Speakers 500XL giant headphones: Reviews
Today we bring a very nice and original: the boxes in the shape of giant headphones, compatible with both iPhone and Mac or PC. We’re talking about the 500XL.
The 500XL speakers are shaped like giant headphones, which incorporate the same look of the headphones bundled with Apple’s iPhone. These cases are almost identical copies of the iPhone headphones, scale 1:500.
They are made of hard plastic, white and gray finish, the two main speakers are a series of raised white dots, which serve to camouflage the holes for the screws. In the package are in addition to the 500XL, the USB power adapter that lets you use both speakers with your PC or MAC without the need for batteries, either by connecting the iPhone with the appropriate 3.5 mm jack. In the latter case, however, unless the speakers are not connected to a compoter, you must use batteries (not included).
Thus, the 500XL is a product from Apple’s original design and style to be applied on either side of a Mac or a PC, but also portable speakers to use during a picnic perhaps, by connecting the iPhone via the cable.
The sound quality is not great and is in line with the price range of the product. Each speaker has a power of 3Watt, just enough for a normal listening to music.
In conclusion we can say that the 500XL are really nice for those who love Apple design and wants to give a touch of originality to his room, or maybe want to impress your friends with the giant headphones to listen to music at the beach (being very close to the speakers … ), but not recommended for those looking for speakers that provide excellent sound performance.
Studio Headphones Review Monster Beats by Dr. Dre | Review by iSpazio
The great Dario Caliendo of iSpazio, has made a review of a couple of the best headsets on the market, the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Studio.
The headphones, in my opinion, are really fabulous, I’ve ordered and should arrive soon, the price is a bit ‘high, 299 €, which renders them accessible to all budgets.
Let the words of Darius:
Sold at a price of 299.00 euros, the Beats by Dre Studio are surely among the most expensive headphones that your ears might enjoy: thanks to a flashy design (which I like a lot, but in fact not everyone agrees) These on-ear headphones “or you hate, or love,” but there is no doubt that it is a product of the highest level.
Packaging:
The pack of Monster Beats Studio is very well cared for. In addition to the fact we will find many accessories headphones:
Monster Cable * pole;
* Cable with integrated microphone to use headphones with an iPhone, an iPod Touch or iPad;
* Travel bag;
* Airplane adapter;
* Adapter 1 / 8 to 1 / 4 “;
* Antimicrobial cleaning cloth;
* Two AAA batteries
Weight and size:
I must admit that I’ve always been attracted to these headphones, but at the same time, I’ve always been dubious about the size and weight of the model study. Having tried it though, I had to think again: although they are undoubtedly of great headphones, the size and weight are not excessive (about 260 grams) makes them very comfortable. Since folding, the transport becomes much more comfortable, thanks to the container to travel, included in the package.
Features:
We assume that the Beats Studio does not work without batteries: they use a powerful digital amplifier and a great way dinoise reduction that can eliminate background noise and providing listeners with a sound very clear and defined.
Unfortunately (and this is a common feature of all headsets with active electronics) when approaching the phone too alleBeats may happen to hear the typical interference that you feel when approaching a cell phone to a speaker system while in conversation.
I have to give 10 votes to isolation technology of Monster, which eliminates external noise in an active way: personally I was very skeptical about it, but after trying to turn on and off the headphones without playing any song, I absolutely had to change his mind because the ‘ active isolation is really functional. It is very convenient mute button located on the right earcup, which you can hold temporarily turn off the headphones to listen to any other party.
The Monster Beats Studio use a four core cable (which should reduce the hiss) interchangeable with another cable, which has an integrated microphone designed specifically for our iDevices (with which you can also respond to phone and activate the voice command device ). Both cables use the new Micro Mini connector that, unlike traditional connectors, should exert less pressure to the device.
Pros:
* Headphones are surprisingly comfortable and read: do not bother even if used for long periods;
* The design is very nice and studied in detail;
* Bass really excellent: it is a full-range models of the best I’ve ever tried (regardless of price)
* The active isolation works very well indeed;
* The handy mute button;
* Idea to store the batteries inside the headphones themselves are very comfortable, aesthetically as well as non-invasive.
Cons:
* Price: there is no doubt that they are not headphones for all budgets;
* The bass is impressive, but depending on the songs (and ears) may seem excessive and not well balanced with the other frequencies;
* Advertises the Monster Beats Studio headphones as they can reproduce without distortion, which is not entirely true: I happened to listen to music at very high volume and note the slight distortion of the sound;
* The average range of flat and does not seem balanced with ups and downs;
* Missing the volume control;
* To get the most out of these headphones, you must use them with the appropriate sources: listen to an mp3 192kbit would be like using a 12-core Mac Pro just to surf the Internet.
* If the insulation from outside noise is great, I can not say the same thing about the insulation to the outside: when listening to loud music (and believe me, with these headphones very often), you will also feel pretty “out” and who is close to us will have the “pleasure” of listening to us.
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Conclusions and comparison with the competition:
And ‘no doubt that at this level of headphones preformanti any, and also many: just think of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 or the Sennheiser HD-25 and I honestly did not think that the Beats are able to stand comparison. And ‘no doubt, however, that it is a product of the highest level, of which almost fell in love and will most likely recover.
The Monster Beats Studio not only design and advertising: it is certainly one of the best full-range models that I happened to try, although I am convinced that true audiophiles will look somewhere else.
[REVIEW] Ultimate Ears Ue-10 Pro
Sensivity: 119dB @ 1mW
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 16k
Isolation:-26db passive
Impedance: 13.3
Driver: Triple (Dual Single High-Low)
Low Frequency: Dual Loaded Armor
High Frequency: EU proprietary low impedance extended high frequency balanced armatures.
Length: 46 “or 64″
Color: Clear, skin tone, custom color or two colors @ no charge
I state once that review you are about to read talk about a product extreme, a non-commercial product, Available to order only in laboratories in America Ultimate Ears, the high cost of the reserves only to that group of people who have the highest quality
sound is not set limits of time, money and splash. My adventure began by banal Sony headphones twenty euros and then excelling for the Sony MDR-888 more cost of seventy euros. At that time I was satisfied with discrete and variavo Philips headphones (SBC HP605) connected to my stereo which I assembled with an old but still Pioneer’s always great tube amp. Then I wondered if you could get more from a CD, after much research online and I respect Shure E5c thrown on where you will find a review here on
always by my forum. It was with these that I will try as much as possible to make a comparison. It may seem that Shure will leave devastated, but I assure you which remain among the best headphones ever tried. We begin by say what the Shure differ as isolation and effect, I will sound like the one with mounted inserts triple for comparison. The E5c have better insulation,
if worn properly and reaches up to 90% 10pro for the EU is at most about 70%. Not by chance are on the rumbling bass, and Shure,
the detail is very high but it is enclosed and invasive than Instead the EU where there is a spaciousness that seems really
that the sound is coming from outside. As a convenience factor is not There is no comparison, the EU seems to be very comfortable and the ear hardly breathe with the music, then being adapted to your ear become part of you in a few minutes. The highs have
an effective response with a wide range of tones and shades.
Details abound, creating a true virtual theater where the sound clear up over her head and behind his back. To enjoy
But these refinements are needed original CDs recently production and with a careful mix. What leaves and appalled that “justifies” the cost is disproportionate to the fact that the sound is as if it were played as external source a stereo with surround sound and excellent workmanship. Even my system from home leaving annihilated by comparison, specific effects are handled better and the sound that comes is considerably more detailed. And here there is no headset that takes, is just a different way of listening to music, and more correct damn real. The mp3 feel quite well skinny with a bit rate of 256kbs but I always recommend in this case
good wav estrappolato from original CD, maybe with a nice Plextor to 44 or 48 kHz. The battery is clean and crackling fresh. Entries
are damn real and in some heavenly choruses you hear even the noise of the saliva of the singer and the perceived
distance from the microphone during recording. The guitars are drawn on both sides are crisp and precise virtual and should not be
to overlap on the effects of substrate that are managed part (in fact talking about a kind of surround sound). The only (defects) that I have found is a distortion Classic-mail during a phone call or text message if it is placed close enough and the emphasis of manufacturing defects Unfortunately the CD that stand out. Definitely a niche product for those who want the very best. In any case, guarantee and agree this product in full and I do not regret the time lost and expenditure incurred. I currently use a standard Sony CD player. Probably when you get the Cowon A2 which minimizes distortion and output noise (like all products Iaudio)
or minimize the problem will be eradicated.
[Review] Headset Sharkoon X-Tatic 5.1
Another juicy news coming directly from the Hannover CeBIT 06: X-Tatic 5.1. The set of headphones and microphone certified Dolby Digital ® 5.1 is ideal for classic stereos and DVD players for the current generation consoles like Xbox 360 ® and PlayStation ® 2.
Eight speakers, the audio control box and a subwoofer that produces vibrations enough to make you enjoy the total clean digital sound.
For maximum comfort, the headset is completely adjustable and the microphone is detachable. The volume control is integrated in the headphone cable.
Package Contents:
X-Tatic 5.1 Headset with Volume Control 4-in-1, microphone (removable), audio control box, coaxial audio cable, optical audio cable, microphone adapter (2.5 mm / 3.5 mm), power supply, manual
TECHNICAL DATA
Audio 5.1 Channels
Certification Dolby ® Digital 5.1
Dolby ® Digital 2.0
Dolby ® Pro Logic ®
Present subwoofer with vibration effect
Presnete Amplifier, High End
Compatible Stereo / Dolby ® Pro Logic ® / Dolby ® digitally change-over
Xbox ® / Xbox ® 360 and PlayStation ® 2 compatibly
Xbox ® Live ™ compatible
Construction:
higher than that of the old series jellyfish, even in details very well finished, very important thing is very well shielded, because by bringing a cell phone transmission, the disturbances do not feel up to a distance of about 10cm.
I found a little ‘uncomfortable given the volume control buttons to two and a classic knob, adjustable volume only in Dolby Pro Logic
The headphones are well-assembled, but in line with the jellyfish, for the same weight. The upholstery velvet in summer is a bit ‘hot …
Operation:
PC connection:
1) Big limit these headphones is the inability to work with 6 channels already decoded, such as the output of a PC sound card, or better, you can connect without the “little box” (amplificatorino), there is in fact an adapter cable that connects directly to the headphones to the sound card but then again without amplification.
2) if you want to connect to the PC using amplificatorino also, you have to use two digital inputs Input S / PDIF (coaxial) or digital input (optical)
Unfortunately, those outputs are present only on motherboards and not on the creative sound cards (at least not on all)
NOTE: The analog output is only for the present sull’amplificatorino to cascade another pair of headphones or speakers of any kit, in fact, I tried to connect my speakers and they work ….
Impressions:
I remember that I am no expert audiophile, and I have not lost so much time to set them so take my opinion with the springs ….
I have to say is that I have disappointed a bit ‘, I try mp3, Quake 4 and with a DVD video of the original living room DVD player (Black Hawk Down) and is always a slight background noise, light but annoying, the bass also tend, in phases coincitate (explosions), to saturate (I think it says so) and thunder in the ear.
the directional effect cmq 5.1 is always very good, especially on DVD from living where you do not require special settings.
Very good is also the effect of vibration to be easily adjusted using the knob on the remote control wire of the headphones ….

