/hpg/ - Headphone General

First for massdrop

Unreasonably arousing image there op

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i'm not from this general but please stop putting such imagery as the image of those threads! it's very un-christian

>>60073903
wtf i love hpg

>>60074065
the images have to be extra lewd to compensate for the couple of threads where some faggot decided not to use anime images

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A few pearls of my personal metal list for Anons to appreciate on their headphones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvKRbi2ovDY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe3VYipqkHg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_JqJHt0K0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_JqJHt0K0

>>60074267
b-b-but the bit rate anon-san!@!! it's so low!! if this keeps up... im gonaa...!!

god damn those legs aare perfect op what a master piece

What is the closed-back version of an Fidelio X2?

>>60074556
Beats by Dre.

>>60074650
Come on, anon. This is /hpg/; the hope of headphone shilling and shitposting. Surely you can do better than that.

>>60075044
Sony Extra Bass.

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>>60075067
Ayyy, attaboy anon!

can we not have op images like that

>>60074130
>>60075325
>>>/head-fi/
>>>/r/headphones

Anyone else who listens to music to sleep EQ away the entire upper half? Brightness just prevents me from sleeping

>>60075116
Do NOT buy the bluetooth version. Plenty of budget closed back headphones with good bass response. Try your question again with out mentioning a meme mud cannon headphone

How much longer til another 6xx drop? Eternity?

>>60075822
Sorry, I was only shitposting, anon. I thought that was obvious.

>>60075822
But I like my X2s. The bass bump isn't as strong as tards are claiming, it's well-built and comfy. And no amp means it's a shit load cheaper than half the shit I see shilled here.

>>60075839
When Snappheiser gives in. Massdrop's begging for it.

>>60075977
Sorry anon, I don't think there are closed-back X2 equivalents.

>>60075991
I want massdrop to release an HD5XX which looks like the HD580 but has the driver's of the 598

>>60075977
Closest I could remember is DT770's

>>60075992
>>60076007
Ah, well. Thanks.

Can any anon who has the THX00 tell me how good they really are? How powerful is the bass, and does it bleed or no?
(already ordered but want to know opinions)

>>60076058
Audio technica has a extra bass line. Beyerdynamic custom one pro or studio or DT770. Vmoda m100

>>60076088
I think they are great for music listening, prefer them to pretty much everything i've got. Not much of a sound stage but good enough, bass is perfect and with EQ they are like subwoofers on your head. Different pads can change the sound a lot.

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>>60076088
If you like v shaped cans there bretty gud, I'd call them bass cannons. They're more like semi closed, as they're not fully sealed so they will leak sound by a fair margin. Can make a pretty good project set as well

>>60076088
They scored like 4th most bassy headphone on headfi

>>60076176
>>60076492
thanks
>>60076294
you did the detachable cable mod? how hard was it?

>>60073903
My old Google in ears are on their way to death and I need me a new pair, so do recommend.

I want one with a built in mic so I can use it with my phone...

> Budget
~$100

> Location
The ol' Red, White, and Blue

> Source
3.5mm (PC, phone, etc.)

>Type
Prefer In ear, but could also do over ear.

> Open or Closed
Don't care

> Comfort level
Don't care a whole lot. Something that doesn't hurt afer ~2 hrs.

> Sound signtaure
Prefer neutral to bassy

> Past headphones
> Lightspeed Zulu.2 ANR
Usw it for flying. Can't be connected to PC or phone, except using Bluetooth

> Google Project Fi headphones
Google branded headphones that came in as a Christmas present from Google Project Fi. The wires are almost entirely ripped and should die soon.

>>60073903
I hate being a virgin.

>>60076294
I thought that was a really odd Fleshlight from looking at the thumbnail.

>>60078185
9500's seem to fit your needs pretty well. They're more on the neutral end. Doesn't have a built in mic but you can buy one for it.

>>60075977
>>60076007
Hey all, I am looking for a set of easy to drive cans with good imaging and a somewhat wide soundstage. Should I go for a used pair of Beyerdynamic DT770's on ebay or would I be better off looking at other pairs like the Fidelio X2's

>>60078478
AKG k702 > HD599 > HD598 > HD558.
>Beyershit DT770
Shit FR.
Non-detachable cable.
Expensive for what it is.
Closed, v-shaped
Definitely not the one to get for soundstage.

>>60078478
>Fidelio X2
V-shaped FR / colored AF
AKG k702 and HD598 are two price points of cheap soundstage.

Right now I have a pair of akg q701's, I'm unsatisfied with the bass. I have a budget of around $500 for a used pair, I primarily listen to electronic music.

>>60078789
If you have been following the thread you would have seen the talk about the thx00. 399 USD on massdrop, drops for each day in april, ending in may.

>Budget
$150- $200
>Location
UK
>Source
3.5mm
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, preferable still comfy after 3 hours or so, but not that it trades sound quality for it
>Sound signature
Don't really care
>Past headphones
Beats by dr dre (Yes i know)
ath m50x, pieces of shit just broke after 2 weeks. Something better than them as they were so hyped up when I read the reviews.
soundmagic e80c, use this for my phone mainly.

>>60073903
I feel sorry for people who are disabled like that girl in the OP.

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>>60073903
>fell for the beyerdynamics meme

Who enjoys this level of treble to begin with

What's the sound signature of iphone headphones?
I want something like that but the exact opposite.

>>60079486
>posting "meme" meme
Nice bait, please try not to samefag replies now, that pretty pathetic.

anything as good as HD 598 but closed?

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NSA employee here.
I'm doing some data mining and want to ask you guys about what online stores you find trustworthy.
Please let me know if you would feel safe buying products from the following websites:
AliExpress
Amazon
Newegg

Thank you for your cooperation, citizens.

How much improvement can I expect by going from a K702 that's been EQd according to Rin Choi's measurements to a HD600?
I use a E10K and HD600 is around 280€ here.

>>60079934
None, sidegrade

>>60079934
>what can i expect
Probably a warmer signature in detriment of soundstage.
If that's a good thing it's up to you. Let us know when you do it.

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>>60079545
They have been bundled with at least two different ear buds. There original ones were awful, the usual ear bud sound signature with extreme distortion on moderate listening levels and complete absence of bass. It wasn't exactly smooth in its pass band either. The EarPods are much improved on the originals, having an octave or so more bass, lower distortion throughout and decently flat response for the type of device they are. They are one of the best ear buds you can get even now. Bass extension is still really lilited because they don't seal the ear canal and are ported in design. People keep calling them both bassy and nobass so I'm guessing their performance varies from a lot depending on who's using them. Which version do you have and does it it sound bassy to you? Be precise in what you think they lack.

>>60079656
Shure SRH840 could work. Pic related vs:

http://en.goldenears.net/8494

So massdrop just brought back the """limited edition""" red and black k7xx with a $10 store credit, but with a massive ship delay.

>>60080696
The red and black ones are uglier than the normal ones too, kek.

Still don't get why people buy the K7XX. They're just muddier versions of the K712.

>>60080291
>Shure SRH840
thanks, gonna give them a go

>>60080712
K7xx isn't muddy at all

>>60080788
You've either never used one, or never used anything but one.

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>>60080797
K

>>60080712
K712 has universally the most bass and lower midrange amplitude making it the most muddy K7xx-series headphone by definition.

>>60080797
>>60080816
Kek.

Audio files are the most important part of any setup. Garbage in, garbage out.

>>60080712
K712 is worse than K7XX which is arguably muddier than standard K701/K702.

What headphones would you guys recommend for someone who wants to wear over-ear headphones (i.e. not earbuds) but is not too bothered about sound quality?

>>60082606
Beats

>>60082606
skullcandy for bass, beats for neutral.

>>60082606
Open or closed?
At home or on the go?

What ~$100 dac/amp has the best feeling knob? Sound quality is negligible, as long as the knob feels good.

>>60082647
Closed. At home.

>>60082661
if you want a good knob to feel then I'm all here baby.

>>60082661
I've got a knob you can feel for $100.

>>60079934
The 702 is obviously wider but the 600 is much more natural, and thicker sounding, whilst holding the detail. The 702 is a great headphone but it doesn't touch the 600.

Also inb4 >build quality

My 600's still work whereas this time around my 702's stopped working on one side for no fucking reason. I had to solder a wire back myself for the first time ever and I fixed them. Stuck those suckers on ebay straight away.

>>60082670
price range?

>>60082670
HD598Cs should do you, $100 if you wait for a sale.

Could also get one of the AKG k550s or something.

>>60082719
I've been wondering, is there any difference between the 598Cs and the 569?

>>60080816
Not the other guy but how can the xx be muddy? doesn't it only have like 3db more bass than ythe 702? the 702 sounds clean as fuck.

>>60079802
amazon and newegg

>>60082853
What's wrong with AliExpress?

>>60082687
>>60082691
Can I jam a 3.5 mm cord up your urethra?

>>60079802
Wow they aren't even trying to hide it anymore.

Amazon and Newegg are fine. I hate chinks so no AliExpress

>>60083115
That'd be extra, big boy ;^)

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>when your headphones so shit you use terms like soundstage to justify your purchase

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Since I want to buy pic related, I'd like to know if the microphonics effect is so awful as I've read.
Any owner her can confirm with an extensive answer?
Thank you

>>60083286
Yes. It's awful.

>>60083445
>extensive answer
>Yes
really makes you think

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>>60073903
Honest opinions on this?

I'm a poor college fag and needs a pair of decent affordable headphones on the commute from my accommodation to the college on the bus.

Also does this have okay bass? Because I like a little bass in the songs.

Will this be okay to purchase?

Thank you.

>>60083616
This is very poorfag. You're better off with some IEMs.

>>60082719
Stay away from any closed Sennheiser that isn't HD380.

Otherwise, look into Status CB-1, NVX XPT100, or M40x - which will need new pads.

>>60083659
>IEMs
I actually don't like those kind of earphones/headphones or whatever you call them.

Is there any on ear headphones that are cheap and okay in performance?

>>60074650
Overpriced $200 bass boosted shit headphones by a shit rapper

>>60083616
Those are okay in sound, Not too great, not too sucky. Kinda stays in the average level. IMO for $20, it's pretty good tho.

>>60083616
I have a pair and I think they're pretty good for the $8 I got them for on ebay. They have a lot of bass, not very good bass, but it's very emphasized. They're pretty comfortable for on ears, but just because they're so light. The highs are very poor though since all of the emphasis is on the bass.
>>60083689
Monoprice 8323
Koss portapro
Koss ksc75
Ve Monk maybe

>>60083689
>>60083720
Tascam TH02 as well.
JVC Flats are surprising passable for $10 bucks.

Anyone ever used the Samson SR850? Most of the reviews say they sound great, but Im really wondering about the build quality.

Do the K7XX need an amp?

>>60083720
Can anyone tell me what are "highs", "lows", "mids" , etc briefly? Thanks.

I'm a newfag here.

>>60083864
Only if the current amp you're using doesn't get loud enough for you or distorts/clips at the volume you need

>>60083962
Lows are the bass, mids are the vocals, highs are the treble.

>>60084055
Thank you so much.

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>>60083962

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Looking at getting some beats. What do you guys think about the audio quality on these?

>>60084016
Well, are they harder to drive than the HD 598?

@60084161
Low quality not even worth a (You)

>>60084124
sauce of that image?

>>60084187
>@

>>60084206
He didn't deserve the (You).

>>60083286
They're the only iems I've ever bought from the /hpg/ guide. Do not fucking buy them, they're a rip off.

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>>60084203
Other "audiophile" headphones look dumb as shit though.
Literally like something an olde timey telephone operator would wear

>>60083200
They were my first good pair of headsphones years ago and I still rate them highly purely from memory. The sound stage is the best I've heard on any headphone.

Are there any headphones with a fully 3 dimensional soundstage, like you can actually tell whether the drummer right above you or below you is playing?
Ive heard the AKGs have a wide soundstage but it's nearly flat.

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>>60073903
Brother just bought a ps4 pro and a 4k tv. Gonna be a good session ;)

>>60084441
>PS4
Gonna be a good movie night, huh :^)

>>60084441
I heard someone complain their Fulla2 was left-right swapped when they used it on the PS4. Is yours correct?

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>>60084468
Yeah, enjoy your thinkpad and your open toe sandals you fat ponytail sporting faggot.

>>60084055
vocals cover the bass and treble, too

>>60084441
Gee Bill! How come your mom lets you have 2 fullas?

>>60084124
Did they derive that "ideal" consumer sound from equal loudness contour at speech levels? That's a ridiculous target response.

>>60083962
They are a literal description of frequency ranges, a very simplified look to frequency response. Lows or bass frequencies are roughly from 20 Hz to 200 Hz, mids from 200 Hz to 2000 Hz and highs or treble from 2000 Hz to 20000 Hz. These basically cover the audible spectrum of sound. Sound signature is the relative loudness of the frequencies, it's what makes the audio gear sound like it does. As an example, a bassy sounding headphones would mean that low frequencies(20Hz to 200 Hz) play louder relative to the rest of the frequency spectrum(200Hz and up) even if the signal sent to the headphones was flat. This phenomenon where audio devices alter the original signal is called coloration. Altering the frequency response is known as linear distortion.

>>60084161
It's a very subjective question. Which model is that? Beats vary a lot and people here go all dumb when they are mentioned.

>>60084382
No, headphones don't work like that. They just omit most of the positional cues out from stereo sound and what's left is altered by the frequency response. Calling stereo soundstage 3-dimensional is a bit of a stretch anyway. Try listening to binaural recordings. It doesn't get any more "3D" than that and it works the best on headphones.

>>60084441
Can't wait.

>>60084501
No problems with mine whatsoever besides a slight 'scratching' noise when turning the volume knob, but you can't really hear it when anythings playing. It works perfectly with my ps4 m8.

>>60084544
29 and 30 years old. Try again.

>>60084593
Swing and a miss.

>>60084593
I'm so sorry.

>>60084561
>at speech levels
it's a ridiculous target regardless of the SPL

>>60084634
I agree but it's made even worse by not even opting to use the music range.

>>60084593
Take it easy man

>>60084441
>HD600
>Fulla 2
l m a o

Are the headphones designed by Quincy Jones ideal for Jazz?

>>60084277
>Caring about looks

You deserve poor audio quality for that.

If you want something that sounds decent and doesn't look too autistic, get Creative Aurvana Live.

Where do people share their EQs?

>>60084677
Whats the problem laddy

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I'm looking for headphone advice. I own a pair of B&W P5s (see image). I really like them, and for most things they are perfect.

But for certain times I find the sound isolation insufficient. Namely, when I'm trying to meditate, I still will hear the sounds of noisy neighbors.

So I want headphones that can give me as close to a sound free environment as possible. I don't care so much about fidelity since I'm mostly going to be using these for listening to binaural beats and stuff.

I'm looking for something under $100 and over-the-ear, if possible. Thanks!

>>60084441
>4k tv

Enjoy you're input lag, pleb.

>>60084828
The tv is my brothers you stupid twat. I bet your tv or monitors aren't even 5ms lmao.

>>60084804
They are underpowered


If you want to unlock the HD600s full potential you should have gone with Magni

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>>60084887
>unlock their full potential meme
L M A O
M
A
O

>>60084908
Dont worry friend, you can still upgrade to the Magni 2 Uber.

I can check for B stock or even get you free shipping.

>>60084871
>ms
Keep dreaming of 5ms input lag on a TV bud. 5ms response time 20%-80%-20% is doable.

>>60084714
1. There isn't a relationship between headphone response and genre
2. They aren't designed by Quincy Jones

>>60084752
Here if you like. Get's too individual past 6 kHz but below that you can make decent EQ profiles for others to use provided that the headphones they use aren't bad like K550.

>>60082693
K702 sounds natural and musical to me, then I don't know which improvements HD600 can bring to me to make me forget about my K702. I don't consider K702's soundstage as its strongest point. So far my K702 is still working well, the only strange thing I notice is a light noise coming from the right driver whenever I turn up the volume while a song is playing. It's not a big deal desu.

>>60084921
That wasn't me.

My 600's go incredibly loud and they don't suffer from this mysterious problem in the highs at a certain point on the dial. Enjoy your over sized separate powered device though.

>>60084988
>then I don't know which improvements HD600 can bring to me to make me forget about my K702

It's something that's really hard to explain. I've owned quite a few good headphones and the 600 just sounds correct with everything, besides bass heavy music if you're an absolute fiend. The 702's are brilliant but they're thin and overly bright compared to the 600. Vocals are nowhere near as good for a start. The ayylmao bars over the top of akgs don't help either but obviously we don't really care at this point listening to music in our own homes.

>>60084988
K702 has too many flaws IME. HD600 has flaws but its flaws are not really much of a problem (sub-bass roll-off, dip in treble, slight mid-bass emphasis).
>>60085160
K702 is very seal dependent, to my ears they have more bass / lower midrange than HD600 and sound muffled as a result.

>>60084974
I'm not dreaming of anything on a tv you retard. I have two monitors for gaming.

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>>60085228
You come off as really frustrated.

>>60085254
I'm having a good time over here getting tipsy. Not sure about you.

>>60084887
Back to /r/headphones, kiddo.

>>60085335
miserable drunkard.

>>60084974
>below that you can make decent EQ profiles for others to use provided that the headphones they use aren't bad like K550.
and provided the unit to unit variation isn't through the roof like HD 600

Been wanting a portable on ear to replace my PortaPros for commuting to and from school and the Superlux HD 562 caught my eye with them being compared to HD 25-II's. Anyone have heard either headphone?

>>60085662
newer units have superb channel matching

>>60085923
pretty fucking irrelevant to what i said

>>60085648
>you

Miserable and bitter in general

Is there any reason I shouldnt get a GSX 1000?

>>60085335
Big bros going to take advantage of you, slut

anyone care to weigh in on this please? >>60084825

>>60086063
HD280 Pro if you want extreme passive sound isolation.

Considered the industry standard for monitoring when isolation is needed.

>>60086171
>Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz): -16 dBr
0/10 shilling attempt, Rajeesh.

>>60086063
XPT100 but you should consider IEMs if you want to max out the isolation.

>>60086171
do you think that they will cancel out lower end frequencies from stuff like footsteps from an upper floor?

>>60085995
We're family, p-pls

>>60086280
>XPT100 but you should consider IEMs if you want to max out the isolation.
mc5?

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>>60086299
Yes, they're a good choice.
The broadband isolation for XPT100 is -20 dBr. It's -35 dBr for MC3 and even greater for MC5.

How do you guys deal with a long cable? I'm talking about when you're using whatever headphone with a long cable at a desk.

>>60086383
i understand that the cancelation is better for higher frequencies but what realistically should i expect for lower end freqs? do you think that they will cancel out lower end frequencies from stuff like footsteps from an upper floor?

>>60086398
I keep my PC under my desk so I have no problems with it whatsoever and I can move around my room; Shit just works.

>>60086413
XPT100 don't provide isolation for low frequencies. No closed headphones do that passively. You will need ANC for that and it's supposedly only good for constant noise like when you're on a plane.
MC3 and MC5 provide isolation for the entire spectrum.

MC series is garbage, if you want cheap etymotics get mk5

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So I got the HD 598 Cs because i'm a faggot that likes closed headphones for PC use. But music sounds terrible with it. Either really muddy or all I can hear is the treble.

Supposedly the 3.5mm cable that comes with it is more for phones, which could explain it. I've got an adapter for the 6.35mm cable it also came with on the way.

Should I even be plugging it into the PC directly? A few people have suggested a USB DAC in between would solve the music issue almost immediately.

>hey massdrop can I have at least 5-7 day shipping?
>6 week shipping? What do you need 3 month shipping for?
>lowest price tier unlock: 4 more to go
>le happy chinaman visage fading in sky

Also lol at them stop displaying the shipping price under the current drop price to try and obscuring the true total cost

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>>60086645
>sennheiser
>music sounds terrible
>really muddy
checks out

>>60086645
>unironiclly buying the closed 598s
Wew lad. Only hope is finding a sucker dumber than you and unloading it onto him and trying again

>>60086723
>>60086898
I've still got time to return them. Is there really no hope?

>>60086908
It's not even the 598s only closed. It's some lower end driver from some other line with the 5xx series aesthetic and 598 name slapped on to fool people. Even if the sound of them was ok it's still shitty business practice.

>>60086645
Get a refund. No cable or DAC is going to save it.

>>60086952
The HD380 driver.

>>60086688
Almost fell for that meme
>Mionix Naos now $37!
>plus 15 shipping
Ended up buying them elsewhere for $30, no tax, free shipping.

Is the Audio Engine N22 a good neutral headpone amp?

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>>60086961
>>60086952
Well if it's fighting against a brick wall just to get some semblance of quality out of them, off they go.

Thanks lads.

Will the Fulla 2 mute the speakers on DAC out if I plug in headphones

>>60087026
now buy a pair of dt 880s

>>60087064
Only the volume controlled dac output. The fixed dac output is always on.

>>60087082
How annoying

>>60087088
Works for me cause I have my magni 2 plugged in the fixed output. I'd rather have all outputs be always on though desu

>>60087080
He wanted closed, so DT770s

What are the best headphones I can grab for uner 50$? Minimal noise leakage would definitely be a plus but I'm looking for great sound quality in general use.

>>60085662
>and provided the unit to unit variation isn't through the roof like HD 600
Source for that? Your reposting of three measurements isn't worth a thing.

>>60087450
What's your past headphone experience?

>>60087481
i'm not going to dig up 8 different measurements for you. have a look yourself.
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Headphones#Frequency_response_charts

Best superlux pair?

>>60087629
Open or closed?

>>60087867
Either, whatever has the most reasonable sound quality

Anyone know of a quality pair of headphones for around 50$ with minimal sound leakage for privacy.

>>60088974
hd 600

>>60087064
>>60087082
>>60087104

Wish I could get a headphone/pre-amp switch on the Fulla 2. That and usb-c would make it perfect.

>>60089096
Where can I find that under 50$?

>>60089292
>>60087082
>Only the volume controlled dac output.

Anon is saying that if you use the right output it will mute from what I gather. You don't need a switch.

>>60088974
Superlux 66 whatever one thats closed and has a detachable cable

>>60089324
As in 'I leave my headphones plugged in, but can still use the pre-amp out' switch.

>>60089301
In the trash

>>60088974
Superlux HD 669

>>60087902
Open? Probably the 681 variants.
Closed? 662 EVO

>>60089353
Why not just use the line out and let the speakers own amp control volume?

>>60089427
Powered speakers, no volume control other than a dial on the back of each.

I suppose I could get a separate volume control.

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>>60086398
Pls guys, I want a better answer that is not "it just werks"™

I use a laptop so letting it just droop off will put some pull on the headphones, with the usual tug on accident when it gets stuck in the corners of the arm rest.

>>60089423
Oh shit, I forgot the 330/660 for closed

>>60076088
I would recommend getting the Dekoni pads for them. The regular pads get uncomfortable after wearing them for a couple hours but these ones I can wear all day long and they feel fantastic. Memory foam is truly the way to go.

>>60089509
Loop it up using the over under method and get some velcrow cable ties

>>60089453
If theyre powered speakers shouldnt you use the line out or else theyll blow up if you chain amp?

Are the random old Sony bookshelf speakers you'd find in Goodwill any good?

Can someone make a recommendation for bluetooth over the ear headphones? Looking for something to workout with and use for commute.

> Budget
<$200

> Location
Murica

> Source
3.5mm (PC, phone, etc.) but would like bluetooth as well

>Type
I can only do over the ear

> Open or Closed
Closed

> Comfort level
Comfier the better

> Sound signtaure
Doesn't matter too much

> Past headphones
JVC HAS600

tl;dr me on amplifier as a sound illiterate
why/when would I need it?
don't worry, I'm going to read about it as I post this

>>60086398
>>60089509
Generally 4 options:

1)Bundle the cable using a cable tie, twist tie, or velcro cable tie.
2)Loosely braid the cable. This may make your cable look like crap if you decide to unbraid it (may leave temporary or permanent kinks).
3)Modify your current cable and make it shorter.
4)Purchase a shorter cable, if your headphones have a removable/replaceable cable.
a
I personally just use velcro cable ties on my long cables, with the bundle resting somewhere on my desk, where it wouldn't interfere with anything. Also, it's a good option if you occasionally need the extra length.

>>60089863
How would number one look like? Is it the over under method that the other anon suggested?

>>60090087
Yes, I do use it to let it hang off a case hand screw.

>>60089717
No, the variable out isn't amplified.

This is the fith fucking time I've asked someone tell me what the good over ear mobile cans are

>>60084561
Senpai pls help me you seem helpful

>>60090207
Since you're not gonna do the form and list your budget, I'll recommend the Oppo PM-3.

>>60090222
I did the form the first three times it just made my post unaproachable desu

Budget is $300. The more shit you put in your post the less likely it is even read. So oppo is a bit out of range though if they are extrodrianary then it can be considered. I guess the real question is how would the meze 99 stand because I keep hearing they are muddy shit, but then also hear they are like fostex heaven but a bit more narrow from zreviews.

For $300 are there any better options maybe?

Need a budget pair with good sound isolation

>>60089423
Would a standard 662 be a good purchase?

>>60090271
Zeos is fried.

MSR7 if you want neutralish, or MDR1A for bassy, Sennheiser Momentum 2 are good.
Don't know enough about the Meze to comment.

Oppo will be the best sound quality.

Feel like you'd better served getting an open pair in the $300 dollar range for home use and get whatever closed set around $100 for portable use.
Something like the XPT100, Creative Aurvana Live, M40x, or CB-1.

>>60090222
>Oppo PM-3.
Would those be worth the anywhere near the same if they were wired in your opinion? Are they comfortable?

>>60090378
>Would those be worth the anywhere near the same if they were wired in your opinion?
They are wired, they just come with a detachable cablee

>>60090375
>Momentum 2.0
Whoops

Got momentum 2.0 and they were actually too warm for me, had to return them. I think going from exclusive open back Sennheiser 518 esque cans use does this.

But yeah what you say looks like what I have figured though by now really, just ordered some soundtrue ultra in ear since rtings gave them great rating and the Bose only in ear comfort

Only other thing to ask is if you have any opinion on TMA 2 and if there are any actual good configs on /g/ standards

>>60090321
I personally haven't tried the 662 sadly. The 669 is a closed 668B, 330/660 are DT770 Clones.

>>60090412
>Falling for the Bose meme.

If you don't like warm headphones, you're going to hate those.

>>60090394
Oh, thats what was meant by mobile, also good. Are these fine enough without an amp, considering it for a gift.

>>60090440
Shite.

Guess I need to get some m40x with pad upgrade

>>60090432
What about the Superlux HD650

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>>60090440
Just looking at this though hard to believe these bose are dominated by bass

>>60073903
I want to lick her feet

>>60090474
>Graph shows that the bass is louder than the rest the of the FR

They're not the bassiest headphones ever, but they're definitely bassier than neutral, based on my personal experience they're quite warm.

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>>60090505
Compare with momentum

Oh shit I bought some bassy IEM

With so many fucked up bassy headphones I bought I am almost getting used to it though, I may even like the signature

I have a recurring issue where my head causes headphones to break over time. I have an enormous head.

I want a pair of over-ear headphones that don't go over my head. Maybe something that goes around the back of my head and rests on my shoulders. Anyone know of anything like this?

Best earphones for girls?

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>>60090524
BTFO

>>60090572
Brb buying AMD headphones

>>60090572
HAHA HOLY SHIT, HOW WILL SENNHEISER EVER RECOVER?

>>60090462
I dont think there's a 650 from Superlux

>>60090572
KEK. SINNTELHEISER BTFO!

>>60090572
DELID THIS

What are the opinions on Sony MDR 1000X?

>>60090733
They compete with QC35's; MDR1000X sounds better but QC35 has better ANC

>>60090530
Not really.
Kinivo BTH240?

>>60090869
Maybe KSC75 or 35's

>>60090869
>>60090886
I'm liking the KSC75 more, given that they're disjoint and wired. Bluetooth is always funky, especially with my PC, though I do like the quick context switching of Phone to PC when I get it to work.
I also hadn't even thought of getting sport-clip headphones, so this is a game changer in my search. Thanks, man.

>>60090524
What website is this?

>>60090978
http://www.6moons.com/

>>60090978
>http://www.6moons.com/
rtings.

>>60090988
>>60091021

Geez, this website is clustered, how do I get to the section where I can see the frequency graphs shown a few posts above?

>>60089831
https://homestudiobasics.com/how-to-choose-a-headphone-amp/

>>60091044
Here you go, anon.
http://ca.rtings.com/headphones/tests/scores

>>60089758
Creative Sound Blaster Jam
Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 (more money)
Jabra Revo Wireless

>>60091118
TY anon

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>>60091481

>>60073903
How are Sennheiser HD 25-II's for casual music listening?

>>60091700
Garbage comfort/10

Im basically a pleb when it comes to headphone shit, but after doing my own research and stuff i found the Audio-Technica ATH-WS1100iS. whats your guys thoughts on it?

>>60091735
looks comfy 2bh pham

>retard says surroundsound is good for gaming
>other people say it's good
"my friend said it's real!"


Why do people do this

>>60091720
My ears are fairly insensitive. I used to wear my Superlux HD 681's just fine on the stock pads til channel imbalance got the best of them a year after using them.

>>60091748
based off of what people say are apparently good specs, these seem to have them. i was just wondering if anybody has them or could advise on if its a good buy decision.

>>60091768
They haven't had headphones with good imaging and accurate soundstage

>>60091118

How's the Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 in terms of value and noise cancelling? Have my eyes on it.

Yes, there are headphone pads that use real leather poorfag. Ever heard of Beats?

>>60074267
jesus christ you're not fucking kidding are you?

>>60091842
All the reviews I see are very good/not very good so I'm gonna say average on noise cancelling.

http://ca.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/plantronics/backbeat-pro-2

>>60090554
HD600

>>60090554
Hd 598 creamy brown

>>60091922

Hmm... Cost about half as much compared to Bose or Sony cancelling cans though. I think I may just deal with it.

>>60091518
rip baja

>>60092126
Even 1500 AKG headphones have mediocre noise canceling
Fuck the headphone market

>>60086171
-32dB on HD380 Pro, which I own (I use them at work) and love.

>>60086645
Couple things.
- It might be you need to get used to it. A week of use, with no EQ and not touching different headphones, does miracles.
- It might be your PC's outputs do suck. Schiit Fulla 2 is the device to get (perf/price) for a starter amp/dac.

>>60087026
Just posted above, but... noticed it's the Cs.

Fuck that. Get yourself something good instead, like the HD380 Pro (closed) or the HD599 or HD598se (open).

Or, fill the recommendation form here, and wait for some advice :)

>>60089453
If using the variable output, it'll be affected by volume wheel (you want this) but it'll mute when you connect a headphone.

What should I buy if I want to listen to pure 40 Hz?

>>60092456
Superlux HD 681 EVO, DT770, TH-X00

>>60088974
MDRV6

Sup.
My beyerdynamic idx200 broke and I'm looking to buy something new. The thing is, I'm in Thailand right now and there isn't much choice especially in terms of plug in and check out. Tried some different sennheiser plugs for 50-120$ and they sound like ass with too much lows and clipping highs. Also tried some JVC with a wider price range and it's a complete shit.
Don't want to spend more than 100$ now as I can go back to Europe and buy another set of bds in a few months. What brand should I look at? Is audio-technica of any worth?

>>60092456
a 40Hz OCXO, an appropriatelly sized transducer and a bunch of electronics tying them together.

>>60073903
>tfw still no anime gf
kill me now

>>60093047
It's a cartoon, get over it.

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>>60093047
Careful what you wish for, kid.

What's the consensus on head-fi's UI update?
Personally i hate it and it makes everything more difficult.

>>60093466
>What's the consensus on head-fi
shit

>>60093469
*tips snapheiser*

>>60093466
The way they fucked it up as much as they did is legit impressive.

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just ordered some chink shit, will review it when it comes in 2 weeks

>>60094070
Why can't I get my tubes to be that bright

pure eye sex
https://nobleaudio.com/en/lookbook/5857/?back=true

>>60094177
feed it more power

DT770 Master Race

>>60094416
>DT770
>v-shaped
>shit beyer FR
>sibilant AF
>non-removable cable
>?masterrace?

>>60094408
But it's already plugged into the wall

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fuck me lads these iems are the sexiest things ever

>>60094177
How did you figure out the brightness there? Tubes tend to glow dim, exposure for than photograph gives the wrong impression.

>>60090207
Asking what's good is just going to make people recommend what they like. I recommend MSR7 without knowing where your preferences lie.

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Valour or Pleather?

Decoding on buying new earpads for my SHP 9500's

>>60093559
*snaps your path*

>>60095453
Velour, Memory Foam, or Sheepskin

>>60095509
The problem that I have with the current earpads on the SHP95000's is that they adsorb sweat and dandruff, will that happen with velour?

>>60095523
Definitely, but pleather is even more sweaty

>>60095632
But is it easier to clean? I keep getting dandruff into crevices in my current stock ear pads that don't come out even after washing.

>>60095700
Just take a shower on a regular basis you slob

>>60095721
Washing my hair daily makes it worse. Nothing I have done in the last few years has cured me of my dry scalp.

Small foldable headphone to use on the go?

I was thinking about momentum 2.0 onear, but i don't know if they are small enough

>>60095758
No anti-dandruff shampoo helps? I have atopic eczema, a pretty mild one luckily, and showering once or twice a day while using the right shampoo keeps all dandruff away. If I don't shower often enough or shower a lot more, use some other type of shampoo or no shampoo at all, the condition worsens.

Any in ears for under $75 that will blow out my Apple ear pods?

>>60096444
if you don't shower enough do dry, red patches of skin start appearing on your face? it happens to me if i don't shower every day and i believe it's eczema but when i asked a doctor about it a year ago he just said it might be a food allergy and to keep an eye on it.

>>60083174
>>60084468
>using the smiley with a carat nose

>>60096533
See a dermatologist

>>60095700
Pleather is easiest to clean

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>Budget
I want to give around 50 euros maybe maximum 70?
>Location
Greece
>Source
My PC, i use it for music mostly.
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
I don't know. I don't really want sound to get out.
>Comfort level
Since i use them for a lot of hours i don't like my ears to hurt. I want to by new ones for that reason.
>Past headphones
Steelseries Siberia V2 (pls no mock)

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I got these for my birthday, would a Fulla 2 be enough to drive them? From what I understand they're very efficient.

>>60098251
>From what I understand they're very efficient.
Why not just stick to your current source then?

>>60092233
>HD380 Pro
What's the diff between the HD280 Pro and the HD380 Pro?

I non-ironically enjoy my HD598Cs, but I wouldn't mind a better closed.

>>60098373
My current source is a Fulla 2.

>>60094861
I'm going to like what people like here actually, not a bass head

>>60098616

new thread

>>60098518
Then the MSR7 seems like a good option.

>>60084266
If you're still there, what makes you say that?

>>60098501
You shouldn't have a problem then.

>>60094438
>Fetus ears get blown out by 1dB of treble

>>60095926
I'm using PortaPros at the moment and they fit in my jacket pocket when they're folded up.

>>60096459
Etymonic MK5