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Over a year ago in 2016 I invested in a pair of Klipsch R6i Earbuds .  They've proven quite useful on short transit and plane trips.  While not true 'noise isolation' they perform much better than the stock Apple Earbuds or A KG EO-IG955's that come with Samsung's Flagship Galaxy S8's. After scoring a free pair of AKG IG955's and spending some time burning them in I've been able to both appreciate the AKG's and compare them to my Klipsch R6's.  I actually like them both, but for different purposes & reasons. First the specs for each: Klipsch R6i Specs: 6.5mm Drivers 10 ~ 19,000 Hz 110 db/mW 18 Ohms -22 Noise Isolation 3.5mm Plug (Gold) Flat Cable (Tangle Free)  Microphone In-Line Control (Volume Up/Down, Start/Pause) $60 @ Amazon AKG EO-IG955 Specs*: Driver Size? 20 ~ 20,000 Hz* 93.2 db/mW 32 Ohms 3.5 mm Plug (Non-Gold) Partial Braided Cable (Sorta Tangle Free) Microphone In-Line Control (Volume Up/Down, Start/P

I own both the Audio Technica ATH-M50x and ATH-MSR7's and wanted to wait a few months before doing a proper comparison between the two models of headphones. In many ways the MSR7 are the successor to the M50x; rather than the M70x.  The M50's became a legendary headphone in their own right because of the amount of value they offered relative to price.  While it's too early to know if the MSR7's can take that place, they are a worthy contender. Price (M50 wins) M50's MSRP around $169 USD (Amazon usually has them for $130 ~ $150) MSR7's MSRP for $249 USD (but have seen them for about $200) Sound Quality (MSR7 wins) Both use 45 mm drivers.    MSR7 5 ~ 40,000 Hz 35 Ohm 2,000 mW M50x 15 ~ 28,000 Hz 38 Ohm 1,600 mW The MSR7's do sound better in terms of tighter response, definition and overall clarity of sound.  Switching back to the M50's things sound muddled and it's quite surprising as when I first bought the M50's it was

Gave the Seiko Orange Monster a try on the Bonetto Cinturini 285 Strap.  Wasn't a fan of the stock Metal Bracelet and it looks pretty good on a Black Rubber Strap. I particularly like the Bonetto Strap as it retains that faint Vanilla smell, even after all these years.

By happenstance I own several Sony ZX Series Headphones: ZX-100 ZX-110 ZX-310 Build Quality (ZX-310 Wins) They use mostly a Plastic Build that is quite durable; the ZX-100 I've had for over 2 1/2 years and been thrown about in my Backpack & Car.  The ONLY issue with the lower model ZX-100 & ZX-110 Series are the crappy Earpads that disintegrate and create a flaky vinyl mess.  Those flakes then get stuck to your ears & hair.  The ZX-310 wins in that regard with much better quality Earpads. Cost (ZX-100/110 Wins) ZX-310's cost about twice that of the ZX-100/110 and I've been able to find several 310's for about $18 at Discount Retailers.  ZX-110's should go for about $10. Specs They are all 30mm Drivers.  The ZX-310 has a wider Frequency Range of 10 ~ 24,000 Hz and a Gold 1/8" Plug.  The ZX-100/110 are roughly identical going 12 ~ 22,000 Hz. Sound (ZX-100 Wins) Surprisingly, I prefer the ZX-100's Sound Signature vs. the 110 and 31

The Seiko SKX007 is one of the best deals out there for a Real Diver's Watch. I got mine for about $179 from Amazon and was quite happy with it, except it was a bit too big for my taste with 22mm Bands and a 45mm Watch Face. My preference is max 20mm Bands and 39-41mm Watch Faces. It's hard to say anything negative towards the SKX007.  A 7s26/36 Automatic Movement and good for up to 200mm Water Resistance for a fraction of the price of comparable Luxury Diver Watches like the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster, etc. Alas, sold it as it was too large for my taste.  Picked up instead the Orange Monster SKX781 that has 20mm Bands. Model - SKX781 Movement - Automatic 7s26/36 Size - 45mm Band - 22mm