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What you're more likely to be interested in is, are they worth the money. The cord is attached to the left earpiece and is 3.5mm, but comes with a 6.5mm adapter which screws on for a tight/reliable fit.
I wanted another set for another location, but wasn't willing to part with what something in the class of the HD 580s would run today (well over $200, it seems).After reading many reviews, I figured I'd give the HD 485s a shot.The HD 485 emphasizes bass more than does the HD 580, sometimes too much (though I'd rather have too much than too little). If you like heavy bass, you'll love these headphones.
Where I'm coming from: I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 580s (purchased over ten years ago) which I love. I think the HD 580s struck the right balance.Higher frequencies are more pronounced (and sound better) on the HD 580.The headphones are fairly light, weighing (sans cord) ~7.7 oz.
Even at a moderate volume, the effect is pretty strong with bass heavy music, and at loud volumes is almost overbearing (try listening to Black Sabbath's Iron Man at a moderate to high volume with these. You'll feel your head vibrate).
The cord strikes me as a bit cheap looking compared to the headphones.They're very comfortable, though my ears get a little warm after a while, even during these autumn months.So, these aren't the best headphones, but I suspect you already knew that. I say yes: these headphones offer a pretty good bang-for-the-buck should the caveats listed above not matter to you.
If you're looking for a pair of headphones that will give you a fantastic sound but feel that spending $300 is a bit insane, buy these. I've been very happy with this set of headphones. The sound is great and was a terrific value for the price. The sound quality is top notch and with the money you save you can buy yourself another toy. Highly recommended.
It's easy to forget you are wearing them.Ending notes:The statement "Explore New Sound Dimentions" isn't an exaggeration. There are plenty of reviews already but I will write one anyway. After listening for a few hours they still sounded odd and I thought I had made a huge mistake buying them. It is significant though, so be forewarned. Great things about these headphones:-For $70 the sound quality and sound-stage is superb.-They sound mostly powered coming out of ANY source (you can plug them straight into a tiny mp3 player and they will sound great) (this is a real selling point for these headphones)-After the band loosens up they are extremely comfortable. The bass was tremendous and there was also way too much treble. however I soon realized They were extremely uneven sounding.
the mids (vocals, guitars, etc). were drowned out by the other frequencies. I have had these headphones for over a year now and I thought I would contribute a review. The bass and treble are still very strong but after a while you will learn to love the sound. Their uneven sound is the only con I can think of for them and it isn't a deal-breaker. At least one other review says these headphones ARE even sounding, s/he/they are incorrect. These were my first great headphones and have inspired me to spend more money on quality audio than I ever thought I would. Even if you don't have a really good sound source, these headphones will bring your music to life.
:)My experience with these headphones:When I first got these headphones I plugged them into my computer and was instantly impressed with the sound quality. If you've never bought an expensive pair of headphones you will be blown away. A week or two later I absolutely loved them. After "burning them in" the mids sounded perfectly fine. Coming out of a good sounding source like a stereo system, upgraded computer sound card, or exceptionally good sounding mp3 player, they sound surreal. Be warned, you will not be able to go back to those $10 in-ear phones that came with your mp3 player.
I wouldn't recommend these for portable use. These Sennheisers have greatly impressed me, even after wearing them for hours at a time. Bass is also a problem on many open-ear cans, but these have plenty. Durability seems like it'll be good with these as well. These are no worse for the wear, thanks to the thick headband. The bass is clean and deep, tones are intricate, and distortion is non-existent. I usually stay under the $100 price mark, but I've had three pairs that were more expensive than the 485s, and all paled in comparison.
I was a bit concerned that the high range would be too brassy and tinny as can often happen with open-ear headphones, but these project a very warm, deep sound overall. This makes extended listening very pleasant. I work in game development, which means I sit at a desk for 8-12 hours a day with headphones on non-stop. They've never bothered me. I've tried more comfortable ones before, but there's nothing to really complain about here once you get them adjusted well. I seem to break headbands often, probably because people come and bug me in my office so damn much, I'm constantly taking them on and off with one hand. They really sound remarkable (you'll want to show them off), they look like they are straight from Halo (the game), they seem like they'll last a good while, and they are cheap. Overall I can't recommend these enough for the price.
The sound quality is better than I've had with headphones before. they are pretty big, and the cord is flippin' long. Some have complained that it's too much, but I couldn't disagree more. Comfort is good, I'd say 8/10. Good for home/desk use (especially since my computer is tucked as far away as I can get it), but bad for a Zune in the pocket. 9/10 overall.
The HD 485 has a good sound, the low frequencies are very good, but for IPODs the cable it is too long, and the impedance it is a little high, so limit the volume level. It is light for the size; for the price I think it is a Good choice.
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