/hpg/ - headphone general

>>56124464
Don't you have any other headphone images?

>>56124480
It has to be wireless and black to trigger the regular op

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>>56124352
>>56124352
>>56124352

So far I'll leaning towards a mod mic with a expensive pair of headphones. Anyone got anything better?

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Repostan in hopes of getting more suggestions.

What's a DAP with a nice and fast interface?
I've got a second gen X3 and scrolling is too slow. I plan on putting about 7000 files and I would kill myself if I had to find something on the X3.

I was thinking of one of the "cheap" A&Ks or the X7.

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Reposting, no idea why I got bitched out the last thread.

Cheapest Bluetooth earphones that don't sound like shit? I'm tired of wires fraying.

I got a cheap USB soundcard and was saw an option for automatic gain control.

Do I care about this/should I use it?

>Budget
£100 max
>Location
UK
>Source
PC
>Open or closed
Semi-open - open
>Comfort level
Over ear, quite comfy as long as it doesn't hurt from long periods of use

> budget
$100
>location
Canada
>source
LG G3 or Computer
>preferred type
open
>comfort level
comfy
>preferred tonal balance
neutral
>past headphones
sennheiser hd120 (rebranded as rs120 now)

>>56124967
I was looking at these because it seems like a really good price http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190&cm_re=Philips_SHP9500-_-26-138-190-_-Product

Just got a new HD600 for 300€. Did I do good ? I wanted something with high fidelity

Welp, 4chan is dead. Time to move to reddit

>>56125512
Don't worry, these are very good headphones. In case you don't like their sound, you can return them.

>>56125594
headphone general isn't active at 10am, shit better move to reddot bois

>>56125594
I'd say this is pretty average. A thread would normally take 2-3 days to reach bump limit.
Threads with dedicated shitposting, apart from the usual, hit it faster. The past few died within a day because of wireless posting. Another time includes the Belgian shitposter thing.

>>56125726
Good thing wireless is out of the op so we can stay on topic ;-)
No, but seriously, let's try not to derail this thread too

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>>56125753
to late its already been derailed.

>>56125512
Not like you could buy anything with better fidelity.

This is the state of the headphone hobby, a headphone from the early 90s is just destroying all these new FOTM meme headphones.

>>56124939
>>56124967
hd558

>>56126364
costs 200 bucks in canada

>>56126440
SR850.

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I've been looking at Sennheiser 558's and 598's , they would be mainly used for gaming [games like CSGO, as well as all kinds of RPG's, [so both competitive and single player] (80%), 20% music.

I've heard that these do not have a lot of bass and lack the ''oomph'' from explosion s n shit.

Anyone here with these cans could be able to share their experience with them? Should I search for something else?

Budget is up to 150 eur ~.

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>>56124506
Mod mic probably sounds better, I've only recently got a Vmoda boom pro mic. Loving it so far.

Didn't like the fact that you need to glue a magnet to your headphones especially if you own more than one pair.

Downside to the boom pro is that you need a 3.5mm female socket on your headphones for it to work. And there is no wind sock on it so it picks up you breathing into it.

You can both mute mic with a switch on one side and adjust volume with a rotating dial on the other side of the clip which I find quite handy.

Not sure if mod mic has a volume adjust dial but it seems from your pic that you can at least mute/unmute.

>>56126669
I've owned both and the V-Moda sounds much better.
Also after a year or so my V-Moda's volume knob and mute switch no longer function...

>>56126679
>Also after a year or so my V-Moda's volume knob and mute switch no longer function
shit that sucks, thanks for the heads up.

How did it fail? did the dial or switch get stuck? or some solder connection on the inside break after heavy use?

>>56125594
Please don't crosspost. Either stay where you belong "Reddit" or stay here.

>>56124973
Be wary of the SPH9500's. If you're not willing to give some effort to them, they're somewhat competent, and good value.

The sound quality and fidelity on the SPH9500's is fine. But,

They are insanely uncomfortable, and lack somewhat in bass. IMO the 598's have better, tighter bass than the 9500's. The matereal used for the earpads is oddly prickly and scratchy. Its similar to a kind of hemp material. If you have facial hair its even worse. Its quite irritating. It's even more horrendous with stubble. The pads aren't as breathable as I'd like though either. The headband is pretty alright tho.

If you figure out how to change the pads to something much more comfortable, and slightly EQ them, they'd likely be quite comparable to some ~$200 headphones.

That Z Pantera guy has talked a lot of hype behind them, so they're often falsley idealised on leddt. I find other forums are a lot more sensible.

>>56127059
The problem is that the SPH9500's cost 75 bucks while the hd 598 cost 250 bucks. I think I will wait till I have more money to invest in better headphones because my hd120's are serving me fine and like the wirelessness. My roommate actually has a pair of hd598 that he bought because of my recommendation and I like them a lot so I will probably save for a pair of those or maybe something slightly better.

>>56127059
>They are insanely uncomfortable
They're the most comfortable pair of headphones I have ever used and I could wear them for 200 hours straight if I had to. The comfort must vary from person to person because they're great for me.

>>56127102
I wasn't trying to compare them to the 598's economically. Just as a reference point, since they have somewhat similar sound curves.

That said, if you like 598s, get the 558's and modify them. Its pretty well know that they're nearly unidentifiable in terms of sounds. Build quality, and comfort depending if you like the 598 headband or not, and the glorious creamy aesthetic won't be quite as good, but pricing in comparison is somewhat a midpoint between the 9500's and the 598's, for virtually the same sound as the latter. Plenty of modification guides all over the place.


Though according to below, the comfort of the 9500's may be more personal preference. If you get the opportunity to try them out in a store. I assume you're in the US, so I'd say most stores would let you trial them or return them if unsatisfied.

>>56127133
I guess that yeah it may be more personal. Probably based a lot on skin and hair I imagine. I only got to experience like 2-3 hours of them at a mate's house, yet I couldn't wear them non-stop without seriously irritated.

>>56127296
>Its pretty well know that they're nearly unidentifiable in terms of sounds.
fuck
meant to say
"Its pretty well know that they're nearly unidentifiable in terms of sound difference."

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>>56124939
Not sure if you can get it over there, but massdrop has the AKG M220 for 50 bucks which, as far as i know, is just another name for the K240.
Is the Philips L2 too expensive there? It's a very good semi-open if you preffer a warm signature.
And of course, HD558 shouldn't be to expensive too.
>>56126527
imho if it's for competitive gaming a headphone that doesn't has a lot of bass is not a bad idea since it won't mask footsteps and such.
AD900X is pretty good in this aspect, but some don't like it because of the light bass, if that's your case you will probably enjoy the HD558 more.
>>56126669
Being wanting one of those for quite some time now, would work great with the L2.
>>56127329
>>56127296
Agreed, HD558 is the way to go if you want the HD598 sound,

why di DT990, dt in general stop getting recommend

The pleather on my m50x headband is starting to crack/split open where it sits on my head. Wat do? I love these headphones.

>>56128034
They're not that great of a headphone, so replace them if they get too fucked. You can probably use an adhesive to fix it though.

>>56128068
I tested them against much more pricey headphones which were better of course but not drastically better enough to justify their much higher price points. I'd like to keep these as long as physically possible.

>>56127468
>gould's later goldberg variations recording
>not the original

Anon, I....

I just got the 7506s

Did I fuck up

They'll arrive tomorrow

>>56128144
Nah, you did good.

>>56128144
>7506s
They're pretty good for the price point.

> budget
$150 but preferably less
>location
USA
>source
Phone (LG G5) and Sansa Clip
>preferred type
IEM
>comfort level
need to be able to wear them for 2-3 hours at a time
>preferred tonal balance
neutral
>past headphones
ATH M50, Hifiman HE-400, Modded Fostex T50RP, Westone W10. I like the surgical detail and bass extension in the HE-400 and the neutral signature of the T50RP.

I need some new IEMs, my Westones got stolen and I've been using my old M50s but I don't like using them in public because bulk and inconvenience.

Removable cable is a must. Been leaning toward the Shure SE215 but I'd like to hear if I should be looking at anything else. I'd get another pair of Westones but they're a bit out of my price range at the moment.

>Budget
$250
>Location
AUS
>Source
PC, Redmi note 3 Pro occasionally.
>Open or closed
open OR Semi-open
>Comfort level
Over ear, quite comfy as long as it doesn't hurt from long periods of use
>preferred tonal balance
neutral
>past headphones
sennheiser hd428, Dre Beats Solo HD (They were a gift, don't laugh)

Just ordered the Senn. HD 650s. Whoever has these, what are your impressions of them?

>Budget
No more than $30 preferably
>Location
Houston, Texas area in US
>Source
Phone (Nexus 5X, if it matters)
>Preferred type of headphone
IEMs
>Open or closed
>IEMs
>Comfort level
This is my second most important quality after sound wuality. If it has a good and comfy gel-like ear piece as well as decent sound quality then I'm sold
>Preferred tonal balance
Honestly don't know
>Past headphones
HD 202 and some shitty headphones that comr with new phones

Can provide any other information if needed and if the budget isn't disable I can be more lenient.

Thanks.

>>56130171
>if the budget isn't disable
doable* shit

>>56124464
Someone try and prove to me why the o2 sounds better than the fiio e10k with the hd600's.

I'm comparing both and it's incredibly hard to tell, i'm 95% sure they sound exactly the same with these headphones. I'm leaning towards selling the o2 because it's a massive waste of money if the e10k is doing the exact same job. Not to mention it's usb only and doesnt need a power lead.

I'm talking about specifically with the hd600's. Which are clearly easy to drive.

>>56130160
The second best headphone i've ever tried. The best is the hd600.

You got the wrong ones and i'm not even joking. However what you don't know wont hurt you and the 650's are fantastic anyway.

>>56130231
I respect your honest opinion. However I have plenty of referencing headphones that are broken in, and I was looking for a pair of headphones that are more casually enjoyable with more bass than typical reference cans.

>>56130281
I tried the 650's from aamzon so I could easily send them back a few weeks ago and honestly, the bass difference is tiny, which was dissapointing because I was hoping they'd be a bassier version of the 600. Technically they are I guess but the vocals and everything just don't sound as good as the 600's and like I said the extra bass is tiny.

If you've never tried the 600's before you should try them. They're referance but they don't sound flat and harsh like 702's for example (which are also great headphones). They're slightly warm and enjoyable for rap music, films and gaming etc.

>>56130160
Comfy, light, very pleasing sound and even more so if you bring the midbass down and sub bass up with an equalizer. Hard not to like them imo but the tonality is a bit too thick and warm without the aforementioned EQ.

>>56130171
Soundmagic E10
Piston 3
Zircons
KZ ATE

>>56130368
Nah...fuck the hd600s. If I went full meme by choosing the 650s of them, fine. Call me the meme appropriator.

Sennheiser 598.
Thoughts?
Opinions?
Memes?
160 eur.

for games/casual music

>>56130717
ok, good luck

Cheapest DAC/Amp solution without any bonus features? What i'm looking for is the simplest, fool-proof solution to obtaining the best quality audio from my pc. I currently have the Scarlett 2i2, but its breaking after years of use.

>>56131776
fiio e10k

>>56124483
You really took it personally. Sad.

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Are the m50x a decent all rounder for all genres like electronic over ear closed back headphones?

>>56131776
e10k. It's a tiny well built unit. Neutral sounding too.

>>56128114
I don't know, i feel a certain violence on the original that just doesn't appeal as much to me, i know, hard to be more subjective than that, but still...

Can someone please tell me what an IEM is?
It would be nice if it was in the pastebin

>>56132230
They are alright, but usually over priced, there are better options.

>>56132880
Inner
Ear
Monitor.

>>56132230
They are shit.

>>56132880
IEM

In Ear Monitor

It goes in your ear canal. Earbuds are shit and kinda flop around the outer part of your ear

>>56132230
They are decent, but $160 is too much

If you like electronic, just get DT770s

>>56133085
Agreed.

What kind of sound balance should I look for in a gaming headphone?

Hi, hello /hpg/!
>budget
$100 CAD ($78 USD) max!
>location
Canada!
>source
PC/cellphone!
>preferred type
Full sized!
>Open or closed
Closed please!
>comfort level
Equal to sound quality! Both are equally important to me!
>Preferred tonal balance
Probably balanced since I listen to all sorts of stuff.
>Past headphones
I used the Bose triport, and it has served me well but now the foam is coming out of the pads and is falling apart now. The only complaint I had is that it isn't that aesthetically pleasing to me.

Thanks for any advice you can provide!

>>56132230
I dislike them but I know many who like their sound signature.

>>56133249
Anything you like and if you don't know what you like, maybe audition some. There isn't a correct answer to this. I'd go with neutral - as always.

>>56132030
>>56132755
What about something with monitor/sub outputs and 1 input for the ocassional recording?

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I was considering HD600s but I got the Fidelio X2/00 instead. The Sennheiser had a massive impedance but I couldn't figure out why. Testing both headphones in an padded room with a 300€ DAC I found that the Fidelio sounded just as good but I didn't have to buy a new headphone amp for it.

>>56130644
Cheers lad

>>56125826
HD800 with foam mod is much better but it's a lot more money. Not to mention that a lot of people just prefer other sound signatures. Even nwavguy preferred the HD650.

>>56134038
No it isn't. HD800 with foam mod isn't even neutral.

>>56132880
>what an IEM is
It's a genericized trademark, like Heroin, Photoshop, or Aspirin.
It refers to sound producing devices that are intended to be inserted into the ear canal, also called canalphones or insert earphones.

>>56130171
One option: 1More Piston Classic, saves you the trouble of trying to find a vendor.
>Open or closed
>IEMs
In-ears can have all sorts of isolation. The stuff mentioned so far has low isolation.

>>56130644
All those things are bassy, the KZ ATE and the Zircon especially so. Piston 3/Classic just happens to have less of a bass boost.

Spotify Premium or Tidal?

senn 598 -> senn 700
y/n

>>56136122
HD700 is universally hated.

>>56136167
give me reasons

>>56136171
Huge treble spike with a lowered upper midrange to further emphasise it, which is a drastic signature change coming from the HD598.
If you like the HD598, then the HD6x0 is a better upgrade path.

>>56136199
aite, you convinced me
should i just go base hd600? the reason i wanna get new cans is cause i've physically dropped my 598 too many times to count and im sure they're gonna start falling apart soon

also the earpads are gross- how the fuck you clean earpads anyways

but yeah i'm a fan of getting clear sound, as it's designed, like
ebin bass :-DDD is not my thing, nor do i want ear shattering treble

im probably speaking like a tard here but would regular senn 600 be good for me? i just wanna try a new sound, really, 598s have been beautiful for my ears so far

actually like em more than my old sony mdr7506s

>>56136234
It's not going to be drastically different, as with most things in this hobby, but as far as the next step up from the HD598, it's worth it.
You can even consider it endgame.

Which one of these is worth the price?
AKG K 240
Koss ProDJ100
TASCAM TH02-B

These are the three options I am looking at.

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?

>Budget
$250
>Location
US
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
Open but with minimum leakage for roommate's sake
>Comfort level
cozy as long as the sound quality is good
>Preferred tonal balance
idc
>Past headphones
pro-luxe pro 50
-really comfy

I've got a FiiO E10K, Fidelio X2's, and HD598s.
whats the next logical step? I'd like to get out of mid-fi and maybe get into some tube amps.

>>56137010
get a real pair of headphones

>>56137096
I wasn't asking solely for amp recommendations. I'm trying to get out of mid-fi in terms of headphones as well.

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>>56124464
GIMMIE THE BEST CLOSED UNDER $250 NOT NAMED DT770 FOR EUROBEAT PALS!!!!!!!!!!

>>56136955
I don't know anything about the akg, but the phillips have very little bass, are extremely comfortable to me, and leak a lot of sound.

>>56129808
No one?

>Budget
$100 USD but $50 preferred
>Location
U.S.
>Source
PC
>Preferred type
Open
>Comfort level
Enough for 3 hours at a time

Thanks

>>56137560
HD600

A used one? Or save up for it. 100% worth saving up for cuz muh /hpg/ best headphone evar.

>>56137569
HD558

>>56124569
>Cheap
>Wireless
>Don't sound like shit.

Pick 2.

>>56136234
HD600 is like a fixed HD598, I don't really enjoy the HD598 but that's because I'm used to the HD600.

HD600 is clearer, has less lower midrange bleed, more accurate upper mid, treble and sub-bass response.

I don't really like most Sennheisers desu but HD600 is a special headphone, perhaps the best I've ever heard.

>>56137560
HD558 son.

Does anyone have any experience in driving the HD600 with an E10K? Is it enough?

>>56137137
Why not the DT770?

Most of those Eurobeat music are not too sub-bass heavy relative to modern music but people seem to like em with strong bass.

Post budget.

>>56137770
Fine unless you listen really loud or softly mastered music.

>Budget
Nothing above $150
>Location
Burgerland
>Source
Computer/Note 4
>Preferred type of headphone
I prefer IEM's, but headphones are fine if they sound better for the same price.
>Open or closed
Closed as much as possible
>Comfort level
nothing unconfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
N/A
>Past headphones
Shitty earpods and assorted samsung iem's

TY

>>56137756
that does it, i'm buying a 600

also what kind of amp should i get? let's say, for a cassette player. i have an onkyo cassette player, basically my only source of listening to tunes, but there's no volume adjustment. so its always loud and i need something to turn it down a bit

>>56138020
Does it have RCA output?

Objective2 and Magni 2 are the most commonly recommended amps here.

>>56137955
I'm gonna throw in the standard M50x recommendation here.

>>56137955
MA750

>>56137795
Thanks m8

Does the sticky of the Antlion mod mic 4.0 affect the sound of an open headphone?

I'm looking at a pair of 558's for $100 on amazon right now, but I need to know if /hpg/ reccomends earbuds, as I'd like something to fit into my pocket, I'll probably get the 558's anyway so I just want to know what is the least shit pair of earbuds, if there are any?

>>56133635
The x2s sound like muddy trash compared to the 600. I sold my x2's because of them.

The x2's have more bass but they swallow detail and the overall sound signature of the 600 is god tier compared to...pretty much anything. At least under £500 anyway.

>>56133635
There are so many wrong things int thid post I don't even know where I should begin from.

>>56139845
X2 may not be better than HD600 to you, but it all comes down to personal preference. You sound like you have been paid by Sennheiser.

>>56135180
Whichev has the music library you want.

>>56139964
>>56133635
after eq on all 3, the hd600 and k702 edge out the X2 but not by much imo. X2 is easier to drive, has a better cable system and better build. and it does have a good bit of bass impact so choosing them over the others isn't an outright bad choice. they've gotten cheaper too.

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>>56136491
>AKG K 240
not bad but personally I like the 668b better and it's usually cheaper
>Koss ProDJ100
good if a bit too bass elevated, fit not great because it's basically an on-ear
>TASCAM TH02-B
sounds amazing for the price but needs new pads and possible headband/comfort modding to get a good fit.

in the end if you can afford a 668b or k240 and you can put in some time to eq a bit those will sound the best.

>>56136955
k240, at 9500 prices you should just step up to a 558 and foam mod it.

>>56137010
open? hd600, k702 or Q701, k712, dt880 maybe

>>56137955
an ety?

>>56139799
spend an extra $7 and get an hje-120k in addition to the 558.

>Budget
$250 max
>Location
New Zealand
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Newfag, so don't know.
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
idc
>Past headphones
shitty plantronic gaming headset

just to inform whoever is reading, i'll use these headphones for gaming, listening to music and music producing.

tyvm anon.

>>56140978
>>Preferred type of headphone
full sized****

>>56140978
558 or 598, whichever is cheapest

>>56140978
go for the HD598's or mod the 558's, they'll sound the exact same, since the 598's may be above your budget.

If you want a somewhat more bassy alternative, the DT-770's are just slightly above your budget

>Budget
170 usd
>Location
Norway
>Source
Pc/android
>Preferred type of headphone
In ear, noise cancelling, (is there a Bluetooth version possible? Wires really mess with my work)

>Comfort level
I like ones that can't fall out easily
>Preferred tonal balance
More bass
>Past headphones
Sony mdr xb 300/500
Newest xiaomi pistons
Jvc bass in ear something something, like 20 euros
Soundmagic e10
Shure monitors which were at something like 90 euros and go over the ear. Perfect fit, but ugly af


Any suggestions would be welcome


I'll be using them while on PC, cycling and working at a warehouse.

Cheers

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sup /hpg/
I don't really know much about music/sound equipment but:

>Apple Earpods
Are they good at their price range? Or are there better earphones (or in-ear phones) available.

>Budget
20$ - 30$
>Location
Asia (Philippines)
>Source
iPod or my phone

>>56141540
I have both VE Monk+ and genuine retail bought Apple Earpods. Aliexpress VE Monk+'s sound more better but they're warmer if you A/B test against both. I think Earpods might have better highs though. My opinions my opinion anyone's free to tell theirs too.

>>56141540
Earpods sound fine, but value wise, they're pretty shit. For just earbuds that don't go into your ear canals, there are a few other options. As another anon said, VE monks sound better. They have a worse soundstage and build quality, but for 1/6th of the price.

If you want earphones that go into your ear canal, there are plenty of cheap chink options out there, often well documented by /csg/

stuff like the KZ-ATE and the Hybrids are strong contenders

im thinking buying g930 but its too expensive
tired of wired shit, i bought a cheap a4tech but battery sucks balls only last a day

Is g930 good wireless headset? any recommendation?

>>56141540
Yuin PK3.
Almost top of the line for a normal earbud.

There's the PK2 and PK1 but they cost more than $100 and need amps to drive them properly.

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>>56141540
Andddd... As I was saying this earlier >>56141584. Same poster btw. My fucking pet ninja'd through the cord RIP. I'll solder in a dollar store earphone cord tomorrow.

Buy more than one pair of Monk+'s with your $20-$30 budget.

>>56124464

>Budget
180$ its flexible
>Location
Sweden-Stocholm
>Source
iPhone and Sony Xperia Z5 premium
>Open or Closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I just dont want it to hurt my ears.
>Preferred tonal balance
Dont realy care
>Past headphones
iPhone,UrbanEars,iEar

>>56141867
Sorry if it sounds like a order.

>>56141731
Please, christ, let this be bait.

Headsets are trash, and wireless is pointless for vidya. You're sitting down, not fucking jogging around the block.

Please, do research before you buy.

Are shure se215 still the g.o.a.t. under 100 dollar headphones?

>>56141731
>Is g930 good wireless headset?
Doesn't seem half bad for what it is. Most people here me included can't really present you with anything solid concerning the performance of wireless headphones. There are very little measurements available and stuff like noise would likely go unnoticed in them anyway.

>>56141540
If earphones are what you are looking for, they are excellent. Sound wise those lack in bandwidth and often have rather high level of distortion. They also don't isolate which could be a good or a bad thing. You can do better for the price in terms of sound quality. Piston 3 is a decent option here if you don't mind a shallow fit in-ear.

>>56142015
Never were. They have nice build, good isolation and as far as in-ears go they are pretty comfortable. Sound wise they are as good as the cheap Chinese stuff on the market which can be had for one tenth of the price. They are very bassy and sound downright muddy to my ears because the bass boost is so broad.

>>56141867
Do you have any preference for looks or how large the headphones can be?

>>56141138
Hard criteria. Jaybird X2 would fit the headphone type criteria except it doesn't do active noise cancellation. Problem could be with fit however.

>>56142190
>Do you have any preference for looks or how large the headphones can be?

Not realy i just want them to fit in a regular backpack.

Just got the Piston Hybrid's, why are they so bloody ugly. Looks like some right cheap shit

Piston 2's and 3's look top tier in comparison

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>>56142364
>why are they so bloody ugly
IKR I hate this design.

Just bought a pair of beyerdynamic dt880s

Did i do good /hpg/?

You know what i find funny?
Op bitching the entire last thread because "i wanna talk about wireless, fuck your shitty rules" only to start a new thread without the damn thing and barely talk about wireless at all...
I mean, common dude, you wanted it so fucking much, post a measurement of some new wireless or something...

>>56142468
Not bad at all, listening to mine right now, they are great.

>>56127468
>Being wanting one of those for quite some time now, would work great with the L2.
They work pretty well on my X2 and MSR7, I've seen them used with SHP9500 chances are they would work with fidelio L2

>>56140357
Fuck man If only bass was god damn tighter on the X2s with a touch more sub bass and cleaner highs. I think that would be my end game.

I realized my X2s bass was a fair amount sloppier when compared to the MSR7.

My next upgrade would probably a planar magnetic with similar signature or the audio quest nighthawk not so sure on that one though.

I really want to try planar, but at such a high price point I cannot wing it and hope for the best, I really need to audition some higher end headphones. Too bad the closest shop is a 10 hour drive.

>>56142202
MDR-7506 for neutral, DT770 32/80 Ohm for V-shaped

Seen the Beyerdynamic DT770 M, what do you think /hpg?

hi /hpg/
my headphones just died and i'm looking for a replacement:
>Budget
100-200 eurobux
>Location
belgium
>Source
phone
>Preferred type of headphone
on-ear
>Comfort level
high, long listening periods, 4-6hrs
>Past headphones
Sony MDR-XB950AP (R.I.P. ;_; )

>>56143709
How did it RIP? Solder in another cable for it?

>>56143709
broke one side, rattling, sometimes it does not work

>>56143709
>>56143836
MSR7 is very nice headphone.

>>56143878
MSR7s sound pretty fast and accurate with impressive detail being a bit on the bright side. Cables that came with it are pretty good.

My main issue with them is comfort, the ear pads are not deep nor wide enough.
After listening to them for a prolonged 1~2 hour session, they do become fatiguing on certain tracks.

I wish they folded inwards and were a bit lighter, I prefer headphones with a warmer signature but MSR7s are fun with songs with heavy emphasis on female vocals.

They sound a little artificial and out of place at times on certain tracks, most likely due to the coloration near 1KHz. I hear the fake leather crumbles 1~2 years on which is bad since the top band cannot be replaced like the ear pads.

Pretty good headphones for their price overall.

Budget - $120 USD, somewhat flexible

Location - USA

Source - Laptop / Iphone

Comfy - yes

Preferred Type - Over-ear, closed

Preferred Balance - "Normal", with bass slightly boosted

Past Headphones - Sennheiser CX 300, Ostry KC06A

thanks

>>56135180
Tidal is only good for nog music iirc

My friend just came into some money so he doesn't need his AKG Q701s anymore. He'll willing to sell them to me for $150 and I was just wondering if I should get on that or if there's anything else better in the relative price range. I'm only going to be listening on my phone/computer since I don't feel like buying an amp.

>>56144495
For 150 bucks it's a pretty good headphone, however i do recommend that you listen to it, both from an Amp (i'm assuming your friend has one) and straight from your phone and computer to check both if you like how it sounds without an amp and in general.
Keep in mind that people often complain about the comfort thank's to the bumps in the headband.

>>56144555
Thanks mate I'll do just that.

>>56141853
ok thanks anon, monk+ it is

>>56144495
$150 USD? Couldn't you get a new K702 for that if you waited for it to come on special?

>>56144495
You might have issues powering them from phone especially. Try them out before purchasing. Great deal for 150 bucks.

> budget
50€
>location
Italy, can buy from anywhere in Europe
>source
Nexus 5x or computer
>preferred type
Closed
>comfort level
Comfy
>preferred tonal balance
Bass friendly
>past headphones
Microsoft LX-3000 and Xiaomi Piston 3

Hi im looking for a headphone amp/dac, I was thinking of the schitt stack but was wondering if there was anything better/cheaper for around that price, also if it can take a 6.3mm jack thatd be nice

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This thing is growing on me.

>god tier ergonomics for an Etymotic earphone (smaller shell, no cable pod, decent cable length)
>closer to the ER-4S sound signature as opposed to HF series

Only thing that stills bother me is the 6kHz peak.

I've been using this as my daily driver IEM for about one week now and it's hard to go back to the ER-4S with its not-so-great ergonomics.

/blog

Best DAC to to drive HD600 for under $150 aud?

>>56146196
e10k

>>56146196
DACs don't drive headphones

>>56146196
So is an amp necessary to drive the HD600 or will they be find on their own?

I am fairly noob when it comes to this shit.

Am I bright in saying a DAC is the only other thing I'll need then to get the most out of these headphones?

>>56145856
There isn't anything better at that price, but you can get cheaper stuff that is close enough for the most part. Try the Micca Origen+

>>56146301
what are you using them with?
>>56145856
its your only option with the larger jack
>>56145176
Superlux HD662 is quite good for around 30 euros. Euro prices are dumb.

>>56146432
At the moment just my PC, and occasionly plugged into my redmi note 3 pro.

>>56146479
HD600 isn't exactly hard to power. Can you try them first on your current sources then consider an amp later?

DACs are really only necessary if you're getting noticeable interference

>>56146497
They sound great as in, miles better than any other headphones I've owned.

it's just a lot of what seems like autistic audiophiles shill the fuck out of DACS like they're a necessity if you want the best sound possible the way the music was intended to sound.

If something like $80 e10K would make a noticeable difference and give an even clearer crisper sound I'm all for it but I just don't want to throw money away for the sake of it.

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I'm in need of some kind of wireless headphone I can wear while doing power cleans. What can you guys recommend me?

>>56146566
It's possible that an E10K can make the sound crisper because it's transparent.

Some motherboards aren't transparent when powering headphones but do provide adequate power.

Most onboard DACs are fine, it's the amp stage that aren't perfect on most devices.

If you want to ensure that you're getting the best quality get a decent amp rather than the E10K, like a Magni 2, and use other devices as the source. The E10K is fine as it's a DAC/amp but I don't really like the build quality and volume pot.

>>56146607
did you fall for the SS meme?

LG's bluetooth earphones hold well for active use

>>56146706
Yes, but I don't do SS any more.

I enjoy doing power cleans so I see no reason to cut them out of my program.

>>56146679
>amp stange isn't perfect on most devices
Can you explain what you mean by that?

Yeah I've been looking at the Magni 2, looks pretty good for the money. You think I'd be fine with the amp on it's own or would you suggest to buy the stack with the included DAC aswell?

Thanks for all the help anon

>>56146840
>Can you explain what you mean by that?

It's mostly output impedance, they vary a lot on sources. This can change the sound of headphones a bit.

The Magni 2 is good on its own, I don't recommend buying the DAC as it's a waste of money. A DAC is really only necessary if there's interference on your present source. A lot of audiophiles buy them for peace of mind but it isn't really needed.

If the Magni 2 doesn't sound different to what you already have you can always return it.

Don't forget to pickup a RCA cable, and please don't buy an overpriced one.

>>56145957
>it's hard to go back to the ER-4S with its not-so-great ergonomics.
How are the ergonomics better for you on that model as opposed to the ER-4S?

My friend asked me to recommned him some open headphones in range of 50 to 60$.
I think about Superlux HD681B or is there something better in that price range?
How are ATH-TAD400 compared to them?

>>56146884
Awesome, that clears it up.

Looks like I might go the Magni 2 once I save some more then. I'm in Australia, so is there any decent retailers you'd reccomend so I can return in case it makes zero difference?

Yeah figured RCA cables all do the same thing, much like HDMI cables. I assume any run of the mill RCA will be adequate enough?

>>56146975
Australia complicates things a bit, I'm from the US so I can always abuse amazon's lenient return policy. I don't know any sellers in Australia however.

Any run of the mill RCA cable can work.

>>56146973
Stretch a bit, you can get a SHP9500 for 70USD.

>>56146909
>How are the ergonomics better for you on that model as opposed to the ER-4S?
Well I did explain myself on the post.

It's mostly the cable, the ER-4S' cable is too long and it has a pod in the middle which adds some weight to it.

The ER-4 has less microphonics but both IEMs solve the problem with their shirt clip.

>>56146196
>>56146301
Mate get the e10k. At the very least you want a clean source (dac) and decent power behind your headphones.

I owned the o2 combo up until a couple weeks ago which costs a lot more than the e10k and they honestly sound exactly the same with this headphone.

hd600+ e10k and you're fucking good to go. It's my endgame.

>>56146975
Get the fucking e10k, it's and amp+dac and it sounds EXACTLY the same as the o2 amp+dac. I use to own both. Save yourself the money, trust me.

>>56148156
O2+ODAC is better. Whether that is audible is another question and depends on the load and possibly your skills in listening. In vast majority of cases the E10K will do just fine but I can see a reason why people would rather spend their money on better gear. O2 is has lower noise, more output power, better pot and a gain option. You can also have various of versions of it, with or without the DAC, with preamp outputs or alternatively an RCA inputs, different gain settings and so on. Why are you thinking with anon's wallet in the first place? It's not like either of the options is shit.

>>56134315
>muh hd600 neutrality

First, define neutrality in terms of measurements with respect to a target response curve. If you can't then you can't even begin to talk about what is or isn't neutral. I'll wait because no audio engineer I know of can actually give you a precise answer to that question. The Harman curve is probably the closest we have right now but even that is still being researched and who knows if they'll ever release their results publicly.

And don't you dare say it should look flat on a graph because that is not neutral to a human ear/brain.

>>56148245
To clarify: I'm talking only about headphones, neutrality in speakers is fairly well understood but headphones are a very different beast.

>>56148224
>O2+ODAC is better. Whether that is audible is another question

That's my point. I've owned a lot of good headphones and the differences are fairly obvious. I know the e10k is weaker than the o2 but with the hd600's they sound EXACTLY the same. I've tested both extensively to make sure. I'm sure the o2 powers very hard to drive headphones better than the e10k, but the fact is that the hd600 is expensive enough as it is and it's nearly perfect imo. The o2 amp is a waste of money with them .

The only plus to my o2 when I had it was that I could use it to plug in my ps4 controller and play games whereas the e10k is too weak to do that. Besides that they sound exactly the same with the hd600.

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>>56148109
Get the e10k. Up until last week a custom engraved o2 and odac stood in place of the e10k and I sold them because they're a waste of money when used with the hd600.

They sound identical.

>>56148366
>The o2 amp is a waste of money with them
For you. Forget about the sound quality. That's not a sole criteria when purchasing an amplifier. And heck even in your case the E10K lacks power. I've yet to hear a difference between two dedicated headphone amplifiers in anything but noise but that doesn't make them equal in any way.

How are ATH-TAD400 and ATH-AVA400?
Is it good upgrade from HD668b or I should be patient and save up for something like ATH-AD700X?

>>56148409
How do you prevent that little E10K from sliding around or falling from off a desk?

I really want the HD598 but $150 is pushing it a little for me right now. Is it worth the price?

>>56148419
The o2 is better in general because it's more powerful, I agree with you on that. My point is that a random guy who seems fairly new to this was asking if the e10k is worth buying (will he hear a difference etc). The last thing he should be doing is buying the o2+odac because it won't improve the sound quality over the e10k at all, with the hd600's.

I'm assuming he only cares about using the amp and hd600 with his computer. If that's the case then the e10k is much smaller and powered by usb only so it's much more convenient on that level too.

If you own even one other pair of headphones that are harder to drive than the hd600's the o2 might be worth owning but otherwise it's not in my opinion.

>>56148506
I didn't put the feet on it and applied a tiny amount of blue tack under each corner. You can twist it or lift it up if need be but it's solidly in place otherwise.

>>56148245
The Harman curve isn't neutral. It's too subjective in nature. Diffuse Field Equalization is the standard.

Even on both the Harman curve or DF the HD600 is more neutral than the HD800.

HD800 are quite colored headphones. Too much mid-bass and lower midrange, recessed upper midrange, uneven and peaky treble response. It's the same for the HD800S which has a bit less energy at 6kHz.

>>56148609
>The Harman curve isn't neutral. It's too subjective in nature. Diffuse Field Equalization is the standard.

This. Neutrality on headphones has been defined for a very long time now and there are some very close headphones that meet the criteria like SR Lambda Pro with ED1, Ety ER-4S and Senn HD600.

The Harman curve isn't neutral, it's an attempt to standardize headphone development by making a target curve that sounds more pleasing than diffuse field equalization; their notion that diffuse field equalization is too bright and sounds thin in the bass when listened to.

>Budget
200$
>Location
United States
>Source
computer
>Open or Closed
Closed
>Comfort level
comfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
balanced
>Past headphones

>>56148809
dt770 pro 80 ohm nigga

>>56148809
>past headphones
skullcandy

>>56148832
thanks, they look great
here's a (you)

Will the PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL have a good enough headphone amp for my HD650? How does it compare to the Scarlett 2i2's headphone amp?

>>56149062
check the spec sheet, but the 2i2 can power the hd650 quite well

>>56149085
yes, I have the 2i2 but I just received my hd650 and I need to crank it up more compared to my other headphones. I've read a lot online and many have recommended purchasing a dedicated headphone amp for this pair of high impedance headphones. These headphones sound amazing, I'm just afraid the signal will distort at high volumes.

>>56149151
It won't distort at high volumes.

HD650 need more power compared to your average headphones but they aren't super power hungry. The 2i2 is fine.

>>56149176
tytyty

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Does anyone ITT own a pair of Q701's ? Does the cord take a lot of force to remove from the headphones? I've been trying to change the cable for the last hour but I'm afraid of breaking them.

>>56149310
It does. Press the button with your thumb quite strongly (your thumb will hurt a bit). Remove it gently.

>>56149340
so should I be pulling hard or not?

>>56149377
No, you have to press the button strongly.

If your thumb isn't strong enough. Try some sort of tool or something that won't scratch it.

>budget
$75-200 (lower is better)
>location
US
>Source
iPod Classic, occasional PC and stereo use
>Preferred type of headphone
over or on ear
>open or closed
unsure
>comfort level
higher, something that can be worn for several hours
>preferred tonal balance
probably neutral...?
>Past headphones
nothing worth mentioning, I've always been into music, only recently decided I should consider how i hear it

>>56149797
MDR-7506

Which of these would be better for competitive csgo?
>ATH-AD700X
>AKG K612 Pro
>Sennheiser HD 598
I plan to use them approx 6-8 hours a day with glasses on

>>56149874
K612

>>56149874
I've never tried any of those but from my experience, the 702's (which are similar to the k612's) should be the best for competitive shooters when it comes to positioning and sound stage etc.

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Currently using a pair of KEF M500 and need a new pair of earphones. I've got a choice between the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore or Carbo Basso. My old earphones were a pair of Koss Pathfinders, which had some more bass but now I seem to like the sound of the KEF better. Which should I go for?

>>56149841
>>56149797
Thanks! I'm not sure about the coiled cable, seems it'd be nice around the house or for more serious/stationary listening but... I'm not sure about when I'm on campus, etc.
Any opinions or other options?

Currently using the Superlux 668B's, but they feel kinda cheap, uncomfortable and are getting a bit smelly. Plus I'm kinda getting fed up of the open design.

What are some decent replacements around the £50 mark? Basically looking for the opposite of listed above, so:

comfy
closed
UK
general all rounders, I browse /mu/ and listen to whatever interests me

Thanks!

>>56149874
hd598, warowl uses hd598

>>56150163
M50x then.

>>56150212
thanks! doing some research on these now

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Could anyone here tell me about the size of the X2 in comparison to the HD600?

I ask because I've heard that the X2s are BIG and uncomfortable for people with below-avg head sizes due to the elastic headband system and that they can feel loose. In some cases, I've heard the earpads can touch your ears due to a loose fit

I'd say I have an avg or slightly below avg head size. For reference, I'm using the M100s and I don't even need to use the adjustable sliders in the side to get a perfect fit; I usually don't need to use sliders

I can buy/return them obv, just want an opinion before buying. If they are not comfy, I can just go for 600s or DT880s

>>56150402
You should go for the hd600's if you can afford them period. That said, the x2's are very comfortable themselves and the build quality trumps the 600's. they're very satisfying in general.

When it comes down to it though the 600's sound much cleaner/better and feel better (after the clamp has been loosened)

They both fit the same head type and both are very comfortable. If you REALLY care about bass get the x2's. Otherwise get the 600's.

>>56150580
>If you REALLY care about bass get the x2's

I do like some bass, but I'm not a basshead. I really like electronic and hip hop. I branch out sometimes, but like faster music generally

Does the bass on the HD600 have good impact and depth, or is it nothing crazy? I've heard they are relatively neutral and good in all aspects tho

As I said, using the M100s....but I would like less bass for more present mid range, which is why the X2s sound so promising to me

My amp is just an e10k btw and I don't do competitive gayming. I suppose the 600s would be a better long term investment actually

>>56150730
>I do like some bass, but I'm not a basshead. I really like electronic and hip hop. I branch out sometimes, but like faster music generally

I used to listen to rap/hiphop almost exclusively as a teenager but not so much anymore. That said I do still listen to rap sometimes and the hd600 definitely has enough weight behind it. That's the thing about the 600's. They sound great with every genre. If you're an actual bass head in terms of rap and drum and bass etc it might not be enough for you but if you ant something that sounds fantastic across the board then you can't beat the 600's.

Tupac, biggie, mobb deep, and jay z songs etc all sound great with the 600's and fiio e10k.

>>56150730
Forgot to mention that the mids are the best part of the hd600.

Get any cheap headphone stand and treat the 600's with respect and they should last you forever.

>>56148245
>don't you dare say it should look flat on a graph
Do you know the difference between the frequency response/transfer function of the headphone and the combined response (convolution) of the headphone and the ear?
You can define the headphone's response without the ear.

>>56150730
It is a bit short below ~30 Hz in comparison to the HD 650 and a few planar dynamic. Subbass extension is the sore spot of the 600, but there are plenty of people who are fine with it, and most music, including hip hop and other types of synthesized music usually doesn't go that low.

>>56150212
everything I'm reading and watching makes it seem like these are a great option. any other competitors in the $200 range?

Not headphones but stereo system.

>Budget
$500 max
>Location
US

Need a stereo system that has aux compatibility, speaker system, and cd player built in. Sturdy. Essentially looking for a high quality version of an ihome that doesn't have the proprietary lightning port bs.

>>56149310
Not that I have one but I highly doubt the mini XLR will break. It's a quite rugged connection.

>>56150183
>HE-400i
>Great sound on the go
Who the fuck will use an open on the go? The suspension strap design would look retarded in public too.

>Budget
200-400 ish

>Source
MP3 player, I can get an amp if I need to

>Preferred type of headphone
Fullsized Over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Yes

>Preferred tonal balance
Not entirely sure. I'm a metal head and what I've read headphones for metal ranges from everything is shit with metal, to neutral, to slightly more bass. I'm thinking slightly more bass. Does /hpg concur?

>Past headphones
Sony mdr-xb700 Been using for 5 years and they have done well, but I want something I can leave the house with without receiving princess leia jokes. Also why are these $700 now?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-MDRXB700-Extra-Bass-Headphones-50mm-Driver-MDR-XB700-/371139195267?hash=item56699eb183:m:mPphcqgxL9e6RwUlpmBbm8w

I have been looking at the v-moda m100.

>>56151373
DT770 Pro 80 ohm limited edition with black velour pads

>>56152048
Oppo PM3

Not really sure if this is too specific but it's worth a shot.

>Budget
50-200

>Source
Phone, Desktop without amplifier

>Preferred type of headphone
I'm looking for over-ear with the smallest footprint possible while staying, well, over-ear. I really don't like the "on top of ear" feeling. I really enjoy my m50x's but they're harder to wear while outside or moving and I'd like something I can take wherever and be able to use with my phone.

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
At least as comfortable as m50x's, they feel fairly average in my opinion

>Preferred tonal balance
I'm an amateur producer, so I would like to stay as neutral as possible but the term "Monitor" tends to quintuple the price...

>Past headphones
M50x

>Budget
$30-somewhat flexible
>Location
US of A
>Source
Galaxy Note 4 and PC with intergrated soundcard
>Preferred type of headphone
IEMs
>Comfort level
Comfy, looking for a good mix of comfort and sound
>Preferred tonal balance
Do not care, just want them to sound nice
>Past headphones
Skull Candy Uprocks (on-ear)
Skull Candy Jib's (IEM)

>>56152778
sennhieser momentum 1st gen
>>56152955
piston?

>>56152995
>piston?
I'm a little apprehensive of no name Chinese shit

>>56152955
>>56153006
The Pistons are well documented. The E10 is a decent choice as well.

>>56153033
Okay, I'll check them out

My Sennheiser HD555s are all cracked and old and shit.

What else can I get that's open, easy to wear for long periods of time, with preferably a little less bass? I'd be willing to spend ~$200.

>>56153051
AD900X.

I just got a used dt 770 for about 70 dollars, im going to buy some new cups for them too. This is my first headphone purchase, how did i do?

I get constant static in the left channel on my o2+odac.

I don't believe its the amp. But the odac itself Whenever I unplug the odac from my pc the static stops.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

>>56153051
This >>56153061, you just described the AD900X.

>>56153807
Try it on a different PC and determine if it's the ODAC at fault.

Does anyone here have any exp with the HD600 as a gayming headset?

And how's the Antlion mod mic for the HD600? Wouldn't it pick up noise leaking out of the headphones? Does the mic audio sound clear / does it pick up background noise i.e breathing, keystrokes, etc?

>>56124464
These are on sale, anyone know if they are good or not? They are bluetooth, but can use wired as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRXB950BT-Extra-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00MCHE38O

>>56154791
They're pretty good, did you check reviews?

>budget
$100 or less
>location
Australia
>source
Nexus 6P
>preferred type
IEM
>comfort level
Comfy
>preferred tonal balance
Just something that sounds clear that can handle bass
>past headphones
sennheiser cx300ii
soundmagic e10

I don't really want to get another pair of e10's because of the amount of trouble i'm having with my current pair. Was thinking of going back to the cx300ii's or looking at something else.

>>56154957
If you're fine with the around ear design, then IM50.

Anyone got JayBird X2s? My phones audio port aint working so now i gotta get me some wireless music emitters.

>>56155415
Or a bluetooth adapter if you still have headphones even though your jack is broke.

>>56154657
No idea about the "Antlion mod mic", but I love gaming with my HD 600. Especially Insurgency. What an amazing sound engine (the same as CS:GO, but realistic and the sounds are more detailed).

>>56154957
Piston hybrids

I need suggestions for headphones, my set broke.
>Budget
Probably like $150 USD, I'm flexible though
>location
US
>Source
I'm just gonna be plugging these into my PC 9/10 times
>Preferred type of headphones
I don't really care, I guess I could go either way, but aren't full headphones typically higher quality? I'm sort of tech retarded.
>Open or closed
Definitely closed, I don't want to subject my roommates to my horrible taste in music.
>Comfort Level
Comfort matters a lot to me, more than quality, but it's close.
>Past Headphones
My first set of headphones was a gift, they were one of the old razer headsets, I can't remember which but I really liked how they felt on me. My second was Astro A40s which broke hilariously fast and afterwards I gave up on headsets, switching to what I think was a Sennheiser HD558, which had the soft insides and was probably my favorite pair of headphones I've ever owned.

>>56155447
yep, gotta buy new short cable though. Any cheapish good adapters?

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I have big ears and I like wireless headphones so I can cook and do stuff around the house while still listening to music, Sennheiser RS 165 look REALLY good for that (I decided on the 165 instead of 175 because my PC only has the regular jack), but they're a 40 euro upgrade to my Sony MDR-RF855H, so I thought I'd ask you guys before putting down the money.

Is the RS165 really good?

And don't bother trying to convince me on getting wired, I already have decent wired headphones, just looking for new wireless ones.

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>With the Ether Flow I think Dan and the Mr. Speaker crew have punched through into the world-class level.
Top fucking kek

>>56157367
aw shit, seems the reviews say it's bad if your walls are thick, which they are

do you guys know of any of similar quality but better range?

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Does anyone have thoughts on the ATH-AD900x?

I was originally trying to decide between the ATH-50x and the HD 598, but I think the 900x might be a good solid ground.

>>56149874
Doesn't matter, HD 598 and AD700X are easy to drive so I'll recommend you those. HD 598 is the most neutral out of the lot. Also check out the HD 558 as it's very close if not the same headphone as the HD 598.

how can i distinguish between fake and genuine xiaomi hybrid?

>>56157368
That is actually good. Consistency throughout the response is excellent with different positions, bass extension is great, the rise towards ~2.7 KHz is very good and while there is coloration, it stays within modest limits.

>>56157902
Genuine are found on Gearbest.

>>56157976
i already bought on on ali, postman will bring it toyday

>>56157367
>>56157400

can someone pls respond

>>56157906
the biggest flaw is obviously the bass blending into the mids, but the overly emphasized upper mids alone can be a deal breaker. while the subbass is extended, it's also lacking.
everything taken into consideration, those headphones could fill the void at $400, but instead we got another overpriced mid-fi headphone marketed towards hobbyists.

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opinions on MEE audio M6 pro?
I'm tired of buying earphones that die because of cables failing, this seems like a solid solution.
Can these buds be worn straight-down or are they over-the-ear only?
Any other detachable or ultra-durable earbuds for $50?

>>56158086
>the biggest flaw is obviously the bass blending into the mids
The what? The fact that upper bass is a bit elevated?

The only problem I see is the ridge around 70 Hz but it's fixable with two peaking filters with EQ.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/MrSpeakersEtherFlow2016.pdf

Distortion at 90 dB is a bit on the higher side but not alarming.

>>56158189
200 Hz is up by 3 dB in the raw measurements. it's supposed to be down by 3. 6 dB off.
100 Hz is up by 5 dB. it's supposed to be at 0. 5 dB off.
the bass bleed continues up to 500 Hz.
not exactly a non-issue.

>>56154657
They sound great for gaming but they wont be as effective for positioning in shooters etc as the 702's.

If you really care about soundstage get some akgs, otherwise get the 600's.

>>56158040
We don't really deal with wireless headphones here sine they sound shit compared to wired ones. My guess is nobody really knows.

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>>56158506
yeah, I'm considering just keeping the ones I have for stuff around the house and just getting better ones for desktop

I want over the ear (think pic related), closed, no sound leakage headphones around the 100€ price range, any decent wired headphones like that?

>Budget
40€/50$
>Location
Yurop
>Source
Phone

I'd just like some good looking and affordable headphones to wear in public. If I can be picky then I'd also like them to be a little bass friendly and possibly avoid having entire train hear what I'm listening to.

Just bought the ATH-ANC9. Did I fuck up?

>>56157475
I own these, very light, very comfortable, very good stage for the price, signature is mid-centric/bright, i like it specially for classical, but since it's bass light it might not please everyone.
They are not portable at all, it's a big headphone with a very long cable.
Build quality is ok imho, i have seen much studier headphones, but i doubt it will break unless you sit on it or something like that.
32ohms and rather sensitive, they are very easy to drive, work well straight from the computer, cellphone and my sansa clip.
Want to know anything else about it, Anon?

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I've had my ATH-M50 for almost 5 years now. Still sound great but I've been cheap and kept the pleather earpads that come with them. They've basically chipped away to nothing and my ears gently touch the speakers, which hurts because I wear these most than I don't.

What are some good cushy earpads I can get for them?

>>56159114
I'm a different person but I'd like to ask how the soundstage is, I've heard it's really amazing.

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>>56149310
the cable is not hard to remove on my q701, I don't have to apply much force either pulling or depressing the button

>>56149874
598. it has the better comfort and sound stage.

>>56150183
>$399

high-end DAPs are a meme. the only upside I can see it getting better software but honestly the ruizu x02 does the same thing as that including 20 hour battery for $17. that description too, apparently it has a "sound signature". it's also "warm, sweet, and punchy" but it's also "transparent"?

>>56150730
bass impact on the hd600 is very good considering it's an open headphone. personally it's the right amount 90% of the time. but the q701 and x2 have better bass impact imo, though not by a huge amount. basically you're going to want to boost it with eq some, where on the x2 I lower the bass by about the same amount. in the end though, the x2 has the most impact and body in the bass, so if you like that driving thump you'll get that on the x2.

>>56154657
fine for gaming, but I would not "fuck up" somethig as nice as an hd600 with the glued-on connector for the modmic, it's also going to make the cabling the same. plus soundstage, while good, is not as good as the k702/q701 or the 598. personally I use the 598 when I can. I'll probably put on a modmic or boompro eventually.

>>56159224
*cabling a pain

>>56158040
>>56157367
RF wireless is superior if you can stay connected to the base station. but walls can be a problem. in that case I would get a cheap bluetooth speaer or headphones for just walking around. having the player on you will eliminate the transmission problem. sound quality will be less but does that matter much when you're cooking or whatever? (personally I just use wired IEMs or one of my smaller headphones when cooking/cleaning). sennheiser RS series is really made more for personal use in one room, classic example using your TV when you can't have your speakers on.

>>56158098
I like and have the original m6. great build and accessories, great isolation. downsides are they can only be used well when worn around the ear, and the sound quality (on the original anyways) was not amazing, a bit too bass elevated. but still much better than the pronounced v-shape you get with most IEMs

>soundstage
>real

>>56159344
>This post
>OC

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>>56159118
Fuckin' answer me.

>>56160242
I'm pretty sure you can get some hm5 or shure 840 pads for it. It seems like the 840's are what most people get and some people say the velour hm5 pads goof up the sound.

>budget
100€
>location
germany
>source
iphone 5s or pc
>noise cancellation
to eliminate car and train noise from outside

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>>56159210
Yeah, they are great in that aspect, better than my DT880 if you ask me, they don't beat HD600 positional accuracy and K702 stage size though.

>>56160384
velours don't mix well with M50s

>>56158943
CAL

>>56160242
srh840. I have heard v-moda xl and the non-velour brainwavs pads work well too but using huge pads on a closed headphone that wasn't designed for it is risky, it could fuck up the sound by placing the driver too far from the ear. 840 pads are a safe choice for a bunch of headphones that fit them because they're not much bigger than stock, just softer and more pliable.

>>56160884
Get these then?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=673849&gclid=CjwKEAjw3Nq9BRCw8OD6s4eI5HASJABsfCIa3UcfcsspxOV2hwqxqCiuFM5S2v58LWXZISXPa5jPpBoCsGzw_wcB&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677562%2C&Q=&A=details

>>56160947
yes

>>56146432
I see Superlux 681 for 32€ on Amazon.it, are they better?

>>56161020
The normal 681 or the 681 EVO?
dont get the normal ones, they've got no bass, and really piercing highs.

also check gearbest/aliexpress

>>56157367
sennheiser is shit dont

>>56158534

Yeah, the dt770 is £106 on amazon. Pretty sure it's the best closed headphone aroudn that price. Built like a tank and very comfortable. They also look sexy as fuck.

anyone tried/have the meze 99's? I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on them

I've also considered 400i's for the sub-bass but I'd rather have slightly more bass than those and not any treble emphasis, so the 99's seem to hit a sweet spot

>>56159344
I sold my 702's and bought 600's.

I prefer the 600's in general but the soundstage was much wider with better separation on the 702's.

What now you stupid cunt.

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>>56161131
>I sold my 702's and bought 600's.
>downgrading

>>56160876
get pleather hm5's then. Theres loads of types on amazon

>>56160982
Do I want the 840 or 940? I live in Florida, hot, so sweat a little. I imagine I want to avoid the fabric and get the leather/pleather for easier wiping down?

>>56161145
I stretched mine across book twice as wide as my head to lossten the clamp slightly.

It's not possible to crack the headband unless a retard like you intentionally tries to.

kys

>>56161167
Sennshill leave
>>>/reddit/

should i get e10s or sony mdr 650s? both are 40 quid

>>56161020
yes, but pretty damn bright. after eq they're pretty good, very detailed and it will give you that higher-end open sound for chap. but they're not as smooth and rich as the 668b, they sound thin in comparison.

>>56161120
fashion meme that measures poorly. I have no idea why some people hype these.

>>56161154
840. pretty sure the 940 pads are too big. and it's almost always a bad idea to use velours on a closed headphone designed for pleather. there are exceptions and you can use hybrids but generally you want to replace pleather with the same or leather if you can find ones that fit and afford it.

>>56161186
I come to /g/ once or twice a week and the same 702 shill appears instantly every time.

Just fucking kill yourself lol

>>56160884
Thanks. Are there any white headphones with similar characteristics in that price range?

>>56161167
pics or you're lying

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>>56161423
not him but here's mine, had them for almost 3 years now w/o any cracks

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>>56161423
I grabbed a random parcel, not twice the size of a human head but ayylmao tier at least.

There is zero reason for the headband to snap. Period.

>>56161067
>>56161215
The normal, the Evo are at 45€, should I get those instead?

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>Budget

Anywhere from $100-$300 as I am not looking to break the bank but I know good headphones don't come cheap.

>Location

USA!

>Source

Mostly the back of my computer.

>Preferred type of headphone

Full I think?

>Open or closed

Closed if I can. I don't want to annoy my roommate.

>Comfort level

This really is the most important thing. I have only ever had one pair of headphones that didn't hurt like a bitch after 10 min. So it needs to be something I can wear for hours on end with little to no issue.

>Past headphones

I have only ever had headsets. Mostly Razer just due to how it worked out at the time. See picture for the only pair of headphones that haven't killed my ears. However now I am looking to make the leap.

Thanks

>>56154657
Mic doesn't pick up noise from the headphones and only a modest amount from your surroundings. You mic input quality/ADC had a significant impact on how it sounds. I haven't seen a response of it anywhere but EQ can fix the tonality.

>>56161423
So now what?

You got proven wrong and go quiet?, is that it?

Every time.

>>56161145
K702 is garbage, even Harman said so themselves.

>no bass
>peaky response

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>>56161917

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>>56161983

NEW THREAD!!!!!

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>>56161571
Am i supposed to be impressed by that?

>>56161978
when ur headphones so shit the parent company uses headphones from another company

lmao

>>56162003
cracked gimbals incoming

>>56161623
DT770 Pro 80 ohm.

>>56162003
No. The point is that you can't break them using them like a normal person. You could only break them by doing what your're doing. Which is fucking pointless.

Finally upgrading my shitty razer headset to a HD558, does anyone know where best to buy them from the uk?

>>56156516
DT770 250 ohm. May or may not need an amp depending on the source. You could also get an HM5 or XPT100 if you want something more neutral

I've also heard Takstars are decent. Chink shit but people seem to like it. Have not tried it myself

I'll also insert the meme M50x recommendation

>>56162101
amazon?

>>56162101
Amazon is god tier in general and you can send items back hassle free. They even send the courier to your house to collect them if you buy them from the actual brand or amazon themselves. random sellers on amazon will charge for returns.

>>56162138
>>56162121
It feel like amazon is taking the piss because they are $100 on the us site and £120 on the uk, even buying international is cheaper by twenty quid. Didn't know if there were any alternatives available other than that.

>>56161809
no one posted a pic of a HD 600 being stretched out to twice the size of their head

>>56162080
you lose face it

>>56162184
I exaggerated but my example proves that they can't break with normal use. Nobody is stretching them even close to that size to put them around their head.

>>56162187
In terms of not stretching as much as your headphones? yeah.

Take the win you fucking autist.

>>56162241
don't really care about what you were trying to prove, just wanted to call you out on your bullshit.

>>56162003
That's because the headband is metal.

Even worse when some asshat autist has a fit over DT880 Pro's fucking clamp.