/hpg/ - Headphone General

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>>57528937
Well, you are the one saying people are wrong while presenting only subjective opinions on what you just said to be "slight differences"
Besides, the person asking already said he can't get a V6 because it costs much more than the 7506.

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AD700x, or AD900x?

Specifically using this for LAN parties, so it's strictly meant for gaming.
Price doesn't matter, but I don't want anything that requires an amp. (Less cables / stuff to carry, the better.)

>>57529056
Reminder that you shilled that "Firefox gets FLAC support" garbage around /g/ for weeks when it was announced and bumped the threads yourself by spamming anime. Who gives a shit about lossless internet streaming anyway?

>>57529240
Where do you live? How much are you willing to spend?

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>>57529371
US.
AD700x is $103, AD900x is $135, and $32 isn't that much of a difference for me.
Willing to spend around $200-250, but the more expensive the headphones, the more likely I'd need an amp.

To clarify, I already have a good set of headphones for at-home usage, and looking for a more portable setup for said LAN parties.

>>57529420
Also for gaming, I'd like to specify that I prefer open back cans, and for it to have a large soundstage - hence why I'm currently looking at those two headphones in particular.

>>57529240
I wouldn't get open headphones for gaming, but I guess it makes sense if you're at a LAN party.

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>>57528925
>Budget
$70
>Location
Mid EU
>Source
Behringer UCA 222
>Type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
doesn't matter
>Comfort level
pretty comfortable? how the fuck wants non-comfortable headphones anyway?
>Sound signature
neutral, or something that's good for acoustic/rock/metal/singing
>Past headphones
cheap chick headphones

if there was a Bluetooth headphone with these parameters in this price range, that'd be nice
I know that wireless = worse/shittier quality over all but this would be a present and Bluetooth is a huge plus

>Budget:
<$50?
>Location:
US
>Type of headphone:
IEMs.
>Open or closed:
Don't care.
>Comfort level:
As comfy as possible. I run so it'll be nice if they don't make much of the noises usual shitty overpriced IEMs bought from Target make when I move around.
>Sound signature:
Neutral...? Leaning towards high is okay, I don't listen to much things that has a ton of bass?
>Past headphones:
Shitty apple ear buds, store bought panasonics.

Basically just looking for something that is comfy and won't make weird noises when I move around a lot. Bonus points if it can be pastel ish pink or mint.

>>57529470
KZ ATE

>>57529561
>neutral
You don't get much bassier than KZ ATE.

>>57529420
>>57529434
Sennheiser HD558 and HD598 (they sound bad on high impedance sources).
AKG K240 is also good and can be found for almost half the price of HD558. Don't let the price fool you, it's not important for headphones.
AKG Q701/K702/K701/K612/K7XX, pick the cheapest one: they don't absolutely need an amp.

>>57529600
>AKG Q701/K702/K701/K612/K7XX, pick the cheapest one: they don't absolutely need an amp.
They do. But if you are that cheap just go with a $10~ PCM2704 Burr-Brown DAC white color sound card. Higher volume than onboard.

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Anyone try these out? They're the Status Audio CB-1s. I'm looking for some headphones with a fairly neutral sound signature but that can handle sub bass well and I think I'm going to go for this. Anyone have experience with them?

>>57529619
No they don't. You can drive them at a satisfying volume even out off a standard sound card.

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>>57529644
Liar. It is just under ten bucks. Obvious difference and sounds louder with K702. If you're content with AKG with your volume loudness then fine. You win arguement.

>>57529469
$80, Sony MDR7506 if you want closed back.

For open backed there's the AKG K240. Few selections on this one.
$61 for standard version.
$50 for white version off Massdrop if you don't mind waiting a few weeks for shipping.
$87 for MK II isn't worth it. Has same drivers and everything as old models, just colored different.

>>57529600
I have a few friends with the K240. I find its treble shrill and fatiguing to listen to.
Sound stage is alright, but nothing special compared to HD558's or especially K7xx's I've listened to.
However, K612 and above definitely need amplification. Even if the K240 doesn't, it still benefits greatly from it.
But comparing the HD558 / HD598 vs AD700x / AD900x, the Audio Technicas still win out on soundstage.

>>57529644
A cheap USB sound card might help, but at a LAN party I'd still need the volume cranked louder than normal.

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What headphones are these?

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>>57529306
MP3 is dead anyway

>>57529470
If you find canalphones comfortable (for most I'd say they are not), Ety Kids. It's a deep insertion in-ear which has a sound signature leaning towards highs and arguably the most neutral in your price range. Ety MK5 would be a direct upgrade to the Kids and it's 10 dollars over your budget. Similar design but smoother response and higher sensitivity. Just know that these both require deep insertion to the ear canal and this might be the opposite of comfortable for some.

For something within your budget with a relatively balanced sound and standard in-ear form factor, Soundmagic E10 is a decent pick.

>>57529644
That depends on the "standard sound card", what kind of content is being played and how loud one considers to be satisfying. Those headphones are on the less sensitive end of models in production and the kind of headphones many would consider a discrete amplifier a necessity for.

>>57529587
xiaomi piston 3 then

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Bought these a few months ago with a 5 year amazon warranty, comfiest shit I've ever worn. waddya think /g/?

>>57529697
does Opus replace it?

>>57529718
Where to buy legit Piston 3? It's discontiuned no? Dual-Dynamic and BA Driver Xiaomi Hybrid Pro replaced Piston IV.

>>57529726
> not HD558
You've been cucked by Germans

>>57529735
Opus was DoA. FLAC has mainstream support

>>57529469
get these - >>57529623

>>57529753
Flac is too big, it doesn't fit senpai

>>57529747
i think they are now called Piston Basic

>>57529439
>I wouldn't get open headphones for gaming
Why?
Other than potential noise from mouse/kb, theyre better in every way.

>Budget
£200-£300

>Location
UK

>Source
Creative Sound Blaster E3

>Type of headphone
Full Size

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
need comfort

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past headphones
Audio Technica M50 (and M50x) - nice closed headphone, bass heavy however
Bose QC35 - Great everyday headphone. i'm using these at work and on the way too and from work.

I'm looking to use the recommended pair at home, as i want to listen to something different than the Bose in this environment. What do you /g/ents think i should try out?

>>57529763
1 TB HDD is worth $50 now. Stop being poor.

>>57529787
I have plenty of storage at home, but I use a portable player 2

>>57529718
Heavy V-shape but overall more balanced than KZ ATE.

>>57529696
2D headphones.

>>57529753
Inherently bandwidth-heavy lossless codec(s) doesn't magically replace the need for lossy ones, especially not when there is no benefit in perceived sound quality if lossy encode is high enough quality. Nobody is going to waste internet bandwidth streaming lossless formats when the same practical quality for the end user can be done in a fraction of the data rate.

>>57529781
Status Audio CB-1

>>57529763
You can always just stream it if you can't store it.

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>>57529748
>no air cushion headband
>it's headband will catch tons of hair
>the sides catch dust
>looks like a cheap piece of shit
I am no cuck, i made the right choice getting the HD598se

>>57529781
HD 600

>>57529781
HD 558 if your sound card has low output imepdance
AKG K701/K702/Q701

>>57529726
Only reason to get 598's is for that cream colour. Shoulda got 558's and modded em if you wanted black.

Link to cable tho?

>>57529781
>>57529830
apparently my DAC/amp can drive 600 Ohm headphones

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>>57529835
>Link to cable tho
funnily enough im looking for the same cable, the pic isn't mine it's from imgur
>imgur.com/gallery/prMXD

>>57529879
Might want to message him on leddit
https://www.reddit.com/user/WarnUs
I assume its the same guy as the username on imgur since i think the sites connect to eachother [maybe?]

>>57529877
Drivability of a headphone isn't related to Ohm. Those specs mean nothing.

>>57529935
>I failed electrical engineering 101

>>57529879
>>57529926
That is a prime example of how half of the posts on r/Headphones are. What a shithole. Definitely the same user so should just pm the guy.

>>57529877
Useless spec which only serves to confuse people. What you can gather from that is: "this headphone amplifier has higher than average output voltage". It should be fine at driving something like the AKG K7-series phones which are relatively insensitive(despite their low impedance), DT 880/990 high impedance models, HD 6xx-series Sennheisers and the like.

>>57529941
He's not wrong. Impedance means very little in relation to headphones.

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>>57529926
>message him on leddit
I'm too scared, can u?

>>57529623
anyone try these?

>>57529975
Okay, but I'm not sure If he'd reply to someone whose entire post history is shitposting and flamebaiting.

Lets pray.

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How good are the Fidelio L2s?

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>>57530043
ty anon, have a rare-ish pepe.

>>57529240
That wing design is fucking horrible, if you want auto adjusting headphones just go for a K612 or K7XX

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help me decide, these are my options, which one is the best?
it would be mainly for listening to rock music and gaming

>>57530202
SRH 440 is the less shitty option.

>>57530202
440's if you want brightish neutral
M30's if you want somewhat bassy

none of those are particularly good though. All of them will be uncomfortable

>>57530103
Does no one know jackshit about these or am I just getting ignored?

Second day in a row and I can't even get a shitpost for a reply.

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I kinda want to have an hifiman.

Are the HE-X/1000 worth it, or should I stick with their more classic line? It would also mean I can swap their pads for something actually comfy.

I'm looking for a $75-$200 pair of headphones. I don't have an amp, but I do have a dedicated sound card.

I want it to be mainly for listening to music, and occasionally for watching movies/playing games. A neutral sound is a plus, but comfort is very important. I prefer closed back, but I'm flexible. I've never used open back headphones before.

As an aside, what would you all recommend in terms of a mic? I'm looking into the modmics, but I'm not sure about them yet. Anyone have any experience?

>>57527326
>>57528796
>>57528889
Passive speakers/amp/Dac/Headphone amp guy here.
You're right it's coax spdif in, that won't work. RCA splitters on the DAC to the headphone amp could work?
I think I'm going to skip on the DAC and headphone amp combo for now and just go for the speaker amp and connect that to my pc via input RCA to 3.5mm cable.
this one (2 x 160W stereo):
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-98E-TDA7498E-amplifier-digital/dp/B00JESRNKO


specs of speakers:
I think it's 75 RMS (jbl 230)
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m): 88 dB
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 20 – 150W
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms


And other option for now:
peak 300W
continual 75W
92 dB
Impedance 8 Ohm

However there's also this device, SMSL Q5 Pro. It has a DAC built in and a remote control.
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Q5-Pro-black-Component/dp/B017W12UCU
specs:
mpedance adaptation: 4-8 ohm
Maximum output power: 50W / 4 Ohm 35W / 8 ohm
Dynamic Range: 102d BSNR: 81dB

Would these power the speakers loudly or is it too weak?

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Which is "better" between the KZ ATR and the KZ ZS3? Or is there another option that's better than either? I'm confused.

>>57530523
>Or is there another option that's better than either?
Audeze iSine

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>>57530103
>>57530340
I have those, what do you want to know exactly?

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>>57530584
>$600
Not what I meant and you fucking know it.

>>57530523
ZS3 Fit better

Slightly used M50X for 80 euro. Worth it?
Yeah, I know about NIGGERBASS. Maybe it will be better with velour HM5 pads?

>>57530676
Bass is better with HM5 pads, but you also have to worry about the highs. Putting felt over the driver would help.

As long as you're not expecting amazing clarity, and know the bass is ultra present, they're not bad once modded.

I have a beat up pair of m50's that I bought for 30 AUD second hand. Sounds pretty alright. Decent cans for bus rides.

>>57530732
>but you also have to worry about the highs
Wow didn't know that. I've got some kind of treble allergy so thanks for mentioning it.

What tip does /g/ use on their Etymotic HF5?

http://www.strawpoll.me/11647165

>>57530596
How much do you like them? Are they worth $100? Do they isolate enough to be used in public? Are they superior to the SHP9500s?

>>57530828
No worries. It's not horrific, but it's a bit more than DT770's. Highs are easy to take out with modification though.
The HM5 pads help as well.

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>>57530674
How so? Is it purely a fitting in issue, or is it a matter of the shape or bulk of the driver unit?

>>57530858
Thanks bro.

>>57530866
Shape of the ZS3 is just better. The ATR is the same shape as the ATE's [go ask /csg/ about them if you want]
Just too bulky and not really ear shaped.

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Current have a pair of HD598 and looking to upgrade after a lot of research it looks like im leaning to getting the hifiman HE-400i with an amp and dac

would this be a decent upgrade or does anyone else have any other headphone suggestions

>>57531113
That's a fair upgrade. HD 600's are an option too. They don't have quite the low end extension that you get with the planar of the 400i's, but theyre a bit more comfortable. Up to you really.

What Amp/DAC are you looking at?

>>57528925
Guys where the fuck have the pastebins of recommended headphones gone?

I have to come up with a list of headphones/IEM that cost around 150€ to choose from for a graduation gift.

>>57531152
They're in the Wiki
Where they've always been
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Headphones#External_links

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>>57531146
not sure i'm a newfag when it comes to headphones and stuff my first "good" pair were the HD598 and i'm not to experienced in amp/dac's but i've been reading that the magni/modi 2 from schiit are good with the 400i

>Budget
Up to about $200
>Location
U.S.
>Source
PC for music/gaming.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Preferably comfortable, like velour padding.
>Sound signature
Neutral or leaning bassy.
>Past headphones
Razer meme pro that were okay.

Prefer to not have to invest in an amp or a DAC.

>>57531181
Righto. 400i's are fairly efficient. They don't need a whole lot of juice. You easily power them off something like a Micca Origen+, an E10k, or any of the cheaper SMSL DAC/Amps

The Schiit stack [What people call magni+modi combo] is a bit overkill, but if you don't want to ever have to upgrade for ages, while having a ton of features, it's the way to go I guess.

>>57531283
ATH-M40x with Brainwavz HM5 Velour Pads if you want somewhat bassy
NVX XPT-100
with HM5 Velours if you want neutral.

Best cheap portable amp+DAC?
Is Fiio Q1 good?

>>57530360
>I kinda want to have an hifiman.
To experience the lack of workmanship in a headphone as Fang Bian would do it? With window screen dust covers and cheap plywood frames?
>Are the HE-X/1000 worth it
The poor finish is quite the downside.
Hifiman used the beta demo as a way to gauge product interest, and upped the prices accordingly. I would call it overpriced in that light.
I didn't find anything compelling about the sound, I would have taken the Ether over them easily.

>>57530482
>https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-98E-TDA7498E-amplifier-digital/dp/B00JESRNKO
>(2 x 160W stereo):
Heh. Funny. Here's the official spec.

>2 x 160 watts max @ 4 ohms (12% THD)
>2 x 80 watts max@ 6 ohms (10% THD)
>2 x 60 watts max @ 8 ohms (10% THD)
Can't find any spec on continuous linear output yet. It will be far less than the peak power given here.

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>>57530907
I see. Thanks for the advice.

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>>57530852
I do like them a lot, it's the one i listen to when i'm in the mood for something bassy, i'm not sure if they are worth 100 bucks since i live in Brazil, but i's put it somewhere near HD558 and MDR V6 in terms of quality, if that helps a bit in the general price range (keep in mind that this is just my opinion), they are very sturdy too and the detachable cable can be replaced by any regular cable (V-moda for example) which should help with the durability, they are semi-open, so they isolate more than the HD558/AD900X/K701 and less than the DT770 or the MDR V6, with that said, i do occasionally listen to them in the bus, they don't isolate as much as i would consider perfect for this kind of thing, but it's good enough in general.
The pads are very comfortable, but i do find the headband a bit annoying some times, although adjusting it well enough usually helps with discomfort, but it does hurt a little after 3 hours or so.
Sorry, never tested the SHP9500 so i can't really compare them.

Can someone explain me difference between AKG K240 Studio and MK II?

>>57531463
Just colour and the Mk II's come with velour pads.

Sound/build is identical.

>>57531539
30 euro for velour pads? Hmm. I'll stick with Studio then.

>>57531463
>>57531584
MKII also has detachable cable.

>>57530360
>Are the HE-X/1000 worth it
Wait for V3. Fang Bian will most likely update the model. I'm joking. HE-1000 is only a year old and it's already V2.

>>57531353
Is the bass enough that it has those deep booms and not rattle your body tier?

>>57531704
Yeah, that describes it pretty well actually.

>>57529623
Zeos literally just did a vid on them if he can sway your opinion at all

>>57528925
>Budget
~$300 or less
>Location
USA
>Source
Straight from PC
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Excellent
>Sound signature
Flat
>Past headphones
SRH840
V-Moda XS

I've had my SRH840s for about six years now and the headband hinges are forming cracks. I know I should probably pick up a open-back set, but my roommate is a DOTArd and that makes it really hard to study in my dorm. I guess I'd like something with better build quality and soundstage.

>>57531728
You could look at T50RP's and an amp.
Mod them to whatever sound sig you want.

>>57530202
srh 440

Is there any point to use closed cans at home? Except stronger bass.

>>57531785
Sound isolation

>>57531785
No. Unless you've got a loud heating/cooling system you should be using open.
Strong and tight bass is absolutely acceptable with open back as well. Its just manufacturers know their market so they aren't produced very often.

>>57531336
do you think the 400i's would be the best for me? im in the 500$ range

Is there such a thing as headphones with built in clippers to cut the hair around my ears so I don't have to keep pushing it out of the way when I put them on? I would buy this.

>>57531843
Honestly yeah. I prefer HE-400s with lambskin HM5 pads personally, but that brings out the low end quite a bit resulting in a less clear sound.

Coming from 598's the natural upgrade is HD 600/650's, but I'd say the hifimans are better.

>>57531785
>Watching porn if you still live with your parents/with someone else
>Lousy neighbors/roommate
>Monitoring/critical listening

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>>57528925
>Budget
~$10 or less
>Location
USA
>Source
Plug into my iPhone 3
>Type of headphone
Thetype that gives off a swagger appearance
>Open or closed
Open so people on the morning bus can hear my dubstep just as well as I can
>Comfort level
very uncomfortable preferably
>Sound signature
Lots of bass pls
>Past headphones
Shitty chinese knockoff of apple earphones
Beats by dre

Hook me up /g/

>>57531893
but don't they get your ears hot without airflow?

>>57531910
Correct.

>>57531910
They get comfortably warm, but I wouldn't say closed back headphones get hot unless you don't have air conditioning our if you're outside.

>>57528647
anon you deliver once again.
thank you for putting up with my probably dumb questions. you are amazing.

>>57532051
No worries.

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>>57529726
>>57529835
>>57529879
>>57529926
>>57529961
found it:
>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Audio-upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B00T6ET2E6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479257785&sr=8-1&keywords=HD+598+cable

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Why do we hate the Focal Elear again? Please enlighten me.

>>57532402
ugly as fuck

>>57530360
HE-X maybe, HE1K fuck no.

Samson SR850 or Superlux HD681 Evo?

>Budget
130 usd
>Location
Mootxico
>Source
Mobo
>Type of headphone
Over
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very comfy
>Sound signature
Neutral or V-shaped
>Past headphones
Hyper Cloud II

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What are the cons of the MSR7s?

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>>57532517
Small pads.

How do I read old threads from Changstar? I'm accessing it from google search but it is loading too long and failing.

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Anyone use headphone stands?

>>57531726
Okay just checked it out. Sounds like they're pretty good but I was just wondering if any of you have tried them. I'll just order them and see what they're like.

>>57532743
I don't like how they deform the headband on my headphones.

>>57532517
I've heard the treble is ear raping

>>57529697
> Free lossless audio codec audio coded
tfw when you will never kill this shitty autor and make him rip in peace

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>>57532770
surely that only affects people with skinny heads?

>>57532796
It affects my autism.

>Budget
Around $100 or less
>Location
Canada
>Source
Into my PC for music and gaming
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Pretty /comfy/
>Sound signature
Neutral or somewhat bassy
>Past headphones
A shitty Logitech headphone

Should I get a pair of Sennheiser HD 598 SE for 100 bucks or stick with my K550's?
I use them mostly for vidya and music plugged into my Fiio Q1 (because the soundcard in my motherboard is shit)

Has anyone run into this problem
>Have some cheapish $50 Sony headphones. Can't be assed to find the model number
>Audio jacks on the front of my PC break so I have to use the one on the back
>Cord too short to reach so I go buy an extender cable
>Only sound that comes through is crackling and popping when run through the extender

I've resorted to sitting close to my monitor and plugging my headphones into that for the time being. Does anyone know what I can do that isn't too cost prohibitive?

>>57532863
What sort of extender cable are you using?

>>57532863
>Can't be assed to find the model number
If you post a photo I'm sure someone will immidiately identify what it is maybe.

>>57532895
Shitty generic 50 bucks xb shit from Sony. They're crap, but the one at fault here seems to be his extension chord. Probably bought a cheap one that's not working properly
Assuming he actually tried to plug the headphones directly into the motherboard to make sure it's not the soundcard itself

>>57532877
I couldn't tell you the name. It was just a regular ass black cable that I bought from radioshack. I've had it for years and it has worked for other pairs of headphones

>>57532895
Alright I went downstairs to check
Sony MDR-XB950


I don't care about elitism or recommended headphones right now if anyone is planning to call me an idiot for owning these or whatever. I'm not in the market to buy new ones when these work just fine outside of the extender issue.

>>57532972
What about if you get one of this >>57529680? And a long as usb cable.

>>57532947
And yes, I had my tower turned backwards towards me for a while and had them plugged straight into the mobo. Sounded normal

>>57532989
I take it that's some kind of usb sound card or something? I can consider that.

>>57532972
I read something about not having your headphone cable be longer than 50 feet or so so that could be it. Did you have this problem recently? It doesn't sound like you changed anything about your setup unless it's the extender thing.

>>57533009
Nothing in my setup changed aside from the front jacks breaking. The cable on the headphones is about 3 feet tops. The extender cable was about 10ft
Been a problem for a few months now
Extender worked with earbuds and my old semi broken pair of headphones.

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>>57532743
Sure.

Just don't get a stand which puts constant pressure on the earpads.

>>57533266
What are some good stands that look nice? I've been looking for a nice stand but I've heard negative things about most of them.

>>57533370
The woo audio stand in that pic is the one I'm using. A bit expensive, but it is nice. Alternatively you could just make one yourself in the same style out of wood or whatever. Check the DIY headphone stand thread on head-fi

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>>57528925 (OP)
>Budget
~$50 or less
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone mainly
>Type of headphone
Around the back and in ear
>Open or closed
? Newfag when it comes to this thread
>Comfort level
High
>Sound signature
?
>Past headphones
Shitty applez.

I want something that'll push out good quality and be small enough to carry in my pocket.

I'm not an audiophile so I only care about getting good sound quality getting full range of high treble and low bass. I also want them to be comfy since I'll be using them for extended periods.

I look ridiculous wearing over ear and in ear always fall out. The best fit for me was the shitty earpods that I got from my iPod 5 but even those fell out whenever I started moving around.

Something like pic related but without the gummy inserts

Looking for 4 headphones to use for streaming a SSBM tournament.

I would like volume control. I was thinking of buying 2 clip on mic attachments for commentator headphones

>Budget
Flexible, $200
>Location
Canada, maybe shopbot.ca as reference?
>Source
Component RCA to AUX to AUX Splitter
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Light, can sacrifice sound quality for comfort
>Sound signature
Neutral?

>budget
250$> somewhat flexible
>Location
USA
>Source
Motherboard but can buy an amp or dac if it fits in budget
>Type
Full-size but mobility would be a slight plus
>Open or closed
Closed since they need to isolate well
>Comfort level
Wear them for 5+ hours at a time so the more comfy the better
>Sound signature
Don't need anything specific as long as certain parts aren't overpowering, listen to all types of music but good soundstage for gaming would be a big plus. but since they're gonna be closed its not an essential
>Past
Fidelio x2, liked the soundstage, insane comfort and pretty good quality of sound. But highs could be sharp at times.

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There is no excuse to not buy Bowers & Wilkins. I've tried 30 headphones from over a dozen brands in the price range of $100 to $200 and these are simply the best for quality and accuracy while running well from a phone. If I found better I would be stunned and change, as they are aging but now available wireless. More premium and softer models are available.

>>57531418
What of those do you like better?

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Should I pick up the Oppo PM-3? I'd love to pick up an open pair in that price range, but my neighbors are a bunch of assholes and so is my roommate.
>niggressing till 2 AM
>turning up the TV super loud
>turning up top 40s super loud
>roommate plays DOTA with voice chat
>in a dorm

>>57533962
>>57531418
Of the ones you showed on >>57530596, sorry for not being specific.

>>57532447
SR850 for open
662 EVO for closed

681 EVO is quite muddy in comparison to those two. Not bad either way though.

>>57532863
Just re-cable the headphones. Its cheap and easy as fuck, and if you make the cable detachable, it is useful as all hell.

>>57533968
Sure. The PM-3's are excellent if you have the money.

What portable music players do you guys recommend nowadays? Not the right place to ask this but I don't want to make a new post and its semi relevant.

I have been using an old ipod touch (yeah yeah) for years now and it has served me very well. I only use it for audio, nothing else. Only needs charging every 10-ish days, if not longer. Sadly, I broke it this morning. Newer ipods apparently have shit battery life so I won't take that easy route.

And to stay a bit more on topic, my headphones are finder x1's, if that matters.

>>57535491
Either buy another ipod second hand, or buy a Sansa Clip

>>57535491
Fiio X1 2nd gen

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hey hpg should i get a sennheiser hd7 or akg k545 or bose soundtrue ii? help me out they're all 89 burgers

>>57529561
>>57529718
>>57529804
Thanks! Ill look into it the Piston Basics then!
http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_345695.html
is probably the one I'm gonna grab /o/

Would my pair of HD598's benefit from a DAC/Amp?

I can't decide between the Magni2uber and the Vali2 for Modi2uber+HD650.

Help!

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>>57536549
Solid state is the only way.
Don't fall for the tube meme.

>>57536401
You are already using a device as a headphone amplifier and if you are playing digital files, you have DAC, too. Your question is stupid and depends on the quality of the gear you have now.

Amplifier/DAC checklist:
-Is it too quiet?
-Is the output impedance too high (fixable by equalization)?
-Is there noise/EMI or hiss to it?
-Does it sound distorted as you start to crank up the volume?
If the answer is no, don't get one.

Chances are no, nothing that you couldn't alter with EQ.

>>57536570
>Don't fall for the tube meme.

Could you expand a bit on that, please?

The only time I heard tube amps was guitar amplifiers and the tube amp does have more tone and "warmth" than solid state.

For example, the guitar on ZZ Top's 'Tush' is amplified by a tube amplifier. And I haven't heard a solid state guitar amplifier reproduce the sound yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jB_QM73Slk

>>57536901
The "tube sound" can be emulated eliminating the hassle of warm up and all that.
Solid state lasts longer or rather, tubes burn out.

>>57536973
The replacement tube for the Vali2 is $20 and they last for 5000 hours.

5000 hours is 2 hours of listening, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If I get 2 tubes that's 4 hours of listening a day.

Isn't that enough? I don't think I listen to music more than 4 hours a day.

>>57537051
Guitar amps and headphone amps don't do the same thing. Guitar amps are aimed at coloring the signal so it's pleasing as compared to headphone amps, which ideally boost a signal without coloring it.

>>57536401
kind of, they suck at some frequencies on weaker amps
and sound terrible on amps with more than 10ohm output impedance

most onboard dacs are very driver dependent, sound can change with each driver update, and you'd never know which one was better if device is not popular
there is benefit to proper usb dac, it loses this correlation and always sounds consistently

>>57536901
you realize that you listen to that sound on a solid state amp of your pc?

Recommend me under $50 open back cans to listen while I'm waiting for HD 6XX.

>>57537382
I recommend the AKG "You have poor buying habits" 35

>>57537391
wut

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Headphone stand for STAX Lambdas?

I'm debating getting the official one because of the Lambdas weird shape and I'm worried that that the usual Omega one would have a potential of straining the leather or the band.

Comments?

I also honestly don't think the HPS-2 looks that bad either.

>>57537420
Literally anything will work just as good for a fraction of the price. It's just a stand.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/meme/32696767811.html

>>57537461
Yeah but some stands cause strain to the leather earcups due to pressure put on them from being too big.

>>57536901
Tubes used for headphone or loudspeaker amplification do not sound warm/cold/whatever on their own. A properly designed tube amplifier does not alter the sound in any way because they would operate in a range of signals and current which is suitable for them. Guitar amplifiers are different in this because they add distortion, often on purpose when the amplifier is driven to clipping, and thus alter the sound. This is part of music production, a way to alter one instruments' sound to sound more pleasing. You do not want to clip any amplifier used to reproduce audio and the result of clipping is not necessarily warmth, tubes or solid state. And you probably realize if you want to hear that guitar amplifier warm/soft clipping as it was when recorded, you need audio gear that doesn't add anything to the signal on its own. This can be a solid state or a tube amplifier

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>>57537480
Simple answer is to _not_ get a stand shaped like that then.

>>57537420
>headphone stand

just why? put them on the table

>>57537420
Get one that doesn't put pressure on the earpads. Doesn't have to be this one >>57533266 but the same hanger sort of style is much better.

>>57537500
Thanks. Haven't thought about it that way.

SS it is.

Would a Schiit stack or O2+ODAC reveal more details than an SMSL M3? Do they all just sound the same?

>>57538605
probably not by much
I upgraded from on board to smsl m6 recently and noticed quite the difference on 600s

>>57536356
AKG k545

>>57532476
Used K612
SHP9500 if you have a problem with buying used

>>57529469
what are chick headphones

Hello /hpg/! I've narrowed down my headphone hunt to the following: K240, HD 558, ATH M40x, and the Status Audio CB-1 Closed Back.

Are all of these alright without an amp? All I have is a dedicated sound card (STX II that I got secondhand). I'm hoping someone who has tried a few of these out before can give me some advice, so many headphone reviews out there sound like complete bullshit.

My price range is pretty flexible, so if there's something great that I'm missing around this pricerange or if I truly need an amp I'm willing to buy one.

I'm wanting them primarily to listen to music and have it sound great. I'm really not experienced enough to say I have a preferred sound signature, but I know my current headset produces a very muddled sound. I've only owned shitty headsets, but I'm very open to hear about the pros and cons of different sound signatures.

My xiaomi piston 2 finally kicked the bucket, how do I replace these?

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>>57533973
Sorry it took so long Anon, out of those my favorite is the DT880, it's the one i listen to the most.

>>57529470
Audio technica ath clr100
KZ ED9

>>57533464
Ve monk + earhook + ear fin

>>57539463
Solder + kz replacement cable

I would like a pair of headphones that sound good, look good and hopefully wearable while running (treadmill). Good noise cancellation is a big plus too so i can study anywhere. I have some shit earbuds i got for free so the gym wear isnt essential but preferable. I dont know what the market is like right now so I really am very greatful for any help, thanks.

>Budget
€50
>Location
UK
>Source
macbook/one plus 3
>Type of headphone
on ear or not too big over ear
>Open or closed
i dont want people to hear my music in the library and be inconsiderate
>Comfort level
I wear glasses so I guess that counts for something
>Sound signature
neutral, but I mainly listen to rock and edm (not too heavy though)
>Past headphones
sony 25 euro on ear, were decent but jack wore to make one ear louder than the other

>>57540264
i'd spend a bit more for wireless ones that didnt charge at a station( i could just plug them in when they're low

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>Budget
$100, maybe higher if it'll get me something worth it
>Location
Minnesota
>Source
Desktop motherboard
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
No preference
>Comfort level
The Superlux I have at the moment get uncomfortable after extended listening sessions.
>Sound signature
Probably neutral. My music tastes are varied these days
>Past headphones
Superlux HD681b or whatever it's exact model is

>Budget
$100-$200

>Location
USA

>Source
iPhone 7

>Type of headphone
in ear / wireless / bluetooth

>Open or closed
idk

>Comfort level
very comfortable

>Sound signature

>Past headphones
Bose IE2

i'm not picky at all, but i need fucking new headphones for my goddman iphone 7. are there any wireless buds that don't have shit battery life yet?

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Trying to decide between k712, fidelio x2 and 558. Help me hpg.

>>57542165
HD650

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>>57542298
But the hd650 are about 100$ more than the others in Sweden anon.

>Budget
doesn't matter
>Location
Germany
>Source
Motherboard
>Type of headphone
Full-sized; Over ear
>Open or closed
Preferably open
>Comfort level
As comfy as possible
>Sound signature
Preferably warm or even mid-centric
>Past headphones
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, AKG Studio K-121

I listen to a lot of Metal and Electronic Music. I liked the sound of the AKG K-121, but after more than an hour of wearing them, they started to hurt my ears a lot, since i wear glasses and the K-121s are on-ear-headphones. I'm just locking for some headphones to use after work to relax.
Any suggestions?

>>57542612
Focal Utopia Tournaire

>>57538605

You probably won't notice a huge difference between the two. Granted, either one will be a slight step up in both design / topology and component quality but depending on your headphones it wont be enough to make a meaningful difference.

What are your cans?

>>57542165
K712 for warm-ish neutral
558 for also warm-ish neutral
x2 for Vshaped

IMO k712 are a bit nicer in the low end than 558's
so if you want a nice pleasant sounding headphone get them

if you want a more exaggerated sound go for the X2's

>>57541916
Phillips SHP9500
If you didn't mind the 681's you'll probably like these.

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>>57537500
>>57538332


Accurate, but not quite the whole story. He's right in that a well designed tube amp shouldn't have a different frequency response than a well designed SS amp.

If you take a close look at the specs of similar quality solid state and tube amplifiers, you'll notice tube designs generally have higher distortion than solid state. The reason for this is that tubes, by nature of their design, introduce distortion in the form of low-order harmonics.

Low order harmonic distortions are considered by many to be pleasurable, as opposed to the harsh and unpleasant higher order distortions found in shitty / cheap equipment of all kinds.

It's also where the reputation for tubes having a "warm" sound come from. Those distortions can "soften" or take the edge off of many sounds. That's what people are going for when they buy tubes.

So buy a tube amp if you want tube character, with the full understanding that it will have higher (but "pleasant") distortion compared to solid state. That said, for 95%+ of people, solid state is the way to go.

>>57542881
What mods on your T50's?

Has anybody owned the Fostex T50RP Mark 2? Not Mark 3. Just wanted to know how Mark 2 sounds like. Give me the downlow on how they're like.

>>57542736
if you listen to electronic music with plenty detail,

directly jump onto orthodynamic headphones starting from HifiMan HE-400s

it will give you bone powder dry bass response and separation you'd only have dreamed about

>>57543060

Minimal currently.

- MrSpeakers Alpha Pads
- MrSpeakers leather headband
- Antlion ModMic 4.0 (w/o mute switch)

I've got a full set of modding materials in a box under my desk right now, cotton, multiple types of adhesive backed foam and felt, newplast, etc. I haven't done any extensive modding yet because I was waiting for the online modding community to get some measurements up on a few basic mods for the MK3's before I made any decisions on what I wanted to do with them.

I'll probably mass load the cups some, install sound absorbent foam on all surfaces, a few little things like that to reduce resonance / reflections, but honestly even stock I prefer them to the AKG K702 I had previously.

>>57543076

I don't have them, but they are supposed to be worse in general than the Mark 3.

>>57543172
Righto. Just been interested since I rarely see them even mentioned here on /hpg/

>>57543213

I think they are great headphones for the price, and I recommend them frequently to people who have or are willing to buy an amplifier (they're a little power hungry / respond well to amps that are suited to higher impedence headphones).

Granted much of this is purely subjective, but I can say I prefer them to both the AKG K701/K702 frequently mentioned here as well as a pair of K240 my roommate has. I've never had any of the issues that some people mention with them like discomfort or cable problems.

I'm going to do all the standard mods just to deal with the weaknesses of the housing (only ever going to be so well built at $150), but I plan on eventually buying a high grade planar like the LCD-2 for music listening, while these will stay on as my "daily drivers" for gaming and general use.

>Budget
$300
>Location
USA
>Source
FiiO K1/Sound Creative Audigy
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open prefered, either works
>Comfort level
Doesnt matter, will sacrifice comfort for sound
>Sound signature
V Shaped/Bassy/Warm
>Past headphones
Skullcandy Hesh2
Superlux HD 681 (replaced pads, treble is bright but tolerable, bass is clean and deep but lacks quantity)
Samson SR950 (LOTS of bass almost kneegro tier, treble perfect, mids are a tad overshadowed. Nice soundstage for closed.)

JVC-HAFX40 (too bright, maybe needs burn in?)
Skullcandy Ink'd
VE Monk+ (favorite, lacks sub bass)

AKG K7XX or Fidelio X2? Want a nice 'All arounder' for gaming (BF4,CSGO,Insurgency,osu!) and music (Mainly listen to EDM).

>>57543539

Based on your listening preferences, between the two you mentioned I would say Fidelio X2.

>>57543539
X2

>>57531843
I'd wait for the 400i's to go on sale before you get them.

Picked up used Grado SR60 yesterday and they're so fun! And my other pair of headphones are closed and dark as fuck. And surprisingly comfy for headphones that have a reputation for being anything but.

>>57538998
thanks anon

Question about Amazon Black Friday Sale.

Do all headphones go on sale?

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>>57542736
Will most likely settle for the k712 then, appreciate the help.

>>57543955

I want you to sit down and really think for a while about that question.

Seriously, take everything your know about retail, marketing, and economics and then come back and tell us why that was a stupid question.

>>57544009
righto. 558's might be a bit more comfortable if that is an important factor to you
neither are uncomfortable by any stretch of the imagination though

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Just got these for 50 dollars new. First upgrade from smartphone earbuds, did I fuck up?

>>57544095
To be honest i'm usually not a fan of self adjusting headbands, but i'm willing to sacrifice some comfort for better sound.

>>57544493
They're alright. Can't expect much from sub-$100 headphones.
Most people would recommend something like Superlux HD-681 Evo's or Samson SR850's at that price point, but you didn't screw up that badly.
The M40x's are probably the most commonly recommended Audio Technicas as babby's first headphones, but would run you $80.

So, did anyone manage to get in on the ve monk candy sale? Sold out quite fast.

So now that the dust has settled what's the verdict on HE400S vs HD600?

>Budget
$150-200 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Iphone
>Type of headphone
IEM would be cool to have them over the ear
>Comfort level
better than shit
>Past headphones
shitty iphone earpods. currently using AT m40x on my computer

If it's not too much to ask,
would it be better to get a headset with multiple drivers in each headphone like a tiamat 7.1 for gaming or am I better off just getting a good headset and using razer surround for the virtual surround?

>>57545536
2 good drivers > dozens of shitty little drivers.
If the source / sound engine of your game is shitty, chances are virtual surround sound isn't magically going to make it any better.

Depending on what you're looking for out of gaming headphones, you could get something open backed with a wide soundstage and detailed mids if you're looking for "surround sound."
Or you might just want closed back with bass that blows out everything else like most gamer headsets.

Also, dedicated microphone + headphones >>>>> headset.

So I´m about to buy the AKG 712, what would be a good DAC/AMP for those cans? For aound 100Usd

>>57545695
ODAC/O2.

>>57545233

They're totally different headphones you fucking dweeb.

Get the one that's better for you.

>>57545749
>totally different
>measure nearly identically
>countless reviews compare them head to head

>>57545536

Buy a good set of headphones, two drivers is all you need for good positional audio if you're using the right cans and the sound will beat any shitty 7.1 set you can find for the same price by far.

Virtual surround will work well if your headphones are up to the task.

Get a mic that attaches to the headphones like an Antlion ModMic, there are a couple of cheaper ones too. You'll have a complete headset that sounds better than any gaming headset you can buy.

I've got Fostex T50RP MK3 + Antlion ModMic 4.0. Absolutely love it.

>>57545695

What >>57545713 said or a Schiit Magni 2+ Schiit Modi 2.

Comparable, just pick the one you like the most then fanboy about it endlessly.

>>57545847
Is anything past ODAC/O2 or Magni/Modi placebo?

>>57545892
There is a difference, it's just so well past the point of diminishing returns that you start spending exponentially more for exponentially less improvement.

>>57545847
>Schiit Magni 2+ Schiit Modi 2.
Correct me if I´m wrong but is 100usd for each piece, right?
Dac 100 + Amp 100 or I´m just retarded

>>57545942
What setup is the best before diminishing returns kick in? HE400i + schiit stack?

>>57545892

Not necessarily, even though many will tell you it is.

The truth is there are certainly diminishing returns as you go up the chain, better transducers will allow you to take advantage of better amplifiers. It also depends on your listening habits, source audio, your ears, etc etc etc.

An ODAC/O2 or Magni/Modi might be the last DAC / AMP you'll ever need, and anything better wouldn't produce meaningful improvements.

On the other hand you might really, really enjoy what some higher end DACs and amps have to offer. General rule of thumb, the transducers have the largest impact on sound and sound quality, the amp second, the DAC last. Of course, all this depends on your source audio, but that should be obvious.

Get the odac/o2 or magni/modi, use it for a while, and if you're interested in possibly upgrading see if you can try out someone elses gear before pulling the trigger.

>>57545956
Diminishing of best value vs quality is probably around $150 for good headphones, which /g/ considers entry level.
A really solid setup that doesn't just wreck the wallet is around $400-600 for a full setup (cans + amp + DAC).
HE400i + Schiit stack running $600 is definitely in that upper bound, but it's an incredible setup that still doesn't cost several grand.

quick question form someone who has the superlux hd6668b: Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohms or Audio Technica ath-m50x?

>>57545955

That's correct. $200 for the pair, which is a little less than an O2+ODAC from JDS or Mayflower.

>>57545956

Diminishing returns start from the first dollar, man. That said, most people could probably be happy with a pair of HD6x0 / HE400 / similar and a Schiit stack.

I would say the diminishing returns become really, really pronounced above about $1000 for headphones, and $1000 for amp / dac pair. That is, of course, my opinion. I wouldn't say I have the most discerning ears in the world, so who knows.

>>57546066
If I'm sitting with a HD600 and Schiit Stack and want to upgrade to something to where it'll be an appreciable difference, what should I be looking at? Same sound signature

>>57546090
O2+ODAC

>>57542712
AKG K612. A lot of songs don't get loud enough on max and some sound feint even when they are loud, but I guess it's not worth £200. Do you know if an E10K would drive them better? I got the impression it's basically the same.

>>57546104

O2+ODAC is on par with a Schiit stack, it has literally nothing to offer over it.

>>57546090

I would say a Jotunheim + LCD-2 would be a safe bet.

Jotunheim is getting rave reviews from everyone that touches it as a clean neutral amp that outclasses other amps far more expensive than it. You can get it with a DAC built in that's on par with the Modi and fully balanced, making a great single unit. I listened to one at a meet and have to agree.

Honestly your HD600, if you really like the sound signature, are hard to improve on without getting into some flagship models. LCD-2 I've read are fairly similar with maybe slightly softer highs. HD800 would also be worth looking at. Really depends on what your listening habits are and what you want to get out of your cans.


For reference, this is my setup. >>57542881

I jumped the gun a little bit on buying a higher end amp, but I needed something to drive my power hungry Fostex and since I'm already planning on buying a pair of LCD-2 I figured I would go straight to my "end game" and skip right over the O2+ODAC / Magni+Modi.

No regrets, I love it.

>>57546275
That was actually the setup I was looking at exactly. The other option I was considering was Stax, any thoughts? My only worry with the LCD2 was the weight.

what's the minimum entry level for headphones that work well with virtual surround? Be it price or otherwise

>>57546242

Oh shit, you should have said so to begin with. If that's the problem you're having you would absolutely benefit from moving up to a Schiit stack or O2+ODAC.

SMSL M3 puts out 85mW into a 64 ohm load with 0.1% distortion.
Magni 2 puts out a full 1000mW into a 50 ohm load with <0.003% distortion.
O2 also puts out more, cleaner power than the M3.

Either one will solve your problem without a doubt.

>>57546307

I don't have any personal experience with any Stax products, nor have I done much reading on electrostats in general. Some people are absolutely bonkers for them, but you need a special amplifier for them that only works for electrostats.

The LCD-2 are definitely a little on the large / heavy side. The weight didn't bother me when I tried them out, but I only had them on for maybe 5-10 minutes so I can't say if long sessions would be a problem.

>Budget
$200 max
>Location
U.S.A
>Source
Laptop and android phone
>Type of headphone
full sized,
>Open or closed
preferably closed at least semi-open
>Comfort level
I'm okay with meh comfortability
>Sound signature
neutral, versatile headphones preferred
>Past headphones
Monoprice 8323, Xiaomi Piston 3, Superlux HD668b

>>57546309
If you're worried about surround sound, then what you want in headphones is something with a good soundstage.
Likely meaning open backed.
Cheapest okay-ish ones I can think of are Samson SR850 at $42, or AKG K240 at $60.

But the ATH-AD700x is probably the most famous headphones out there for their soundstage (At least for their price range), which would run you $103 right now.

>>57546456
Shure SRH840

How obnoxious is the sound leakage on something like the HD600s? Would someone sitting 3-4 feet away be annoyed after awhile?

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>>57542757
The 681s were nice but are starting to fall apart on me.

I'm looking into doing a full audio re-haul. When I'm sitting at my desk I generally listen to my headphones but occasionally I have guests over and want to play music. Is there a reasonable way to power speakers and headphones off one device or should I just get a small amp for the speakers, not worry about a DAC for the headphones?

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Are there any modular IEMs out there under 50 dollars?

This one was 40 once, but I'm waiting for the price to drop back down?

>>57547036
You know, I'm not try to knock it before I get feedback, but honestly what's the fucking point? That seems like such a useless feature for earbuds. I understand it for headphones.

>>57547229
I keep my headphones for a really long time and I am very disappointed in myself when they break.

These parts are modular so I wouldn't have to worry about replacing the whole pair when they do fail. Just the wire or buds themselves. Less money to spend since I am always on the train

>>57546275
>unironically recommending audeze any day of teh year

>>57547265
Shures are the only ones that come to mind. They also have a repair service if your product is out of warranty.

>>57547265
That's understandable, but the cable has to be the cheapest component, by far.

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>>57546275
I just got the Jotunheim for my HD600 and paired it up with a four pin xlr cable. by far my favorite amp, sounds much better than my previous purchases; the O2, the schiit stack 2 uber and lyr.
tubes are not for this anon

>>57547453
Which is why I like replacing the cable instead of buying new ones. I just bout a 15 dollar pair last week and it got caught onto my door knob and they're gone. I don't usually do that but it happens.

Instead of paying another 15 for a whole new pair I just get a ew cable or whatever for 10 dollars and have a good quality pair as opposed to some bs pair that I just take because train rides are boring.

>>57547501

I'm realllly enjoying my Lyr 2, and I'm still considering ordering a Jotunheim to side by side demo for the 15 day return period.

I was really impressed with the Jot when I heard it, but I only got to listen to it for like 5-10 minutes in a public setting so who knows.

That said, everything I've read about the Lyr 2 is that it's better in every way than the 1. It would be really hard to part with it.

>>57542165
hd600

>Budget
$80-90(or a headphone that is more expensive rn but will go down to 80 -90 on black friday)
>Location
Canada
>Source
Android Phone
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
enough to comfortably listen for 2 hours
>Sound signature
balanced but slightly on the low end
>Past headphones
Had audio technica m50x for a month but returned it because they kinda hurt and

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thinking about purchasing the he 400i's from hifiman would the Schiit stack be good with it or is there something better

tell me if you have any other suggestions on cans as well

>>57547925
O2+ODAC

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Who /SHE3590/ here

>>57547942
im here

I just upgraded from SPH9500's to X2's, will I benefit from an amp? I am currently powering my headphones through a 2i2 interface, which to my ears sounds pretty good but I have been told that a dedicated DAC/AMP will do better. I do use the phantom power for the microphone and use the monitoring mode frequently, would I want to run a 6.3mm to RCA into a DAC/AMP and then 6.3mm into the headphones?

>>57547942
I loved these with a passion. Best iems I have ever purchased

>>57528925

$ vrms
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virtualbox-guest-additions-iso      guest additions iso image for VirtualBox

               Contrib packages installed on master

flashplugin-installer               Adobe Flash Player plugin installer
pepperflashplugin-nonfree           Pepper Flash Player - browser plugin
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virtualbox                          x86 virtualization solution - base binaries
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  3 non-free packages, 0.2% of 1833 installed packages.
  6 contrib packages, 0.3% of 1833 installed packages.
user0@master:~$ 

>>57547936
Is there any different specs for it.

>>57548074
It's smaller and it doesn't cook eggs.

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>Budget
$150
>Location
US
>Source
Phone, amp
>Type of headphone
over ear, portable ish
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
pretty comfy
>Sound signature
neutral, or warm/ bassy. I'd love something with good sub bass

>>57548106
would it be best to get it with the 6.35 headphone jack on it and use an adapter or just have it with the 3.5mm output

>>57548074

It's more expensive and comes with worse customer support.

>>57545233
> what's the verdict between shit and shit?

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So between the KZ ZS3 and the QKZ W1 Pro, which should I get for a workout headphone?

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>>57545761
HE400S
>Planar Magnetic
>22 Ohms
>20Hz-35KHz
>$300
HD600
>Dynamic
>300 ohms
>12HZ - 39 KHz
>$270-$350

>totally the same

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>>57550358
>i have no idea what i'm talking about

>>57550358
>quoting these specs as if they're relevant

>>57545233
>So now that the dust has settled
Fuck off.

>>57545761
>measure nearly identically
Not really.

>>57546052
770's if you arent using them off a portable source

>>57547036
You're gonna have to look at Chinese shit like Senfer UES, or some other cheaper MMCX/other connector IEMs at that price.

>>57547942
OLD BUT GOLD
these things hold a candle to my shures in terms of quality
and theyre god damn so comfortable
gonna be a sad man when they break
might recable them with mmcx and see how that goes

>>57547985
if youre using the output from your audio interface you may want an amp. even a relatively cheap one. often they dont quite go the full mile with the output in interfaces

>>57548218
M40x with Angled HM5 pads

Comfy as shit with the pads, foldable, and bassy.

>>57536549
If it's your first decent amp/dac the go for solidstate.

You see, tubes are physical beings, meaning that every one of them has different sound presentation depending on all kind of things from headphones to its current temperature. You get tubes when you have bunch of good solidstates and 5-6 pairs of headphones and you want to hear something new from each one of these headphones. Also, you will on average pay more for a decent tube if you want to really hear something different.

>>57529240
I have AD900x's and I would say they are okay. The only problem is the extremely low bass response and the fact that everyone can hear what you are listening to clearly (so just in general, open back issues).
The wing design is great though. Fuck this guy:
>>57530144

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Anyone have the B&O H6 2nd Generation? I'm seeing a lot of hype, but do these live up to it?

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>>57550811
Hype from where? DJ Khaled? I hope you're joking..

>>57550840
https://marco.org/2016/03/02/beoplay-h6-v2-review

A lot of positive reviews are coming from technormie sites so I was concerned.

>>57550910
Read the OP.

>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones

#3. Educate yourself with measurements don't rely on stupid "reviews".

Is the Sennheiser CX 300B MK II worth it for forty dollars (CAD)?

>>57550840
Selective color on the product they try to market and on an ugly diamond encrusted Rolex Datejust. Disgusting in every way.

>Budget
100-150$
>Location
Germany
>Source
Smartphone, PC motherboard
>Type of headphone
full-sized and over-ear
>Open or closed
preferably open
>Comfort level
being able to wear them for around 6 hours without much pain
>Sound signature
neutral
>Past headphones
cheap shit

>>57547640
stop shilling faggot

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>K701
>K702
>K7XX
>Q701

which is the best and flattest? I'm not really all that sure about the difference in each of their sound signatures, and I don't care about their build differences and other features like removable cables

>>57531392
P-pls respond

>>57553027

Just pick any of them dude.

7XX or Q701 if you want more bass.
K701 or K702 if you want less.

>>57547779
Pls do mine

>>57553075

Just check Amazon reviews and pick a fiio amp. Or look into the Bravo Audio amp.

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>>57552695

>headphones
>indoors

Hello /hpg/, requesting purchase advice for the girlfriend:

>Budget
<50$
>Location
Germany
>Source
Iphone 5
>Type of headphone
Anything but in-ear
>Comfort level
comfort is important,
>Past headphones
Beats (sorry mates, I don't want to trigger you, I'm trying to show her a better way)

So her Beats broke down and she needs a replacement. The budget is tight. They are needed primarily on the go while in the bus or driving bicycle. They need to be robust. Sound quality is secondary in her case I think. Any suggestions?

>Budget
sub $100
>Location
United States
>Source
Generally iPhone, but also Asgard 2
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
IEM
>Comfort level
Average or better
>Sound signature
Something with punchy bass/tuned for modern pop/rock/hip-hip. However, not at the expense of shitty highs or mids.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX 2.00i

Lost my Senns on the subway, looking to get a new pair of IEMs for Christmas. I really enjoyed the sound signature on the Senns - obviously weren't for reference work but that's not what I'm going for with IEMs.

>>57550386
>>57550393
>has never owned planar or dynamic
>doesn't know what Ohms are


>>57550477
>not really
my man

>>57554655
I'm not your man and the specs you quoted are meaningless. I merely disagreed with the headphones performing and measuring "nearly identically", which they don't.

Should I get https://www.jdslabs.com/products/82/objective2-diy-kit/ and pump it inside my O2 AMP? I got the O2 a few months ago but didn't get the ODAC because of yuropoor. Now I could get the already built standalone one, but the DIY is just 60$, with shipment it will be like 80€ or so.

So, can i fit the DIY ODAC and fit it inside the O2 AMP? I have a model with batteries, I'll be fine if I remove them, right?

>>57532517
creaking plastic hinges, from what I've read
>>57533876
>P3
There isn't a reaction image smug enough to convey how embarrassed you should feel, paid shill or not.

>>57553027
K702 is the flattest

>>57546352
Oh, thank you for the information. Do you know about SMSL M6 in comparison? Asking as it is almost £100 less.

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>>57550840
He's wearing them on the wrong side.

I have to make a gift for a friend. As far as I know my friend had only shitty headphones in the past, so it really won't make a difference what sound signature the headphones have, but I think the more neutral the better.

The needs are:

>€150 budget
>no need for amplification
>open circumaural
>highest comfort possible
>best build quality possible

I was thinking about the DT 990 Pro, but they have a 250 Ohm impedence, so it may be too high to be driven by a computer or even a smartphone: is there any alternative?

>>57555265
DT990 is not that neutral, it has a distinct V-shape. Someone who has never owned a nice pair of headphones would probably be impressed. DT880 is more neutral and also more expensive. The 32 Ohm version might fit the budget in some counties. The most neutral headphone for the price would be HD 558. It fits all the criteria here but has worse build than DT-series.

>>57555265
Sennheiser HD 558/598 are ez as fuck to drive, and comfy. Build quality is about average. Better than older Senns but still not quite on par with Beyers

AKG K612 might also be an option. A bit easier to drive than those Beyers.

Neither of those have death tier highs like 990's do
880's are more neutral than 990's too, but they're only semi-open

>>57555704
K612 is about the hardest moving coil transducer headphone load to drive still in production. It's insensitive and quite power hungry.

DT880 is basically open. The semi-open category is rather pointless and does not offer any meaningful isolation.