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[Sony MDR-XB500] Vs. [JVC Victor HA-S500]
Hi guys, I am interested in a fun headset. I have an ATH-M20 for more accurate sound and for some amateur mixing purposes. What I want is a headset that I can EQ and sound great for electronic, like electronic house, and rap. I heard the Sony headset would be great for this. ...- Syndicat3
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...Bought the Sony MDR-XB500, true audiophile cans!
Just kidding, of course. Now that I have your attention... I just bought the Sony MDR-XB500 for about $50 because of InnerFiedlity's review and this thread. An audiophile friend recommended the ATH-M50 which was recently on sale for $99 USD, but I am a basshead and I instead opted...- Syndicat3
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Budget headphones for a basshead ($50)
Hey there, Ive been browsing in the internet and mostly in this forum to find a headset suitable for my needs but really couldnt find anything that completely suit my needs, and right now I have a big headache seeing all these names and brands of headphones and "Do I want these" and "Do I want...- niv141
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A short story
Recently I was crossing the street, and I had my XB500s on. Then I got hit by a car, and my headband to my headphones broke. The drivers still works. Just a quick story. The legends- ColdNinjaPro
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MDR-XB500 EQ?
I was just wondering what a good free EQ program would be for windows 7. Id like it to filter all the sound also, so i could listen through youtube and other such websites/programs. I didnt know where to ask a question like this so i thought id ask it here.- whendeathfails
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Overwhelming bass headphones?
Hey, I'm looking for some headphones that have rattling bass. I currently own the sony mdr-xb500's, and I would like to kno if there are anymore headphones that have more vibrating bass. I want vibrating, punchy strong bass that rattle and shake the headphones.- SuperBassHead
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Looking for £60 headphones
The usual: I've got about £60 to spend and I'm looking for headphones, I would like something with a decent design (I'm a sucker for shiny plastic and LED's), decent comfort but foremost good sound quality (for the price ofc). I'm not an audiophile and good bass is usually enough to make me...- LackOfCTRL
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looking for amazing sound headphones under 300.00
Im looking to buy a nice pair of headphones under $300.00. I had beats solo hd's. Which sounded ok to good. I mostly listen to rock hip hop and rap. Im really looking for something loud and that sounds good. Most headphones ive come across, the cheaper ones just dont sound good. Any models or...- cizzley89
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Best Headphones for Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B around $180
Hey guys! I'm looking for a pair of good headphones for mainly rap and hip-hop. I like bass, but I don't want it to be overpowering, as I like my vocals to be as clear as possible. I've looked around but I have no clue what's trash and what a good pair of headphones are. A friend...- 00Eta
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mom looking for gift for 11 yr old
hi- need some help finding a pair of headphones for my son- dont really want to spend more that $75-100.- i just cant stand him cranking his Ipod around the house anymore!! saw a pair of Monster Ncredible Ntune for around $50.00 on dealnews-but have no idea what is junk and what is good or if...- cbro94
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Best "non" studio monitoring headphones
I'm looking to spend $100-150.. 200 at the MOST for some good headphones that aren't necessarily monitors. I want some good overhead headphones for listening to mostly bass heavy music. I know the audio technica and some other monitors would be ideal, but I want my music to sound "good" and not...- Knucklez09
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Best headphones for EDM
Hey what's up guys. So I've been researching for a while which might be the best headphones for my preferences. Let me give you some background first. I currently own the M50's and am looking to upgrade in terms of bass. I listen to EDM almost religiously: Trance, Progressive House...- alecenriquez
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XB 500's have Snapped and Looking for a Replacement
Recently my XB 500's have snapped. I loved those headphones to death and very much enjoyed the bass in them. Essentially I need a good pair to replace them with. I've considered just getting another pair of XB500's but I'm not sure if that's worth it anymore since they've got up in price. ...- Denther
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D7000 vs xb1000?
Not sure if its ever been discussed, I've looked but couldn't find any other threads, but basically want to know from people who have listened to both which they preferred and why? Which had overall more bass or presented it better? I have never heard the d7000's but I do own the xb1000's...- Dutchi MerenGue
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DT 770 PRO 80, best $200 cans for electro music?
I'am very close to buying those things. Is the bass comparable to extra bassy cans like XB500? How portable they are in the real life? I mean, can you wear(carry) them on your neck without issues? Do they worth the price difference from M50? Or dare I even ask, price difference from EQed...- SmOgER
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Best dubstep headphones for $100?
Hello again guys, I'm looking to get a pair of nice headphones after getting used to my monster jamz. I have $100 to spend. Can you tell me your favorites (and why)? My favorite music to listen to is drum and bass and dubstep (The Prodigy, Pendulum, Nero, Doctor P, Rusko). I was really...- TheBaron
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Best headphones for around $100-150?
After about a year of listening to the xb500, I've decided its finally time to upgrade my headwear :P I'm honestly not sure where to look anymore, I was absolutely sure about the ATH-M50's but now I'm not sure. Theres such a huge market of headphones that I'm not sure where too look anymore! All...- tydus
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What are the diffrences between the SONY mdr xb500 and the xb700
Title and are they worth it for a bassy head like me ? Thank You !- AlbanianBoy
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Panasonic RP-HTF600-S Stereo Headphones vs Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Headphones
I made a thread earlier wondering what headphones I should get for under $80. So far, I am considering these two. One is cheaper, and one looks ULTRA comfy with heavy bass. What do you think I should get? And what in the world is an amp for your headphones?- H34DPH0N3Z
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Sony MDR-XB500's Or Audio Technica ATH-WS55
I have Been looking into the sony's for quite some time but my problem is that they are hard to find online and not be backordered i could get them in a staples 100miles away from me but not sure if it is truly worth the time. The WS55's were a recomendation so im not entirely sure how great...- SSZ3RK4n4tor
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Sony MDR-XB500 or Audio Technica ATH-WS55 Solid Bass Over-Ear Headphones
I have Been looking into the sony's for quite some time but my problem is that they are hard to find online and not be backordered i could get them in a staples 100miles away from me but not sure if it is truly worth the time. The WS55's were a recomendation so im not entirely sure how great...- SSZ3RK4n4tor
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Sony MDR-XB500 and Creative Aurvana Live
Ok so firstly this review isn't meant to dazzle you with technical jiggery-pokery or amaze with my indepth knowledge of frequencies or anything like that. I'm fairly new to the headphone 'scene' and very new to this website and what I write here is intended to help anyone who may be in the...- HulaBoy
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Sony MDR-XB500 need help (complete noob) with EQ !!
Hello everyone i need help EQing my Creative X-Fi sound card. I heard the xb500 is a monster when is EQ correctly. I currently listen to 80% hip hop and 20% dubstep. Does anyone here know how to adjust the EQ properly. Also I have bass boost enable but i don't know how to adjust the level /...- SADFACE
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Sony MDR-XB500 questions
Hey every one I have a few questions! I have some beyerdynamic DT990 250 Ohms that I really am enjoying. But I cannot use them on to go very easily nor do I want to. I am looking to use these with an iPod touch and a laptop while on the go, such as in a car, or at some other persons house...- powerdpower
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Sony MDR-XB500 EQ Settings (my personal favorite)
Hey guys. I didn't really like the mids on my XBs and the highs are slightly too less, and on some songs, bass is too op (though I love the bass on this). I was listening to the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (Everyone should know this song), and I think this is the best EQ for Classic Rock...- vaibzzz123
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