/hpg/ - Headphone General - My Wife's Son Edition

>>57852648
old thread hasn't hit bump limit yet you stupid cunt

To the anon in the last thread that I talked HD 558's with, thanks I just bought them, should arrive in 2 days.

>>57852689
>being this autistic

>>57852699
>being this much of a cancerous newfag
reddit is calling for you to go back

>>57852698
>fucking up this hard
wew lad

>>57852717
Got em for 70 bucks ;)

>>57852548
Asked at the end of previous thread,

need a recommendation on ear tips please

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>>57852707
(you)

>>57852744
now those are some cheap 598s

>>57852744
Again what a fuckup

>>57852760
any foam ear tips are best ear tips

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So, they're back. The temptation is real.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/fostex-x-massdrop-th-x00

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>>57852648
Lads, please.

Are the HD 202 II good for poorfag cans?

>>57853032
no

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Can't wait to put my ears on this

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They're pretty good desu, got mine on sale for like $59, I mean I have my trust 598s but sometimes you just buy stuff for the aesthetic.

>>57854137
(you)

hd 598 cs sounds fine you dorklords

>>57854313
no it doesn't, enjoy the veil

>>57854344
"veil" is just some meme term lumped echoed by grumpy audio nerds that hate the brand. or is the CS really more "veily"? or have you not actually listened to a single minute of sound out of a pair of them or any other sennheisers? they sound fine, you dorklord

>>57854297
what do you mean desu

>>57854527
It sounds like what a Beyer or AKG would sound like if you shoved cotton balls in your ears and tried to listen

>>57852781
558s

Anon fucked up

I generally don't reply to in hpg because everyone here has terrible choices and tastes in headphones, DACs, and amps.

Hd800s are terrible
He 598s and 558s are also terrible.

Get a pair of HD 600s or HD 580s

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What's the consensus on these? Worth $100 or am I better off getting something SHP9500's or 558's if I want an open back headphone $100 and under?

>>57854818
>Hifiman build quality
>when there are literally a dozen better dynamics out there

>>57854818
The consensus is that you shouldn't buy headphones that haven't been measured.

I've been trying to research what matters when it comes to headphones and I'm a bit confused at the types of sounds. Why would you want something other than a neutral sound?

Is this based on the types of music you enjoy?

Thanks.

>>57852648
kill yourself

>>57855189
Meme question, but anyways:
We percieve low frequencies with our entire upper body, something that headphones simply can't replicate. Therefor the taste for elevation of bass varies very much and you either like "neutral no bass" or "boomy nigger bass".

Tuning headphones for accurate spatial representation through diffuse field correction always results in piercing treble, most prominently seen in the eardildo company beyerdynamic and the Sennheiser HD 800.


Everything else is basically just you randomly listening to headphones and thinking "this is fun" or "this is kinda off, but I can't put my finger on it".

Also, if you are older you will enjoy treble boost due to hearing loss etc.

>>57855271
Thanks. I'll probably try something neutral then, IIRC you can send stuff back to amazon.

>>57855114
Supposedly they're comparable to HE300's.

>>57855189
It's based on your race

>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.

Cheers for any suggestions :^)

>>57854818
>>57855625

this.

they're not special for 100$

but there are rarely special pair of headphones for 100$

>>57852648
Where's the Beats?

Trying to decide between Fidelio X2 and AKG K712 Pro. The former seem to have much better build quality and materials. Sound is a matter of tastes but how do they compare with a decent amp?

about to cop dt770 80 ohm, am I making a huge misstake?

>>57855956
i had both

i settled with hifiman he-400i für 340€


if you want a comparison. the k712 is more neutral and plays a bit demanding on dynamics but has a little greater soundstage.

the x2 has a fun signature, sounds good with all kinds of songs, but damn those are heavy in comparison (380g vs 235g)

you could say if you want analytical sound, get k712 pro, if you want to stay more on the musical side, x2

>>57855956
K7XX, the 712 is the worst of AKGs 700 series

>>57856026
Not at all.

>>57856042
with playing demanding on dynamics, i mean that the soundquality depends heavily on the mastering quality of the song

>>57856026
beware that trebble spike though. it can be uncomfortable for certain ears

>>57856042
How are the HIFIMAN build quality and comfort wise? I made a quick glance and they seem to be kinda filmsy (I don't want a Snapheiser variant!). They're also considerably more expensive here in Europe (500 vs 215 (AKG) and 250-295 (X2) for that price I'd rather spend a bit more and get DT 1990 PRO.

>>57856043

I read quite a lot and it seems that K712 are universally considered to be the best of the bunch, interesting.

>>57856066
>>57856089
thanks goyims, good shilling

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Are these any good? Bought them last minute off Massdrop.
>inb4 Noble kek

>>57855834

hyper x cloud 2 or x cloud revolver

>>57856180
It isn't, its just a bunch of retards parroting what they herd from zeos as per usual. Thats why this thing has been a fotm headphone recently

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>>57856180
i bought the 400i used on german ebay-kleinanzeigen.de.

the comfort is better than on fidelio x2 and akg k712 pro in my opinion

it has this mixture of velour and leather padding to seal the sound better but still feel comfortable resting on your skin.

the hinge is the most comfortable i ever used in my opinion.

also the 400i is much more open, you could say sounds goes in as it goes out, it doesn't seal for shit where as the x2 and k712 pro block like 20% sound from both directions

the buildquality is on par with the x2 i'd say. the akg k712 pro actually has better buildquality i think

>>57856256
Thanks m8. I'll look into them.

>>57856286
Which AKG would you recommend then?

>>57856307
I'm not a big fan of used stuff, I have looked at prices (I usually order from Germany due to low VAT tax and thus prices) but even there they're going on for 500+. That's a different price range so I don't think the comparison is fair.

Your remark about K712 quality is interesting, they look like cheap plastic and the comical orange band doesn't help. X2 seem to be built like a tank and with good materials.

>>57856399
K7XX or K702

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>>57856399
don't overestimate philips design engineering.. they have a good sense of planned obsolescence


you see the screw which holds the cup into place? it's same on the x2

it's made of a plastic type which dries out over a period of time and becomes more senstive against fractures over time.

i dropped my fidelio x1 in 30cm distance and it snapped..

i then proceeded to tell philips, send it in and got x2 though for free lol

>>57852698
NP m8, I'm sure you will enjoy them, and hopefully you wont keep digging further into the rabbit hole

>>57853024
They fancy, but so damn expensive.

>>57856497
Be more careful next time nigger, I checked my screw and thick as fuck plastic, yes plastic since the cup is fucking plastic. If it was metal the whole outer shell would break which has the double layer isolation shit....

>>57856694
depends on what you prioritise.. my complete computer desk equipment is worth 3000€ as of now.. i don't own a car though

>>57856803
yeah this is what makes the x2 so fragile in this regard.. the shock will be absorbed solely through 2 fragile plastic screws

>>57857044
Well if they ever break, its an easy fix, drill a very short screw there instead. Fixed. Unlike snapheisers where the whole frame breaks...

>>57857102

the screw will snap in half.. the one half stuck in the cup. the other half will fall out of the socket

you need a fitting screw and it will look like shit

>>57857160
Do Fidelios break like that commonly though? It can't be as bad as Snapheisers.

Is a v or u shaped sound signature recommended for music listening?
I like to hear the very high an very low notes in my music, but I don't know if having these signatures will turn it into nigger bass or ear penetration.

According to >>57855271 beyerdynaic and sennheiser make ear-rape headphones, yet I see them being recommended elsewhere. What's up with this?

>>57857179
well i just asked me the same.. many results come up with a problem called "loose screws"..

probably because these screws unscrew themselves due to their purpose.. the drainage is changing their size and forcing them so unscrew over time i guess

>>57857212
Why not just... screw them back in if they get loose? That's what happens to about anything that uses screws and moves a lot, such as glasses. Unless there's something preventing it.

>>57857239
so i read further down the line..

those are fake screws. it's just a plastic pole which reaches inside of the cup.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/723025/philips-fidelio-x2/10110#post_12377055


have an interesting read

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Sorry there is no other thread so I will just ask here.
Please recommend cheap (no more than 100 euros) poorfag pc speakers. I was looking at creative t40 then at logitech z533 (seem more powerful and just better) but these are meme brands. Is there a brand/g approved pc speakers that I just dont know about?

Pic somewhat related

>>57857279
It is not an common problem in the X2s though or it would have been brought up during the Gibson days...

And also didnt you recieve on of thebest customer services ever? Free upgrade of your headphones to abetter model? I havent heard of that, ever...

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>>57857280
Scythe Kro craft rev b and lepai amp 2020, official secret club meme speakers and amp.

They were called overnight sensation DIY kit that cost 130$ which was comparable in sound to 200-300$ speakers, now you get them for 50$ pair prebuilt with the same drivers and the amp is 25$.

>>57852648
I have momentum on ears (they are pretty shitty btw) and I have to adjust the heeadband so that the earcups are both about half an inch from the maximum. This means that the person in the picture must have a very small skull. I wonder why... :^)

>>57857323
i'm not complaining, i'm just stating my experience with "solid tank buildquality" we were talking about

>>57857279
Well that's pretty shitty. Is there any manufacturer that doesn't cut corners?

>>57857280
this picture..

facial expression has never written so much story

>>57857463
probably not, but the akg k712 pro is the closest i've seen in this regard.. the buildquality just seems perfectly balanced even though looking flimsy on internet pictures

>>57857280
The mother on the right has fucked plenty of BBC before apparently looking at her smug face.

Fucking disgusting this inbreeding though, I really dislike people downgrading their genetic heritage like this. If he was asian I would approve since their IQ is on average higher than whites, even though they lack advanced social skills.

Are you trying to tell me faggots that has entries with fake dubstep sounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVUG6ewo_J4) are end game listeners and audiophiles/true professionals ? That's a fucking joke right?

Also ws99 are the best headphones in the whole universe!

>>57857590
Head Fi is an sell out ofc, what do you expect, but he does admit the Elears are almost as good as the 5k headphones, which would piss me off if I was trying to sell those.

>>57857590
>head-fi
>audiophiles
no

>true professionals
they're professional shills

>>57836759
>>57836849
>$35
Well I'm surprised. It's a bit cheaper now. Would it go even more cheaper? https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Headphones-RP-HTF600-S-Lightweight-Comfortable/dp/B004MMEI8W/

>>57857670
I was being sarcastic if it wasn't clear

>>57854606
>300 dollar headphones are better than 100 dollar headphones

No fucking shit, m8. Do you think people buying 558's do so because they believe they're the absolute top of the line cans in the world? They're on a budget.

>Budget
$200 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone, PC, E-Drum Kit.
>Type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfort isn't top priority, but would be nice if possible.
>Sound signature
Neutral.
>Past Headphones
A bunch of earbud garbage.

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What are good, cheap wireless sports earphones?

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do you use crossfeed when listening to music?

>>57858068
I use surround and 3d is really disgusting, im out

Do you have tips on how to clean those velour type headphone pads, /hpg/?
Mine are getting a little crusty.

>>57858218
Take showers more than once a month.

>>57858228
I shower daily.

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Now that they're around the same price range

MSR7 or Momentum 2.0?

For studio purposes, so I'd like them as neutral as possible with no need for an amp.

>>57858319

MSR7

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I have €100 to spend on headphones and only care about clarity, detail, and accuracy in sound. I want the crispiest, cleanest sound.

>What is better bang for my buck - a €100 set of IEM, or a €100 set of circumaural headphones?

>Budget:
100? 200? I'm flexible but I don't see a reason to pay more if a set half the price is nearly as good.

>Location:
US

>Source:
A computer
.
>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:
Headpat 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, human sounds, and nature sounds, I'm good.

>Past headphones:
Razor Carcharias, HyperX Cloud 2 (current), Panasonic RP-HJE120-K (public)

The important attribute I'm looking for is wireless. I've rejected them on sight before, so I don't really know what I'm looking for in terms of a good connection and battery life and such, 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.

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.

>>57852648
I've got a q701 and i'm going to make anew cable soon.
I always rocked the fiio x10 but i want to step it up.
Whats the best value for money dac + amp or odac capable of using a a 6.3mm audio jack ?
Lookind at schiit right now but i feel like there must be a cheaper alternative

>>57858725

I have the Micca Origen+ it has both outputs and preamp as well

>>57857534
>all people from one race have the same iq
>>>/pol/lution

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>>57858790
>nigger mad that his race is a pile of shit that never did anything worthwhile in its entire existence

if it were up to me I'd make all of you disappear.

>>57858790
I always wonder what inventions the african plane races contributed to our white society, there really arent any important ones sadly. It is not the colour I dislike, or other whites, but your behaviour as result of your lower intellect. See this board? It is from Asian culture, not niggers.

>>57856043
They sound almost the same

http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/akg-k712.213/
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/akg-k7xx-massdrop-measurement-and-succinct-review.914/

>>57858830
>>57858885
I talk about every gooks/weebs lover my son...all people from one race don't have the same iq.

>>57858514
IEM will always be superior to supra and circumaural

>Budget
< $200

>Location
US

>Source
Motherboard

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Open. I type by sound, and closed headphones reduce my WPM.

>Comfort level
No strong opinion

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past headphones
I have a pair of ATH-M50 headphones I bought from before it became a meme here to shit on them. I'm perfectly happy with them but I'm tired of having to unplug them whenever I switch between four other devices and I want something I can leave plugged into my computer.

I want something that doesn't require a DAC/amp. Even if that wasn't too audiophile for me I listen to music less than I used to and can't justify that kind of thing to myself.

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>>57858830
>>57858885
>still thinking all people from one race have the same IQ

You are so funny because he is right tho.

I listened to the Orpheus at the Sennheiser store in NYC and they weren't mind blowing compared to 009s.

Just wanted to give a huge thanks to the guy that helped me with an EQ for my 400i. Just got it set up and it sounds fucking great.

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What are the chances of these having the same shit every day "50mm dynamic drivers!!" that you find in every gaming headset and cheap set of over-ear headphones?

>>57858978

Agreed. Slightly overrated for the extravagant price.

Decent dac/amp combo for under $200? To drive HD650s.

>>57859264
o2+odac
inb4: back to гeddit

>>57858929
>doesnt understand the need for valuing the average in an population

Populations are almost solely based around averages

Spotted the butthurt nigger

Also a white mormon invented the first headphones so fuck off yet again.

>>57858978
The 009s aren't so amazing either, but I would take it any day over any 007.
Nothing can quite justify the sort hype put into these headphones.

>>57856219
Why are you asking this?
It has only given out as a handful of review samples before launch. It hasn't shipped out yet.

>>57859307
O2 is $130 and odac is $100. I like the o2, is there a cheaper dac?

>>57859579
sorry I thought they are cheaper in US

Does the K701 sound any good?
I listen to mostly j-rock, mathrock. Pop usually on the noisier end.
I'd like to try open headphones in the 200 usd range.

>>57859644
I'm in Europe, actually.

>>57859264

For that even the k5 that is only a DaC can drive them unless you want to end deaf, also the SMSL m3, fiio e10k and micca origen+ being the last the one with highger output, the hd650 are more efficient than other 50ohms HP

>>57852648
Momentums are worse than m40x

>>57858830
It's a non argument, the original statement is true.

/pol/ pls go

Was looking or a cheap pair of earbuds to throw in my bag since my last ones finally busted and heard good things about the xiaomi pistons. Was looking at: http://penonaudio.com/Xiaomi-Piston-2.0-Earphones

Anyone know if legit? Or is there something else in that price range that I can easily get?

>>57858790
>>all people from one race have the same iq
>racial distribution doesn't exist

----------> leddit
NOW

>>57860243
>/pol/ pls go
>>>/lgbt/
Back in your containment you go.

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If I'm using a sound card and playing uncompressed/very high quality music, is there any significant difference between my $15 JVC headphones and whatever anyone here is wearing, or is mainly just the source that matters?

>>57860508
Headphones matter the most out of anything, with the files probably being the 2nd most important.

>>57860648
B-but muh dac, muh amp!

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>need earbuds with mic for gaming with an xbox one controller (3.5mm)
>need a mic that can be pulled closer to the face or closer to the mouth in general
>amazon & under $30 preferred


pic related is what I got and it is okay. the only problem is if I talk a little under shouting people say they can't hear me

>>57857432
>I have momentum on ears (they are pretty shitty btw)
for real?
they look comfortable and have really good reviews

are their any better on ear phones in the sub $150 range now?

>>57853207
w-why not

>>57860874
They're going to snap or one channel is going to die in no time so you'll have to get something else.

Cheap shit usually ends up costing more.

Sorta unrelated,

Wanna buy a pair of ELAC B6's but I am having a hell of a time finding a stereo amp to drive them.

These'll be sitting right next to my computer monitor, so any audible hiss is an absolute no-go.

Does anyone know of any good stereo amps?

Whenever I look up 'best of' lists they all include $5000 amps.... I'm looking to spend $200 or so.

>>57852648

I bought a pair of HD-650s in 2009 but never got around to buying an amp/DAC; what's something decent that will kick these babies up a notch?

Trying to stay cheap but don't want a piece of shit.

>>57860930
Will they last 5 months at least? Because right now I'm out of money and I really needed to change my shitty earbuds for something else, fast.

>>57861265
>Cheap
Fiio E10k

>Nicer
O2/SchiitStack

Why was this abandoned? Does it still hold true?
http://pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ

>>57853032
good for the price, treat them somewhat delicately and they'll last you a while. been using them for years now and they handle all sorts of music well

My understanding is that if an amp gives 40 watts per channel at 8 ohm, it'll give ~60 WPC at 6 ohm.

So if I buy a 40 WPC at 8 ohm amp, would it be okay to use it to drive speakers with a nominal power of 50 WPC at 6 ohm?

My understanding is that the amp'll run hot because it's pushing more current, but will anything get damaged doing that? Or do I need a more powerful amp?

>Budget: $500 USD, very flexible
>Location: Canada
>Source: Initially a laptop, but will be getting external soundcard
>Type of headphone: Full-sized
>Open or closed: Would prefer closed but it's not a dealbreaker
>Comfort level: Must be able to use for a few consecutive hours without major fatigue
>Sound signature: Neutral to slightly bassy

>>57855875
Shp9500 are.

Blew me tge fuck away for $80, gave my k701s a run for their money

>>57861479
I know that Sony's low end isn't known for being super fragile but I had a pair of cheap poorfag MDR-ZX100 that lasted 4 (almost 5) years, it still works ok but one of the drivers died so I stopped using them.

Are the Senns as "weak" as those?

how good of a steal is this?

Philips Fidelio F1/27 for $29.99

>>57862038
the bass on HD202II's will not rattle your head, but it's certainly present and i listen to electronic music with them all the time

>>57862629
I'm not precisely a basshead so I'm okay with that.

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>>57858539
Reupping question

>>57854606
>558s
literally the same thing, no point differentiating

About to buy the K702, am I making a huge mistake /hpg/ ?

>>57863550
Someone here is gonna think you're making a huge mistake no matter what you get. Just wait for it to arrive and decide for yourself.

>>57863550
should have bought the weeb model instead

>>57863666
there's a weeb model?

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Thinking of stepping my game up on IEMs, looking at the offerings from Campfire Audio. Anyone got experience with them? Pic is what I'm most strongly considering. I prefer a balanced signature, but solid bass is a must.

>>57863708
K701 is the weeb model.

>>57863728
Auditioned the Jupiter for 30 minutes and the comfort was fucking unbearable. Measurements show that the Andromeda are quite similar tonally, and the Jupiter certainly did sound balanced with a warmer tone.
However, there is no point in anything sounding good if you can't wear them for longer than 5 minutes without major discomfort.

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Should I?

>>57863840
>akg
Ask >>>/reddit/

>>57863840
sure why not

>>57863763

What type of tips did you use with them? Were they too sharp, or resting too close on the outer edge of your ears?

>>57863941
Silicon tips. The metal shell with its sharp lines, while aesthetic, is just not comfortable compared to the Shure or Westone design.
I tried pushing them further in and out and no matter what, it's just uncomfortable. I don't think I would even be able to get used to it like other uncomfortable IEMs, such as, Ety triple flange.

>>57854818
558's are better except for the highs. Better comfort, lighter, better built
9500's too.

>>57855834
Hyper X Cloud Core [First or second, just don't use the USB thing with the second] with Brainwavz HM5 pads

>>57858218
Hand-wash them in diluted soapy warm water, and scrub them against eachother. I've kept grey Beyer velours looking mint for 5 years now using that method.

>>57858539
Get a headphone with a removable cable, and velcro one of these to your headphone
https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streambot-Hands-free/dp/B008AGQMQC

>>57860847
It's the first version I'm talking about. Just not comfy to listen to. It has some pretty strong bass, but it seems to lack in the very low end. just not very thiccc I guess. And the highs seem too loud, like someone is breaking glass in your ears. And they clamp on my glasses and hurt my ears.

Xiaomi Hybrids sound better to me.

>>57861542
HE 400i

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Does anyone have experience with the HiFiMan H350 by Massdrop?
I've heard conflicting reviews. Some say the sound quality is great, others say it's shit. Some say there is too little bass or too much treble, others don't. Some say comfy, others not. Etc.

They seem to be the only decent pair of <$200 headphones I can find, after conversion of USD to NZD.
I didn't want to go sub $100 because that felt like sacrificing quality.

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>>57852648

>Budget
100-120 euros

>Location
Narnia

>Source
PC or an aftermarket amp

>Type of headphone
Over-ear

>Open or closed
Doesn't matter

>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

>>57864988
They're very similar to HD 598's, but worse quality control and comfort [if you have large ears]

Get 558's, and foam mod them

Otherwise they're definitely not a bad option, especially because importing a 558/598 would end up raising the cost even further.

should I buy Sony XB1000 or Ultrasone PRO 900?

>>57865057
Pro 900 for nice velour
XB1000 for delicious expensive leather couch feel.

>>57865098
So which one?

>>57865108
I'm not you. Pick whatever you prefer. Some people like velour, some people like pleather. Choose one.

>>57865122
What the fuck is velour and pleather

Im not going to buy them for the comf shit

tell me about their sound

>Budget
$250~ USD
>Location
Europe/Sweden
>Source
As of now I've only got a FiiO E6, but looking to upgrade soon.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
As comfortable as possible
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
DT770 80ohm. Super comfy, but I want to try a pair of open headphones next.

Would the 650/600s be a good bet?

>>57865463
>Would the 650/600s be a good bet?
Or the K712

>>57865463
HD 600's for neutral. 650's are slightly more coloured.

>>57865135
Different anon, but pleather and velours are different surface materials for earpads.
They feel different on your skin and have different acoustic properties

>>57865512
BUT I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT COMF TRASH

TELL ME ABOUT THEIR TRUE QUALITIES ALREADY OR FUCK OFF

>>57865522
You're not going to get any help if you keep being a big meanie like that

Currently in the process of building a headphone measurement rig. Just realised i have no idea of what fucking software I should use. Any help?

>>57865552
Then self-neglect yourself into shit life, fag

>>57865659
What?

>>57865667
Just make your life shittier

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Elear master race reporting in

>>57865704
Why?

>>57865712
because fuck you

I bought Sennheiser Urbanite XL

did i fuck up or not

>>57861497
>it'll give ~60 WPC at 6 ohm.
No.
6 ohm power would also be dependent on its V/I limits anyway.
>would it be okay to use it to drive speakers with a nominal power of 50 WPC at 6 ohm?
Sure.
>but will anything get damaged doing that
Power is power, and the efficiency and waste heat from the amp will be reflected as such. It would be a bit less efficient into low impedance loads, not really a key issue. Should probably worry more about what your amplifier can actually output.


>>57861461
Listening to hundreds of mediocre IEMs getting boring, and I don't get paid to listen or return things to Amazon.
>Does it still hold true?
It's out of date.

>>57865625
ARTA, Room EQ wizard.

why has my smsl m3 stopped working after 3 weeks can i get a refund even though the return date has ended

as in does anyone have experience with refunds/returning smsl's shit to smsl

>>57866097
guess i made the right choice in getting the e10k instead. was torn between both

>>57866196
i hate myself

>>57866226
don't hate yourself too much, my e10k is probably faulty. there's a massive channel difference unless I crank it up. Could be my headphones though but I don't have any others to test

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Anyone have experience with RF headphones?

I received these Sony headphones as a gift, and they produce a hiss(white noise) no matter what I do. Even when no audio is playing. Is it something that can be fixed with positioning or am I stuck with the shitty noise as long as I have them?

>>57866095
Is ARTA better than REQW? I googled shit after posting and I had found REQW, but errors on me when I attempt to install.

>>57866097
If you can prove its fundamentally broken to amazon [assuming you bought from there] you should be able to get a refund.

>>57866196
Both are made fairly poorly to be honest. FiiO's are notorious for the knob breaking off. I've had more issues with FiiO gear than SMSL gear, and others vice versa. It's luck of the draw.

ATH-M50 or XPT100/Brainwavz HM5?

>>57867622
HM5's are the best option.
M50x are pretty bad. DT770's do what M50x try to do, but 1000x better.
XPT-100 have reportedly had issues with sound now. Apparently NVX started using poor-er quality drivers, or the QC is just worse. Do your own research though.

>>57867662
>Apparently NVX started using poor-er quality drivers, or the QC is just worse.
Source?

>>57867847
Reviews on amazon and a couple posts on Head-Fi [yeah, I know]
Nothing really substantial, but at least worth looking at. Hence why I said do your own research. Not claiming it's a truth, just what I've heard.

>Budget
20 bux
>Location
US
>Source
Computer, mp3 player, smartphone, etc.
>Type of headphone
Over-ear would be great, but on-ear works if it's comfy
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, but maybe less comfy for sound quality
>Sound signature
idk what most of these mean, so I'll put it like this, I like Steely Dan, ELP, and a lot of stuff like that, so whatever works well for that audiophile kind of stuff
>Past headphones

Sennheiser HD 201s, the question is, do I just buy another pair now that these have finally died after a few years, or is there a better choice on the market now?

aight /hpg/ help this gentleman out please

>Budget
up to $200 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
phone, possibly a small desktop amp someday
>Type of headphone
on-ear or over-ear
>Open or closed
closed, must not leak noise. this is for commute and work
>Comfort level
not super important. I never have them on for more than an hour at a time
>Sound signature
bright with pronounced mids or flat.
>Past headphones
monoprice 8323
grado sr60e
sennheiser hd558

>>57865899
bump

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QUICK!!! - BEST IEMS FOR UNDER 150$ OR THIS BIRD WILL STAB YOU!!!

Hello /hpg/

About a year ago someone recommended Sony mdrv6 to me. Just want to say thank you, they are great

Whats the cheapest desktop DAC/Amp combo I can get in USA?
I tried doing my own research but the recommended Fiio E10 is out of stock everywhere and on Ebay its $65+

>>57868193
I get really nervous under pressure, sorry I can't help you, my brain is too concerned about being stabbed.

>my wife's son edition

AKG edition?

>>57868451
>akg
Want AKG? Go to >>>/reddit/ you'll find it there

>>57868193
Etymotic Research HF5 you fucking pleb.
>>57867898
Sony MDR-7506 or Sony MDR-V6.
>>57867866
Sennheiser HD202.

>>57868496
>Etymotic Research HF5
you've been stabbed desu

>>57868554
Name a better IEM.

>>57868577
I'M THE BIRD, YOU SHOULD TELL ME

>>57868610
IEM a shit

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>Budget
$70~$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Flagship smartphone
>Type of Headphones
IEM
Sound isolating please. I don't want other people to hear my feminine music
>Comfort level
At least decent. The more the better.
>Sound signature
Mid-centric. Warm is also acceptable.
>Past Headphones
Audio Technica ATH-AD900X - Pretty good, wish they have slightly more bass because lower mids aren't as good

Soundmagic E10 - I really didn't like v-shaped like this. I can't hear my vocals well over the overly prominent treble. Also it hurts my ears at higher volumes because treble.

Sennheiser CX-200 - Horrible treble hurts like hell. Worse than Soundmagics at that.

>>57864261
I'd rather not have velcro anywhere near my hair.

>>57867622
>>57867662
Do not listen to biased opinions. Read actual reviews

>>57868811
reviews are biased opinions by nature

>>57868811
>Do not listen to biased opinions. Read actual reviews
You fucking spud

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Why my babies, ws99, are so amazing?

>>57869346
whoopsy, forgot to delete this shit name!

Guys,

which headphones are perfect for idm listening sensations and sessions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtyEuMqqj7c&t=264s

>>57868720
Spend a bit more and get HF5.

Not exactly mid-centric but it has a superb midrange, no treble peaks and god tier isolation.

>>57857869
I got my HD 600's for $215 new
Also, used HD 580s are basically the HD 600's with the older driver and plastic housing at the same prices of HD 558s.

Kys

>Budget
$150-$500
>Location
USA
>Source
xDuoo XD-05
>Type of headphone
Over ear fullsize
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I don't care
>Sound signature
The warmer the better
>Past headphones
HD650, HE400i, DT880, AKG K553, +others

I need a new pair of closed headphones to take on plane trips. I was thinking Fostex T40RP MK3 or maybe even a pair of Beyer DT1770? Any thoughts?

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>Bose qc15 I got as a gift back in 2011 is starting to fail on me.
>Been using it to the full extent, has wear and tear all over, if I needed new cushions I ordered them online, spend a shitload of money on batteries.
>Headphones is starting to have issues and the frame is starting to fall apart.
>Fall for the DT 770 PRO meme.
>Order them on Amazon.
>Just not the same. Miss the crisp clear sounds of the old headphones. Headphones were loud sounding too, I often have to put my computer volume at 12% to 15% because sound quality that good.

Well fuck, live with what I got now.

>>57869477
>xDuoo XD-05
>XD
Back to r3ddit

On a serious note, Oppo PM-3.

>Budget
90-120 USD (300-400 BRL).

>Location
Brazil.

>Source
Smartphone.

>Type of headphone
IEM.

>Comfort level
Decent.

>Past headphones
Stock smartphone earbuds.

I need to pick something that has bluetooth connection, is water/sweat resistant, comfortable during exercises and isn't a chink piece of shit. Please help me /hpg/, I'm in a hurry and need to pick it before the weekend.

Anyone have any idea how long amazon can take to restock AKG headphones? (europe)

>>57869445
I'll look into it. Thanks pham

Is there a harmful frequency? Besides the resonance most have in the 7 to 8 mhz?

>>57870963
>7 to 8 mhz
are you an alien?

>>57870963
No. Volume can be, but no particular frequency is inherently harmful.

>>57871006

I meant 7-8 khz sorry

>>57871014

Ok, in my eq i want to increase both 15hz to 20hz and up from 12khz to 20khz

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Which mic should I get? $150 budget.

>>57871119
Not a Yeti.

Give us your use, other related equipment you already have, and what environment you're recording in.

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>>57871119
I have a studio shed with AC and the works just 10 feet from the main house. It's insulated so I don't hear traffic but I can still here a conversation on the other side of the door. Main purpose is so I can smoke cigarettes and swear at my screen without bothering the missus.

I would use it for work conference calls and talking to clients when I'm off hours. I mostly work logistics. I would also use it for gaymen.

I've originally used headsets but my last one died I got fed up with it pressing against my glasses. I'm committed to a mic and earbud setup now. I have the cash and I remember having this conversation with someone with a really mic setup. Crystal clear feedback and I really think a similar setup would help me with clients being less dickheads. Like I said, I have the cash so I'm looking for recommendations not alternative solutions like headsets for people with glasses.

>>57871303
>>57871145
>>57871119
Also I'm leaning Yeti because there's a steal on the tubes right now for $84 new.

>>57871359
Blue is overrated. I'd get a Rode Podcaster if you want something usb.

>>57871479
>Rode Podcaster
I'm not trying to run a twitch stream. I doubt the clients on the other end have the speaker fidelity to justify the $230 price tag over something half the cost.

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>Budget
100~200 USD
>Location
Brazil.
>Source
PC.
>Type of headphone
full-sized.
>Open or closed
open.
>Comfort level
tolerable for a couple of hours.
>Sound signature
neutral.
>Past headphones
sennheiser hd 202.

>>57871670
Beyerdynamic DT880

>>57871670

> hueland

Check either hd558 or hd598se or k612pro

>>57871119
audio-technica atr-2500 if you want a condenser mic.

Why even use IEMs? They're for fags who like to get their orifices raped.

>>57872539
>higher fidelity per dollar spent
>better portability
>better channel matching
>better isolation
>less leakage

>>57872616
>wanting to get deaf faster for cheap
Slut

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:thinking:

>>57872539
For highest fidelity personal audio listening, for highest noise isolation, for compact size and listening on the go, for stage monitoring etc.

Hey guys, poor fag here.

>Budget
$100 US (Hard limit), prefer $80
>Location
US
>Source
Random devices and PC, I want high(er) then normal quality, but nothing over the top
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
I don't really care but closed if possible
>Comfort level
Very high,
>Sound signature
I am a poorfag and I liked my Superlux HD-681, the comfort level is about where it needs to be but the sound was so-so.
>Past headphones
Superlux HD-681
Cheap Wal Mart shit

Would appreciate something other then go to hell poorfag but I am down for some that too lol

>>57868451
>>57868487
>>>/headfi/

>>57859646
tinny, also uncomfortable head bumps.

DT 990 or Fidelio X2?

>>57872738

mdr 7506

>>57873491
DT880

>>57873491
K7XX or K712

I own the old magni + modi v1's.
Expect those to power some dt 770 250 ohms well?

>>57873492
Thanks mate :-)

>>57873645
Do the math yourself.

>>57859688
No you are just a jealous poorfag

>>57852648
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k553-pro-studio-headphone - In use at home and outside. $120 total.

or

HD 558 for home + m40x outside. $160 total.

More neutral sound signature preferred

>>57873805
You will look like a giant autistic retarded kid with the K553's. I found out later my nickname in campus was the helmet guy
Trust me, I used my K550's as my outside headphones for a year.

>>57873834
Alright m40 it is then

Open back is nice to have while at the desk anyway

fug

>>57873805
K553 are pretty neutral and are very nice for the price

>>57873695
Had them and literally my Sennheiser gaming headset sounded better

They do look cool though

>>57873530
K7XX

What are good headphones for gaming? Specifically Xbox.

>>57874215
If you're in the US, yes. If you're in EU you better be ready to pay nearly 300€ or more while the 712 costs arouns 215€ on amazon

>>57873440
They don't make it with bumps anymore.

>>57874473
I wonder if they tested the bumps with bald men only.

>>57874488
Do they feel nice if you're bald?

>>57873491
X2 by far, on a completely different level

>>57874504
If it feels uncomfortable for everyone else

>>57874507
>on a completely different level
That's shilling a bit too far

>>57868451
Pretty much, or or Beyercuck, sine theyre far worse even

>>57865711
Nice, you tried comparing the HD800s to them?

>>57874540

Nothing is worse than Snapheisers though, their whole line below HD800 is gutter chinatrash.

>>57874627
>>57874540
>>57868451
Finally we can all agree that every brand is shit

>>57874507
How so?

>>57874657
Has more bass :^)

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any thoughts on the V moda crossfade m100
about to pull the trigger on them

will they fulfill my hiphop and R&B needs?

>>57874706
> tfw I listen to hip hop and r&b on my K702s

>>57873853
They're a retarded choice for outside headphones though. They're massive, non-removable cable and only lay flat, no folding mechanism.
You also look like a retarded kid wearing those oversized headphones. They're inside headphones for people who need closed backs because of noise but still want great sound

>>57874706
They're great with the XL cushions but I would get a better taste in music before tainting a pair.

>>57874801
> using anything other than IEMs outside

>>57874829
>implying smooth 80s R&B isn't the most patrician genre

>>57874838
I produce a ton of earwax and my doctor advised me to not wear IEMs anymore. I actually temporarily lost hearing on my left ear because wax got pushed so deep it actually blocked it off almost completely.
I only wear over ears outside now.

Hey /hpg/, I'm needing some good earbuds with a microphone and a remote on them and I need them wired too. What would you recommend $50-$75?

>>57872631
no plans for a tradeup offer for DAC2 owners rip

>>57874935
>tradeup
PLACEBO they all sound the same.

>>57874967
Who said anything about audible improvements? It's quite obvious that all of the Benchmark DA-converters with HPA2 achieve performance well beyond transparency.

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>>57873834
>I found out later my nickname in campus was the helmet guy

Anyone know if the Logitech G930 and G35 microphones are interchangeable? The mic dongle snapped on my G930 headset and I have an old G35 laying around unused so I'm thinking of opening them up and swapping the G35 mic into the G930.

Are the DT770 as treble peaky as the DT990?

>>57873834
>>57875265
Literally who gives a fuck. I wear my m40x's with huge angled pads all across campus.

>>57875369
Not at all, pro model is famous for niggerbass though.

>>57875369
I have them and I don't find the treble a problem at all.

>>57875476
>>57875482
I owned the 990 in the past and the treble is painful as fuck. Was worried about the 770 being the same. I might buy these

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just came here to say that I bought a USB mixer instead of a regular DAC because of /g/ and I am incredibly happy with it
The Scarlett 2-input was my next choice but I'm sure it would've been nothing like this flexible, comfy, do-everything DAC
It's only 16-bit 44KHz, but it's so much more useful, and the EQ sound great, I like it more than my last crappy alesis dac

>>57875505
Careful, just because it doesn't bother me doesn't mean it'll be good for you too. I've heard some people say they can't stand the 770's treble.

>>57875539
>It's only 16-bit 44KHz
as if anything above that makes any difference

>>57875552
I personally think the 770s and 990s have a similar sound shape going on, just open or closed
The 880s are much more neutral desu senpai

>>57875570
>The 880s are much more neutral desu senpai
They still have that god forsaken treble moutain. That's the only bad thing about these

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>>57875556
That's what I'm sayin senpuh it does
Feels good

>>57875595
If I consider hd558's to be a bit bass heavy and want a little more sound stage are the hd600's a good move or is there a better alternative for the price?

>>57875772
I haven't used or heard of any thoughts on either, I've used DT770/880/990 HD598s and ATHM50s, I got the mixer for my monitors though, I haven't tried headphones through the mixer yet

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>>57875896
I hated the athm50s by the way, just making sure everybody is aware that they are trash

>>57875772
Don't waste money on Snapheisers.

I ordered some Sennheiser Momentum Wireless M2 over ear. How'd I do?

>>57875996
>>57875995

>>57860930
This is a lie, I've had them for about two years now and they work perfectly fine
If you're not a faggot that isn't careful and doesn't care about his shit, of course it'll break.

>Budget
Under 40
>Location
US, Ohio
>Source
Phone/mp3
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Stay in ear for roughly 3 hours
>Sound signature
No preference, just decent quality
>Past headphones
Loads.


Most basic requirements are IEM, decent sound quality, durable, fit in ears. The tips that look like mushroom heads ALWAYS fall out.

>>57875995
Okay, so as I asked before what would you get instead?

My grandpa has completely gone off the audiophile deep-end, telling me he's getting me a pair of Oppo PM-2's after he surprised me with Oppo PM-3's last year.

Anyone want to buy a worn pair of PM-3s?

>>57876111
I'll give you about tree fiddy for em.

>>57876059
JVC marshmallows, get 4 pairs while you're at it

>>57876111
That is your money
your grandpa is wasting it

Is there anything as sturdy and comfy (for big heads) as the Audio-Technica's ATH-AD models but more musical, with bigger bass and "impact" or whatever the fuck?

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Bought a pair of ER4-XR's for mixing. So far, they're amazing. Also have a pair of UE TripleFi Pro 10's but I'm in the market for another IEM which is similar to the TripleFi's "fun" sound. Someone recommended the IE8's.

>Budget
Around 150
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Comfort level
I wear headphones all the time at home (around 7 hours)
>Sound signature
I think warm? I like the sound of my Cloud 2s. I listen to pop music, instrumentals, and a bit of more bassy songs.
>Past headphones
HyperX Cloud 2

>>57876059
VSD1S is good.
Don't believe anyone who tells you to get $10 earbuds, they're all garbage.

>>57853562
Met Zack at a meet, he is a cool cat. I want to try his new cans at a future meet, maybe I'll buy some off him then.

>>57873491
X2 unless you can handle the insane highs of the 990.

>>57874706
They're ugly as all fuck, but other than that they're a good, fast, bassy headphone that kicks hard but doesn't have too much boom.

>>57875539
How many USB sources can it have?

>>57876197
I think I told you how much I hated the IE8 and IE80. I also don't recall it sounding much like TF10.

Would you like to keep the fit and isolation of the Ety?

>>57876206
What is wrong with your Clouds?

>>57876634
Nothing, I am strongly considering keeping them because I do like the way they sound and they are very comfortable. But I kind of want to see what the hype is about good headphones.

>>57876206

SHP9500 and buy a v-moda boompro mic so you have a headset and actually give it a try so you dont automatically return to the hyperx, you´ll spend i think like 100 dollars

>>57876664
Honestly for a budget of only $150, you're not going to be looking at anything much better, if at all. It's pretty much a dead range where the only improvements you're getting are looks/comfort. $200-250 is where you'll start seeing proper improvements.

Stick with your Clouds for a while. They're a good headphone.

>>57876707
>>57876709
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll have to think more about this.

>>57876587
Just stereo output and global stereo input, still useful for recording things one at a time or mixed already

>>57852648

My nephew recently broken my HD650's which i've had many years.

looking to buy a new pair that at least matches the same quality, any recommendations? Currently £260 on amazon the 650s so around that price.

>>57876909
New 650's.

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>Budget
$250-300 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
PC, Phone, PS4
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
newb to this, something good
>Past headphones
shitty earbuds that make my ear canals hurt

I've been eyeing the momentum 2.0 from seinnhaser but I hear that brand has bad rep here


pls respond

>>57876949

I like it.

>>57876987
Nothing inherently wrong with Sennheiser, much like every other headphone brand. It's just shitposters being shitposters. That said, Momentum's have quite a heavy clamp, which ruins the comfort. They're designed for outdoor use. You can get better closed hadphones that aren't.

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>>57877062
>They're designed for outdoor use
I don't mind that too much since that's %50 of my listening time. So they're good aside from that? I'll also read up some other reviews of course.

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Hey guys, so I bought my first pair of good headphones and realized that I need an amp to use them. I kind of thought it was optional but I guess not, pretty embarrassing.

So uhm, what amp would you recommend for the DT770 250? What should I be looking for? Any input would be appreciated.

>>57877102
Yeah, they'd probably be a good choice then. If you have $100 more look into the Oppo PM3. Good portable planars.

>>57877123
What is your budget?

>>57877149
>planars
Excuse my ignorance but what might that be?

>>57877234
A type of driver. It's a whole membrane moving at once. Gives better low end extension if used right.

>>57877149
$150 CDN maximum.

>>57877335
Micca Origen+
Best features and sound out of anything below a Schiit Stack/O2+ODAC
FiiO E10k for a safe buy, but lacks in features.
SMSL M3 for E10k tier but cheaper and a few more features.

If you've got the money, get the Origen+. It's well worth the money if you're not planning on upgrading to Schiit/Objective gear.