I'd just like to say I still have Urbanite XL's to this day and they're still fantastic. I can't stress how important a replaceable cable is to their longevity, and the easily replaceable ear pads.
And I love how he's uploading in 4K :D :D:D resolution is TOTALLY not noticeable past 480p. *ahem* *ahem* *UBISOFT* EDIT sorry guys gotta turn off responses shit's getting way outta hand, my GMAIL is flooded with shit. Sorry
If you have a 4k monitor you can tell the difference. Granted it is subtle with recorded video like this, but with digital renderings the difference is much more pronounced.
***** Actually, a 1366 x 768 can already tell the difference lol, when I watch 1080p vs 4k in gaming comparison video with my crappy laptop screen. It's just that some of the videos are over saturated with pixels (8 millions), render the video shitty as a result
While some people do not like using EQ, if you have headphones with good speakers, you can make pretty large adjustments on the EQ without and noticeable distortion. One good way to have a general idea of the EQ settings that will work well for you, is to look for frequency response curves of headphones that you find to have the bass, mids and highs that you want, then compare it to the response curve of the headphones you have, that will allow you to see the difference, then you can begin tweaking the EQ to match the other headphone. If the response that you are trying to match, is from a higher end unit, then you likely will not get the full sound quality from that unit. This is especially the case when it comes to audio detail when a large portion of the frequency range is being stressed at the same time, but you will likely still get the the other qualities. Overall, quality headphone speakers are very versatile and can handle a lot more stress without messing up. They can be adjusted bassheads, or act as more neutral, all while offering far better quality than more cheaply made headphones which specialize in those areas. PS, the urbanite headphones are overpriced for what they offer. In its price range, there are just so many other better sounding headphones that you can get, including many from sennheiser that are marketed towards people who focus more on audio quality, as compared to fashion.
I've had the on ear Urbanites for two weeks and I'm pretty happy with them. Well built, foldable, controls for smartphone, small for traveling. I don't find them uncomfortable but I can imagine other people not loving it. The overall sound is great! But... Keep in mind the the audio is pretty warm, so depending on music taste they might not be for you. The sound doesn't match my main music style really, but these are more of my "on the go" headphones. For comfort and great balanced sound I use my DT-770, they are just too big and clumsy to use for travel.
You should do a retro review video of the Sennheiser HD650, they're almost 10 years old but still considered some of the best audiophile headphones you can buy. Love the videos! Keep it up!
I'm a full-time user of the Urbanite XL's myself and I can fully recommend them. The audio quality is crisp and clear without having an over glorified bass as well as having clean highs. I play FPS's a lot and the surround sound is amazing. I also listen to music in the car a lot, and these are mobile, clean looking, and have the perfect length cable for a listen in the car. The only gripes with the Urbanites that I have is that the cable is too short for my PC (which I fixed with an extension) and that I would prefer slightly more bass, although the bass is spot on for others. These are a great pair and give them a solid 9/10.
both the momentum and urbanite have a smiley faced sound signature. The urbanite just has a wider soundstage, which is why the mids are pushed back, but still retains enough clarity while adding the most bass you can add while retaining neutrality.
You probably wont see this but, your predictions on Sennheiser's marketing are spot on. I've owned the nation on-ear version of these headphones for 2 years now, with at least 2000hrs on them. They fit me perfectly, and I have a custom EQ. I've used them for CSGO, EDM tracks, TH-cam videos, house music, and mixing in FL12. I'm going to upgrade and I'm leaning towards Sennheiser, because they make a quality product. Any recommendations on a closed-back, wide soundstage pair of Sennheiser headphones under $200?
These are my first expensive headphones (over $70). I got the plum/purple one as a gift and I love them! It sounds so crisp and gets loud. The bass is great but not so much that it gets muddled and distorted. The sound is clear, all music genres sound great and movies sounds perfect. I put on my old skullcandy uproxx headphones to compare and I can really see how horrible and muddled they are compared to the urbanites. My jvc and apple earpods don't sound as good either, though the earpods are not on ear so can't really compare them. I had a gaming headset for around $65, it had a boom mic, a vibrating bass mode called quadboost which used batteries and it also had lights on the earcups. They sounded not great but nice. The build quality felt cheap like it could break any moment. I thought the boom mic was removable but it wasn't, I wanted headphones I could use for other things and didn't want to walk around with a big boom mic. The batteries always drained to fast. I had to fiddle with it each time I used it in my iPad because it wouldn't automatically work and sometimes didn't at all. I said enough is enough and took it back. Now I use the urbanite for gaming and everything sounds perfect. No gimmicks just great headphones. Explosions and ambient sounds on gta 5 sound great. I did have to buy a $30 universial cord from sennheiser so that I could use it on my ps4 because I had the apple version of the headphones and the ps4 does not work with apple style headphones/cords. The cord works just as perfect as the original cord. I keep both cords incase something happens to one or I want to use the apple cord on my iPad/iPhone.
I like the way you clear up your listen preference and stated why you didn't like sound but at the same time did not put down the headphones and still said they perform well for their targeted audience
The only minor complaint regarding wearing about the neck is that the pads can come off iff they catch on a scarf or collar but thats rare, they sound very good.
I don't really agree with his review nor do many other reviewers like Tyll of Inner Fidelity. The bass is very tight and not boomy at all and is definately not very bassy. I wouldn't call it perfectly balanced but its certainly not basshead level. The mids are seemless with the bass and not at all compromised by the bass but I did find some veil on certain guitar tracks. This was a bit odd because it seemed dependant on the recording almost with most mids sounding typical Sennheiser/great. The highs are definitely not forward. As explained in other reviews, I think this may be intentional to make lower quality tracks sound better and be easier to listen loudly. Imaging is above average but the sound stage, while wide lacks presense up and down and depth. my opinion.
I saw these in PCWorld (UK). Gave both Mommentum a try and these. I'm going for the M's they are amazing at most genre's, the Urbanites had a better feel for me, were more comfortable and easier in terms of portability and build but I think not that much now I've tried the M's and got used to them in person.
I bought these headphones after watching a lot of reviews about these headphones, i was really impressed with the build quality but the sound quality was no better than my sennheiser HD 205 which has as good bass as the urbanite but better mids and highs than the urbanite at a fraction of the cost, my recommendation would be to go and try it out in the shop before you buy.
I like Sennheiser and am looking at them for my wife. Have you checked out the ThinkSound On1 headphones? I've had mine for about 7 months. They are super comfortable have great highs and mids, decent lows, and overall are a pleasure to have on for long periods of time. They also are great for isolating outside noise, have a nice wood cup, tangle-free cord, etc. Only issue is they could have come with a hard case for travel, but I can buy that on my own. For a gaming headset, what are your thoughts on the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1s? Again these are very well made and comfortable with great sound for gaming, music and watching your vids of course. :) My only complaint is the cords aren't detachable so if the headset or accompanied USB Sound Card goes, the entire unit has to be shipped back. That and this can cause issue with cord twist.
Always wondered why the cable goes to the left side, is it a case of most people being right handed and so to keep the cable out the way when you are flapping?
With this review, urbanites seem to me the perfect opposite of the momentum series, soundwise they're more bassy, not muddy though, but still a warm sound signature, whereas the momentum have the more traditional, flat and precise sennheiser well known signature. Design wise, urbanite bend and they're far more tough whereas momentum are delicate, although not flimsy, but still not tough enough to take them everywhere everyday. So they're both good and complementary, but in my opinion Urbanite XL have a bit of an advantage, that being the Alcantara material sennheiser uses for earcups in various headphones it just feels better than leather even Momentum over ear super soft leather.
i really think you should try out the V Moda M 100. Theyre an outstanding pair of headphones that i recommend to everyone. I think you would really like them.
Nope, the pads basically go kaputt after a couple of months and the cables start cracking after a year or two. Had to replace both the earpads and the cable with aftermarket parts.
This is how you do a review, their not to your liking. However instead of saying their rubbish as many reviewers would, you let people know the upsides and the downsides of the product and if this is what they're looking for they should buy it!
I am glad I am not a crazy audio nut as a headphone purchase is made much easier for me. I get something better when it has been seriously slashed in price and a $200 headset is on sale for $69. Winning. Also in regards to audio I love my old 5.1 Logitech surround sound speakers I got for $59 or so as they put out great bass and make music fun. I will continue to enjoy my cheap audio solutions and other can go on blowing their brains out spending loads of money on audio equipment. So thankful to like what I like. Very thankful.
Oh mann.. my sweet spot was the adjustable strap for the earphones... The Creative Lab Tactic3D Rage headphones are like vice grips on your head and the way you describe that headphone makes me want to throw my wallet. I wonder was there a video you have of a collection of recommended gaming headsets?
Obviously these cans don't hold a candle to the sonically superior 5x8 series (you can argue about aesthetics and comfort as much as you like, of course) But how about the 4x9s I wonder? The HD439s are fantastic headphones at their price point. Undeniably some of the best value for money cans out there at 50-60 bucks on Amazon right now.
i tried the over ear and the headband is not padded enough, the cable was too short for my amp, gave them back and bought vmoda m100 with xlpads. best choice of my life.(for now)
If I'm going to pay $200 it would be either the HD630VB or the Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX which is just a reskined HD650. BTW could you guys do a HD630VB headphone review. This has been on the market for a while but almost no one has actually done a proper review of these headphones.
"Overbuilt" This is how I would sum this video up and it is nothing small. Immediate respect is given to those that still believe people care for "overbuilt" products. :)
Hey Linus! Please do a couple of videos on Gaming Headsets from Skullcandy please! I know it sounds stupid, but i really want in depth review of their products (Specifically PLYR1 and PLYR2) and comparison with Sennheiser, Audio Technica etc. I basically am on a budget of 200$ (15,000 INR) and trying to get a decent, wireless surround gaming headset for my PC. Would really appreciate if you do a review for the aforementioned headsets. Thanks Anyway.
Could you review the puma vortices, Linus? I have them and they are very nice and look cool too. A lot of people don't know Puma makes headphones so I think you should do a review.
***** The sound quality is still awful, comparing my Sennheiser PX360's to the Beats pro, the sennheisers sounded clearer, nicer and are built almost as good (although engineered better), the beats pro are the best headphones beats make, yet can't beat a pair of headphones a third of the price.
***** Beats, Monster & other fashion headphones still suck - you can get better sound and better materials for the same price, but people will not notice how "cool" you are without the shiny beats on your neck. There is always an alternative for beats, doesnt matter what do you want - DJing, studio, outdoor headphones or just listening to music at home.
Oh, if only the Momentum Over-Ear fit my ears... I'm honestly more interested on if the Urbanite On-Ear's pads fit my Amperiors as they look soooo much softer.
Linus, the momentum on ear and over ear sound completely different, actually the on ear sound much better. If these headphones sound even worse than the momentum over ear, then Idk...
I'm not sure if I just missed it in the video, but how is sound isolation for people outside. Can they easily hear your music? Thinking about maybe buying these for the office.
So, I was trying to buy a brofist shirt but they wanted to charge me more for shipping than the shirt cost....and I live in Canada. Any chance you could do CAFE PRESS or something more reasonable?
I'm kind of confused, I'm currently using 20€ Panasonic earphones and what I love about them is the bass. I'm wanting to upgrade and thinking about the 2 products mentioned in Linus' review. What I'm looking for is good sound quality in general but also bass. I know Beats deliver amazing bass but I've heard that the sound quality has to suffer for it. I primarily listen to hip hop and DnB so which one should I get?
I've tried the Momentum and many other headsets but I'm still yet to find anything closer to the HD 25's. I've been using the same pair for NINE years now.
I had some Urbanite xl wireless, they are nice but the bass is overpowering and they lack clarity, the momentums are much better for the same price (usually)
My Recommendation is the Sennheiser HD 598 - its under 200 USD/EURO - and it sounds better than some of the 300-400 EURO Sennheisers ive had in past - i recommend a soundcard what has a 1/4 inch (6.3mm Jack) Support - i use Soundblaster zxr soundcard what supports up to 600ohm gain for the headphones , but be warned dont use such option without headphones what supports such ohm
Good Luck wearing a open headphone in Public, which the Urbanites are made for. Either you aren't able to enjoy the music because noise from outside bothers you or your fellow human beings will kill you since they don't want to listen to your music.
What's a good pair of headphones i can use for work like Audio Post Production or Music Production. The room I work in aren't suited for speakers. I worked with the Ariel 7 for over 3 years and the stretch bands are shit, but the sound works really well.
Saw them for $250 on Amazon. Why would you buy a stepping stone towards true audiophile headphones when at the same price you can achieve the real thing? AD900's, 880 pro's, or even Q701's are all top end headphones in the same price range.
Can you guys do an optimized gaming pc build for $1000? I'm personally willing to do such a build, but it will be my fist one and I don't have enough knowledge of custom pc building to do so all on my own. And I'm probably not alone.
Not as good as the momentums? The momentums are terrible though >.> Not a fan of that scooped sound signature wherein the mids are basically absent and the clarity is missing as a result.
hey, linus could you please do a review on the Creative Aurvana Gold/Platinums ? I can't find a decent video review of those ANYWHERE on the internet thanks :)
These headphone are awesome having had them for a while. Be warned though, I have been through 3 of the cables. Like every other of their headphone I but, the cables are not up to standard
I'd just like to say I still have Urbanite XL's to this day and they're still fantastic. I can't stress how important a replaceable cable is to their longevity, and the easily replaceable ear pads.
Which is your replacement cable option? Mine is starting to die :(
And I love how he's uploading in 4K :D :D:D resolution is TOTALLY not noticeable past 480p. *ahem* *ahem* *UBISOFT*
EDIT
sorry guys gotta turn off responses shit's getting way outta hand, my GMAIL is flooded with shit. Sorry
Can't wait until he starts uploading in 60FPS.
Yeah, 4k is pointless, human eyes can't see them at all. Same as frame rate, can't see past 30 fps. 24 is more than enough. #ubisoftBSmasterrace
If you have a 4k monitor you can tell the difference. Granted it is subtle with recorded video like this, but with digital renderings the difference is much more pronounced.
01srob EVen with a 1080p monitor you can see the difference, due to the compression that makes 1080p look like garbage on youtube
***** Actually, a 1366 x 768 can already tell the difference lol, when I watch 1080p vs 4k in gaming comparison video with my crappy laptop screen. It's just that some of the videos are over saturated with pixels (8 millions), render the video shitty as a result
Bought some on ebay 3 years ago for something like 25 pounds and after replacing the ear pads they're still going fantastically
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While some people do not like using EQ, if you have headphones with good speakers, you can make pretty large adjustments on the EQ without and noticeable distortion.
One good way to have a general idea of the EQ settings that will work well for you, is to look for frequency response curves of headphones that you find to have the bass, mids and highs that you want, then compare it to the response curve of the headphones you have, that will allow you to see the difference, then you can begin tweaking the EQ to match the other headphone. If the response that you are trying to match, is from a higher end unit, then you likely will not get the full sound quality from that unit. This is especially the case when it comes to audio detail when a large portion of the frequency range is being stressed at the same time, but you will likely still get the the other qualities.
Overall, quality headphone speakers are very versatile and can handle a lot more stress without messing up. They can be adjusted bassheads, or act as more neutral, all while offering far better quality than more cheaply made headphones which specialize in those areas.
PS, the urbanite headphones are overpriced for what they offer. In its price range, there are just so many other better sounding headphones that you can get, including many from sennheiser that are marketed towards people who focus more on audio quality, as compared to fashion.
This is such an excellent review- thank you for telling it like it is on their real pros and cons.
would just like to thank you guys for making and uploading this video in higher than 1080 res.
I've had the on ear Urbanites for two weeks and I'm pretty happy with them. Well built, foldable, controls for smartphone, small for traveling. I don't find them uncomfortable but I can imagine other people not loving it. The overall sound is great! But... Keep in mind the the audio is pretty warm, so depending on music taste they might not be for you. The sound doesn't match my main music style really, but these are more of my "on the go" headphones. For comfort and great balanced sound I use my DT-770, they are just too big and clumsy to use for travel.
Give us the Room Watercooling Tour already!
You should do a retro review video of the Sennheiser HD650, they're almost 10 years old but still considered some of the best audiophile headphones you can buy. Love the videos! Keep it up!
I'm a full-time user of the Urbanite XL's myself and I can fully recommend them. The audio quality is crisp and clear without having an over glorified bass as well as having clean highs. I play FPS's a lot and the surround sound is amazing. I also listen to music in the car a lot, and these are mobile, clean looking, and have the perfect length cable for a listen in the car. The only gripes with the Urbanites that I have is that the cable is too short for my PC (which I fixed with an extension) and that I would prefer slightly more bass, although the bass is spot on for others. These are a great pair and give them a solid 9/10.
I play alot of Battlefield 1 and watch alot of movies on my computer, are they good for these?
both the momentum and urbanite have a smiley faced sound signature. The urbanite just has a wider soundstage, which is why the mids are pushed back, but still retains enough clarity while adding the most bass you can add while retaining neutrality.
I was waiting for this review! I was definitely considering the XL's. But now I might have to sample them before purchasing.
You probably wont see this but, your predictions on Sennheiser's marketing are spot on. I've owned the nation on-ear version of these headphones for 2 years now, with at least 2000hrs on them. They fit me perfectly, and I have a custom EQ. I've used them for CSGO, EDM tracks, TH-cam videos, house music, and mixing in FL12. I'm going to upgrade and I'm leaning towards Sennheiser, because they make a quality product. Any recommendations on a closed-back, wide soundstage pair of Sennheiser headphones under $200?
closed back=/= wide soundsatge -hd598
I like the new camera angles
These are my first expensive headphones (over $70). I got the plum/purple one as a gift and I love them! It sounds so crisp and gets loud. The bass is great but not so much that it gets muddled and distorted. The sound is clear, all music genres sound great and movies sounds perfect. I put on my old skullcandy uproxx headphones to compare and I can really see how horrible and muddled they are compared to the urbanites. My jvc and apple earpods don't sound as good either, though the earpods are not on ear so can't really compare them.
I had a gaming headset for around $65, it had a boom mic, a vibrating bass mode called quadboost which used batteries and it also had lights on the earcups. They sounded not great but nice. The build quality felt cheap like it could break any moment. I thought the boom mic was removable but it wasn't, I wanted headphones I could use for other things and didn't want to walk around with a big boom mic. The batteries always drained to fast. I had to fiddle with it each time I used it in my iPad because it wouldn't automatically work and sometimes didn't at all. I said enough is enough and took it back. Now I use the urbanite for gaming and everything sounds perfect. No gimmicks just great headphones. Explosions and ambient sounds on gta 5 sound great.
I did have to buy a $30 universial cord from sennheiser so that I could use it on my ps4 because I had the apple version of the headphones and the ps4 does not work with apple style headphones/cords. The cord works just as perfect as the original cord. I keep both cords incase something happens to one or I want to use the apple cord on my iPad/iPhone.
just bought the momentums last week so I'm feeling pretty good right now.
TechTips in 4K now? Sweet!
I've listened to both the urbanite and momentum (both over ear) and the urbanite is more comfortable and sounds better in my opinion
Is the urbanite xl cover around your ear
The irony! The audio was glitching out for this video and this video only until I restarted my entire setup.
I like the way you clear up your listen preference and stated why you didn't like sound but at the same time did not put down the headphones and still said they perform well for their targeted audience
The only minor complaint regarding wearing about the neck is that the pads can come off iff they catch on a scarf or collar but thats rare, they sound very good.
I don't really agree with his review nor do many other reviewers like Tyll of Inner Fidelity. The bass is very tight and not boomy at all and is definately not very bassy. I wouldn't call it perfectly balanced but its certainly not basshead level. The mids are seemless with the bass and not at all compromised by the bass but I did find some veil on certain guitar tracks. This was a bit odd because it seemed dependant on the recording almost with most mids sounding typical Sennheiser/great. The highs are definitely not forward. As explained in other reviews, I think this may be intentional to make lower quality tracks sound better and be easier to listen loudly. Imaging is above average but the sound stage, while wide lacks presense up and down and depth. my opinion.
4K! Finally! Thanks Linus
I saw these in PCWorld (UK). Gave both Mommentum a try and these. I'm going for the M's they are amazing at most genre's, the Urbanites had a better feel for me, were more comfortable and easier in terms of portability and build but I think not that much now I've tried the M's and got used to them in person.
your reviews are always amazing and cease to be boring...
Did anyone notice a small color shift at around 3:07 it seemed to have lost some saturation or something, not a big deal, just wondering.
KEEP UPLOADING IN 2160p LINUS!
I bought these headphones after watching a lot of reviews about these headphones, i was really impressed with the build quality but the sound quality was no better than my sennheiser HD 205 which has as good bass as the urbanite but better mids and highs than the urbanite at a fraction of the cost, my recommendation would be to go and try it out in the shop before you buy.
I got the Urbanite XL to use with my iPhone. They're ok but I much prefer my HD 599 for clarity. But they're good for travel.
I own a pair of these, best I've ever used that are comfortable on the move. You won't regret buying these.
picked the xl ones up for 99 euros, pretty satisfied with them so far
The colour temperature on this video is really warm..
Hurhurhur its COLOR* (Jk man ♥ u)
I like Sennheiser and am looking at them for my wife. Have you checked out the ThinkSound On1 headphones? I've had mine for about 7 months. They are super comfortable have great highs and mids, decent lows, and overall are a pleasure to have on for long periods of time. They also are great for isolating outside noise, have a nice wood cup, tangle-free cord, etc. Only issue is they could have come with a hard case for travel, but I can buy that on my own.
For a gaming headset, what are your thoughts on the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1s? Again these are very well made and comfortable with great sound for gaming, music and watching your vids of course. :) My only complaint is the cords aren't detachable so if the headset or accompanied USB Sound Card goes, the entire unit has to be shipped back. That and this can cause issue with cord twist.
I wish you had said a little bit more about the microphone, other than mentioning that it's there.
I would like to see a review of the B&W P7 because they're in the same pricerange as the Momentums but (in my opinion) looks better.
Hey LinusTechTips, will you test Sennheiser's PC 360 G4me replacement, the G4me One?
Great video, as always :-)
Always wondered why the cable goes to the left side, is it a case of most people being right handed and so to keep the cable out the way when you are flapping?
Says he has sensitive earlobes , has 3 earrings on each ear
Lel
seems like a good reason
Nice review!
You guys sure are putting that star trooper gear to work...
With this review, urbanites seem to me the perfect opposite of the momentum series, soundwise they're more bassy, not muddy though, but still a warm sound signature, whereas the momentum have the more traditional, flat and precise sennheiser well known signature. Design wise, urbanite bend and they're far more tough whereas momentum are delicate, although not flimsy, but still not tough enough to take them everywhere everyday. So they're both good and complementary, but in my opinion Urbanite XL have a bit of an advantage, that being the Alcantara material sennheiser uses for earcups in various headphones it just feels better than leather even Momentum over ear super soft leather.
I really like this review! I'm not sure what's different about it though... great job though!
i really think you should try out the V Moda M 100. Theyre an outstanding pair of headphones that i recommend to everyone. I think you would really like them.
Nope, the pads basically go kaputt after a couple of months and the cables start cracking after a year or two. Had to replace both the earpads and the cable with aftermarket parts.
This is how you do a review, their not to your liking. However instead of saying their rubbish as many reviewers would, you let people know the upsides and the downsides of the product and if this is what they're looking for they should buy it!
I am glad I am not a crazy audio nut as a headphone purchase is made much easier for me. I get something better when it has been seriously slashed in price and a $200 headset is on sale for $69. Winning. Also in regards to audio I love my old 5.1 Logitech surround sound speakers I got for $59 or so as they put out great bass and make music fun. I will continue to enjoy my cheap audio solutions and other can go on blowing their brains out spending loads of money on audio equipment. So thankful to like what I like. Very thankful.
love your vids linus, well, its the no bs i love.
Oh mann.. my sweet spot was the adjustable strap for the earphones... The Creative Lab Tactic3D Rage headphones are like vice grips on your head and the way you describe that headphone makes me want to throw my wallet. I wonder was there a video you have of a collection of recommended gaming headsets?
Obviously these cans don't hold a candle to the sonically superior 5x8 series (you can argue about aesthetics and comfort as much as you like, of course) But how about the 4x9s I wonder? The HD439s are fantastic headphones at their price point. Undeniably some of the best value for money cans out there at 50-60 bucks on Amazon right now.
So? Are you saying there all about that bass, no treble?
"Vigorous back and forth motions"... LOL
You should try out some "Denon" headsets Linus
i tried the over ear and the headband is not padded enough, the cable was too short for my amp, gave them back and bought vmoda m100 with xlpads. best choice of my life.(for now)
If I'm going to pay $200 it would be either the HD630VB or the Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX which is just a reskined HD650. BTW could you guys do a HD630VB headphone review. This has been on the market for a while but almost no one has actually done a proper review of these headphones.
"Overbuilt" This is how I would sum this video up and it is nothing small. Immediate respect is given to those that still believe people care for "overbuilt" products. :)
Which has a more pleasing base experience, momentum on ears or the solo 2s?
7:14 - Hearing a non-British guy say "bloody hell" is the strangest thing
Sennheisers make great products. Never came across a bad one.
hd200
Which one is cheaper ? , the Urbanite or the Momentum on ear ?
Hey Linus!
Please do a couple of videos on Gaming Headsets from Skullcandy please!
I know it sounds stupid, but i really want in depth review of their products (Specifically PLYR1 and PLYR2) and comparison with Sennheiser, Audio Technica etc.
I basically am on a budget of 200$ (15,000 INR) and trying to get a decent, wireless surround gaming headset for my PC.
Would really appreciate if you do a review for the aforementioned headsets.
Thanks Anyway.
Just buy sennheiser HD 595 like I did and you are set for life :) btw it would be nice with some specs when you are doing a review on headphones.
Which has better bass for Hiphop, rap, trap etc ?
Is there gonna be a link in the description? Its ok if not :D
These are really nice!
Could you review the puma vortices, Linus? I have them and they are very nice and look cool too. A lot of people don't know Puma makes headphones so I think you should do a review.
When are we going to see a video on the new office pc setup? :D
within $200 what do you think is the best headset for gaming/music
So, they're like beats, but minus the suck
But than what would be left of beats if the "sucks" was taken out?
***** The sound quality is still awful, comparing my Sennheiser PX360's to the Beats pro, the sennheisers sounded clearer, nicer and are built almost as good (although engineered better), the beats pro are the best headphones beats make, yet can't beat a pair of headphones a third of the price.
***** Beats, Monster & other fashion headphones still suck - you can get better sound and better materials for the same price, but people will not notice how "cool" you are without the shiny beats on your neck. There is always an alternative for beats, doesnt matter what do you want - DJing, studio, outdoor headphones or just listening to music at home.
did you break them in properly? the sound can change a lot after a week of burn in.
"Vigorous back and forth movements!"
I still can't watch videos above 480p yet you can upload at 4k
4k is up now atleast
Oh, if only the Momentum Over-Ear fit my ears...
I'm honestly more interested on if the Urbanite On-Ear's pads fit my Amperiors as they look soooo much softer.
Do a aorus x7 pro laptop review please because it contains two gtx 970ms making it the thinnest most powerful gaming laptop to date.
Linus, the momentum on ear and over ear sound completely different, actually the on ear sound much better. If these headphones sound even worse than the momentum over ear, then Idk...
Hey linus, could you do a fast as possible on the difference between Osi and TCP/IP?
I'm not sure if I just missed it in the video, but how is sound isolation for people outside. Can they easily hear your music? Thinking about maybe buying these for the office.
So, I was trying to buy a brofist shirt but they wanted to charge me more for shipping than the shirt cost....and I live in Canada. Any chance you could do CAFE PRESS or something more reasonable?
I'm kind of confused, I'm currently using 20€ Panasonic earphones and what I love about them is the bass. I'm wanting to upgrade and thinking about the 2 products mentioned in Linus' review. What I'm looking for is good sound quality in general but also bass. I know Beats deliver amazing bass but I've heard that the sound quality has to suffer for it. I primarily listen to hip hop and DnB so which one should I get?
The pads fall apart very quickly, really dissapponting
I've tried the Momentum and many other headsets but I'm still yet to find anything closer to the HD 25's. I've been using the same pair for NINE years now.
I'm still in high school and I have been telling people not to buy beats and I'm so happy to see people wear of Audio teachinas and sens
I had some Urbanite xl wireless, they are nice but the bass is overpowering and they lack clarity, the momentums are much better for the same price (usually)
5:43 Way to roast Beats by Dre :D LinusTechTips
What does Linus think about the Bose AE2 headphones? ive had them for about 3 years now and i think there great :D
Linus, what course have you finished?
Recently newegg put the Sennheiser HD 439 on sale for $40 so I picked them up. I like them, but I'd like to know your opinion of them.
Should I get the CX 300 ii now or save up for this one?
I am looking for headphones that have complete sound isolation sounds good and doesn't cost more than 200
My Recommendation is the Sennheiser HD 598 - its under 200 USD/EURO - and it sounds better than some of the 300-400 EURO Sennheisers ive had in past - i recommend a soundcard what has a 1/4 inch (6.3mm Jack) Support - i use Soundblaster zxr soundcard what supports up to 600ohm gain for the headphones , but be warned dont use such option without headphones what supports such ohm
Good Luck wearing a open headphone in Public, which the Urbanites are made for. Either you aren't able to enjoy the music because noise from outside bothers you or your fellow human beings will kill you since they don't want to listen to your music.
Sawisland Agree, 598 is a good headphone, but can only be used at quiet places. Every headphone target different people :) (SE215 here)
Sawisland Heh, I remember some guy wearing (on his neck) a 598 outdoors.
feeling for braille in the dark? lol, you could also just feel which side the cord is on. . . =p
What's a good pair of headphones i can use for work like Audio Post Production or Music Production. The room I work in aren't suited for speakers. I worked with the Ariel 7 for over 3 years and the stretch bands are shit, but the sound works really well.
Saw them for $250 on Amazon.
Why would you buy a stepping stone towards true audiophile headphones when at the same price you can achieve the real thing?
AD900's, 880 pro's, or even Q701's are all top end headphones in the same price range.
Can you guys do an optimized gaming pc build for $1000?
I'm personally willing to do such a build, but it will be my fist one and I don't have enough knowledge of custom pc building to do so all on my own. And I'm probably not alone.
Not as good as the momentums? The momentums are terrible though >.>
Not a fan of that scooped sound signature wherein the mids are basically absent and the clarity is missing as a result.
They looked a bit hipster-ish to me, I guess its good they have a matching sound sig.
But will it blend?
hey, linus could you please do a review on the Creative Aurvana Gold/Platinums ?
I can't find a decent video review of those ANYWHERE on the internet
thanks :)
These headphone are awesome having had them for a while. Be warned though, I have been through 3 of the cables. Like every other of their headphone I but, the cables are not up to standard
Is the momentum better? Cuz I just bought the momentum ;(