The Headphones Thread

joe1980 · 1st December 2017, 01:54

Picked up Bose QC35 very recently and I'm simply amazed at the level of noise cancelling this one does. It is very ideal for those long travel hours!

Sebring · 1st December 2017, 06:54

These are my absolute favourites. The QC35 received an update in October, did you get those? It gets Google Assistant and now allows users to control the strength of the noise cancellation. I think battery is updated as well, not sure.

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Picked up Bose QC35

phamilyman · 1st December 2017, 08:12

I need a wired headphone (budget 5-6k) with an excellent mic and foam tips for noise isolation.

I currently have the Mee Audio M6 Pro. Their noise isolation is very good, even in cabs or in noisy offices, but the mic is so far away from the face and not good enough that I cannot take conference calls on it without being immediately called out for bad audio.

joe1980 · 1st December 2017, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Sebring

These are my absolute favourites. The QC35 received an update in October, did you get those? It gets Google Assistant and now allows users to control the strength of the noise cancellation. I think battery is updated as well, not sure.

I decided against getting one with the Google Assistant. The older QC35's got a price drop and I did not wanted to miss it!

shashank.nk · 7th December 2017, 15:17

If anyone's looking to buy the Sony MDR 1000x now's the best time. Its currently on sale for 18k after a massive price cut.

Vid6639 · 7th December 2017, 17:26

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If anyone's looking to buy the Sony MDR 1000x now's the best time. Its currently on sale for 18k after a massive price cut.

Where? It shows 27K on FK and Amazon.

shashank.nk · 7th December 2017, 19:11

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Where? It shows 27K on FK and Amazon.

Around the time I posted, saw it on Fb and shared here. Its at 22k now.

anandtheleo · 7th December 2017, 20:25

Got the Sony ZX770BN on a promotional sale at FNAC in Paris for 100 euros. Pretty decent performance for the price paid.

aseem · 10th December 2017, 07:52

Watch my review of the Sony MDR 1000X comparison with Bose QC 35:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iLjLiIEuxg

techcoze · 21st December 2017, 10:02

New Sony WH-1000xM2 is about to be launched in Indian market, on amazon existing Sony MDR-1000X model is consistently being listed for cheaper price, in last few days i have seen price range between 20 - 23k. Good price level to buy one

Aston Singh · 5th January 2018, 08:51

Always wanted these. Highly recommended. Sound fantastic!! Google for more

Meze 99 Classics

Thad E Ginathom · 5th January 2018, 14:54

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Always wanted these. ... ... ...

They are certainly pretty!

navin_bhp · 6th January 2018, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Aston Singh

Always wanted these. Highly recommended. Sound fantastic!! Google for more

Meze 99 Classics

Looks like they include a lot of good quality accessories for 310$. Looks good for desktop use.

Got myself a pair of B&W P7 wireless this week. They are a little heavy compared to Bose QC35 but sounds awesome!!!! Soft leather to touch and tight fit. If you like crystal clear sound and your music a little bright this one is for you.

Aston Singh · 13th January 2018, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

They are certainly pretty!

Haha unique and pretty but more importantly you got to listen to them!

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Originally Posted by navin_bhp

Got myself a pair of B&W P7 wireless this week. They are a little heavy compared to Bose QC35 but sounds awesome!!!! Soft leather to touch and tight fit. If you like crystal clear sound and your music a little bright this one is for you.

I've heard a lot about the P7 wireless but sadly couldn't audition them. I did audition the wired ones though cause I wanted to compare them to the 99 classics. They are definitely good but I just prefer how the 99 sound and to me sound was more important than bluetooth or no-bluetooth.

I wanna check out the PX as well. Very positive reviews.

Just sharing a pic of some really cool and expensive head gear

Thad E Ginathom · 14th January 2018, 00:44

Speaking of cool and expensive headgear, I had an interesting day, which included my first experience of Stax and a Focal Utopia.

The Utopia was simply... Utopian!

I've always thought of Stax as being the last word in headphones, at least up until the recent fashion for $,$$$-plus headphones. Well, the two that I listened to were indeed amazing, and no, I wouldn't say no, but I think the Utopia is more dream-worthy.

However, perhaps because its faults are uniquely matched to my high-frequency hearing loss, I have my heart set on a pair of Sennhheiser HD800s, and, new or used, I do intenm one day, to have a pair.

In the meantime, the HD600s have been damned fine headphones for twenty years, and they still are. And, albeit 10% of Utopia's lofty price, according to my economy, HD600s are not exactly cheap!

1st December 2017, 01:54	#316
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread Picked up Bose QC35 very recently and I'm simply amazed at the level of noise cancelling this one does. It is very ideal for those long travel hours!
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phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread I need a wired headphone (budget 5-6k) with an excellent mic and foam tips for noise isolation. I currently have the Mee Audio M6 Pro. Their noise isolation is very good, even in cabs or in noisy offices, but the mic is so far away from the face and not good enough that I cannot take conference calls on it without being immediately called out for bad audio.
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shashank.nk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,713 Thanked: 1,068 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread If anyone's looking to buy the Sony MDR 1000x now's the best time. Its currently on sale for 18k after a massive price cut.
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anandtheleo BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 423 Thanked: 455 Times View My Garage	Got the Sony ZX770BN on a promotional sale at FNAC in Paris for 100 euros. Pretty decent performance for the price paid. Last edited by anandtheleo : 7th December 2017 at 20:33.
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techcoze BHPian Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Gods own city Posts: 209 Thanked: 241 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread New Sony WH-1000xM2 is about to be launched in Indian market, on amazon existing Sony MDR-1000X model is consistently being listed for cheaper price, in last few days i have seen price range between 20 - 23k. Good price level to buy one
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Aston Singh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melbourne Posts: 358 Thanked: 176 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread Always wanted these. Highly recommended. Sound fantastic!! Google for more Meze 99 Classics Attached Thumbnails
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,443 Thanked: 30,034 Times	Re: The Headphones Thread Speaking of cool and expensive headgear, I had an interesting day, which included my first experience of Stax and a Focal Utopia. The Utopia was simply... Utopian! I've always thought of Stax as being the last word in headphones, at least up until the recent fashion for $,$$$-plus headphones. Well, the two that I listened to were indeed amazing, and no, I wouldn't say no, but I think the Utopia is more dream-worthy. However, perhaps because its faults are uniquely matched to my high-frequency hearing loss, I have my heart set on a pair of Sennhheiser HD800s, and, new or used, I do intenm one day, to have a pair. In the meantime, the HD600s have been damned fine headphones for twenty years, and they still are. And, albeit 10% of Utopia's lofty price, according to my economy, HD600s are not exactly cheap!
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