K518 / K81 Lovin

[sese]

From where are you, bro?
The K518 is getting more and more available here in the Philippines these days.

Some stores you can find them:
-JBL concept stores
-Audiophile music stores
-PowerMac outlets

I read he is in Kuwait.

[AUDIOCOOL]

JBL sells k518le for 4.6k php. i got mine from audiophile sm north for only 3.4k.  with the price difference  you could already buy a fiio e5 or e6 portable amp 

[Collie]

Thanks for your inputs guys. But unfortunately, the K518 is not available here. I can't find any audio shop here that sells that model. People here are very fond of BEATS by Dr. Dre headphones by the way. It's very abundant here even the fake ones as well, lol.

Well based on the comments I've red it seems like no one here likes K81. Maybe I should give Pioneer HDJ-2000 a shot.

Thanks again guys!

Go do it!

I've always been curious about those headphones, but the stores that sell them don't have any audition units, and I'm not really up for spending 12-15k for a "listen".

[nakee]

are there fake of these? just saw one in a random store in SM, it was actually smaller than what i thought

[Collie]

Yeah there are fakes, and yes the K518 is pretty small.

[Maniacal71]

i wonder what they sound like?  i know some people who bought the fake beats tour and said they prefer the fakes than the original because they have more bass.  maybe it's the same with fake k518? lol 

OT;
Midbass gives the sense of more bass punch, but not 20hz to 100hz details, as it will overpower and mull over the mids as well. different conception which is typical of layman perceptions of bass.

[Azathoth]

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[mrstark]

I'm getting my K518 tomorrow!!! Though I cant find my thread I used to seek advice, I want to thank those who replied, by the way I'm just a beginner so I need to study more.

[stefanolandesca]

wanting to buy the red version of the k518le. is it a good all rounder? Though its arounf 4.5k srp in malls 

[fishda]

for me these are good all rounders but they do excel in playing techno music. oh yeah as always ymmv

[sui_]

wanting to buy the red version of the k518le. is it a good all rounder? Though its arounf 4.5k srp in malls 

Well one thing I can tell about this cans is that its a bassy one. So I don't think it'll be a good all rounder but still its up to your preferences.

Oh and should I mention that theres a red one on the IFS section selling for only 2k? 

[Azathoth]

It's does fine for most genres so long as you don't mind prevalent bass. YMMV on the ear-crushing clamp though, it became unbearable for me so I sold my K518DJ a while back. I believe you can audition these at JBL concept stores either in Megamall or Bonifacio High Street.

[stefanolandesca]

^My usual question goes.. Are they good for metal? 

I like deep punchy bass but dont want it to be overwhelming. I had the sony ex300 which i didnt like. The bass really gets in the way which is kind of annoying. I have tried the pioneer hdj500 and it has overall great SQ with punchy bass. Problem is its not foldable. Thats why im considering the K518. Yes..im looking forward on that sale right there 

Ill audition these first as you said.

[JoLo]

wanting to buy the red version of the k518le. is it a good all rounder? Though its arounf 4.5k srp in malls 

awesome cans if I do say so myself

cons are the clamping pressure and the prevailent bass which could take getting used to. first thing you have to do when auditioning these cans is to remove the foam. just pinch it out, they're easy to put back too. even if these are bassy cans they do shine on vocals and strings though a bit recessed

[Dyaems]

wanting to buy the red version of the k518le. is it a good all rounder? Though its arounf 4.5k srp in malls 

you can have sese modify it to make it more balanced

he knows what to do, and i do too!