/hpg/ - Headphone General

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what say yee /hpg/? they're on sale

>>51554745
Absolutely yes for that price senpai.

>>51554794
Checked the catalog right before hitting submit.

What exactly happened to NwAvGuy? His blog has been dead since the release of O2

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>>51554888
Nobody knows.

>>51554720
> neutralislove.jpg

>>51554914
True but using PS1 as a source and Bottlehead Crack as an amp while drinking whisky doesn't seem like the neutral option.

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Yo!

>>51554720
>>51554813
The guide is extremely biased and it should be removed. In fact, there should only be the request purchase advice and the wiki link in the OP, along with the previous thread. The 200 and over headphone image and the IEM guide can go in the wiki.

The OP is lazy for not checking the anon request from the previous thread.
>Last call for somebody else to not screw up.

>Budget
<=180 USD
>Location
US
> Source
Galaxy S4 and My Laptop
> Preferred Type
On or Over-Ear headphone
> Open/Closed
Closed
> Comfort
The comfier the better. Not the most important thing though.
> Preferred Music
Thrash Metal, Metal in general, Trap, Classic Rock, Alternative, Rap, Hard Rock, Blues.
> Past Headphones
Shitty apple IEM

The main purpose of these is going to be noise isolation for playing to songs on my drumset. I need as little noise getting through as possible so i can hear the music and to keep myself from going deaf at 21. After that I'm gonna wear them while I'm walking around my house and outside. And probably for gaming too. Nothing that requires batteries if possible.

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>>51555026
Sup

>>51554005
HTC M8/M9

It's just as great like those $1000 DAPs

>>51554745
Is the bass on these really as bad as people say?

I listen to a lot of EBM and Electronic, bass is important to me. But that price.. hnnngh

>>51555266
Look for something else, unless you want to drive them with an amp that boosts their bass.

Hey /g/ays I'm new at this higher end headphone stuff and wanted to know if my purchase of the 598s was a solid grab or if I should cancel my order and get the dt990pro when it goes on sale later?

Also would a Fios e07k be a sufficient amp for these? I just got one for $55

>>51555301
>598
Muddy midbass
>DT990
Ear rape treble and nigger subbass

Choose your poison.

Can anyone tell me some good earbuds? Been using Thinksound's for a while but my current pair is about to die.

>there are people in this thread RIGHT NOW that are subjectivist

>>51555201
Sony MDR 7506

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Would it be a good idea to replace my ATH-M50s with the hd 598? If not, what else would you recommend?

>>51555442
biased recommendation

Just bought a set of grados sr80e and they arrived 3 days ago. Listening to them right now and loving them. They're my first pair of decent headphones and I'm happy as with the purchase. Anyone else got some grados they love? Highly recommend.

anyone else buy the new freshly baked memephones at Massdrop just now?

>>51555484
Replacing an Audio Technica with a Sennheiser is always a good idea. As it is always a good idea to replace a Sennheiser with a Philips/AKG.

>>51555489
Not at all. They're simply the best closed headphones in their price range.

>>51555529
what a biased thing to say

>>51555515
Yup. Here's hoping they're good. The way they show order processing is shit.

>>51555484
>>51555517
Literally doing the exact thing right now. Owned some ATH-M50s since mid-2013, the left cup has broken and they don't stay on properly, and kinda fancied an upgrade anyway, so just bought the 598s off Amazon for £74.99.

From the research I did, definitely seems worth it.

>>51555201
>AKG K550/551
Used to be called neutral but now its v-shaped softly. Nice for rock&metal, great for gaming. But not for outside.
>You'll look like Princess Layla with them

Also it's has sealing issues with large heads that may also affect the sound, unless if you have a small head you're okay.
>>51555351
>earbuds
in ears monitors or trash it.

Xiaomi Piston 3 would be a cheap nice option
>>51555354
>there are people in this thread that are subjectivist
Sad, but true.
>>51555484
M40x
>>51555491
>grados
The sr80 is meh, and the rest are terribly overpriced and bad.

You could've treat yourself the MDR-V6/7506
>>51555517
The M50x, yes please.
But the rest of Audio Technica replacing with snapheiser then replacing it with Phillips/AKG?
>641.3944206603×π
>why

>>51555655
Tell us more about your research.

>>51555678
bias: the post

>>51555044
Well the OP was sleeping back when the last thread was on and that was suggested. I'm fine with those changes so whoever makes the next OP can freely change those two things.

any good open/semi open headphones for around 100 euro? Something worth on sale?

Why do people talk about sound signatures like they matter? no bass, ear piercing treble, etc. Just use EQ to get your prefered sound. Buying headphones with sound signatures in mind makes no sense to me. Just get what is comfy and within your budget. I can't be the only one on here who thinks this way.

>>51555730
598 SE is on sale

>>51555732
Because distortion is also a thing.

>>51555732
Wow! You sound wise, dude. Are you going to tell us that EQ is going to bring peace on Earth as well?

>>51555678
> why
1) better soundstage/instruments' separation
2) better build quality
3) better detail

>>51555748
how bad is the bass ?

>>51555678
>in ears monitor
Thats what i meant by earbud, what are some good ones? Head fi's section for IEMs sucks

>>51555678
>it's has sealing issues with large heads
Not with me.

>>51555751
>Because distortion is also a thing.
Except for when it isn't. Or maybe it is. Or not at all. Non-linear products don't have to follow predictable upward trends, and sometimes decrease as you boost the input level

>>51555820
great and everyone who says otherwise is an antishill or a nigger

>>51555820
it's not bad. if you want niggerbass don't go for it

>>51555849
>>51555861
thanks, im buying

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What do we think about these guys on massdrop right now?

>>51555849
>>51555861
> as long as it's a Sennheiser, every bass which isn't barely hearable is niggerbass
Shill: the post

>>51555895
antishill detected

>>51555902
shill antishillshill detected

>>51555678
>Also it's has sealing issues with large heads that may also affect the sound, unless if you have a small head you're okay.
You can have the perfect head, but if you have glasses you will never be able to obtain good sealing.

Can anyone link me the COMFYEST ear cushion replacements for my 668Bs

I just picked up a brand new pair of HD600 for $250 US~ (350CAD)

and holy shit these are the best headphones I've heard yet, better than the AKG 700s, better than sony's

10/10 solid base, tight but full sound.

Can anyone tell me about the akg 701s? I am so close into buying one as it is just over £100

>>51556045
they make sound

>>51556059
As in how good are they? Like sound quality and such

>>51556045
I own a pair.

they're VERY detailed, you will hear everything
that being said, they're very airy, and lack punch and have a huge almost too big sound stage.

I hear the Q701s have more punch so I would recommend those, also the fucking headband, it makes them so fucking uncomfortable and you get lumps on your head.

I would recommend the K7XXs over them any day.

Guys are SONY MDREX650 still the king of IEM?

Looking to replace an old cheap headset with something nicer. $60-70 price range, ideally. Needs to be closed since I live with a roommate. Will also need to buy a modmic and a 3.5mm splitter. I've been looking at Sennheiser stuff since the 598's are on sale, but they don't seem to be the right choice. Any recommendations?

>>51555687
thanks austin.
>>51555701
Yeah, before someone else remove those links for the next OP. Make sure the wiki has the links ready, starting with the following.
>$200 and over image
>$200 and under headphones:
http://pastebin.com/CCQCUv5e
>Microphone & Audio Interface guide to become a dedicated page (or a link)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JmUFMUDMP1iSx_9EqeO__dn9r0XM2tT2PKu4rCyu2Us/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true
>>51555817
Every headphone has its ups and downs.
Apples and oranges, every brand=same thing.
> Speaker>Headphones
>>51555835
Write down a purchase request and we'll talk about it. So I could understand your preferences.
>>51555847
>Not with me.
How many ticks for your head is your K550 anyway?
>>51555928
Huh, I thought I was just a entry-level large sized head.
>no glasses
>>51556045
Great for classical/jazz. I'm not sure about anything else.

Posted last thread, but the one suggested (MDR-V6) wasn't shipped to Brazil(from amazon)

>Budget
50$
>Location
Brazil
>Source
Shitty pc outlet, although i may upgrade it in the future
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed, although i wouldn't really have a problem with an open one.
>Comfort level
I prefer comfort over quality, since i intend to use it for many hours nonstop(while studing/programming and gaming)
>Preferred music
Prog Rock and Ambient.
>Past headphones
Nothing really notable, just some shitty IEMs

>>51554720
Looking for a good pair of noise canceling/ something with good bass. $300 dollars max but would prefer to keep it below that.

Any recommendations? I saw the bose quiet comfort had good ratings but I'm sure there are better alternatives.

>>51556115
>>51556175
Well I am coming from an mdr v6 which died on me today. So I guess this is a good upgrade?

>>51556175
>Great for classical/jazz.
What makes headphones good for classical and jazz?

>>51556234
Neutrality. It makes the headphones good for anything.

>>51556241
Then why only list those two genres?

>>51556212
you may enjoy the sound, but comfort wise, I dislike them irregardless of their sound.

but if you're getting them cheap i don't see why not, but look into buying a headband sock off ebay for $10 its well worth it and will make them much for comfortable.

>>51555889
>fostex x00
Anyone?

>>51554745
Nice headphones but I hate the 1/8 adapter that ships with it, and it needs a zero-ohm impedance source or it sounds muddy.

Has anyone here ever hears about a brand called Bluedio?

There is an interesting blackfriday offer but I don't really know if I have to trust an unknown brand, even if it's just 30€

Also, is bluetooth viable for listening to music, or is it a gimmick that doesn't work well?

Thank you for your time.

>>51554720
LOL, the playstatation top-tier DAC meme.

>>51555044
I'll fix the next OP and add links in the wiki.

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>>51554720
jesus christ, that's...

sexy as fuck, i need it

>>51555928
>you have glasses you will never be able to obtain good sealing
Glasses don't help, but they sometimes don't matter.

>>51556175
>How many ticks for your head is your K550 anyway?
About 7 or 8.

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THE GREAT DEBATE IS HERE, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD:

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Any good amps on sale?

>>51554720
Hello /hpg/, my MDR-7506 arrived today.
I bought the pair based on advice regarding monitoring and my 100€ budget.

The bass is neutral, kind of low and it doesn't get faded by other frequencies. Mids are a bit saturated which make it annoying to listen to classical music. The highs however, are great. Clear and crispy, like it should be for monitoring. Another thing is that the soundstage isn't great, but that's not unexpected.

Listening to vocals is great and in complex tracks you can easily distinguish the highs, like hats. That's the biggest advantage over my friend's HD-25.

>>51556529
music or anime?

>>51556175
>Budget
<100
>Location
Ireland (EU)
>Source
Fiio E10/ LG G4
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
High, needs to stay in while running/cycling
>Preferred tonal balance
Jack of all trades master of none
>Preferred music
Rap/post rock/ shoegaze/ /bleep/
>Past headphones
>HD 598
>m50
current: MDR-MA900

>>51556585
yes

>>51556307
already have my order in

>>51556613
no, you have to pick one. mdrv6 for anime, m40x for music

>>51554745
Should I jump on the 598s or wait and see if the AD900x goes on sale? I usually go off of Z reviews and he likes the 900x much more.

Do you think this thing is worth the wait?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Wolle-Ohrpolster-Stirnband-Bugelpolster-Fur-Akg-K701-K702-Q701Kopfhorer-Blau-/401025472386?hash=item5d5efb1782:g:98cAAOSwwbdWQ1An

How good are the BeyerDynamic Custom One Pro's at 150?
the only other thing I'm considering is the Sennheiser 598 at 100, but I really enjoy the fact the beyer has metal construction at the band and comes with audio controls+mic with their headphones.

>>51556597
>needs to stay in while running/cycling
From less expensive to most expensive:
>MEElectronics M6 Pro
>RHA MA-750
>Shure SE215

>>51556657
youre being biased

>>51555336
Using nigger to describe things makes you look like a retard.

So everyone has been saying the best headphones in the less than 300 dollar price range are the 589s SE for 95 bucks today
Only problem is its open back and I wanna listen to music in public because I'm not a stay at home NEET like you guys :(
What do I do

>Budget

~50/150€, some black friday deal maybe?

>Location

Europe

>Source

Notebook and phone

>Preferred type of headphone

Full-sized

>Open or closed

Closed

>Comfort level

The more the better

>Preferred tonal balance

Bassy <---------------

>Preferred music

EDM and pop

>Past headphones

30€ Philips

Which is best? Taksar HI2050, Superlux HD668B or Superlux HD681 EVO?
Or is there anything better for around £40 in the UK?

>>51556690
well first of all, thats wrong as fuck. 598's are not even close to being the best under 300 bucks, what the fuck have you been reading? theyre not bad for a 99 dollar headphone though

Planning on buying the FiiO X3ii.
I have a pair of ATH-M50x, but I also want good IEMs, preferably under $171.69.
Help.

>>51554745
Did the sound change at all?

>>51556693
dt770 80ohm

>>51556714
200 dolla I meant

>>51556657
Are the shure better than MDREX650s? The Sony have better reviews and awards at a lower price

>>51556654
pls boss, someone help.
I hear that the 598's are great at 100, but I am very concerned about durability in the long run, how would the Beyer's compare in sound quality for their price?

>>51556690
Uh fuck giving this post a big Dick bump

>>51556851
i mean, we dont know anything about what you want. preferred tonal balance? do you need it to be closed? whats your source?

>>51556730
>>51556870
you too fagtron

fill out the form correctly

>>51556728
What's the difference between 32, 80 and 250/600 ohm? Do i need an amp?

>>51556974
>What's the difference?
Resistive impedance.
>Do I need an amp?
For the 250 and 600 Ohm yes.

>>51556974
you already gave me enough info to make the proper choice. 250ohm is the one that starts to need an amp, and even then it's only "sometimes." you could try that if you want, but it's not really necessary. if you dont need really loud music, go for it, but if you like it loud, stick with 80ohm

>>51556205
Keep hunting for the MDR-V6/7506. It's really the best for that price.
>Aren't there Marketplaces in Brazil?
>>51556206
Noise canceling headphones are a gimmick. Try IEMs instead.
>>51556253
It emphasizes the sounds of the harmonics within the drivers. Classical itself may sound funky with different frequencies.
>>51556425
>It needs a zero-ohm impedance
No, it's needs anything below 6.25ohm(divide any headphone impedance by 8)or its sounds muddy.
>>51556437
>a brand called Bluedio?
Sounds like a no name brand to me.
>Also, is bluetooth viable for listening to music, or is it a gimmick that doesn't work well?
Yeah, it's the cancer that's killing headphones in general.
>>51556597
Fiio EX1 modified hole on the earpiece, if you're cycling. Running: Sony XBA-100.
>>51556657
>>51556687
>suggestion high isolation for bikers
>nigga do you even bike
But great IEM suggestions for running.
>>51556714
Anon, what country do you live with that kind of economy?
>>51556732
>The Sony have better reviews and awards at a lower price
Measurements tell different stories then reviews. Anybody could make shit up.
>>51556851
The beyer is pretty good, if you consider that bass boost at 100hz and that treble dip at 5khz. But it suffers with a little bit of stereo separation.

>>51557034
What are good IEMs for everyday use that involves 1-2hours of cycling daily?

>Anon, what country do you live with that kind of economy?
you act like im at fault for assuming, but he spoke with objectivity and i returned with objectivity. unless hes going to denote in his original statement that his economic disposition due to his country is limiting his choices, i would have no reason to assume otherwise first, and would respond like that again

>>51557034
>>51556883
>Budget
100-160
its flexible but I would prefer not to go over 150 if anyone suggests anything better
>Location
New Jersey, US
>Source
Computer/PS4 Remote/Iphone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Doesnt matter too much
>Comfort level
decent
>Preferred tonal balance
I'm using these for everything including gaming and such, so having a decent bass setup would be nice, in general I prefer having nice bass
>Preferred music
Rock/Future Funk/etc.
>Past headphones
JackShit, my best pair were an 80$ pair of Klipsch IEM, and they were alright

My choices right now are the Sennheiser 598's for 100 on amazon, or the Beyer Custom One Pro's for like 150,
I'm looking for a good durable pair of headphones that will last me a good while, I know sennheiser's are known for being durable, but Beyer's have metal construction around the bands, which seem like a really attractive feature.
Durability are probably one of the more important deciding factors
I also enjoy the fact that the Beyer's have phone controls and a mic, because this will be used for gaming and possibly for use on my phone.
as far as I'm aware, both have removable cables, and the Sennheisers are open back and the Beyers are closed.
My major question is if the Beyer's audio quality and durability good, and if they are, do they offset the 50$ price difference to the deal the sennheiser's are at for 100

>>51557054
Cycling with IEMS it's not recommended by /n/ standards, but they recommend anything low isolation.
>>51557073
Sorry, meant to reply
>>51556690

>>51557034
Brazilian marketplaces are way too overpriced, and I can't even find a store that sell them.

My only real option would be to find a headphone for less than 50$, since i don't need to pay taxes for those, which means i wouldn't be raped by my government.

Just so you know, our importation taxes in here are more than 100%.

>>51557080
why not the dt770 80ohm?

>>51557107
>Sorry, meant to reply
oh okay

>>51557054
Low isolating IEMs like Piston 3. They're cheap and disposable (sweat will fuck them up; actually will fuck up every and each IEM, so you'd better not invest too many shekels), but very good sounding nonetheless.

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>>51556205
Se importa que sejam usados? Os classificados do HT forum costumam ter maior variedade e preços bem melhores que as lojas.

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ayy faggits is the special edition hd598 worth it for 100 eurodollarydoos? you dudes hyped the normal version to hell and back on 2014's nigger day and I want some nice thing after hopping around cheap in ear headphones for years

wait a minute, what happened to the <200 headphone guide? did you guys have a sperg war about it again and get rid of it?

>>51557139
hmm, interesting

HD600 for 286 bux, is that good? My ATH M50s are getting old.

>>51557148
Are used headphones a good thing, though?
Headphones aren't really made to last a lot, so a used one would last even less, right?

>>51557201
Not really, some headphones are designed to last for a long time, especially one build like a tank.

>>51557148
those are r70xs right? do you like them more than the 880s?

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Why is it that
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0126HISOO/
the black version is much cheaper than the ivory version?
Is their a difference in quality or is it really just aesthetics only?

>>51557240
Because the black one is HD558.

>>51557201
not necessarily, some headphones are very sturdy, and it depends a lot on the owner too, most of the guys on the forum i've suggested seem to be carefull (being collectors and all), in fact, a lot of them just get headphones for testing and later sell them.
Anyway, i was just looking around the forum and haven't seen anything very good for you budget, i'd suggest importing a v6/7506 if you can find it for less 50$, but the pads on them will rot away in months and importing new pads can be a real nightmare some times...
can i assume you have about R$200,00 for spending? gonna check with a few other sellers.
>>51557235
No, thats the AD900X, i live very much how it sounds, but not more than the DT880.
I'm very curious about the R70XS as well.

>>51557034
Thanks for the answer.

>>51557177
Organization problems going on, a few threads ago from some anon suggestions. This could be nice so newfags have to read the Wiki to get this information.
>>51533210
>>51542918

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>>51557247
Im not sure what you mean?
>pic related

>>51557132
they seem pretty good,
Are Beyer much more durable than sennheiser?
I honestly want to know if saving the 50 bucks to get the 598's is worth it, or if theyll break sooner than the Beyers

>>51557284
i'd be willing to pay a bit more if i buy it in Brazil. The 50$ limit is about avoiding those burdening taxes.

Also, thanks mate.

>>51556728
I've read some reviews saying that after a year there are some problems with the low frequency sound, and I haven't found any good deal for them.

Right now i'm looking at ATH-M50X, but I don't understand if they're really bassy.

I saw the sennheiser HD215II, too, tge reviews are saying they have a good bass.

What do you think?

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>>51557247
Says HD 598 in the picture they use

>>51557333
What's your limit in R$?

are there any good black frost deal on closed headphones near the 100 dollar mark
Canada here

>>51557353
are you able to find leather for these?

also this "Special Edition" makes me worried...

>>51557300
>>51557353
It's a joke guys, the HD558 utilizes the same drivers as 598. And there's no reason as to why one is one sale and the other isn't. Guess they wanted to get rid of the black ones.

>>51557377
I'd say around 300R$, but i'd put a bit more if necessary

Anyone spotted a discounted HD800 yet?

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>>51557400
>It's a joke guys
Thats hilarious.
Really really really funny.
With jokes like these, who even needs memes.

>>51557195
Yes, you did good.
>bass to nobass
I hope you're ready for a wild ride.
>>51557378
MDR-7506 is available for $125
HD598 black edition is on sale $109
>tfw canadian yuk too

>>51557564
You want some real memes instead? It's a fucking HD558 in a different box, and you faggots still buy it because it's on ''sale''. Snapheiser fucking LAUGHING at you is the real joke here.

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the hd650s are £30 cheaper than HD600s at the moment

any reason to get the hd600s anyway?

How are the ath-m50x? Are they bassy? Are they worth their value?

>Budget
~100 euros
>Location
France
>Source
Notebook port (it's a msi notebook, the soundcard is supposed to be good)
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Don't really care, I would like one mainly for gayming and I heard open are better for that
>Comfort level
neutral?
>Preferred tonal balance
bassy or neutral
>Preferred music
electronic, rock
>Past headphones
Philips SHP2000, it sounds too low for me

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>>51557794
Also, forgot to mention i was looking into the one pic related, would it be good with the specifications I wrote?

>>51557693
>LOL I CAN LIE ON THE INTERNET & NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!!!!
Epic

RHA MA750 or Shure SE215

Are these earbuds good? (assuming I get the most common ones from this drop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-blue-box-sennheiser-exclusive-grab-bag?mode=guest_open) They're Sennheiser CX 1.00, and I have a chance to get Sennheiser CX 2.00 G and Sennheiser CX 5.00 G.

>>51557431
Can't really find anything slightly above 300 that's worth, most stuff is about 500, which sucks because none of it is worth that much money, i did found a HD681 by superlux, it's one of those clones of a better product that somehow manage not to suck for the price.
http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-689115003-fone-de-ouvido-superlux-hd681-hd-681-_JM

>>51557690
>#
>MDR-7506 is available for $125
>HD598 black edition is on sale $109
>>tfw canadian yuk to
I know the 598 are good but they're open back headphones
I need closed back

>>51556723
Anyone?

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>>51555889
Measurement looks pretty good considering its asking price and closed nature.

>>51555889
I'd buy half of this shit on Massdrop, but my country economy is in shambles, money I have worth almost nothing, plus after some interesting laws Massdrop doesn't ship their orders here.

>>51557832
Hard choice...
according to innerfidelity's measurements
>from 10 to 200Hz the SE215 have much better isolation than the MA-750, but from 200Hz onward they isolate identically
>SE215 has better fit, stays flush to the ear, and has a replaceable cable, that however tend to brake, especially on the connector
>MA-750 have better build quality, but also weights more and can be harder to fit comfortably because of the shape
>MA-750 is considered to be all around better sounding than the SE215
>MA-750 is cheaper

>>51557832
MA750 manage headstage better than SE215.

Anyone use Custom Art cIEM before here?

So whats the hpg's verdict on kz ate iems? Are they the next piston or is it just headfi hyping yet another piece of chink shit

>>51557904
FR is already, distortion is fantastic.

>>51558053
me

>>51558104
alright*

>>51558108
Thoughts?

>Budget
$20-$40
>Location
USA
>Source
Nexus 6 and some HP laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed preferred but doesn't really matter, i'll only be using these at home
>Comfort level
Something comfy, or at least something in the middle
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Preferred music
80s/90s stuff
>Past headphones
TASCAM TH02-B, they broke after about a month, and they were pretty uncomfortable

>>51558085
I don't know, there's too many kz variance in my place.

>>51557888
I'll risk $25 more for the MDR. Trust me it's worth it, unless if you're willing to save up a lot more.
>the canadian loonie is losing value slowly

>>51558141
dont

>>51554888
He's right here, in my basement

>>51558022
>>51558002
>MA-750 is cheaper
Not currently at least. Thanks for the information, I think I'll go with the SE215 for the isolation and fit. If things don't work out I can return and try the MA750.

AT LP-120 turntable is currently out for delivery, and I've got both a UE Boom speaker tower and a set of Vmoda 80's at the house.

HD 598 are also coming in by Sunday.

That being said, for personal listening, am I good without an amp or dac for now?
Eventually I'll add one when I get some bigger, bookshelf speakers, but for now I should be fine, yeah?

When not using the turntable, I'll also listening to 320 through my Clip-zip and a galaxy S5 (makes up about 99% of my listening)

>>51558216
>Not currently at least.
Well, in Europe it is.

>>51554888
Why does it matter? What do you want him to do for you? There is nothing that he is needed for.

>>51558216
ATH-IM50/IM70 are another option. Note the increased bulk over se215.

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>>51554720
>headphones

pffff, it's for LONELY poorfags

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>>51558430
>schyzophonic sources

pffff, it's for LONELY poorfags

>>51554720
>Budget
$100 but may be able to go slightly above that.
>Location
US
>Source
My desktop and my Galaxy S5
>Preferred type
Full sized
>Open/Closed
Closed but I'm not entirely against open if I have to use it
>Comfort
I would like comfortable headphones since I would be wearing these for long periods of time.
>Preferred Music
Classic rock, rock in general, some electronic, game soundtracks (orchestrated and otherwise), Ska (like the aquabats), prog rock, some classical orchestrated pieces, metal and hard rock, [spoiler]IDOLM@STER and other anime soundtracks[/spoiler]
>Past headphones
apple IEMs and three year old Logitech G390s that are barely holding together

I'm not obsessed with perfect audio quality just as long as it doesn't sound like ass. I've been stuck with these G390s for years because I've never really known what headphones I should buy. I know I shouldn't get headsets which is why I came here. I have little knowledge of headphones. Thanks for making these threads guys, and if you find something for me, thanks ahead of time.

As a side note I was considering the black Sennheiser HD 598's on a friend's recommendation since they're so cheap right now if that helps at all. I just thought I should shop around a bit before making a decision.

Hi /hpg/ it's a bit off topic but I didn't know where to ask :

Do you guys know anything about microphones ? I'm looking for a mic that would be used while playing vidya, I'm sick of shitty gaymur headsets. Thanks !

>>51558168
It's not even on sale though the 598 must be so much better just wish it wasn't open back..

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I'm in a bit of a pickle.

Do I get the Sennheiser HD598 for £75 or do I get a used Philips SHP9500 with a modmic type thing for the same price (£75) ?

>>51558523
I'm in the same position, getting tired of these shitty gamer headsets

>>51558469
>it's for LONELY
no

>>51558523
>>51558559
http://pastebin.com/rU7NmbH7

>>51558172
As I thought. Polish manufacturers are untrustworthy.

>>51558583
and how would this be wired? I'd like to use them with my Sennhesier Amperiors

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>>51558648
This is for the Zalman mic.
I believe that is copper wire.

>>51558583
thanks senpai

>>51558674
that's clever!

>>51558554
Sennheiser

>>51558144
ppplease respond

>>51558583
>go to buy the DIY mic for 3 bucks
>Shipping costs 10 bucks to the US
>based in china and has been reported to scam people by literally never shipping their items after payment

May need to update that thing with all the shipping costs

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The HF5's I ordered yesterday just arrived and they're great compared to the SE215's. I can finally hear everything clearly and it's not being drowned out by bass. It's literally like listening to the same songs again new since I used the SE215's outside all the time.

>>51558778
How is the isolation in comparison?

How tolerable is the noise isolation, if any, for the HD598?
It doesn't really have to be amazing, I just want to not hear cars driving along the highway just outside.

>>51558796
Isolation is very high, can't tell for sure until I take them outside though but right now I can hear nothing but the music with TV on and window open.

>>51558778
You can swap tips from the SE215 onto HF5. Same for Westone Star.

>>51558631
That guy was probably just trolling you.

>>51558755
I just got that mic yesterday but I don't know how to wire them to use on my PS4

>>51558298
>>51558298

Bumping this, help me hpg

>>51558856
Did you order it from that site or a different place?

I'd really like to get one to mod onto the 598s i just got

>>51558922
I ordered it from that site, took maybe a week and a half to arrive

should i buy the sennheisers hd558 or wait for sale on philips 9500?

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I want niggerbass on a 100$ budget
What would you guys recommend?

>>51559134
Beats Solo 2

>>51559134
>penis
anyway, V-moda m80 has almost the same signature as the M50X, but for 80 bucks and better built quality.

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>Philips SHP9500s for 60 bucks sold from a shady looking Newegg dealer

Sheet, this guy is selling auto parts and seems to be a coinflip whether or not he'll fuck over the buyer, but everything I read about these makes them seem like their great.

>>51558554
Any more opinions on this? I was in the market for a mic as-well. The only problem is the used factor.

>>51558583
how do you wire that $3 mic to an XBONE?

>>51559275
I love mine and when I got them (for £60) they really did feel like they are worth every penny.

The treble is lovely and detailed, the mids come through quite nicely, its really just a shmae they lack bass, like there is almost none, it seems to be accurate bass what is there, just very little of it.

They are really comfortable and quite light aswell, I have a pair of ATH M50's and going betweeen the 2 in terms of comfort is like night and day.

If you can get them for a decent price they are worth it, that said considering those 598's are on sale I cant rightly say which is better as I havent tried them.

The X2s are great because you can use the VModa microphone and plug that into the bottom of the x2 without any extra cables.

so the past couple of hours ive been trying to equalize my x2s with apo + peace and sinegen. this is fucking hard man, i feel like im going crazy listening to this shit and half the time im just not sure im hearing the same shit as before. pic is what i have so far, does that seem crazy? some parts match with innerfidelities pretty well, but others are weird. im just going by hearing completely. this is my first time too

>>51559324
the philips is better but also discontinued and you won't be able to get new pads when they wear out

>>51559376
I think I have a picture that describes what to do in different scenarios on my desktop. I'll probably post it in the next thread when I get home.

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>>51559402
damnit, forgot pic

>>51559420
They arent replacable anyway.

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HD 558SE for 120 US dorra yay or nay?
Already have a pair of K550 for my closed headphones needs

How do HD 598 and HD600 compare to AKG K7XX? I've only owned AKG's so far.

>>51559495
flatter frequency response and less warm sound, not worth it since you can tweak the k7xx with an EQ to sound better.

>>51559421
appreciate it, thanks

>>51559424
Take a break, you are wearing yourself out.

Next time you have go, try and use a sweep file instead of a single tone.

>>51559480
>HD 558
Shit, meant 598
Sennheiser HD 598SE for 120 usd

>>51558818
Using Shure tips on the HF5 is tough, it's difficult to get the foam tips on and the non-foam Shures (grey tips) are a nightmare to use on the HF5.

>>51559562
arent i sweeping by playing with the slider on sinegen?

>>51559532
Alright thanks. I'm very happy with my 7XX's, was just wondering what is the other side offering.

I have a pair of ATH-m50's but I want to upgrade to something much more neutral and probably open. Should I look into the HE-560's? Is there something much cheaper or slightly more expensive that is just as/more neutral?

>>51558144
takstar hi2050, they're semi-open but they're pretty comfy, you can find them on ali-express for 37$, they're 60 ohms though so i'm not sure how loud will a phone power them.

>>51559782
HD600, HD598 SE since it's on sale, both are more neutral than the HE-560.

>>51559598
I forgot that part about sinegen, I just think it might be easier. There's a trick to how the ear hears (loudness contour), and you have to work around that.

given the option, would it be a strict upgrade to go from ath-900x's to akg k7xx's?

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Planning on getting the hd598 cause comfort(big head), and soundstage, I listen to lots of classical, and ambient so I think these would be perfect, but I also would like something with more bass for when watching movies, playing games, or even listening to bass heavy music.

(Budget is 50$)
Would it make more sense to purchase a cheap amp to give the hd598s more bass or to get a separate headphone for my bass needs.
Also which headphone would fit the bill at 50$

>>51559834
K7XX has significantly more bass.

>>51559840
You can just equalize the HD598.

>>51559796
Really? I looked at both of their frequency response charts and they look a lot less flat than the he-560's.

Quick, /g/.

>AKG K 240 for 57.99
OR
>AT MH40X for 67.99

how do you guys feel about the hyperx cloud 2?

waiting to see if it goes down on monday but i doubt it.

What ive heard:
It seems like the sound is great, even the "surround sound" sounds okay to people who hate surround sound on headphones.
The detachable mic is a bit dull (but thats a headset mic) but mostly wont pickup all ambient noise like standalone mics.
Comes with a change of velour ear pads and other accessories as a nice touch.

>>51559871
M40X, closer to flat than K240 + detachable cable.

DT 770 80ohms or HD 598 SE?
Hesitant over open back headphones because I have roommate thats usually in close proximity... will the DT 770s sound just as good as good as the sennheisers even though they are closed? How about comfort?

do the 598s have fucking foam in the cups like my last pair of fucking sennheisers?

why is that level of degeneracy even allowed

>>51559866
HE-560 is not very accurate in the upper midrange, the HD598 and HD600 rolls off in the bass.

Look at various graphs from multiple websites.

>>51559893
Different sound signatures. HD598 is more comfortable, go with the DT770 if you're concerned about leakage.

>>51559893
if you need isolation there's no point in considering open-back, DT770 has a very different signature from the HD598, but both soth very good overall, both are very comfortable.

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I have the choice of:
>BD DT 770 Pro for $148
>Sony MDR-7506 for $125
>Grado SR60e for $143

And I will be using a $100 AMP/DAC or if possible to drive Samsung galaxy S6.

Which pair should i choose if I enjoy Vocals & acoustics but also Rock and base heavy techno? (David Bowie, Radiohead, ZZ Top, Ratatat, Deadmau5, Datsik, Excision)

>Budget
$140 USD
>Location
Sweden
>Source
Macbook, iPhone and gaming PC
>Preferred type
Over ear
>Open/Closed
Closed
>Comfort
Big priority, they have to be able to sit for a long while
>Preferred music
A bit of everything, mostly hip hop and uk garage though
>Past headphones
Qpad QH-90, Siberia v2, Samsungs IEM

So today I impulse bought a pair of G930's, but they seem shitty so my plan is to get something like maybe a pair of MH50x's + a table mic or something like that.

I'm going to be gaming, listening and producing music in them, as well as watching movies.

>>51559932
MDR-V6 for $50 on amazon, it's the same as the 77506 and flatter than the other 2 with a sub bass boost.

>>51559940
DT770 80 ohm

SHP9500 or HD598?

>>51559930
>>51559893
>>51559917
Thanks for the replies.
I'd like to throw in that I usually listen to electronic and synth pop( an example being chvrches). Would the DT 770 80ohms or HD 598 be better for this with their sound signatures?

>>51559940
>>51559969

Forgot to add location: Sweden so amazon is not available, only usury jewish Hi-Fi stores.

>>51559932
>>Sony MDR-7506 for $125

ridiculous. get V6.

>>51560008

I'll check this out. The crux is that they might not be in the store I need to buy them from, because like I said I made a stupid impulse buy so looking to trade the G930s in, unless they are in fact really good. Which I doubt.

>>51560016
If you're using the Newegg guy for the 9500s, get the 598s.

That place sells mainly auto parts and have been getting shit on in the comments by tons of people they tried to screw over with used stuff listed as new, not shipping in a timely manner, or just not shipping at all

>>51560020
for that DT770 has more bass.

>>51560016
HD598 easily. SE version is really cheap now on amazon.
>>51560020
Maybe you'd like the DT770 for its stronger bass.
>>51560021
>>51560054
€138 on thomann.de

>>51560066
im not, id wait for amazon sale i guess
i already ordered 598, but i could cancel that, i heard the 9500 are much better

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011UB9CQ/ref=psdcmw_172541_t2_B0016MNAAI

Are these better than the 598 or the dt770/880

>>51560083

Yeah but I'm locked to shopping at webhallen for now, unfortunately

>>51560091
It isn't, the HD598 is more neutral and has a better extended FR.
>>51560103
Strong V shaped headphones.

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>Budget
Some were about 150 to 250
>Location
Canada
>Source
Thesource.ca (I work for them and get 30% off)
>Preferred type of headphone
Bud and headphones
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Good.
>Preferred music
Mostly music from anime
>Past headphones
Monster DNA.

(note I don't want beats. Just showing my discount)

>>51560157
Canada's prices are fucked, try Sennheiser Momentum, saw them really discounted at best buy.

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I just did it. Did I do okay /g/?

>>51560103
nope, but HD598 is not that good either, HD558 is the same headphone (same drivers), you can mod it to sound just like the HD598.
In terms of v-shape the DT880 is much closer to neutral than the DT990 and the DT770.

>>51560226
you fucked up

Look at all these people talking about HD 598 now that it's on sale

Anyone know of anywhere trustworthy that I could get some sony MDR V6/7506's in the uk for a decent price?

Just got these bad boys
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZZZSAA/
how'd I do /g/?

>>51560226
I bought a pair too, awesome deal, awesome headphones
You did good

>>51560237
How did I fuck up? Is there something better for $100 right now?

Would a DT880 Edition/Premium or a German Maestro GMP400 be an upgrade from an AKG K612 Pro?

>>51560284
Yes

>>51560284
No
There isn't even a better pair for 200 dollars today

>>51560305
No, K612 is flatter and much better than the DT880.

DT880 is quite rubbish to be honest family.

>>51560328
*shilling intensifies*

>>51560349
>>51560328
and the shitposter returns

>>51560306
What is it friend?

>>51560414
He's shitposting, the only headphones that outperform the HD598 is the HD600.

>>51560391
>I don't like this post
>SO ITS A SHIT POST!
kill yourself you piece of trash

>>51560349
Is the HD598 even comparable to one of these three? I have a feeling that they are overvalued for what they are.

Abandon the thread people, it's currently being hijacked by Sennshills.

>>51560459
>Is the HD598 even comparable to one of these three?
Yes, absolutely

>>51560425
Thank you brother

>>51560459
>>51560488
please, HD600, DT880 and k702 were considered the big three even after the HD598, you are delusional if you think that now, for some reason, HD598 is better.

Should i get this?

>>51560459
>>51560488
>>51560577
>HD598
who even buys that shit? It's just an overpriced HD558 without a piece of foam...

>>51560577
Then a previously unknown bass beast came and threw them out of the window. Rejoice!!

>>51560607
>bass beast
You say that like it's a good thing.

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>>51560607
x2 bros WHERE WE AT
REPRESEEEEEEEEEENT

>>51557553
Wait for the 800s in January and watch the price plummet to hell.

>>51560023
V6 is 200 dollars tho

>>51558797
There is practically no isolation.

>>51558875
The 598 is efficient enough

>>51560623
> implying that bassy open cans are necessarily bad
Hello grandpa!

>>51560604
They're 95 dollars

>>51558430

Why is there a clock on the right wall that will colour the soundstage vibrations and make the tone more macadamia like

>>51560473
>Godheiser demolishes the competition for black Friday
>I-it's the shills guys!!

>>51560741
That's the fucking point. No one wants to listen to boring, anemic, neutral crap.

>>51560789
Are you old enough to post in this thread?

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>>51560841
I have the disposable income if nothing else.

Currently using O2 Headphone Amp and Beyerdynamic DT 990 600ohm cans. Wondering if investing in a DAC is worth it? And if I do, how much should I invest in one?

>>51560911
Only do it if the current setup has audible deficiencies.

>>51560880
> wegotabadassoverhere.jpg
Are you enjoying the 0.1% better sound quality these headphones grant over headphones which cost 800$ less?

>>51560911
you dont need a dac

>>51560947
>better sound quality
They sound worse than the DT880 which are at least $1400 less.

>>51560947
If I actually think that the headphones are worth it, the amp not so much. I guess you pay for the kind of appealing looks.

Does anyone have beyerdynamic custom studio measurements? It's hard to find shit about them.

>>51560939
>>51560960
Sweet guess that's more spending money for me.

>>51560993
> appealing looks
> 1000$

>>51560741
It's not a clock, it's a chiral harmonic soundstage eigenmode decorrelator.

>>51561061
Correct.

>used to have M50X
>portable and easy to carry around
>see 598 on sale
>sell M50X and get 598
>cable is long as fuck
>3.5" adapter doesnt even fit in my phone case
>tfw portability isnt an option anymore

It sounds better to me, but I use it much less than I used to use my M50s just because its such a drag to deal with. I pretty much just have it plugged into my computer, and if I want to listen to anything outside of my room I have to deal with the hassle of untangling that cord and taking off my phone case. In the end I just end up using my IEMs instead.

I know this is a petty as fuck reason, but did anyone else go through the same thing?

>>51561130
>In the end I just end up using my IEMs instead.
Congratulations on looking considerably less autistic in public now.

>>51561153
What's IEM

>>51561218
Filtered.

>>51561218
Filtered.

>>51561218
In Ear Monitor. A miniature dido for your primary auditory organs.

>>51561231
>>51561268
I just want a good deal on a Black Friday headphones ;_;

>>51561153
I'm not even talking about outside, I abandoned that notion a long time ago. Even when I'm in my bed I end up using my IEMs over my 598s because it would take 5x longer to actually set them up.

>>51561294
What are IEMs

>>51561287
HD 598 SE for $95 my dear, filtered friend.

>>51561313
Ahahahahahahahahahahaha!

>>51561324
>>51561324
>>51561324

New thread.

>>51561360

New thread.

>>51559382
>it seems to be accurate bass what is there, just very little of it.
>it seems to be accurate
>there's no bass
Why are you contradicting yourself?
Fucking idiot, I wont even call you an audiophile, they might even be above you.

>>51561313
They're open cUck and I'm not a NEET like you so yeah I'll be out in public so I can't have that

>>51560226
There's this weird meme going on right now about Sennheiser headphones.
I'm considering picking them up too, considering they're 120 USD in my country but every other pair of headphones is either not available or overpriced as fuck.