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luckybaer
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Feb 3, 2018
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These are pretty close to my venerable K601 in sound, but with more upper bass. It isn't as refined as the K601 - bass is less tight (but not bloated or too sloppy), mids a bit more forward, and slightly more sparkle in the highs. Because of the bump in the upper bass area, I wouldn't consider them too neutral, but they aren't bad. The materials are different, feeling less substantial and cheaper (as one would expect). Still, this is a very nice everyday headphone that is suitable for long listening sessions. I am interested in replacing the stock earpads with either velour, or a nicer leather. Headphone hunters in this range should audition this and the Grado SR-60e. I've never heard anything as good as this M220 or the SR-60e in the $50-$75 price range. So far, so good!
Feb 3, 2018
luckybaer
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Feb 4, 2018
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luckybaerI really like these headphones. I can enjoy them over long listening sessions - comfortable fit, non-fatiguing sound. I have tried these out with an old HeadRoom Micro Stack, Dragonfly Red, Schiit [Eitr -> Modi 2 MB -> Vali 2], RSA Hornet, RSA P-51 Mustang. Two thumbs up - what a bargain!
Feb 4, 2018
luckybaer
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Feb 18, 2018
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luckybaerOK. I've spent more time with these, and I still enjoy the sound. I've decided that a worthy upgrade would be to swap out the faux leather earpads for some velour earpads from AKG. As soon as it got over 70F at home, I noticed the pads getting a little warmer on my head than I like. It isn't bad, but spending ~US$30 for upgraded pads on a headphone I enjoy isn't crazy. It puts a dent in the value proposition, but US$79.99 spent for these things is too bad at all. My only fear is that switching to velour pads from faux leather may change the sound signature. I related in an earlier post how switching from velour pads to sheepskin on my DT-880 negatively changed how they sounded. I'll cross my fingers...
Feb 18, 2018
luckybaer
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Feb 22, 2018
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luckybaerAfter doing a lot more listenting, the gap between the M220 and K601 becomes more obvious. Of course, the K601 is head and shoulders above the M220, but the M220 is still a decent headphone for the price. At higher volume levels the difference in bass is clear. The M220 starts to lose control and the bass gets a little muddier. The K601 handles things with ease. This happens up and down the spectrum - M220 just not as tight and refined as the K601 - why should it be? It is at least 1/4 the cost of the K601. Still a good buy, though. Won't cry if any of my kids pull the sponge covering the driver apart (like one did to my DT770/80 Pros).
Feb 22, 2018
luckybaer
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Apr 16, 2018
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luckybaerI spent $79.99 on these things (headphones + new ear pads). These are nice, light headphones that have a neutral presentation. They aren't terribly resolving, the bass tends to get sloppy at higher volumes, and when pushed hard volume-wise, they sound less-full, less resolving, and slightly "plasticky" compared to higher-priced headphones - and even low-end Grados. Turn the volume up, and it sounds as though dynamic range is shrinking with each increase in dB. They aren't as fatiguing as Grados, so those who are treble-sensitive should take note.
I use these infrequently, and only when I'm someplace my headphones may be at environmental risk. They aren't terribly portable due to their size, so I won't be tossing them in a bag and bringing them to work - ever. TBH, I have them around in case one of my kids or my wife needs a full-sized, open-backed headphone. In other words, I have them in the event something with a 1:100,000 chance occurs. But hey, at least I'll never be put in a position where I have to loan out one of my nicer headphones, right?
Apr 16, 2018
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