Miles Davis Tribute Headphones

boomerfss
boomerfss Posts: 125
edited September 2011 in Electronics
I was thinking about picking up a set of Miles Davis Tribute in ear headphones. They are on sale at a local store (Visions Electronics) for $98.00. The original price was $498.00.

Does anyone have a set of these earphones? The reviews are pretty good.

I want them for when I travel. I do a lot of flying and the flights are usually 4-5 hours. I need a good set.

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Miles-Davis-Tribute-Headphones/dp/B002TLUJB8
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,497
    edited September 2011
    Just an FYI over the ear/noise cancelling head phones work much better...I have tried buds on a plane and although you don't really notice it until you try listening to music or watch a movie....the damn engine noise takes over....just my .02

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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited September 2011
    I cannot imagine that in ear headphones could be worth $500.00, or even $100.00 for that matter. That said, I have not heard them so I cannot comment on the actual quality. I just cannot imagine they can be worth that much because of the style of headphone they are. In ear headphones will never be as good as over the ear style headphones. Therefore, I don't think they can be worth that much. I would argue that they cost as much as they do:

    1) because they have Miles Davis' name on them
    2) they are made by Monster

    Enough said.

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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited September 2011
    Those are not headphones.
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited September 2011
    Well, I think I will get them anyway and give them a try.

    Any recommendations for a set for flying? Either in ear or over ear.

    Thanks...
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
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    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2011
    I have the Klipsch X10i which works great for traveling. They are not active noise cancelling, but they are ear-plug style which does block out a majority of the noise around you. I can sleep with them anywhere, the iPhone controls are nice, and the sound quality is great.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited September 2011
    you'd probably do better asking thoughts about these on Head-fi.org. those guys are really into their iems and quite a few have no problem dropping $500 on a good pair.. that said.. while it is made by monster the miles davis IEMS get great reviews even from head audiophiles.
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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited September 2011
    Really good set of headphones and they work well on the plane as long as your using the correct tips. I use mine with a Ray Samuels heaphone amp and they are really nice plus they have a good warranty. I had the Klipsch custom 3 and these far exceed those the klipsch where good but these are that much better.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,436
    edited September 2011
    My experience with M'ter products has shown them to be of very decent quality. My only issue is that they seem expensive for what they are. However, if you can find a deal, such as you have, they should be great.

    I was skeptical about in ear headphones and tried a pair of Denon AH-C751 (mainly because I found a great deal) and have been very impressed. I replaced the silicone tips with Comply T-400 memory foam tips and am even more impressed.
    Stan
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