/hpg/ - Headphone General

Can I ask about earbuds or is that frowned upon? I work in a warehouse and listen to music on my apple earbuds but would like an upgrade.

>Budget is anything under $150, preferably $50ish but I'd shell out some cash I guess
>USA
>iPhone pleb
>Must be comfortable! I'll be wearing these for up to 8 hours a day
>Apple earbuds get the job done but are kinda meh. They hurt my ears after a few hours. I also have Audio Technica ATH-M50x and I like them

So for the most part, measurements and reviews give me the impression that the HE-400i are worth it. Although one review claimed they sounded veiled with certain music, which sounds unlikely desu. Anyone have any experience with them to confirm or deny them being good?

>Budget
$100-$200
>Location
South Africa
>Source
Directly into PC. Not looking at amps for now
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter
>Comfort level
Doesn't really matter
>Preferred tonal balance
Not too bothered. I listen to all types of music and a bit of bass would be fine
>Past headphones
None

Went online to look for the best headphones under $100 and everything I found was well over $150 in my country with some even going over $300. I'm willing to spend the money but not willing to get ripped off so drop me a number of options if you can

>>55906447
Some people don't know the difference between IEMs and earbuds so I'll say it just in case.
Earbuds sit outside your ear while IEMs go in your ear canal and depending on the model, can either be deep or shallow insertion. Earbuds by design are horrid due to reasons such as zero isolation and low bass response but some people can't handle IEMs because of fit, even shallow insertions.

Which do you prefer?

Would it be worth it to get an amp for a pair of ATH-M50x's? If so, are there any that you guys could recommend at around a $100 USD pricepoint?

>>55906369
Hey it's ChinaMan planar headphone man.

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>>55906369

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>>55906369
>buying general tso's headphones

>>55907100
>not buying general tso's headphones
It's like you don't want to show him that capitalism always prevails.

i bought a gamescom 780 before browsing /g/, am I a meme

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>>55907319
Use the form, weeb.

>>55907319
no

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>>55907345
>Budget
$75
>Location
Freedomland
>Source
PC and HTC 10, so no amps needed.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size, maybe something slim if it keeps the sound quality and doesn't fall off my head. No earbuds or IEM. Something with metal attachments, not cheap plastic shit that breaks when you sneeze.
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
1-2 hours of continuous use
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or Bass
>Past headphones
Cheap shit and gaming headsets.

>>55907422
K240

>Budget
£200
>Location
The UK, duh.
>Source
Asus H81M-C Motherboard (Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2)
>Preferred type of headphones
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
I'm fine with sacrificing build/sound quality for comfort
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral/Bass
>Past headphones
Superlux HD688B (Very uncomfortable stock pads)

I am considering buying the Philips SHP9500 and the Fiio E10K.

>>55907598
>>55907627
For what purpose

Anyway, UK has the K702 cheap.

>>55907627
K702 with fiio e10k

>>55907725
>>55907766
Isn't the SHP9500 better than the K702 thought?

>>55907797
Both are bright, low bass amount. SHP9500 is FoTM shit. I don't really care about brand but the K702 at least has a place in the HD600/K702/DT880 trio.

Where you are, you can get both for about the same price but the difference is, the SHP9500 got its price inflated because it has been discontinued then hyped up, whereas the K702, for whatever reason, has its price reduced.

>>55907872
What does FoTM mean?
Also thanks for the advice

>>55907912
Flavour of the month

>>55907912
Fellowship of the Martyrs

>>55907766
>>55907922
>>55907444
>>55907422
>>55907100
>>55906866
Checked.

Hey guys, I'm looking for a wireless gaming headset with noise cancellation, what is the right choice for me?

>>55908068
Grow up and get a proper pair of headphones.
If you're really that gay then just get a modmic and attach it to actual headphones

>>55908068
My frown

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>>55908068
>wireless

Get a HyperX Cloud.

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>>55906369
Being comfy with my A900X

>>55908068
Bose is the option + modmic, but seriously just stop and rethink your life

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>>55906369
'Sup everyone.

I tried my father's Kingston HyperX Cloud Core that I suggested he get (because he insisted on a headset and was gonna get something unknown and a bit more expensive). It's pretty good.

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>>55906369
Any suggestions for a dac to match my HyperX cloud? Integrated audio a shit.

Pic related

>>55906929

amp model my friend?

>>55908798
Schitty Modi

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How are the SHP9500s and its sound signature compared to the X2s?

I was planning on saving for the X2s, but there is some hype behind them as well and I can save a lot. I know that the X2s cost way more and are prob a direct upgrade, but is it a ~$180 upgrade? I'm not an audiophile either. I'm a poor Uni student just looking for a fun pair of open backs to use that have a similar sound to the X2s

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My first pair of open-backs ever! Holy fuck, these are so much more awesome than any closed backs I've ever had.

All for fucking $60.

>>55909214
It is not a direct upgrade because they don't have a similar sound. SHP9500 are bright whereas the X2s are more v-shaped with a large midbass hump and no subbass.

>>55909214
>poor
SHP9500s

eBay has them on sale for $60 at the moment. I ordered a pair about three weeks ago and just received it, though should note that I'm Strayan.

>>55908798
>>55908901
Schiit Fulla for an extreme budget option (FiiO E10K is also noice).

>Budget
150 USD firm, would prefer to spend around 100 though.
>Location
Continental US.
>Source
Lenovo X260 laptop, Yamaha P45 digital piano.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
I like comfy. A lot.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or just a little bit bright/bassy/v-shaped.
>Past headphones
Right now I'm using some Chowmeme IEMs and wearing Browning range muffs over them. It just werks.

>>55906369
>Bought MDR V6 @ 80 Burgers a few years ago since MDR V7506 was at 100
>It's been reversed
What happened?

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>>55909279
The Schitt Fulla's form factor is so retarded, the volume knob is shitty and the corners are really sharp.

Sounds clean and powers pretty well though.

>>55909315
HM5/XPT100

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Old headphones are starting to take a shit, looking around and not afraid to spend some dosh on a nice pair, surround sound is a must.

>Budget
~$200
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I'm willing to sacrifice some comfort for sound quality
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral

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Animemes laying down the truth

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>>55909482
>tfw you must always resist the urge to buy something you truly don't need
>tfw you are one really bad day away from amassing a huge collection of headphones, DACs, amps, keyboards, mice, and guns

>tfw not resisting well

>>55909482
Q701, Sony MDR1A/R/S, Beats Studio, an Ultrasone (?), and whatever on ear that is.

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>>55909482
>beats

>>55909623
ATH M50X, the ultimate meme headphone.

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>>55910281
>he fell for the HD800 meme

A guy in the last thread asked for an opinion about the comparison between the X2 and the Q701. As a owner of a K702 + E10K (which shouldn't be much different from the Q701) and of a X2 in the past I hope that I'll be helpful. Compared to the K702, the X2 sounded a bit too unbalanced to me: too much midbass, weaker sub-bass, much weaker treble and weaker mids. X2 sounded good with electronic/pop/dance music, whereas K702 sounds good for every music genres, even though it specially shines on acoustical music (be it soft rock or folk or classical or jazz), because guitars, flutes and violins sound simply awesome on the K702. X2 is easier to drive and sounds good on any device, whereas K702 might need extra power. I don't like listening to music at high volume, but there's a noticeable sound difference in the K702 when I raise the volume a bit on the Fiio E10K: mids, specially vocals, come out more and the bass gets definitely present, far from being anemic, as lots of people define it. Treble still remains strong, but it gets harsh on very few tracks (poorly mastered ones).

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About to pull the trigger on these. Price is pretty good, for reference the Beyerdynamic DT770 are about 25% more

y/n

>>55910521
It's a gamble because they have sealing problems which affects the bass response a lot.
They are fine, though.

>>55910308
How do the AKGs sound for Rock (not slow/old rock, more modern, loud, and fast)? I like Electronic, Rock, some rap, but I've recently been branching out to classical (just a tiny bit)

Also, which pair is better for watching movies, videos, etc (if there is any noticeable difference) and how do the Q701s sound w/out an amp?

For reference, I've been using the M100s and I like them, but I wouldn't want any extra bass

Looking for gaymin headphones and a good mic you attach (think their called mod mics)

Budget - $50-$70. I work at best buy so if something good is sold through them I get good discount.

Location - US

Source - PC motherboard

Preferred type of headphone - full sized

Open or closed (Skip if you want IEMs) - Open

Comfort level - Neet-tier (actually don't care)

Preferred tonal balance (Skip if you don't care) - Neutral or bassy I guess. Or if there is a better option for gaymin/ discord

Past headphones (Skip if you're lazy) - Logitech jew430s. Shit build quality and mic

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>Budget
<250usd
>Location
Australia
>Source
Phone and Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Dont Mind
>Comfort level
Dont Mind
>Preferred tonal balance
Not entirely sure but listen to generally only Hip Hop & Rap such as Young thug, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert etc
>Past headphones
ATH-M50x, was reasonably happy with these prior to them breaking after a years use.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Post more internal porn.

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>>55906369
>Budget
~$150
>Location
US
>Source
Right into that disgusting pc jack, jack.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter.
>Comfort level
More important than sound quality, even.
>Past headphones
Plantronic RIG and a bunch of other shitty gaming headsets that broke in six months.

>>55907627
Hd600, no question. Use it with the e10k if you have to but you can always upgrade to an o2+odac in the future.

>>55908798
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HiFimeDIY-Sabre-ES9023-Optical-Converter/dp/B00AOH5JTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470305250&sr=8-3&keywords=sabre+dac

This or any similar dac is more than good enough for those headphones. I've used it to great effect with much more expensive headphones.

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Best IEMs for ~$30 or less? (Bonus: It has an in-line remote)

>>55911840
Soundmagic E10

>>55911183
Fuck are those heatsinks for? That's not a Class A headphone amp I'm seeing, is it? Or some other over engineered piece of garbage.

Just ordered the IE80, what am I in for?
I have been trash enough to like the earpods so far, and wanted an upgrade.

>>55909731
>Ultrasone Edition 10
The newer Beats are better deals than that thing.

>>55909482
AKG Q701
Beats Studio Wireless
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
The white one I don't recognizes

>>55911183
Uselessly long interconnects, components on the PCB really far from each other. Looks tidy, easy to work with but I bet you could get notably better noise performance with smarter design.

>>55912025
Mud. But who knows, you might like it.

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>>55912051
>mud
the fuck

>>55912064
It's memespeak for shitton of bass.

>>55911840
Piston 3.

>>55912073
there are literally bass knobs in each iem that lets you control that

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>>55912025
Actual veil and mud.

>>55911231
>>Comfort level
>More important than sound quality, even.
ATH-AD700x or AKG 700 series

Sennheiser HD 25 Plus yay or nay?
Looking for some nice neutral sounding portable headphones to take on the go.
Seems like a nice package with the extra cable and earpads.

Can a E10k fully power a AKG Q701? If not, would a Magni be enough?

>>55913398
Should be fine.

>>55909366
>could be having lesbian sex
>stab and kill eachother instead
That's what's wrong with the world...

Anyway, K553 was on massdrop for 120 bucks a few days ago, DT770 is also pretty comfortable and durable, neither are neutral, but hey, EQ is your friend.

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>>55906382

>>55910895
>How do the AKGs sound for Rock (not slow/old rock, more modern, loud, and fast)? I like Electronic, Rock, some rap, but I've recently been branching out to classical (just a tiny bit)
>Also, which pair is better for watching movies, videos, etc (if there is any noticeable difference)
I find the AKG better for any music genres and generally for every other entertainment, because they're more neutral than the X2, then the AKG are more accurate and deliver much better details. This said, you might find X2 better for your needs because of their extra midbass. I watch a lot of movies and anime on the AKG and I find it better because it has a more natural, open sound compared to the X2. The X2 sounded a bit too congested to my ears.
> and how do the Q701s sound w/out an amp?
It depends on the source they're connected to. Recent soundcards may be able to drive them loud enough. You will need to find the sweet volume spot in order to hear all the details and sounds the right way.
>For reference, I've been using the M100s and I like them, but I wouldn't want any extra bass
I don't know about the M100, but I guess that both X2 and Q701 have less bass than them. Q701 has less midbass than X2, but it's definitely present. It's just not overwhelming.

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Looked at the wiki and did my own review research, about to pull the trigger on the NVX XPT100. Figured I'd ask the thread if you have any experience with it, or any direct competitors to see if I'm missing any facts.

Just need something comfy+++ and noise isolating++ and neutral+ in this price range. There are like 6 headphones in this range that are all clones of each other and I don't know which is best.

>Budget
£200
>Location
UK
>Source
PC, needs a mic.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Comfy I guess.
>Preferred tonal balance
Not bothered just looking for quality audio
>Past headphones
Logitech G930

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Headphones was recommended but it doesn't have a mic.

>>55910308
Oh hey, that's me. At this point of not being able to pull the trigger on either one for sure and being torn apart bit by bit from the inside, I'm taking every bit of info I can get, so thank you for the input.
I agree wholeheartedly with the AKG's shining when it comes to acoustical music. Flutes and flamenco guitars are really, really good with these. They bring those and vocals very very forward, and although almost everyone says that they emphasize female vocals the most, I found male vocals to be much more forward. Very mid-forward, I'd say.
The thing is, I'm looking at tradeoffs here - X2 is easier to drive, that's a fact. What I suspect but don't know is that they'd sacrifice some clarity and brightness to be a bit better at being an all-arounder, where Q701 shines much brighter and is much more clear when it comes to good mixes and acoustical stuff, but it makes bad mixes sound just that and it's more unforgiving as a headphone. While I don't listen to stuff like Daft Punk or Justice that much anymore, I do like funky stuff and I feel like the Q701's tight, fast bass might be a bit too tight and fast with its short decay. The Q701's soundstage is also very wide and open, but it's not a very deep stage and I think what they call as "weakness in central imaging" is correct. For the X2's, I suspect that the soundstage for them would be much more narrow, but maybe with a bit more depth and a more circular shape.
I contacted Webhallen and apparently ordering the X2's, testing them and returning them for a full refund is covered by their 14 days return policy (as mandated partly by Swedish law if my impressions are correct), of course it should be in pristine condition when returning them but I don't think they'll shit up in a day or two. I really need to hear the X2's before making the decision and I'll probably order them when I get the money, and return them if I find the sound signature not right for me.

>>55914280
Also, I agree that the volume level is fairly crucial with the Q701's. I listened to my HTC One M7 with them, so that might explain some loss of audio quality and not enough amping (although they reached pretty respectable levels and couldn't listen to them on the loudest level). The more louder it got, the more detail there was and the bass balance was better, but when it went over the sweet spot, stuff started to sound very harsh.

>>55914280
> and although almost everyone says that they emphasize female vocals the most, I found male vocals to be much more forward. Very mid-forward, I'd say.
Yeah, most people tend to judge the sound of a headphone from graphs instead of listening to the headphone itself. Like you said, vocals and generally mids sound great on the Q701/K702. It's their strongest point, I think.
> but it makes bad mixes sound just that and it's more unforgiving as a headphone.
This is true for sure.
> While I don't listen to stuff like Daft Punk or Justice that much anymore, I do like funky stuff and I feel like the Q701's tight, fast bass might be a bit too tight and fast with its short decay.
It's a common mistake to believe that a bassy/V-shaped kind of music (like dance or modern electronic) sounds better on bassy headphones. Having tried both K702 and X2, I can tell you that tight bass is always better than loose bass. Bassy headphones can obliterate mids and treble and for me a bassy signature is really fatiguing.
> The Q701's soundstage is also very wide and open, but it's not a very deep stage and I think what they call as "weakness in central imaging" is correct. For the X2's, I suspect that the soundstage for them would be much more narrow, but maybe with a bit more depth and a more circular shape.
I can't understand what you mean by "depth", but yeah, X2 sounded a bit more congested to me.

>>55914305
> but when it went over the sweet spot, stuff started to sound very harsh.
Yes as I said before, this is the most critical part when listening to music on the K702. I usually keep the knob of the E10K at around 2-4 at Low Gain without Bass Boost in order to have the best sound balance to my ears.

>>55914712
>I can't understand what you mean by "depth", but yeah, X2 sounded a bit more congested to me.
What I mean with depth is how the sound positions itself on the front-back axle. The Q701's sound went really far out to left and right, but didn't feel like there was anything in front or back of me, it was like the singer sat on my lap or something.
>Having tried both K702 and X2, I can tell you that tight bass is always better than loose bass.
I think that comes down to preference, really. I didn't feel like the Q701's really tight and fast bass fit anything like Daft Punk or Justice that well - they lacked a bit of body. The bass notes on those songs aren't of the lingering type though, which definitely explains it partly, but I felt that the notes decayed on the Q701 way too fast for that kind of music.

Really wish I could hear the Q701's with a proper amp and see how the sound changes. I like to listen to music on a pretty loud volume level and I've probably damaged my hearing just a tad in the past with it (although I usually pass hearing tests just fine).

I think I have decided to buy the hd650 for music, games and movies.
My question is, what amp should I get? I'm completely new to these kinds of headphones.
budget is around 200 USD

Buzzwords: The thread.

>>55915314
Objective2 or Magni 2.

HD650 is quite efficient, I'd try them without an amp first, then decide if one is needed.

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Best budget IEM coming through

>>55912164
looks like HD 800

>>55914272
Can anyone help me? I'm quite desperate for one, this shitty logitech one is a mess, sad!

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>>55915314
I bought the 650's to compare to my 600's last week knowing I could send them back to amazon if I didn't like them, which I did.

Get the 600 m8 it's better.

3rd times a chance to get response this time
>>Budget
$150 AUD
>>Location
Australia
>>Source
Galaxy s7
>>Preferred type of headphone
IEM with mic is possible
>>Comfort level
somewhat comfortable would be nice
>>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>>Past headphones
Sound magic s50, currently using piston 3's

>>55914272
>Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Headphones was recommended but it doesn't have a mic.
I said something based on the DT770, not the 770 itself.
The suggestion was the the MMX300 or the Custom One Pro Plus.

>>55915484
Etymotic HF2 or HF3, which one had the mic that works with you.

>>55915523
Oh, thanks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyerdynamic-MMX300-Closed-multimedia-Headphone/dp/B001BYMZ5W did you mean something like this? sorry im a complete retard.

>>55915523
Thanks unfortunately they seem to by about $60 out of my budget, but I might just put aside the extra for them

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>>Budget
$180 to $250
>>Location
Australia
>>Source
Galaxy

Im new to this headphone game, my first headphones were the UrbaniteXLs which ended up being too bassy, and I sold it at a hundred dollar loss. I dont want to make the same mistake of choosing the wrong headphones for my music tastes. I think they were more suitable for someone with an urban Hip hop/EDM pallette. My fav music genres are Classical Rock, Jazz, Blues, some traditional italian/French/Japanese folk music and classical Mediterranean guitar music. I want to feel like Im in a concert.. i wanna hear every instrument. I dont want to be overwhelmed by the bass. I want to feel immersed. It has to have a crisp sound. I just want decent quality headphones that will last for atleast 4 years. Im willing to pay a premium price for the experience

>>55915401
Squared

>>55915712
Assuming you want closed and portable, the MSR7
If you don't mind big bulky headphones but substantially cheaper the K550 or K553 Pro

>>55915780
I prioritize sound quality over portability all the time. Also do you think the k702 and Q701 are good?

/hpg/, I am thinking of buying a used Beyer T1 to move up from the Fidelio X2 at 400 bucks. A few questions.

1. 7Khz treble spike. Can that just be EQ'd?
2. what sort of dac/amp would be good for it? I am pretty much solid state through and through. Not buying in on the sound meme, just that there's a 600Ohm requirement for this thing.

>>55915780
Alao I want some bass, but not as much as the urbanites or the beats

>>55911054
Halp pls

>>55915932
>1. 7Khz treble spike. Can that just be EQ'd?
yes
>2. what sort of dac/amp would be good for it?
O2+ODAC just like with any other headphone that needs an external amp and a DAC

>>55915712
>Lots of acoustic
>Classical
>Jazz
>Folk
>I want to feel like im at the concert
>Hear the instruments

You want open back headphones that are pretty neutral/balanced.

Sennheiser hd598

>>55915314
Thanks! I think I'll buy the OBJECTIVE2+ODAC REV B from JDS Labs

>>55915431
I checked some comparissons between the two and I think the HD650 fits me better, in my country they are also almost the same price

>>55915932
Buy dt880 instead.

>>55916520
wops, ment to reply to
>>55915373

>>55916520
They are only £10 apart in the Uk so the price wasn't a factor.

The 650's are a very slightly less cleaner version of the hd600's and the vocals don't sound anywhere near as good. The bass difference (which is the only plus for the 650) is TINY.

The 650 is the second best headphone i've ever tried, but it shouldn't even exist. Do yourself a favor and get the 600. Trust me.

Looking for gaymin headphones and a good mic you attach (think their called mod mics)

>Budget
<100usd
>Location
US
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Dont Mind
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or bassy I guess. Or if there is a better option for gaymin/ voice comm
>Past headphones
Logitech jew230s. Shit build quality and mic

Bonus points if best buy sells them ( i have a discount)

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Best DAC for an extremely warm sound? Using a pair of AKGs. Budget is circa 100$

>>55916802
>Best DAC for an extremely warm sound?
Warm sound is unrelated to DA-conversion. Any DAC will do.

I have hd600's and the magni2 just arrived. I was wondering: should i be using lo or high gain?

Xiaomi hybrids any good?

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>>55910301
What meme?

>>55917075
Use low if it's loud enough for you.

my trusty sony mdr-xb450 died on me. I didn't know it was a headset when i bought it but I loved them as a package anyway. Was a pain in the ass to get them to work on PCs though.

Budget is 50€ (absolute max ~75)
Location is Greece
>pay denbts
I am looking for headphones (fool me once , mic)
OK bass (the sony was distorting at high volumes from the amount of bass it had so not that much)
On ear , not over if possible.
I will be using them with my pc (sound card with built in amp) and my phone while working on computer guts
Closed I guess since I will be in loud environments most of the time
Previous headphones were the sony I just mentioned and some sony mdr-zx310. I hated the 310 in every aspect.
I would like the headphones to have a separate cable for each speaker.

>>55917075
High gain is meant to be used only if the volume is insufficient even when it's maxed or near maxed. Otherwise you risk degrading sound quality by pushing more unnecessary current through the output.

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>>55910895
Not him but.

>How do the AKGs sound for Rock (not slow/old rock, more modern, loud, and fast)?

If you can live with the somewhat diminished bass then it's perfect for faster-paced music because they sound very clear and nimble, compared to say the HD600.

>I like Electronic, Rock, some rap, but I've recently been branching out to classical (just a tiny bit)

I find the AKG to excel particularly with classical or live recordings.

>Also, which pair is better for watching movies, videos, etc (if there is any noticeable difference)

The AKG should have an edge here because they have a superior soundstage and show directional cues better.

>how do the Q701s sound w/out an amp?

They sound OK actually but treble is a bit harsh and the bass lacking impact without proper amplification.

>>55917909
>>55917949
Neat thanks,

Thinking about finally grabbing a pair of those VE Monks. Wish the original clears were in stock, but they aren't. So it's a choice between Mass Drop's exclusive shiny reds and AliExpress's shiny blacks.

Portable audio is where my game is at. Really wish someone would come up with wireless headphones that don't suck.

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My Fidelio x1's finally kicked the bucked today, so here I come asking for suggestions to replace them.

>Budget
200-250€ tops

>Location
The Netherlands

>Source
Fiio e10 olympus, but sometimes my laptop

>Preferred type of headphone
Full size

>Open or closed
I liked the openness of the x1's, but I'm not limited to open.

>Comfort level
I tend to wear them for a couple of hours at a time, so they'd better be comfy.

>Preferred tonal balance
Don't really care much.

>Past headphones
Only significant ones are the x1's.

pic related, they're dead.

>>55918261
What do you mean they died? Something snapped off or the cable broke?

>>55918280
The 3.5mm plug on the headphones started messing up more and more, so I decided to investigate.
I managed to break a control circuit for one of the drivers and called the time of death.

I am not a smart man.

Should I buy he400s and angled hm5 pads with the money I made this summer? This is the first time I would spend ~300 on headphones and I'm slightly weary.

>>55918503
> HE400s
No. Get a HE400i instead if you want planar headphones. If you don't mind dynamic headphones, the best options are K702/701/Q701, HD600, DT880. All these headphones need an amp.

>>55918546
I was going off of the InnerFidelity review. It seems all of those are more expensive and would require amping. I can get the he400s for 230~

Is it worth getting the nuforce massdrop? I am planning to get a new earphone/IEM for outside use

good IEM neutral that's detachable hopefully for under $200?

>>55916613
Fuck, you made me reconsider and now I'm really unsure but think I'll be going with the HD600 after reading some more about their differences
Though I wonder if the 650 is better for movies and games

>>55918587
It's pretty strange, HE400S usually requires more money than the latest 3 headphones I mentioned. HE400i is usually more expensive though. If you don't plan to buy an amp, you may want to check Fidelio X2 for the same price range. There are also very good headphones which are cheap: HD558 and SHP9500.

>>55918649
Why are those all better than the he400s? Is InnerFidelity's hype unreasonable?

>>55918671
They're not better, they're simply different.

are there any recommendations for headphones under 100$ ? I'll be using them for music with a fair bit of bass.

>>55918630
HD600 is only good for audiosnobs. HD650 is overall better for every sane person, but both HD600 and HD650 are still more expensive than 5" monitor speakers, which easily beat even 2000 $ headphones.

I'm detecting a lot of AKG shills lately here.

>>55918630
Honestly if you care about music at all (and if you're considering buying the 650's or the 600's you fucking should) then the 600 trumps the 650. Like I said the extra bass of the 650 is fucking tiny, I listen to rap quite often and the bass didn't feel clearly stronger like I was expecting it to. I could tell from the first song I tested that they weren't as good as the 600's in general, by the 30 minute mark I already requested for a return on the 650's back to amazon.

I use my 600's for games sometimes and I use them to watch films nearly every night and they're great for everything. There's a reason nearly every single person prefers them over the 650's. Check the inner fidelity guy on youtube for example, he has a video comparing them.

>>55918789
Don't listen to this guy, I bet he hasn't even tried them both. I've proven with that picture that I have.

The 650's are great, the 600's are slightly better.

>>55918766
XPT 100, Sennheiser HD 7 DJ now that it's getting discontinued.

My se215 finally shit the bed. Looking for replacement iems around $100-$150. Any recommendations?

Willing to go about higher if need be.
No preference in sound profile or isolation (though these two are often synonymous to IEM), but comfort is nessessary.

>>55917999
I'm looking at these too. Gotta get something better suited for travel than my good ol SHP9500's.

I asked over at /csg/ >>55917607,
but all I got was some dude trying to sell me on some basshead IEM's that have almost no reviews.

>>55917941
anyone?

>>55917992
>If you can live with the somewhat diminished bass then it's perfect for faster-paced music because they sound very clear and nimble, compared to say the HD600.

But HD600 sounds clearer than the Q701 which is quite muddy IMO.

>>55918622
Save up for ER-4PT.

>>55918789
So I'm an audio snob for preferring the HD600's clearer and more neutral tone?

>>55919841
Your pair might be fucked or something, dude. The AKG's are notorious for being too clear, unforgiving and analytical while HD600 a bit more lean with what some people describe as ''muddy'' or ''veiled'' tone.

>>55919841
>But HD600 sounds clearer than the Q701 which is quite muddy IMO.

I think hearing too much mud from the HD600 has damaged your hearing permanently brah.

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Post your endgame headphones

>>55920068
Orpheus when I become a rich snobby motherfucker

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>>55920068
Can't see myself changing these for years, if not forever.

That candy red looks sexy, aren't high end closed headphones a bit of an oxymoron?

My Creative EP-630 just broke. (Fixed them already with the soldering iron but now they're broken in a way I can't fix relaibly).

Should I get Creative EP-630s again or is there something better for the same price (about 16€) now? (The EP-630 are around for >10years now and I had about 6 or 7 of them).

The EP-630 have a high loudness and a very strong bass and I liked that a lot. (Impedance: 16Ω Sensitivity: 106dB)

Can you recommend me something similar please?

Can anyone recommend a headset like the DT770 with a mic that has a mute/unmute button on it? thanks

>>55912027
Getting stabbed in the ear is a better deal that those, to be fair

>>55920164
Watch out for that input cable and socket anon. These small sockets are very fragile and like to break plus that cable looks tense.

>Budget
Can go up to £200
>Location
UK
>Source
Pc, gaming all it needs is a mic that you can mute/unmute, the rest I'm not even bothered about.

>>55920401
a DT770 with a mod mic on it

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>>55920068

>>55917797
Or the Piston 3's?

When I wear headphones they rub the top of my head and make it hurt where the headphone's arc reaches it's highest point.

Has anyone here had similar experiences and maybe found some sort of solution?

At this point I'm only using IEM's because they are less painful.
This isn't great and I don't want to continue living like this

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Why were these so cheap?

>>55920958
probably fake ones, even the real ones aren't so great IMO

>>55919975
I don't follow the audiophile groupthink, if you look at the frequency response of the K701/Q701/K702 with an ideal response, the bass is quite muddy.

Of course these very same headphones are poorly designed and tend to not seal well on the head, hence why many find it bass-lacking, OTOH I find them veiled.

>>55920031
HD600 is one of the clearest headphones I've ever heard, only beaten by the MDR-V6 and ER-4S.

>>55914138
>XPT100
I was about to snag a pair of these. People are telling me I should get some Brainwavz HM5 earpads to go along with it. What are the pads like on the xpt100? Should I bother getting a set of HM5s?

>>55920958
fake as fok

the real ones compete with in ears like 5x the price. very flat neutral sound, very detailed.

>>55921043
>>55920975
>>55920958
>faking faker fakes

Would the real general tso please stand up?

>>55920622
Doesn't have mute/unmute button

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>>55920975
>>55921043
>>55921075
I didn't think they were knock-off worthy at the like, what, 10 bucks they're at? I just bought them a second ago so I should be able to cancel it.

Where can I get some cheap real ones, banggood?

>>55921113
banggood xiaomi stuff all confirmed real yes. got mine there + phone and a billion power banks

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>>55920610
Yeah i'm aware that the sockets are fragile and i'm very careful when it comes to my equipment.

>plus that cable looks tense.

It's actually designed to be portable and flexible, it has an anti tangle technology lol. Anyway I have it setup up slightly differently now.

Pic related.

>>55920958
Fake.

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>>55906369
Got an email about these, are they or any other Velodyne stuff worth anything?

>>55911023
Hyperx cloud
>>55911054
Mdr-1a, mdr-100aap, msr7 (brighter)
>>55909560
it's ok, it's only money

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i picked up a pair of these sports in-ears today for €13
did i do ok?

What's the best KZ headphone?

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>>55920068
my endgame is a lot lower than yours

but i literally cannot live with cables anymore

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>>55922352
This is the lamest endgame I've seen, anon-kun

>Budget
$100-$200
>Location
Florida, US
>Source
PC / Phone -- no amp
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
n/a
>Comfort level
decent to great
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral/flat with good bass
>Past headphones
GR07 with bass - loved them but left earbud shorted out.

Side note, my ear canal is unusually large..

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>>55920068

>>55922415
MA750

>>55922335
The KZ ED9 is the best iem i've ever tried. It cost £5.00 from ali express and it sounded better than a £80 yamaha iem from the /hpg/ guide. Just use the normal nozzle and not the extra bass one.

>>55922531
Which KZ have you tried?

http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone-list/

Thoughts on this list?

>>55922533
The ED9 and the KZ -ATE-HIFI

The ate hifi is shit, period. I compared the ED9 to the piston 3 which is highly regarded on here as the best chink phone, it's not. The ED9 is much cleaner. The build quality on both are brilliant though to be fair

>>55922562
The first thing I have always consulted when looking for new IEMs, recommended

hiroshima let me post you coinslotted dickhead

>>55921890
<$50 fashion cans are never worth buying.

>>55922801
oh shit, theyre fashion?? also >msrp $300

Anyone had to deal with Vmodas customer service?

Had the v100 for a year and a screw split in it, pretty fucked. No idea if it will cover it.

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Music Ones? Listen to music in public a lot, heavily considering throwing down $300 for these.

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>>55906929
Can confirm that the k240 mkiis are unironically Jesus.

>>55920068
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Maybe a bit of a /mu/ question, but what tracks do you guys use to test out new headphones?

So I've only just started noticing this since I got my sound monitor headphones, is it normal for certain tracks to always sound a bit louder in the right ear, or even have certain sounds only play in the right ear?

Sounds like a stupid question but I really have no idea.

>>55924379
Just a little bit of everything I listen to. If I have 30 minutes in the shop to try them out, Massive Attack - Angel to see how punchy the bass gets, a random Prodigy song, Hotel California, newer metal like Vektor, older like Priest/Maiden, Adele for female vocals and one track I know has really shitty mastering to see how sibilant the headphones can get. That's usually enough to get a general image about how they'll play anything.

>>55924571
It's called stereo recording.

>>55920979
>I don't follow the audiophile groupthink

Fucking hilarious considering you faggot follows the /hpg/'s "groupthink" as bad as the audiophiles you deride.

>>55924379
<3<3<3 taytay

>>55924594
Why always the right ear though?

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I have SR-202s so I'm pretty much already at my end game unless I get into a REALLY well paying job and then I might spring for SR-007MKII or the SR-009, although it would mostly be for comfort as I don't imagine the jump in quality is worth the jump in price.

>>55924693
Unless, for some reason, you absolutely have to get headphones, you can get nice bookshelf speakers, an amp and acoustic treatment with the same amount of money.

>>55924665
It might be a problem with your gear then.

>>55910281
>he fell for the hdva600/hdvd800 meme

>>55924766

That's why I say a REALLY well paying job, as in I'm making $20,000 a month or something.

I'd definitely get some Klipschorn or something else before then though.

>>55924665

Try flipping your headphones around and see if it seems louder in your left ear, could be that you're right ear dominant or just slightly more deaf in your left ear.

>>55924866
I've tried that, same results. I think it might just be the way the sounds are recorded. Only happens for some tracks.

>>55920724
Headphones with suspension strap, maybe?

>>55923273
It's in the vein of the Ety ER-4P and HF5. More sensitive and a bit more spiky in the treble. Pyotr (Customart) prefers going without damper (damper maintenance as being a problem), I disagree with that notion.

>>55924379
Whatever I was listening to that day, assorted tracks with frequency emphasis and problems, known tracks with extension.
If I actually care to test it seriously, marked sine sweeps and noise.

>>55924693
So you like it. That's nice.
Why the Klipsch?

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>>55920068
Haven't found mine yet, i honestly like all of the big three and still want to test many more.
>>55920724
AD series have wings instead of headbands, maybe that works for you, also some headphones such as the K702 and it's siblings have suspension straps like Anon said, could also work.
There's also the possibility that you just had bad luck, i find the L2 headband to be annoying some times, had the same problem with a few other headphones, yet i have never felt pain with the headband on the DT880 or the V6 for example.

>>55924955
>Why the Klipsch?
probably took the tripfag shitposting seriously

>>55924379
Pearl Jam - Binaural.

One of the few mainstream albums recorded binaurally. Actually only five tracks out of 13 are binaural, but even the ones that aren't are mastered very well.

I'm not a fan of Pearl Jam, but the album sounds amazing on headphones.

(They sound pretty good on stereo speakers as well.)

>>55924379
Usually just my favorite albums, if it's something i know well it turns easy to spot details, problems etc.

>>55924955
>>55925166

I've heard they were good long before whoever it was that shitposts about them shitposted about them.

But yeah, doesn't have to necessarily be them, was mostly using them just as an example of floor standing speakers within that pricing area, I don't have the money now so I haven't actually looked too deeply into it. Plus I'd want to visit an actual show room before dropping that much on anything.

What's some ones in that area of price that I should look into?

>>55924955
I'm sorry, I'm not very familiar with some things here so you can help me understand.

I understand the concept of treble, but does spiking it mean cymbals and those highs within every tone will be louder? Or does it just mean that the body of every note is fuller towards their higher frequencies? Also, no clue who Pyotr is but what is a damper, and why is it bad to not have one?

>>55924955
>>55925160
Thanks, I'll try to wear some headphones with suspension straps and the type the AD series have when I'm at a place that sells headphones the next time

I've got a pair of HD598s, and Fidelio X2s, I want to get into the world of tube headphone amps, where should I start? should new headphones come first? whats a good entry level tube amp?

>>55925792
Harshness, "sibilance", occurs when there is a spike in the treble frequencies, so things such as 's', 'ch', cymbals etc will be diffiicult to listen to and sometimes hurt. Most high end Beyers have significant spikes, the HD800 has a 6khz spike.
Dampers are used to shape the frequency response, like reducing said treble spikes.

>>55925899
So you would recommend the er-4p instead? I've only heard positive things of the music ones, but I'm willing to trust your opinion

>>55925899
>>55925923
I should note that I do like my bass to be impactful. From what I've read it seems er4p wouldnt do that for me, but makes up for it everywhere else.

>>55925923
Wasn't that anon but I would gladly take extensively tried and tested product, the Ety's, instead of gambling and getting customs which you may or may not like and cannot easily resell.

>>55925954
Then you are probably better off getting something like the IM02.

>>55906639
hd598

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Hey guys, i need some new headphones for daily use. In ear because i use them for work and for just general daily use (8 hours plus).

These ones just broke and ive been using them for a few months and they're decent. Some sony shit.

Need to stay under $60-70 CDN. Thanks guys

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I am considering preordering the Fostex TH-610. Thoughts on this course of action?

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>>55926470

>>55925574
Can''t say I ever thought any Klipsch was a high performance speaker.
There are plenty of Klipsch speakers, with several orders of magnitude in price difference between them. Which ones?

>>55925792
>Also, no clue who Pyotr is but
Piotr is the founder and boss of CustomArt.
>I understand...
By spike, I mean a narrowly focused and fairly strong peak only affecting a few frequencies, not a broad and general treble boost.
Most headphones called "bright" are like this; a narrow peak that overwhelms the midrange or treble drops. They may sound uneven with some sounds being shrill yet still sound dull in spots.

>what is a damper
>why is it bad to not have one?
Balanced armature receivers have multiple frequencies that they are especially given to vibrating at, resonaces. Near frequencies that the driver is given to moving at, the sound pressure increases, leading to a peak at that frequency. All balanced armatures have these, often near frequencies where they are not wanted.
There is one more source of resonances that the use of dampers can manipulate: the ear canal itself, which also produces strong peaks.

Some damping can be built inside the receiver, but the dampers usually talked about are dense screens outside designed to restrict airflow. These restrict excessive motion(velocity), reducing the peaks in intensity, essentially rounding off the tops of the peaks you would see in a graph. Without one, you pretty much just hope the resonances aren't too strong, or have push it all down with EQ.

>>55925878
You're wasting your money if you buy one. You already have a headphone amp.

>>55924693
SR-007 is worth it. It's only like 1K used. The 009 is not at 3X the cost and not even better sounding.

>>55924693
All headphones above HD600 are a joke.

>>55927336

Yeah, looking at the frequency response graphs for them in the past the SR-007MKII basically line up perfectly with the type of sound signature I like so I'd probably actually like them more than the SR-009.

>>55927388

I already own headphones above the HD600 and they sound objectively better in my opinion :^)

>>55927412
Well if you like the 202 you'll like the 007. I've had both and the 007 is basically a straight upgrade. Thought you'll likely want a +5db EQ below 58hz if you get the Mk II and do the bass port mod.

Post some hi-fi music that'll shwocase good headphones.

>>55927458
http://www.2l.no/hires/

anyone got ZMF Omnis? would be interested to hear your thoughts

I was thinking of getting 400i's but the Omnis look like a tempting option as well

>>55927458
Renai Circulation

>>55927444

I'll have to keep that in mind, I'd definitely need to upgrade my driver too since I'm using an SRM-212 with my 202s.

I'd also be interested to try out the L700 as apparently it's supposed to be a baby 009. Apparently the headphone assembly is clicky on it too so it won't keep sliding down like it does with the 202 assembly.

>>55927501
They seem to be on the bassier side whereas the HE400i's are more on the bright side. Since they are completely different signatures, it's all up to your own personal preference.

>>55927469
>11mbit/s for a stereo audio stream

Kek, why are placebophiles so autistic?

>>55927579
>not wanting to hear the third chair violinist blink loudly every 8 measures

Sooo my 598s which I've had for 5 years are dying, how worth it is it to upgrade to HD600s?

>>55927956
Yes.

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>>55927956

>>55921023
Bump. What are the pads like on the xpt100? Should I bother with an aftermarket pair?

>>55928696
They are a HM5 clone and are pretty much the same.

where is everyone getting these super cheap prices on the shp9500? at £110 there's no way I'd buy them but if I could get them for ~$60 like people are saying then I might consider them

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What do you guys think of the MA900 compared to the Q701? No one ever seems to mention them here. Both are the same price and I can't decide between the two, but am leaning towards the AKGs

>>55924379
Technodildo - Hoshina Anniversary

>>55929044
Kek
The PSG OST is great. Theme for Scanty & Kneesocks is really good.

>>55929092
>Theme for Scanty & Kneesocks
This is actually a pretty decent test track that doesn't show your power level too much.

>>55906447
>>55906783
Assuming the guy meant earbuds (I'm one of those flipper-handed freak children who can't use IEMs), the Sennheiser MX375s are my go-to choices and they only cost a little over a tenner. That said, I've never splurged out on earbuds so maybe they're shit.

>Budget
$500 max, looking for something around $200-300
>Location
Burger
>Source
PC and Stereo, looking for "audiophile" headphones
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Comfort level
extra comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
I listen to jazz and blues primarily. I don't care about bass.
>Past headphones
None

>>55920068
My HD 800 with EQ

>>55924379
To test? Sine sweeps, noise and a little bit of music which I'm familiar with.

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>Budget
$70
>Location
Poland
>Source
For my xDuoo x3
rest doesn't matter but I don't want any chink shit

>>55920192
Ordered new EP-630 now...

>>55915414
> HE1000 v2
> improved comfort
why can't hifiman make comfortable headphones at their first try? do chinks have highly tolerant heads?

>>55924379
Opeth - The Moor
not really my favorite but has many quiet and loud passages, various vocals etc.

I have a vinyl rip, the CD versions may not be as dynamic.

>>55930972
What? I find all the new Hifiman's to be comfy, even moreso with the HE1000. Their previous line was heavy.

Anyone own the Piston 3's? Are they any good for Orchestral or Classical music?

>>55929009
>No one ever seems to mention them here.
It's been discontinued for some time.
>MA900 compared to the Q701
Comfort favors the MA900 easily. Has a downward tilt from the bass up. Low end is kinda rolled off.

>>55927526
202 is more like 009 than 007.

>Budget
up to 40-50€
>Location
EU
>Source
Laptop/Tablet
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
I will get used to it
>Preferred tonal balance
bassy
>Past headphones
AKG K518DJ, they are ok but need new ear pads because of fixing the connections over the years so instead of ordering new ear pads, I want to buy a similar one I can use outside.

I am actually interested in getting a Superlux but user reviews seem contradictory. (One guy says too much bass, other one says not enough bass etc.)

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Why would anyone recommend anything else?

how would going from a senn hd598 to a 700 be

Is there a mod for the ath-m40x to swap out the 2.5mm jack to 3.5? Can't find anything online Could I do something similar to the removable cable mod for the ath-m50?

>>55931991
681 Evo?

>>55926470
The Fostex TH headphones 600 and 900 are basically what people think Beats sound like. I wasn't looking at the press copy carefully, but it doesn't seem to me that they made a significant overhaul to the sound.

>>55932422
Just do it yourself.

The cord that runs from my audio out to my headphones' L and R plugs is fucked. Can you guys recommend a cable that is really durable but comfortable? For a while I used the Sony MDR-XB500 with flat cables and they were never damaged in the several years I used them. I'm currently using the NVX XPT100 and the cables tore in only half a year of use

are audeo earphones good

>>55924602
No I don't, I have owned a Q701 and a HD600 at one point. The latter is better in every possible way.

>>55927412
>sound objectively better

Do tell because I have an unlimited budget and I'm looking to replace my HD600. Literally every headphone I've tried sounds inferior.

>>55932273
That huge L R shit in the grills looks horrible fampai

I want pretty much a Porta Pro in an earbud wat do

>>55933245
Maybe you're just biased in favor of the HD600. Either way statements like ''X is better because I said so'' are utterly meaningless because it's just your subjective opinion. Honestly, you shouldn't even post that garbage.

>>55933333
Whoops I'm an idiot

>$200 or less if possible
>US
>Portables (phone, Zune, etc.)
>IEM
>Closed
>Doesn't need to be comfortable for hours on end, but I mean, the more comfortable, the better
>Like a Porta Pro but more dynamic maybe?
>Love my 880s and Porta Pros, hated the Etymotic MK5, love Etymotic feel (use their earplugs for live music/concerts)

since i was 13 i used sony mdr-v700dj and liked it

they broke and i needed new headphones, so naturally i did some googling and settled on audio technica m50x

did i get memed? they don't feel as comfortable as my old sonys but they seem good enough. is there a better headphone at the price? any reason to step it up a little bit?

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>>55933299
>buying headphones based on how they look

>>55933566
>Buying those headphones for the sound

Fucking kek

>>55933616
Are you literally retarded

so i bought these
http://www.sony.com.au/product/mdr-1a
did i get memed?

>>55933566
but i need that for battlestation threads

>>55933650
wait my mistake
http://www.sony.com.au/product/mdr-1rncmk2
these are the ones i got

>Budget
$500 max, looking for something around $200-300
>Location
Burger
>Source
PC and Stereo, looking for "audiophile" headphones
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Comfort level
extra comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
I listen to jazz and blues primarily. I don't care about bass.
>Past headphones
None

>>55933647
>SHP 9500

No. Are you poor?

>>55934008
Beyerdynamic DT-880 is amazing for jazz. Get that and a decent DAC and amp with the rest of your budget.

>>55934362
Meant to add they're incredibly comfy and full sized. They fit around your ears and are open-back.

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Man, I really should have posted here, but I already made a new thread:
>>>/mu/55934267

It's about how to not break your headphones constantly.

>>55934362
Looks like it might be a bit uncomfortable but a good choice nonetheless. Thanks.

>>55934444
Fuck, I meant to link
>>55934267

>>55934381
Alright cool, didn't see this when I posted

>>55933380
No, the HD600 is one of the most neutral headphones and other headphones sound inferior when compared to it, even some costing in the thousands. There's measurement data that backs this up.

what is a good amp+DAC?
I want one with a knobby volume slider.
My price range is 80-130$. It can be either USB or SPDIF.

>>55934727
Micca Origen+ is pretty decent

>>55934651
But the HD600 are literally reeddit the headphone.

>>55934974
I thought that was the m50x. Did reddit become less poor?

>>55934974
I really don't give a fuck.

All I care about is performance, the HD600 is like the GTX 1080 of headphones at the moment.

>>55933428
Any advice?

>>55935036
what's wrong with the MK5?

>>55935031
But reddit folks have better equipment than /hpg/ though. They are also more open-minded and knowledgeable in the hobby.

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>>55935059
Um..

>>55934974
No it's not. It's the best sounding headphone of the last 20 years for under £500.

>>55935059
it's half and half actually

some have high end stuff, which are rare here
most are poorfags
90% are pics of "schiit stack"
the rest is retarded questions

>>55935150
>some have high end stuff, which are rare here

/hpg/ probably chased off the people who own high end stuff to reddit.

>>55935130

Sure if you like tinny and veiled sound.

>>55935034
I'll take your word for it. Are the differences between the HD650 and HD600 big?

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>>55935059
No. /r/headphones is like a less retarded Head-Fi.
>>55935261
Nice meme.
>>55935282
HD650 has more bass and lower midrange, makes it sound thicker/warmer/darker relative to the HD600. I prefer the HD600 but that are many that prefer the HD650, especially if one wants more bass.

>>55935059
>They are also more open-minded and knowledgeable in the hobby.
Not really. There are some users there who keep fighting against the mindless horde of placebophiles which r/headphones has plenty of. It's literally "how'd i do": the subreddit and mostly insanely boring.

>>55935050
Literally no bass response or presence. I bought them reading reviews saying it's like the DT-880s reproduction of bass which is perfectly fine, but these things were tinny AF without any body.

>>55928783
Thanks. Any reason to get the HM5 over these?

>>55935261
lmao how the fuck is the hd600 tinny. The only tinny headphones are akg's.

>>55935282
The hd600 sounds slightly cleaner and has much better vocals. The tiny amount of extra bass in the 650 is not worth the trade off of overall sound quality.

>>55935655
>tinny
>having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound.

Sounds exactly like the HD600's mids.

what headphones (earbuds, the kind that stick into your ear) last the longest, sound nice, and aren't too expensive?

I used to swear by this pair from Sony you could get for 15 bucks because they were brass and sounded like an OK pair of sony headphones, but my latest pair just broke for no reason.

> budget is less than 50 bucks
> USA
> My phone or my computer
> ???????????????
> /comfy/
> bass

>>55935684
the 600's mids are full and smooth. This must be the bait of an akg owner.

>>55906382

fuck u its arleady starting to go

>>55935756
>the 600's mids are full and smooth.

So much delusion. How can the mid be full with how muddy the HD600 sound?

>>55935447
The DT880 graphs as having more upper bass. Sounds that way too, like a broad low end peak filter tuned around 100-150 Hz.
Most in-ears are tuned to have either a lot more bass or a lot less treble, often both at once. I can't think of one with the compact Etymotic form factor.


In-ears are a lot more tricky to fit than people seem to assume. Tons of people seem to not know how to wear foam tips. Do you get any suction from the earpieces?

yamaha hs8 or adam a7x?

>>55935898
I use the silicon or whatever tips and they fit well. I use Etymotic ER20s religiously since I play live music frequently.

>>55935861
The mids sound full because they're detailed enough and have actual weight behind them.

What headphones do you own.

>>55935861
>HD600
>muddy

Yeah, no. It's the exact opposite of muddy. It's very accurate in the upper midrange which is the most important region for clarity.

>>55935941
pls resbond.

>>55935941
Adam.

>>55936433
Seriously trying to bump a response in a slow and autosage thread. I was preparing a reply, but really?

I pick the HS8 of those two. Adam's tweeter/woofer integration is more disjointed. There are of course many other options to choose from.

>>55936165
And of course the faggot wont answer my question. I swear it's the same 702 owner EVERY fucking weekend that I come here.

>>55936580
soz, didn't mean to. i just wanted to get a quick opinion because there's this guy who's selling both used at a good price. ty for ur post.

>>55924379
Blackout - David Bowie
Johan Von Bronx - J+Voidz
hanna - Kanno Youko
Motherboard - Daft Punk
a bunch of classical music as well

>>55906369
Lads what are the cheap Phillips IEM's called that get recommended here quite often?

I'm talking around the £10 mark

New thread:
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>>55936709
> title - artist
> not artist - title
kys

>>55906382
help