/hpg/ - Headphone General

>>57261682
Quite a few but not too many people active anymore. Some have also used/owned them before.

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>>57260787
That's iM@S not Oregairu.

>>57264311
Naughty boy you.

are Sennheiser HD 558 durable?
I don't want to buy headphones that will break in a year or two

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>Budget
300-600 EUR
>Location
Yurop
>Source
Corda Opera
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfyest
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral but not that important
>Past headphones
ATH-A900X

I'm looking for something very isolating and very comfy, for low volume listening

Can't remember the last time a /hpg/ died at just over 50 posts. Maybe I should stop using sage when I shitpost.

>>57265191
>durable
The headband is, the plastic hinges where the headband folds into and the one-sided swivel connection of the headband to the ear cups are not. The plastics in these parts are a little fragile but they will easily last more than two years if you don't throw them around.

>>57265271
Oppo PM3 could possibly be your best bet.

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>>57267136
earcups look pretty small

>>57267262
Yeah but the Fostex headphones don't isolate that well and leak sound, the only other headphone I could recommend based on your list is the NVX XPT100 which would probably look too 'cheap' for someone with that budget.

>>57267441
I know, I own the Fostex, but for home

Maybe if isolation is really better than the ATH-A900X I could consider it

>>57263836
>Budget
50< USD unless it's a tiny bit more for something a lot better
>Location
Dominican Republic, doesn't really matter if I buy online since I have to use the US store
>Source
Phone and Laptop mostly
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM with android controls
>Comfort
don't really care as long as it's gel
>Balance
flat or bass
>Past Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum , Sennheiser CX365 , Sennheiser HD 3XX(can't remember).

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>Budget
>Location
Australia
>Source
O2+ODAC
>Preferred type of headphone
On-ear or Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy/Deep pads
>Preferred tonal balance
Very Bassy
>Past headphones
Superlux HD681
Xiaomi Hybrid

This caught my attention. They're sold by a big retailer here and its never been this cheap before. Are they good for the price? Also how do they compare to solo 3?

>>57268606
>Budget
128

>>57263836
what's the album name?

>>57263836
Seconding album request. Looks like a solid J-core album cover.

>>57268750
>>57268802
http://kc-versus.tumblr.com/

It's denpa.

>Budget
200, Can move around
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone, Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Maximum Comfy, going to be wearing them for hours on end
>Past headphones
Shitty Apple earbuds

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I fucked up boys..

Can anyone help me figure out which wires to solder where? It's a turtle beach recon 60p headset, and I'm so lost with google and a bit distraught. I've got the tools I need I just don't know what goes where.

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>>57268836
Fuck this is lovely. Haven't found denpa I like in ages. Thanks.

>>57268750
>>57268802

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVKn1Ke4hVQ

Its boppin

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SUPRA NiTRO Carbon for 66 dollars, could it be worth?

Coming from a nice pair of Koss Porta Pros which I was very pleased with. Don't wanna downgrade quality-wise.

Anyone know solid DAC and AMP to get for powering Beyerdynamic DT 770 80 ohm?

>>57269259
Audioquest Dragonfly Black

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Hey guys, i'm trying to learn a bit more about targe curves for something i'm working on,, as i understand the most accepted one is the Olive/Welti one, does that proceed? Are there any other target curves suggested by reputable researchers?

Where can I discuss speakers on this website

>>57268606
Honestly the newer beets tm arent even that bad. the bass will be hyuueg and the mids will be lacking, but if you want bass in a portable form its not too bad

i'd still take m40x or modded m50x over them any day though

might wanna buy two and resell one on gumtree or something

>>57269642
Start a general

>>57268848
match the colour of the wires to where the contacts from the other side lead to

>>57269279
No. Why would you recommend an Audioquest?

>>57269838
Portable and cheap. A few reviews saying outclasses FiiO E10K.

>>57269259
any of the cheaper SMSL DAC/Amp combos
fiio e10k if youre boring
or a Micca Origen if you have a bit more to spend and want some nice features

Ignore this retard tho
>>57269279

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>>57269259
This doesn't outclass a decent on-board.

>>57269259
Just recently got the 80ohm 770's. I;ve paired it with a Fiio A3. would probably recommend the E10K if you really need a DAC & amp and no portability.

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>Budget
$100 USD
>Location
United States
>Source
Bluetooth/3.5mm, phone and computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Not uncomfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
Whatever's best for alternative rock & rock music

Thanks anons

>>57269714
I'm just gonna get my husband to do it, He's probably going to trace them like you suggested. Thanks anyway, anon

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Post what are you listening and with what.

Etymotic ER-4S

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7QKJjng2Tk

Currently have a pair of Fischer audio consonance which sound pretty damn good for the price with comply tips. I've had SE215 I enjoyed but its been a decade since I've had those and I forgot what drew me to them. I'm a huge fan of comply tips but I'm tired of paying for new tips all the time. Do CIEMs give similar benefits as comply tips, i.e. more snug thus better sound, less fatigue, louder etc.? If so Customart music one fits my budget better but I might be willing to pay for the music two. Is the separate woofer/tweeter worth it or is the music one good enough for the money?

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>>57270702
Still listening to my newly-discovered artist from this thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-z388FlyYc

AKG K612, but honestly the bass in most of these tracks goes nicer with a pair of closed over-ears.

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>tfw think prolonged exposure to the headband from my headphones is causing me to lose hair
help
oh god
help

>>57271308
What material is it?

>>57271083
Nanahira is love.

>>57269259
Fiio Q1

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>Budget
250-300 dollars
>Location
Mordor, Russia
>Source
Retina mac pro mid 2012
>Preferred type of headphone
Over the ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
So I can be perma-headphoned at home
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, but a bit of bass is welcome
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 598

I had HD 598 for 4 years and was pretty satisfied, but in time they became very worn off so I decided to get something new. I want same open headphones but this time preferably with a bit more bass. I tired to research and my eyes stopped on Philips Fidelio X2 and Sennheiser HD600.

Philips are a bit cheaper and looks to be those 'fun' and bassy headphones, they also seems to work fine without any additional set up. Sennheisers are bit pricier but seems to be more neutral and clear to details, some people say that amp is required but I've found a lot posts saying that they work just fine with macpro and I am not the guy who will crank up his headphones to maximum volume possible anyways.

>>57263836
Can I get some sauce on that CD?

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>Budget
100 absolute max
>Location
USA
>Source
motherboard soundboard, macbookpro
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Optional
>Past headphones
hd555, ATH-MSR7

Detachable cable is a must

>>57272357
Artist name in OP is blurry, but it says it right there. Camellia feat. Nanahira - Versus
Also mentioned earlier: >>57268836

>>57272467
What about your other headphones?

>>57270972
>Do CIEMs give similar benefits as comply tips, i.e. more snug thus better sound,
No.
Foam tips can improve fit in practical situations, but don't seal quite as well as solid rubber/silicone sleeves under ideal circumstances.
Also, CIEMs tend to fall short of the top universals in sound isolation.
>less fatigue
If you mean treble harshness, no. Comply foam is better at that, and the way that custom IEMs are often made could make them worse. That is, they may preclude the use of acoustic filters to control treble peaks.
>Music One vs. Two
It's not a matter of better or worse, they're quite different to start with. Music One is close to the Ety HF5, Music Two is something else.
I think you might want more bass than what either model will deliver.

>>57269413
>targe curves for something i'm working on
Transfer function of diffuse field. That should be a given.
>the most accepted one is the Olive/Welti one
Not quite. It is based on their research, but it hasn't gained wide adoption beyond Harman.

>>57272467
m40x or ATH-PRO5MK3

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I recently upgraded from my AKG k7xx to the new Fostex T50RP mk3. Many say this headset is impossible to drive, but I'm currently running it with a Fostex HP-A3 at 25% volume, and it runs just fine. Am i doing something wrong? Am i missing something?

>>57273179
People who say it is impossible to drive don't know what they're talking about. That thing is cake to run compared to an HE-6 or K1000.

My msr7's earpad leather is cracking, is this normal?

>>57264311
i want to get fucked by shiki

>>57271308
your genetics are shit but sure, you can blame the headphones

>>57273274
the vast majority of "leathers" on headphones goes to shit sooner rather than later.

>>57273202
But many say you have to buy a stronger amp to drive them sufficiently, usually suggesting amps capable of delivering 1000mW RMS or more.
My dac/amp delivers 100mW, but they sound fine.

>now have good enough headphones to afford using 320kbps MP3/256kbps AAC

Feels good.

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>>57273544

Got my hm5 pads on my m50x's today. They didn't really fuck up the soundstage as much as i thought, they actually opened up them up a lot for trading away a tiny bit of tightness in the bass and they arent as grating on my sensitive ears

i tried to post a photo but for some reason 4chan posts iphone photos upside so i gave up

>>57273519
Any good aftermarket for it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MFDX4YO
Is this a good replacement?

>>57273636
hm5's are some of the best replacements you can get, they tend to fuck up the sound stage depending on the model but you cant really say if its for the better or worse until you hear them

>>57271083
I was scrolling down and saw the album artwork, and was like, "other people know about this?"
Then I remembered where I was.

Gud track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6lLBkzct8

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Any headphones out there for $400~ that are either German/Austrian made? Don't feel like shelling out a few hundred bucks to support the chink economy.

>>57273774
>Don't feel like shelling out a few hundred bucks to support the chink economy.
you can't buy AKG then

>>57273536
Again, these 'people' don't know what they're talking about.

>>57268839
Brainwavz HM5, NVX XPT100, and whatever other rebranded version of that same headphone.

>>57273179
>Many say this headset is impossible to drive
Many people don't know electronics. Or sound, for that matter.
>Am i doing something wrong? Am i missing something?
If you don't have a problem, then you don't. That's about all there is to it.
>amps capable of delivering 1000mW RMS
If it needed more power, that just makes it insensitive. Nothing else is implied.
Power into a load is dependent on the impedance of the load itself, so statements like those aren't helpful.
Also, RMS is used to relate AC voltage/current to power. That's already given in terms of power.

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>Budget
$140
>Location
america
>Source
pc
>Preferred type of headphone
over my ears
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
able to wear for 12 hours with glasses (my ath-ad700's were great for that)
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral/Sunn O)))
>Past headphones
ath-ad700
ath-ad700
ath ad700
(various logitech sony junk)

i read that the cord for the new ath-ad700x was crappier than the old one and i was wondering what some other options are since i've been buying the old ath-ad700's for so long i don't know anything else

>>57274645
No idea if new AD series are worse
But if you find out they are, here are some options:
HD558 modded/HD598 [extreme comfy]
SHP9500 [cheap and good build]
Them massdrop hifimans [very similar to 598]

Anyone know a good 3.5 to 6.5 adapter?
All the ones I can find on Amazon are shitty ones that break in less than a month

>>57270702
Stock M40x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-enjcgV1o

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>turn on active noise cancelling because electric heater is annoying
>hear mexican radio as interference

What the actual fuck

>Budget
preferably under $60
>Location
USA
>Source
Droid Mini (I know)
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized, but portable
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
going to be wearing them a lot, but as long as they aren't straight up painful I can deal with it. Comfort is my least important factor
>Preferred tonal balance
Prefer neutral, maybe leaning a bit toward v-shaped? Not really sure
>Past headphones
Basic bitch Sennheisers, HD201 I think. Other than that just normie-tier stuff

Looking for a decent but cheap headphone to start getting into this stuff properly, also, how do I keep the cables from getting fucked up? this is my main fear with buying expensive headphones

>>57275516
Wait for Sony V6 to come back in sale. I got mine for around $50~ brand new. New retail packaging. It is not discontinued they have new style box.

>>57275540
Thanks anon

>>57275549
Bookmark this and check everyday http://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B00001WRSJ

>>57275556
>http://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B00001WRSJ
If I get them used will I just end up getting broken trash?

>>57275582
I can't answer. Someone here would probably know.

>Budget
100 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Past headphones
Monoprice 108323

>>57275822
Comfy? Beyerdynamic DT770 are out of your price range. So NVX XPT100 or Brainwavs HM5. That's what I hear is good and I didn't try them. HM5 pads should be comfy.

How is the sound isolation on the SoundMagic E10?

>>57275980
I'm actually wondering the same about the E30's

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>>57275980
>>57276015
Quite shitty.

So I have the 598's. They good, but a lot of people have said 600/650. I'd need an amp and dac. People said modi, then modi 2, then Uber, all the sudden this setup is costing me $700. Any better ideas or just spend the money?

>>57276068
>I'd need an amp and dac
here is where the lies started.

>>57273466
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_alopecia
It's a real possibility if you wear your headphones for a very long time and they are fairly constricting on your hair.

>>57275332
i had a massive old XLR cable that was picking up tasmanian radio stations

would M40x be good for vidya?

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>Budget
60$/55€
>Location
Sweden
>Source
Mp3 player, android, pc.
>Preferred type of headphone
In-Ear
>Comfort level
Comfortable, will be using them in bed.
>Past headphones
Sony MDR-V6
Koss Porta Pro
ATH-AD700X

Mainly looking for decent isolation.

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Redpill me on skullcandy, /hpg/. Are their IEMs any good?

>>57276312
No.

>>57276312
Trash tier.

>>57276068
>They good, but a lot of people have said 600/650
558's are kind of different to 600/650's. I prefer them for a couple genres.

>I'd need an amp and dac. People said modi, then modi 2, then Uber, all the sudden this setup is costing me $700. Any better ideas or just spend the money?
Don't. Realistically you can get good DAC/amp combos for ~100

One of the best is the Micca Origen+. A lot of features and the ability to have 5V DC in is good. ~$100 USD on amazon
If you still want a little more of a step-up, you might want to look at a Schiit Stack. More than enough for pretty much anything that isn't planar. $200 dollars

Hell, I make do with a 5 dollar PCM2704 DAC and an DIY O2 Amp powering my collection of shit. Cost me ~$55 USD and some time. 90% as good as the setups where people are spending 500+ in terms of raw sound quality.

People who are spending 400+ on DACs and Amps are the kinds of people who have a large collections of headphones and are spending a lot more on higher end gear, or are looking for a one and done 'final solution', or they just straight have the money to do so without any real care.

>>57276272
What kind of vidya? CSGO or overwatch or something that relies on imaging and soundstage? Not amazing but not bad. For anything else? Hell yes.
Look at NVX XPT-100/Brainwavz HM5 if you want more soundstage and imaging. Not as much bass though.

That said, you could just get the m40x and put HM5 pads on and have a similar experience with more bass.

>>57276335
>>57276341
Ah, thx.

>>57276312
Shit. Just bloated bass and not much else. Overpriced too.

>>57276369

Thanks anon.

>>57276369
>CSGO or overwatch or something that relies on imaging and soundstage?
if you rely on these things, you are trash at said games.

>>57276377
Guess I'll look around some more. I was on the fence about some $10 Skullcandy Jibs from Walmart because I'm extremely cheap. If the rest are overpriced. I'll steer clear. Thanks.

>>57273774
Look into beyerdynamics

>>57276312
I tried a pair of Skullcandy Crushers once.
It was a horrifyingly bad experience.
This is my only experience with Skullcandy and hopefully says nothing about their IEMs.

>Budget
Ideally <$200 but willing to budge.
>Location
US
>Source
USB DAC/Amp
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
9/11
>Preferred tonal balance
Looking for deep powerful bass.
>Past headphones
Use a pair of HD 600's for work, but also looking for a good pair of closed backs for gaymen/movies/music.

>>57276824
DT770

>>57276824
770's
or m40x with hm5 pads, though they wont have as much bass as the 770's

Anyone here use HiFiMan HE-560?

>>57277892
>HiFiMan
HE1000 is only a year old. I feel sad for V1 owners even though I have a HE-400i that I paid full price for. They make a sale for $300 HE-400i.

>HE-560
Wait for sale don't pay full price for that. HiFiMan will do a HE-560 rerelease for sure.

>>57278117
>HE1000
I have the money, I wouldn't be financially vulnerable if I brought a pair however as much as I love music I don't think I could stomach a months wage into a pair.

>>57268848
match the colors and labels from the other side

>Budget
80 Euro(may budge for something very good)
>Location
Germany
>Source
Phone, Laptop, desktop sound card.
>Preferred type of headphone
On Ear/Over Ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Past headphones
sennheiser hd 428
low cost Sony and such

Looking to upgrade my sennheiser hd 428 as the sound is already a bit dead and wires are damaged.
Tried some alternatives in Saturn(you can just go and try headphones) but did not find any good, balanced, clear Headphones.
Only didn`t try A-T m30x.

>>57273786
>i dont know how manufacturing works at all

Looking to buy an amp here.
Im a music fan, but not really on the technical side. I've already bought an AKG K701 on /hpg/ advices and I do not regret it. But I feel like I could have even a better sound from it with an amp.

>Budget
Dont know really, but would be nice < 150 €
>Location
France
>Source
PC

>Bonus point criteria

Desktop is black so it would be nice to have it black too. Or silver.

I count on you guys.

"Hey, do you know any shop that sells M40x?"
>"Sorry, we still haven't imported it yet. Usually our customers start with M20x/M30x then go straight to M50x"

Well shit, do I try to find a way to import it, or do I find alternatives?

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DT880 or the K702?

>>57279774
HD600

>>57279774
Like what do you want? Treble (DT880) or Soundstage (K702). Just pick >>57279784

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>>57270702
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXH5G_bqrlc

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Can I get a good decent headphones with 135$ if so can you please tell me which I'm pretty bad at choosing headphones and I always get bad ones for some reason.. thank you!

>Budget
~135$
>Location
Dubai
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Highly comfortable as A40 my old headphone
>Preferred tonal balance
Treble/midrange
>Past headphones
A40 Astro I liked it because its comfy i disliked it how the sound is really low.

>Budget
~25€
>Location
Germany
>Source
Phone (HTC 10)
>Preferred type of headphone
In ears
>Comfort level
I'll want to wear them for 8h sometimes
>Preferred tonal balance
I just want a clean sound
>Past headphones
Superlux HD-669

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I bought the Audio Technica ATH-M20x.
Now that I have them, they somehow sound flat. Why? Am I doing something wrong? Do I just have to get used to them? Honestly, I think even my 20 bucks in-ear ones.
By the way, I had the JVC HA-RX900 before and loved them, they are just too big so I wanted something smaller.

>Budget
€2000

>Location
Sweden

>Source
JDS Labs Element

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized

>Open or closed
Doesn't really matter

>Comfort level
I need to be able to use glasses with the headphones and they have to be very comfortable to wear for multiple hours

>Preferred tonal balance
Something similar to my previous headphone but with a bit more bass

>Past headphones
Sony MDR-7506

>>57278315
I'd buy the HE-X instead.
Fairly similar, and the "wood" of the HE1000 isn't really worth paying for.

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>he considers "high end" hifimeng

>>57281737
either the sennheiser hd800s (affordable for your budget) or the new sony mdr-z1r (a bit above your budget)

>>57281841
>Sony 7506
>Sennheiser HD800S
>Similar

Fucking retard lol.

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>"high end" sony is on his list of options

>>57264311
Sauce on the doujinshis, senpai.

>>57281841
There are no measurements on the new Sony and honestly I wouldn't even get my hopes up on it being worthwhile.

HD 800S is quite different from the Sony and doesn't really have any more bass.

These apply, if stock response is what is important. If you EQ...

>>57281841
Thanks the Sennheiser one seems pretty nice and is readily available in my country. It's also way cheaper than my max budget so that's a bonus.

anyone tried the new q-jays? they look amazing in theory

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Decided not to spend money.

>>57282163
Now we need measurements to know if it's a good mod

>>57269259
fiio e10k 80
smsl m3 80
smsl m6 150
schiit stack 200
aune x1s 200+

>>57276068
first try them without any dac or amp
I can push 600s with small sony mp3 player from 2009
they clip a bit, but you can live with that

if you decide you need an affordable dac/amp look at smsl m6 it's right in the category of not too little not too much like fiio or schiit stack

>>57279113

Any 1?

Anyone have experience with speakers?
Im looking for some decent chink shit ones off of amazon for under 40 bucks since i already have good headphones.

Used to have DT 990, bought HD598 just a day ago and they're uncomfortable as fuck

Any recommends on what to get instead? Probably gonna return these

>>57283860
Get new DT 990's?

DUDE FROWNED UPON LMAO

>>57283982
Sorry should have added, need detachable cable and I was hoping to find something different rather than going back to the same headphones

>>57283860
I have the 598's, the only aspect I dislike is that the inside of the earcups sometimes touches the back of my ears, is that what you find uncomfortable?

>>57284122
I was used to the super soft DT990 and the 598s are the exact opposite - very hard and rigid. The headband and the cups kind of just sit on my head rather than slowly adjusting to the head's shape and I can't really get them to fit without hurting my ears or head after a while.

I dunno how to describe it really but I didn't really feel any kind of resistance from the dt 990 at all even if i had it on my head for 15+ hours one day while with 598s my head hurts after just an hour or two

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what are the thinkpads of in-ear headphones?

I'm looking for a tank here. smething that won't break on me after <6 months.

tried the pistons last. first arrived broken and second pair died after 3 months.

Howdy /hpg/.
I ripped one of the small earplug pieces that came with my Rock Zircon. What should I replace them with?

>>57284062
SHP9500

>>57282203
Probably not i tried a cotton sock before this, basically the thicker and stiffer the material you use the more trebble it ends up having. if you use a super cushy material it will (absorb the treble). This is just my own experience of what happens when doing things like this, first i wrapped the existing foam in duck tape and it was harsh if i kept it on for more than an hour then i put in a new sock instead of foam and it was muffled, but comfy and others could easily hear what you were listening to, the current mod is not bad or good, but it gets the job done.

>>57284230
Yeah, the first days sucked for comfort, but you'll get used to it

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Is there a tube amp under $200 that's good for the HD 650? I see the DarkVoice on Massdrop for $200 exactly, but that thing is a big guy (for me) and apparently gets as hot as lava.

I was looking at the Little Dot 1+, but looking around it may not be a good choice for the HD 650.

>>57284894
Look for OTL amps.

>>57284894
>but looking around it may not be a good choice for the HD 650.
Where do you read this bs? You don't "pair" headphones and an amplifier. All of those would be the opposite of what I'd want for headphones because of high output impedance, inefficient design and likely much worse performance all around than the best competition.

>>57284986
To make the already warm sounding HD 650 even more warm with 120 Ohm Zout?

Would you recommend a Valhalla 2 to drive a 62 Ohm headphone? According to Schiit website, Valhalla 2 has 3.5 Ohm output impedance at low gain.

>>57285242
That won't have any meaningful impact on the response even if the 62 Ohm nominal headphone had a highly varying impedance. Which model? Just look at the impedance as a function to frequency measurement on IF and you'll see what kind of an impact it theoretically might have.

>>57285301
AKG K702. Its impedance is pretty linear.

>>57285374
Yeah nothing to worry about.

>>57285415
Since Valhalla is an OTL amp, would it make sound the heaphone better? Or would it just be an increment in volume?

>>57285449
OTL doesn't have any correlation with sound, it's a design topology. High output impedance is often the problem(or an intended design) of OTL headphone amplifiers but Valhalla does the opposite with its very moderate Zout. Both better and an increment in volume are relative terms. Depends what is the comparison.

>>57285505
In comparison to the E10K?

>>57285545
Valhalla has more output power, better build and I truly doubt there will be any audible impact. FiiO reports better specs in terms of harmonic distortion and SNR but with much more simple criteria than Schiit. They will both perform adequately unless your load is extreme in some way which the K702 is not.

>>57285646
Ok thank you.

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>>57285045

I don't know what amp to buy. I'm interested in tube amps and people on places like headfi say the 6xx's sound better with tube amps than solid states. I know audiophiles are generally insane, so I'm confused.

I could get something like the Objective2 or Magni 2 if they're better than similarly priced tube amps like the Little Dot or Vali 2. But I kind of just want to try one even if it's not all that different.

>>57286143
I fell for this meme years ago
Now I just have a fairly powerful SS amp

>>57284288
rha t20

>>57270702
>Etymotic ER-4S
good taste 2bh mah nigga
>>57273774
Beyerdynamic makes all their stuff in house last time I checked
>>57276312
shit
>>57279774
DT880
>>57286143
There's nothing special about tube amps, if you're hearing a difference on one, it's gonna be subtle and due to its high output impedance. Get an O2 or Magni, those are safe staple buys if you really need an amp. My HD650 is really sensitive and can be powered by my smartphone, PC mobo and almost everything that I plug it into

>>57263836
ATH-M50x are a solid choice if your looking for just a fuller sound quality, wouldn't recommend if you're looking for base, Sennheiser's usually have good base.

thoughts on DT 990? Anything similar in the price range of 150-250?

>>57287635
who are you replying to lol

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Anyone ever used these before? They're bluetooth, about 20 bucks and the sound quality is surprisingly good. That being said the power button on mine broke but I bought a second one for my brother and that one hasn't had a single issue. wat do?

>>57288040
A couple people on /csg/ have these. They good.
Just solder on a new button tho

Not really a headphone but, any recommendations on a good quality Bluetooth speaker?

Not headphones, but i figure someone here could recommend an amplifier
>Budget
$200
>Location
us
>source
smsl SD 793II DAC
>speakers
event 20/20 passive monitors
>past amps
smsl SA 98e

I would prefer something desktop size, with low distortion at low amplification

Are the Sennheiser Hd650 worth 350 euros? I want to buy a "definitive" headphone that I'll never replace hopefully. Unless I drop them on the floor obviously.

>>57288227
Budget?

>>57288259
400$

>>57288280
You'd probably be better off just getting good speakers and an amp/preamp that supports bluetooth

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>Budget
$100 at most
>Location
Chile
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM or Full sized, either works
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfort over sound quality
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral towards bass
>Past headphones
Apple headphones and some random Logitech headset

Looking for something to watch movies and play games on my PC. I know about not buying "gamer" stuff. Already have a decent mic. Pls help :(

>>57287774
To OP of course.

Are the following Sony headphones any good for PC/phone usage? They're in my price range and available locally

- MDR-XB450AP
- MDR-ZX110
- MDR-ZX660AP

Thanks audiogods

>>57288474
They're all portable cheap headphones. I can't imagine anyone on /csg/ even has any. Just go by head-fi reviews or whatever

>>57288335
M40x with HM5 pads

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-thick-memory-foam-earpad-suitable-for-large-over-the-ear-headphones-1pc

like $110 but hopefully you can budge another $10.

>>57288294
Any suggestions or sites I should check out for what I'm looking for?

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I'm deciding between the HD598 and HD600. Most uses would be:

-PC (Amp)
-iPhone (no amp)
-TV (no amp)
-3DS (no amp)

>>57288794
HD 600's are a little bit better if you just want neutral clear sound. That said, your 3DS may have issue powering them. You could always get a portable amp which are cheap now.
HD 598's will be driven fine but will be warmer and not as flat.

>>57288335
mdr 7506 or mdr v6 i wear mine all day. sometimes 6 hours at a time. you can usually find them around $80-$100

decided to buy an m40x based on recommendations. Wont buy new pads for a while. Someone spoil me the goods on how well these headphones are.

>Budget
Less than $120 AUD
>Location
Australia, vic
>Source
Phone or mobo soundcard
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Really comfy preferred, would like to be able to sleep with them in, if possible
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat, but must have nice bass depth, or just bassy, as long as they're not muddy
>Past headphones
ATH M50x - Really like the sig on these
Sennheiser CX 3.0 - treble was really harsh

I'm tossing up between the IM70s and SE215s, I found both for nearly the same price.

Any help appreciated

>>57289697
Quite good, but without the pads you'll be quite uncomfortable if youre used to higher comfort stuff.

>>57284894
>gets as hot as lava
>tube amp

even small ones pull about 50w and get up to 80C'+

if you run it all the time like most people here sitting in front of pc all day - it will kill your bill, room temperature, and probably lamp will go out in year

I need a DAC and/or AMP
I've got a few in mind.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 - $350
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus - $700 (has an amp)
JDS Labs The Element Desktop Amplifier+DAC - 569

>>57290631
Fiio E10K - <75$

>>57288250
that's the price I don't think you can find cheaper in EU, I went with 600s they are $270 and I really like them
did you listen to both? if you can - do that
biggest difference is soundstage and bass
I think 600s soundstage is fine and paying 80 more just for that is too much

>>57288554
>with HM5 pads
realize something: it's freaking hard to find pads in places like chile or russia etc.
headphones any kind he1000 for reasonable price or mk3 for cheap - easy
pads is unbelievably difficult because how niche it is
importing becomes way too expensive most of the time

>>57288898
>will be warmer and not as flat.
and muddier, 600s imaging is great

>>57288794
3ds will power them but not very loudly and it might clip sometimes

>>57290712
>Free worldwide shipping.
anon please

>>57290631
Jotunheim with a balanced dac =500

but realistically you don't need anything better than modi/magni or smsl m6

>>57290732
taxes.

>>57290768
the taxes on a $22 USD set of earpads would be hardly anything in anywhere that isnt fuckin north korea

>>57290759
>Jotunheim with a balanced dac =500
I was actually looking at this as well.
I don't consider $500 a lot if it's something that's going to get thousands of hours of use

>>57263836
What's the name of the album in your OP pic?

>>57290807
see
>>57269054

>>57290807
nvm; great CD though and rare to see the physical copy

>Budget-Who knows. I have been known to walk into Gamestop promising myself to only buy a charging kit for my controller and leave with a fucking elite controller. Not wanting to spend over $200, but I am flexible.
>Location-U.S. Louisiana Specifically.
>Source- Xbox One.
>Preferred type of headphone –Over ear is what I want, but I am using my Samsung earphones that came with my Note 5 and I like them in terms of comfort/convenience.
>Open or closed-Don’t care
>Comfort level- The more comfortable they are the better.
>Preferred tonal balance-If they had a graphic EQ that would be the most ideal situation. If they didn’t I would want something with a relatively balanced EQ Maybe a little heavier on the bass and highs. My preference in audio changes weekly, so like I daid a graphic eq would be ideal.
>Past headphones- Turtle beach x11 and x12 for my Xbox 360. Wasn't a huge fan of them. I honestly didn't know better when I bought them though. The bass boost feature on the x12s was super shitty. They were comfortable though.

>>57290796
>I don't consider $500 a lot if it's something that's going to get thousands of hours of use
Yes but in audio, more expensive does not necessarily mean it's better; there is no difference in sound quality from a $100 neutral amp vs a $500 neutral amp. Spending for the sake of spending, especially in this hobby, is stupid.

>>57290925
This I agree with. Objective 2 amp is the best headphone amp given more expensive amps have worse measurements.

>>57290679
I haven't really listened to either, in just going off reviews. Ty for the reply anon.

>Budget
90$ish
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over the ear OR IEM
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable as I tend to wear them pretty much all day when I'm out on campus and when i'm commuting.
>Past headphones
NVX XPT 100, Philips SHL3000BK

I'm looking into trying something new for my commute to my uni and work. I want to try some IEMs or any good over the head headphones that are reasonably portable and a fair amount of isolation, to replace my Philips as my outside headphones.

>>57290972
I see a site that sells a JDS Labs Objective2 Headphone Amplifier for AU$200

Will an optical audio splitter degrade the signal or increase latency? Something like https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Audio-Switcher-Selector-Compatible/dp/B00RF8F212/ maybe. Getting annoyed having to keep unplugging every time I switch to a different device.

>>57291447
Oh, probably should mention but I'm actually looking for a switch rather than a splitter. Multiple inputs that can be toggled for one output.

>>57290972
By the time the amplifier performs well beyond human audible limits, you could take more into consideration than the performance alone and see value in it. Objective 2's noise floor is hard to beat regardless of price but I think there are plenty nicer headphone amplifiers if you value more things than just raw performance figures.

test

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msr 7 + esi u22 xt
r8 m8

also can anyone tell me where is setup of anon thread is?

>>57291725
What?

>>57291734
i mean where is battlestation thred

>>57291650
>more things than just raw performance figures
Such as what? Aesthetics? Build?

>>57291734
nevermind found it

>>57291786
I/O as well.

>>57291692
is that a bm800?
kek
fucking csg

>>57283503
>good speakers
>under $40
Pick one.

>>57291910
yes whats csg

>>57291952
>>>/csg/
the ones who originally meme'd the BM800

>>57291967
fuck too tired
>>>/g/csg

>>57291967
oh ok iam kinda new here (1st day not read only) also iam from russia lets be mates :)

>>57270702
The bloodborne OST, with SR-009s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RzA_Oomra8

>>57292132
>SR-009
lmaoing @ ur life

>>57292229
:^)

>>57291910
I don't think /csg/ is the main source of BM800 buys anymore, the product has been advertised EVERYWHERE nowadays.

Can anyone recommend cheap wireless headphones, my sisters phones 3.5mm doesn't work properly and she wanted wireless even before

>>57292699
define cheap
Bluedio makes quite good sounding bluetooth headphones. Check them out.

I'm now 99% sure I want a o2-amp-odac.

Question is what is the best Australian retailer?
Noisy Motel is selling it for $429 & has free shipping

>>57292816
You can just buy it directly from JDS labs for 29 usd [367 didgeridollars] +22 usd shipping [29 aud]

https://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/objective2-odac-combo-revb/

might take a bit longer to arrive, but its cheaper by like 30 buckeroos

>>57292850
fucc
279 USD* not 29

Opinion on sennheiser 363?

>>57292816
Australian here: just import. Shipping and conversion is still going to be like $50-100 cheaper.

>>57292871
Its retarded. Just get HD 558's, a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter, and a Vmoda Boompro [9 dollars on aliexpress]

It'll sound better [both mic and headphone audio] and be cheaper

ODAC/O2 or Magni/Modi? Or something else?

>>57292939
odac/o2 imo

>>57292939
It comes down to whatever is cheaper for you.

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from /csg/:
It's confirmed, had my partner in chinkery open up three of his boxed ISK HP/F2010's and two out of one had shitty board drivers because he really wanted me to change the dispute reason and not get pooped on.

Contacted ISK themselves trough QQ, and they have confirmed that the products aren't counterfeit, meaning they've cut down on quality by themselves, selling their Takstar rebrands with meme drivers.

goodnight sweet chink dreams

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>>57292900
JDS has it $30 cheaper.
>Option to engrave an image

>>57279113
MDR-7506 but if that exceeds your budget, Shure SRH440 which you can get cheapo from Thomann.

>>57293044
You should engrave anime on it.

>>57293044
Engrave anime booty.

>>57293038
>chink knock-off of already chink-made headphones

Just get the Takstar Pro80's next time.

>>57293078
ISK is the owner of Takstar, friendo, and considering the Pro80's use the literal same drivers, chances are they're affected too.

>>57293044
MAKI

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>>57293044
Put the bottom panel on it.

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>>57293070
>>57293075
>>57293114
>>57293137
Guys please try and show some class

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>>57293114
>MAKI
Her?

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>>57293191
I guess this works too.

>>57293038
fuuuuuuuuck
does it apply to the HP2011? [the closed version]
if so the only hope now is for gearbest to sell Cloud Cores for cheap again

>>57292720
As cheap as possible, as in I don't think she has ever tried anything more expensive than like 40€, nor does she have the budget to try something more expensive, upper limit is like 70€, but the cheaper the better, as they won't last more than a year anyway

>>57293515
yeah there are a few cheap bluedio headphones that would work in that price range

http://www.gearbest.com/bluedio-_gear/
The T2+ is quite good and well reviewed. I've even seen it a coupe times on normies IRL

check amazon though since gearbest is a chinese site so shipping takes a bit.
you may want to spend the extra fiver for faster shipping and get in on amazon

>>57293245
Pretty sure all their products are affected if they decided to jump boat on their most popular product for no reason.

what is the absolute most poorfag mic I can get that will let people at the very least hear me.

>>57293778
just rip a laptop microphone straight out of a fucking thrown away lapper

gonna get ripped on but just got crossfade lp v mdoas and smsl m3 for about 100 gbp not accurate but very very fun sounding now takes first place for casual fun than m50 and mdr v6

how much should i spend to get a decent headphone? like how much budget?

>>57291072
1MORE E1001 triple driver
Genuinely amazing

>>57292939
whatever is cheaper
as far as I know odac has outdated chipset
modi got cmedia async usb chip and great akm dac

>>57292939
look at smsl m6 32bit akm chip and same usb chip as modi2
only minus is digital thumb volume control

just 150

>>57294480
What do you use right now?

>>57294525
A40 astro.

>>57294542
Look at headphones priced at $200+ such as MSR7 or used HE-400i.

I don't think you'd be happy with something like Sony V6 or HD558 or HD598.

on the cheap amp topic
measured smsl sapVI for dc offset
less than 10mv =great for $45
pushes out at max volume 2.6v, that's 225mW for 300 ohm
and it's clean

>>57294480
Around 100e/dollarino mark there are a lot of good options already. If you choose wisely, there are a wide variety of worthwhile models up to around 300-400e price point. You should know that audio quality doesn't really scale with prices. Spending a lot doesn't guarantee quality and many options come down to preference and use case. Best research well and fill out the form.

new to audio. What would be a truly noticeable upgrade that's not over $300?

current gear is grado sr80's & etymotic er4pt
source is am iphone 7 and macbook.

>>57294758
I dislike thinking in "upgrades" as so much comes down to what everyone likes. What's your opinion on the sound of those headphones you use now? They are quite different to each other. What about comfort or form factor? Do you need isolation? Are you looking to replace both of them?

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>>57287530

So is the O2 more than powerful enough for the 650?

>>57294841
Yes easily. How loud they get exactly depends on the gain options and signal level fed into it. HD 650 isn't that insensitive. I can power mine from my motherboard's headphone jack but opted to get O2 regardless.

>>57294813
the erpt are my everyday ones and are actually my second pair. I keep coming back to ety's for the isolation and clarity. I rarely use the sr80's but not from a lack of liking them just that they tend to be uncomfortable and feel cheap.
Was thinking of something closed with good soundstage and not bass heavy.

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>>57294871

Thank you, I think I'll get an O2. Not going to fall for the tube amp meme.

>>57294841
IIRC nwavguy designed it with the HD650 in mind

>>57292132
Timestamp faggot.

Unlike you, I don't have to lie about owning Stax.

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>Budget
That really depends on durability. Nothing over 200 reais (70 dollars) if it's going to last just 2 years.
I could go up to 500 reais (160 dollars) if they're durable. More on that over Past Headphones.

>Location
Brazil (1 dollar = 3,20 reais).
Retail search engine: http://www.buscape.com.br/
eBay-like site: http://www.mercadolivre.com.br/
Bear in mind importing anything has not only shipping fees, but also an at least 50% additional tax.

>Source
Standard notebook audio plug. Shitty soundcard (Via HD Audio) with pretty low volume compared to my previous RealTek one.

>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized.

>Open or closed
Closed.

>Comfort level
Maximum, thanks. Actually, as long as it has huge cups and doesn't squeeze my head, it's fine. I use glasses, so squeezing does not only hurts, it CUTS my skin. Weight or appearance is not an issue.

>Preferred tonal balance
Maybe bassboosted, since I'm an eletrofag, but I also listen to all sorts of music and sometimes try to produce it. So a flat balance wouldn't be out of the question.

>Past headphones
http://www.philips.co.in/c-p/SHM1900_93/pc-headset/specifications
Philips SHM1900 (50~70 reais). I've used this same model for almost 7 years now, buying a new one every time it breaks (its lifespan being between 1,5 and 2,5 years and me being somewhat clumsy and tugging on its jack all the time).
I also had a Philips SHL3060 (70 reais) for 3 days, but it hurt so bad I gave it to my brother and bought another SHM1900 instead. Sound quality was practically the same.

--

As for USB DACs - I'm worried my current laptop doesn't even have decent sound output to begin with and that having fancy phones would be a waste of money. Could making a combo of DAC + cheaper phones work better? In this case, the more portable, the better, as I already have a mouse, a tablet and a second monitor plugged-in.

>>57295753
>Maybe bassboosted
How much do used genuine Beats Solo 2 headphones cost over there? I recommend them over my Sony V6.

What are some good headphones if I only want to listen to my own dick?

There any reason to look at HD800s now with the other options available?

>>57295790
>used
I'd rather not, you don't know Brazilians. Brand new they're 700~800, though. Thought Beats was a memephone.

>>57295882
crossfade LP or LP2

>>57281366
Do you have a DAC

>>57296154
?

>>57295809
Stethoscope?

>>57296270
That guy is a fucking idiot, what he meant is. Do you have an amp?

>>57295882
Sennheiser HD419? I'm still going to recommend used genuine Solo 2 even if you have to go to great lengths. Like buy two broken pairs and repairing them.

>>57296292
Clearly does if the headphones make a sound.

The most obvious reason for this is a different frequency response and possibly one that isn't what anon liked or simply isn't used to yet. Looking some kind of a fault from the gear is pointless at this point.

>>57296850
yes he may have an amp, but does the amp have enough output????

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>>57295953
At least 1000 reais (300 dollars). Funny thing is a guy's testimonial back from 2013, where he paid only 550 reais. Fuck this gay Earth.

>>57296327
Woah, that fits the high-end budget, thanks!

Any say on buying a DAC/Amp, though? Cheapest I could find is 132 reais, but I have no idea what I'm looking at:
http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-759157446-mini-dac-dcm-2704-usb-sound-card-placa-de-som-zhilai-h1-_JM

I'd have to lower my phone budget for that, so the quality gain should compensate it.
I might as well save and buy an Audio Interface later, I intend getting a keyboard in the future. Does it cover the need for a DAC?

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>>57296952
>Any say on buying a DAC/Amp, though? Cheapest I could find is 132 reais, but I have no idea what I'm looking at:
I don't know. I ordered the Mini PCM2704 sound card in my picture http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172253294512

>Woah, that fits the high-end budget, thanks!
np

>>57296933
That would be evident as a lack of volume but both of those headphones are sensitive enough to be driven from any output designed for headphones. Now if the headphone output is absolute shit in quality such as capacitor coupled or with extremely high output impedance(which wouldn't really have an effect on either one of the headphones) there might be some fault to the device driving them. This would've plagued the previous pair too. Plugging them into another device like a mobile phone to see if anything dramatically changes solves this issue. The JVCs are certainly a more colored pair and being used to a pair of headphones can make the rest sound off or downright bad. Nothing new here. I'd suggest getting a pair of headphones that you have auditioned as well as learning to use a parametric equalizer.

>>57297040
Have you received it yet? What did you think of it or what are you expecting?

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>>57297142
No. I only recieved the CM108 sound card. Don't buy this one it doesn't sound good. In comparison to O2+ODAC.

>>57297142
CM108 sound card is worse than onboard sound. Motherboard or phone which I forgot to mention.

Fiio E10k for 68€

Worth?

>>57297611
Yes

Can someone tell me about the Sennheiser 630VBs? I want some good headphones for listening to my Rockboxed ipod classic.

>Budget
450
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer, iPod Classic with Rockbox
>Preferred type of headphone
Circumaural
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Maximum Comfort

>>57293044
someone GIMP this man with a HD600, a thinkpad and an O2 amp.

>Budget
$75-125
>Location
US
>Source
Basic laptop / HTC 10
>Preferred type of headphone
IEMs
>Comfort level
Good level of comfort
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
SHP 9500s
Hifiman RE-400s

I basically just want something that sounds like RE-400s but with decent/good build quality that can last me a while. I've already gone through 2 RE-400s. I love them except for the fact that they're so prone to breaking.

>>57297862
Or something with equivalent sound and a non-fixed cord?

What are the best comfy in-ear headphones under $50?

>>57298033
hf5, better than re-400

How pleb are Urbanears Plattans? Mine have an internal wire break and might just get a new pair if there's no better alternatives around that budget.

For amateur film music production is it better to buy two monitors for $150 a piece or a pair of headphone monitors for $150-$200?

>>57299545
With the LSR305 available for that price, it's definitely a better option to get a pair of monitors for music production imo.

>>57300087
> believing into the lsr305 status
Kys

>>57300626
What's there to believe in in solid performing loudspeaker for the price?

>>57300640
I guess that you, like a lot of other people, were simply baited by influencial youtubers or reviewers.

>>57263836
So I was idiotic enough to spend 70 dollars on a pair of Monster NTune headphones, and I'm ashamed because both Aux ports got crippled in under five months.
I want a set of headphone under $110 that comes close to the Sol Republic headset I had that I foolishly let go of (They were Trax, I remember that.)

Got any ideas?

>>57300665
No, I was impressed by its measured performance, especially the directivity and waveguide performance which is quite unheard of in these price points. It's extremely flat on axis and the DI is smooth. The simple tone controls are expected from studio monitors to further help them integrated into a listening room but to have this kind of performance at such a low price point with good availability is unmatched. I haven't watched a single Youtube review on it and I don't own them but for how much they go for, they are great.

why haven't you joined the xlr master race?

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>no feedback score
How do I know if this is legit?

>>57301158
That's a terrible price on them even if they are brand new and legit in an unopened box.

>>57300879
because it makes no difference for home listening

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>>57301158
>almost 240 dollaridoos for a K701
...What the hell, burgerland?

>>57301180
>>57301200
they are made in Austria.

>>57301218
They were also feature in an anime.

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>>57296952 here.
FUCK, just looked at reviews and the store selling the HD 419 apparently sells counterfeit shit...

Found a Sennheiser HD 449 and a HD 428 S that look legit, how do they compare?

>>57301200
I regularly see deals for K701/K702/Q701 for even cheaper
I wonder how desperate AKG is

>>57301226
which anime?

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>>57301263
K-On!

>>57301303
is it even worth to watch it?
I'm not really into anime.

>>57301358
If you are a sad frog looking for some heartwarming friendship stuff, maybe.
If you are in for the music, don't even bother. Got tricked into it and came out disappointed at what it could have been.

>Budget
Around $150 preferred; hard limit $200
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop/Desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear, I think
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As comfy as possible, see below
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or shallow v-shape, but shit, I'm a scrub. You tell me.
>Past headphones
Literal garbage

I'm looking for a comfy intro pair, but I have an odd problem. I wear glasses, and my head is goddamn huge. Like, comedically large. I stand behind people in photos so my head doesn't look photoshopped. I put on normal sized hats and they look like doll clothing.

I've never owned a pair of headphones that didn't creak in protest as I put them on, and with my glasses and the constantly too-tight fit, they become uncomfortable after even short listening. I want good sound, of course. But comfort for long sessions is an even higher priority. I want to be able to listen to an album and not have a headache and dents in my temples by the end. Save me from this suffering.

TL;DR: my head is fuckhuge. Recommend big, comfy, entry-level headphones.

>>57301530
isnt there an actually good gook show about orchestrals?

>>57301582
Get ATH-M40x and then put some HM5 pads on them. HM5 pads are so comfy hngggg

>>57301582
For closed and crazy levels of comfy, Brainwavz HM5/NVX XPT100/whatever other rebrand of these is out there. Those pads are fucking godlike and cost 20 bucks separately, so you can buy more if you want to put them on other stuff.

>>57301358
can't recommend if you aren't into the cute girls doing cute things genre without a plot. definitely not an anime id recommend blindly to people new to it. it takes special autism to enjoy.

>>57301660
Hibike! Euphonium is the new K-On!, but about a brass band with more yuribating and still near to zero music.

Other than that, maybe Nodame Cantabile (piano/violin) or Sakamichi no Apollon (jazz band) - I don't know how music-heavy they are, but they are well-acclaimed works regardless, due their storytelling.

Poor Canadian here. MDR-7506 any good for video editing, listening to jazz/hip hop, and some music production. 120 Canadabucks on amazon.

>>57302143
>MDR-7506 any good for video editing, and some music production
Video editing and music production? Yes. They're the professional standard. To be honest I wouldn't recommend much else for those purposes.
> listening to jazz/hip hop
Maybe. They're incredibly flat so it may feel a bit boring depending on your tonal preference.

>>57302175
Thanks for the help anon. I am more focused on the editing aspects so that is good to hear