extrabigmehdi
Headphoneus Supremus
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hello,
I'm really missing my akg k317 ear buds ( broken
) . I loved their treble, and wide soundstage. In the online store I plan to buy, I only found the k318, and that doesn't seem a good replacement : the k318 look thinner, so I guess the driver is smaller; also I don't want an apple compatible volume control.
I liked to use my k317 mainly before sleeping, and I'm looking for a replacement for this use. I think it's easier to relax on bed with ear buds, than IEM. Since I will mostly listen to relaxing music (let's say new age) , I rather have something that excels on the mids & highs, than on the bass.
Is the mx980 worth it, for my need ? I see that the mx980 are discontinued, but I can find them for 120 euros. Would there be a significant gap in sound quality compared to my missing k317 ? (by the way, k319 and k317 have same sound) I saw the mx880 for only 43 euros too, but unfortunately they are not in stock, and I need to make my command soon. Thanks for your advices.
* Additional Note:
I'm a bit angry, because I bought recently the pmx680i, and I realized I paid too much for them (70 euros) . I love their sound, but highs are unimpressive. They are fine for jogging though. Anyway, I'm trying to rationalize my new purchase, I can't afford an other mistake. I want something as good or better than my previous k317, ideally I would spend much less than 120 euros. I you want to take a look, I will do my purchase from one of these french websites: ldlc.com or rueducommerce.fr .
* Summary of what I want : headphones comfy for bed, less than 120 euros, very good on highs , mids , and soundstage. Bass is on the bottom of my list. Hesitating for the mx 980.
I'm really missing my akg k317 ear buds ( broken
I liked to use my k317 mainly before sleeping, and I'm looking for a replacement for this use. I think it's easier to relax on bed with ear buds, than IEM. Since I will mostly listen to relaxing music (let's say new age) , I rather have something that excels on the mids & highs, than on the bass.
Is the mx980 worth it, for my need ? I see that the mx980 are discontinued, but I can find them for 120 euros. Would there be a significant gap in sound quality compared to my missing k317 ? (by the way, k319 and k317 have same sound) I saw the mx880 for only 43 euros too, but unfortunately they are not in stock, and I need to make my command soon. Thanks for your advices.
* Additional Note:
I'm a bit angry, because I bought recently the pmx680i, and I realized I paid too much for them (70 euros) . I love their sound, but highs are unimpressive. They are fine for jogging though. Anyway, I'm trying to rationalize my new purchase, I can't afford an other mistake. I want something as good or better than my previous k317, ideally I would spend much less than 120 euros. I you want to take a look, I will do my purchase from one of these french websites: ldlc.com or rueducommerce.fr .
* Summary of what I want : headphones comfy for bed, less than 120 euros, very good on highs , mids , and soundstage. Bass is on the bottom of my list. Hesitating for the mx 980.
