/hpg/ - Headphone General

If my post ends in 7 I will purchase my Stax this weekend.

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General opinion on the Sennheiser HD451?

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emphasis on speed

I just ordered Beyerdynamic DT 880 for 169 USD
are those /hpg/ approved? I wanna fit in, guys.

As a user of the Beyerdynamic dt770 80 ohm, is the Phillips Fidelity x2 a worthwhile upgrade from closed to open? Looking for similar sound signature but more detailed

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>>57453527
Did anyone get in on the HD6XX? They're probably going to do another run after this one. Seems to be just the HD650 in a different color.

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>>57453527
>Budget
Max $300USD
>Location
AK, USA
>Source
Computer
>Type
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
Mid range, doesn't have to be ultra comfy but not crazy uncomfortable either
>Sound Signature
Preferably v-shaped or neutral. I mostly listen to EDM and instrumental types of music. (Neutral would probably be best but I've only owned v-shaped, so i'm not sure if neutral would greatly reduce the bass, I like the bass in my music)
>Past headsets
I owned a pair of Sol v10's. They were pretty eh, and quite uncomfortable

I then bought a pair of Bose AE2's. It was a huge increase in quality compared to my previous set. Also, I enjoyed the bluetooth even if it made it more expensive and less quality (I was less concerned about quality and budget at the time) And yes, I do know that Bose is quite overpriced.

I want to buy a new headset, I get this feeling that I could get a much better quality. I like the bass, but the highs can sometimes sound static (especially at high volumes) and listening to stuff like piano or insturmentals doesn't seem as good as it could be.

It's hard to explain, because I haven't heard better before. This is the best headset I have and there are no stores around my area that allow me to test out a high end headset (I have to order everything online) It's like trying to decide if the steak you ate is a good steak or a shit steak, because you haven't tasted anything better before.

>>57453629
if you're going to use such open headphones why not just get a STAX system?

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>Budget
Under $100
>Location
U.S.A
>Source
Phone ( Axon 7 )
>Type of headphone
Over or on ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Portable and Comfy
>Sound signature
Warm, good mids and bass
>Past headphones
Porta Pros

How retarded are wireless headphones?

I've been using two sets, one simple headset for gaming and a better closed one for errything else which is mostly fapping and music I guess, and I get my shit tangled up so often it makes me wanna kill myself.

Guys help, I'm stuck in the house with pneumonia and my AKG Q701's just died - I need to overnight a new pair.

Should I order the same thing or is there a different model these days that offers good quality and soundstage for directional audio (for muh ASMR), gaming, and movies? Willing to spend around $250 but could go higher if it's truly worth it. Thanks in advance for your help.

Anyone maybe has some experience with DT770 replacement pads?

I have a Superlux HMD660, bought some cheap replacement pads for it and they work fine but aren't really comfy long term, is it worth buying the genuine DT770 ones just for comfort?
Problem is they kinda go over my ears and are 'hard' enough to make them hurt over time

I have gone through 2 Soundmagic PL11's, one lost sound in one side, and one just straight up stopped playing the vocal frequencies of tracks. Threw them into the bin today.

I am a bit rough with my IEMs, how are detachable cables on them? Is this feature better or worse?

>>57453629
got em

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>>57453527
>Budget
Under $150
>Location
U.S.A
>Source
Shillphone 7
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
Comfy and portable
>Sound signature
clear, warm
>Past headphones
Sennheiser 598

I'm specifically looking for wireless, but any good pair recommendation is appreciated.

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$140
US
1/4 inch (or standard input) on an Focusrite audio interface
Over ear/closed
6-10
v-shaped/bassy

Sony MDRs

So the HD 6xx exclusive to (((Massdrop))) are on track to become the memiest headphones ever seen by Reddit
What the fuck is up with this?

>>57453900
Nothing ever dies unless it's a earphone that's hard to fix or you deliberately blasted extreme volume on the driver directly.

Can't you just solder in a new cable or buy a replacement akg cable off ebay?

>>57454954
Cheap price + it's the best evar /hpg/ headphone. Literally endgame tier /s

>>57454954
>>57454959
go back to >>>reddit

>>57454955
I'm stuck in my apartment with pneumonia and don't own a pair of speakers so I'm SOL. I guess I could pick up a pair of shitty headphones then try to fix these when I'm better. I listen at low volumes so I definitely didn't blow them, but I'm horrible at soldering.

>>57455168
>apartment
Don't you have a balcony? Or you don't that why? Hmm.

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>Budget
Under $175
>Location
U.S.A
>Source
Luxman L-430
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
clear, warm
>Past headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, Audio Technica ATH-AD700, Sony MDR V6, KOSS R80

>>57453629
I currently have the HD 598's. If they do another run, would these be worth the upgrade?

>>57455302
Yes.

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can /g/ redpill me on planars? are they really superior to dynamics?

>>57455371
Expensive and hard to manufacture.
Otherwise they've got amazing extension.

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>>57455421
I'm trying to decide between hd650 or he400i

but sennheiser shills are fucking every where it's hard to get a objective opinion.

>>57455585
>it's hard to get a objective opinion
Look online... The "objective" measurements are right there you know. Unless you wanted another anons subjective approval.
>objective opinion.
Read Nwavguys HD650 review.

> Trump won
> Peso value plummeted
> Wanted to buy some nice headphones like the K712 or the HD650 on christmas
Not anymore I guess.
I might order a pair of VE monks from alie or something.

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>>57455371
>/v/'s iq is lower than /pol/'s and /b/'s
Jesus.

Just bought the Sony MDR-ZX660AP on a whim
Did I fuck up

>>57455679
> Cheapshit Sony headphones
Prepare for one side to die or the headband/an earcup to snap in less than a year.
Should have bought the HD202 for 20 bucks.

>>57455864
What about audio quality? Are they shit too?

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>>57455628
so is the hd650 better or the he400i?

This might be a dumb question, but Walmart is a decent place to order some cans from right? I usually use Amazon but Walmart has a sale right now on the ones I want

>Budget
200-400
>Location
USA
>Source
Shiit magni 2 with modi 2 connected to computer
Mostly music and games
>Type of headphone
Over the ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfortable for long sessions
>Sound signature
V but but can have less bass
>Past headphones
Various $200+ in-ears for work,
Computer ATH-A900

>>57456066
x2's seem to fit all of those options. I've heard their V leans a bit more toward the bass than the treble though.

I'm thinking of getting a DAP (Fiio X3II) or a Amp/DAC (Xduoo XD-05)

wonder if which one's better?

I mainly use IEM

>>57456169
I don't think either would make a significant difference in audio quality.

>>57456169
If you want it for outside use it's really a hard choice.
I own an X3-II. The device is great, and it doubling as a PC DAC/amp works fantastic for me because the sound card on my laptop is garbage, but as an outside DAP it has a couple flaws that may be a deal breaker for you.
> Screen is fucking garbage
Impossible to see under the sun. Straight up impossible. You've got to pull it and inch from your face and block the light with one hand to barely see anything. Under the shade screen is hard as fuck to see as well.
> Bugs
Battery indicator is worthless once it reaches three bars. Three bars could mean four or five hours of playtime or 3 minutes until it shuts down. Firmware is bugged and they don't intend on fixing it. I just charge mine once it reaches three bars
> Managing playlists is a pain in the ass
It took me a day to figure out a hassle free way to load playlists I use a combination of Foobar2000 and Wingrep to get it working. I need to have the exact same naming conventions as on my PC (anon/music/artist/album/song.mp3) and use Wingrep to batch delete windows/users/anon since the naming on the SD card is music/artist/album
Besides that, the player is great. If any of those is a deal breaker, get the AMP/dac.
The downside of the combo is that it means more devices to carry around, worry about battery and your phone will look like a walkman with extra cables dangling around.

>>57455371
>can /g/ redpill me on planars?
All that means is a flat driver. The driver is more or less driven across most of its surface rather than by an attached coil.

The flat driver is geometrically less optimized for sensitivity compared to a coil. If well designed, non-linear distortion can be reduced compared to other driver types.
The stiff and flat driver also lends itself to a totally sealed environment, even if the headphone enclosure is open. That is, the space between the driver and the ear is closed off, without any ventilation. Extreme low bass can be achieved far lower than most closed-back coil designs, theoretically to static DC pressure. Not all planar headphones seal off, and some just lack low bass.

>are they really superior to dynamics?
Planar magnetics are dynamics.
It's naive and ignorant to pick a headphone based on the drive principle.

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>>57453629
Got in for the guaranteed sub-550 S/N

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>>57456435
>guaranteed

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>>57456493

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>jotunheim arrived
>Listening to my pretentious hipster bullshit music
Bat ear implants when?

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My hd600 inside foam in front of speaker tore and i'm wondering: does it do anything else except protect the speaker? I can't tell any sound differences with the torn foam. Also any suggestions on replacing it? Everything on amazon is shipping from china, i can't find any within country sales (or can i just get whatever foam an carve out a circle?).

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Are USB DACs legit? The alternative is to pull audio from the mainboard realtek chip over 20m.

>>57456849
Main reason to get an external DAC is if your current setup has a glaring problem and not for the so called better audio.

>>57456862
It's more about having to pull one cable less through the wall. I already have the USB connection.

Where can I get replacement or velour pads for K553/K550s? The pads on my 553s are starting to shit the bed and I'd really love to get some improved pads, or at least replace them with another set of original pads.

>Budget
$200
>Location
USA
>Source
iPhone
>Type of headphone
Closed over ear
>Comfort level
pretty comfy
>Sound signature
nuetral or bass heavy
>Past headphones
Shitty stock iphone headphones

These need to be wireless and are going to be used for school work and possibly working out.

Fiio e10k or SMSL M3 for K712?

>>57455585
>objective opinion
That's not a thing.
>>57455976
You are asking for an opinion. Only you can decide which is better for you.

>>57456849
>realtek chip over 20m.
having 20m usb cable of that length wouldn't work either

>>57457760
why not?

>>57456837
It has a tiny impact on the treble but it's mostly just for protecting the driver from dust and hair which can cause rattling/distorted sound if touching the diaphragm.

>>57457963
Ah makes sense. Still no luck with any replacement finding, just whats on amazon from china.

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

Why are you cunts still using headphones when they make you deaf? (and for the same money you can always buy just as good studio monitors)

>>57458116
SPL and exposure time to it matters. Not where the sound originates from.

>>57458116
This guy is freaking clueless.

>>57458135
>>57458174
Yes he is somewhat of an beginner, but from anecdotal evidence and physical measurements, the hearing loss will be greater with headphones, thats because how headphones work, they are very close to your ear which is the main reason why they fuck up your ear, since percieved volume can be the same but the SPL formula proves that cause more damage.

Speakers 2 - Earphones 0 hearing

>>57458307
>they are very close to your ear which is the main reason why they fuck up your ear
That's completely unrelated to everything. It doesn't matter whether you use canalphones or loudspeakers, the SPL at the eardrum is what is going to fuck your hearing up if it's too loud for too long period of a time.

His "measurements" completely ignore the very different response of headphones and loudspeakers used there. All of that gear likely has very non-linear response which means they will not produce the same SPL at the same input voltage on different frequencies. Raw measurement of headphones around 2 KHz is supposed to be elevated to complement for the ear and canal response. How we perceive some frequencies as relatively louder or more objectionable(loud treble) doesn't tie into how damaging the sound is either.

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>>57458116
I use deep insertion Etymotic EK5s on the go and it's hard to get deaf with them because it is capped at 76dB in the specs Sensitivity (@1 kHz) SPL at 0.1v 76 dB. You are a dumb dumb.

>Budget
$125-200
>Location
US
>Source
Mainly phone, but also computer
>Type of headphone
over the ear
>Open or closed
It doesn't really matter, but preferably open
>Comfort level
Very comfy. I work in IT so I'm at a desk for 8+ hours a day.
>Past headphones
Cheapy IEM's, Dr. Dre Beats

AKG K702 or Sennheiser HD600 series? I'm using AKG K240 Studio now and I want to upgrade to something fancier for listening to all kinds of music and monitoring for music recording and production.

>>57458585
HD600 or HD6XX obviously. Anons here have distaste with Beyerdynamic or AKGs in general.

>>57458595
>Anons here have distaste with AKGs in general.

Why?

>>57453563
Looks like a kid's xbox headset

>>57458609
AKGs have no bass from what I remember. Have harsh highs or something. Something along those lines.

Where do you guys get your music from. I just tried spotify premium, and while I noticed it sounded much nicer than free, it also destroyed my internet in a day. I might delete the whole app from my computer. This is all a real pain in the ass.

>>57458116
wtf i hate headphones now

>>57456849
The E10K is pretty legit for its price range. I have one and I'm pretty happy. But if you want to power more hungry headphones like planars, hook it up using the line out to a more powerful amp.

>>57458630
flacs and 320Kb/s mps3 from your favourite torrent site

>>57458595
Distaste with broad brand generalizations come and go.

>>57454959
But many headphones are better than the HD650...

>>57457902
>copper
>2v for data limit

it will lose packets on the way
anything bigger than 2m will stutter

>>57456435
How do you know. I think I'm under 500 but not sure

>>57458365
>Raw measurement of headphones around 2 KHz is supposed to be elevated to complement for the ear and canal response
A headphone with a flat response outside the ear entrance would have the magnitude of the ears added by decibel in frequency in the "raw measurement".
Measurements using a model pinna and canal measured taken at DRP are generally elevated because the transfer function of the pinna and outer ear canal is included in those type of headphone measurements.
As a note, some headphone are designed with the inverse response in mind and lack the corresponding broad peak in response near 3kHz.
>non-linear response
The phrase you are probably looking for is a constant or flat response.

>>57453734
Beyer DT770? It's a Vshape set.
Most other closed headphones tend to be small, with fairly high potential for a comfort issue.
>It's like trying to decide if the steak you ate is a good steak or a shit steak, because you haven't tasted anything better before.
Been there, done that, and not quite.
The analogy that comes to mind is more like asking for a customized specification, a sculpture for instance, with each improvement getting closer to what you wanted. This is inherently subjective, but what is desired can be qualified.

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Anyone had experience with iFi Micro iDAC 2, or with anything from iFi? I wanted a portable desktop amp/dac for my HD 600 and this one looks nice.

>>57459134
O2+ODAC because it has online measurements that beat very expensive amp dacs http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AllAmpGraphs.pdf

>Budget
No more than $200 max, preferablly right around $125-150
>Location
MI, USA
>Source
Mainly iPhone, but also my desktop
>Type of headphone
Over the Ear would be preferable.
>Open or closed
It doesn't really matter, but preferably open.
>Comfort level
Pretty damn comfy. It doesn't have to be wearable 24/7 but something I can wear comfortably for 4-6 hours or more.
>Past headphones
The most expensive ones I've owned were Dre Beats, but other than that cheapy stock samsung and Wal-Mart grade IEM's

>>57459157
> no e10k

was really curious...

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If you can ignore branding and all of the popularly posted headphones on the internet influencing your decision I suggest everyone check out the Philips SHP9500. Yes a fucking Philips headphones. You'll laugh but what if I tell you that coming from a guy who wears headphones for 8hrs a day and has primarily sported HD580 and HD650's for the past decade that a Philips headphone that can be sometimes had as low as $55 might be the best all around headphone out there all things considered. I'll be dead honest with you, if it was ever possible to set up a blind test I'm not sure I would pick my HD650's over the SHP9500's. They're that fucking good. On top of that they are maybe the most comfortable headphone I've ever worn, are built well and use a standard 3.5mm male-to-male detachable cable.

Pic of my current stash. My non portable stuff is run off of an O2 amp and UCA202 DAC.

>>57459351
The shp9500 have no bass at all, shut up you beginner. Theyre good, but X2s beat them by a mile and I have had them and hd600s, 518s, dt880. But good value at 50$ but beaten out by a modded hd518 easily.

>>57459414
I love their bass and think it is excellent. I'm always amazed when people bring this up as I literally wonder if we even have the same headphones. Does it have the boominess of my DT770 80ohms? Nope, but that isn't a bad thing either as the SHP9500's bass is much more crisp and tight.

>>57459351
Fuck off Z dickrider.
They're good, but youre fuckin deaf if you cant tell that HD650's are better.
9500's have shit pads if you have facial hair too. Well built though.

Hell, 5xx series outclass them.

>>57459492
What the fuck is a Z dickrider?

>>57459512
worlds largest 9500 shill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aipXii-qWiQ

>>57459351
>I'm not sure I would pick my HD650's over the SHP9500's. They're that fucking good.
You really should not be posting like that here when Sennheiser HD6x0's are revered like holy gods here.

AKG K712 or HD650?

>Budget
max 150€, less is better
>Location
italy
>Source
laptop
>Type of headphone
over-ear
>Past headphones
creative aurvana live

i would like to get the Beyerdynamic DT 770, but without a dac/amp i guess they're not worth it.
are the Audio Technica M50X worth the price in respect of the M40X? (~150€ vs ~100€)?
what about Sennheiser HD598?

>>57459640
I cannot recommend the M50x over the M40x is good conscience. The M50x are meme headphones with ear piercing highs and no soundstage whatsoever.

>>57459624
same price in your region? toss a coin
650 probably comfier

>>57458630
>>57458652
You can just save locally on spotify (I assume, you can on Apple Music at least)

>>57459658
do you think M40x are the best i can get or should i consider something else?

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>>57458630
rutracker

>tfw music folder goes over 1tb in 3 weeks

>>57459624
K712 to be honest.
If you're not going for the 'purity' factor of HD600's, then you may as well just get something truly enjoyable.

>>57459640
You can use 770's without an amp fine. Also, M40x are better than M50x. Seriously, no joke. Though the M?0 series is really uncomfortable, so buy HM5 pads as well.

598's are completely different from the other two you mentioned. Mids and highs focused. Not very bass heavy. They're good if you want that, but judging by your post you don't seem to be too into the whole 'audio purity' shit that a lot of audio enthusiasts are all about, so you may want to hold off on a more neutral-ish pair until you're sure.

>>57458630
this >>57459728 desu if you dont want to get into private trackers
them ruskies fucken have loads of shit as long as you can navigate the site. its easy though once you get the hang and translate the page. Just search the title and the format you want. EG 'Daft Punk FLAC'

tho if you want to get into GOAT territory, what.cd is an easy to get into private tracker. fuckin boat loads of music there, but you have to watch out for your ratio if you download a fuck ton. i haven't had issues so far tho.

>>57459718
Not him, but M40x with HM5 pads are the best closed headphone you can get for under $150

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I bought these Corsair Void's because I won a lot more than expected at the races. Only wanted something with a decent microphone for multiplayer sessions. Didn't need a dedicated mic setup like some Twitch faggot

Sound quality is okay. Won't beat proper headphones in terms of sound reproduction. But it suits online gaming just fine

>>57459782
fuck why. those are aids
fucken cup day kunts

>>57459782
Wrong place to post your gaming headset >>>/v/

>>57459732
>>57459765
thank you senpai, i guess i'll go for them.

>>57459806
>>57459810
How about sucking my aids dick

They were practically free.

If I wanted the real headphone fag experience I'd use my Sennheiser PXC 450's

>>57459830
No worries. You will need the pad tho. They are fuckin god awful uncomfortable stock.
Think this is the cheapest place to get em.
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-thick-memory-foam-earpad-suitable-for-large-over-the-ear-headphones-1pc
Gloabal free shippingu too.

>>57459849
Fuck, youre assblasted. Buy something that isn't shit next time. Even for headset standards theyre trash.
Oh and sorry, I'm not into men. You might be more into /hm/ or /fa/.

>>57459468
Its bass doesnt exist you fucking retard, go back to your old folks home and die in piece. This aint the 20's gramps.

>>57459924
>SJW board
Delet this

>>57459157
I should have mentioned that I don't live in America, maybe I can order it tho, also quarter inch, fuck quarter inch. Specs are very nice tho.

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>>57459351
>>57459468
Get your ears checked son

>>57459782
>>57459849
>Gaymen headset
>Sennheiser PXC 450
>Gay porn
seems about right.

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>Budget
In the $50 range
>Location
United States
>Source
Either 3.5mm, bluetooth, or USB
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Good enough
>Sound signature
Whatever's best for alternative rock music

>>57453527
A bit related question: My on-board microphone has a periodic buzz in it. What could cause it?

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>http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/scythe_krocraft_e.html

Review of the Krocrafts, get an lepai (lepy) for 20$ and youre set, shits on great headphones easily, while gives you a nice set of speakers for parties and movies for around 70-80$ total.

>>57460435
your motherboard or your mic is broken.

>>57460491
Mic(s) are fine. It's always the on-board soundcard. Doesn't matter if I use the front or rear panel.

>>57460526
Rear panel usually has less buzz in my experience

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/bose-soundsport-in-ear-headphones-charcoal/4338601.p?skuId=4338601

is this a good deal?

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>>57460286
ATH-M30x for agressive

AKG K52 for comfort/neutral

>>57453629
I would spend more and get a real HD650 rather than buy a welfare Head-Fi / Reddit / Massdrop meme.
>>57453591
Yes.
>>57455976
HD650 is better.

>>57456837
Got mine from Thomann. Will ship from somewhere in the EU.

>>57455976
I got the HE-400i last year and I love them

>>57461167
>I would spend more and get a real HD650 rather than buy a welfare Head-Fi / Reddit / Massdrop meme
Why? Are you autistic?

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>>57459064
I took this 10mins after I got in to the drop so I'm pretty confident.

>>57459351
SHP 9500 are nothing special to be honest and HD600 arem't definitely worth their money.

>>57459414
> X2
I stoppes reading there

>>57459624
K702. Read Rin Choi's review about them.
If you want overwhelming bass, then K712 > HD650.
If you want a more natural and balanced sound, then HD650 > K712.

>>57460049
1) those graphs just show the performance of two random products, differences between products of the same model should be considered.
2) sound may change according to the source the headphones are connected to
3) Golden Ears measurements are horrible.

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>Budget
$75
>Location
USA
>Source
t420
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
at least somewhat comfy
>Sound signature
note sure
>Past headphones
apple earbuds

They are going to be used for making voice over videos on youtube if that makes a difference.

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/over_ear_headphones/quietcomfort-35-wireless.html#v=qc35_black
Looking for wireless and noise cancelling
worth or nah?

>>57460435
cell phone

>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
FiiO K1
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open prefered, either works
>Comfort level
Doesnt matter, I have spare velours from my Superlux HD 681
>Sound signature
V Shaped
>Past headphones
Skullcandy Hesh2
Superlux HD 681
Samson SR950

JVC-HAFX40
Skullcandy Ink'd
VE Monk+

I listen to Drum and Bass (Example:https://www.beatport.com/track/starlite-original-mix/4797573). I will also be using them for gaming (CSGO, Battlefield 4, osu!)
I'm currently loving the Samsons but wished they were open. Is the Presonus HD7 any good? Any suggestions or replies would be great, thanks.

>>57461877
https://www.beatport.com/track/starlite-original-mix/4797573

Fixed Link

>>57456435

What exactly is the appeal of a low serial number?

You can't even see it without taking off the earpads, correct?

>>57458966
Name which ones that are both """better""" and can compete with the HD 6XX's 200 dollar price point.

>>57459612
>Sennheiser HD6x0's are revered like holy gods here

They're revered like holy gods everywhere

>>57462049
Having a serial number makes me feel special knowing I have something you don't.

>>57462249
n.1 reason i have hd 800 for

>>57458625

I have had the AKG Q701s for several years now and am looking for an upgrade. They're not bad, they are incredibly clear/accurate cans, but the sound signature is not the most exciting (more analytical than musical) and the bass is a little lacking. I have them bass port modded, which is super simple/free and improves the bass to an extent, but it's still not ideal...

I just wanted to clarify that "no bass" is not an accurate description, but "less than desirable" is l, at least for Q701s.

Anyways...
I used to have HD 555s and I loved their bass, soundstage and sound signature, so I'm thinking about getting HD 598s or HD 6XX if they do another drop.

I am certain that something with a similar sound signature to the 555s but higher end/more refined is what I really want, so anything else seems like a gamble to me at this point.

>>57458625
Beyer have harsh highs. AKG highs are simply percieved as enhanced because of their lean bass. Some call it bad; personally I prefer tight and polite bass over overemphasized and loose bass.
Each person has different ears and taste.

>>57458595
Stupid generalization.

>>57458585
Music production: K702
Listening to music: K702 if your music is mastered decently. If your music is poor, you'd better take Sennheiser HD6X0.

>>57462656
>Listening to music: K702 if your music is mastered decently. If your music is poor, you'd better take Sennheiser HD6X0.
nigga

>>57461082
I don't really get the "uncomfortable" ATH-MX meme.

>>57462697
My issue with them is the headband shape and padding. They only touch the top of my head which seems to be a very sensitive spot for me. Others often complain about clamp(easy to adjust by stretching) and earpad size.

>>57460811

>Bose

There's your answer.

For the same price you could get something tested with better quality.

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I have a pair of Superlux HD681. What is a good $100 or less upgrade?

>>57456435
Why would you get a memephone when you already own one of the best open headphones around?

>>57462958
There are no real upgrades below 100$. Save up till you reach ~300$: then you can get a proper open headphone.

>>57462958
You'll upgrade in comfort and linearity by getting an HD 558 on sale.

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Hi, /hpg/, first-time poster, hopefully I don't screw up.

>Budget
$150
>Location
WI, USA
>Source
Computer
>Type
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
Moderate to maximum comfy
>Sound Signature
Neutral or V-shaped would probably both work
>Past headsets
Really shitty cheap sets, in-ear Apple earbuds, that's about it.

I recently got some Mixr Beats for about $140, but I'm thinking of maybe returning them, because they just seem a little uncomfortable. They sound great, in my (probably plebeian) opinion, but the cushion feels kinda thin and small around my ears, as well as a bit too tight, and I need to be able to wear them for several hours. I'd rather not have to take them off too frequently, if I can help it.

I mostly will be using them for vidya gaems, if that is useful to know.

>>57462656
>Music production: K702
>Listening to music: K702 if your music is mastered decently. If your music is poor, you'd better take Sennheiser HD6X0.
so much lol

>>57458621
Listen you little shit, I don't care what it looks like, I care how it sounds.

>>57462990
>>57463011
Wait what, are these meme posts?

>>57462049
>What exactly is the appeal of a low serial number?
I'm buttblasted about not getting S/N 666 on my HD800S.

>>57462049
>You can't even see it without taking off the earpads, correct?
Incorrect.

>>57462964
Why not?

>>57453566
hold on a minute.. on the drug?

holy shit.. that's like a nightmare to me.

I'm really sensitive so sibilance.. good thing i only drink alcohol

>>57463192
that has OW compensation.

>>57453610
X2 has heavily rolled-off sub-bass, exaggerated mid-bass, recessed mids and overall a dark sound. DT770 is better and it's more detailed.

If you want to get a good open detailed headphone, you might get a DT880 (since yoy're already acquainted with Beyer's highs) or an AKG K701/702/Q701.

>>57463310
>or an AKG K701/702/Q701.
god no

>>57463101
Why not?
You use your money for whatever reason you want, man. If I were in your shoes, I'd rather spend around 300$ to get a couple of good monitor speakers, which are surely better than ooen headphones. HD650 shills have been really successful, if you think that HD650 even comes close to HD800.

>>57463362
I already have the best monitor speakers you can buy under $1000/pair new.
>>57463362
>if you think that HD650 even comes close to HD800.
650 has much better tonality and linearity. Plus it will be nice to have a cheap pair to experiment with.

>>57463361
Why no? Did you ever hear them? Or are you biased against them only because people here call them bad?
I previously owned a X2, but I find the K702 a straight upgrade over it.

>>57463378
> best monitor speakers under 1000$
Like?

>>57463396
LSR305

>>57459351
sennheisers px-100's or porta pros?

>>57461563
Yes.
>>57461583
SHP9500 is really good, so is HD600.

K702 is garbage.
>>57463362
HD650 is better than HD800.

>>57461877
what do you think of the monks? I just got them and they are uncomfortable as hell. They just seem to fucking huge compared to my ear holes.

Whats the opinion of the Teac HR-S101-BB on massdrop or amazon? How good is the amp/dac and as well the speakers. I'd be using them in usually small rooms.

>>57463310
how is DT770 more detailed? I thought the X2 would be naturally more detailed as it's open? Also, I enjoy a more v shaped sound, and I notice your recommendations are more neutral

>>57461583
Or if youve read enough of reviews you would know the 518s are semiopen and have more bass than the shp9500, and dont have piercing highs (but not as bad as beyercuck though), or if you owned both like i did.

>He thinks x2s are bad unironically
They are better built and better sounding than hd600/650 and cheaper! My relative is an sound engineer so I have extensive listening time with audiphool stuff you cucks dream of. Still sticking to X2s being better sounding than than hd6xx since theres no sibilance, their not dark, have some bass, and just as much detail and separation.

But whatever, Im a speaker guy, what would I know

>>57463983
regardless of being a 'speaker guy' you still know absolutely nothing.

>>57464106
Sure I dont buddy boy, I for one know golden ears measurements actually are correct from experience of testing and owning shit. I guess youre a mad poorfag.

>>57464256
why are you still posting you complete retard

>>57463983
>They are better built and better sounding than hd600/650 and cheaper!
Are you retarded? The HD650 / HD600 are true to life headphones while the X2 is casual bass boosted shit.

>Budget
$50-$75
>Location
USA
>Source
3.5mm jack
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As comfortable as can be
>Past headphones
Playstation Gold Headset

Mainly just looking for something as comfortable as the Gold Headset in that price range as mine are literally falling apart due to the plastic breaking.

>>57464300
>>57464300
You think they are bass boosted uninteninally for mass appeal? Have you ever heard a concert, a real set of drums, a base guitar? There is plenty of bass in real life which the x2s simply aim to reproduce, but falls there short since theyre headphones. Hd600s are made for monitoring/mixing, not experiencing music and since you do not lose on detail on the X2s, they are better. Studio monitors (speakers duh) give good low end if you buy proper ones, which headphones arent capable of reproducing.

Silent now boy, and let my speaker dick fuck your little pathetic so called music wife in her little audiojack, while you the headphone cuck sit there and weep while I'm making her wake up the neighbours with her loud screaming.

>>57459970
headnhifi.com if you are in Europe and take
Weekly Priority Mail RoW
as a delivery option for no tax

>>57463983
I think you went full retard by just comparing X2 and hd600/650. It's fucking obvious that X2 were tuned for a particular listening, while 6xx try to present things as they are, altho you can argue that 650 do smooth sound.

There is nothing wrong with liking X2. I didn't like them, but I can easily see why some people would love them and I did respect them for their quality/price, comfort and the fact that they btfo beats.

>>57464536
Here you did went full bassnigger retard mode, looks like you don't even care for bass as long as there is shit loads of it.

>people who own neither actually think hd 800(s) is superior hd 6xx
lmao

>>57463213
it's not like that headphone isn't massively sibilant regardless of target used.

>>57455371
where is /a/?

>>57463527
They're the same for me but once you get them to sit well, they're not bad. I've noticed little details that I couldn't hear on my Samsons. The only thing I have to complain about these is lack of sub bass and getting them to sit to where they sound the best when wearing straight down. I kinda regret not getting a EX pack from VEClan but the Massdrop reds look nice. They sound pretty good for $5.

>>57464730
So you havent heard real music I guess, acoustic guitars low e is tuned to 110hz and create even lower ones by acoustics etc. When I hear an acoustic guitar on X2s it sounds more lifelike than HD6xx, and I already said they are good for monitoring, but not listening. You have a long way to go still.

X2s are not V shaped or niggerbass M50s. Now I can show my own way out of this pleb hole hpg, good bye

>>57464729
And you can even customise it, YAY. Looks like I will be getting this one, good combo but also powerful to cover HD 600 all the way. Thanks for this.

>Budget
$150
>Location
Canada
>Source
Computer and phone sometimes
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Either but closed preferred
>Comfort level
Any but comy preferred of course
>Past headphones
Stock headphones and generic Sony shit

I want a good audiophile headphones

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Sup /hpg/

I'm gonna get HD650's, my current headphones give me listening fatigue and I'm looking for something a little warmer.

Will an O2 Amp be enough to do it justice? (total newb here)

Also, will buying a good DAC be worth it over a built in soundcard on an aftermarket motherboard? If the difference is minimal than I'm not sure spending an extra $100 will be worth it. I've heard getting an amp makes a pretty good difference but will an external DAC do the same?

>>57464894
>X2s are not V shaped
yes they are?

>>57464976
>Will an O2 Amp be enough to do it justice?
Yes, but they're quite easy to drive. I've tried a Xonar DX, integrated audio on a Asus Z87-Pro mobo and a Nexus 5 and all 3 were able to drive them decently. On the Nexus 5 I did have to push the volume up to ~70-80%, so not much room left there.

I also have an O2, it does a slightly better job with the low-end (a tiny bit less boomy than the Xonar DX), but it's not a big difference at all. 650s are high impedance but also pretty high sensitivity, so you don't actually need some crazy amp to drive them. If you're going to be using them with a headphone output I suggest trying them out without an amp first, maybe you'll be perfectly happy and won't have to spend any more money.

As for DACs, I have a V-DAC II, compared to the Xonar DX the difference is once again quite small, but significant enough that after listening to some songs I know well I could immediately tell the DAC sounds better. I wouldn't necessarily say it was worth the money ($300 IIRC), but it is slightly better. To me the DAC makes much more of a difference than the O2 on my 650s and even on loudspeakers.

>>57464894
I've been to all kinds of concerts, from rock and pop to organ and bayan ones and I heard all kinds of guitars, plugged and unplugged, traditional and modern ones.

>When I hear an acoustic guitar on X2s it sounds more lifelike than HD6xx

Yeah, because they were tinkered to bring forth and emphasise certain things while overshadowing details and vocal clarity unlike HD6xx. You can't listen to organ music anywhere near on X2 like you can on HD 6xx, nor X2 focus anywhere as good as HD6xx on vocals.
You give an impression of a kid who found joys of one thing and is obsessed with it now disregarding anything else, it's you who have a long way to go from your narrow musical taste.

>>57465090
>Musical Fidelity
lol

>>57465128
Whatever, the detail is the same, soundstage, clarity, X2s are not just dry like HDs. This is what most reviews agree on the internet also. I just hate shills with a passion that cant see the other side of the coin, enjoy your headphones while I will enjoy my music faggot.

And no I do not own a decent headphone anymore since they are a moot point when you have a set of great studio monitors if you simply listen to music.

>>57463396
>>57463362
The currency goes before the value kid.

Have you heard any high end headphones? Once you get past the $500 mark you're talking about extremely small gains if any.

The main feature of top of the line headphones are their price.

>>57464964
anyone?

>>57465254
what kind of music do you like? are you gonna use them for video games/movies as well?

>>57465232
>when you have a set of great studio monitors if you simply listen to music.
such as?

>>57464835
Make up your own.

>>57464976
>O2
The O2 is somewhat overkill, intentionally so.
>good DAC
It's pretty easy to make a decent one, which is why it's so appalling that there are so many bad ones.
What I feel is the better solution in general is to not bother with the added electronics, and only purchase it to address a specific deficiency. Most people have the (entry) necessary gear already, and sometimes it is good enough as is.
Start cheap, something like the Schiit Fulla, which is probably still more than what you might want.

Can the Schiit Fulla power the dt880s? I need an amp for traveling.

>>57464964
Get the Sennheiser HD598. They're $150.

>>57465574
I listen to anything
yes
>>57465768
how much do they discount at cyber monday?

>>57466171
anything? if you don't mind an almost nonexistent bass and a ultra neutral sound then the 598's are safe. you could probably find some AGK's that have a stronger bass for 80 bucks but you don't seem too picky.

owned this for like 8 months? highly recommend. finally an iem that doesnt fucking break and i use it everyday for the gym/etc

https://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Reference-Flagship-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B0133ACE8O

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NEVER FALL FOR THE RATTLECAN MEMEPHONES

My K7xx's finally developed the rattle. These stupid things are glued together, so repair is going to be annoying too.

guys
i just found out that i've been sleepwalking, and it's been causing me to come and shitpost as your least favorite tripfag
i'm sorry for leading you guys on
also does anyone know how to stop sleepwalking?

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whats a good amp to pair with my hd598s? they're too light on the bass for me

>>57465768
stop recommending the hd598 you utter retard the hd558 is better and cheaper

>>57466581
>4 m's
>4 e's
>4 g's
>3 (THREE) a's
>4 m's
>4 a's
>4 n's
fuck you

>>57466581
no amp is going to create bass on headphones that don't have any

>>57459134
>USB 3
>Switch between standard/minphase/bitperfect ??????

Buy one that doesn't waste money on useless "features".

>>57466581
The device/software you are looking for is called an "eq".

P A R S E

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I'm rather new to this whole audiophile thing so I appreciate any help. I'm pretty fed up with paying 20 bucks for headphones every month so whats a good in ear headphones for iPhone. I'm willing to spend up to 80 for one that lasts

>>57467068
I use my monoprice iem's. They're 10 bucks and not the best sound quality, but they've lasted me awhile. Longer than my 35 dollar Vsonics, for sure. I know there are probably really good ones with metal encasings though if you're really willing to pay that much

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzyMlJ6cERg

heads up. this is the best headphones

>>57467108
it's hilarious how somebody can talk about something while knowing so damn little about what they're talking about

he's worse than a sales rep at best buy

>>57467121
would you say hes wrong about what he said here?
https://youtu.be/pzyMlJ6cERg?t=3m29s

>>57467096
Mmm there all pretty cheap. Which one do u own and for how long may I ask :D

>>57467181
he says they aren't accurate when they are. he says they don't emphasize bass when they have a midbass hump. he tries to imply millennial like real subbass as opposed to boomy midbass (like the X2 aim for)

>>57467121
He appeals to younger crowds and most of neo/g/.

>>57467189
I have these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8QCMHY/ref=twister_B013C9WKRG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
they're only a backup though that I use for watching videos, they aren't audiophile tier by any means. They've lasted me a few months through modest abuse but I can't tell you how they'll fair through exercise and shit like that

>>57467218
oh and I should tell you that theres quite a lot of feedback when you touch the wire, so I don't recommend exercising in these at all.

I'm completely new to these threads, so I was wondering what's the best wireless earbuds or headphones under...30?

>>57462697
Then you've never used a comfortable pair of headphones. I'd rather never use headphones in my life than only be able to use ATH M?0 series headphones

>>57462697
If they're uncomfy then change the pads to brainwavs hm5 ear pads...

>>57466251
>if you don't mind an almost nonexistent bass and a ultra neutral sound then the 598's are safe

stop shitposting lol
neither of those statements are true
598's are decently warm with good upper highs.
low end is lacking but exists.

not even remotely neutral tho

Are speakers or headphones more damaging for hearing?
I usually spend 6-8 hours a day listening to music and i'm afraid that I won't be able to any longer if I get headphones.

>>57467641
Both at the same time. Depends on how loud sound pressure level or dB you put them out at.

>>57467641
The type of source has no affect. Simply how loud the sound is at the ear drum. [at all frequencies]
That said, higher frequencies can be more damaging than lower ones at the same volumes.

>>57467673
>That said, higher frequencies can be more damaging than lower ones at the same volumes.
lol no

>>57467532
>not even remotely neutral tho
yes it is. read any review of it

>>57467697
I own them. They're not neutral.

>>57467712
so do I

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so im wanting to pick up some sennheiser hd25-1II's, but i want to know if its possible to attach a mic and quick disconnect cable to be able to use it as a headset for my work. i want to be able to carry around one set of headphones and two cables. one for work, and the other for listening to music. is there any way i can make this possible?
pic related. my shitty work assigned headset

>>57467717
Then you'd know they're not neutral. Sure, they're closer to neutral than X2's or 770's, but they're not neutral. Not by any of those memey curves, or neutral as in flat.
They're warm with a slight low end roll off.

>>57467739
>slight
lol

>>57467728
>hd25-1II
Good luck having your head crushed. Heat gun the headband or you'll regret the purchase.

>>57467739
except literally every review calls them neutral

recommend me some portable headphones that sound similar to AKG K240s

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>>57467649
First define what you consider best would be. The best to one person could be shit to another.

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>>57467821
Looking for Dat deep bass and crisp treble all wrapped in some noice noise cansolatoin...

>>57467913
MA750

>noise cansolatoin...
Meme tier

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>>57467949
Oh shit nigga...Dat 3 year warrant
A bit over my price range but looks worth
Can anyone here vouch for them?

>>57464976

Don't listen to >>57465602

Don't cheap on the AMP/DAC, a good combo can last you for years and years to come.

Just get something like O2/ODAC or Modi/Magni, either of these will do justice to pretty much every headphone below $1000 and are widely available everywhere.

>>57468080
>either of these will do justice to pretty much every headphone below $1000
why is cost of the headphone relevant here

>>57455628
>Read Nwavguys HD650 review.

KEKEKEKEKEKEKE

>>57468352
He's the guy who created the Objective fucking 2 Amp. Who else makes a fucking objective review? No one else. Everyone elses reviews are "subjective".

>>57468369
>made a meme amp that is no better than a cmoy
>Who else makes a fucking objective review?
nobody makes objective reviews because reviews are subject to opinion.

>>57464964
hd598 on black friday will be 100-135 CAD so wait for them then

>>57464730
I love my X2s but their bass is not as tight as I want.
Wanted to try a closed bright set for the hell of it, so after buying a pair of MSR7s the X2s shortcomings became obvious.

I agree that the comfort and build quality are amazing on the X2s, I use it as my daily driver since its sound signature is warm and laid back, could listen to them all day without fatigue.

Only use the MSR7 for short listening sessions since the low end treble can get fatiguing. Beautiful for female vocals, MSR7s sound so much clearer but it is like you are in a small room compared to X2s since it is nowhere near as open.

Love the bass quantity on X2s, if the bass where tighter it would be fucking glorious. Might look into a decent set of planar for a future upgrade and see if I can get the best of both worlds.

>>57458385
Why are you using earbuds for kids.

>>57463517
From Nwavguy's blog:
> The K701, to my ears, is the Etymotic of full size headphones. They're wonderfully detailed, and very well made, but they have very lean bass which makes them sound rather thin.
> I did like the highs on the AKG K701 but only on better than average recordings. Some say they're "too bright" but I think it's a lot like the Etymotics--the lack of bass and very revealing highs just makes them *seem* bright--especially on less than ideal recordings.
> Still, for the real world with lots of less than perfect music, the HD650s are hard to beat.
> I would say the K701 is closer to the ER4S than the Beyers I've heard. I like the bass in the Beyers better than either the AKGs or the Etys. But that's just my preference. The K701s are wonderful headphones in many respects.

From Rin Choi's measurements:
> Accurately matched drivers; this is the best I've seen from any dynamic(moving-coil) headphones
> Surprisingly, even under a good amount of acoustic leak, the sub-bass is still well-sustained. This indicates that K702's diaphragm mass is much lower compared to those of other dynamic headphones.
> With a small boost in the bass & at 4 kHz, K702 will accurately follow Dr. Olive's reference target.

You can say that you don't like the K702's sound signature, but saying that it simply sucks makes you sounds like a shill.

>>57469665
The AKG k7-- series have fallen prey to headfi snobs. You can see the vast majority of negative comments come after the price cut in about 2014. Sub $300 headphones are treated as Beats trash.

And no AKG hasn't had a quality drop.

>>57469705
>Sub $300 headphones are treated as Beats trash
HD600 can be found for less than 300$ or 300€ almost everywhere now, and yet they're still getting shilled.

>>57466581
EQ them

I have a high output impedance amp and wish I didn't.

>>57469719
>300$
The currency goes before the value.

>and yet they're still getting shilled.
>Sennheiser
There you go.

>>57468377
>no better than cmoy
It's vastly better than cmoy.

>>57469476
It's for adults too. Same size as my pricier MK5.

>>57467108
He's spot on.

If you want unforgiving accuracy go for beyer dt880. If you want listening headphones go for hd650.

>>57469442
>Want tight bass, detailed unfatiguing highs, monster detail, open sound stage and isolation.

Beyerdynamic dt880. They are designed with literally every one of those things.

>>57470025
>fatiguing treble spike is accuracy

>Budget
Under $150
>Location
Australia
>Source
Astro mixamp and xbox one
>Type of headphone
Over ear preferably
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound profile
Doesn't matter too much
>Past headphones
Astro m80 w2 west one

>>57467108
> this is the true image of a Sennshill
kill me right now

>>57459157
>that beat very expensive amp dacs

KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE

IT DOESN'T EVEN BEAT ENTRY LEVEL SCHIIT'S SHIT

>>57470036
thanks I'll have a look into it, I hear the ear pads are like cloud pillows and headband is replaceable.

Build quality wise the only thing I was worried about with the X2 is the elastic band loosening and fucking up.

>Budget
Would rather keep it around 100$

>Location
Estonia

>Source
AMP > Computer

>Type of headphone
Full

>Open or closed
Closed or Open, no specific preference

>Comfort level
COMFY would be nice, but I can provide my own pad change.

>Past headphones
Sennheiser shitcans, bunch of literal who headphones and at the current moment dying HD 681's
also had hi-2050's for a littlewhile but those turned out to be watered down by the company

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did any of you who got massjewed on tuesday get a email telling you to fix shipping address for the hd6xx drop?

I spent 40mins that day trying to get it but nothing, no ping on my cc/ebay whatsoever. but just checked my email and my md transactions page and there is a hd6xx drop on it outofnowhere.

>>57470830
You going about 20 over with the memes, kiddo. Gonna need you to slow it down..

>>57470806
HD 558 if theyre on sale
you can get em for 109 on amazon at times

otherwise SHP 9500 is pretty close

Anyone wearing headphones for many hours a day experiencing crusty ears? I need to clean my ear pads at least once per week. Don't really sweat, but the skin on my ears gers irritated and I sometimes get small scabs. Using the mdr-v6's.

Any tips?

>>57471045
Should I go for the SHP 9500 for 65 EUR?

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Would I be a pleb if I'd pick the dt990s over the hd650s?

>>57471166
Are you the same anon that wanted the all-black massdrop dt990s over the hd6xx? I passed up on the hd6xx deal. If I didn't like my hd600 why would i want hd6xx.

>>57471183
No, I'm new to the headphone game and I recently started to take greater interest in music so I'd like to listen to it with some quality "cans".

>>57471056
MDR-CD900ST guy here. What pads are you using? The stock ones?

>change >>57471232
Yeah.

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>>57453527
What DAC should I get for a pair of AD900x's?

I don't hear any noise on my onboard, but my soundcard is rather noisy.

Would it even be worth investing in a DAC?

>>57463361
The akg k240s are pretty good.

>>57471267
Try DT250 velour pads instead. I've yet to get a pair and I'm not exactly digging the stock pads rn

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>>57458385
Lewd!

>>57458116
>when they make you deaf?
sounds like a dream come true senpai

>>57471363
Velour is kinda shitty though, and I can't get these in my country anyways. I wonder if there are fake leather ones that would fit.

Could get the HD 558's for 72 EUR

Should I jump the shark?

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>Budget
£300-400 for the dac and/or soundcard + £200-300 for the headphone
>Location
UK
>Source
PC (games+music)
>Type of headphone
over ear headphone. Do I have any chance for a good wireless, or all shit? If no, than I just buy a hd600.
>Open or closed
closed
>Past headphones
I have a fiio x1 with an ultimate ears ue900.

The main question is what should I get, a good soundcard or a headphone dac amplifier like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Dot-6JI-standard-Electronics/dp/B00A2QM5O6/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1478878925&sr=8-34&keywords=headphone+dac)

Or should I get a soundcard and a headphone dac amplifier as well?

11.11 sale is on right now at AliExpress.

Should I get the FX-Audio DAC-X6? Is it any good?

It would be paired with the Sennheiser HD650s and the DT880s.

>>57469442
what you use X2 with, any amp?

>>57471569
>good wireless
>PC (games+music)
>that price range
Anon, you're scaring me a bit.

Any specifics you're interested in when it comes to games and music?

>>57471714
No amp, just my desktop's onboard was tempted to get a decent AMP but many people have been claiming that the the benefit is negligible.

>>57471716
indie rock mostly. witcher, xenoverse, mgs etc.
What is so scary in this?

>>57471762
Because games usually don't barrage over 44KHz and don't have very high quality sound, and most people who buy overpriced shit while saying they need it for games and music listen to music for youtube.

>>57471806
I have a massive flac collection, and yes games are sounds shit, but it's might get better with a good gear.

>>57471736
I suggest you go to the headphone store and try some amp amp/dac with your headphones, if you would hear cleaner and tighter bass they you may consider getting some cheap amp cus X2 will work well with it being easy to drive.

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>>57453629
I missed it, I haven't been here for a while and wanted to have an open alternative to my HD 25-1 II.

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Hi, /hbg/. What are the best portable closed headphones out there? I'm looking for that specific category since I don't want to blast chinese cartoon degeneracy or any other shit on public transportation. Budget isn't that much of an issue, but I don't think I'm going more than 300 american shekels. Pic related have been good for 7 years, but I think it's time to let go and my clamped, busted ears.

>>57470279
It does in some aspects and the "entry level Schiit"(Magni 2 and Modi 2) is extremely good, beating some of their "higher end" options in performance.

>>57471166
No but you are pleb for not knowing what you want and choosing between two very different sounding options.

>>57471326
You don't pair DA-converters and headphones, ever. There's no correlation between a headphone load and DA-conversion. You don't pair amplifiers and headphones either but at least amplifier has a direct relationship with the load.

>Would it even be worth investing in a DAC?
>is it worth it tell me
555-come-on-now

Probably not if you aren't having issues with the on-board. And probably no point in investing to an amplifier either given how sensitive AD900X is.

>>57471806
>Because games usually don't barrage over 44KHz
Why should they? You don't gain anything by higher sampling rates, other than easing the low pass filter requirements and design before Nyquist. 44.1 KHz covers all audible frequencies to us.
>and don't have very high quality sound
That's very dependent on the game in question and good sound is more than just the format.
>most people who buy overpriced shit while saying they need it for games and music listen to music for youtube.
So? How do you figure a good headphone response correlates with where people get their music or what kind of format was it distributed in?

>>57471943
Amplifiers and especially DA-converters don't alter sound like that, even without knowing what you mean by "tighter".

Any of these DAC / Amps good?
Audiotrak Prodigy Cube
Audinst HUD-mx2

>>57472114
Had a look before at the X2s impedance curve with respect to frequency from inner fidelity.

X2 peaks at around 45ohms or so near 60Hz, so perhaps that is why some people perceive it tightens the bass a bit compared to on-board. I doubt I will be able to pick up such a difference easily with that frequency range if there even is any.

My motherboard is an ASUS H97M-E with a realtec ALC887 codec I believe don't think it has a dedicated headphone amp. Doesn't sound particularly bad for driving low ~32ohm rated input impedance headphones.

I don't perceive any hissing or popping noise, and the volume can be cranked pretty damn loud. I listen between 10%~30% volume depending on ambient noise level (fan on, night time, etc...).

Both MSR7 and X2 sound about right on that source, tried them both on my HTC10 as well and they both sound the same to my ears.

>>57453527
I'll probs get bullied for this but I was using an iphone 4 with soundmagic e10s earphones and a jdslabs c5 (which I got for £50) as my budget audio setup and it worked pretty well.

But the iphone is kill and my amp is lost so now im using a HTC m8 and soundmagic e10s. What amp x dac or just amp would you suggest for my current brokeboi dated setup? Can spend like £100 ish

>Budget
Cancer
>Location
U.S.A
>Source
Nexus 6 with Kunlun dac
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
Sexy
>Sound signature
Soundstage,highs
>Past headphones
HDD 558s Philips shp9500 various shill phones

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>>57466607

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why haven't you gone balanced yet anon?

>>57473566
Because it doesn't make an audible difference.

>>57465600
For example LSR305 which I started with, but I have genelec 8ks now since I got them for free as a gift.

Is it worth it to side-grade to Modi 2 uber + Magni 2 from an integrated O2/ODAC ?
I need the optical input which I lack from my ODAC, and I'd really like a source selection which is not available if I'd just plug-in a DAC into the output of my O2/ODAC.

>>57469740
it's essentially two cmoys

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>>57472770
2.5dB won't do anything to make it sound like it has 'more' bass, it will just sound muddier.

>>57474113
why do you really want optical?

>>57474185
Because I'll use another source than my computer with headphones. And as such I'll use USB for the computer, and Optical for that other source (a game console which I'll also use to watch blu-rays).

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>Budget
$20
>Location
USA
>Source
iPhone / Vita / Tablet / 3DS
>Type of headphone
IEN
>Comfort level
I use them a lot while I work and commute so Maximum comfy
>Sound signature
Whatever would work best across the platforms I listed
>Past headphones
The ones that come with the iPhone.

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>>57474219
then get a generic hdmi box that splits the audio out to analog 3.5mm audio

>>57474395
xiaomi hybrids have a neat v shape signature. Watch reviews first though

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What are some good earphones that aren't in ear like in the pic? There doesn't seem to be many around anymore

>>57474641
From lowest to highest. Not much recommendations because high-end ear"buds" are not good compared to high-end in-ears.
Sunrise Feeling 2
Apple Earpods
Yuin PK3
Sennheiser MX980/MX985

>>57474175
That's not the HD 518/558/598 line.
The frequency response shift is different. Go learn how to calculate it properly.

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>>57474799
>actually thinks it will do anything but make the midbass more muddy
like i said before, there's nothing you can do to create bass in the hd558/598.

>>57474641
>>57474721
Oh yeah forgot about the VE Monk+

>>57474400
It completely defeats the purpose of having a decent audio setup though, outside of the amplifier.

>>57458595
Sennshill pajeet spotted go back to pooing in the loo pajeet

>Budget
Under $150
>Location
Australia
>Source
Astro mixamp and xbox one
>Type of headphone
Over ear preferably
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound profile
Doesn't matter too much
>Past headphones
Astro m80 w2 west one

>>57474903
Why would someone type something like this?

>>57474903
english please

>>57463440
I've heard about lsr305 so many times, I'm actually wondering whether these speakers are really good or they've reached meme brand status like HD600 and other junk products.

>>57474835
>there's nothing you can do to create
EQ

>>57475096
2/10

>>57475113
with that level of distortion already in the headphones? no thanks. just buy better headphones like the dt880 and EQ those, they're more neutral across the frequency range than the hd600.

>>57475138
How do you think harmonic distortion relates into anything when equalizing the response? I don't see it becoming a problem at all in fact, it's only high-ish in the lowest frequencies which is likely going to be inaudible on most listening levels. Harman made good use of those as their simulation headphones which required heavy equalization.

Original person asked for more bass, which you get by equalizing. Not purchase advice for new headphones.

>they're more neutral across the frequency range than the hd600
They are not, not on any target. This is an inane stupid argument from the start, especially here as the stock response is utterly irrelevant on all of these headphones if you have a PEQ at hand.

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>>57475222
DT880 are much easier than the HD600 to EQ and yes, they are more neutral overall.

>>57474950
>>57475071
(((Sennheiser)))
oy vey goyim trust me shekelheiser is the best headphones

new threado

>>57475352
>>57475352
>>57475352

>>57459873
>http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-thick-memory-foam-earpad-suitable-for-large-over-the-ear-headphones-1pc

not that same anon but have the m50 and i agree with you on the comfort of the stock pad. was wondering if the sound changes with the different pads?

>>57453527
>Budget
100-200
>Location
PA, USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
Full Size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
/comfy/
>Sound signature
v-shape warm.
>Past headphones
none

first headset that is for quality and not gaymen.