Sony MDR1R (177.98) vs Sony MDR1A (299.99) What are the noticable differences? I am looking at the PSB M4U 2. I want something that will thump.
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I'm not familiar with the PSB M4U 2. I initially purchased the Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset. The bass was definitely there but the high and mid range was totally distorted - very disappointed. I returned them and purchased the Sony MDR1R - which was much better. They can produce a good bass punch but not to the point of distortion, which some bassy headphones tend to produce....they give you the bass without forfeiting the clarity. I use these headphones for working out connected to my Sony Mp3 player. Sorry I cannot be more helpful !! Good luck !
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BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody "you can't go wrong with JL AUDIO. BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody... » Read More BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody "you can't go wrong with JL AUDIO. « Show Less
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When I sent in my px100 original for RMA at Sennheiser USA (Old Lyme, CT I think), one of the higher reps told me there's no difference except the -II looks better and is supposedly more durable. I sold the PX100-II's right after I recieved them and I miss them alot, as stupid as it sounds. Oh well, I'm using the Grado SR325's now!
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You can't find two more different headphones. The Beats will overemphasize the bass, but it sound like you want that. I've read reviews saying that the Beats are huge. But they will probably be rugged. The P7 is also accused of having slightly emphasized bass, but I can tell you that the highs are also extended and the overall sound very refined, something that ALL Beats are not. Also, the B&W is very plush and may not hold up as well if you will need something that stands up to abuse. But they are very well built with top quality materials. The B&W is for men, the Beats are for boys. All Beats are geared for heavy bass music, but don't sound very good with anything else due to their overemphasized bass. The P7 will perform better with all other music genres because they are much more neutral. But they are definitely. It bass shy. You will get more bass with the Beats, but the quality if the bass (and everything else) will be better with the P7.
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The Sony MDR-XB600s are not nearly as good as the MDR-XB500s. But if you don't have enough money for the MDR-XB500s the MDR-XB600s are not a bad alternative.
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Hi Danni B.Here are the specifications of these headphones.MDRXB950BTType: Closed, DynamicDriver units: 40 mmFrequency response: 3 Hz - 28,000 Hz (when using thesupplied headphone cable)Impedance:24 Ù (1 kHz) (when using the supplied headphone cable)Sensitivity:102 dB/mW (when using the supplied headphone cable)MDRXB800Driver Unit Closed, Dynamic (circum-aural)50mm driver, dome typeFrequency Response 3 to 28,000 HzImpedance 24 ohms at 1kHzSensitivity (db) 106 dB/mWThanks. >Joffrey
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The bass output is much better than expected. My headphones are AKG and they require a large amount of power to create the correct 'bass' that was created from a master recording. The PHA-1 creates MORE than enough bass for these headphones. so depending on your type of headphones or equipment you should have no problems from this Sony DAC. I have the PHA-1 as well as the PHA-2. The PHA-2 is for SACD or hi-def music recordings. I have even hooked the PHA-1 AND the PHA-2 together to create a pre-amp and amp combination. The sound was fantastic !
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The 500's have a wider frequency response and greater sensitivity, so they win the spec game and (since I won them) sound great to boot. However they are more expensive than the 400's. The MDR-400's have a driver that's 10mm smaller (30mm vs 40). The ear pads are on-ear, unlike the 500's, whose ear pads are more luxurious and wrap around the ear completely. These seal out more noise, so keep that in mind.
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There may be....i am conditioned to think that 20 bucks more means something a bit additional, perhaps. Maybe the other model has a bigger sound.....however, maybe they are essentially the same. If you find any info, please let me know. Thanks!
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I have both models - the MDRZX300 has better sound - much richer and more bass. The mdrzx100s aren't terrible, and are fine for casual listening or movies. But if you really like music, you are better off getting this pair or the cheaper model.
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I'll start by saying comparisons are relative - meaning most products have features/functions that some others wont. It's all about what's important to you and what feature/fuction your willing to sacrifice at a given price point. So, in a general sense, it's hard to comment on how it compares with the Pioneer Elite models you mentioned beyond the published specs. But since you asked specifically about the D3 amplification, I'll assume you are talking about power output. The TX-NR727 is rated at 110W per channel and is rated for 4 ohm speakers. The SC71 will go up to 180W at that impedance. What does that mean when you're sitting on your couch watching/playing the a new release? Just that the volume at which your ear drums blow out is lower with the SC71. Seriously, it just depends on how important amplification is to you. For my application, I have a 20x20 media room with 150W wall mount bookshelf speakers for the front, center, surround, and rears with a 12" subwoofer. Even when nobody is home and I'm cranking the volume up for a PS game or watching a battle scene in a movie, I don't think I've ever gotten close to needing 110W. You're application may vary, but I hope you get my point - look beyond the number on the spec sheet and consider how it applies to your intended use. Hope that helps.
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BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody "you can't go wrong with JL AUDIO.
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Did you ever find an alternative to the BB2001? Funny, I just bought the im600 today, and it still had the slip in it for the BB2001. I would like to buy a subwoofer for it though, so let me know :) That goes for anybody reading this, too!
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Looking at the Yamaha site 'compare' it appears that there is almost no difference between the units except MHL. Interestingly the MSRP is the same so I can't explain why the $150 difference in price.
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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.
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Far as I can tell..... no difference. MDR- DS6500 is the way it appears in the owner's manual and represents the model number of the system (processor and headphones). Processor only has a model number of DP -RF6500 and headphones only has a model number of MDR-RF6500.
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Sony website just had the 350 for $150 yesterday, not having any fancy hookups (just using the sony front speakers) I can't justify the difference in cost. However, I appreciate the simple and clear reply given to the original question and will refer back to it when choosing a new BD player and sound setup. Espcially if trying to get more life out of our old (sony) receiver.From what I understand of the answer, if the setup is more modern, it would not make any difference which player.