/hpg/ - Headphone General

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First for SZ2000 goodness

Where's the boi that needed help with M40X's as a gift? I mentioned the DT250 pads before the thread went RIP.

I know this might not be the place to ask but could anyone recommend me some active speakers? Or maybe passive? I dont really want to buy a DAC but if the sound quality is alot better on passive speakers i guess i would. My budget is $200

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Is this amp/dac combo any good? How does it compare to Schiit's Fulla2?

>>58981171
Oh and id be using them for Gaming / Movies / Music

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post your audio setup

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>>58981144
>>58981191
Mackie CR4's

>>58981109
What headphones is this cute girl using

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>>58981318
not sure but she uses it with a CD player. lol

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>>58981345
don't laugh at the poor country girl

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>>58981363
MP3 player? Magic Points from a game?

>>58981231
Thanks for the suggestion. Would these sound better than usb speakers around the same price?

What do you guys think about this headset? does anyone here own it, if so, how are you enjoying it?
https://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATHAG1-Closed-Back-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00H95X98O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487301231&sr=8-2&keywords=AG1X&th=1

>>58981652
it's absolutely epic

>>58981652
Actually the gayest cancer shit I have ever fucking seen kys you stupid fucker before the rest of thus place catches your extreme fucking autism.

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I can't make up my mind to either get a Fischer Audio-003 clone

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N085T4L/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1W3PR6YCKYWJM

only $66 which is a fucking steal

or get the AKG 612 for $130

my gut tells me go for the Spadger since it'll be the safer bet.

but listening to this video by Zeos has me wowed, the vocals are so fucking clear, and the bass is tight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_8BpSf0D5I

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Who are some good audiophile reviewer youtubers?

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>>58981860
dat review...

>Comparing them to the Beyerdynamic DT 770 80ohm that I own, they sound extremely similar, both of them being open back headphones.

>>58981980
metal571

does massdrop email and tell you when a drop will be available ahead of time so you can prepare? if i miss the HD 6XXs when/if they come back i'll fucking seppuku

>>58981860
K612 imo is AKG's best midrange headphone
Go for it unless you can find a used HD600/580 for cheap.

>>58981980
All have flaws, or are pretty shit.

Zeos ONLY for build/comfort/other misc shit
Metal571 for sound.
Ignore tyll and just check his measurements.

>>58982253
6XX will probably have an advanced email to build hype

otherwise they just email you when the drop starts

Are HD 650s worth the additional cost over the 600s?

>tfw you hear ringing in your ears after listening, but have to play at a decent volume to get good sound out of headphones

And now for the slow decline of audible sounds

looking to switch from a pair of rha750s to closed back,thinking of m50x but not sure budget is 150$ (little more or less), any suggestions?

>>58982403
Depends on your preference. In my opinion, no. I like the 600's better for their more throaty forward upper mids, and less recessed highs.

Either way, the differences are minimal, and an EQ can replicate the other. Just get whatever is cheaper and EQ. Chances are unless you compare them you won't really care.

>>58982412
Go for 770's if you want V-shape. M50x are just worse all around other than portability, and slightly more 'flatness' in the midrange.

>>58981860
>K612
Like the K601 before it, this is AKG's most neutral reference headphone. Arguably their best headphone. Fairly insensitive, much more so than the umpteenth rebrand of the FA-003.
>safe
Other that the price delta, I seem to be missing out on the "risk".

>>58981980
Do you people really pay attention to youtube reviewers?
I thought that was just some sort of running joke.

>>58982450
well im not looking for specifically v shape,but something a little more colored than just flat,specifically for industrial,metal would m50x be bad?

>>58982519
DT 770's are not as V shaped as people do suggest.
Sure when compared to /g/'s favorites like hd600, hd558, m40x k701 and what not they are V shaped, but in the spectrum of normal headphones these could go for "A little more colored than flat".

>Budget
$50
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Sound>Comfort
>Sound signature
Bassy, Balanced, V-Shaped
>Past headphones
668B (Current) - Perfect
Samson SR950 - Almost NigBass tier but sounded great overall
681 - Bright, Clean bass though almost too light
JVC-HAFX40 - TOO FUCKING BRIGHT, Bass was good, mids too recessed
VE Monk+ (2 thin foams) - mids are great, treble is a bit peaky but fine, wish the bass wasn't as rolled off and lacks sub bass

>>58982648
Tennmak Pro

>>58981980
hifi heaven is my favorite. metal 571 is good too. Zeos is fun but he isn't a good reviewer. Tyll is awkward and makes me feel like I'm a date who hes autistically showing his headphones to

>>58982648
Look into SoundMagic E10. They are warm/bassy

>$400 headphones
>$250+ dac/amp
>this is just entry level stuff
why this shit gotta be so expensive, damn

>>58982739
Whoever says that just pisses money out their ass

>>58981860
I usually recommend the k612 for people who are after a rather neutral sounding headphone, given that they have an amp that puts out enough power. As >>58982473 said, they are rather insensitive, and I'd suggest driving them with an amp like the E09K or one that has a similar power output.

>the vocals are so fucking clear, and the bass is tight
I usually tell people to take those sound demos with a grain of salt, but yea, the k612 has a nice midrange and tight bass (this is basically the brand's sound signature)

>>58982672
They look great and reviews seem to be what I'm looking for, thanks
>>58982698
What's the difference between these and E30's?

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>>58981109
Best budget headphones coming through.

>>58982739
Stupid goyim will pay shekels for anything.

To be real though it's probably because this sort of stuff requires a lot of R&D to get to the autistic levels of accuracy in high end headphones.

>>58982834

It has a sexy design.

I was ordering this but the HD 598 was at the same price.

Maybe later.

>>58982874
598s for $70 where?

>>58982878

Sorry, in Mexico were at the same price.

Around $118

>>58982897
Good deal, anon. They were $200 here in Canada, so I settled for $60 9500S' instead.

>>58982793
>What's the difference between these and E30's?
Can't tell you, never tried them

>>58982909

Ikr? A couple of times 598s were $85.00 USD.

Sadly I was broke back then, check Amazon Mexico around Sept or Dec Amazon usually drop prices in those months.

>>58982739
>>this is just entry level stuff
People who say that are just being elitist.

>>58983072
Yeah, i would say it's mid-range

OP from
>>58982648, what's the difference between Soundmagic E10 and E30?

Is there anything like AKG K7XX's in terms of comfort that are closed?

I'd like to use them in public since I'm loving my current K7XX's

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I ordered a pair of Jupiters from ALO Audio's B-stock. I'm rather excited, as I've never had a pair of balanced armature IEMs before.

Any fans of BA headphones here?

Imaging is more important than soundstage.

>>58983579
Yea, but saying soundstage makes me feel smart.

poor britfag here, any good over ear headphones for around £50/$60 or less?

>>58983579
they're the SAME thing

>>58983745
At that price youre probably better off just buying IEMs.

The only real 'good' over ears your looking at is Superlux 662 EVO, ISK HP2010/2011 [open and closed respectively], or other various chinese knockoffs.

>>58983753

So they're both the perception of positional accuracy across 3 axes? That's what I've always understood soundstage to be.

>>58983763
I'll probably get the 662. Any recommendations for a microphone? I'm looking for something around $35

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Are these any good

Anyone here have any experience with Logitech G430? i'm looking for a headset

>>58973964
Reminder to never recommend K550, K551, K553, K545 etc.

But if you are still there and want a warm sounding closed back headphone check out the NVX XPT100. Beyerdynamic DT770 would do what the K5xx-series headphones try to: a V-shape but thanks to the much better pads the DT770 don't usually leak and actually have bass.

what is a good pair of ~$300 open headphones?

Also, are schiit amps any good?

>>58984445
check op

>>58984458
I wanted to hear from the people here

>>58984458
also,
>{"statusCode":404,"error":"Not Found"}
when trying to get the infograph

nice

>>58984471
you didn't check OP
check the OP

>>58984493
I did and it was not helpful
you are not helpful

great thread

>>58984000
Headsets suck buy SHP9500 with a vmoda boompro or m40x if you want closed

>>58984445
Plenty, my blind recommendation is HD 600.

And Schiit's lower priced gear tends to be excellent.

>>58984604
>my blind recommendation is HD 600.
thanks! I didn't want a 'tailored' recommendation. I just wanted to see what was considered decent

>>58984498
>Headphone purchase advice
http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub

check the fucking OP you literal inbred

>>58984693
>reeee I refuse to answer posts that don't strictly conform to the format even though enough information was given

>>58984720
hang yourself

>>58984782
>being this mad

>>58984786
haha le epic trole 9gag army xD

so whats your favorite headphone and why

>>58981172
Christ.

Go fulla2.

>>58982403
I'm ordering HD600 soon.

HD650 are unappealing to me. They're colored AF, as per every review I've seen, particularly those comparing both.

>DT990 Pro
>DT770 Pro
>Fostex HP-A3

Now what?

>>58984926
Difference is really quite small to the HD 600 but the HD 650 is a bit more colored.

How would a DAC/amp work if I have something like a BoomPro for the mic? Would I have to plug the headphone on it's own on it, and then try to route the mic cable to my onboard input? Is there any alternative where I can use both? How is the Scarlett as a DAC? I've read that it's not great as an amp, but that doesn't really bother me. All I want is a single thing to plug in both the headphones and mic that also serves as a DAC.

I pulled the trigger on the SR-80e, reviews online from both users and review sites are glowing with the only complaint being that they're somewhat uncomfortable and that the sound isn't very delicate.
I like that they're actually properly made in America and not China. Hopefully they'll be here in a week or two.

Why do earphones sound so fucking bad holy shit

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Trying to get EQ APO to work.

It's not.

Running win10 with onboard audio driver.
People say to enable "Enhancements" but I got nothing like that in my audio settings.

Please help.

>>58985498
No bass, sometimes nasty levels of distortion some of which can get audible, often poor bandwidth and extremely colored response. They aren't suited for full band audio listening but for things like calls they are fine.

>>58983842
What type of microphone?

>>58981144
>Where's the boi that needed help with M40X's as a gift?
I'm here. Thanks for your suggestion, but I decided I'll go with the sheepskin pads: they give a higher quality feel because, again, being a gift I'm leaning more towards the build quality.

>>58983925
Argons? Yes and no. Sub-bass isn't too amazing, but everything else is really quite detailed. They really make up the sub bass by having great sound-stage and fucking phenomenal imaging. For $250 theyre pretty decent.

If you want better sub-bass check DT770's. Not as smooth sounding, and highs can be quite sibilant if you're sensitive. If you've got more than $250, check the Fostex THX00's. Improvement over the 770's all around, other than isolation.

>>58984782
>enough information
>$300, open

yeah sure

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About to buy this, what am I in for?

Think I'm gonna buy these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002DP8IEK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B002DP8IEK&linkCode=as2&tag=thedaionl-21

Good idea, yes?

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>>58986096
Are you gonna listen to Englishman in New York with those?

>>58986066
One ear piece going out in 6 months.

>>58986114
No because I prefer classical music.

I love my AirPods.

>>58986096
Also look at the AKG K550/553, Brainwavz HM5, and Soundmagic HP-150 in that price range.

Though the ones you chose would be more portable, the ones I listed however would be more comfortable.

>>58986172
Cheers, I will do.

>>58986096
Good headphone, imo.

>>58986172
>K553 and K550
inb4 someone falls for them again and comes back complaining here about them sounding like bright pieces of shit

>>58985732
Install the Peace GUI. It's a lot more intuitive.

What's the most comfortable open pair up to $250? The Fidelio X2? Want something with a v-shaped signature and removable cable if possible.

>>58985010
Look at websites that plot response curves.

The difference is abysmal.

>>58986227
HD598se.

Legendary comfortable. Awesome soundstage.

>>58986453
How much more comfortable they are than the X2? The cable isn't 3.5mm either, right? I'd rather pay $100 more and get a better build quality on the X2 plus the 3.5mm removable cable and more bassy signature.

>>58986432
Which is what I said wasn't it? The difference is really small. It's audible but nothing major and you can EQ either one to resemble one another.

>>58986214
That wont fix the problem.

>>58986610
>That wont fix the problem.
It might. Peace lets you select "Any device" meaning the EQ applies to everything connected to your PC. It's also more clear when the EQ is actually selected and when it's active.

>>58984907
>Go fulla2.
Nuforce is $59 (on sale right now). Fulla2 is $99.

That's why I asked.

Nuforce uDac3 reviews look good. It seems to be a decent amp/dac combo.

>>58986730
This lets you choose any device too. It's simply not working.

It has to be something with my sound driver or win10.

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>day 2 of listening to my 598se's
>not really impressed
>the next upgrade up is double/triple the price

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>>58986856
>he fell for the Sennshit meme

>>58986856
It doesn't look like anything is active other than the example. The graphic editors tend to be flaky IME

>>58986856
You know, I don't really like the 598. Dislike listening to it without EQ to remove the excess upper bass/low-mid.
Try fiddling around with a parametric EQ. It'll help a lot.

>>58986856
>anon doesn't like the sound profile & thinks it's the headphone's fault

>>58987087
>excess upper bass and low mids
That would explain why I see so many faggot streamers wearing the Ivory 598s like a badge

>>58986856
Just get a headphone with a different sound signature instead, not a more expensive one. If you don't like the hd 598s, I doubt you'd be blown away by the hd 600s

>>58987300
598s are not bass cans, retard. Furthest thing from it, anybody that is into bass would be sorely disappointed by them.

>>58987324
But do they have a bloated lower mid?

>>58987335
I have never heard that about them, anywhere, ever.

hi /hpg/

I've had this pair of headphones for around 2 years now and they still sound great, but the ear pads are really starting to show abuse (they keep shitting black flakes all over my ears and if I don't wipe them off before leaving home I look like I have a circle of moles & skincancer around my ears), does anyone know where to get good replacement pads worth their money?

>>58987419
>/hpg/

>>58985845
I wanted to ask... Why worry about the pads when its a gift? Chances are he/she isn't going to complain about comfort on something that is given to them. If he is not an chan-autist he would probably prefer the better looking stock pads.

Alright here's some headphones I'm looking at.. which one would be the best?

Phillips SHP 1900
MH 2001
Hama HS-35
KOSS KC2
Dr Dre DreTox and Stereo Beats by Dr. Dre
A4Tech HS-7P and HS-30

>>58987456
hm5 is the peak for quality/price
fits most headphones

>>58987623
Probably the Stereo Beats.
They're not overpriced for the specific sound signature that they are able to produce. It's very unique, and something the KOSS and Philips can't recreate.

>>58987300
They're not bass heavy in the stereotypical sense.
Midbass emphasis in audiophile language might be called thick, hazy, cloudy, or whatever.
The point being that the midbass is a real clarity killer, part of the so-called "Sennheiser Veil".

Going into the other direction and killing all the midbass isn't a good idea either.

What does /hpg/ think of SHP 1900? Those large bulky headphones which cover your entire ear.

Anyone have experience with the Takstar HD2000?

>>58987580
Because I know what kind of difference good pads do to the overall experience, and I care a great deal to make this gift as good as possible; and also because it fits the budget.

At any rate I'm not sure to buy the pads anymore, since I've read they worsen the sound.

>>58982606
alright thanks for letting me know sorry for badly asking but let me phrase a different way,im mainly looking for something that sounds like the rha750 for around 150$ except closed back

>50 bucks
>USA
>PC
>Closed
>Fairly comfortable
>Balanced leaning towards bassy
Extra points if it has some sort of volume control

Are hyperX cloud stingers any good?

>>58988363
no

>>58986856
Do you have an amp?

Lack of amp might be your problem.

I suggest schiit fulla2.

>>58982403
I own the 600's and they're the best headphones I've ever tried. After a while I decided to try out the 650s from amazon and I started the return after 2 hours. They're incredible, the second best I've ever tried, but they're just not as good as the hd600's overall.

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Why do so many higher end iems use that over-the-ear design. I can't stand wearing my iems like that. It's why I got these because I had a difficult time finding something that I could wear with the cable straight down.

>>58986755
It's not anywhere as handy as the fulla2 with its huge knob, usb power and aux input/outputs.

Also, specs:
https://www.audiobot9000.com/schiit/a/fulla-2
https://www.audiobot9000.com/nuforce/a/dac-9-192k (couldn't find the udac3, but the official specs aren't so great either.)

I wouldn't risk it to save that pittance $40.

>>58988461
Why not?

>>58984907
>>58988480
>>58988537
now thats some advanced shilling

>>58988533
Wearing the cable around the ear has many advantages. Maybe it's uncomfortable, but it's just better: if the cable gets pulled the IEM will stay in place, but most importantly it eliminates all the microphonics, meaning a flawless listening.

>>58988023
No but I had the takstar 250 a while back and they sounded great for the money, great build quality too.

>>58988700
I mostly listen to my music in a sitting or laying position so the problem with microphonics is a non-issue with me.

>>58988700
>>58988726
>microphonics
That's not what that is called. It's just cable noise.
Microphonics refers to behaving like a microphone, vibration being turned into electrical signal.

>>58983272
I use them.
Balanced armature have their own advantages and disadvantages. The sound that you get out of them isn't particularly distinctive; transducer principle doesn't determine the sound.

>>58983579
It's an irrelevant parameter either way.

>>58988785
>Microphonics refers to behaving like a microphone, vibration being turned into electrical signal.
A little curious now, where does this happen? What's a real world scenario where microphonics is a problem and what can be done to reduce it?

>>58988785
>Microphonics refers to behaving like a microphone, vibration being turned into electrical signal.
The only way I can think of this happening, is some sort of piezoelectric effect inside the cable/headphone, or some induced current. Both cases seem kinda unlikely to happen when we talk about a IEM.

At any rate, I've always seen "microphonics" used referring to the mechanical vibrations that can reach the ear of the user conducted through the cable of the headphone/IEM

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Can you guys reccomend me some good over-ear headphones for music-listening? I've been looking at the ATH-M30X but i just wanted to know if you knew something better in my price-range.
My budget is around 70-80$ but i could pay a bit more if it was something super amazing but i'd preefer not to.

>>58988904
Keep saving money, and get some good open set, like the HD598se.

>>58988578
This. I've heard they're pretty good

>>58986856
I'm assuming, as that's highly likely, that you don't have a dedicated amp (or a nice amp+dac device).

But even if you did, these headphones are relatively neutral, which can be hard to adjust if coming from non-neutral headphones.

It took me over a week, but I've loved them since.

Be patient with them, use them exclusively; Don't mix in other headphones, or your brain will never get used to the signature. Don't drive the volume high to try and compensate for the different signature.

>>58987300
>>excess upper bass and low mids

No amp?

>>58988904
Depends on your needs: budget alone isn't enough to give you proper suggestions.

>>58988979
>No amp?
wat

>>58989069

He's implying that excessive upper bass and lower mids response could be a result of not using an amp with the headphones.

>>58989081
Well that just doesn't make sense in any way I can think of.

>>58988820
>A little curious now, where does this happen?
Vacuum tubes. Electrical properties dependent on electrode spacing, vibration modifies properties, can dump distortions and incoherent noise into signal.
>what can be done to reduce it?
Brace and stiffen device, damp and decouple boards and plate, and minimize influence of undesirable properties in the final result.

>>58988894
>I've always seen "microphonics" used
Yes, words are defined by how they are used (like damp and dampen).
It already refers to something else in a somewhat similar context, so I would avoid it.

>>58988979
It doesn't modify the transfer function just like that.
Retains the issue whether attached to low-Zout or high Zout device, the higher Zout just makes even worse than it already was.

Anyone tried out the Logitech G533?
A friend of mine bought it and his mic sounds like shit, is that normal?

I know Logitech products are shit but I thought I'd ask if anyone had experience..

>>58989273
>It already refers to something else in a somewhat similar context
Strictly speaking, the contest isn't similar, but I see your point.

>>58989318
>gaming headsets
lmao

>>58989368
Thanks for helping.

Thoughts on Samson sr950 for pc use?

>>58989536
what answer are you expecting? seriously

>>58989318
>A friend of mine bought it and his mic sounds like shit, is that normal?
Yes. Anything with "gaming" in the name is shit. Pure marketing coated plastic, especially when we talk about headphones/headsets.

>I know Logitech products are shit but I thought I'd ask if anyone had experience..
Logitech doesn't make shit products, it's just that all the headset are shit.

The G533 costs $150. For $30 you can have a V-Moda BoomPro to attach to the headphones of your choice (as long as they have a detachable cable with a standard jack. The Philips SHP9500 cost $70, the Audio Technica ATH-M40x cost $80, just to name an open and a closed pair of cans. This combo is as good as any headset can get. For $50 less you can have something infinitely better than the G533.

If you want to go and be really fancy about your headset you can buy a pair of Koss Pro4AA and then get a Shure SM10A.

>>58988110
Anyone?

>>58989318
>A friend of mine bought it and his mic sounds like shit, is that normal?
Somewhat but not necessarily normal or exclusive to Logitech. The mic quality so terribly varying and bad on a lot of headsets that Youtube review where you hear the mic being used for test purposes are actually a good way to hear them before buying. Hardwarecanucks and I remember seeing Tek Syndicate doing some example videos on the mic quality on headsets.

>>58989573
>>58989608
Thanks for the tips.

>>58988904
Closed - Status CB-1, get from them direct.

Open - Panasonic SHP9500, shilled for a reason.

Both come with a detachable cable

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I need a work headset, so audiophile issues aren't a big deal.

I would prefer three things:

Behind the head design
Protruding microphone
Wireless

To my amazement, only one headset has ever been made that meets these simple criteria - the Logitech H760, and Logitech discontinued them a few years ago because they had a microphone defect.

Does anyone else know of any headsets like this? It's irritating me that 65,000 different wired models exist in this exact design but wireless ones always have that above-the-head band instead. There's also a million wireless behind-the-head headphones that either have no microphone, or for some bizarre reason only have a tinny invisible mic that only functions while the audio is in mono mode.

Please help!

>>58989549
might be too bassy

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Who /comfy/ here??

>>58989662
>Status CB-1
Why do you guys continue to shill those headphones? Seriously, they look like they're going to break on you as soon as you wear them.

>>58989669
try out
>>>/g/csg
if you haven't

>>58989710
Because they don't feel like they're going to break when you actually use them.

Tons of headphones are all plastic and everyone can recognize they're not all fragile.

I think QA issues are warranted, but they come with a warranty, so..

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>>58989714
I'll do that.

In the meantime allow me to show you the depth of my dilemma.

>>58989695
Is that really a bad thing? I have a mixer from an old pair of turtle beaches that has a bass slider. Could I use that?

>>58989758
>I think QA issues are warranted, but they come with a warranty, so..
>implying they won't just shrug in front of your broken joint/headband telling you the damage is due to improper use and thus not covered by warranty.

If those were sold by Amazon, I'd have bought them already, but they're sold directly by Status, and by seeing all the threads on the internet of all the issues those phones have it's better to not buy them. Audio quality is worth nothing if the build quality isn't on par.

>>58989841
They're already pretty fucking bassy but they sound great with good soundstage.

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>>58989669
Why do you need the protruding microphone? I've always hated them on headsets I've used. They get in the way and sit in the edge of your vision.

For a good set without a protruding mic, Motorola's MOTOROKR series is pretty good. You can always do pic related and cut the wire off for the appearance of the mic.

>>58989839
Made me kek, at least that's something.

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>>58990079
It's not an appearance thing, a working mic is a working mic. The important thing is, can these play stereo audio and record voice at the same time? Because from what I've seen bluetooth headsets like that tend to shift into mono mode for some godforsaken reason when the mic is on.

>>58986504
X2 is better

>>58990134
On the calls I got before my sister broke my S9, the audio remained stereo while talking. I can't vouch for newer models, though.

>>58986066
getting robbed, probably

So Miccastore doesn't ship to Canada.
Are the Soundmagic E10c really worth $55?

>>58990214
Well, it's a lead. It looks like the "bad" Bluetooth headphones all use an AD2P protocol. Thanks for the advice, anon.

>>58990765
Good luck in your search, anon.

What should I engrave on my custom Objective2/ODAC from JDSLabs?

>>58991173
anime tiddies

>>58988968
If you need to do this to get used to them it probably means you dont like them.

>>58990572
I bougth mine for 44 euro, they sound better than the 60 euro senn cx400ii i had before them. On the other hand the 25 euro senn cx250 also do.

>Budget 200$ USD
>Location Good ol 'merica
>Source into my desktop
>Type of headphone full
>Open or closed closed 100%. I need as little sound leaking both in and out as possible.
>Comfort level Sound>Comfort
>Sound signature id like something that was a bit bassy but not something that's so ridiculous like beats.
>Past headphones: Logitech G930's.

Im switching over from a headset to some individual headphones and a boom mic. Any suggestions would be awesome.

>>58991454
Dt770 + amp
Look into dt770m for extra isolation

What headphones is she wearing? Would you recommend them for listening to that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysL1DL8au0s

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The sound of the HD700 is incredibly smooth and clear, but the problem with the trebles is definitely there. Still, I think I'm keeping them, comfort is stellar.

>>58989886
They're now available on Amazon too, senpai.

>>58992119
>The sound of the HD700 is incredibly smooth
no

>>58989695
Would they be good for pc gaming?

>>58992347
sure

>>58991173
"JDSLabs is a bunch of filthy jews that should be gassed"

Are the Status CB-1s actually good enough to make up for being so chunky and cheap-looking?

Like, damn, dude. Making a big fuss about not having a logo, and going so far as to name your company 'status' doesn't really prove anything if your product is aesthetically upsetting.

>>58992525
>Caring about looks.

So they'd be better with Status written all over them?
I'll contact the CEO about it.

They're actually comfy with stock pads and sound good, so for me the cheap looks are well made up for.

If you want super nice closed cans you won't be considering $80 cheapos from China anyways.

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Will I like 770's if I didn't like 990's? Couldn't stand using 990's for more than an hour or two because the treble was harsh and I've seen 770's compared to them, just closed. Found an 80 ohm pair at a pawn shop for $60, they just desperately need new pads and I have some lying around I could use.

>>58992666
no
get something like x2 or hd650 for open & xpt100/hm5 for closed

>>58992218
But they're not sold by amazon. This means the warranty is not offered by amazon itself, but has to go through Status Audio itself. This is a huge difference in terms of after-sale services.

>>58992633
>If you want super nice closed cans you won't be considering $80 cheapos from China anyways.
With 20~30 bucks more you can get something that sounds as good, but has a much better build quality, and isn't blatantly shilled.

>>58992633
No that'd be worse. I can kinda respect unbranded, but what's with the big gold rings, oversized round cups and unweildy hinge design?

How's the isolation? Good for public transport?
How's wind noise?
Are they as big as the look?

>>58993104
>With 20~30 bucks more you can get something that sounds as good, but has a much better build quality, and isn't blatantly shilled.

Such as? Sony MDR? I don't really dig the sound sig. M40's were meh when I tried them.

HM5 are probably better, but I've never tried them; got the Status in large part for the removable cable.

Man the top band cushion on my 598s is really bothering me. Starting to get headaches because of it if I wear it for an extended period of time.

Any advice on how to make it a bit more soft?

>>58991378
Are the E10c better than the CX 250?

>>58993148
Isolation is decent, not on HD280 level, but if I've got my AC going I can't hear it through the cans. I'd say they're good for public use, at least in an office setting (where I plan to use them).

They're pretty chunky, not anymore than other full sized.
The cups themselves aren't round, just the outside rings, and they're big enough to go around my huge ears.
One of the few sets I've tried that are deep enough that my ears don't touch the drivers too.

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>>58981109
Reposting:

So I got a pair of AKG K553 Pros for work, and I'm really underwhelmed by them. They are very flat, with no bass, basically, and the highs are bright as. I need a new work headset.

>Budget
$100-200, but I'd like to stay closer to $100. $150 isn't too bad.

>Location
Office. Definitely need sound isolation.

>Source
Schiit Fulla 2

>Type of headphone
Full-sized over-ear

>Open or closed
Closed, unless there's some amazing open headphone with amazing isolation.

>Comfort level
I'll most likely be wearing this 2-8 hours at a time, though it varies.

>Sound signature
I usually like warmer signatures.

>Past headphones
I own a pair of Sennheiser 598s at home, and they are amazing when I drive them with my Schiit Modi 2 > Schiit Vali 2. I really love the sound they produce, the soundstage is amazing, they're lightly toasted, the highs aren't bright at all... basically I can turn them up and hear the bass, the kick, guitar, and vocals, and can hear them all. I don't have to lower the volume because the highs are so painful that I *have* to keep the volume low, as I do with my current work headset, a pair of AKG K553 Pros. I also own a pair of Philips Fidelio X2 IEMs which I like, but they're obviously not as good as my home setup.

Need headphones under 100$.

Would prefer something with simulated surround sound.

Not turtle Beach.

Use: almost strictly for rainbow six siege. Open soundstage might be better. Hearing footsteps and which direction they're coming from is important.

Would prefer with a mic but I can also just buy a modmic.

My ATH-M50X's sound pretty good for the game but
1.) Kind of don't want to attach a modmic to them.
2.) Kind of want something with virtual surround sound to try to get better directional audio.

>>58984141
Oh shit just saw this after reposting, thanks, I'll take a look.

>>58993080
Already had X2's and currently have 650's. I'll probably buy them anyway, fix them and sell them for a profit but thanks for the heads up.

>>58993380
HD598se.

Time to try open phones, and these are legendary value, besides comfortable and neutral-ish signature.

>>58993227
Time.

It gets comfortable after some use.

>>58993148
>I can kinda respect unbranded,
Personally I don't. Status Audio uses this unbranded thing as leverage with their marketing but it's just a PR stunt; it doesn't add anything to the product in itself. Their main argument is that *certain brands* (looking at you Beats) spend a lot on marketing and advertising, which drives up the final price without improving the quality of the product, which is an opinion that I share, but this doesn't necessary imply that you don't have to put your brand on your product.

The difference in price is not accomplished by the lack of logo on your products, but by cutting down on the build quality. And this is something they don't tell you.

Their slogan is "No logo, no celebrities, just sound" This is clearly bullshit: if they were actually honest, and they cut through the bullshit like they pretend to do, their marketing would look something like "No high quality materials, no structural strenght, just sound".

They may deliver great sound for the price point, but the overall quality is mediocre at best (go ahead and look for the QA issues Status Audio have), especially considering there are branded headphones that cost almost the same, deliver equally good (if not better) audio, and are way more solidly built.

For instance:
>OB-1
>$79.00
>SHP9500
>$69.80

>but what's with the big gold rings
Being unbranded doesn't mean not trying to have an appealing design
>oversized round cups
You have to accomodate a human ear: they're called circumaural for a reason, you know.
>and unweildy hinge design?
That IMHO it's just a retarded design, period. Not pants-on-head tier, but close.

>>58993669
>Doesn't read the entire post.

>>58989088
A high impedance output would act as a low-pass filter.

An amp would have a low impedance output, and perform well regardless of the impedance of the input.

I'd go for a cheap dac+amp thing like those suggested in this same thread.

>>58993718
Oh F....2

Well, schiit happens.

I use HD380 Pro with my fulla2 at work, but the HD598 at home are so much better... fuck closed, damn necessary compromise.

I have a Sony MDR-1000X, is it worth it to buy a cheap Sony phone just for LDAC or should I just save up for a proper home listening setup instead?

>>58993710
Who worries this much about marketing?

SHP's are probably better for the price, sure.

But the glorious 3.5 detachable cable mainly persuaded me to CB-1; allowing me to make them a sweet gaymer headset or wireless any time I feel.

As far as I know every closed headphone in the sub $100 category with a detachable cable uses proprietary cables.

>Budget
40 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone and laptop
>Type of headphone
IEMs probably
>Open or closed
>Comfort level
Average
>Sound signature
Neutral, idc
>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX 300 II, seinhaiser CX 3.00
Both broke in like 7 months so looking for something more durable

>>58993810
>But the glorious 3.5 detachable cable mainly persuaded me to CB-1
The SHP have detachable cable too.

>>58993839
>40 CAD
raise you're budget

>>58981652
Great but expensive. I think it's a rebranded a900x

>>58993810
>As far as I know every closed headphone in the sub $100 category with a detachable cable uses proprietary cables.
Philips has a standard jack, while Sennheiser and Audio Technica have a proprietary locking mechanism, but you can remove it easily.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MvN-FI5I8c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1aqSQrxVlI

>>58993879
No

>>58994350
>>>/g/csg

>>58993839
For a budget that low I always suggest the Xiaomi Piston 3. They're dirt cheap, but they're really, really, really good. Just keep in mind the market is full of fakes, so do your research before purchasing.

Are the dt990s any good? Not sure what ohm to get or what compares to them but I like listening to the experimental rock like Mars Volta and also electronic type music not like club type electronic though.

>>58994479
Oh and the amp to drive it, I heard fiio is shit is this true?

>>58994465
Are the ones from Gearbest legit? That's the only place they don't seem to be sold out.

>>58993876
Not closed or portable.

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>>58994497
I have no idea. Just for reference, these are the actual Piston 3. Must be black, must have braided cable.

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>>58981203
I run https://chiru.no:8081/stream.flac , a FLAC Internet radio that only people with superior Stax headphones are allowed to listen to

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Does Shure have different build quality for different markets?

I found se215 cheap on an Internet auction, but they ship "from abroad".

Assuming they are genuine (the guy wouldn't break the law this obviously), it might be the same thing with cheap Dualshocks - Sony has factories in China for the Asian market that cut corners and the controllers made there are subpar.

So does Shure do something similar or is the lower price simply a result of cutting out the middleman?

Pic is the auction photo, looks legit?

>>58994848
I can't even tell if you're a meme or real life anymore.

>>58981109
What animu is this from?

>>58994935
Non Non Biyori. It's boring, but relaxing, I guess.

>>58994615
Can confirm. the box is stupidly high quality as well for cs. I bought mine off of ebay. but the ones on gearbest look legit. They have been probably my favorite earplugs that ive ever bought.

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>>58994848

>>58994866
Hope they are real because they are quite nice and if you have a high quality source to plug them in to they will reward you for it

>>58993756
>high impedance output would act as a low-pass filter
Significant inductance in balanced armature and moving coil drivers tends to yield a very different effect.

>>58994935
>>58994997
it's the most relaxing anime ever. it will clam down anyone and make you happy and make you smile.

>>58994848
what amp & cans are those? looks like you're on a super-high level of audiophool autism.

>>58995310
Stax SR-007

how come Stax's most expensive cans look completely normal, but their affordable cans look like something created by nazi scientists with a budget of $5?

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I take the plane quite often (and my institute only get me economy tickets) and I search a solution to these problems
>Engine noise so loud I can't hear anything on the shitty on-seat tv.
>a baby starts crying and there's a nuclear fission of crying babbies all around.

I was considering some noise cancellation headphones but I am worry about the battery.
Do headphones usually continue working (with no active cancellation) when the battery is dead?
At constant price (let's say around $250), do noise cancellation beat noise isolation?

>>58994848
Headphones?

No way. You must mean Ear Speakers.

Should I get a x2 or a HD 600 w/ a somewhat expensive dac/amp? Listen to hip-hop often, and play gaymes, just wondering which one is better for the shit I do.

>>58995758
x2 imo

>Budget
~$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Android
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
VERY + 3 button remote
>Past IEMs
Currently using piston 3 over piston hybrid

>>58995485
ANC is stupidly expensive. Yes the headphones keep functioning when the battery is dead, if they're not wireless obviously, in which case you'll have to connect them to your phone like a normal pair of headphones; without ANC turned on the headphones usually lose audio quality.

With IEM, specifically with Etymotic Research IEMs, you lose the comfort of a circumaural headphone for a pair of ear dildos, that might be uncomfortable for you, but deliver the best sound you can imagine (just don't expect the bass to shake your eyeballs) with insane sound isolation. I own a pair of Etymotic Research hf5, I love them, and wear them easily, even for hours, although they will make your ear canal sweaty, and you'll feel the need to remove them eventually (pretty much like any IEM, just a bit worse); once at work the alarm went off, and I was just under the siren (my ears literally hurt for the sound intensity): I put my hf5 on and the sound was audible, but bearable, so I played some music at normal levels of listening (not even half of the output of my smartphone), and I swear to god the siren sound was completely covered.

To wrap it up
>ANC
>Bose Quiet Comfort
Pros
>comfortable
>feels like sorcery
>sound good
>look cool
Cons
>when the battery runs out the magic stops
>stupidly expensive
>not completely portable

Etymotic Research
Pro
>cheaper than ANC (depending on the model)
>specifically designed to isolate as much as physically possible (and they deliver)
>best sound you can get out of an IEM
>no battery limited
>more portable than full sized headphones
Cons
>you might not be able to wear them properly or get a proper sealing
>they'll get uncomfortable eventually
>you have to wear them with the cable around your ear making you look a bit weird otherwise the cable will transmit a shitload of noise

I'm going to bed now, I'll try to answer tomorrow if you have any further questions.

>>58995758
X2 or a good closed back if you mostly listen to hip hop.

I have no where I can try out headphones. I want a new pair but I'm tired of playing this guessing game of what I will enjoy.
How much of an asshole am I if I order like 6 150-300 USD headphones and return all but one?

>>58995428
Probably easier to implement the electrostatic transducer in the rectangular cage of the Lambda compared to the more normal looking circular cups of the SR-007/009.

>>58981123
Garbage

>>58995867
you shouldn't even have to do that. just fill out the form, get a few recs, research them for a day and then buy the one you want. chances are if you're not an audio snob they'll probably sound the same to you anyway

>>58995917
I've done that three times. It will and does bother me to no end knowing that there may be another pair of headphones I'll enjoy considerably more. Maybe even for less money

>>58995867
I think amazon flags you if you have a certain amount of returns within a certain amount of time or something like that, and I think they can end up banning(?) you or similar. I'm pretty sure other online stores have some kind of system as well.

>>58995928
>It will and does bother me to no end knowing that there may be another pair of headphones I'll enjoy considerably more. Maybe even for less money

That's why you research.

>>58995825
Not that guy, but I enjoyed this breakdown. I've been looking into Etymotics, and the 'nobass' thing has always given me pause. Like, I listen to a bit of everything, including EDM and modern pop. Will I still be able to enjoy that stuff with them?

Is there a version of the HF5 with an inline remote?

>>58981109
What will provide the most noticeable upgrade from the Bose sound true, the X2s or the dt880?

>>58995988
Meze 99
Oppo PM-3
HD-600
Audeze Sine
Hifiman HE400S
B&O H6
Philips X2
V-MoDa M-100
PSB M4U
Shure SRH1440
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
NAD VISO HP50
AKG Q701 and K712
the list goes on

I just feel like there is no way I'll be able to pick the best value from just reading about all these different headphones. Maybe I won't like any of them more than my dt990, maybe the Oppo PM3 really is worth $400, I don't fucking know. god damn it

I have started using my headset when I'm practising with different bands lately (synth and pianist) And I prefer this over a monitor behind me. Currently using the audio technica ath-m40x.. not too happy with it so I'm gonna try out a open headset this time. Anyone know a good open headset for this kind of use? I have no limit to my budget, would prefer to pay less than 600$ though

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Which of the 2 has more bass? I need that "punch".
Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO or Audio-Technica ATH-M40x.

>>58996285
schiit fulla2 +sennheiser hd600.

Welcome to audiophile hell, err, heaven.

>>58996302
Bump.

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Are there any decent headphones for 80CAD?
I've always had IEMs for the portability but now I think I want to switch to real headphones cause I want good sound isolation and comfort for listening to music while studying. Things like sennheiser 558, 598 at $200 is too much for me
Also I'm not sure what closed/open, on ear, full sized, etc. is. All this vocabulary is vague for me. What do I need for better sound isolation? I study in a pretty noisy environment that's why. Is my budget too low for what I'm looking for?

Also my ears are pretty big ! And they would start hurting when squeezed by a pair of cheap headphones I had

How do the X2 compare to the DT990 sonically?

>>58996929
more bass, less highs, more soundstage.

Complys are so fucking good and make my IEMs sound great but having to reinsert them is a god damn pain in the ass.
Having to wait for them to cool down is the biggest issue.

>>58996799
You could try Comply or Sony Hybrid tips if you want more isolation and comfort.
They fit on your IEMs and give you both.
Of course if your IEMs are worth like 20 bucks it's not worth investing $20 on Complys. Only worth it above $100 IEMs desu senpai
You definitely want closed, but I don't think raw isolation and comfort go hand in hand. I have a pair of HD 7 DJ that clamp like a motherfucker and block a ton of noise but make my head hurt after an hour. Great for commutes. I also have a pair of Momentum 2 that rest gently against my ear and are so comfy I can wear them all day but isolation isn't great.

>>58996302
DT 990 by far. those are very different cans

>>58996983
the x2's have more bass than the 990? I thought the 990's have incredibly fatiguing bass and the x2 bass is known for being just a strong accurate boost

>>58996983
Nice. The ath-m40x wins in terms of bass?

>>58997163
It's the highs in the 990's that are fatiguing. The v shape is really heavy, especially in the highs, and if your ears are treble sensitive you won't like them.

>>58997177
I'm tempted to say no, but I'm not 100%

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>>58997177
No

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My Fidelio X2s are meant to be arriving today once I wake up from my NEET sleeping hours. What am I in for?

>>58997207
A kind of strong clamp until they break in a little, then they're pretty comfy albeit heavy.

>>58988363
Built like shit. Just get the original clouds.

>>58988533
Reduces cable noise by a hell of a ton, your IEMs dont fall out as often, and in my opinion, is a lot more comfortable.

>>58993380

Add fiddy dollars and shoot for the NAD HP50. If you're patient and dig around enough, sometimes new or refurb'd ones can dip as low as $200.

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>>58993380
>>58997541

Found a link for $189, so long as you can live with white ones (red and black are sold out).

http://www.spearitsound.com/Headphones-NAD_VISO_HP50_Refurbished.html

>>58993380
HD598Cs

Closed 598's are just more V-shaped 598's desu. You'll probably like them if you liked normal 598's.

>>58996302
990's by a long shot,

Though you're comparing largem open, heavy V-shape to small, closed mild v-shape.

>>58997630
>Sennshit
garbage

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>Budget
~400 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
pc/phone
>Type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
sound quality takes priority
>Sound signature
neutral
>Past headphones
athm50s, dt 990 pro 250s, hd 598se

>>58997786
HD600 and a Magni2

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>>58997796
hd600s are 500 cad

>>58997809
Not to mention schiit garbage will have no warranty.
You're getting memed on hard.

>>58997809
oh somehow my mind glossed straight over the whole CAD/Canada part

Uhh
400i if you can find them cheap are a good option. They're pretty damn efficient so don't need an additional amp or anything. Their main issue is awful customer service and sketchy build.

>>58997809
You can get them from Amazon UK for $373.88 cad before shipping

>>58997535
That may be but I still want more options besides Sony and Dunu.

>>58997826
if possible i'd like to avoid the hd 600 because they are FUGLY, plus the 598s aren't my favorite

>>58997796
>>58997809
Stop shilling senngarbage you fucking redditor

I know this is /hpg/ but this seems like the best place to ask. Has anybody here ever used the Polk PSW505 subwoofer? I'm looking for a good subwoofer and that one seems to have pretty good reviews on Amazon

>>58997961
>polk

>>58997966
Yea i don't even know much about polk really. can you recommend a good subwoofer?

>>58998000

Ignore the brand autist, polk is fine for a simple 2.1 setup. You are making a 2.1 setup, right? 5.1?

Anyway, more important than the sub brand is how you utilize it. Make sure that you match the crossover so that you don't bleed into the low end of your speakers.

>>58998000
I've heard a ton of good things about the bic f12

>>58998041
Thank you for your response. i was thinking of doing a simple 2.1 setup, yes. I didn't even consider that some subwoofers were better than others for 5.1 over 2.1
>>58998051
That does look good but its about $50 more expensive. it might be worth it to spend the extra $50, though

Thoughts on ATH-M20x for a broke student looking for a pair of study headphones i.e. good isolation ?

Also it says on AT's website "mastering headphones" for tracking and mixing. I don't get it. I'm not a sound engineer, I just want headphones to casually listen to music, why do people advise these if they're for mastering?

>>58998140
>Thoughts on ATH-M20x for a broke student looking for a pair of study headphones
Uncomfortable and muddy sound.

>good isolation ?
Decent. About as good as any closed back

>I just want headphones to casually listen to music, why do people advise these if they're for mastering?
It's just dumb marketing. Mastering really just means its a balanced/flat sound. [which the M20x certainly arent]
Normal people would rather buy a product that is supposedly intended for professionals. It means almost nothing in practice.

>>58998128
I think it would, I haven't heard too many good things about a lot of subwoofers cheaper than it. I've even heard some people say that anything cheaper than a bic f12 isn't worth it, but I'm not sure about that.
>>58998140
I think they're pretty good for the money I paid for them, but I got mine for only $25. The isolation is alright, noting too outstanding. From what I can hear, they didn't have a lot of low end, and don't seem to have a very good high end either, but for the $25 I paid for them, I think they're better than the similarly priced monoprice 8323's. The comfort on them is alright.

So I just bought a pair of Sony headphones at walmart as my 1st pair of on ear called MDR ZX110 : http://www.sony.ca/en/electronics/headband-headphones/mdr-zx110-zx110a-zx110ap
And god the sound is fucking garbage it makes me want to kms, I know they are 35$ but I expected at least something decent
Anyone tried them? Is this what headphones actually sound like or I just got myself a pos ?

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>>58981109
c u t e

>>58997796
i have this and it is good, considering buying a modi

>>58998271
You're gonna be spending almost twice that for an on ear that's at least "acceptable".

>>58998271

Should have gotten P O R T A P R O S

Best thing going in that price range.

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>>58998640
actually I wanted over-ear but that's all they had at walmart in that price range kek

Just bought my first Bluetooth pair of ear buds. It's better, but the wire connecting the buds is still annoying. Is it a good idea to go true wireless at this point or is it too early?

>>58998746
I would avoid wireless if i were you 2bh. Overpriced with inferior sound quality.

>>58998831
I exercise a lot and comfort is more important than sound quality. Unless the audio is cutting out every 5 seconds I don't care that much.

>>58998746
Too early
Especially with competing standards like AAC on Apple and APTX on Android.
If you buy a pair of Momentum 2 Wireless in current year they will sound good on your android but play like shit on your iOS device because we need multiple ways to do the same fucking thing because fuck you.
We need either a standard or have headphone makers implement both in a single pair of headphones. Probably not gonna happen seeing that nobody bothered with inline controls that work in both Android and iOS except for a few chink companies.

>>58998861
I know there are earbuds with no cords at all but the technology is fairly new and they have serious flaws. You may have to make do with ear buds with an interconnecting cord.

>>58998865
>and they have serious flaws.
Such as?

>>58994866

pls respond

>>58998271
Those can be had for like 15 bucks on amazon and yes they are shit. If you want cheap headphones that actually sound good look at the Tascam Th-02/Teac CH-02.

If you're looking for something at the price you paid for the ZX110 then look towards Superlux or ISK stuff.

>>58998720
Official "I'm a poor cunt and want decent headphones" list
HD681
HD668b
HD662Evo
Monoprice 8323
Tascam TH02
Philips SHP9500 (if you find a good sale)

>>58997200
Checked

>>58996006
Here's the thing: those IEM do have bass, you can hear it, you can appreciate it a lot, but it's very tight and controlled, since the sound is produced by a balanced armor driver, and when it comes to low range, their ability to move lots of air is fairly limited, meaning you won't get that guttural feeling that a powerful bass can give you compared to let's say a pair of Philips Fidelio X2. After all we're talking about something so small that can be stuck in your ear. Also, it's very important to get a proper seal with the tips, because otherwise you will not be able to even hear anything from the low end of the sonic spectrum. Speaking of which, you have a very different selection of tips (and you can even buy some good quality after market tips), which have the chance to accommodate your ear canal shape; different shape make the hf5 sound different: silicone tips have a the more refined sound, foam tips make everything audibly warmer.

I bought the hf5 mainly because their ability to isolate, and initially I didn't enjoy the sound signature, being used to the fun V-shape of my X2, but with time I learned to appreciate the level of detail they provide; on the other hand I always loved the insane isolation they provide. Just a word of advice: be extremely careful with these on if you're walking down the street and you have to let's say cross a road, since you won't be able to hear literally anything from the outside, I'm not kidding, and you'll have to rely completely on your sight. These are not like any other IEM you may have tried.

Yes, there is a version with an inline remote, they're called hf3 IIRC. They cost more obviously.

>>58998879
>>58998865
The Erato Apollo 7 looks decent, but that 300$ price tag is too steep. I was also looking at the Samsung iconx, but you make a good point. I may just have to give it a year or two

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>>58996224
HD600.

Comfort+neutral.

Leave the colored shit for the riffraff.

>>58998353
I tried a fulla2, liked it so much I got a modi2u.

hp is hd598.

Something is off (detail missing) with computer onboard dac and the creative xfi dac.

Chihaya's aoi tori blew me away on fulla2. Sold me on the dac thing.

>>58996006
>Is there a version of the HF5 with an inline remote?
HF2 and HF3. Don't recall which is which.
>the 'nobass' thing
When I consider the situation, several possibilities emerge:
-people are incompetent at putting on eartips for optimal fit
-people want a substantial bass boost in their earphones
The latter could be true, but I know the former is true. HF5 "actual" tonality is sort of like HD 650, a bit more rolled off at the top end, but midbassy and slightly dark as well.


>>58996224
>Oppo PM3 really is worth $400
Not in the USA it's not. Should be around 300-320.
>pick the best value
Pare down the list based on size/form factor and sound signature. Even you don't get signature (which is both more and less important than you think it is)m you at least look at the headphone and see if it sits.