/hpg/ - Headphone General

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first for mids are where the music is at

>>52369578
>not highs

when will my fucking nigger friday HD 598 break in? the headband causes sharp pain after a couple hours

>Budget
Under 100 euros
>Location
Greece, probably doesn't matter a lot.
>Source
Smartphone/Desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Just want it to be comfortable when I wear glasses.
>Preferred tonal balance
A bit towards bassy.
>Preferred music
A lot of shit, see tonal balance.
>Past headphones
Cheap shit.

>>52369689
burn-in

also known as i had so much buyers (beyers) remorse that i felt the need to keep my product and ignore my disappointment until i developed stockholm syndrome to the point where i actually kind of like it

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Buying open headphones for gaming because of multiple speaker noise complaints. Narrowed it down to AD500x ($80) with replacement thick velour pads ($22) or SHP9500 for $100. I could also move from AD500x to AD900x but I heard its not worth it.

What should I get? I also need some sort of EQ to boost the bass because of nobass. Do I need a portable amp, too?

>>52369689
pussssssssssssioooooooooo

>>52369721
who not hi 2050

>>52369721
if you want bass why not just get a better bassy headphone? the fuck
get the xpt100 or something

>>52369798
too much clamp, not open enough, hot pads

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is there an updated version of this?
would prefer a clip-on mic but all the chinky ones for a dollar are shit

>>52369839
zmmic1 is good
what doesn't work anymore about that one?
someone recently linked me a site for that mic for like 3.50$

>>52369817
I dont want bass, these are for gaming and listening to classical music. I want a bass boost with eq because i dont want nobass

>>52369870
you seem confused

>>52369870
alright then.
id get the shp9500.
no you dont need a portable amp.
for an EQ use apo equalizer with peacegui

>>52369692
Been looking at Sennheiser HD429 btw, any opinions?

>>52369899
is the shp9500 better than AD series? I kind of dont like the big L and R letters printed on the grill. It looks tacky desu

>for an EQ use apo equalizer with peacegui
How do I use this with a tv and playstation 3?

>>52369937
yes it is. another option would be the hd558.

>How do I use this with a tv and playstation 3?
im sure you could set up a chain that could make it work... but you dont, really

>>52369937
>I kind of dont like the big L and R letters printed on the grill. It looks tacky desu
how often will you see the L & R
come on now mate

>>52370001
It gives me pause

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>>52369578
>first for mids
>doesn't post Grados

Is the HD 598 still worth getting?

Could really do with new headphones for multipurpose use

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20kHz is where the real message is
Wake up sheeple!


This post sponsored by ©HDtracks 2007 - 2016

>>52370449
558 if you want sennheiser
k612 otherwise

>>52369566
I couldn't read that map before I changed my skin to not have slider ends.

>>52370582
So what are the differences between the 558 and 598?

I understand this is easily Google-able information but it keeps the thread going.

>>52370679
558 is cheaper
558 requires a little work to sound like (or very slightly better, depending on preference) than 598

>>52370699
>558 is cheaper

They appear to be £10 cheaper where I live.

Just called in to say thanks /hpg/. I picked up some 770 Pros on Saturday and spent all day at work listening to them.

100% worth it. Their response is great at all ranges and although they're flat, they don't skimp on the bass.

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>>52370481
oh dont worry bro, im awake

>>52370754
er, i dont know who told you the 770 was flat, but thats wrong. still theyre a great headphone, enjoy

>>52370754
>although they're flat, they don't skimp on the bass.
they're really fucking bassy, there's few headphones that have more bass
the only readily available one is bass by dr bass

I kinda want them but I don't want to deal with equalizing the bass down

>>52370785

I thought that flat meant that they didn't auto-amplify any part of the sound spectrum.

>>52370836
you have some interesting words to describe things, but yes, that is what flat means. however, the problem is that the dt770 are not a flat headphone. they are vshaped, so they "auto-amplify" bass and treble

>>52370813

The bass is great but they work for anything. I can jump between rock and hiphop without the rock sounding like it's in the next room.

>>52370414
over-priced where I live or I would've tried a pair already
>>52370882
which version did you get

>>52370813
they have nobass.

>>52370872

Whatever they do, it works. Shit sounds awesome.

The bass isn't overwhelming. I can feel a kick but it doesn't drown any other sound out.

>>52370909
>no bass
now hold on just a cotton pickin minute. we are talking about the dt770, correct?

>>52370929
well, the dt770 are very successful. they are vshaped, but i would agree that they dont do it too much, like you say. its probably why theyre so loved

>>52370901

80 Ohm. Guy in the thread a few days ago said that 250 Ohm would be a waste of money because I didn't need it.

>>52370939
>falling for such an obvious bait

>>52370956
well usually baits are funny, a meme, or subtle in some way. if that was bait, he might as well of come up to some people talking about a gas car, and said "what the hell, thats not a gas car" haha yeah great work friend, what a bait that was

What are some comfy in ears?

Guys, I tried to take this test: http://test.tidalhifi.com/ and failed miserably. I listened with both sennheiser pc-320 and shure se-425 headphones with asus z87 pro integrated sound card. I know that the equipment is quite shitty, but I've read elsewhere that this test can be passed on almost anything given you've got decent ears. So does this mean that I've got shitty hearing? Also I've never could distinguish between lossless and 320 kbps mp3. Fuck, I even struggle to differ 192 and 320. I start to think that it is pointless for me to spend money on good hardware because I won't be able to appreciate the difference anyway. Or is this indeed because I got crappy equipment?

>>52371008
>first time you see someone acting like a retard as bait
really anon

>>52370929
>The bass isn't overwhelming. I can feel a kick but it doesn't drown any other sound out.
That's because they increased the sub-bass but not the mid-bass, hence why sennheisers and X2s sound bloated and the beyers sound clean.
Everybody else is increasing the midbass to get more bass, that just muddies everything up and makes it sound like shit.

>>52371067
well of course not. i guess im just too optimistic

>>52371053
just be happy that you are not a audiophile and dont have to buy all that overpriced shit.

>>52370754
Glad you liked them from the start. When I just got them few weeks ago I feared they might be too sibilant. I got used to them literally the next day though, and now think that my e50s are harsher on some worse tracks.

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> tfw

How does th V-Moda m100 compare to the Beyerdynamic DT 770?

https://a.uguu.se/imnzzq_PeanutButter.opus

>>52371020
These are a favorite of mine with decent sound quality and a cheap price, very replaceable

>>52371175
I am rather bitter that I have inferior hearing and can not enjoy the music to the same extent as other people.

I wonder, are there any stats? I mean, what part of the population is able to hear differences between different bitrates or something like that. So I can at least find if I am in the majority or the minority.

How much of a difference does file type make in sound quality hpg? I'm currently using mp4a, am I a faggot?

>>52371367
you dont know enough to know what youre talking about. short answer is youre fine

>>52371307
Which ones? Im thinking of getting the xiaomi piston v3

>>52371315
Lol I just did the test and got 4 out of 5 correct...with luck. I only had a vague idea if one or the other is high fidelity but I mostly just guessed. Dont feel bad bro.

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>>52371481
Woops forgot to upload image

What was the model of those ghettonigger-tier monoprice earphones that were included in the old pastebin guide?

>>52371523
Thanks bud

>>52371387
well that's good to know

>>52371481
> Dont feel bad bro.
I'll try. Thank you, bro.

>>52370939
>now hold on just a cotton pickin minute. we are talking about the dt770, correct?
lmao just go the fuck back to reddit you god damn autist.

>>52371617
>reddit
>using a racist expression
think again

>>52371637
This is some fedora tipping tier shit, I hope it's ironic but I know it's not.

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What headphones are these?

Someone advised me to buy some Superlux HD681's yesterday. I started looking at them but I forgot to ask, will they cause discomfort to my retardedly large head? I wear a size 8 fitted, for reference.

>>52369721
Just get sennheiser 518 or 558, a little boomy but they are definitively not no bass (but less bass than closed) and no amp needed.

What's the point of headphone stands? Just hipster display pieces?

>>52372039
Or Ath M40x, they bretty good what I've heard. Or spring for Fidelio X2 if you can find them for 200$, perfect for classical imo.

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Does anyone have the SubPac S2 (seatback)? I ordered it a few days ago. I'm waiting for it to be shipped. I'm going to hook it up to my laptop and Philips X2 Fidelio headphones.

Here's some SubPac S2 links:

www.thesubpac.com

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/shakin-it-subpac-s2-headphone-subwoofer

Is it worth buying used DT 770 Pro off Amazon or should I just wait for the price to drop?

>>52372381
use camelcamelcamel.com to see its past prices and decide for yourself

>>52372390
>it was $170 a few weeks ago

waiting sounds good

>>52369861
>zmmic1 is good
Use it all the time, can confirm

>have a what.cd account
>always end up using rutracker instead
Anyone else like this?

Can /g/ help me pick some new headphones? I've just killed mine...

>Budget - £20-£30
>Location - UK
>Source - Desktop PC
>Preferred type of headphone - full sized (preferably over rather than on ear)
>Open or closed - not fussed
>Past headphones - Sony MDR-V55 (I chewed the cable until they broke, and when I cut and re-soldered the cable, they simply wouldn't work at all, the re-soldering I did was good enough but still wouldn't play noise)
>Most importantly, they need a removable 3.5mm cable so when I do inevitably chew them again i can replace the cable.

Thank you!

>>52372630
are you a dog or something?

>>52372630
>chewing your cables

What's wrong with you?

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>>52372630
> they need a removable 3.5mm cable so when I do inevitably chew them again i can replace the cable.
>>52372858

>>52372858
I'm a twat.

No, I notice I'm doing a lot since I started cutting few weeks ago, hungry a lot... I don't notice when I'm doing it or I'd have stopped.

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>>52373050
>I notice I'm doing a lot since I started cutting few weeks ago, hungry a lot...

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I feel lucky. I got mine shortly after Christmas 2014 and has no production issues. Just value. Sounds great man.

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I have these,they are ok

>>52372980
>>52372988
>>52373105
Come on guys please? tbf I'd bump my budget up to £50 if they're worth it

>>52372630
I snapped the cable on mine, too. I resoldered them with having soldered once before in my life and mine work fine now. You must be not the brightest, britbong.

:^)

>>52373235
>that grammar

Time to sleep now.

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I'm going to buy Skullcandy Crusher headphones.
The full price is $100. The white color is $85 in Target. I will buy the white color from Target and use a $50 Target gift card.
I want to try out the bass sensation novelty of the Crusher.
And plus, Tyll of Innerfidelity recommends the Crusher.

Tyll's Review:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/unique-bass-sensation-skullcandy-crusher

Is the XPT100 the best closed headphone with a detachable cable I can get for $100?

>>52373736
beats

>>52373584
OK

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>that feel when K7xx master race

>>52373984
How does this compare to the DT880's?

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>>52369566
>tfw

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>>52373584

>>52373984
>tfw the K7XX returned to massdrop today
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones

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>>52369692
Sony MDR7506 or ATH m30x

>>52369721
just get m50s or 770s

>>52370770
just bought these :3

>>52372630
Superlux HD668B

>>52374235
I love that amp

>>52374417
>just bought these :3
and i just send mine on rma to hifiman. had some kind of rattle at certain frequencies in the right cup

>>52374417
go away faggot, isn't there a desktop thread you can pollute with your shit posting ?

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I have these 518s coming on Thursday and they cost me £50, was that a good idea?

>>52374439
bummer, what amp are you using with them?

>>52374466
yea nb

>>52374417
Totally would do her if her room wasn't a pig pen...

>>52374482
whatevers onboard the sound blaster z. it got to enough volume on most content. either way ive purchased an element which comes tomorrow, so thatll be nice

>mfw I dropped $500CAD on HD600s and $400CAD on an amp
>mfw people say SHP9500s sound as good as HD600s and require no amp

I feel ill

>>52374568
get the philips

>>52374701
can you read? he already did the initial stuff

>>52374568
>people say SHP9500s sound as good as HD600s and require no amp
If that's the case, how do they sound compared to the X2?

>>52374568
>buy something on impulse
>research afterwards
>find better options, too late
>blog about it

I feel ill

>>52374734
it would be an upgrade nigger

>>52374742
I didn't buy it on impulse, I've done plenty of research regarding the HD600 and other options in my price range.

Good to know you're a faggot though.
>>52374736
I wouldn't be the right person to ask, I hated the X2s. I actually disliked them so much I am beginning to think my pair was defected, but who knows.
>>52374701
I may end up getting them anyway since they are relatively inexpensive.

Are the K7xx worth buying? I want to buy a headphone that i'll use for an all-around music, movies, games setup. Will get a Fiio E10k for it.

/tv/ here, I need help.

my sansa clip+ is dying, it probably has a couple weeks left. apparently sandisk is a fucking retarded company and discontinued them, so what do I get now?

>>52375003
>/tv/ here

Help yourself you memeing shitposter.

Are there any acceptable earbuds? IEMs give me headaches and full size cans are annoying to lug back and forth from work.

>>52375190
get less bassy in ears, because the answer to your question is no, theres literally no such thing
http://pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ

>>52375092
I already did but I want a second opinion, I trust this place more.

Recommend me the most poo2loo tier cheap headphone with good bass (idgaf about sound quality), i won't look at the guide because you're my bitch and you do as I say slut

>>52375328
takstar hi2050 or superlux 668b for even cheaper but little less bass

>>52375402
>60$
i can buy a dried cow poo house in mombay with that, cheaper bb

>>52375431
portapro then
if you want bass cheaper than that, its better to go iem

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Does anyone still make these buying guide infographics? I saved this one in 2010 so it's pretty out of date.

>>52375521
we have one but i would be burned at the stake for posting it

>>52374812
>I actually disliked them so much I am beginning to think my pair was defected
How did they sound to you to be so bad?

>>52375521
http://pastebin.com/CCQCUv5e

Here is one for sub $200 headphones. It used to be posted in OP back in a day.

>>52375462
thats good, thank bb :*

>Budget
R$300-400
>Location
Brazil
>Source
generic soundcard
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
anything goes
>Preferred tonal balance
warm
>Past headphones
bunch of random crap

>>52375664
gonna need to know where you might buy something from online so i can see prices and availability

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Beyerheiser reporting in.

>>52375707
how long before tyll measures them do you think?
and what do you think? im sure youll write up something eventually cause im about to go to sleep

>>52375687
any site that send to worldwide

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>>52375726
No idea, I don't think he has mentioned them much as far as getting units for measurement.

>im sure youll write up something eventually cause im about to go to sleep
I'm not the kind to do those impression writeups.

tl;dr it's the HD800 without the sibilance that made me reluctantly set aside the god-tier comfort and build quality. The fact that my big ears don't touch anything inside the cup is a miracle.

Pic related is my graph if you're curious.

Is the grado sr60i still worth it? I'm looking to buy my first open back cans.

>>52375768
same exact boat youre in. it really pisses me off that theres no super massive phones like the hd800 or he1000 at a lower price point, as i also have massive ears

>>52375791
not at all, theyre horrid

>>52375563
I thought it was just the signature I disliked at first, but threads about defective X2s on Headfi got me thinking otherwise.

It was just muddy, sloppy and recessed beyond belief. Mine also had earpads leaking dye, glued earpads and the metallic finish on the cup wheel literally chipping/flaking off after 2 weeks of light use.

how do i put on headphone pads?

>>52375791
What would be a good alternative at the price range?

>>52375842
just going off the amazon price of $200 in the US, and assuming you want open of course, id get akg k612 with a used E10K dac+amp

>>52375832
one at a time boiii

>>52375867
My bad I meant the sr60e

>>52375878
i know i cant fit it inside the small gap

>>52375916
What headphone you got son?
Follow your dreams

>>52375911
hd558

>>52374887
yes go for them

>>52375402
go for the takstar

>>52375937
koss pro4aat mang

>>52375911
AKG K240

>>52375939
Disgusting

>Budget.
$75 to about $100.
>Location
Singapore.
>Source
Smartphone or something on the move.
>Preferred type of headphone
IEMs
>Open or closed
IEMs
>Comfort level
Long durations.
>Preferred tonal balance
A clear sound.
>Preferred music
Jazz. Pop.
>Past headphones
koss portapro.
Audio Technica ath-m50x

Where should I be keeping my eye on HE400i's for sale? What prices should I be expecting?

>>52375823
I don't know what muddy, sloppy and recessed mean, but mine also leak dye. The metallic finish is still ok though. Few months old.

What are the best travel/gym/workout headphones that can work without an amp?

>>52376586
an iem

how is koss's repair policy

>>52376604
I don't even think they repair, you just send in your damaged shit and they'll send a new one. Not sure if that extends to higher end stuff like their estats but for the portapro definitely.

>>52376191
Piston 3

>>52376324
Muddy and sloppy refer to the bass, it isn't tight or controlled at all and have midbass bleed. Recessed refers to the midrange and upper frequencies, they sound distant and unnatural.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6di_OsUtOc
This video gave me cancer.

Anyone know how the AKG K7XXs compares to the K702s?

>>52376835
apparently they're the same but with +3 dB bass and they're hecho en chine

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>bought velour pads from the srh1840 for my srh440
am i gonna be in comfy heaven?

the stock pleather ones are really fucking uncomfortable to the extent of almost making it unusable

>>52376835
K7XX is more comfortable and cheaper with a bit more bass than the K702

>>52376263
They went on sale for 300.

>>52376890
Why not the microfiber from the 1540?

>>52376886
>>52376891
thanks.

>>52376899
I'm thinking about buying them as well but it's between those or the DT 880s also on massdrop

>>52375003
HELP
>>52375003

>>52376898
I'm not a fan of the microfiber earpads, I like velour quite a bit
Just want to know if they're big enough that my hugeass ears won't rub across the drivers

>>52376909
I just pulled the trigger on the K7XXs. I already had my sights on the K702s. I save a little bit of cash and the extra bass is a bonus for me.

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>>52375707
Nice one m8 and welcome to the club.

Ok who of you fuckers made this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_1EpnVV1E

>>52377078
Certainly not related to the guy who made this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0o4o0Tory0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Foldable-Studio-Monitor-Headphones-Black-/111871723600?hash=item1a0c130850:g:hZEAAOSwoydWk5Ph
is it real

Does anyone have any experience with comparing the dt line of headphones? I'm only really curious to know about the dt770 (80 ohm) and dt880 because those are the two pairs that I'm looking at getting right now

>>52377318
AKG K7XX is better

>>52377323
Are they honestly any better? Massdrop has them for $199.99 plus $25 for shipping cause canada. I could order them but they'd only get here on my birthday.

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>>52377323
Oh no you don't

>>52377389
yes, beyers are irreverent memes

>>52377390
beyershill

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>falling for the beyerdynamic meme

LOL

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>Budget.
$100-175
>Location
US
>Source
PC, specifically for production and listening
>Preferred type of headphone
Over the ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Long duration
>Preferred tonal balance
A clear sound.
>Preferred music
pop, shoegaze, hip hop
>Past headphones
none

>>52377418
AKG K612 pro

>>52377418
I was considering the HD 598s, but some people here were saying they are almost identical to the 558s for leagues cheaper? 598 is $150 and 558 is $90

>>52377425
>>52377428

>>52377428
this >>52377428
the entire sennsheiser 500 series is veiled, mudded, overpriced shit

>>52377389
Honestly they're comparable, ignore brand shills. The Big 3 headphones always go in and out of favor based on FOTM trends and whoever is shilling their latest purchase.

>>52377443
>>52377428
shit i meant to rediect to this >>52377425

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>>52377445
Get out you fucking faggot reddit beyershill

>>52377443
The 598 is overpriced, not the 558.

>>52377459
This guy >>52377445 sounds like a pretty reasonable person though, I think I like his opinion.

>>52377460
>>52377451
>>52377425
U guys sure? any other suggestions? the price difference between the 598 and 558 for negligible sound resolution difference is causing me to distrust sennheiser brand products

>>52377460
its irrelevant the AKG K612 pro is better

>>52377475
>distrust sennheiser brand products
looks like an other one found out the truth

>>52377476
The 558 also sells for $50 less and is competitive at that price point.

>>52377475
Yeah, the 558/598 price difference is retarded but hey, gotta milk those customers.

>>52377497
>>52377476
Alright, I'm going with the AKG k612 thanks boys i appreciate the help

>>52377519
>inb4 a shill says you got memed

I own ath m50's, shure se215, and grado sr80
beyerdynamic dt880 600 ohm are like $240 on massdrop are they worth it cosidering what I already have?

>>52377554
Both the 880 and the K7XX drop would be good upgrades, but you would also need to buy an external amp to power them if you don't have one already.

So depends on whether you want to spend $300+.

>>52377554
AKG K7XX is cheaper and better

>>52377588
Just had a look at massdrop - why is the 970 currently featured in it? What the fuck did I miss?

>>52377588
>>52377584
thanks for the advice, I have am onkyo reciever that I use for speakers beside my desk, will that be enough to power the akg 7xx?

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>tfw bought LCD-2

>tfw causing spinal damage from the weight.

At least my rock albums sound better.

>>52377627
also I live in Canada so shipping is a little weird, is it still worth it for the 7xx?

Are the Mi IEMs you can buy off of the Mi website any good? Or did they go to shit?

>>52377653
just scroll to the bottom of the massdrop page and they have a summary of what's happening for international buyers

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>>52377634
So long as they aren't clampy, grow a better spine.
win/win.

>Budget
Could I get a suggestion for one earphone on the cheaper end ($20-$40) and one a bit more expensive ($50-$100)?

>Location
Canada

>Source
Phone

>Preferred type of headphone
IEM

>Comfort level
Doesn't matter whatsoever

>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral > bright > mid-centric > bassy > v-shaped > warm

>Preferred music
Classical, electronic. INB4 fedora

So has the EqualizerAPO dev added switching between profiles with hotkeys yet?

>>52377761
Should have mentioned I'm looking for an earphone just because I'm getting tired of my current ones. I like them but I just want a change. Would appreciate any help.

>>52377761
piston 3

>>52377855
Where do you get legit Piston 3s?

>>52375190
mx985
aurvana air

Opinion on HD519/529?

>>52378427
its shit

Thinking about getting Marshall Major II. They have 64Ω, does this mean they need an amp? Also comment on the headphones?

>>52378736
I feel like they're a cash in of people who just want to show off the famous brand

they might be really good but I'm doubtful.
Maybe check for a frequency chart?

>>52378836
I feel the same. I can't really read frequency charts, just hoped someone tried them.

I just found them for like 55$ while they normally cost 100$ and I'm very tight on budget. Know any good, comfortable closed headphones under 100$?

>>52378907
7506/v6
m40x
post chart

>>52378960
Those are all above (equivalent) 100$ where I live.

>>52378988
I doubt it'll be under 100, but check takstar pro 80

are you just checking one site or multiple/price comparison sites

>Budget
25$, or something
>Location
Romania
>Preferred type of headphone
Iems
>Open or closed
Iems
>Comfort level
Must be comfy
>Past headphones
Mdrex50lp

I need them for commuting, mostly
Please thanks

>>52379365
RPHJE120K/125

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> that classy look
> that wide and spacious sound
> that care for details
> that sound balance

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>>52375707
Do they even sound the same as your old HD 800?

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

k7xx on sale btw

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>>52379384
>tfw sennfags will never feel this

>>52379496
SHOULD I GET THIS

SHOULD I JOIN THE MASTER RACE

>>52379548
yes

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A super fighting robot....
I don't have it, but they look fun. Probably use at work if anything

>>52379548
sure, I don't think there's anything that competes at that price point

>tfw fidelios

>>52379947
>tfw dye leak

>>52379677
they are total shit and you will look like a turbo autist with them on

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Ello

>>52374568
>mfw people say SHP9500s sound as good as HD600s and require no amp
Who? Zeos? They're wrong about the sound, HD 600 is better. HD 600 is less sensitive though so amp might be required.

>>52369910
Just bought those. I am not an audiophile or anything like that. Wanted some headphones so I came here for some info. Found out that sennheiser makes excellent headphones so I ordered some from Amazon. I'm somewhat underwhelmed. I'll be keeping them but I was expecting more. I mean they are decent, but not what I had in mind. Never know, maybe you'll like.

>>52380368
Good taste/10.
What's the two middle albums?

>>52380467
not >>52380368 but
bandcamp.com/album/vapor
it's fuarking awesome :3
listen to "letter" with headphones ^-''

>Budget
£100

>Location
UK (I don't mind having to import)

>Source
Home computer with an external M-Audio sound card

>Preferred type of headphone
Circumaural

>Open or closed
Happy for either

>Comfort level
I'm fine with any level of comfort

>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, but I'm open to any options

>Past headphones (and current)
SoundMAGIC E10, Plantronics 788

>>52376708
Same anon from before here. I went to the X2 because before them I bought the K612 (my first pair of decent cans) and hated them. They were recommended to me for being neutral but they sounded too tiny to me. There was no punch in the music. No fun.
When I first got the X2 I felt a bit like you. The bass seemed to steam a bit of the detail from the rest of the music but that's probably because I came from neutral headphones. After a week I would never go back. I love how they sound now. So much more fun than the K612.

>>52377519
I didn't like my K612. They said it had decent bass, but it sounded too weak for me. Maybe I'm a basshead.

>>52377709
>so long as they arent clampy
why dont you grow a stronger head?

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What do you guys think of my new chinese cartoon meme cans?

>>52380235
>liking MegaMan
>turbo autist

It's like you're not even over 18 senpai.

>>52380744
if youre also >>52380714
youre definitely a basshead. its not our fault, you just didnt know yet

>>52380714
>steam
steal*

>>52380756
love the collar thing
but yeah they nice

>>52380756
how big is your dick

>>52380766
>youre definitely a basshead
But... I wanted to be a neutral guy. Is it possible that different people perceive the frequencies at different volumes?
Who am I kidding? It's certainly likely, like every other aspect of the human body.

>>52380790
its actually quite unlikely, but of course not impossible. its much more likely that you just prefer it.
niggers, spics, and shit want to be white too, but can they? lol no, you dont always get what you want. it literally doesnt mean anything that you like bass m8, whats important is that you figure out what you like and buy the best thing for it. id say the x2 are quite good at that, especially if you dont know what youre doing with an EQ

im not a bass head, but i do like a warm tilt.

>>52380814
They don't want to be white, they want as much money as you have. The fuck is fragile white skin good for?

I actually was equalizing the K612 to add a bit more bass, and they sounded better indeed. But I'm, not just going to use the headphones on my PC so I wanted to be equalizer-independent.

>>52380870
>They don't want to be white, they want as much money as you have. The fuck is fragile white skin good for?
>im sure some of them do. and your nit picking isnt really the point, the point was just that you cant always get what you want. also, nigger detected. no wonder you want bass.

>But I'm, not just going to use the headphones on my PC so I wanted to be equalizer-independent.
very few platforms actually dont have an eq nowadays. i guess that would be like, anything old... old physical media players, game consoles, etc

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>>52380756

>>52380759
no i dont like games period you fucking nerd not back to /v/

>>52380714
nice shilling faggot

>>52380400
>sennshills trying to justify their overpriced shit
lel

>>52380931
ours isnt smiling that much though. i dont think shes enjoying her q701 that much

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>>52380922
>nigger detected
Try again.

>game consoles
Bingo. I use them greatly with my consoles too. Also, I use them across various PCs and I can't be arsed to install and transfer configs around.

>>52380937
>no i dont like games
You sound like my grandma when I got my NES.

>>52380962
>>>/v/

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>tfw

>>52381048
>that moiree effect

>>52380941
There's nothing to enjoy with those bumps on the headband anyway.

>>52381128
>AKG has head bumps
nice old meme

>>52381142
link to original?

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>>52381168
its a boy im just sparing you the heartbreak

>>52381250
>its a boy
>implying thats something bad
anon, he is cute

>>52381250
its a shame really. has genetics for a girl in so many areas.

>>52381250
only pussies get scared of a feminine dick
post moar

>>52381250
no shit, faggot

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>>52381283
>>52381268
its gay to fap to men

>>52381328
well I'm comfortable with being bi anon, you should too

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>>52381342
no im str8

It's oficially confirmed. AKGs are worn by queers.

>>52381355
sure, straight up gay ;)

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>>52381356
weeaboos are queers by definition

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>>52381356
shill

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>>52381159
>q701
>not having head bumps

>>52381421
im a weeb but i dont like dudes. am i a failure as a weeb?

>>52381498
No. Weebs don't like 3D. Male or female.

>budget
I'll say $350
>location
Canada
>source
Phone
>preferred type
Full
>open/closed
Closed
>comfort
Will be wearing often, so mid-high preferred
>preferred balance
Neutral
>preferred music
Not very picky with my genres, Bowie is my favourite though
>past headphones
ATH M50x

>>52374417
Hey, not sure if you'll see this, but I ordered a pair of the Superlux HD668B after reading and watching a few reviews, thanks man, I appreciate it.

>>52381618
correct
hurr durr falling for the bait and all that

>>52381705
msr7

>>52381705
I don't think you'll find many closed headphones at that pricepoint

>>52381789
Really? I don't know much about this stuff desu
Any recommendations though? Maybe something open? Might also be willing to raise my budget.

>>52381853
dude i said msr7. if youre going to be mobile you want to have closed

>>52381872
Ah i see. Thanks

>>52381853
Most closed headphones stop at around 150-200, there's a few exceptions like >>52381788

Unless you need isolation or can't have sound leaking out, get open headphones.

If you can get open, have a look at 400i, hd600/650, AKG K702/7XX/612

>>52381917
>Most closed headphones stop at around 150-200
so m50 is as good as it gets excluding minor side grades? why are there so few high end closed headphones

>>52381705
A higher-end option is the Oppo PM-3, but yeah, there aren't many good closed headphones at that price range.

>Budget
Soft €150 budget
>Location
The Netherlands
>Source
PC 99% of the time, very rarely phone for long trainrides
>Preferred type of headphone
Full/Over ear.
>Open or closed
Doesn't really matter
>Comfort level
Important
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy, warm
>Preferred music
Mostly bass-heavy, EDM etc.
>Past headphones
Sony MDR RF865; disappointed by the lows, not amazed by mids and highs. Wireless turned out to be more of a pain than expected.

Advice is appreciated

>>52381973
Price doesn't equals quality.

>>52381973
I think people who have such large amounts of money to spend on headphones usually will want open, which is why there's a larger market for high end open headphones

m40x & 7506 will be far better than m50x if you want neutral sound, even though they cost less

>>52381991
DT770 pro 80 ohms
if you can't find it and don't mind clamp or have small head, m50x

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I think my quest to find a good DAP for IEMs ended quick. I got a Z5 Compact for free because I shilled well for Sony. The battery life is superb and it does so much more than play local files. I can use it for streaming, for Spotify and Spotify connect devices, supports Bluetooth AptX, I can get V4A installed on it, has memory card slot, USB with quick charging, IP68 certified and I can lock the device if I want. Also I can just get a data SIM card for it if I'm in a place where I want to stream/torrent music on the go without Wi-Fi coverage. Form factor is a bit bulky compared to many DAPs but still manageable. The ER4-S play uncomfortably loud from it and there is no audible hiss or distortion present. I'm just wondering how should I configure the device for music playback. Any ideas for software to use? Anything from a launcher to music players. I'll be rooting the device but won't be installing custom ROMs.

>>52382101
>saying you shill
>then continue to shill
doesn't that defeat the purpose of shilling?

>Lossless (FLAC/ALAC) - from TIDAL
>AAC 320 KBPS - the highest quality compressed sound format in TIDAL
I fell for the meme. What were they trying to prove again?

So I pulled the trigger on the K7xx, now to search for amp options.
Would a Fiio E10k power them well?

>>52382371
I was trying to quote >>52371053

>>52371053
>>52382389
How did you fail a rigged test?

>>52382379
ye

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i have joined the akg master race

>>52381421
god why can't i be this passable

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>>52382503
this is him without makeup or hormones

>>52382406
Rigged? Were those aac's intentionally damaged and my hearing is way worse than I thought? Otherwise it wouldn't make much sense to make a blind test nobody can pass without lucking out when trying to sell "high fidelity snake oil".

>>52382406
>do test
>3/5 correct
>do test again
>get exact opposite results

what the fuck

>>52382379
yes

>>52382468
sennshills getting btfo by masssdrop and the k7xx

>>52382503
>passable
from the first picture I knew it was a guy

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They arrived... One word: Phenomenal!

>>52382468
hnnnng

>>52382379
Yes, I'm using it to drive the K702 and they sound great

>>52380467

One is Vapor by Yosi Horikawa and the other is Dopethrone by Electric Wizard

>>52382568
fuck that amp is massive, what the fuck

>>52382568
what are they

>>52382533
>without makeup or hormones
FUCK OFF

LET ME GO CRY IN PEACE

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>>52382468

>>52382614
Pioneer SE MASTER 1. Only 1000 in the world atm, I'm owner number 161. Cost me nearly £2000.

>>52382614
Oh yeah, and that's the Pioneer U-05 DAC/amp underneath.

>>52382568
oh FUG

>>52382568
> 45 Ohm
> sens 94 dB (?)
wtf is Pioneer doing?

>>52382917
like it matters. can you believe people buy this shit

>>52371053
>Guys, I tried to take this test...
Tidal test is a shitty scam and misleading to say the least.
>So does this mean that I've got shitty hearing?
No. It means absolutely nothing. Even if the test was proper, it would still mean nothing regarding your hearing.
> Also I've never could distinguish between lossless and 320 kbps mp3.
There is no audible difference between those two on any codec used for full band stereo audio.
>Fuck, I even struggle to differ 192 and 320.
So does everyone. 192kbps can be indistinguishable from lossless. There's a very big possibility that there is no audible difference between 192kbps and 320kbps or 192kbps vs 320kbps. This all depends on the codec, encoder and encoding settings used too. Bitrate alone is a meaningless spec.
>I start to think that it is pointless for me to spend money on good hardware...
This is the same shit parroted around in the audiophile communities. Equipment's limitations in playback are present in the audio signal in an entirely different manner than compression artifacts. You can spot compression on really shitty equipment if you know what you are listening for. And that's all what codec listening is: knowing where and how the artifacts are present. Good equipment makes everything sound better. Audio compression is not a limiting factor in audio playback nowadays. This dumb idea needs to die away already.
>Or is this indeed because I got crappy equipment?
Like I said, no. And it's not because of your hearing(in a way you think it might be at least). The source files you are listening to are already likely transparent from lossless. Regardless of equipment or person listening, there isn't a difference. You can train yourself to get used to the artifacting present in codecs but I fail to see the why. And past a certain point all lossy files get transparent.

>>52382568
[measurements pending]

>>52382604
>fuck that amp is massive, what the fuck
gotta stuff enough crap to the singal chain to get that nice background hisssssss

>>52382937
> like it matters
it does

>>52382627
People rant about Beats being all about the marketing, but really, their efforts pale in comparison to the pseudo-tech babble Pioneer are spouting to justify this ridiculous effort.

"topping out at 85kHz" really? Are these headphones designed for bats? Humans can't hear above 20, nevermind 40. 85 is just offensive, and cringeworthy that the PR release was repeated unchecked.

"The edges of the diaphragm are also textured which helps to funnel sound" so, sort of like every other headphone driver ever made?

"Every part of the SE Master1’s were carefully designed to reduce distortion and any unwanted noise" - How? Which parts? The headband? The grille? Or does that just sound like a good thing to say?

Pioneer - fire your PR company!

>Budget: 50euro/50$ up to 75 if it's really worth it
>Location: Spain or Poland, can order mail from other EU countries if really necessary
>Source: laptop (90%)/phone (music)/desktop PC
>Preferred type of headphone: full, over ear
>Open or closed: really liked my old open ones but they were really the only ones I ever owned so can't compare, I guess open
>Comfort level: very important, I wear them for many hours daily, 8-10/10
>Preferred tonal balance: I have no experience nor taste developed enough to know, I liked my previous headphones a lot
>Preferred music: classical/electronic/rock
>Past headphones: Superlux HD681B, I loved everything about them, finally after 4+ years of abuse they start to have problems, I'm considering either sticking to the very same model or upgrading
also owned cheap headset creative fatal1ty but it was trak sound and comfort wise compared, I don't care for mic now at all anyways too

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>pioneer makes money off retards
>people here think thats not successful

>>52383063
Save up for the Pioneer SE Master 1 mate, those are phenomenal!

>>52383063
AKG K240

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>>52383046
>passive transducers
>noise
keke

They recommend balanced cables for superior sound quality and pasted that Hi-Res Audio logo on the page... I guess someone will fall for it.

>Weight 460 grams without cable, balanced cable is 140 grams more
Please no.

Is the sensitivity in dB/V or what? Because 94dB/V is extremely low.

I won't judge yet though. I'll wait for them to be measured. Price is stupid regardless of fidelity and even if they measure better than anything on the planet(which I really doubt) weight and sensitivity seem idiotic.

>>52383159
>"balanced" cables
more like autism or placebo cables

>>52383159
>Is the sensitivity in dB/V or what? Because 94dB/V is extremely low.
see >>52382917
I was puzzled when I first checked the specs. The mere fact that they wrote the sensitivity that way is more than enough to doubt about the quality of these headphones.

>>52383196
Definitely that when used as speaker wire. Not placebo in long interconnects and/or as interconnects in an environment with a lot of EMI present. Also a must in microphones but that's another thing entirely.

new thread
>>52383272
>>52383272
>>52383272

>>52377411
> falling for the "insert_brand_name_here" meme

That's how you sound.

>>52381421
source?