/hpg/ - Headphone General

Does changing the earpads on a MDR 7506 change the sound in anyway?? Does it make it better or worse? I've been thinking of getting velour pads.

>>57359209
Changing pads will change the sound but, it's hard to say how or how much. Worse seal might be an issue with velours resulting into a little less bass. Whether you prefer this is up to you.

>>57358944
DT770 then, getting those and a Zalman mic.

>>57359457
I hope that you enjoy treble peaks.

How bad is it if your amp pops when you turn it on. I have a Schitt Magni 2U. The manual says that it should take about 8 seconds for the amp to start after turning it on, but it starts instantly and there is a pretty loud pop.

>>57359220
Do you know of any good earpads for the 7506s?
Hopefully ones that'll enhance low-end frequencies a little bit?

>>57359756
You can't increase low frequency amplitude with earpads if the ones on the headphones now seal perfectly. You'll have to use equalization to do that. I don't have experience with aftermarket pads for those headphones so I can't be of much help there.

>>57359658
Probably not bad but in most decent amplifiers you have a relay that switches the output on after a small delay. 8 seconds is on the longer side this. Sounds like the relay might be broken on yours. Send Schiit mail/support ticket or however their customer service works to ask more about it.

If you want to be extra careful with your headphones during the amplifier's ON/OFF cycle, plug the headphones in only after the amplifier has properly turned on and keep the volume pot turned all the way down when you do so. Unplug the headphones from the amplifier before turning it off. A decent headphone amplifier has protective circuitry and a relay to make this pointless but cheap ones might not and in some cases the voltage peak could be harmful or at the very least uncomfortable.

>>57359658
No wonder that it's called Schiit.
My cheap Fiio E10K doesn't have this issue.

>Budget
Less than $60
>Location
United States
>Source
Phone (G4)
>Preferred type of headphone
In ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced
>Past headphones
Shitty Phillips ones, Klipsch R6

>>57359658
>>57359901

I filled out a support request with Schitt.
I bought it around the time the model came out, so I think that it may be a q/a issue. Fortunately I still have a little over a month on my warranty. I should have done this sooner, but I thought that the popping was normal. I read a review of the product recently and it specifically metioned that there was no popping when turning it on or off, so that is what set this off. Also I am planning on buying some better headphones, so I would not want to damage them.

>>57359117
Audio Technica ATH-M40X for 50 bucks? are they ok? I don't have many options where I live

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My shitty auvio earphones just broke and I'm fucking done with their brand. They all break within a few months. I need some good 30$ earphones I can replace them with. I have insurance so I can replace them with any 30$ headphones in store. I usually get them at radio shack. Suggest some new earphones for me guys.

>>57359658
>>57359901
>>57359990
>>57360525
The pop should be there. That audible pop is the relay switching.

Shame that audible pops in high quality electronics is seen as a defect from underage people these days.

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Can anyone tell me what amp and headphones xiphmont is using?

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>>57360883

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>>57360911
and dennon

>>57360800
Great deal for 50 bucks, add HM5 pads for extra comfort and you're golden.

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Best non-hybrid tube amp for <$200?
>inb4 ld mk2

Alright so my G35 just died after 3 years of great service, if anyone could shoot a few suggestions before I make a decision, it'd be much appreciated.

>Budget
About 100$
>Location
São Paulo, Brazil
>Source
PC, either 3,5mm or USB
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As much as possible, preferably no 'leather' cups
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Razer Carcharias (comfy as fuck, lasted fuckall for the priced I paid), Steelseries 5Hv2 (Pretty alright, didn't last much either), Steelseries Siberia(Same as the 5Hv2 regarding comfyness, sound was great), Logitech G35 (decent comfyness, lasted a A LOT, sound was decent)

Yes I know my headphone choice has been Normie-level but I've been trying to improve that recently.

>>57361047
>underage think relays are silent
>weak or cold soldering joints
Man you really don't know what you're talking about,

>Budget
$175
>Location
U.S
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Medium to High
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy, crisp
>Past headphones
Ear Force Stealth 400

preferably wireless, mic optional

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>>57361124

>>57361099
HyperX Cloud I with HM5 velour pads. Even has a detachable mic.

>>57361151
>wireless

>>57361210
>preferably

>>57361240
you got me there, any wireless recommendations?

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Does anyone have these? How are they (compared to the DT770 and T70)?

Two requests for suggestions

#1

>Budget
$400
>Location
United States
>Source
laptop or PC, 3.5mm
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, looking at 6+ hour sessions 4 or 5 days per week
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced
>Past headphones
All IEMs. Shure SE215, Yamaha EPH100, JVC FXD-80.

>comments
Looking to buy nice over-ear headphones for use at work. Portability is not an issue. Sound isolation is; shit's noisy at work.


#2
>budget
$150
>new IEMs
Currently using Shure SE215, wondering if there's something better out there. Having used the Shure SE215, Yamaha EPH100, JVC FXD-80, what else should I be looking for in the $100-150 price range?

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/g/'s thoughts on the ATH-CKS1100iS?

>>57360525
You're stupid. Sell it and get a usb class 1 FiiO E10K or O2+ODAC. Youtube relays wtf you on about.

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No one answered this last thread

What headphones is HUMA wearing ?

and if she is indeef using lightning you just know she is evil

I'm looking for some bluetooth headphones under $100.

I got these three out of online reviews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TA4HRMQ


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1XKC2U

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HTPHK5W

I'm leaning towards the Sony ones, if only because I know the brand.

Can anyone provide any input?

I'm pretty much retarded when it comes to headphones.

>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
FiiO K1
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open pref, either works
>Comfort level
I dont mind tight clamps
>Preferred tonal balance
V-Shaped (Bass>Treble) or Bassy
>Past headphones
Superlux HD 681
Samson SR850
Samson SR950

950's are my favorite so far for music (Drum&Bass, Downtempo, Ambient) and 850's for gaming (sounds more natural, better sounstage and clarity for games like Battlefield,CSGO and Insurgency)

>>57362733
>want to buy o2+odac or element
>no optical in on either to plug a console in
pls jds give me the option to ditch the coaxial and get an optical in, I'll pay an extra $50

>>57363457
Go with the modi/magni 2 ubers then.

>>57362961
Added these to the list https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRXB650BT-Extra-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B01BY7ZMXC

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>>57361272

I've had my sennheiser 558's for a while now, and I just noticed that the adjustable head and is loose on one side and tighter on the other, enough to where on one side the headphone might adjust while being put on. I hate them not being even in length, is there any way to fix this?

>Budget
$500
>Location
USA
>Source
PC 3.5mm
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, 5+ hours per day
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
HD555

Would like some advice on noise canceling headphones to be able to tune out my roommates chatering.

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>Budget

>Location

>Source
Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over or on ear, must be portable
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
The comfier the better
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or warm
>Past headphones
Porta pros, MDR 7506.
Pls help.

>>57364847
Budget- 100$
Location- US

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Looks like the V-Moda Forza dropped recently.

>>57360883
relay switch makes an audible click but it's quite different from the pop or thump that is heard when you turn on amplifiers with headphones attached. underage what?

>>57365480
That thump is the power rushing forward in laymen terms.

The Magni has a relay switch that make an audible pop.

If any of you kids actually rtfm you'd see it's mentioned there.

DAC Help
Nobsound NS-08E Vacuum Tube
vs.
FiiO E10K DAC

>>57365528
First off all, DAC != amp.
Secondly
>tubes

Get the E10K.

>>57365538
Thirdly
>hybrid tube amp
e10k, no competition. The nobsound isn't even a dac, just an amp.

>>57365492
If a very clear pop is heard after the relay switch happens, it's pretty poor design which could've been suppressed with a flyback diode depending on where the pop originates in the amplifier. Anon said his Magni turned on immediately and makes a pop when it does while the relay should delay the turn on process close to 10 seconds. Definitely not normal operation. Read the posts next time?

>>57365538
E10K comes with the micro usb cable included?

>>57365578
Found it does.

Driving DT 880 btw, E10K best bang for buck or any thing else sub $100?

>>57365632
SMSL M3 is another to consider.

>>57365576
A relay is going to make a pop regardless.

All the relay does is prevent the power to the headphones. Look at the circuit. The amp itself is on once you flip the switch.

I did read...

Just got a fresh pair of HD 600, really like them but it looks like there is something off with their sound balance. Left cup sounds softer and a bit bassier than the right one, but more importantly lots of songs looks to be skewed toward the left cup. I discovered this just yesterday and I am gonna test out them more but this shit driving me NUTS, I did check my audio settings. Anyone had this problem? Any solutions?

Also, my left cup is lose to rotate, anyone knows how to fix it?

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>What's a good head unit for my car?
Single din
Bluetooth (why I'm upgrading, phone 3.5mm broke)
RGB
USB
NFC
At least 200W (but that should be almost everything)

The right channel would cut out a lot on my phone the contact wasn't taught enough, got around it for a year by soldering a little glob to the right channel on the plug but that was fiddly as well. The cable broke all together and I don't want to make another one.

I've been using barebones dt880 on my computer for some years.

I didn't give much thought about impedance, amps, etc. at the time when buying them (they're the 600ohm model) and I'm wondering what I should be getting for them for a nice little improvement? Nothing too fancy though, maybe around 100 bucks.

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>>57359117
>Budget
~$35 USD max
>Location
Australia
>Source
Phone and Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
For long listening periods

I am looking for comfortable IEMs with a good quality microphone for voice calls. I was looking at the Xiaomi Mi IV Hybrid because I heard the mic was good on those. Any suggestions?

>>57366384
HD600's drivers aren't accurately matched in the first place.

>>57366739
I've never heard of this. as someone buying them in the future, should I worry about it?

>>57366384
It's your ears. Try them the opposite way this time.

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Holy shit got this for 70€ and I have to say it was fucking worth. My M50s now have something resembling an actual soundstage and I can hear mids now. Still gotta try with my dt880 and hd598

>>57366874
>My M50s now have something resembling an actual soundstage and I can hear mids now.
Your old source must have been downright broken if you think these are altered.

>>57366739
Did you read a single graph on IF?

>>57366762
Yes, because it's an important issue.

>>57366905
Yes, IF FR measurements are shit.

>>57366949
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/graph#325/438

>>57367176
Channel matchings there reflect how they tend to measure everywhere else other than IF. Tyll should get a new pair to measure.

>>57366739
Then on which side they lean more?

>>57367225
Buy one and discover it by yourself.

>>57367176
M50X beats all headphones in that site

>>57367269
Poor seal on M50X there.

>>57367250
Well, it was a left side. I just wanted to ask is this a reoccurring and a consistent 'feature', if it's by design and it will persist with every model or each new one can have it's own imbalance on left, right of non of the cups?

I just got them so I could go and turn them back to the shop and get pair of different ones.

>>57364147
>warm headphone
great, I think I'll get it then

>>57367311
Rollercoaster is the proper term.

>>57367299
Your pair might be defective, or maybe your left ear has something wrong.

>Budget
£70-£110 rn. £150 at most if it's worth the difference
>Location
England
>Source
SMSL M3
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear & detachable wire. Don't care about portabilty
>Open or closed
Either
>Comfort level
Clamping is fine so long as it doesn't hurt after 3 hours
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, crisp, some soundstage. I can't stand veil, muddied mids, sibilance or piercing... just want to hear everything and not be underwhelmed [recessed, dull] or overwhelmed. I like detail but dislike sterility
>Past headphones
JVC S500 (used for like a week, too bassy and no detail), Sony MDR-10RC

>>57364847
Bump

>>57363348
Any response would be great, thanks.

What headphones have maximum comfort? I wear glasses and want to be able to wear headphones all day without pain.

Budget is flexible, I just wanna know my options.

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>$200 HD650's on Massdrop

>Tfw still poorfag

FUCK! Time to sell something quick.

Is it worth it to get a DAC and or amp for my DT770 pro 80ohms?

Which closed headphones are more neutral/better quality than Brainwavz HM5 (£70) up to £140? Do open headphones leak like if you were playing a speaker?

>>57361095
None, desu
Pay more or get a solid state amp

>>57369509
at least the HD600 poorfags will finally shut up

Superlux HD668B or HD662 EVO?
>inb4 HD681 EVO
No, they didn't make a good seal with my glasses.

>>57366828
not him had same "issue" tried other way around left sounds louder, is my right ear fucked? or it's brain trickery?

>>57366384
One of the drivers might be failing. I had the same experience with a 650 (well don't remember exactly how it sounded), until it completely died.

Try swapping the cups/drivers. If it's that, you can buy single cups/drivers from Sennheiser.

>>57371116
>One of the drivers might be failing.
what? how does it even happen?
there is nothing to fail unless you physically break it or burn it with POWER

>>57369509
>HD650s
That upsets me. I really wish they went with the 600s instead

Best on-ear headphones in a size of Koss Porta Pro?

I'm looking for something decent: $80-$150 range. I need headphones to be very very comfortable. 3 years ago, I bough HD 280 but they put too much pressure on my head, and as a result, I cannot use these headphones for long. I would prefer neural sound. On ear/ Over ear don't matter. I mainly listen to hiphop, indie, and sometimes folk music.

hd598 vs dt880 for the same price?

>>57371245
DT880, this isn't a legit question.

>>57371215
I don't know how, but it definitively happens.

>>57371245
rabbit vs hedgehog who would win?
598s weak bass
880s have moderate bass
semi closed vs open

>Budget
Less than $400 USD
>Location
USA USA USA
>Source
PC sound card
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfy as Possible
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or Warm ie. not bright
>Past Headphones
Senn. HD 518 --> ATH-M50x --> Beyer DT880

>>57371245
Yes

>>57371023
Anyone?

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>>57371216

Why? The 650's are better and have matching drivers. This is a much better deal.

>>57371751
The HD600 is a poorfag/redditor meme, but it doesn't make sense anymore now that the HD6XX is out.

Hi /spg/, I think this is a bit of a stupid question, but: If my source sounds low, and it seems unbalanced (one side always louder) do I just need an amp or an amp+dac?
thanks in advance.

>Budget
$100-$300
>Location
USA
>Source
iPhone, Desktop PC, 3DS
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear and detachable wire. I want to use it wireless while I'm doing exercise, wired when I'm on home, car or airplane using my PC and 3DS (the only reason that I want a headphones for my 3DS is because it's so noisy)
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very comfy to use it to use it like an hour and make me to do my exercises without problems
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or warm
>Past Headphones
The shitty ass Apple Earpods, they are so uncomfortable.

Just bought FiiO E10K and AKG K712. Did I do good?

>>57372171
shit. meant /hpg/ not /spg/.

>>57366512
Might wanna try >>>/o/ for this.

Got the AD2000x, HD800S and K7XX, think its worth picking up the HD6XX?

>>57359117
Shure SE215's just started to die, had them for more than 3 years, very trusty, liked the sound. I am going to try the pin adjusting technique to see if I can get them to keep working, but any suggestions if I need to buy new IEMs? Should I spring for SE215's again or something else?

Liked the wrap around wires cause my ears are weird, I liked the bassy sound from the SE215's since I listen to mostly EDM, budget is around $100 but less is better.

Hmu /g/

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>>57362786
Bose QC20?

>>57359997
Soundmagic E10c

>>57363348
AKG K240 Studio. V-Shape is slight but there. They are open back so lack of sub bass is expected. Audi-Technica M40X would fit the bill for closed, it has more bass.

>>57361099
HyperX Cloud, pleather earpads however.

>>57361124
DT770 80 or 32 Ohm

>>57361550
#1
What kind of noise is there at work? You could consider the Bose QC35 with active noise cancellation if the noise is constant background hum such as loud AC or engines. If not, DT770 is quite solid choice.
#2
Depends on what you want and how did you like the ones you had. Focus on that first, not budget.

>>57364323
Active nose cancellation doesn't work too well against abrupt noises and higher frequencies. Speech isn't blocked out very effectively by the active circuitry, passive isolation is the better option here. MSR7 would be a good option. Comfort is subjective so better try them out or buy with a possibility to return.

>>57364847
What about those MDR 7506s?

>>57366710
Probably your best option there already. Quality mics are not exactly a thing in these price points and many people here likely don't know a thing about the mic quality in in-ears.

>>57367578
HD 558

>>57371344
HD 650, clamps some new and not for people with large ears. I find them very comfortable, some disagree. Maybe try them out somewhere.

>>57372513
Bose QC25

>>57372917
If you really liked the sound, there isn't much better in your price point. I think they have great everything and lackluster sound but if you found no problems with that, just get a new pair.

>>57366739
>>57371751

What is this missmatch mamay?

>>57373405
The cord is just so fucking long on the sonys. I would use them everywhere if they it was shorter.

>>57373405
>HyperX Cloud, pleather earpads however.
It comes with velour ones too, and HM5 pads fit.

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so i can trade in my messed up he400+$100+sh for the he400i. do i do it? replacing the shitty cord covers 1/4 of the cost already.

>>57373405
The hero this board needs. I'll check out the M40X's, thanks.

>hur dur it's bad because it's cheaper
For real though, what does the HD650 have over the HD600?

>>57374894
50

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

I've been wanting a pair of 650s for the longest time.

I am so upset that I'm poor right now.

>>57374894
More bass.

only 5k units, would that be gone within an hour?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx

>>57375439
The first 550 with the serial number will be gone in an hour. The whole 5k probably by the end of the day or next morning.

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Pls advice

I own hd600 and my laptop is my source of music(mostly rock and metal), it does not provide enough power (not enough bass). I bought shitty fiio e6 and it somewhat works but the battery discharges in 10 minutes and if I keep it plugged in while in use I can hear static.

Is schiit an ok option? I am a poorfag and cant really afford 500$ amps.

What kind of headphones do you recommend me? Heres what I want
>~150 dollar price range. Cheaper is always better though
>Very good with bass-y music, decent with other genres also (bass is slightly emphasized, without being overwhelming or obscuring)
>good soundstage for games
>can use on PC without amp
So far my favorite option is the beyerdynamic DT 770's 80 ohm, but I'm only concerned how they'll sound with less bass-y music and how they'll sound without an amp

>>57376015
>Is schiit an ok option?
No, it's one of the best options.

>>57359117
Those aren't headphones, weeb. Those are earbuds. Fuck off back to /a/.

Best earbuds?

When I touch the audio cable itself, it makes noise. How can I get earbuds that don't make noise when I touch the cable or shift around?

>Inb4 Bluetooth

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>>57376521
Why don't you fuck off back to >>>/trash/ ?

>>57376652
You want something that has low microphonics. Go to http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone-list/ and sort the table by microphonics. Higher score means lower (better) microphonics.

>>57376747
Stupid weeaboo...

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Just kill me

>>57377002
...Just solder on a new cable/plug?

>>57377002
Did it take a bullet for you?

>>57373405

>MSR7

Does it need an amp if playing mostly off a PC?

>>57377002
cut your nails pig!

Are dedicated music players dead now, is everyone using their phone? I just want a decent battery life and plug & play like my Cowons used to have.

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already own fidelio x2's, should I grab a pair of hd6xx?

I don't like massdrop from previous experience, they always oversell and under deliver. constant delays and zero quality control; shit quality more often than not.

>>57377186
Sony's Walkman DAPs seem to be picking up steam. No personal experience, but Head-fi users who own them tend to not shit-talk them.

>HD6XX
>200USD + international shipping
Thank god. I was waiting for a HD600 (even though the XX is a 650) sale because it's like 350AUD.

>>57372763
>>57366512
I tried them as well, just bought another kenwood. Was going to get sony but they all had fake carbon fiber.

They're all about the same price, functionality and sound quality so I guess it didn't really matter.

>Budget
$150-$200 + some for an amp if needed
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop, possibly phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfortable enough to wear for hours at my computer
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
MDR-V6,SHP9500

I was looking at the K612 before, but the HD6xx is looking pretty good now. It'll probably be more v-shaped since it's based on the HD650 instead of the HD600 though, right? Any other recommendations?

>>57377529
>500 canadian dollars
gotta save them pennies

>Budget
$500 +
>Location
New Zealand
>Source
Integrated audio card on Pc BUT see below
>Preferred type of headphone
The good kind
>Open or closed
Leaning toward closed but i'll investigate open if they give "better" sound quality
>Comfort level
med-high
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Past headphones
g35 eons ago, last 5 yeras have been using audio technica ath ad-700's that have been king but the wires are starting to work harden and the cable has a split in the insulation (though actual copper is fine)

Probably looking into getting a proper audio card/amp as well price permitting. Though I prefer all in one packages since i don't want to fuck around with a dozen different peripherals.

>>57379267
HD6XX

>>57375261
it's refit of 650s? why does sennheiser rebrands all their shit? can't they make the new ones?

>>57379298
> can't they make the new ones?
I mean they could but why would you go through the effort of engineering new headphones when you can just rebrand drop the pricepoint and make a few more million. at basically no cost too.

>>57362786
bose

>>57361562
Anybody?

>>57379394
if they have to advertise it as bass earbuds something is wrong

>>57375589
There are 9k people requesting the drop on the page they will be gone pretty quick. I imagine not all of those will buy but if even half do be gone within a few hours.

>>57377117
I have MSR7, runs fine off integrated and my smartphone.

>>57371023
i assume you're using the velour pads that came with your superlux
since the stock 'vaguely leather material' is shithouse

if the 681 EVO didnt make a seal, none of the larger superlux will
unless you buy good earpads
Its the same issue with AKG headphones for some people, though mitigated a fair bit because AKG uses good pads

find headphones with an 'egg' style cup shape and good pads

more lush and squishy pads would do a lot better with glasses, since they'll mould around the glasses and get a good seal
a good example are HM5 pads, especially the sheepskins
though they cost the same as an entire superlux headphone

if you cant spend much more than a superlux, look into second hand headphones.

>>57372171
have you tried it with multiple headphones/outputs?
if so and it still feels unbalanced, then your source is probably fucked

so yeah, you would need a DAC
and maybe an amp, though cheaper DAC/Amp combos are your best bet anyway

just grab a Fiio e10k or an SMSL m3
or a Micca Origen+ if you can spend a bit much

>>57372860
If you want a slightly more coloured and less clear version of your HD800s, sure. they'd probably be a fairly decent middleground between your 800s and k7xx

>>57374228
if you love planar bass, don't do it
the he400i doesnt compare, and the he400s is only moderately comparable with nice sealing pads

their main advantage is the weight, build and better cables
imho they dont live up to that sweet deep darkness that he-400's are known for

>>57376015
yeah, the schiit is a very good option
alternative is an o2 amp

even more so if you get the DIY o2 amp
if you know how to solder, then you've got a great amp for $50 USD
though it needs a housing, which can be had for like 20, or go cheapo mode and get a tupperware container and line it with aluminium foil

>>57376462
770's are a good option
though m40x with HM5 pads will be comparable
build quality wont be as good, but removable cable and a bit more tame bass
soundstage will be better with the pads too
you can even do mods to make it open back and have really quite impressive soundstage

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x2 or memephone 6xx?

>>57377454
if you want less bass and soundstage, in return for some more clarity, sure

>>57361562
CoCKS1100i
B^))))

>>57379760
x2 for fun
6xx for clarity and enjoyment

x2 has far superior build quality too

really depends on what youre after

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>>57379790
I'm afraid I might fall for another sennheiser meme, from past experience with senns - hd202, various iem's, I find their sound signature really boring, all sound the same, like the audio equivalent of a accountant.

>>57379884
what is the return policy on massdrop?
i assume you cant send em back if you dont like em

though from the sound of it you wouldnt like the sound signature of the 650's anyway
x2's are fabulous if you like bass

>>57379900
>what is the return policy on massdrop?
as far as I know - none

>Budget
Less than $100
>Location
Poland
>Source
Phone (G4)
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>>Open or closed
Closed
>>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced
>Past headphones
Aurvana live 2, good phones with slightly too heavy bass, but made with very weak materials, so after 2 years glued everywhere with superglue, no more expendable and look like shit. 11.11 soon so I thought I could buy some decent chink phones for a good price. Problem is I don't know which are good.

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>>57379900
I'm not even unitedstatian, so it's not worth the trouble of returning anything off massdrop.

I use own ath a900's and I remember liking its melody. highs and mids blended into each other seamlessly, very melodic and sweet. no bass though. so to that end I prefer audio-technica to sennheiser.

I just bought the HD 598s, up from my g930 wireless. So far they sound pretty good with music. I usually listen to my music at lower levels and it seems with these I can't do that (I'm assuming because they're open back). One thing that I've noticed is that voip programs like Discord and TS even with higher bitrates really suck. Like they sound terrible compared to my old headset. Is this just the way it is? I know it'll probably be the "the voip program sucks that's why" deal, but I'm just curious.

I have it plugged into the back of my motherboard using the Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec if that helps.

Haven't played many games with them yet, but the ones I have still kinda feel muddled. I guess fuzzy would be a good word? I don't know it's really hard to describe. I want to say it sound lower quality. Like it doesn't have that crispness to it like the g930s did.

Music at low to mid range settings sound pretty good. At least equal or better depending on the song.

So my question is, would a amp or dac help at all with these issues?

>>57380156
The ALC892 has a headphone amp, but sadly it's only accessible via the front panel connector.

>>57380156
>I usually listen to my music at lower levels and it seems with these I can't do that
what do you mean lower levels?
as in lower volume percieved, or lower on your volume setting/knob?
if you have even a slightly noisy environment you'll have to turn it up higher to drown out background noise

if you mean volume on your setting/knob then that is probably normal. HD 598's may just be harder to drive than your old headphones.

>One thing that I've noticed is that voip programs like Discord and TS even with higher bitrates really suck
chances are theyre just bringing out the poor quality in the audio that you weren't hearing before

>Haven't played many games with them yet, but the ones I have still kinda feel muddled. I guess fuzzy would be a good word? I don't know it's really hard to describe. I want to say it sound lower quality. Like it doesn't have that crispness to it like the g930s did.
should be the opposite
598's have amazing highs and mids, and the low end although tame, is very controlled

>So my question is, would a amp or dac help at all with these issues?
possibly. HD 558's and 598's have some issues with impedance
some people have reported that Fiio e10k's suck with HD 598's so watch out for that. I have no idea if its true though.

Best earbuds/ earbuds guide?

>>57380285
read the fucking wiki/pastebins

Got me an ear infection. Reminder to lean your IEMs and don't use Q-tips.

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>>57380342
clean*

>>57380291
didnt find anything, bish fagget

>>57380378
are you dense?
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Headphones
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-352-iems-compared-pump-audio-earphones-added-04-03-16-p-1106
http://pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ

dont expect much if you're too lazy to fill out a purchase advice form

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>>57377529
Considering joining the drop too. Fuck this markup bullshit.

>>57380393
yeah man
apparently earbuds and earphones are not the same thing, i was searching the wrong thing
thank you my brotha

>>57380220
>what do you mean lower levels?
lower volume settings/knob. As I said I'm figuring that's because of the open back/more airy nature of the headphones

>chances are theyre just bringing out the poor quality in the audio that you weren't hearing before
Yeah I think my friends just have really shitty headset mics. I have a snowball and I listened to myself on discord and I sound fine.

>>57380205
Hm. That might be a problem. Currently testing it out and I do notice at least a volume difference and slightly better sound quality. Problem is I had to re-adjust where the wire goes and it's not in a very comfortable position. Guess we'll see how it works out.

If I'm hearing a difference that means the I'm hearing the difference in the amp I'd assume.

>>57380464
>lower volume settings/knob. As I said I'm figuring that's because of the open back/more airy nature of the headphones
yeah its because theyre harder to drive and dont isolate as much

its not an issue though other than turning a knob further

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So /g/ I don't come here often because I just don't but I've run into a dilemma in my search for the perfect headset. Part of the problem is I'm not sure how to word my question to Google (the questions and festures i look for throw me headfirst into an abyss of bullshit thatican'tbreak the surface of)and the other part of the problem stems from the fact that I haven't asked anyone because I figured eventually I'd figure out what I wad trying to find anyways. I don't even know if the headset I'm looking for exists. My cousin got a pretty decent Afterglow 5.1 wireless headset that I liked but i have questions he didn't have answers to. This is where I come to you and finally admit defeat. I am looking for a wireless headset with 7.1 surround sound that I might also be able to connect via bluetooth to my tablet or smartphone. It doesn't necessarily have to be 7.1 but I won't go under 5.1 and I have high hopes for 7.1. I was fucking around on pc part picker and found these Creative Labs EVO wireless 7.1 headset but the lack of a visible mic somehow makes me shy away because I'd like to have a crisp voice on the mic for clear, easy to understand communication. I do a lot of communication intensive activities in my mmo and I don't want to sound muddy, faint, muffled, or hard to understand.

Picture is related EVO 1

Thanks in advance if I actually can get some answers.

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>>57379765
I think I will just be content with my x2's and save the money Xanax so I finally work up the courage find a gf.

>>57380602
>wireless headset with 7.1 surround sound
holy shit, off yourself

>>57380791
I can dream bro, I can dream.

>>57379727
you can eq them to sound a lot like or even better than the HE-400 that's what I do, bass is the best out of all my headphones

>>57380602
Stop worrying about an arbitrary amount of "channels" in your headphones. It's nothing more than marketing jargon. Headphones are stereo devices, they have left and right channels or "2.0" in loudspeaker terminology. With these two channels and proper processing you can simulate surround sound better than any loudspeaker setup ever could(5.1, 7.2, Atmos whatever) but this is done in software, not by the headphone drivers themselves. If those Sound Blaster headphones are anything like these...

http://en.goldenears.net/49018

You best forget them.

Mic quality is not dictated by the position too much. It's good if the mic isn't right in front of your mouth. You should try and search for mic quality samples online, some reviewers on Youtube do it(well Hardwarecanucks at least).

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>>57380791
>>57380791
Why though?
There is this headset but it's not what I'm looking for. I wouldn't care if when on my mobile devices if I had to deal with stereo but I was hoping to have something I could use with my desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. I hadn't realized I wad asking too much, I just figured that enough advances had been made that it existed.

>>57380602
5.1/7.1 is pure marketing bullshit
you will never have 5/7 speakers and a subwoofer in headphones
its stupid and doesnt exist

its shitty marketing for virtual surround sound. which you can achieve simply with a 10 dollar USB dongle.

headsets are trash btw. only one worth purchasing is the hyper X cloud core

>>57380854
Honestly I think those might be the exact ones. I'm also not exactly hip to all of what those graphics were showing me though but some of it didn't look good. Also, explain when you say channels are a marketing ploy. I thought that actually had to do with the different amount of speakers and positron to give true depth of sound. I'm not exactly savvy to virtual surround sound is though I have a feeling that actual surround sound is surround sound because of the placement of the speakers. I actively avoided coming and asking these types of questions to avoid being insulted and belittled like >>57380791 did because of a lap of knowledge or understanding. I don't have thin skin but unless you are going to help me understand after laughing at me then please refrain.

>>57380874
Yeah, I saw that in one of my forays into Google. Thing is, I'm not stressing the fact that it's going to be virtual surround so much as I just want it. I'd also like to be able to get up from my computer, grab my stuff and leave with only a second to sync my headset. I hate all the fucking cords and want to dispense with that as well. I do have practical reasons for why I am looking for a decent pair.

>>57380938
While I'm not here to explain everything to everyone asking, I'm also not an insufferable cunt who opposes to teaching things and making people learn/understand some basics.

Those graphs on Goldenears are showing the frequency response of the headphones. Very basic measurement for all audio gear and arguably the most important in judging how something sounds like. Simplifying a lot, the flatter the curve the better. The rest of the plots are not important. For reference, here is a headphone that has relatively linear response on the Goldenears' target:

http://en.goldenears.net/17992

Channels are not marketing ploy per se, but surround loudspeaker setup terminology doesn't apply to headphones. In loudspeakers you have a room, a listening position and an array of loudspeakers arranged at a proper angle and distance from you. If done right, the effect in the relatively narrow sweet spot is surround sound IF the content played back through them is mixed for the loudspeaker setup in use. In loudspeakers the channels mix together in the air and enter both of your ears.

In headphones, you don't use multiple drivers to create surround sound. It would be near impossible to do in such a small space and only complicates things. In headphones you bake the head related transfer function, reverb and other effects into the signal in software and then play it back. Only two channels are used to play back an altered signal.

The benefit of surround processing is mostly immersion. It doesn't really make sounds easier to localize as most content isn't mixed properly to use headphones.

Put on your headphones and listen to binaural content like virtual barber shop. Your headphones are perfectly capable of creating a very convincing surround sound experience as long as the content is mixed accordingly. The effect is more accurate than surround loudspeaker setups do. It is a thing to downmix and process surround sound to headphones. I've never heard it done well though.

I am willing to get m40x but how would superlux hd681 and hd668 (evo or non evo) perform against ath m40x? both amped and unamped

if they can be better when amped, then maybe i won't get the m40x since it will be used on non portable setup

What are the cheapest amps that can power 600 ohm headphones?

>>57381403
How about giving an actual relevant spec like sensitivity.

>>57381422
I have no idea what this is, but I'm looking at the dt880.

>>57381447
An E10K can power that fine.

I posted farther up with no response, is there a way to keep my sennheiser 558's from adjusting themselves, I want them at a specific width,amd one side is looser

>>57381113
Thanks. Also, I'm on a tablet so when my previous post said positron and lap that was text autocorrect. Predictive text is cool but sometimes it just throws shit that makes no sense. Positron was supposed to be position and lap was lack.

Thanks again though, I am appreciative. Is there anything that would match what I'm looking for though?

>>57381194
M40x will run perfectly fine off a mobile source. theyre quite efficient.
681 and 668b don't compare to m40x at all
they lack bass and arent comfortable without modification

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does /hpg/ use tidal by any chance?

>>57381831
no

>>57381712
Open them and investigate why it's doing it? My SHP9500 does the same but cannot open it due to no screws.

>>57359658
wat. doesn't this amp have a muting relay? I can see one on the pcb. It shouldn't have any startup noise.

Measure dc offset with a headphone cable and multimeter and get back to use.

>Budget
About 50€
>Location
Europe, Slovenia
>Source
Computer headset
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Not too important
>Comfort level
So it's not painful to wear them for couple of hours at once
>Preferred tonal balance
Will be used for voice comms while gaming or studying, so not really that important
Microphone is a must since its going to be mostly used for voice chatting

>>57381742
k den, i will hold my munny and get dem m40

>>57381906
>It shouldn't have any startup noise.
I have one and it does. Stop making the original anon worried. You don't even own the same amp.

>Budget
Under 1000 ausbux for the setup
>Location
Australia
>Source
Looking to buy an amp and/or dac with the cans
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Preferably pretty comfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral, maybe a little warm
>Past headphones
Currently using hd 558s and looking for a somewhat significant upgrade with a similar sound signature

>>57383123
Used LCD2. Objective 2 amp no DAC needed.

>>57381925
Logitech G230 is good in that regard, use them at work. Not at all painful for auricles.

>>57383155
not sure how easy a used lcd2 would be to obtain locally or how comfortable it would be, I was initially looking at something like an hd650+valhalla 2 but I don't know if that's good value for money or not

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Veil: the equalization

Jokes aside, this sounds very good.

>>57383975
What headphones? Lower the preamp so that the graph doesn't exceed 0dB.

>>57384077
AKG K702.
I personally find 0 dB on the preamp ok, I'm not hearing distortion or clipping atm.

>>57384103
Yeah it's not immediate. It depends on the total gain in digital domain. On loudly mastered tracks with digital volume at full and this EQ you might run into it.

>>57384164
I usually don't listen to that kind of music.

>>57359117
Those arent headphones they are earbuds. Go back to /a/ you fucking weeb fuck.

>>57384213
>>57376521
Samefag

I just ordered the hd 650 and an o2/odac.
I'm used to the dt 770 80 ohm, how fucked am I?

>>57384329
How much was the HD650? Why didn't you wait for $200 HD6XX?

How are the Sennheiser HD 4XX series for portable use? Are there better alternatives for the price?

>>57384371
About 300 euros, I live in Europe and I don't think I'd be fast enough to buy them before they run out

>>57384398
There's 5000 on massdrop when it releases. I think that's more than enough for the first few minutes ordering it.

>>57384412
>the first few minutes
Yeah I won't make it in time due to personal reasons

>>57384293
Well yeah no shit. this thread is old. I'm replying every day until /g/ gets back on the technology train.

>>57361264
I'm making a revision to mine, wireless is needed but everything else is the same, anybody help?

>Budget
$175
>Location
U.S
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Medium to High
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy
>Past headphones
Ear Force Stealth 400

mic optional, want bass that doesn't ruin non-bass heavy songs

>>57359117
Budget
<$50
>Location
United States
>Source
iPhone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over/on ear, no buds
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Doesn't matter
>Past headphones
Portapro
HD 668

If possible something with a quality build. I'm tired of cheap headphones.

>>57371751
>>57371812
But what if I like the HD600 more?

HD650 is very good, but it sounds a bit dark and warm to me.

Budget
£60
>Location
UK
>Source
computer
>Preferred type of headphone
iem
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
neutural,
>Past headphones
sennheiser momentum on ear, senfer UE, dzat df10, various gaymur headsets.

My senfer UE died in one ear, and I can't use them anymore, so I want a pair of iems to replace them, that will (hopefully) last a long time.

Sorry that I can't help anyone, I don't know too much about headphones.

>Budget
Between €100,- and €200,-
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
Laptop, sometimes phone.
>Preferred type of headphone
Isolating, I travel by plane time to time.
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
8/10 or higher if possible
>Preferred tonal balance
As neutral as possible.

>Budget
80-150 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Laptop + Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Extremely comfy.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
HD 280 - really hated the comfort level

HD 558 or AKG 702? Or AKG 612? For most neutral/clarity.

>>57386429
HD6XX > HD558 > K612 >K702

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/air-acoustically-stunning-wireless-headphones-audio--2/x/15377359#/
Do you think these are a meme or could actually be decent? I like flat performance and graph wise they don't look that bad, is wireless audio still a no go?

>>57384293
>replying to baits

>>57386531
Should HD558 be £160? Is it worth paying over a £108 K612?

Magni 2 Uber + Modi 2 Uber + BD 990 600 Ohm

Yes or no?

>>57386999
No. Because you didn't state the price.

>>57387016
total ~$600

Reminder that earbuds are shit

https://youtu.be/MBkPXNkgO7Q

>>57387074
US dollars?

Why can't you wait for HD6XX on massdrop.

How do you guys clean your pads?

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Anyone here join the HE-350 drop and receive theirs yet? I got mine today and it has some really harsh buzzing in the right driver.

Which DT880 model do I get (32/250/600 ohm) if I'm planning to get the e10k?

>>57387219
600ohm because in the past someone said the THD is better.

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>>57387219
But the thing is headroom is different. Pic related.

>>57387232
Will the e10k be enough though?

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Anyone know if the vep 008-z8's are any good? They're on sale for £30 from £100 and I need a pair of headphones quick because my roommate thought it'd be funny to get a drum kit. If they aren't, any other recommendations?

>Budget
£200
>Location
UK
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
n/a other than shitty earbuds

>>57387257
I don't know. Just wait for HD6XX. I have the HD600. And it's good for E10K.

>>57387178
>hifiman
chinked

>>57386999
No, I don't think you need a dac that expensive, and you would probably do just fine with a non uber magni. A lot of people dislike the 990 but if you're confident you'll like it, then it's alright.

>>57385167
- beyer custom one pro
- Sony MDR-75xx
- Audio Technica m50x

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I never owned anything like the HD800S before but I'm in the market for something that's better than the hd650. Would something like the HD800s make poor recording like from youtube sound horrible? Mainly concerned about music from electronic music genres that are recorded really loud..

>>57380835
Whats your 400i eq? I'm wanting to try something different on mine.

>>57387219
250 or 32, I'd get 250 if that's the only device you are going to be using it with.

>>57388157
HD800S is a side-grade, don't let the shills fool you, I'd even argue that it's inferior to the HD650 based on its frequency response.

>>57388157
>something that's better than the hd650
Might not be HD 800S then, it's different from HD 650 and while it does some things better than it, sound wise it might be worse.
>Would something like the HD800s make poor recording like from youtube sound horrible?
No, headphones don't do that. Compression artifacts or mastering practices are separate from headphone response. If there is a problem, you'd hear it already just as well on the HD 650.

>>57388599
>>57388556
What's better then? I've heard some reviewers say the Focal ELear is like the hd650 but others say no.
I'm trying to avoid side grades.
>>57388599
>No, headphones don't do that. Compression artifacts or mastering practices are separate from headphone response. If there is a problem, you'd hear it already just as well on the HD 650.

Cheapo gaymen headphones most everything sounds equal quality. But with more expensive headphones I can tell the track on youtube was uploaded horribly since it sounds worse compared to something from like soundcloud. Would the jump not be the same from HD650 to HD800s or is it just hitting diminishing returns

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From the past year of auditioning, I have had a preference for brighter headphones but have never bought a new pair. With the coming of the HD6XX, which is a HD650, I'm seriosuly considering getting it. However, since I like brighter headphones, is this a bad idea?
Just for reference, I preferred the HD600 over K702 and DT880. Also the HD800 over Ether and LCD2/3/4.

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I'm going to get my CIEMs (pic related) remolded to acrylic.

Any design ideas?
I was thinking of getting a "galaxy" design but I'm not sure...

>>57388696
>What's better then?
Subjective. I'd say HD 650 tops new Focals easily. Both have a warm tilted response.

>Cheapo gaymen headphones most everything sounds equal quality
If your headphones are downright terrible in terms of bandwidth, distortion or extremely colored, certain parts of the response can be masked out or be very hard to hear. This is mostly in the frequency response and it's unrelated to market status or price. If you are lucky headphone coloration might mask areas where compression artifacts are more likely to be present/audible. If you are not, a colored headphone might make it easier to spot poor encodes. I had laptop once which made the task of spotting certain mp3 artifacts pretty easy because the response of those garbage speakers integrated in it covered a very narrow bandwidth, including parts where the encoder was doing poorly.

>YouTube worse than Soundcloud
YouTube's compression exceeds SoundCloud's in terms of quality(128 kbps mp3 on SoundCloud vs 160 kbps Opus on YouTube). This is more of a problem with the quality of the source file uploaded and the fact that YouTube automatically lowers playback volume which often results into perceptually worse quality sound.

>Would the jump not be the same from HD650 to HD800s
Point is, it might not be a jump up at all. I own both of those headphones. I prefer sound of HD 650 but I only use the HD 800 because I happen to use parametric equalizer on literally everything and it makes the stock response a trivial matter.

>diminishing returns
You hit that point when you got the HD 650s already.

>>57388883
Not if you EQ, maybe if not. HD 600 is very close to the HD 650.

>>57388887
Anime

>>57388883
The HD650 is essentially a warmer HD600. If you don't mind bright headphones then just save up for an HD800/HD800S.

>>57388972
>Subjective. I'd say HD 650 tops new Focals easily. Both have a warm tilted response.

Then what is all the hype?
>owns the HD800
Pretty much going to take this as being butthurt about the wall of fame.

>>57371245
598 by far, dts are a pure deaf people meme

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>Budget
45 dollars, hard limit
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
Earbuds?
>Open or closed
Open preferably, I often bike around with my headphones and I need to hear what's going on around me.
>Comfort level
Has to be comfortable enough to be worn for many hours.
>Past headphones
Been using $45 Yurbuds for the past two years. They're great, very comfy, almost never slip out of the ear, but they only ever last a year before breaking down.

I don't necessarily mind buying Yurbuds again but if I can get something cheaper with similar quality, I'll take it.
Pic related, what I was using until it died a slow death.

>>57389038
>Then what is all the hype?
It's a good sounding new headphone which is priced to appeal for a certain target audience and to create buzz around it?

>Pretty much going to take this as being butthurt about the wall of fame.
Why would I ever care for what Tyll thinks of a pair of headphones?

Is there a noticeable benefit updgrading from the Schiit stack? Balanced vs unbalanced?

>>57389506
Most the noise about the Focal Elear is because it knocked the HD800s off the wall.

>>57389548
Yes there is the placebo factor.

>>57389548
Depends on the transducers you'll be using with it. Ideally you'd be able to try things out for yourself.

>>57389548
>>57389566
Here's where I'm coming from. I currently have the HE400S. I love the sound, the signature is close to what I want. I listen to a lot of vocal oriented music so imaging and separation is key to me without artificial treble. Bass extension is nice but I want a neutral amount in quality. I've been looking at LCD2's, STAX, and that's about it. Not sure what's out there that fits what I want. Definitely want open and under 1000USD. Main downside to the LCD2's is comfort and downside to the STAX is availability and the price has shot up recently.

>>57389548
Sound wise? Extremely likely no.
>Balanced vs unbalanced?
Doesn't matter.

>>57389552
I have to say I truly could not care less about Tyll's or any audio reviewers personal opinion on some pair of headphones.

>>57389587
Is this some new transducer type meme? Transducer type somehow relates to amplification past electrostatic vs the rest?

>>57389623
No, I'm saying that the transducer is the part of your audio chain that has the most effect. Plugging in a pair of porta-pros into a mjolnir2 isn't going to turn the them into much better headphones.

>>57389606
You can get the SRS-3100 system from stax-usa for $790. If you don't mind used you can get a lambda + amp for considerably less if you hunt around ebay, head-fi classifieds, and yahoo.jp auctions.

>>57389670
Looks good. As far as dynamics and other common headphones go where do these sit for performance? I'm looking to buy end game and be done.

>>57389686
A good lambda system will out-perform most anything out there imo.

>>57389645
Who knew? Doesn't matter what headphones you plug into Mjolnir 2 they aren't going to be transformed into anything. They'll sound exactly the same there compared to every other semi-competent amplifier capable of driving them. Same applies to every headphone. Amplification is simple. Linear response, enough power, low enough noise and distortion to be inaudible and that's it. Also near zero output impedance to avoid uneven voltage division on the models which have an impedance swing(s).

>>57389686
Audition them first. Stax coloration isn't for everyone and most Stax sound very similar. LCD2s are very different. Maybe find out what you actually like before choosing between random options in the "high end".

>>57389772
Have no idea where I could audition high end headphones. Especially Stax.

>>57359997
Etymotic Research Kids

>>57389777
Many Hi-Fi stores have them. I'm afraid I can't help you with your local dealers if there are any.

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I'm in a bit of a pickle /g/. A short while ago I bought Bose QC35. I fell in love with the comfort and the sound quality, plus it was wireless! I was under the impression I was able to use the microphone while playing games, which does not seem to be the case, now I am considering my options:

1: Return them and get either a Kingston HyperX Cloud II or a Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Wireless. The former being better, I think, but the latter being wireless.
2: Return it and buy a different headphone for gaming and a seperate microphone for better quality on both in comparison to option 1.
3: Keep it and buy a microphone.

I play games a lot and listen to music simultaneously, so I kinda want a good quality for both of these services. Am I falling into a gaming headset meme or not?

>Budget
~300
>Location
Netherlands
>Comfort level
High, going to wear it for multiple hours a session.

>>57390012
just keep those if you like them so much and buy a cheap but still decent mic like a snowball

>>57384396
Bump

>Budget
100-300
>Location
Home Pc
>Source
Firstly Xonar DX
Later Xonar U7 or Fiio e10k
Gaming and Movies
>Type of headphone
Headphone
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Mid to high
>Sound signature
Bassy balanced
>Past headphones
Akg k530

Thought about 990 Edition 250ohm with a u7 or fiio, will try out first with u7 because need it anyway the xonar dx is dying.
Also thought about 770 but dont know whats best for the pricerange

>Current Headphones
HD600
>Budget
$500
>Location
USAyy
>Source
Xonar Essence ST
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Either, slight preference to closed
>Comfort level
Bearable for 4+ hours at a time
>Sound signature
Mostly neutral
>Past headphones
ATH M50
Sony SBH80
RHA M750
Klipsch Image S2

I have $500 right now and am looking to make the best upgrade I can for that much. I'm open to either upgrading headphones or source. Honestly, I like the way my HD600s sound, and my STX is fine for powering them at the moment (no comparisons have been made), but I've had this setup for 3 years and am looking for something to upgrade to.

>>57390611
>slight preference to closed
I mean open. I'm retarded. Meant to type slight avoidance to closed.

>>57390012
Keep them and get a desk mic
Any snowball mic meme will work, or any of the cheaper Samson mics like the meteor


if you REALLY dont want that, [desk mics are good, dont be a puss]
get cloud II's and put HM5 pads on them. Comfy as fuck. Though just dont use the USB dongle that comes with them. It sucks shit

dont think there are any comfortable pad replacements for the logitech ones

>Budget
~$100-$130
>Location
The states
>Source
Laptop, phone, desktop
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Most likely semi-open
>Comfort level
Comfy is a must
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphone
These are actually for a friend's bday. She tried out my akg m220s and liked those, and hated my ath900x.

She really wants something that's good looking, small/low profile, and comfortable.

>>57386644
>graph wise they don't look that bad
Go double check that scale.
>is wireless audio still a no go?
Lossy encoding as far as audio quality as quality is usually a secondary concern. Screwy up magnitude response is the more common problem, and all the more galling because it is easy to tweak on a Bluetooth/ANC set.

>>57387110
>>57387275
By the time Massdrop gets those HD 6XX shipped, it'll be Black Friday time and the HD 600 and 650 will have their prices dropped.

>>57387255
That sort of low level crap be background noise, a computer placed too closed to the dummy head, the HVAC running, and so on. The noise is not an inherent property of the headphone, unlike the the overtones.
Those non-linear figures are very limited in what they tell, as it is just one tone at one frequency. Don't pay it much mind.

>>57388887
>Best guess for this image: fashion accessory
Oh reverse image search, you.
I see something that looks like a dual driver at the front, and larger armatures obscured by the translucent material.

Any Australians here? Did the Focal Elear price hike? I think it was $1,499 AUD before? Or is $1,599 AUD the same as always?

>>57379702
Thank you !!
What portable option would you recommend?

>>57388883
Yes, probably a bad idea.

Taken from nwavguy's blog
>If you prefer a more exciting and/or a brighter sound, the 650 might not be a great choice. Serious thump and sizzle fans are even more likely to be disappointed.

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>HD6XX
Well, it's definitely a HD6x0.

>>57392789
It's a HD650, can you not read?

How big of a difference is there between the DT990 250 and 600 Ohm? Getting the pair on massdrop just waiting a bit longer to get a second opinion.

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>>57393370
>239.99
For what reason? When HD6XX is coming.

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>bought a HD 518 2 weeks ago
>they started making crackling noises from both sides
REEE REEE RE REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>57393792
might be your source
ive had mine for ages
if not, refund/return

both sides happening at the same time isnt an issue with the drivers, so its either source or cabling

>>57386997
>>57386429
For that price, I'd get the K612. At least they don't have that nasty 100 Hz impedance bump like the Sennheiser.

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>>57359117
>Budget
Around $600
>Location
Japan or USA. I'll be visiting both next year.
>Source
Regular desktop/laptop sound card. (Btw a better sound card would be a good investment for desktops?)
>Type of headphone
IEM or earbuds (I like it comfy)
>Open or closed
Good isolation but not an requirement
>Comfort level
I need to take regular breaks while working because my hand is fucked. So I need to removing it and putting them back constantly.
Maybe IEMs aren't a good choice for me.
>Sound signature
Not sure which signature would be better for this, but I found myself raising the volume to much to get some details. I'd like to have decent clarity even in lower volumes.
>Past headphones
a-JAYS Five, excellent ear tips but shitty build quality considering the care I had with it.

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Got my X3ii running as my DAC/amp.
Should I be messing with this shit?

>>57394183
Where did you get that program?

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>>57394316
FiiO themself.

>>57394339
Ok. I have a Fiio E10K, but I didn't kbow that Fiio had a special program. I still use Windows stock config.

>>57361100
>>57359658
I have put together an amplifier from a kit that involves soldering. A significant pop on the turn on of the amplifier is most definitely a sign of bad soldering. I would be concerned.

>>57394571
>I would be concerned.
Stop making original anon worried. He's fine. Schiit Magni 2U does that at startup.

Are there any cheap decent IEMs on the Canadian amazon or should I just settle for JVC gumis/marshmallows?

>>57394711
define cheap

I listen to most kinds of genres except nothing like dubstep. I'm not looking for a bass emphasised phone. I just want something neutral and natural sounding with clarity. No veil but no harsh sibilance or treble (really sensitive to it). What's the best phone I can buy for £110 or under?

>>57395456
Fill out a form
And anything with decently recessed treble will sound slightly veiled no matter what.

>>57383123
hd 650 + o2/odac or schiit modi/magni 2

Should only run you about 850

>>57394183
Only change them if you get glitches when the cpu is under load.

>>57395456
Either sennheiser hd5x or akg k6x

>>57395486
>650 when 6XX is around the corner

>>57393792
Doesn't sound like headphone issue to me. Try them with another device.

>2016
>buying anything other than MDR7506/V6 or Porta Pros

I have a pair of DT770's with a broken cable joint. I look into how much it would cost to get them repaired, and it's almost the price of the headphones. I'll re-solder it myself, but their days are numbered.

So does anyone know of any other closed headphones in that price range (maybe a little higher). A detachable cable would be a plus.

>>57395860
I don't see how a broken cable on headphones has any affect on the life of them. Just recable them. Not like it has any affect on the drivers.

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Is Sennheiser hiding something? Why are they making a hd6xx/650 for $200? and not the hd600? The hd600 is also 50-100 more expensive than the hd650s. Why are they NOT shilling their lower end product? Something sounds fishy.

>>57395892
Im pretty sure its because the 650 is the better selling model.

>>57395892
hd650 is better and massdrop know it.

>>57395877
The joint that is broken is at the headphones end, connected to the drivers. My repair will weaken the attachment significantly since I've had to cut away the rubber connecting the cable to the cup to get to the joint. They will break again and again.

>>57395910
Hot glue the cable and solder in place.
I've fixed pairs that way and never had them break again for years.

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>>57395898
>>57395900
then why do they sell for cheaper than the hd600 everywhere?

>>57395944
because they can

>>57395925
That's totally my intention, but I haven't had the experience of hot glue lasting. Hell, the factory new connection didn't last.

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>>57395946
sennheiser have been jewing audiophiles for decades. they didn't suddenly grow a conscience.

>>57395969
Could use some superglue. Hotglue is often just easier cause its typically less runny