Great info WB, And if I may add my 2 cents:
Don't ever buy those MonsterCables - it's a scam! I have been collecting quality headphones/audio equipment, and from my personal experience I can say that in my opinion Bose is overrated. I have couple of Bose headphones (+ Bose HomeTheater) and they are great at reproducing bass, but they really compromise in reproducing mids & highs. So, if I really want to emphasize on bass, I listen to it on Bose, but my $70 Aiwa HP-AK100, which I have for regular use, outperforms Bose in other areas. I also prefer Sennheiser over Bose. Just the fact that Bose doesn't even disclose their frequency ranges/specification is really frustrating because you can't compare Bose with other headphones based on specs. But it really comes down to personal preference and your "ear for detail". If you are really in the market to buy Bose headphones, I recommend you consider these as well: 1. Bang & Olufson A8 earphones: http://www.bang-olufsen.com/page.asp?id=46 <http://www.bang-olufsen.com/page.asp?id=46> 2. Sennheiser HD 595: <http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343> <http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343> http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343 <http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343> 3. Etymotic ER.4: http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er4.aspx <http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er4.aspx> And if you can shell out more money for the headphones...then these: 1. Shure E500: http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/SEModels/us_pa_se5\ 30_conte\ nt <http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/SEModels/us_pa_se\ 530_content> 2. Denon AH-D5000: http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3456.asp <http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3456.asp> Also remember, if the source is not high quality, these headphones won't help much. Regards --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "wiredbeats ." <wiredbe...@...> wrote: > > > hey! > i don't know about all that. Just that i am a huge fan of headphones and i try and collect some rare or some sorta expensive ones. But in audio stuff expensive does not mean good!..there are some basic ipod headphones for even 1000 rupees by sennheiser that are damn cool, esply the bass response. Try it or try 'JBL reference' headphones i think it costs 2500 rupees, an absolute stunner. > OK, here is the little i know and it works > Home Theatre > Dont go by the number of speakers. Some sony models come with 5 center button speakers and woofer of 4 channels thats like 11 speakers!! - Farce. Just take any 850RMS above home theatre with auto/manual calibration. Use manual calibration for rear right and rear left and notch it by say 1.5 dB. treble sounds crispper then. Works for ALL RAHMAN DISCS. > Don't go by the size of the woofer. As long as its in a wooden box its fine.However, don't ever push the woofer into a corner of the room. It booms and the bass reproduction is wrong. You are looking for a rumble not windows rattling. Move your woofer about half feet away from walls. Test it by playing Maula Maula track from Delhi 6 ( a suble bass line that sounds so great!!) > If you have some cash to blow try these > Jamo S 606 home speaker systemsHarmom Kardon HKTS series > And yes, i agree Bose is over rated. Its great but lot of other guys have caught on and now theres very little difference. Go right ahead and by anything nice thats has packed speakers in wood. Not plastic. > And if you get a DVD/CD player with the package but it. Normally u only get an AMP. In that case PLEASE do not compromise on your DVD player. Don't fit local ones. > Play CDs and not MP3s in these systems to judge the output. > Sometimes we might feel the bass or treble is low while playing a CD. But the sonic range is usually very rich and if you just change your seat it might sound better. > CD players > I sometimes think standlone systems sound way better. When you buy a HiFI or a mini HiFi, try and locate one with a manual EQ. This feature is becoming quite rare and i hate it. I found a pair from Wharfedale quite stunning. But then don't break your head!, but any neat wooden bookshelf speakers with system of about 150 RMS will be just fine for a small room. Like a Hostel room. > Headphones > Firstly, throw your iPOD headphones into the trash. The device works fine, but pathetic headphones.For your regular use like running,GYMing etc buy the Sennheiser that comes in a green box ( don't know the model number). Costs about 1500 rupees. It takes your iPOD audio to a different level. However, i found HD 595 Senheisser the awesomest one! Bose also works, but dont pay that much seriously. MP3 is MP3, you wont get some magic extra sounds and most of today's bollywood music is compressed and fedility is missing ( this included BLUE also,sorry ...). Blue sounds bad even in good headphones. Seriously, whats with that? > Audiophiles thingy > Well, investing on sound is not a bad idea only if you are listening to that kind of a material in its original medium. And this does not include Original MP3 CDs! Some of these Sony CD contain 'Super MP3!!' what the heck is that! > The thing is, Audiophiles range is no doubt superior but it depends a lot on listening ambiance. Mostly we live in apartments with lot of world noises and volume issues. With this we only end up under utilizing the machines. And if you hookup an MP3 player you are just wasting your money in those. > Most materials are not produced for Audiophiles. > Dos and Don'ts for playing audio CDs > Don't look for surround sound in audio CDs. Even if its is Rahman you won't find 5.1 effect in audio CDs. Its not meant for it. Super Audio CD or SACD is very rare. I have a few but have not compared with any standard CD medium of the same track. > Don't increase the volume and think wow. If you can't hear details in 1/3rd volume then either your setting is wrong or the CD is badly recorded. > REFERENCE AR RAHMAN TRACKS FOR TESTING IN YOUR NEW HOME THEATRE/ CD SYSTEM. > Selected purly in brilliance in the sound(Not in any order) > Dil Se Re Marudhaani - Sakkarakatti Ghanan Ghanan - Lagaan (Bose showrooms used this track as demo for a long time!)Taal Se Taal Mila Gurus of peace - VandemataramDo Kadam - Meenaxi - A Tale of 3 CitiesEkla Chalo - Bose the forgotten HeroMain Albeli -ZubeidaKwaja Mere Kwaja - Jodha AkbarAha Tamizhamma - Azhagiya Tamizh Magan > Note Roja is missing!..yeah its old now. But worth a remaster i think > Hope this was of some use!! > Regards > Wb > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com > From: c.pix...@... > Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:47:26 +0530 > Subject: Re: [arr] any 'Audiophiles' on this group? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Are you the kind that listens to your music on audiophile-grade equipment. What's your configuration (receivers, speakers, etc)? > > > > > > > Are you ? What is your configuration ? and how much did it all cost ? > > > > > > > > One of the first myths that was busted early on by one of my friends was that Bose makes crappy systems!!! (What??? you may ask). They have great marketing, but unfortunately doesn't make the cut for most audiophiles. > > > > > > > So, you are saying Bose does not make crappy systems and still it > > doesn't make the cut for most audiophiles ? I thought Bose did make > > great sound systems. But i couldn't even afford one. > > > > The only thing I listen music with is a Sennheiser earphone. It is > > much better than that crappy ipod earphones, so I am happy with it. > > But having a studio built into your home with the most expensive sound > > systems in the world is just waste of time and money, of course unless > > you are that rich. > > > > you could always argue that these brands you mentioned give high > > quality sound. But I think most of these so called Audiophiles do that > > because they just want to show off their equipments and their superior > > taste. > > > > I have seen rich gamers building costliest gaming rigs with a super > > computer's configuration, just so that they can play games? > > craziness. > > > > That's just my opinion :) >
