Which headphones to buy?

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thread starter ThePepsi Oct 17 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I'm really in a stale-mate here. This local tech shop is offering 30% off all LOWEST MARKED prices, there are two headphones that are originally $50, and they've gone down to about $15 each. I'm only buying them cause it's a great deal. http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Full+Size+Headphones&product=3319554 or http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Full+Size+Headphones&product=3319531

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BobR 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Depends on what you plan to do with them- Based on the reviews the Toxic Rock phones might be more suited for gaming because the reviews indicate heavy bass boost ability at the expense of total sound quality, while the Sony phones might be better for general music listening because of essentially flat response across the whole spectrum. Also the reviews seemed to indicate the Sony phones are more comfortable for long term listening. I'd probably get the Sony pair, especially at $15. (Wish my local stores had sales like that..!)

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maplerpro 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I hate headphones b/c i wear glasses. Not very comfortable at all

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fatpig 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] BobR : Depends on what you plan to do with them- Based on the reviews the Toxic Rock phones might be more suited for gaming because the reviews indicate heavy bass boost ability at the expense of total sound quality, while the Sony phones might be better for general music listening because of essentially flat response across the whole spectrum. Also the reviews seemed to indicate the Sony phones are more comfortable for long term listening. I'd probably get the Sony pair, especially at $15. (Wish my local stores had sales like that..!) [/quote] Its acually $25 for the song pair

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djpinc19 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I was wondering why the name was familiar, so before the product image loaded I looked at these headphone next to me. They are the Sony MDR-XD200... They're okay. =/

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NameSpace + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I got the Sony MDR-XD200s. The only thing that I hate is that the cord is really long. (If you wanted to, you can strangle someone with it) If you get them, keep the mode switches on the bottom on movie, it allows the bass to pump, while music mode has bass clips that stop it from being really audible. Anyways, if you miss that deal, you can get it at your local Walmart for $20~ regular price.

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fatpig 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

the plastic for both looks cheap and fragile. not durable at all. i rate it a 3 out of 5 i got these comments from reviews on youtube and several headphone review sites

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BobR 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] fatpig : Its acually $25 for the song pair [/quote] Well, umm... it's $25 on THAT page. I'm guessing ThePepsi just linked those pages so we could see the phones his local store is selling for $15.

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ThePepsi 10/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] BobR : Well, umm... it's $25 on THAT page. I'm guessing ThePepsi just linked those pages so we could see the phones his local store is selling for $15. [/quote] Actually, it's $25, but then take an additional 30% off. And the other ones $20, take an additional 30%. Comes to 13.49 and 17.49, basically $15 each. I chose the Headrush one. I enjoy the purchase, stylish and the leather is just so god damn comfy. Unlike the Sony's cheap-looking leather.

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maplerpro 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] ThePepsi : Actually, it's $25, but then take an additional 30% off. And the other ones $20, take an additional 30%. Comes to 13.49 and 17.49, basically $15 each. I chose the Headrush one. I enjoy the purchase, stylish and the leather is just so god damn comfy. Unlike the Sony's cheap-looking leather. [/quote] ``SAVE $30 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE OF $49.99`` howd u get another 30% off..

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BobR 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Were you able to actually try them on in the store..? That's the one thing really missing with online sales- I don't know how many times I wish I could have actually seen something or tried it before ordering it.

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ThePepsi 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] maplerpro : ``SAVE $30 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE OF $49.99`` howd u get another 30% off.. [/quote] They had some employee sale.. Did you read the thread? "30% off all lowest marked prices" And no i couldn't try them on, sadly. I wish i could have. But whatever

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NameSpace 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Actually, they are more comfortable than they look and they're pretty amazing too.

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ThePepsi 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] NameSpace : Actually, they are more comfortable than they look and they're pretty amazing too. [/quote] Can't be as comfortable as the ones i got But the sound quality MIGHT be better. Plus the cord for mine is already really long, can't imagine how long the Sony one's would be.

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wonderrice93 10/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

if you're using those for casual use, i would just say whatever you like. lower end headphones are pretty poo anyway :/

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