/hpg/ - Headphone General - Beats Version

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First for definitive list

Denon is fucking garbage.

>>57844223
k7xx or k712?

>>57844420
No

>>57844420

the k7xx is cheaper

>>57844287
this list is full of bright Sonigger shit, take it back

>>57835815
>>57842819

I work for Bose, and let me tell you, they are shit and they will fail within the warranty period. Guaranteed.

>>57844420
K712, ignore the golden ears who rage about its "colored response", most people's hearing has more variation than it does. They're comfy as fuck and they sound fantastic.

>tfw bought k612 almost a year ago
>tfw comfy, not too expensive, and slightly more neutral than k7 series

maybe I shoulda waited on the amp/dac instead of buying fiio chinkshit tho...

not that its bad, but i wonder how something else woulda made it sound like

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Didn't realise there was a new thread

What difference do these make?

>>57845185
>>>/int/

Are there any decent Bluetooth headphones under $100?

>>57845170
look up your receiver and see its max bitrate supported

>>57845345
Thanks

Do I select all of them up to the maximum or just the maximum?

>>57845379
well, assuming it supports 96kHz, I would assume it would work with everything below it

>Budget: Flexible, but what I want should be under 200, and I do like saving money. Under 100 is also cool
>Location: US
>Source: A laptop.
>Type of headphone: full-sized. These are for home, not travel.
>Open or closed: Closed. I don't want anyone understanding what I'm listening to in the same room, and no one hearing what I'm listening to from outside the room. Anything more and I feel like a dick.
>Comfort level: Headpats and handholding tier. I do not understand the concept of tolerating uncomfortable headphones.
>Sound signature: neutral? So long as I'm not getting distortion listening to music of varying genres, explosions, and nature sounds, I'm good.
>Past headphones: Razor Carcharias, HyperX Cloud 2 (current), Panasonic RP-HJE120-K (public)

I'm not enough of an audiophile for high end to make much difference. So long as I'm not getting distortion listening to music of varying genres, explosions, moans, and nature sounds, and no one else can listen to what I'm listening to, I'm good.

The big thing is that I want to get a wireless set. I've rejected them on sight before, but lately the presence of a cord really bothers me. The HyperX set is perfectly fine for when I’m going to sit in one place for a couple hours or chatting on Skype, and the choice it gives between a short cable or a long one is awesome, but I want something I can wander around a room and do chores and stuff while wearing.

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Buying headphones as a gift for someone so I don't know exactly what they need.

>Budget
$375USD, hard limit

>Location
Canada, $500CAD budget

>Source
Different Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod)

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
As high as possible. There would need to be a significant sound quality increase in order to sacrifice comfort

>Sound signature
Not important, but I guess neutral

>Past headphones
Their previous headphones are full-sized Bose. I don't know the exact kind, but they're quite worn down from age and use

Wireless is greatly preferred. Thanks guys.

What yall nigs think of this?

https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-PS4/dp/B00SAYCXWG?th=1

>>57845592

Oppo PM-3

>>57845422

ath msr7

or

mdr v6/7506

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>Budget
$150 CDN max

>Location
Canada

>Source
Laptop

>Type of headphone
Full

>Open or closed
Doesn't matter

>Comfort level
Probably the most important requirement

>Sound signature
Not entirely sure although preferably something with not too much treble

Was going to get either MDR 7506s or m40x but after doing some research it seems they're not really for what I'd be using them for which would be casual music listening/movies etc.

>>57845802
I've had that since /hpg/ recommended it back in February, and have zero complaints aside from the existence of a cord; see:
>>57845422

It's a fine headset. Shop around a bit, though; I got Best Buy to price match the Amazon used price, which was around 67 at the time, I think. Check camelcamelcamel.

>>57845869
I almost got the mdr, but I needed a mic. Now I need a wireless set.

>>57844223
A-are the HD202II bad?

I thought I would just be using my OriGen+ for music, but 10 minutes of tweaking it with MPC has fixed every single audio and video problem I've had. Amazing.

>>57846636
>MPC

>>57846641
MPC + KCP

>>57846652
even worse jesus christ

>>57846695
What's wrong with it. Stop shitposting.

>>57846715
>cancer tier codec pack with outdated filters for a shitty player
retarded and unknowledgable on the subject, yet still autistic enough to use an anime codec pack.

>>57846727
Stop shitposting.

>>57846731
it's not shitposting just because you ignorantly disagree with it

>>57846740
You're shitposting because you showing off your hot onions without even trying to defend them.

>>57846758
i'm stating the facts, instead of being overly aggressive in your non-existent defense why don't you actually research something for once in your life

>>57846764
>facts
No you aren't. Stop shitposting.

>>57846779
the fact is you don't know what you're talking about, you using a codec pack is all the acknowledgement needed to allude to said fact

>>57846787
Not an argument either. Stop shitposting.

>>57845802
They compare well to M40x. Stock pads are better too, but the headphone doesn't fold or have a removable cable. Clouds are built better as well. Take that as you will.

Cable is well braided though, so I can't see it breaking easily, and even then its a fucken cable. EZ fix if you know how to solder.

Hell, slap some HM5's and do a removable cable mod, and you've got a lifelong headphone.

>>57846794
you are aware that spam is against the rules, right?

>>57846802
This isn't spam, it's acknowledging what you are.

>>57846804
posting the same thing repeatedly and not providing anything of value is considered spam

may i suggest you stop that

>>57846813
You are doing the exact same thing.

>>57846815
>he's still doing it
holy shit if you've got nothing valuable to contribute to the thread leave already, you stupid newfag

I currently have a shit set of headphones. Want to get better ones.

Took a look at some guides, leaning toward Status CB-1 or NVX Perfect 10.

Budget is <$100.
Location is Hamburgistan.
Source is laptop or phone (depends on location).
Type: Over-ear closed fullsized,
Comfort level: as /comfy/ as possible. I hate the pressure on my ears.
Sound signature: bassy or v-shaped is preferable.
Past headphones: some shitty <$30 set (hurts my ears like hell), and Sennheiser HD-202s. Liked the Sennheisers, but they were flimsy and the cord was way too long to exercise with.

Any suggestions one way or another?

reccing beyerdynamic custom one pro plus, ive had them for about 8 months and they're really good

>>57846839
>NVX Perfect 10
God, I forget how retarded NVX is with names

Either way, the XPT-100 is a very neutral headphone. That said, apparently they've gone down in quality according to a lot of people recently. I'd get the Brainwavz HM5 over the XPT-100 just as safety measure.
Not sure about the CB-1, but from just reading quickly they seem to be a bit more V-Shaped
Another option would be M40x + HM5 pads. Slight V-shape but still fairly neutral for a closed can.

All good options though

>>57846839
>>Location is Hamburgistan.
So... Germany, or the US? If you're 'murrican, Hamburg is an actual place, you fucking retard, and you meant Burgerstan

>>57846864
Can second this. I prefer them to my DT770's just because the highs are slightly less sibilant. Stock pads are less breathable but give a slightly punchier and faster sound. Sub is better too. Swap the pads onto 770's and you get the same effect tho.

Also they look fucking god tier.

>>57846912
>you fucking retard
not denying it.
I'm from the US, though.
>>57846909
Thanks for the recs. The M40x seems to be really good. Why get the HM5 pads, though? Are the stock pads uncomfortable?
Again, thanks, you've been quite helpful.

>>57846941
>Why get the HM5 pads, though? Are the stock pads uncomfortable?
You got it right on. Stock pads on M40x/M50x are some of the worst stock pads you can get, especially for their price.
The only pads i've used that are worse are on cheap superlux, which they make up for on insane price to performance ratio.

You probably won't /hate/ them if you've never used anything comfortable, but once you put anything with nice large circumaural pads, stock M40x are ruined.

>>57846652
>KCP
I hope you weren't talking about K-Lite when you typed that.
Holy jesus.

>>57847027
he was talking about garbage that is just as bad, kawaii codec pack

k-lite tier but weeaboo edition

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What's in the box?

Hint: [spoiler]It cost $37[/spoiler]

>>57847161
I'm still jealous.

>>57847122
Well, I'm a pleb who uses CCCP (so far no issues), but I really don't see why someone would hit themselves that hard by using something as bad as K-Lite.

>>57847232
CCCP is garbage too, last i remember it was still using xy-vsfilter when xysubfilter had been out for a long time

>>57847161
MOTHER FUCKER IT HAPPENED!
give me one pls

>>57847239
I know, but it doesn't fuck up registry as bad as K-Lite does. I should move from it eventually.

>>57845306
There are no decent Bluetooth headphones period, because Bluetooth is shitty for audio.

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>>57847210
I really wish I bought a few of them but I didn't want to get greedy.

Interestingly, it was shipped out from another person's store than the one I bought it from. Fulfilled by Amazon anyway.

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>>57847241
>give me one pls
I honest would anon, but I only put one in my basket. I wish I got one for my girlfriend as well but it was a scramble to buy them before that guy on this thread bought like 5 or something...

>>57847302
wait how the fuck were those 37$

>>57847312
Amazon fucked up the price listing apparently.

>>57847310
:(((((((((
bad luck senbai

>>57847327
Fuck, when did that happen?!

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>>57847312
Someone on /hpg/ spotted a mistaken price on amazon. $37.00 instead of $370.00. The rest is history.

See thread on date related.

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>>57847367
>November 19
SHIT FUCK SHIT HOW DID I MISS IT
I WANT TO END MY LIFE RIGHT NOW

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>>57847378
at least you didn't preemptively cancel it like a dumbass thinking it was an obvious scam

>>57847396
How were you expecting to get scammed on amazon, especially since it's even fulfilled by amazon?

>>57847438
i wasn't expecting to get scammed, i was expecting it to be a scam and a waste of time

i did the same thing with the dt770s for like $60 on ebay and it took like a month to get my money back through paypal

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I know there are many people already asking for recommendations, so I'll just ask:
Does anyone know where I can find some good quality headphones in New Zealand? It seems we don't stock a lot of the /g/ recommended brands here. If there's a small shop that stocks them somewhere, I'd be grateful.

Might as well also dump this, in case anyone wants to help:

>Budget
$165 as a hard limit for the budget.
>Location
Shopping in NZ. Pricespy.co.nz is a popular price comparing site, as is nz.pcpartpicker.com. Currency is in NZD, which is around half the strength of the euro or USD.
>Source
PC use only. No dedicated sound card in my tower, just the motherboard one.
>Full sized or IEM
Full sized
>Open vs Closed
No preference so long as my music isn't leaking out loudly to other people. I don't care about isolation from outside noise. Soundscapes are new to me, and something I've never thought about, so while having a good soundscape would be nice, it's not at all a priority. If choosing between isolation and soundscape, I'd chose a better soundscape.
>Comfort level
It's a luxury that I'll trade for better sound quality, freq range or other technical advantages. I won't be wearing these for hours on end. Mainly for music, with a tiny bit of gaming and video watching on the side. I can leave them off the rest of the time, hence the low priority of comfort.
>Sound signature
My favorite music is tracks from musicals. I love to hear the very high vocals and low instruments more than anything. So I'd like a v-shaped or possibly u-shaped signature. If another signature is better suited toward this, please do tell me. Sound signatures are also new to me.
>Past headphones.
Just a cheap <$100 pair of Logitech office headphones. Nothing at all remarkable about them.

>>57847443
But it was fulfilled by amazon

>>57847458
>Does anyone know where I can find some good quality headphones in New Zealand?
importing

I bought a pair of 598 SEs. I feel like my old ass logitech mini-dac isn't driving them well at all and when I just use a direct connection I get hella interference. Anyone got a recommendation for a dac that cost LESS than the 598 SEs?

>>57847443
>ebay
That's the problem lad.

>>57847458
Importing. Find a good amazon importer and you'll get shit cheaper than locally almost always. I have to do the same in Australia.

>>57847495
FiiO E10k, SMSL M3, Micca Origen+

Pick one.

>>57847530
Whats the biggest difference between the E10k and the M3?

>>57847563
Size. M3 has no bass boost, but that's fine. The bass boost on the E10k is shithouse. M3 displays bitrate too, which you may find helpful. Theyre both pretty similar in sound.

>>57847585
Neat thanks. Getting the M3 then.

Trying out these AKG K712s on a FiiO 10K. Is it normal for the background noise to be audible at around a setting above 3?

>>57847656
No. Try running it off OTG from your phone as a clean power source

I am going to buy a pair of Shure se215 , any advice on the break in ? I was thinking a couple of hours of pink noise and 3-4 hours of my playlist

>>57847666
Is that possible with the iCrap?

>>57847666
>from your phone
What about a laptop on batteries?

>>57844287
CRISPY
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P
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Moar price mistake headphones http://www.harmanaudio.com/Y50BLK.html?CJPID=CJ

I can't order. I don't live in US.

>>57847798
I posted this several hours ago, it looks dead Jim.

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I pretty much just listen to rock, electronic, and hip-hop

Which of these would be the best for that?

HD 600
HD 650
Fidelio X2
HE 400i

Also,

Objective 2 or Magni 2?

Anyone has experience with ISK KP-580 headphones? Are the good if someone want dirt-cheap but somewhat usable headphones?

>>57847831
>$40 ISK KP-580
Why does it look ugly. And why is it too expensive than $20 Superlux HD681?
>dirt-cheap but somewhat usable headphone
Koss KSC75 with headband

>>57847798
Back ordered, it's over.

I doubt they will fulfil though.

>>57844420
prices?

>>57844287
>closed back headphones

>>57847161
tfw i bought the same heapdhones for 225€ the day before you bought them for $37

The State of the Flagships
An Under-Engineered Mess

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wi8M-HSeK0JF33P-5ypydQjQ4OshRQhvWM0IX2h0NQ8/edit?pli=1#slide=id.p


What do you think of this?

>>57848132
it's old, uses compensated graphs for judgement and has a poor scoring system with nonsensical targets

>>57847866
It costs about $20 as well where I live. Good sources say that the newer batches of the Superlux HD681 Evo Mk II are all much inferior quality, the sound being muddy and nowhere near the original batches which had the rave bang-for-the-buck reviews. I saw a recommendation fot the ISK KP-580 as a new similarly priced, but better (in light of the Superlux quality drop) alternative.

And yes, with all the stupid red the cans look butt-ugly. But I could suffer that if they are comfortable and sound good enough (would be for home use anyway).

>>57847968
This is going to sound like a stupid question, but how the hell do you remove the mini-XLR cable attached to the headphone?

I want to use the coiled cable but can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the orange on first.

hey fags, got a question

I've had these headphones (some obscure Audio-Technica model, can't remember exactly) for a few years, but recently they've started making a rather loud popping noise whenever I sleep my computer.

Is this something I should be worried about?

>>57847818
The 400s or the X2, they have bass atleast

>>57848306

Only if you mind digging shrapnel out of your ear canals. I'm sure you'll be fine.

>>57848233
Seriously this mini-XLR cable just doesn't want to move, what the fuck?

>>57848385
ok thanks

>>57845851
Thanks anon

>>57848393
Here's a video of someone removing the cable.

https://youtu.be/uMbCXrFxhWY?t=158

Just can't seem to do it. Am I fucked?

>>57844420
>>57844442
>>57847879
If US: K7XX
If EU: K712

They cost the same and have pratically the same sound

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Can't argue with this logic

>>57848776
>not recognizing the ATH-ADX series>>57848776

>>57848776
> tfw not sure if this is a joke or not

>>57848814
>ATH-ADX
But everything on that list sounds better or sounds the same and is cheaper...

>>57848493
it comes off easily for me by just pressing the button and pulling. doesn't require much force at all

>>57848842
>it comes off easily for me by just pressing the button and pulling. doesn't require much force at all
Fuck, so it's a faulty unit?

>>57847699
I have no idea.

>>57847714
Should work, but try both.

>>57848885
>Should work, but try both.
Just tried on the laptop. It's like night and day, what the hell, why is the USB power so noisy on the desktop? Is there some kind of filter I can attach to the damn thing.

>>57848776
Need AT-ADX
Need HE 400i/s
Need DT 880

>>57844287
>That entire list
Here comes treble!

>>57848915
Could be a ground loop.
One of these may fix it, but you might want to look into actually diagnosing the issue first.

https://www.amazon.com/HifimeDIY-Isolator-ADUM4160-signal-isolation/dp/B00F4SCCR2

>>57849031
Most likely a motherboard issue, right?

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I'm trying to decide between open back headphones in the 150 dollar range, do you guys have any recommendation?

These two seem like they get discussed a fair bit, which ones are better in your opinion?

>Budget
Around $250 AUD so it's a bit flexible. Although i'd prefer spending less.

>Location
Australia

>Source
My phone or laptop.

>Type of headphone
Full sized preferred but i don't mind IEM's either.

>Open or closed
Closed.

>Comfort level
I'd be wearing these a lot so i'd like them to be comfortable.

>Sound signature
Not too sure about this. But i thought 'beats' were too bassy, and my friends bose headphones sounded good.

>Past headphones
I just used cheap headphones before now.

Thank you :)

>>57849145
> 598
mid centric, rolled off bass, smooth treble

> DT990
Strong bass, recessed mids, ear raping highs

I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 598s, was it a good choice is there anything I should know specific about them on what makes them better then or worse then other headsets?

>>57848776
>ultra poorfag tier

Are these the cans >>57848160 is talking about?

>>57848776
What about 598? Price difference to 558 is 20$ on amazon while 598 have a better soundstage, less low end and more mids and highs. Maybe you can put something like "558-better low end, 598-better soundstage".

>>57849031
>Could be a ground loop.
That would explain it. Will check it out.

>>57849183
Are amps necessary for these headphones to sound good? I've heard that the 598s are pretty weakened without one, specially in the bass.

>>57849299
>I've heard that the 598s are pretty weakened without one, specially in the bass.
nuh, they're piss easy to drive. The 598 just have a very rolled off bass

>>57847302
are they killer bass?

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Well anyway, ws99 are the best headphones

best bass

and best crisps

>>57849313
Do you have any better recommendations than those two open back ones in that price range?

>>57849355
I think they're the best for that price. You could also try AKGs but they're bright and probably have even less bass than the 598.

>>57849492
I like bass though, I'm not a basshead but I want some of it.

>>57849527
Open backs don't really have much bass. The ones that do have are either pricey like the Fidelio X2 or the ear piercing DT990 which has fantastic bass if you can handle the treble

>>57849536
Coming off the ATH-M50's I don't think I'd wanna move on to another pair of headphones that have sharp intense highs, part of why I'm sick of these, everything is too loud.

>>57849224
558 are a better deal, they have better mids and more bass and not lacking in bass since that is already taken by the SHP9500

>>57849218
Well shit, but the Mk1 is a great bang for buck headphone

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>>57848950
>Need AT-ADX
Too airy and thin
>Need HE 400i/s
Chinese quality, buy at your own risk, only ones to get are the expensive ones over 300$
>Need DT 880
ahahahahahahhahahaha beyershits will get place on the chart when they fix their treble rape, it is one of the least linear headphones on the market.

>>57849145
Get the 558, cheaper, more bass.

>>57849632
Get the X2s then, they have a "fixed" treble curve to avoid spikyness

>>57849708
But they're closed back, I don't know if I want that again.

>>57844801
Fuck off zeosfag

>>57844420
K7XX

>>57849326
I have them and they are the best!

>>57849734
zeos literally recommends both tough

>>57849326
Literally this!
Super crisp and tight bass!

>Budget
£150, somewhat flexible but I don't want to spend much more

>Location
UK

>Source
Main PC, 3.5mm jack on rear of motherboard

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
I intend to be pretty much living in them, maybe 8 hours a day, So Comfort would be a benefit.

>Sound signature
These would be my first pair of better quality headphones so unfortunately I'm not really sure yet (sorry).

>Past headphones
I just used cheap headphones before now.

>>57844287
Just look at this normalfag meme spouting pic!

>>57849326
Praise (you) The only, OVERLORD, that has those end game headphones!

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How do people feel about the SHP9500?

>>57849326
WS99 is the comfygod!

>>57849326
can you stop please?

>Budget
$200 AUD hard limit. (~$149 USD)
>Location
Australia
>Source
PC only. I don't have a dedicated sound card if that's important info
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
This is pretty important to me as I will be wearing them a lot
>Sound signature
My current Logitech G930s have a tendency to crackle and distort a little during bassy songs/explosions in games, etc. So something that doesn't do this would be excellent
>Past headphones
Logitech G930 atm, generic cheap headsets before that.

Needs to have a mic. I would definitely prefer them to be wireless but it's not an absolute deal breaker.

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>>57849833
Are you jealous because people admiring my devotion towards these headphones!

>>57849828
>>57849828
They are literally super comfy when you put cottons between the earpads

>>57849326
GODPHONES. NOT NIGPHONES, BUT GODPHONES

why ws99 are so sexy?

>>57849159
M40x with HM5 pads [they NEED the pads]
Beyer Custom One Pros [you'll have to import. Some reason minidisc and storedj and other AU retailers overprice them to fuck. I got mine for $160 kangabucks]
Brainwavz HM5
DT 770

HM5 for neutrality
M40x for /slight/ V-shape
Beyer COP's for anything from slight V-shape to mud-valley, depending on where you set the port selector. [second and third are the only worthwhile ones]
DT 770 for heavy V-shape with quite present highs. Similar to COP's halfway between setting 3-4.

>>57849719
That's not exactly the same price as the dt990 or HD598

>>57849819
Good cheap headphone. A bit cold, but otherwise quite comfortable. Could do with a bit more clamp. Though 558's out-do them if you can find then for cheap enough.

>>57849729
They're open

>>57849734
You know they sound almost the same

>>57849729
558's are open. I'd argue they have better width than 598's too. Highs aren't as nice.

>>57849991
So are the 558's supposed to be an even mode budget version of the 598's or are they just a more modern equivalent of the headphone?

Cause of course they're cheaper, but I'm reading that a lot of people find they sound just as good, I think I've even heard they have the exact same driver.

They're going for pretty cheap right now so I'm considering taking the bite.

>>57850012
>So are the 558's supposed to be an even mode budget version of the 598's or are they just a more modern equivalent of the headphone?
Neither. They are same generation. Its just marketing and prices that makes people think 598 > 558 > 518.

>Cause of course they're cheaper, but I'm reading that a lot of people find they sound just as good, I think I've even heard they have the exact same driver.
It depends on your tonal preference, but the sound quality is the same. Same driver, nearly identical enclosure. Only real difference is colour, some dampening in the cup, and different headband padding [and earpads on the 518]. Get 558's, and then later if you feel they're lacking in the highs, just do the foam mod where you remove the foam dampening from inside the cup. They're essentially 598's at that point.

>They're going for pretty cheap right now so I'm considering taking the bite.
Do it. I personally preferred my 598's but only because of me being used to sharper highs. 558's immense warmth and sound-stage is fantastic.
Hell, I'm even considering buying a cheap pair of 518's and modding them to be nearly the same.

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>>57846839
The Sony xb950bt are well worth the 90 bucks they frequently go on sale for, reportedly respond well to modding if you're into that, and are comfy. I wouldn't pay full price for them but they seem to tick your boxes.

Which headphone under 150$ have the best build quality? I want something built like a fucking tank

>>57850308
beyerdynamics

>>57850053
Final question though. I don't have an amp and I'm probably not gonna invest in one either. Do they perform well without one?

>>57849967
They out do them in edm and modern music listening but the resolution and overall quality of the shp9500 is much higher. They are a little bass light, honestly you can buy both and return the ones you dont like.

>>57850381
lol why do always people says this? Yes theyre made out of metal, but the plastic parts are so fucking flimsy...

>>57850053
The 518 mod makes them sound 99% as the 598, I did it myself. >>57850460 Do that

>>57850308
+$50 https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00O2Y2MZG/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

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>>57849224
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598/reviews/12176
>Too much seperation, distance, and empty areas. No "immersion".

http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598/reviews/10106
> Makes your music sound dull and boring.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598/reviews/9442
>Makes all my music sound like it's been recorded in the same venue, on the same day.
>Deep and full, politely sweet but never exciting

>>57849957
it's worth saving up

>>57848776
>including anything sennheiser on that list
Everything sennheiser makes that isn't the HD800 is garbage, and there are better alternatives to all of them

>X2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvrDhs-Tkm8

>No Beyer, AKG, Audio Technica, ect. on the list

shit list made by someone who likes niggerbass and mud

>>57849145
K612 pro is better than either of those

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>Budget
100 EUR
>Location
EU
>Source
laptop
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
sound > comfort
>Sound signature
any but without ear piercing highs
>Past headphones
M20x

>>57850658
I have an HD 598 and a HD 555 before that, can confirm that they are overrated garbage

>>57850869
> tinny anemic pieces of shit

No.

>>57850879
The open back version of headphones that putin is wearing, K240

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>>57850886
YA MUP DE DO DAT MUFUGIN SUPABASSS

>>57850919
Studio or MK II?

>>57850937
> headphones can either have no bass or have overblown nigger bass

if only there existed headphones with neutral bass

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>>57850886
AAAA AHAH MUPA FUCKGA NIGGA SHEEEEIIITTTTTTTTT ME SUM DAT BASS GOOOD SNIZZLEHEIM BEST

>>57850943
Only difference is color, whatever one looks cooler to you

>>57850950
Yea thats called AKG
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK702.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD600.pdf

>that driver matching on the HD600
lol, just lol

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>>57850950
OUGA BUGA I MUPDE DO DA BASS NIGGA FUK DEM PO PO LA LE AAAAAAAAAA SHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTT

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>>57850950
>Dumb sennfag pajeet still trying to troll people into buying shit headphones
wew lad

>>57850531
>sennfag
back to headfi fag

>pop into /hpg/ out of curiosity after a year
>that one AKG samefag shill is STILL here

kek

How is it even possible to shitpost about a single thing for literally a year?

Anyway, my 400i are still going strong so thanks for the recommendations.

>>57850973
Thanks. But what about HD558?

>>57851153
>AKG
no one said AKG, pajeet, but you
now go back to /reddit/

>>57851168
I had a HD555, basically the same sound but worse build quality as the HD558, i wouldn't recommend it over a K240

>>57850460
No. They don't need a dedicated amp. They run fine off built in s.

>>57851153
>pop into /hpg/ out of curiosity after a year
>that one Belgian samefag shill is STILL here

kek

How is it even possible to shitpost about a single thing for literally a year?

Anyway, my K702 are still going strong so thanks for the recommendations.

>>57850504
>but the resolution and overall quality of the shp9500 is much higher
I don't agree. I find the 9500's are slightly more grainy, especially in the highs.

>>57851253
>someone says something bad about AKG
>predictable samefagging all responding to the same post >>57850937 >>57850962 >>57851030

Nah, it's definitely you. I lurked a couple months after I bought my headphones, and I remember you shitting up the thread exactly like this.

You seem to have literally started chimping out with nig pictures though. Don't think you did that before.

Well, stay mad dude and maybe if this general is still here next year, you'll still be here shilling.

>>57851325
Holy shit, you're still at it.

>>57850460
>Buying sennheiser
you're getting trolled, sennheiser is known for being shit, just buy something else

>>57851340
No one here mentioned AKG but you family, keep it up with the paranoid dillusions

>>57851368
see >>57850869

>>57851368

???? >>57850869 >>57850886

Well, I'll be going before you start another round of samefag replies to my posts.

I hope you are actually being paid for this though. A year, holy shit hahaha.

>>57850854
>better than the sennheiser
Yes, X2 and Hifiman 400, but they sound very different and due to its resoulution and smooth trebles the sennheiser does deserve a place on the list
>X2
That has been fixed in the beginning of this year already

>No beyercuck, AKGay (lol) and ONLY AIR NO BASS OR MIDS Technica
Rustled poor taste audiophile noticed, I think you should do more comparisons friend, especially Beyers have been rule out of high end audio long time ago, theyre merely brand, but no sound like the sennheisers.

>>57851380
that's called a recommendation, honestly it could be a K612 pro, HE 350, SHP9500 all of which are undeniably better than the HD 598

>>57851058
>he doesnt listen to headphones
Spotted the speaker faggot get out.

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I hasn't visited hpg for a year, are pistons 3 still way to fo if I want IEMs with neutral mid centric sound and don't want to spend more than $30?

>>57851409
> not using speakers during the day and headphones at night

I don't get you faggots

>>57851081
ahahahahah somebody is being so rustled by sennheiser, Ive literally listened to every piece of headphone you are talking about and sennheiser is good because they know how to make shit properly, I do not own sennheisers anymore though so shut up

>>57851168
558 is a great 100$ headphone, more bass than the shp9500, but pretty close in separation.

>>57851390
>>No beyercuck, AKGay (lol) and ONLY AIR NO BASS OR MIDS Technica
wew lad you have totaly convinced me that you arent a shill

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK702.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD600.pdf

the K702 has better driver matching and more bass than the HD 600

which headphones do you use for music like, speedcore, gabber, splittercore, extratone and lolicore etc.

On the side note, more on the soft side of hardcore, darkstep, heavy jungle, dnb, industrial dnb, acid dubstep, etc?

>>57851410
If you can still find them, yes.

>>57851330
The resolution of teh instruments are higher easily, might be a little grainy depending on the genre, but that is extremely slight, you would call it bright instead.

>>57851348
They're known for the opposite, just because a niche group of memephiles hate them doesn't make it the majority

>>57851348
>you're getting trolled, sennheiser is known for being shit, just buy something else
When literally every single top tier reviewer sucks sennheisers dick I dont think so timothy, even normies know senn makes decent products in the high end.

>>57851472
>the resolution
fuck off back to headfi you faggot

>>57851476
you too sennshill

>>>/headfi/

>>57851465
>extratone and lolicore etc.
????

>>57851426
Wow I guess you msut be deaf since niggerbass m50s have less bass than beats, so the X2 is far and beyond from those 2 in bass, compared to them it has nothing.

So go back to your cave AKG nigger

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>>57851490
>literally every single top tier reviewer sucks sennheisers dick
wew lad i wonder why

>>57851500
Resolution is an easy word to understand, especially if you know anything about pictures, expand your vocabulary nigger

>>57851501
Are you a newfag or something?

>>57851514
They never listened to the K7xx

>>57851507
I have a DT880 though, nice try

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Are we witnessing a battle between a Senncuck and an AKGshill?

>>57851514
But it proves my point, they are not known to be shit, it doesnt exclude them from being but it doesnt mean anybody knows that. Retard 101.


But there are better alternatives, but they are not shit imo.

>>57851469
Are they discontinued or something? How about those? https://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_182191.html?wid=21

>>57851540
>I have a DT880 though, nice try
I literally feel sorry for you. Had it one day before I returned as fast I could. Worst headphone I ahve ever tried, the sound is so harsh, has no soundstage at all, nothing. Shit tier literally. You should know that when TekSyndicate recommends it kekekekek

>>57851547
b-but there are not sennheiser shills goyim

>>57851579
Nice opinion sennshill

>>57851472
No, not bright. As in you can actually hear a really unwanted texture. I've spoken to other people who have had the same result. Has there been different revisions or manufacturers like the X2's?

>>57851547
No I dont own senns, but shitting on them this hard is unecessary since they are far and beyond better budget headphones than AKGs, but so is Philips, Takstar, etc....

Theres just this one AKG troll that hasnt listened to anything else, Ive heard those akg 702 and they are ok, but there are better options, X2 with more bass so its good for modern music and the HD600 so its better for classic. AKG is a childrens brand, everbody who has switched from them know that AKD are not on the same tier even.

>>57851576
AFAIK they're just extremely difficult to find non fake versions. I have no idea about the Youth though. /csg/ might know.

>>57851538
No, they're probably not.

I've been here since 2007, and I've never seen those terms before.

If you have to be an oldfag to get it, then it's probably a worthless dated meme

>>57851598
Its not opinion, look at that graph
>>57849693
and tell me its balanced faggot, tell me! Deaf nigger

>>57851603
Might be, Ive heard grain in other headphones (like the dt880) and its not even close to as bad those I had. Might the woox gibson shake up at philips spooing again.

>>57851635
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD600.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT880600ohm.pdf

I did, beyerdynamic is better

>>57851631
Then get into something, grandpa

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>>57851616
>Theres just this one AKG troll that hasnt listened to anything else, Ive heard those akg 702 and they are ok, but there are better options, X2 with more bass so its good for modern music and the HD600 so its better for classic. AKG is a childrens brand, everbody who has switched from them know that AKD are not on the same tier even.

>>57851616
POO IN THE LOO PAJEET

>>57851668
Im rolling on the floor srs, if you even think for the blink of an eye beyercucks are good, you dont care about audio sorry. Worst pieces of shit ive heard, amped or unamped. And also everybody gets the 250 or 30ohm, not the 600 which cuts down slightly on piercing highs.

/hpg/ has turned to absolute shit today

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Repost from yesterday -
I'm very poor, but want to purchase good IEM to listen to music and talk. I want to spend between €50-110. I prioritize clarity, detail, accuracy. Right now, HiFiMan Re-400 or Shure SE215 are top contenders.

Does this Ebay listing seem legitimate?
Do you have other IEM suggestions?
I worry that the sound will be too boring.
What do you use?

>>57851724
Yes they should ban the words AKG and Beyer

>>57851744
rangeban india and sennheiser users and problem solved

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Should i buy these headphones for my wife's son

>>57848776
absolute joke

>>57851755
>banning one of the biggest and most influencal headphone makers with undoubtedly best sounding headphone in the world

Yeah India is fine since then you cant post pajeet

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Should i buy these headphones for my wife's son?

>>57851803
>banning one of the biggest and most influencal headphone makers with undoubtedly best sounding headphone in the world
>HD598
>good

Yea, sure i believe you aren't a shill

>>57851724
Often is the result sadly.

>>57851828
I was talking about the orpheus poorfag srs

>>57851845
>orpheus
>good
AHAHAHAHAHA, keep dreaming pajeet

>Budget
160 EUR hard limit (~50'000 HUF)

>Location
Hungary

>Source
PC, phone

>Type of headphone
Full sized (over-ear)

>Open or closed
Would prefer open but closed is fine as well (actually I like hearing what's happening around me)

>Comfort level
Comfortable (~8 hours/day)

>Sound signature
Since I've never had a quality headphone I don't really know. Neutral would be fine I guess.

>Past headphones
Cheap ones (Apple earpod if it counts)

I did some research on my own, and found the following options: Shure SRH440, Audio-Technica ATH-M40X, Sennheiser HD559, Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (32 or 80 ohms).
Which one would be better and why? Also, for the 80 ohms Beyerdynamic do I need to get an AMP?

>>57851861
>mad poorfag

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>>57851872

>>57851863
K612

>>57851896
nobody cares about your shitty website, stop shilling it

>>57851907
> ever recommending the 612 over the 702

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Should i get these /hpg/?

>>57851931
612 is objectively better, k702 is hot reddit garbage that belongs in the trash

>>57851931
K702 is over his budget

>>57851931
>>57851950
samefagging
nice try sennshill pajeet

>>57851935
yes

>>57851861
I guess you havent heard them, I have. They are insane, its not like holy shit need to sell my soul to Senn but if I won the lottery Id get them (and lots of other extreme high ends too). They are at the pinnacle of headphones, but they cost too much, the Focals are very, very good also. It has been too long though to compare directly.

>>57851950
Theres lots of K702 and k7xx users that are pleased with their headphones but they always admit Senn is a little better.

I have no doubt the 702 is ok, I have heard them, but they dont reach the next tier due to their low resolution and too much airy quality.

>>57851993
>le orhpeus is good meme
that headphone is literally every single audiophile meme in one shitty headphone, its garbage and if you think its good you seriously need to go back to headfi

>>57852024
>low resolution and too much airy quality
Back to headfi with your meaningless buzzwords

>>57852028
Back off akg buddy, since you havent heard them, dont comment on them

>>57852043
----> reddit

>>57852046
>I've herds those trust me, i go to autismfi meetups
lol

>>57852043
>resolution
Technical term, not meaningless
>airy quality
Its to describe them, like thin sounding. Ok fne lets not use words. You start first pajeet faggot.

>>57852061
Stop advertising your shit site here no one cares

>>57852070
>using autism words
wew lad do you by any chance own a HD600 too?

>>57852088
---> reddit

>>57851465
need an answer, fags

why is reddit so hot on shilling their garbage AKG headphones?

>>57852066
Yes I know, hard to believe, but I was at an expo so I was able to hear them there, a lot of my relatives work in the audioworld so one of them got me a listen to them. It was much briefer than I wanted (1 song only since he wanted to listen to them himself) but it sounded damn good.

>>57851631
don't worry about it, they're cancerous genres that are not considered to be music

>>57851465
>>57852109
I listen to cuck metal and cuckstep on my HD600

>>57852088
No, guess which one I do own faggot. I guess yours: RedditKG 702/7xx

>>57852134
DT880 nice try though

>>57852134
calm down ok

AKG shills ruin these threads every day

>>57852070
>technical term
Sure, which doesn't relate to headphones.

>>57852131
Which amps do you use?

>>57852173
Schitt

>>57852170
no one cares but here have a (you)

>>57852179
I will get this amp then. Thanks

>>57852172
Sure buddy they dont, there isnt any difference in the separation of sounds in otehr headphones!!!

>>57852141
Ahh youre that guy, well shoulda guessed, only retards accept beyershits.

>>57844223
>Budget
100-120 euros
>Location
Narnia
>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

>>57852200
>the separation of sounds
that is not resolution

>>57852218
Beats pro

>>57851863
Forgot to mention that it would be nice if it was portable.

>>57852267
K553 pro

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k553-pro-studio-headphone

>>57852336
Does Massdrop ship to Hungary?

>>57852407
you got to pay a little extra for shipping outside of the US i think

>>57852407
About 15-25 usd + tax.

i cannot get rid of the feeling that one speaker is louder than the other, sometimes left is louder sometiems right is louder, any quick way to get rid of this feeling ?

>>57851863

The k553pro and k550 are the same, not that anon but they are not portable, they still are the best closed headphones ive heard for less than 200usd

>>57852528
https://www.nextofwindows.com/how-to-adjust-audio-balance-in-windows-7

Sup /hpg/

What are some good eartips
I am currently using some relatively cheap foam tips i got off amazon. They work really well but the number of times a day i seem to be taking them in and out the fact i have to compress them each time means they seem to have a relatively short life span.

What tips does /g/ recommend ?

>>57852530
the K553 pro might look the same as the K550 but the K553 pro is much better than the K550

>>57852543
dude if I adjust it this way, it feels off instantly, i just develop a feeling that the sound is off balance after a couple of seconds of listening to music

>>57852250
Senpai i asked for headphones, not a steaming pile of shit

NEW THREAD
>>57852648
>>57852648
>>57852648

I'm actually retarded when it comes to this stuff thought I'd ask /hpg/

>Budget
$50-70, can be a little flexible though as long as it's under $100.
>Location
US
>Source
Mostly phone, laptop, and PS4 control
>Type of headphone
Around ear
>Open or closed
Closed would be nice, would be mostly used while playing games and at school
>Comfort level
Very comfortable, enough to have on for a couple hours at a time.
>Past headphones
I'm an extreme headphone pleb, have had a Skullcandy Hesh for 2 years.

>>57852528
Update your hearing drivers.

>>57852702
takstar pro 80

>>57852702
Brainwavz HM5
M40x + HM5 pads [you NEED the pads unless you want ear death]
Hyper X Cloud Core/Takstar Pro 80 [whatever is cheaper, though Pro 80's have worse pads]

>Budget
£70-150, can go higher but will prefer not to.
>Location
UK
>Use
Would mainly wear when exercising so only want wireless
>Type of headphone
On ear , wireless
>Past Headphones
Havent had any previous ones thats why im trying to do abit of research before purchasing

>>57852218
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pros

>>57852735
>>57852850
ty anons

What are some good headphones for the 150 price range? Are the HD598 any good?

>>57852702
go up to 120
there is a massdrop to some fairly good ones for 119$ and I don't think you are going to get better than that for closed back.

also, because I dont have them yet, cant tell you about iems, but there may be something worth getting for sub 10$

>>57852925
get wired iem, possibly blue tooth, but honestly don't know of any good ones, headphones will just fall off and need adjustment unless they are tight, and that's uncomfortable.

>>57853208
I like them, both color and feel have access to "better" ones, but the only difference I can hear is the deeper bass on the closed back.

>>57844287
> M-Audio HD50
it's HDH50 and you put a picture of a Tx0RP by Fostex
Kill yourself.

> over ear and around ear in the same list
Kill yourself.

m50x is still overrated redditor shit though

>>57852200
>separation of sound
I never mentioned anything about this and no, that's not resolution. If you are going to mention that resolution is a technical term, you probably think you know how it can be quantified. I'll repeat: resolution is not a measurement of headphone performance.

Just bought the HD 598 CS for 99 euros, did I fuck up ? are they bad compared to the SE ?

>>57853432

yeah that list makes no sense

>>57853640
yea, yea you did

Fidelio X2 or K712 pro?

>>57854278
I guess. So I went over my budget and bought the X2s

>>57853089
>Beyerdynamic Custom One Pros
Shits dope, but too pricy

>>57854840
If you don't mind on ears, Custom Streets

tfw people say the AD2000x have no bass, but they have nicer bass than 600s. They have more sub-bass but less mid-bass, and it's of higher quality. Plus you get the god tier vocals

These are definitely my favourite headphones so far.

>>57854405
help

>>57855505
>nicer bass than 600s
that's not hard