/hpg/ - Headphone General

bass is for NIGGERS

>>56551172
Fuck off keemstar

>>56551172
I hope you use a high pass filter white boi.

>>56551123
I have a pair of akg k7xx's rate me

>>56551276
>akg k7xx
weeaboo/10

Is Superlux hd681-evo any good?

HD 558
roast em

Best earpads replacement for the K550's that's as close as the original?
I have never seen leather earpads this soft and comfy.

>>56551067
The difference is like 1-2 dB. Hardly possible to accurately A/B that with the shitty auditory memory we have. Inserting them in slightly differently also alters the response as it shifts the resonances in high freqs and deeper fit makes for overall louder response. You can also see that the SR was inserted slightly deeper in those measurements as the resonance has moved up slightly. Bass is basically just seal. There are always some differences between different units which could throw the results off that much with the other things in consideration.

>>56551324
Swivels are a weak point
Removable cable is shitty screw in
Other than that they're great

>>56551351
I read you can easily remove the screw-in bullshit.

If I increase the bass region on the HD600 would they sound similar to the HD650?

>>56551323
They are bright and uncomfortable as all fuck
Also the 668b is better (though has similar issues)
Better option is thee 662 EVO
And various other Chinese headphones
Ask csg

>>56551373
You can, but the cable end needs to be real thin and terminate in 2.5
Alternatively you can buy adapters on ebay for like three bucks that change the 2.5 to 3.5

What exactly is a soundstage?

I just bought a sony 950xb bt, did i make a mistake?

>>56551550
Yes, but you could have done worse.

>>56551386
Yes, a single parametric peaking filter would do it. Try Q 0.6 +3 dB at 150 Hz. Some units are less off from each other so just +2 dB could also make the difference.

>>56551544
meme word

>>56551123
Asking "Hey guys, what's your opinion on x?" is frowned upon.
Wireless is frowned upon.
Headset requests are frowned upon.

>>56551575
Are they good enough to listen to something that goes deep in the sub bass like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyGGMjH8wTI

From foobar2000, it goes all the way down to 25hz

>>56551650
The LF extension is barely different in the HD 650 and the bass boost they have over HD 650 is in the midbass which makes the few Hz lower extension hard/impossible to hear. Both HD 600 and HD 650 can play down to infrasonic frequencies but the response is rolled off. Nothing that EQ can't fix but both headphones require it and you need to use proper filters to lift it up. What headphones did you have? HD 600? With a parametric equalizer, try:

Preamp -7 dB
Q 0.8 +6 dB at 20 Hz
Q 0.5 -2 dB at 150 Hz

>>56551947
>the bass boost they have over HD 650
I meant HD 600.

What is DSD and should I care about it?
Apparently my Fiio X3ii supports it.
For the record I believe flac is a meme format and don't use it.

>>56551386
No because HD650 has more accurate treble and it's overall not as bad as HD600. EQ can make a headphone sound better to your ears, but it won't make it identical or even similar to a different headphone.

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I just got these bad boys and the meme is real.
Dual driver is a whole new level.

Anyone knows chinkshit good headphones for home use? Something large comfy that provides clear flat sound?
Putin stole my money so I cant afford anything above low end, but if there are any good chink OEM that would be great.

>>56552739
>overall not as bad as HD600
Implying the 600s are bad?

>>56552759
I was making a comparison, it wasn't an absolute statement. Do you know the basic rules of English grammary?

I have some cheap SHP 1900
come at me, fags

>>56552653
>What is DSD and should I care about it?
An audio format which you should care about if music you like is only available on it. Other than that you can forget it. It doesn't bring anything new to the table for listening purposes and actually complicates things because of the poor support.

FLAC is a great format.

>>56552780
Apparently not, but what's so bad about the treble on the 600s?

>>56552799
It has a nasty peak around 3-4 kHz and rolls off after 6 kHz.

Do multi-driver headphones exist?

>>56553019
Yes, usually in surround sound gayming headsets.
They're shit.

Anyone know the release date for those Powerbeats 3?

>>56552739
That's actually incorrect. The HD600 has a flatter treble response.

HD650 and HD600 don't differ much, identical housings, the only difference is the HD650 has a slightly different driver that's tuned to output less upper midrange and treble response.

>>56553050
my nigga ima be savin mah mufucka welfare for dis shiet too

>>56553083
haha its funy cuz its racis xD

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>>56553079
Or it can be more bass depending how you look at it, either way, both headphones are very similar, the HD600 is a tad more neutral.

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Sennheiser HD 598 or Fostex T50RP Mk3?

>>56551123
ok guys listen I need your help please

I'm getting some bluetooth over ear headphones for less than 50€
I narrowed it down to the ausdom m04s and m05

the m05 cost ~49€ and the m04s ~41€
how do they compare? which one should I get? should I look at some other headphones instead?

I'm just a normie who wants some nice headphones

What's the most goodest IEM headphones their gots with a <$35 budget? Looking at Soundmagic E10 rn.

>>56553132
unmodded t50rp is not comfy

>>56553167
kys

>>56553132
HD598. What an ugly woman.

>fake tits
>no curves
>no hips
>nose ring
>probably has a flat ass

>>56551323
Get the 668b. Most comfortable cans I have ever had period. Feels a little cheap, but they should hold up.

Sound stage is probably on part with the 598. Highs are a little too bright, but I like that shit. For gaming their a treat.

Absolute fucking steal at 40 bucks.

>>56553190
this is really nice and paints a great picture of this community

I hope you're proud of yourself you edgelord

>>56551172
A recent study reported that 55 percent of Americans typically listen to music through their laptop or PC speakers, which generally produce nothing below 300 Hz. So people are missing the bottom 3.5 octaves of music, including bass guitar, kick drum, and the fundamental pitches of the male voice. Research has found bass quality accounts for 30 percent of the listeners’ preference.

>>56553167
SHP 1900, ~$12

>Budget
any budget, i'm willing to go up to $400 but that's unnecessary i'm sure. preferred range in under $200
>Location
us
>Source
iphone se, want bluetooth
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear, isolation is key. also i want bluetooth for the gym
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
10/10
>Preferred tonal balance
something bassier
>Past headphones
some cheap sony shit form walmart, they pinch my skull though so no good.

i want really good isolation, comfort, over the ear, and bluetooth. in that order. the other stuff is less relevant but still would be cool to be considered

>>56553273
A recent study reported that the laptop and desktop PC market is dying and being replaced by tablets and mobile phones.

>>56553279
thanks anon but I don't think these are wireless are they?

>>56553286
solo2 wireless, insanely comfortable, on-ear, blocks sound reasonably well, bassy sound signature

>>56553289
you're a few years late, pal
the tablet market is actually collapsing

>>56552739
If they don't have similarities, you aren't equalizing right.

>>56552653
>DSD
One bit audio sampled at many times greater than Redbook rate. This is denoted by name, DSD64, DSD128, and so on.
The increased sampling rate combined with noise shaping shifts digital artifacts above 20 kHz. The resulting ENOB in the audio range is quite high, although there would be significant ultrasonic noise being fed to amplifiers if no filtering is performed on the signal.
>flac is a meme format
If you believe that, then would DSD be some sort of Supermeme? Ultrameme? DSD format has no use over conventionally stored digital audio and is an inferior option in many regards.

>>56553309
i want over ear but i'll consider these

>>56553289
The only thing dying are prebuilts. Solo components like GPU keep rising

>>56553307
>wireless
nope, hadn't read that part

FLAC LMAO

>>56553182
Here I'll clean things up
>budget
$35
>location
Burger
>source
Phone, Alcatel Idol 4
>preferred type
IEM
>comfort level
I've already purchased Foam Tips so it doesn't really matter
>tonal balance
Prefer neutral because I listen to a wide arrange of music but overall I don't really care
>past headphones
Those $5 Panasonic ones on amazon and Audio Technica earbuds. (Can't remember name of them but they were around 12 dollars. Didn't really like em.) I also use the Ath M50x at my computer.

Appreciate any help.

>>56553385
>Those $5 Panasonic ones on amazon
These are actually quite decent.

I have tinnitus and just dropped $100 on a pair of headphones, but using them makes my tinnitus worse although I'm listening with the volume as low as possible, so I feel like I just wasted $100 on something that I can't use.

Why is this happening to me?

>>56553681
if you bought closed headphones, the isolation will make your tinnitus relatively worse.
consider open headphones for the future.

>>56553681
you are obsessive and prolly a bit hysteric, too
j/k, i dunno

What are the better headphones, the beyerdynamic custom one pro or the beyerdynamic DT 221?

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I need some good and not too expensive headphones (no more than 30€).
Had Xiaomi Piston v3, they stopped working after a few months.
Got the youth version ones, same shit happened, they just go deaf.
I'd use them mainly with an Android phone and PowerAmp, as daily carry.
Any help is appreciated.

Amp wise, magni uber 2 or asgard 2? Are tubes worth it? Might go for the Lyr 2 but that might be a stretch...

>>56553681
I have tinnitus too. Closed headphones are terrible if that's what you bought. Get open headphones. Also stop focusing on the tinnitus. Boot a game, put some music in the background and you'll forget about it

>>56554280
Tubes color the sound.

>>56553050
So no help here?

>>56554449
>Tubes color the sound.
No, not really.

>>56551123
I'm thinking of ordering the Sennheiser CX-300 ii precision, anybody have it? Will they be better than my phone's headset? I'm gonna use them with my Fiio M3.

Can i have some recommendations /g/?

>Budget
$60 anything under
>Location
US
>Source
PC and PS4
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Don't care
>Comfort level
Comfortable enough to use for hours on end
>Preferred tonal balance
Don't care
>Past headphones
Earbuds that came with my samsung

What's the consensus on Steelseries Flux headsets?

I picked one up new off Amazon for $20

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>>56551626
I frown upon you
>>56554548
Attaching a pic cause they're neat

>>56551626
Go away faggot

>Budget
Flexible, preferably <$100
>Location US
>Source
Phone
>Form
IEM
>Comfort
Should be pretty comfortable
>Tonal Balance
Neutral
>Previous Headphones
Cheap Panasonic RP-HXS200 s

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>>56554548

if you've only ever had the stock ones, prepare to shit bricks and have your mind blown


also the ones you mentioned are very worth their price, I had them before my current ones.

protip: don't keep them in your backpocket like I did.

>>56551626
Kill yourself, shitposter.

Great way to destroy the thread.

Also, wireless discussion is allowed here.

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>>56554842
Only used stock crap, except a pair of headphones that were worth like 20 dollars, they look something like this.

>>56554623
>>56554663
>>56554885
obvious samefag is obvious

>>56554842
By the way, how long did they last you?
>>56554930
No.

There is literally nothing wrong with wireless.

>>56554947
>being this new
you know how to count ips, right?
next time at least time your posts better

>>56554991
>being this new and retarded

They posted in the thread before you fucking retard.

My old TF10 finally bit the dust. Could probably get them reshelled, want to know if similar but better is out there.

>>56555023
Why wait so long and then make all those posts in a few minutes interval when it was right at the top?

> They
You.

>>56552228

Monoprice 8320

>>56554548
I have it. It's high quality as far as build and durability and for active use (running, cycling, etc). I really don't care for it's sound signature. Unnaturally loud and muddy bass is what kills it for me.

I recommend the Monoprice 8320 for a cheap IEM that sounds good. If you're going for a high end model, I like Etymotic Research.

>>56554991
Glad you can count mate but you're wrong and you should feel bad.

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>>56554991
Here you go dumbass

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>>56554928
>>56554947

hm, only 1.5 or 2 years I believe. due to me sitting on them.

i can't stress enough how important it is to try out all the different buds that's included to find the perfect fit. it effects the sound too.

>>56553358
>The only thing dying are prebuilts
Nope.

I know Bluetooth headphones aren't popular on /g/, but I'd like to take a moment to shill for Jaybird's. Particularly the X2's.

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>>56555222

>double trips

nice numbers my dude

AKG K 240 MK II

or

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

for gaymen and movies

>>56555375
M50X are closed, K240 are open.
Do you need sound isolation?
K240 are the best solution imo.

>>56555217
Hey that's pretty good, most of the stuff i have dies in six months, I'm using them while biking and at the gym so the durability would be great.

Heard that foam buds are really good, the regular buds i have dozens and will definitely try them out, what you using them with, think the Fiio will sound nice with em?

>>56555407

I mean I sort of need noise isolation but it isn't extremely important. I've never tried open back headphones before and figured I'd take the plunge. How easy is it to hear what I'm listening to/how much outside sound leaks in with semi open backs? Or the K240s in particular?

>>56555510
K240 don't leak nor let much noise in. They're great if you can get them for around 60-70$.

>>56555607

Alright i'm sold. I'll drop an extra 20 for the MKIIs and grab the velour pads and extra short cable. 88 in total.

>>56555663
If you can find the Studio version for a lower price, you should get those instead of the MKII, the sound quality is basically the same.

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I have a Philips SHL5905 right now. I thinking of changing it for a DT770 250 ohm, is it worth? The Philips is in very good state still.

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>>56551123
bought this headphones from massdrop, did I get ripped off /g/?

>>56555222
>nope
yup

>>56555748
God I love the look of the akg headphones but I hear they're all pretty week on the base. Cheap pair on mass drop right now wondering if I should try them.

>>56553196
but she's kinda skinny, good looking and hot. that's how it goes in real life, no time for bullshit excuses like "no hips"

>>56555748
>AKG

Yup, you got ripped off.

>>56555824
I like THICC.

>>56555718

Skip the whole DT770 thing and pick up HD600s or something in that category. I just don't see the point of the DT770 when there's the ATH-M50x which is universally regarded better. And you won't see a real bump in sound quality unless you pay double.

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>>56555851
HD600 is god tier. But gonna disagree about M50x being better than DT770 pham.

>>56555748
You fell for the shills, but if you got them cheap, I guess they are alright. I feel like the link between akg massdrop is suspiciously close.

>>56553132

T50RP MK3 are great so far, but you really do need to replace the stock pads. I just ordered a pair of MrSpeakers Alpha pads for mine. Dat lambskin.

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>>56554280

Depends on how much you're willing to spend and what you want to drive with it.

The Magni 2U is a solid all around piece of just-above-entry-level equipment. The Asgard 2 is amazing for $250. The Lyr 2 will drive any headphone that isn't an electrostat, and has tubes (which could be a + or - depending on your preferences). I love my Lyr 2, probably going to keep it forever.

Honestly, if you're not serious about wanting to try tubes, the Jotunheim is your best bet. If you can't spend $400, get the Asgard.

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>>56555421

irrc you get 3 pairs that's fitted for them included, they're excellent and in plastic

>>56555960
>tube amp
>tubes not visible

0/10

Also reading Shit's specs of the Lyr2, it shouldn't sound any different vs the solid state options.

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>>56555972
Based

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are headphones phones for our head or heads for our phones

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friendly remember that these are the best headphones in their price class

>>56554228
bump.

>>56556034

I'm going to get a pair of socket savers to raise the tubes by ~3/4" or so. It'll make them more visible and also help keep the chassis cooler.

With the stock tubes, it doesn't sound much different from the Asgard 2. However, I have noticed that when changing between the stock tubes and the LISST the sound changes pretty noticeably. I'm going to order 2-3 pairs of different tubes to play with tube rolling a little. If I like tubes, eventually I'll probably get an OTL tube amp of some kind. If the novelty of tubes wears off, I'll either drop the LISST in the Lyr permanently or I'll sell it and buy a Jotunheim.

The Lyr is a tube hybrid, so the tubes are only in the pre-amp section while the output section is solid state. It's a good balance. You get some of the fun second order harmonic distortions that people like from tubes while maintaining the benefits of a solid state output section.

>>56556120
But isn't the treble on these cancerous?

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What are some good headphones with leather pads/that sound decent with leather pads?

I absolutely cannot stand fabric pads on my head.

>>56556335

Fostex T50RP MK3 with Alpha pads (lambskin) or ZMF pads (lambskin or cowskin). Or Shure alcantara pads.

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC

Are they any good? Live in ghetto, don't want to listen to dogs and neighbor's bitch screaming.

>>56556144
P L A C E B O
L
A
C
E
B
O

Are the K10 IEMs worth it?

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Any love for Creative Aurvanas?

>>56556530

I don't even know how to respond to this. What exactly are you claiming is placebo?

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Any reviews for these yet?

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>>56556739
>keeping the colours of the HD598

>>56553273
Really, cutting 300hz and below would effect mostly all instruments. The lowest string on even a conventially tuned regular guitar is 82hz.

>>56556739
I wonder what the difference is between these and the 5X8 series. Cosmetic only?

Anyone know of headphones with a mic and XLR heads? Wondering whether or not I should plug them to my amplifier directly or just have them go through a small mixer first.

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What amp and DAC should I get for my HD600?

>>56556804
>implying the 598 isn't patrician
>implying they're not one of the best looking headphones ever made

b2r

Xiaomeme hybrid IEM. Opinions?
Got mine a week ago and eh, I think I like the Piston 3 better.
Also Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro repping.

>>56556904
Why did you buy the memebrids? Everyone agrees the piston 3 is better.

>>56556925
GearBest. Wasn't aware of that opinion at the time but reading up after yeah, seems so. My Piston 3 left ear died (because I pulled on it too hard one time). Might buy another pair, or maybe look for alternatives in the price range.

>>56556925
>>56556945
Just realised you said "why" not "where". Forgive me I have autismo.
Besides, hybrid IEMs were very positively reviewed. They just aren't as warm to my ear.

Is the E10K good enough to power the HD600? My previous headphones were the DT990 250ohm and they went extremely loud (for my ears) on low gain

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>>56556902
>implying they're not one of the best looking headphones ever made
The best looking headphones ever made are either the Beyer DT440 of the seventies or the early eighties AKG K series

>>56556886
People will probably recomend ODAC+O2 combo, cuz they're amazing. However, I wonder if something cheaper like the E10K is perfectly capable of doing the job as well. As far as I know the HD600 aren't very hard to drive, unlike AKGs

>>56557031
Wow that's fucking disgusting. Filtered you shit taste having tripfaggot.

>>56557031
Nah, the best looking are the HD5x8 series.

>>56557046
What about the schiit fulla?

Best ear buds in the 50-90 range. Specifically for outside use

>>56557066
I think it goes louder than the E10K but is missing features like: Line-Out, gain switch, bass boost.

>>56557103
Soundmagic E10S nigga
>>56556622 I pair them up with these

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>>56557055
>>56557060
I'm not saying it's a bad sounding headphone, I'm saying that Senns are fucking ugly. I own a pair of HD650 and compared to the other headphones in my collection, it is probably the most plastic and least aethetically pleasing.

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Alright faggots I haven't been here since a year ago when I bought pic related. I can't deal with the wax buildup they cause any longer.

200$ budget, want some headphones, open preferably. Could I get something with a noticeable improvement over my IEMs for 200?

>>56557231
>wax buildup
all you need to do is gently spray warm water into your ear canal during your shower for a few minutes. Do it maybe once a month.

Soundmagic e10S or sennhieser momentum

>>56557231
I'm considering the AKG 612's

>>56557262
i would prefer not to. I'm also tired of the noise of the wire rubbing against my shirt, and dealing with them not sealing well if its a dry day.

>>56557304
Ah yes the wire 'microphonics'. I had a set of Altec Lansing InMotion iM716 IEMs and they were the worst for that. Silicone wire insulation, if I recall.

How are the Fidelio X2's? They seem to be pretty good for the price, but I don't mind going up to ~350

looking for an entry level DAC/amp combo. thoughts on the fiio e10k vs dragonfly black vs schiit fulla? Currently using a pair of 558's, but may upgrade in the future to something with more impedence

>>56557556
Consider the HE400s

https://www.amazon.com/Steinberg-UR22MKII-2-Channel-USB-Interface/dp/B017MVUAHM

Thinking about getting this for microphone stuff, someone who understands this a little better, would these power a k701 decently? Or am I better off with an amp

56557723
How are the HD600 compared to HE400? It's not a comparison I see made often, but they're around the same price point and planers are supposed to be very neutral too.

>>56551172
I like bass, but i also like mid-range and trebles.
Am I a nigger?

>>56557928
HE400, HE400i or HD400S aren't neutral. They each have a unique sound. If you ask me, HE400i is the best of the three.

HD600 OTOH is neutral.

Are these any good?
https://www.amazon.com/1MORE-Triple-Driver-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B01A7G35S0/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1473642624&sr=1-13&keywords=dual%2Bdriver%2Bearbuds
Is triple drive a meme

>>56558028
>Is triple drive a meme
yes

>>56558037
is it more of a meme than the sennhieser momentum

>>56557966
how many trebles are we talking about here?

>>56558005
>Sennfags actually believe this

>>56551123
I use regular Apple ear pods. I don't have any iDevices so now that Apple switched to lightning I can't use their earbuds. I hate the rubber tipped ones. Can someone suggest similar earbuds with plastic (not rubber) tips for 20-50 dollarydoos? Thanks.

>>56558136
It's true though.

>>56557231
Bump

At what bitrate do you lad bois think Opus (VBR) is transparent? I'm using 90k and I swear I can't A/B it from CD.

>>56558656
Check hydrogenaudio wiki pham

>>56558085
4 trebles

>>56556827
Probably
Just like with that new hd5xx headphone they just released, its just the 598 but in black

>>56558248
>>56558136
Yup, it's true, sennheisers has a biased on mid to highs. (Bright)

>Budget
150-200 USD
>Location
US
>Source
pc primarily, lg g4
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
dont care
>Preferred tonal balance
maximized bass without compromising treble and mid range.
>Past headphones
dt770s

>>56558706
Nigger.

>let me buy expensive headphones then plug it into an analog source that colors and degrades the signal
>let me equalize the signal and turn it into shit
>hmm this artist sucks, i'll increase the bass on this track
>i can totally hear difference on 24 bit / 96 khz / FLAC
>FLACs of 100% digitally produced music

xD

>>56558758
No.

>>56559280
Just because perfect audio quality is too expensive/hard to reach doesn't mean you should settle for $5 earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless or B&W P7 Wireless? /g/ decides.

What's wrong with Beats by Dr.Dre?

>>56558748
There was a bit of improvement in durability with the move from the 5X5 to the 5X8. I'd expect something more than mere cosmetics in this transition as well.

>>56559752
Weird coloration. I'm thinking about buying a pair just because of status though. iPhone 7 + a pair of Beats because fuck it. I need people to accept me. not even joking btw.

>>56551123
>Buy some DT 880 Pro's on sale.
>hear lots of good things about the comfort and quality, which was important to me
>Head is too big, ear pads put pressure on the wrong spots, gets painful to wear after half an hour or so.

I can't tell if it's because these headphones suck ass or because they just didn't account for a dude with a melon as big as mine.

>>56559861
I feel your pain with the big head thing. I think it's a failure on the headphone design because there are some headphones that you could fit on a fucking basketball and they'd still account for the size. If you're paying 100+ for any kind of product they should at least not fuck up on the comfort even if they can't deliver on the sound quality.

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After five years I'm looking to upgrade from Sony MDR-V6 with DT250 velour pads.

AKG K553 Pro's or Shure SRH840?

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I ended up buying a pair of m40x's as my first real closed back headphones since I already own a pair of hd598. Was this a good choice /g/?

>>56560592
I used HD555 and HD558, and I hated the M50 in comparison. You might like it though, if the M40 is similar to the M50.

>>56560683
I hear that it's supposed to be less muddy when it comes to the bass, compared to the m50. Although, I kinda just went for a headphone that could block out noise and prevent noise leakage when I wanted to listen to some tunes outside of the cave.

>>56559861
Try AKG's with the bugel headband.

>>56560042
Neither of those headphones would give you a significant upgrade over the MDR-V6, the AKG K553 would actually be worse.

>>56559280
Yes, almost everyone can hear the difference between FLAC

>>56560844
Between FLAC and what?

>>56551626
What is your opinion on wireless headsets?

>>56561194
mp3 64kbps before LAME

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>>56551123
Does the philips fidileo x2 need an amp?

>>56551324
Big, fat, annoying 3m cable. Everyone withing a 2 km radius can hear what you're listening to but I live them

beyer DT990 pro or AKG K612?

>>56561582
No

>>56561598
K612

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>>56561628
How come a lot of jap headphones like the ath ad900x and philips x2 doesnt need an amp? Why is it 32 ohms, but brands like akg, beyer, and sennheiser are over 50 ohms?

>>56561714
> jap
> philips x2
Wtf

> 32/50 Ohm
Impedance doesn't really determine how easy the headphone is easy to drive. Sensitivity is a more important factor.

>>56561714
Ohms do not dictate whether you need an amplifier or not.

>>56556208
It depends on the model. The 80ohm doesn't have the piercing treble, but it's a bit of a bass cannon.

>>56561598
Neither. DT880 or K702

>>56561714
A lot of headphones don't need an amp. Audio technica make pretty much exclusively sensitive as fuck headphones.

>>56562305
K712*

>>56562390
Not within the same price range. So K702

>>56561714
Even at 50 ohms you don't really need an amp

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>>56562447
>HE-6
>Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL
1.018 Vrms
>Impedance @ 1kHz
53 Ohms

>1.018 Vrms
>1.018 Vrms
>1.018 Vrms
>1.018 Vrms
>1.018 Vrms
>1.018 Vrms

>>56562475
Fuck measurements, amps are overrated

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Assuming I had money to burn:

Is the new HD 800 S recommended over the good old HD 800?

>>56562732
No, get a HD600 instead. HD800 is a big joke.

>>56562732
No, get an SR-L300 instead. HD800 is a big joke.

>>56562745
And the hd700?

>>56562758
That's even worse

>>56562758
>HD700

Sennheiser's shame.

Get a stax from PJ instead.

>>56562771
>>56562772
then what's the point of the 700 and 800 if the 600/650 are better?

>>56562780
Higher price != Better

>>56562786
I didn't say that. I asked what's the point then?

>>56562795
Product differentiation.

>>56562780
I was joking man. Both HD800 and HD700 are better than HD600/650. Actually the HD800 is the only open Sennheiser that's worth picking up. HD600/650 are veiled and very far from what a headphone should be.

>>56562780
HD800 is technically more proficient with less placement induced deviation, but it is described as unpleasant to listen to. "weaponized face tweeter". HD800S is an admission of fault as it dampens the problem registers of the original.

Besides, a stax system that includes a good amp it still much less than the HD800 while being technically superior.

>>56562745
I have some HD 650 already though and they're too mushy for my taste. I guess the HD 600 aren't much different? I like more precise, neutral sounding ones.

where do the hd650s fall on a chart of all the open backed headphones?

>>56562814
The HD600 are very neutral, with lower mid bass and slightly higher treble

>>56562814
Refer to >>56562811
Both HD650 and HD600 are mushy, veiled and overall dark headphones. No wonder that people loving the HD600 sound are disgusted by HD800, when HD800 is actually much much better to trained listeners.
HD600/HD650 is loved by a lot of people simply because a lot of people love wall of sounds. For anyone who wants to listen to music the way it's created and meant to be listened to (you know, being able to hear different instruments and nuances), HD600/650 are a failure. But yeah, people here will soon come up and tell you that HD600/650 "measure better" and "are more neutral" basing their witty thoughts on unaccurate measurements and considerations.

>>56562732
Only if that's the kind of response you are looking for, you like the slightly reduced 6 KHz peak and you can't use an equalizer to fix it like a normal person.

>>56562811
>>56562854
LEM (Loving Every Meme)

Senhiesser 558, how are they?

>>56562854
>Both HD650 and HD600 are mushy, veiled and overall dark headphones.
Hardly.
>No wonder that people loving the HD600 sound are disgusted by HD800, when HD800 is actually much much better to trained listeners.
Going to need a source on this.
>For anyone who wants to listen to music the way it's created and meant to be listened to (you know, being able to hear different instruments and nuances), HD600/650 are a failure.
And what would you say makes HD 800 better here? Because to me the sound signature of the HD 800: a broad midbass boost, upper mids recess and a peaky treble past 5 KHz is quite veiled in its own right unless you equalize it. Hearing different nuances and instruments is listener's skill which is aided by smooth, flat and extended frequency response.

t. HD 800 owner who thinks you are full of shit

>>56562917
For less than 100€ they're ok.
For more than 100€, AKG K612 is vastly superior.

>>56562948
I got them for 50 bucks.

>>56562938
> t. HD 800 owner
/b/ is the right place for trolling, you're not welcome here

>>56562948
>AKG K612 is vastly superior.
Except not

>>56563012
Are you going to tell me that HD558 is better because according to audio authorities and FR graphs HD558 is more neutral?

>>56563034
Because I've owned the 612

>>56562854
How does the HD800 (S) compare to the Beyerdynamic T1?

I had the chance to try the latter out recently and quite liked the precise, neutral feeling sound I got from it. I guess I prefer this type much more to the "warm" HD650 type of response, which is why I'm looking for an upgrade.

Is the HD800 comparable or much better still?

>>56563045
If you say thay HD558 is better than K612 it simply means that you prefer warmth over accuracy. Period, there's nothing wrong about that.

>>56563062
Beyerdynamic T1 aren't better than DT880 600 Ohm which is much cheaper.

>>56563062
>I had the chance to try the latter out recently and quite liked the precise, neutral feeling sound I got from it

Jesus, Mary and Joseph!

>>56562968
Of course you'd have a hard time believing that. Not every HD 800 buyer deluded themselves into thinking the headphones have some magical properties.

>>56563103
accuracy != anemic

The 702s are far better

>>56563141
> K612
> anemic
Not at all.

> K702s are far better
That's out of question

>>56563127
So do you think that Sennheiser's engineers are simply retarded for creating a high end headphone which according to your superior taste and senses natively sounds worse than low-profile models such as the HD600/HD650?

Are the SE535 worth the extra cost over the SE215?

>>56555851
>I just don't see the point of the DT770 when there's the ATH-M50x which is universally regarded better.
HOLY SHIT THIS IS BAIT RIGHT?
M50X's are trash, and not even remotely 'universally regarded better'

What's the best DCC deck I can buy?

>>56563407
Different signatures so it's subjective. I own SE535 and love them and personally think the SE215 sounds like shit along with the SE846.

>>56560592
>>56560714
make sure to buy new pads
the stock ones are absolute trash

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Hey hpg, I'm in the market for some headphones. I currently have pic related which I like a lot. What are some good clip-on headphones that don't cost a fortune? I don't care about sound quality all that much.

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>>56563609
Forgot to mention that I pretty much can only wear clip headphones because normal earphones, both in-ear and not tend to fall out of my ears.

Oh and I used to have these which were really great until they stopped working.

>>56563609
Read the OP then get back to us.

>>56563609
>>56563645
>>56563652
Sorry, and thank you.

>>56562820
help

>>56563609
KSC75

>>56563543
What pads do you recommend?

Is getting an audio interface worth it or are they not as good as a dac/amp. Wondering at least if they would be a decent replacement for a dac

Anyone have experience?

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what do you /gentoomen/ think about this headset?

Got one as a birthday gift, feels pretty good, decent construction and materials, sounds nice with that virtual surround enabled, specially on racing vidya.
Have yet to try it with a movie.

What about some recommended speakers?

>>56556622
got them like 3 years ago, it was ok but left driver stoped working after a while and i throwed them away because i couldn't replace the cable

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It's like the R10 had sex with the XB1000

>>56563795
Brainwavez HM5 pads are GOAT
up to you if you want velour or pleather
both are great

>>56563811
they're worth it if you do music production or use a mic and want better gain controls and shit like that
otherwise you can just pick up a good dac/amp combo for cheaper

whether you hear the difference or not is up to your headphones
you probably won't, unless its known to be flawed

>>56563867
these are actually terrible
the mic is aids
wireless is stupid unless youre actually outside moving about
i'd assume the usual logitech run of the mill lifetime [as in short, and full of CQ issues]
7.1 is actually trash tier superfluous shit
virtual surround can be achieved with just software drivers anyway

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>>56563922

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Using a pair of AKG K701s behind a Fiio E10K. Let's give me your hate.

>>56554548
Hi dude I have a pair that I paid approx 30 AUD for which was cheap. It is not very good even for 30 bux. These things are extremely muddy and I can't believe 10 years ago these were the beez kneez in affordable IEMs.

You're gonna be much better off with xiaomeme piston 3s imo. The cx300iis cannot touch those and they are similarly priced.

>>56555236
my sister has them and they are pretty good man

>>56564016
>not the K702
I hope you bought those before the K702 came out which is a improvement in every way

>>56563954
Why do asians have disgusting swollen heads? No wonder nip girls prefer caucasians

>>56564016
I had the 702 + e10k. Couldn't stand the sibilance, but still not as bad as the DT990

>>56563934
>mic is aids
>wireless is stupid
I play mostly simulators on a rig away from the desk (and somewhat far from the computer).

Putting on extensions on the p2 cables for both the mic and headphone sucks, and makes the room messy, also, I can't use a desk mic anymore, since there's no desk next to the wheel.

I thought Logitech had good reputation in /g/, what happened?

>>56564190
>I thought Logitech had good reputation in /g/
Only their mice

>>56564151
Asian men look like women, and that beta particular has bad acne scaring

>>56564091
In every way like a detachable wire. Impressing.

Which one is better open or closed phones?

>>56564286
subjective

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Alright so I have this shitty midi guitar interface that uses ASIO. Sounds ok with DT770s, anyone know if upgrading to a proper dac/amp will make a big difference? Besides looking a lot better on my desk because this thing is ugly af

>>56564286
>Which one is better cars or motorbikes?
Are you planning to use them indoor or outdoor? How noisy is the environment? Just to point at two points.
I'm using open headphones for some reasons because I just use them at desk.

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>>56560825
>Neither of those headphones would give you a significant upgrade over the MDR-V6

Why's that?

>6 mW+6 mW, @ 40 Ohm

Is this even close enough to powering k702s up or am I gonna need an amp

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>>56551123
Monoprice 8323 or Superlux HD-330??

>>56564671
Which one is the better choice, the custom one pro or the dt 221?

>>56551123
So /g/, I'm thinking about buying an audio tecnica m50x. It's worth the price? I live on currentyear land.

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>>56554272
please respond

>>56565313
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Ericsson-MH1-WO-LiveSound-Hi-Fi-Headphone-Headset-for-Xperia-Models-/370892247241?hash=item565ae690c9:g:XnkAAOxyp-BSKcyv

give them a low Q bass reduction and a boost at 4 kHz.

>>56565365
>>56565313

Scratch that, no 4K change is necessary.

>>56563103
The k612 is not accurate at all
It has serious resonance issues at 2khz which makes it sound like a kitchen radio.

Im sorry that someone would prefer a pleasant sounding headphone instead of ear rape

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>>56565485
thank you anyways kind anon

>>56565533
I just ordered two sets for the family and also because I want to compare a tonally accurate device with limited time accuracy to my stat set.

>>56565646
I'm reading that they are supposed to work only with old Xperias, weird shit.
Do you have a backup recommendation?

Which brand makes the most durable headphones? i'm looking for something that's under 120 euros and wont break in 2 years. over-ear. leakage isn't important. for music and games.

>>56565773
https://rinchoi.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/sony-livesound-mh1-mh1c.html

I think one particular button doesn't function outside of xperia roms.

>>56565790
stax

>>56565839
even the ear dildos are over 500 bucks

>>56565790
se215

>>56565790
MDR-V6

>>56566202
took a close look at those, but doesnt the earpad material wear off really fast? looks like on of those faux leather ones where the material just crumbles off in months. and very prone to sweating.

>>56566247
Yeah, the pleather pads start flaking. For the long term, you're better off replacing them with velour pads.

>>56566325
yeah, before asking the general i was looking at the m40x and the akg k240. the mark2 k240 comes with replacement pads as well. But from what i read, the current ones are produced in china and dont have the durability that the old ones had, and the m40x looks like it has a lot of plasticky connection points that could break.

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>>56565790
Been using these literal pieces of shit since christmas of 2008, when I received them as a gift.

A friend in the military can get me Bose Quietcomfort 35 for about 300 USD.

Seems like a good deal.

>>56566475
prefer something with no mic tho, since that's just another part that can break.
also
>fatal1ty

>>56566508
I wasn't recommending them. I'm just poiting out that I don't understand how people brake headphones. You literally just put them on your head

>>56566534
no fucking clue, i dont slam them and i dont have a large head. the plastic joints keep shattering or sound disappears in one or the other side, even though my cables never get tangled and i dont pull on them.

>>56566599
Get a pair with really thicc, removable cables

>>56566614
thats my idea so far, all the ones i'm leaning towards have detachable cables and come with multiple in case i need to switch. As for the plastic, i guess i just have to handle them as if it was a newborn baby.

>>56566651
I think the DT770 (250ohm) has thicc, coiled cables that won't get damaged unless you try to. They're not removable though

>>56566676
myeah, i'll write it down even though it's slightly out of my budget. i hope the hinges are metal, since they look really fucking thin.

>>56566717
The DT770(closed) / 880(semi-open) / 990(open) are built like tanks, if i'm not mistaken

>>56566754
just out of interest though, what is the general consensus here about the m40x or k240 (or the mk2)?

>>56566796
>m40x
entry level meme for those who don't know better

>k240
no idea

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>>56566451
I have own the following headphones, MDR-V6, CD900ST (Japanese version of the MDR-V6), a few vintage pairs of K240s and a pair m50s, which are very similar to the m40x. I gave away a pair of modern, made in China K240s because I didn't like the sound.

All of the k240s have a weak point where the bugel (the tensioned wires over the headband) connect to the drivers. It's a very common fault on a lot of AKG models and it's easy enough to repair. The difference between rthe modern and vintage versions, outside of a much better sound on older models, is that the China made versions are more fragile, they feel lighter and are more plastic.

The CD900ST is nearly identical to the MDR-6. It's been my main headphone since I bought them a few years ago. I wear them for six hours a day. Apart from the "for digital" sticker being slightly faded, they look no different to when I bought them. The MDR-V6 has also seen some heavy use. Like the CD900ST, they look new apart from the cracked pads. The pads can be replaced by cheap Chinese ones, or buy the sheep skin pads from bhphoto.

The M50 may be mostly plastic but not a cheap thin plastic. They feel robust and do take a beating. After years of being used by my niece and being shoved in and out of my work bag, they still look nearly new.

Also look at the DT770 Pro, This would be reaching the top end of your price range though.

Aight, thanks guys. I'll keep on looking but the DT770's do seem like a good choice.

>>56566951
Careful with the high treble on those

>>56566957
how high?

>>56566983
Quite sibilant for some

Why is Beats the only headphones that offers decent casual looks while still playing OK sound?

Please correct me..

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>>56566994
Sennheisers HD5xx

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>>56566983

>>56567035
I think they're too big and DJ-like. What I'm looking for is some on-ears like Beats Solo. The only pairs I have been able to find that sorta looks okay is Sennheiser Urbanite on-ear.

>>56567085
https://www.google.pt/search?q=sony+on+ear&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjLqpGUnYrPAhXF2hoKHXq6DWYQ_AUICCgB&biw=1366&bih=667#imgrc=26xWJfqrbi4YDM%3A

I see a ton of people using these

>>56567100
>I see a ton of people using these
consumer mass-produced pos

>>56567100
Those are actually not bad. Thanks anon, will see if I can find them in a store to try on.

Other suggestions are still welcome

>>56567164
>>56567167
A friend of mine has them. They're all bass and funnily enough that friend of mine is black - nigger bass!

New thread:
>>56567216
>>56567216
>>56567216

>>56563867
Buying one is one of the greatest regrets of my life.