/hpg/ - Headphone general

Bought and paid for modi multibit and magni 2 uber from schiit, and they've sent me the modi uber and the standard magni 2....

>buy american they said
>more honest and reputable

i'm pretty pissed off. I know mistakes can happen but it's pretty suspect that they've sent me the cheaper version of both the DAC and the Amp?
I've sent an email to both their contact address.

What does /g think of the Monoprice 8323?

Thinking about grabbing a pair for closed gaming and the detachable cable.

>Budget
200$
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop/Phone
>Type of headphone
Any
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Long Periods
>Sound signature
Bright or neutral
>Past headphones
Chink stuff

File: pepe.jpg (110KB, 800x800px) Image search: [Google]

110KB, 800x800px

>>58691613
I have 3000 Good Boy Points (30USD for you normies). What are the best earbuds I can buy to listen to my hipster MP3 files from my 12 year old ipod "classic"?

Has anyone replaced the pads on akg 240 headphones? I was thinking about buying some velor beyerdynamic ones that are supposed to fit, but does it change the sound quality?

File: 51VuXJohPFL.jpg (34KB, 314x500px) Image search: [Google]

34KB, 314x500px

ATH R70x a good upgrade over the ATH 50x?

>Budget
50€
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
3-4 hours
>Past headphones
Sennheiser PC 320 Gaming Headset

File: 1420877302049.jpg (61KB, 919x605px) Image search: [Google]

61KB, 919x605px

Don't really now where to ask, so i ask here. I need 2.0 speakers for my desktop. Budget is 150€, meaning EU.
It's important that they are not sensitive to the location of the speakers since my desk is next to the wall and so will be the speakers and that they do not need (pre) amp of any kind.
In terms of sound, i like the DT880, X2's, some Boarsemen chinkos and i do NOT like Bose (bass is too bloated imho).
I just want something to listen music during work, mostly rock, classical and some laid back electronical stuff and sometimes a movie, no gaming.
Thanks for the help in advance.

>>58692072
You're really out there killing it pham

File: oyf5eqcmp9cy.jpg (1MB, 3800x2534px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3800x2534px

> tfw want to listen to my brand new iems but can't
we're almost through boys
only 36 hours of burn in left

>>58693012
>still falling for the burn in meme.

>>58693012
>burn in
Isn't this just a meme?

>>58692121
maybe

>>58693012
stop wasting your time

>>58693125
Usually the people that deny burn in are the same kind of people that can't afford gear that benefits from it. There's easily 12k+ sitting in my burn in station right now.
Whatever shitty 100$ senns /g/ uses will sound like shit even after 1000 hours of burn in. Of course /g/ doesn't believe in it because they're too poor to experience it.

>>58693148
More like some people actually understand the physics side of things. Do you have sources for any of that shit?

>>58693148
Ok but do you have some actual proof of that? To me it seems like the burn in discussion is the same retarded shit that is Nvidia vs Intel vs AMD vs >muh dik here on /g/.

>>58693012

>Burning in IEMs with noise or idle play instead of enjoying the change while listening over time

I will never understand this. What pair of Jomo's are those, btw?

File: leddit.png (959B, 46x65px) Image search: [Google]

959B, 46x65px

>>58693012
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/5qi1l6/new_toys_for_the_lunar_new_year/

Yeah go farm upvotes there with your gear photos. Some tips for BTFOing audio people online:

1. Mention how much you spent on that(must be in thousands otherwise equally clueless people won't be impressed)
2. Tell others who disagree that they are poor or at least impy so
3. Use "you haven't heard it" as an argument when they aren't
4. Use "you have shit hearing" as an argument when they have
5. Weasel out from explaining how any of this crap...

>"These impressions are extremely preliminary; both players have barely anywhere near the recommended amount of burn in on them (about 3 hours on the DX200 and 25 hours on the WM1Z, and yes I do hear differences with previous DAPs being burnt in; iBasso even includes a burn in cable with the DX200). Listening done with a Lime Ears Aether and a PWAudio 1960s 4 wire cable, directly into the 2.5mm jack of the DX200 and to the 4.4mm jack of the WM1Z via a balanced adaptor."

...makes any sense whatsoever beyond on how you subjectively think they sound in a non-bias controlled sighted listening test aka what you are doing now.

I have about $280.

Should I go for something like:

https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/shop/headphones/fostex-t50rp-mk-iii-version-1/

Or something like the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK SonicPros?

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-MSR7BK-SonicPro-High-Resolution-Headphones/dp/B00PEU9CFA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1448206179&sr=1-1&keywords=msr7&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=98f2f155096145e5f56be771fe9d1cdc


Or would I get about the same thing from just Dt770s?

Looking mostly at gaming, with some fun music listening wanted. Have a Fiio E10k DAC.

>>58693012
I don't believe in burn in and I've tried it with good headphones. I believe that ear pads change shape slightly from use and that's what causes any slight change in the sound. What full size headphones do you use? hd600's are the best I've tried so far.

>>58693148
Are you going to defend your magic stones and floor cable risers with the same "/g/ is poor" argument too??

File: 718sVHIKqWL._SL1500_.jpg (89KB, 1000x1500px) Image search: [Google]

89KB, 1000x1500px

Opinions on DT 1770 Pros

>>58693385
Lackluster.

>got tinnitus

>Current Headphones

Beyerdynamic DT 990 250 Ohm

looking to get a closed headphone alternative of them, because I live in close quarters now, and I also can slightly hear everything going on around me.

Are the Dt 770 pro 250 ohms a good closed headphone alternative to the 990 pros? Main difference would be the soundstage I guess, but as long as the bass is nice and I don't have to worry about hearing other people talking around me, i'm fine.

Thank you!

My only experience has mattered is dealing with guitar amps which feature much larger drivers, and even then the difference isn't huge. Just use your gear and enjoy it, it'll burn in that way too.

Whats your opinion on the Philips x2? I listen to a lot of heavy metal/rock and also play vidya quite a bit. Are they good for that or is the vshaped sound signature not optimal for that sort of situation?

>>58693409
Thinking of upgrading from 770's but unsure

>>58693496
>upgrading
It really doesn't work like this. DT1770s sound different and aside from their construction, I would consider them an all around downgrade to DT770.

File: IMG_20170127_211700.jpg (4MB, 3024x4032px) Image search: [Google]

4MB, 3024x4032px

Who FiiO Q1 here?

>>58693509
Guess I'll have to try find a store somewhere that sells them to give them a listen, thanks for input

>>58693308
Also looking at PSB M4U 1s which I can't post a link to because fucking 4chan.

>>58693552
Do that and I highly suggest you start looking at measurements and understanding them a little. You won't have to go into purchases blind and can already rule out models and focus on ones that seem promising. There are plenty of links in the Wiki for measurement sites.

>>58692072
Sound magic e10

What are the comfiest pads /hpg/ has used? Sheepskin, HM5, Shure memory foam, DT pads?

Alright, lads. Help me out here.

>Budget
Up to ~170euros
>Location
Eastern Europe. European Union. Lithuania
>Source
My computer. Maybe my old ipod touch (1st gen) if they would work.
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter but closed would be preffered
>Comfort level
Maximum comfy. I probably am too deaf to notice a difference anyway. But I'm very willing to compromise.
>Sound signature
Would be nice to retain as much quality as possible. Don't care honestly, just not too much on everything
>Past headphones
Razer Megalodon headset. Got it as a gift and it held out for a veeeery long time and it finally died.
Older headsets don't matter since they were pleb-tier from the local shop for 5euros or something. Can't even remember them.

looking at two:
Audio-Technica MSR7
>supposedly very good headphones
>currently 155euros instead of 249euros, so big discount
>sturdy and comfy
>look good
>don't fold up, so take up a lot of space

Marshall monitors
>normally not worth it cause of the price but sub 90euros atm
>look very cool
>ok sound quality but worse than msr7
>fold up nicely
>sturdy and comfy

Any experiences?
Also, what about the mic? I'll probably do some gaming once in a while, chat with people so a good one could be nice. I could get a headset but I don't really know if I should since I stopped gaming for a while now.

Tell me how delusional I am and give me some tips, lads

>>58693848
hm5's are great but for me it's either the hd600/650 pads or the k712 gel pads. The 600 pads aren't anything special but they feel nice and it's the shape, plus the way they sit around the ear that makes them great, once the band has been stretched a little obviously. They're way too tight at first.

>>58693848
Do memory foam pads lose their shape after years?

I want something that will isolate noise from all the obnoxious people in my office. So sound quality isn't high priority.

>Budget
$50 - $100 (mostly soft limits)

>Location
US

>Source
Phone, sometimes PC

>Type of headphone
full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
3 hr+

>>58693452
Get the 80 ohm it has more bass

Stupid question but, if this is true http://dr.loudness-war.info/ does it even matter to buy a more premium headphones amps etc?

>>58694840
(cont) Since many are soundstage wise badly mixed instead of a dynamic sound in favor of a more loudness mix?

Is the Philips X2 a good investment if you are playing vidya at all?

How much money is too much money to spend on headphones?

>>58694948
>Is the Philips X2 a good investment if you are playing vidya at all?
Not for professional gameplay if footsteps matter much to you, but for fun, hell yes. They are also Vmoda Boom Mic Pro (or what it'S called) compatible.

>look up Sennheiser urbanite XL wireless because it says massive bass
>16-22khz
>$300
how did Sennheiser come this low?

I'm so fucking tired of the M50xs after nearly 3 years. I'm done with them leaving a dent in my hair and skull.

>Budget
up to 300€ if they're actually worth it
>Location
EU, Spain
>Source
Sound Blaster Z
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
I actually don't know. I've only used closed headphones up until now.
>Comfort level
High, I spend a lot of hours a day with headphones on.
>Sound signature
I don't care but I am not a bass head. The genres I usually listen to: rock, alternative rock, punk rock, pop rock, pretty much every electronic genre except dubstep, and I listen to ASMR quite a bit as well.

I rarely listen to FLACs though. I use Spotify premium most of the time with a little youtube on the side.
>Past headphones
Shitty Turtle Beach X10 like 5 years ago and the M50xs for 3 years now.

Please save me from this hell that are the M50xs

Are the Status CB-1's compatible with a boom pro?

Specs say it's a locking cable but there's are lot of differing opinions out there.

>>58695188
Look into the SHP9500. Probably the least clamp on a headphone I've used.

>>58693945
Bumping this question, thinking of getting memory foam pads but want them to last 5+ years

>>58694671
Thanks, is the sound quality still as good as the 990s? I figured it would, but just not have the realistic sound to it, more like a club-sound

>>58695403
I know the HM5 pads have a two-year warranty with them, couldn't say for other brands.

>>58695188
Hd600

File: TrustyFucks.jpg (826KB, 3840x2160px) Image search: [Google]

826KB, 3840x2160px

Best budget headphones coming through.

>>58695469
Is that a Fidelio X2? It has some very steep competition now.

>>58695547
Anon, they're the SHP9500s.

>>58695437
The HM5 pads say they're memory foam, but just seem like they're stiff foam and not soft

>>58695188
Beyerdynamic DT 880, 32 ohm

VERY comfortable, beautiful sound signature.


HD 650 is another great contender

File: file.png (257KB, 1605x543px) Image search: [Google]

257KB, 1605x543px

>>58695931
Quick question, why does the 32 ohm version cost almost 90€ more than the 250 ohm version?

>>58695678
I have the HM5 Angled Velour and flat Hybrid pads, both are comfy and plush, but have only used for 100 hours or so, so far.

>>58696004
Supply/demand.

>>58696004
Supply and demand, get the 250 ohm version if the 32 is more expensive, the differences are unbelievably marginal

>>58696100
>>58695931
>>58696182
Thank you.

Do you think the Sound Blaster Z, which is the source, will have enough juice to run them properly?

File: 25915769_p0.jpg (943KB, 1075x1518px) Image search: [Google]

943KB, 1075x1518px

Why would people buy openback headphones? Why don't they just buy speakers?

>>58695260
Bump

Would anyone recommend these headphones for gaming/general music listening? Do they have good isolation/soundstage?

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-MSR7-Gun-Metal-Resolution-Headphone/dp/B00OTADUJA

>>58696345
>Why don't they just buy speakers?
>4 a.m.
>turn speakers to 80%
>neighbour wants to kill you
Does this clarify it?

File: PhotoGrid_1484939239116.jpg (406KB, 1024x1024px) Image search: [Google]

406KB, 1024x1024px

Rate, post yours.

Guys pls.


...Anonymous
01/27/17(Fri)12:58:50 No.58675545
>Budget
Around 400 USD

>Location
Hungary

>Source
iPhone 7, Macbook Pro, Harman/Kardon HK3490

>Type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Preferably closed, but would choose open for additional sound quality

>Comfort level
It shouldn't hurt even over a long time

>Sound signature
As flat as possible

>Past headphones
Beats Studio 2, wired

Need low impedance for listening through phone (the iPhones have pretty decent DACs tbqh), but audiophile quality. I grew out of the beats meme.

>>58695469
I bough then 6 months ago, and could not be more happy. amazing headphones.

>>58693545
I'm thinking of getting one since my phone 3.5 is slowly dying. How is the battery life?

>>58693848
ZMF sheepskins if we're going by normal sized pads

Audeze pads but theyre fuckhuge.

DT 770 Pro or AT M50x?

>>58693852
Don't buy marshal. They're one of those skullcandy/marley/beats normie tier marketing headphone brands.

The MSR7's at that price is pretty fucking great. They're an excellent closed headphone.

What happened to Grado, why isn't there any mention ever on hpg lately.

>>58696345
Live in populated areas and cant blast music all night.

Speakers win over headphones for sound quality any day, but they aren't always practical.

I'm guy who needs a Toslink Optical Out to 3.5mm analog with volume control.
How cheap can I go? I wish i could just buy an adapter and get unaltered sound.
Do I really need an AMP? Will an integrated AMP do? What should I look out for?

>>58697216
>Need low impedance for listening through phone
Don't associate impedance with suitability for lower power devices. You need to factor in sensitivity. T50RP's are 50ohm and you won't get anywhere close to listenable level on a phone, yet HD600's at least come close at 300ohm.

>the iPhones have pretty decent DACs tbqh
DAC doesn't have any relation to what spl a headphone will get to

>>58697462
>DAC doesn't have any relation to what spl a headphone will get to

I know, I was just rationalizing why I want audiophile quality with an iPhone being the source.

>>58697348
770's any day. The ONLY reason you would want M50x is if you need portability, and even then I'd implore you to sacrifice for a wholly better headphone.

770's are miles more comfortable, and sound a fair bit better too. M50x have absolute garbage comfort without modification.

>Budget
200€ at max
>Location
Germany
>Source
Desktop, planning on getting a Schiit stack eventually
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Long Periods
>Sound signature
Dat bass
>Past headphones
Nothing to speak off, first "good" one is a DT 770 Pro

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy my DT 770's, but sometimes I am just craving some bass. The neighbours downstairs have a lil kid so I can't blast music all night long without them, or rather the kid, noticing, so I usually switch to headphones. Looking for something with tons of bass and okay-ish mids and highs.

TL;DR
Have neighbours, want nigga bass, need to use headphones. What buy?

>>58696004
>Ohmios
That's pretty cool tbqh

Which DAC is better, the FiiO A3 or the FiiO E10k?

Feel free to recommend similarly priced DACs as well.

>>58697787
>want nigga bass
Get some Beats whitey by Dr. Nigger. Imho i don't know why you'd want more than DT770's..

>>58697787
vmoda m100 and the jvc HA-SZ2000

>>58697787
DT770's are already incredibly V-shaped. They have some of the best sub-bass on a closed can under $400. EQ your 770's.

Sony's MDR-XB series are fucking niggbass god tier if you want to take a look at them.

>>58697842
A3 isn't a DAC. Just an amp.

Get a Schiit Fulla 2 unless youre planning on upgrading in the somewhat near future. E10k does what it needs to do fine but for the extra $25 you get a fair bit more in terms of features and power. Save and go for the E10k if you just want a simple 'USB in analogue out' and dont need any of the line shit out or extra power the Fulla 2 has.

>>58697880
I understand I am weird, I much prefer the nigga base from my cheap-o desktop 2.1 system compared to my somewhat decent 5.1 system in the living room as well, for listening music that is, simply because of the heavy bass.

>>58697888
Quick search showed them to be somewhat more expensive than my current limit, but will look into them. Thanks.

File: moustache-general.jpg (405KB, 1024x1032px) Image search: [Google]

405KB, 1024x1032px

>>58691613
those headphones are Japanese.

You need to start these threads with good American headphones. Puts hair on your chest.

>>58697907
Would you recommend Dt770s for first-person shooters in which hearing footsteps and their precise direction is important?

>>58697907
>DT770's are already incredibly V-shaped. They have some of the best sub-bass on a closed can under $400.
Too bad it's swamped by the peaky midbass. I can see how you'd miss the subbass in all the mud.

>>58697921
Seems you like bloated bass, Beats or Bose should something for you, other than that, no idea. Bloated bass is what i hate.

>>58697937
If footsteps matter you to then you're better off with Audio Technica AD series or DT990's if you want bass, too.

>>58697907
I think the E10k is about all I need. I'm only going to really be using this with a phone and computer at most, and the bass boost feature on the E10k is kind of nice.

>>58697937
Not really. Get a pair of headphones for music like 770's, and then buy a pair of Superlux 681's and slap some velour pads on them. Seriously. They image incredibly well, have great soundstage, and have the right sound sig for vidya. They're a $27 pair of headphones + $5 in pads and they're damn worth it for vidya.

Either that or just go with a good pair of ADx series headphones.

File: Screenshot_2017-01-28_18-07-09.png (208KB, 674x905px) Image search: [Google]

208KB, 674x905px

>>58692072
GranVela X3

File: meh.png (32KB, 686x799px) Image search: [Google]

32KB, 686x799px

Bought a very flat model, do you think I can bring back some bass by EQing?

Tried these two but I'm not feeling it. My low-end phones did a much more decent job of shaking things up. I could feel my ears shaking, and that felt nice.

>>58698082
Yes EQ it. In fact, one of the purposes of buying flat headphones is that you can change your EQ as your preferences change.

But when you are doing EQ, especially if your songs are loud (close to 100% volume), you need to do it by turning everything DOWN other than the bass, and then just turn up your volume knob.

>>58698082
>do you think I can bring back some bass by EQing?
Yes.

Though EQ can't work wonders, it'll sure get you a fair way. You may want to just buy a different headphone all together.

>>58697988
I have a ton of sounds near me so I was hoping to go full closed-back.

These are some headphones I was looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PEUBIKM/ref=twister_B00W5QO6HU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR950-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B00CBPJLFW

https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-3280H00100-K-553-Pro/dp/B00X3MT7F6

My last pair was AKG K553s which were great for gaming but lacked any kind of punch in the bass to make them fun to listen to. Using backup Superlux 668Bs right now.

>>58697921
>showed them to be somewhat more expensive than my current limit
Darn, the jvc is $200 in America and I've seen the vmoda for $150 before. I know the creative aurvana live's are supposed to have a lot of bass, but I'm not sure if they'd be nearly as good as your 770's.

File: meh2.png (10KB, 670x283px) Image search: [Google]

10KB, 670x283px

>>58698148
>>58698157
In my case, I wanted to step up my game a bit, but this was the only option available in my price range (Sennheiser HD 461).

I think I'm getting somewhere with EQing, I can feel it pump a little, but knowing I'm not using it on default makes me uneasy about messing things up.

>buying a new one
Only if I go back to my 1/8th of the price model, but I don't want to throw all this money in the trash.

Besides, the sound is definitely better, just not as "fun" (I think I finally get what reviewers mean by that term).

>>58698148
Is their less distortion by EQing down elements you want less of and not EQing up?

How do we save headphones? It has stagnated badly. The new products that are released seem marketed to silly audiophiles.

>>58697787
have you considered that you may just craving the bass response you can get from speakers? I don't think you're going to find anything better than the DT 770 at 200€

>>58698337
Kill all reviewers who don't use graphs.

>>58698266
Yeah, basically you should try to NOT put any of those sliders above 0.

You can always just turn your volume UP; but if you boost already-loud audio, you'll clip it and fuck up your sound.

Try everything ≤100Hz around 0dB; and then everything higher than that, put at maybe -6dB

I need help buying a DAC to plug my headphones into my TV (or PS3).
Headphones have an impedance of 60 ohm, frequency response 15hz-28khz, max. power is 600mW, rating power(whatever that is): 200mW
Does any of this information matter for choosing a DAC? Does the DACs sampling rate matter?

>budget ~30€ unless you think I HAVE to spend more
>optical out on TV to analog headphones
>need to control volume. Will an extension cord with colume control be okay?
>need 3.5mm output
>unaltered sound, no bullshit features needed

There's just so many options. Should I try to go for optical to 3.5mm directly or could I buy a converter that outputs cinch and then use a cinch to 3.5mm cable IN ADDITION to the extension cord with volume control without it affecting my sound negatively?

Will shit like this do?
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00IXN6L3G?psc=1

https://www.amazon.de/Konverter-Wandler-Digital-Toslink-Koaxial/dp/B005H5JTMI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485648619&sr=8-4&keywords=digital+analog+wandler+toslink

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01IP64VLY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AXZ3JQ1GVFPIF

>>58698408
Oh, I reproduced that exact same graph but with peak at 0dB, sounds fine, but maybe a bit low. If push comes to shove I can make it into a +2 peak instead and find a middle ground.

000(...)-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 felt too muddied by the bass and not as pumpy.

>>58698420
60 ohm is the only thing that really MATTERS a lot per se. Everything else is just "how far into the inaudible do these go on either side"

Optical STRAIGHT to 3.5mm will be your best bet if you want unaltered,
HOWEVER,
something that does "virtual surround" might provide better 7.1 to stereo downmixing (with regards to spatial positioning) than the game's native stereo, so that's something to keep in mind.

>>58698481
smooth the curve a bit, maybe?
I doubt
Or look up your favorite headphones' frequency response, and duplicate that? Look up some existing bass EQ presets?

Remember to just treat the 0dB like a "maximum"—you lose nothing by shifting everything down 4dB vs risking clipping by boosting any given range. There is no advantage to having positive values at all there.

So like if you saw a preset online that was 2/3/2/1/0/0/-2/-2, just decrease all of them by 3

File: OBHLike1.jpg (86KB, 559x210px) Image search: [Google]

86KB, 559x210px

>>58698522
STOP ASKING ME QUESTIONS I DON'T KNOW THE ANSWERS TO.

I'll check for those charts, it'll be hard to compensate for THIS set's curve, though. Its volume output is higher too.

>>58698557
>Its volume output is higher too
waht

any headphone/amp combination OUGHT to be able to actually deafen you…

>get first headset that's not $20 earbuds or $5 headphones
>get spooked repeatedly because I think the sound is coming from outside of the headphones
They're not even anything terribly "magic", either; just MDR-V6....

>>58698148
Do you think I could get bass out of AKG K553s by turning down the mids and highs?

What is the difference between Superlux 668bs and Superlux 681s and what is the difference between 681 EVOs and the normal ones?

>>58698602
lmao
those don't even have much soundstage

good that youre enjoying your headphones tho

>>58698660
668B is pretty much a 681 with a large midbass hump and different headband system

681 EVO is muddy as fuck
662 EVO is neutral with somewhat peaky treble

dunno what 'the normal ones' are

>>58694840
That is quite unrelated compared to how your headphones possibly alter the signal. So yes, it does matter what headphones you get. As for amps, anything that is adequate for the load(headphones) is enough.

>>58698605
ya, it's definitely capable of bass as far as I can tell

https://www.google.com/search?q=akg+k553+frequency+response+curve&tbm=isch

nerf the mids/highs, then turn your volume up. Using that as a starting point the sky is the limit

>>58698677
What do you think would be the best one for gaming/music?

does anyone else get a thumping sound in their ear from wearing closed headphones?

these were my first set of closed ears and from the start i wasn't totally comfortable, it felt to me like a vacuum was in my ears. which i guess is the desired effect, but i didn't really like it.

but i got used to it and now that doesn't bother me, however i've noticed an unpleasant thumping sound and twitching muscles in one of my ears. i don't know if they're related but i'm putting two and two together.
i definitely do not listen to music loud enough to give me ear problems.

i'm just scared it's the onset of tinnitus, but i'm only 23 i can't get it now.

thing is when i'm wearing the headphones with music playing the twitching doesn't happen.

maybe there's just somehing in my ear doing this.

>>58698695
681/668b for gaming

music is down to preference
662 EVO would be my pick

though honestly IEMs give you a lot better value for money at that price range

>>58698698
ya, if it doesn't happen while USING them, just while POSING with them, it's probably nothing. Probably just your ears are weirded out by the pressure situation

I actually find wearing my closed headphones to be comfy and relaxing

I highly highly doubt that will give you tinnitus

>>58698719
My left ear doesn't hold IEMs (or any kind of earplug) well plus I prefer the sound and feel of headphones.

File: Philips SHM1900.png (66KB, 664x745px) Image search: [Google]

66KB, 664x745px

>>58698587
No amps, it's just the other phones were kinda low because of all the bass. Same impedance.

So, does this look good enough? I am not even sure if it's placebo anymore, but this feels more familiar sounding now, although the bass (the only thing I miss) is weaker than with my earlier tweaking.

Not sure if this EQing is a good idea also because I'm trying to emulate the problems/gaps in frequency I had with the previous one, no?

>>58698499
Thank you.
Do you have recommendations for me?

>>58698743
please don't use the foobar stock eq

>>58698698
Thumping is probably your hearing picking up the blood pumping in your ear. Maybe get your blood pressure checked? Though it may just be your body being weird. I can hear my jaw muscles keeping my jaw shut and my neck upright when I've got nothing playing and I'm wearing my DT770's. I can quite easily pick up my heart beat when wearing IEMs.

Hearing body sounds is nothing abnormal with isolating headphones and IEMs. It won't cause tinnitus. Things that will are genetics/loud noise/infection. Just hearing a sound won't do shit.

I've had tinnitus ever since around 16 years old from infection. Aint fun. Just be careful with loud volumes and wash IEM tips once in a while. Enjoy your music man.

>>58698743
Sorry; I meant to invert the difference between the headphones you have now, and the headphones you liked before

>graph both the headphones' frequency responses together
>record the DIFFERENCE
>e.g., this one is 3dB LOUDER @3kHz
And apply it inverted:

If your new headphones have LOUDER e.g., mids, then you'll want to have the mids somewhat CUT

And if your old headphones had 120Hz 4dB LOUDER than your current ones, then you'll want to BOOST that frequency by 4dB

So it's like a compensation curve

but since you're making it, you don't have to include things like holes that you didn't like about your previous set

>>58698743
Lmao why are you trying to replicate a frequency response for a headphone??

>>58698790
He's using the Graphic EQ add on, not the stock foobar one.

Either way he should look for a parametric EQ.

File: 1000x500px-LL-0c27d053_eq-fr2.png (37KB, 544x406px) Image search: [Google]

37KB, 544x406px

pic related is why you use a high quality parametric equalizer like EQ APO instead of whatever garbage is included in to your audio player

Looking for comfortable IEMs which isolate good, will use comply foam tips.

Budget around 200-500usd. Need detachable and durable cable so I wont have to buy new IEMs in 3weeks of use due broken cable.

Soundwise I can go for anything as long as it have the mentioned features.

Will use my phone through an oppo ha2.

Europe only.

>>58698748
No;
I haven't used them; I just know a lot about audio systems and how they work due to study online (and also researching the FUCK out of anything that might interact with something I'm even considering buying), and I've also volunteered with sound systems enough to know at least a little of what's what "in the real world"

sorry

I myself would honestly probably, as a first go, just try to get one of those cheap-ass 7.1 Virtual Surround cards you see on Amazon or AliExpress or wherever, and see if they work with the PS3. If so, that would be pretty dream

>>58698812
Anon recently upgraded to flattish headphones

But he liked the phat bass and general sound of his previous pair

>>58698737
Fill out a form them. Asking just based on a brand won't get you that far.

>Had
AKG K550s

>Want
Closed-back (high-isolation)
Good soundstage
Some bass, not enough to drown out important details like in games (being able to equalize this is fine)

>Thinking about
AKG K553s (The American slightly heavier bass version)
Beyerdynamic Dt770s
Audio-Technica ATH MSR7GM SonicPros

>>58698837
>sound cards
I need a DAC though...

>>58698802
Oh, I see!
>record the DIFFERENCE
Are you telling me it's possible to record a hardware's output through software detection? H-how?
For future reference, I mean, because the old pair is dead.

>>58698812
>Parametric EQ
Shit, that's what I was looking for when I got this shitty "graphic" EQ. I'll dabble into it. Preferably something all-purpose, not limited to the player.

>>58698894
sound card = DAC

Technically sound cards usually also include an ADC and have a focus on sound mixing,
but in this case the terms are equivalent

Hmm, it looks like the chink USB ADC+DACs DO work with the PS3…
https://youtu.be/Yx41pufZ2DU

>>58698934
>Are you telling me it's possible to record a hardware's output through software detection? H-how?
no, sadly

just by looking up charts made by people who already did the equipment/bother of recording that

>>58698849
Please assist.

>>58698936
Thank you very much! I'm the same with researching stuff. Such a hassle to get anything done at all...

Anyways, apparently the PS3 doesn't support sound card drivers - why would it? - but this somehow still works, or does it? Looks like the guy in the video only plugs in the microphone and checking on my PS3 'Audio Device Settings' only seems to refer to microphones, not headphones.

Something else I thought off/came across: I could use the AV Multi out. It's already analog, just need an adapter and a volume control. Anyone here know if there's a direct AV out to 3.5 adapter? I suppose not since it's Audio/_Video_ right?

Man, am I glad the PS4 controller has an audio jack. Such a godsend.

>>58699341
I don't think any of those will offer a substantial bass improvements over the 550's.
Have you considered just EQing?

>>58699664
EQing doesn't fix headphones that are broken in half.

>>58699683
I should also mention that I did order a pair of Dt770s earlier but I sent them back due to a defect.

I loved the isolation and the comfort but I was worried about the soundstage. I remember playing a game that has elevated footstep sounds and remembering getting a paranoid feeling because the character was right below me but it felt like he was right next to me.

K553s would probably be good with bass for EQing but the fit would be a little loose, and I already have an issue with headphones on my left ear when it comes to getting a good seal, due to the way my jaw is shaped.

I have no experience with the Audio-Technicas so I was wondering if it was really worth it to dabble in the $200+ price range of headphones, even though the guide says that's the "diminishing returns" range.

>>58699683
You can forget about the MSR7
The Beyers don't look THAT bad if you want something bassy. I'm not sure how the soundstage is on them.
I can't seem to find the FR graph for the 553s, but I think they seem to be your best choice if good soundstage is a must
>>58699727
Did you try to bend the headband on your 550s? you can increase the clamping force by a decent bit and gives you a better seal. I imagine it's the same for the 553s

>>58699765
Uh, no. I'd had them for about 2 years. The wire got caught on my office chair and then I stood up suddenly with the headphones on.

Literally the only thing I don't like about AKG is their refusal to have replaceable cables or at the very least coil their cable.

The thing that bothers me with the Dt770s is that reviews either go from "great soundstage!" to "mediocre but okay for closed." And since the ones I had a serious defect, I couldn't really make a judgement on my own.

File: [HorribleSubs] Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon - 02 [720p].mkv_snapshot_13.52_[2017.01.26_23.34.48].jpg (56KB, 1280x720px) Image search: [Google]

56KB, 1280x720px

>got HD650's today
>like the sound more than my X2's but they've still got a vicegrip on my head despite being a used pair
I really underestimated this even knowing about it beforehand, what can I do to ease the clamp besides stretching over pillows/books/whatever?

>>58698337
Make it harder for retards that don't have a relevant PhD such as ZMF, Mr. Speakers and Campfire Audio to make mediocre products at ridiculous prices based on >muh artisanal craftsmanship.

>>58699839
There's some tutorials online that tell you how to properly bend the metal band above the earcups.

>Budget
$100
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop, phone, probaly get a fulla 2 when I get nicer cans.
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Important, will wear for extended periods
>Sound signature
Neutral/Flat - Will be used for mixing, jamming tunes, and gaymen
>Past headphones
Phillips SHP9500, Sennheiser HD280

Considering the Sony 7506 and MH40x.

>>58699574
>It's already analog, just need an adapter and a volume control. Anyone here know if there's a direct AV out to 3.5 adapter? I suppose not since it's Audio/_Video_ right?
You CAN indeed adapt the RCA red/white to 3.5mm stereo for your headphones without any ado at all; only issue is maybe volume control

Alright HPG, am I retarded?

I have a schiit stack right now, with a Magni 2 into a Magni 2 Uber.

I'm about to buy a Vali 2 and 3 tubes in excellent condition. Should I use the Magni 2 Uber as a preamp for the Vali 2? Is there any reason to do this? I may try it if for no other reason than I'm curious, but I can't seem to find any information on why or why not to do this.

It's probably because it's just retarded.

>>58699942
maybe the V6 instead of 7506 since the former can be a bit harsh sounding

Modi 2 into Magni 2 Uber, I am special.

>>58700076
I thought the V6 had a V-shape sound to them?
Definitely not what I'm looking for.

>>58700076
>since the former can be a bit harsh sounding
latter
fuck

the 7506 are harsh

the V6 are better for le consumer chilling

picked up some second hand akg k7xx
using with my fiio e10k
am i missing out on any sound quality with the budget dac/amp?

>>58700088
Hmm, I don't believe so

The mids are pretty fine on mine

basically the sound is like the 7506, but with a little more bass and less of a *spike* in the midrange

I have an FiiO E10k.

Should I bother with the 250Ohm Dt770s or just go for the 80s? Is there any difference in sound between the two?

https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-NS-08E-Integrated-Amplifier-Headphone/dp/B014FASL1A/ref=ya_st_pd_dx_gr_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B014FASL1A&pd_rd_r=DC0MQJ4BMQWZX9MTEE99&pd_rd_w=zIL2Y&pd_rd_wg=UKVHR&psc=1&refRID=DC0MQJ4BMQWZX9MTEE99

The fuck is this thing?

>>58700410
Looks like a Nobsound NS-08E Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Mini Audio HiFi Stereo Headphone Amp

>>58700410
I think it might be a Nobsound NS-08E Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Mini Audio HiFi Stereo Headphone Amp.

>>58700422
But why Vacuum tubes?

Other than making it look steampunk?

>>58700433
Tubes add distortion and often colouration. Some people like that.

>>58700226
Not really a big difference. I'd go for the 80ohms version. [

I need an upgrade from my schiit magni and modi 2 to power my T1 tesla gen 2s. Price range is around 400

Would it be redundant to have a bitfrost go into a magni 2?

What does /g think of the HD 280's?

They were my first legit headphones and once I expanded my horizons I decided they sucked.

As I've tried and purchased more I've warmed back up to them for certain applications.

Think they sound great for movies and classical or jazz tunes and use them as one of my reference listens for mixing.

>>58700410
Who cares, you can save 2.50 for buying it as a monthly subscription.

File: dffd.jpg (8KB, 300x225px) Image search: [Google]

8KB, 300x225px

can't decide between getting

ATH 40x + SPH9500s for $135

or

Sound Magic HP150 for $130

>Budget
300aud
>Location
Australia
>Source
My desktop/laptop - currently SB omni but looking into getting a schiit stack at some point
>Type
Full size (over the ear)
>open or closed
Will swing either way on this
>Comfort level
Would be used for very long music/gaming sessions
>Past headphones
Currently using HD280pro, they clamp a bit hard but I like how they sound.

Ability to use a modmic would be a ++ but currently I use a lav mic clipped to my shirt for my voice input.

Headphones for primarily PS4 use

-$100AU mod
-don't have to be amazing just decent audio and mic quality
-wireless would be good but isn't a necessity

looking at the plantronics 500hs or the hyperx cloud core so far.

>>58701161
I would suggest the AD700x + Modmic, but that's out of your price range.

>>58700068
>I'm about to buy a Vali 2
If you want to get into tube amps, you should look into a little dot mk 2, mk3, and other otl amps like that and not a hybrid like the vali 2.

>>58701279
.. thanks for that?

>>58701424
actually buy the SPH9500s it's $55 on Newegg right now and Modmic, and you are set.

>>58701480
Anon, don't get a modmic.

The v moda boom pro is cheaper and you won't have to deal with a separate cable.

SHP9500's sound great for the price.

>>58691613
What's the best speaker system for around 100 USD? I can probably go up to 150 if there is a serious difference, I just need something that's hi-fi approved.

>>58695469
How would you compare these to the HD 668B's from Superlux? Had the Superlux's but looking for a replacement.

My one worry is the fact that they're open.

>>58701701
They're closer to Superlux 681's. Lean bass and bright. Fantastic for competitive shooters like CSGO.

>>58701537
I've heard good things about the mica m/pb42x's and the fluance sx6's.

>>58701537
Edifier Exclaim e10

>>58701537
JBL LSR305 are $138+shipping on amazon. They absolutely shit on headphones, are pretty damn highly loved everywhere. I love mine. Fluance SX6 are also supposed to be good. Havent used those though.

What MP3 player is recommended?

>>58702174
Your phone and PC.

>>58702187
the audio jack on my phone is fucked

Does leather/velour really make a difference in sound?

I bought cheap velvet pads for my Superlux HD668bs but now I'm wondering if I should have gone for leather ones.

>>58691613
whats the best usb audio adapter?

I dont want it costing mor ethan 10 dollars tho,

>>58702256
>Does leather/velour really make a difference in sound?
Yes, though depth and size is a lot more of a factor. A very shallow, small pad will sound quite similar between velour and leather, whereas a quite deep, large pad will sound incredibly different between velour/leather.

Anyone here have any experience with the Jotunheim
Zeos says it's just about the best Schiit dac amp you can buy

>>58702305
I'm wondering if I should have splurged on the Brainwavz Angled pads now...

Plus I have big ears, most headphones barely cover my whole ear.

>>58697303
Something like 50hrs on low gain.

File: 1445294603347.jpg (38KB, 450x495px) Image search: [Google]

38KB, 450x495px

>>58696004
>Ohmios

>>58697490
Iphones actually have absolute garbage dacs
every apple product does except the original ipods back in the day

>>58702582
That's breddy gud. Did it come with an OTG cable?

>>58695109
Over $350.

>>58702666
wat

File: spiritpro.jpg (91KB, 452x750px) Image search: [Google]

91KB, 452x750px

So my parents got me a pair of Focal Spirit Professionals for my birthday, I had ATH-M50 before and love the difference so far.

I'm new to headphones, what's the general opinion on this pair and how does it compare to others like it?

>>58702943
For the price theyre not that great, but alone theyre not that bad. A definite step up from M50's

>>58702943
They look alright but the frequency response range is abysmal considering the price.

File: Koss-KTXPRO1-Titanium-Portable-Headphones-with-Volume-Control.jpg (328KB, 1500x1500px) Image search: [Google]

328KB, 1500x1500px

I had pic related for like 3 months before one of the earphones stopped working.

They were pretty good before that though, is the build quality on portapros typically better?

>>58702283
bump

>>58703021
Koss has an eternal warranty. You can get those fixed for the price of shipping.

I do like the portapros better though.

tfw ordered used DT 990 Pros off of Amazon for 98 jewuros, got new pair

>>58695434
Personally I think the 770's and 990's are very alike in sound signature, just open and closed. The DT880's felt more neutral though

File: image.jpg (253KB, 1500x1000px) Image search: [Google]

253KB, 1500x1000px

>Budget
Hard limit 80$
>Location
EU
>Source
PC, Sound card
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Don't really care if it's not that bad
>Sound signature
Not really sure
>Past headphones
DT770. I like it's V shape

Thinking about getting pic related. What's the difference between 9500 and 9500s? And what are the alternatives for this price range?

best wireless earbuds? I hear good things about the sound quality of the Jaybird X2's and X3's

are those the ultimate "I am poor but I must listen" headphones?

File: shp1900.jpg (26KB, 417x500px) Image search: [Google]

26KB, 417x500px

>>58703798
captcha ate pic

>>58703517
hi2050 clone

>>58703280
Yeah, the S&H is 9$ and I paid less than that for the headphones.

File: 26-138-190-14.jpg?w=660&h=500.jpg (89KB, 1280x960px) Image search: [Google]

89KB, 1280x960px

>>58703517
I just bought this on Newegg for $55.

Figured the extra 15 bucks over Portapros would be worth it.

File: 0e5f26ef13660827ec47eb264aec8ec6.jpg (45KB, 564x445px) Image search: [Google]

45KB, 564x445px

I should try.

>Budget
$50-100
>Location
Worldwide
>Source
Iphone 5, Fiio X1
>Type of headphone
full-sized, On-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
not important
>Sound signature
as neutral as possible. May be a little bit warm.

Thank you in advance!

>>58702283
Pls help

>>58704118
xpt100/hm5

Are the HD700 worth the price?

File: beyerdynamic_custom_one_pro_plus_image02.jpg (10KB, 450x450px) Image search: [Google]

10KB, 450x450px

Are custom one pro plus any good?

>>58704858
I'm manly looking for headphones with a detachable cable

>Budget
up to 200€

>Location
Europe

>Source
JDC O2 amp and ODAC

>Open or closed
Open

>Past headphones
DT990 250 ohm

My dt990s left driver died after the first year. I got it repaired but it broke after a while again and now the right one stopped working too.
I liked them but I'd like to try something different. I though about getting HD600s but they're a bit too expensive.
I'm looking at HD598 now but I'd like to know if there are any other options I should consider.

Trying to find some headphones below 200€ that'd still benefit from the O2 amp. I heard HD598 do benefit from an amp but they are only 50 ohm.

>>58704088
shp9500 sound like shit. They are the new m50x meme. If you wanted gud you should have gottten something quality like porta pro

You guys don't even listen to fucking music

I've been using my m50 for about three years now

I already switched the earpads, but the pleather on the band is starting to crack

Is there anything that I can do or I'll just have to buy another pair when it eventually rips apart?

>>58705089
For the price, the SHP9500's are great for a first pair of open cans.

>Budget
up to 500€

>Location
EU

>Source
I can buy a good amp

>Open or closed
Open

>Past headphones
Beats Solo 2. I know, don't judge please.

i need some good in ear headphones, so i can listen to music on my mobile phone and laptop, under 50$ would be nice
any advice?

>>58706146
point at him and laugh

>>58691808
Sound is ok. The pads are just super bad.

>>58702677
No

>>58696345
Im a night shift guy. headphones is the only way to go.

>>58696434
I have never listened to them but i have heard they are very nice. Only downside i have heard is that bad quality audio will sound really bad. You have to feed it good recordings

>>58697216
What about like the hd600/650 and they rest of your budget towards a small amp?

can someone help me out are xiaomi pistons 4 hybrid any good?

>>58704088
>>58705089
porta pros were worth it back when they cost less than $30. They sound good and all, but anon did much better getting 9500's, sound quality wise. Also, the 9500 are extremely comfy compared to just about everything else.

>>58703517
>difference between 9500 and 9500s

the cable and box. SHP-9500S cable seems cheaper, but not garbage-tier.

Which headphones should I get to pair with my 7,000 USD amp?

>>58706757
>9500
AKG K240 can be bought for less money.

I got an ATHM40x, i'm super happy with my purchase.
Any recommended amps?

Are the Brainwavs Angled Memory Foam pads really good? Can I fit them on round headphones?

>>58706812
You don't need one
Stop falling for fucking memes god damnit. I cringe every time I see retards flaunting their "setup" which is some bullshit like the Dragonfly Black plugged to their chinkshit or budget headphones.

>>58707134
I mean i won't do that at all, i thought i could just improve my experience with the headphones i got, that's all.
Thanks for the heads up though.

File: RFiBWNr.jpg (1MB, 3648x2736px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3648x2736px

> This 100 dollars DAC/amp really brightens the sound on my 7 dollars chink shit headphones
> The soundstage widens, more details surface and overall the sound is far cleaner compared to my S7
How would /hpg/ respond?

>>58706786
>AKG K240

I wanted something fully open and the 9500s look max comfy.

What's a decent babby's first headphone amp? Any cheap chinkshit ones?

>>58707441
The devices you already own.

>>58702943
Why are they wet

>>58706812
>Any recommended amps?
You dont need an AMP, but i would get a DAC

>>58708052
Thanks!

>>58699839
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNxK-NwSR5U

>>58704958
please respond

>>58705914
what brought you to that conclusion?

I need to make a choice between Sony MDR-ZX110 and Audio-Technica ATH-T200 because poorfag as fuck, which one would you guys recommend me?
I live in Mexico btw, give me some similar recommendations if possible.
Thanks beforehand.

>>58704958
DT 880
AKG K712 if you can spend a tad more
598 Stock/558 Foam Mod

>>58708328
Both of those look like shit
What's your budget in pesos? also mexican here, I think I can help you out

>>58708384
I would say 600-800$ pesos MAX, not kidding when I say poorfag as fuck.

>>58708429
I'm guessing you want closed you can use outside? are IEMs okay?

>>58708450
yeah, closed
IEM are fine too, considering my budget

File: 20cb256b11d319d7.jpg (93KB, 422x599px) Image search: [Google]

93KB, 422x599px

>Budget
40-60€
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC and smartphone
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
This one is important. i wear glasses and my past headphone (Superlux HD-662 EVO ) were a pain in the ass because of this
>Past headphones
Superlux HD-662 EVO

>>58708555
IEMs are usually lower quality and tend to break faster than full sized
I'd suggest these
http://www.mixup.com.mx/Mixup/detproducto.aspx?sku=615104185777
The cable is 3m long but it comes with a cable winder you can stick in your pocket, so it wasn't a big deal at least for me.
I used these daily for nearly a year and worked fine. I've had them for almost two years and still work to this day. Great build quality on a pair of 20$ headphones.
I haven't personally owned these
https://www.amazon.com.mx/Monoprice-108323-Acoustic-Studio-Detachable/dp/B007SP2CO2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485720380&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+dj
But also read good things about them. A huge bonus is removable cable so they will last you a long time. You might need to buy something else to get free shipping though, as these barely don't qualify for it. Comfort doesn't seem to be great with these.
For IEMs in that price range I really don't know anything that isn't disposable shit like Sennheiser IEMs.
Maybe something by Xiaomi. I've hear the Piston and the Hybrid are well built and within your range
https://www.audiofilia.com/collections/xiaomi-mi

>>58708713
Nice, thank you, I'll check them out

>>58708729
No problem senpai.
Terrible times to buy headphones because of the dollar price.

File: pleasekillme.jpg (169KB, 1000x551px) Image search: [Google]

169KB, 1000x551px

I'm tired of temporarily repairing fucking IEM cables.

>Budget
400$
>Location
Sweden
>Source
Phone/tablet
>Type of headphone
IEMs
>Comfort level
Lying on my side pressing head on pillow comfy.
>Sound signature
Anything but shitty ghettobass.
>Past headphones
50-120usd range IEMs.


So a pair of IEMs that I can unplug in case cable is ruined.

>>58709102
> Sleep with IEMs on
> hurrr durrr dey brek halp
Stop being a fucking retard. Buy speakers or something.
Even if you buy IEMs with removable cables if you pull at it hard enough it can break the plugs on the IEMs themselves, and you'll come back bitching about it.

>>58709189
I don't sleep with them, I just wear them in bed.

I take very good care of them, barely roll the cable up etc.

It's just shitty design. So now I want something that has a good design.

Looking for good closed back headphone for Gaming/Movies/Music
I was recommended the dt770s but they recendtly went up in price and i also heard they arent good for gaming
Thanks in advance

>budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
PC through mobo or phone
>Type
Closed
>Comfort
Using them for 6+ hours a day
>sound sig
Not sure, recommend?
>past headphones
Gaymer shit

>>58700977
Go with the former. HP150 have build issues with the yoke.

>>58709284
K550 mkii or K553 pro. Pretty much the best closed backs for gaming you can get. Only real upgrade I've been recommended is some expensive wooden shit exclusive to Massdrop, so you're pretty much buying the best closet backs for gaming. Not like that means much.

>>58709284
Superlux HD 662
Samson SR950 (Better comfort)/Superlux HD 669 (Detatchable cable)
Status CB-1

SR950/669 are the same headphone.
SR950's have better comfort than the 669 since it has a nicer headband and velour pads. The 669's have a detachable cable but will need replacement pads for better comfort.

File: 1481015014447-1.gif (864KB, 500x500px) Image search: [Google]

864KB, 500x500px

>>58707233
>Tron Legacy OST

>>58708685
I'll be needing some advice

>>58709553
How are those for music and movies?

File: headphone_choices.jpg (54KB, 330x250px) Image search: [Google]

54KB, 330x250px

Okay, I just tried out ath M50x and came to the conclusion that they're kinda shit.

>Budget
around 200$
>Location
Hungary
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Closed
>Comfort level
More comfy is better but not prioritized
>Past headphones
ATH-M50x

I'm primarily listening to metal, and the m50x sounded muffled and crap with the highs and mids. Pic related is what I can replace them with. Any good ones in there? I've seen the dt770 recommended for metal a few times, but can anybody confirm that or is it just a meme?

No opinions on Brainwavs Angled Memory Foam pads?

>>58710130
dt770M is dt770 with leather pads, which you probably don't want

k240 is open

DT770 & MSR7 are both good options

>Budget
300 USD
>Location
USA
>Source:
3.5mm jack
>Open or Closed:
Open
>Comfort Level:
At least 8/10 with stock pads
>Sound Signature:
Something fun
>Past Headphones
Logishit
Notes: Would need to exchange stock able out of the actual headphones for microphone.

What are some good £20 iems? I had Xiaomi Pistons 2.0 in the past and was pretty happy with them, but looks like they are not possible to get for decent price anymore, nor the v3 version.

>>58710325
Are MSR7 and Dt770 similar?

If I only buy a Magni 2, what DAC will my headphones be using?
It looks like the chain is headphones --> Magni 2 --> outlet, am I wrong?

>>58711353
If it's coming from a computer or phone, then it is using the DAC built into the mobo or soundcard.

Any good wireless headphones?

>Budget
£100

>>58711778
But what would be plugged into the mobo/sound card? Isn't the amp powered by an outlet and the headphones are just plugged into the amp?

Someone for the love of God tell me if these are any good.

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Angled-Memory-Earpad/dp/B01J54NLOI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1485677957&sr=1-3&keywords=brainwavz+angled+pads

Anything wrong with Magni2/Modi1 combo or should I go for both v2's

Can I get some help finding pads for MDR-MA900s? I found about 10 authorised sony part retailers, all are out of stock, decided i might as well try a new set of earphones instead.

Bought K712 pros, but I shave my head and the band is super uncomfy, and there's plastic rattling every time i move my head, so I want to try and return them and swap back to my (currently) pad-less ma-900s

>>58711947
>But what would be plugged into the mobo/sound card?
With a cable like this
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021804&p_id=665&seq=1&format=2
The RCA ends go into your Magni and the 3.5 end goes into the back of your motherboard/sound card.

>>58703517
DT 770's are a heavy V-shape, whereas these are quite bass light. Might not be the best change, though you might be after that.

>>58704858
They're essentially DT 770's with less highs and adjustable bass. Upper mids are slightly more scooped.

Stock pads aren't great but theyre not awful. Also the stock cable is garbage. Microphonics out the ass. I replaced mine with a cheap $2 dollar cable off eBay which completely fixed the problem.

I've got ZMF Sheepskins on mine. Super comfy non fatiguing headphone.

Also, don't get the plus version unless you want to pay more for different swappable side plates and headset type boom mic cable.

>>58691613
whats the best usb audio adapter?

I dont want it costing mor ethan 10 dollars tho,

>>58706812
Don't really need an external amp unless your onboard is fucked.

Just get an E10k or Fulla 2 if your onboard aint good enough.

>>58707233
>Tron OST
>KZ ZS3
Fucking legend.

I have a FiiO Q1 for my phone, though I was kind of forced to since my phone 3.5 is fucked. Just got it and so far improvements are pretty minuscule, though I didn't really expect it to be much.

Should I be getting excited about these?

https://www.revols.com/

>>58712846
> 300 dollars
> Kickstarter
Fuck no
If this technology they claim to use was good another reputable headphones company would have done it by now

>>58712683
It's funny, the plus version is actually cheaper than the standard and easier for me to get my hands on
The detachable cable is a huge deal for me since I'd rather spend 5 bucks on a cable than another 150 bucks on a new set of phones. Does an amp make a huge difference or is it like most headphones where an amp helps, but they work just fine without?

>>58712881
>Does an amp make a huge difference or is it like most headphones where an amp helps, but they work just fine without?

No, an amp doesn't do much. Theyre low impedance high sensitivity. Even though theyre fullsize beyers, they seem to be designed for portable use. Run perfectly fine off my laptop and phone, though I use my Schiit Stack anyway since i cant be fucked switching the audio playback device in winblows.

>>58710284
I don't get the point of the angled pads. They seem way thicker than the non-angled ones, so wouldn't that be bad in every situation?

>>58712979
My lower back jawlines often leak due to the way their shaped.

Plus reviews say they increase bass-response and soundstage.

>>58713029
How does moving the driver even further away from your ear increase bass response?
Even if it does I would imagine it's quantity with great loss in quality and accuracy

>>58713049
I dunno. I have limited experience with headphones.

>>58713145
Well then don't fucking talk to me or my wife's son ever again.

>>58713167
Reee, I just want to make my perfect pair of headphones if that means modding AKG K553s I'll do it.

I knew I should have just splurged and went for the $220 Audio-Technica ATH MRS7s.

>Budget
300 USD
>Location
USA
>Source:
3.5mm jack
>Open or Closed:
Open
>Comfort Level:
At least 8/10 with stock pads
>Sound Signature:
Something fun
>Past Headphones
Logishit
Notes: Would need to exchange stock able out of the actual headphones for microphone.

>>58713510
>Source:
> 3.5mm jack
>Sound Signature:
>Something fun
That's not how this works

>>58713510
Beats by Dre

Are DT770s much of an upgrade from AT-m50s? My m50s broke and I feel like having an upgrade. I suppose comfort is a big deal for me too, seeing as the m50s were uncomfortable as fuck on my dumbo ears

Tell me anon, should I get new pads for my Takstar Pro 80's?

They're pretty comfy, but almost too small for my head/ears. Debating if I want to get some new pads or just return them.

How long do headphones last generally?

>>58714575
There's no possible way to answer that when there are countless variables involved.

>>58714575
IEMs if you treat them like shit and stash them in your pocket like the retards over at amazon reviews usually anywhere from 4 to 7 months
If you take proper care of them usually longer.

>>58714659
so is it not worth it to buy $1000 earbuds?

>>58714575
Ive had them last from months to years

>>58714512
Yeah, Pro 80's/Hyper X Cloud Cores aren't exactly built for larger heads. You may want to return them and take a look at Brainwavz HM5's. Theyre not built quite as well but have a larger headband size and much larger cups and pads. Otherwise some HM5 pads on your Takstars may be an option, though that kind of adulterates the headband issue even more.

>>58714575
Depends on your use, environment and which headphone.

My Beyers have lasted over a decade, and my Sennhesiers have lasted over 7 years now. My K612's have lasted for about 5 other than the elastic losing strength.

>>58714712
If you're a retard no

How are the Brainwavs HM5s? Looking for something for people with bigger heads and especially bigger ears.

>>58714851
I usually put them in pockets but only the wires can break right
The wires are mostly changeable

ATHAD500X vs SHP9500
which one?

>>58709102
Shure se215
Don't spend that much on iems bud.
These are not niggerbassy and have a replaceable cable that's easy to find.

>>58713510
Fidelio X2s.

>>58714908
>SE215
>These are not niggerbassy

kek

>>58714575
I have IEMs that I have brutalized that have lasted me over a year.
MDR V6s for 6+ years, things are fucking tanks

Does anyone else have superlux 662 evo? Is your top above the headband bent inwards?

>>58712579
>but I shave my head
Sieg heil!

You might want to try X2, the band is super comfy.

File: 1314680572409.png (65KB, 189x186px) Image search: [Google]

65KB, 189x186px

Hey, /hpg/. You're all experts--can you tell me why the removable tips for moder earbuds ever came into vogue? Earbuds before seemed to work perfectly fine, and I can see no difference in sound quality now that they all have removable tips. It strikes me as having served no purpose save to create a perpetual market for replacements, as they seem designed to come off in pockets and just generally disappear at a steady pace. So why were they ever created, and why did they catch on? Is it just a scam which became industry standard, or what?

>>58715520
*modern. Sorry.

>>58714874
Pls respond.

>>58715690
Keep lurking senpai, you'll find your answer eventually.

File: beyer_dynamic_dt770_250ohm.jpg (643KB, 1800x1241px) Image search: [Google]

643KB, 1800x1241px

>>58714510
anyone?

>>58713049
The resistivity of a pad's material to airflow determines its effect on bass response.

>>58716154
Yes but the premium version is better, if you can get a pair, they're discontinued.

>>58716420
Thanks, friend.

Also which ohms would you say is ideal? I'm willing to buy an amp