I tested the following models.
AKG K551
Sony MDR-1AB
AKG K545
Sennheiser Urbanite XL
Harman Kardon NC
Harman Kardon CL
Email me was important.
- Good sound
- Clean Bass (especially at quieter listening)
- Comfort
- Sufficient volume (when listening to the iPod)
Profit after my requirements:
1st place - Harman CL
2nd place - Sennheiser XL (slightly quieter and very chunky)
3rd place - Sony 1AB (a little quieter and less bass)
4 place - Harman NC (unclear sound especially without NC)
5 + 6 place - AKG (where is the bass and the sound?)
Conclusion:
The Harman CL is the absolute surprise. Although On Ear is the sound class. Balanced, not distorting without oversteer, rich bass (Metallica), clear separation (Michael Buble) and wide range of audio (Heather Nova)
The only downside is that he sits on the ears and therefore is minimal uncomfortable. In the sound and since the KH pleasantly light yet is 5 stars.
A totally underrated for me headphones.
Absolute Best Buy.
ps. Oh yes, write some that transmit noise through the bracket. I move / sit normally with the KH and have not really noticed the problem