/hpg/ - Headphone General

>>57644484
Ew.

>>57644556
Those were some shitty headphones I tell you. Komari is displeased.

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PSA: DO NOT buy good headphones. It will ruin you.
>got hd600($270)
>it's too quiet
>get semi decent amp/dac smsl m6, happy with it($165)
>suddenly my 192kb/s doesn't sound that good compared to flacs or even 320
>so I replace my library it goes to 700gb, and I had a ton of classical on the line to download
>I go and buy reliable HDD 4tb($150)
>it's already at 2.4tb mark(I also had some jazz to add)

But at least I got my dream fulfilled of having almost all composers collected.

>>57644629
how is this "ruin" seems like a master plan to me

>>57644629
Learn to encode if your 192kbps data rate audio isn't transparent.

About to pull the trigger on the beyerdynamic dt 770 pro 80s for 133$. Is this a good deal or should I wait and see if the price drops further this Friday?

>>57644669
might as well see if it drops. thats only like 5 dollars cheaper than what I paid

>>57644669
I've seen them drop to $100

>>57644708
I'm just afraid the price will go up.
>>57644712
Wow okay maybe I'll wait till Friday just to see if it reaches that low. Will a phone with a pretty good integrated amp be able to drive these well? I have an axon 7.

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Used Focal Elear for $840 shipped in mint condition? Should I do it?

Brand new it's 1000 and a 1 month wait list since they can't make them fast enough.

I'm tired of Audeze bullshit. LCD-2 was my favorite headphone ;(

>>57644731
Axon 7 will power them well.

>>57644731
>I'm just afraid the price will go up.
I doubt it, I got mine around 140 and I'm pretty sure thats the regular price for them

>Budget
tree fiddy
>Location
LONDON
O
N
D
O
N
>Source
tree fiddy milli
>Type of headphone
mak sound
>Open or closed
da fuk
>Comfort level
maximumcomfy
>Sound signature
u w0t m8
>Past headphones
free hp earbuds

>>57644746
will you stop?

also ear infection.

>>57644777
beats solo's

>>57644777
Bose, Skullcandy, Earfrogz

>>57644751
>>57644761
Thanks a bunch lads. After I get them in planning on getting a removable cable modded to them like I did with my 7506s. Here's a link if anyone is interested.
http://btg-audio.com/webstore.htm#!/Removable-Cable-mod/p/11484987/category=2609209

>>57644806
Goodluck :)

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>>57644791
How would I get an ear infection... they are open cans.

Also I already bought it and it's right next time me but I can't use it cause UPS delayed my 1/4 inch to 3.5mm adapter... :(

I'm just posting again since I want more opinions on the used price (guess these headphones are still a little rare).

>>57644860
did you ask a few questions before buying?
why would anyone sell good headphones?
who was it?
did owner die wearing them?
how old is previous owner?
how clean is previous owner?
is $150 really that much to save?

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>>57644813

>>57644914
Basically

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>>57644888
>did you ask a few questions before buying?
Yes. He has about 150 hrs on them. No issues.
>why would anyone sell good headphones?
He said he wants to keep trying more headphones out since he is relatively new to the scene.
>who was it?
Some dude on head-fi with +5 feedback.
>did owner die wearing them?
Haha no
>how old is previous owner?
Not sure
>how clean is previous owner?
The headphones were spanking clean and he mentioned it was a smoke free household
>is $150 really that much to save?
Kinda yeah. Also the 1 month wait... any place you try to order from, it's first come first serve as they are constantly out of stock.

>>57639704
https://youtu.be/sT0uhmDe6Qg
>176bpm
>speed

>>57640111
I don't think anyone thinks the HD 800 response ideal but that's a raw coupler measurement and they should look quite bright.

>>57644746
Why do you want them?

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About to go for the ATH-AG1X since I'm tired of going cheap. The cloud II I'm using has too many problems to count and I haven't seen anything much about these being bad besides head support. Want to find one with a mic all in one and nothing separated
Thoughts?

Anyone used the Audioquest Nighthawk? Is it a meme? I'm trying to decide between the them and the HD650.

I have somewhere I can demo the two side-by-side if necessary. I listen to metal and idm.

>>57645677
>I listen to metal and idm.
yes

>>57646224

Yes it's a meme or yes it's good? lol

>>57645677
The night in Nighthawk is really fitting considering they are dark as fuck and start dropping off at 500hz.

>>57646269

Them being dark as fuck is what concerns me that I wouldn't like their sound. I also have some concerns about their physical design compared to the 650, in regards to just general serviceability and longevity (such as the weird little rubber arms that hold the cup to the headband thing).

Also, I would have to import them to get a good price, where-as I can buy the 650 local and know they'll last years with their spare parts being omnipresent.

I guess I can at least demo them.

>>57646321
From my own experience with the Nighthawk, they are quite comfy but the sounds like they shoved a shit ton of cotton in front of the driver.
The SE535 is fucking bright compared to the Nighthawk. It has that little treble presence.

>>57646354

Yeah, I suspect I wouldn't like them because of that. I had the UE6000 which measures kinda similarly in it's bass>mid>treble ratio and downward slope. I didn't like the lack of treble on those. I think I'll just go HD650, it seems the most sensible overall option for my needs.

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My Koss Porta Pro ear pads disintegrated.

Any recommendations for new ones.

Doesn't neciserrily have to be just like the stock ones. Would be open to trying other ones if they were just as comfy or help produce nicer sound

>>57646379
PortaPro + HD414 pads "reverse quarter mod"

Bought some AKG K712's
should I ditch my beyerdynamic dt990's for em?

My current Sony MDR-ZX100's are getting pretty worn out and I need a replacement.

What does /g/ recommend that's relatively affordable ($120 or less), has overall good sound (low end preferred) and most importantly is portable. I'd want it to be able to fold up and fit in my laptop bag and be comfortable to walk to work (NYC) while wearing.

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>>57644629
Got HD600, happy as fuck but now on the patch of getting amp/dac for it. Good thing I don't buy anything ever and have spare money.

Anyone tried/heard CEntrance DACprotable, how it compares to DACport HD? It cost 150$ more than DACPort HD, has in build 8 hours battery, bass/treble EQ like on HiFi-M8 and thats kind of it. I will use it at home with HD600 so battery isn't that needed but it's definitely a nice thing to attach to the phone. I want to know if it sound's anywhere different to DACport HD and how is the EQ. Some people said that it's basically a HiFi-Skyn in none iPhone package.

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does /g/ rate the tma-2's? or are the tma-1 yung guru editions better?

are the meelec m6 pros just a reddit meme or are they actually good? want some fucking replaceable cable IEMs because I'm fed up of breaking three-four pairs of earphones in a year

>Budget under $30
>Location U.S.
>Source phone, tablet, sometimes laptop
>Type of headphone whichever drowns out aircraft sounds best
>closed or IEM/in-ear, whichever isolates the most
>Comfort level, sound is more important, comfort is extra
>Sound signature dont care
>Past headphones, mostly whatever came with devices, usually bought skull candy in-ears otherwise, they were better than stock but I also don't know much about quality nor have I cared until recently

I need something that I can hear whatever movie I'm watching mid-flight when all the actors are fucking whispering and my volumes up all the way but I still cant hear shit because of the turbines.

Hello friends, here is my situation:
I have a Toslink socket and a 3.5 mm jack.
Because I don't know anything about technology, I don't know if I can put a toslink jack into the SPDIF or the Coax socket of this adapter https://www.amazon.de/Digital-Konverter-Toslink-Audiowandier-Netzteil/dp/B013QME4AK/ref=sr_1_7?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1479908912&sr=1-7&keywords=toslink+3.5+klinke
Answers would be much appreciated
Sorry for being dumb.

>>57645677
>>57647321
>is it a meme?
did you even want an answer?

>>57647297
nobody knows. the "modular" design doesn't exactly promise anything good.

>>57647427
are you not down with my cool and edgy meme talk, anon?
I do want an answer, thanks

>>57647450
I don't understand the question and in every way I could understand it, I couldn't tell you.

>Budget
£100, basically.
>Location
England
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very Comfy
>Past headphones
Currently using Superlux 668B's

Looking around, the DT770's seem to be the go-to in this kind of budget range. Is that still mostly the case?

If so, which model should I get-- and does it really make a difference?

Also, should I look into getting a DAC/AMP for these? Are there any good budget ones, I remember reading that the "FiiO - E10K" is popular-- good choice, or is there any other alternatives (budget around £50 for this)

Cheers!

I own a K702, but since people everywhere glorify the HD600, I'm about to pull the trigger on and check it for myself.
Is €275 a good price for a new pair (shipping fees and taxes included)? Its lowest price here was €240...has anyone else ever bought anythign from Bax-shop? They have a nice 60 days return policy, in case I won't like it.

>>57645677
>using the Audioquest Boomhawk

>>57648038

If you can return them, then is a safe bet, yesterday it was like 4 usd more expensive today its 262 in the usa, but i doubt it will get cheaper overseas in my country it is still at 275 usd with everything included like for a couple of weeks

>>57648072
Or shall I get a Beyerdynamic DT880 600 Ohm Edition? It's €218 here (taxes and shipping fees included).

I'm also on the fence since I want a pair of cans for the desktop. The HD 25-1 II is great, but going at it the entire day really hurts my ears despite being used for several hour sessions.

I just need some comfy headphones for like $30 to buy for myself and my brother. Comfort is number one priority, and then audio quality after that.
Anything good for that cheap?

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>>57648142
Is for >>57648038

>>57648095

get both and return them if you don´t like them, the "big 3" have differences between them but i don´t really know if its worth for you to have more than one

>>57648161
Yeah I know. I'm afraid that HD600 might be similar to the K702, whereas DT880 might have that extra sub-bass that I'm looking for. The fact is that I'm super satisfied with my K702, I'm probably just expecting to find a headphone that can blow me away.

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is it bad that the HF-5's strain relief is a legit cable knot

Need advice. First time buying a solid sound setup, do a lot of fps gaming and music listening, so I'm thinking open backs. After all my research, I think I'm gonna go with the FiiO E10K dac/amp and the ATH-AD700Xs. Good or bad idea?

>>57648327

Fill the form for better recs

>>57648327
Getting externals amps and DACs before you even know if you need them is a bad idea.

>>57647643
not my fault you can't understand a simple question
>are these headphones good?

Just bought myself a pair of Marshall Majors.
I do good?

Piston 3 or Piston 4?
Pls respond

>>57649051
Piston 5

I'm joking. It's the Xiaomi Hybrid Pro.
Official website: http://www.mi.com/earphonepro/

>>57649100
thx bby

>>57649100
>>57649119
Welp I just found out it had no braided cables.

lol wtf logitech g35 sound quality is GARBAGE

>>57647410
SPDIF. It's the only one that it would fit in.

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Anyone have any recommendations on multi-driver IEM's in the sub-500 USD range? I had the UE Triple-Fi Pro 10's, but they recently broke. They lasted a good 5 years though.

I'm looking for something flat, with decent low-end extension, good separation and good sound stage.

Will an amp with 10ohm output impedance noticeably alter the sound from headphones with less than 60 ohms?

>>57647297
I made a set of TMA-2s on their configurator a while back:
s04 h03 e05 c05

I might pick them up next year sometime. Maybe? We'll see.

>>57649839
Depends on the impedance function. If the impedance is near flat across all frequencies absolutely nothing will happen. What headphones?

>>57645602
>The cloud II I'm using has too many problems to count

like what lol?

Honestly, just buy good headphones and a modmic/boompro

its pretty autistic to just refuse anything but headsets
you'll never get the same quality

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>>57646379
these

Not sure if you guys deal in headsets but I might as well ask. Are there any good headsets or am I better off going with a mic and headphones separately? It seems like most of them are garbage headphones with a garbage mic sold to gamers for way more then they are worth.

>>57648016
770's if you want heavy V shape
M40x with HM5 pads if you want moderate V shape
Brainwavz HM5/NVX XPT-100 if you want neutral [whatever is cheaper]

all great options, choose your preferred sound sig

>>57650068
Yeah, they typically are waste of money. There are like two or three that are kinda worth it.
Most headsets are worthless now due to Modmics and Boom Pros being affordable and easy to use, along with proper desktop mics getting a lot cheaper.
What is your budget though?

>>57650068
Seperate phones+mic is always the way to go. There are a few pretty good headsets like the hyperx cloud for example

>>57650068
Separate mic and headphones is always the better choice.

>>57650127
My budget is 50 dollars for a headset. If I go for headphones + mic I just need the mic since I already have a set of good headphones.

>>57650179
Yeah you're better off buying a separate microphone. What headphones do you have?

>>57650197
I have a pair of Superlux HD 681. There aren't the greatest headphones but on a college kid budget they are great for the price.

>Budget
$200 max
>Location
USA
>Source
Laptop and Android phone, no amp
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
med-high
>Sound signature
doesn't matter, neutral or v-shaped preferred
>Past headphones
Monoprice 8323, Xiaomi Piston 3, Superlux HD668b (wearing now)

Thanks in advance

>Budget
£150
>Location
UK
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Don't Mind
>Comfort level
Medium-High
>Past headphones
Shitty Razer GayMen Headset

Looking at Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, friend has them and they feel nice and sound good. Getting paid tomorrow and want to know if it will be a good purchase.

Also, does anyone own a AntLion ModMic and are they worth £35?

>>57644629
>reliable HDD
if it's WD or Seagate you didn't buy a reliable one

>>57650253
Oh, the /csg/ meme god tier cheap headphone. Not bad.

Replace the pads man. You'll appreciate the headphones a whole lot more. The stock ones are aids. Cheap 5 dollar ones on ebay/aliexpress are fine.

Get one of these
https://www.amazon.com/HDE-3-5mm-Female-Coupler/dp/B000E9U9GC
And a boompro
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK

Less than 50, and will give you better mic quality than other cheper headphones.

>>57650017
k712

>>57650301
You need, NEED, new pads on any of the AT M?0x series if you've ever used anything remotely comfortable.

M40x are better than m50x as well. Not nigger bass tier, bass is actually tight, and the highs arent pure aids. Cheaper too.
M50x are the equivalent of Beats.

Modmics are fine. Worth whatever you value the ease of use at. I'd prefer a desk mic, but its up to you.

>>57650393
Thank you so much for the advice. I'll look into replacing the pads on my headphones too because that would be awesome.

>>57650451
OK, Thanks

Do you recommend any new pads? I'm kinda new to headphones.

>>57650482
No worries.
These are the pads I got for my 668B's

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231010761330

They're okay, but if you've got the extra money you could look for something nicer.

>>57650448
Yeah no need to worry about it with those.

>>57650519
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-spare-earpad-1-pair
These. Worth the money. You can get velour ones as well, but they reduce the bass by a fair bit, and reduce the seal.

If you choose to get m40x over m50x, the m40x with the pads will still be cheaper than the m50x in the end

>>57650596
Alright, thanks senpai.

My brother is a pleb and is asking for some wireless IEMs with a budget of £40. Any suggestions (apart from "kill yourself")

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>>57649834
Anyone?

>>57650756
>$500 for IEM's
r u serious bro?

>>57651082
I can spend a bit over.

>>57649521
As expected. It's gaymer marketed crap.

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>>57649834
>multi-driver IEM
>Soundstage
>Seperation
>IEMs

>>57649839
With lower and lower ohm headphones It'll get louder per each signal unit, which could allow interference to become noticable

>>57651110
Buy $10 gas station IEMs and then start looking at real speakers
I'm an official soundguy in my city's venue and this is my real opinion

>>57651830
Cool. I'm a mastering engineer. I have a pair of scm25a's. I'm looking for a good sounding portable (something I can pocket ideally) solution for when I'm out and about.

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Just recived my HD600, everything looks so cheap... anyway i using the onboard sound card, and i hear distortion after certain volumes i mean i hear them louder but shittier, do i get an amp/dac or only an amp?

>>57651938
As far as IEMs go I think a lot of people would recommend getting custom models once you hit the higher price range, for the improved comfort and isolation. I hear good things about 1964 ears.

>>57651977
If you're using onboard you might as well get both.

>>57650068

I personally own the HyperX Cloud, it's legitimately a good headphone for the money. I've never liked the headphone and mic combo, prefer a headset so I use them instead of my HD650 when in need.

Just don't get the cloud 2 version, they have a shitty usb dac that has inferior sound quality, particularly with the Mic.

>>57652004

My idea was use the Apo/eq on the pc to play a little bit with the other HP and get a good amp, is it true that any DAC sound better than onboard SC?

>>57652061
>is it true that any DAC sound better than onboard SC?

Not any DAC, and it depends on your onboard, but its typically true even of ~70 USD external DACs

>>57652061
>is it true that any DAC sound better than onboard SC?
Only if you notice noise otherwise they'll probably sound the same.

The HD600's impedance is just a big boogy man, they're really easy to drive so something cheap like the fiio e10k or smsl m3 will be enough - you can still use EqAPO with these

>>57651977
An amp is what you'll need to get the full volume range and be able to power through the high ohms, but a DAC won't hurt, and if you're not retarded youll be getting a DAC/amp combo anyways

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DT990s or AKG702

>>57652061
Pretty much. There's nothing particularly wrong with an on-motherboard sound card, just that it's in the single worst place you could put a soundcard. And they tend to be cheap low quality dacs

>>57652189
Neither.

HD600/650, K712 or DT880

>>57652189
DT770's
DT990's are just an expensive open rehash of the 770's

>>57652094
>>57652095

My card is on the H97 and z97 gaming from gigabyte, ALC1150 i think

Also you can still use APO on a digital output? I though you couldnt

>>57652189
>>57652214
I was gonna say DT880's but they're very flat for just casual listening

>>57652223
>Also you can still use APO on a digital output? I though you couldnt
The fiio e10k outputs in analog

>>57652216
Don't the DT990s have stronger bass?

>tfw got superlux hd 681b for 24$
>after some toilet paper mod and new ear pads I prefer them over my sennheiser hd 598.

>>57652223
Digital output = DAC at the other end of the cable
Doesn't change much from the software side, using ASIO would be a bigger problem than a DAC in that case

>>57652230
What do you mean by casual listening? For me casual listening needs to be as flat as possible as to not induce any fatigue.

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>>57652094
>>57652095
>>57652169
>>57652201
>>57652239

Thanks i looking for a DAC/AMP now

>>57652271
If you have the money the ODAC+O2 combo is recommended by everyone. Also the schitt stack is good as well. If you're poor like me there's the ones that I've already mentioned - the e10k and the m3 plus a few other

Don't fall for the tube meme :^)

>>57652258
I mean "casual" where flat doesn't matter
I have a hard time believing you need neutrality for fatigue but I'm just saying the 880's are cold and more analytical than 770's with copious bass and a warmer sound that sticks together better
I looked at the DT line trying to find flatness production, maybe that's why 770s and 990s sound similar to me, the 880s are really the most neutral ones but 770s are cheap and sound fantastic if you're not scrutinizing each frequency

>>57652189
> tfw I really like the looks and design of the AKGs
> tfw I wanna be part of the weebs that use it and have something in comoon with so many chinese cartoons
> tfw I just can't stand their sibilance and lack of bass

If only they were flatter around the treble I'd love to have a pair. The bass is easir to just raise a bit using an eq but the treble is all over the place to bring down

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>>57652001
They look awesome. Thanks for being helpful.

>>57652189
AKG K702

>>57652391
Beyerdynamics are way brighter than AKG actually. People tend to percieve AKG as bright because their bass is lean.

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>>57652298

i heard good things of the Micca OriGen+ to use it with the PC and my PS3, is 110usd

I've had akg k712s for a few weeks now and i just ordered an O2/ODAC combo. What should i expect? These headphones have been amazing even when plugged into the motherboard audio

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It's never coming is it?

what are your guys thoughts on the akg k712? How is the bass on it for more bass-centric music?

>>57652821
mine says arriving the 29th
have faith friend

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>>57652986
Thanks anon, I will

>>57652963
Coming from superlux hd668b, the AKGs have a lot less bass, but it is tighter and goes much deeper. Superlux headphones sound like they just vomit the sound out with no effort.

I like the K712 bass a lot more even though it is quieter. It is to be expected though, since 668b is like 30 euros and k712 is over 200.

>>57644629
I bet you don't have Ysaye violin solo sonate e ballate
Anyway where do you download your music?
I mostly use tparser

>>57653154
Do you have any idea how the 712 compare to the HD650?

>>57647250
Bump for u

>>57653224
nope, i've only had 668B and AKG K712. But i've heard HD650 has more bass and mids,

>>57650372
bad meme

Do you guys think there's any chance of the 80 ohm DT 770 getting a decent deal on Black Friday? Been waiting for a while now hoping for it to go closer to $100.

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http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/MrSpeakersEtherFlowC.pdf
>kill me

>>57653462

>http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/MrSpeakersEtherFlowC.pdf

My god, what a good isolation

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>Budget
$100, can extend a bit if its really worth it
>Location
Hueland
>Source
PC. Sound card is a Xonar DG.
>Type of headphone
Preferably IEM.
>Comfort level
Its fine as long as it doesn't hurt to use it.
>Sound signature
Neutral, I guess.
>Past headphones
I have a HiFiMAN RE-400 and, sound quality wise, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I'd like to take another step towards sound quality. What I enjoy the most is clear vocals. I don't know if I can get better sound quality than the RE-400 with this budget, and I understand if I don't.

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>>57647427

>did you even want an answer

Yes, I did.

>Boomhawk

Is it actually boomy, or are you just categorizing anything that isn't a k701 as "niggerbass"?

I'm looking for some really cheap IEMs for on the go.

I don't care about jack shit other than the price, needs to be IEM, and the headphones need to be LOUD AS FUCK since I'll primarily be using them for traveling. I want someone to be able to shoot a gun next to my shoulder and not be able to hear a thing tier loud. I had some shitty Sony IEMs that kinda looked like Gummys that I borrowed from my aunt and they were perfect but of course they're kill now. Also, please no weird as fuck design that wraps around my ears like tentacles or some shit.

>Location
USA

>Benchmark DAC3
here's to new meme sabre chips

>>57653462
just veil my shit up

ok im about to do it... should i buy the akg k553?

>>57644629
>PSA: DO NOT buy good headphones. It will ruin you.

Is the 598 SE far enough to the threshold of entry level to not spoil myself?

I'm torn between getting a good pair of in ear buds or a good pair of over ear headphones.

What do you think is best for gaming and watching movies?

>>57655122
seriously? in ears are garbage compared to open back over ear headphones

Which one of these should I get?
Philips SHP9500
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENMK1DW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3FQYQYKQGS7LP
AKG K240
https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=pd_sim_267_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARYA7W1MDJ3BWY6T6VN7

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>Budget
100-120 hard cap
>Location
USA
>Source
Fiio X1, Android, Laptop
>Type of headphone
Overear
>Open or closed
Closed, I am often in a quiet library or next to strangers on airplanes
>Comfort level
Average, ideally high because I have glasses which sometimes is a bother after long periods
>Past headphones
Some good quality In-ear, but this is my first time looking for something bigger

I was looking at some HD280s on Amazon which seemed nice, opinions/experience on those?
Thanks in advanced

>>57655452
You could look into sony v6's, 7506's or m40x's with new pads. I've heard the sony's are a bit bright and the m40x is neutral.

>>57655282
9500. More open, better sound-stage, better comfort.

>>57655452
Brainwavz HM5 or NVX XPT-100 if you want a neutral sound [whatever is cheaper]
M40x + HM5 pads if you want a moderate V-shape sound

Both are good.

>>57655683
>>57655632
>M40x with new pads
People talk about this a lot, is it a meme or just quality

Also what is right/wrong with HD280s?

>>57655816
>People talk about this a lot, is it a meme or just quality
I don't know, I've heard a lot of people say positive things so I can only assume they're good.
>Also what is right/wrong with HD280s?
I've heard they clamp VERY hard and are generally uncomfortable. I could be wrong though.

>>57655816
>People talk about this a lot, is it a meme or just quality
Both I guess
The sound is great on them, but comfort is lacking. 280's are quite similar, but just aren't as good as a whole

>Also what is right/wrong with HD280s?
They're good studio monitors I guess. MDR's do better though.
Clamp is fuckin insane on the 280's though.

Do any of you guys know if there's a good over earphones on sale that's less than $100?

Planning to get some when going out, or maybe using on my computer

>>57656178
on sale as in price lower than normal or on sale as in being sold?

>>57656248
As in lower price than normal, causing it to be less than $100 lol

>>57654660
>check head-fi
>wonder why it's not ES9038PRO
>guy talking about dsd bullshit
>nope the fuck out

>>57653348
except it's true.

>>57656507
I just wonder if a DIY chip swap would work fine, since they have the same pin configuration and when the 9028PRO's active compensation is disabled the distortion performance is identical to the DAC2, implying identical board configuration. Too bad there's no shots of the internals yet.

>>57646617
Wait till you hear them.

>>57652189
Listen to this man:
>>57652214

>>57652779
Depends entirely on your ears and your music collection.

More detail and dynamics (soft vs loud).

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I've had these audio technica's for a while now and been thinking about getting a sennheiser 598. Do you think it's much of an upgrade?

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>Budget
preferably $100-$250, leaning on the cheaper end because I also need a mic- mic recommendations are appreciated as well

>Location
USA

>Source
Essence STX II dedicated soundcard (got it secondhand, I know very little about it)

>Type of headphone
Definitely over-ear, I find on-ear headphones very uncomfortable

>Open or closed
I haven't ever used open headphones, so I don't know how much sound bleed there really is. I would be using my headphones in the same house as someone else- would someone else be able to hear my music in an annoying way? It might be better for me to stick with closed.

>Comfort level
Comfort is fairly important to me. I do wear glasses, so excessive clamp could be an issue, though I do have a pretty small head.

>Sound signature
I've never owned a particularly nice pair of headphones, but a neutral sound appeals to me based on what I've read and based on the music I listen to. A very recessed bass would be a dealbreaker for me, but I don't want excessive bass either.

>Past headphones
Shitty Razer headset, shitty Turtle Beach headset, cheap earbuds (not sure of the models)

>Budget
50USD

>Location
Taiwan (Taipei)

>Source
PC mainly for gaming

>Type of headphone
Any type

>Open or closed
Any

>Comfort level
Comfort over quality

>Sound signature
any

>Past headphones
Gamecom 357 (too small and gave me rashes) and the usual IEMs from Samsung

my main problem is that my head is large and I hate the pressing on my skull. The usual IEMs that come with phones are a problem as well since they get painful after a while.

>Budget
Preferably <150 USD
>Location
United States of Assholery
>Source
Computer, soundboard
>Type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Will probably be wearing for long periods of time, okay with lower quality in this case
>Sound signature
Neutral or v-shaped
>Past headphones
ATH-M50 sound decent enough but are uncomfortable past an hour

I <3 komari-chan

>>57658173
If youre fine with the sound of your m50's, just get a pair of new pads
HM5 pads or even ZMF pads if you've got the cash
http://www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/zmf-oval-earpads

will improve the comfort ten fold

>>57657968
It depends, they sound very different. 598s are a slight upgrade and actually have bass, but they're less clear that than the AD700s.

>>57658205
It's not really the pads I find uncomfortable. I suppose it's more so the fact that I have a smaller head size than ideal for the headphones, so the pads lie on the top of my ears instead of gripping my head or lying on top of my head.
Plus my M50's broke, hence why I'm in the market for new headphones

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Would the dt990 250ohm and a ~$100 dac/amp be a good upgrade from my ath-m50?
I understand that mids are very upfront with them. I want vocals to sound very in my face and clear.

>>57658499
>posting photos of gay guys
why?

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/EtymoticER4SR.pdf

Delicious.

>>57658513
DF is cancer

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>>57658503
I'm not a guy

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>>57650301
The modmic is great, I can;t recommend it more.
The m50s are good but honestly I'm not too big of a fan. I got a pair of akg k702 and I fell in love with their clarity; the m50 just sounds muddy in comparison. However when I first got the k702 I wasn't too big of a fan, they sounded cold...boring. I now see that as neutral, open and full of clarity so your mileage may vary. As far as the pads go, they're really not bad but they got a little sweaty. Also, after 2 years or so they were pretty cracked so I got velour ones of massdrop for like $20 and they are a good investment. I haven't noticed a reduction in bass and man they are comfy. Hope this helps!

source: currently wearing my modmic and ath-m50

>>57658499
DT990 will treble rape you. If you want to spend around $200 for mids then get the MSR7. Some other anons can probably recommend some other headphones with emphasis on the mids.

>>57658686
>DCIM_IMG_
kek

>>57658686
>masculine chin
nice try ladyboy.
the dragon dildo is that way >>>/lgbt/

>>57658688
do you use an amp/dac for your k702s?

>>57650372
WD or Seagate do not cost that much for 3tb.

>>57653213
rutracker

they have a ton of classical

>>57655021
yup, that's where I stopped 5 years ago and made a mistake of upgrading

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>>57644629
>buy akg k701
>it's fucking garbage
>no longer feel any need to dive further into audiophile territory

>>57650301
>>57658688
I'm too lazy to check if the M50X's have a detachable cable but if they do, get the Vmoda BoomPro. Better sounding mic and you dont have to deal with 2 cables.

thinking about getting some hifiman RE400 iems since theyre on sale this black friday

is hifiman actually good or is it just a meme?

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>Budget - Around $100

>Location - US

>Source - Planning on buying the FiiO E10K, right now just my motherboards default sound card.

>Type of headphone - definitely full sized

>Open or closed - Do a lot of FPS gaming and music listening, so open backed

>Comfort level - Comfort definitely important to me, id be wearing them for long periods of time

>Sound signature - neutral. Some bass would be nice, but I understand with open backs, I'm probably not gonna get that

>Past headphones - only "nice" headphones I've ever had were turtle beach headsets. This is my first time getting a real audio setup.

I was gonna go with the ATH-AD700s, now that they're only $100, but I figured I should see if y'all have a better suggestion for me.

>>57659219
they don't, but WD and Seagate make garbage drives.

>>57659445
>or is it just a meme?
Stop this meme shit. Just ask your fucking question like a normal fucking person you autistic fucking cunt.

>>57659581
Shut up

>>57659581
shut up

Hi hi

Im looking for some closed backs for around $100 usd, somewhat flexible. Id like a more even/flat sound, I listen to heavy metal genres mostly but also a lot of other stuff. Comfy factor very important, as they will be general computer headphones.

>>57659581
shut up

>>57654429
Bumping for recs

>>57659606
>>57659626
>>57659635
www.reddit.com

>>57659660
Shut up

>>57659660
shut up

>>57659660
shut up

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>>57644484
Hey, guys. I'm planning on getting some new full-sized closed headphones soon to replace my ATH-M50's. I have a budget of maximum $500. I have a Schiit Fulla that I use as a Amp/DAC and I mostly use the headphones for my computer. They can be the same level of comfort or greater than the M50's. I generally prefer a neutral, accurate sound, but I can be hard-sold on V-shaped signatures.

I'm considering the Shure SRH1540's, but I'd like to know if there are better options. Does anyone here own these headphones and can tell me at what volume or so they start to experience distortion (listed negative I read about)?

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>Budget
~50
>Location
Italy
>Source
Phone, tablet, whatever so with a mike
>Type of headphone
Ear canal earphones
>Open or closed
Earbuds can be open?
>Comfort level
If they dont fall off I'm okay
>Sound signature
Bass and vocal
>Past headphones
Nokia earphones, Coloud Pop and Chep Philips

>My must is having a Flat cable, they are so comfy, they dont tangle either.

Pic related are the Coloud, they cost like 30 bucks and are wonderful but since they are breaking apart after 3 years of continued use I'm cosidering other models or another pair.

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Thoughts on Massdrop Noble X coming on sale in a few hours? What drivers does this use? Only 2?? Is it 2x2 or is it just 2 BA drivers for each earpiece?

>>57651797
That's dependent on sensitivity which you don't see from the impedance.

>>57653462
It's not that bad.

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>>57660315
Is Massdrop Noble X a Noble Savant? Has 2 drivers in pic related. There's measurements of it from SBAF if you google " Noble Savant measurements".

>>57659882
The distortion is a meme. A lot of people don't hear any and it was only tyll who brought it up and he isn't right all the time (see his fidelio x2 review). For the price you will not find better, sure you can get the fostex thx00 but those are bass cannons and the srh1540 are near reference in comparison. I own several headphones, including 400i and have tried many other high end headphones in the same price range, i still go back to 1540s.

>>57660655
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/massdrop-x-noble-x.3272/

do akg 712's really need an amp? Or is it just recommended? It seems almost every review of them makes a point of bringing up that they're stubborn to drive but my DT 770's are a higher impedance and they drive out of my laptop decently

>>57659581
Just don't answer to them.

>>57660741
Impedance doesn't tell you whether you need an amplifier or not.

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.

>>57660801
well idk if the k712 has any of those problems though

>>57660724
Marvey's coupler... what is it?

>>57660830
Hence it's better to try them without anything first if you want to save some money. DT770 80 Ohm versions are much more sensitive than the K712 despite those having lower impedance. I can't remember the 250 and 600 Ohm DT770 specs.

ATH-M50x is twice as expensive as ATH-M40x? Is it worth the extra cost?

>>57660896
Depends how much you like the M50X sound. Some prefer M40X over it. Neither is strictly better than the other.

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>>57660315
>March 2017

any news on if Sony headphones are gonna have any upcoming sales?

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>Budget
200 euro
>Location
EU Netherlands
>Source
PC, phone
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
god tier
>Sound signature
bassy
>Past headphones
i just broke my logitech g340, and otw im using the samsung in ear buds

i dont know where to look

>>57658686
>>>/lgbt/ spoiler that shit

>>57652216
DT770s are closed

>>57653233
ty u :3. I really like those, small and very powerful, but I am not entirely sure if other worth 150$ more. If DACportable sounds better than DACport than I will definitely go with the bigger one, but there is not a lot of word about it out there and I've only found one direct comparison on a forum. Said that bigger one was better sound wise esp with tremble filter.

BTW they have a black Friday 15% discount so DACportable costs 300$, shame that delivery to my place costs fucking 100$ on their website.

>>57661309
Sounds like the dt770s 80ohm version are probably what you're looking for try looking up some reviews and see if they're what you want

>>57660315
Is this made in China?

>>57661870
Thanks

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>>57661870
Can you explain why i should get the 80ohms version? Thankss

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Okay so, I'm trying to decide what headphones to buy. My budget is 40$ USD or under. I've narrowed my options down to two Headphones, the Koss PortaPro's, or Panasonic's Retro Over-the-Ear Stereo Monitor Headphones RP-HTX7-A1. What would you guys/gals reccomend between the two? Or should I choose something else? Comfort over long listening periods and decent sound would be nice, I also wear glasses so the headphones shouldn't obstruct them too much. I'll be using the headphones for gaming and casual listening. Also, NO EAR BUDS!

>>57660896
i have the m40x and wonder if i should have gotten the m50x because the high treble is piercing but i hear the m50x also has "metallic" treble so idk

>>57660655
>https://youtu.be/xdxG0lLrhoA
Video is removed. Anybody saved the video?

i have soundmagic e10 iems and want a over-ear that sounds similiar. i'm thinking about getting the original CAL because it's cheap as fuck. does anyone know how they compare?

Are there no good iems that don't have a coil around ear design? Doesnt work too well with long hair

>>57660972

massdrop first ask you to pay, then gets the headphones made in china in a bunch

>>57661054

mdr 1a was 180usd idk if it is still at that price.

The v6/7506 i doubt they going to get lower

>>57662933

when the sound is more balanced usually you need to lower the overall volume, maybe you are used to have the lows over the highs. It often happens you star to miss things, but i suggest you that give it time first, if you are getting tired i could really be the volume.

>>57663175
the volume shouldn't need to be boringly low. ive been listening to music long enough that i dont need high treble to hear all the parts of a song, but having high treble takes the enjoyment out of a lot of music cause it causes an earache.

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>>57662680
>>57663118
>made in china

>>57663236

>the volume shouldn't need to be boringly low

i usually go as low as i can, i don´t understand what you mean about boringly so this is relative

>ive been listening to music long enough that i dont need high treble to hear all the parts of a song

i meant to get used to the sound signature of the HP, if you wanted the M50x which are unbalanced then maybe you want warm or dark from the start

>>57663252

ok, they still ask you to pay first there not made before the whole order is made.

Are the Sennheiser CX300 II any good?

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>>57663317
Probably because they're hand made not mass-manufactured in China.

>>57663374

hand assembled, right?

i saying that in order to keep the price short they only make the exact number they get sold

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>>57662680
>>57663118
>>57663374
hmm................. are they lying??

>>57652245
What's the difference between 681B and 681 EVO?

Ok I'm sorry for the newfag question, I looked thru the FAQ in the OP and couldn't find my answer, I'm not an audiophile, I'm just confused on which type of a gaymen headset to buy for PC.

There is a stereo, USB, and wireless version. All 3 have "true 7.1 surround" which is what I only care about (play overwatch competitively). All 3 have extremely similar descriptions but different prices, some come with a dolby USB adapter to use on multiple devices, is that what I need?

Any experience with shure se215? All the reviews say the same thing. Rolled of trebles, great mids, etc. Any personal expireince with them ? Are they worthed for the price?

>>57663632
Evo is extremely bassy, HD 681 is somewhat bright. Very different headphones all around, shouldn't pay the naming any attention.

The headset in question is the corsair VOID btw

>>57663771
I'm treble sensitive so I'll get 681 EVO then.

>>57663348
Does anyone know? Could anyone suggest some good IEM in the 30€ price range?

>>57663762
No, you only need stereo. You have 2 ears not 7, proper stereo is what you are after.

>>57663348
I had one of those. They broke in about a year. But the sound was alright for its price.

>Budget
30-50 euro
>Location
EU
>Source
iPhone, laptop
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
Planning to use them 1-2 hours a day.
>Sound signature
Neutral. Maybe more lows and less highs. I'm treble sensetive.
>Past headphones
none

>>57663762
You don't care about the surround sound, really. It's not going to help with your games at all, it's merely simulating "surround" sound creating a more immersive environment or sometimes just utterly ruining it. You won't gain anything in terms of positional accuracy with it. The "7.1" or "5.1" loudspeaker surround system specifications don't mean anything at all in headphones which use one driver per ear. Descriptions and manufacturer specs about the sound can quite safely be ignored too.

Wireless is there for convenience but can sometimes hurt audio quality. The rest of the options are just for convenience too. If you want to have the headphones hooked up with USB, video game consoles or into a standard audio jack, that's up to you.

>>57663769
They have very large bass boost, check frequency response measurements. If bassy in-ears are what you are looking for, they might be a great option. Isolation is one of the best, form factor and comfort really good for most people, they come with a nice selection of tips and stock cable is quality.

>>57663826
You really should consider other options. EVOs are mostly missing mids, their treble is peaky and very prominent despite the bass being almost overpowering. If you ask from me, I think they are terrible headphones all around. Even their construction and comfort is bad. You can find measurements too so no need to take my word for this.

>>57663908
Thanks
Now what do you use?

>>57664132
>You really should consider other options. EVOs are mostly missing mids, their treble is peaky and very prominent despite the bass being almost overpowering. If you ask from me, I think they are terrible headphones all around. Even their construction and comfort is bad. You can find measurements too so no need to take my word for this.
What about Samson sr850?

So my BeyerDynamic DT990 Pro has stopped outputting in the left cup. None of the cables look torn or broken in any way, and I can't see anything outwardly wrong. What can I do to fix this, if anything, and is it worth the cost to do so? If not, I'll just look for a new pair to buy, the DT990s weren't too expensive since I got the 250 ohm version

>>57664255
Couldn't tell you, just some impressions to read on the web and noboby bothered to measure them. I'm guessing they are similar to HD 681 and HD 668 from Superlux but got nothing to back that up. Takstar Hi 2050 could suit you.

>>57664289
I've fixed headphones before by cutting off the end plug and rewiring it... it breaks every time after a few weeks

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Okay so, I'm trying to decide what headphones to buy. My budget is 40$ USD or under. I've narrowed my options down to two Headphones, the Koss PortaPro's, or Panasonic's Retro Over-the-Ear Stereo Monitor Headphones RP-HTX7-A1. What would you guys/gals reccomend between the two? Or should I choose something else? Comfort over long listening periods and decent sound would be nice, I also wear glasses so the headphones shouldn't obstruct them too much. I'll be using the headphones for gaming and casual listening. Also, NO EAR BUDS!

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Is this a good deal for these particular headphones?

>>57664451
portapros. i couldn't believe how good they sounded. first headphones i've used that i didn't feel the need to adjust EQ

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>Budget
40-60
>Location
USA
>Source
USB and standard headphone jack
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed, I want that noise cancellation.
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Past headphones
The free earbuds that came with my Android.

I was looking at this on Amazon; "ActionPie Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear Headset Stereo with In-line Microphone Sweatproof Wireless Extremely Portable Foldable" (quite the mouthful); it seems to fit the bill for what I want, just wondering if anyone has any experience with them or the brand in general.

>>57660660
Alright, thanks! Bass is definitely important, but I'd rather get something that gives the bass a slight edge than something that feels like two subwoofers strapped to my head.

Weren't the HD 598s supposed to go on sale for 100 bucks? When is that/where will the deal be at?

>>57665746
probably tomorrow or monday on amazon

btw HD 558 is on sale at best buy for $80 in the US at least

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>>57665746
DON'T FALL FOR IT

>>57665879
Get 600 for dat bass.

>>57665879
>listening to jungle beatz

This: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product/BEYDT770I

Or This: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product/BEYDT880PREMIUM32


I'm the guy who's DT990s broke up above. I love how comfortable they are, so I'd like to stay with them.

>>57666096
In regards to the 770s- what is the difference between ohms?

>>57665897
Is it really that much better?

>>57666170
The impedance (Z).
10 log (Z2/Z1)dB sensitivity difference.
Nothing else.

>>57666420
not him, but if theres no difference other than that, then wouldn't it have just been more convenient to release it in its lowest impedance and thats all? Since they're essentially the same

>>57666368
HD 600 won't give you DAT BASS MANG YOOOOO but it will at very least be a noticeable improvement. I had HD 598 and replaced them with HD600, couldn't be happier. But HD600 are 300 ohm and won't sound nice on phones or some shitty notebooks like HP or Assus.

>>57666078
>listening to plebby vocal music and waiting room soundtracks

can you guys do a comparison of the akg k712 with the sennheiser 598 please

Need open cans up to 50 bucks. Any recommendations?

>>57665879
>>57666489

as I understand it the Cs sound different than the SE

>>57666449
High impedance models are useful for more powerful outputs, for high output impedance outputs as well as for studios where you(used to) use a single headphone output to monitor with multiple headphones in parallel.

what are some headphones with good treble for about $100?

>>57666578
HD 558 is quite smooth in the treble if that's what you consider as good. Same for HD 598. Might want to be on a lookout for black Friday deals.

>>57666512
Takstar Hi 2050

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HD 600 vs Fidelio X2, and explain yourself why. Price is the same.

>>57666633
first you have to post other headphones you've tried and what you think of them

then you can get accurate recommendations

>>57666609
Nowhere to buy.

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>>57666510
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK712.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD598.pdf

What do you think about Sony MDR-MA300 for $35?

>>57666699
I don't know what all these lines mean
nice quad dubs

>>57662959
Soundmagic E30

I want some good really (really) comfy and closed headphones and someone recommended me a time ago here to get the brainwavz hm5 are they really worth? Are they closed enough? i live in a transited steet from my city and the car noises are awful. I'd like to get more info of the headphones

>>57664311
They're the exact same driver as the 668B's

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>>57666699
Either their graphs are weird or I just don't know how to read these.

Everyone i've asked about the K712 vs HD650 says the senns have more bass yet this graph shows the entire opposite. Is it because of the K712's treble peaks that the bass sounds weaker? Would EQing the treble down acutally bring a more stronger bass than the default HD650?

>>57666741
reread

>>57666368

Get the HD650 for the niggerbass

>>57666512
Superlux HD 668B/Samson SR850

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>>57666788
Don't spend money on meme products

>>57666939
which are meme products and what is the masterrace?

>>57664650
Alright thanks man. Are they comfortable, are there any other good options in this price range?

>>57666633
Apples and oranges, they are completely different headphones. I would say something like this X2 is for someone coming from beats or other closed bass heavy headphones, sennheisers HD 600 for someone who want a balanced, bit laid back open headphones that won't change music too much with their sound signature like beyerdynamics do. I was a HD 600 guy, but since you have some audeze that you probably luv bass on HD600 may be lacking for you, alto bass on X2 was too much and coloured everything and was everywhere.

NOW the real memefight of the century is HD600 vs HD650, let the MAMAYS commerce.

What's the most comfortable headphones I can get for under $50?

Why are amps so expensive? I just need something to boost my 55ohm headphones because by mobo is dogshit.

>Budget
£200
>Location
UK
>Source
Laptop, I don't have an amp.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Not too picky, both have benefits which would be useful for me. Will mostly be watching films and listening to music, though I may need to be alert sometimes.
>Comfort level
High, will be wearing them for hours.

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HD 600 for $235 USD delivered, is it a good deal? What kind of amp would I need?

Is it worthwhile compared to getting the HD 598 tomorrow when the sale hits?

I want open headphones and I've never bought a high quality headphone before

>Budget
Nothing over $300
>Location
Australia
>Source
I might buy an amp if necessary
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Maximum possible
>Sound signature
I'm not sure, neutral?
>Past headphones
Apple EarPod earphones (sorry)

>>57667174
Also under consideration: ATH-R70X, but it seems less comfy.

>>57666939
what >>57666971 asked

>>57667113
If you need something retarded cheap with a 3.5mm output, FiiO K1

Figured this would be the place to ask. My steelseries headset i've had for ages is dying on me and I'm looking to upgrade.

Would I be better off with a headset or with a separate mic/headphone setup? I'm looking at either getting a logitech G930 headset for 80 USD or a pair of HD558's and a yeti for 160 USD total. money isn't too much of an issue for me but I'm looking for second opinions.

I've owned a pair of hd598, love then but I wanna move into those high end headphones with DAC/amp but I don't know where or how to start.
Any advice? And thank you

>>57667219
Sennheiser HD 800 S and Audio-Technica AT2020

>>57667113
>Why are amps so expensive?
Niche market, branding, easy to sell with price(high price can be intriguing and a reason why people are so interested in a product) and quite a lot of amplifiers also cost a lot in parts. That said you could manufacture amplifiers which offer a quality output with enough power for vast majority of headphones on the market for a very affordable price. Check FiiO products, E10K is a really safe bet.

>>57667174
Good deal, really good for straya.

>>57667196
Comfort is subjective, R70X is a very light headphone. It's also notably bassy if that's what you like.

>>57667006
>>57666656
I've listened to the X2, Hd800, 600, 650 and so on. No audeze. Think the X2s are the best for general purpose music listening (not analyzing) but I wanted another point of view.

>>57667293
It's hard to beat for Strayla. Any suggested DAC?

>>57667407
You don't need a DAC, an amplifier perhaps. O2 or Magni 2 would be the easy recommendations for a high quality headphone amplifier with not much else in them but I don't know your budget or how much does it cost to buy/import one of those there. If you want to save money, get a device to drive your headphones with only after you know you need one. You might not.

New thread:

>>57667489
>>57667489
>>57667489

>>57667174
>HD 600 for $235 USD delivered
Fucking where? I'll buy them right now.

>>57666971
>>57667201
Which coloured line looks closer to the straight black line on 0 dB? It's beyond me why K712 has become popular on /hpg/ again.
HD650 is ok, but it's less accurate than HD600 and it's more expensive than it.
K702 is more accurate than K712 and it's cheaper.

>>57667880
I've owned the k702 and they can be aggressive on badly produced music or treble happy songs in general

>>57667252
>HD 800S
Treble spaceships though I do agree with the AT-2020

>>57667219
Fidelio X2 and AT-2020

>>57667947
You should listen to better music then. K702 sounds great on every track of mine.

>>57668463
I listen to all sorts of music. Have around 251 bands and I want to be able to listen to everything without any odd one raping my ear

>>57664191
Now I use some shitty ones that came with a phone. Planning on buying the same CX 300II/200. They all sound alike IIRC.