Epinions Recent Reviews for Todd

I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you said with my 212's on...

Fri, 18 Oct 2002 19:57:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Sennheiser 212 is the latest effort from one of the worlds top producers of headphones. In the past their lower cost headphones did not stand up to the acclaim that their higher end headphones rightly received. All that is changing.

Being a...

One step up, two steps back

Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:53:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - For the past 4 or 5 years the best sounding portable cd players have been made by Panasonic. This year they remain on top, but not by the same margin as before. It is not that the competition is catching up, Panasonic is sliding into the mediocrity of...

401 reasons to like AKG

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:13:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Having previously reviewed the K501 and K301 I was curious to see how these 3 related. I found the K501 to be a real fine headphone and the K301 to fall far short of the expectations I had for them. So I really didn't know what to expect...

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I think I found out what the S means...

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:13:23 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The AKG 270S is a closed studio headphone. It features 2 drivers in each rather large ear piece. Frequency response is 20-20KHz. It comes with a 10 ft single sided cable terminated to a mini with a 1/4" adapter supplied. They are 75ohm impedance per...

No. 1 again!

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 20:43:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Once again Panasonic has delivered the best sounding portable CD player on market! Selling at $100 it delivers surprisingly good sound. Detail is very good and is not harsh, hard or bright. The midrange is smooth and clean and the bass tight and deep...

An earbud worth trying

Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:45:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The MX400 is the latest earbud from Sennheiser. Seeing the very low sticker price and past experiences with earbuds told me I was in for a torturous listening session. Well, wasn't I surprised when I could stand to listen to them for more than 5...

Archived Electronics Reviews: Beyer 231 is a nice budget, closed headphone

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:06:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Beyer DT231 is the newest model from Beyerdynamic. It is a closed headphone that offers some isolation and keeps the sound contained to the listeners ears. It is supraural - that is it sits on the ear. Not ideal for loud environments - it offers less...

Archived Electronics Reviews: Koss KSC 35 for those on the go

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 21:41:20 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Koss KSC35 is an excellent choice for use when working out, jogging or just being active! Instead of having a headband they have soft plastic pieces that go behind your ear and hold the driver in place on the outside of the ear. This doesn't sound...

B is for bright!

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:36:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Etymotic ER4B is the most specialized of Etymotics 3 ear phones. Designed to work with binaural recordings, their equalization circuit compensates for the rolled off high frequencies lost due to the binaural process. These recordings use a dummy head...

301 not as much fun as the 501!

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:39:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The AKG 301 is a circumaural open headphone. They are kind of big and weird looking. Comfort is ok but not the best. My ears touch inside of the chamber which can be annoying. The pads are pleather and can be removed and cleaned/changed easily. This is...

Does silver plastic sound better than black???

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:01:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Sennheiser HD495 is a very good mid priced headphone. At $99 it really can't be beat. Don't let the 32 ohms fool you - these are not the most efficient headphones. Out of a portable player they sound a bit thin and laid back. The overall presentation...

Doctor come here quick, I think these things are alive!!!!

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:58:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Grado 125 is the first in the Grado line that approaches true audiophile sound. It has better detail than the SR-60 or SR-80. The highs are much more realistic - not the sparkly highs of the lower cost units. Midrange is a bit recessed but dynamic...

A good monitor headphone!

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 18:59:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The HD 25 is a supraural closed headphone. It offers a decent amount of isolation - approximately 15dB. Comfort is good with a headband that splits to accommodate any shaped head.(even mine!!!) A single sided 5 ft. cord is very convenient for monitoring...

If sound quality is all that matters

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 15:33:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - I have spent the last 6 years listening and testing portable cd players to work with portable headphone amps. For the last 4 years the Panasonic models have been the best sounding units on the market. The SL-SX460 continues in that line of great sounding...

Little but good

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 18:32:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The HD200 is a closed design, circumaural headphone. It is a pretty decent sounding can. It has small cups that fit snuggly over the ear and offers good isolation. Comfort is good. But best of all is the sound. Considering this headphones is under $100...

honk,honk here come the 270's

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:52:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Well, all I can say is that Sennheiser makes a great open headphone but when it comes to closed design they have some more figuring to do. The 270 lists at $149 but preforms like a much cheaper headphone. Isolation is good and the comfort is alright but...

Too bright for their own good

Fri, 17 Mar 2000 20:56:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Having been a Sennheiser lover quite a while now I was very curious to hear the latest headphone from them. Meant to replace the 580, the new 590 sports the new "bionetic" design (is this the equivalent of "digital ready"???). They...

Rethinking my opinions...

Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:08:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - There was a day not to long age that I absolutely swore by the Sennheiser 600. I had spent a lot of time trying to like the RS1 but found it fatiguing and felt the soundstage was exaggerated, bass bloated and just not worth the money.So they sat on the...

Portable use only

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:07:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Etymotic ER4P is the newest addition to the fine line of earphones from Etymotic. They are designed to be more efficient than the ER4S so that portable players can drive them to decent listening levels. Portable players have notoriously weak outputs...

Little, Big sound

Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:05:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Any Audiophile or serious listener who spends time on the road ought to get acquainted with the ER4S. They are small and lightweight and sound great. They also provide 23 - 25dB of isolation to the user making plane, train and bus rides peaceful and a...

The 225s Rock!

Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:10:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Grado SR225 is my personal favorite in the Grado line of fine headphones. These cans really rock. Great bass, liquid mids and fairly detailed highs are the characteristics of the 225s. Their ability to deliver the impact of the music is unrivaled -...

My choice for a closed headphone

Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:17:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The Beyerdynamic DT 831 is the finest closed headphone on the market. Fine detail, smooth mids and good tight bass define the sound of the 831. You don't get the feeling you're listening to a closed headphone. Still, they are not as open sounding as an...

My old standby

Wed, 8 Sep 1999 18:35:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - When the Sennheiser HD 580 was first released it turned the headphone listening world on its ear. Never before had such great sound come from a dynamic headphone. Fine detail usually reserved for electrostatic cans was suddenly available at a fraction of...

Is is 501 time already!!!

Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:52:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - The AKG 501 is one of my favorite mid priced headphones. At 120 ohms they are easy to drive. They come with a 8 ft. single sided (left ear)cable terminated to a stereo mini plug with a 1/4" adapter supplied. They are open, providing no isolation...

El Supremo

Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:32:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Todd - Of all the audiophile equipment I have heard this is the finest. Not only does it sound phenomenal but it is an artistic masterpiece. This electrostatic/tube design is cutting edge. Highs are crystal clear, mids sweet and natural with the best bass of...