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Panasonic HTX-7 review
Topic Started: 10 Nov 2006, 11:29 PM (1,274 Views)
speedknight
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OK here is the first impression(testing in shop):
-Bass is a abit weaker compare to the AKGK26P
-Comfy wise was miles away from the AKGK26P i feel very comfy with this head phones
-seem alittle more difficult to drive compared to the AKGK26P i need my amp postion to be at 1/2 compared to AKGK26P only need 1/4 eunff
-Very much bigger compare to the tiny AKGK26P

Brought it home(using it on the way home)
-It is really Really win AKGK26P in comfort it so much more comfy

12 hrs of burn in+more impressions
-Bass has tighten up but it still weaker compare to AKGK26P
-But what you get back is a wider sound stage,take S.H.E <<Bu Xiang zhang da >> for example the cymbals have become clear.


about 1 week later:
-Bass cont to improve but lacks punch
-I must state again they are so much more comfy to wear compare to AKGK26P


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yongchris
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was asked to review this. listened and said no.
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Whoa chris... harsh... :P lol

Anyway, nice try speed, everyone has to start somewhere. Thats what I call a "Short and Consise" review.

Maybe you could go futher indept after burn-in? And how much does it cost anyway?
Wait, What?
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yongchris
Nov 11 2006, 12:05 AM
was asked to review this. listened and said no.

Give this kid a break.. :huh:

It doesn't sound that bad for the price.. it is actually quite good, for a phone that costs below $100 and is circumaural as well.. I found that the treble was okay, not too piercing but yet not refined.. however what was the lacking point in this pair is the bass section.. it wasn't as tight as I wanted it to be.. not boomy, but 'booomzzt', and that's it.

Nice review, speedknight, glad to see that you posted. ;) If not.. :rolleyes:
Nice and comprehensive with picture slotted in as well!


Can we have a clearer pic? :unsure:
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nice attempt on the review speedknight :)

yongchris: u r obsessed with your um2 just like me lol.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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yongchris
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My apologies to speedknight.
It was a fine review.
I did not mean to sound harsh.
I actually did not know they cost less than $100. My first impression is never of a product's price, but how the product performs. price is secondary.

ahdui, I'm not obsessed with my um2. Actually the opposite is true, I prefer full sized cans. the Um2s are a means to an end... meaning from my home to my office ;)
If anything, I simply love my k240s. I have the 600ohm anniversary edition. Been meaning to find a good amp to partner it, but just don't have the time.




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ahdui
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yeap, its my on-the-run IEM too.
at home i would rather spend my time with my MS2 and k501.
IEMs afterall cant give the feel i need in cans.
but IEMs are still very very fantastic on-the-run or outdoors as usually i need the isolation and dont wished to be disturbed.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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Here's my impression after using this for one week.

Pros

Good for rock/pop/electronic
Cheap
Nice looking

Cons

Not so appealing for classical/instrumental
Bass isnt tight
treble is average when compared to ms2i
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Klose:
Haiyoh, direct treble region comparisons to the MS2i? :blink:

Price class also plays a role :ph43r:
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Nov 18 2006, 12:52 PM
Klose:
Haiyoh, direct treble region comparisons to the MS2i? :blink:

Price class also plays a role :ph43r:

Must have a reference benchmark and I only have MS2i for comparison :gradowood:
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This month's issue of HWZ has a review of this headphone. The reviewer seemed to like it enough - "value for money" is the consensus :)

Anyway, I'll post a scan of this review at the appropriate time :D
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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This month's issue of HWZ has a review of this headphone. The reviewer seemed to like it enough - "value for money" is the consensus :)

I have given Justin shit about it already. Forgive him for he owns an SR80 and knows not what he says. ;)

and yes, before Team Grado comes out of the closet and flames me, I'm only joking.
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Thanks to Klose, I had a chance to listen to this headphone for a bit this evening.

Fit and finishing is quite nice. The actual phone looked quite a bit smaller than what the photos show. It has quite a retro look which I found strangely appealing, sort of like the type of headphones a pilot might wear.

I ran it off my Portaphile and the Mamba IC. Bass was tight, but did not really go deep enough. The highs were a little grainy, but not too bad. The major sticking point was the recessed mids. Vocals lacked warmth and overall, the sound signature sounded hollow. Like Klose said, it suited certain categories of music better.

For the price, the sound is fair. I've heard worse from higher priced, fancy phones :)

Isolation is good when music is playing. Coupled with its small size and light weight, it makes a good alternative to IEM's and canalphones for on-the-go music listening.
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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I tried it once back at SE, didn't quite like how it sound, also, hurts quite a bit for me on the ears as the clamps were tight. Any idea what's the price for these again? I mostly compare it to AKG81DJ or other Sennheiser portable headphones.

Closed, portable cans, how will these HTX-7 perform as a contender? :rolleyes:
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Kenchi
Nov 26 2006, 02:32 PM
I tried it once back at SE, didn't quite like how it sound, also, hurts quite a bit for me on the ears as the clamps were tight. Any idea what's the price for these again? I mostly compare it to AKG81DJ or other Sennheiser portable headphones.

It's sub-$90.

Hmm.. I would say that the AKG K81 DJ would have more bass but it would be uncomfortable on the ears.. and well, maybe it would look more "cool" (this is subjective, as I prefer the opposite) if you go out with the AKG model instead of the Panny model.

As I've said before, the Panasonic HTX-7 is a really decent can for those who want supra-aural comfort + closed cans + retro look + less bass than the AKG K81. It has nice, but not very high treble extension, and vocals are dry and well, just normal.. (I believe it's the midrange though, although I didn't find it as bad as what scanfiend described).

This pair of headphones have not quite a good standard at soundstage imaging as well, as to me some of the instruments are jumbled up, so it may not be suitable for classical as well. This sounds good on electronic music, techno, pop and maybe some rap as well.

Not my can, but it may suit you. ;)
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Kenchi
Nov 26 2006, 02:32 PM
I tried it once back at SE, didn't quite like how it sound, also, hurts quite a bit for me on the ears as the clamps were tight. I mostly compare it to AKG81DJ or other Sennheiser portable headphones.

If this phone clamp your head that tight, don't you feel AKG81DJ the same?
As from what I can recalled, AKG81DJ is like a clamp too.
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If anyone is interested to audition the HTX-7, drop me a PM. I will be at Jaben almost every saturday for the month of Dec unless I have something on :P

scanfiend: thanks for the OVC audition, can't wait to get mine :D
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Nov 26 2006, 02:32 PM
I tried it once back at SE, didn't quite like how it sound, also, hurts quite a bit for me on the ears as the clamps were tight. Any idea what's the price for these again? I mostly compare it to AKG81DJ or other Sennheiser portable headphones.

Closed, portable cans, how will these HTX-7 perform as a contender? :rolleyes:

It depends on the genres of music you listen to. Like I mentioned earlier, if vocals and classical tunes are in your list; give it a miss.
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OVC earphones... hehe... looks like everyone is waiting...
In a land where anything goes...
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You guy are talking about the TC20 right???
Me too likes it...
But not used to in-ear...
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