Sennheiser Momentum v2 Questions

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I'm thinking about the v2 earphones. But they come as around ear and on ear. The around ears cost about $350 and the on ear cost around $230. There's also an on ear (v1 ?) thats around $90 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Moment ... r+MOMENTUM

I understand the size difference between the two kinds but not the cost difference. I'm really leaning to buy the around the ear v2's (not sure of the color) because I think the smaller on ear will get uncomfortable. Love the idea of removable cables, comes with two cables. I'll get the android type.
Have any of you listened to these ? I do like a little more bass but not exceeding amounts for my old ears. If so, how do the feel after wearing them for awhile ? Forgot, I wear glasses also.
These are what I'm leaning to buy:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SJ4IQ2S

 

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Also considering the Audio-Tech ATH-M50x:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT ... ca+ath-m50

The reason for the "hunt" is because I ordered my son a new cell phone & I will get his old one (Galaxy S 4). Plan on using it for my music.

 

[Flint]

I don't know about the Senns, but the ATH-M50x is my go to headphone for listening in the office. It is very sound isolating, it is comfortable, and it has multiple cables included. I wrote a review somewhere on this forum about my experience with them.

Summary, the bass is a bit strong, but more like what you'd expect from a HT with a subwoofer playing a little loud rather than boomy and overly fat. The midrange is a little depressed, but not so much as to kill all the detail. The treble is fine, which is rare for my tastes, so that's a huge plus. They sound great on my Samsung Galaxy S5 and my old Galaxy SIII.

They also fold up pretty small, which is convenient.

Let us know what you do with them.

 

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Thank you my friend.

 

[lakedmb]

I recently picked up some AKG K553's off of Massdrop and have been very happy with them. The only drawback, which for me is not a big deal since they hang next to my desk, is that the cable is not detachable. Other than that they sound great with very comfortable pads and have a very solid build quality, a lot less plastic than anticipated.

They come in right at $120. They do only have a limit supply at this point.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k553-p ... -headphone

Sorry for the giant pictures.

 

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Thanks lakedmb. I was looking at those but I really want detachable cords. I'm really leaning on those M50x's. Hope the Best Buy near me has some to listen to. I'm in no hurry though.

 

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Bump.
I just ordered the Audio-Tech ATH-M50x headphones from Amazon. Now that I have my son's "old" phone, I'm in hog heaven. Love this phone & haven't even taken a pic with it (haven't even checked out the camera).

 

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Had two days with these M50x's. After a couple of hours they seemed to start to be uncomfortable on the top of my head but I hadn't re positioned them (doing house work, watering a spot in the front yard (KB had replaced some grass sod), sitting at the PC, etc.
These are wonderful. The highs are very clear (not harsh), mids are just as clean, & the kick drums are quick and not overpowering with bass.