/hpg/ - Headphone General

Any news on HD650 refresh?

HD600 refresh more likely?

>>57610051
>Any news on HD650 refresh?
>HD600 refresh more likely?
Why are you expecting one?

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>Budget
~200 dollars
>Location
USA
>Source
Axon 7
>Type of headphone
full size, portable
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
as comfy as possible
>Sound signature
Bassy and soundstage are top priority
>Past headphones
Koss Portapros, MDR-7506

Please help

>>57610064

You just made me realize that the lower end refreshes were all downgrades. nvm

>>57610051

What is there to refresh? They're still one of if not the best selling headphone in it's price and type.

Debating getting the Jotunheim and getting balanced cables for my 400i. Thoughts?

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Let's try this again since last thread is kill. When buying replacement cables for sennheiser 598s will I lose anything (quality or otherwise) if I dont get a cable with a 4 ring connector like the oem?

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>>57610093
770

Do i get the hd-598s or the one sale HifiMan HE-400is. I mostly listen to alternative rock and jazz off of PC and phone. I also want them to be good for gaming on my PC too but i dont want to compromise quality for that.
Also, do I need an amp or dac for either of those choices?

>>57610326
I think the HE400S (to avoid confusion with the name, the silver ones) would suit you perfect. I use mine for classical and jazz and they are phenomenal. Can easily be driven by a phone but really open up when I run them through some gear. Make sure to get some different pads though, the stock ones suck. I'm using the Brainwavz angled leather pads.

>>57610372
Oops, forgot the 400i were on sale for 250. 400i for sure.

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>>57610254
Not very portable though is it?

>>57610408
How portable do you want them to be?

>>57610388
Thanks!
I'm on a little bit of a budget so what would you recommend gear wise to boost the 400is?
And since im on a budget should i not bother with getting an amp and dac until a little after or what?

>budget
Maybe $20? Could spend more but I don't want to spend, like, hundreds.

>Location
US

>Source
Computer speakers

>Type of headphone
Earbuds

>Open or closed
Earbuds

>Comfort level
idc

>Past headphones
Right now I'm using https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Headphones-RP-HJE120-K-Ergonomic-Comfort-Fit/dp/B003EM8008/ and I actually have no complaints about the sound quality. What I want is earbuds that don't distort at higher volume, like these ones love to do.

I'm set on getting the DT 770s by beyerdynamic. Do I need an amp or whatever that thing is called that audiophiles plug their headphones into?

Also considering the blue snowball as a mic since I've always used a headset and this one doesn't come with a mic.

>>57610520
I don't have personal experience with the i's yet (ordered them myself coming tomorrow) but I think they definitely will benefit from an amp. If you're strapped for cash I know fiio makes some budget portable amps but I'm not super familiar. Im running the basic Schiit stack and for $200 it was well worth it. I'd say start with the amp then DAC after

>>57610551
An amp would help with the 80 ohm version, and you actually need an amp for the 250 ohm version.

>>57610428
Hm at least portable enough to throw in a bag. Removable cable would be preferred. Anyone try the sony mdr1a's? They're on sale for 187 right now. How's the soundstage?

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I ordered a pair of Momentum 2.0 wired for 200 bucks from an AD which is rare in this third world shithole. Hardly any manufacturers offer warranty, but I've had pleasant experiences with Sennheiser service before, compared to AKG who told me to go fuck myself
How bad did I fuck up? I just think they look so fucking good.

>>57610569
Gotcha.
Since i'd be blowing most of my budget on the headphones if i got the 400is, would something like a nobsound mini be good enough for now?
Or at least until i can save for something better?
(https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound%C2%AE-Bluetooth-Receiver-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00W9G8LG8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1479702456&sr=1-2&keywords=nobsound+mini)

>>57610598

if you want bassy, these are not good, haver tried the m50x?

the k550 have good soundstage, and are a little v-shaped with more bass than highs, but are not as much portables

>>57610551
Also another question: how good are these at noise cancellation/isolation? It doesn't say they can do that anywhere on the page but I don't want to hear talking/sounds clear as day outside the headphones(my current ones do this and its really annoying).

Can anyone recommend me a decent desktop microphone? Something under 50$ preferably.

>>57610872
Buy a 3,5mm male to male cable and use your cellphone.

Got some SHP9500s on the way!
They were only something like 70 CDN, and a friend recommended them pretty highly to me

>>57610853
I haven't heard the m50s but I've heard they're muddy in other frequencies so id like to avoid that. I'll check out the k550s.

>>57610913
Don't even consider the K550's for portability
They're fucking MASSIVE, and don't fold, only lay flat, and the cable is 3 meters long, which means you'll need to tie it up and stash it in your pocket along with your PMP.
You'll also look like an autistic child wearing those massive headphones outside.
They're probably the best closed back headphones you can buy at that price, but they're not made to be taken outside

>>57610926
Good to know, got any suggestions then friendo?

>>57610955
I don't believe you'll like anything I can suggest. You seem to want to a perfect set of portable headphones for 200 bucks, and that just won't cut it.
You have to sacrifice something to have portability, or sacrifice portability to have a great pair of headphones with the K550/K550mkII

>>57610895
>Buy a 3,5mm male to male cable and use your cellphone.

:^)

>>57611000
You got a problem with that, fuccboi?

>>57610093

as >>57610980 said you need to choose

ill give you these

the mdr 1a give you the bass and the 10/10 confines, i say these are the more portable ones

msr7 gives you better sound over all but these are not bassy, have good soundstage, and a bit unconfortable, but not too much

>>57611174
I'd say the 1a and the msr 7 are equally portable, considering neither folds, just lay flat.
The M100 actually fold, and I'm sure the Momentum 2 will go on sale for 160 bucks during black friday which is a good deal. Both of these fold, which makes them great for portability, but sound quality could be argued.

Is there a decent amp for the HD650's that's under $100 usd? 300 ohms. I doubt my current interface will be able to power it properly(saffire 6)

>>57611248
The Saffire 6 should be fine, the HD650 aren't difficult to drive.

>>57610029
Shit thread, shit OP

>>57611248
How about buying headphones that don't snap in half if you look at them the wrong way dumb poorfag

>>57611286
How about the DT880 pro's, then? I'm just looking for something with a flat response to mix with.

>>57611303
Go with the 650, don't bother taking shitposting shills seriously.

>>57611303
>still buying shit headphones

>>57611314
Nobody wants to buy the K702/Elear, fuck off.

>>57611313
>still shilling for sennheiser
wew lad go back to headfi faggot

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What are these called? They're not the old Xiaomi Hybrid Piston IV's. Are they called Xiaomi Hybrid Pro Piston 5 or something?

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>>57611326
>being this autistic

>>57611303
I'm open to suggestions. I'm simply new to headphones and these had the best reviews on amazon.

>>57611345
something that isnt sennheiser, anyone recommending them here are trolling you

>>57611358
How about suggesting something retard?

>>57611363
"no"

>>57611363
go back to re ddit you newfag

So I have the AKG 712 pros and am planning to drive them with a modi 2 and vali 2 stack, how much am I fucking up?

Friendly reminder that AKG is kill and the shills won't be able to shill their garbage headphones anymore. Celebrate

http://mobil.derstandard.at/2000045063046/Kopfhoerer-AKG-Werk-in-Wien-schliesst

>>57611374
>AKG 712 pros
K702 is better, you fucked up

>>57611388
Wrong.

>>57611376
>having this much autism

>>57611373
ok I'll just go with the 650's, sennheiser looks fine. Your elitism is probably just trolling good day

>>57611374
>vali 2
LOLOLOL

>>57611388
Already had the headphones didn't buy them myself, more asking about the amp and dac

>>57611395
>being mad
Not only are AKG irrelevant in the industry but they're soon to be dead.

>>57611376
Translation?

>>57611402
>I come here to shitpost about AKG everyday because i have a massive inferiority complex

>>57611374
> Buying exploding headphones made by stinky chinky

>>57611374
Is the vali 2 better than the magni 2?

>>57611376
>>57611402
>>57611418
Fuck off you tremendous faggot

>>57611415
>i come here to shill a dead company because i have a massive inferiority complex
your obsession with sennheiser is so sad that you'd shill for a shit headphone manufacturer out of spite. how do you live with yourself?

>>57611406
tl;dr AKG is closing the Vienna factory, no more AKG headphones that are made in Austria, quite useless considering the only headphone still made there is the K812 and no one here has one. Samsung already went out and said that they would keep JBL and AKG around

>>57611418
they are made in austria autist

>>57611445
>considering the only headphone still made there is the K812
K812 is made in slovakia
>Samsung already went out and said that they would keep JBL and AKG around
JBL is actually worth keeping around, AKG is just a dead limb

>>57611419
Main difference is one is solid state and one is a tube amp, I know what solid state is like now I want to try tubes for cheap to start off with

>>57611436
>sennheiser
those are your words not mine

I gave sennheiser a fake story and they fixed my 4-year old headphones with no more warranty free of charge.

Are they literally the best company?

>>57611445
Unless it's lying my brand new k712 pro says made in Austria on it

>>57611471
>being this autistic

>>57611474
Post the story

>>57611459
>b-but samsung is going to kill off a-akg, samsung w-wont give akg millions to cuck the headphone industry
>have i told you how good sennheiser is, please buy sennheiser i hate treble

>>57611491
>I know you are but what am I: the post

>>57611499
akg don't have the ability to cuck the headphone industry when their headphones are literally worse than beats

>>57611474
No but you are literally the worst shill on /g/

>>57611498
I don't have the copypasta anymore but I told them I was new to Germany as a student(true) from turkey(not true) and was having financial troubles, and that I needed these headphones to pass a class.

>>57611525
see >>57611506

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>>57611515
get a trip so we can filter you

>>57611550
you're the only one who needs filtering, turboautist newfag

>>57611563
http://angelsandautism.blogspot.com/2011/12/end-of-our-journey-with-therapeutic.html

so how are the autism headphones sennshill

>>57611580
it's nice to actually be able to hear the bass, you keep burning in those akgs though i'm sure you'll hear it eventually

>>57611563
POO IN THE LOO PAJEET

I have some cash burning a hole in my pocket and I'm considering a headphone upgrade this Black Friday.

I've been using Sony MDR-V6s for more than a decade now, and I've found myself going back to them even after messing around with others like Senn HD-280s, Grado SR-80s, ATH-M50x, and etc - I like them so much that I'm on my third pair through the years, but the itch is still there to upgrade.

Is it worth it to get a USB DAC/Amp? Anybody have any suggestions on what's a good match to the V6s?
Or what are some contenders for headphones that are like the V6 but better?

>>57611589
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oLMlR7ZmtQ

>>57611589
boop dee do mupo dat bass mufugga fug dem niggaz

>>57611593
K240 is better

>>57611025
your teammates in game might have a problem with you sounding like shit

what would be a cheap amp capable of driving a HifiMan HE-400i to its full potential?
Still trying to figure out if i have the money to go for the 400i all things considered.
or if i should just stick with my plan to buy a sennheiser HD598 when it goes on sale

>>57611679
See >>57611376

>>57610980
>>57611174

My bad, don't mean to seem ridiculous. I really do appreciate all the suggestions. I'll take a look at all the recommendations. Thanks a lot.

>>57611721
well the 400i are advertised as easy-to-drive planars

>>57611710
The sound quality will be as good as the calling quality
if you have a shitty chinkphone it's your fault desu

>>57610872
Samson Go Mic
Or really any USB Condenser mic you can get in the price range.

I consistently find all 3.5mm microphones made for desktop PC use are complete shit.

>>57611745
oh wow you're literally that guy that claims it sounds fine but everyone has to mute

>>57611747
Thanks my man, I'll check it out

>>57611745
>Phone microphone designed to be held right up to your greasy face and spoken directly into
>I'll put it on my desk and use it as a desktop mic! It'll sound great!

ishy diggy

>>57611728
No one cares

>>57611870
only you, autismo

>>57611889
time to poo in the loo pajeet

>>57611931
>unironically implying you're more of a poorfag than a pajeet
wew there ranjesh

>>57611942
time to poo in the loo pajeet

>>57611742
I know but ive read that they sound a lot better with a little bit of amplification help

>>57612048
you need to stop believing everything you read on the internet, especially in this hobby where 99% of it is bullshit spouted by retards who don't understand how the electronics they're using even work (head-fi)

>>57612062
so i shouldnt listen to anything head-fi posters have to say but i should listen to you telling me not to listen to them.
Confusing stuff.

>>57612076
listening to head-fi in regard to headphones is like watching fox news to keep up to date on current affairs

>>57612081
hahaha alright good to know.
So what would you suggest in my situation.
Trying to decide between the Sennheiser HD598 and the HifiMan HE-400i.
I dont have a dac or amp
I listen to alternative rock, jazz, maybe some electronic off of PC and phone.
Also i want it to be good for gaming but not enough that i would compromise sound quality.

>>57612152
i would personally go for the 400i if you get the $250 deal. you can swap in brainwavz angled hybrid pads later on to make them a bit better too

>>57612162
alright, thats what ive been thinking but i dont know a whole lot about this stuff.
Whats the deal with the pads?
Just better seal/isolation or what?

>Budget
Up to $350
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable for all day use
>Sound signature
I like a neutral sound
>Past headphones
HD 555, PX-100

I'm looking at the ATH-MSR7. I want something to reduce all the chatter in my apartment from my family.

>>57612184
tame the highs a little bit apparently but it wouldn't be a huge change, if you didn't like the 400i stock then it wouldn't be radical enough to make you like them.

that's the other thing, you always have the chance to return them if you don't like them, but you don't have the opportunity to get them for $250 again for at least a good while.

also HD558 > HD598

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Shitpost threads best threads

>>57610872
Something something BM800
Ask /csg/

>>57612200
Thanks, I'll definitely go for the 400is then.
But why are the 558s better than the 598s

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Whats the best pair of earphones I cam buy from Amazon.mx that is under 20 usd?

not using the template because I don't think it is relevant at this price range.

>>57612234
they're cheaper, don't have the shitty 70's volvo interior color scheme and are in every other way identical to the hd598 once you remove a strip of foam from behind the driver.

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Have a chance to get a Focal Elear for $840 (regular $1000)... should I do it????

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>>57612076
Electronic engineer here. Screencap this post so no one wastes time on this DAC/Amp bullshit again.

Every device that can output sound has a rail-to-rail voltage swing. For really shitty devices this can be something between zero and 1-2 Volts or less. For quality devices it will have a dedicated ground rail and negative voltages to reduce common noise.

Most of the time you'll be driving the outputs well below the maximum rails. Should your audio temporarily get high enough to require the full rail swing and the amplification needs to go to the rails, your amp will saturate and you'll basically only get that maximum rail voltage. Reality is even worse, the closer you get to the rails, the less linear your amplification is (see pic related). That means the more you need to amplify, when you don't a good amount of rail-to-rail voltage, the less linearity you get.

Also, when you have a shitty cheap device you get harmonic distortion, a non-linear effect where different frequencies can mix up or down to new frequencies. This is quoted as "total harmonic distortion" (THD) and even headphones themselves have this sort of effect. So the quality of the amplifier is important, rule of thumb is built it ones are usually shit. Also noise is a factor -- and with noise the more current you burn the lower noise you get. Something things like shitty iPhones can't afford.

So why is the external amp better and why do you need it? Usually the rail-to-rail voltage is much higher. a swing of 26 Volts is not unheard of. Most of the time you don't want to get even near these rails to stay in the linear part of the response curve.

Now for low impedance headphones, you can get away with using a low voltage swing. Wanna know why? Ohm's law.

Power = Voltage^2 / Impedance

To get the same amount of power (i.e audio level) out of a higher impedance headphone you need much more voltage. Thus you need a dedicated amp with low THD, low noise and high rail-to-rail voltage.

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>>57612266
>spending 500 more than a HD6x0 for worse performance

>>57612268
O2 DAC or get the fuck out of my house

>>57612268
Now why you'd want a high impedance headphone is beyond me, I guess you can have more turns on the coil and get less noise in theory, or bigger arrangements of coils in series. I'll leave that one for audiophiles to argue about.

I'll add one more note -- external Amps/DACs are great because you don't have to pass through a noisy volume and get interference on the way out of your device. For motherboard audio this will make a difference between night and day. For an iPhone not so much.

>>57612300
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/enter-next-generation-focal-elear-headphone-page-2

> A lot of people are currently making comparisons between the Elear and HD 600. I tend to think that comparison is more about the fact that the HD 600 has been a staple mid-priced headphone among enthusiasts for years, and the Elear is likely to become similarly known. (Yes, I think the definition of "mid-priced" has shifted upwards over the years.) Switching from the Elear to HD 600 has me immediately missing the heft and dynamism of the Elear. The lack of bass extension, the infamous "Sennheiser Veil", and a general impression of decreased resolution have me pretty quickly saying the Elear is easily the better headphone.

>>57612304
Calm down pajeet, no one is going to buy your product.

>>57612268
Thanks for taking the time to type all that.
Read it. Not an Electronic Engineer. Didnt understand 1/4 of it.
Mostly, didnt understand whether you're telling me to get an amp or not.

>>57612300
> having an opinion about something he has never tried

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Are the AKG K7XX headphones elite? Is there anything else better for the money when they are up for sale on Massdrop?

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>>57612240
>Amazon.mx

>>57612324
>Tyll "I think $xxxx cables make a difference" Hertsens
He is only good for his measurements.

>>57612338
I have along with Utopia at a store in Sydney.

>>57612325
IT'S OBJECTIVELY BETTER. go read a bible you subjective retard.

>>57612328
>Mostly, didnt understand whether you're telling me to get an amp or not.
Get an amp, you might need it at the very worst.
At the very best it will greatly improve your hearing experience.

But there's no reason to spend more than $100 on an Amp/DAC setup for headphones, don't listen to anyone who says otherwise.

>>57612240
you should save your money for the wall

>>57612346
>I have along
Elears are sold out everywhere. Which store did you go to?

>>57612394
Minidisc about a month ago.

Anybody think the sennheiser hd650s will go on sale for black friday?

why isnt the akg k7xx for sale on amazon?

>>57612418
doubt it, and if they do it won't be anything substantial like the 598 sale allegedly will be

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B015ZDH7QG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=QP5IGHEXLR9H&coliid=I3MX25HR701AM1&psc=1

getting these for my gf. I want something fun and "cute" with good clarity. Good choice?

>>57612419
Because it's a massdrop exclusive

>>57611303
you should mix with monitors, but sennheisers usually have a decently flat response range

Best open headphones in the 100$ price range?

This place is fucking useless, I'm going back to based Reddit.

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>>57612596
No, please, don't go.

What's the point of L shaped jacks other than applying unnecessary strain to the connection?

>>57612604
See you there

>>57612563
If you're a leaf, the Philips SHP9500s are on sale on Newegg. Don't know about America.

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>>57612612
I don't know how to operate their interface.
You'll be missing out on quality information as I wont be there.

>>57612606
In case you want to plug the headphones into a small space, like on the back of a computer. Or to be more flush with a phone.

the thing that sucks about good cans is when you can hear rappers spitting all over the mic as they rap

>bought massdrop senn 6XX's
>ships Dec. 15

Why the fuck it take so long?

What are some good PC speakers under 50$?

>>57612711
Are you not familiar with massdrop?

This is the most unhelpful shit hole general I have ever come across. All you fags do is argue amongst your selves, call each other shills and try to be witty. What fuck am I supposed to believe here? I see more coherence and intelligence in so many other places on this site, but this is just fucking acid.

Fix your shit faggots.

>>57612741
Nope, first purchase.

who is your favorite headphone reviewer? I like Lance from HifiHeaven

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>>57612743
>expecting 4chan to be helpful, coherent, or intelligent

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>>57612324
>Elear
>$999
>"Mid-Priced"

Compared to what? Electrostatic earspeakers?

I doubt the target demographic of middle-aged men rapidly losing their hearing acuity can even tell the difference between them and any pair of actual mid-range ~$200 headphones.

am I actually going to get those 37 dollar k712's?

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Any chances the HD 650s go on sale this month or next month?

>>57612845
Probably not. It'll be a miracle of you do.

>>57612861
whats going to happen then?

>>57612865
Get cucked out if $37

>>57612870
I doubt they'd fuck up their good rating by doing that shit

>>57612798
There are glimmers, but it's pretty bleak.

>>57612876
Idk, $37 K712's sounds pretty crazy. If they do arrive, I'll throw my dac.

>>57612743
This, there are 2-3 max posts that actually discuss shit other than shitposting. 4chan is rotting and it's corpse poison spreads to other boards.

>>57610870
They have good isolation in this price range. There are no better closed hdp under 200

Just ordered the HD598 SE on Amazon
Please shit all over my decision

>>57612931
aren't they going to be on sale later this week?

>>57612931
You did good. If you have left over moneys but the KSC75s and tell me how it compares to 598.

>>57612931
paying more for an hd558, why?

>>57612964
i remember people saying they were different, even with the foam mod on the 558

I want wireless Bluetooth earbuds that do not sound like garbage and does not cut sound every-so-often. Something I can get for around $15 or less, I'll look at chink sites like Wish and Aliexpress if needed.

>>57612988
i think they were just trying to justify their purchase

Okay so I have a broken DT800 and to fix it I'd need to order a new cable and one driver (approx $80 via OEM). I was thinking on scrapping it and just buying the DT770 since soldering drivers are a pain.
>Drivers literally melt apart when soldering
Is the 880 that much better than the 770 or is it literally a difference between open/closed back?

>>57613016
880 is much more neutral

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>So a waifu is like a meme
Fucking auschink

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>>57612885
>>57612905
Honestly, I've been here longer than I care to admit, and it's just the same as always.
The only real changes over the years are that big boards move way too fast, /b/ is pretty much all porn now, and /pol/ has upgraded 4chan from being a Habbo and Gaia raiding internet hate machine to being a political movement.

It's just the rose colored glasses. When you think back, you remember all the glimmers and none of the shit you had to sift through to find them.

>This website is filth!
>Lets help clean it up!

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Are the ath-msr7 the best headphones for 230€, or there is better in that price range?

I don't understand why the akg 712 needs an amp, when it has a modestly low impedance

>>57613209
because impedance is a useless metric for determining whether a headphone needs an amp

>>57613209
Yeah, why does the HE-6 need an amp? It's only 50 ohms right?

>>57613215
so why does it need an amp? What is it about them that makes it require an amp so much?

>>57613223
they don't need one, also see >>57613221

>>57613233
but a ton of people say they're gonna sound like shit without one

>>57613245
we've already established that head-fi is retarded

>>57613247
so they'll actually sound good out of my motherboard? Or Iphone?

>>57613267
depends how old your motherboard is. iphone should be fine.

>>57613274
the source is a realtek hd card

>>57613292
not all realteks are the same, but for reference the 250ohm dt880 i had ran fine from my iphone 5 and the k712 are easier to drive than they are.

>>57613296
okay thank you for helping me understand

>>57613267
most motherboards made today support up to 600 ohms through the front audio jacks

>>57613357
>support up to 600 ohms
this doesn't mean anything.

>>57610247
Isn't 4 ring connector for mic-cable ones? Seems fine.

>Budget
$50
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM around ear
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter
>Sound signature
Balanced
>Past headphones
Skullcandy Hesh2
Superlux HD 681 (clean bass but not enough, too bright)
Samson SR950 (Favorite headphones, bass bloats and gets muddy at high volume)

Skullcandy Ink'd
JVC HAFX40 (Too bright)
VE Monk+ with 2 thin foams (Favorite sounding so far, lacks sub bass)

>>57613359
it does though. That means they have a built in amp with high enough gain

>>57612363
recommended amp/dac?

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Sup /hpg/.
KZ ED2 or Superlux HD381, which one is better?

listened to a friend's beats wireless solo3 headphones the other day and it actually sounded great. were my ears deceiving me? i kinda want some now

>>57612743
This is one of the worst threads recently. Inane shitposting and arguing. I'll come back in the next one.

>>57613193
Terrible clamp force
Uncomfortable as fuak
Heavy
Creates hot spot on top of your head
Only 45mm wide

DT770 is better

>>57613402
https://smile.amazon.com/MEE-audio-Universal-Fit-Noise-Isolating-Detachable/dp/B015S2I6A0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479728316&sr=8-1&keywords=MEE+Audio+M6PRO

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>>57613111
At what point is that? The boring cast is like an hour long.

How are the beats solo 3/2?

Any other wireless headphones that are any good?

in during kys faggot. I have Sennheis 598, HD 25-1 II and ATH - M50 LE editions

I just need something wireless.

>Budget
~150 €
>Location
Slovenia (can use German sites)
>Source
M-Audio FastTrack
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Shouldn't be too heavy
>Sound signature
As clear and even as possible
>Past headphones
None

>>57614450
About the last 10-15 min

Does anyone have/have experience with the Audio Technica W1000Zs? Looking at getting them soon

>>57614527
DT 770 80 Ohm

>>57614473
I have wired solo 2 I got for $90 on sale from a big retailer. Why do you want the wireless one when it is 3 times more expensive?

>>57610326
You're comparing two different tiers of headphones. The HD598s are great entry level headphones, but I'm actually looking to step up to the HE400i in the future. The HD598s should suit your genres though, from my experience.

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Is there anyone who knows if Sennheiser's 2.5mm locking phone connectors use the standard contact TRRS config of Left-Right-Ground-Mic?
I'm about the heat up a soldering iron to play 'wiring trial and error'.

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>mfw after an year of use my etymotic mc5 snapped in the middle at the join
>mfw i glued them back into shape

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>Budget
$200-$250
>Location
Australia
>Source
Amp Soon (Fiio or whatever)
>Type of headphone
Over ear, full size
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Max comfort
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
Pieces of shit like Arial7 Tank

HALP, I can't decide between the expensive HD600 and the relatively cheaper HD598.

>>57610247
it's proprietary 2.5mm sennheiser connector
you can't get any 2.5mm(if youe ven can find one) and shove it in
length is different, chanels would be messed or not working

>>57614936
http://www.head-fi.org/t/826490/sennheiser-hd600-headphones

>>57614700
Cause new iPhone does not have a headphone jack. Looks like androids are also going that route.

Now I can just get a good little receiver and have my phone connect to the receiver and my headphone plugged to the receiver but I rather skip the receiver all together.

Plus I know beats looks nice. Sorry I been fighting the urge of getting beats for so long. Plus I heard they are good now.

>>57614985
>Plus I heard they are good now.
Beats will always be shit, they emphasise bass over everything else, most unbalanced headphones you can buy for the highest price.

>Budget
400€
>Location
Germany
>Source
iPhone 6s+ / Decent mainboard, but might buy other outputs later
>Type of headphone
IEM (for portability)
>Comfort level
You should be able to wear them a few hours
>Sound signature
Dont need much bass, using them for Rock/Indie/Classical
>Past headphones
Apple earpods...

From what Ive seen the Shure se535 might be good?

>>57615031
SE535LE one might be good. Kinda dark though.

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>>57614985
This
>>57615006
I would rather chop my dick off than listen to shits with their dogshit 'sound signature' ever again. Beats becoming 'good' is Dre realising that even his name won't warrant for such a dogshit build quality headphones so newer beats are a bit sTURDier and maaaaybe sound a bit less dogshit cus Chinese kids ration was increased by 20 more grams of rice.

Still, Shits are an overpriced GARBAGE with insanely shit sound 'signature', if you can call it a signature and not a muddy overblown bass, and there are still a lightning port that you can connect headphones to. Philips Fidelio M2L have a lightning connector, 2 times cheaper and are not a steaming pile of shit like Shits.

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>>57610029
Wanting to upgrade from Senheiser HD 598, bought it a year ago, use it for gaming and listening to anime music, touhou, metal and Vaporwave

Any good upgrade? I think my headphone is dying, well the cable, everytime if i move the cable, say if i was in a middle of a game of leagues of cancer and tug on it, it would completely freeze my game and i would have to restart it. Also have to wiggle the cable if i want to hear sound so it's a hassle

>>57615006
oh yeah? I thought they got better since they were originally released.

I am considering other options at head fi on wireless but whatever /g/ if you have some knowledge pls share

>>57615266
Momentum 2.0 Wireless, MDR 1ABT. I dunno about the availability for MSR7BT. Pretty much wireless version of a decent phone I guess.

>>57615265
>Senheiser HD 598
>anime music, touhou, metal and Vaporwave

Mah fampatchi. Same story, had HD598 and got HD600 recently. Happy as fuck with my purchase, they are bit harder to drive but so worth as an upgrade, better at everything, literally, and compared to HD598 they have some bass.

Black lotus sounds real fucking good and makes me crank up volume all the way up and I usually never did with my macbook, altho that kind of indicates potential need of an amp. Naraku no Hana made me shed a tear at the end when triangle hit. Can't wait to get an amp and blast all my need stuff.

>>57610029

BOSE SoundTrue II Headphones

Is this worth £80? Any opinions?

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio-and-headphones/headphones/headphones/bose-soundtrue-ii-headphones-charcoal-black-10137732-pdt.html

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>>57615377
Usually i like to listen to Touhou power metal or Eurobeat in general, Vaporwave when i work. I got this mp3 player since i used Youtube Red on my Nexus 6 but took so much GB so i bought this. I'm usually a power metal head, i like Melodic progressive metal. I usually listen to Hour long mix or two, always keeps me occupied when i game or exercise or wash dishes when i do closing shifts

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A8NU5GM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>>57615238
why so butthurt? we all know you are poor. stop it pls.

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Poorfag here
I have trouble deciding between Philips SHP1900 or Koss UR-20.

Please help, suggestions welcome.

>>57615572
>Headphone purchase advice
http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub

>>57615572
SHP1900 sound good, but mine bit the dust after a month of use at home.
haven't tried UR-20

What will happen if i try to run a headphone with 300 ohms on an amp that can drive 150 ohms at most?

>>57616096
>on an amp that can drive 150 ohms at most?
There's no such amplifier as there's no upper limit to load impedance you can use, only a bottom limit. These terrible misleading amplifier specs really need to go. We get the same question in every thread. So to answer, nothing different will happen, the headphones will work and the amplifier will work and in fact because of the high load impedance the amplifier will likely be operating in a more linearly compared to if you would plug in some low impedance headphones into it. The worst that could happen is that you don't get enough volume and in this case you need a more powerful amplifier but this is unrelated to the impedance of the headphones you plugged in.

You can use E10K with the HD 6xx just fine.

>>57616096
Just don't. You better not know what will happen.

>>57616096
It'll fries your headphone like a french fries and ready to serve as a burger patty.

>>57615493
You might want to consider getting some Beyerdynamics then. They are more suited for metal with rock, and will go good with Eurobeat, dunno about Vaporwave but at least they will do decent with it. Consider DT990 and DT880, with first one being more 'fun' and metal centric while the later one being more neutral. Idk how strong is your thing, but there are different ohm versions of Beyerdynamics, from low 32 to a 600. Try them out in local store with your player, it might be a good fit for you.

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Is Senfer UE worth getting for ~$28?
Is there any worthwhile alternatives in "around $30" range?

reminder that if you have to eq headphones for them to not sound like shit then they're shit

that means any headphone that has sibilant or piercing highs by default that NEED to be eq'd down (beyearbleeds) or headphones with no bass that need to be boosted (boreheiser)

>>57616222

Thanks anon.

nice trips btw

>>57615493
>>57615265
fidelio x2

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Audio Technica msr7 or Sony mdr-1a? What are the differences in sound? I'm buying one of them by the end of the day.

>>57612152
400i's are far better

>>57612931
558's are cheaper and achieve the same sound by removing some foam

only reason to get 598's is if you like the colour and the headband design

For gaming, Philips SHP9500s or AKG K 240?

Also, i want a cheap and good Mic, do you guys have any recommendation?

>>57614936
if you can reach for the 600's, go for it. definitely worth the money unless you listen to exclusively orchestral
if not, the 598's arent bad either way

>>57613544
every device with a headphone socket has a built in amp

>>57615265
replace the cable if you have to fiddle
though if you're using sennheiser's supplied 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter, you might want to replace that first, since it's a common weak point

but the thing with your game freezing is an issue with your computer's drivers. your audio drivers are detecting something being unplugged and freaking out. I think dell laptops have some shit that do that. dunno if any other manufacturer has similar issues

>>57616544
Yes. I have the UEs, and if they sound anything similar, they absolutely are.

That said, if you're looking for low end boom, you won't get them outta those. They have kick, but no thud, and the highs are brighter than most IEMs.

If you do want low end, look into the Vsonic GR02 Bass edition. Low end is fucking amazing on them. I'm considering modifying them to have an MMCX connector like my UEs just so I only have to carry one cable around.

>>57616973
SHP9500s are apparently pretty good, I have a pair coming in

>>57616973
9500. More comfortable and better soundstage.

And what type of mic are you looking for?

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>find headphones at half price on amazon
>they dont ship to your backwards country

>>57617135
What country?
You can use importing services, but they do take a decent sized fee.

>>57617155

Bulgaria. The companies that do ship them are priced pretty much the same as the price in here.

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Shopping for a XLR to RCA cable to go into my active speaker to preamp (since those with xlr are too expensive).
Does it matter if it's balanced or unbalanced in this adapter cable?
I assume that this pic means it's balanced?

>>57617192
it can't be balanced if it's to RCA.

>>57617192
RCA is mono
I don't think you know what balanced means

>>57610051
They won't refresh them.

If you don't have either, you should wait until Massdrop drops the HD6XX again, it's literally HD650 for 199$.

>Budget
80 - 100 $

>Location
Greece

>Source
Computer Speakers

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
As comfort as possible

>Sound signature
Idk

>Past headphones
Razer Kraken Pro

>>57617271
>>Source
>Computer Speakers

w-what

>>57617229
So I have 2 jacks in the speaker(s) balanced XLR and TRS. Will I mess up the signal if I go with XLR male to RCA male in the preamp? What would be the best way to connect them?

>>57617250
True, I thought it was just the type of connection (the tip). Coax can also be RCA but has a different Ohm shielding? No idea what is going on inside.
From the pic it looks like ground, positive and negative.

>>57617299
>So I have 2 jacks in the speaker(s) balanced XLR and TRS
the other would could accept TRRS
>Will I mess up the signal if I go with XLR male to RCA male in the preamp
no

>>57617289
I am going to use the headphones on my computer

>>57611341
they look like bootleg sony mdr ex650s, which i own a pair of, i like them.

>>57612771
you'll get them in february if you are lucky

>>57617131

idk, i just want to play rainbow six with my pals

im not a sound enthusiast or anything, i just want good, cheap and durable

>>57616981
>definitely worth the money unless you listen to exclusively orchestral
what do you mean? they are great for orchestra
much better than 598 that's for sure

>>57617316
But TRRS/TRS/TS to RCA would all give the same result in terms of quality, same as XLR to RCA?
What difference would it make if was true balanced XLR to XLR in the amp Less humming maybe?

How long does it usually take for Newegg stuff to ship?

>>57617507
unless you're running long lengths or have a lot of EMI there won't be a difference

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I'm between the Sennheiser IE80's and the RHA T20i's. What does /hpg/ think?

>>57617540
Thanks.

Any good black friday deals this year?

>>57617754
This. Or cyber monday

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At this point, I'd rather just spend $60 more and get the HD600 instead of waiting for the 6XX.

>>57614150
They weigh the same, the sound is V shaped in the 770, no removable jack, and the driver is 45m in both the headphones

Also the dt770 is made of cheap materials and breaks easily
kys

>>57616819
Today i bought the msr7
Arriving in a few days, i'll keep you up in /hpg/ threads

>>57612865

Amazon only charges you when the product is confirmed just before it gets packaged

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Roast me /hpg/

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>Budget
45 euro, give or take 5.

>Location
Europoor.

>Source
Sansa Clip

>Type of headphone
IEM

>Open or closed
High isolation, got dogs fucking barking all day.

>Comfort level
Comfy as possible, want to chill in bed.

>Sound signature
Neutral, liked the sound on my MDR-V6.

>Past headphones
MDR-V6
ATH-AD700X

>>57616819

1a sound chill and relaxed, they are also super confortable usually is better buy if you want to just have fun listening to music on a portable HP, the msr7 are more serious sounding, if you want to judge what you listen to then get those, there not as confortable too so

Casual fun confortable - 1a

Seriuous better sounding - msr7

>>57618406
Thanks a bunch.

Looking for a recommendation under 150 usd for a amp to drive the hd600 have anyone tried the SMSL ones or the fiio k5?

>>57618406
I already have the sony mdr-7506, would the msr7 be much different from the sound on that? I don't want to get more of the same sound which is why I'm considering the bassier 1a.

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Selling mah Sennheiser HD558 and Audio-Technica ATH-M50X to buy Sennheiser HD600.

I sense a meme and i can't resist it.

>>57618395
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B005TOV0OM/

>inb4 ear dildo or comfort hurts your ear pussy
Blocks out nuclear explosions, seriously you won't fucking hear anything at all. Safe volume levels too http://www.etymotic.com/downloads/dl/file/id/15/product/82/guide_to_safe_listening.pdf

>>57618411

Also dont understimate the 1a sound, there is a lot of difference between the fun and the analitical listening, the later is usually better when you are alone in home, and for that is better an open can, if you are commuting maybe you want only to chill

>>57618422

Both have a little more bass than the 7506 which is a little bright, you need more bass? (I actually love the 7506 bass, only it have no sub-bass)

>>57618591
I love the bass on the 7506 as well but yeah I'd like some sub bass as I've been getting a lot more into hop hop lately. I'd still like it to be clear enough in other frequencies though.

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>>57618614

If you want the better sound the go for the msr7

Is there much difference between an SMSL M6 and a Schiit stack? I need to drive a K612.

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Finally want to upgrade from shitty £10 earphones to good headphones. However I listen to music a lot everyday on the bus and in our University library too.

Do headphones leak a lot of noise? Big fear that I won't be able to use them in quiet public places because everyone will hear my tunes

Here's what I'm looking at

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyerdynamic-DT770-Pro-Headphones-Ohm/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

>>57616938
should i have spent the extra $60 to get the k702

why does it seem like most people here either love or hate the x2's?

>>57614473
beats solo 3 sound great for bassy music. the main issue is with their price but they can be had for very cheap now. pretty much best wireless headphone at the price point

>>57612931

there are good, but they are going on sale later

>>57621013
>the main issue is with their price but they can be had for very cheap now. pretty much best wireless headphone at the price point
is it just me or does this statement make no sense

Is the Fidelio X2 still a good bang-for-buck buy?

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>>57610029
I just ordered these for 2 bucks how'd I do

>>57621120
probably worth 2 bucks in reclaimed materials desu

>>57620087
I had two X2. I liked them, but I simply liked the K702 better. Period.

Is something like the nobsound mini amp sufficient as a starter amplifier for something like the hifiman HE-400is?

>>57612268
Hey my man did you hate your signal processing courses as much as I hate mine? Is DSP or circuits more important for this kind of thing, or am I retarded for disliking DSP?

Also /hpg/ what are the best headphone deals for the holiday? I really want to get HD800, but I know there won't be any sales. Any other headphones (T50RP, MDR-Z7, etc)?

The MSR7 is comfy to me senpai. Plus I can actually power them with my phone and hear the midrange, so you can mosey on out the door and go fuck yourself.

>>57621603
I just need a cheap amp.
Anybody?

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Just recommending these as the comfiest mofos ever. These are the only headphones I've ever worn with glasses that have absolutely no interaction with my glasses whatsoever. I can wear them all day with no fatigue.

If you wear glasses, the 598's are fantastic

>Budget
$200, no more.
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full size, they're just going to sit on my desk and on my head. no microphone, have a mic.
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Sound signature
more/less neutral with slightly more bass than average.
>Past headphones
Astro a40s - liked quite a lot, pretty cozy, too gaymer tho.

>>57622638
https://smile.amazon.com/Perfect10-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax®-XPT100/dp/B0093PVTPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479771870&sr=8-1&keywords=NVX+XPT+100

these perhaps?

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What's the concensus on bluetooth audio, /hpg/?

>Budget
100-150$, maybe more if something good goes on sale for black friday
>Location
USA
>Source
PC/smartphone
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
not super important, but i wear glasses
>Sound signature
doesn't matter, neutral is best

>>57618456
Think I'll get those. Waiting til the weekend incase they go on sale.

>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone & Laptop
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Pretty comfy
>Sound signature
Balanced or bassy, Using them for indie, rock, and hiphop
>Past headphones
NVX XPT 100

Looking for some commuter iems with a bit of isolation that will be great for hiphop, indie, and rock.

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new thread

>>57623529
>>57623529
>>57623529

Anyone know any earbuds with a rich, warm tone and decent isolation? I got Fiio EX1s but they are flatter than I prefer.

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I have never left.
I have been here always.

AMPERIOR SUPERIOR!!!

>>57625233
fuck off shitposter prove you own them