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Cavi Mike · 06-08-2011, 02:53 PM

I think you've never heard a really good canal-phone because cans allow quite a lot of outside noise in which is detrimental to low-frequency response in a noisy environment. I also don't want something that cumbersome while I'm trying to ride a bicycle, let alone what I may have to deal with at the shop. Another note, cans require a substantially higher amount of power which rob you of precious battery-life and I already carry around an auxiliary battery pack for the extra run-time I need. No need for a larger one. Cans are out of the question. Cans are for home listening, not for activities.

That being said, the review on those Phonaks clearly states very bluntly in the Conclusion:
"Bassheads have perhaps stopped reading this review already a few paragraphs above – but to reiterate: these phones are probably not for you."

The reality is a multi-driver headphone is the only option for someone like myself who requires precision AND extreme low-frequency response.

I'm looking to spend around $500 or more on a couple pieces of plastic that could get lost in translation let alone lost in the real world. I'm taking this very seriously, $500 is a LOT of money for me.

06-08-2011, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cavi Mike rightUp Location: San Fran, NY USA	I think you've never heard a really good canal-phone because cans allow quite a lot of outside noise in which is detrimental to low-frequency response in a noisy environment. I also don't want something that cumbersome while I'm trying to ride a bicycle, let alone what I may have to deal with at the shop. Another note, cans require a substantially higher amount of power which rob you of precious battery-life and I already carry around an auxiliary battery pack for the extra run-time I need. No need for a larger one. Cans are out of the question. Cans are for home listening, not for activities. That being said, the review on those Phonaks clearly states very bluntly in the Conclusion: "Bassheads have perhaps stopped reading this review already a few paragraphs above – but to reiterate: these phones are probably not for you." The reality is a multi-driver headphone is the only option for someone like myself who requires precision AND extreme low-frequency response. I'm looking to spend around $500 or more on a couple pieces of plastic that could get lost in translation let alone lost in the real world. I'm taking this very seriously, $500 is a LOT of money for me. __________________ pearls ain't free Last edited by Cavi Mike; 06-08-2011 at 02:59 PM..