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Yes or no?

ayy lmao, just switched from the HD 800s to M50Xs. This fucking bass.

>>46265053
>into the trash it goes

>>46264986

I've read the guide, but I want to hear from some actual Anons, what, in your opinion, are the absolute best headphones I can get for under $200 USD?

I listen to almost exclusively EDM, mostly house like Deadmau5 etc.

>inb4 'edm is shit'

>>46265102
but EDM is shit.

>>46265084
Why? Reviews seem pretty good?

>>46265053
Wow they made it clear just so you can see how flimsy the soldering is on the headphones. And retards will still buy it with enough paid reviews.

>>46264986
okay so I posted this at the end of the last thread so I'm going to post again. I'm between 3 headphones: the DT 880 600 Ohm, HD 600, and the HD 650. I know the sound signatures for all three but here's the thing: I don't know what sound signature/headphone to go for. I listen to mainly alternative rock, some electronic. Advice would be greatly appreciated!

>>46265102
Just get ATH-M50.

>>46265102
>EDM
why not listen to uk dance music pleb

>>46265053
What is this and why does it look like a cheap knockoff of the Senn IE800?

>>46265193
Pick the HD600 if you have no clue. At very least, it serves as a baseline to figure out where to go from there. These are all fairly popular headphones, and you should make sure to buy from somewhere with a nice return policy.

>>46265315

I heard they were overhyped and Beats-tier though.

>>46265193
Can't you go someplace and try them out for yourself? It's really up to your own tastes.

>>46265372
They're hyped, yes, but should work amazingly for EDM with the bass they have.

Some like DT 770, too.

>>46265400
no, unfortunately not

>>46265469

Alright, thanks kind Anon. I was already considering those but your opinion validated them. Thanks again, off to purchase a pair.

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m50x or srh840

Help me out here.

If I buy HD800 and an amp I will have the HD800, but no monies left.

If I buy a Grado, I will have a Grado and I will not need to purchase an amp since mine is good enough (its for low impedance phones) and I will also have monies to buy weeb shit and so on.

What do?

>>46265193
Hd 600. They are best bet for all arounsers

>>46265518
>inb4 under-engineered pasta
I don't like grados. Lots of people don't like grados. Not something you should buy without hearing first.
HD 800 doesn't need that much of an amplifier to work. As long know what you are getting...but do you?

>>46265513
One has big bass, the other not as much. 840 slightly more comfy, but I don't remember much else about it.

>>46265518
How about buy HD800 and wait and see if you really do need an amp?

>>46265518
Why would those be your only two options?
Don't spend $2000 on headphones if you won't be able to feed yourself and buy weeb shit.

Need help choosing a portable/usb amp:

SMSL M2 or FiiO E10K

Gonna buy either some QZ-5's or QZ99. Anyone have experience with either of these? Looking for good passive noise cancellation and <100$

>>46265518
You might as well save $1420 by buying SR60e if you're considering Grado, because the higher up their line you go, the more under-engineered they become. At least $1500 price for HD 800 is justified because actual science and engineering went into it, and it is truly a flagship, but Grado high-end models on are just tuned by the ear bullshit with no technological advancement since 1990s.

My HD 201 died yesterday...as a poor fag what can I get in that price range that is comparable, other than another HD 201?

considering copping these.

thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vsonic-VSD1S-/321643229742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae36e322e

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>tfw K7xx master race

My Android phone's lowest volume is still too loud for when I want to listen to music in bed. Which apps can lower the volume even more?

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CD900ST master race

>>46267929
You can solder a dimmer switch on the wires or ust download any eq and move all the bars down

Are the Takstar 2050s good?
Need headphones for watching my.Malaysian flippy book cartoons

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>>46268852
Yeah there amazing.

>>46268902
What is so great about them?
I am using sennheiser cx200's rn and get mad feedback on my phone and it really blows so I'm tryna up my game

>>46268852
Sidenote I've never owned nice headphones tbh
R these okay for baby's first quality headphones

>>46268852
They hurt the tips oh my ears for some reason and the top of my head gets sore.

>>46265053
Sounds great for the price but the build is god awful.

>>46268852
Why do they look like Beyer rippoffs

>>46269110
All the Amazon reviews are toting them as 2comfy
Do u have a weird head anon

>>46265340
>being edgy on purpose

>Budget
$150
>Source
Xonar DX
>Requirements for Isolation
Closed
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Over the Ear
>Preferred tonal balance
Bright
>Past headphones
DJ100, ATH-M50
>Preferred Music
Cat Power, Coheed and Cambria, Grimes
>Location
Flyover USA

>>46269278
Over ear/fullsized/whatever*

>tfw chair rolls over headphone cables

FUCK

>>46270042
>have the capability to kill almost every human being on the planet
>can't solve this simple problem

>>46270071
Its called wireless headphones fucking faggot
or you could just zip tie the shit together

>>46267341
HD202

>>46267341
save some money and buy decent headphones

I don't get why everybody always recommends the HD 800 as if they're the best headphones, they're clearly not. I found the HD 800's way too bright and lacking in the mids, the HD 598's were better overall and had a MUCH wider soundstage and clearer upper mids. I hate how everybody always says how great the HD 800's here are as if you fags just recommend by price tag instead of sonic quality. Worse than Head-Fi cable faggots.

>>46265513
Why does the goose always look like he's mid-stroke

>>46270880
Can you recommend some decent headphones worth saving up for?

>>46271118
I own neither of those headphones but I find it cute you say that now, after in the last thread, the HD800 were discussed quite extensively and in my personal judgement, quite neutrally.

And in this thread, there's only one guy who praises the HD800. Should've been here a couple days ago, or even a few weeks back, where the thread was 50% HD800 shilling.

>>46269230
>having bad taste

>>46272218
MDR-V6
or
K240s

>>46272218
look through the headphones under $200 pastebin in the op and do some research

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Hi /hpg/
What happened to all the shitposters?
I have stayed away from these threads for a while as there was so much shit in them.

Bose SoundTrue™ in-ear headphones
or
Shure SE215LTD

I want the more comfortable ones, I hate the idea of stuffing things into your ear canal.
Any recommendations? Are the Shure unpleasant to wear?

>>46272836
It alternates between acceptable threads and shitposting these days.

>>46272853
Check out this: http://pastebin.com/QGAhMCKE
What's your budget? Will you wear them at home or on the train during your commute?
>Bose SoundTrue
Bose is Beats for white people. They can be good, but you'll always pay premium for the brand name. Also,
>I hate the idea of stuffing things into your ear canal
Then IEMs like the Shure most likely aren't your thing.

tl;dr read the pastebin and ask again

Can someone recommend some decent IEM's for ~20-30€?

>>46273163
SoundMAGIC E10 are probably the best in that price range. E10S has mic/remote too.

>>46273128
Yeah thanks but what I mean is are there any IEM's like the Bose that don't go deep into your ear canal.

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>>46273196
They look good but they are a little expensive

>>46273427
30€ on german amazon.

I just remembered a thing from elementary school or so.

Don't very low and very high frequencies need more volume to be heard and this is if you're even able at all to hear them?

How are people complaining about ear rape or even about HD800 to be bright?

>>46273543
Different ears have different HRTFs. Plus, those "treble rape" graphs have been already compensated.

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Okay /hpg/ I just bought a pair of ATH-AD500X along with a modmic for some gaemzing. Didn;t really fancy a "gaming" headset although that probably would've been the cheaper option.

pls rate on a scale of 1 to fucked

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>pulling out my m50s for the first time in months
they ain't bad. other than sweaty ears they're just fine.

>>46273883

Should have got k612s instead

>>46273883
Nice sound, comfy, great soundstage. Good time/10

>>46274071
>$99 vs $160
wat

What Neutral iems or headphones are good under 100 USD? Detachable cables preferred.

>>46274118
xpt100 although a bit "warm" aka a bit more bass and a bit less treble. bass is far more enjoyable of a sound anyway.

>>46274118
I got to test the FAD heaven 2 the other day and I liked it quite a bit more than the se215 that I also auditioned and my current IM50. Great clarity and soundstage, nice build, and the design allows for maximum ear canal penetration. No detachable cable though.

What Neutral iems or headphones are good under 100 USD? Detachable cables preferred.>>46274181
>>46274188
Arent the etymotics mc5 still the best neutral iem under 100? The se215 is bassy, would like a neutral one please. But like the fact that the cables can be replaceable on the se 215.

>>46274356
Well, you asked for a recommendation, so I gave you one. If you've already decided that the mc5 is the best one in the market, why bother asking?

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Requestan purchase advice...

>Budget: 200$ USD

>Source: Lenovo x201, my Gayman desktop in the future, maybe a Samsung GS4 but thats not really important

>Requirements for Isolation: None really, I'll mainly use them at home, some would be nice for when I'm on a plane.

>Preferred Type of Headphone: full size

>Preferred tonal balance: balanced

>Past headphones: Currently using Samson SR850s (Superlux 668b), I really like these but the strap snapped, so I think it is time to replace them. Before that I had JVC HARX700s, and before that Sennheiser HD202s. I have way more money now.

>Preferred Music: Electronic, dadrock, movie and weebshit OSTs. Whatever I get needs to be good for movies and games.

>Location: I'm currently in South Korea, Ebay probably seems to be my best bet pricewise.

>>46274756
>I'll mainly use them at home, some would be nice for when I'm on a plane

You should maybe get a cheap pair of well-isolated ones for a plane, if you'll mostly use them at home and only during air travel on occasion. Few environments are noisier than an airplane, so either you go well-isolated closed-back for home and plane or you buy two pairs, I'd say. Just my two cents.

Shure SE215LD or RHA MA750?

Someone link the one dollar chinese clip on mic please?

>>46274756


>>46274873

You are right. I fly so little that it doesnt really matter anyway, so my offhand plane comment should be disregarded.

How are the custom one pros? Looking online, there isn't much reviews, but they mostly agree on being a little muddy and somewhat similar to the m50.

Sennheiser? Seig heil?

How are the faggot phones He 400i?

>>46275459
Better than HD 650 but so are the HE-400, so you might as well go with them if you don't mind the reduced comfort and want to save $100.

Hello there,

First time seriously looking in to getting a good gaming headset. I would like to experience 7.1 dolby digital sound, if this really helps with positioning in games. I have been looking around, but I have no clue as to what a decent headset would be. I am planning to use the headset mainly on my ps4, however I will also be using it for my pc. The headphones do not necessarily need a built in mic, however this may be easier, considering I will be using them for my ps4.

Had anybody got headphones they are really happy with and could recommend?

I'm looking to spend no more than €250,-.

If you need more input to make a good decision, I will be monitoring this thread.

Thanks in advance.

>>46275813
Is this pasta?

>>46274993
I only own the Fidelio X2 as an open-back headphone. I can recommend them, but they are a good bit beyond your budget.

For open headphones in your price range, the Sennheiser HD558 (HD598 if you're too lazy for foam mod) and the Audiotechnica ATH-AD500x/700x/900x are usually recommended and might be worth a look. Considering you are in Korea and Audiotechnica is a Japanese company, maybe you have an opportunity to get one of those for a good price.

>>46274756
I'd recommend the sennheiser HD598.
They have a great soundstage and are really comfortable. They're great for games and movies (dat positional accuracy, dat balanced sound).
Unfortunately they have literally zero isolation, so you couldn't use them on a plane. They also wouldn't be the best for electronic music.
You could take the left over $50 and buy a cheaper closed headphone, though.

>>46275813
>headset
>"7.1"

you should avoid both of those at all costs.

>>46275813
We can't help you

Playstation requires compatible USB headsets. Headphones don't come with USB

If you were looking for something for only PC gaming use we could help you pick up nice headphones and external microphone solution. No such thing for consoles

Get these: http://en-us.sennheiser.com/gaming-headset-xbox-ps3-pc-mac-stereo-u-320

>>46275813
Since it's USB, you can't get regular headphones. The Steelseries Siberia v2 is extremely comfy and will set you back by way less than $250.

>>46276271
>That noise cancellation "test"
I didn't know someone would be doing gaming in the middle of a train station

>>46276302
It also has a terrible build quality, extremely easily breakable microphone and shit audio quality. Just avoid.

>>46276302
Nvm, I have no idea if the Siberia even work with a PS4. Go for the Sennheisers.

>>46276317
Active cancelation is a bad joke anyway outside of airplanes/trains.

>>46276330
>terrible build quality
Before I bought actual headphones, I used one for two years with no issues. If anything, I'd say that Logitech shit has bad quality.

>>46276340
I was talking about the microphone's noise cancelation, as long as you use it only for gaming it's good but I really don't see how someone could make so much noise with his microphone

>>46276142
>>46276165

Does either the S598 or ATH-AD900x have a removeable cable? I failed to mention that I would like the cable to be removeable. I really trashed the cable on my Samsons and I'm surprised it didn't give out before the headband did.

>>46276165
I cry every time I think about missing the $99 598 sale.

>>46276067
Nope. I may just be uninformed.

>>46276231
Why? Is 7.1 just all round shit? Or is it some other reason?

And avoid headset since it could be anything, right? Headphones is what I should be using?

>>46276271
I thought you could use the jack in the ps4 controller to use normal headphones with. However, I had the feeling it would be difficult to find a solution for my problem. Couldn't I connect my headphones to television, either through an amp or not?

Thanks for the suggestion though, I will have a look.

>>46276430
I don't think that detachable cables at that price point are that common. I know the Audiotechnica ATH M-YYx series have detachable cables, but they're closed, not open. Further up in the price range more along $300 there's the Sennheiser HD600/650 and Fidelio X2 which are open-back and offer detachable cables.

>>46276605
You can connect your headphone to the controller, you might not have a microphone attached to it though. 7.1 sound with headphones is a marketing term, what you actually need are cans with a good soundstage. Most open headphones have that, the only closed ones are probably NVX XPT100/Brainwavz HM5.

>>46276720

Superlux 668b has a detachable cable in its like 40 bucks.

>>46276430
>>46276758
>>46276762

Looks like the Sennheiser 598 has detachable cable.

>>46276165

Why wouldn't they be the best for electronic music. No I don't listen to dubsteb if thats what you are thinking.

>>46276762
True, but he said he had those already and at a $200 budget, I wouldn't want to recommend Superlux.

>>46265073
Good upgrade.
>>46265518
You could buy an HD800 with a completely neutral O2/Magni amplifier. But beware, HD800 is a very bright headphone so it sounds like shit on accurate amps.

Also, don't buy an HD800, it's a Head-Fi meme.

>>46276921
I always thought 4chan had drama, but man is Head-Fi crazy. Especially that one Chinese manufacturer bribing government officials into raiding a competitor and then trying to shill his shit on the forums.

>>46276605
There is no way you could ever do a 7.1 surround sound with headphones that have one transducer per ear. It just won't work. 7.1 or "surround sound" also does not mean you will have more accurate sense of what is going on around you in games or how you position instruments in music etc. Surround sound in headsets is software EQ, HRTF, signal delay and echoing all combined to simulate some sort of "room" or space around you. Thing is, your standard high quality open stereo headphones will be so much better at positional accuracy than any "surround" headset will be and they are also on another level in terms of sound and build quality and offer much better value than highly marketed chinese made gaming crap.

USB cabled headphones/headset is also a terrible idea in general. Passive headphones with nothing but analog connectors are so much better if connected to a proper output and source.

>>46276953
Head-Fi IS crazy.

I went to a meet once in Singapore and it was like mass delusion.

>>46276825
Yeah, the HD598 has a detachable cable. It has a twist lock mechanism, though, Don't let that throw you off.
It might work for electronic, but they aren't the "fastest" headphone and don't have the greatest bass.
Post a song you're curious about and someone here can tell you how it sounds on the 598. I could, but I won't be able to until I get home to my setup (posting from mobile).

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I just made it and it's 100% accurate.

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>>46277091
I shared it with /mu/

>>>/mu/53137026

>>46276955
Thanks for the input. So, if I were to connect my stereo amplifier to my television, and then connect my headphones to it, it would probably be the best solution (sound wise) for a gaming setup?

>>46276758
So, headphones would work when connected to the controller. However, I would still need a microphone. Is it possible to connect only a usb microphone to my ps4, without having headphones in the usb slot, and still use it?

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>>46277091
>depreceated

So, people are raving on about Opus, I currently have most of my audio in 320kbps MP3. Would it be worth it to switch? Would conversion be feasible?

>>46277054

Shit like this shit

cytu{daught}be/r/leobscuremusic

>>46277128
Stereo amps have their own quirks too but most likely yes, especially if you compare that to a "surround sound gaming headset". Integrated amps and AV receivers usually have the headphone jack as a resistor limited output from the rear speaker terminals. This often leads to massive output impedance of the jack which is not good for dynamic headphones, especially low impedance ones. Problem is, this is almost never specified by manufacturers.

>>46277091
Hearing the difference now isn't the reason to encode to FLAC. FLAC uses lossless compression, while MP3 is 'lossy'. What this means is that for each year the MP3 sits on your hard drive, it will lose roughly 12kbps, assuming you have SATA - it's about 15kbps on IDE, but only 7kbps on SCSI, due to rotational velocidensity. You don't want to know how much worse it is on CD-ROM or other optical media.
I started collecting MP3s in about 2001, and if I try to play any of the tracks I downloaded back then, even the stuff I grabbed at 320kbps, they just sound like crap. The bass is terrible, the midrange...well don't get me started. Some of those albums have degraded down to 32 or even 16kbps. FLAC rips from the same period still sound great, even if they weren't stored correctly, in a cool, dry place. Seriously, stick to FLAC, you may not be able to hear the difference now, but in a year or two, you'll be glad you did.

- Sennhyper, Headphoneus Supremus

>>46277240
Thanks for the information. Have you got any recommendations for a good pair of headphones?

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>>46277198
Yes converting from mp3 320kbps to opus 128kbps will save up to 80% on you solid state drive while still having better sound quality.
I recommend you convert your mp3's to opus today!

>>46277401
>that pic
not sure if I can trust you, the Chinese are sly people

>>46277198
You will just be changing the file format and size, wuality will remain the same.

>>46277199
While it doesn't sound bad, I thought that definitely sounded better out of my m50.
The 558 might work better for this music, and if not you could always take the extra $100 (I think they may still be $99 from best buy's website) and buy a decent pair of closed cans.
If music isn't that important, I'd still definitely recommend the 598. I don't think you're going to find a headphone that gives you everything you're looking for in that price range, but the 598 can give you a lot of it.

so do the 558s with the foam mod actually sound like the 598s? Am I right in thinking they have the same driver? The only reason i'm thinking of choosing the 558s is because they don't look like a volvo


>>46276142

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>>46277461
Quality will remain the same? That would be great, that was actually one of my main concerns. Thanks m8.

>>46277369
Sennheiser HD600 if you can cop it for that 250e, most likely not going to cut it. One of the best option for almost any price range.

Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro, the 250 Ohm version. It'll work well if you are going to plug them into your receiver or integrated amp. They are quite neutral and super comfy. DT990 with the higher impedance ratings would also be an option if you like a lot of bass and aren't afraid of treble. They have a very V-shaped frequency response in that regard.

>>46274356
mc5<mk5

>>46274963
se215. I hated the rha line, and while I don't love any Shure IEM, they're much easier to fit and sound better.

>>46277198
opus is neckbeard shit for people who only listen on foobar and rockboxed sansa clips. you sure you want to be associated with these people?

you would have to get all your music in lossless and convert it yourself. otherwise it's transcoding since opus is lossy.

I use AAC ~256 for a better mix of quality/compatibility.

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>>46277467

>tfw no flawless headphone

Even if there is one how much would I have to spend? Honestly I might be willing to spend more than 200.

Otherwise, I think I'll just get the 598s, I hate the idea of switching between multiple headphones and I am pretty sure they will be an improvement over the Samsons in all aspects.

>>46277492
Pretty much. Also you talked about the HD598 having a detachable cable, but I read somewhere that it's not just a standard 3.5mm jack, so maybe read up on that to make sure.

>>46277564
>>46277492

I'm detachable cable man thats a different guy.

>>46277534
>for people who only listen on foobar
y-yeah, f-fuck those guys

I've been thinking about getting more music in FLAC for archiving purposes, HDDs are getting so fucking cheap that it might actually be worthwile. You're definitely write that transcoding all of my library now would be rash and it's not something I will do, but I want to gather some information. Just satisfying my curiosity and then possibly acting on it somewhere down the line.

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Is it actually possible to get a decent headphone amp card?

Looked at the asus essence stx II, but the output impedance of 10 ohm is just retarded

>>46276430
I just bought a pair, and can say for certain that the cable is not detachable without breaking it.

>>46277577
Fuck, now my head hurts.

Then you take that advice on the cable and the other anon can take the advice on the foam mod.

>>46277505
Thanks a lot for the suggestions. I'll have a look around and compare things, and see what I decide on. The HD600's look like a good choice. Do you think they'd be fine plugged in to my television, without using my amp?

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>>46277611
>you're definitely write
I should go easy on my meth

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best headphones for traveling plugged into my phone? Guy at store said Sennheiser Momentum.

>>46277564
Yeah, the 598 has a special cable with a twist lock mechanism. The cable it comes with also isn't 3.5mm. You have to use the included adaptor. It's not a big deal for home use, but kind of dumb.

>>46277554
It will definitely be a huge improvement.
The only headphone I can think of that would kind of match all your needs is the DT770, but I've never owned one myself.

>>46277619

I have an HT Omega Claro with a built in amp that works great with my 600 ohm headphones.

>>46277684

I was actually looking at the DT770 a few minutes ago. It seems there might be conflict now.

Volvo headphones vs. Terminator headphones.

>>46277684
>it's not a big deal for home use, but kind of dumb
Yeah, that's how I'd put it. Seems a bit pointless but generally, a detachable cable is nice. Really liking it on my X2 and missing it on my other headphones.

Opinions on the superlux HD681evo?

I've got an Asus Z97-A. Great mobo but unfortunately it's internally amped which means my 55 Ohm impedance K240s are way too loud at like %15-20 volume. What's my best course of action at this point? Should I drop the cash for a soundcard, get headphones with higher impedance, or figure out if there's a way to turn off the internal amp?

>>46277714
DT770 are closed back. Very different.

>>46277677
he's not wrong.

>>46277677
Actually not a bad choice, at least the over-the-ear. They're probably the best headphones that have a mic and smartphone controls.

Mid/high-end headphones almost never have those.

>>46277737

Fuck it

gonna buy the 598s

>>46277677
Urbanite are also good, they sound a little different though should look into both before making your choice

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>>46277762

I will am become the volvo.

>>46277505
And what about the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250 ohm? Does it come close to the DT880's, and would it be any good for videogames?

I check these threads every month or so. Has the shitposting finally stopped or is this HPG an exception?

>>46277832
see
>>46272867

Also, K7xx are the new shitpost for the last half week or so, just a headsup.

>>46277732
Just turn down the system volume to 5%

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No Yamaha love?

>>46277861
Yeah but it gives me no headroom for level mixing.

Eh whatever.

>>46277880
>Eh whatever.
is how I would react

If you really wanna do something about it, get a Schiit stack. It's the least retarded investment whose side effect would be to solve your issue

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>>46277866
>supra-aural

>>46277730
Good for the price. Benefits a lot from Dolby Digital. One of the few choices in that price range with velour pads.
It's main competition is the Takstar Hi2050, but I don't own those

>>46277762
That's the same decision I made a few weeks ago, but I already had the m50.
The HD598 are pretty kickass. Plus Beyerdynamics are more expensive and need amps

>>46277655
I'd say they work fine with it. They do benefit from an amp but they'll definitely be one of your best options for such a setup.

>>46277822
DT770 sounds more closer to the DT990. DT770 are closed back so they sound much more claustrophobic and "in your head" than those other options. Not really the best option for gaming but still good for closed headphones for home use in that price range.

>>46264986
weebs go away.

>>46277939
Aight makes sense. Thanks anon.

>>46278334
Do you think it would be worth the extra dosh to get the Fidelio X2's?

>>46277307
I kek'd

i>>46278470
If you have a low impedance output for them, yes.

Fuck, man, I'm tempted to buy grados again.

Why shouldn't I?

>>46277730
it's really good for the price
it has an emphasis on bass but it doesn't drown out the mids, highs are clear aswell (no harsh highs like other superluxes)

just like the other anon said it's main competitor is the hi2050 which is supposed to be more neutral

try it on if you can, I love the sound but the comfort is meh after some time;_;

>>46279159
Because they're uncomfortable. You already knew that.

>>46279246

But they give earpleasure

>>46279298
So do a lot of other headphones. Grado isn't your only choice.

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where the fuck can i buy ath a900x's? i tried buying them from amazon jp for three hours without results and i gave up

I simply can't decide on what to buy /hpg/. Could a kind anon help me choose a good pair of headphones./DAC/Whatever
>Budget
£240 Max
>Source
My PC, maybe my phone if I want music on the move
>Requirements for Isolation
Preferably minimal leakage - however if an open-backed pair is worth the compromise then I'm happy with that.
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Circumaural
>Preferred tonal balance
I like a little feeling in the bass, also nice to be able to hear harmonics from strings
>Past headphones
Creative Aurvana Live!, Liked the soundstage - compared to previous pairs at least. Great price - quality ratio. The build quality wasn't the most ideal.
>Preferred Music
I like a lot of metal and rock, but also like chiptunes and animu bullshit/videogame soundtracks, which encompass all genres.
>Location
UK

I currently use a stock soundcard, would it be worth buying a new one and a slightly cheaper pair of headphones?
Currently looking at DT-770 and HD598/600/650.

>>46279331

I'm afraid of change, man

>>46277619
got this card, it goes from 16Ohm, to 600. only my 25.000NOK NAD can compete, perfect starting kit

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Are these good for $30? Just going to use them with laptop, tablet, and old mp3 player. Can't spend more than $50.

>pic related: Sennheiser CX 300 II Precision Enhanced Bass Earbuds

What amp-dac combo should I git for HD800?

>>46279406
I've had both CAL and DT770. I returned beyers after few days because the treble was literally ear raping. Soundwise the CALs are much better, the only thing beyers do better is comfort and build quality. Currently I have Fidelio X2's and I'm very happy with them. They sound like CALs with better soundstage. They're also more comfy. See the measurements for yourself.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/PhilipsFidelioX2.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/CreativeAurvana.pdf

Looking for on ear headphones for traveling
>budget
250$
>Source
Nexus 5

Stuck between Sennheiser Urbanite or Momentum.

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Hey guys, looking to buy some new earphones and really want a braided cord but there doesn't seem to be very many that have it, was wondering if anyone knows of anything out there like a sleeve or similar kit than can added to a cord to make a braid?

Poor tier here. Will I be better with the Koss KSC75 or Tascam TH-02? They're both extremely cheap right now.

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>>46280027
This if you want something that actually stays on your head

>>46279857
Thanks for the links, the graphs are confusing me - the axis labelled "reduction" isn't that clear for me - is higher or lower better? -50 dB reduction? that sounds to me like it's increasing by 50dB. Would they also label a graph with "Deceleration" and have negative values?
Those look really sexy, I'm assuming they are worth the ~£150 price difference from the CAL.

>>46280301
lower means more isolation

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this amp, yay or nay?

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>you will never buy headphones again because every review is poisoned.

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>>46280601
Bro, Ill get you some. Everyone says they're good.

>>46280547
Nay.
Magni 2 and O2 are cheaper.

Just purchased this
Yay or nah?
30 euros
Currently ath-m50

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>>46280663
Im fucking dumb for leaving pic out

>>46280627

It's true though.

I want headphones that are amazing for rock, metal and punk, without being less amazing for some electronica (little of it) and still being decent enough for positional audio in gaming.

One would say: Just ask and look for reviews, but everybody's a fucking shill.

Planning to buy a turtle beach stealth 400.

Any toughts on it?

>>46280710
Then get out of your house, go to a store and try some out.
You wont find objective reviews.

>>46280751

Next hifi store is at more than 200km.

I'm not making such trips just for testing

>>46280710
look at objective measurements and decide for yourself then.

>>46280775
Where the fuck do you live?

>>46280842

In a very backwards place of a first world country.

>>46280663
The M50 doesn't need an amp, but you can always return it or keep it around in case you buy another pair that benefits from a portable amp.

>>46280728
Gayman headsets usually have shit audio quality, wireless ones even more so. If you use it with a console and need voice chat, go for it though.

>>46280121
All the guides mention that these have great isolation. How is that possible if they just sit on your ears instead of going around them?

>>46265112
But, m-muh opinion

>>46265372
Beats are Beats-tier. M50 give you better performance than Beats Studio at less than half the price.

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>>46264986
No speaker thread so posting here (next most relevant thread). Just ordered these items for personal audio/TV speakers. I saw /g/ post about these a while ago with favourable opinions. Anyone else got these? How are they compared to other setups?

>>46280628
I consider this because I'm looking for something other than those popular two

>>46281491
You want to spend an extra $150 on something you don't need because you want to be a hipster?

>>46281557
actually I was planning to get the Asgard 2 (249€) or Magni 2 Über (159€) but now I can get the Matrix for 189€. Plus heard that the Matrix is better than Asgard

What is better? DT770s and a Xonar Essence STX II or NAD viso HP50 and Sound Blaster Z?

>>46281620
What headphones do you have?

So guys I'm in the market for some new headphones and I want to know how much of a gimmick 7.1 headphones actually are.

>>46281831
A complete gimmick?
Seriously, do not buy Gayman headphones with 7(+subwoofer) bad drivers, get a general audio pair with one great driver.

If you want immersive headphones get some open-backed headphones.

>>46281831
On a scale from 0 to Apple I'd give it a Beats. Headphones with 7+1 tiny drivers sound like shit and virtual "7.1" is a fraud. What you need are normal headphones with good soundstage.
If you want to read more about the topic, go for this: http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-update-1-4-2015-beyerdynamic-t70-added
Maybe add Brainwavz HM5/NVX XPT100 to the list of recommended gayman headphones.

>>46281822
the so called K7XX mustardrace

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Did anyone buy ATH-M50s and stretch them out like in picture related? Can the headband take the abuse?

>>46281971
Why the fuck do you want a €189 amp for $200 headphones?
Do you plan on upgrading soon or are you retarded?

>>46282000
Yes, but I find it preferable to clamp them on something slightly bigger than your head and leave it for a few hours then check the pressure than to downright bend it

>>46281971
tfw I used my $50 used speaker receiver for my headphone amp

>>46282039
first because I can
second so that I won't bother myself with more amp but maybe more headphones, yeah

>>46282059
Good idea, wouldn't want to ruin them straight out of the box.

So these threads aren't complete shitpost threads like they were about a year ago? Did the shitposter(s) finally get tired or something?

is it a good idea to buy used headphones on amazon?

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>>36706831
These are the best in ear headphones for under $80

>>46284013
On the warehouse? Sure, Amazon is pretty easy to return stuff for bad warehouse items

>>46277522
Yeah I am now inclined to go with the SE215, but could you provide some detail as to why you didn't like the RHA line?

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Why don't I ever see these babies mentioned? They're actually really good

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So, who's going to pre-order these bad boys? Waiting on reviews first then I'll pull the trigger.

I need advice on a potential second pair of headphones. I had ATH-M50 but I sold them to get beyer dt880. I'm looking to get another pair of closed back, with an good soundstage and possibly more portable. Emphasis on the soundstage, with portability being a nice bonus. I was looking at the AKG K550; does anyone have any thoughts/ recommendations?

>>46281477

I have the speakers, but my amp is a Dayton DTA120. They are quite nice, you might find it likes some lower bass though, but they are crystal clear. That amp might be able to give you a bit more bass out of them considering it has an EQ on it.

Can anyone commander a good, neutral sounding pair of portable(small, low impedance) over -ear headphones?

I have Sennheiser HD 598s coming on Wednesday, should i get a DAC for them?

I've never owned a decent pair of headphones before, always been a pleb.

>>46287778
Only get a DAC if you're experiencing signal interference from your PC. They won't make much of a differnce in terms of sound quality.

>>46287907
alright, i don't so i won't bother. thanks

Given that I don't even find grados (SR80i) piercing, would I actually find HD800 bright?

>>46285834
failed to find a market and I got mine for $80. it's totally worth the original $200 price though.

So guys, do any of you know if the HyperX Cloud is decent? I've heard a lot of reviews saying it's basically the only okay "gaming headset".

Should I still not touch any headsets and just roll with a 40-60$ pair of headphones and use the Zalman/sony ECMCS3 to go along with it?

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Post 'em

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I got these.4 years on and they a nearing full disintegration. Had to replace the cable yearly. Sound quality is decent though, rather neutral. I like that.


So i'm looking for over ear headphones, with good isolation and sound.They need to be sturdy as they are going to be having a hard life and not too unwieldy if possible.

Would be comfortable spending 150-350 euro. Maybe pushing it to 500 if need be.

>>46288654

I've read good reviews, but good reviews have the same value as a turd nowadays

>>46288807
I'll guess I'll pick it up if it goes on a 50% sale or something when the new version comes out in the UK

So do any of you own a sennheiser hd 598? Tell me about it. Is it awesome and worth the price? I can't seem to find a better $150 pair, but I want more opinions before I order them. <3

>>46288858
Using them right now, they're great for the price.

They're really good for gaming as well.

>>46288858
>a better $150 pair
everywhere I look they're 200€ (225$)
seems like you're getting a pretty good deal

>>46289125
They're 150$ normally on Amazon US.

>>46287203
I wouldn't buy anything that has not been measured. So I'd wait a while till these get measured.

>>46289141
lol £150 on amazon uk

>>46288858
I just got the HD598 and really like them. Probably the best home use headphone for <$200. Terrible for travel and bass, though.

>>46273883
I bought some AD900Xs from Japan, and they're fantastic. Have to send them to ATUS since they developed a problem where the cable has to beAT ZE RIGHT ANGLE or the audio cuts out.
>tl;dr when you buy from japan, you gamble a bit

>>46277677
As much of a faggot as I'll sound for this, but I have a pair of MDR-1Rs for exactly that, travelling and the like, and absolutely adore them. Might be worth checking out.

>>46276953
the more I read about head-fi the more I think I should stay away from them.
Sponsors
Sponsors everywhere

Hello, figs

I'm almost set on LCD2s, I'm picking them up because they have extended warm lushes and liquid soundstage, also I'm sure they will make my cds sound more analog.

Actually no, I will probably order a testing pair if they accept bank wire for the testing fee since I cannot use my card.

In any case I would like to know, from the fingers of an anon that has them, how do they fare with classic rock (Hendrix) and classic metal (Maiden comes to mind), since it's going to be a while until I get paid.

>>46287203
impedance on the R70x is insanely high compared to other AT phones.
I'm intrigued, but I just bought a pair of AD2000x.

What's the closed equivalent to the AKG Q701?
I don't think I could deal with open headphones; currenly using AKG 271 mk2

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>>46288681
I'm not very good at this Photoshop thing.

>>46291165
K550?

>>46290596
And you didn't service them yourself?

>>46276953
Shills show up from time to time, but the bribed raid was something else.

>>46290658
The sponsors aren't necessarily bad, but there was that time the turned the forum colors into glaring blue and orange at JHA's request.

>>46290705
>extended warm lushes and liquid soundstage
It's like I'm actually on head-fi. As for the bank wire, try with a reseller, depending on location.

>>46291294
Reading too many complaints about the plastic parts deteriorating after a year or so, so I'll pass on those.
Any other ideas?

>>46277677
This widely depends on what/how much you want to spend. Personally I've been really happy with my Koss iPortas and Sennheiser PX90's

Guys... I found Koss 950's on my local CL on sale for 100$ guy claims they work perfectly fine and the only thing is that he doesn't have the battery pack or energizer... Should i snag these for that price or is something weird about this ad?

>>46291746

Is the amp/energizer required?

>>46290658
head-fi is alright, just don't gulp down any exaggerated review as a whole.

>>46291818
The e90 isn't an energizer, it's an amplifier. And you need something to charge the diaphragm, which is not something a normal headphone needs. You could use a stax amp if you swapped out the connector, but you need something to bias the headphone.

The battery pack is an additional add-on, takes lots of big batteries and is only needed if you want to take it away from an outlet.
The esp950 has some build issues, but koss services the headphone on the cheap.

>>46291355
>And you didn't service them yourself?
Considering they're only 7 days old, I figured I'd take advantage of the warranty and just use my M50Xes in the meantime.

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What program do you guys use for flac?

I'm looking for something that doesn't go tiny or blurry in Windows 8.1

Pic related for on topic.

>>46288652
Yeah, mine friend got a pair for dirt cheap used

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For anyone that's unaware:
The AKG K7XX MassDrop Edition is live

>>46293248
>69% off
>200$

they seem real nice though

>>46279699
Currently using those. They're pretty good. I don't have much to compare them to though. They've lasted a fairly long time now considering I use them all day and all night.

>>46293194
>What program do you guys use for flac?
What? Are you asking for a media player? CD ripping software?

>>46293248
>K7xx post
>no shitposting à la best headphones in the world

Wow, maybe I can ask you. Are they worth it? Shipping to Germany would probably be pretty expensive but still, they have me intrigued. Problem is that this past week, there's only been K7xx shitposting non-stop. Any thoughts on it? How do they compare to Fidelio X2, HD600, HD650 (if you know)? Thanks for giving a heads-up on the drop m8

>>46293469
Just noticed

>country
>United States
>
>
>

Good job, Massdrop.

>>46293248
>>46293469
i also wonder this...like is it worth it?

>>46293424
A music player, like iTunes, VLC, Windows Media Player, etc.

Sorry I should have been more specific.

anyone know how the k7xx compare to the k712s?

Looking to buy some Xiaomi Piston 2's to make my commute to uni a little less dull. Read quite a bit about fakes though, where could I get a legit pair in the UK?

>>46293748
foobar

Is there a setting in iTunes to make music sound better? I feel like I'm missing something.

Should I get the akg k7xx or ad900x or ma900?
Listen to pop, classic, jazz and Vocaloid(don't judge)
Want a light weight headphone and I have a pretty small head...