/hpg/ - Headphone General

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that video still gets me every time

>your shitcans will never give you a religious experience and make you tear up
Why even fucking live

>>60435018
audiophiles are dumb as hell

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>>60435169
>>60435185

>https://youtu.be/QPXiOirncTA
>audiofags

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snec

KZ everything is garbage, buy rock zircons.
Monoprice 8323s are overhyped and better and more comfortable alternatives can be bought from China.

>>60435721
what even is all that around the cable?

>>60436108
Shielding

>>60435924
Such as?

>>60436108
his house floods often so he had them wrapped in foam now they float!
now he can listen to his syrian breakbeats in peace even when his house floods

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>>60436108
audiophoolery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7ERMu825m4&t=21

Hey /g/ I know almost nothing about what headphones and earbuds are good
Is what I've been recommend good for recording my voice and listening to music, respectively
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B06WRMZZ45?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/ROCK-Earphones-Microphone-Isolating-Definition/dp/B01IV6AC98

>read a headphone review
>uses words like ethereal, resolution, punchy, impactful
>straight in to the trash

Just wanted to say that the hd 650s are absolutely fucking amazing

>>60437015
fuck off, consumerism plagued jew

>>60437015
>mudhesiers

>>60435405
How does the price keep going up? Was it an auction? I got 2 more videos one said '50,000' then another said '55,000'

>>60436400
Those snakes are touching the ground in that pic. This is bad, there should be as little snake touching as possible ideally and they should hang from thin wires. It causes bad sub-bass in the fourth dimensional hyper-frequency regions

>>60437569
>>60437582
Thanks for not reading the part about how those were recommending for me, and also not providing what I should get

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yay

now someone tell me why i should regret this

Repost:
Friend of mine is selling a pair of HS5 for $200, so I'm gonna jump on the deal.

I've got a Fulla 2, which I know can function as a preamp for them, just wondering how to do so.
A 1/8 to dual 1/4 from the preamp out all I need?

>Budget
$150, flexible (but <$200)
>Location
US
>Source
FiiO X1, Mobile, Laptop
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable (sessions up to 5h)
>Sound signature
Detailed, clear.
I want to hear all the details
>Past headphones
M30x (I consider them comfortable, the sound is ok)

>>60437845
DT770 Pro 80 ohm. V shaped sound, but detailed sound and very comfy.

For something more neutral, HM5 (slightly bassy), Shure 840, DT250.

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>>60435018
I'm looking for cheapish headphones/earplugs that are 1) wireless 2) exercise friendly. Anything that /g/ recommends?

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what dac should I buy for my hd 600 ?

>>60437746
Don't try to connect TRS-TRS from the Fulla output. TRS to 2x T/S outputs.

>>60438039
Your motherboard is fine.

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Perfect headphones don't exi-

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I wanna slap a cheap microphone on my cans occasionally for calls for work. I need actually good quality so I can communicate with my shitty underlings who can barely speak English, let alone interpret garbled microphone speak. What do I get?

>>60436251
662 evos which come with velour pads
Oneodio/yenonas which are incredibly comfy
>but those are $30+, monoshit is only $20
Plus the $10-$15 you need to pay for pads that are actually usable. DT250 velour pads do not fit well by the way, unless you enjoy your ears kissing the drivers

>>60437015
No, they're not neutral enough for recording. They are "fun" to listen to though

>>60439120
*snaps*

airpods are pretty good

>>60437726
That's a really expensive cable

>>60437598
The 50k one of for the amp as well

>>60439120
>No bass blocks your path

>>60439130
Bm-800 with pop filter and boom arm

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No matter what headphone you buy, it won't silence the voice within.

>>60439541
Looks solid. Thanks anon.

>>60435924
Zircons are a poo. Bad build. ZS3 do zircon bass better, and fit a lot nicer. Stock KZ cables do suck shit tho.

>>60439215
what the hell does that mean
and what should I get for recording audio then

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>>60436400
>>60436108
>not cutting perfect length cables from your rolls for every setup

>>60439564
Tinnitus is worse than that voice tbqhwylc

>>60439439
(You)

>>60439600
God tier bait

Is there a list of good chinese headphones?
(AliExpress type of brands)

>>60440141
Superlux is pretty well known for Chink-Fi

>>60440175
They look good. Any model you would reccomend?

>>60440241
Depends on what you want.
681/681F/681B for Neutral/Bright Open
668B for V-Shaped/Bright
662EVO for Bassy
669 for V-Shaped
330/660 are Beyerclones (not sure on sound sig)
Samson SR850/Presonus HD7 = 681
Samson SR950 = 669

>>60440282
I think i'll go for the 668B. Thanks anon.

>>60439684
Monitors, you shouldn't mix on headphones.
Look into HS5 or LSR305.

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>>60435721
I can't breathe

>>60437539
If the review references a frequency response graph, who cares?

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>>60440355

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What the fuck? Why the fuck are you faggots even falling for $300+ shit-tier headphones, when you can get this multi-driver beast right here.

Are all of you fucking autistic?

>>60439130
Zalman mic for $8 USD from amazon. clips onto headphone cable, sounds fine.

>>60440338
Forgot to mention they're open and the stock pads are garbage and need the pads replaced. Something like AKG K240 Velours or HM5 Hybrids

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>>60440396
How does it feel to be poor?

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>>60440421
>t. driverlet

>>60440367
tiny headphones!

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>>60440434
>>60440396
>made for gaymers
even if it sounds good it's embarassing.

>>60440474
double sided dildo

>budget
$10

any advice?

>>60440536
this can't be for fucking real

>>60440648
KZ IEM's

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>>60440517
>tfw unironically use a ps as a cd player
It was free and I wanted a cd player, can't complain

>>60438221
>>60437746
Was gonna connect this to the variable out on the back.
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-153-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B000068O3C/

>>60440455
basically me the first time I listened to in the aeroplane over the sea

>Less than $500
>US
>Fulla 2
>Over ear, open
>Neutral or v shaped
>668b, SHP9500, M40x, HD280

Always thought I preferred neutral sounding headphones, then I got a pair of DT770 pro 80 ohm for cheap and they're by far the favorite of any headphone I've heard.
Looking for something open to upgrade from the 770's now.

>>60441020
>3 feet
Could be a little short, but that sort of cable is correct.

>>60441206
Out of the 5, how would you rank the headphones?

>>60441206
DT990 or if you want an upgrade from your DT770's, TH-X00

I need some headphones that make my ass look good. They need to have strong bass so I can tone my ass.

Any recommendations?

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>>60441358

We got you, senpai.

>>60441392
Is that an N logo to the left of the sony logo?

I wonder if N has something to do with bass.

My main musical interests are the following
Heavy psych rock
Progressive rock
Hard rock ("classic" stuff)
Metal (death/black)
Alternative rock
Jazz (fusion/bop/modal)
My tastes go way further than that, but those are the main ones. What sound signature would best work with those? If there isn't one that could cover all of them, I'd like the first four on that list catered to the most.

>>60441267
770, SHP, M40, 668b, 280.

>>60441308
I figured the 990 would be the obvious choice, but it seems based on lurking here their highs are too pronounced even compared to bright headphones.

I bought Bose Around-ear Headphones because I'm a poorfag, but not poor enough. Pretty good so far.

>>60439185
Gonna give them I try, they better be good. Otherwise I'll rape you

>>60441424
Is this bait? Although might as well answer, it's NFC.

>>60440282
Thoughts on the idk h2010? Formerly known as takstar hd2050?

>>60441514
You need to stop being a pleb.

>>60441656
I haven't had experience with it. Some of the anons here have mentioned that the mids are too reccesed and are bright.

>>60441514
>multiple music genres
>including metal
Neutral. Anything else than neutral makes a meal of it.

Plus Neutral works with everything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZTKCMRzHM

>>60439120
>cracks in half
>yare yare daze

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Yo I'm trippin balls listening to Dopesmoker on my LCD2.2 through my magni 2 and modi 2, how are you guys doing?

If you can't hear all the instruments in this track you should throw away your memephones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJY1TomgkBs

>>60442020
how would you even be able to tell? you homo

Ay I just a pair of soundmagic E10 and I'm loving them, but I've never owned a proper pair of IEMs. What's the best way to make sure they last as long as possible?

>>60442037
Just play around with an equaliser

>>60441887
Much appreciated. I figured neutral would be the way to go but wanted confirmation; I'm not one of those "i listen to everything" people but my collection is incredibly varied, so avoiding any significant preference is pretty obvious.

>>60435169
I got shivers when I first got my 598s. I didn't realize that was how music was supposed to sound.

Apologize
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/time-rethink-beats-solo2-excellent

>>60441648
More like Near Field Cancer

>>60442210
nice

>>60442167
Vid guy recommends exactly the same setup I've got. Modi -> Magni -> HD600.

I'll listen to pretty much anything, but my collection is mostly metal and videogame/anime OSTs.

HD600 is great overall, but it does two things really well: Female vocals, and metal. I've never heard a recording of either of these as clearly as with these headphones.

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Just ordered m40x

>>60442267
Needs new pads senpai

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>>60442267
Yo I had those and they were fucking dope until my mom sat on them and broke them. They work well for all music. Enjoy them anon

>>60442426
can your mom sit on me

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>>60442349
>>60442426
Yes my sweet babies

Have owned a m50 and later AKG k7xx

Advice on close to end game hifi cans?
Priced 300-400 usd, open back or closed, wide sound stage tight bass and generally not monsterously sized like the k7xx, tighter the better. Plantars any good?

>>60443096
You might like Grados. They're much more lively than senn's, and if you mean tighter as in how they sit on your head, they've got what you want.

>>60435169
I put my K7XX's under proper amplification and EQ'd them to sound a bit more energetic, and now they really impress me with what they throw at me.

>>60443428
Can't lose them photons bruh.

>>60443428
literally what

>>60443428
it blocks the virus and malware

>>60442267
Grab some Auray Sheepskin pads with them. Don't use HM5 pads or whateverthefuck zeosfags recommend.

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>>60443428
:^)

>>60439237
>>60441965
Interestingly there hasn't been a user with a broken HD600/HD650 on /hpg/ since it ever started.

Broken HD600/HD650 images don't mean anything. I could post pictures of crashed cars and you'd get my point.

Anyone in here have a fuckin' ShopRunner account? I wanna order the SHP9500 on NewEgg as it's 20 bucks cheaper than on Amazon ($56.99 vs. $72.70), but unless I have a ShopRunner account, it'll take like a week to get to my house.

I already understand how sketchy this sounds. I'm more than willing to PayPal you the money before you place the order or whatever, or however we can work something out that is the least amount of risk/shadiness. I just really need to take my first step into joining the /hpg/ masterrace, pls help me brothers.

>>60437945
Help

Are Sennheiser hd 598 sr an upgrade over hd 598?

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going to ask again because i cant even tell if i got a meme response the first time or not

Looking to upgrade from relatively cheap headphones to something respectable.

>$800
>USA
>PC
>Over ear
>Open
>Neutral preferably, warm possibly.
>I currently use Panasonic HTF600's with the velour earpads. I don't mind the warmness generally but sometimes the bass is far too much and I have to equalize it down.

I really don't care how much my next pair of headphones cost, as they will probably be lasting me a few years. I don't want anything ludicrously expensive, just something that is considered nice sounding and comfortable.

Aside from the primary request for a recommendation, I was looking to get my girlfriend her first real pair of headphones. She literally uses Apple earbuds right now. Her request from what I can garner is as follows:

>$50-$200. Preferably best price/performance ratio budget headphones.
>USA
>Source: Smartphone or laptop
>Over ear
>Open
>Neutral
>Past headphones: Apple earbuds

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Clamp has gotten looser, but the headband still is uncomfortable after a couple of hours. I'm thinking about return them to BaxShop, get the money back and buy a couple of JBL lsr 305 that are as expensive as HD600 here. Are lsr 305 supposed to sound good in every room?

>>60445255
Sennheiser HD600 for you and AKG K612 for your girlfriend.

>>60445255
Used HD800

Could anyone here recommend me some headphones from my local Microcenter from whatever they have in stock? Northern Virginia store location, budget is between $60 - $85ish. Open or closed, either is fine. I'm willing to compromise a bit on sound quality for comfort if need be. Over ear, will be plugging directly into my PC. Coming from a shit-tier Walmart bargain bin-tier headset that only plays sound out of one side now. My speakers are on the verge of dying as well, I constantly have to jiggle the volume control cord around to make it work properly.

>>60445432
Thank you.

>>60445521
Is there any major difference in sound between HD800 and HD800S?

>>60445661
>Is there any major difference in sound between HD800 and HD800S?

Yes, the 800S costs more and is worse than an 800 + SDR mod.

>>60442243
This, my main collection is anime OSTs so I really need IEM/headphone that can do well on any kind of music.

I'm a poorfag so I can only afford chink IEM right now, still using takstar ts2280. It sounds great though.

poorfag and newfag here, best headphone under $18?

koss KSC75 still worth?
other options
>TASCAM TH02
>Philips SHP1900/28
any good?

Also looking for <$10 cheap IEMs to my sister so I appreciate your advice.

Ah, let's try one more time
>Budget
100-200€
>Location
Greece :( for prices check here -> http://www.skroutz.gr/c/1860/over-ear-akoystika.html Greek price comparison site.
>Source
Brand new motherboard with decent onboard sound card.
>Type of headphone
Doesn't matter
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter either they're only going to be used at home
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter my ears are used to abuse
>Sound signature
Considering i'm kinda new at this and haven't ever tried decent headphones before i'll just mention the use here so
i suppose whatever delivers best on those catergories. First and foremost listening to music at loud volumes the
genres will vary from classical to electro to some metal varietions to modern orchestral(incorporates both orchestral
and electro sounds) and plenty of soundtracks all of which should have at least a 320kbps mp3 quality. Another very
important use for the headphones is going to be VR gaming on HTC VIVE and asmr so a good soundstage would be
very important.
>Past headphones
Shitty cheap headsets
I have been recommended the hd 558s (with a simple mod that improves the soundstage) a couple of threads ago
but i've been trying to get my hands on those but it seems like this isn't an option anymore because everywhere
i've asked they say they have replaced them with the hd 559s which i have been getting mixed messages about
and i get the feeling especially considering there are no results on google comparing the two yet it is on the top
search results that something fishy might be going on with the new model. So my only option for the hd 558s is
paying 170€ to get them from a different store but i feel like that is a terrible deal considering i could get them for 120€
from the other stores that no longer sell them apparently. Please help me /hpg/ i'm lost now, i asked yesterday if i
should just go for a more expensive sennheiser headphone like the hd 598 but i was told that the price its at 215€ is terrible.

Any "good" sub $50 closed neutral headphones?

>>60445989
Fidelio X2 (better for music) or cheap ATH-AD900X (better positional sound for gaymen). Neither of those need an amp and both are very comfy.

is Ocharaku Co-Donguri any good for under 100$ IEM ?

>>60446070
Fidelio X2 isn't avaiable in any greek stores and ATH-AD900X is 360€ the least in greece...

ISK HP 2011 /thread

>>60445661
>Is there any major difference in sound between HD800 and HD800S?
HD 800S has a minor reduction in the 6 kHz resonance.

test

On this shit hole I call home, everything is over priced for at least 50 dollars, so I've been using Nia's ones for a while. They work decently, battery lasts up to 7 hours and at least 4-5, and have resisted the abuse. Been thinking about upgrading to something decent, but gotta save a it first (currently have 100 dollars), so what do you recomend? I listen mainly to rock, classic and instrumental.

>>60445320
loosen the clamp by bending the metal band. search youtube, it's as straight forward as it gets.

>>60445989
Akg k612 pro 135 euros

>>60446357
Hmm, looks good. They're at 120ohms however won't that be a problem considering
the lack of an amp?

>>60445846
bump

>>60445846
KSC75's are pretty good for their price. I've tried my friend's TH02+HM5 Pads; They're not bad, they just dont clamp on my small head.
>>60446040
Closest I can think of are 662 EVOs

>>60445320
>Are lsr 305 supposed to sound good in every room?

No, they're nearfield monitors. Great for a desk, but not ideal for your living room.

Don't get me wrong, they'd still sound good, but something like the LSR308s or ELAC B5s would be better depending on the size of room and how close to the speakers you're going to be.

thoughts on Xiaomi Piston 3?

>>60437547
I'm in love with mine too

>>60445320
Just do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNxK-NwSR5U

My HD650 is super comfortable now after doing that and also from using them for a couple months.

>>60446427
Oh right. They're somewhat less sensitive than most typical headphones. Could potentially be a problem.

>>60446913
And back to ground zero. Out of all the hardware headphones
seem to be the hardest one to pick.

>>60446955
Don't ever look into speakers and home audio, then. So many options, so much snake oil...

>>60447038
Well of course, that is why i'm trying to figure out some
good headphones for the use i need them for. Considering
i live in the capital and got neighbors left and right speakers
are out of the question anyways.

>>60446427
Stop looking at ohms. Resistance of headphones don't mean shit. What you need to consider when you are considering how hard headphones are to drive is sensitivity. Basically the lower it is the more power headphones will need to draw from source to achieve certain amounts of volume.
k612 generally do require amp to get the most of, that doesn't mean you can't use them without amp. Buy a pair, test if it works well with your mobo out (if it's loud enough and if the sound is satisfactory), if you don't like it then do return, you live in EU so you have the right to. Unless greece is a complete shithole and you are not allowed to return online purchases.
k612 are objectively better headhphones than shitty snapheiser 598 memes as well. You can buy amp somewhere down the line, or you can actually buy it straight away with the leftover money you have from not buying snapheisers.

Convince me not to buy this M50x and q1 amp for $175.

What's a better alternative for portable headphones?

i want to buy buy this https://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-MK-II-Precision-Enhanced/dp/B001EZYMF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495041307&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+earbuds
am i buying a meme? is there such a thing as good earbuds?

>>60447256
Well, considering i know absolutely nothing about amp's could you recommend me
a decent value for money option at ~50euros? Only going to use it for
headphones. http://www.skroutz.gr/c/239/enisxytes.html for greek prices.
My problem with just buying and returning is that i know nothing about
good headphones so i have no standard to compare them to... So i'm stuck
hoping i actually manage to pick a piece of good advice from here considering
how much shilling i've been noticing from reading reviews online.

>>60447263
Chink iems.

>>60447355
Sorry not looking for iems, though I've got a pair of zircons on the way :)

>>60446127
I recommend you order from Germany (geizahls.de/at) or use ebay.

>>60446040
kos porta pro's. They don't isolate well for public use but they sound amazing for the money. They're mental.

>>60447365
>zircons
oh look another $20 iem when you could have just bought a $80-100 chink and gotten better performance than the m50 + amp you want to buy for $175, color me surprised.

>>60446841
Quite good, great build quality.

>>60447426
They were $7.

Got a solid recommendation for headphones for travel instead of the M50x then?

>>60447263
M40X + New pads is still cheaper than the M50X itself though that amp is a bit persuasive.
>>60447410
>closed
>neutral
They're open and bassy, anon.

>>60447393
Not an option... Greece is really shitty with ordering
from other countries which is why our local sellers
fuck us this way...

>>60447458
Well, you're not wrong. They're just that good I guess.

>>60445255
HD650 for you
PM-3 for girlfriend

Thank me later fambo

>>60447453
Different anon here, Custom Studios.
>DT770 80 Drivers
>detachable cable
>bass adjustment slider (4 settings)
>comfier

>>60447477
Why? Germans ship across all EU and have the lowest VAT tax, I'm a Spaniard and I order all my electronics from German stores, it's a lot cheaper than buying locally even if you include shipping.

>>60447453
>Got a solid recommendation for headphones for travel
>headphones for travel
yeah here's a solid rec: stop buying headphones for travel purposes

>>60447426
Not this guy, but zircons are not $20. Also who the fuck buys $80 chink iems.
I just use pistons 3. I don't get people obsessing over portable headphones.

>>60447353
I looked at this website, I don't even know what to recommend. Most of amps I know don't show up there and the most basic portable fiio amp shows up as 40 yuros. And it would no way be good enough for k612. I don't think you can get anything decent for 50 with those prices.
Actually if I were you I would consider ordering headphones from china. Somic v2 are very decent overear chinkphones that you can get for around 50 yuros. It's a good starting point.

So I don't know what else to add to my collection, any suggestions
What I have
>Sennheiser HD598
>Shure SRH440
>Philips SHP9500
>VE Monks
>Monoprice M560
>MDA
>FiiO E10K
I was thinking to add to my list these
>Audeze EL-8 open
>Akg K240

>>60447594
Also I really enjoyed the DT770 80ohm but want to try out the 250ohm

>>60447567
>Also who the fuck buys $80 chink iems
>I don't get people obsessing over portable headphones.
depends on how loose of a definition you have for chink is, but people hunt for IEMs that punch out of their league.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIw1An1OUp4XIv_h6si2etQ/search?query=IEM

>>60447594
Etymotic HF5/MK5/ER4SR for the neutral street cred.

Oppo PM3 for a relatively neutral/bassy closed back planar.

AKG K612 for a neutral/bright signature. Would be your first AKG. Good for collecting.

A DT770/DT880/DT990. Would be your first Beyer, would probably recommend DT990 or DT770 since those are the least neutral and have unique characteristics worth collecting and go well in a large collection. The DT880 would probably be superior as a sole headphone.

>>60447567
sorted out to only show headphone amps
http://www.skroutz.gr/c/239/enisxytes.html?keyphrase=%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%87%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82+%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%89%CE%BD
Don't any of them look decently priced? I can maybe go up to 100euros,
the thing is i'm looking to invest in this considering i'm getting a whole setup
pc/htcvive/monitor/headphones, i just want to get it over with and only have plan to
go for a 300euro tier headphones once my father gives me his old amplifier which will
do the job perfectly but will probably take 1-2 years until that happens.
>>60447516
I'll check it out but i have very bad experiences with importing stuff...

https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Custom-Headphones-Accessory-Microphone/dp/B00PK2LJ4E

i got these some time ago, i was thinking on buying the Monoprice M560, how much of an upgrade would that be?

i use them mostly for gaymen and some music

Anyone know of a good source for really short 3.5mm male to 2x RCA male cables that look decent? All I can find in the 4" or 6" length are the ugly white/red ended cables that look like they came from the dollar store.

I realize it's aesthetics only, but I'd like them to look a little nicer than that.

I'd upload a picture, but that's failing for me today.

>>60447656
Most FOTM chink IEMs are dogshit. If you want an actually good cheap IEM get the LG QuadBeat 3.

https://www.0db.co.kr/xe/index.php?mid=REVIEW_0DB&page=2&document_srl=14788

https://www.seeko.co.kr/zboard4/zboard.php?id=cool_review&no=462

https://clarityfidelity.blogspot.com/2015/05/lg-quadbeat-3-sample-measurement.html

https://clarityfidelity.blogspot.com/2015/06/lg-quadbeat-3-sample-b-measurement.html

>>60447739
>If you want an actually good cheap IEM get the LG QuadBeat 3.
I stopped wasting my time with < $100 IEMs and < $500 cans years ago.

>>60447700
>I'll check it out but i have very bad experiences with importing stuff...
If you order from bumfuck China then sure, Germany is next door and you're a part of EU, the krauts would rather commit suicide than disappoint their customers.

>>60445786
HD600 is godly for anime OSTs
Godly at anything really, but female vocals are particularly good.

>>60447594
You're blatantly missing some HD600.

>>60447594
600's are better than all those for a start. The fulla 2 is slightly better than the e10k as well. It seems like you want to spend more money on gear for the sake of it . Buy those two for a start.

>>60447872
>geizahls.de/at
Just checked prices in most cases they aren't much cheaper from here like ~20euros cheaper at best
and in other cases like with the hd 558 they're more expensive. Also it wasn't China, the problem is that
once they get in greece and some of the shipping services gets their hand on them there is a chance
they'll find some excuse and ask you to pay additional fees if you want to take them from them.
All i know is greece is a literal shithole.

>>60447700
at €110, DAC X6 is probably the best. Of the ones in your link, Q1 if your're experiencing any audible hissing/static/noise otherwise A3.

>>60446955
DESU I think it should be fine. When I say potentially, I mean with classical and if you like to listen at hearing damage levels.

>>60447921
>Godly at anything really, but female vocals are particularly good.

Literally this. Nothing else has came close for me.

Why aren't HD600 updated with a better build/materials/design? They're literally the most sold model from Sennheiser and hasn't seen any improvements for like 20 years now.

>>60448007
Fuck my life, ~100 for amp and now that i checked again the k612 will cost me 150euros because the store
that sold them cheap is 100kms far away from here so the shipping is going to cost alot. so 250euros in total costs...
At this rate might as well just buy hd600 and hope they work somewhat until i get my hands on my fathers amp.

>>60448104
well realistically the HD600 should be $200, HD800 as $400 and HD800S as $600, but they aren't because the headphone market is a scam

>>60448166
That too, there's a bunch of very good midfi models in the 200-250$ range that easily trade blows with HD600, and have better build quality.

>>60448166
That's not what scam means.

>>60448104
No way it's the most sold.

>>60448164
I mean you could also get an E10K if it's under €100

>>60448219
Friendly remember that the HD600 was *hi-fi* for decades until the manufacturers discovered there were idiots who would pay more.

Also, let's hear your list of HD600 competitors so we can point and laugh at you.

>>60448219
>midfi
ur dumb

>>60448233
I could debate the word scam with you but if you're having trouble understanding I meant it mostly as euphemism or colloquialism then I'll just enjoy making fun of you for having autism instead :)

>>60448269
>E10K
It is. So let's say i buy this and invest in headphones so i don't buy another pair in 1-2 years
when i get an expensive amp. For the use i plan to do >>60445989
>music at loud volumes the genres will vary from classical to electro to some metal varietions
to modern orchestral(incorporates both orchestral and electro sounds) and plenty of soundtracks
all of which should have at least a 320kbps mp3 quality. Another very important use for the
headphones is going to be VR gaming on HTC VIVE and asmr so a good soundstage would
be very important.
Should i just go for hd 600 then? The prices for the sennheisers go hd 598 = 214€ hd 600 = 265€ hd 650 = 285€
Are there different brand headphones at a better price that will do their job as well?
Generally i feel like i'll be overspending if i end up spending somethng like 365€ for my headphone setup
when i set out to spend ~150€ originally especially considering all my other expenses on the matter...
I think someone recommended the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) to a guy looking for similar headphones
they're 138€ here. Would those work well without the need of an amp? People say in the comments of them that
they'll need an amp...

>>60447726
https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=8

>>60448535
A little pricier than I was hoping for, but otherwise perfect, thanks.

>>60448527
Not him, but since you're thinking about getting the 600, get the fulla 2, It's better than the e10k.

>>60439564
The voice says nice things to me desu senpai

>>60448568
I guess part of the price comes from them having to build the cable for you

>>60448633
>fulla 2
not avaiable in greece or schiit europe... god i hate
this shithole. If let's say i have a very expensive
amp that's for speaker use, and it doesn't have
any 3.5mm jack ports and only has ones for speakers
is there any possibility i can make it work for cheap?

>>60448633
He's in Greece.

>>60448726
I'm not sure but that doesn't seem like a good way to go. Honestly you might as well get the e10k, it's very good for the money, just not quite as good as the fulla.

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i got hd-330 from the csg infographic and after 400 hours of burn in they still sound like SHIT AND NOW THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED WHAT THE FUCK THANKS FOR TROLLING ME FAGGOTS

>>60449222
>Congratulations, your Head-Fi account has been registered.

>>60449222
It's $40 who gives a shit lmao. Literally gambling tier money.

>>60449098
Well, my issue is that i'll be overspending because in order to make spending 100 on an amp
i should just buy headphones that have high resistance and that i won't have to replace considering
reselling headphones like these is pretty much impossible in greece.
My best bet is finding something that just doesnt require any amp and will work fine from the motherboard
and will deliver high volumes while also having the features i need but it seems like my only option was the
hd 558 which is now replaced with the 559 where it is impossible to find any trustworthy info about.
Goddamn it why aren't there any good 100-200euro price range headphones that work well with decent
motherboard onboard soundcard that have a good soundstage and deliver well in vr gaming, asmr, music catergories...

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I'm aiming for a general headphone for a budget price and I came down to these two that fits that. I was wondering if the Phillips SPH 9500 are as comfortable as I've read and heard about versus the AKG.

>>60436162
Funny thing is, that shielding is almost useless as none of it grounded. God damm audiofools.

>>60435721
what sausage is that?

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>>60446793
I'm planning to put the JBL on the desk of my bedroom. Pic related is my desk, but those little speakers aren't there anymore. My main worry is that there's little clearance from the wall.

>>60449435
If you have a small head, the SHP's would probably slip off you head real quick. Open vs Closed, is your enviroment suitable for open headphones?

>>60449564
I'm listening at home but I did forget mentioning about the Phillips being open back. I've never use them before and at this price point I wasn't sure if the difference is huge enough. I can actually pick up the AKG's in-store in my area.

>>60449222
>he fell for the burn-in meme

>>60445255
For some fucking reason 4chan kept blocking my post so here is short version. For yourself HD600. You can get used HD800 for, lel, around 800$ and many consider them to be THE END game headphones because of comfort and good driver, but you will need to EQ them to get rid of treble spike, altho many state that they couldn't EQ it out completely. If you can, try both of them in the shop and see for yourself, but otherwise I would recommend you to get HD600 and see down the years if you have an itch for getting something else, and then HD800 may cost even less with release of new top end models. Also you will need an amp for HD600 like objective 2/magni 2 or fulla 2, and no you will need it not just to make them go loud, your motherboard potentially can drive them loud enough but they will sound not as good as on amp, esp in bass.

For your GF, as >>60445432 suggested K612 is a nice pair, but there is also HD598. They have near identical FR except for upper mid, so it's mostly gonna be comfort. I didn't try K612 myself, but I know that AKG pads are nicely soft, however I can't imagine anything beating HD598 comfort with it's ear shaped cups, THINN soft pads with shit load of room for your ears, unlike motherfucking HD600 pads, and clamp so soft they disappear from your head. Also headband, so good and soft and nice, mmmmmm creamy creamy fluff.

>>60446793
>>60449494

JBL 305 have a rear bass port, so it's not a good idea to put them right to the wall or bass will be overwhelming and boomy.

>>60449494

That might be a problem, they are back ported.
Can you give them 3-6 inches from the wall? It should be enough.

>>60449361
Damn, I feel you. You shouldn't buy the 600 imo if you have to use on board. Maybe it depends on how good your motherboard is? I have no idea when it comes to 'good' on board audio.

>>60450050
WHY IS IT IN THE INFOGRAPHIC IF ITS NOT REAL???????

>>60447594
Never understood people hoarding on cheap headphones, I would rather have HD600 and try out all other expensive headphones for what I want and enjoy. Actually, you want sume eXiTmEnT? Hui a boat HD700, lots of excrementment in high rergistrez see u at FUCK YOUJ, plz no they are abominations.

>>60447921
People been saying that ATH 1000x or some shit are the best for anime.

>>60450625
That's bullshit, everyone knows only electrostatics have the attack speed to properly reveal the love in my waifu's voice.

>>60448104
Look from a business standpoint and you will see why. Upgrade HD600, but there are HD650? Upgrade something that is pass entry level--->increase in price to make a sense out of upgrade and not make your previous customers feel being ripped off. Why upgrade something that is not broken? I agree that HD600 upgrade would be nice and that there are things to improve sound wise like bass extension and faster driver, better impulse response, and some minor comfort upgrades but it will make no sense just to upgrade it, and I mean upgrade as not make a replacement. HD700 was supposed to be a middle ground between HD650 and HD800, with all perks of HD800 like soundstage and resolution/detail but for some unknown reason they made it into V shaped abomination, the only shit headphone in Sennheiser's mid to high end offerings. "You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Beyers, not join them." HD700 comfort is amazing tho, clamp not too rigid as with HD6XX and not too lose as with HD8XX, just a perfect fit.

>>60448166
>what is manufacturing in 1st world
>what is R&D, ibf 20 years old headphone
>what is profit

HD600 should cost 250-300$, massdrop price was a bulk buying. HD8xx line is trickier because there is always a premium associated with high end stuff in any product category, and even then Sennheiser is on lover side of the price spectrum with you compare to Hi-Fi memes, Audeze and some other high end manufacturers.

>>60450429
>>60450387
The clearance from the speakers to the wall could be like 10-12 cm but lsr305 are almost 25 cm wide, so I probably won't have enough room to move things around, even though it's not a necessity to me. In order to avoid any problems, what about front-ported speakers? I've checked Tannoy Reveal 502, but what do you guys recommend?

>>60450608
The reason why I buy these cheaper headphones is that I'm not able to save a lot of money, mostly because I have to spend my money on food. Hopefully with me finishing school soon I can get an ACTUAL job instead of working odd jobs and save up for some higher end headphones.

>>60451209
>I'm not able to save a lot of money
You're not able to save a lot of money because you keep buying inferior headphones dumbass.

>>60451113
4"? You should be fine with LSR305s with that much space. I've heard good things about Tannoy Reveal 502s as well, but not as much.

>>60447289
Ye

>>60451281
Around 4", but I can't have very accurate measurements of the clearance, since I can't really imagine how much room these speakers can take. I've also heard very good things about Reveal 502, but I'm a bit worried about the background hiss everyone seems to hear when music isn't playing. Two advantages of the Tannoy are the front bass reflex and the aux cable/monitor system to immediately connect the Tannoy to my computer. Are users' opinions on Thomann.de reliable?

>>60449222
>burn in
/csg/ tier knowledge

Focal MemTopica measurements are in boyz.
>http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AllFocalUtopiaMeasurements.pdf

>>60450446
ask from whoever made it, ask for evidence

>>60451633
not seeing the fuzz. it looks fine. if only it cost one tenth of the current retail.

>>60451671
One pair was supposedly 'effective' as varying in FR from the other 6 pairs.

>>60451706
"defective" fugg me, but from Tyll's reasoning it might have been damaged. Audiophile autism if fun, FUN!

I'm looking into the dt 770 and have seen a decent amount of people complaining about treble. Is this a common issue for people? I've only ever owned really headsets before, so all the sound signature stuff is pretty confusing. If it is, I would probably go for a m50x (which would be 20 euro more expensive for me in Germany). I listen to a bunch of different music genres, watch tv shows and do some gaming with it, anything special I would have to watch out for in regards to these?

>>60445989
Hey malaka

I got MDR 7506 recently from the German Amazon, I'm from Greece. This is the second pair I'm buying, I already got them for my gf.

Get them, they're in your price range and they're good (at least I was blown away from the experience).

Ante!

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>>60451671
>ask from whoever made it, ask for evidence
ARE YOU STUPID?

>>60451870
I am no means an expert but I have used both headphones. IMO the DT770s are better in almost all ways. They have much greater comfort, better soundstage, and better bass. However the m50x has a detachable cable and it can fold up, so for portability they should be better. I have not noticed any harsh treble, but that could just be me getting used to it.

>>60452010
I'm not sure you understand how this website works.

>>60452053
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?

Which in-ears should I get?

Shure SE215
SoundMAGIC E80
RHA MA750
Sennheiser Momentum

>>60452156
for using them with my galaxy s5 and listening to no specific genre

>>60452042
Alright. Some people were saying that they couldn't use them for more than a few hours due to the treble, but I guess I'll just give it a shot. Thank you.

>>60452268
Just to note, I don't listen to many vocal songs, so I do not know if the treble probslem lies there.

>>60452268
DT770 sounds vastly superior and won't require new pads to be comfy.
M50 aren't awful, but they're overpriced considering you can get 770's for the same price.

If you want portability, go for the m40x. Better value and less severe of a v shape.

>>60452268
DT 770 has EAR RAPE treble, if you listen to electronic music, or pretty much anything else your ears will get raped to tinnitus.

>>60447856
Protip: The LG Quadbeat 3 is probably better than 99.9% of audiophile IEMs costing in the hundreds.

Worth getting these?
http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_261864.html?wid=21
Will I enjoy these if I find the bundled iphone headphones far too bassy?

>>60452156
None

>>60452360
Mids are vocals
Treble are string instruments

>>60453559
I've heard they're trebley

>>60449344
After I lost $40 on roulette Ive never gambled again
>>60449222
Kek
Superlux themselves tells people it needs burn in just so they can't return it

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Would you /g/uys recommend this, I'm more concerned about noise cancellation on an airplane over sound quality since I mostly listen to audiobooks, thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Cancelling-Wireless-Bluetooth-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B019U00D7K

>>60453629
xiaomi or iphone?
Cause if it's xiaomi I'll definitely buy them then.
I'm not falling for some huge shilling campaign though am I?

>>60453284
http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=713&graphID[]=3301&scale=30
My 668B's would like to differ and I have no problems with them at all. You have fetus ears.

>>60440282
662 evo isn't bassy lol. Check solderdude's measurements.

>>60440395
*doots*

>>60454070
I own the 668b and DT770.
This anon is correct. 668b is treble rape, nearly unlistenable without eq.
770 has boosted treble, but it isn't painful.

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>>60454193
Your ears are weak.

>>60452010
It literally says how to contact him above what you circled, you fucking spud.

>>60453732
bump, any budget active noise-cancellation headphones would be appreciated. I'm mainly looking to use this on a long-haul flights for listening to audiobooks. Thanks in advance.

>>60454443
>Budget
>ANC
>Good
You can only choose two.

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Hey /hpg/, how do monitor 10-II's compare to modern headphones?

Will I need a DAC to run them well? I don't think I need an amp, as they seem plenty loud enough currently.

>>60454465
Which ANC headphone would you recommend in general?

>>60454557
If you can spend a pretty penny, MDR1000X and QC35 are probably the best ANC headphones out there. Otherwise it's just trial and error with the many budget ANC models around.

>>60448726
http://schiit.com/faq/international

None of the EU shops?

https://www.amazon.com/Status-Audio-Closed-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B01BDX1IVW/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QTPN6KF98FWRMJXAXJ9Z

Was reccomended this. Thoughts?

are there any headphones that have the band behind the head that are good?

>>60454991
QC is kinda iffy. Build quality seems decent enough as said from other anons and is relatively neutral with a slight bass boost. The Somic MM185 are the same headphones for cheaper with an attatched cable.

>>60454991
>>60455025
Sound is as this anon described, as good as anything else under $100.
Really comfy stock, detachable cable is a big plus for me.

They're completely made of plastic, and I can see the hinges being a weak point in the design, but mine have held up for almost a year. They come with a year warranty anyways

If I wanted to use my monitors with my TV (hs5), how would I go about doing so?

>>60435405
anyone have the version of this with the audio from a hitler speech?

>>60439439

>triggered
>lossy codec
> old earpod design when my 5 dollar phillips iem sound better .... why ?

>>60440447

thanks i actually respect Razr specs but these are the words i have been looking for....

>>60440455
Which video is this from again?

>>60435018
I'm am looking to spend around $150 ish for wireless headphones. I have more "serious" headphones to use at home. Just looking for something to travel with. Any recommendations?
Pls no in ear

>>60443824
>using the smiley with a carat nose

anyone on this thread use Creative Live Aurvana's? currently on my second pair and really like them, but is there anything better than these and of so how, what's the main differences? how would you rate the instead of others

>>60457002
Too many options to specify.
They're good for portable use, warm signature. Sound amazing if you've never had good headphones probably.
Not comfy for long term home use for me, but good enough for when I'm at the library.

If you want an upgrade in comfort without paying a lot more, CB-1 have a similar sound and proper pads on them.

>>60456887
You can get M50x with a Bluetooth adapter that fits well for around there on Amazon.

Also the v-moda Crossfade wireless *may* be able to be had for around there if you're willing to wait around

is the Shure se535 red worth it for $500??

Is there a point in using good headphones on a shitty cheap smartphone?
I'm asking because I am wondering if I should buy my headphones first or get a decent media player

>>60449435
They are indeed very comfortable, but as >>60449564 said, if you have a small head they will probably slip around if you're moving around a lot.

I want to buy some chink (superlux) headphones, but I don't want a massive amount of sound leakage. It seems like the popular 681 Evo is semi-open. so does this leave me with just the 660 and 662 Evo? Are the closed back superluxes worthwhile?

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>>60450076
Thank you for the detailed response. I wasn't that keen on jumping directly into HD800's so I will consider 600's.

>>6044748
>more expensive headphones for her than for myself
I don't like her that much

>>60445989
well good news, i'm getting a great amp for free, so i suppose i can now look into high end headphones.
So i did a little digging around and for music, vr, ero-asmr use i'm between hd 600 for 265€ or the hd 650 for 285€

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Why is everything so expensive

>>60460909
I second that (HD600 owner here).

The HD600 are, despite being a "lower" model and cheaper, the most reputable headphones sennheiser makes.

The HD800 are flawed (sibilant), which is why the S model exists. They're also not targetting neutrality, whereas HD600 are pretty much the most neutral full sized headphones in the market, and they're really good all-rounders (they do everything well, no real flaws).

>>60461421
equalizing is free

>>60461446
>They're also not targetting neutrality
They are targeting measurements of a speaker in a diffuse field in anecdotic chamber. Both of them were made before harman's target curve became publicly known, but HD600 follows pretty close except for a bass roll off.

>>60461446
What DAC and amp do you recommend for the HD600?

can i ask about sound cards here?

>>60461820
yeah

>>60461925
https://www.amazon.com/Blaster-Performance-Headphone-Forming-Microphone/dp/B009ISU33E
is this a decent one for the price? i've had two xonar dgs in the past, but both of them ended up having crackling audio issues, presumably because of the capacitors being junk.

>>60462122
sound cards have always been a mixed bag, from my experiance they're some of the cheapest-made parts you can buy

that said it's definitely a mixed bag, I too have had multipul soundcards fail on me yet my friend has his for over 2 years and it's still working just fine.

I'd recommend grabbing a Fiio e10K or Fulla 2 is all you plan on doing is driving your headphones. other than that you'll just have to play the lottery.

>>60462122
>>60462224
didn't mean to repeat "mixed bag" twice, I'm very tired but you get the idea

>>60461792
Schiit jotunheim > modi2u+magni2u > fulla2

>>60462224
i guess i'll get a dac if it will have the same effect as a sound card but with less shitty parts
really the major problem i'm having is that the audio from my onboard sound card is too quiet

>>60462122
Experienced with creative and sick of it. I'd suggest to just go with a schiit fulla2, which seems within your budget.

And should you need a mic, just get a usb one. I personally don't use mics much, so I use my logitech c920 webcam's integrated one, which isn't so bad.

>>60462291
yeah i think that's what i'll end up doing
thanks guys

>>60462290
You'll need an AMP + DAC if it's too quiet

http://schiit.com/products/fulla-2

https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495110020&sr=8-2&keywords=fulla+2

both are good options; and will easily get your headphones loud enough to blast your ears out

new thread

>>60463031

>>60463031

>>60463031

>>60457821
Buying a DAP is retarded. A $40 smartphone has a better DAC then a $200 media player. Just get a portable DAC/Amp

>Budget
$150-200
>Location
CA, USA
>Source
PC mostly
>Type of headphone
Full sized - portable is a plus
>Open or closed
either
>Comfort level
8+
>Sound signature
Warm / v shaped
>Past headphones
gaming headsets and samsung IEMs

Also looking for some desktop speakers to replace my logitech ones that i've had for several years. Are Mackie CR4s good for the price ($150) or is there a better option in that price range?

>>60465025
post it in the new thread

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>>60435018
What can you idiots tell me about the KZ ZS3?