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    Bang & Olufsen Form 2 or Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB500

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by David, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I'm basically looking for the most comfortable and light "over the head" headphones that can be worn for hours without fatigue. So far, I've come across these 2 headphones and was wondering if anyone had any experience with either one. I don't want to sacrifice too much in terms of audio quality, but comfort is still the top priority.

    Bang & Olufsen Form 2
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    Sony MDR-XB500
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    David, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. roosta

    roosta Notebook Evangelist

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    those sonys are gonna be pants. anything that has "extra bass" and "sony" written on the same bit of paper as £39.99 is gonna sound terrible.
    have a look at koss portapros. very light weight, cheap, and a decent sound.

    dunno anything about the B&O.

    other alternatives are sennheiser px200. or sennheiser HD515/555's.
     
    roosta, Dec 14, 2009
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    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    B & O make some of the best speakers in the world, but I'm not sure if it translates to their headphones; and the ones in the photo aren't over-the-ear? Sony also makes a highly rated noise canceling headphone, but I haven't read any reviews of the model you show. If I were in the market for headphones, I'd go with one that offers a money back guarantee. Bose NC is one that does that.
     
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    tianxia kitty!!!

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    i would avoid the sony ones, extra bass probably means bloated thumping.
    i don't know about the b&0 phones though, i haven't heard of the model, they are not a big player in headphones.
     
    tianxia, Dec 14, 2009
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    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    Beyerdynamic DT880
     
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    nice...i didn't even know B&O made headphones. :p let us know if u find out anything good about the B&O headphones. i am a huge B&O fan. i especially enjoy their super clean designs and installations. not to mention the beautiful sound to match their products' appearance.
     
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    The B&O phones sound like crap compared to the AD700
     
    mew1838, Dec 14, 2009
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    Did you forget something? $$$$
     
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    Check out Denon D1000 as well. I own the D2000 and they are truly world-class.
     
    mew1838, Dec 14, 2009
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