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311 wrote Budget: $100
Music: Reggae and alternative rock
Type: Over-ear
Open or closed:probably open
Listening form: my itouch or maybe computer
Other? portability would be nice

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The Uptown should be exactly what you're after.
I'm sorry that I've been asking a lot from you but what's the main difference between the uptowns and these [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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311 wrote
r00t wrote

311 wrote Budget: $100
Music: Reggae and alternative rock
Type: Over-ear
Open or closed:probably open
Listening form: my itouch or maybe computer
Other? portability would be nice

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The Uptown should be exactly what you're after.
I'm sorry that I've been asking a lot from you but what's the main difference between the uptowns and these [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]


In my opinion, the HD280s are among the worst >$70 headphones on the planet. They attempt to have a relatively neutral sound signature, and theoretically get this correct because nothing sticks out, but the treble is harsh and completely wrong tonally, the midrange flat out sucks compared to Beats, and the bass is sloppy and again, tonally inaccurate. And they aren't comfy and they aren't the most durable. I'm not really the biggest stickler on sound quality, but I'd rather listen to nothing than the HD280.

The Uptowns may not be the best sounding headphone, even for its price, but at least they do a few things right.
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Ishcabible wrote
311 wrote
r00t wrote

311 wrote Budget: $100
Music: Reggae and alternative rock
Type: Over-ear
Open or closed:probably open
Listening form: my itouch or maybe computer
Other? portability would be nice

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The Uptown should be exactly what you're after.
I'm sorry that I've been asking a lot from you but what's the main difference between the uptowns and these [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]


In my opinion, the HD280s are among the worst >$70 headphones on the planet. They attempt to have a relatively neutral sound signature, and theoretically get this correct because nothing sticks out, but the treble is harsh and completely wrong tonally, the midrange flat out sucks compared to Beats, and the bass is sloppy and again, tonally inaccurate. And they aren't comfy and they aren't the most durable. I'm not really the biggest stickler on sound quality, but I'd rather listen to nothing than the HD280.

The Uptowns may not be the best sounding headphone, even for its price, but at least they do a few things right.
Okay so which would you prefer?
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r00t, remember this?

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311 wrote
Ishcabible wrote
311 wrote
r00t wrote

311 wrote Budget: $100
Music: Reggae and alternative rock
Type: Over-ear
Open or closed:probably open
Listening form: my itouch or maybe computer
Other? portability would be nice

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The Uptown should be exactly what you're after.
I'm sorry that I've been asking a lot from you but what's the main difference between the uptowns and these [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]


In my opinion, the HD280s are among the worst >$70 headphones on the planet. They attempt to have a relatively neutral sound signature, and theoretically get this correct because nothing sticks out, but the treble is harsh and completely wrong tonally, the midrange flat out sucks compared to Beats, and the bass is sloppy and again, tonally inaccurate. And they aren't comfy and they aren't the most durable. I'm not really the biggest stickler on sound quality, but I'd rather listen to nothing than the HD280.

The Uptowns may not be the best sounding headphone, even for its price, but at least they do a few things right.
Okay so which would you prefer?


Well, in a perfect world, the Grado SR80 would be an option, but they leak a lot of sound so you can't really use them outside. Other than that, another fairly aggressive headphone is the AKG K181.
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Ummm listening to my rich sound producing Solo HD,
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311 wrote Sorry these: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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Depends on how much you want to pay. One's more expensive and a better headphone as a result. They're both good for the price, but not the same headphone (K81/K518 vs K181DJ).

Wiz- wrote Ummm listening to my rich sound producing Solo HD,

That's like eating human feces and telling me how great it tastes.
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hey man I'm looking for some earphones for christmas.


Budget: 20-45

Music preferences: metal, rock, punk, alt rock

Type/form-factor: in-ear, I want good portability for running, cycling and on the bus.

Open or closed: whichever is best

Listening from: itouch 4g and desktop sometimes

Details: i just want some good portable, affordable sound
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Root i was a little uninpressed bout the headphones u told me to use, they are not bass oriented. please try again friend?
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