/hpg/ - Headphone General - NO SHITPOSTING OR SHILLING ALLOWED.

SHP9500 vs HD 598 vs HD 558?

Reposting
>Budget
$300 including amp
>Location
US
>Source
ASUS Sonar DG
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-the-Ear
>Open or closed
Open or partially open
>Comfort level
High comfort, able to wear for 8+ hours
>Preferred tonal balance
Unsure, neutral or slightly recessed bass
>Preferred music
Tool, Modest Mouse, Melvins, Flying Lotus, Jon Hopkins, Burzum, Pixies, some rap
>Past headphones
Audio Technica ATH-M50

I'm looking for a headphone with a larger soundstage and less bass than the M50's, though not necessarily recessed bass. From what I've researched it seems I may want to go for the Beyerdynamic DT880 250 ohm or 600 ohm and an o2 amp. Opinions?

>>52354481
heard good things about the shp9500, recently tried on the 598's and will say they are very comfortable but i didn't get a chance do any real sound tests. Honestly they being $150 ish on amazon might make them a good deal. No info on the 558s i can give you.

>>52354481
598's are best, but 558's are best value.

Do the ATH-M70X need an amp:?

>>52354520
still didn't fix it
>$300 including amp
should be $400

What is the best around $100 IEM? I have heard that the shure se215 is good. I have the Bose MIE2 but the cord is deteriorating. I would like something with volume controls.

>>52354548
>>52354541
Do I need an amp for 558 or 598?

Repost
>Budget
200€, flexible

>Location
Germany

>Source
Asus Xonar DG

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
I want to wear them for a few hours.

>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, I think.

>Preferred music
(Prog.) Rock

>Past headphones
Only really bad ones.

>>52354636
Like the guy above I forgot to fix my copy paste:
I wear glasses (regarding the comfort level).

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BUMP THIS SHIT.
https://soundcloud.com/g59/broken?in=g59/sets/greysheep

>>52354615
considering there 50 ohm i dont think so. Like most people say try them without if you need one get one.

>>52354698
Where do you actually try these type of headphones? Best Buy is the only electronic place within 200 miles for me.

>>52354717
best buy in the magnolia design center

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>>52354666
>those demonic trips when posting $uicideboy$
Damn.

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>Recommended the DT 770 80 OHM from here
>Amazon price goes up before I get paid

Should I just wait for them to go back down in price or look for something else?

>>52354729
side note i work at that best buy in home theater so i get some pretty dank discounts.

>>52354750
W-whats your discount code?

inb4 AKG fags posting "tfw"

>>52354369
Goddamn that's some shit taste. Troll image?

>>52354769
its 123DEEZNUTS

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>>52354833
haha u rekt him m8

>>52354802
album work isn't the best i just needed something to put on but i realize its shit.

Earphones i know are over price i got a good discount on them and they were very comfortable

Now...if you are talking shit about my wafiu well... we are going to have a problem.

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>>52354369
tfw the KZ ED9's are the best IEM on the market

tfw I have a pair of Takstar pro 80's on the way for £35 on the way

China is killing it senpai

>>52354609
KZ: ED9, use the non bass nozzle (they come with two types)

>>52354876
>tfw when i'm drunk and completely fucked up my post


JUST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkZPj9F0y18

I just thought this was funny.

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>>52354796
>tfw

>>52354615
no but you will need new headphones because those ones are fucking garbage

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>>52355322
What headphones are better then for $100-150?

>>52355345
AKG K612

>>52355356
I hope you're trolling him

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>Budget
Around $80-$125

>Location
USA

>Source
PC and On The Go

>Preferred type of headphone
IEM

>Comfort level
Not hard on the ear. Looking for headphones that will be able to be used for hours on end

>Preferred tonal balance
Mids and Highs, maybe with decent bass, not to heavy though

>Preferred music
Rock, like the Grateful Dead and Hendrix, so I need a pair that will make the guitar and vocals come through clear

>Past headphones
In ear Apple Earpods

Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys

well we got to 27 posts nice thread guys but i think its ruined well try again next time guys.

>>52354615
You need low output impedance for the sennheiser hd558/598. If you don't have low output impedance, you better buy an amp.

Phones have low output impedance. If your computer sounds really bassy compared to your phone, it's because your pc has high output impedance.

>>52355400
Yep, see you next time.

>>52355396
faggot sennshill

>>52354520
Hard budget 140 cad
>location
Ontario, Canada
>source
Computer
>type of headphone
Doesn't matter closed I guess
>comfort level
As comfortable as possible, 6 hours+
>tonal balance
Neutral or bassy idk

Post some music boys

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I'm looking for a pair that meets these preferences:

Open back
V shaped, possibly warm. I like punchy bass but also clarity.
Removable ear pads.
Comfy.

I liked the FIdelio X1s but the pads were not removable and they were just a sweat/grease sponge during the summer.

$200 or less.
Thanks

>Budget
Around $150, $200 max
>Location
US
>Source
Computer, occasionally phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Size Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable for long periods and with glasses on
>Preferred tonal balance
Looking for something Bassy

Are any of the V-Moda headphones good? I've got their boompro mic

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/g/ are these headphones any good?

>>52354636
Recommend the Sennheiser 598's.

You might be able to try them in a store somewhere. but it checks all your boxes.

Not sure about price over in Germany though, thats where Sennheiser is located but likely not where they are manufactured.\

For reference they are

200-250 USD
300 350 AUD

Damn the ER4-PT with the ER4-S adapter cable thing is quite insensitive. Had full sized headphones much more sensitive than this. Actually a good thing for home use since it works well from my O2.

>>52354636
HD 558

>>52354615
Nope but low output impedance is recommended.

>>52354561
No.

>>52355754
Those IEM's are the only pair of headphones I have ever bought from the the /hpg/ list.

They were 75 pound and sounded roughly the same as my p3's which cost around 12 quid, fucking sent them back to amazon immediately.

I don't care about any of this. All I want is a pair of ear phones that don't break easily.

>Budget
Around 200 CAD
>Location
Montreal, QC
>Source
SB Audigy SE (Maybe upgrading soon)
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Planning to be wearing for over 5 hours straight
>Preferred tonal balance
Mid and High
>Preferred music
Rock
>Past headphones
Some sony earbuds

Found a store near me that sells Audio Technica ATH-M50X for 219$ CAD (about 155 US) Should I go for it?

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>>52355793
Yes, /me pets Kosan

>>52355976
I no longer own them. They have an issue with one of the sides going quiet after several hours of use. Sent them back and the new ones had same issue.

Using a pair of HD558s now I got on sale for $80 but they're not quite doing it for me.

http://strawpoll.me/6474158
>sennshills memeing the hd8 to the top of the list

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>that feel when K7xx master race

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Anyone else own one of these (MDR XB950AP)

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A-a-amperior
SSSSuperrrr!

>>52356406
>look mom i memed it again

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>>52354369
good inears, can confirm
inb4 bose meme

anyone here fell for to the tinitus meme

>>52356108
>219$ CAD (about 155 US)
Wow, didn't realize how shit the CAD became. I would say yes, will blow anything prior out of the water and is versatile in terms of using it without an amp. Just note they are a bit bassy and somewhat uncomfortable, might need to get replacement earpads somewhere down the line depending on your feel

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>>52355307
>>52356373
>>52356406

>>52356573
beyerfag

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>>52354520
>>52355793
>>52356108
reminder

>>52356765
top kek

AD700's still worth it?

Maybe AD700's are worth it..

Fuck it I'm buying those AD700s

>>52356156
Buy a pair of KZ ED9's and use the non 'bass nozzle'

They are cheap and are the best IEMS's I have ever owned.

Nevermind, buyers remorse on those AD700s!

>>52357187
How is the build quality?

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>>52357200
Ridiculous, the main heads are solid metal, the cable is thick copper with nice housing. The quality is amazing for the price.

>>52355777
m100. xs is a cheaper on-ear which might be more comfortable w/ glasses? not sure.

>>52354520
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Professional-Headphone-Amazon-com-Greeting/dp/B0199APD94

>>52357477
Can't really justify the $400 purchase even with the gift card considering I'm already getting the amp. I guess my real limit for the headphones was $300. Wish I could get those, though.

>>52357525
If you haven't bought an amp already, you could use the gift card to pick up a Magni 2 from Amazon or something.

Alternatively, Massdrop has a drop active for the DT880 600 ohm at $239 if you're set on the O2.

>>52357525
the idea was to use the giftcard to get the amp if you can wait.

>>52357576
I already bought the O2 and have actually committed to that very drop. Thanks, honestly though I should have waited
>>52357595
Yeah, I should have waited a bit before buying the O2. I'm dumb.

>>52357477
>>52357576
>beyerdynamic
>sennheiser
absolutely disgusting

>>52357651
This. AKG or GTFO.

>>52356434
good inears

Sell me some good headphones that are next gen iPhone ready? I need something that will truly take benefit from apple's built in dac.

>>52357666
akg
nice anime meme phones, retard.
I hope you enjoy your china shit.

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>>52357708
enjoy that german build "quality"

>>52357651
Ever listened to Flying Lotus on AKG? I tested my friend's K7XX and it was shit.

>>52357740
>>52357708
>>52357666
>>52357651
This fucking shit is on repeat

>>52357777
quads confirm, fucking hell

>>52357777
It's the only way /hpg/ stays alive honestly.

Either the thread is recommendations or brand wars shitposting.

>>52357794
no matter what you buy, people will shit on it.
you are supposed to buy every single brand and Iam sure people will still flame you for that.

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>>52357743
>flying lotus

>>52357794
Doesn't help that this general tends to be a circlejerking shit show that shoots down anyone hunting for advice on anything aside from simulating studio audio.

I'm still waiting on for my Pioneer SE MASTER 1s to be delivered. I've also got the U-05 DAC/amp to use in conjunction with it. So excited!

>>52354580
HD650

>>52357699
>next gen iPhone ready
You mean when they replace 3.5mm with Lightning™®?

>>52354615
You don't need it for either

>>52357873
fuck off and stop shilling that garbage

so mass drop currently has the sony pha-3 amp/dac for a drop at 680. Is it worth it.

>>52357922
kek, ok my man. stick with your pathetic imposters

>>52357936
No.

>>52357922
>HD650
>shilling

You sound smart

>>52357950
tard

>>52358004
t-t-tard

>>52354369
Laaaanaaaaa!
What!?!

>>52354876
>15 bucks IEMs
>chinkshit
>best IEMs
kek

>>52358205
Every IEM and headphone is chink shit.

>>52358205
The China shills are real

>>52358299
>SE215
>shit

>>52358299
What does this even mean?

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>>52358016

Hey guys not a still or a troll here. To put it simply I am interested in a nice pair of headphones particularly for somewhat long hours of listening. For example I could finance the beats studio 2.0 through tmobile. What are some comparable/better headphones available?

>beats

>Budget
$200
>Location
US
>Source
Phone or laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-the-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as long as they aren't horrible
>preferred tonal balance
neutral
>preferred music
Lots of metal, plus some country and electro
>past headphones
Sony MDR-XB450

I'm looking for something with a more balanced profile overall. I'm currently looking at a pair of audio reddita m50s, what does /g/ think?

>>52358651
AKG K553 pro

>>52355399
JVC Riptidz

>>52358518
I-I- got y-y-you!! yeah 1 g-g-ot you. 1 !!!

>>52358651
audio reddita msr7

>>52358757
thats over 200 dumb nigger

>>52357922
Nice meme, bro.

>>52358796
sennshil

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>>52354876

>>52359069
Are they actually bad?

>>52358998
NICE MEME, BRO

>>52357936
It's not a good combo. I assume you want portable? Slim or not?

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will it be trash?
poweredbyemio.com/mega-man-headphones.html

>>52359223
They're generic Chinese no-name contract products. So yes. Yes they will be trash.

>>52359109
sennheisers are memes faggot

>Budget
$150
>Location
NYC
>Source
Laptops, gaming handhelds, Galaxy Note 3
>Preferred type of headphone
Headphone or good sounding earbuds
>Open or closed
Preferably closed
>Comfort level
Enough to play games for hours without ear clamping
>Preferred tonal balance
Good neutral
>Preferred music
Classical with occasional rock/rap
>Past headphones
Decent sounding but clunky $20 Sony headphones that clamped my ears off

>>52359406
Nice double meme, queer.

>Budget
$50
>Location
Murica
>Source
iPhone
>Type
IEM
>Comfort Level
I'd like to wear these for a couple hours at a time.
>Music
Rush, The Cure, Gorillaz, Cake, Death Grips, Daft Punk, Kavinsky, Rap
>Past Headphones
Panasonic TCM-125. I liked how these sounded but they broke, so I'm looking for something that will last longer. I don't care if they have a remote.

Will Bluedio T2+ be OK for a gaymen headset, and a halfway decent set of wireless Bluetooth headphones?

>inb4 "wireless...ew"

>>52359494
>wireless
No inb4s will save you.

>>52356424
faggot

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>>52359471
>>52359591

>>52359609
>>>/tv/

>>52359635
>>>/out/

>>52357922
LOL, ok poor fag.

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>tfw

>>52359674
>sennshills
>calling others poorfags
wew lad

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Ey.

>>52359693
>>52359659
So how bad is it to see others have things that you cant? Tell me, anon. How bad does it feel?

>>52359675
sexy
>have two broken pairs of Audio Technicas
>one from over use of plug
>one from fiance snapping off an ear piece
>looking for new headphones
>not a rich fag

>>52359693
And?....

>>52359494
From what I've read? Build quality is shit, sound quality is okay, and the feature load on the Plus version beats pretty much everything out there. It's a bluetooth headset with a built in FM radio and an optional wired connection.

However, they're huge compared to much else and will break given the first chance.

Are there any particular symptoms or sound signature that come from high output impedance sources like receivers?
I tried to test my Yamaha receiver's output impedance but couldn't get a voltage higher than 0.1 go through my volt meter, got the same low voltage problem with different cables and devices so I'm blaming my volt meter on this one.

>>52357873
This.

>>52359805
>Are there any particular symptoms or sound signature that come from high output impedance sources like receivers?
Less driver control resulting in muddier bass.

>>52359609
faggot

>>52359659
faggot

>>52359816
okay thanks man.

I was looking into buying a diy o2 amp kit from LDS Labs for $59 but I'm wondering since the o2 design is not as new are there any other >$200 diy kits to take a look at, I'm just looking for a "transparent" amp and the ability to power more demanding headphones down the line.

>be me
>trying to sell the well revered denon ah d2000
>list on classifieds
>person comes to try them
>says his 90 dollar boost headphones sound the same
lol?

>>52359477
soundmagic e10
with or without the remote, that's up to you
(there's like a 10dls difference tho)

>Budget
100 usd
>Location
US
>Source
desktop, laptop, phone
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
11/10
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, but flexible
>Preferred music
well recorded
>Past headphones
Grado SR60i only thing of note

I post in these things all the time and always get the same answer, hoping for some more recommendations so I can compare.

>>52360304
AKG K240

>>52360304
Sounds like the XPT100.

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Rip bowie

>>52360422
That's the one I always get recommended. Of my two audio authorities, one of them loves the XPT100 and says they sound exactly the same as the HM5, the other doesn't like them but says the HM5 are slightly better. Don't know how to take that.

>>52360464
I'm inclined to believe the guy saying they are the same, since they are pretty much rebranded HM5s. The extra set of angled pads make them a better value, so no one recommends the HM5 anymore.

Apparently they have a warm/bass tilt, so you may find that more noticeable than usual coming from Grados.

>>52354369
I FELT THE RAIN DOWN IN AFRICA

What are the best cheapo earbuds. Talking $25 & under. Because of daily use and being jammed in my pocket, earbuds never seem to last more than 6 mo.

>>52360705
Panasonic TCM-125

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>tfw

>>52354481
SHP9500 tbqh

>>52360446
who?

Anyone buy directly from xiaomi? They're necessitating an account. Can they be trusted with personal data?

>>52360705
Piston 3

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Looking for advice :

>Budget
~300
>Location
US
>Source
Phone, computer DAC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High comfort please. Leather ear-pads are a huge request
>Preferred tonal balance
Good bass, but not overpowering or shaking.
>Preferred music
Grimes, Yelle, ShiShaMo
Examples:
https://youtu.be/fIvWDUtM1pw
https://youtu.be/ZxJbnmYuYEY
https://youtu.be/Dt0IiGxNntw

>Past headphones
Just wore through my current favourites: Rocknaiton Aviators. Tired of re-soldering the plug. Pic Related.

>>52360446
Rest in pepperoni

>>52361265
AKG K553 pro

>>52354520
AKG K702 is better than the dt880

>>52361471
>AKG K553 pro
Wow, Thanks!

That looks like a great option!

How fares the K602 compared to M40X?

>>52361490
aren't those neutral?

>>52361860
better

>>52361911
obviously, should i bother upgrading or the difference is not that big? i fell for the meme

also, both are flat/neutral headphones, right?

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>>52359816
No.

>>52359805
It's related to the impedance and impedance to frequency curve of the headphones you plug in. It causes a predictable effect in the frequency response. If the output impedance is massively large compared to the load impedance, it will cause distortion. Pic related is an effect of the output impedance in a pair of multi driver cIEMs.

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>>52361929
Here's the impedance curve of the said in ears.

>>52361860
AKL K602 is way fucking better

>>52361923
yeah I'd say it's worth an upgrade, if they were closed, I wouldn't do it

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FLAC Internet radio: https://chiru.no:8081/stream.flac

Currently playing anime music in superior lossless FLAC for optimum quality.

Reasons why FLAC is superior:
- Free
- Smaller filesize to wav, wma lossless and alac
- Original data
- Sounds better
- More crisp highs, luscious lows, liquid soundstage
- Greater resolution detail
- Resolves better

>Budget
~$100 AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
Ipod
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Isn't comfy always gud?
>Preferred tonal balance
don't really care...
>Preferred music
Trance....
>Past headphones
Cheap shit

Looking for a pair of IEM's that comes with lots of different earbud thingies you can change on them because the ones i have now have 3 different sizes, one of them fits my left ear perfect but none of them fit my right ear and it keeps falling out.

>>52362053
lol.....

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guys which headphones will go better with my fedora and varied anime shirts akg or byerdinamic?

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>>52362053
y

>>52362248
HD700 are about as fedora as it gets, they're also open for extra fedora

Good set of headphones to use when practicing bass (output from my amp at night)? I used to use a pair of K66s. Price-range of $100US.

>>52362483
MDR7506 / m40x

you would want closed... right?

>>52362490
yeah mate. want a neutral response across all frequencies (roughly), but capabilities for bass register stuff. they good for that?

>>52362502
yeah I assumed you wanted neutral headphones, just wasn't sure if instrument players need closed if they're not playing with speakers on

7506 & m40x are both well regarded headphones that are known for being decently neutral (especially at that price point)

I'd pick the MDR 7506 (or MDR V6, they're basically the same) over the m40x, I just gave it as an alternative if you can't get the 7506 or v6 where you live. Or if there's a really good deal on the m40x

>>52362539
thank you friendo!

>>52362701
hope you enjoy it m8
post review when you get it

>>52362979
will do

>>52362248
S E N N H E I S E R

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Philips SHB7250 = 70 USD. Is it worth it? I wanted an economic headphone to watch stuff on laptop, though I wonder if you guys have any opinions on this model.

http://www.mea.philips.com/c-p/SHB7250_00/wireless-bluetooth-headphones/specifications

>>52363204
that ones not even measured. get this http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-RS120-Wireless-Headphones-Charging/dp/B0001FTVEK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452514446&sr=1-1&keywords=rs120

I need to get a pair of IEMs so I can fight off boredom when moving around in public. Pocketability is a plus, but not a must (I don't mind them dangling from my neck).

>Budget
Around 600DKK / 80€ / $90
I am willing to go over by a significant bit, though.

>Location
Denmark.

>Source
Will be plugging into my OnePlus 2 when on the go. My music collection is mostly 320kbps or v0 MP3.

>Preferred type of headphone
IEM - earbuds fall out of my ears, and I want these to be pocketable, so headphones won't do.

>Comfort level
I guess this isn't the biggest worry. I'll mostly be using them in <30-minute periods.

>Preferred music
www.last.fm/user/AsbjornOlling/library/artists?date_preset=ALL

>Past headphones
The only non-cheapo pair I've ever owned is Beats Pro. They're really sturdy and the heavy bass boost doesn't bother me that much.

>>52363345
i dont know much about iems, but i doubt you can go wrong with some soundmagic e10.

>>52363345
http://pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ

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um fucking WHAT
LOL

>>52363484
Thank you. Why was this ever removed from the OP?

>>52363661
thats the forbidden question around here. it will bring up horrible scars of the past

>Budget
150 € , flexible

>Location
France

>Source
LG G2, or any Android device.

>Preferred type of headphone
IEMs

>Comfort level
need a really comfortable ones, mainly be used for weight lifting, sleeping, running , biking.

Basically almost 10 hours a day.

>Preferred music
I listen to everything, just depends on the mood, from classical to heavy rock etc..

>Past headphones
Sennheiser cx300ii

>>52363696

>>52363484

>>52363696
SE215

>>52363661
we don't talk about that

hi, /hpg/, I recently bought a pair of akg k702 and was wondering how budget-fi amps pair with it (ie. around $100) Is it worth it to even try to drive them with amps in that price range, or should I save up a little more?

>>52363805
look into the objective 2 or magni 2, theyre really all youd ever need. if youre united states, i would get the objective 2 from jdslabs. (it's an open source design, so many makers have taken a stab at their version of the product.) which you get is up to you, but i think the objective measures just a tad better

>>52363805
Someone post the amp copypasta for the ignorant. Get an Objective 2 if you need an amp.

>>52363511
What headphone is this?

>>52363846
monster beats solo hd
just never looked at its measurements before and had a good ol fuckin laugh m8

>>52363819
>>52363829
Thank you /hpg/!!! I'm sorry about not knowing about the amp copypasta though. It's not often that I browse 4chan these days, but out of all the boards I have seen, anons on /g/ have always been the most helpful.

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>>52363805
I drive my K702 with the Fiio E10K (85€) and they sound great. I doubt that a more expensive amp/dac can make them sound better.

>>52361906
K702 are as neutral as DT880, but their bass is weaker.

>>52363912
haha youre kawaii as fuck. its not your fault you havent seen the copypasta, were fucking sperglords and every nigger here knows it. enjoy the amp

>>52363734
>>52363685
what the fuck happened

>>52363927
>but their bass is weaker.
wait which one, dt880 right?

>>52363937
no, K702 bass is weaker, especially in the sub-bass region. Still it's definitely enjoyable and punchy enough, to me at least.

>>52363937
the 702's. There is a bass mod iirc

>>52363932
just don't
we're warning you

>>52363932
lay it to rest now

>>52363958
> There is a bass mod iirc
don't fucking do it. If you feel like you need more bass, just enable the bass boost through your DAC/amp (E10K has it)

>>52363999
off by one

>>52363912
-Is it too quiet?
-Is the output impedance too high (fixable by equalization)?
-Is there noise/EMI or hiss to it?
-Does it sound distorted as you start to crank up the volume?
If the answer is no, then that is your answer.

But like I >>52363829 said, get Objective 2 if you still want an amp and want to be sure that your output won't be limiting driving the headphones in any way.

How are the Soundmagic e10 IEMs compared to Etymotic Research MK5 (or other 50-100USD IEMs)?
The e10 cost about half as much, but are being compared to earbuds for hundreds of dollars. Is it a meme worth giving in to?

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Anyone think that this is a solid choice for bass or is there better alternatives

>>52364079
youre the one that made the poll arent you? im telling you the poll isnt correct. the v-moda m100 are the best on that list, easily. believe me or not

>>52364092
im sure thats obvious the sennshills got to it

>>52364092
The Denon is easily the best headphone on the list but it's discontinued.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/DenonAHD2000B2012.pdf

>>52364300
besides the channel matching yeah, that is quite decent. i guess if he can manage to get it it would be better

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ello

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this shit never gets fucking old, grabbed it off the ahd2000 product page on amazon

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Life is pretty much shit anyway

>>52356434
nice cuck

>Budget
20-50, flexible by 10 I guess

>Location
Europe, Spain

>Source
Sansa

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Physical endurance > quality > comfort > fashion

>Preferred tonal balance
High bass music I guess

>Preferred music
Electronic and Metal.
Examples, J-core, Happy Hardcore, *Core in generalEpic Metal, Power Metal, Trash Metal. . .

>Past headphones
http://www.amazon.es/dp/B00BTDU4QW
http://www.amazon.es/dp/B004MMG380/
http://www.amazon.es/dp/B002DGTGN6

Honestly, the HD418 was the headphone I liked most in the past, but I had them looong time ago. I think sennheiser don't worth the money in low range products.

>>52364702
Sorry, I'm retard.

I would like some headphones which I can use outside, with not bad quality. Something similar as the headphones I used before, but with better physical endurance, ifpossible. sorry for not posting this before.

>>52364702
superlux HD668B/681, if you can stretch it or find a deal have a look at ath m40x

>>52364828
Really thanks anon. I like how the HD look (them both). I will research a little and dice, thanks again.

>>52364933
IIRC 668B has more detailed bass but 681 has stronger bass
I'd decide rather on the headrest tho

>>52364973
according to IF's measurements, the 681 is simply the better headphone, unless you want more of a v shape... but people shouldnt want that

>>52364828
>>52364933
One issue is that the Superlux might not be suited for outside listening because they are semi-open.

As a possible alternative, the Panasonic RP-HTF600-S is a cheap closed bassy beater.

Since there's no speaker/audio thread anywhere, I'll ask here.
Can anyone explain to me if pushed in speaker cones of bass or tweeters affect sound?

>>52365083
>semi-open.
I hate this meme

>>52362248
The most fedora-tier headphones I've seen anyone using in public have been the beige/brown Sennheiser HD598. The thick extra-long cord is a nice added bonus to the look too.

>>52354520
DT990 250ohm + Bravo V2 and accompanying mods (google), I hope you're decent at soldering bitch nigger.

>>52355580
MDR-V6/7506 + velour earpads

Also, enjoy your crashing dollar liberal cuck :^)

>>52365248
I once saw a guy wearing Grado RS1i's while riding a fixed gear bike in a fedora, I think that might be equal or greater than 598's.

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What's up with ya'll faggots saying the AT M50x are meme headphones? Why are they bad? Listened to them at a store and they were fantastic.

>>52365794
you like bass
there's no shame in being a nigger

>>52365844
>>52365844
They weren't too bassy at all. Listened to some Porcupine Tree and some prog metal and the bass wasn't overwhelming or muddy at all. All the nice midrange comes through.

>>52365868
are you sure it wasn't m40

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

WE BACK

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>>52366111
Fuck me, I am so tempted but I seriously don't need more headphones.

>>52366130
well sell the 600s, they're shit anyway

>>52362053
>liquid soundstage

I'm still kekking.

I'm >>52364933 and because anons said I was reading reviews on the net about the HD681.

I read that the pads can be irritating. Where should I look or search to get some beyer-like pads?

I'm not looking anything uber nice, just I remember using for a little a DT990 pro and felt great. I don't mean to buy beyer's pad because sure are expensive. Thanks.

>>52366241
HM5 brainwavz pads are regarded as extremely good
they're 20$ for the velour pads though, so you pay for that price
not sure if they fit the superlux headphones

not really sure what you mean by beyerlike pads, though
If you mean velour/cloth pads. Take a look at the SR850s, they're a HD681 clone that come with velour pads instead of pleather in some regions.

>>52366153

I know right...

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I see that the AKG K7xx are back up on massdrop.
I'm temped to import some over. How do they compare to the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7GM?

I know the ATs are closed and the AKGs are open, but I am undecided.

>>52366130
>>52366111
Daily reminder that K612 and K702 still exist and can be cheaper (especially outside US)

>>52366329
But the K7XX was always recommended over the K702 until the recent wave of AKG shills.

>>52366276
Yeah, you hit it right. With "beyer-like" I meant that pillow feeling. I think it is great for long exposures, but the HD681 doesn't have it standard.

I will research SR850 right now, thanks.

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>>52358579
>finance

>>52361100

DAVID BOWIE YOU FUCKING DISGUSTING KEK

GO FUCK YOURSELF IN THE ARSE WITH A FUCKING RUSTY RAKE

Hey guy looking for headphones that have a really clear sound and a good bass. Budget is around 200$ can put more if they are really good.

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>>52366340
I've never heard that from the moment K7XXs were announced
All I've heard were complaints about them compared to K701 & K702

>>52366366
as far as I know it's the exact same drivers as the HD681 but with a slightly different look
I ordered them like a year ago from amazon.fr and it came with the cloth pads
they're nice and sound amazing for the price

>>52366391
check OP for requesting purchase advice

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ATH's one is bass heavy which is sad, only bought for mic. MDR v6 is all I need.

>>52366400
you do know that the k7xx are just k702 anniversary editions with massdrop branding made in china

>>52366400
The only complaints I really saw were rattle and possible longevity issues with a plastic part which are not specific to the K7XX.

Meanwhile, K701/702 always get knocked on for their lighter bass, which the K702 Annie / K7XX addressed. Can't recall, but didn't the K7XX also try to tame the 2.4khz peak that AKGs tend to have?

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Ok, so Ali has a "deal" on the new(?) Xiaomi MiIV earphones.

I'm not interested in the deal as much as in the earphones which I haven't seen talked about here. Anyone tried them out yet? I'm not sure I'm willing to go for this one as I have some other pairs in my sights atm.

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>Budget
~$100 USD

>Location
Chile

>Source
Computer/Gaming

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized (I think?)

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Comfortable, at least 5 hours without pain

>Preferred tonal balance
V-shaped

>Preferred music
SteelSeries Siberia V2 (Green) - http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_66490_SteelSeries-Siberia-V2-Green.html

>Reference Webpage for purchasing:
https://www.pcfactory.cl/?categoria=102&papa=268

Thanks ;)


>Past headphones

>>52366340
>>52366400
>>52366453
>>52366457
Technically the K702 Anni and the K702 are the same headphones:
http://cloud.akg.com/8428/k702_service.pdf
As such, the K7XX shouldn't have more bass than the K702, since the K7XX are basically chinese K702 Anni.
Coming to K702 bass, many lies were told about it. The sub-bass region is recessed, no doubt about that, but from 50hz to about 200hz the bass is great: it's not too light, it's not too heavy and it's punchy enough to make even modern music genres enjoyable.

>>52366400
Yep, I'm getting this. They're even cheaper on amazon on my place. Thanks, scholar anon. Very very apreciated.

>>52361929
>No.
Impedance swing in full-sized dynamics is almost always around 100-200hz.

>>52366723
>Technically the K702 Anni and the K702 are the same headphones

No, the K702 Annies are definitely tweaked for more bass. Look at measurements.

Even the Massdrop page for the K7XX acknowledges this amid all the marketing gobbledegook:
>and the lows were jacked up by 3 dB

>>52354369
How to high end molded inner ear monitors compare wth high end on/over ear headphones? Let's say at the $1000 price point.

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are these a meme or are they just really good all around headphones?

i'm considering buy a pair, i will be using them mainly for classical and jazz

>>52366862
>i'm considering buy a pair, i will be using them mainly for classical and jazz
Not the best for those genres. I would recommend them only to someone who absolutely wants powerful midbass and enhanced treble.

>>52366862
meme, but they are very comfy, but no they are not good unless you dont care about anything other than bass

>>52366905
>>52366918
oh. bugger. what then for the x2s price range?

What do you guys know about the Shure SE112? Does anyone have personal experience with them?

>>52367020
HD600/650 may be more expensive, but they should be good enough.
Or you could get a DT880 600 ohm or a K702/K7XX/K612, which are cheaper.
You might need an amp for all of the headphones I mentioned.

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What does /hpg/ think of the HD598s?

>>52367074
Overpriced, like many Sennheiser products.
Either get a HD558 or get a K612 and join the masterrace.

>>52367070
i'd rather not bother with an amp, i'm still new to the headphones game

>>52366702
>>Preferred music
>SteelSeries Siberia V2 (Green)

Yo senpai, you heard their newest album?

>>52367074
Great if you find them for under $200 (Which you can often if you're from the US)

>>52367074
see >>52367106

>>52367212
a Fiio E10K cost about 85$, it's hassle-free and can drive a lot of headphones. Get it and a K702 or even a K612 and you basically get a wonderful combo at the same price of a single X2.

>>52354520
Dt-990 250 are comfy as fuck. i can wear them all day all night with glasses. Wide soundstage and open. After the burn in they become even better.

>>52367218
Damm it, hahaha, sorry about that. I had one job...

>>52367460
yeah man... burn in...

>>52367285
>under $200
at that price you could get a K702, a K612 or even a Beyer DT880, which are better than that brown-milk placebo

>>52367490
Well stick to your steelseries siberia son, they suit you.

>>52367460
>burn-in
Is that a way of coping with the beyer's remorse?

>>52367513
lol im not the guy with the siberias
burn in is not real

>>52367549
And neither are the 9/11. Proove me wrong, anything

>>52366702
theres not a single good headphone you can get from that site

how long until the hd800s shows up on amazon US?

>>52367701
When they'll finish burning them in.

>>52366702
>has the fatality headset
sheeeeet

cloud hyperx is prob the best you can get on there

>>52367778
> fatality headset

What does that mean? Fatality headset?

>>52367741
>NO SHITPOSTING OR SHILLING ALLOWED

>>52367801
>thinks burn in is real
>doesnt know about fatl1ty
>thinks his headphones have a "wide soundstage"
cmon lad, please read the OP

>>52367490
>>52367539

People have this delusion for all sorts of things, not just )))). And yes, it's probably a coping mechanism for disappointment more than anything else.

>>52367801
It means he will become a pr0 g4ymur.

>Budget
£150 not "too" firm
>Location
UK
>Source
Technics SE-A1000 with SU-C1000
iPod 5.5g
Realtek chip (Hero VII)
(If I need a DAC, price needs to be lowered on the cans)
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Semi-open is okay, closed preferred
>Comfort level
Comfy as possible, willing to move a bit for notable gains
>Preferred tonal balance
Okay with some slight V shaping, if they're open I don't want flat bass
>Preferred music
Listen to something out of most genres
Gaming
Movies
(Basically, I want to use them for everything. I want music (rock side) to be the main focus)
>Past headphones
- Goldring DR150 - Good sound, some of the worst build quality I've even seen in a product. Open backed, lacking bass.
- Astro A40s (I know, I know) - Built okay, uncomfortable, too heavy on the bass, horrible shrill trebles, gaymer shit looks
- Macaw GT100s IEMs (w/ Comply tips) - Love them, the cables are awful and non-replaceable.
- Sennheiser CX300 - Too bass heavy, awesome build (Lasted many washes in the washing machine)

Thanks guys

Does anyone know of a budget headphone stand for the ATHM50X?

>>52367898
nad hp50

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>>52368210
ah, fresh meat. i see that you fell for the meme? and what a ridiculous waifu

>>52368228
You gotta give +1 for being British though.

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So this is what /hpg/ the AKG edition looks like...

>>52368228
>is this memes?
Yes, I have memes.

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>>52368266
It comes and goes in waves. Beyer edition, Senn edition, Philips edition. I'm still waiting for the Stax edition. I guess they're too overpriced and difficult to order.

>>52368266
i dont own an akg product
your take on memes is as ridiculous as your meme headphones

>>52368290
yes

>>52368228
>>52368314
I've finally figured out that a "memephone" or "meme headphone" actually refers to a headphone that someone else dislikes. Similar to the "stop liking what I don't like" argument.

>>52368353
i mean, the x2 are almost good. they just dont have what it takes to compete with the alternatives usually talked about here. brand wars are mostly banter, but the people that know what theyre talking about compare models with a mixture of subjective opinion -and- measurements

it is your duty as an /hpg/ member to spend enough time reading to figure out your preferred sound signature, and then buying the headphone that measures the best with it

Closed headphones that's not Sony mdr 7506 or meme50x for about 120 ameribucks

>>52368416
the 7506 are great. the m50x is definitely a meme.
what do you not like about the 7506?

>>52368477
Mainly the cable. And I like to have more than 1 option

>>52368525
er, as in, you want detachable? can you be more specific?

>>52368416
m40x

>>52368542
Detachable is preferred but also not coiled and long

>>52368581
m40x then, i agree with the other guy

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>>52368416
Consider either the T50RP Mk3 (semi-open) or T40RP Mk3 (closed). They are extremely affordable planar magnetic headphones at ~$150. They also have a very active modding community.

>>52368572
>>52368599
not that poster but I'm also looking into these, any place that's selling them for a good price?

>>52368697
dont know where youre from but i dont think its going to get much better than just from amazon US

>>52368697
check your local price comparison site?

looking for a comfier version of the memephones, or can you replace the pads on them to make them comfier? their sound is good enough for me but after 5 hours they're just killing my ears

>>52368763
Which memephones? It seems there so many these days...

>>52368783
are at m50(x)'s not THE memephones anymore? i don't browse /g/

>>52368763
Massdrop has a drop for M50x velour pads at $20.

Replacement pads might lower the bass response because the drivers sit further away, but that's not the worst thing for a bass emphasized headphone like the M50x.

>>52368797
HD598 are THE memephones for a while
they were tied with... AD900? The ones with purple... like a year ago

someone's been trying to force m50x as a meme though

>>52368797
Oh, I used to have those. Yeah they are pretty uncomfortable but I think it was mostly due to the clamping force and not the pads. Not sure if there is anything that can be done about it.

>>52368815
>Massdrop
would they ship to western europe?

>>52368845
any other headphones you would recommend?

>>52368915
>would they ship to western europe?
some drops are NA only
These say they ship to belgium, so they should ship to you

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ath-m50x-velour-earpads?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

>>52368949
hacker pls go

>>52368732
>>52368711
sorry, US.
I hear people talking about checking local stores, not sure if I should be doing that in US.

I noticed that this site called Andorama has had it on sale for ~70$ around the 24th day of the month for the past 2 months. Not sure if it's a good store or not.

>>52368915
alternatively
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brainwavz-Replacement-Memory-Foam-Earpads/dp/B00MFDX4YO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452543903&sr=1-1&keywords=brainwavz+earpads

>>52366789
Less treble extension, simpler acoustics, better isolation, likely more midbass.
A generalization of course.

Anything else?

>>52368307
>Stax edition
It comes and goes, Stax included.

>>52369002
i'll get those massdrop ones, thanks m8