/hpg/ - Headphone General

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I need comfy earphones to sleep with in on my side. I saw people recommend Meelectronics m6s. I like the replaceable cable since sleeping with this stuff will probably fuck it right up, but I don't know if can pass the ear to surface comfy test.

>Budget
$50 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
Ultimate
>Sound signature
Not important
>Past headphones
Painful stock earbuds, and massive cans that don't work for sleep

>>57777599
Is that Hatsune Miku?

I just got the Sennheiser Urbanite. "upgrading" from the skullcandy crusher, and WTF happened. I thought Sennheiser was one of those amazing brands! am I doing something wrong? they sound terrible! I've heard better audio from $20 sony's on a gameboy advance! everything is muffled, the volume is pathetic even at max. I dont understand.... someone help...

>fell for the M50 meme
>Want nigger bass but also good phones in general

>DT770 for closed back bass rattle
>Fidelio X2 for soundstage and general quality
What do I pick, gee

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>>57778865
The 770s definitely not the X2s

>>57778865
770's have insanely good sub-bass. X2's don't sadly. They'd be phenomenal if they did.

Both are good headphones though.
X2's will have more width and mid bass warmth, and 770's will have more clarity in low end and highs, but somewhat recessed mids.

I prefer 770's, but only because I'm used to having a proper subwoofer so I find X2's quite throatless. If you don't have that love/need for sub-bass, then you may just prefer X2's for their insane soundstage/width.

See if there are any local audio shops where you can demo both [or even just one]

>>57778560
>blue twintails
>01
>meme sleeves
>zr
Wanna take a guess?

Just bought the FiiO E17K to use with my desktop and phone. Going to pair them with my MSR7. Can't wait lads.

>>57778865
What's wrong with the M50s?

>>57779397
Yeah I figured I'm going to have to find someplace to give at least one of them a listen before choosing. Thanks.

>>57779434
Objectively nothing. For me, too neutral.

>>57779452

Are you bass-deaf?

>>57779489
No. Like I said, I just like nigger bass. They are studio monitors, after all.

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>>57779452
>m50
>too neutral

>>57779549
>studio monitors

The only thing studio monitor about the M50s is what it says on the package. They are far from neutral.

>>57779434
Low end is somewhat sloppy and boomy, but the highs are incredibly sibilant. Worse than DT990's. Pads are also dogshit uncomfortable.
M40X are far superior to them. Much more smoothed response. Slight Vshape, but pretty damn neutral for closed cans. Still retains detail in the highs without being stupidly sharp.
Pads are still dogshit though. HM5 pads fit on them perfectly though.

>>57779452
>too neutral
holy fuck you're actually deaf
they've got bloated as hell low end

>>57779549
>They are studio monitors, after all.
No, they're not. Thats just shithouse marketing. Anyone actually using them as studio monitors has legitimate down syndrome.

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>>57779652
>>57779669
Well whatever the case may be, they're not for me desu

I bought the HD 598 and it won't work properly. I plugged the 6.3mm into a 3.5mm adopter into my mobo, and sounds wont come from one side. If I twist around the plug, it works. Anyone know whats up.

>>57779919
Adapter is fucked. Common issue.

>>57779966
It's not like I used it much. Maybe the on board audio cant power the headphones?

Going to be selling my Superlux 668Bs potentially

What else should I look for at around $50-60? Just want to try something else

Almost considering a headset, but all the microphones in them are shit, I'm not at all an audiophile, but ya I missed the cyber monday deals on them

>>57780020
Don't think so. 598's are pretty damn efficient. It's a common issue with 598/558/other Senny 6.5 to 3.5 adapters, if you're using the stock one. Just go buy a new one for like 2 bucks at any audio store.

>Budget
Under $100.00
>Location
USA
>Source
FIIO DAC/AMP
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Max Comfy
>Sound signature
Whatever
>Past headphones
ATH-Meme50x
Fostex TR-80 80 Ohm
Panasonic Retros
Various levels of shit.

I'm looking for something that I can take to the gym and beat up, get them all sweaty. Right angle jacks and detatchable cords are preferred.

looking for Headphones Standard Music Headphones Listening loudly since i have a nearly 20-40 DB Hearing loss

>Budget
Subject to change
>Locality
USA
>Source
PC Feeding a Dac via Fiber Optic
>Type
Full Size
>Open/Close
Meh
>Comfort
Pretty good I listen to music or Binge watch anime for anywhere from 5-12 hours
>Sound
FLAT
>Past Headphones
Pioneer SE-505s Pioneer Monitor 10s Pioneer Monitor 10 IIs and AKG K701s

think i'm about to pull the trigger on dt880 600ohms. monoprice dac/amp enough to drive it? or do i need to shell out for the shitt stack

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Can anyone provide some insight on the mdr100 abn/b?

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>>57780848
See if the volume is enough for you, and if it isn't, just buy a new amp.

Which is more neutral: HD600 or DT880?

>>57780980
600

>>57780913
overpriced style cans

>>57780962
why post if you can't answer the question lol
worst girl btw

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>>57780980
Looks like the HD600 is flatter.

>>57780358
>Headphones Standard Music Headphones Listening
nigger what are you smoking


either way just get a good set of fairly easy to drive headphones and a solid headphone amp. Any good amp will blast headphones miles past normal listening level

>>57780285
Tascams have some good closed options while the SHP9500s are hard to beat for open headphones that are similarly priced.

>>57780980
600, but 880 kinda has an edge in the low end imo

What are the cheapest AKG/Beyer sized circular velours that are nearly the same quality as the OEM part?

Buying proper replacements is fuckin expensive man.

>>57777599

I have stock HD-650s.

I know they need more juice than my PCs motherboard can provide; anyone else with 650s suggest an good amp/DAC?

>>57781401
What is your budget?

>>57781401
Is the volume too low?

Fiio E10K is the meme recommendation here

>>57781123
that shit you get when you are sleep Deprived. anyhow Thats not the issue I have A decent amp I would just like to have A newer pair of headphones

>>57781414

No but I'm sure they could go a shit load louder with a proper amp/DAC but for movies, TV shows and vidya they sound good/loud enough.

>>57781412

I'd like to keep it reasonable so under $1,000.

What are some replacement pads I can get for my MDR-7506 besides the original ones? Preferrably ones I can get from the German thomann. I know about thise auray sheepskin pads, but I can't find them with fast shipping to Germany.

Waow the Xiaomi Hybrid v2 sounds really tinny compared to the Apple Earpods, I guess that's just me being used to the dark, muddy, boomy sound of the Earpods though, right?

>>57781401
Schiit Jotunheim is pretty much unbeatable with its current price tag and you get a true balanced input/output to boot.

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>>57782407
>and you get a true balanced input/output to boot.
Which doesn't mean much outside of having more output power and double the output impedance.

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>>57782585
You get to use those bad-ass Neutrik XLR jacks though. Makes your system more manlier!

>>57782647
I almost bought a Jot just to have a reason to use the balanced cable for my HD800S, but after the Valhalla 2 disappointed me with how indifferent it sounded to my DAC2's headphone amp I doubt a solid state Schiit would do much for me.

let's see how this goes

>>57777599
>Budget
up to $65-70
>Location
Holy Kingdom of Romania
>Source
Fiio M3, phone, laptop
>Type of headphone
Overear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
say I want them to be comfy 2-3 hours a day of continuous use
>Sound signature
bassy, don't really care tho
>Past headphones
some Philips/Sony headphones that don't deserve mention, regular stuff
Sennheiser cx-300 ii - best sounding earphones i've ever had

I've been considering the Sony - V55, Audio-Technica m20x and Sennheiser 205.

>>57778509
May I recommend the Senns I own, I've used them for sleeping before, they fit well in my ears.

>>57781401
>I know
Do you?

>>57782663
I'm pretty sure the whole Jot package is already better than the Benchmark DAC2.

>>57783015
The DAC isn't very good.

>>57781960
HM5

Welp, my hd650s finally died after 11 years of service. I should really just get another pair but after having them for so long I'm tempted to try another brand. My only real complaint was them being open but even that was a very minor inconvenience. Has anyone here had 650s and switched?

>>57783888
F

Are these any good?
https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI

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i don't know how to read response graphs so i have a retarded question
i've seen people recommend beyer cans with the caveat that the treble peak can be tough to handle
i noticed the zx700 graph looks similar, i used a pair of those for years until the cable died and was never bothered by the highs
should i be ok with the DT series then?

Can someone show me the ws99 and es10's signature frequency respond? Just curious

>Budget
$200<=
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
n/a
>Sound signature
Not necessarily important
>Past headphones
Seinnheiser hd 485

Basically wondering if the HD 598 would be an upgrade or not. I need something all around.

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If the sound is too low and there's no volume bars to raise higher, does it mean I need an amplifier?

desktop PC + m40x

>>57784410
Correct

>>57783888
I think that anyone that has compared HD650 to HD600 switched from the HD650 at some point.

>>57778560
>never seen this image
>the most overrated shit miku illust
miku a shit

>>57783956
Yes, you're already accustomed to killer treble. If you have money to spend in Beyer product, don't get the DT990, get the DT880 instead.

>>57784410
Yes.

>>57784259
Wait for HD6XX to drop again on massdrop, or get 558's and foam mod them.

Also look at K612. More detailed than 598's if if that's what you're after.

>>57784749
why the 880 over 990? just overall neutrality?

i'm hoping to be able to try the 770/880/990 before i make a final decision but the only place around here that sells anything besides beats and skullcandy is a desolate guitar center, so i have to pray they're having a good stock day when i decide to go.

>>57784930
Both DT880 and DT770 have overall better accuracy than DT990.

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What is the differences between the Fostex TH-X00 variants, Which one is best?

Yo /hpg/
I'm interested in building a headphone measuring rig just for basic modifcation refinement. Is there anything I need to do other than buy some decent shotgun mics and a foam block [and maybe silicon ears]

>>57783888
>finally died
You mean you fried them by playing it way too loud? Headphones in general are hard to destroy unless you did it purposefully. In this case the Sennheiser HD6.. series have small wires in the driver that are inaccessible unless you dismantle it open. How did you manage to kill yours?

>>57785309
his adhesives and shit probably ended up losing stick over time
might be in a high humidity environment or something
pretty fucking hard to kill the driver itself though. you wouldn't even be able to listen to them even close to levels where you'd be damaging the headphone

either that or those little spring contact bits where the driver slots in died over time due to movement

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What is the difference between the HE-560 and the HE-500, which is better

Which model of the HD2XX line is the best?

>>57785235
A single measurement mic of a decent accuracy and carboard box is basically what you need. Most measurement mics are good enough that calibration isn't important. UMIK-1 is a great and very easy to set up, Behringer ECM8000 another if you have an interface with phantom power. You probably won't be targeting for some specific response and instead will be working on a flat coupler with its limitations, making relative comparisons before/after modifications and getting a rough picture of the tonality.

Some kind of porous material is useful as a surface for the measurement plate area. It helps to get a decent seal and can damp some HF reflections. When measuring headphones, note that the seal you get with flat plate coupler might be a little optimistic, depending on the surface material used and the size(width) of the entire coupler. As such you should pick a box roughly that of a size of an average human head to simulate the clamping force.

Don't bother with the silicon ears. Filtering out the ear response is hard, getting an accurate model of the auricle and ear canal without paying for one of the existing ear simulators is pretty much impossible and the main benefit of such simulator is better HF accuracy but only after the exact coupler response is known. The external pinna also makes measuring some headphones really challenging because the ears protrude and tend to be stiff. Small closed back headphoes and on-ears are a pain to measure with them.

One more practical thing which I noticed. Think of wire routing when you make the coupler. Some headphones have their wires sticking out from the bottom with stiff connectors. It's best to reserve some room for the wires. Microphone size can also be a limitation, especially with the XLR connector which adds up some length. You can't fit all microphones+connector between the headphone ear cups without mounting the microphone in an angled position which I wouldn't recommend.

>>57785626
Righto, thanks for the info. I've been looking up shit over the past half hour or so.
The mics you mentioned are way outta my pricerange. I'm too much of a poor cunt.
I've seen people using these
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Panasonic-WM-61A-Electret-Condenser-MIC-Capsule-NEW-/112081437209
in the threads and discussions ive been reading so far.

They seem small enough that cabling would be the least of my issues, and theyre fuggin cheap. No idea if they're any decent, though the people mentioning them seem to have satisfactory results using them.

>>57785459
>>57785192
>which is better
>Which one is best
Subjective, faggot

>>57785683
I have no idea about those, the mics I recommended are pretty much your cheapest measurement microphones but of course you can use basically any microphone to capture data. Their linearity can be a limitation. Microphones have their own sensitivity too which is frequency dependent. You'll be able to make relative comparisons(before/after) just fine but you might have to forget getting any decent accuracy. Have you seen any measurements done with them?

>>57785699
based on what autist

>>57785961
By asking which is better you are asking for someone else's opinion on the headphone(s) which may or may not reflect how you feel about them. There is no straightforward answer to that question, just different preferences. If you want to hear what others think of those, that's fine, but don't expect someone to know what you would think and give a definitive answer.

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I fell for the HD600 meme.
I have no regrets.

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wut

>>57786097
>HD600
how do they sound? Which type of music you listen to with them?

>>57786274
Veiled and no bass.
Nightcore and lolicore.

>>57786274
They sound really flat, but fantastic. I'm pretty new when it comes to these things, so I can't really explain it well. My last pair was a SR60i I bought several years ago without any prior knowledge, I just liked how they sound. I'm still on the same boat, just recently read your wiki.

On types of music, I listen to a lot of things, some that I can't even classify them. If it helps, mostly classical, metal, jazz, just about every type of rock, moon tunes, vidya osts, etc.

>>57786290
Should've get HD 598 at least, for the amazing low-end. Well, you listen to nightcores so who gives a shit. Lolicore is no exceptional, not like real hardcore

>>57786335
good for you buddy!

I didn't get an answer yesterday so I'm gonna ask again.

If I want to connect a 2.1 audio setup to my PC, is this the correct way to do it?

PC>DAC>Amplifier>Speakers+Subwoofer

>>57786595
PC -> USB-DAC/Amp -> Headphones

Thats the correct way

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After the blunder of the century that was the Sennheiser 598Cs with all the negative characteristics of closed cans but none of the positive points i.e. muffled sound, frequency mush but no noise isolation or none/minimal sound leakage made me even doubt if the 598Cs really were closed in the first place. It had shite sound and leaked sound just as much as my super open Philips SHP9500. The 9500 are basically loudspeaker sticking on your ears - the most open headphones I've ever had.

I'm mean what's the point of the 598Cs? They were even advertised as noise isolating headphones and even if not, it should be in the nature of closed headphones since well, they're closed.

These are the only positive points and the ONLY reason why anyone would even consider closed cans because they get DESTROYED in pretty much every other regard by open cans and yes, even bass. Contrary to popular belief open headphones can have excellent bass characteristics.

My questions is, are there any decent, reasonably priced closed headphones which actually do noise isolation/avoid sound leakage? I don't want people to know about my Britney Spears playlist and annoy my roommates. I don't expect any miracles but it should be at least somewhat decent. In-ears sound shit on anything other than "low energy"/low Ohm requirement devices such as smartphones, mp3 player and other mobile gadgets so they are not an option. Yes, even the more expensive ones are complete and utter shite. Trust me, I've tried them all.

It looks like if you really want decent noise canceling & no sound leaking you have to go with actual Studio/Monitoring/DJ- Headphones with no soundstage and super linear sound in general, unfortunately.

And please no Sennscheißer garbage anymore. Made in Germany quality mein Arsch.

>>57786721
>(you)
nice pasta

>>57786721
XPT100, DT 770, HDH50

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>>57786793
It's not you twat.

>>57787020
Are the DT 770 really that good at noise isolating? I mean, they don't look like over-ears more like on-ears so I kinda have my doubts.

>>57787150
>DT 770
>more like on-ears
Dude, they are pretty big actually, same size as my DT880 which barelly touch my ears, and yes, the isolation on the DT770 is pretty good.

>>57787150
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz): -15 dBr
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT770.pdf

Just got a pair of m50xmg on sale for like 150. How much of a meme are they and what other cans am i better off getting. I listen to any genre thats not country, but favor rap rock orchestral and electronic

>>57786290
this guy fell for the O2 meme

I'm having trouble finding headphones with the same comfort level as AKG cans. I have a big head.

>Budget
$400 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
ODAC
>Type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Closed or semi-open
>Comfort level
Ultra comfy
>Sound signature
Tame but slightly warm
>Past headphones
AKG K553

Was looking at the fostex th x00 massdrop deal, but according to the head fi review they were a bit small.

>>57786721
Sennheiser PC350

Now deliver clay

>>57787396
DT880 Premium + EQ perhaps?

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>>57787223
>DT 770

Which one is the best all-round version?

16 Ohm (mobil)
EUR 159,00


250 Ohm (Studio)
EUR 127,00


32 Ohm (mobil)
EUR 132,00


80 Ohm (Studio)
EUR 133,00


80 Ohm (Monitor)
EUR 165,00

>>57787150
DT 770 are as closed as it gets and super comfy. They were marketed for drummers afair.

>>57787396
AKG K712

>>57786720

I don't like wearing my headphones all day long though.

>>57782673
These threads are useless, zero answers

>>57786274
Depends on the amp, if you use the O2 amp like most of the autists on this fucking website you will get a clean sound but lacking somewhat in bass. attach them to a proper amp like the schiit stack 2 uber and the bass will come right back up to a balanced level.

>>57787524
Some budgets and locations are hard to work with when giving suggestions, for that amount for example you could probably grab a MDR7506 elsewhere, but giving your options it's probably not how it would be worth there...

Anyway, out of those i'd go with the m20x, i've tested all three you mentioned and the m20x was the one that felt sturdier.

>>57783956
The ZX700 is an easy fix, they all die at some point due to shitty internal wiring. Same with the professional variant as well.

You'll be fine with the Beyers.

>>57784676
It's 50/50, I prefer the HD600 but I know many who prefer the HD650.

>>57784930
My local Guitar Center has Pro Beyers. DT770, DT880 and DT990.

Should I buy K812?

or is HD800 better?

>>57787803
HD800 is better but both are shit.

>>57787815
>both are shit
what should I buy then? :|

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>>57787528
>colored amps

>>57786721
The point was to release something with a very recognizable name and brand, put it at a ridiculous price which then gets slashed 50% so people think they're getting a deal, and make out like bandits while shoving shit in people's ears.

Somebody's gotta pay for all the cocaine.

>>57787822
HD800, most owners tend to be satisfied with it.

Personally I think it sounds like shit without EQ.

>>57787528
>lacking in bass
>O2 amplifier
I bet you haven't got a clue what you are talking about. I mean where do you even read this shit and then believe it?

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>>57787841
>>57787944
>using inferior TRS connectors instead of the xlr master race.
I cite my own experience nerds.

>>57788274
>connectors affect sound quality

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>>57787944
Don't feed the troll.

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>>57788315
prove me wrong faggot, pro tip, you can't because you don't own a fully balanced set up.

>>57788274
I hope your Schiit amp blows up your headphones before they snap.

>>57788351
yeah, that's not how burden of proof works.

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>>57777599
> they fell for the "burn in doesn't exist" meme
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/evidence-headphone-break

How does it feel to be proven wrong?

>>57777599
>that picture
holy fuck that was my wallpaper when i used ubuntu like 3 years ago brings back a lot of bad memories

>>57788274
>he was actually serious

>>57788451
>Summary Did I show break-in exists? No.

>>57788591
wat

are you unable to see the lines the first 140hz?

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>>57777599
What's up with high end, professional headphones and the lack of bass? Why has it always been that treble peaks = audiophile headphones?

>>57784222
How do i get to see my headphones frequencies? where is the graph?

>>57788705
because too much bass sounds bad

>>57787528
>>57788274
Hey anon it sounds like your O2 is defective. Contact the seller for further information about warranty and return policy. Thanks!

>>57788850
But treble peaks sound good?

>>57788655
Are you unable to see the issues with methodology and all the obvious variables with the test in question? Or did you just take that "information" Tyll provided at face value thinking it must be confirmed then?

>>57788735
Innerfidelity.com has it.

>>57788705
It's just conjecture but, from what i've seen in studio most engineers require a great deal of detail when monitoring, yes i do know that's "artificial detail", but it actually helps finding unwanted noises and problems in general, and while a flat response is excelent to have in a monitor i have yet to meet an engineer that doesn't like the extra mid/treble on an otherwise flat response. Besides, if the listeners is well used to a signature, he will know how stuff is supposed to sound on it.

>>57788913
yeah

>>57788926
>Innerfidelity.com has it.
Wha

>>57788887
>>57787944
>>57787841
>My portable battery powered amp sounds euphoric and if you think different you're wrong.

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Any opinions on the Akg 450?

>>57789019
too much muddy bass? or good bass? i heard they were bad?

>>57788998
>inb4 someone posts measurements and Anon have even more trouble with the "i was only pretending to be stupid and you are being trolled" routine

>>57788998
>Schiit has no online measurements but I'm here to troll that O2 sucks
>Magni
Bright pieces of shit

>>57789067
>>57789058
http://schiit.com/products/
check specs under any of their amp, or just buy both and see which one you like more poorfag.

I am searching for IEMs since a really long time. still I have no idea what to buy

>budget
around 150 usd
>location
Pizza Mafia Italy
>Source
Computer, Phone, searching for an high fidelity cheap player (suggestions appreciated)
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Sound signature
kinda neutral, need bass but nothing nasty, i listen to kinda every genre, from classic to techno
>Past headphones
Bose soundtrue, a lot of cheap sony's IEMs.

I actually am considering to buy another pair of bose, if I can't find anything else...

>>57789199
>Specs
>relevant
oh boy, here we go.

>>57788705
Pro headphones are meant to create and mix music that sounds great on both high-fi headphones and cheaper ones; the best way to achieve this result is to tone down treble spikes (especially at 2 and 6 kHz) and increase the bass, then headphones that have weak bass and treble spikes are great fro this purpose. A frequency response like the HD600 (overall flat leaning to warm sound) is ideal for listening to music, but it's not ideal for producing music. The same could be said for both HD650 and K712 (which is the worse open AKG btw), whereas both Beyerdynamics DT880 and AKG K701/K702/Q701 are better tools for porducing music.

>>57789291
>which is the worse open AKG btw
Are you saying that just becaue it's warmer than the others?

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>>57789484
No, I'm saying that because it has a worse stock response than the others: bloated bass, recessed upper mids and actually harsher treble spikes.
K601 has the same driver as the K612, so they should sound pretty similar.
Btw refer to Frequency Response Compensated when using HeadRoom.

>>57789624
>Btw refer to Frequency Response Compensated when using HeadRoom.
Headroom's graph shows the K712 having the same kind of bass as the DT990 and I highly doubt that.

>>57789039
Good bass, but the K553 pro is better in every way

>>57789661
>K553 pro
Well how big their bass in comparable? The sound is shit or the bass just overpowering the sound? Are they in the darker side of the sound? How are they comparable to something like ws99?

>>57789710
Its flat as you are going to get outside of a planar headphone not to little, not too much

>>57789710
>comparable
I meant ''comparison''

>>57789736
What do you mean by ''flat''? not quite noticeable?

>>57789019
>>57789039
From what am I aware of the 550 is on sale for $90.

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>>57787438
>DT 770

There are several (customer)reviews which state that there is substantial sound leaking and the isolation could be better for closed cans. Apparently it leaks sound like crazy while just listening to an audiobook at 50% volume. (even the 32ohm version is way too quiet, and that one is supposed to be for mobile use)

>>57789201
the obvious: HiFiMan RE-400

>>57789650
Did you even compare those two headphones side by side? The reason why DT990 may sound more powerful to your ears is due to DT990's mids being weaker than on the K712. Also bear in mind that our hearing is flawed and that it varies individually.

>>57789755
The K553 pro is still worth the extra 30$

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>Budget
$200 or less
>Location
United States
>Source
Cellphone/Computer
>Type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
hard to decide
>Comfort level
doesn't matter

>>57790195
Do you mean to use your phone in noisy places? Do you want your headphones to leak sound?

How are the HD598 if I listen to a lot of hip hop? Is the bass too “light”? Should I rather get some closed headphones like the DT-770 Pro?

>>57789862
thanks
but
are those as good as you can get for 150$?
and
are HiFiMan better than bose?

W-W-Why is there never a Speakers General? ;3;

>>57790320
Bass is light in the 598's for hip hop. DT-770 Pro 80 ohm have the most bass in the in the 770 lineup if that's what you're looking for.

>>57790340
asking if a company is better than another company is pretty weird, dunno what i can say

and yes, they are top class in the price range. it's pretty much down to sound preference. RE-400 are detailed and neutral. Shure SE215 is another choice but they are bassier with pretty shy treble

>>57790358
There occasionally is, but there are not enough posters to keep it flowing over and over like the /hpg/ so it's a more rare kind of thread.

>>57790416
>Shure SE215
I'll check em too

and sorry, I was actually talking about the 2 products.
since I come from a pair of bose soundtrue (i don't know if it has the typical v signature, or if it is more neutral) and because I liked them so much, I was wondering if the neutral balance of the HiFiMan could fit me..

>>57783888
Interested in Focal Elear? These share a lot of characteristics with the HD650.

I really, really like the new Focal headphones because they are not half baked products like what Audez'e, HiFiMan and Mr. Speakers made.

>>57786721
HD25 (You) piece of shit.

>>57787298
Should bought the m40x, the m50s are know as Nigger 50s

>>57785309
This pretty much nailed it >>57785378
>either that or those little spring contact bits where the driver slots in died over time due to movement

I live in New York and don't own a car so I do a lot of walking. I'm sure snow and rain played some part in destroying them.

>>57790600
I'm looking at those Elear's now. Back in the day when I had a car it was ducked out in Focal. They make amazing speakers.

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>Budget
€60 max ($65)

>Location
France

>Source
Laptop with 2 jack port (microphone and speaker)

>Type of headphone
full sized
With a microphone

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
I'll wear those few hours in a row, so at least something passable

>Sound signature
Don't mind

>Past headphones
Logitech h800 wireless
it was wireless.

Thanks!

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>>57787896
I've voiced my opinion on the HD 800 plenty of times here. I think it's a wonderful headphone for a nerd who is fine with equalizing them and perhaps for someone who doesn't but still likes the sound. I think the stock response leaves plenty to be desired but it's easily fixed and even without EQ it's alright. I can't say the same about any other headphone in its price range.

>>57789019
Inconsistent, audition before you purchase. It has trouble getting seal on many people which makes its sound vary from rather bass heavy headphone to bright with no bass at all. Pic related is from "Improved Measurement of Leakage Effects", it's in the wiki.

>>57790358
Not as much market for them over here and less people who know about loudspeakers. Loudspeaker threads or at least "what computer speakers should I get" -threads pop up quite often her.

>>57790890
https://www.amazon.it/Kingston-HyperX-Cuffie-Gaming-Mobile/dp/B00JJNQG98/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480623311&sr=8-5&keywords=hyperx

It's slightly above your budget, but it's the only headset that doesn't suck. You may find better prices around.

I was thinking about going in on the Noble X drop on Massdrop, but might spring for the ER4XR instead. Having never owned a pair of Etymotics before, do you have to use ear-rape flanges? How are they with Complys or normal silicone flanges?

>>57790909
Suprisingly enough, K701 doesn't seem to have as inconsisent seal as most people spout.

>>57787298

The whole "niggerbass" thing is a meme, they're really not THAT bassy, and you'll likely enjoy what's there since you like electronic and rap.

However the problem with them that I think makes them sound kinda shit is they have no soundstage at all. For that reason I'd probably rather a DT770. However if you've never had soundstage before you won't know what you're missing anyway so you'll prob enjoy it.

I think the 50x is a good choice for portable use, though.

Would a physical EQ make a difference at all for an average setup or does the EQ built into music players suffice?

>>57788735

innerfidelity and goldenears are the best two I know of. There's also this which is kinda nice for direct comparison http://graphs.headphone.com/

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>>57789624
>headroom

>>57790961
Between individuals it does as you can see from the graph but on the same person not so much. K550, K545, K553 etc aren't even consistent on the same person.

>>57791152
If you mean hardware EQ vs software then I highly recommend using a good software EQ because its much more powerful, higher quality and less hassle. They both do the same thing: adjust signal amplitude on a range of frequencies but the difference is where the signal processing is done. If you are using Windows, Equalizer APO is the go-to system wide equalizer.

Currently have the Fidelio X2 but I can get the Sennheiser HD598SE for € 100. Is it worth it to get as something different?

>>57791126
But they are unless you are a nigger that doesnt like articulated bass but just the sound of bass.... THey are very very abss ehavy, cant literally come up with one pair of headphones that ahs more booming bass. Shit sound overall also

>>57791155
It's a shame that graph.headphone (headroom) doesn't have these two. Now I know that they both pretty similar, but only one has less treble and the other has more bass

>>57791204
and which site/program this graph is?

>>57791516

I don't agree, and I was maining the DT880 at the time I tried them. I'd say they were bass emphasized, not "very very bass heavy". I wouldn't call the bass sloppy or boomy either, but rather just a bit slow in the decay. I actually found the bass fairly tight sounding with pretty good dynamics. I think it's just the headphone in general sounds too cramped and enclosed.

>>57791600
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sennheiser-audiophile-over-the-ear-headphones-titan/1700513.p?skuId=1700513

yay or hay

>>57785699
No it's fucking not all of us like comfort and none of us like boomy shit unless specifically requested

>>57791635
You have poor hearing and bad judgement, based simply on you even daring to main DT880 which is an infamous treble trash cannon if your hearing is still intact to the upper range of treble (17kHz+)

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>>57791955
Heres a pic for scientific proof of shitness

>>57791998
>>57791955

I'm aware of their reputation and measurements, which much like the M50x is very exaggerated. They were a bit bright but hardly "treble cannons" like you say. That moniker can be reserved for Grado and Ultrasone. FWIW I was using the 600 Ohm version, not sure if they're supposed to be less bright.

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>>57791718
It's such a shame that website uses a piss poor compensation curve. The measurements look really decent.

>>57790237
WELL, not really, but I'm not exactly sold on complete noise cancellation. I dunno dude.

>>57791890
So subjective.

Do you even know the meaning of subjectivity?

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>>57792044
>>57791998

This graph seems to suggest that the 600 ohm version would indeed sound quite substantially less treble heavy than the 250.

Regarding the m50, though, i think both what music you listen to and the volume you listen at would greatly skew whether you found them to contain niggerbass or not. I've never been a loud listener, and I may have been listening to inherently somewhat more slower, relaxed music at the time, I don't remember that well. That's just one mere layer to how subjective the entire thing is, I won't even get into how different people are more sensitive to certain frequencies than others.

Ultimately, don't be a faggot and trust your own opinion. It's best to try things for yourself that listen to autists on /g/ who think it's objective.

>>57792190
Only subjective on the condition that he asked for boomy shit rap headphones

>>57792416
exactly. Headphones are still subjective because of the fact that there are niggers and nigger lovers

young metro dont trust this general

>>57792060
I finally understand why the HD600 looks like such garbage on their website.

To my ears HD600 has too much bass. I have to reduce the upper bass around 100Hz a bit, and no it's not veiled or muddy, it has a slight boom to it, but not a full retard boom like my DT770 or other headphones.

>>57786595
Your sub should have passthrough. Plug your amp into your sub, and then from your sub to your speakers.

Depends on the sub, though its fairly standard.

Holy shit AKG(712) pairs so well with tube, the sound is so sweet you want to drown in it.

>>57787150
>Are the DT 770 really that good at noise isolating?
If you get pleather/leather pads, fuck yes they are.
>I mean, they don't look like over-ears more like on-ears so I kinda have my doubts
They're pretty damn big. They use similar sized pads to AKG cans.

I have big as fuck ears. Mine touched the insides of the HD 600's and 598's, which have some of the deepest cups, and I find the Custom One Pro to be perfectly comfortable, which is the same size as DT 770's

I'm looking for some headphones because I'm fed up of earphones not fitting in my ears properly, and I want something I can wear for a longish time.

I've seen Sennheiser HD280 Pro for £80 on Amazon which seems to be a massive amount off, and then Koss Pro DJ100 for a little less. But I don't know if either are good.

>Budget
Defo less than £100, but I was thinking more around the £60ish range unless there are some better ones worth the extra.

>Location
UK

>Source
Phone and maybe PC, mainly for my phone though.

>Type
Full sized, the sort that go around the ear.

>Closed

>Comfort level
pretty much in the middle, but I'm fine to go either way a bit.

>Sound signature
I have no idea, I listen to rock/metal/electronic mostly. So whatever suits that. Defo not super bass heavy though.

>Past
Nothing special, whatever in-ear ones come with a Galaxy S 3

>>57787298
>orchestral
Oh boy.
They've got fairly recessed mids and no soundstage. Probably not going to be great for orchestrals.
Put some Brainwavz HM5 pads on them though. The stock pads suck.
The HM5 pads will widen the soundstage a bit, and reduce the low end a bit.

Also M50X normally sell for like $100 USD on amazon. You got jewed.

M40x are a much better headphone.

>>57793438
What's a good cheap tube amp to buy?

Is $40 a good price for 280's?

>>57787396
Modhouse Argon

>>57793498
I tried it on my friend's Darkvoice as I don't own one but there are some cheap ones like little dot on massdrop time to time.

>>57793542
What exactly do tube amps do anyway compared to solid state?

>>57793578
Distortion.

>>57790358
most faggots here on /g/ are all 21 and still living with their mother or live in a cramped apartment place

otherwise they wouldn't be buying headphones for home use considering decent speakers sound miles better.

>Budget
Less than 10$ but if there's some seriously amazing shit for a few more dollars, why not

>Location
Europe. I'll be buying from chink sites only since getting jewed on shipping by americucks is not something I enjoy

>Source
Smartphone with a relatively good DAC

>Type of headphone
IEM

>Comfort level
Just don't fall out of my ears

>Sound signature
As flat as possible

>Past headphones
Counting IEM's only, Xiaomi Piston 3's (Regular discontinued edition) were the ones I loved but I owned various pieces of shit bought from local stores which I didn't particularly enjoy. I also own AKG K141 MKII's which are my favourite headphones I have ever owned/tried and I don't imagine something can sound better than that. Still, can't wear them outside for obvious reasons.

>>57791482
Why though? The only reason you would have for doing this is if you find the mids too recessed on your X2's, or the bass to heavy.

Soundstage will be similar, and perceived details in the highs will be similar.

You'd probably be better off spending that $100 on another component of your setup and just EQing your X2's.

>>57793615
If you could buy a house and live by youruself at 21 in portugal you'd have to have very rich parents

>>57793578
Add distortion and usually colour the sound. Can be nice for pleasure listening but for analytical purposes they're garbage.

If you've got the money and want a different experience, they're a nice route to go down.

>>57793738
>>57793594
Can't I just use an eq to raise and lower what I want or don't want?

>>57793753
Yes, you can. But distortion itself is difficult to replicate, which some people feel is the whole point of a tube.

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Wish it didnt have stuff for lefties on it, superglued the buttons on the other side since I kept pushing them in by mistake. Otherwise it is an fantastic mouse that tracks exceptionally well compared to any hand razor. Though the scrollwheel click is a little stiff but it is a great mouse for editing also since its so precise.

>>57793578
You better hear it then ask for description, but in general you can say that they colour sound somewhat more by nature than solid state, that use different gain switches for it. People say things like more sound stage, better bass response and softer sound and so on.

>>57793753
>>57793781
Their main selling point is that every tube behaves itself differently, on top of being different with different headphones. You know what to expect from solid state more or less, and you know what various EQ gains will give you, but tubes love to produce vastly different results. It's like Vinyl and CD.

>>57784897
Thanks, anon.

How much better are wood headphones? Is it worth to drop the money on them?

>>57793578
In general I would say that they do things different and make songs sound more 'natural' and 'lively', I guess that's why they paired well with AKG and made them sound so much more pleasant to listen to. Tubes usually add more soundstage since they introduce distorsion, for some songs and instruments it does an amazing job like organ or accordion.

>>57793630
carbo tenore

>>57794266
>38$+
>chinese sites either don't carry them or cost 40$+
I'll probably get the Xiaomi Piston 3 Youth Edition and see how they turn out.

>>57794310
I'd seriously consider dropping a bit more on these if you want something more solid.

I can definitely understand wanting to just get some cheap chinese bang for the buck shit that you won't care when you lose it. But if you ever feel like getting something a bit more serious that has amazing price/performance, check out the carbo tenore. When getting shit shipped from Japan, just keep in mind that EMS tends to get caught at customs.

>>57794366
Thank you for your time and I appreciate yout concern but I already use my AKG's at home which are just something special. Listening while outside is not really a priority, I always take my AKG's if there's a long road trip in question or something similar. I'm currently using some unidentified Olympus IEM's which have highs so weirdly accentuated that every "s" in the song pierces my ears. Original Piston 3's that I used were great and I was pretty content with them but I had to part with them for tl;dr reasons. Any anons have experience with Piston Youth's or cheap chinese IEM's?

>customs
I send them fake bills, fuck those dirty jews

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Are there any frequency measures of these headphones? innerfidelity, personalaudio, goldenears, headroom - none of these have it

Also, what's the general opinion on these?

So the sennheiser hd 598 cs arrived today

just wondering if there would be a sound difference if i used the 3m cable over the 1.2 one?

would i need an amp or something to get the most out of them?

sorry i do not know much

>>57795602
they are designed for mobile use so you don't need an amp. the sound from the cables is the same unless you get a shitty plug

>>57795618
oh neat and what kinda plug is that? (would it do much?)

>>57795432
hey I'm wearing those right now! too bad I don't know shit about headphones

>>57795645
nothing in particular, just sometimes through the chinese manufacturing process you could possibly get a bum plug. it isn't common

>>57795602
cable wont make a difference in sound unless its like 50 ft or some rediculous shit

>>57795718
o ok thx

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Mates, here's a headphone question: Is there a way to deactivate the in-line controls on my earphones on an Android phone? They've developed a fault where my phone keeps thinking I've pressed the button. They're fine other than that and I don't even use the controls.

Pic completely unrelated.

>>57795754
resolder on a 3 pin jack or just straight up cut out the controller and solder the two ends

Do headphones really need to be"broken in" or is that just a meme?

>>57796333
depends on the headphone
most don't
a few people have measured it to exist, but its all still kind of just people shitposting on either side

i've measured it myself with my very rudimentary set up, and i do belive it exists, but my measurements can easily be faulted for a number of factors

test it yourself and make your own conclusions

Beyerdynamics Custom One Pro any good?
Total headphone newbie looking to get myself a nice xmas present :=)

>>57796333
some people say burn-in is a myth, or psychosomatic, or maybe it has less to do with the speakers themselves and actual sound changes have more to do with enclosure components settling, etc. but lots of people believe it exists to some degree

>>57796566
If you enjoy solid low end, yes. They're a very good option.

Some would argue 770's are better due to more present highs, but I find the highs fatiguing. I don't have that issue with my COPs. Depends on how sensitive you are to treble.

They seal and isolate surprisingly well too. Built like a fuckin tank, and also looks good, which is a nice addition.

The bass porting switch thing is /kind of/ a gimmick, since only the middle two selections are really the only two worth anything, but it can be useful sometimes.

Removable cable is cool too.

>>57796688
Alright thanks for a solid answer. Im mostly looking for a nice pair of music and movie headphones. I play vidya sometimes but Im not totally autistic about it. So theyll be alright for that, yeah?

>>57796711
Yeah, they'd work well for that. Sub-bass will be pretty fuggin good for films. I watched Interstellar on mine and it was pretty good. Still not comparable to an actual sub, but good luck ever finding any headphone that isn't planar that even remotely competes.

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Holy crap I never knew Chinese shit was so good. These were 15 bucks and they might just sound as good as my Dunu Titans(have to do some more tests)

>>57796738
as planars go, have you had any experience with the T50RP? are they even worth picking up if i'm not planning to mod them extensively?

>>57796752
I hear they're pretty crappy unmodded. like the resolution is there in spades but overall the signature is just very wonky.

>>57796743
Chinks are fuckin wizards at cheap IEMs.

>>57796752
T50RP are good, but yeah they need modding to shine. Modhouse Argon are a good view into what they can become.

>>57796800
Dude it's fucking insane. The FiiO Ex1(titans) I felt were pretty much on the cusp of being perfect. Like, the price/performance ratio was spot on.

Now I stand corrected. You can get really good sounding shit for even cheaper apparently.

>>57796780
that's unfortunate, i had heard the same
>>57796800
thanks for the heads up, i didn't know anybody was still using them as a mod platform since the mad dogs were phased out, and the argon are cheaper, might have to give them a look

>>57796898
Apparently they're better than Mad Dogs according to the few that have them, but take that with a grain of salt.

Plenty of others using MKIII's for shit too like the Mayflower and Talos.
MKII's still look nicer tho :(

>>57777599
Need an opinion.

I have PC363d broken and can send in Sennheiser for $100 to repair. They are said to be equivalent to hd558. The other option is to perhaps just save up for a HD 6xx which seem to be going for less and less or wait for a massdrop.

Of course I can just get a desktop microphone and don't need the 363 mic. I originally got them just thinking about having something for games 5 years ago, but now have listened to enough music to appreciate some quality drivers.

So crapshoot to spend $100 on having them repaired right? 558 go for less than that price new. Also could just get an m50x for everything including desktop, though I'll probably miss open back.

Neutral balance is what I've always enjoyed.

>>57791955
Literally /g/ in a nutshell
>"This is what I think of X"
>THAT'S WRONG YOU MUST BE DEAF YOU RETARD
kys

>>57797240
>They are said to be equivalent to hd558
Completely wrong.
Don't get M50x either.
Either wait for 6XX, or wait for 558's to go on sale, since they get as low as $109 on amazon

>>57797840
$80 at Best Buy now. What are the 363d supposed to be then? They sound pretty good at least compared to anything I have put on.

Could even go for 598. I say m50x though because I need close back for on campus use.

>>57798003
>$80 at Best Buy now.
Thats a pretty damn good price.
>What are the 363d supposed to be then?
Headphones. Not the same as 558/598's. They don't have the same soundstage due to the gimped open back design. Compare them more to 518

>They sound pretty good at least compared to anything I have put on.
Not surprised. They're not a bad set of cans by themselves, but when compared to 558/598's they're fairly pointless. Also retardedly overpriced, but that's not a factor here.

>Could even go for 598.
Go for 558 and if you think it needs a little more in the high end, foam mod them, unless you like the colour as a reason. They're both extremely similar anyway.

>I say m50x though because I need close back for on campus use.
M50x are fairly shit. Low end is somewhat sloppy and overpreset, but their real crux is their very sibilant highs, and absolute dogshit comfort.

A better option is m40x as they're much more neutral, and a pair of Brainwavs HM5 pads, which make the comfort pretty damn good.

>>57798252
Rtings gives m40x much less rating but I'll take your word for it

Comfort is huge and any high end sound will be disregarded if I can't wear these to entertain myself while doing school work around campus. Plus m40x are much cheaper.

>>57798369
>Rtings
What, the guy who reviews televisions for a living?
kek

either way, most of /hpg/ will agree that m40x are a better option

check these videos out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UrKy1EuO0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6wBv03B1nk
he's >>>/reddit/ as fuck, but at least he doesnt orgasm over the m50x like reddit does

>>57798414
Also any recommendations a mic can put on the desk suitable for the gay men talking?

I know there is the guide on install Gentoo but may not be up to date.

Are sound cards for PCs just a placebo when it comes to headphones? I keep seeing more and sound cards advertising them as a better way to use your headphones instead of just grabbing a good DAC. I was always under the impression that if you had a good DAC you could just use the onboard PC audio chip and everything would be fine.

>>57798567
everyone seems to use the blue yeti, there's probably a reason for that

>>57798567
What is your budget?

>>57798573
I'll assume you're talking about proper internal soundcards, not just USB to 3.5 dongle type soundcards

>Are sound cards for PCs just a placebo when it comes to headphones?
Placebo? No. Waste of money? Most likely.

> I was always under the impression that if you had a good DAC you could just use the onboard PC audio chip and everything would be fine.
A soundcard does have a DAC
Your onboard also has a DAC
What you're talking about is an external DAC.

An external DAC bypasses your soundcard/motherboard sound entirely. Adding a soundcard is completely pointless if you already have an external DAC.

Only real reason to get a soundcard is if you need stupid virtual surround shit for video games, or you need a better mic input, but at that point you should just be getting a proper audio interface.

>>57798623
Streamers were sent them for free so they got pretty overhyped.
Not a bad option though.

>>57798637
$20 would be great so I'm not spending more than that repairs pricing

But if it's that shitty compared to what I had before in the 363d then I could go higher

why the fuck did you fags tell me to waste a bunch of money on 650's? i'm getting the SHP9500's instead, fuck you guys

>>57798714
Why ask for our opinion when you clearly wanted 9500s?

>>57798637
>Only real reason to get a soundcard is if you need stupid virtual surround shit for video games
That or if you have HTPC. Other than that soundcards are a meme.

>>57798714
Because 600/650's are fair bit better?

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need some headphones
>Budget
150$
>Location
Pennsylvania, United States
>Source
3.5mm shit
>Type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Indifferent
>Comfort level
Doesnt leave dents in my head like AKG q701's
>Sound signature
Bassy
>Past headphones
Steelseries Siberia V2 Headset, Razer Electra, and AKG q701's
>Pic Unrelated

>>57793578
Nothing.

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these actually sound pretty good for the price although the controls are utter shit

>>57799062
dt 770 pro 80 ohm

>>57789067
>Schiit has no online measurements
almost every Schiit product has been measured

>>57799341
Most of the cheap phillips IEMs sound phenomenal for some reason

>>57790600
Trust Indo anon to hype the latest FOTM every time, without fail.

>>57792060
Their compensation is better than DF at least

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>Budget
$60-$200
>Location
USA
>Source
U...USB on a PC? I hope? fuck mang Ionno
>Type of headphone
Ovearear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
I have a big-ass head, so nothing tiny, comfyness is not a deal breaker
>Sound signature
Balanced, option for bass-heavy would be nice, no shit-sounding highs though
>Past headphones
https://www.amazon.com/SA810-Stereo-Gaming-Headset-Microphone/dp/B00GXX7222/ref=sr_1_50?srs=9508859011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480665673&sr=8-50

Bought Cloud I/Cloud II because they were incredibly well rated and decently cheap, absolutely hated the fuck out of them since my soundcard is apparently busted and I don't have an amp or anything so everything was stereo no matter what and I managed to learn that closed headsets are shit, returned them asap

Just using it for mundane normie shit, not an audiophile (I don't think), playing video games/watching anime/listening to music

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015ZDH7QG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

will this make a good gift for my gf?

>>57799499
>so everything was stereo no matter what
is that not a good thing?
why would you ever want mono?

>>57799551
>why would you ever want mono?
when some idiot doesn't know how to mix audio for his youtube video presumably

>>57799596
kek

what's the consensus on the sennheiser 598c?

>>57799619
terrible

>>57799627
shit, links to any reviews?

it's still waiting for shipment for me at 100usd, do i cancel?

>>57799619
ignore /hpg/ for the 598c
its been a fucking mess recently

>>57799619
Not really worth $100, definitely not worth $150.

>Budget
$250
>Location
US
>Source
Phone and PC
>Type of headphone
In ear, but over the ear is fine too, it just needs a mic too.
>Open or closed
Don't care
>Comfort level
Don't care
>Sound signature
Don't care
>Past headphones
Currently using Skullcandy Inks with only one working earbud

Need something to use with my phone that can easily go to my PC and back. The cheap pieces of shit I buy keep breaking at the jack. If I'm spending $250 over two years in garbage, I'd rather get something good, preferably with a cheap replaceable wire.

>>57799632
there was already a measurement online, they are bad

Are there any cheap bluetooth/wireless devices with aux cord that would let me use my wired headphones in a wireless fashion?

I want play games while laying on my bed, without running a wire all the way to my bed and don't want to invest in a whole new wireless headset just to play games.
Any idea? Can an android phone be configured to become a bluetooth speaker and then I connect my headphone to my phone?

>>57799728
Yeah, there are plenty of bluetooth recievers. I got one and taped it to the side of my headphone. Worked well.

Make sure its at least bluetooth 4.0 unless you're not too worried about sound quality.

>>57799902
mind linking one in amazon?
Just wanna see what I'm looking for

>>57799619
this >>57799641, if you didn't get it on sale, forget about it desu

>>57799645 here,

Will I be a complete faggot if I get Beats Solo 3 wireless?

>>57799946
https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streambot-Hands-Free/dp/B00MJMV0GU

>>57799983
yes lol
muddy as fuck bass
and awful beats build quality and comfort

>Budget
$1.5k
>Location
UK
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Best possible
>Sound signature
As similar to the LCD-2 as possible but more comfortable
>Past headphones
Seinnheiser HD600, Audeze LCD-2

>>57800029
HD650

>>57800029
HD6XX

>>57799547
anybody have any thoughts on these?

>>57800054
>>57800060
Cheers, sounds good. Did love the old 600s and was looking for something more. Can't handle the weight anymore though. Will keep them around for shorter listening sessions though.

What's a fair price for a pair of used Sennheiser HD-598 without any visible wear?

A buddy of mine is selling his for $150. That fair?

>>57800369
Tell him he's dreaming.
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0042A8CW2/

>>57800417
Thanks bro. But what should I offer him? What do you think would be the fair price?

>>57800369
yeah if your buddy's name is amazon.com lmao

>>57800369
>>57800430
$70-$80 is as much as I'd pay.
Even half of that and you'd still be overpaying.

>>57800430
Depends on when he bought them. If it has the box and papers. If it's mint. If it still has warranty even if its just manufacturers warranty provided he's got the invoice or willing to give you the invoice. Should give you fair price of 50% off RRP if he can't do anything I just said.

>>57800450
>>57800459
thanks guys!

>>57799637
I received mine 2 days ago they are fine don't get memed here

I own HD600 and thinking about getting something neutral as well but more on the...'crispier and colder' side of things. Heard that AKG are not so laid back, sound sharper and have a bigger sound stage, would definitely love a bigger sound stage over HD600 but I don't want to pay for it with imaging precision. I tried 701 over a year ago but there been some other models.

Which AKG's should I try, or maybe some other headphones? Budget is up to 350$.

>>57801017
K702

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>>57792256
But the M50x is niggerbass, you dont just want to admit youre a nigger I guess. Also what fucking retard buys 600hm, much less makes the same headphone sound different based on ohms...


Also that mismatched driver on "professional" gear....

Fucking beyercucks KYS

>>57801017
K712

why do i feel like my ath-es10 are fake.. when i compare them to my other headphones they always sound less powerful than the others, like it lacks of volume/DB

Can someone explain this shit to me? I use ny amp but it still doesn't work

>>57801058
>>57801178

Is K702 vs K712 like HD600 vs HD650? What are differences?

>>57801348
More or less, the 712 has more bass than the 702

>>57801178
>zeos
go back to /reddit/ fag

>>57801399
who?

>>57801178
Are those the same as the K7XX?

>>57801176
50x barely has bass.
>KYS
Newcancer. NEWCANCER

>>57801399
The 702s are way too bright.

HD600 > 702

>>57801472
But the X has even more bass you fucking oblivious retard.
>new cancer
KYS


srs


no totally srs


kys faggot nigger

>>57801524
BUT THE 50X HAS SHIT BASS SHIT LOWEND AND SHIT SOUND

SHITEVERYTHING

>KYS
>srs
>no totally srs
>kys faggot nigger
You DONE IT!

YOU FUCKING GUZZLER MONGOL! YOU FUCKING NIGGER LOVER PIECE OF SHIT FAAG! KILL YOURSELF YOU RAT! YOU DEEP FRIED SHIT!

>>57801524
>>57801557
Why are you faggots talking about the m50x when far superior headphones exist?

Examples: Sony MDR 7506, Berydynamic DT250, AKG K553

>Budget
100-120 euros
>Location
Lithuania
>Source
PC or an aftermarket amp
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Either closed or half open
>Comfort level
Prolonged hours of gaming and music listening
>Sound signature
mid to bassy
>Past headphones
Scrub ass Razer kraken pro and steelseries 5h v2

>Budget
200 to 300
>Locality
Australia
>Source
PC
>Type
Full Size, over around ear whatever
>Open/Close
Closed
>Comfort
At least a good 4ish hours without becoming uncomfortable
>Sound
I like bass but too much nigga bass is a bad thing, I also like clear, defined treble. Will be primarily used for games and listening to rap/hip hop and some rock/ metal
>Past Headphones
JVC HA-RX 700's, they did me well for the last 5 years but one of the cups has recently come loose and stopped working

>>57801794
>I like bass but too much nigga bass is a bad thing, I also like clear, defined treble.
So not interested in mids? The DT770 is perfect for you

>>57801807

cheers man ill check em out

>>57801807
Which ohm series is perfect for bass?

>>57801892
They're all almost identical. Get the 80 ohm version

>>57801892
i think higher resistance (ohms) is more desirable in general because the drivers are more responsive, but if you don't have an amp you'll need to go lower

>>57801904
>>57801910
I'm actually someone else, just curious. I will buy them aswell.

Another thing, are they perfect for things like dnb/deephouse/trance and even more extreme stuff like splittercore/extratone?

>>57801807

Question: What's this shit about ohms?

Will I be able to use a set of 80 ohm DT770s with the 3.5ml jack in my PC? Or will the sound quality be compromised or something?

Poorfag here
Sennheiser HD 558 are now €100 here, should I cop or are there even better bang for the bucks?

>>57802199
Between the different impedance Beyers, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get high volume. The models are scaled so that the impedance only alters voltage sensitivity. The 80 Ohm is a safe choice for most and 32 Ohm is easily powered with almost any device with a headphone output. You are fine choosing between these lower impedance versions. Sound quality isn't compromised or altered, just how loud you can drive them.