Which headphones are you using w MBP/iPhone?

[iAppl3Fan]

The white looks fantastic in real life - and is especially stunning in photographs - and I was seriously tempted when I bought the P3s. However, as I travel a lot, and much of that travel is work related and happens in poorer countries, flashing something a bit striking (if gorgeous) struck me as perhaps a bit excessive, in the circumstances.

Hence, not without an inner wince (for the white really is beautiful), I took the sensible option and bought the black, which is lovely, and (fortunately) nobody it notices it at all unless they look very closely at it.

I'll concede that if most of my life and work took place in western Europe, I might have been tempted by the white P3. Having said that, I preferred (and bought) the black iPod classic, not the white one.

I'm intrigued by the white atheistic of the B&W as well. Ironically, I own B&W computer speakers and Zepplin Air but use Bose for their noise canceling technology. I may one day pick up either a P3 or P5 once I understand more on what's the difference. I'll probably end up getting the black one as well even though I'm drawn to the white one.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'm intrigued by the white atheistic of the B&W as well. Ironically, I own B&W computer speakers and Zepplin Air but use Bose for their noise canceling technology. I may one day pick up either a P3 or P5 once I understand more on what's the difference. I'll probably end up getting the black one as well even though I'm drawn to the white one.

Well, yes, the white is exquisite; if your life is lived solely in relatively affluent surroundings, I'd almost say that you go for it. However, it is striking, and quite beautiful.

Re the differences between the P3 and P5, they are, firstly, uber-portability as opposed to portability. Neither are large, but the P3s are designed to be especially portable, and fold away beautifully. The P5s, while not big by nay means, are a bit larger, and cover the ear fully.

Secondly, the P3 has a sort of cloth synthetic covering on the ear piece, (and headband) which is very comfortable; however, on the P5, the earpiece is actually made of exquisite beautiful soft - and it is soft - leather, as is the headband. It is easily the most comfortable, stylish and elegant headphone I have ever had, and the sound is superb.

Moreover, the internal (backbone) structure of both is made of metal (rather than plastic), which gives it a sort of serious solidity (but not weight, or mass) that is strangely reassuring.

How do you find the Zeppelin speakers, and the computer speakers from B&W? In an airport a few weeks ago, I found myself eyeing them with shameless greed and utter lust.......

 

[iAppl3Fan]

Well, yes, the white is exquisite; if your life is lived solely in relatively affluent surroundings, I'd almost say that you go for it. However, it is striking, and quite beautiful.

Re the differences between the P3 and P5, they are, firstly, uber-portability as opposed to portability. Neither are large, but the P3s are designed to be especially portable, and fold away beautifully. The P5s, while not big by nay means, are a bit larger, and cover the ear fully.

Secondly, the P3 has a sort of cloth synthetic covering on the ear piece, (and headband) which is very comfortable; however, on the P5, the earpiece is actually made of exquisite beautiful soft - and it is soft - leather, as is the headband. It is easily the most comfortable, stylish and elegant headphone I have ever had, and the sound is superb.

Moreover, the internal (backbone) structure of both is made of metal (rather than plastic), which gives it a sort of serious solidity (but not weight, or mass) that is strangely reassuring.

How do you find the Zeppelin speakers, and the computer speakers from B&W? In an airport a few weeks ago, I found myself eyeing them with shameless greed and utter lust.......

Thanks for the information regarding the P3 and P5s. They truly sound like a marvel to use and listen to.

I wanted computer speakers that didn't have the sub roofer and the B&W MM-1 provided the two speaker system I was looking for. Aesthetically they are pleasing to look at with cloth surrounding a brush aluminum look. The sounds are clear and provide a good amount of bass. I praise it for its near listening.

The Zepplin Air can fill the room with music very well. I have some cheaper AirPlay speakers that cannot compare. I'm also using a Bose SoundLink Air in a different room and that and the Zepplin Air sounds great to me. The Zepplin Air takes up a lot of room and with its contemporary design, its a love-hate for consumers. I'm not too much a fan of the design but the listening experience is wonderful. Like all AirPlay devices, sometimes the music lose connection witch is a bit upsetting; however, I found this to be true across different vendors as well no matter how high or low the pricing. The benefits do outweigh the cost for me.

 

[David58117]

Depends what I'm listening to.

Depeche mode and electronic / modern music gets Monster Miles Davis Tributes.

Classical/recording - AKG K701s / Etymotic ER4S.

For exercise purposes I went from PortaPros, Bose IE2, to currently Motorolla S11 (bluetooth).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Thanks for the information regarding the P3 and P5s. They truly sound like a marvel to use and listen to.

I wanted computer speakers that didn't have the sub roofer and the B&W MM-1 provided the two speaker system I was looking for. Aesthetically they are pleasing to look at with cloth surrounding a brush aluminum look. The sounds are clear and provide a good amount of bass. I praise it for its near listening.

The Zepplin Air can fill the room with music very well. I have some cheaper AirPlay speakers that cannot compare. I'm also using a Bose SoundLink Air in a different room and that and the Zepplin Air sounds great to me. The Zepplin Air takes up a lot of room and with its contemporary design, its a love-hate for consumers. I'm not too much a fan of the design but the listening experience is wonderful. Like all AirPlay devices, sometimes the music lose connection witch is a bit upsetting; however, I found this to be true across different vendors as well no matter how high or low the pricing. The benefits do outweigh the cost for me.

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply, and sorry for the delay in my response to you.

I have to say that the Zeppelin Air looks superb, but (unlike the P3s and P5s, which are neat and quite small), it really is a large (if impressive) piece of work, and does take up quite a bit of space.

The MM-1s look great and seem to have quite a small footprint; nonetheless, I can see myself buying both of them over the next while.

 

[iAppl3Fan]

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply, and sorry for the delay in my response to you.

I have to say that the Zeppelin Air looks superb, but (unlike the P3s and P5s, which are neat and quite small), it really is a large (if impressive) piece of work, and does take up quite a bit of space.

The MM-1s look great and seem to have quite a small footprint; nonetheless, I can see myself buying both of them over the next while.

Not a problem at all. I enjoy the MM-1 for it's small footprint and for not having the sub-roofer to deal with.

I'm not too much into the Zeppelin Air shape and it is quite big in size but it makes up for it in superb sounds. You may want to take a look at the B&W A5 and A7 systems. They look like a larger MM-1 but appears smaller than the Zeppelin. At least the A5 I saw in person but did not get to test the sound.

 

[OmegaRed1723]

I'd recommend you audition the PSB M4U2, or its passive sibling, the M4U1. The company only recently started making headphones, but has been a respected player in the mid- to high-end home speaker market for decades. Like their home speakers, these cans are known for being very neutral sounding, and a good choice for a wide variety of musical styles.

The M4U2 has a couple neat features. It has active noise canceling, built-in amplification, and a built in DAC of sorts. You can use all, none, or a combination of these features with the push of a button. Regardless of whether you use the amped M4U2 or the passive M4U1, both have 32ohm impedance so you can drive them with your MBP or iDevice without any problems.

The cable can be plugged into either side, and one of the included cables has inline volume controls. They come with a small-ish semi-hard storage case that the phones fold up into.

I find them more comfortable and better sounding than the B&W P5's (which I own). The P5's are definitely more compact, but their on-ear design makes my ears sore during prolonged listening sessions (>90 minutes). The PSB's are an around-the-ear headphone, and I don't find the clamping pressure to be at all irritating.

The best recommendation I can give is: try before you buy. Or, buy from a place that has a generous return policy.

 

[metier]

Harman Kardon CL. Just picked these up at Best Buy for $99 normally $199.

 

[JeffiJers]

Update...

Couldnt ignore the amount of people telling me M50. Bought them and WOW i am blown away.

A ton more bass then i expected (good thing), great volume without an amp and clarity is amazing. 10/10 product

 

[BasilFawlty]

For over the ear I would second this suggestion. If you're looking for in-ear earphones, then check out the Klipsch Image X10i

I own these earphones and they are fantastic! One word of caution - treat them with kid gloves. While they sound great, they are not the sturdiest. I sent my first pair back under warranty because the rubber covering that extends from the ear pieces down to the wire, began to split. So, when you remove them from your ear, grab then from the actual earpiece and pull - DON'T pull them out of your ears by the wires!

 

[gzigoris]

Klipsch over the ear noise reducing headphones for $150 bucks they are the best headphones I've ever had.

Wife got a pair of Klipsch over the ear headphones. We were both really impressed. I bought a set of desktop Klipsch speakers for my iMac. Beautiful.

George