE BETTER THAN THE M80'S IN MANY CATEGORIES THEY ARE THE BEST FOR YOUR MONEY , UNLESS YOU CAN AFFORD THE 100'S ., AND THAT IS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT TOPIC . Sorry bout the stupid caps , I can safely say ( This is the only time I have ever plugged for any company but these things are great plus you can switch either side for your cable and you can also run another pair of head phones from the empty port on whatever side doesn't connect to the music obviously . They are all nice obviously but the two best are the XS and then of course the 100s . hope this helped you bud , if you have any other questions feel free .EZ be brother I was just looking at a few more differences the XS are totally the way to go !!!
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I've been using one with an iPhone 5S, a iPhone 4, and occasionally an iPad 4th gen with a hearing assistance app. First, save yourself a lot of headache and get one of the two types of real *Apple* Lightning to 30-pin adapters. If you want to use a (NON-microphone!!) headset at the same time with this Tascam on a 5S you'll need the long adapter. On the second question, this interface will take even up to close to a line level signal if you turn the pots down near minimum without issues. On the third question, I expect that if your mic doesn't saturate or distort on something like 120 dB SPL this widget won't either with the volume pots set appropriately and the limiter works pretty well.
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Dan, keep looking and you will find the Saffire for less than the PreSonus 24/96. Personally, I was focused on getting the Saffire Pro 40 and was monitoring the price every day here in Amazon. Found an awesome deal, pulled the trigger and never looked back. This is my current interface and my next upgrade is to pair it with an OctoPre from Focusrite. Can't go wrong with Focusrite.
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Probablly, ... I would verify by calling Emotiva customer support. Also, Emotiva's new Fusion Flex amplifier....has two imputs built right in for nominal cost increase if you have not purchased the Mini X yet.
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I just bought a pair of 10RDC's and they actually say RNC on the headband! So, I'm sure that they are all identical with the exception being the cord: plain vanilla on the RDC, microphone with single button on the RNC, and classic three button Iphone controls on the RNCIP. I'm also guessing, but don't know for sure yet, that a third party cord with controls will work just as effectively as the official Sony cord. I'm thinking of buying one on Ebay (they seem to be in the $10 range) and will report back when I find out. I bought the RDC's used for $80 shipped on Ebay and so far they are terrific. Why pay $249 for the IP's if you don't have to?!