samwell7
Senior Member
I got a set of these (and the noise cancelling version) to try as I needed a cheap closed-back to offer some isolation when I'm working from home as a backup set.
The Koss PortaPro, KSC75 (especially with Yaxi pads and a parts express headband) and/or KPH30i all offer far better sound at a similar price.
The ZX110 offered effectively no sound isolation so I've sent them back.
With EQ they sounded better but still didn't sound right (to me), subjectively I'd say they sounded strained, obviously I can't explain this scientifically except maybe for boosting a null in the FR which is potentially caused by some destructive interference in the cups.
I've had a quick play with the active noise cancelling version (I believe it's a ZX110NC), the active noise cancelling doesn't really cancel any sound in my testing however, when it's turned on the headphone gets a boost in bass and treble, making it sound closer to the ZX110 with EQ.
This may be useful to somebody who isn't able to use EQ but doesn't mind swapping out AAA batteries every now and then.
Edit: I only tried Amir's EQ, I'd packed them up before I saw @oluvsgadgets post some numbers.
The Koss PortaPro, KSC75 (especially with Yaxi pads and a parts express headband) and/or KPH30i all offer far better sound at a similar price.
The ZX110 offered effectively no sound isolation so I've sent them back.
With EQ they sounded better but still didn't sound right (to me), subjectively I'd say they sounded strained, obviously I can't explain this scientifically except maybe for boosting a null in the FR which is potentially caused by some destructive interference in the cups.
I've had a quick play with the active noise cancelling version (I believe it's a ZX110NC), the active noise cancelling doesn't really cancel any sound in my testing however, when it's turned on the headphone gets a boost in bass and treble, making it sound closer to the ZX110 with EQ.
This may be useful to somebody who isn't able to use EQ but doesn't mind swapping out AAA batteries every now and then.
Edit: I only tried Amir's EQ, I'd packed them up before I saw @oluvsgadgets post some numbers.