/hpg/ - Headphone General

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>>56082927
Nice makeup.

>>56082927
Don't be a faggot and at least wait for the bump limit. Doing it before the bump limit just creates an incentive to make a new thread earlier and earlier if you are competing with someone who cares.

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World's best dynamic headphones reporting in.

>an OP that isn't shit

Nice.

report & sage

>>56082927
>autistic audiophiles.
I think you are creating the wrong thread if you don't want to get looked down on by audiophiles.

>>56083001
Fucking loving mine. They're the most natural, detailed and slightly warm headphone i've ever tried. I owned the o2+dac up until last week until I realized that the fiio e10k drives them exactly the same.

What dac/amps are everyone using to power their 600/650s?

What are the 600 owners here driving them with?

/hpg/ shouldn't even contain audiophiles, there are better places for them to post (/r/headphones, Head-Fi, SBAF, etc.).

Audiophiles are cancer.

I'm just a guy who likes headphones.

>>56083063
Audiophile = a person who is enthusiastic about high quality audio reproduction. That's this thread.

>>56083054
>what are the 600 owners here driving them with
An iPhone.

>>56083063
>/hpg/ shouldn't even contain audiophiles
Why shouldn't those who have more experience or more interest in the hobby not post on 4chan? Are you simply trying to exclude people you don't like?

>>56083083
And the name of the thread isn't /apg/.

>>56083054
>What are the 600 owners here driving them with?
Often O2 amp/DAC or E10k.

>>56083096
Audiophiles don't have any real experience, they're just mindless drones that follow the groupthink.

>>56083135
>Audiophiles don't have any real experience
My "no true experience" fallacy. I'm sure you have far more experience than audiophiles, amirite?

>>56083108
Missing the point. This thread is full of regulars who classify as audiophiles. And no, an audiophile does not only include the likes of people you were probably referring to by Head-Fi/SBAF etc. It's a general term for people enthusiastic about audio, that's it.

>>56083149
>I'm sure you have far more experience than audiophiles, amirite?
Of course. I'd take a regular person's honest opinion of something over the opinion of a deluded audiophile.

>>56083135
There are some legit ones though

>>56083160
>calls audiophiles cancer

>says they shouldn't post in a hpg

>says he knows more than all of them.

You need to die

>>56083160
>Of course.
Perhaps you can explain to me how electrostimulus works on subjective audio perception on the average human?

Some people who lurk here have read (and perhaps even wrote) papers on audio engineering, testing equipment, and years of experience trying various headphones of all varieties.

Or are you merely a douche trying to justify your own self-importance?

>>56083202
>Some people who lurk here have read (and perhaps even wrote) papers on audio engineering, testing equipment

Audiophiles and engineers are not the same.

>>56083226
But an engineer can also be an audiophile and an audiophile can also be an engineer

>>56083226
>Audiophiles and engineers are not the same.
I did not claim that they were. Are you trying to avoid proving you have "far more experience than audiophiles" by erecting a straw man? Or are you retarded and believe audiophiles and people experienced in the field of personal audio wouldn't try to understand the field of their hobby and read papers written by audio engineers?

>>56083226
>Audiophiles and engineers are not the same.
Can be. These terms aren't mutually exclusive. This isn't even worthy of an argument. I just hate how much /g/ manages to misuse and mislead discussions this way.

>>56083152
>It's a general term for people enthusiastic about audio, that's it.
It has somewhat lost its original meaning, nowadays an audiophile is someone passionate about audio equipment.

It's similar to HiFi, as you probably already know HiFi means 'high fidelity' but now it's just a branding term for many things.

>>56083268
>Are you trying to avoid proving you have "far more experience than audiophiles" by erecting a straw man?

Audiophiles might be more experienced with equipment but their views and impressions may not be accurate and may be biased.

Or are you retarded and believe audiophiles and people experienced in the field of personal audio wouldn't try to understand the field of their hobby and read papers written by audio engineers?

Those are a minority. Look at Head-Fi's sound science board. Only a minority visit there.

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D-do I order it?

>>56083333
>Audiophiles might be more experienced
You still haven't proved your own experience or understanding. Are you a douche who tries to insult everyone and bring them down to your own inexperienced level?

>>56083336
>2016
>DAC

>$24 RCA cables

Just get the HD 600 and the Magni 2. Don't buy into literal memes.

>>56083336
Quality equipment and a good choice imo. If you feel like it.

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>>56083276
Reminder to have good source audio components.

>>56083336
Not the uber version?
Might as well get them from schiits site

>>56083351
My experience is irrelevant.

Audiophile biases make them an unreliable source for data on equipment.

Please fuck off and kill yourself.

>>56083388
What do you hook this up to? Record player, ipod, computer?

>>56083336
>>56083392
Also take a look at this:
https://introprose.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/rca-crossconnect-for-schiit-Stack

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>>56083388

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>mfw trying my first Bluetooth headphones since 2012
Beautiful.

>>56083447
>Bluetooth
le frown

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>>56083415
Not a lot of things.

>>56083388
>audio-technica
>overpriced taiwanese garbage
>good

Lol ok.

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looking for recs on a piece less than $100 to be used for listening to my music recording. I'm plugging pic related into a $150 audio interface. a little flexible on price if it really is worth it.

music is not bass heavy, more guitar and vocals.

>>56083470
The difference z outputs are cool though.

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>>56083487
Show me your setup. Now.

>>56083501
A piece of what? Headphones or DAC/amp?
Or maybe some shit to eat while your at it?

>>56083336
The 600 yes.

Otherwise just get the e10k as an amp+dac

>>56083566
E10K is not that great, volume pot is shit and HD600 could do with more headroom for equalization and low volume music.

The Magni as an amp is fine. DAC is unnecessary. If anyone purchases $24 RCA cables they should consider suicide.

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>>56083501
>100 bucks or less monitor headphone for recording guitar and vocals.
MDR7506 is pretty damn good for that application.
>>56083336
Not bad at all imo.
>>56082967
>Skiping the case and showing the actual amp/dac
I like it.

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repostan
>Budget
200$, flexible
>Location
Chile
>Source
Computer, HTC 10
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
very comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy or warm
>Past headphones
E10, sennheiser 439 (didn't like them very much), some Fischer audio russian knock-off headphones I got cucked into buying.

>>56083646
>DAC is unnecessary
Yes, let's just plug the usb cable from the pc into the fucking amp.

>>56083420
That's a lot of gear just to offset his hearing loss. Why are so many """"audiophiles"""" half-deaf old faggots?

>>56084116
Why are so many people on 4chan edgy faggots?

>>56084130
This is the epicenter of edgelords

>>56083403
>My experience is irrelevant.
You are a lying douche.
>I'm more experienced than audiophiles
>But my experience doesn't matter
You're more experienced at being a lying douche for claiming shit and criticizing other simply because you don't like how you get prove to by a lying douche time and time again in /hpg/.

>>56083646
Why is the magni better than the e10k which sounds exactly the same as the o2+odac.
Does it sound warmer? what is it that makes it worth the money?.

>>56084237
>Why is the magni better than the e10k which sounds exactly the same as the o2+odac.
more output power.
>Does it sound warmer?
that would make it worse

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I bought some Walmart brand junk on a whim because nothing else was open, and I can only hear music, not voices, when testing on YouTube videos. The company that makes them doesn't even have a website. That'll teach me.

>Budget
$50-$100.
>Location
Canada
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Quality>comfort
>Past headphones
This shit http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/blackweb-over-ear-premium-series-headphones-blue/6000192736270

>>56084315
XPT100.

>>56084218
You sure are mad.

>>56084352
> g

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If these are what people use to record and mix the albums we all know and love, what purpose is there to buy anything more expensive?

>>56084379
listening to music made by people who actually know what they are doing

>>56084352
I'm sorry if you confuse my nature of chasing a bullshit narrative as being mad. At least you didn't call me an autist.

Though I'm curious. Why did you post I am mad if you aren't going to defend your "experience better than audiophiles? Perhaps you are so emotionally attached to your posts that you cannot help but project your emotional investment on others? Either way it seems you've given up trying to lie to us that you have reasonable grounds to condemn audiophiles in /hpg/.

>>56084307
But the o2 already has insane output power compared to my e10k and they both sound exactly the same.

>that would make it worse

I know. So why do head fi etc love a 'smooth' sound

Why the fuck do people recommend the sheet stack. The o2 is supposed to be the most neutral and it sounds EXACTLY the same as the fiio e10k.

So what's the fucking point in any of it.

>>56084379
They're decent headphones but the average artist is pleb as fuck when it comes to audio. They care about how well the vocals are done and how well the song is formatted in terms of the verse and chorus etc. Beyond that it sounds the same to most of them.

>>56084404
>So why do head fi etc love a 'smooth' sound
i won't try to make sense of head-fier opinions
>Why the fuck do people recommend the sheet stack. The o2 is supposed to be the most neutral and it sounds EXACTLY the same as the fiio e10k.
the schiit stick and O2+ODAC have near identical performance. people sometimes go with the schiit stack because it's cheaper where they live and/or aesthetics.

>>56084379
Most don't use headphones except to test, most of the mastering is done on expensive monitor speakers.

>>56084488
>the schiit stick and O2+ODAC have near identical performance. people sometimes go with the schiit stack because it's cheaper where they live and/or aesthetics.


That's fair enough but the fact is that the o2 and shit owners both lose out when it comes to 99% of headphones because the fiio e10k s ounds exactly the same. I used to own the odac and learnt the hard way. It's a fucking waste of money unless you own headphones that...require much more.

>>56084343
You wouldn't happen to know where to find them, would you? I checked the sites of everything I could think of, but none had it listed. The ones I found that ship from the States have insane shipping fees.

>>56084589
>You wouldn't happen to know where to find them, would you
They're $80 on US Amazon. How much are they charging for shipping?

>>56084402
Because audiophiles' 'experience' hold no value.

>today I'm gonna listen to my silver cables.

But now you're gonna be a faggot and cherry pick the ones that are engineers just for the sake of arguing.

End your life already you 24/7 /hpg/ shitposting virgin scum.

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>>56084614
Sonix will ship, but it'll cost twice the cost of the headphones. I'm open to other headphones.

>>56084679
>I'm going to quote retarded head-fiers "silver cables" and equate them with audiophiles and then be hypocritical and say others cannot cherry-pick
Douche
>muh experience is better than other's experience because of muh true experience fallacy.
Retarded douche who repeated the same bullshit he already got called on.

No wonder you keep advocating bluetooth headphones. Your honestly believe you are better than everyone else even when it is shown how ignorant you are.

>>56084681
Why don't you order them from US Amazon? It's $2/lb and at 2.2lbs with shipping it should cost less than $90.

>>56084729
>No wonder you keep advocating bluetooth headphones. Your honestly believe you are better than everyone else even when it is shown how ignorant you are.
I never got involved in the bluetooth discussion you retard. Nice try at personalizing anonymous posters.

But if you had to ask me, I haven't seen any quality evidence that bluetooth has inferior quality posted thus far.

>>56084761
>I never got involved in the bluetooth discussion you retard.
Cool story, bro.

> I haven't seen any quality evidence that bluetooth has inferior quality posted thus far.
You conduct yourself exactly like him and responded in the discussion started by the OP which is all but confirmed from the last thread.

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>>56084379
To be fair the artists listen much more to the stage monitors than to studio monitors, giving their line of work, we can also consider that, while the MDR7506 is a great monitor headphone for the price, engineers usually reffer to studio monitors most of the time, headphones being used more in the recording process, editing (which is more about tunning and tempo) and to double check a mix/master done in the studio monitors.
(by the way, let's not forget that studio monitors are not necessarily neutral, many have some emphasys on certain frequencies to help engineers finding unwanted noises).
Third thing i consider important to note is that many times the artist is not even exposed to the same sound as the engineer, giving that many studios have far bigger, far more forgiving speakers to show the ending results to whomever they need to please with it, the artist might be a great musician, but if he is not tech-inclined there's a good chance that's the version he will be presented to.
Lastly it's worth poiting out that there is plethora of monitor headphones out there, i've lost count of how many times i've seen k240 being used as monitors, V6/7506 all well, a few DT770 and DT880, at least one K701, one DT990 and, belive me, a DT100 from the 70's (it doesn't even sound like the current version).

So i think it's safe to say that, even if you pic a very popular, very good studio headphone, there's no way to know what headphone, if any, was used during production or even if the artist would like how the music sounds through it.

>Budget
150-200 USD
>Location
Argentina
>Source
My PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Past headphones
Shitty walmart headphones

>>56084729
Dude, what's your problem with Bluetooth headphones? It's 2016, Bluetooth technology has improved massively.

There's no significant difference in audio quality anymore

>>56084744
Would if I could. They don't ship here.
> Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.
The only other seller on .com has $40 shipping fees.

Best IEMs I can get from best buy? My Klipsch suck but they're outside return policy so im gonna geek squad em and buy something else. Was thinking Bose Soundtrue.

>>56084873
Well shit. That sucks.

>>56084924
Any other headphones come to mind?

>>56084828
Sennheiser HD598

they're under $150 but they perfectly fit your criteria.

>>56084840
>There's no significant difference in audio quality anymore
Yeah, you're not the same guy even though you say exactly the same thing.

I wouldn't suggest buying bluetooth headphones if only not to be associated with your lying douche ass.

>>56084970
But I'm not lying, I tried out my friends Bluetooth headphones and they sounded amazing.
Some Sony headphones, don't remember the model.

I'm even considering buying a more budget orientated set just for the convenience. Things like
>plug phone in to charge
>can still listen to music throughout most of the house with headphones

Plus the wire hanging usually bothers me and gets caught in the most annoying places, or gets caught in my arms, and feels like shit if I pass the wire uber9my shirt.

>>56084970
You're looking like the biggest idiot of this thread.

Not everybody that has an open mind wrt bluetooth audio is some dude you've personalized.

Get a life.

>>56085046
Under my shirt*

>>56084970
Dude. Give it up. He's just going to continue lying and already caught in a lie. Carrying this on is just shitting up the thread.

>>56084964
>Under $150
Where? I'm on the senneheiser website and it says 230 euro

>>56085187
amazon, senpai

>>56085187
Not the same anon but it's less than $150 in the US.
https://smile.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0126HISOO/

>>56085138
>going to continue to lie
You're suggesting Bluetooth technology hasn't improved in the last 4 years?

>>56085217
Not the same anon but you demonstrate how shit you are at reading comprehension again.

>>56085198
>>56085204
>This item does not ship to Argentina. Please check other sellers who may ship internationally
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>56085227
You're clearly the same anon.
just give up, you can't even provide a coherent argument, you're just shitposting now

>>56085260
I would recommend:

A) moving to a non-shit country

or

B) checking eBay.

>>56085274
>You're clearly the same anon.
You're free to believe whatever you want because it is impossible to prove it to you as you'll just disregard inconvenient facts and lie.

>>56085284
I dont really trust ebay, but found one, thanks

>>56085274
Cool story, bro.

>>56085327
Nice proof shitlord

>>56085327
Why do you bother replying? If you're the same anon and you're incapable of proving it, I get it you're shitposting, but if you're not then why?

>>56085375
What will prove it?

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>>56084908
Bose Soundtrue or Sennheiser Momentum?

>>56085534
>Nothing
Exactly

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>>56083160
just go into any amazon review and see how that attitude has worked out. many "audiophiles" are retarded, but normies know jack shit when it comes to content reproduction because they have no standards and no experience or points of reference. there are people who say the m50 is neutral for fucks sake.

>>56085327
>>56085375
>>56085534
Damn, this is CG worth shitposting...

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>>56083646
>HD600 could do with more headroom
it gets loud as fuck on level 3 of 10 on my e10. the reality is there are like a dozen headphones that actually need something like an o2 or magni. or maybe you're just going deaf.

>>56083336
my god you're getting jew'd. that's what, $540 all told? I have functionally the same thing and I paid under $300, amp and all. you could go lower buying used. $320 is pretty overpriced for an hd600.

>>56083796
DT770 w/ an amp

M100s with XL pads

>>56084379
there is a difference between monitoring and listening.

So I´m gonna buy some heaphones
got 2 options
X2´s or DT880, gonna be powered by a Fiio E10K

Gonna be used for this type of music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpuvajowCdg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgwcPiCjQ-0

>>56086322
depends on how you like your bass, mids, and highs. that said I think the x2 would be better, even if you don't like the elevated bass it's going to be less fatiguing overall than the 880. I can see the music you posted getting harsh on the 880. both are going to have OK but not great mids, the vocals on the second track will not shine as much as on a sennheiser. you don't need an e10 for the x2 either.

Which is more comfortable?
The Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO
or
The Audio-Technica ATH-AD700x

>>56086657
I'd have to say the ATH-AD700x.

>>56086672
Have you used either?

>>56086657
I don't like the wings on Audio Technica's headphones so that's easy for me

>>56086677
Yes. The wing system of the AD700x is supremely comfortable but also not very secure.

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How are these?

>>56086712
not even funny

gayest thread on 4chan

bravo

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>>56086712

>>56086712
Always found that design a bit uncomfortable as they press down on my ears, studios are much better imo

>>56087076
The only beats that wasn't let down by the integrated amp, general sound quality, or price is the Solo2.

>>56086738
>gayest thread on 4chan
>*tip*

And another fag making it even worse

Bravo

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>>56086712

>>56087109
Well, mine were a gift from my brother.

I just ordered the bluedio Bluetooth headphones though and I gave my studios to my sister.
Can't wait to fall for the wireless meme. Last straw for me was when the cable got caught in the corner of the kitchen cupboard door while closing it and getting the headphones yanked off my head last night.

They're the older ones that take 2 AAA batteries. Pretty good, but overhyped for that price.

>>56087166
You're going from one meme headphone to another. But it's your money.

>>56087184
Meh, as long as it doesn't sound like there's a 3 layer paper wall between the headphones and me like most cheap headphones, I'm happy.

Wireless is a good meme

>>56087276
>Wireless is a good meme
If you say so. We've had that discussion many times and the only way this is true is if you stick your head in the sand.

>>56087347
Clearly the convenience offsets whatever small amount of audio degradation may still be present. Either way, wireless it definitely the way things will progress in the future given current market trends.

>>56087378
>definitely the way things will progress in the future given current market trends.
How do you come to this conclusion? Wireless has been around for decades. 5.1 headsets were once believed to be "the way of the future" and they proved to be gimmicks.

>>56087378
You're coming from one meme phone to another. You shouldn't be surprised if anyone suspects the veracity of your judgment of sound quality.

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Lossless Bluetooth. Finally

https://amzn.com/B01G3J1I5M
https://amzn.com/B01A0EAYDI

>40 hour battery

>>56087543
You're a bit late to /hpg/.
>https://amzn.com/B01G3J1I5M
There have been AptX compatible bluetooth adapters for some time. I got mine last year.

>>56087543
>https://amzn.com/B01A0EAYDI

http://fakespot.com/product/2016-avantree-low-latency-bluetooth-41-over-ear-headphones-40h-music-time-foldable-nfc-headset-with-microphone-wireless-wire-dual-mode-ideal-for-tv-pc-music-gaming-audition-pro

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>>56087555
Yeah, but the cans end up looking like this.

>>56087583
It isn't convenience you care about but looks?

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>>56087555
>You're a bit late to /hpg/.

Kill yourself

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>>56087593

>>56087605
shitposting scum

>>56087543
Any measurements yet?

>>56087629
If you have to ask I'd suggest you go check the past two archives to look up what is wrong with either choice let alone both.

>>56087664
It's a rhetorical question, you stupid fuck.

>>56087677
Excuse me for giving you the benefit of the doubt that you aren't shitposting. I'll keep that in mind from now on that anyone asking about bluetooth is a shitposter based upon your example.

>>56087690
>being a condescending, patronizing prick
>accusing others of shitposting

"You must be new. Your opinion in contrary to our circlejerk"

>>56082927
What are the best headphones for $40?

My current set of headphones broke after several years of abuse and I looked them up again but now they're suddenly going for three times theirs original price.

>>56087718
I'm sorry if trying to treat you like an adult with genuine questions somehow made you feel inferior. I don't see how you can reasonably believe that from my posts but I apologize all the same.

>>56085915
>it gets loud as fuck on level 3 of 10 on my e10. the reality is there are like a dozen headphones that actually need something like an o2 or magni. or maybe you're just going deaf.
Nah, I don't listen to much compressed modern music, most of my music is mastered decently, plus I equalize the sub-bass on them so it's flat so that means I reduce the preamp value.

O2 is fine for HD600, E10 isn't. Plus I hate the E10/K, it's the very definition of cheap chink shit, sure the sound is perfect but the volume pot is garbage.

>>56087747
Superlux 668b is a good one

>>56087788
Looks promising. Any experience using them with glasses?

>>56087850
Nope

I own both the E10K and the Schiit Stack. For most intents and purposes you won't be able to tell the difference.

The Schiit stack has a bit lower noise floor, which is not noticeable most of the time. Where they do differ however is when it comes to driving hard to drive headphones. Like my Mad Dogs sound noticeably better on the Schiit stack then they do on the E10K.. E10K is still great though. I take it with me when I travel for instance.

Schiit Stack isn't exactly expensive either in grand scheme of things compared to other mid-fi and up solutions. And it's probably the most I would spend on a headphone amp/dac combo.

>>56087543
>40 hour battery life
That should last me a day at least!

>>56087956
You think an E10k can sufficiently power most sub-200-250ohm headphones?
Probably a DT880 or K702 max, but won't get either one until far in the future.

I like to listen at a pretty loud volume btw

>>56088123
>I like to listen at a pretty loud volume btw
Be careful of hearing loss. Tinnitus is commonly caused by listening to music too loud for too long. Too loud varies from person to person.

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>tfw Fidelio x2

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>>56083054
>What are the 600 owners here driving them with?
Objective2+ODAC. I moved from a FiiO E10 (old model) some days ago. I'm convinced the O2+ODAC combo sounds better, and the E10's high frequencies sound harsh and less detailed, as if they were slighty clipped (it could not be the high frequencies, but the volume peaks instead, which usually match).
It might be the result of using ReplayGain (which lowers the digital volume of almost all recent music by ~9dB), and the only 16.2 effective bits of performance of the E10. It also could be pure placebo, but I don't think so.

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>>56088516
>tfw no Flare Audio aural rapist 1

>>56087788
These are literally treble rape factories, do you fuckers EQ everything above 5k down by 6-10db or something?

>>56083001
>>56083054
>>56088552
also using hd 600s with o2 dac and amp\

my speakers also go through the dac

>>56088644
What do you recommend?

I was using Sennheiser HD203's and I was very satisfied them, but they mysteriously got way more expensive.

>>56088675
Sennheiser HD 429 is under $40

>>56088644
>do you fuckers EQ everything above 5k down by 6-10db or something?

No, I just don't buy $40 headphones (:

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>>56088123
Yes, the E10k is damn loud.
As long as you turn all the digital volume up to 100% (which is good to do), the E10 can feed the beyerdynamic DT 880 250Ω loud enough (on the quietest recordings!) at 4/8 using low gain.

I personally recommend you never going over 4/8 (low gain) with these headphones. It's already TOO LOUD if you listen to modern music without ReplayGain. I used to listen too loud, that produced me temporary tinnitus and I might already suffer mild hearing loss.

>>56088764
>Superlux 668b
I was referring specifically to users of these headphones, smartypants :)

>>56088777
Shit genetics breh. I listen loudly every day (~100dB), I'm 27 years old and I can still hear up to 18kHz. No tinnitus. I only get temporary tinnitus if I go to concerts.

>>56088726
Seems interesting, but my old HD 203's were billed as having "lightweight diaphragms" while these are not. Will that make a difference?

>>56088807
I don't know what that means exactly, are you concerned about the overall weight or the impact to sound quality?

Another one to check out: JVC HARX700

>>56088829
Sound quality I guess. Though my current headphones are also very lightweight I suppose

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>>56088516
my fellow basketball american

What's the best way to ABX test two amp/dac combo with one headphone?

>>56089707
http://electronicsusa.com/mk1and2.html

>>56087787
dude. I don't exactly listen to pop either. even with pretty big volume differences between albums, I still have my preamp on pretty much every preset set between -10 and -20db. plus I rarely put the player volume over 50%, level 3 is still plenty for me, infact for most of my headphones level 2 is fine. you either listen loud as fuck or you're justifying paying over double for a slightly better volume knob.

>>56086297
Sure but one that doesn't tie into how your equipment should sound.

>>56088644
not by that much but yes, you have to eq down the treble. same way the v6 needs eq, doesn't mean it's not good. I have better headphones now but you can also easily use felt dampers to lower the highs.

>Budget
265 AUD

Can only use paypal/cash so no amazon for me

>Location
Australia

>Source
Sony Xperia Z3,
Old Plantronic RIG dac/amp thingo for PC use

though probably gonna ask my father if i can jew an dac/amp of his

if not ill see if there is anything interesting on /csg/

>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear

>Open or closed
Whatever sounds better in the price range

>Comfort level
Very important, needs to be comfortable. I spend most of my free time listening to something.

>Preferred tonal balance
Not quite sure on this one, but I like a nice rich warm sound if that is what the question is asking.

>Past headphones
Plantronic RIG """"""xdddd gamur""""""" headset that i got for free
Superlux 668B
and a bunch of IEMs

Tell me /g/, I wear glasses for miopy, I care about comfyness and spectacularity in sound, not so much about competitiveness.

For gay men: DT770 32 ohm leather vs k701

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>>56082927
>Budget
200ish, i can go over but would prefer not to if possible
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Not my top priority so anything is fine as long as it isnt terrible
>Preferred tonal balance
Honestly have no idea
>Past headphones
Wireless beats which i use to lift in

As you can see i dont know much about choosing quality headphones so i need some help. I just want a nice pair to listen to music on while im at my computer. Sound quality is what im concerned with. Also, again im clueless so, will i need better cables or something? Will i need an amp? Does that stuff make a huge difference?
Ive seen these recommened beyerdynamic DT 250, are you any good? Sennheiser HD598, these are posted above and i think theyre nice aside from the openness. Id prefer closed cause i listen stuff late into the night and i live in a shared house and dont want to wake people. Any help is appreciated.

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Best bluetooth headphones under $75? No IEMs or on-ears, please.

>will i need better cables or something?
Highly unlikely. Cables make hardly any difference unless they're so shit you get signal loss, which is rare.

>Will i need an amp?
Depends on your source and the headphones you get. If your source can push out enough power and the DAC sounds fine then no. Most headphones within your budget won't need an amp, and most DACs in modern tech sound fine. Get an external USB DAC for cheap if you get interference from your PC.

>Does that stuff make a huge difference?
Largely, no.

>Sennheiser HD598, these are posted above and i think theyre nice aside from the openness. Id prefer closed cause i listen stuff late into the night and i live in a shared house and dont want to wake people. Any help is appreciated.

Unless your walls are paper thin, or you turn your music on full blast, open backs won't wake anyone up/bother anyone.

>>56090241
was meant for
>>56090065

>>56090241
I assume this is meant for >>56090065 so thx
>Sennheiser HD598
So these are good headphones? Is this what youd recommend?

>>56087543
atpx ll is not lossless.

>>56090259
From what I've heard on /hpg/ and various other sources, yeah they're quite good headphones.

Though, someone in the last thread was asking about them and was told that ATH-AD900X are currently a better deal. Do some research from independent reviews though. I don't own them personally, so I can't give a firsthand report.

>>56090003
Sennheiser HD598

>>56086657
Imho DT990 is more comfortable, AD700 is lighter, but the inner part of the pads are small and don't fit my ears very well, while the DT770/880/990 have a lot more room so the pads don't even touch my ears.
You can't go wrong with either, both are famous for comfort, but i'd go with the Beyer.

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Only good Tesla headphone coming through.

Oddly enough, they're one of the most open sounding headphones I've ever heard. Love 'em to death.

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>>56091116
Whoa, it's a negative-Beyer.

>>56091188

They measure all over the place, but they sound very well balanced. I sorta suspect they were tuned by ear or something, because they seem to have peaks and valleys in all the right places.

Something like my K612s measure waaaay flatter, but are a lot less pleasant to listen to.

>>56090065
Yes, DT250 is very good, other good closed-back options are the DT770 and the K553.
AD900X is a great open-back, headstage is pretty good on it, but it's bass light which doesn't please everyone.
HD598 is not a bad call for open-back too, but the HD558 is much cheaper, has the exact same drivers, sounds very similar and you can even do an easy, reversible mod for it to sound exactly like the HD598 (although some people actually preffer the HD558 sound over the HD598).
Another option is the Philips L2, it's semi-open so it will isolate more than the HD558/AD900X but less than any of the closed-back i suggested, it's got a pretty warm FR, you will never feel fatigue with these.
Honestly, for 200 bucks i'd try to get a DT880 or a K702, but those benefit from amplification, so you are probably better with the other options.

>>56091350
Holy shit man i appreciate the response but thats so much to take in. How the hell do you guys remember all these things?

Is the HD600 worth the extra $100 over the DT880 or K702, considering that those are its immediate competitors?

>>56091448
looks like most of it is copypasted from head-fi

>>56091516
No

>>56090065
I know people will call this b8 and all that, but honestly I'd recommend AT-M50x. Much of the meme-ing here is how they "aren't flat" (which is why I use MDRs for any actual live mixing), but in my opinion they are the best sounding non-amp requiring headphones under $200 I've ever come across. (Also, most pro-audio shops, at least all the ones I've worked with, will guarantee them for life. I don't really know how it works with online shops, but the place I work will just exchange broken ones for a new pair and rebate them with AT for next to nothing)

>>56091448
Being talking about headphones for a few years here and irl with a few friends, you get used pretty fast.
For first timers any of those i suggested usually cause a good impression, but try reading a bit about measurements when possible it helps narrowing down your choices, also, always try to test a headphone before buying it, you can demo them in some stores.
>>56091578
Not really, i avoid suggesting headphones i haven't tested by myself.

>>56091738
>AT-M50x
So youd put those over the HD598?

>>56091766
They're really different to be honest. The HD 598s sound great, but they really are much more suited to a sedentary situation with an amp and limited portability.

Now this is just like my opinion man, but I think they sound better if you're going through the hassle of setting up a DAC and an amp rig and all that, but if you're just looking for a pair of headphones that have a gorgeous dynamic sound without so many other variables, the M50x work better on their own.

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What are the most comfortable headphones?

>>56091766
>>56091824

Also, in my personal opinion, while the 598s have a much wider "sound scape"(more open and all that), they also tend to let outside noises bleed in and vise versa, so if you're concerned with that, I'd say the miniscule difference in quality (which isn't honestly all that noticeable unless you run them through a live interface/amp) is worth the isolation and durability of the M50x(the detachable cable is a nice plus too)

>>56091837
let me rephrase

I want something that is so so comfortable that I could wear it all day and not annoy me. no weight on my head, no squishing my ears, stuff like that.

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>all this M50x and HD 598 talk

WE DID IT REDDIT!

>MrSpeakers launched a new Ether model called Ether Flow

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!


When the fuck will this faggot stop ripping people off? He launches an alright headphone but overpriced to hell (Mad Dogs), improves it a tiny bit (Mad Dogs Pro), improve it even further a tiny bit (Mad Dog Alpha), then say fuck it and launch a big upgrade that's completely overpriced because of the cheap chink driver inside (Alpha).


And now he has the balls to launch Ether and Ether Flow. Holy shit when will this fucking jew stop ripping people off?

>>56091890
>If you dislike a suggestion, try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked instead of going "hurr, x sucks"
(You)

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how much better are the HE-500's compared to HD600's or DT880's?

>>56091882
>>56091837
Depends on your price range, we could be talking about something cheaper like the AD700X or expensive like the HD800

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Convince me not to buy a game zero.
I absolutely need a mic close to my face all the time and modmics are very expensive in my country.

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>>56083646
e12, k5, e10k, magni, and o2 all use the same alps rk097 pot.

the o2's should perform the best because the pot comes after a low impedance stage.

My DT 770 80ohms got stolen recently and I'm wondering if there is anything else that fits my criteria.

>Budget
Flexible, £150

>Location
UK

>Source
Sansa Fuze+, Motherboard

>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Closed, reasonable isolation

>Comfort level
Max

Does anybody know where I can get replacement ear pads for Mi Headphones? I used to use the "cover the entire ear" ear pads, which tore and now look ugly.

Please help me out /hpg/

Or do you know of any other company's ear pads which might fit? I'll post a picture in a minute.

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>>56093120

This is beyond autism

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-gift-for-music-lovers-who-have-it-all-a-personal-utility-pole-1471189463

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>>56093179
This is how badly they're worn out.

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Which headphones are better for listening to music + gaming?
Both are the same price where I live.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics-GameCom-788-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00LNJZTTY
(i tried these at my friends house and they were super comfortable and the audio seemed pretty good)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8/
(I know I'll have to buy replacement pads for this one)

If I have to shop nearby and the selection is limited, what can I look for specwise on the boxes to help pick out a quality headset?

>>56092962
Aside from another DT770?
I believe the K553, but if you liked how the Beyer sounded there's a chance you will not like the AKG.

>>56093855
Specs on the box don't say much, but you can keep an eye open for certain reputable brands such as AKG, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Sony etc.
Keep in mind that depending on price range even these might not be the best choices.

I feel dumb for asking, but do the Brainwavz HM5 have virtual surround, real surround, or neither?

how much did getting a good set of headphones and an amplifier change your music experience? I spend most of my time on a computer, so I think it's finally something that I invest in.

>>56083695
Which is more comfortable the DT880 or the ATH-AD500x?

My roommate is wanting to get some Sennheiser HD280s. They are for playing bass guitar. They seem fine to me but is there anything better for the price?

>>56091516
Yes. It destroys the other two in fidelity.
>>56092112
It's inferior to the HD600, on par with the DT880.

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>Budget
Around $60
flexible if I can get significantly better for $20 more I am willing

>Location

US
>Source
Clip +, probably getting fiio x1 in the near future
and my USB audio interface

>Preferred type of headphone
IEM's or earbuds

>Open or closed
closed preffered

>Comfort level
n/a

>Preferred tonal balance
Detailed and Punchy, I think I'm looking for a V shape something people refer to as "fun"
but I like making out the individual instruments so clarity is important

>Past headphones
HP150, shure sh840(fuck these headphones)

>>56092112
I'd say HE-500 is all around inferior.

>>56091974
That's not ripping people off and he is wise to ride with the hype. He'd be stupid not to. Product pricing and value is determined by competition much more so than manufacturing costs, let alone by a mere price of the driver used(all drivers for headphones I've come across are dirt cheap). And product quality is in the performance, not in the parts. With a market this gullible and subjective in nature, you can price products quite freely. High price is part of the appeal of the high end anyway.

>>56095147
MDR-7506 is worth looking into.

>>56094141
They do no signal processing so no. That isn't to say you can't use them for simulating surround sound.

>>56091837
Subjective, better try some models yourself. What's your budget?

>>56091188
That notch is interesting and uncorrectable, luckily not too broad.

>>56091824
>>56091869
Thx man
>>56091890
This is my first time on this board, can you explain to me how a pair of headphones is reddit

>>56095587
>They do no signal processing so no. That isn't to say you can't use them for simulating surround sound.
I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean. Could I, for example, tell that a noise is coming from in front or behind me if I watch a movie/play a game with my eyes closed?

>>56095547
Maybe Soundmagic E10

I also think Sennheiser momentum in ear check your boxes. About $60 on Amazon, v shaped.

I currently own the Senn, and I think they are okay. Although, the ear tips can sometimes (rarely) fall out when I take them outta my pocket. The treble hurts my ears. "SSS" sounds kinda harsh at decent volumes, but bass is good. It may be okay for you if you want a fun IEM w/ v shape and good bass. Its remote also seems unnecessary given your sources.

>Budget
$40ish
>Location
'murica
>Source
phone, computer, audio out on television
>Preferred type of headphone
I don't know? Honestly I just want replacements for my old ones but I can't find any.
>Open or closed
Closed is nice, I guess
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Preferred tonal balance
I don't know, I just want something that doesn't distort audio
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD203

Man, I want an upgrade, but I live in a shithole and have virtually 0 moni.

>>56096044
Turn to a life of crime?

>>56095958
Superlux HD668 or 680

>>56096055
Nah, I don't think I cut out for politics.

>>56095789
>I'm not exactly sure what these terms mean.
I mean the headphone itself is a passive component. It doesn't do any kind of signal processing to the two channels(left and right) fed to it. No EQ, not HRTF etc. Most headphones which are marketed as "surround" have a dedicated chip to do DSP such as those to achieve "surround" sound. Some try to use multiple drivers in the earcups for different directions of sound which simply doesn't work in the slightest and generally does more harm than good.
>Could I, for example, tell that a noise is coming from in front or behind me if I watch a movie/play a game with my eyes closed?
You can do that with any headphone, yes. It will not sound like there's a huge open area around you with standard headphones but accuracy isn't altered. Post processed HRTF adds to the immersion but doesn't make you hear more than you would on a standard pair of stereo headphones. Besides, this is much more of a question how the movie was mastered or how the sound engine in the game processes sounds. In games it's also dependent on your and your listening skills based on experience.

>>56095783
>This is my first time on this board, can you explain to me how a pair of headphones is reddit
Not him but those two pairs of headphones in particular get asked about a lot. It's more Amazon than Reddit: the headphones. The thing is, they are very different from one another and the people who ask about them often don't really have a clue what they want or what should they be looking for.

>>56090065
Plenty of options under 200 and with no preference to tonality. MDR-7506 is a neutral option along with the DT250 80 Ohm. DT770 80 Ohm is a V-shaped headphone and quite comfortable for many.

>>56095547
LG Quadbeat 3, overall bassy but then again most in-ears in that price range are aside from Etys which are far from V-shape.

1st pair purchased sony mdr xb650bt how hard did I fuck up?

>>56095547
>>56095888

I forgot. You can also look for a good used deal for MA750 or GR07 bass edition. They are about $80 used

>>56096069
>zing
>>56096074
>Not him but those two pairs of headphones in particular get asked about a lot. It's more Amazon than Reddit: the headphones. The thing is, they are very different from one another and the people who ask about them often don't really have a clue what they want or what should they be looking for
Well thats my whole point i admitted that. I asked about them cause thats what was recommended to me. Scroll up if you have to, i filled out the template and thats what you people told me to get so what the hell am i supposed to do?
IM who you responded to. >>56096074
>Plenty of options under 200 and with no preference to tonality. MDR-7506 is a neutral option along with the DT250 80 Ohm. DT770 80 Ohm is a V-shaped headphone and quite comfortable for many.
Which wiuld you choose between the Dt250 and 770? Cause i was thinking about those as well cause again thats whats been recommended.

>>56096074
Man, Quadbeat 3 is so great, one of the very few bassy IEMs that I can listen to.
>>56096227
Not that poster you quoted.

I'd suggest the DT250 for a neutral sound quality but my pair has some shit channel matching and I can hear it quite easily.

DT770 seems as the safer buy and it's more comfortable. The 80ohm edition is what you want.

>>56096074
My Xiaomi Hybrids are more overall bassy than my Quadbeat 3. I don't think I agree with you.

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So a couple days ago I asked for some iem reccs, and someone responded with the RHA MA750. I've been reading reviews, but I'm noticing a lot of disparity between opinions of the phones. Should I still consider them or look for something else?

>>56096811
I have them and think their fine for the price. What seems to be the problem?

>>56097500
Some commenters complained about tinny sound, or improper fits. Maybe they're just retards I don't know. I'm looking at the yamaha eph-100 now, because I'm not entirely sold on the over-ear fit.

>>56096478
Who said the Hybrids weren't really bass heavy themselves?

>>56094191
I still listen to Youtube/Soundcloud stuff from smartphone and laptop speakers. Actually prefer it to headphones a lot of times, since I hate wearing them. The pursuit of audio can be a distraction and diversion from the music itself.
Most of my best music moments were on comparatively very inferior audio equipment.

>>56097530
Tinny MA750? Sounds like a bad fit. It's not enough that the seal is airtight but that pressure inside is even, no suction and the like.

o2 dac+amp, e10k, or magni2 then modi2 later? Going to power he400i.

>150$
>West Coast America
>Computer
>No preference
>Open
>Prefer very comfortable but willing to sacrifice some comfortability for budget
>Cheap Logitech headphones

I've been mainly looking into buying a pair of headphones for the FPS's that I play. I have seen a few good options like Sennheiser 558/598, Grados SR80, and ATH 700x, but I'm still an ignorant first time buyer. So I come to you /hpg/ hoping that someone who has more expertise can help me figure out what I should get

>>56098247
Magni 2 alone. No need for a DAC.
>>56098350
HD558, HD598 and HD598 SE are all the same thing, get the cheapest one.

>>56098422

okay thanks a lot! I've seen a lot of discussion about performing a foam mod on the 558. Do you have any experience with this? Worth it or not?

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>>56095237
Nice meme

>>56098422
Right now I am using a uca202 as a dac, I guess I'll just get the magni2. Is the uber version recommended if I plan on buying more equipment in the future?

>>56098632
It's not a meme, it's a fact.

Feel free to refute his claim.

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Guys, what headphone for ~$150 do you think best compliments a Fidelio X2? X2 is a good all-arounder, but its got a good amount of low-end. Want a pair is more neutral or focuses on the other end.

Been looking at the AD700x/900x, DT880, or the K702. I'll probably be using it mainly for watching movies, videos, animu, and listening to Jazz/classical. But I'll prob be using the X2s most of the time, so I don't want to spend too much. Siding towards the 700x right now.

>>56098750
"He" has yet to substantiate it, no one needs to refute an assertion made without evidence.

>>56096105
Well they sound pretty good. Slightly disappointed they don't have an audio jack just the usb but eh bluetooth stuff...

>>56096105
Co-worker has them and I found them very sloppy in the bass department... so enjoy that?

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How come chink headphones are so cheap but sound so good?

This $4 pair (after an equaliser) manages to sound almost as good as my vmoda earphones.
The minimal difference between the 2 is honestly shocking.

I'm not tone deaf, but I'm definitely not an audiophile either

>>56099361
Because it's not costly to manufacture those and price has very thin relation to sound quality in general. With an equalizer at hand and a skill to use it you can fix a ton of stuff. As long as those in-ears have sufficient bandwidth, low enough distortion and not completely skewed response, an equalizer can alter their response to almost anything desirable. A lot of them actually do decently well in these categories but without an equalizer they tend to be extremely bassy.

What are some good, cheap headphones with 3D sound for gaming?

>>56099443
Yeah it's definitely bassy, but not enough to be uncomfortable, unlike the $1.6 pair I ordered which sucks at mids, decent trebble and too much bass.

Gave these to my sister since she loves electronic music

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>>56099588
Forgot pic

>Budget
$150 (A little flexible)
>Location
U.S.
>Source
Computer, some phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed.
Either or. I'll be spending some time in public at the universities library and math room though, I figured I could just pick up some cheap IEMs if I went with open headphones.
>Comfort level
the more comfortable the better
>Preferred tonal balance
maybe somewhat neutral? I enjoy many different genres though I am not very knowledgeable in balance types
>Past headphones
Superlux HD668B

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>Budget
100-150€ flexible
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC, mainly phone
>Preferred type of headphone
in ear, bluetooth
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
reasonable, not that picky
>Preferred tonal balance
warm
>Past headphones
shure 215

>>56099837
HD598

My cousin wants to get a headphone but don't want to spend too much, should I recommend him a HD 202 or K511?

>Budget
under 100€ would be great
>Location
Central Europe.
>Source
Computer, Android Phone & Tablet
>Preferred type of headphone
In ear earbuds, no bluetooth
>Open or closed.
Shouldnt leak too much sound (not even sure if thats a problem with in ears) & I shouldnt hear too much outside noise if possible
>Comfort level
well comfortable ones would be nice>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, i dont really have a preference
>Past headphones
Audio Technica ATH M50s and some Sennheiser c130 or so, were fantastic but the two i bought both broke within a year so I dont really want those again and I'm ready to get some really good ones now.

>>56100750
just to make it clear, if it is really worth it I'm ready to go above 100€

>>56099837
SHP9500
HM5 or XPT 100
HD 598

If you want closed backs, branch out to the MSR7s

>>56100852
>closed backs

Portable closed backs for Uni I meant.

>>56086051
There's three different versions of D770,
250 ohms, 80 ohms and 32 ohms.
Which one should I go for? I am not really an audiophile.

>>56100750
I take my audio technicas to work everyday. Not sure what happened to yours, but mine have held up like champs being hauled around in a full back pack. Anecdotal bias, but everyone I know who have had some are really happy with them and I personally think they sound great. Just wish they had a wireless option.

>>56101105
Depends on what your sources are and how you plan on using them.

250 would need some power to drive, so an amp would be rec

Given your sources, it would be better to go with a lower imp of you don't plan on getting some amp. 32 ohm being the easiest to drive

>>56095888
>>56096074
Thanks senpai, I'll check these out

>>56099837
Actually for tonal balance I definitely want at least a little bit of bass. I listen to electonic music a decent amount and would like for there to be at least some bass.

>>56100852
Thanks, which one of those would you say has the most/best bass? Also looks like most people prefer the nvx to the brainwavz

>Budget
Around $70, flexible if it's worth it (around 1k pesos from Argentina)
>Location
Argentina, this kind of limits my options, some models are just imposible to find :(
>Source
Computer (I play a lot of games) and cellphone i guess, could be either iPhone or just Android
>Preferred type of headphone
This time i'm looking for some good IEMs, as I always go back to the earbuds because of general convenience in my house. I would also like them to have a mic because I play a lot online with friends
>Comfort level
it's ok as long as it doesn't hurt to have them on for several hours, i won't be doing sports with them lol
>Preferred tonal balance
I don't really know about this, the best for gaming i guess? when it comes to music I listen to a lot of differente things.
>Past headphones
Sony PS4 Gold Wireless Headset and the earbuds that come with the Samsung Galaxy S6 (i recently tried the apple earpods and realized i could be doing much better)

Thank you very much, I've been thinking about the sennheiser MM70i, but I can't find any good reviews.

so i've replaced the cable on my hd25s like 4 times now because they always short out after about half a year. how can I avoid this?

Complete noob here, is the Audio Technica ATH-M50x a meme or is it actually good.

>>56101469
>most/best bass?

If you want some bass, not sure I'd rec any of those.

DT770 or HD558 would be better for that.
And besides them being meme phones, M50x seems a decent fit for you. Portable for uni and not exactly neutral.

But if I had to pick with the ones I said, shp

>>56101495
nigger bass meme don't buy

>>56101495
>Audio Technica ATH-M50x

They are okay if you look at them in a vacuum.

DT770 is better imo. MSR7 or the M100s are only slightly more and are much better portables.

$160 is overpriced and they are over hyped, making them meme phones

>>56101110
oh woops, probably should have made it clear that I'm not looking for a replacement for my Audio Technicas, those still work perfectly, I'm just looking for some good earbuds haha

>>56101597
great, thanks again. I'll do some more research and go with either the dt770, 558, or shp. As much as I like the look of the dt770's, the much lower cost on the other two is pretty appealing.

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>>56093330
>after installing the pole and accessories brought tears to his eyes, he says. “It sounded so fresh and vivid, like they were playing in front of my eyes.”
>“It’s completely beyond my understanding,” says his wife, Reiko, 57. “But if I take it away from him, he will lose the motivation to live.”

Holy shit

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I'm just about to buy the 7506 because i'm a basic bitch

Anything better I should look into before taking the plunge? I'm mostly an instrumentalist but I occasionally dabble in electronic production, and have had these recommended to me for quite some time

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>>56096105
>>56098930
Samefag here. After a few hours of use, maybe on-ear is not for me... Kinda painful to wear. Might return them to the store tomorrow and exchange for my pretty much only option there, Bose SoundTrue II. Worth?

>100 flexible
>USA NY
>Laptop and desktop with a mid tier mobo.
>Full sized
>Either closed or open
>Comfy > Quality. I'm alright with buying ears seperately for replacement down the line.
>Dont care
>A couple random 20 headphones from Ross

>>56102315
I forgot, I'd prefer over ear headphones, not on ear

>>56101824
The comments are pure cancer too, I kind of want to create an account just to fuck with them.

>>56094280
The one i have is the AD900X, never tested the AD500, but assuming they feel the same i'd say DT880 is more comfortable, while the AD900X is lighter, the DT880 has much more room for the ears inside the pads.

Best close headphones for roughly $50 in America

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I seriously cant decide between
HD 598
or
DT 770
I dont know enough to even really discern the differences or advantages. Any help is appreciated.

>Budget
Where I am, the following cans are within $30 of each other. In order of least to most expensive:

AKG Q701
Sennheiser HD598
AKG K702 pro
Sennheiser HD600
Philips Fidelio X2
Beyerdynamic DT880
Beyerdynamic DT990

>Source
PC into E10K

>Open or closed
Don't care

>Comfort level
Willing to sacrifice some comfort for sound quality. I have a fairly large head so I'm used to it.

>Preferred tonal balance
Prefer warm or neutral

They will be mainly used for vidya and music with doom, prog metal, and retrowave being the primary genres. What's my best bet?

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I'm looking for a set of portable headphones, preferably under $50. They need to have:
Good sound, good bass is a must
Foldable/portable. Need to fit in a small pouch in a messenger bag
Cheap as possible, without skimping on audio quality.
Preferably well built.
Been looking at portapros, of course. But The JVC Victor HA-S500-Z
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FWB9XW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2HZ0TKICTF0LO&coliid=I36LD9VLSHKFII

also look appealing. Any input/other ideas?

>>56103255
X2, K702, DT880 and HD600 are all better than HD598 and DT990.
Q701 and K702 sound the same, pic whichever doesn't have bumps in the headband.
There, a few headphones less, now pic your poison.

>>56103170
770 - closed, bass

598 - open, not a lot of bass

take your pick

>>56103724
Is it really that cut and dry though?
I know the 598s are open but everyone says that makes the sound stage better and the audio quality overall is better.

Picked up a pair of M70x and R70x early through employment promotion (work in retail management), I've been pretty happy with them so far, just using an apogee groove as my amp but the m70's are a pretty substantial upgrade to the 7506s I've used forever.

>>56103170
They quite literally are opposites with the HD598 being open and focused on mids while the DT770 is closed and heavily v-shaped.

It's an apples to oranges comparison.

>>56103744
Picking b/w the two is as simple as thinking about the genres of music you like

>>56103570
Thanks!

>>56103844
Rock and rap
>>56103822
>focused on mids
I dont even know what that means
>>56103822
>heavily v-shaped
that either

Im completely ignorant about these types of things.

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>>56103983

>>56103983
>Rock and rap
770

>v shaped
It means the mids (where most of the music is, vocals, etc) are subdued, making room for emphasized low (bass) and highs (treble), hence v shape

how leggit does this look?
https://geek.wish.com/m/c/5798d6df4202d4056dad58ac
anyone bought stuff here?

>Budget
$300, flexible
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Past headphones
mdr v6, ath m50

$170-200
Full size, closed over ears, comfy
For computer, home and sometimes in the airplane
Neutral I guess

I had a HD518 and I liked the removable cable

Need some help, /hpg/.
Im looking for an alternative to the HD598s
I want a wamer, somewhat more bassy sound, but with the same comfort and soundstage.

has to be within the same pricerange too

ty

>>56104186
>Preferred tonal balance.

Neutral: Beyer dt250
Bright: ATH-MSR7
Bassy: Beyer custom one pro
V shaped: Beyer dt770

>>56093505
>>56093179
>>56093120
Guys, any idea if you know of replacements?

>>56104570
>>56104186
Scratch the custom one pro, and instead get the beyer dt150 if you want bassy in that price range.

They're often used by drummers for recording.

>>56104530
HD518

I have the HE-400 with the ultrabad mini smc connectors. Is it worth trying to stick some 2.5mm jacks in there instead and run a custom cable?

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What's the best headphones you can get for 100USD to play CSGO and media ? The sound location on my current stuff is ass.

i accidentally stomped on my sennheiser 202s cord and now it goes deaf in one ear if the headphone cords are slightly positioned wrong

3 years i had this thing

>Budget
Nothing over 100
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Full ear, full size
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfy, don't need to be insanely comfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
n/a second pair of headphones, not sure what to list
>Past headphones
Logitech G930, sick of them and want to make the first headphone purchase that's worth the money

Philips SHP9500
or
AKG K 240

This would be my first pair of open headphones.
Also are the AKGs quieter than the Philips to those around me?

>>56104941
That better be your current headset, not what you're aiming for. I can't really give you any precise recommendations, but if you are looking for good directional sound then make sure to go for open back headphones.

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>>56105133
>>56105133
>>56105133