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  1. 03-14-2010 11:44 AM #1
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    Default B&W Headphones

    http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=4571

    I just got word that B&W now has headphones for the Ipod. Seems that they are going with a little more main stream buy offering something that might appeal to more and more of the youth and price conscious and introduce them to their brand. I think I might get a pair to give them a go.

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    I would like a set that weren't for the ipod, so i didn't waste money on the controller. And idea of the price on these?
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    Looking forward for someone's review.

    What makes them ipod-specific?
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    Interesting, I bet these would be good on Flights. I was considering picking up the Bose head set for noise canceling but these might be a better choice.

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    The price is said to be around $300 and compair to ones that are higher priced but then again don't they "ALL" say that? I would bet though that B&W would be putting out something that would compete with the higher priced ones. I know I will be seling my higher priced Sienn. IE8's and getting these. They are Ipod phones because they have the jack to plug in to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperZ View Post
    Looking forward for someone's review.

    What makes them ipod-specific?
    Probably easy to drive.
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    What difference does it make? None if you can't tell a difference.
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    Head honcho over at head-fi got one of the first pairs out in the wild. I also look forward to the review.

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    It says that it has iPhone compatible remote control. It also looks like the cord is removable. Is this right?

    3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable)
    2.5mm mini jack (on Headphone)

    Could be handy I suppose.
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    If they made some IEM's i might be interested.
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    Klipsch has in ear, but nothing else. Maybe have a look at those. Has Polk ever done any headphones?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mantis View Post
    Interesting, I bet these would be good on Flights. I was considering picking up the Bose head set for noise canceling but these might be a better choice.

    Thanks Buddy
    Check out the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise Canceling Headphones . I've heard good things about these. Much more affordable than Bose and may be better, performance wise.

    http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.a...C7&sku=ATHANC7
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    Quote Originally Posted by swegyptian View Post
    Klipsch has in ear, but nothing else. Maybe have a look at those. Has Polk ever done any headphones?
    Not really what i meant. I meant if B&W made IEM's i would be interested. Not just any audio maker.;)
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