/hpg/ - Headphone General

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/philips-fidelio-x2?utm_placement=2&referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open&

Reminder that X2 is on sale for 200$

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Hoping the SHP9500s go on one last good sale so I can snatch a pair instead of sighing and buying Superlux. And if I have to buy the Superlux, I'm tempted to be a fag and buy the 681 EVOs instead of the 668bs because the EVOs seem like they would look better in public.

>>52529282
that looks AWFUL
what the fuck is wrong with you anon

both 668b and 681 look better than that shit

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>>52529365
Which look awful? The SHP9500s or the EVOs?

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I bought these a couple months ago, I love them. Flat equalization with a very wide soundstage. audio-technica ATH-AD1000X

>>52529480
EVO
SHP9500 kinda too with the stupid obnoxious L & R on the sides

>>52529282
Avoid EVO. Horrible Superlux.

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>that feel when AmperiXX masterrace

>>52529091
DT990's vs ATH-1000X vs AKG K7XX

What do I do senpai.

I know nothing about headphones but i'm a britbong looking to get a pair for £60 or less i mostly listen to [spoiler] Rap and Vidya Osts[/Spoiler] i've been told to avoid beats and i have an Iphone which i'll be using them with on the bus to and from college any recommendations?

>>52529497
I hope for you that they're good for N64 games at least.

>>52529711
Fill out the purchase request form you can find in the sticky.

>>52529127
Does anyone know why it's so cheap now? I can find it for €195 in europ, did they downgrade it or something? Bought mine for €350 when it came out.

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Who else Musicbee here?

1) Quality control issues
2) hype decrease
3) people have been progressively realizing that they're not worth all those money

>>52529807
Meant for >>52529769

>>52529646
k7xx sale ended

Need good earbuds under $50. Do they exist?

Pic unrelated

>>52529914
There'll be another, I'm just asking which is best senpai.

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>>52529928
nigger

>>52529769
300€ everywhere I look, bub

>>52529740
>£60
>England
>Iphone
>Preferred type of headphone
>Open or closed
>Comfortable but still with good sound
>Not a clue
>Rap and Vidya OST's
>Skull candy like six years ago?

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>>52529127
>https://www.massdrop.com/buy/philips-fidelio-x2?utm_placement=2&referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open&

IMO this is a good deal. Solid headphone for $200. Won't snap on you.

>>52529961
Woops forgot to put
>No clue
>No clue
on Open or closed and Prefered type of headphone

>>52529646
Get the X2's. They are only $200 on Massdrop.

What are the differences between E10 and SE215?

>>52529961
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00H46W9D4/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_267_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ub9TzEagL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=0V598T3YYWM0T0G1AFNX

>>52529807
But anon, they still are if you want a solid headphone that won't snap and you don't need a amp or dac for. They are also very comfy for a headphone of it's size. The only issue they have right now is the earpads are glued to the earcups since Philips got Gibson Innovations to manufacture the headphone. This does not affect the sound or any other physical quality of the headphone. No shill, just a satisfied X2 owner.

>>52529961
hi2050

>>52530043
>1 star
kekked

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Just ordered 702's and an E10K!
Arriving on friday, excited af

>>52530191
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Takstar-Portable-professional-Headphone-Computer/dp/B0062TV73M?
My Iphone is a 5c

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>>52530214
fuugggg

me too, but arriving only Tuesday

waiting is excruciating

>>52530236

Question:
can these be drven from phones or do they need an head amp
Answer:
Yes they run on phones very well, not quiet at all and I've ran them off of multiple smartphones and iPods :)

s-should be fine I guess?
not sure why you said that

>>52530310
Because the title only mentions Iphone's i dont have and sound leaks out because they're open right? so i guess i want closed because [spoiler]I don't want anyone to hear my weeb music[/spoiler]

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>>52530171
>But anon, they still are if you want a solid headphone that won't snap
Tell this to Sennheiser enthusiasts
>and you don't need a amp or dac for.
You wouldn't need a DAC anyways if your source is good enough. DAC has nothinf to do with power/amping.
> They are also very comfy for a headphone of it's size.
It's their only positive point, but they're quite heavy. They may become uncomfortable after some hours of listening.
> The only issue they have right now is the earpads are glued to the earcups since Philips got Gibson Innovations to manufacture the headphone.
I got two X2 and they both had this same issue. My last X2 was made by Woox, this issue has nothing to do with Gibson, it's totally random. Also this is not the only issue: dye leak, metal rings peeling off, pads can be made of some itchy material (not exactly velour).
>This does not affect the sound or any other physical quality of the headphone.
You'll never know until you can compare multiple units of X2.
>No shill, just a satisfied X2 owner.
No shill, just a satisfied K702 owner.

>>52530214
>>52530246
Welcome to the club!

what sounds better and what is more comfortable?
sennheiser momentum in ear or ety hf5?

>>52530341
Try to look for AKG K518 LE. They're bassy, they provide very good isolation, they're great for portable devices and you can find them for around 45£.

>>52530401
Tell us!, how was your experience so for?

>>52530236
>>52529961
>Iphone
>1 Volt standard
Is fine.
I think that still holds true for Euro models.

>>52530513
I would say HF5 for sound, but maybe you would have have some bass list on the Momentum. Fit is more complicated. HF5 is meant to be worn deeper, but the barrel is so narrow.

I own a pair of DT770 and i have the stock pads on and i also do have HM5 pads at home that im lazy to look out for.. If u guys have already tried it.. is the hm5 pads better? comfier?

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X2s are beats by dre tier, man am i glad amazon has a 30 day return policy.

>>52530341
>open or closed
>I don't want sound to leak
damned anon

check if you can get 7506, maybe m40x

>>52530711
>senshills

>>52530728
>biased nigger

did you trust zeos too much?

>>52530746
I don't trust anyone
I just know there's a ton of senshills, especially here

I just got an O2+ODAC, and I see in the instructions (found online) as well as various other places that it's suggested to keep the software volume setting slightly below 100% rather than at 100% - however, all of them fail to actually mention which exact percent that means. "Slightly below 100%" could mean anything from 95% to 99%.

Anyone got any recommendations or information on what the optimal percentage is?

>>52530728
>anon in thread says HD600 is better than X2
>sennshill

>other anon in thread says K702 is better than X2
>no comment

Hmm, I wonder if this guy is that idiot who calls people sennshills for no reason. I'm pretty sure it is.

>>52530770
Probably just leave it at 100%

>>52530728
Those are out of my range, Damn i just want some decent listenin when i'm on the way to college n shit and the AKG K518 LE's some other anon suggested are all out of stock in a bunch of places

>>52530763
>I own both philips and senn for a month
>"I c-can't trust you, b-but i'll trust reddit reviews!"

x2fags in a nutshell

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>>52530780
Spotted the Sennshill.

>>52530792
So JDSLabs (where I found the instructions) and the people suggesting to keep it slightly below are wrong?

>>52530561
Absolutely positive. I find these headphones very comfortable (light, pillow-like pads) and balanced-sounding. Compared to the X2 I previously owned, they sound much clearer and much more detailed. I feel like they also have a much better dynamic range. The E10K can drive them very well (I could even say that it's maybe a too much for them). I usually never turn the knob beyond level 3 on low gain for listening to music at a decently high volume. I never enable the bass boost as well, the K702 bass is already very good imo.

-_-'

Why upload mp3's in VBR...

Yes, I'm an Audio Nut; FLAC or 320, I'll go as low as 128 if it's distortion-free. VBR's are notoriously filled with pops/clicks.

I'll give this a go though, because I really do love the music.

-though, I do still wonder why people rip in VBR; not like storage or connection speeds matter anymore :(

>>52530814
>implying I didn't order K7xx

Whatever you say, AKG shill.

I see you're still recommending K518s to people even though they suck.

>>52530814
cool story bro

haha nice shit stack bro

>>52530780
>>other anon in thread says K702 is better than X2
That post was too long for me to care about

we have a lot of AKG shills too I agree
(but atleast AKG makes good headphones)

>>52530799
I don't even have philips, akg or sennheiser headphones

>>52530794
check out the takstar pro 80s
they're overpriced for what they are, a closed hi2050 variant, but they're cheaper than 7506 & m40x

>>52530837
>VBR's are notoriously filled with pops/clicks.

Then it is your playback software at fault. Properly encoded VBR (lame -v0) won't have such problems, unless you use old ass players that can't handle VBR properly.

>>52530837
>Why upload mp3's in VBR
Why use mp3 at all when there are far better lossy formats such as AAC that give significantly better quality (or lower filesize with the same quality) and are supported by virtually every player and device in this day and age?

>>52530849
>Takstar pro 80's
>check UK amazon
>Unavailable
Fuck me

>>52530846
>I see you're still recommending K518s
Naw that's some other shill, you shill.

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Anyone own some Stax headphones? I'm curious about them.

what are some great game soundtracks from before 2007?

>>52530884
>>52530794
god damned anon
you do know there's other sites selling shit other than amazon?

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pli/94-2956816/Headphones/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40X-Compare-Prices#q=m40x&search=m40x
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pli/94-2947090/Headphones/Takstar-PRO-80-Compare-Prices (what the fuck amazon.co.uk DOES have them)
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pli/94-184336/Headphones/Sony-MDR-7506-Compare-Prices#q=7506&search=7506

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>yffw this is the least expensive XLR headset available.
>$200
>basically $70 ATH M30s + $??? mic that doesn't even sound better than a fat $60 condenser.

At this rate, the ADG1 line is a better buy, but they aren't XLR.

>>52530917
Solstice
Zelda Ocarina of Time

>>52530917
MGS: Snake Eater has some good tracks

>>52530819
Ill use the bass boost for games with explosions

>>52530960
why the fuck would you ever need an xlr headset
what the fuck

>>52530818
are you autistic? just put it anywhere from 95-99, what fucking difference does it make

>>52530711

They are funny headphones to listen to, as same as beats but their sound is shitty, X2 got better bass, clarity and more than neutral for having that kind of sound. I have both HD600 and X2, I usually listen with my X2 because they are fun and the HD600 are a bit boring for music, more likely for mastering and things like that.

>>52530780

K702 IS SHIT

>>52531129
>[citation needed]

>>52530703

HELP ME OUT. Should i put on the pads or keep the originals?

>>52530930
Thanks for the help anon, one more retarded question, will those Taxstar ones work with Iphone 5c?

>>52530837
VBR has none of those issues and 320kbps mp3 is a stupid format.

>>52530910
I have the Omega II Mk I and love it to death. Shame more people don't get into stax. They're the best. I think the main problem is usually by the time they're looking at them at all, they've already sunk money into a dynamic rig and don't want to risk the jump.

>>52531071
He's right you know.

Get a set with a 2.5mm jack, convert to 3.5mm, convert to XLR, at least then you won't be spending a couple of hundy on cans you pretty much can't use for anything.

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>>52531095
>X2 are more neutral
>X2 have better clarity

bullshit, even if you have an incredibly shit source this is bs.

600s will sound boring at first if you are used to bassy headphones, but the fucking clarity, detail and imaging is god tier.

>>52530960
Takes all of five minutes to rewire a mic cable to XLR. Just do it yourself.

Posting again because last thread 404'd before I could reply to some suggestions.

>Budget
400USD
>Location
Canada
>Source
O2+ODAC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Either, no requirements for isolation, I'll adapt and sound signature is more important.
>Comfort level
Preferably all day wear
>Preferred tonal balance
I'm a mid-head, I want a sound that is mid-forward, even to the point of being aggressive. Bass should have impact but doesn't need to have insane quantity or depth, I found the HD600 bass good enough. Treble is where HD600 let me down though, I need to be excited and engaged by my music and the softness of the HD600 wasn't doing it for me. I don't think fatigue is an issue for me.
>Preferred music
Punk and rock with female vocals. Some examples of tracks I'd like to sound good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV5ezv1yg0c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nho42QE2jKE
>Past headphones
HD600 (see notes above)

>>52531210
>Omega II Mk I
That might be too big of a jump for me. Those are like $1200+ Right?

>>52530917
Battletoads (probably needs no introduction. the soundtrack is easily the best part of the game)
Journey to Silius (obscure as hell game, but great soundtrack)
Castlevania
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest
Castlevania III
Dracula X: Rondo of Blood
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (most of it is god tier, but especially The Tragic Prince)
Mega Man 2
Mega Man 3 (Spark Man and Top Man themes being some of my favorites)
Final Fantasy VI (most notably "Decisive Battle" and "Dancing Mad")
Final Fantasy VIII (the game is meh, but the soundtrack is god-tier - check out "The Man with the Machine Gun")
Chrono Trigger
... and probably a billion other games that I failed to recall just at the moment.

>>52531077
>what fucking difference does it make
If I knew that, I wouldn't be asking here, would I?
Maybe it doesn't make any difference at all, but I was hoping someone here would know. I can't possibly be the only one who ever came across the suggestion of setting it slightly below 100%.

>>52531210
> Shame more people don't get into stax.
Maybe because their least expensive model is 1000$?

>>52531257
K702/K612, DT880 250/600 ohm, HE-400i.

>>52531268
I got mine for about $900 used from japan. I used to have a 207 lambda though. I only paid about $175 for that. You can usually grab a starter set for around $250 though if you don't have an amp. That will more than play above its weight. But the Omega frames are a step above that for sure.

>>52531160
just try it?
wearing comfort is subjective anyway.

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Ay

>>52531328
Right, I have heard the K702 be described as cold or analytical, and I definitely still want a warm sound, just not as laid back or "boring"

The DT880 don't look bad but I feel like Beyers aren't known for their mids and I've read some people describe the mids as "slightly" recessed which is a big no-no.

400i seems the best out of the three but is also around $100CAD over budget.

>>52531163
probably, I don't see why they wouldn't

>>52531328
>Maybe because their least expensive model is 1000$?

Not on this planet. SRS-2170 is like $475 new and about half that used.

>>52531362
That's why I recommended also the K612 to you. They're considered the most neutral AKG in production and compared to the K702 they are a bit warmer, without sacrificing mids. Only downside of K612 is the non-detachable cable.

>>52531417
Okay cool, I will look into them. I need to do more research on the 880 600ohm midrange and decide from there.

Plus side on the K612 is I can get a great price from a brick-and-mortar store I trust here.

Would like to find someones first hand opinion on how each sound with punk to sell me on them.

>>52531297
according to windows specifications, putting it at 100% does not invoke any kind of software amplitude gain above 0db. so it's okay to do 100%, and because of this, you probably should actually use 100%

then again, they may have some other autistic reason for doing it, which i dont know what it is. you would have to ask them their reasoning

>>52531593
I've seen some people say it'll cause clipping with your amp at anything but 100% and at any thing under 100%.

I highly doubt it matters.

>>52531623
me too
thats why i called them autists

>>52531478
>Plus side on the K612 is I can get a great price from a brick-and-mortar store I trust here.
K612 are really cheap basically everywhere.
>Would like to find someones first hand opinion on how each sound with punk to sell me on them.
There simply doesn't exist a headphone which universally sounds the best with punk, the same obviously applies to also other music genres. Ideally you want a neutral headphone, which accurately reproduces what's in the recording. Both HD600, DT880 250/600 ohm and K702/K612 accomplish this, despite having some sound differences. A good choice for you would probably also be the X2, but I didn't recommend it to you because it's less neutral and its mids are a bit recessed.

>>52531695
I just leave mine at 100% since that's whats Schiit and Benchmark say to do.

>>52531716
i too have my windows volume at 100%, for my element

>>52531714
I actually have had the X2 and overall disliked it for actual music listening. I would say mids being recessed is an understatement, to me they sounded like they were recorded in a room separate from the rest of the track which just bugged me.

I get your point though, I called my guy and he said he has the K612 and he can put an order with Beyer for some 880/600s so it's in-depth research time I guess.

>>52531758
Ok. Since you're lucky because there's a headphones' store near you, I recommend you to try them out personally before purchasing one of them. Your ears are the best judges.

>>52531829
It's not exactly near me, in fact it's a province over. But the guy there is great as far as customer service goes and he does his best to do 1-day shipping which is a godsend in this country.

>>52531874
finland?

>>52531892
wat

Canada, his store is in Montreal and I'm in Toronto

>>52531922
Yeah I could see canada being a shit country for shipping

>>52531874
Oh well, being friends to a trustworthy person is also important. Hopefully you'll find what you need soon!

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>watch one of zeos's new reviews
>has a loli in a skimpy swimsuit on a vertical screen
what the fuck

>>52532080
What else would you expect from a redditor who puts the the X2 at the top of his recommendation list?

>>52532080
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lV7YSPvKZA

>AKGay
>Sennshit
>BeyerAnemic

got more?

>>52532179
beyer's remorse
snapheiser

>>52532236
You know, hate aside, Sennheisers really do have some serious issues with their construction. They're supposed to be premium headphones yet they seem to break apart like sub-$10s. I have a $20 pair of Creatives with the same form factor that ended up whipped against the wall once by a freak accident and didn't break.

>>52532759
Too much plastic and poor design. They're comfortable though.

>>52532759
don't think I've seen problems with construction other than hd600s and I think it's gotten to the point where there's people that break them just for more pictures

>>52532179
>Sennshit
>not Sennscheisser

>AKG K545
>Crossfade M-100
>NAD HP50

Anything else for portable over-ear in that >300 range? Inline remote preferable.

>>52533147
you want the hp50 man
they might look like helicopter pilot headphones but they are very good sq wise

>>52533147
Oppo PM3 is better than all of those

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>>52533285
He definetly wants to look like this guy

Let's play a game.

>Budget
Not restricted.
>Location
United States
>Source
An amplifier.
>Preferred type of headphone
Let's say circumaural.
>Open or closed, comfort
Doesn't matter
>Preferred tonal balance
Bright. Not V-shaped, not one or two narrow band peaks around a jagged valley of recessed treble. Just an upward tilt in response.
>Past headphones
HD800 - Once you get past the 6kHz peak, it's a really veiled headphone. Also too midbassy.
K702 - Peak at mid treble, add a peak around 2 kHz and low treble plunge. Deceptively midbassy and dull.
DT 880/990 - Mild/pronounced V-shape
ER-4B - One of the few purely bright things I can think of. But this is an IEM.

Others:
HE560 - Trenches around the peaks at 4-5 kHz and higher up at around double that. Has a hint of the HD 600 flavor.
T1 - Sounds too much like darker HD650/R70X plus a 9 kHz spike.
T70 - Upper mid/treble plunge, then the Beyer peaks again
SA5000 - This might have been a fit, but it's not made now.
T90 - This nearly fits. Anything with less midbass?
STAX - Aside from the ~10kHz peaking, and the usual 1.5kHz bump, these are pretty dull sounding. I do appreciate the lack of bass boost.

>>52533147
HP50 is excellent.

I just got a pair of Sony MDR v55s from work. I have some headphones I use at work so I am gonna bring these home. Are they any good? I got them for free.

>>52533562
>T90 - This nearly fits.
you sick fuck

>>52533562
im not sure they exist. probably better off eqing it off some 880s

>>52533606
Just got home. Tried them on and they are SO uncomfortable. They are awful. I'm gonna swap them for the HD 429s that I use at work. I don't use my headphones at work all that often anyway. I'd rather have the nicer pair at home instead.

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Just bought these to use while flying... How did I do /g/?

>>52534404
>use while flying.
Are you a pilot? If you're just using those for music, you did bad.
>$1,095
WEW

>>52534479
Yeah I'm a pilot. Gonna be using it to listen to music during cross-county flights... I'm guessing if I use it for more than 5 years it will be worth it

>>52534543
Yeah, While i'm not a fan of bose in terms of their sound, their products are usually comfy as fuck and do a good job at noise cancellation.
It'll be fine for you then.

>>52533635
>you sick fuck
Why?

>>52534040
I always can, but the point is to find one stock.

>>52534587
Yeah I got em for the active noise cancellation for the most part and I didn't actually pay 1095... Found one in a mint condition on eBay for 600.

>>52534644
yeah i know, its just, i dont think youre going to find anything perfect
how about the hifiman 5LE? bit less jagged than the 880

>>52534681
$600 is much more reasonable for those.
So how long did it take to become a pilot?

>>52534797
It's not the jagged parts, it's the wide dips below neutral levels I don't want.
HE-5LE isn't that, and it's out of production.

>>52531417

Howe good are the K612s? I'm going to get either those + an amp or the X2's, any input?

I listen to wide variety of music so being suited to one thing isn't important. Soundstage for gaming kinda is but shouldn't be a problem with either. jw how much an amp will help vs the quality difference in the two.

Guys I just ordered a Fiio K1, did I fuck up?

I am basically just using it to upgrade my on board sound card.

I have RHA MA 350s.

>>52534822
For private its 40 hours of flying minimum which takes around 3-4 months. From there on depending on your mission you just need to start getting more certifications like the commercial, multi engine, high performance, tail wheel, ATP, etc.

>>52534979
get the k612

>>52533285
I've seen so many good write-ups about their sound, it almost doesn't matter that they look like that. Still better looking than the Brainwavz HM5.

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Ehm dude
Amperior!

>>52535087

recs on babbies first amp?

>>52535224
Fiio E10K

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>that feel when K7xx master race

>>52529127
Wait, are referral links allowed on /g/? Fucking shills, I should've posted mine.

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Got them fuccbois in my sights, bits of organs on my knife

I am listening Norah Jones' SACDs with my HD 598 and I am almost crying.

How can music sound this good?

>>52535919
>sacds
honk honk

>>52535919
>almost crying
you should be crying those things are shit and sennheiser fucked you in the ass

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>>52529091
loving my wafiu as normal

any recommendations for comfy headphone covers?
I really like my monoprice headphones in all other aspects, but the fake leather is breaking apart

>>52536294
Which Monoprice headphones? If they fit, you could just slap some HM5 pads on and be done with it.

>>52536358
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108323-Headphone-Gold-Plated-Accessories/dp/B007SP2CO2/

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Looking for some IEMs to listen to music on my phone or laptop while I'm out. I have a history of IEMs and earbuds being uncomfortable or fitting in one ear and not the other, falling out, etc. so I've tended to avoid them and go with clip-on OEMs, but I gave a pair of stock Samsung IEMs (that come with the S6) a go, and they seemed all right, and they're definitely more portable. I care very little about the sound stage as long as it werks(tm). Bluetooth would be cool to avoid cable mess and a mic would be a welcome bonus, but I can do without either of them. The Sony SBH80 seems to fit the bill perfectly, but it's a little out of my budget.

>Budget
~¥5000
>Location
Tokyo
>Source
Galaxy Note 3, Thinkpad X220
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
More important than sound quality
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, balanced, mid-centric
>Preferred music
Weeb stuff; anime songs, vocaloid, touhou
>Past headphones
Random cheap IEMs that kind of sucked

>>52536754
日本に何をしている?

>>52536967
holy shit fuck off you pathetic rosetta stone tier weeaboos.

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>>52536967
>>52537107

>>52537156
Literally go back to Reddit

>>52537184
lol

>>52536754
Just get Piston 3s.

>>52535370

fugg thats $100. I'm not a poorfag but I'm also not an audiophile... will these honestly make that marked improvement in my listening? Thats $100 towards a trip or Kepler or a hooker or something mang, for a headphone louden-er?

>>52537336
>will these honestly make that marked improvement in my listening?
Amp copypasta
>>52526927

-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.

CAD has been collapsing lately, but you can also get another cheap Fiio thing.

>>52537467

alright food honest answer. My mobo supposedly has "good" audio kek, made in Japan stuff etc. I'll buy my phones and see if it's acceptable.

>>52529127
are these from the new shitty run?

>Budget
<$300
>Location
US
>Source
Fiio e10c currently, thinking Schiit modi/magni stack
>Preferred type of headphone
over-ear
>Open or closed
Probably closed, but open to open.
>Comfort level
high?
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral. i want an analytical headphone to hear the music as it was recorded.
>Preferred music
v wide range.
>Past headphones
mdr-v6, philips fidelio l1

Current setup is Fiio e10 > Sony MDR-V6

thinking of using my year end bonus to upgrade to:
>Schiit Modi/Magni v2 Uber Stack > ???
Not sure what headphones to use.
>Philips SHP9500
>Sony MDR-MA900
>AKG K7xx
>ATH-AD900X
>ATH-MSR7
>Beyerdynamic DT 770
>NAD VISO HP50
>Mad Dogs

>no speakers general
Speakers are
>Fiio e10 > Sansui 881 > Dayton Sub-1200 > Dayton B652.
Thinking of going
>Schiit Modi/Magni v2 Uber Stack > JDS LSR310S > JDS LSR305
The Sansui is old as fuck and produces hum when on. I probably don't want to bother re-capping it.
Should the speakers use the DAC's RCA out or the amp's? Would need to use an RCA splitter if I went with the DAC's output.

>>52537979
the e10k is fine. if you want closed definitely get the hp50. if open, k702

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>$500 headphones
>only listen to anime music

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>>52538172
Wake me up.
Wake me up inside.

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>>52538172
Anime music on now just4you

>>52538280
Care to compare your headphones?
Unless you're one of the 2 anons who uploaded it already to pastebin.

>>52538322
Yeah, I was one of them. Should be in the archive somewhere.

I'm not sure if this is all in my brain, but after spending more time comparing, I would say the differences I noted in my pastebin are actually more obvious than how I first heard them. So they make better complements than I thought, which is nice.

The HD600 is much softer and more cohesive in its sound, so I prefer it for acoustic, vocals, and classical. Not very "analytical" since separation and individual details stand out much more with the 400i.

On the other hand, I like the 400i for more aggressive or bass-heavy stuff that doesn't depend on "natural" timbre, such as harder rock/metal/untz music. The 400i has also gotten more comfortable for me.

>>52529091
I just finished buying Sennheiser HD 180 moments ago
Im a real fucking cheapo so i cant justify paying too much for headphones but i like good quality music too, so they'll the alright, right?

Do you think V-moda will repair a stripped screw hole?

>>52538763
Maybe, their customer support is quite good

>>52538763
That's not really something that would be repaired normally. You'd have to replace the unit.

You could repair it yourself though with $3 worth of JB weld and a little oil on the screw to keep it from freezing in place.

>>52538828
I'm just afraid they'll say "it's structurally fine lol" and send it back. It's one of the screws that attaches the cup to the arm. It stays in fine, but it loosens up pretty easily.

>>52538872
I'd call them up or send them an email, you might get lucky

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People who use foobar2000 please help.

For example there is my Music folder. I set a path to it in "Music Folders" in settings.
But when I add new songs/albums, they're not appearing on the list.
I know you can do this in Musicbee (re-scan), but can you do the same in fb2k?

>>52538897
Turn it off and turn it on again

>>52538897
Does it say "Monitoring" under Status?

Foobar updates changes pretty much instantaneously for me.

how is the soundstage on 558's? i've read everything from "amazing" to just a notch above closed back

>>52538897

>>52538931
This. I keep my stuff on an external labeled M:Drive and it updates instantaneously.

You sure you got the path right?

>>52538942
I personally find it quite closed but that's because of the headphones I use. If you are coming from shit tier earphones it will sound wide

>>52538907
>>52538931
>>52538954
Well, yes, the path is right and it says "Monitoring".
Then the question is, how do I add my music folder to playlist so it can update the song list? Do I just drag the whole folder inside fb or what?
Sorry if i'm dumb

>>52538983
Have you tried configuring autoplaylist and binding it?

>>52539041
How do you bind it to a folder?

>>52539122
You bind it to a playlist not a folder, the library itself should autoupdate regardless.

>>52539135
Thanks anon

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>just got a pair of Oppo PM-3's
>still getting used to the new phones after transitioning from my cheap sony phones
>mfw listening to my Falcom JDK songs

>>52539332

Also, I feel I should ask - should I get an AMP for these bad boys, even though it's a "portable" set?

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are these any good

>>52539343
they don't need one and amp is short for amplifier, it's not an acronym.

>>52538942
>falling for the soundstage meme

LOL

>>52539361

kk

any albums you'd recommend I download to really try them out?

>>52539395
I'm not than anon but try listening to some chesky recordings

>>52539380
Don't be a faggot

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Can anyone with the Magni 2 Uber confirm what the online manual says; the only way to swap between the 6.35mm front and RCA rear outputs is to unplug your headphones?

I hope I'm misinterpreting it.. it seems like a bit of a shitty solution given the Magni 2 Uber has a dedicated input switching button.

Yo /hpg/, the pads on my DT880's are going flat and are starting to rub against my ears, making it hurt for long listening sessions. Are there any good, fairly inexpensive replacements that you know of that don't suck?

>>52539428
not him but soundstage in headphones is literally nothing but a meme.

>>52539433
given the Modi* 2 Uber has a dedicated input switching button.

>>52539436
Soundstage or "headstage", however you want to call it is definitely a thing but doesn't necessarily make one headphone better than another.

>>52539433
Yes plugging in your headphones mutes the rca out. Why is that an issue?

>>52539353
pls respond

>>52539492
You can get better for less

>>52539477
Not really an issue, just an inconvenience.
I like to keep my desk tidy and leave as little slack on cables as I can.
A button seems like it'd be a faster and more elegant solution.

>>52539565
Idk to me it's a feature. I like the very simple interfaces to the Magni and Modi.

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Thinking of buying pic related, yes or no?

>>52539565
>want to listen to speakers
>unplug headphones
>want to listen to headphones
>plug them in
literally the most sane option. it also allows the volume control to act for each individually instead of only working for both at the same time.

>>52529497
My absolute nigger.
Bitches don't know...

>>52539521
ok, thanks

>>52539576
Yeah, I guess it's probably the most intuitive solution for the majority of users.

>>52539584
>it also allows the volume control to act for each individually instead of only working for both at the same time.

I don't see how the switching method would effect the function

>>52539578

yes.

>>52539674
thanks boss, just making sure to get approval of unkown people on the internet.

Can anyone recommend me a headset that i can use for games?
Preferably with some kind of surrond sound effect.

>>52539701
i mean, are you looking for niggerbass and shit?

>>52539715
Also interested in this, except I don't give a shit about effects.

>>52539720
no, just a nice pair of allround headphones

>>52539715
>>52539730
you dont want a headset at all. just grab an shp9500 and a boompro or something. if you must get a headset, the hyperx cloud 1 is the only thing really worth it, but still shitty

>>52539754
then youd be better off getting an k612 with that amp senpai

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>>52539767
What about the Koss SB/40?

>>52539767
>then youd be better off getting an k612 with that amp senpai

tell me why they are better please? im not a sound guy at all..

>>52539802
no way in hell

>>52539803
i cant really explain it to you if you dont know sound. just know that the k612 is more neutral, so it will always produce more of what the track masterer had in mind, whereas the dt770 purposely accentuates the bass and treble. thats not always a bad thing, but it will never sound as natural.

>>52539817
thats a good enough explanation for me, thanks!

>>52539817
Steelseries Siberia?
Razer Kraken?

>>52539830
if youre really dead set on a headset, like i said, the hyperx cloud 1 is literally the best on the marketf for this kind of package www.amazon.com//dp/B00JJNQG98/

>>52539848
You did say that, but if I'm to base my purchasing decision on this, I'd like to see some arguments for the Cloud and against all the rest.

>>52539865
and also like i told the other guy, if you cant read measurements and what not, then i cant really explain it to you. the hyperx cloud 1 is basically a rebranded takstar pro80 with a mic attached. the takstar pro80 is a pretty decent headphone, and in a market of literally shit (all headsets are literally shit - you will just have to believe me. or hell, go to best buy and try them all on, they go try on a pair of hd558 by sennheiser or something, then you will understand. besides this isnt just my opinion, this is the bar none collective opinion of this entire thread) it makes it easily the best thing you can get as a packaged headphone + mic built in.

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>>52539865
Pretty much this >>52539888
If you don't believe him/us go do your research and you will come to the exact same conclusion.

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>>52539946
its kind of strange, people that come in here and then not believe what you say. its fine to question things but, theres nothing an anon can say that is "trustworthy" no matter what. theres really no point in coming for the opinion if your own research is the only way to be sure.

but still, we gain nothing from it. he could call me a kingston shill, but im telling him it's shit compared to something with a detachable cable and a boompro anyway.

he probably just wants what he wants

>>52539995
He just asked you to back up your recommendation with some facts.
What's wrong with you?

>>52540018
what makes a fact believable if you do not understand its science? i wont waste my carpal tunnel points for such a thing.

your inability to figure this out is disturbing, though. are you daft perhaps?

>>52539848
If headsets are shit, what are some of the recommended clip-on mics?

>>52540029
Kek, I like you

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>>52540033
for a cheap clip on, zmmic1. otherwise a boompro would be what id get

>>52540039
if you want to roleplay as an anime girl, we could les out

>>52540029
do _you_ understand its science?

>>52540051
the argument wouldnt change whether i did or not. but yeah, i do

>>52540061
to be fair, you didn't present any argument besides "just trust us"

>>52540050
The BoomPro looks really good, how can I tell if it will fit my headphones (HD 215)?

>>52540084
i... explained that understanding an argument would require knowledge on the subject, didnt i? i imagine it would go something like this:

anon 1: hi i want headset
anon 2: no, they are shit
anon 1: prove it you butthole!
anon 2: check out these graphs
anon 1: yo what the fug, what does this mean?
anon 2: i didnt think you would understand, because if you could, you probably would have looked them up yourself. still, everyone insists that i waste my time showing you facts you dont understand. btw, why did you come here if not for a recommendation you could believe? if youre not going to believe us, you might as well start researching yourself
anon 1: youre right, i guess im retarded

and so are the rest of you. not wasting any more carpal tunnel points on this

>>52540106
it will only work if your headphones have a detachable cable

>Budget
$150 AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
Ipod
>Preferred type of headphone
Bluetooth IEM
>Comfort level
I would prefer it too be a bit more comfy and fit better rather than having a bit better sound
>Preferred tonal balance
any is fine
>Preferred music
EDM
>Past headphones
Philips $20 sport hook in ear things..

>>52540116
maybe anon isn't an audiophile and doesn't care about placebo sound quality all that much? i know i don't

>it will only work if your headphones have a detachable cable
they do, but it has to go through a rather narrow hole

Why do I never see orthodynamic or electrostatic headphones on this tread ?
Stax, Yamha Yh/Hp, Fostex T50RP mods ect ...

>>52540116
Nobody was asking you for graphs. You didn't even say "they're shit because they sound like shit"

>>52540116
Lel

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/philips-fidelio-x2?utm_placement=2&referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open&

X2s for 200$, a third of the way sold out

>Budget
I'd like to keep it under $150
>Location
USA
>Source
Fiio X1, with a Fiio E11 if necessary. Mostly mp3s @ 320kbps
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
Semi-open or open would be great, but not too choosy for IEMs
>Comfort level
~70%
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, but anything will work as long as a range isn't utterly absent
>Preferred music
Jazz, Metal, Electronic
>Past headphones
Porta-pros, M50s, ATH-AD700. Just looking for a solid pair of IEMs for light travel. Considering SE215s, Soundmagic E80s or RE-400s although I'm open to any suggestions. Thinking against RE-400s because of reports of poor durability. I know that they're IEMs and all, but still.

>>52533562
How about M70x?

>>52536754
Radius NEF-21.

>Budget
<100$

>Location
Bangkok

>Source
iPod

>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Prefer comfortable headphones as they will be used for hours at a time, but otherwise don't mind

>Preferred music
Rap, weeaboo music

>Past headphones
AKG 551

>>52538897
It scans on startup and you can activate the scan from the settings. Under Library iirc.

>>52540151
Philips TX2BTBK

>>52540710

>weeaboo music

Buy a noose

>>52540710
You did have k551. Why you want other headpohones? Isn't that downgrade?

guys i want buy a portable Fiio ffor my phone,and i will use my shure se215,and my bayerdynamic dt990pro,what model can i take? budget max 100 euros

>>52541004
Got them from someone I knew and they're really falling apart.

>>52541023
The pads are falling apart?? Why didn't you buy new earpads then?
>>52541005
Fiio X1 or M3. But I doubt it'll be loud enough for dt990.

>>52540710
use those 100$ to buy pads for your 551

>>52541056
Not just the pads. The entire thing is pretty fucked. The wire is ripping in a lot of places, and the sides of the headphones are getting all weird and gooey for some reason. Is it hard to replace the wire on these things?

>tfw E10K price won't fall

>>52541117
Its a shame really. Well, at that price its Takstar Pro80 or Sony MDR-7506. Especially I heard sony ones are manufactured in Thailand. It should be easier to find.

Welp my Sound Magic ES10 died, what next?

>>52541056
the e11k is not better?

>>52541260
Sorry, I thought you need some digital audio player. Well, E10k is enough for that.

>>52541288
i meant a portable fiio,e10k is only for home use...

>>52537292
>>52540512
between these two the piston 3s seem more appealing, but I'll check them out more closely when I get home, thanks

>>52541316
Nah, you can use it portable with USB OTG cable. Moreover, it'll bypass your phone DAC. So there'll be some improvement.

>>52541179
Alright thanks man. If I can't manage to fix my akg's I'll try to buy one of these. Really appreciate it.

>>52541336
o really? didnt know that,cool!

>>52541324
Take a look at Zero Audio Tenore while you're at it too. Both of my recs is JDM only, so the exposure wasn't high and thus sometimes underrated.

Got Astros as a gift and have been too busy to try them out. I'll report back shortly.

>>52541369
cheers, they both seem all right. I'm still leaning towards the piston 3s but if I can find a good deal on either of the other two then I'll definitely pick them up

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What are your listen times, /g/?

>>52541741
How do I find it?

>>52541847
preferences>playback

>>52541741
I just use [spoiler]youtube[/spoiler]

>>52541874
welp, I sometimes do, too.

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Anyone ever tried this chinese meme?
They're pretty popular in head fi for some reason

>>52542497
Forgot to mention, they are senfer ue and they're only 20$

>>52542497
>>52542563
what do you have to lose?
they're only 20$

I feel like they're made specifically to look like high end IEMs and that's all that matters, so I wouldn't be surprised if they're absolute shit

>>52541741
7 weeks+, OS install is about nine months old. I use Spotify, too.

>Budget
$500 max
>Location
US
>Source
PC + O2/ODAC
>Preferred type of headphone
full/over-ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Don't care
>Preferred tonal balance
As neutral as possible
>Preferred music
r&b, chillwave, jazz
>Past headphones
bad headsets and iems

>>52542863
HD 600

>>52542863
DT880 250/600 ohm, HD600/650, K702/K612, HD558/598.

>>52542884
>>52542914
I'll check those out, thanks families.

o2+odac is causing crackling noise as long as the usb is plugged in even though nothing is playing
tried 2 usb cords/headphones/computers and it happens on all of them, it started happening today

what do? do i trash it and buy something else?

>>52540455
You would have to be an idiot to spend $200 on this when they've already admitted it's from the glued batch.

Why do you think it's so cheap? This is stock clearance on a botched manufacturing run and they all probably sound like shit.

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What did you find in the mail today /hpg/?

>Budget
Under $200 AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer (ASUS Z-170P on-board sound)
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear, circumaural
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
More important than sound quality
>Preferred music
K-pop
>Intended usage
Listening to music, voice chat, video games

whats the best 20 dollar headphone

>>52543425
Koss Porta Pro

>>52543425

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Lightweight-On-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B00NBEWB4U/

>>52543425
shl3060

Whoever said the DT880 is comfy either doesn't know what comfy is or never wore them. Or is a girl with small ears.

First point: The inner diameter of the earpads is ~6cm. My ears are 6.5cm long, which is dead average. It constantly presses on the top and the tip of the ear, which causes a burning sensation after a while.
Second: FUCKING FLUFF. Who thought that was a good idea? If I want to cook my head, I'll put it in the oven.

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Does this shit really work? I have a pair of HD419 right here.

>>52542665
They're supposed to be a ue900 clone
I don't really need more cheap iems but i guess they can't be that bad since some random guys on head fi said they're the best sub 50$ iem

What are the best headphones to listen flac audio?

>>52543872
beats by dr dre

I need some help /hpg/, im considering ordering a pair of akg k612s with an fiio e10 amp, but im not sure whether the 702s will be worth the extra £50 or to go with a pair of dt770/990s. I mostly listen to bassy music if that helps.

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>>52544212
rip k7xx/dt880 drops
think those would have suited you better
I wouldn't get dt770s if you have the budget for more

I'd recommend either waiting for new sales, getting the dt880 (best of the bunch imo), getting the k612 or picking up the dt990 off massdrop

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/beyerdynamic-dt990-600-ohm-all-black-everything?utm_placement=2&referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open&

>>52535432
You post this on every fucking thread get a life anon

>>52544321
Alright thanks, if i was to get the k612s would i absolutely need an amp or could i get away with it?

>>52544433
I've heard people always say they should get an amp with it

I think you COULD get away with it, but it'll be pretty bad without one, if you live somewhere where shipping is fast, you could order the k612, test them out, check the "do I need an amp" checklist (which I really should save to post when I need it) and if you need one, just order an amp and have it like the next day or so

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>>52543198
greetings fellow ear-dildo-san

>Budget
anything in the 0-200 euro range
>Location
Europe
>Source
My memephone 6
>Preferred type of headphone
in ear
>Open or closed
closed (aren't all in ears closed ?)
>Comfort level
maximal
>Preferred tonal balance
flat if possible
>Preferred music
listen to most things so nothing to say here
>Past headphones
own a DT 770 Pro and some other cans, never had good in ears though

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>>52529497
Nice!

>>52544463
Thanks for all the help bro, ill pick up the k612s then and see if i need an amp

>>52541720
Beware of the fakes when you get a "good deal" on piston 3.

>>52544677
Sensitivity on 612 is fairly low, so there is a decent chance you may want to pick one up.

>>52544621
Do you make use of things like LUFS and K-weighting in production?

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New thread:

>>52544743
>>52544743
>>52544743

>>52542863
K702

>>52530780
well that's because its true

>>52544212
K612 + fiio E10k is the safest and best option in my opinion, you can't really go wrong with that. What's your budget btw? If you're looking for a neutral headphone having extra-bass you may want a HD650 a DT880 250/600 ohm or even a HE-400i if you're willing to spend that much. If a neutral headphone isn't what you really want and all you need is a good bassy headphone, then you can also try to look into the X2, which doesn't need an amp.