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Sheem
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Sennheiser HD 280's vs Sony MDR V700.... Which one is better? I've found a couple online stores have them for $99.99.
RickyDelMar said:I personally believe that Sennheiser decided to go a bit cheap with the 280, part of the reason of why they are cheaper, and they don't go as loud as the HD25. So, if you want to go with Sennheiser, I would suggest you choose the HD25.
the HD-280 are louder than the v700
HD-280 SPL - 113dB
MDR-V700 SPL - 106dB
the V700 are easier to drive tho (24 ohms Vs. 64 ohms), but that doesn't matter if u have a decent mixer with a decent headphone amp
RickyDelMar said:
The specs don't mean much, cause many different values that aren't mentioned in the specs will influence the performance and sound of the headphone.
The MDR700DJ actually has good specs...3000mW input, 50mm drivers, excellent frequence response, etc. They even have a bettery frequency response than the MDR7506 Sony headphones and they sound muddier and much less natural than the 7506. They spec is mainly a way to impress and advertise.
Based on a couple of reviews I have seen, a guy mentioned that the HD280s got distorted with moderate high volumes, and I believed he was using a Pioneer DJM600. Ive never heard anyone complian about the amp on the DJM600. I believe another guy who spun at different clubs with the HD280 mentioned that they also werent loud enough and they distorted at high volumes, and he tested them through some different mixers, and I believe one of them was a Rane.
To Sheem: I would actually tell you to try them out for yourself, and see what you like, and think about what type of application you will be using that headphone. I havent tried the HD280, so I cannot dissaprove of them completely, but I've tried the MDR-V700DJ, and I dont recommend them, mainly for poor engineering reasons.