Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm looking for a pair of quality headphones that aren't seemingly made of glass. I'm an avid BMXer which causes me to frequently bash on any type of technology that joins me for my daily riding. I've been through the higher quality headsets in the Skullcandy line as these are supposed to be built for "abuse," which is laughable. I cant wear earbuds or canal buds, as my large ears seem to have a repelling property upon anything that sits in them. Wired or Bluetooth doesn't really matter, but I need something that can hold up to taking a few hits every now and again. I'm trying to keep 'em under $150. Thanks!"
I have an A-1 and am pleased with it. I would have probably jumped in and got this one also if not for the loss of the 5.1 outputs on this model. You now have to buy the XA-2 to get the 5.1's. O well I would prefer new owners to have them rather than upgraders so that more titles will be sold.
".... loss of the 5.1 outputs on this model. You now have to buy the XA-2 to get the 5.1's...."
Are you sure?
Dolby Digital and DTS is in the specs and both are 5.1 formats.