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merc05
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Nov 30, 2017
I received mine here in the UK today and am just giving them the first audition. So far so good. I have upgraded from some Audio Technica ATH-M50X headphones and there really is no comparison. The 4XX have a much wider soundstage, clearer highs and mids, it's easier to pick out little details in tracks, plus they are far, far more comfortable. I used to find that the M50s put a bit too much pressure on my head and the ear pads weren't quite big enough to be completely comfortable, whereas I can definitely see myself sitting here listening to the 4XX for extended periods of time. They aren't as bass heavy as the M50s, but then I've never been a bass head. Obviously being open-can they don't isolate as well as the M50s did and there is more sound leak, but that's not really a problem for home use.
The only downside is that I had to pay £35 in customs charges, but that's not Hifiman or Massdrop's fault and I had anticipated there might be some charges. Just an FYI for anyone thinking of purchasing. Many thanks to Hifiman and Massdrop for producing such a great product and for selling it at a fair price.
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