/hpg/ - headphone general

What are some good over-ear headphones under $100? My hearing isn't fantastic, so I'm more for noise reduction than audio range.

>>56351353
Fill out the form, fag.

>>56351423
What form?

>>56351443
Click on the pastebin you newshit. I swear kids these days don't even read the op.

>>56351471
It doesn't say there's a form, that's good to know.

>>56351479
Op here, if that anti wireless fag doesn't take over the next thread I'll change the op do mention it's a form. I just copied and pasted for this thread.

>>56351471
I thought the point of generals was you didn't have to read the OP

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>>56352003
Add a few lines to the OP that a select group of people don't like and the whole thread turns to shit.

Anyone know an upgrade from Q701's for around $500? Would prefer something similar except with more bass, I found the Q701 is shit in that regard. I was thinking HD6x0, X2, 400i

>Budget
$200
>Location
USA
>Source
FiiO K1
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter
>Preferred tonal balance
V/U-Shaped or Bassy
>Past headphones
In order:
SkullCandy Ink IEM
SkullCandy Hesh 2
Superlux HD 681
JVC HAFX40
Samson SR950 (Current)

I'm basically looking for Open Samson SR950 with more soundstage. Closest I've seen are Fidelio X1/X2's and Fostex T20RP MK3's with Shure 1840 pads. Any reply would be great, thanks.

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>>56351322
I want good running headphones, but earbuds are current trend and that's all you can find in a store nowadays. I fucking hate earbuds. They make my ears hurt, and sound varies with each movement you make.
Anyone uses something similar to the right picture? I had 2 pairs of those, served me for 12 years, finally died. No wonder they discontinued those, because they are too durable. Fucking sony.

TLDR: i need good running headphones, that's not an earbuds.

>>56352043
One idiot believes he knows better than everyone else and made it his personal mission to make everyone believe there isn't anything wrong with wireless and headsets.

>>56352165
HD558/598

>>56352435
What does IP addresses have to do with anything? We had one idiot who claimed his experience was better than everyone else's in /hpg/ because it was "true" experience.

>>56352577
Are you the same jackass or just new?

>>56352642
>It's not shitposting when *I* do it

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Which ones /hpg/ ?
Sennheiser CX 300 II or
Betron YSM1000
I am a bit concerned that both are marketed as having 'deep bass'. Does this mean nigger bass?
Both as on sale $30-35.
Any other brands to look for?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-II-Precision-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B001EZYMF4/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1472639922&sr=1-5&keywords=earphones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Betron-Earphones-Headphones-Definition-BlackBerry/dp/B00S2P0M1C/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1472639922&sr=1-6&keywords=earphones

>>56352941
These are also an option although they do look like gamuhhr obnoxious gear.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-HAFX1X-Xtreme-Xplosives-Headphones/dp/B004S7Q8CA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1472641922&sr=1-1&keywords=jvc+earphones

Also these. They don't have a discount and are not flashy at all but they get great reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-EP-630-Noise-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B009WQV15G/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1472641721&sr=1-15

>>56351322
>Budget
$150 AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
Prefer Open, but does not mater
>Comfort level
4 hours without me ears hurting
>Preferred tonal balance
dont care
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 201 - they are alright. They feel way to cheap though

>Budget
£70

>Location
UK

>Source
iPhone SE

>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Not an issue

>Preferred tonal balance
Bass

>Past headphones
Sony MDR-V6
Sennheiser HD558

Hello /g/uys,
I currently own a pair of DT770's for my daily music use, using mainly my phone.
Should i sell them, and get me a pair of AKG's K7xx from Massdrop?
I think the DT's lacks deeper and bassier lows.
Should i go for the other ones?
Was also thinking about getting the FiiO e11k.

>>56353785
The K7XX has less bass than the DT770, it's only bassy by AKG standards.

>>56353814
I will continue my search, thanks

>>56353785
>I think the DT's lacks deeper and bassier lows
I'm pretty sure the 770 has great sub bass for a headphone

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>>56351322
How's the Xiaomi Headphones compared to other headphones in the same price range in terms of audio quality?

I prefer headphones with a slightly V-shaped frequency response.

>Budget
160€ tops
>Location
Portugal
>Source
1100€ gaming laptop I will buy very soon
>Preferred type of headphone
Open with good soundstage
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Don't matter much
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Shitty gamecom 388
Meelectronics m6 pro

I'm currently using the m6 pros for my general audio and I really like their audio signature. From the frequency response graphs they seem neutral with slight bass and I love their sound. I am crossed between the hd598 and the dt990 pro. The lack of bass on the 598 trouble me but I don't really have a reference for neutral sound so idk if the bass on them is enough. The hd598 go for 150 and so do the dt990.

>>56354117
The DT990 will require an amplifier, the HD598 do not. Something to consider if your budget really is firm.

>>56354117
>1100€ gaming laptop
Why would anyone do this?

>DT990 vs HD598
DT990 do not necessarily require an amp, but its recommended. My chinkpad has no problems with the 990, could be a little loude sometimes, but in general its ok. If you want HD598, have you considered the HD558 instead?

>>56353528
Bumping this because it's the same as my request

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I don't recommend anyone buy a beyerdynamic headphones. I bought DT 880 PRO 10 months ago and now the right driver not working. I send them for warranty repair and they say that this vulnerability is not covered by warranty due to excessive current flow (they were connected directly to my laptop without amp). This is the worst purchase I ever made!

>>56352320
It's just a shitposter, he doesn't even talks about wireless when they aren't mentioned in the op, he Just complains for shitposting pleasure.

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new sony crap

>>56354501
>Why would anyone do this?
Because I'm going to college now and a friend has a similar one and I liked it. Can't really order on online cuz school's starting soon so I have to buy locally. What would you recommend?

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cups look a bit like the old R10. will probably be shit expensive.
MDR-Z1R, NW-WM1Z, TA-ZH1ES

>>56354771
That's funny, i have my DT880 for at least 3 years and it's working perfectly, a friend of mine has one for at least five years and há smp problems either.
Are you sure you didn't dropped them or something?

I'm interested in the HD600, but none of the stores here have them in stock so I can't physically try them on.

Would I be fine ordering them online and sending them back if they don't fit? Or does the comfort/fit change considerably with time?

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And here's a pic of the cup. Semi open design? That mesh looks like a dust/dirt magnet though.

>>56354973
>há smp
>didn't dropped
dumb fucking phoneposter

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last one. real weird mesh stuff. it's using a dynamic driver so it'll probably be shit.

>>56354991
Indeed, i hate posting from my phone.

What are some good IEMs for musicians, specifically drumming and backing vocals?

I've heard I should be looking for ones with a flat frequency sound dampening instead of just muting highs from say, cymbals.

I don't want the sound dampening to be too insane because you can't sing in tune when you can't hear yourself. Helps me with feel in playing too

>Budget
£200
>Location
UK
>Source
Generic PC motherboard. Advice on a DAC or sound card would be very much appreciated.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Will be using these 4-6 hours a day.
>Past headphones
Siberia V2

What's /g/'s opinion on the AKG K553'S?

I just ordered a pair through the massdrop sale and want to know if I fucked up.

>>56354973
I never drop them or anything like that! One day right channel stopped working without reason.

>>56354998
Open

>dynamic driver so it'll probably be shit.
No.

>>56354943
Old news, when do we get more info?

>>56355031
Damping, not dampening. Damping refers to reducing sound and vibration. You want a general broadband reduction of level, it seems. A little hard to do, it's difficult not to reduce high frequencies disproportionately to the bass.
I remember seeing some active IEMs with microphones built in to improve intelligibility. Not sure the sound quality holds up.
>you can't sing in tune
Kinda hard to do, the occlusion effect makes a mess of vocals and speaking. Start talking with your fingers in your ears to demonstrate.
Deep fit (pushing in until touching bone) can help reduce that, these tend to have more sound damping though.

>get a real pair of headphones they said
>those on-ear cheap headphones are shit they said
Ugh, they hurt my ears from pressing against them, I can't turn anything up without THA BASS (and they're not stupid bass-oriented headphones either) destroying my ears, and they keep picking up interference that makes an annoying low buzz when nothing is playing through them. My $10 "piece of shit" headphones didn't do any of this shit. Fuck your "good" headphones.

Redpill me on the STAX SRS-2050A

>>56355343
So pretty much I'm looking for expensive IEMs then?

>>56355392
That sounds awful. Im happy with my 8323s and velour pads though.

Work just moved us from offices to an open floor plan (sucks). However, they gave us an allowance to buy some "noise canceling headphones"

>Budget
$300 of their money + around $100 of my own
>Location
Washington, usa
>Source
Desktop computer, usb or 3.5mm
>Preferred type of headphone
circumaural
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
More important than sound
>Preferred tonal balance
No preference, so probably neutral
>Past headphones
In ear buds
Logitech 430

Now that I'm in a noisy work environment, the most important features is isolation and comfort. I'd like to wear them and hear nearly nothing outside, even without music playing, and wear them for 4 hours at a time, with an hour break in between.

>>56355392
What phone? Maybe its a memephone that needs a DMC or Memeplifier

>>56355580
havn't been measured and are not worth consideration until they have been

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Just got my Lyr 2 last night, been enjoying it thoroughly since. Really opens up the 702's in a way that just wasn't happening with on-board sound card. The bass is 100% better now.

Unfortunately, I definitely need a DAC. It also makes low quality source material really obvious. I can hear a ton of interference coming from the onboard output on my Y510P. I tested it with my roommates Modi and it not only eliminated the interference noise but also improved sound quality (when fed good quality .flac files).

The 702's are pretty good, but definitely not my endgame. I'll listen to these for 6-months or a year then decide if I want to get into Grado, Sennheiser, or Audez'e higher end phones. I think the LCD-2/3's are supposed to pair great with this amp.

>>56355898
Should've just saved money, bought yourself an ODAC and used EQ

>>56355898
back to head-fi, faggot

Any decent closed bluetooth headphones under $200? Tired of wires guys

>>56355928

Nothing at all wrong with using EQ to shape the sound to your liking a little.

I did seriously consider just getting an O2+ODAC. The only thing that stopped me was the O2 isn't quite up to the task of driving some of the more power hungry orthos on the market and I wanted versatility. I may still go ODAC for my DAC.

>>56355939

What is it, exactly, that you're upset about? My middle of the road headphones? My mid tier headphone amp? Or maybe it's the Baofeng that really rustled you.

>>56355580
Discontinued for long enough that the successor 2170 is discontinued. If you know one Lambda, you won't be too far off in guessing the other sound signatures.
A little tricky to fit like most Lambdas, DC powered amplifier can be used portable if you purchase the correct battery and are that kind of crazy person.

>>56355843
inexxon.com/stax-modelle/stax-kopfhörer/sr-lambda-202-basic/

>>56355599
I don't necessarily believe so, I don't know how well some of those active solutions bear out. Not really my interest as a consumer.
I've also heard about some of the Westone Ambient series or whatever. The tips they bundle don't help with the occlusion part, although a lot of brands use compatible eartips.

Unfortunately, that's all I got.

>>56352088
Q701 should have good bass. If you need more, go for X2, which sounds like shit on all the rest though.

>>56352088

You might want to try the Fostex TH-X00 headphones from Massdrop. I think they just ended one drop, but another is probably going to happen soon enough.

Unless you're set on an open backed can, in which case I'm not sure.

>>56354952
A used portable notebook, netbook or chromebook for college and a dekstop PC for gaming, you can build good 800$ PCs. Can you link your laptop, just for comparison?
If you are on a really tight budget, consider cheaper options than DT990 oder HD598. What about the HyperX Cloud? You should be able to get it for 40-50 bucks, it has a detachable mic and is solid for music and gaming, it's basically a Pro80 with a mic attached.

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>>56356123
>inexxon.com/stax-modelle/stax-kopfhörer/sr-lambda-202-basic/
>compensated without mentioning the compensation curve
>improper seal
>channel averaged
>1/12 octave smoothing
>measured by a dealer

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I am looking for good STURDY headphones for gaming and listening to music. Preferably closed back (lan setting). I have a headphone amp.

Budget is 250 USD.

>>56356283
DT 770

I got a pair of ATH-M40x's for about 95 dollars.

Did I fuck up, /hpg/?

>>56356375
No, you did good. M40x are better than M50x.

>>56355898
Bunch of audio myths lad.
>opens up the 702s
Sounds dreadful. Fucking Schiit gear at it again.
>100% better
That's a lot right?
>fed with flac
Maybe the interference masks something but this is completely irrelevant.
>amplifier pairing
Simply not a thing.
>listing random brands
You could generalize a thing or two about Grado and Audeze but Sennheiser is all over the place. They are very different from one another.

And unless you are considering HE-6 or HE-4, O2 would be more than enough.

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>>56352165
X2 is bassy but it has weak treble. For your taste I'd recommend a Beyerdynamic DT880. Pick the cheapest model, it's always fine.

>>56353785
DT770 and K7XX are completely different headphones: DT770 is closed and V-shaped, K7XX is open and somehow neutral. If you want to taste an open AKG, I would recommend either a Q701 or a K702 (if you're european). They're both cheaper and better than K7XX. However the DT770 will have surely more powerful bass than any AKG open model. Are you sure of what kind of sound signature you're looking for?

>>56354117
DT990 is everything but neutral. HD598 is neutral but it has a warm sound. HD558 is cheaper and can be easily modded into a HD598, then I would go for that. If you want a different recomendation, I recommend a K702: https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B001RCD2DW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1472659838&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=akg+k702&dpPl=1&dpID=51suSStG05L&ref=plSrch

>>56354771
German quality

>>56355898
Old onboard audio cards had interference/background noise issues which could actually make headphones sound like hell (especially if the headphones were connected to the front port of the case). Amp only increases volume, you don't need a tube amp to have good bass on the K702, something simple like the E10K already does it.

>>56356375
No, you did well for that price. M40X are still far from good closed headphones though.

>>56356536

The 702's aren't spectacular by any means, and I didn't even try to imply they were. I just said they performed better out of the amp than they did out of my laptops output jack. Are you specifically implying all Schiit gear sounds awful?

And of course "100%" better is hyperbole you pedantic shit, the intended message being that the extra power helps with bass "punch and definition" I suppose you might say. The AKG's felt extremely bass light out of the laptop jack. They're still not bass heavy headphones, but they sound better rounded.

I only stated fed with flac to differentiate that I wasn't listening to 128kbps .mp3s and saying "oh wow it's so much better". Shitty quality compression and shitty mastering are both apparent enough when you hear them.

In regard to what I said about pairing well, contextually I failed to imply I was primarily considering power outputs. Most of the nicer orthos on the market are not terribly efficient and benefit from an amp that can deliver at decent amount of power into the right ohm loads. Almost no heaphones need the power the Lyr has to offer, hell you can run LCD-2's off a Magni just fine. HE-6 or HE-4 though as you mentioned like lots of power. Now having enough amp will never be a consideration for me in buying headphones.

I wasn't "listing random brands" either. I just didn't mention specific models. I'm considering HD 800 / S, LCD-2/3, and GS1000e but those are all options for well down the road.

Take your salt elsewhere.

>>56356666
Not salty in the slightest.

>Are you specifically implying all Schiit gear sounds awful?
No, joking about the Asgard voltage spike before they added a muting relay. Most Schiit gear is pretty neat and performs admirably.

>extra power helps with bass "punch and definition"
It helps with output level, volume. Punch and definition are complete fluff terms and mean nothing. Your amplifier doesn't do anything specific to bass frequencies than it doesn't do to the rest of the spectrum. Maybe the output from your laptop was capacitor coupled or some shit if you truly hear more bass coming out from the K702 now.

LCD2 is easier to drive than your K702, especially since the "fazor" magnet structure Audeze introduced.

The only thing those headphones you now listed have in common is high price and none of them are outright better or worse than what you have now. Preference to sound signature is somewhat subjective. Find out what you want and choose then. I couldn't recommend a Grado to anyone but hey, try it out if you like that kind of sound.

>>56356593

Yeah, I know that the amp only increases volume. That's why I know I need a DAC of some variety. The interference noise that I get out of onboard card is just as bad as it was without the amp, but even more noticeable during quiet breaks between tracks and such at the higher volumes I can reach now. I can literally hear interference any time I move my mouse / scrollwheel. I also hear drive activity through the headphone out. I'm guessing that's internal interference on the computer because I can't imagine what else it would be. Even with output pegged on the onboard card I could only just get the AKG's to a decent volume.

And I didn't really buy the Lyr 2 for the AKG's specifically. They're starter headphones and doing well for exactly that. I certainly know I didn't need a tube amp, any decent solid state amp out there would have done the same job just fine, but I did WANT a tube amp. So I bought one. Well, a hybrid tube amp.

Same reason I have a mechanical keyboard when rubber domes literally work just as well. Same reason anyone buys anything besides the most basic available that would have performed the same function.

>>56356860

>"The only thing those headphones you now listed have in common is high price and none of them are outright better or worse than what you have now. Preference to sound signature is somewhat subjective. Find out what you want and choose then."

Exactly correct, and that's what I'm doing. I haven't listened enough to these or any other headphones to know what's ideal. I bought these because they are supposed to be pretty neutral and figured it would be a great place to start to get an idea of the sound signature I might want. I'll demo as many as I can and eventually figure out what my preference is then buy something. Headphone meets happen every so often in my city.

>>56356666
[repeated digits comment]
>HD 800 / S, LCD-2/3, and GS1000e
Have you listened to these?

>>56355843
idiot

>>56355580

Lambdas have had a very consistent FR for 35 years. Performance on 202/207 is as good as the top lambda models, and still outperform top dynamics in terms of distortion. Fit problems are greatly overstated and are likely associated with narrow heads.

https://rinchoi.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/stax-sr-207-back-to-basic.html

https://rinchoi.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/stax-sr-lambda-professional-history.html

The 252 series amplifier is reportedly very good but it won't remain linear at high loudness. IOW it is a superior product for the price.

>Budget
$150
>Location
Scandinavia
>Source
Desktop. Plan on getting a sound card later
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
No preference
>Comfort level
Comfortable enough to be used several hours a day
>Preferred tonal balance
No preference
>Past headphones
Logitech G35

>>56357321
Philips TSi6400

>>56357321

Well, those requirements are pretty broad man. There are a dozen solid options out there for you.

AKG K240's, Audio Technica ATH-M50's, Fostex T50RPs, Grado SR80s, there are a couple Sennheiser options in that range.

I think you should narrow down your requirements a little.

>>56356979
>Same reason I have a mechanical keyboard when rubber domes literally work just as well.
It's not a fair equation imo. Mech keyboards may grant multiple advantages compared to rubber dome keyboards, whereas pricy amps usually don't perform better than simple/cheap amps.

>>56357318
nigger

>>56357564
I'm afraid I don't know enough about headphones to narrow down my requirements.
Thanks for the list

>>56357321
In order to narrow things down, when and how are you going to use your headphones? Are you going to use them in public places or at home? Do yoy want isolation?

>>56357654
Only planning on using them at home. I'd prefer isolation as long as the price doesn't go up a ton

>>56357568

What advantages, specifically? I've had a Logitech wireless keyboard with domes for like four years now and I've never had any issues with it whatsoever. Not that I don't want a good mechanical or anything, but that's just a look / feel / want thing. I have an 80% with Matias switches and Dolch keycaps on backorder.

That said, you're right about really pricey amps not performing any better than less expensive options. A lot of times you're paying for unnecessary "features" like chassis build quality, tubes, interesting topologies, etc. Whether or not those things have any value to you whatsoever is entirely personal and subjective. I like the aesthetics, construction, and design of my amplifier over something like a FiiO or O2, and I'm willing to spend a little extra money for those things.

Some people want LED backlighting on their keyboard. Some people want RGB LED's. Some people prefer Gateron or Cherry or Matias switches. Some want aluminum cases or any other number of things that aren't functionally important in any way, but they'll pay more for those features.

>>56357649

http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide

Read over the basic definition of headphone types in this thread, it should help. If you're using them at home, how noisy is your home usually? Do you have loud room mates or a lot of ambient noise? Will it be a problem if sound leaks out (will your roomie be pissed when he can hear your k-pop coming through the back side of your headphones)?

If sound leakage isn't a problem and your listening environment is pretty quiet, you're in good shape for an open headphone, but if you prefer isolation you're better off with something closed.

What kind of music do you mostly listen to / what else will you be using them for? Different types of music can be better suited to different sound profiles that various headphones will offer.

>>56357722
Ok then you're more oriented towards closed-back headphones. For your budget either Sony MDR 7506 or ATH M40X or AKG K271/272HD are good.

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I think I finally equalized these "professional" Sonys. Now how do I scrobble this?

>>56357786
Alright thanks. I'll read through it.
I live in a pretty quiet town where the only outdoor noise I hear is wind blowing and birds. As of now I live alone so leakage is no problem.
I mostly listen to metal and classical.
Thanks man

>>56357786
>What advantages, specifically?
It depends on the switches, but generally mech keyboards grant better accuracy, tactile feedback and lower latency.

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Does anyone have a guide on using an equalizer that doesn't assume you already know how to use an equalizer?

>>56351322
That looks like a vagina

>>56357873

Audio Technica ATH-AD700X / 900X (Open)
Fostex T50RP (Semi open, huge modding community)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (Closed)
Sennheiser HD 558 / 598 (Open)
Beyerdynamic DT 990 (Open)
Beyerdynamic DT 990 (Closed)

Are all headphones worth looking at in your price range, but that's by no means an exhaustive list. I only listed over-ear, but if you're using primarily at home I've always though over ear was by far the most comfortable.

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>>>56355180
>2016
>not making your own electrostatic headphone

>>56358095
Use parametric EQ

Set the preamp in negative decibel equal to the amplitude of your highest EQ boost.

Use rephase if you want to visualise the corrections, or wish to use a convolver to EQ.

>>56358183
yeah what does any of that mean

>>56358095
As a further note, high Q (sharp) filters will create ringing and are not ideal. You are essentially creating a resonance in your signal. Broadband EQ is better.

create a 15 dB high Q 5 kHz EQ if you don't believe me. Play clicks and you'll hear a xylophone effect.

>>56355898
9/10 bait desu ne
>endgame
gave me chills

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>>56358200
See preamp, broadband bass boost, and a small treble high Q EQ.

https://chiru.no/

put in some requests, champs.

>>56358410
merzbow

>>56358410
you have an impressive lolicore collection m8

>>56358183

Is Equalizer APO a better choice for equalization than using the EQ built into AIMP3?

Glad I found this general; was not looking forward to a fetch quest around the net.

>Budget
250 USD; willing to spend a little more if need be, but hope to stay under
>Location
USA
>Source
Standard aux port from mp3 player
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
something I can wear for an hour or two easily
>Preferred tonal balance
meh, negligable
>Past headphones
mostly in-ear cheap sets and a lg tone pro

Looking to try a different type as I get ready to set up a desktop

red pill me /g/

>Budget
Sub $100.

>Location
Netherlands.

>Source
3.5mm

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Prefer sound quality over comfort.

>Preferred tonal balance
Lean towards heavier bass, but not too muddy. Listen to a lot of (melodic) techno, deep house, etc.

>Past headphones
Got some In-ear Momentum 2's. They're pretty good for my daily commute but I want something for home / longer usage.

>>56358183
An SR-Omega clone? Pish tosh.

>>56358241
Any deviation from Dirac delta as a function of time makes for "ringing". That includes the headphone itself.

Are there any headphones like the M50 but more comfortable and with less treble? The MDR-1A might be what I want, but $300 seems like a lot for them.

>>56358827
>Any deviation from Dirac delta as a function of time makes for "ringing". That includes the headphone itself.

Thereby "modding" is just a laborious form of EQ

>Budget
<100~ EUR
even cheaper if possible
>Location
Italy
Price comparison site (most likely i'll buy from amazon.it): http://www.trovaprezzi.it/
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
>Open or closed
Whatever. I absolutely don't want people around me to hear what I'm listening to.
>Comfort level
I'm willing to to accept a little less comfortable headphones i guess.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD201
Brainwavz HM5 (recommended to me by /g/. terrible built quality, the headband broke and i have to hold the cups with my hands).

>>56359096
Harmony Audio HA-R154

>>56359103
Can you, like, stop dude?

>Budget
$200
>Location
United States of America
>Source
Computer or Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over the ear
>Open or closed
Not sure
>Comfort level
Very comfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
Bass and rich tone

>>56359191
Also i previously had audio technicas 50

>>56351322
Template:

>Budget
120 pounds ~ 160 dollars
>Location
UK
>Source
XPS 15 laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Over
>Open or closed
No preference
>Comfort level
Medium-high
>Preferred tonal balance
As neutral as possible
>Past headphones
M40x, want something above that in sound-stage and overall quality

has anyone got any experience with the Grado series?

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the chiru.no prophecy is fulfilled, senpai

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i like headphones

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>Budget
300$ and 100$ for soundcard
>Location
shithole European country
>Source
desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
full size
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
don't care
>Preferred tonal balance
bass (I mostly listen to dnb)
>Past headphones
Audio Technica AD700

Need recommendation for a decent soundcard too, 'cause I only have the built-in mobo one, and pc is like 6 years old.

Beyerdynamic DT880 vs Grado SR80e?

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Just got these for 119 on Massdrop, replacing my HD280s.

Did I do good, /g/?

For dt770pro 80 do I get e10k or something else
budget is like $200

>>56358820
ATH M40x, might wanna get some custom pads, though.
Otherwise, if semi-open are ok, ISK HP2010 are an option, they are a rebrand of the Hi2050's.

>>56359191
DT770 80 Ohm, won't disappoint you.

>>56358733
>>56358820
>>56359096 (You definitely need closed)
>>56359920

I'd love to advise but unfortunately I've got almost no experience with closed headphones, I've always purchased open ones.

>>56359191

If you're looking for good bass in a can without amplification, I would think you'll want to lean toward closed at that price point as well.

>>56359477

Sounds like an open headphone would work well for you, though. At that price point, if you're looking for a very neutral headphone I would look into the options mentioned here.

>>56358118

For a little more, you can get a pair of AKG K7XX from Massdrop which fit your requirements perfectly. Very neutral, good build quality and serviceability, extremely comfortable, and you'll be able to drive them ok out of your laptop (though if you're finding you can't get the volumes you want, you'll need an amp).

Though, you're just starting to get to the point that amplification might help get the most out of any pair. Not that you need it right away, but consider it as a future upgrade to any pair you buy. Something like an O2 or Schiit Magni 2 would be perfect.

>>56360126

I would say you did great.

Do be prepared for the "AKG signature sound" being a little different than what you're used to. What's your source?

>>56351322
Question:

Are there any good headphones that let you also hear your surroundings like pic related?

Bonus points for a removable audio cable.

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>>56360338
>>56351322

Forgot Pic.

>>56360306
Either a roommate-owned receiver (unknown) and turntable, or my desktop.

>>56359920
>I only have the built-in mobo one, and pc is like 6 years old
Mine is old as shit, too. Got a ASUS P7P55D-E Pro (i believe) mainboard and the onboard soundcard has absolutely no problem with my DT990 250 Ohm.
I recommend you get headphones first, try them and then decide whether you need a soundcard or not.
For headphones, get the DT770, they are full-size, closed, extremely comfortable and have imho the best bass with very good low end in class.
The 250 Ohm version is, of course, better, but the 80 Ohm is good, too and easier to drive.
If you still want or need an internal sound card, get a cheap Creative Sound Blaster or ASUS Xonar, but i honestly doubt you'll need one.

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Has anyone tried one of these?

I know the sound quality is bad, no need for a lecture on that, but are they actually comfortable enough for lying on the bed?

>>56360338
There's a metric fuckton of good heaphones with good soundstage for FPS games, can you be more specific?

>>56360366

I was considering that drop myself, but I already have a pair of K702's. I've never tried the 553's (they are aesthetic though) but the 702's did respond well to amplification (of any kind. They sounded just ok through my laptop but great through a Yamaha A-1000 integrated, Schiit Lyr 2, and Magni 2)

>>56354943
What's the name of the headphones?

>Budget
~$20 $50 max
>Location
US
>Source
Computer/Mp3 player
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
whichever
>Comfort level
not painful

Just wondering if there's anything cheap that's better than my old Koss Porta Pro's, or if I should just pay the $9+shipping to see if I can get them replaced.

>>56358410
Requested, senpai

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I'm getting wireless headphones and it's up between:
>Sennheiser Momentum M2
>Sony MDR-1ABT

Any opinions that will tip the scales?
The MDR-1ABT does not have active noise cancelling, which concerns me.

>>56360338

There are lots of great open backed options. I'm putting a headset together right now with a pair of AKG K702's and an antlion modmic. The headphones allow a lot of external noise in, I can talk to other people in the room with them on if the volume is low enough.

>>56360507
>>56360399

Great. Looking for something to carry around (at the bus, train, etc.) Any recommendations under 100€?

>>56360785

Depends on just how portable you really need them to be.

The AKG K240's are $60-70 USD here in the US so should fit your budget. Not quite as open as the 702 but still allow quite a bit of sound through.

I think the Grado SR80 are also fairly open and within your budget, and they would be more compact and portable, but I don't have any personal experience with them.

>Budget
100€
>Location
Finland
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
couple of hours without my ears getting hurt
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Past headphones
Kunai Triton

>>56360878

What's the difference between the SR80i and the SR80e? They might not look so good, but I think I'll give them a shot.

>>56361278
I would recommend trying out Grados before buying them, they have a very colored sound that you might hate or love.

>>56361278

I think the e's are just the newer, updated i's. I think the only thing that's different is the driver, but that's as much as I know.

>>56360785
Don't really know about under 100$, but you could look into the M40x. They don't have a super soundstage, but it should be enough for games, they are closed, portable and have a removable cable.
What >>56360878 said sounds reasonable, too.

>>56354977
>Would I be fine ordering them online and sending them back if they don't fit?

Yes. Get them on amazon so you can just return them if it's not a good fit, but it should be

>>56356283
>STURDY

M100s for maximum sturdy. Fidelio X2 is sturdy, but open. 770 is sturdy. All of them are bassy tho

>>56360472
Momentums are meme garbage.

>>56362245

>Wireless
>$70 upside down dollary-doos

You need to revise your priorities there abbo. Either save up some more money or give up the wireless component.

In fact, if the only reason you want wireless is because "plugging in headphones when the phone is charging" makes you nervous, you really need to get the fuck over it.

>Budget
$500 USD hard limit.

>Location
USA

>Source
Schiit Magni/Modi v1

>Preferred type of headphone
Full size over ear for home use.

>Open or closed
Looking to try closed this time.

>Comfort level
Comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time without issue.

>Preferred tonal balance
Warm or maybe even a little bassy.

>Past headphones
Philips Fidelio X1 and I love them.

>>56362971
Look for used Denon D5000s or Fostex TH-X00/TH-600

>>56362971

Based on that info, what you want is the Fostex TH-X00. They're available through Massdrop, and I think a drop just ended, but if you're willing to wait a bit I'm sure another one will start up.

>>56359096
bampu pantsu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=9063915&SID=0de0a1046f6511e6a980e6955ee3cb7e0INT&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=9SIA7NT4SU1817&Tpk=9SIA7NT4SU1817&cm_sp=

Should I?

>>56352200
i got the koss porta pro and they work great for me for running. there's no isolation which i like because if there is i feel unaware of my surroundings

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/g/, I have a conundrum.

I've owned half a dozen sets of headphones of every format: Around/over/in-ear. Bought every pair after meticulously reading reviews.

Guess what?

I can't wear a single one of them for more than an hour comfortably.

I've been looking at the Bose QC35. Any reason why I shouldn't get them? They have a 30-day return policy so I can send 'em back if I don't like them.

I need your recommendations of the absolute most comfortable headphones in existence.

15 Minutes with $55,000 – The Sennheiser Orpheus
Like I mentioned earlier, the show was all held in the basement of the Park Plaza hotel. The only exceptions were for the really high end stuff that you need an appointment for. I made mine several weeks ago to see what the Orpheus is all about.
Even climbing the stairs to reach the second level just for the Orpheus felt like there was a message behind it. You had your time and you supposedly ascended to higher plane of existence where it was quiet and there was a waiting room. I made small talk with the Sennheiser employees before walking into the room to claim my 15 minute slot. Luckily, Tidal was set up so I could search for anything I wanted to hear. I saw that the last person had listened to the Jurassic Park soundtrack and the recent searches were mostly for classical music. No way Jose’, I thought, if I’m only getting 15 minutes then I’m listening to something I know inside and out. I want to hear the difference.
And I did. There’s a term called air around the instruments, something high end DACs and headphones strive to achieve. The HD800 is particularly good in this regard, but quite bright for the effort. The Orpheus was not bright at all. It reminded me of the warmth of the HD600 but with far, far more detail. It was an extremely analytical sound smashed with a degree of warmth and musicality that I did not know was possible to achieve before. The soundstage was narrower than the HD800 however.
The first song I chose was When Doves Cry by Prince. I knew that I wasn’t going to be able to lean back and listen to entire songs in these 15 minutes so I had to skip to the parts that I predicted might sound interesting. Indeed, I heard the slight breaths Prince took in the recording studio before singing each line and I heard how his vocals were stacked on top of one another so effortlessly. The warmth made it so it sounded like he was in the room with me, which would have been cool but sadly not possible anymore

>>56363421
I switched to Closer by Nine Inch Nails, an aggressive song that gets very harsh on analytical headphones and needs to be dulled a bit to sound fun. The Orpheus did away with such notions of trade-offs and presented the whole package to me in a manner where it was almost unsettling. There are certain synth lines that get buried under layers of other, more distorted synth lines and guitars in that song that were brought out and made to ring clearly. I ended my listen with some Pink Floyd songs and was, once again, taken aback by just how effortless and natural the sound was.
As I walked back down the stairs to the rest of the attendees and booths, it dawned on me what the Orpheus really stood for and why it made its appearances at shows. Somewhere down the line, in 1991 apparently, Sennheiser ran really far ahead of everyone else and took a look back and thought that they could release it as a statement, an achievement showing what was possible. I don’t think that they thought they would sell very many, but it’s a genius marketing tactic to have limited 15-minute slots for enthusiasts to sit in waiting rooms for a chance to experience the pinnacle of your engineering. It sends a message.
I found myself wishing I could have tried the Focal Utopia in a similar, extremely quiet setting with comfortable leather chairs and dim mood-lighting – with Tidal instead of their limited song choices at the booth. It does not matter which I like more, both are unattainable for my budget – but I honestly feel that the gap Sennheiser had in 1991 is lessening each year even with the recent update to the Orpheus. Time will tell what happens next, but I did feel that the Utopia deserved a quiet listening environment to shows its true strengths.

tl;dr: Incredibly impressive experience that showed its technical superiority over the rest of the market, but left me wanting a similarly quiet listening environment with another flagship model at Can Jam.
Edit: Damn, thanks for the gold whoever you are and, if you enjoyed this, I'd welcome you to check out my other stuff. I don't have any recent write-ups after Can Jam because I've been writing my dissertation, but I'll catch up later.
Edit 2: Some people seem to think I'm shilling for Tidal, a service I have only ever used for the two days I was at Can Jam because that is what most booths had set up. To an old-fashioned FLAC collector like me, one who shuns streaming websites, the only way I would advertise for Tidal is if Kanye West gave me a production credit (and royalties for no reason) on his next album. Look for my name whenever it drops and you'll have your answer.

>>56363421
>>56363441
>>56363452

Why are you reposting /r/headphones content here? You even left the part about reddit gold on there.

What are some good headsets to use for communication?

I care more about mic quality than sound to be honest. My budget is somewhere around $100.

[spoiler]I miss talking to my friends over voice than text.

>>56363622

Buy a good quality desk mic.

>Budget
Around $200-$250
>Location
Latin America, but can import.
>Source
Desktop + e10k
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Looking for soundstage so I guess Open
>Comfort level
Good if possible as I use them for hours
>Preferred tonal balance
Definitely Neutral, detail is my top priority
>Past headphones
DT770, the V-shape is nice but can be a bit distracting, looking for a neutral upgrade

>>56363637
Have any recommendations?

Sorry, I'm sort of retarded when it comes to this subject.

>>56363505
why do you know his post is from reddit?

>>56363650

AKG K701 / K702 / Q701 / K7XX / K702 Anniversary.

Great detail, very neutral, good soundstage. Very comfortable, open backed, responds very well to amplification (your E10K will do the job just fine).

These are all the same headphone with only a few minor differences. One is color scheme, they all come in different colors. Two is detachable vs. non-detachable cable. Three is pad type.

Three, they have very, very slightly different driver properties.

Any of them will work just as well as they others so don't get hung up on the minor differences. Your best bet, if you can get them, is the K7XX. They are generally considered the most well rounded of the set. I have the K702s personally.

>>56363698

Because I just can't get enough shitposting about headphones and I'm not an internet troglodyte.

>>56363698

>Edit: Damn, thanks for the gold

Nigga are you stupid?

>>56363833
is that a reddit thing? i guess you'd know since you browse there so much.

>>56363673

If you're really just looking for a microphone / headset for skype use and you're not terrible concerned with audio quality just use your PC speakers and a desk mic.

Or you can buy a pair of headphones and add a mic.

Or you can buy a cheap headset from Target.

It's hard to give you suggestions if you don't even really know what you're looking for. Personally, I would suggest buying an AntLion Modmic and the best pair of headphones you can afford.

I think you can get a pair of AKG240 for like $60. Toss in a $40-50 modmic and you're right at your budget with a fairly nifty little headset.

>>56363869
Thanks for proving my point

>Budget
$150
>Location
US
>Source
Computer, motherboard
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-size
>Open or closed
Either, only experience was with closed but I live in a quiet area and am willing to try open.
>Comfort level
Comfortable preferred, will be spending hours wearing them
>Preferred tonal balance
Honestly not sure. I really only listen to EDM, watch Youtube videos, and play games, but my headphones experience is limited to the one set listed below
>Past headphones
Creative Aurvana Live

I really need help with this. I've only used one pair of headphones my entire life (used some low quality speakers before) and they finally bit the dust an hour ago after about 7 years. I've been doing research but I can't seem to decide on anything because I don't know how things could sound with anything other than Aurvana Lives.

>Budget
100$, tiny upper flex. I'd prefer to cheap out as I won't be using them too much.
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone, portable devices.
>Preferred type of headphone
On/in, but not IEM. Must be portable. IEMs never seem to seal or stay in so I don't really want to continue the trend but I'd consider it.
>Open or closed
Open preferred.
>Comfort level
1-2 hour sessions. Nothing bulky. Should stay in during light physical activity.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
ATH-AD700 -- Nice soundstage
ATH-AD900X -- made up for the recessed bass, though bass isn't of much concern

>>56364251
save up about $70 more and get an x2

After getting a good headphone setup, I have to ask (and don't take this in some kind of elitist pseud way):

why do they bother putting half the details they do into music? most people will literally never hear a good 1/3 of the stuff in a given song

think about the places where people listen to music: loud clubs, moving cars, sports stadiums, as background noise at parties, through the $10 earbuds that come with cellphones, etc. the very laws of physics make the little details bounce off into the ether to join the white noise

music producers go through so much effort when they could leave most of it out and people would never know the difference

>Budget
100$ on amazon

>Location
Colorado USA

>Source
PC

>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized. I already got a pear of earphones for portability

>Open or closed
Prefer closed

>Comfort level
I'm gonna be wearing them for hours at a time so would prefer them to be pretty comfortable

>Past headphones
I'm using some Shure se112s right now and they sound pretty alright to me. I don't know though cause I haven't tried on a pair of actually nice headphones for a while

I listen to a bunch of stuff. Pretty much everything except edm, classical, and country. Mostly rap and old punk rock though. I'm pretty fond of Nujabes and Kanye

>>56365108
It's a trickle down effect I imagine, music producers are basically artists doing what they love. So they put all that shit in there, it's not really to make normies love it.

>>56365108
The converse is true. They just let high frequencies shit everywhere.

I'm not sure if I'm dumb or something but would appreciate help of anyone knows if I'm doing something wrong

>purchase hd600 and e10k
>plug it in all good
>check volume control that computer is sending sound through dac/amp - -all good

When I play music say on foobar or online, and all volumes are at max, I mean, it's loud but not like mega loud as I expected it?

Meanwhile I can plug the HD600s into my iPhone and throw up soundcloud and in max I'm pretty sure it's louder and even clearer dare I say? Maybe just a placebo but idk something feels like I'm missing something when plugged into dac and the pc to make it run 1hunna

>Budget
400£ on Amazon

>Location
UK

>Source
Desktop + Asus DG Sound card + Denon PMA520AE Amplifier (Planing on upgrading the amp)

>Preferred type of headphone
Full size.

>Open or closed
Open.

>Comfort level
Good as I do use them for hours.

>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral.

>Past headphones
HD598's, looking for a good upgrade from this.

>>56365239
Are all sound enhancements and equalizers off and everything like that?

>Budget
400 usd
>Location
Mootxico
>Source
Fiio E10K
>Preferred type of headphone
Over
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral o v-shaped
>Past headphones
None


Generally I listen to this shit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ghR5emVBps

>>56365426
Gotta say I'm very ignorant to this stuff so idk

Looks like everything is at 'default'

Maybe there's nothing fucked up and it's all in my head but I have a set of hd 555's as well that I used forever without an amp and even that sounds like it knocks the socks off the 600s and e10k

>>56365108
I agree with >>56365174, worked with a few engineers in the past, some really love what they do, and it shows in their productions.
It's worth of note though that, like you said, a lot of this work is lost to the public, they still have to sell tons of shit and it also shows in a lot of recent productions, the loudness war ruining any and all dynamic and lots of otherwise good albums is a pretty obvious example.

>Budget
AUD$150-200
>Location
Australia
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over
>Open or closed
Bad thing to be unsure about but I still don't know. Leaning towards open because I'll mainly use them at home but slight concerns about noise leak. How bad is it?
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral but not sure. I listen to a mix of electronic and rock, and will also use them for everyday browsing and games.
>Comfort level
Hours at a time
>Past headphones
Bose QC15 (they were great but I don't need noise cancelling)

>>56364573
>IEMs never seem to seal or stay in
Have you tried using foam tips?

>>56365465
Maybe you just gotta give yourself a little time to adjust to how the 600's sound. Sometimes you'll get used to how something sounds on one pair of headphones and every other pair will sound different and weird. The e10k should definitely sound louder on high gain though.

>>56365239
Are you sure it's not just your system's volume that's low?
Happens all the time.

>Budget
$80 USD
>Location
United States
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized with detachable cable
>Open or closed
Semi-open or closed
>Preferred tonal balance
What
>Comfort level
As long as they don't fall off my head constantly it doesn't matter
>Past headphones
Superlux HD 681, shitty cable and the ear pads were bad quality
Gemini DJ HSR-1000, shitty cable and too fragile,

I am not really an audiophile I just want something that's not a fragile piece of shit so I can watch anime in comfort

>>56365783
Take care of your stuff

so, it's looking like the new iphone will not have a headphone jack, and the moto z already doesnt.

what does this mean for headphones, /hpg/?

if i plug my headphones into a lighting/micro usb adapter, does that affect sound quality? will there be a need for specific adapters which can transmit the signal better than others? i have no idea what any of this means for muh phone listening, and as you can tell by my post i am obviously technically retarded.

any info is much appreciated!

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>>56365621
i dont think so, unless there's something im missing here?

>>56365564
you may very well be right. gain does make it louder quite a bit, but i didnt think i should need it. i mean the dac is on max

just feel a bit cheated based on what i read about the dac idk

>>56365783
MDR 7506, no detachable cable, but built like a tank, you'd have to be very careless to break it.
the pads will get ruined over time but the 7506 has many good aftermarket pads for you to replace the stock ones when needed.

>>56365987
You always set everything to 100% volume and then adjust the volume with the physical knob. If it's too quiet on low gain then you simply put it on high gain and adjust it from there. The e10k isn't overly powerful, but it's good enough for most things, one of which should be the 600's.

>Budget
Maybe around $200 Australian Dollars.

>Location
Australia

>Source
I'm gonna be using them through my PC and my turntable. I'm on a budget since I don't have a headphone amp and have decided on the Schiit Magni 2.

>Preferred type of headphone
I'd like full size.

>Open or closed
I've never used open headphones, but I think they'd be my kind of thing, so open if possible.

>Comfort level
Gonna be wearing them maybe up to 3 hours at a time.

Thanks!

>>56365326
if you are looking for vocal clarity and want to continue your sennheiser experience try the hd600.

If you want to try something new with attention to instrumentals and plan on upgrading your amp, try the He-400i.

>>56366360
HD600 is trash

>>56366981
WOOP WOOP WOOP

>>56365531
Polite bump.

>Budget
~350$ usd

>Location
USA

>Source
Phone/Computer

>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
Super Comfy (Long periods of usage)

>Preferred tonal balance
Not sure

>Past headphones
A bunch of gaming headsets, and earbuds like shure se215

I'm currently looking at buy the Sennheiser HD 600, but not sure if these are the best ones for my price range.

I have a specific request.
>Budget: >100 preferred, 150 hard limit
>Location: USA
>Source: 3.5mm case ports directly to motherboard (no DAC or anything)
>Preferred type of headphone: over ear
>Open or closed: I don't know enough to say. I plan to use them for both music, chatting with friends, and vidya so I guess closed?
>Comfort level: best possible, highest priority after my major stipulation
>Preferred tonal balance: either neutral or v-shaped, but as long as it's not xXB4SShead approved I don't care too incredibly much
>Past headphones: apple shit and rock zircons

I'd like to use these with V-Moda's boompro, so my greatest stipulation is that the unit be compatible. It's my understanding that anything with a detachable cable is fair game, so unless I'm corrected I'm going to assume it's the case. The above with a detachable cable.

>>56368515
SHP9500 but they're open and don't have much bass. The BoomPro is limiting you because not a lot of headphones have a detachable cable that would work with it.

>>56368538
I know, but I'd like to just make my own headset without gluing an overpriced modmic to the side. A head-mounted microphone with a physical mute button is all I'm looking for, but there's not a lot of great options on that front.

>>56368538
If I may ask, what's your opinion on the ATH-M50x? That model does have a removable cable, but that's about the only thing I know about it.

>>56368633
They're ok but not very engaging to listen to IMO. I think the M40X is better if you want something "neutral" that still sounds good.

>>56368705
I've just read that the connector is proprietary and so it wouldn't work with the boompro anyway. Slam dunking that one into the trash.

By no means am I an audiophile. I just don't want to have to juggle between every day listening headphones and a dedicated pair every time I need a headset, you know?

>>56368721
I think the HD 598 and the HD 598 SE are compatible, sound decent as well

>>56368776
Those do seem to be popular. Those are open, yeah?

>>56368805
Yup, I can't think a closed set that fit your criteria except for V-Moda's own headphones.

>>56368805
Looks like there is an adapter you can use to make some AKG headphones work with the BoomPro: https://www.mimic-cables.com/products/akg-3pin-mini-xlr-to-stereo-3-5mm-adapter

So if you get that then you can also consider most AKG sets

>>56368867
>>56368885
I may be going about this the wrong way and maybe I should just cough up 50 bucks for the modmic. I dunno. What's your take?

>>56368907
I'd say try the SHP9500 or the HD598 (though you'll need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Audio-Adapter-Cable-Stick/dp/B007R58NPK)

I'm assuming you already have the BoomPro so just try that out and if you don't like that headphone just return it.

>>56368940
Oh, I totally don't. I'm groping around in the dark. I fell for the wireless meme a year or so ago. The quality is crap and the microphone picks up everything under the sun.

All I'd like is either a good headphone and head-mounted microphone combo or a headset I wouldn't be ashamed to wear outside of the house.

>>56368968
Hm, well you could also look at the HyperX Cloud as an alternative for a headset. But I would still go with the HD598 + adapter + BoomPro... that would probably maximize audio quality all around for your budget.

>>56360396
I was about to ask the exact same question.

>>56369096
I ask in advance for no bully.

Logitech H800. I got it because I sometimes like to pace while I'm a call with friends but I've found that the range is so crap that I can barely even do that.

>>56353528
bump

>>56369335
Included adapter.

It's bretty bad. People can hear me typing while I'm wearing it, my voice sounds like a shitty limewire rip, and while the audio quality of the headphones themselves isn't terrible it's just not particularly good. And the wireless connection goes to shit at around 10 feet or so.

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I really want some HD600. Heard good things about 'em.. Are the any good /g/ ?

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> paying more than 30 bucks for an amp or dac or both

One is literally an extra volume knob and the other is a hiss cleaner. You cannot justify buying these.

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>>56358827
>An SR-Omega clone? Pish tosh.
In shape only, really. It's not like he recreated the gold plated copper mesh stators.

>>56369506
>you can't justify a hiss cleaner
spot the retard

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>Budget
don't care
>Location
australia
>Source
phone
>Preferred type of headphone
over ears
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as comfy as possible
>Preferred tonal balance
balanced
>Past headphones
https://store.sony.com.au/MDR1RNCMK2.html

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What does /g/ think about the Bose SoundTrue Ultra? They seem comfy as far as earbuds go.

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>>56370035
Ether C

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This is the greatest time for the Internet

>>56364744
I'm in the same boat as you and considering oppo pm3

>>56365108
>>56365474
There's a lot of albums out there that are basically unlistenable on good equipment, as well. On the other hand there are literal video game soundtracks that sound better than mainstream albums. It's a sick world

the dt990s are $135-$145 on amazon right now
do I need an amp for the 250 ohm version? The 32 ohms look so fucking ugly

>get told I'll need at least an AMP to the headphones I just bought
>OK, buy an O2
>realize I have a Creative Inspire t6060 under my PC table and could work as an AMP

Did I fucked it up? Could I just use the money from that O2 to get just an ODAC and then use it with the t6060? Maybe I'll sell the O2 and the get any DAC.

What kind of price should I be looking at for HD600s? The prices online seem to fluctuate wildly and everything on ebay is at the very high end of that.
Is there a good Australian headphone store that I don't know about that has them closer to something sane?

>>56371058
Addicted to Audio has it for 325AUD which is actually cheaper than Amazon which currently is showing about 330USD.

Just got some Koss open can headphones, want to know which is better to get for closed cans, Sony 7506 or AT M50X?

>>56371037
The headphone outs on a set of PC speakers will be shit. No reason not to use the O2 now that you have it.

>>56371105
That's much more reasonable than what I've been seeing, thanks.
Now to make the real decision between these and AKG 7__s.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jkCswUtUb8

So this just happened
Thoughts?

>>56371263
I'll wait until there are measurements, but I'm not holding my breath.

>>56370981
>do I need an amp for the 250 ohm version?
A basic amp should be enough (any of cheapest SMSLs, maybe the audioengine d1 or something like the fiio e10k)

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What can you tell me about the sub bass on these? My last headphones were the AKG 702, which I eventually returned cuz the bass was very light and the treble was quite sibilant at times.

>>56367327

Philips Fidelio X2

>>56371582
meme phones

>>56371459
HD600 has weaker sub-bass, stronger mid-bass, worse mids, worse instruments' separation. If your K702 sounds bad, either you're not driving it properly or your tracks are just poorly mastered. Try to move the K702 forward on the pinna, so that the rear part of the velvet pads tpuch your earlobes.

>>56371841
I said I returned them

>>56371876
Nice. Enjoy your new heapdhones then.

>>56354771
just open them up and resolder whatever the fuck broke

highly unlikely its anything other than a wire getting loose

>>56371919
I have none

>>56371841
Are the K702s really better than the HD600? The latter is about 100$ more expensive and is otherwise praised to high heaven everywhere else.

>>56371980
He may be biased. Properly owns the K702s. Take what people online say with a pile of salt.

>>56372007
And by a pile, he means a big damn pile of salt

>>56371980
>Are the K702s really better than the HD600?
K702 have a bright sound, the 600s have a more boring sound

they're both meaningless buzz words, but that's how I'd describe them

>>56365531
HD558, DT880 if you can find it for that price.

>>56354771
ziomek jesteś z mp3forum ?

>>56371980
I'm the person you're replying to.
> Are the K702s really better than the HD600?
They're both very good headphones. As it often happens for audio stuff, there's not really anything clearly better than everything else, it's mostly a matter of personal taste. Lots of people love the HD600 because it's tuned to make everything sound pleasing, whereas K702 is tuned to make everyone here what's inside the music. Back when K702 was much more expensive, it used to be compared to the HD650, which is somehow arguably more balanced than the HD600. Now that the K702 is so cheap, it should be the priority for anyone wanting to take a neutral sound into consideration.
Read the reviews of Rin Choi and Ken Rockwell for more informations on the K702.

>>56372526
Happy labor day! Are you a civil worker and barely make any money to survive each month? Here's a pair of headphones that costs half your salary!

>>56372203
Ken Rockwell seems to praise the K702, HD650, and DT880 in exactly the same ways (flat, flat, no colouration here), so I'm not sure how reliable this is.

>>56372691
Ken Rockwell is not a good source for info about headphones.

>>56372732
There isn't a single good source for info about headphones. The best are frequency graphs and even those give almost entirely different results depending on the website you look at

>>56351322
Dear /hpg/, when you are active (exercising, etc.), do you listen to music with headphones or earphones?

>>56372854
This is why ideally you'd listen to a pair of headphones yourself.

>>56372732
Well Ken Rockwell has good objective data sometimes but he's a giant shill who just wants to sell you the products in most cases

will playing my headphones loud ruin them?
I have the HD650

>>56373174
You'll ruin your ears before ruining the drivers.

>>56373174
No, unless you have them connected to a really powerful amplifier on highest gain and maximum volume

>>56373174
It would be extremely painful

>>56352200
Why don't you just get IEMs and run the cable over the back of your ear?

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my shit
wot u think ?

Has anyone pre ordered these new bravo headphones? They're releasing in october.

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>tfw you drop your ATH500X and you're no longer sure if the sound quality is the same

just end me

>>56372859
Bluetooth earphones.
So convenient. Wireless, memory foam earbuds for better grip, little ear hooks to hold it in place.

Budget - 50€ or less. If possible closer to 30€.

Source - iPhone 5S and my shitty laptop, mainly spotify and youtube.

Requirements for Isolation - Should have good isolation, will be used in the library and I'd hate if I'd have to crank up the volume because I can clearly hear the bus announcer's voice over the music

Will you be using these headphones in public? - Yes

Preferred Type of Headphone - IEMs or "normal" earphones

Preferred tonal balance - As neutral as possible, would also be okay with a slight bass focus

Past headphones - Using the NVX XPT100 at home. Recently lost my stock apple earbuds which is the reason I'm here haha

Preferred Music - Lots of different genres, from Swans (post-rock) over Kanye (Hip-Hop) to stuff like Death Grips, electronic music and even just regular pop.

I've mainly been looking at the Sony MDRXB50AP, Zero Audio Carbo Tenore, and Vsonic GR 02 BE so far.

>>56359096
bump

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Post your pick for the COOLEST looking headphones. Pic unrelated.

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>>56374308

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>>56374308

>>56365913
I'd also like to know the answers to these. Google returns nothing but iPhone 7 rumor articles and angry reddit posters.

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>>56374308

Nothing looks better than the TH900s.

>>56374500
post a real response please
>>56374613
the connection to the band looks a bit flimsy

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>>56374772
I am serious

k702 or dt880 600ohm
using an O2/ODAC as source

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Got my massdrop meme

>>56371459
So you got ripped off on a dynamic, and consequently then go ahead and look for another dynamic?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stax-SRS-2050A-SR-202-SRM-252A-System-/252520586548?

With stax this cheap the adage "the poor man pays twice" doesn't quite fit.

Did you steal a school desk?

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>>56374308

>>56373608
please reply

>>56375414
No, but it is an old school desk

>>56375504
>>56373608
(You)

>>56375520
very helpful, thanks

>>56375557
anytime bud

>>56375577
just kidding, pls write a serious reply

>>56375047

I've got the K702s.

They are very neutral. Very detailed. Very clean sounding.

So, they work amazingly well with vocals, brass, stringed instruments, etc.

If you like a lot of "deep" or "dark" music like trip hop etc, they might not be perfect for you.

I'm enjoying mine, but it's not giving me quite the sound signature I want when listening to say, Massive Attack or even stoner / doom like Sleep.

Saxophone? Great. Cello? Great.

I'm considering returning them and trying something else, but they also sound so good with acoustic music that I'm not sure.

That, and I'm not really sure what else to try in the same price range anyway.

>>56371263
>not reproducing the MDR-R10

>>56352200
Koss Sporta Pro may be an option for you. It's the exact same as the Porta Pro but cheaper and different styling. There is no reason to buy the Porta Pro since the Sporta Pro exists.

>>56353528
AKG K240 if you're willing to sacrifice sound and styling for comfort. Super lightweight, they hardly weigh anything. Headband system is amazing, it conforms to your head perfectly without being smothering. Clamp is very light and non-intrusive. They're good for four hours out of the box, no problem, but if you throw some velour Beyerdynamic DT770 (regular foam) or DT990 (memory foam) pads on there, they'll be comfortable all day long.

>>56353741
Look into the Takstar Pro80, Audio Technica ATH-M40X, or Beyerdynamic DT770. The DT770 especially has emphasized bass, which may be what you want.

>>56353785
Your upgrade path is probably going to involve planars.

>>56354117
Consider one of the AGK "reference" headphones. I own the K612. It's super neutral, and with really impressive soundstage. Out of the box, the K612's headband is far too stiff, you need a knit sleeve for it. Stock ear pads are good though. However, it does require amplification, your laptop may not be able to drive it directly.

>>56355180
Not going to give you advice on a headphone, but I always tell people to get an external USB DAC and an external amplifier. There's no technical reason why this *has* to be true, but for whatever reason (maybe because they're marketed to gamers,) PCI(E) soundcards are always really badly engineered. In theory it should be possible to build a good soundcard but no one actually does.

>>56355614
If you have "no preference" then you probably don't want 100% neutral. Get something with slightly recessed mids to reduce fatigue from long listening. (Luckily, almost all headphones are like this so you can basically ignore this paragraph.)

Your options for the best possible isolation are:
1. Something like the NVX XPT100 or Takstar Pro80, with decent natural isolation. It won't be nearly as strong as noise canceling but it could easily be enough. Personally I take my Pro80s on air flights and it's OK, if I was flying all the time it wouldn't be good enough though.
2. Noise cancelling. I hate to recommend Bose because their sound quality isn't great, but that's really the best brand for noise canceling.
3. Custom IEMs (CIEMs) based on molded ear impressions

>>56357321
See the section about the K240: >>56375963

>>56358733
Look at the Takstar Pro80, Audio Technica ATH-M40X, or Audio Technica MSR7 for some decent portable full-sized closed headphones. M30X is a contender too but the cable is super long, for portable use you'd have to coil it up or mod it. And welcome to the hobby!

>>56358955
If you already own a pair of M50s, you can try buying an extra layer of treble-killing foam on ebay and inserting it behind the pads. If you don't find the stock pads comfortable, I believe the Brainwavs HM5/NVX XPT100 pads will fit it, and those pads are available in lots of materials and shapes. Probably cheaper than buying a new pair of headphones.

>>56359041
Parametric EQ may or may not be audibly transparent, depending on the filters you use it can create time-domain distortion.

>>56359920
See section about soundcards: >>56375963
DT770

>>56360338
>>56360359
This is called an "open" headphone. Open headphones don't provide noise isolation, but it's generally agreed that a lot of the best headphones are open because you don't have sealed air pressure interfering with the driver.

>Budget
120€, but flexible
>Location
Sweden
>Source
Iphone 5, MacBook Pro [spoiler]I'm sorry[/spoiler]
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I need comfy ones
>Preferred tonal balance
Bass
>Past headphones
Currently using a pair of Urbanears that are pretty meh

>>56373186
>>56373230
thanks, then I don't have to worry

>>56373277
kek

>>56376166
>Parametric EQ may or may not be audibly transparent, depending on the filters you use it can create time-domain distortion.

You did not read what was written.

>>56376217

Philips PRS502

Do IEMs get much better the more you spend? I usually listen with akg k271 but bought a pair of chinkshit kz ates IEMs for something small when on the go, and I found these to be much better than other IEMs I've used in the past, how would these compare to some very expensive IEMs?

Are the Fostex T50RP's really worth it?

They're about $90-100 and the consensus is they're underwhelming stock, but can be really phenomenal with modding. I have never listened to a pair, but I was thinking they would be a good way to learn about headphones and tweak them to my sound preference a bit.

I've got the K702's right now, but starting to want to experience a little variety so I can eventually choose a flagship of some kind.

>>56376343
If you're into modding then yes they're worth it

>>56360452
Sporta Pros are basically a cheaper version of the Porta Pros with different styling but the same sound. Still more than $9 though.

In that price range, you may be able to get a used M20X or M30X, which would also be an upgrade from the Koss. The M30X cable is kind of long for portable use though.

In general, second-hand is a great way to get headphones if you're on a budget.

>>56362971
DT770 is a very bassy closed headphone. Since you have a good source, you should get the 250 ohm model at least.

>>56363293
You could also look into padmodding. Brainwavs HM5/NVX XPT100 pads are available in lots of materials and shapes. If you want to go even crazier, there's a company called Mr. Speakers that sells lambskin leather pads in a couple of different shapes. Do your research though, make sure they fit whatever headphones you're buying.

>>56363650
You should consider some of the AKGs. See the section on the K612: >>56375963

>>56364251
AKG K240 for absolute maximum comfort. See: >>56375963 however, it doesn't have super deep bass, which you might want for EDM. Honestly, if you want deep bass, you either need to go closed, or you need to spend a lot of money. So consider the Audio Technica M30X, it's got good bass and decent enough comfort.

>>56365116
Honestly see advice for the last guy

>>56365531
AKG K240 See >>56375963
The noise leak isn't really that bad from open headphones. Someone right next to you will hear it. If the room is quiet, then maybe someone in the same room. But it's not going to keep your roommates up at night or anything like that.

>>56365783
Do a detachable cable mod on your HSR-1000. That's what I did. Instructions are very easy to find online. (The HSR-1000 is just a rebranded Takstar Pro80, so the same instructions apply.) Get your hands dirty and learn something! If you don't have your own soldering iron, find a hackerspace in your city or a friend who owns one.

>>56370035
Audio Technica MSR7 is an option.

Any good replacements for the Takstar pro80/Gemini hsr 1000 under 80 bucks? Want something with similar sound.

>>56354943
what headphones? those aren't the z7. hopefully they get it right this time. the z7 could have been good with some more work.

>Budget
Around $50 max.
>Location
EU
>Source
iPhone + Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM or earphones
>Open or closed
Should have good isolation
>Comfort level
Good if possible as I use them for hours
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or bassy, should be fun to listen to
>Past headphones
NVX XPT100, apple stock buds

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How would I get replacements for these? I lost one of the medium ones so I'm using the big fat ones and it kinda sucks. Would prefer from the official sennheiser website or real official Amazon links becuase there's a lot of fakes.

>>56377413
Sony PVM-A250

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>>56359096

>Budget
$120ish
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Gonna be wearing for hours, so comfy helps
>Preferred tonal balance
Warm, bassy
>Past headphones
Gemini hsr1000,
Sound magic e10
Sony MDRv6 (hated, to tinny and fatiguing to listen to)

>>56377600
Sony MDR-V6 or MDR-7506
Creative Aurvana Live!
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

Need help with DAC purchase
Is slightly used FiiO E7 for $40 good deal? Or should I save up for E10k or Dragonfly black (+-$100)?

>>56377881
Go for the E10k/DFB

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>>56377662

If I buy a pair of Fostex to mod, should I be getting the T50RP or the T20RP? One is referred to as dampened semi open, the other as open, but I'm not seeing much comparison info out there on the two.

What's the word?

>>56377662

Audio Technica ath-m50x

They're just on the high end of your budget, but meet all your other requirements neatly.

Where can I get a cord/cable?
Got this Japanese JVC's but the cable twisted, looks like I can solder a new one. Will send pics if needed.

>>56377966
Thanks.