/hpg/ - Headphone General

Thank you for a non shit OP.

Also, anime isn't real kiddo.

Give me advice on this

PortaPro or Creative Aurvana Live?

Is the Audio Technica M20X worth it?

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I don't really go on /hpg/ but my old headset is cracking and I figured out i'm fed up with headsets. Would prefer some knowledge on mod mics and if they're worth it.

>Budget
$100 in amazon bucks
>Location
America
>Source
My computer headphone jack
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
It needs to be comfy enough to not hurt my fucking ears during long listening sessions (8+ hours). That's it.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser PC 350 SE are the ones i'm using right now. They sound fine to me, but I'm a pleb. However, I'm planning on buying headphones this time and maybe using a modmic as I stated earlier. I just don't know if that's really a good setup.

I added foam to my HD598's and it actually made it sound quite good. I no longer need to use the equalizer to get the sounds balanced out. Its semi-open air still with two air holes in each earpiece but that is just so the driver is working good.

I can take pictures if anyone is interested. I'm sure it'd work on a HD555 or anything like it.

>>55978978
hi guys. I am in need of a new pair of headphones.
from the template:
>Budget:
350$
>Location:
eurofag
>Source:
amazon would be amazing
>Preferred type of headphone:
over/around ear
>Open or closed:
closed
>Comfort level:
as light as possible would be nice; soft earpads would be great too. i tend to get headaches and migraine very easily and often, so amplifying it with ill fitting or too heavy headphones is not a good idea.
plus: my ears usually get sore from on ear cuffs.
>Preferred tonal balance:
balanced would be great
>Past headphones:
zink parrot 2.0 (heavy and uncomfortable) beats studio on ear( i know but i got them as a present and they hurt as hell), currently: only an in-ear pair of marshalles

> noise isolation would be great too. i am not particularly keen on noise cancellation though.

and I know it is frowned upon, but i am kind of thinking about purchasing the senheiser momentum 2.0 over-ear headphones. so... does anyone have any experience with those?

thanks in advance!

>>55979479
Are you me?

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>>55979653
Perhaps. I just don't know anything about headphones. I'm currently looking at the Sony MDRV6. Are those good headphones for the price?

>>55979714
Pads on those are shallow and probably won't be comfortable for long sessions, especially if you have larger ears.

>Budget
$200AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
Any online retailer in Australia
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Something that I can wear for 5+ hours at a time
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced preferred.
>Past headphones:
I've been a headset pleb all my life, trying to stop being retarded.

ive got a pair of electrostatics headphones and I want a mic, will a modmic fuck stuff up with the magnet? Should I just grab a clip/desk mic?

>>55979534
audio technica ath-900x/z with a1000 pads or mrspeakers alpha pads (the latter being the best, but more expensive and harder to install)

very comfortable, very big though, look at videos

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>>55979895
modmic is inconvenient and annoying

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>>55978978
What do you guys think of these? Heard they could take a beating

What's the most vaporwave headphone?

>>55979895
>electrostatic
>magnet
They don't normally use magnets, electrets aside. That wouldn't be a concern. They're the only type of headphone that you can use near an NMR.

>>55979265
CAL! has a little isolation. Portapro has none.
Cal! has more extended bass as well, both are kinda bassy. I'd advise the Creative set.

>>55980367
Do you know if CAL! would be comfortable to wear with glasses?

>>55979741
I have smaller ears, and can deal with slight uncomfortability if it sounds good and is rather sturdy.

>>55980242
I've had these for about 2 years. I've been babying them a little bit since they are the most expensive in-ears I've bought, they seem sturdy though.

The sound is great, but I don't have much to compare to other than the research I did googling and trying out other brands in the store.

>>55980263
PLEASE respond, I want to look cool and hip at my next music meet

>>55980242
>What do you guys think of these?

Not as relevant since the MA750 is a thing and is overall better

>beating
I think the plastic tube at the end as a chance to break.

>>55980493
It does sound good and it's probably as sturdy as it gets in the price range.
I had mine for years now and, besides the pads, everything else works flawlessly, the stock pads did caused some minor discomfort, but they didn't last long anyway (my v6 sees some pretty heavy use), got Auray Sheep Skin pads to replace them, turns out these are not only more durable, but more comfortable and better at isolating too.

Looking at a Sennheiser HD 598 for €160, mostly gonna be used for gaming. Is there anything better at this price point? Comfort is pretty important and IEM's don't do it for me.

>>55980681
Ok, I didn't even think about replacing the pads. Probably a done buy for me then. Thanks /hpg/ you never fail me.

>>55979923
thank you very much! i'll look into those!

>Budget
Under $200 preferably

>Location
US

>Source
Creative G5 USB Soundcard

>Preferred type of headphone
Full size

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
Comfort is big because I would likely wear them ~8 hrs a day

>Preferred tonal balance
neutral

>Past headphones
Currently using Koss KSC75

Looking for some headphones that rival the KSC75 in quality, but are also comfortable enough to wear all day. Also it shouldn't look too weird, something that looks cool would be nice.

Thanks bros.

what headphones are considered successor to XB500

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https://youtu.be/JEoUKO5iNoQ
What can we hope to expect from the V-Moda-Roland partnership?

>Budget
~200
>Location
euro
>Source
pc, tv
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
any. It's for home, but having isolation at times can be nice.
>Comfort level
all the comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
>Past headphones
hd558, did all I wanted it to do until it broke. Looking for something a bit more premium in build quality. Been looking into MDR1A(150€) and Fidelio X2(220€). I'm pretty undecided in open or closed phones, is the difference that big in vidya, shows and movies? alternatives to these?

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>ATH-CKP500
>€13

how'd I do?

>>55982109
Who knows. I like my LP-2s, and was going to get some M100s, but I may as well see if they birth out anything good.

>>55978978
ds

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>>55982109
idk but I really want their BT set

>>55980242
I've ordered knockoffs from aliexpressy which I always hear people saying they're as good as the originals. I bought a knockoff SM58 and it sounds as good as the original. gg chinks

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Weekly HD800 muster race

When will Sennheiser release a version of the HD600s that isn't build like crap? Maybe a special edition metal frame version?

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>>55983253
audiophile playstation strikes again

>>55980263
Stax sr-507 or any other retro stax.

So my stupid fucking cat just chewed my stupid fucking Meme IEM 2015 edition Piston 3's. What's the new cheap meme IEM? Should I just grab the Piston 3's again?

>>55983253
Get that peaky shit outta here pham.

what usually offers better performance / $, IEMs or over ear head phones?

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>>55984364
>muh peaks meme

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Hello friends.

I'm looking to get a budget tier mic that isn't terrible to go with my headphones. More specifically one that is resilient to ambient noise.

Back when I purchased my ATH-M50 2 years ago I got the Zalman ZM mic-1 that clips on to the headphone cord. I used it for a few days but that thing picks up everything and my mechanical keyboard is pretty loud. Used a shit $12 headset till now for voice which kinda sucks and nig-rigging it with an inexpensive mic is really uncomfortable.

I have questions not about buying headphones.

Best/most useful source gear for up to $600?
I want portability that leaves room for further headphone upgrades.
Axon 7 is great audio quality at $400. I will use it as a DAP with a smartphone attached.
Mojo obvious mention, $400-$450 used, definitely good for future upgrades but not as portable (have to connect to phone or something, carry that around).
dragonfly red/black for $75-$175 used, cheapest option, greatest room for headphone upgrade.

Suggestions?

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Reminder to have good source audio components.

>>55984970
>Axon 7 is great audio quality at $400. I will use it as a DAP with a smartphone attached.
What happened to the HTC 10 idea?
How would you know anything about the Axon 7?
>Mojo obvious mention, $400-$450 used, definitely good for future upgrades but not as portable (have to connect to phone or something, carry that around).
Definitely more voltage and current to it. There are a few other portable suggestions. But, take a look at the various insensitive headphones and see if you really want to take them on the go.
>dragonfly red/black for $75-$175 used, cheapest option, greatest room for headphone upgrade.
Not much of a reason to the Black. Red does not look that great either.

>>55985107
Your setup is shit.

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>>55985150
Reminder to use image search before posting dumb shit.

>>55985107
>not TH900s

why even bother?

>>55985197
>using any audio-technicas ever.
Garbage.

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>>55985233
What do you use then, my lord?

>>55985197
Superior Japanese audio electronics

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These HD280s are the first pair of decent headphones I have bought.
How do these compare to other headphones in this price range ($100-$200)

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I also have an XLR AT2020 that I have hooked up to a pretty ok interface

>>55985137
>HTC 10
I decided the $200 price different wasn't worth it, given what else I can do for $200. If I considered the v10, the price difference is $300

And the sale ended today, so it's actually $300 difference now between the Axon 7 and $400 between v10.

I've only read specs and reviews, scoured forums for audiophiles who have it. But I haven't heard ANY of these items yet. Just narrowing down options before I go through the hassle of finding demos or ordering and returning/reselling.

>on the go
I figured I have three portable scenarios:

most demanding movement - motorcycling/jogging/quick walks to corner store. I'll use monk plus and whatever source, probably phone.

Somewhat demanding:
Listening in public places, long walks, in between classes, travelling.

Stationary:
Studying in my room, gaming, you get it.

Phone works in all three categories, Mojo and similar purchases in the second two, USB dac is cheapest option and in all 3.

Could you elaborate on why not to go with the Black/Red? My music tastes change pretty fluidly so I want a versatile setup, dunno if that actually means anything.

>>55985107
i won't fall for your memes again /g/

>>55984135
>What's the new cheap meme IEM?

Rock Zircon? You should just prob get pistons again or KZs

>>55985350
Germany > Japan.

Not even the SR-009 can beat a lowly mid-fi HD600. Japan status = rekt.

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These look familiar.

>>55986501
>HD600
>good
pick one sennshill

>>55987383
true that
Germany is better than Japan because beyer exists

There aren't any brick-and-mortar stores or anything near me where I can test out different combinations of gear, and buying/returning gets expensive fast if there are restocking fees.

I figured I could buy and sample used gear, then resell for a marginal higher cost to cover what I would pay in shipping. If I do this in greater volume, I could also offer sampling to people in my area in similar predicaments.

How feasible is this? I've seen used gear go pretty low, but the reselling is where I see issues.

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yo /hpg/ plz rate these thx

>Budget
$300
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone/Laptop but I'll be getting a portable amp soon
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
high, I wear them for long hours
>Preferred tonal balance
balanced, not a bass head
>Past headphones
xd

I need some new IEMs to last me a while. Good isolation is a must where I'll be using them. I don't mind buying used as well.

>>55988278
>getting an amp for IEMs
what

>>55987714
if it comes with a mic, then it's cancer

>>55988672
You're right, you've helped me more than you think anon, thanks.

Any Grado owners here?

How on earth do you deal with the stock bowl earpads?

>shure srt440
>sony pro mdr7506
>audio-technica ath-t400

Which one should I go for?

>>55987243
Do any qts even give enough of a shit about audio to wear decent headphones in public? It's hard to find girls that do it in private even when they're available.

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>>55987243

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>>55988769
This is what happens when you give a woman expensive headphones.

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What's peoples opinion on the HD518s?

>Budget
$100
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop or player
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990


high-isolation preferred

>>55988769
The only "girl" I know that's into audio is a trap so...

Can portable speakers keep up with headphones?

Woulda 80quid jbl3 flip be even close to my 110quid dt990 with a fioo dac?

I mean since its a speaker more budget ahould go to sound quality compared to a headphone, but bluetooth speakers seem like ameme item

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chick wants to give you head but she insists on wearing her "insert your favorite cans here" (with music playing and all) while doing it.

Are you a. more aroused b. offended c. none of the above

are SHL3300/28 a bad first purchase for a poorfag?

>>55989322
C, as long as I can face fuck her idgaf

>>55979216
/thread

>>55989322
d. this is a retarded scenario

>>55989347
The pads looks bad on those.

Try Samson SR850/950s, Audio-Technica ATH-M20x, TASCAM TH Series TH-MX2, or Philips SHP9500

Etymotic Research HF5 still recommended for IEM?

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I'm looking to get my first pair of over-the-ear headphones since I'll be moving into an apartment and flying a lot in the near future.

>Budget
Up to $125 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Directly plugged into laptop and phone for movies and music
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
ULTRA COMFORT
>Preferred tonal balance
Doesn't really matter, just looking for the best value. If I had to pick I'd lean towards bass

Thanks fellas.

>>55989314

Bamp

just picked up some ma750 for my second iem after piston 3s, how fucked am I?

I need new ear buds/in ear headphones with a mic for my phone, is there an infograph for those?

>>55990225
There are links in the wiki

>>55979894
http://www.lindy.com.au/hf-100-premium-hi-fi-headphones
>other countries $50-$120 headphones are our $150-$200 range
sucks man
anyway I think I saw a store that was selling the Yoga CD 880s a while back before I knew they were the same set as these but can't find it

also I'm just as much a pleb as you and this is just what I've found to suit me best looking for myself

>>55990266
you mean http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-352-iems-compared-pump-audio-earphones-added-04-03-16-p-1106

there's over 1100 pages, I aint going threw all that

and most don't mention having a mic along with it.

>>55990319
pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ
m8

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>Budget
$200 at the most, maybe more if it's really worth the extra money.
>Location
U S of A
>Source
Mostly phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized - wireless
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
So many
>Preferred tonal balance
I'd like v shaped but this isn't important.
>Past headphones
Sony MDRZX100 ZX series
JBL E50BT - just broke, looking for another wireless pair.

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I fell for the "objectively better" autistic meme. I can't wait for the placebo effect.

>>55991072
Nice. Your purchase bias is sure to make it sound even better.

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Has anyone fell else for this meme yet?

Got mine like two months ago. I think my old Nuforce Icon HDP was better.

>>55991316
How nice is the knob though

>>55991357
Meh

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>Budget
1200$
>Location
yurope
>Source
o2/odac
>Preferred type of headphone
fullsize
>Open or closed
open/semiopen

>>55980242
Build is nice, not extremely sturdy but you won't have to worry about breaking them in normal use. Fit and comfort is good, form factor is nice and they isolate really well. They are very bassy, overly bassy in my opinion which makes them sound muddy and thick.

>>55983253
How loud do they get from that controller?

>>55990400
V-Moda Wireless + XL Pads, built like a tank, comes with carrying case, detachable non-proprietary cable for both, extra durability and in case you want to use the boompro for gaming.
Measures about the same with and without the cable.

>>55991701
I played Destiny with 100% volume on DS4 and in-game and needed to lower down slightly (near 80%). My integrated audio and surface pro 4 can drive them to speaker level volume so you dont need to wear them to hear sounds.

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These should arrive today and they'll be my first pair of stationary headphones. Now I just need a microphone so I can play multiplayer games with frendos, any suggestions? The ModMic looks nice and all but is insanely overpriced here in Sweden, right now I'm looking into the V-Moda Boompro which seems decent. All suggestions are welcome.

>>55992687
Quite alright, similar to weaker mobile devices probably.

Please can you guys recommend me some headphones? Thanks in advance!

>£20-£50, more concerned with value for money
>UK
>Mobile phone (Z3) or may get a small mp3 player like a sansa clip if they're still any good
>buds/in-ear
>Needed for lifting and cardio, they need to stay in place while running, and not be noticeably uncomfortable. Also would prefer them to be of good build quality.

I used to have the pair of headphones that came with the Xperia Z2, the ones with active noise cancellation, they were pretty good imo, I was also a fan of the weird shaped apple earbuds, sound quality is not a major factor for me as long as it's ok for a normie, they were comfortable but always broke within 3 months if I were lucky.

>Budget
50-60€
>Location
Germany
>Source
iPhone & Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Mid - I use them mainly for podcasts/audiobooks or gaming on the laptop every once in a while
>Past headphones
Skullcandy crap, Apple Earbuds, EarPods, ath50m

I really want to have a remote on them because the volume control on my phone is jammed and I am too pussy to open my phone

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Have a old pair of sennheiser hd438 headphones that hardly work in one ear. Should the middle two solder balls be together like this?

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>My ears after switching to m40x after years of 20$ headphones
If the anon who recommended them a few days ago is still around I just want to thank him desu

>>55982545
Do knockoff earphones really sound as good as the originals?

>>55981227
i second this guy

i am going to spain in a few week and can buy them for around 190 euros, in my country they are around 300 dollars

>>55992941
You are

LITERALLY DUMB AS FUCK

Cant you see the trace that they're soldered to?

Both balled up or not they're on the same fucking pad you dipshit kys

>>55993188
Thanks
I figured this after taking a second look
I'm kinda blind

>>55992804
Nexus 4 was unable to drive them to normal volume.

>>55978978
http://m.androidcentral.com/htc-working-usb-c-powered-noise-canceling-headphones-jbl

These come with an HTC 10 "a 200 dollar value"

What is the consensus on USB c phones?

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>>55993001
Grats anon, I'm going to be ordering my first pair of headphones (v-moda crossface lp2) soon and I can't wait to have them on my head. Been using a nameless 20$ pair of headphones I grabbed when Zellers was closing down to become Target, so for too long...

>>55994179
>What is the consensus on USB c phones?

>consensus
>/g/

Majority of people me included seem to object the removal of a perfectly working TRS jack in favor of a single USB connector which is also used for media transferring, charging, docking, tethering etc and limits the use of multiple of these at the time. There's nothing wrong in using USB for digital audio output, leaving the DA-conversion and amplification to the headphones themselves or to another external device, but it being the only option is awful. Many if not most modern smartphones can already output audio with USB but the vast majority of headphones are connected with the same old TRS jack and they will require an adapter with DAC and amplifier built into it to work. This creates can create issues with different headphone loads, I mostly fear worse performance.

>Budget
€30
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
either is fine
>Comfort level
most comfortable I can get for this budget
>Past headphones
shitty no-name €5 headphones that hurt like hell after 10 minutes of wearing them


pls respond

>>55992941
Yes, they're fine.

Drivers die, Sennheiser drivers especially.

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>>55978978
Logitech USB Headset H530

probably the best headset ever created

>>55985433
I've been seeing the V10 for a lot less than that. It should be said that the V10 has a very unusual audio arrangement.
I don't find most smartphone measurements satisfactory. Reviewers have rarely have anything to offer on audio issues.

I asked that question because almost all insensitive headphones, the ones that would benefit from using the Mojo over a competent phone output, are bulky and usually open backed.

The Black is not a powerful device. Unless you are dealing with region limited output, it doesn't offer much over a smartphone/laptop/whatever output. While the Red has more voltage available to it, it doesn't handle low impedance loads well, not better than the Black.

>>55995051
so you have the best headset in your callcenter
good job pajeet!

>>55994179
would be fine if it had two usb c ports
now, it is just a device with less functionality

>>55994970
going to get some hate, but skullcandy hesh's
this place has some excess stock which is pretty cheap http://stores.ebay.co.uk/TrustedGoods-Store/_i.html?rt=nc&_nkw=hesh&_sid=48852038&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

>>55995270
USB-C headphones would be ok if the phone had wireless charging, otherwise you've got to use a hub.

>>55995390
would it even work? the hub wouldn't charge the phone
the best I could do with OTG was to power the device by the hub, not the phone

>>55995438
it should work, as if the macbook can be charged and use USB devices through a hub i can't see why it wouldn't work with other type-C devices.

got the 598:SE with fiio e10k for ~300AUD

Schiit Fulla wouldn't ship here...

>>55995596
you're fulla schiit

>>55995596
just a little bit more and you could've had a sennheiser hd600...

>>55995718
i mean it would've been 100 more

>>55995750
yeah but they don't need amps

according to someone on hpg

>>55989669
Yes.
>>55989722
MDR-7506.
>>55992805
M6 Pro.

ODAC or Modi 2 Uber?

Same price
Amp is O2

>>55996347
would go with stack aesthetics, so ODAC if by same manufacturer
those 2 dacs should sound the same D E S U

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just picked up my new shp9500's

>>55995766
>according to someone on hpg
Like always, that depends on the output quality and power you have now. "Doesn't need an amp" for a relatively insensitive pair of headphones is a stupid blanket statement which only serves to confuse buyers.

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Which headphones is this qt wearing?

guys the earpads on my MDR 7506s are falling apart.

which replacement earpads should i buy?

>>55997192
It's AKG K 242 HD you silly weeaboo.

>>55997220
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888545-REG/Auray_eps_mdr7506_Genuine_Sheepskin_Leather_Earpads.html

OR

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/886946-REG/Auray_ep_mdr7506_Replacement_Earpads_Pair.html

OR

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/998386-REG/auray_epe_mdr7506_extra_deep_earpads_for.html

By the way, do not use velour earpads on the 7506 if you care about sound quality. It changes the sound for the worse.

I have a simple question:
Audio-Technica M50x or Sennheiser Urbanite XL?

>>55997347
M50x.

>>55997347
I have a question to counter that, why'd do you want someone else to pick it for you?

Some nice and cheap amp for xDuoo x3?
>Do I even need one for this?

>>55997742
No. It's already very nice, no cheap option would be better.

>>55996217
Thanks for the m6 pro recommendation, appreciate you taking the time for me, I'll have a good look into them now.

>>55997262

any decent ones on amazon? ive got this $25 gift card i'm trying to spend

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>>55997192
>he fell for the mpv meme

>>55997989
EDT250V is the only good ones but they are velour, makes them sound brighter.

Not sure if /g/ can help me on this one, not exactly related but kinda.

I've been looking at the m6 pros like >>55996217 said, they look good, but I notice Amazon offer some insurance thing.

Normally I would never consider insurance or other bs add ons, but these iems are £38 (drop to 32.50 sometimes) and I can get accidental cover for 4 years for £12.

Now, considering I break my headphones every 3-6 months, £12 for replacements sound pretty damn good.

Anyone have any experience with this insurance thing?

>>55998480
They attempt to repair the item, if it can't be done you get a replacement. IEMs like these can only be repaired by the manufacturer to their standards, even if it's a simple problem like wiring. I think in such a case they might just replace the item for you if it's broken.

I could be wrong however.

>>55998903
I've gone through the reviews of the insurance on Amazon and they're all basically "hope I don't need to use! 5 stars". What's the point...

I honestly might just buy the insurance and stick a review up of whether it's actually worth the money AFTER claiming.

>Budget
£100-£200

>Location
UK

>Source
Computer/Phone

>Preferred type of headphon
Overhead

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
relatively, I don't mind changing the ear pads

>Preferred tonal balance
Neuteral or Bass

>Past headphones
Currently have he HD 558's and just want a close version. Seeing if there's other options other than the DT770's and the ATH-MX50's

>Budget
< $105

>Location
USA

>Source
Computer/Phone (soon to be Fiio AMP for computer, though.)

>Preferred type of headphone
Over-Ear

>Open or Closed
Closed

>Comfort level
I wouldnt worry at all, could just replacement pads or something

>Preferred Tonal Balance
Clean Neutral, or maybe just a little bass (if the latter is a valid answer)

>Past Headphones
Superlux HD661. Was thinking about moving up to the HD681 EVO, but I'd thought I'd venture out.
I was looking at the Sony MDR-10R and RC, but I heard from Youtube reviewers that they were really disappointed with how the sound seemed congested.

Also, I prefer one with a detachable cable.

Quick question
I can get the Marshall MONITOR headphones for about 50€ + 5 for shipping, i was going to buy the superlux 668b but for this price they seem like a better deal, am i right on this?

What are good earphones to get on Amazon that are $15? I need it to also be eligible for Amazon free shipping.
I was looking at this. Is it any good?
Panasonic ErgoFit Best in Class In-Ear Earbuds Headphones with Mic/Controller RP-TCM125-K (Black) iPhone, Android Compatible, Noise Isolating Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4LGVUO/ref=cm_sw_r_api_p3KQxbX9W4D6N
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4LGVUO/ref=cm_sw_r_api_p3KQxbX9W4D6N

>>55995138
I've found the V10 at $250, which I think is pretty good. As it stands, my preference is for pure audio equipment over a smartphone with good audio.

I see what you mean regarding the power outputs of the Mojo and the Black, but for clarification, right now my dissatisfaction is with my laptop's sound card and my phone's native DAC. I want to pickup a portable item that will circumvent those two weakpoints, keeping in mind that I may pick up insensitive headphones in the future.

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Hey /g/,

Im looking at a pair of Senheiser CX300s right now and they were a pair of headphones I used to love and adore, now Im looking for something compareable in terms of sound-clarity and quality for listening to mostly classical music.
>https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX300-W-Earbuds-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000IDUP3G


What would you recomend? Im in the 75$ price range and just wana get something I can love and enjoy.

I'm looking for a wireless headset that has a built in mic for under $35. I'm not looking for a gamer headset. I'm looking for an office headset that I can use for conferencing while keeping my hands free.

Everyone I've found on Amazon that has a good rating within my budget only has one speaker. I want two speakers, but apparently adding an additional speaker makes the price suddenly $150 dollars.

What do?

>>56001186
your budget isn't realistic.

>>55982456
The BT set doesn't have Apt-x or the Cliqfold mechanism. I recommend you to wait for a revision.

>>56001266
I thought we agreed to never reply to tourists.

>>56001186
https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Hidden-Wireless-Earphone-Earpiece/dp/B01EZGOIH0/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1470782268&sr=1-4&keywords=bluetooth+headset&refinements=p_36%3A100-800

I'm thinking about buying a new pair of headphones. Before I do any research, anyone wanna give me any recs?

>budget
I'd be willing to spend ~500 bucks
>location
US
>source
audio interface
>type
open, something pretty neutral would be great

Past headphones have included Sennheiser HD598s (which is what i listen out of most rn), AKG k271s, and ATH-m20s.

Is HD800 too bright for pleasure listening?

>>56003043
If you can still hear high frequencies well, then yes probably.

>>56003158
>I need muh veil to enjoy music
t. hd650 shitter

>>56003269
>you should enjoy knives in your ears

t. deaf nigger

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How much does Sennheiser pay HD600 shills?

Pic unrelated

>>56003586
Maybe stop listening to shittily mastered anime soundtracks for once

>>56004000
bout tree fiddy per week to shill these run of the mill dynamics

>>55982177
I dont have MDR1A to compare, but I have MSR7 which are closed.

I prefer Fidelio X2 for vidya, shows, and movies because the soundstage is much larger.

I only use MSR7 for music out and about since I wouldn't look like a tool and won't leak noise to the public.

Even then, passive Isolation is poor on MSR7, even worse on the MDR1A. The MSR7 at least has reasonably isolation at higher frequencies.

If you don't care about taking your headphones with you outdoors you might as well get the X2s a lot comfier as well, I could wear them all day without complaint.

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Got some Piston 3's, I'm far from an audiophile but I'm not sure what it is, I just don't feel very impressed by them. I had the Piston 2's previously and liked them a lot and in the interim I've been using some cheap Phillips earphones so it's not really that my ears are just used to higher quality audio now so I didn't realise the change.

Are the Piston Hybrids much more bassier than the Piston 3's? I think that might be a factor, anyone own a pair? How are they?

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>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Fiio X3II
>Type
IEM
>Comfort level
I'd like to be able to wear them on and off for a 5 hour work shift.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral/balanced
>past headphones
Vsonic Vsd2s and MeeAudio M6 Pros
I like the clarity of the vsonics a lot but the treble is every so slightly sibilant and the bass is kind of recessed. The M6 Pros are great all around but the treble is slightly lacking when compared to the vsonics. If I could get something g in-between these two I'd be pretty psyched

Best BLUETOOTH headset with a boom mic under $50?

>>55988672
This is so not true. Some of us work in offices and need a boom mic attached and this need has nothing to do with gayming, idiot.

>>56005338
>>56005381

Get the fuck out. You are not welcome here.

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>>55987243
AKG K142

>>56005410
Fine.

>>56005477

>>55982177
>>56005240

I don't think you can go wrong with fidelio X2 for vidya and movies.

Having a 3.5mm female port is handy, I got a vmoda boompro mic which I works pretty well on the X2 and MSR7 so you can convert almost any headphone with 3.5mm port into a headset.

If you are into music though fidelio X2's signature might not appeal to you unless you listen to electronic or bass heavy music.

It is colored a fair bit on the lower end, hump around 100Hz similar to MDR1A but not to the point where they are bassheads.

If you want less bass emphasis perhaps consider the k7xx or K712, but you will need an amp. And they have a mini XLR port not 3.5mm so Vmoda boompro is not an option if you want to convert it into a headset.

There is ant lion modmic 2.0 as another option, but then you will need to glue a magnet to your Headphones and run a separate cable to your PC which I don't like personally.

Really like the volume adjust dial and mute/unmute mic slider on the vmoda boom pro. But enough about that already. You probably don't care about attaching a mic anyways.

If you want something cheaper and still decent for gaming with wide soundstage a lot of people seem to swear by HD598. They are an open pair with replaceable cable but it is not 3.5mm.

I don't know how long it would last you though, seen many people saying their 598s broke.

Fidelio X2 in comparison is built like a mother fucking tank. I'd only be concerned of the elastic band stretching and going loose.

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>"Audiophiles"

LOL

>>55992755
I'm loving the boom pro man, you just pop in a 3 pole 3.5mm into you headset.

At the other end is a 4 pole, they give you a splitter which splits the 4 pole into two sepperate 3 poles, one for the mic and the other for the headphones which you hook up to your source/motherboard.

I don't know how sound quality compares to mod mic, I think the mod mic might be better in that regard, vmoda boom pro sound good enough for me.

I had to crank up the gain and boost to max though in order to hear it and enable noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation in microphone properties to remove the hissing background noise.

Once setup properly people can hear me even if I am speaking in a low voice.

The advantage with the boompro is that you don't need to run a separate cable to the PC and you get a mute/unmute and volume slider.

Not certain if mod mic has these as well. Comes in handy if you want to mute the mic quickly or lower/raise the volume in game quickly.

And most importantly you don't need to glue a magnet to your headphones if that bothers you.

Mute/unmute is pretty damned handy for games that force you to use open mic by default like EDF4.1.

>>56005662
>headset

Get out

>>56005695
it is what >>55992755 requested, autist.

>>56005735
He can get the fuck out too.

>>56005832
back to /a/ autist

Hi /hpg/ looking to buy my first set of serious headphones as im about to head overseas to a uni dorm and cant bring my speakers. Mainly listen to bass heavy hip hop and /bleep/ tier electronic shit. Might also end up using these for PC gaming when I get around to building one.

>$1000aud but flexible both up and down. Willing to go significantly down if this is overkill.
>Australia
>Havent got an amp so willing to buy cheaper headphones + an amp if this is a better option. Otherwise plugging into a MBP or an iphone 6.
>Full sized over ear
>Open
> comfort is nice but willing to be flexible as long as it wont cause me literal pain
> probably bassy or V shaped

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>>55980263
Koss Portapros

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What does /hpg/ think of the 1more triple drivers?

>>56005927
1000 AUD seems overkill, X2 might be up your alley. Not particularly V shaped but it has a fair amount of bass.

K7xx with a decent amp would work out fine as well.

Perhaps have a look at the audioquest night hawk, they are around 775AUD currently on addicted to audio and have tighter bass than the X2 and more sub bass extension.

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Where do you guys generally reccomend buying?

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okay hpg help me out here. Looking for some relatively cheap headphones suitable for gaming to match a condenser mic i picked up not too long ago. I'm also going to be listening to a lot of music with these in my down time (at home and on the go) so i want the versatility of some good phones over a headset

>Budget
$50ish is preferred, but i'm open to anything under $100 which is the max i'm willing to spend.
>Location
US
>Source
Prefferably Amazon, but i'm open to other sources so long as i don't have to wait months for them to get here from some backwoods chinese bootleg factory
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear for sure
>Open or closed
closed is highly preferred
>Comfort level
i want something comfortable, especially with long hair usually worn up in a bun or ponytail, as i plan on wearing these headphones for long periods of time
>Preferred tonal balance
i prefer something neutral as i'm most likely just going to throw any music through EQs beforehand. Definitely don't want too much bass as i'll also be using these to game with, and bass heavy phones tend to sound god awful with games
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD201s were my only "real" headphones i've ever owned, and my only complaint was that they fit weird on my head.

Just as an aside, i'd also prefer some kind of headphones with easily replaceable/repairable cables as i have a cat who's prone to chewing on things and dont want to have to throw out a perfectly good pair of headphones because the cable is chewed up.

Is there a headphone with the fidelity and neutrality of the HD600 and the soundstage of the k702?

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Is the Master and Dynamic MH40 any good? How does it compare to the HD600s?

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>>56005584
>missing the point of the video
Every time

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>>56006891

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>>56005584
>>56006891
>>56006906
You will fare no better if you were listening to Ultrasone Edition 10, $2600 worth of garbage.

Go on, prove me wrong. Look at this response graph.

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>>56006906
>>56005584
In case if you can't be arsed to google it, here it is, the ultrasone edition 10.

https://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-Surround-Professional-Open-back-Headphones/dp/B004C3DUFS

>>56006970
>>56006996

Of course it looks like that, Tyll kept having his seizure fits while taking measurements!

>>56004006
This happens with anything with cymbals or sibilance, even with Pink Floyd SACDs and the like. It's not a matter of mastering, retard. Your hearing just sucks, the 6khz peak is well known and it's actually awful if you can hear it well because you'll also hear the harmonics at 12khz.

>>56007090
The anon who posted that webm probably think that Tyll was having an orgasm. What a retard.

>>56006173
Thanks anon, you've given me some recommendations i never even considered.

How would the X2 compare to a standard hd650/amp setup?

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>Budget
$30
>Location
Poland
>Source
ipod shuffle 2gen
>Preferred type of headphone
small over ear ones, something like pic rel
>Open or closed
doesn't matter
>Comfort level
won't wear them more than 2 hours straight
>Preferred tonal balance
doesn't matter
>Past headphones:
ipod stock ones

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Should I buy this?

>>56003043
Not really. I have the SD mod and a bit of EQ bass boost make them really nice to listen to.

>>56007222
I often listen to Pink Floyd albums and it sounds simply orgasmic on the 800's, not sure what you're on about.

Are HD 598s a waste of money if I have absolutely no intention of investing in a DAC or an amp? I just want something neutral and comfy for as cheap as possible.

>>56007413
Never tried the 650 + amp setup, seems closer to neutral with less coloration based on the FR chart.

Depends on how much you love your base and whether you want to try out a tube amp.

Considering you want to use it for gaming as well and bass heavy music I would recommend the X2 over the 650.

With X2 you have the option of using vmoda boom pro as well if you want a mic for gaming or chat with people on voip etc... The cable is fairly easy to replace as 3.5mm male to male is fairly standard.

If you happen to want to listen to music that has less emphasis on base occasionally as well then HD650 would be a safer choice. Doesn't seem to be lacking in base as it is in line with the mids with a slight roll off in the sub bass region.

X2 bass is accentuated around 60Hz so the sub bass roll off is in line with the mids at 30Hz.

X2s are pretty fucking comfy too my ears are fairly large and don't touch the pads. The stock pads are also fairly thick so your ears won't touch the driver.

The elastic band might be a little squeeky if your head is thin, stuffing it with a bit of tissue paper resolved that issue for me.

As for the memory velour pads they are fucking lint magnets. They look nice and plush and black when you buy them but after use they start to collect lint and dead skin. Pain in the ass to clean.

I recently got some sheep skin leather HM5 pads to try out on my MSR7 but it made them sound horrible so I stretched them and slapped them on my X2s.

They sound a little darker now with more sub bass extension, smell great, and are less of an eye sore as they are easier to clean.

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>Budget
$80
>Location
America
>Source
Bluetooth Dongle 4.0 (not joking)
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Willing to sacrifice comfort to gain sound quality to meet budget
>Past Headphones
Tek Republic TH Pro Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset
(they were 20 bucks. Sounded terrible and they broke after 2 years)
The cheap earbuds that came with my SanDisk Sansa Clip

I'm not looking for a gaming headset. I'm not looking for anything with an attached mic.
I want a wireless, BLUETOOTH headphone that meets an audiophile standard.

I own a Samson Go Mic, the existence of which I discovered here when I started lurking this general two weeks ago.

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>>56007988
>I want a wireless, BLUETOOTH headphone that meets an audiophile standard.

>>56008076
To be fair, those do exist. His problem is that they cost $200+

>>55979894
sony cd900st mdr7506 or v6

>>56005927
Sennheiser hd650 + o2/odac combo or schiit magni/modi 2 uber

What are the /hpg/-approved entry level canalphones?

>>56007988
You'll need aptx or LDAC bluetooth shit if you want anything decent famalam.

>>56008182
Forgive me. I'm new here.

Could you explain that in layman's terms please?

>>56008192
tl;dr: you need to spend way more to achieve the same quality over bluetooth that you do over wired headphones.

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>>56008210
What about these?

https://amzn.com/B00F54Y6GU

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>Budget
$200 USD
>Location
AUSTRALIA
>Source
NEED LOWISH OHMS
>Preferred type of headphone
BEYTERDYNIAMC
>Open or closed
OPEN
>Comfort level
WHO CARES
>Preferred tonal balance
WHO CARES
>Past headphones
DT770

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>>55983253
Hello brother.

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>>56008523
sieg heil mein freund, you have fine taste, tips stahlhelm.

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>>56003043
If you use them with a decent tube amp it should tame the highs of the HD800.

>still not shipped
MOOM

Can you use the AUX 3.5 mm jack on a headphone to plug in a flexible mic?

For instance, if I plugged one of these into the AUX of my headphone:
>https://amzn.com/B00CDJSH74

Would I be able to convert my headphones into a headset?

>>56009410
Or you use PEQ.

>>56009427
yeah, but couldn't you just use a V moda boom pro mic?

>>56009592
Becuase I bought this Bluetooth headset:
>https://amzn.com/B019C1MBWW
... and your mic has a long cord attached to it. If you can recommend a better mic for my wireless headphones that doesn't have a long cord attached to it I'm all ears.

>Budget
220 euros
>Location
France
>Source
Anything
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very comfy, something for 8+ hours straight
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced or a bit of bass
>Past headphones:
Audio-Technica ATH-T200

I bought the Audio Technica ATH AD-700X meme headphones on a whim because they were on sale and I really like them. With 6db boost to 80hz the sound is pretty well rounded.

Though I heard from somewhere the earlier makes in gold were sturdier, is that true?

>>56009667
These are NOT AptX compatible. Nothing Bludio makes is AptX compatible because they flubbed the licensing negotiation from CSR.

Fucking moron.

>>56009410
>tube amps
>adding more distortion
Use EQ.

Anyone got any recs on some cheap open headphones?

By cheap I mean £30 or below

I need some headphones that I don't need to worry about destroying but also don't sound like absolute shit

I would have gone for PortaPros I've had them before when they used to be £17 but I'm not paying £30 for anything with that atrocious build quality (or design) they break way too easy. Why have they upped so much in price recently anyway? Increase in popularity due to their decent sound/price + hipsters liking the god awful Tron look?

PX100-IIs would be my go to (and what I've been using for years) but they have upped to £45 I have no idea what Sennheiser is thinking with that pricing.

Size doesn't matter, can't be in ear. Need them to be open as closed feels awful for me.

Cheers friends

>>56010171
https://amzn.com/B002GHIPYI

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I'm considering buying the Avantree Audition Pro for $80

tl;dr
>Bluetooth V4.1
>40 hour battery
>aptX, SBC and AAC formats
>Driver Diameter: 40mm
>Impedance: 32 ohm
>Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz

https://amzn.com/B01A0EAYDI

What does /hpg/ think about this purchase?
Can you think of any reason why I shouldn't buy these headphones?

>>56010367
I think your paying $50 dollars for mobility. These headphones would sound a lot better >>56010219

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>>56006821
Modded HD800 or HD800S.

>>56009410
That amplifier you posted is not going to have any audible distortion or FR coloration to affect HD 800s response.

Tubes aren't always warm sounding either. It's a shitty audio myth.

>>56010367
That's actually not bad for a Bluetooth headphone

>>56010367
Because they could sound like ass and be uncomfortable.

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>Budget
$60 USD
>Location
America
Amazon, Preferably
>Source
Phone & Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear, Full Sized.
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, possibly something to wear for one ear only for
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Photive BTH3

I know jackshit about headphones and audio in general. If need be, USB will work.

>>56010694
>they could sound like ass

Even with those specs?

>>56011016
for most of the day.

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>less than 200$

Play games like rainbow 6 and battlefield. Very competitive, want a good head set with gold audio that's clear and immersing, also want to hear where everyone is at

Lastly great mic sound. What do you guys suggest.
>inb4 razer suggestions
>inb4 USB fags
Kys razer fegs

>>56011016
Sony MDR 7506

Creative Aurvana Live

>>56011104
Do you really want a headset though? You are 100000000000000% better off buying headphones and mic separate

Headsets just mean you get inferior everything for the price.

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>>56011200
Don't want to deal with a desktop mic etc etc.... Too much damn clutter. Maybe in the future when I get a huge desk. Any suggestions for now for headsets
>>56011104

>>56011200
He's one of those fags that wanna hear footsteps in CSgo.

>>56010367
I seriously doubt that you have a low latency Bluetooth receiver. In order to use those high def formats, you're going to have to drop an addition $40 dollars on compatible, aptx ready Bluetooth receiver.

And once you've bought one, no where you go will have a receiver like the one you've got at home. So unless your cellphone has a 40 hour battery too, you're going to be shit out of luck wen you try to go outside with those headphones.

>>56009784
don't know about that, my classic ad700 cord broke after ~5 years

Should I get sennheiser momentum 1.0 or urbanite? Both seem to be good.

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>>56011272
You don't need a desktop mic. You get get mics that attach to your headphones so it's like a normal headset. Or just a lapel mic.

>buy good headphones
>buy antlion modmic or some shit
>boom you've got a 1000% better headset than you would have had otherwise

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I'm so mad /hpg/

I'm pretty poor so I've always used relatively cheap head and earphones- but they always sounded really good, maybe I just lucked out, I don't know. But today for the first time I bought headphones double my usual price range, a Sennheiser HD 201.

This is is BY FAR the absolute worst headphone I've ever used. Everything sounds muffled, like the sound is coming from underwater. Especially the bass. Not only that, but the volume is absolutely atrocious - on PC and my smartphone too. I'm about 99% sure a simple pair of earphones is louder than this piece of crap.
I'm positively seething with rage.

>>56012014
If you really do in fact have them then post irl photos of them with other said headphones that are cheaper than them.

>>56012014
Earphones usually are more sensitive. That's normal.
The HD201 is a real steaming pile of shit. I don't think you would have seen that suggestion from here.

>>56011390
Momentum and Urbanite are not that great. Momentum has comfort issues and treble null. Urbanite is a more dark affair, massively detuned highs and such.

Budget?

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>>56012014
>double my usual price range
>double

The 201s cost like 20 bucks. Are you homeless?

I'm a total retard and have been using gaming headsets my whole life and have no idea what a good headset is like or what any of the terms in this thread mean.

How to I redeem myself and get something good under 200 USD?

>>56012014
>I bought something on the assumption that more expensive = better
>memeheiser nonetheless
you have nobody to blame but yourself

>>56012191
Just get a used pair of open back headphones like the Fidelio X2 and slap a boom pro mic on to it for $30

You can also get an AKG, something like a q701/k701/k702, although it's a bit over 200 unless you get a good used deal.

Or you can get a SHP9500 for a cheap starter and attach a mic to it easy peasy. I'm sure other anons can give you other recs

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>>56012081
Here it is. I don't have the older ones - I don't see the point keeping broken or torn head and earphones around. The last one I had was a Phillips earphone for like 10 dollars, served me for two years too.

>>56012150
It was 30. And in my shithole we dare calling a country this is considered expensive for a pair of headphones - so you expect something decent in return.

>>56012221
I know, that infuriates me even more

>>56011021
Yes the specs there are completely meaningless.

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Three years ago I fell for the FiiO E10 meme, now I have fallen for the O2+ODAC meme, and I'd like to say I'm pretty sure they sound different. Someday I'll try a blind A/B test, but I'm pretty sure that the FiiO E10 treble sounds louder and less detailed.

>>56013030
>treble sounds louder and less detailed
That's usually not how it goes. Louder is generally perceived as more detailed. A properly conducted double blinded test would be interesting but it's hard to do.

>>56013210
That's how it goes when you spend money for literally no sound quality difference but you still want to justify your purchase

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>>55982109
i don't know but im sure it will be great
love my m100's so much.

>>56003043
HD800's brightness is definitely a bit overstated around here in its stock form.

anyone here owns superlux hd330?I'm wondering what do you think about the headband being too small and are they really that tight gripping because to me they are.

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Hey /hpg/, I recently had to go and get a Macbook because apparently that's how things are done when you're getting an artsy fartsy graduate degree. With the student discount, though, they threw a free pair of Beats Solo 2 Wireless at me.

Should I just put these out onto Ebay, or should I hold onto them? I mean, free is free so I won't complain, but I know the reputation Beats have and these certainly have a hefty pricetag attached to them.

>>56007876
Yes, but not because of the DAC/Amp, more because they share the exact same driver with the HD558, which is much cheaper,s ound quality is very similar and you can even do an easy reversible mod if you absolutelly need the same sound (some people actually preffer the HD558 over the HD598).

How terrible would a good pair of headphones sound without an amp?

>>56014239
fine unless they are specifically hard to drive
amps are pretty cheap anyway if you just want some extra volume. can always get one later

>>56014129
Once Apple redesigned them they got better. They're decent noise-cancelling cans, I use mine on public transportation and they do the job.

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is there ANY bluetooth headphones that don't fucking skip like I'm listening to a fucking cd player from 20 years ago? is the technology just not there yet? I have the Sony MDR-ZX330BT and holy shit it's fucking maddening. Every damn hour at least these fucking things drop out. There's a "priority connection" mode that helps but then it fucking distorts bright noises (like drum cymbal crashes or electric guitars). The trouble shooting says it might be a problem with wifi interference but SHIT NIGGER IT'S 2016 WIFI IS FUCKING EVERWHERE

Please don't meme me but what would be a good upgrade over my O2/ODAC combo? Headphone is the HD600 and I'm willing to spend up to $1,000.

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Anyone here with an LP2? Reviews sound like they're P good but all the words they use to describe the sound are very vague.

>>56014572
they are good if you like bass.
mids/highs are very decent but its definately a headphone for people who like bass and don't really need a flat sound stage at all

also m100's are just better versions of em.

>>56006821
>soundstage
>real

To answer your question? No.

>>56010636
HD800 or HD800S (stock or modded) aren't neutral, they lack upper midrange response and the treble is eneven.

>>56014550
Why upgrade the DAC and amp? There isn't gonna be a change in sound. Try another headphone like HD800.

>>56014550
You have a lot of options there but Benchmark DAC is probably the ''ultimate'' endgame

dt 990 or hd 598 ?

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How am I supposed to pick between these?

>>56014778
DT990 for more bass and treble. HD598 for a more neutral sound.
>>56015133
Any one but the K550 because it's terrible.

>>56014778
>dt 990
Severe V shape

>598
Not really V shaped

It's personal pref

>>56015133
I'd prob get the MSR7 or the HP50. If I had to pick b/w them, I'd get the MSR7 since they just look nicer, but I'd get the HP50 for home use. The headband on the HP50 looks so retarded when you're wearing it. I think the NAD is also more neutral

>>56014615
>Why upgrade the DAC and amp? There isn't gonna be a change in sound. Try another headphone like HD800.

I've heard the HD600 is end game as much as headphones are concerned.

>>56014617
I've heard it before and it was kind of bright and sterile. I would like to explore other options, also separate amp and DAC will be nicer.

>>56015338
>I've heard the HD600 is end game as much as headphones are concerned.
>falling for these terrible memes and welfare justifications

>>56014190
Do you have any opinions or anecdotes on the comfort of the HD558?

>>56015338
'End game' is a meme in itself. The HD600 are very neutral headphones so to many here they are 'end game'.

The DAC1 isn't bright and sterile, it's neutral. It sounds no different than an O2/ODAC combo.

>>56015368
>HD600
>welfare headphones

>>56015338
>I've heard the HD600 is end game

Kek, even the K701 family is convincingly better than the HD600 in certain things like bass and soundstage and we haven't even touched on planar and electrostatic yet.

>>56015436
No it isn't, K701 family is the worst of the big three. Inconsistent response, peaky treble, muddy lower midrange and shit comfort on earlier models.

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>>56015338
>bright and sterile
Tubes are for people like you

>>56015413
hd600 is welfare

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just ordered these from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IBORI2O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

got them for like 162 due to pricing error. they don't have them in stock hopefully they will release them soon and not cancel the order. pic related them

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Can anyone recommend a decent VOIP Flexible Mini Mic, like this? I need one for a pair of Avantree Audition Pro Bluetooth headphones, so it can't be an inline mic.

>>56013919
lmao

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>>55991072
I'm in the same boat and gonna pair them up with a hd650 instead of a hd600

>>56015845
They'll probably cancel. Amazon always does, and this isn't the first time with a Sennheiser either

>>56015830
name a more neutral headphone then

the goal of audio reproduction is to be high fidelity and the hd600 is the best headphone that achieves this

>>56013919
I recognize that keyboard sissy

>>56013919
Dude that's fucking disgusting. Just think about what you did for a moment. You just put something that goes on your head on something that went in your asshole

>>56016072
I bet he gives himself enemas more than you wash your hands.

>>56015160
>>56015254
What's wrong with the AKGs? The reviews for them look good.

>>56016072
And?
I mean I would kinda understand if other people were using it, but why the fuck does it matter here?

>>56016038
HD800 with PEQ.

>>56016681
>equalizing by ear

T O P K E K
O
P
K
E
K

Also:

>needing EQ on a $1000 headphone

Garbage headphone.

>>56016817
Dumb HD600 poster.

>>56015870
You can either pick the aux input or the bluetooth input. You can't overlay both inputs.

>>56016041
>sissy
nah.
>>56016072
actually i took that pic before i had ever used that dildo
also

i clean my dildos before and after every use

you touch your dick when you pee right?
is your hand permanantly disgusting forever now?
or do you wash it.

>>56017015
>nah.
I've seen your socks, fagot.

>>56017117
lmao. wut m8?

>>56017117
yea but
>sissy
no

>>56017196
"I'm not a sissy. I just like to shove dragon dildos into my ass because it feels really good."
Here's your reply

>>56017218
sissy doesn't mean what you think it means

>>56017230
It does when you wear those socks.

>>56017196
>yea but
k. I have to see these socks now. Post them.

>Budget
Around 100$ CAD. No strict budget, but I'd like to stay around that amount
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
In ear, to use on public transit and at uni
>Open or closed
Open or closed, not sure how in ears could be either of those
>Comfort level
I want them to be comfortable, and I want them to stay in my ear. I hate when in ears fall out easily
>Preferred tonal balance
This one I'm not sure. I'm used to neutral headphones (I have HD558 and DT880's) so I might want to try out a different sound signature, but at the same time I don't know yet. I like neutral but trying out new signatures would be nice. Doesn't really matter.
>Past headphones
Right now I use DT880's with schiit stack at home. Really like it.
I've had HD555 and HD558 previously.
When I travel I just use cheap earbuds or apple earbuds.

As for what music I listen to, it's all over the place really. idm/acid stuff like aphex twin, squarepusher & more, I listen to hip hop, metal sometimes. Lots of stuff really. Mainly electronic music though.

Thinking maybe the shure se215, but I've heard ppl say they are too bassy? I've never had headphones that had an emphasis on bass so I might want to try them out but scared I won't like them. Thoughts? Are they good for IDM stuff?