Thanks for posting, Just to clarify I've had a number of sets of expensive ear phones as well as headphones from the likes of Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, UE, Sony and Audio Technica.I don't profess to be an audiophile however I do like to think I know the difference between clarity...muddyness and flat sounding stuff etc.....

I pick up a set of these today from Argos in black for £4 more. Opening the box I was greeted with a nice sturdy inner box with a bit more quality than some stuff you buy. First impressions the headphones look great in black in my opinion, the red and brushed silver really set them off. They don't look cheap or naff, definitely more of a premium looking and feeling product. The ear cups swivel and move about buttery smooth. They are very light and the faux leather cushions and headband are really nice and soft. The extension and folding mechanisms all look well made and have metal components instead of plastic. Yes you could break them if you're ham fisted but if you take care of your stuff they should last you a long while. I don't have the problem of them feeling like they are falling off when leaning forward and after over an hours use my ears weren't too hot nor did they hurt in any way. They are very comfy headphones.

I tried them with my PS4/Xbox One and then with my phone, sony walkman and finally the pc with some flac files.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the sound. They lack a tiny bit of clarity with music but that's soon sorted with tweaking the eq a little increasing the treble just a touch. I didn't believe the claim of 5hz on the lower end however they are actually pretty bassy. For gaming this is brilliant as I think you want that with rumbling engines or shooting and explosions. For music the bass is good in some stuff but can sound a little muddy/overpowering in other songs. Yet again I just tweaked the eq down slightly on the low end and then they sounded great. Bare in mind these are only little tweaks I'm making to the EQ. By no means would I say these sound bad straight out the box. Don't forget as well that headphones will need to burn in with use to reveal their true potential.

I'd be happy if I'd paid £70-£80 for these to be fair so I'm more than happy at this bargain price.

Don't many reviews on here but was happy with these so hope this helps someone else out. Thanks for posting the deal :smiley:

Got these free with phone, they're OK. Slightly better quality than a 20 quid sennheiser but I hope nobody paid RRP :stuck_out_tongue:

Thanks for that... I'd say it was pretty relevant considering that is the price they were when they were being reviewed.

Expertreviews by who?

Great price. Been on this price during previous sales too.

Amazon have them for £40 so I guess this is hot!

Good price, but the RRP is way off the mark. Besides, shows as 'was £39.99' on Argos website.

Heat added anyway. Great headphones too :smiley:

When they were first released they were selling for between 100-150 everywhere including amazon :smiley:

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Fair point. Should have done my homework!

They plumetted alot and I can see them hitting below 20, look at that mass decline

I'll bite at 20, hot tho

Expertreviews by who?

Lol 150 RRP is insane :confused:...Ive tried them and this is the price they should be around

Great deal, just reserved! Heat from me

Got these free with phone, they're OK. Slightly better quality than a 20 quid sennheiser but I hope nobody paid RRP :stuck_out_tongue:

Nice headphones in my opinion and definitely worth this price.... I got some last time they were reduced.

pointless comment
when Ferrari 250 GTO was first sold it cost $18,000 - in 2014 one sold for $38,115,000

Very good quality headphones, both build and sound quality are very good for this price.
Totally agree that the original price is way over the top, but most items these days seem to have ridiculous RRP tags attached to them.

Thanks for that... I'd say it was pretty relevant considering that is the price they were when they were being reviewed.

Excellent price, easily one of the best portable options under 100£, along with Senheiser Momentum and AKG K-451

AKG all the way, currently a deal on HUKD for 33 quid delivered from Amazon, I would highly, highly, highly recommend getting those. So. Good.

A deal but sadly it's white. Are these good for indoor use?

​I really want to know what this was in reply to

These are high resolution headphones, you will not find anything with the frequency range these have for under £100, and certainly not akg or sens

For you, yes. For the rest in the room, not so much. No special isolation.

You mean to say that old Ferrari buried in my dads garage is worth millions...... whey hey.

fact that rrp is £39.99 not that they once were £150 as put on title
most ppl did not read comments and judged this deal based on that false info

Can anyone comment if these would be any good for Vive do they hold on your head well?
Can the 3.5mm cable be removed and replaced?

'On Ears headphones'

Not gonna put em on yer backside, are ya.

Have a new sealed pair black in belfast £20

They are quite loose, as they are designed for comfort
And yes the cable is changeable
It comes with 2 cables as standard, 1 with mic/remote and one without. They are great quality cables

I don't know, but at least the heading was accurate .... "Pointless comment"

the 'on ear' comment was to make clear they're not 'over ear' type headphones. If you're struggling to understand 'on ear' headphones sit on the ear, 'over ear' the headphones sit on your face and your ear are inside the cups.

On that Note I have a pair of AKG 460s (same as 450/1 just 'special editions') They are a few years old now and wearing out a bit. I also damaged the cable slightly. Would you recommend sticking with another AKG pair over these sonys? I'm mainly talking about sound quality (mainly heavy metal/classical/techno) and comfort. Anything else I do not consider as much (looks, features, mic capablity, noise cancelling, gold plated, carry cases.

TLDR: These or stick with AKGs?

Make sure you're comfortable with on ears, I returned mine straight away as they were tiny.

Your ears were tiny?

Pointless analogy

Will Argos accept returns once opened for ill fit? Already put mine on eBay as they slide off my head if I look up or down must have too big of a head :stuck_out_tongue:

Get the AKGs man, the bass is great, clear treble, rlly loud, decent noise supression, and so comfy and slim, my brother has these and picked them up for about this a while back, feel flimsy and ok sound quality but nothing like AKGs

Screw the AKG K451/ 452. Get some Meizu hd50 from Gearbest.com. I had the AKG but the meizu beat them hands down for comfort, sound quality and overall quality. They have full Android control (volume and skip button). Currently £35 in flash sale.
I found a very interesting good in Gearbest：Original Meizu HD50 Hi-Fi Headphones http://m.gearbest.com/headsets/pp_265038.html

ohhh you did not get it either?

Can anyone comment on the noise cancellation on these?

I currently use Sony ZX600 (also bought from a deal here) in an office environment and I can have these as loud as I wish without any noise leaking.

Hi there, After reading your comment on: Meizu hd50 I'm trying to buy the Meizu HD50 headphones but wondering how you get them for £35 as for me its coming up £40.15
Also, I've never used GearBest before is it a legit and safe site to buy from? Any help would much appreciated

34.27 when you change the warehouse to us-la

I just bought some in Black from argos for £29.99. I have a pair of Bose Sound True on ear and these blow them away. Really well made, high quality headphones. Very clear, strong bass (not boomy) really HQ. Amazing for £89. For £29.99 they are an absolute bargain. Looking around the high street/supermarkets £20-£30 buys a rubbish pair of headphones. These cost over £100 new and you can tell. Even the box looks well made.

I have tried Grado, B+W P5, Bose Quiet comfort and these for the money are a steel!

I forgot to mention, they isolate noise quite well (the leather pads are similar to the Bose, possibly using memory foam).

Buy!! :smiley:

Thanks for your thoughts - I think I'll get them :smiley:

The lady who served me was still there and she was kind enough to label it as faulty for me, not sure if that's legit but she was very helpful!

lol, it was you that made the pointless comment

Can anyone provide feedback on the amount of sound these leak? Had a pair of AKG on ear headphones previously and there was way too much sound leakage!

Thanks

Thanks, bought.

Closed headphones so hardly any leak! Tight but comfy seal so isolate sound well.

Even Human Hearing lol

Order through Nectar app and get double points?

- not me but what they look like with the PSVR
I purchased these when they were 31.99 at Argos. I've bought them for the for the PlayStation VR as a lot of the demo's on Youtube are using them. They sound amazing! I have played them for the last month every day for about 3 hours a day so I am sure they are "burnt in" I play a lot of FLAC music. Though I don't really get the whole loseless thing nor hear it, they make my heart pump with every song. I am real excited for the PS VR when I can combine them. Don't hesitate to buy these, especially at this price.

Update: Just tested the headphones out on the PSVR dev kit at work and they sound Awesome! Only had The Deep but still amazing sound!

Nice headphones - well built and sound good. I have had them for a while and one thing to note is that they sit on my head quite loosely. The head band portion of the headphones are covered in a soft, slippery material which means it easily slides forward on your head. The headphones don't 'clamp' around your head that tightly either. My sister who tried them complained they were unusable since they kept slipping off her head.

Reserved, thanks op

now for £18000 you only get the horn cover,lol. I think must be the same one trying to recover some money selling it in pieces and maybe make a little profit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121988422332?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=9045894&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=pla-131843261346&adtype=pla&crdt=0

You should have had a colon after the word "comment"

Just bought a pair, incredible sound, the only possible problem is that they are a bit loose. For me that's no issue, need them a bit loose as otherwise they hurt my ears when i wear my glasses. Sound wise, they are top top quality. If you aren't going running, get a pair.

I'm sorry for causing such a puzzle ... next time I will use much simpler comparison so more of you will have a chance to understand it

Comparing classic Ferrari with mediocre mass-produced overpriced headphones. "Pointless comment" indeed.

Expert Reviewers

see you don't get it :wink: it's about price when first sold not item itself - op put £150 as RRP which is not true

Has anyone compared them directly with AKG K451? I listen to prog rock, jazz, mostly from crappy sources (pc at work or galaxy S5 on the go). Worth changing?

So random people on the internet, half of them being professional reviewers from India writing 100 5-star reviews for £3? :smiley:

£150 RRP? Argos RRP £39.99 ... Okay deal.

cold not 4k?

Dont have these Sonys but have a few different sony headphones. Also have the akg 451. I personally think these will sound very similar to the akg 451. I think sonys are good with bass but these are not extra bass specific. Hence, both are great with power and detail

Says 1/3 off according to Argos. Stop inflating saying rrp is £150

Were you simply stating that you were about to make a pointless comment?

welcome at the shallow end

Another unnecessary purchase completed! Thank you so much.

Looks like its the MDR-100 that rrp at £150 not these ones http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-h-ear-on-mdr-100aap-review

Have both. Comparing the two the AKG sound muddy. Far prefer the Sony's sound, it's crisper and more 'open'. Bass is cleaner.
They sound better to put it bluntly.

I liked the Sony so much I upgraded to a pair of MDR-1ABT when Amazon were selling them for £140. Kept these as back-ups.

I got these last year at £25 and they're decent headphones, they aren't worth £150 IMO but they are alot better than SENNHEISER HD201's which I had before. They do cancel out noise quite well too and very comfy to wear.

Does anyone know how these compare to beats mixr headphones? (which i only paid £50 or so probably get that money back)

£99.99 direct from Sony.

http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/mdr-10rc

I would say it's ridiculously IR-relevant
Like saying a Van Gogh could have been bought for a couple of quid when he was alive, but for a few million a century later

Cheers, needed some new cans, and these will do the job. Went OOS as I was checking out in Taunton but managed to reserve at another local-ish store.

it's just one of the worst analogies I've ever seen, haha

Thanks, ordering black ones now, few pounds more but look nicer with the red ring IMHO. Can't go wrong for the price.

It's the black ones I have. They're a steal at this sort of price. Hope you like them!

Heat from me - I bought some black ones from a a previous Argos deal for about £30 and they sound great to me. Plus I like the fact that they fold and have a mic cable too.

cold for Faking RRP

Tempted, how again do these compare to the AKG K451 ?

picked these up today, these work really well on PS4 mic is also really good voting hot

there are also refurbished ones for 19.99

did't want to disappoint you

I grabbed a set and at first I was underwhelmed but the more I've used them this week they have grown on me. The bass felt too soft initially but as if they bedded in and now they're my first choice.

Whenever I try out expensive headphones they're so heavy and uncomfortable. Every Sony headphones like this are so comfortable

Thanks for posting, Just to clarify I've had a number of sets of expensive ear phones as well as headphones from the likes of Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, UE, Sony and Audio Technica.I don't profess to be an audiophile however I do like to think I know the difference between clarity...muddyness and flat sounding stuff etc.....

I pick up a set of these today from Argos in black for £4 more. Opening the box I was greeted with a nice sturdy inner box with a bit more quality than some stuff you buy. First impressions the headphones look great in black in my opinion, the red and brushed silver really set them off. They don't look cheap or naff, definitely more of a premium looking and feeling product. The ear cups swivel and move about buttery smooth. They are very light and the faux leather cushions and headband are really nice and soft. The extension and folding mechanisms all look well made and have metal components instead of plastic. Yes you could break them if you're ham fisted but if you take care of your stuff they should last you a long while. I don't have the problem of them feeling like they are falling off when leaning forward and after over an hours use my ears weren't too hot nor did they hurt in any way. They are very comfy headphones.

I tried them with my PS4/Xbox One and then with my phone, sony walkman and finally the pc with some flac files.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the sound. They lack a tiny bit of clarity with music but that's soon sorted with tweaking the eq a little increasing the treble just a touch. I didn't believe the claim of 5hz on the lower end however they are actually pretty bassy. For gaming this is brilliant as I think you want that with rumbling engines or shooting and explosions. For music the bass is good in some stuff but can sound a little muddy/overpowering in other songs. Yet again I just tweaked the eq down slightly on the low end and then they sounded great. Bare in mind these are only little tweaks I'm making to the EQ. By no means would I say these sound bad straight out the box. Don't forget as well that headphones will need to burn in with use to reveal their true potential.

I'd be happy if I'd paid £70-£80 for these to be fair so I'm more than happy at this bargain price.

Don't many reviews on here but was happy with these so hope this helps someone else out. Thanks for posting the deal :smiley:

Nice review

Cheers. I noticed as well that the isolation from outside noise is equivalent to my Audio Technica over ears. Probably because the cushions are so soft and seal well on my ears. The difference is these don't put as much pressure on your head and don't leave your ears so hot.

I'm not saying throw out your audio monitoring headphones and get these but if you want comfy small lightweight headphones for general music listening, gaming or movies you can't really go wrong.

I'm well chuffed for the money :smiley:

Hot, awesome!

Can you jog with these on your ears or will they move/fall off?

reserved:
So these really are that good guys, got the Bluetooth ones on here a few days ago @ amazon waiting for del in July, or was going to get the AKG 451....might as well give these a look cant go wrong with £25

Reserved to collect in store, kept failing - sold out in my local.

Didn't want/need them anyways! :laughing:

Unless they're already loose, I reckon your ears will stay on but you could maybe gaffer tape them to your head to be on the safe side. Just in case.

Ive got a pair of Sony MDR-XB400 headphones. Would these be an improvement to my old?

I just tried that, but according to the website, us-la only ship to the USA

I saw that too

Never really understand why people would run in over the ear headphones. Pretty much guarantees that you'll be oblivious to what is going on around/behind you.
In ear headphones surely make more sense. Run with one in, and keep the other ear focussed on what's going on around.

(I also don't understand why people cycle with over the ear headphones (and no helmet). It's just really stupid. No awareness about emergency service vehicles - or any other threats for that matter.

Crap

Why?

Cheap ****

Just got these, bit bassy. Sony are quite plasticky but sound is okay, may need to wear them in. Very lightweight.

people with ears.

Picked mine up this morning, taking them back tomorrow.
Sound quality is good for the price, but they're way too loose.
All over the place and need constant adjusting when just walking the dog wearing them (me wearing them, not the dog)

Would these work with a PS4, including the mic functionality? Thanks :smiley:

Do these work well with the PS4? looking for a replacement headset and MIC. Anyone tested and confirm chat works with PS4?

Literally what I just asked mate :smiley:

Someone posted further up that they worked well with ps4 with the mic.

I only tested them for sound on the ps4 not mic and I was happy.

They dont work for ps4 nothing will unless sony lets them.

White, Cold - and lol at rrp :smile:

Are these available somewhere else for a similar price, that delivers to Sweden?

Apple headphones do so thought these might :smiley:

Got some yesterday and after several hours of listening to Punk/Rock/and reggae music I have to say they ain't bad folks...forget the £150 rrp tho.
I was surprised at the depth of bass these phones have and the treble is sweet if a little restricted...like others have said on here with a bit of tweaking you can get good results....just give them ample time to bed/run them in and the benefits will be heard....straight out of the box and they sound tinny and muddled....but once run in they justify their price of £25.99....which is exactly what they are worth....not £150 lol

I would get the Bang & Olufsen headphones which offer the most amazing sound quality where one can experience detail in the highs, mids and lows from headphones which showcase the way songs are supposed to be heard.

Sounds like a good deal so thanks OP and sorry to the wife, that's another hot deal purchase I didn't really need oops lol

You sound like a marketing shill. Just how much are these Bang and Olufsen's?

Looks good

You should be on robot wars , I bet you're a hoot at parties

Zeek have Argos vouchers, so you can knock another quid off, or if you're a new Zeek user get a £5 first purchase bonus with code 2A6UQQ2D - so that would take these headphones down to about £20.

Can't think of any other phones this well made, supplied with two cables and sound as good for £25.99. They are a genuine bargain.

they work fine with ps4 thats the reason why i got mine

Totally agree that they are a bargain mate at this price....not the £150 RRP...I would say they would give most headphones under £80 a run for their money...at £25.99 they are a steal.

Not True, they work fine for PS4 and Mic works fine too

£150RRP??? argos is playing the game and fool their customer/.

for £150, we can buy a decent headphones or earphones on amazom, eg; AKG k702. ATH mx50 ..Sony MDR-1A..


it sounds ok for 25 but you will need a big head to hold it...

Please show me where Argos list the RRP as being £150...

(The only person listing the RRP at £150 is the OP - who seems to have been pretty successful in making a hot deal out of something that isn't particularly hot)

In defence of op ...I guess op got the price from the review on expertreviews (Feb 2014 tho) - http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs-entertainment/headphones/53244/sony-mdr-10rc-review/page/0/1

Decided to get these today in the interim until I replace my dearly departed Beyer Dynamic DT990 Pro... (20 years they lasted!)

Not finding the fit particularly loose unlike others, but I do have a big head. :wink:

Just trying them on the phone so far.. given the impedence I expect better results via the headphone preamp ..

Definite mid-lows bump resulting in a warm, comforting balance. The treble is there and it's really smooth n tight - especially upper mids.. just appears recessed due to the contouring. No deep lows, but per documentation these have acoustic bass porting to provide a sense of deep bass. Really a shadow extension of the mid lows - so, indistinct on things like bass drums - the electronic variety resembling big fluffy clouds.. (if the ports can be muted somehow eg with acoustic wadding that may tighten up the bass nicely) BUT!.. there is something really nice going on with the clarity and dynamics in the upper mids and lower highs casting a clear edge to sounds.. giving a physical presense to sounds, imparting plenty of texture, and spatiality/atmospheric qualities, with smooth refined detail thats tight andd understated *... the soft bass then seems to add to the experience.. The overall character reminds me of Naim gear for some reason. I'm impressed + enjoying the music :smile:

They're not neutral enough to be considered an 'audiophile' headphone.. but they deliver an immersive experience bargain for £26

* The way they are marketing this 'hi-res' stuff is BS !!! BUT it's likely that by designing a driver that is relatively flat to 40Khz, you're naturally going to achieve better linearities and sweetness in the audible range, as your moving the design edge out of the audible range...

Sorry thought they Bluetooth my bad. Nothing thats not sony aproved works on ps4 for Bluetooth.

On the Sony website they're currently £99, and have been sold at £150 previously...

Yes, but where is it listed for £150 on the Argos website? (I am specifically replying to the other commenter who are moaning about Argos having an RRP of £150...when they clearly don't advertise it as ever having been £150!)

if I bought these from Argos and found they slipped, would Argos give me a refund if I return them?

Not if they slipped into say a jar of treacle.

Otherwise, keep your receipt you should be OK!

Vewed ops post at 6PM, reviewed online, ordered at Argos via quidco, order confirmation received within seconds, raced on my motorbike to Argos Romford, collected, raced home, unpacked and listening to Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond by 6:40PM. Job done....sweating like a maniac!