How is the performance as compared to other earphones within the range of $150?
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The audio fidelity is as good or better than the best of over-the-ear phones. There is a slight draw back in that the comfort level of ear buds is less.
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Language and terminology can be a factor here. Discriminating ear buds vs. earphones vs. headphones can get tricky. A small "in the ear" device" is unlikely to be as effective in blocking out external sounds as an "over the ear" device. I have both noise cancelling headphones (over the ear) and these Polk earphones. The noise cancellation is comparable in the two devices for what noise cancellation does--by producing a similar opposite sine wave. Thus, regular vibratory or humming noises such as on a plane, in a car, etc. are reduced in similar magnitudes. The over the ear headphones are better at eliminating all ambient environmental sounds, particularly those that are not of the regular, cancellable type wave forms. As for comparison to other similarly priced in the ear devices, someone who owns multiple sets would have to answer that. For prolonged wear, as in a cross-country or overseas flight, over the ear headphones are more comfortable. For short flights, I'll take the in the ear; for overseas, I'll take the over the ear. Individual factors are obviously considerable here.
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Hi there, I bought the earphone/head-set for travel purposes (plane and rail) - in noisy environements the music quality is good, the ANC is good as well. But I do not have any experience ie with the Bose stuff since I was looking for something at resonable price. The mechanical quality is fair - the head-set function seems to be broken already- maybe a loose contact. kind regards, Dieter
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The question above is the critical one - you can alwys spend more and get better. BUT let me add this: for an immediate, and mind-blowing upgrade at less than 15 bucks, go out and get yourself a pair of Koss KSC75s. They are light on the ears, small, and easy to transport. However, they sound incredible not only "at this price range" but in their own right. Get that purchase over with and then you can think about whether you want to spend more or not. But trust me on this, for most folks the Koss's are fantastic. You won't be disappointed. No I don't work for Koss, but I'd be willing to. Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones
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I think you get what you pay for. I own a pair of Bose Quietcomfort 15 ($300) and use them for work travel. They sound great and are really comfortable for prolonged periods of time. Much better than the Beats Executive model (also $300). Bought my wife the Sony Noise Canceling Headphones ($150) from Costco and she really likes them but doesn't wear them for long. My kids actually have the Sony MDRZX300 and they sound pretty good. Once you adjust them properly, I think they feel fine. Sorry for the long winded response.
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They are really good. They are not too over powering with bass. I really like it. Even when it's on really loud it. It's not to bad. It doesn't hurt my ears like other headphones.
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For me the bass is fine but I am not a big bass head. I can only compare them to the other headphones I own the Bose QC 15 wired noise cancellation headphones and to me they had better bass than those. However I did have an opportunity to listen to the Bludio's before I returned them for the Sony MK2's and they had more bass than the MK2's but I didn't think they sounded as good and they were a bit bulky and didn't fit on my head as well. The Bluedio's are substantially less expensive though and they did sound pretty good. Probably the best bang for the buck.
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For me, the bass capability is really very good. But the perception of how the lower frequencies are performing are generally a matter of individual taste. I'd recommend comparing the frequency response specifications on each manufacturer's web site. That will give you an empirical view of performance. But, the short answer...yeah, I like these head phones and plenty of bass, more than enough. Lots of bang for the buck.
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At this price point, I think that they sound great. Bass is pretty good considering the size, for example I use mine in my home office, and they provide good even sound throughout the small space. Would not recommend for a large room, but they are pretty flat eq wise. Perfect for listening to podcasts and such, but definitely not something that's going to blow you away as far as volume is concerned.
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It's definitely decent. While it's definitely not on par with high quality headphones, it's still quite good. The bass is fairly balanced with the other ranges. Highs, mids, lows; they're all quite good for the price.
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Being montitor earbuds, you can expect a great performance in movies. The IE 4's are pretty mobile too. They do cover up a lot of sound for you, which may be a pro or a con, depending on what you think of it.
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Well for the price the KRK's are a solid choice if you're on a budget. But there is definitely better. These give a pretty warm low end tone and isn't so flat. AKG's I know work really well but don't have first hand experience. Pretty confident those are going to be my next headphone purchase once these wear out. (And they're getting there)
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It really isn't THAT great. Its present but I would suggest getting Z11, or X12 from Turtlebeach. They are under 10$ more and they are 1. Over the ear= more comfortable and 2. have better sound canceling and sound quality. I have tried them all. X12>Z11.
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Yes. Overall a quality earphone for the price (although lacking the bass of other higher priced models, e.g. Shure se535).
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I have the Bose QC15, IMHO, not worth the money. More hype than anything. At least with the Beats, you get bass.
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They sound great for anything. I don't really use them, but my teenaged son wears them for hours on end, so they've got to be reasonably comfortable. The ear cup is deeper, and the phones lighter, than the old Koss Pro4AA, which has always been my standard for great sound
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These are pretty much 'reference' earphones - so they will sound almost exactly as the audio is mastered (generally will sound flat in their response). If you want punchier bass, go for the cheaper SE-315 which are optimized for low-end/bass.
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I think they are very good for the money. They are by no means as good as a $90 pair, but I like decent quality sound and these are not bad.
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I think the sound is much better, the controls work good too. I train on my bike and in the gym and sweat a lot, but idk how water resistant they are. If you get some noise canceling tips that fit tight the bass is better though.