/hpg/ - Headphone General

>Budget
About $50
>Location
Brazil - 1 dolar = 4 reais(local currency)
>Source
PC desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
9/10
>Preferred music
Rock, electronic.

>>51576271
Re-asking this

>>51576363
>ITT: plebs invading /hpg/ without even the most basic knowledge, spouting head-fi memes.

>Budget:
Around $100 +-50 if the price is an absolute steal, though cheaper is preferred
>Location:
'Murrica
>Source:
Computer, Phone, mostly computer though
>Preferred type of headphone:
Full sized
>Open or closed:
Never had an open model so I don't know the difference, what ever you think is best.
>Comfort level:
Enough to be fine to wear for 10-12 hours a day without irritation
>Preferred tonal balance:
Neutral I would think.
>Preferred music
I listen to a bit of everything, hence why I think neutral is probably what I would want
>Past headphones
Only have a pair of sony MDR-V6s. I thought they were good in terms of ergonomics and sound (yes I am a pleb) but they have started to fall apart, so I need a new pair and was looking to possibly upgrade.

>>51576461
m40x is very much worth it, one of the best closed headphones out there. I think they're still on sale at adorama. also on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Closed-Back-Professional-Studio-Monitor-Headphones-Black-/262161936475?hash=item3d0a11b05b:g:4uIAAOSw7FRWV09T

usual price is $100

>>51576424
>Brazil
Your country is literally a meme.

>>51576480
558/598 depending on which is cheaper, you can do the foam mod. 598 se is was on sale at amazon, might go down again or elsewhere but either is fine. it's going to sound different from the v6 though. less bass, less highs, more mids. it's extremely comfortable but not a straight upgrade, few things are compared to the v6.

I have an fiio e10k and I'm using X2, should I upgrade anything?

>>51576581
upgrade your small peen

>>51576511
I probably should have mentioned that it would be shipping to ireland.

Also what is /hpg/s oppinion on the mic that was bundled with rock band? I'm using it as a back up and the only problem is that sometimes it doesn't pick my voice up. I'm assuming that's because it's on the other side of my desk.

>>51576581
no

>>51576424
I would say just look in the guides but infograph links were not put in the OP and the wiki has none. huehue land is all fucked up with import laws and pricing. just see if you can afford a pro80, gemini hsr1000 or a creative aurvana live.

>>51576625
I have no idea. I mean if it works it works but it's probably not very good.

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I was planning on getting sennheisers HD600 but turns out I can get HD650´s for the same price. Should I go for them instead?

>>51576635
Add them to the wiki please. I am banned on the wiki.

>>51576673
HD650 is warmer, HD600 is more neutral.

HD650 has a better cable and a slightly better headband.

>>51576687
I don't have any of the recent ones saved. I been meaning to make a new one but I'm not going to whip it up instantly.

>>51576575
OK, thanks anon I'll be on the look out for those.

>>51576710
>Microphone & Audio Interface guide
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JmUFMUDMP1iSx_9EqeO__dn9r0XM2tT2PKu4rCyu2Us/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

>$200 and under headphones:
http://pastebin.com/CCQCUv5e

>$200 and over headphones:
http://i.airi.su/hpg.png

>>51576447
Don't remind me for buying much cheap chinks IEM now.

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Good afternon /hpg/, what are you guys up to?

How would you react if someone told you that the Beats Solo2 are better than the Sennheiser Momentum?

>>51576772
why aren't we including those guides on Op anymore?

>>51576707
So outside that preference they are equal?
I quite like having neutral headphones, only considering 650´s in case they are any better outside just being warmer.

If they are just like the 600´s except warmer and with higher build quality I guess ill just ponder about it for a while or toss a coin or something.

>Budget
Up to $250
>Location
California
>Source
Desktop computer, I believe my mobo has a built in realtek card which I'm using
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
The usual story, I'm on the computer all day so I need a reasonably comfortable set of headphones.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
I used sennheiser HD555s for the past 4 years. They were more than comfortable enough for me, if that means anything. I loved them, no complaints except for the fact that they finally broke.

>>51576894
Microphone guide is not relevant to a headphone thread.

$200 and under headphone guide is poorly made and quite biased.

$200 and over headphone guide is great but it can go in the wiki along with the other guides.

IEM guide is already in the wiki.

>>51576929
>200 and under is poorly made and biased
Can you please elaborate more on that? I'm not a regular in these threads and I was mostly going by what it said.

>>51576900
Build quality on both are the same, the HD650 has a slight edge in comfort and that might be subjective to some. The HD650 no doubt has the better cable as HD600's cable is kinda thin.

Maybe you'll prefer the HD600.

>>51576916
DT770 80 ohm

>>51576929
microhpne guide makes sense since anons always ask about it and /hpg/ is the closest to an audio general we have on /g/ and the 200 bucks and over guide is not on the wiki yet, so it shouldn't be excluded before it happens.
I agree that we had better 200 and under guides

>>51576949
It does not include any Sennheisers and the maker of that guide is known for bashing Sennheiser headphones, I'm not a shill but Sennheiser has solid options under $200.

>>51576963
Add it to the wiki then.

>>51576893
Its okay,momentum has nobass. It's already worse than Solo2

>>51576965
Ah I see, I had wondered about it not appearing in the guide seeing the brand being recommended in the thread.

Other than that though. the recommendations and notes are solid enough?

>>51577052
They are okay.

No point in having something with strong bias advising purchasers.

>>51576929
yep the $200 and under guide is terrible

>>51577079
True enough, thank you for the explanation.

>Budget
about $300-400
>Source
e10k
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized over ear
>Open or closed
open
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, but slightly colored might be fine
>Preferred music
no preference
>Past headphones
m40x, msr7 - they're alright

>>51577129
le hd600

>>51576424
http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-689115003-fone-de-ouvido-superlux-hd681-hd-681-_JM

>>51576952
Thanks, I think ill go with 600´s

Redpill me on the HD800, /hpg/.

>>51576952
I'm
>>51576916
What would you recommend if I wanted open?

>>51577220
Bright.
Sibilant.
Not neutral.
Lacks upper midrange.
Overpriced.
Improved edition comes out in 2016 making the HD800 obsolete shit.

>>51577220
funny how you never see people go "bluepill me on something"

>>51577265
HD558.

>>51577129
HD600 / HD650 / DT880

>Budget
200-300€ / 211-317$
>Location
Western Europe
>Source
laptop with external Xonar soundcad
>Preferred type of headphone
full, no noise cancellation needed
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I'd like to be able to wear the headphones for 5-8 hours in a row. I don't wear glasses, have a relatively thin head.
>Preferred tonal balance
A bit bassy I think, preferred music being electronic. I listen to pretty much any type of music so neutral is maybe better ?
>Past headphones
None, always owned shit-tier headphones, not worth mentioning.

also: can someone post the image with purchase advice ?

>>51576363
should i trust zeos?

>>51577963
Absolutely yes

>>51577963
Don't trust anyone and stop before it's too late. It's all snake oil.

Are those Fostex TH-X00 Headphones that are $600 off on MD any good?

Anything wrong with the a900x if I don't like heavy bass?

>>51577950
The Fidelio X2 would be a perfect option for you, if it wasn't open. Unlike other open headphones it provides a good isolation and it doesn't leak much sound.

>>51578061
Yes, they're shit regardless what you like.

>>51578021
nobody knows because massdrop just launched it. the msrp on that listing is meaningless. However I did rather like the th-600 and it is supposed to be a th-600 with a more even frequency response

anybody picking up a hifiman this weekend with their big sale

Reposting in vain hope.
Any BritBros know anywhere one could acquire some sony MDR v6/7506's in the uk for a decent price?

>>51576363
anyone know a cheap speaker that will also output in rca?

>Budget
£200-250, flexible however
>Location
UK
>Source
Desktop motherboard, may invest in an O2+ODAC in the future
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
must be very comfortable, will wear for several hours
>Preferred tonal balance

>Preferred music
Rock (Three Days Grace, Metal Gear Rising OST), Pop (Lana Del Rey)
>Past headphones
ATH-M50 (Sold them due to comfort issues)
DT-770 80ohm (Current)

>>51578422
Fidelio X2. It's great for the music you like and it doesn't need an amp

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>>51576363
>3d in the OP

It's like you're not even a weeb, OP

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one side of my Yuin PK3s died out after a year and a half and I'm in the market for new buds.

Should I bite the bullet and go for IEMs or are there good buds out there? Not trying to get the same shit

>>51577330
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkZPj9F0y18

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>>51579108

Anyone has any exp with BEHRINGER HPM1000?

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Opinions?

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Thoughts on Sennheiser HD 598?

>>51579204
It's only decent when it's amped.

>>51579213
Fiio e11 or e12 good enough A?

>>51579184
I guess it can be applied to any headphones.

>>51579230
Yes

>>51577129
Please share some of your life with the msr7. When/how did you use them and how did they perform?

>>51579184
Generalize the chart to all headphones and you have a nice infographic.

>>51579259
Thanks anon

>>51579294
>>51579235
I also think that, however I have no idea what electrical noise is...I mean, how do I realize it?

>>51579358
I guess it might be as just noise that you can hear when there's no music playing or as sound distortion.

What is the best quality microphone I can get for around $50? I was told the meteor was good but I think that would take up too much space on my desk. possibly looking at the meteorite or the modmic?

Is it worth buying a Razer Kraken Pro?

Are the Comply S-400 Foam Tips fine or are the isolating T-400 worth the extra price?

>>51579438
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JmUFMUDMP1iSx_9EqeO__dn9r0XM2tT2PKu4rCyu2Us/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

>>51579445
No.

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>>51579235
>>51579294
Better?

>>51579459
Which one instead (with similar price)?

>>51579404
>I guess it might be as just noise that you can hear when there's no music playing
As background noise? The real problem is to know whether it's due to the recording's poor quality or to the sound card's issue

>>51578949
How is going IEM biting the bullet?
Earbuds are almost always shit compared to IEMs

>>51579487
>when there's no music playing
So it can't be recording quality, because there's no recording playing.
>or to the sound card's issue
And that's the reason why you might want to buy DAC.

>>51579169
Bump

>>51579154
Is this real life

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>Budget:
~$100 ($200 limit)
>Location:
US
>Source:
Computer (no amp, would like to get one though)
>Preferred type of headphone:
over ear
>Open or closed:
Either one is fine. would prefer open.
>Comfort level:
Pic related.
>Preferred tonal balance:
V shape that isn't too overemphasized

>>51579533
What I meant is that when I play music on my pc I can clearly hear background noises in certain tracks while other tracks sound silent.

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>>51579454

Anyone?

>>51579689
Plenty of times you have noisy outputs, or other electronics dumping EMI into the headphone signaling. But if that doesn't apply then it isn't an issue.

I've been reapplying tape to my cracked 595s every few months for 5 years. I almost considered going for the 598 sale but I figure in the long run the tape is cheaper. I still haven't even finished the first roll.

>>51579459
>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JmUFMUDMP1iSx_9EqeO__dn9r0XM2tT2PKu4rCyu2Us/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

could you tell me the difference between a condenser and a dynamic mic? i think a condenser is the type a studio quality would use, but what a dynamic?

>>51580011

nvm, saw it in the buying guide. Why is the samson go in there though? it honestly looks like a piece of junk that some hipster would use with their accoustic guitar while they go around campus recording garbage on their macbook.

also, the snowball looks good but everyone is always calling it crap compared to the meteor.

>>51579154
I mean I didn't even have an opinion on the guy but seriously? How fucking mad can one get?

K612 Pro has not enough bass, I like the sound of my cheapo Sennheiser PC151 headset and the Superlux HD681, what do?

what should I get on my v-moda custom shields?

What is a simple DAC and AMP combo that does not blow dick and is not over $100?

>>51580692
>not over $100

you should be spending $200 for the magni 2 and the modi 2 by schiit audio

>>51580692
get this
http://schiit.com/products/fulla

only $79

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Is it true Seinheiser headphones crack really fucking easily?

I bought these while they were £75, after a lot of research it seems it was an excellent deal.

>>51581248
Both sides of my 555's cracked, I think there may be some validity to that rumor. I doubt it's much different with those 598's, their design looks almost exactly the same except a different color.

>>51581248
if they do, just contact amazon/sennheiser. no big deal.

>>51581248
>>51581348
Sennheiser isn't really notable in terms of build quality but supposedly the 5x8 series is more resistant to the cracking that the 5x5 series had.

>>51581248
My 555s are cracked to fuck. Dunno about the 598s

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Tfw waiting for at & t to unlock my iPhone

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Absolute pleb with amish tier knowdledge here. I wanted a decent and comfortable headphone to use with my shitty laptop and in the bus to work. I've been mirin this one since it looks like a balance of cheap and not shit, but I was wondering if you guys could share some insight on it. The reviews seem positive, but I don't know if I can trust those. I can pay a higher price if you guys recommend me something better, but I cannot go over 100 bucks.

>>51581543
Those are open headphones so people next to you will be able to hear your music and you will be able to hear all external noise so you might want to consider a closed headphone.
I'd recommend the takstar pro 80 or the krk kns 6400 maybe

I've never used closed headphones much, but the ones I have used caused noticeable air pressure on my ear drums. It was quite uncomfortable. Is that something that is normal for that kind of headphone or was I just using some cheap shit?

What does /g/ think about Xiaomi Hybrids? Just bought a pair.
>inb4 buyers remorse

>>51581935
its ok

>>51581887
I have tried many closed headphones and have never had that problem, it may just be because they were crappy headphones or you may be more sensitive to it, I don't know. Maybe go into a store and try out some closed headphones to see if they are comfortable or not

>>51581935
good, but really weird sounding in the treble

>>51580227
That's what genuine autism looks like, not just 4chan 'autism'.

>>51576965
>the maker of that guide is known for bashing Sennheiser headphones
When have I ever done that?

>>51582318
He's probably upset because the HD600 weren't in the guide like 2 years ago in favor of the HD650.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LSR305

LSR305s $99/ea

>>51582136
>really weird sounding in the treble
welp
if they're not suitable for me, then I'll just gift them to my sister or something

>>51582430
insane prices

so how are the lcd-4s sounding?

HD 280s right now with xfi go pro
I'm looking to upgrade the card to SB-Z, and might upgrade headphones at the same time.
Are the HD 380s worth upgrading to or should I look for something like the DT770?

>>51582581
Nowhere near kilobuck let alone quad kilobuck

>>51582581
Meh. Think EL-8 open except the treble dip is a dip and not a full notch filter.
The heaviest and priciest Audeze.

>>51582705
And ugliest, bar the LCD-1

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>>51576858
trying to figure out what I want to buy in all the sales.

>>51576900
the problem with the hd650 is that the added coloration vs the 600 exacerbates the veil. It just sounds overall muddier. the hd600 and most sennheiser already have a "smoothing out" characteristic. the hd650 takes it too far.

>>51576858
Thinking of buying a sub for living room. Still researching.

>>51582895
I really don't hear the smoothing out characteristic people keep mentioning. Sure, more midbass generally means a muddier tone but the HD 600 especially has so little elevation there that it literally doesn't matter.

>>51582727
LCD-1 was their best headphone tho.

>>51576916
you can probably snag an hd600 before monday for ~$250. they've gotten that cheap during previous black friday/cyber mondays.

>>51577129
hd600, he400i, pm3, X2, that new massdrop fostex. hd600 and pm3 will be the most neutral. x2 and the fostex are bassy but not to excess. he400i is... planar sounding. flat bass and mids, dip in the upper mids, reduced but spiky highs.

what are the best open neutral fullsized headphones 1k or under? amp/dac is not a problem, united states>>51583018
why he400i over s?

>>51583032
Not the anon you quoted but if neutrality is what you want, HD 600. As for the Hifiman question, HE-400i has a better, more extended frequency response. Both are colored but I'd pick the HE-400i over S.

>>51583032
the he400s is like the hd600, more mid-centric. It's good and some like it more than the 600 but the 400i is where you break into the "real" planar sound, with the ruler flat bass instead of the roll off the 400s and 600 and most open headphones have. as for what's best that is highly subjective, but expect hd600 evangelists to tell you it's the best headphone that exists.

>>51577963
I trust Tyll more. But zeos does shit reddit hypes to him and people like that.

>Budget
about $300
>Location
US
>Source
laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
circumaural
>Open or closed
closed, preferably
>Comfort level
very. will wear for long periods of programming and don't want to be reminded that they're on
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, bassy, v-shaped are all ok. honestly, i might prefer something known for being fun and forgiving to something more accurate
>Past headphones
XPT100
pros: decent acoustic performance considering the price range, comfortable, removable cables
cons: xbox hueg, not really "fun" sounding, isolation is just ok
>etc.
no ugly headphones

>>51578133
I wanted to so bad. But I can't justify spending another $300 on a headphone so soon after I bought the X2. I got a cheap hp50 instead.

>>51582929
>LCD-1 was their best headphone tho.
Probably because it was a modification

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>>51576363

Thinking about getting pic related. They are priced aroud 99€ in a local store. is it a good deal ?

> inb4 wireless headphones

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>>51583198
Probably, which drivers was it using?

>>51583221

>wireless
>good

Choose one

>>51583235
Driver is original. Frame is the cheap off the shelf headphone. Nady QH560 or something.

Made some custom-fit eartips using Sugru because I have weirdly shaped ear canals and can't use regular IEM tips.

Works pretty well. Anyone else done some similar stuff?

>>51583221
>Sony

You are off to a bad start.

>>51583221

forgot to post model. Sony MDR-ZX330BT

>>51583221
>Wireless
>Sony
Skullcandy should suit better your taste

would anyone compile the new 1.1.1 opus into their enc/dec binaries (x64)?

>>51583221
I see headphones like that but wired all around used by normies.

Normies taste usually is terrible and so is yours

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What do you guys think of these things?
Any good for casual listening with a neutral sound?
Pretty much perfect looking for my pricepoint

MEE audio M6 pro btw

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>>51583221
oo ya doze gon be good man enjoi ur purchase

>>51583221
>Sony headphones and wireless
Who let normies here?

What AMP/DAC do i get for AKG k7xx

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>>51583439

>skullcandy

>>51583544
you dont need either of those for k7xx

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Hello friends.

>>51583569
Since im working with onboard sound currently should i just buy them anyway for better sound?

>>51583575
hi there. are you liking anime with these?

>>51583603
you will not get a better sound. if anything, it will just be louder. does it not get loud enough?

>>51583631
Dont know yet, they are still in the mail.

>>51583661
oh. i took that pic as you just got them

>>51583631
I spent all of last night wearing nothing but these, a towel, and a pair of ripe pantsu on my face spreading naughty terrorism across Japan.

Yes, anon, they are good for everything.

>>51583661
>>51583677
one of you is not really him...

https://a.uguu.se/yiuirq_YuujinA-kunwoWatashinoBansoushaniNinmeishimasu.opus

>>51578232
see if there are any used on ebay. you'll end up replacing the pads anyways.

>>51580341
get k7xx

>>51581248
no. they're not as durable as other headphones but the cracking was specific with models like the 555 and was an issue with the plastic. newer ones don't crack like that.

>>51583187
dt770 maybe? that or hp50

>>51583382
not really like that but I've done a bunch of crude comfort mods. headband padding, sock mods, stuffing pads, making IEM bores thicker with tape to fit large tips, stretching headbands, felt dampers to reduce highs, stuff like that.

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>>51583677
>>51583631
Mind you, my pair is somewhat modified (cable jack, not shit earpads), and I listen at home with my comfier pair

>>51583702
Considering I modified the headphones myself, I doubt they could still be "in the mail"...

>>51583742
i need to do the jack mod to my MDR-V6. what pads are those? I'm using beyer velour on mine.

>>51583727
k7xx are not easily available in Germany. I've ordered me some DT880 Edition/Premium let's see how that turns out..

>>51583837
Earpads on v6 are from "geekria" (look similar to original but are slightly harder, far more durable, aren't just cheap knockoffs), earpads on 7506 are Brainwavz Hybrid.

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Anyone think the mdr v6s will go back on sale for 50$ or any other good quality closed headphones.

>Budget
<$40
>Location
US
>Source
Bluetooth
>Preferred type of headphone
Shower Speaker

>>51583837
Also, make sure you're good with a dremmel for the jack mod. Practice on stuff. Then you can have a nice short cable with a mic to answer calls from your 2D honey while on commute :)

How the hell do I increase my upload on what cd?

Nobody downloads anything I want. How am I supposed to maintain a good ratio with this shit lol.

>>51583187
yeah i was eyeing the DT770. i was wondering if i could get better quality in the closed can category if i spent $100 more, but no sense spending extra if i don't need to i guess.

only thing i dislike about it is the non-removable coiled cable

>>51583991 supposed to be in response to >>51583727

grado sr80e on sale for 120 cad

cop? i listen to mostly rock

>>51583991
Modding them to be detachable is a fun little project.

If you go for a 3.5mm socket over a mini XLR you don't need the rotary tool since it fits in the existing hole, but you want to close it up to avoid it acting as a port.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4cun3U-moQ

>>51584028
It's Grado, so no.

>>51583631
He might benefit from an amp depending on what on board codec he has now. Impossible to say. Likely there will be no audible benefit but without knowing you can't make that statement. K7xx isn't exactly sensitive headphone either although most modern codecs should drive it with ease.

---

New HD 800 measured by Tyll

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD800sn37477.pdf

That one has more colored sound signature than the two he measured previously. Distortion is still rather fantastic for an electrodynamic driver.

>>51584085
i mean, as long as his computer doesnt belong in the same era youtube was created, im pretty sure that even if there was a difference, it's not going to be audible. it would be so small, you might as well write it off as placebo

>>51584118
Yes that is likely. But it's also not unheard of to have poorly shielded and grounded on board codecs nor is it rare to see motherboard manufacturers putting resistors between the codec and the output leading into large output impedance. A discrete DAC and amplifier can be beneficial in some cases and getting one would guarantee that these won't be a problem now or in the future. I'll still advice against getting them blind without at least trying the headphones with on board outputs... unless the anon isn't too concerned about saving money.

>>51584085
Are there any updates on the HD800S release date?

Also does anyone know if they're only going to come with the balanced cable or if it's in addition to the stock one?

I'd probably buy a Liquid Carbon if it was only balanced desu.

Does anyone know why something offered on newegg says free shipping yet wont actually offer me free shipping? i dont live in a retarded island state so i dont know why its holding out on me.

>>51583727
I think mods like that are generally ill-advised unless it's something like modding the HD558 to a 598.

Sugru is cool. I've never been able to wear IEMs without my left ear becoming painful quickly until now

>Budget
$250
(Can move up a bracket if strongly reccomended)

>Location
USA

>Source
speaker set up, with amp'd headphone input (nothing fancy)

>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
doesn't matter, I only use my cans at home in my office

>Comfort level
I have a larger than usual head, so that's a consideration

>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, I'm more focused on hearing details, than any particular part of the spectrum

>Preferred music
dnb, prog rock, chiptune, jpop, hip-hop

>Past headphones

ATH- A900x (closed ver)
- I liked the huge soundstage
- dont like the almost absent bass

hifiman re400
-REALLY liked the high's on these
shure se215
-liked the balance, would of preferred better high's, loved the durability however

I finally have the $$ to spend on a "big boy" set of cans, I was looking at akg k7xx's since they're up on mass drop. I know i'd have to get an amp for those, which I'm not apposed to.

what are g's opinions on AKG K240's? I have both the original and mkii versions and am pretty happy w/ them.

How would you guys say they compare to other similarly priced cans?

>>51584741
no you don't need an amp for the k7xx. and that would be a fine purchase for what you want. maybe also look at the x2, he400i.

>>51584816
I'm currently using th a900x's, would it be a noticeable bump in overall quality, or just a different range?

>>51584866
well you'd finally hear bass response

So there's something that's been bothering me for a while now. I have a pair of HD 598s and a bit ching audio card. I get plenty if volume from my setup, almost always turning down what I am using in whatever sound settings it has. Is there some sort of physical volume control that can still be used on a contract essence stx?

>>51584866
any of those headphones would be a pretty damn nice jump in quality, yes. i should note though that the x2 isnt really neutral, just has nice bass but accentuated treble

I, like probably many, bought the 598's for £75/$99. Do they need an amp or can I run it from the integrated motherboard audio (or maybe even a phone?)

They're 50 ohms, all of my current headphones have 32 ohm impedance

>>51584971
its not a big jump in impedance. while impedance is not the only thing to consider when deciding if a phone needs an amp, it's a pretty good starting point. that said, most phones dont need an amp until they hit about ~200 ohms, so 50 should be fine from onboard.

>>51584995
It's not something to consider at all. High impedance loads are easier loads.

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Do you guys prefer the Piston 2 or 3?

Has anyone tried running with them (do they stay in?)

>>51585005
youre right he should get an amp

>>51585008
Prefer 2 because no niggabass, stock tips are a bit loose, but you can still sort of run in them. Get comply fish told?

>>51585030
He wouldn't need to because they have a very high sensitivity.

You're genuinely retarded if you think higher impedance means harder to drive and thus require an amp.

>>51585043
*comply foam tips

>>51585052
oh ok he shouldnt get an amp,
lol
jesus what a shit stain on this thread

>>51585060
>>51585082
are you fucking retarded too?

>>51584797
anyone? :|

>>51585091
>jesus what a shit stain on this thread
Yeah thank god I corrected your bullshit before you spread more misinformation to newbies because you don't know any better yourself.

>>51585043
>>51585008
How the fuck do I buy real ones?
Every seller I look at there's people claiming fake.

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>>51585091
So why do all the studio headphones have really high impedance? I thought higher ohms meant that it doesn't "absorb" as much of the power so you need to run it higher to get the same volume.

>>51585130
>>51585158
oh my god
impedance is the combined resistance and reactivity the headphones present to the amplifier as an electrical load. high impedance cans will usually need more voltage to get up to a solid listening level, so they will often benefit from an amp, especially with portable players that have limited voltage available from their internal batteries.

source: high school degree

>>51585158
tl;dr higher impedance means more voltage and less current and vice versa. Most headphone amps are voltage based

>>51585170
Tell me how 250 ohm Beyers require more power than 300 ohm Sennheisers with your high school knowledge.

>>51585141
I got the fake ones, then the real ones. Amazon has aggregated reviews, and many say they're fake only because they accidentally endorsed a crooked seller around August/September. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought fakes.

Got the real ones from TinyDeal, so they're probably legit from there.

>>51585196
as i said with literally my first post, it's not the only deciding factor for whether a headphone needs an amp. i even used loose words like "should" and "most"

low impedance cans may require more current, and will lower the damping factor between the amp and headphones. so while low impedance headphones may be driven loud enough from a portable player, the quality of sound may be dramatically improved with an amp.

i literally havent said anything wrong. you did, by using words like "not something to consider at all." that's quite easily wrong, as even if the science didn't explain it, there's a correlation between the two

>>51585243
The most important value to look at when considering whether a headphone needs a dedicated amp to power it is its sensitivity, not impedance.

i got MDRV6 because they were on sale for $50

did i fuck up?

i dont have an amp yet but i do sound work

>>51585271
You don't need an amp.

>>51585254
no, it's to listen to them and see if they get loud enough without an amp
yours might be second best though

>>51585271
youre fine, why are you worried?

seriously theres too much of this in this thread, please put in the OP something like "if you think you need a dac/amp the short answer is almost definitely no"

>>51585306
it was mostly "wasn't sure if the headphones were bad without an amp" because they're studio standard.

i'm aware they're flat response but its fine to double-check

>>51585326
the v6s are supposed to be the bassier ones, i think. not sure.

>>51585306
>>51585306
>seriously theres too much of this in this thread, please put in the OP something like "if you think you need a dac/amp the short answer is almost definitely no"
I can host >>51579479 on airi.su if people want to link it in the OP but I guess that's no longer happening anyway so somebody should just throw it in the wiki.

Anyone have experience with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?

>>51585352
change that 5% to "probably less than 1%" and we have a deal

>>51585368
I'd remove the :c too since it partially gave me cancer.

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>>51585385
youre triggered too easily, senpai

>>51585421
Your entry taste is and liking of a cookie cutter tsundere is triggering me too.

Please stop.

>>51585434
youre doing the thing again where you assume something and then base an attack on it and go with it. the question is why? shes just another cute tsundere. whats your favorite tsundere with depth senpai?

>>51585465
>liking tsundere
Sorry I've seen more than 5 anime series I'm beyond over them now.

Anyway this is completely unrelated to /hpg/ I'll stop now.

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>>51585490
another assumption based on pretty much nothing, im at "704 completed" on mal
but my question was rhetorical, it was meant to show that you wouldn't bother formulating opinions on the details of something you don't like, unless you just sperg over it for some reason.

keep on being a dick for no reason

>>51585548
>Kirino
Your argument falls flat right there.

>>51585565
i will be posting them every thread i can, just for you
i know youre tsundere for tsunderes senpai.

>>51576673
I can speak for the 600s, they are AWESOME.

best headphone I've heard.

and from the reviews the 650s aren't an "upgrade" they're more of a side grade.

either or though, they're both amazing headphones.

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>>51585620
Enjoy your inevitable ban. But yeah keep up those childish antics it's really helping your case.

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how are these ugly memephones

>>51585712
Ugly and a meme.

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>>51585683
i would only get banned if i was retarded
you will see that i am not, or maybe you are too retarded to tell the difference between the two and you wont see it. who knows.

also i have no idea how what im doing is child-like.

>>51585712
very with that horribly off white balance. learn to use a camera

>>51585732
>also i have no idea how what im doing is child-like.
>"imma spam every thread cos u upset me!"

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>>51585747
im not upset, its the opposite. were practically friends now. dont you watch anime?

>>51585774
>im not upset
>"keep on being a dick for no reason"
That isn't something someone the opposite of upset would say.

HD558 or M50?

>>51585782
but you are. youve been nitpicking almost everything i type and image i post since weve begun, then suddenly i said ill start too, and im the one being a kid? maybe, but were definitely both kids if thats the case.

and i dont have to be upset to say these things, i only need to observe them and communicate them, even if they are wrong... you really need to polish your logic, how old are you?

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It's been a while...

>>51585837
wats ur mal bb ill add u ;)

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>>51585865
i-i cant... it's too early still...

>>51585871
lewd

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Looking for a pair of Bluetooth headphones, anything form $50 to $200 US is fine.

Are the SR850s worth it for $25?

>>51585361
They're shit.

>>51585346
I've dissected and serviced many of these headphones. The drivers and wiring are identical, just serial-numbered on the 7506 because "profeshonul" warranty.

That's the only difference. The channels by which they are sold, and the warranty. I really want to put this stupid myth to bed.

>>51585924
To be fair I believe they had different magnets at one point but now they're identical.

>>51585911
They're pretty good.

>>51585961
If you like nigger bass sure.

>>51579154
Kek, what happened there?

>>51585979
4chan wasn't the hugbox he was conditioned to during his time on Reddit.

>>51585943
Yeah, in '85 the V6's were introduced with a different magnet, but the part was updated for both on introduction of 7506. The words on the boxes weren't for a while, but all this mythology about them being so different is down to production run.

>>51585968
Where's the nigger bass?

>>51585271
I missed that deal. :^(

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>>51583948
>the dream

>>51586023
>Where's the nigger bass?

Get a load of this normie.

>>51586047
Do you even listen to music? There is no nigger bass on M50s.

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>>51586107

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>>51586107
>implying

>Budget
$60
>Location
'murica
>Source
Desktop Computer
>Preferred Type Of Headphone
Full Sized with a mic because i play games
>Open or Closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
10-15 hours, but I don't mind taking them off for a while

DT-880 a good buy?

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>>51586146
>Budget
$50-150

>Location
USA

>Source
Note 5 (for use with Gear VR movies), PC

>Preferred Type Of Headphone
Full size, nothing that rests on ears

>Open or Closed
Either

>Comfort Level
High, long time use

>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or warm

>Preferred music
Rock, folk

>Past headphones
Nothing but ear buds

>>51586176
Yes.

>>51586137
so, the M50s have less bass than the beats?
good to know my chum.

>>51586277
Just barely, and compared to decent headphones they have too much.

>>51586263
Thanks. Would DT-990 be even better than 880? I saw a review where a guy complained that the half-open design was pointless and it's the only thing holding me back now.

>>51586343
well this is where, if you are having problems making a choice, you need to start talking about what you want, what your source is, budget, etc.

>>51586244
if youll be on a note 5, wont you be out in public? are you sure you want open headphones in that case?

>>51586295
What's a "decent headphone?"
I would say the M50s fall into that category fairly easily. Beats cost 2x more, are made for a different demographic, and in practice have a very distinctive BOOM BOOM noise that the M50s do not have, so it's silly to compare the two. What are the "good" closed headphone in the M50 price range? HD280s? MDRV6/MDR7506? It would make more sense to post a bass comparison with those.

>>51586146
that is not enough money to make a decent purchase unless youre willing to do the usual self mic attachment

>>51584325
>Are there any updates on the HD800S release date?

Summer 2016. Might make an appearance at Can Jam Singapore.

>Also does anyone know if they're only going to come with the balanced cable or if it's in addition to the stock one?

They come with both unbalanced and balanced cables. MSRP between $2,300 to $2,500.

>I'd probably buy a Liquid Carbon if it was only balanced desu.

Get Eddie Current Black Widow instead. At least you won't wait 9 months then.

>>51586146
Save up for a HyperX Cloud or something.

Anyone spotted a good deal for the HD800 yet?

>>51586476
yeah but i bought them all

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>>51586653

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>>51586664
jk kouhai.

>>51586432
Trip on, Indo anon.

>>51586476
good deal on hd800 would be about 200 dollars, anything more is just dumb.

>>51586146
ATH-M30x/M20x Deluxe Bundle

>>51586432
>Eddie Current Black Widow
>twice the price
>looks like shit because EC like to use fucking home appliance dials as knobs
>is heavily shilled by SBAF/changstar
No thanks.

>>51586391
When using the phone, I'd mostly use them for watching movies with the VR headset.

>>51587003
yes, but is it okay if people around you hear? or will not be in public?

>>51586798

>twice the price
It comes with a separate, dedicated power supply instead of the cheap switcher than the LC has.

>looks like shit because EC like to use fucking home appliance dials as knobs
>caring about appearance than the actual sound

>is heavily shilled by SBAF/changstar
So does the LC in HF.

>>51587117
HF shill anything and everything, that point is entirely moot.

>caring about appearance than the actual sound
>implying it isn't placebo

>>51587089
Won't be in public.

How is youtube quality compared to FLAC?

I keep hearing about FLAC from a friend but I ususally just listen to music from youtube or pandora.

Am I really missing out on better quality somewhere?

My headphones are
Sennheiser HD 650
ATH M50X

>>51583916
It's literally THE Black Friday deal. I got my V6's for $40 or so US (shipped/import charged to Canuckistan for more, but still lower than regular US retail) on Black Friday 2012. Amazon no longer ships in-house-available electronics from US to Canada because that would cannibalize their insane gouging here. Else I would have bought more the next year...

My 7506's... I put out a flashy ad asking for used/broken pairs on Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist) and after a month or so got a bite. Got two pairs, one was "broken" (the wire between the two sides was cut, noob-level fix, but otherwise fine) and the other was "working" (looked new but had some bent/abused parts). Tore them down and mixed the best parts of both, got a perfect pair and a case full of spare parts for a third of the cost of new.

>>51586362

>Budget
~$200-250
>Location
NA
>Source
Desktop computer, integrated soundcard I think
>Preferred type of headphone
Fullsized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Maximum comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Preferred music
No real preference
>Past headphones
Sennheiser 555

>>51587765
You will notice a bit with a good soundcard/DAC, but if you're "scratching an itch" to just listen, and not out to be analytical, you won't really care or actively notice.

I'm assuming you rip 720p video from YouTube at least...

hd600 for $250

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/146611-REG/Sennheiser_HD_600_HD_600_Headphone.html

use code IOS2015 when its in the cart

>>51587844

Bang and Olufsen sound card.

When streaming I put it in 1080p but honestly I usually just get CD mp3s for my non streaming music listening.

>>51587844
Show me a study where somebody was able to determine FLAC from 320 with any meaningful accuracy
Otherwise shut the fuck up

>Budget
About 150 USD

>Location
USA

>Source
Computer, maybe phone? (Galaxy S5)

>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Enough to where I can wear them for 7-8 hours a day without being bothered.

>Preferred tonal balance

>Preferred music
Metal

>Past headphones
Turtle Beach X12 and PX22, like both of them because of thier comfort, and I thought the sound quality was good. The bass and treble control on the PX22's was a nice touch.

>>51587985
>>51587844
I'm the one who asked the question you answered.

>>51588010
No need to be so hostile and start insulting this guy who was trying to answer my question.

Put some real input in.

>>51588099
Not him but why would you want someone who doesn't know what they're talking about giving you advice?

>>51588112
Never said I didn't want more input but dude didn't need to be an ass about it.

>>51588130
>but dude didn't need to be an ass about it.
That's 4chan for you.

>I don't know exactly what it is, but the Carbon just feels better than the Magni. Something about the sound is just easier across the whole range. Cymbals are, well.. more real? Bass is different, I'm not sure if it's tighter or what, but it just sounds more like bass than the Magni. Quieter sounds in recordings appear a bit more forward and easy to hear. I was under the impression that there would be a tiny difference that I might not hear, but it just sounds more enjoyable than the Magni in all aspects. When it fully breaks in I'll try and do some comparisons directly. Or maybe I'll wait 'till I get a Gumby for that.

Thoughts on this, /hpg/?

>>51588309
Subjective impressions have absolutely no meaning.

Also
>When it fully breaks in
He's clearly an idiot.

>>51588099
Don't worry, I can tell. Hehe.

For the record, I'm not some flac-obsessed autist. He's probably right that for general listening, you can't tell the difference between the highest level of mp3 and lossless. I have a few things in flac so I can re-encode from as good a source as possible for remixing, but otherwise not really.

But that wasn't the gist of what we're talking about here, is it? What I meant was that YouTube isn't the most reliable source of clean audio when compared to any good file on your computer (Also, iirc, audio quality on the 1080 and 720 videos is the same, but don't hold me to it).

>>51588367
>He's probably right that for general listening, you can't tell the difference between the highest level of mp3 and lossless
When can you tell?

>>51587844
The YouTube AAC LC Codec is not flexible. You have the same quality regardless of video resolution.

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How do Alessandro MS1s sound compared to what's new these days? I sold my whole collection once I realized how much money I was spending and stuck with these, they're still going strong after daily use for about 10 years. Haven't felt the need to upgrade, but just curious.

>>51588618
I was going to say that was horseshit, but it seems that we're "both right". On a webpage, indeed the audio is now the same, but when downloaded or played in an external application, the old differences are back and rather significant.

>>51588461
The only time you can tell is if a song has a "killer sample" very few songs have these and it takes a lot of work to pick them out.
People with autism find them and report them, that way people who update the codecs can refine them ever further to eliminate them.

How are the akg k545 and k701? They're going on sale today

>>51589020
And k702

>>51588461
320kbps mp3 sounds the same as FLAC, you have to drop the quality pretty severely (128kbps mp3) for it to be noticeable.
>not testing your mp3s on your hard drive and noticing some compression artifacts
>"rotational velocidensity" is real
FLAC is good for archiving but for portable use it's just a waste of space. Just convert it to opus.

>>51589098
What is reading comprehension?

>>51579590
Last bump for BEHRINGER HPM1000

>>51581248
Used my 555s every other day, 6-8 hours per day, for about 10 years. No cracks, in great shape, ear pads only slightly worn. Picked up the 598s because too lazy to clean the 555s.

>>51589373
new thread

>What is reading comprehension?
I've already knew the youtube question has been answered.

I just wanted to put my advice about codecs, that's all.

>>51578949

I'd buy apple earbuds. they are fine for the price.

>>51581543
>>51581616

I own takstars and even the tascams 20$ headphones are much better

so I dont recommend takstars please find better audio quality headphones in your budget.

>>51589124
>>51589448

>>51583575
great!

I already have mint condition mdr 7506s(which I've been using for more than a year now) and wanted to order a back up.

but I ordered one of these from amazon for 50 bucks out of curiosity. amazon didn't ship it yet.