/hpg/ - Headphone General

File: 1459805344734.jpg (547KB, 1799x1349px) Image search: [Google]

547KB, 1799x1349px

What did everyone get from the Audio Technica warehouse sale?

>>57915746
Did they have the AD2000X? I'm >>57914704
Make me jelly. It's cheap?

>>57915772
Didn't see any or I would have copped.
Place got so full you couldn't move so I may have missed them desu.
Was disappointed in the lack of turntable sales. Most of the deals were microphones which was pointless to me.

>>57911797
Yeah, they're used. Should I try to haggle them down?

>>57915746
> Meme Technica

File: setup.jpg (2MB, 3584x2016px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 3584x2016px

what are you listening to right now /hpg/?

I bought some Bose Q35 Bluetooth headphones for $40 off during Black Friday. How did I do?

I have hd650s that I use on my computer at home but they're not great for travel

want an over the ear I can use while out

looking at the momentum 2 by sennheiser

don't care too much about price

what do you guys think

File: hpg.png (2MB, 1446x958px) Image search: [Google]

2MB, 1446x958px

>>57916142
I've been looping Ihsahn, Borknagar, Abbath and Darkthrone's 2016 releases this whole week. Always open to suggestions.

>>57916168
(You) dun goofed

>Budget:
0-200, flexible
>Location
US
>Source
laptop
>Type of headphone
full-sized.
>Open or closed
Closed, with good passive noise cancelling.
>Comfort level
High.
>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. Not much of an audiophile
>Past headphones
Razor Carcharias, HyperX Cloud 2 (current), Panasonic RP-HJE120-K (public)

The important attribute I'm looking for is a set designed to be wireless so I can wander around a room and while wearing the headset or not be bothered by a cord on my shoulder. I don't know what to look for since I've always rejected them on sight, but now I want to give a set a shot.

>>57916168
You tell us. How do you like them so far?

>>57916410
K553 pro

>>57916259
also I'm gay

>>57916506
...is not a wireless headset, that's correct!.

>>57916547
>wireless
fuck off then

File: AKG-K550-vs-K545.jpg (142KB, 570x428px) Image search: [Google]

142KB, 570x428px

why people hate k545 so much. this is a good headphone with weak ass bass. but its good for piano music and sometimes chamber music. I got a brand new one for 130 usd and using it with my discman .
i enjoy it

File: dumd pepe.jpg (97KB, 960x768px) Image search: [Google]

97KB, 960x768px

Is there any point in me buying HD800's, I listen to music through Youtube, I only have my onboard motherboard audio and I already have HD650's?

>>57916410
Beats Studio Wireless

>>57916736
>I listen to music through Youtube
why not just kill yourself?

>>57916624
Anon, it's okay if you don't have any knowledge or experience to offer. No one's going to think less of you if you just keep lurking.

>>57916753
>Beats anything
Why?

>>57916736
sennfag back to /reddit/

>>57916767
Beats by Dre provide the highest quality audio experience and represent cunning taste on the part of the wearer.

>>57916760
I've never downloaded FLAC's or whatever autistic files people listen to, are they really that much different?

>>57916772
I might drop my autismbux on some HD800's and use them to listen only to Linkin Park through Youtube just to trigger you plebs.

>>57916760
> implying there's any difference between opus 192kbps and flac

>>57916767
Ask a dumb question, get a dumb answer.

>>57916786
Do you like a good dick suck?

>>57916805
Yea, I know there's no difference

>>57916819
I said do you like a the suck?

>>57916835
I said I agree with you, there's no difference.

>>57916795
I am explicitly aware of the bad reputation of wireless headphones and have avoided them for years. Asking for advice about a category I've never checked out before is the opposite of dumb.

>>57915120
>Please put some effort into your requests and questions.
Did that
>If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.
Apparently this needs some editing.

>>57916781
Very, very different with even decent gear like hd600...

>>57916875
lol

>>57916890
Where do I get shit hot FLAC files?

>>57916932
what.cd
[spoiler]
lol[/spoiler]

>>57916945
>spoiler
go back to /v/ you fucking nigger
>>>/v/

>>57916932
The Kool Kids Klub.

There is no one place, and lots of music isn't available in the format since the CDs and digital releases didn't include it. Finding FLAC really comes down the the individual artist.

>>57916410
https://www.amazon.com/AKG-K-553-Pro-3280H00100/dp/B01DPS4QQ2/

>>57916932
rutracker is one of the beat imó

>>57917024
You're too late for the shitpost party
>>57916506

Though now I know a new attribute of Amazon links, so thanks, I guess.

>>57916890
Download or rip to flac if:
If you burn music cd's to play on a good hi-fi, or want to transcode the same file for transparent lossy for device(A) and max compression for device(B).

Will Samsung bux make AKG great again?

They haven't released a good headphone since the K1000.

>>57916875

The OP used to have "wireless is frowned upon" don't know when they removed that, here anybody just rec like 3 IEM, wireless has shit sound anyway so nobody here tries one shit pair after another to find the best one, you might want to look for one tha is light, has good battery and use blutooth those are the pros of wireless not the sound

>>57916410
If you want wireless there's no point in asking for suggestions because they're all shit

Get any of these: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame-wireless

>>57917172
>wireless has shit sound
prove it

>>57917123
How is the K812 bad?

File: c288139311e3e9f92850d6ace84f9149.png (59KB, 645x505px) Image search: [Google]

59KB, 645x505px

>>57917194
> $399

>>57917226
>one wireless headphone is bad therefore all is bad

nice logic

>>57917172
>>57917190
Perhaps this all comes down to reading comprehension, since I said
>>57916410
>>Neutral. So long as I'm not getting distortion... I'm good. Not much of an audiophile

And that's my criteria. I don't need nor want super excellent special snowflake audio, because I've never had it and have no reason to spoil myself now. I don't care what you think isn't worthy of your precious ears, I just don't want it crackling at the high notes and such and I'm fine.

That said, thanks 57917190, you are literally the only person in 5 threads to give a non shit response. If these threads were audio, the output was worse than dollar store IEMs.


>>57917226
Good job on having nothing to indicate what headset that's charting.

File: title.jpg (86KB, 645x505px) Image search: [Google]

86KB, 645x505px

>>57917226
What headphone?

>>57917286
>Perhaps this all comes down to reading comprehension, since I said
Well if you're so good at reading comprehension and just want neutral sound then what's stopping you from "reading" the measurements at innerfidelity?

http://www.innerfidelity.com/headphone-measurements

>>57917288
Parrot Zik 2.0

>>57917328
>what's stopping you from "reading" the measurements at innerfidelity?
Time, since I first looked at that site about 5 minutes ago.

>>57917286

As i said nobody here tries them because the sound is shit (as very much inferior) compared to wired, that cost under 200usd and even 100usd, we used to rank IEM, and that only made us aware it was not worth the time

File: E10K.jpg (149KB, 1500x1500px) Image search: [Google]

149KB, 1500x1500px

What does www.boards.4chan.org/g/ think of Fiio E10K?

is there any good in ear wireless headphones for under $100?

If I sold my Lyr 2 and wanted to replace it with a dedicated headphone amp with a price tag <$500, what should I replace it with?

File: blue_yetipl_yeti_usb_platinum_1093371.jpg (26KB, 500x500px) Image search: [Google]

26KB, 500x500px

Which mic is anon using and how do you like it? What do you use it for?

>>57917475
Great chink shit, but the new Fulla 2 is better

Hey guys, complete noob here. I have some Beats Powerbeats3 but I dont like that they fall out when im running or at the gym, i've attempted to look at other brands but cant seem to find one that is in ear with bluetooth capabilities. Can you fine folks point me in the right direction? Sound quality is not an issue but I would like the sound to be as "good" as these beats as that is what I know as far as quality is concerned. thanks in advance.

How hard is it to make your own CIEMS?

File: aCwvAgv.jpg (806KB, 2112x1798px) Image search: [Google]

806KB, 2112x1798px

>>57916629
>weak ass bass
>good for piano music

File: sony mdr-1adac.png (60KB, 651x511px) Image search: [Google]

60KB, 651x511px

>>57917226
>$219

>>57917573
DIY UIEM would be easier I think.

>>57917398
>we
Also, there were several requests for IEMs over the last several threads (in addition to the category in the purchase advice pastebin) that didn't get tons of shit and zero help.

File: pleb.jpg (22KB, 362x503px) Image search: [Google]

22KB, 362x503px

>>57916890
>>57916786
>>57916760
>>57916999
Downloaded 8gb of FLAC files and they sound literally exactly the same as the same song on Youtube.

This presumably means one or more of the following:

1. I'm a pleb
2. My on-board audio isn't good enough
3. HD650's are bad
4. FLAC's are shit
5. The FLAC's I downloaded are shit

Which is it?

>>57918094
3. veiled

I'm just joking..

>>57918094
6. You didn't take an ABX double-blind test and made up your mind before even listening to the files.

>>57918141
I'm sat listening to the same song and switching between the two every 5 seconds, if you can't tell the difference that way how else are you going to?

File: IMG_20161209_162831-01.jpg (4MB, 3480x3480px) Image search: [Google]

4MB, 3480x3480px

Did I get bamboozeled with these R8s?

>>57918157
With an ABX double-blind test.
Sighting testing is worthless because of inherent bias.

>>57918220
*Sighted testing

File: 1480850945740.jpg (32KB, 500x375px) Image search: [Google]

32KB, 500x375px

>>57918220
>ABX double-blind test
Ok so I'll do that, is this up to par?

http://lacinato.com/cm/software/othersoft/abx

What type of file would be considered 'Youtube' quality?

>>57918094
6. Like 99% of the shit spouted in these threads, FLAC is just placebo.

The advantage of FLAC is that it's lossless. It can change digital hands/location 100 times and the quality stays the same. In contrast, MP3 is lossy and will degrade if you keep moving the file to different places. After 100 switches, it will have artifacts and other shit.

So when you download a FLAC and MP3 of the same music, they will sound exactly the same as they've changed places the same number of times. If you expect to keep your music in the same place for multi year stretches, then there is no advantage to FLAC.

>>57918293
Resolution Audio Bit Rate Compression
1080p 192 kbps AAC
720p 192 kbps AAC
480p 128 kbps AAC
360p 128 kbps AAC

>>57916781
>I might drop my autismbux on some HD800's and use them to listen only to Linkin Park through Youtube just to trigger you plebs.

you'll need an amp too, i'd suggest a SPL Phonitor 2 to get the most of your youtube listening experience

>>57918094
all of the above

File: Capture.png (528KB, 911x983px) Image search: [Google]

528KB, 911x983px

I ordered my first headphone amp. did I do good?

>>57915120
>Budget
200 USD
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Comfort Level
High
>Sound Signature
Bassy
>Past Headphones
Bose QC 25

I don't really mind if it doesn't have the noise canceling function like my previous headset. I simply want something that is wireless so I can move around my workspace while listening to music.

>>57918484
>>57918345
After this learning experience imma just buy some HD800's and enjoy them from my onboard audio, hopefully they aren't as shit as the HD700's I bought.

>>57918604
we get it, you're trolling, but it's terrible. Please rethink your baiting strats to be more subtle

>>57918683
>says HD700 is shit
>a troll
hmm

>>57918354
>1080p 192 kbps AAC
it's 160kbps opus

>>57918703
>HD700
any 150 ohm headphone will sound like shit from onboard audio, upgrading to 300 ohm headphones will be even worse. I don't think you can even drive 150 ohm headphones with onboard.

>>57918787
b8

>>57918345
You're fucking retarded. Bits are bits they don't degrade from "moving the file".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lossless_compression

>>57918787
lolwut
hd650 sounded better than hd598 from soundcloud on my iphone when I tested them in store
and I'm really newfag in all this audiophile shit

File: K701 top HD700 bot.jpg (53KB, 584x211px) Image search: [Google]

53KB, 584x211px

>>57918787
Yea, an akg k701 at 62ohms is easier to drive right

>>57918716
The first site that pops up when you search for "youtube audio bitrate" says otherwise.
https://www.h3xed.com/web-and-internet/youtube-audio-quality-bitrate-240p-360p-480p-720p-1080p

File: 1 trump racist.jpg (156KB, 1100x619px) Image search: [Google]

156KB, 1100x619px

>>57918484
No bullshit though whats the cheapest way to drive HD800's?

>>57918604
>Is there any point in me buying HD800's, I listen to music through Youtube
I never got on board on this stuff. Perceptual audio coding and headphone quality are two different things. They are weakly related.

Somehow, I don't think you'll find what you're looking for. This is in no small part because you don't seem to have indicated what you want.

>>57918484
For that money, Smyth Realiser any day over a simple crossfeed.

>>57918579
Why not just pass on the QC25 to someone else and get the QC35?

>>57917573
You need an impression. You will need drivers. Most people start from a balanced armature and shove it in with some filters and RLC bits for tuning.
Start simple with either one of the Knowles ED single or TWFK dual units. Sonion drivers are usually a little harder to come by IME.

File: sonic_meme.jpg (17KB, 383x500px) Image search: [Google]

17KB, 383x500px

Came in a few days ago, but there's a definite driver imbalance. Should I exchange them?

>>57918957
Why get HD800's if you're going to use a shit source? Wouldn't that money be better elsewhere?

>>57918851
put the 650's on an amp and then tell me what sounds better

>>57918999
why?

>>57919028
if you don't want to drive them properly, you are throwing money away on the expensive headphones, it's retarded. You may as well get some HD 598 CS if you don't want to amp them

>>57918972
Why would they not? If you can demonstrate it being defective, they didn't sell you a working product.

>>57917556
I liked the LG Tone stuff (HBS 900 in particular), but not the HBS-1100.

>>57918957
Whatever you already have that has a headphone out. Seriously, plenty of people use smartphones, laptops, and on board audio.

The checklist that I might have posted before. Look it over.

Amplifier/DAC checklist:
-Is it too quiet?
-Is the output impedance too high (fixable by equalization)?
-Is there noise/EMI or hiss to it?
-Does it sound distorted as you start to crank up the volume?
If the answer is no, don't get one.

File: Untitled.jpg (196KB, 979x512px) Image search: [Google]

196KB, 979x512px

>>57918935

>>57919083
>Whatever you already have that has a headphone out. Seriously, plenty of people use smartphones, laptops, and on board audio.
And it'll sound as good as a proper AMP/DAC setup provided the checklist is filled out?

My HD650's sound good to me just off my motherboard. They don't have any distortion that I can notice, I can't really test at high volume because anything over 40/100 Windows setting is way too fucking loud.

>>57919073
I know dude. I ordered HD 6XX and after they will be here I'll buy E10K. I just said that even I noticed difference between 598 and 650 without amp and from 128kbps soundcloud. So they are good without amp too. Maybe a bit quiet but still better than 598.

>>57919148
buy a cheap amp and try it out. if you don't see the difference, return it.

>you won't return it.

>>57919116
Could be the youtuber downloader that's converting it into opus.

>>57919405
It isn't. That's just showing the formats available

>>57919405
Retard

>>57919220
A cheap amp (less than $50) will probably have some hiss or noise though.

Schiit Magni 2 is $99 and is a solid choice.

>>57919441
Last year we had the Schiit Magni 2 meme that they're hiss monsters. This year everyone is on the shill train for it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

>>57919148
>proper AMP/DAC setup
The proper set up is meant to fulfill that checklist.
This isn't "magic" or nebulous audio mysticism, just circuit design. If you're into cable ladders or coding your FLACs into WAVs, the answer will be different.


Something else to consider:
The people most likely to post "shit source" or "drive properly" might not even know Ohm's law (V=IR), but are perfectly willing to pontificate the world of audio and electronics to you by hearsay.

>>57919510
Who would want that now that the Fulla 2 has been released?

my cable is getting kind of stiff, what do

>>57919083
Indeed. However Sennheiser's QC in this scenario is rather worrisome.

>>57919526
Get a custom one.

>>57915746
>M70x
Enjoy the treble rape.

File: 1479684458753.gif (76KB, 256x192px) Image search: [Google]

76KB, 256x192px

>Budget
Up to $150 or so.
>Location
US
>Source
PC, TV, gaming handhelds.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized.
>Open or closed
Either
>Comfort level
Comfortable.
>Sound signature
Neutral or warm
>Past headphones
HD280 Pro

I'm just looking for a decent pair of headphones for playing videogames and occasionally listening to music without much distortion.

Closed would be preferable, since I live next to an airport. But open designs are fine too.

File: 91mf19zE32L._SL1500_.jpg (283KB, 1246x1500px) Image search: [Google]

283KB, 1246x1500px

>>57919845
These with better pads maybe

File: 1459996906560.jpg (61KB, 600x600px) Image search: [Google]

61KB, 600x600px

Joined the AKG K7XX drop lads.

>>57920068
Shill.

>>57920118
What

>>57920068
> tfw i'm yuropean

Gotta settle with the 712s. They cost the same here

File: not_a_shill_actually_excited.png (11KB, 574x181px) Image search: [Google]

11KB, 574x181px

>>57920068
feel ya m8
I'm finally ditching $5 earbuds and $5 usb audio adapters

>>57918555
Yes, though I'm wondering if the Fulla 2 will be any better. Gonna have to get one soon.

File: hpg.png (1MB, 1892x635px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 1892x635px

5 days till those bloody HD6XX ship out

>>57915120
>Budget
$50
>Location
Huezil
>Source
Thinkpad x200
>Type of headphone
Doesn't matter
>Comfort level
Must be confortable because I'm going to use for long hours
>Sound signature
I listen mostly to Metal, so I think warm/neutral?
>Past headphones
Koss Porta Pro, loved this bitch but the cable broke 3 times already and I want some kind of upgrade from this.

>>57920349
Do you know how the preamp behaves when you have a line in and an headphone connected at the same time? Apparently the volume knob can controll both but I don't understand what happens when you connect both.

>>57919527
I don't know what to tell you.
All manufacturers have bad units. There are no exceptions to this
If you didn't think much of Sennheiser's QC before, you should not have bought one of their products. You can try it again if you liked its other aspects, or go for something else.

>>57917494
>is there any good in ear wireless headphones for under $100?
Several. The ones I can think right now of are of the neckband style, and not as compact as they could be.

>>57919845
Some things to consider:
Option 1: NVX XPT100/Brainwavz HM5
Option 2: Beyer Custom One Pro, if on sale.

>>57920354
Then you ditch those HD800S...

>>57919845
M40x with HM5 pads

>>57920378
> line in
Meant the line out for powered speakers

>>57920381
>>Then you ditch those HD800S...
Depends if they sell or not, there's nothing wrong with them

>>57920378
>>57920396
No idea to be honest. I think Z reviews did a review on it. He may have mentioned it there. If not then I'd assume it outputs to both

>>57918787
No, no, no.

>>57918968
>I never got on board on this stuff.
Well you never rode the audio myths train.

>>57919148
>My HD650's sound good to me just off my motherboard.
So basically HD 800s will be no different. They are slightly less sensitive but if you aren't volume limited right now, they are going to be fine.

I own the HD 650 and HD 800. They are very different if you just plug them in an listen. Think of what you want and understand that paying more of getting the "higher end" product is not some direct path of "upgrades" in audio.

File: 4438295+_a0120b5e821121ac2ee1293990751507.gif (377KB, 267x200px) Image search: [Google]

377KB, 267x200px

>Budget
200 euro
>Location
Well memed
>Source
Laptop.. but i am definetely going to buy an amp/dac, the thing is that ibdont know what i should get for around 100? I dont to fall for any memes
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
God tier
>Sound signature
V shape or something warm
>Past headphones
Samsung in ear for otw and g35 for gaming

>>57918787
Impedance alone doesn't give you the knowledge necessary to judge how hard a headphone is to drive. Please stop.

>>57920452
>V shape or something warm
do you hate accurate treble?

How are you supposed to pull out the cable on the HD 558's? I feel like I'm breaking the thing attempting it.

>>57920605
You have to twist it first.

>>57920632
Yeah, I did but how hard do I have to pull after that? I'm not even sure I twisted it enough

Best DAC (prefereably amp too) for under $200?
Currently using 598s, but may want to upgrade to something that has a higher impedance
Also I'm in Canada

>>57920654
stupid leaf

File: Capture.png (46KB, 1155x290px) Image search: [Google]

46KB, 1155x290px

Which one lads

>>57920654

only DAC?

>>57920679
Fulla 2

>>57920679
FiiO but consider Schiit Fulla 2, too.

>>57920649
It should come out like a regular plug

>>57920679

first one, of get the Micca OriGen+

>>57920679
fulla 2

>>57920691
>>57920696
doesnt seem to be available on amazon CA

>>57920490
I prefer bassy hp but treble is ok

>>57920654
Fulla 2, Micca Origen+, SMSL M3, FiiO E10k
I'd go with the Fulla or Origen+

>>57920689
Did you not read where he said
>(prefereably amp too)
??

>>57920728
IIRC Schiit ships to Canada, but if not, they have their international distributors on their website

http://schiit.com/faq/international

>>57920708
>>57920731
is the Origen+ really worth it for $140, I'm seeing some mixed reviews and it requires driver installation?

>>57920731

but he might want a DAC and AMP too, anyway he wants a combo and i second your OriGen+ suggestion

>>57920730
>I prefer bassy hp
yet you ask for v-shaped and warm. really makes me ponder....

>>57920764
If you need the features, yes. All good USB DACs need to install drivers though. I don't see why that's an issue anyway.

>>57920764

it cost 110 on us amazon, if you dont get it the usb cable you can have a refund for 10usd, check it out it might be cheaper on amazon us

>>57920797
>All good USB DACs need to install drivers though.
E10K, Fulla 2, M3 - they're class 1, no need for drivers

>>57920764

you don't need driver instalation for optical input

>>57920764
shouldn't need drivers if you use the SPIDF, but then you might need a dc power supply ($5 on amazon).

I got the origen plus to clean up sound to my active speakers and power headphones, it's a great solution for somehting like that. It's $109 on Amazon, not $140

>>57920790
I really dont kbow the diff desu. i like bass and i like some vocal clearance aswell. So what hp should i get?

>>57920829

the manual recommend to power it with USB when you use the SPIDF, even if the drivers are not installed it gets enough power

File: Capture.png (694KB, 1178x855px) Image search: [Google]

694KB, 1178x855px

>>57920876
it can take power from a 5v wall wart (dc psu) as well, see pic

File: 20161209_225913.jpg (3MB, 4032x2268px) Image search: [Google]

3MB, 4032x2268px

Who /shillheiser/ here?

File: Capture.png (815KB, 1078x988px) Image search: [Google]

815KB, 1078x988px

>>57920876
>>57920921
sorry, this is the +, I posted the orig

>>57920922

i see a black box without shillheiser logo on it, you fuck it up

File: ss.png (25KB, 809x1410px) Image search: [Google]

25KB, 809x1410px

>>57920874
Fidelio X2

>>57920922
when is the hdvd820 coming out

>>57920991
Q2 2017

>>57920999
too late

>>57916142
Sultans of Swing-Dire Straits
HD600 with magni2/modi2 setup

What are the other good headphones in the M40X price range? Including both open and closed ones.

>>57921130
http://pastebin.com/CCQCUv5e

File: 14800723146520.jpg (42KB, 750x600px) Image search: [Google]

42KB, 750x600px

Can someone explain me how I can use headphone AMP/DAC with active speakers? Will something like SMSL M3 be enough?

>>57921219
plug the RCA outs from the smsl m3 into the active speakers

>>57921130
Closed:
Brainwavz HM5 and all the identical rebrands
Takstar Pro 80/Hyper X Cloud Core
Status CB-1
MDR V6/7506

Open:
Senny HD 558/598
SHP9500
probably some other shit

>>57921219
from my understanding, you'll want an amp/dac with a preamp out. Micca Origen+ is made for this scenario

My dog has chewed through the cable of my Sennheiser 430i headphones. I can't see any replacement parts for this particular pair on Sennheiser's site.

Am I fucked?

>>57921275
I'm really interested in the sound quality of the hyper x. Isn't it rather a gaming headphone?

>>57917475
Good. Mine, for some reason, makes a crackling/noise sound when I change the volume so, I just change the volume on my computer and that's it. Other than that, no complaints.

>>57921354
Eh, not really. Kinston just took an already existing headphone [Takstar Pro 80] and slapped a microphone, new pads, and a paint job on them. They sound identical. I'd say M40x ever so slightly edge them out in terms of raw sound quality, but really unless you compare them back to back I doubt you'd even notice.

partner wants headphones
thinking about dt770s so I can borrow them sometimes

>Budget
~100-150 might go over
>Location
USA (new mexico if that makes any difference)
>Source
phone or laptop, might have a little cmoy amp but I figure he wouldn't wanna use it too often
it has a little bass boost switch though
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
max comfy
>Sound signature
V or just bass heavy
>Past headphones
he's heard my 990s and 880s and liked them both, the 990s a little more cause they're more V shaped
he also really liked the skullcandy crushers cause they had some weird bass thing but I don't know if I should just get those.

File: 15612.jpg (39KB, 905x454px) Image search: [Google]

39KB, 905x454px

>>57921268
>>57921306
Will it work?

>>57921494
yes

>>57921488
Get him 990's and force him to use the CMOY.

Also is he retarded? Skullcandy Crushers are ass.

>>57921494
m3 is p nice but I have a question for anyone else who has it

does it get louder when you plug a dc usb in to the power? I've been using it just with USB from the pc to the USB in and it doesn't get loud enough for me when I'm using my 880s
I mostly go pc usb>m3>rca to littledot i+ and that gets plenty loud but I like the sound of the m3 sometimes

>>57921537
he's a little retarded it's okay
why the 990s? they're open and he wants closed
he does game a lot though so soundstage might be better, I've never heard the 770s

>>57921516
But I will not be able to control speakers volume through M3 because it's not a preamp, right?
>>57921306
I don't understand how I can connect speakers to Origen+ without RCA output.

>>57921576
probably not, the sd793ii only had line outs as well.

you could just get a fulla 2

I think I'm gonna buy a Schiit Stack 2, is the Uber upgrade worth it?

>>57921488
>>57921558
oh IEMs are okay too, if anyone can recommend some
i had the shure se215s for a while and they were pretty alright, bassy too

>>57921576
it comes with one of those 3.5mm headphone to rca adapter cables

>>57916266
God tastes

>>57921585
just get the fulla 2, the dac is better than the modi 4490 and the amp is powerful enough

>>57921605
how could the DAC on the $99 fulla DAC/AMP be better than the standalone DAC in the $99 modi?

>>57921620
because schiit aren't opposed to cannibalizing their own lineup

>>57921576
>But I will not be able to control speakers volume through M3 because it's not a preamp, right?
correct

>>57921632
says a lot about a company when they will come out with new products that eat into their existing lineup. A+

>>57921645
they're really just phasing out delta-sigma DACs in their standalone dac products, they will probably reserve delta-sigma for combo units

>>57921576
>>57921638
I know it sounds like i'm shilling the Origen+ here, but you'll be able to control the speaker volume on the preamp out with it. Again, it was made to be a solution for powered speakers + headphone. There's a switch on the front to toggle between headphone and the preamp, so you can leave phones plugged in.

>>57921558
Oh sorry, forgot about the open part.
770's are also great. Soundstage obviously isn't as comparable to 990/880's, but it's actually great for a closed headphone.

770's have fucking moist sub-bass. I'd absolutely suggest them. They do what the M50x tries to do but 100x better, whilst still being more comfortable and having more raw quality.

What are the absolute best
>Closed?
>Open?
>Wireless over-ear?
>Earbuds?

I don't mean best for price either, I mean hands down best quality.
Hard mode, keep it under $600

Pls don't laugh at me.

Will an unofficial replacement cable for headphones affect the sound quality?

>>57921719
only if it's shitty

>>57921719
No. Unless the cable is outright flawed [which is hard to end up with] it won't make a single difference. Ignore any fucktards who go on about muh 0 oxygen pure silver autism shit. Biggest audio placebo ever spread.

essentially any small gauge copper wire is fine.

>>57921756
>copper wire
TRIGGERREERRED

>>57921703
I really appreciate your help but I'm from Europe and we don't have Micca OriGen+ here. And it will be around 150 euro if I order it from USA.

>>57921710
sweet. I think that's what I'm going for then

just I've had the 990s and have the 880s, I feel like I'm getting jaded and just want to see some new headphones. but I guess If it works don't try to fix it

>>57921718
>closed: Probably Sony MDR Z1R
>Open: memeheiser HE 1
>Wireless: Sony mdr1000x is supposedly very good, else sennheiser mementum wireless
>In ears: no clue desu, something from noble because it's expensive?

>>57921734
>>57921756
Thanks.

>>57921766
NP, I understand. Just look for a DAC/Amp that has preamp outs and you'll be set

File: 1413157638098.jpg (201KB, 1920x1080px) Image search: [Google]

201KB, 1920x1080px

How long of a run of RCA would one have to make before noise becomes a concern?

>>57921855
i heard it depends on what kind of electronics the cables are passing by, but I'm not sure

>>57921855
>How long of a run of RCA
It's just a freaking analog interconnect cable not a digital interconnect cable. As long as you want because it's analog.

>>57921835
I also need an optical input to connect my TV to it. So it's kinda hard to find all these things in one budget AMP/DAC.

File: fulla-front-1920.jpg (140KB, 1920x1351px) Image search: [Google]

140KB, 1920x1351px

Schiit needs to make this beauty with an aluminum case

>>57921898
might be worth spending that extra $30 on the Origen+ then. Or save up and get something outside of your current budget that has room to grow.

>>57920068
meh.

>>57921855
Depends on how well it is shielded and what other nearby cables/electronics you have, but I'd give it a good 60 meters on average.

File: 1481158228238.jpg (26KB, 282x292px) Image search: [Google]

26KB, 282x292px

I think this question was asked in another thread, but I'll ask before buying

Can an E10k sufficiently run an HD600? Is the Fulla 2 a better option, or is the difference not significant between the two?

>>57922049
The Fulla is probably better, but the E10k is definitely good enough.

>>57922049
>Can an E10k sufficiently run an HD600
More than sufficiently

Just got some k7xx's. And advice on an amp? <=120$

>>57922049
E10K will easily push HD600's.

>>57922157
Fulla 2

>>57922157
Schiit Fulla 2, Micca Origen+, SMSL M3, FiiO E10k

>>57922199
It sucks so hard none of these have a switch to control either the headphone or the line out. On E10K the knob doesn't even control the volume line out volume

>>57922225
on the fulla 2 plugging in your headphones shuts off the preamp for speakers

File: lainloop.gif (1MB, 774x900px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 774x900px

>>57916142
https://youtu.be/Ga5dZN2LFMQ
https://youtu.be/vTG-VwEMR6g
https://youtu.be/_sOBsvKXr78
https://youtu.be/yTJ6jPBLdFY
https://youtu.be/53d6-weoYjo

>>57922049
Probably not if you try to EQ bass into them.

File: Capture.png (532KB, 1000x857px) Image search: [Google]

532KB, 1000x857px

>>57922225
Origen+ has a switch, it's even on the front.

>>57922357
How's the dac and amp compared to the e10k?

Bluetooth and AirPlay for streaming. Which one better? How do they compare to wired connection?

>>57922388
I don't even own either.

It just has the features you are looking for, I only know because I'm in the same boat and spent last night looking for something that fits what I want, and the Origen+ was it.

>ships Dec 12

>>57922388

the e10k claims to drive up to 150ohms and the O+ drives 600ohms, use mine with the HD600

>>57922489
>up to 150ohms
>drives 600ohms
this literally means nothing, can you not at least post mW into those impedances

>>57922388
It sounds better than an E10k, though a Fulla 2 will sound better than an Origen+

You could get a Fulla 2 and then just get a 3.5 switching box

I did that for my studio monitors [though not with an Fulla]

>Budget
2200250 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Komplete audio 6 (I use this as a DAC sue me)
>Type of headphone
Over Ears
>Open or closed
Open (I'm fine with closed if it means wearing in public)
>Comfort level
Soft (worn for 2-5 hours at a time)
>Sound signature
Preferably Flat (muh EQs)
>Past headphoEQs
ATH-M50
Pioneer HDJ-500
MDR 7506

>>57922503

e10k

http://www.fiio.net/en/products/27/parameters

Micca Origen+

https://www.miccatron.com/micca-origen-usb-audio-dac-and-preamp-2/

>>57922524
Meant 220-250 CAD

>>57922524
wow you must be rich
I wish i had 2.2 million to spend on headphones

>>57922507

have you heard all 3?

>>57922524

k701 or beyer DT800 600ohms

>>57922549
so fiio = 7.39 Vp-p and origen+ = 5.6Vrms

7.37Vp-p = 2.6Vrms

>>57918094
>Uses ON-BOARD AUDIO
>Drives HD650 from ON-BOARD AUDIO
>Listens to music from Youtube
>Better than FLAC but from ON-BOARD AUDIO

Holy fucking shit kys now, don't delay. NOW.

>>57922595
7.39*

>>57922568
I've owned both the E10k and the Origen+
The Fulla 2 uses the same DAC as other schiit gear which I've heard/owned, and I think Schiit is too up their own ass to cripple the Fulla 2

Is it worth getting the K7XX massdrop if I already have a K712?

>>57920430
>Well you never rode the audio myths train.
I would have gotten on if I didn't ask what and how too many times. Audio reviews and forums were worse than useless. Sheer frustration with the audio world can make you do crazy things.

>>57921605
>the dac is better than the modi 4490
On what grounds?

>>57921718
By personal criterion:
>Either ATH-MSR7 (for sound) or SRH1540 (because it actually fits)
>Audeze LCD-1
>I figure the Bose Quiet Comfort 35.
>The modified Etymotic ER-4B kinda cheats, but that's my first nomination.

Were these supposed to still be in production?

>>57922625
lolno
K712 are better [other than that gaudy orange highlighting]

>>57922642
>On what grounds?
the value proposition since it is literally the same thing

>>57922642

i bought a MSR7 does it tire you i heard it is very analytical that can tire you

To no one in particular, I bought my hd598s coming on 4 years ago, they've survived 3 moves and thousands of hours of use and they still sound amazing, barely have a scratch on them. Highly recommend

>>57920430
>So basically HD 800s will be no different
No different how so? You mean they will work fine off the inbuilt audio or they will sound the same as the HD600?

>>57922507
>3.5 switching box
Explain? What's that?

>>57920452
fidelio x2

>>57922625
They're almost identical

>>57922648
> better
How? The 7xx just have slightly more bass, it's mostly preference

>>57922719
Nice. I got a pair of hd558s recently and I love them, I'm hoping I can make them last too.

>Budget
$90-120 CAD

>Location
Canada

>Source
On-board desktop sound. Might build O2 if necessary.

>Type of headphone
Full-Size

>Open or closed
Either, but would prefer closed as I'm often in the same room as other people.

>Comfort level
Can't say, never had uncomfortable ones.

>Sound signature
Preferably neutral.

>Past headphones
HD201, MDR-XB500

From what I've read, the SHP9500 and KRK KNS 6400 seem fairly decent, but I'm wondering if there's something better in this range.

>>57922590
K701 look awesome buts its over my price range in Canadian rupies. Anything similar? I don't mind a higher bass response.

File: sony-mdr-v6.gif (11KB, 148x180px) Image search: [Google]

11KB, 148x180px

>Budget
less than $100, preferably around $50-60
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop, cd player
>Type
Over ear/ full sized
Closed, need some sound isolation
Reasonably comfortable, they don't have to be silk pillows
>Sound signature
Probably neutral
>Past Headphones
My Sony MDR CD999's broke and I've been using shitty earbuds for weeks.

>Budget
Up to 300€

>Location
Yuropoor

>Source
Essence STX II

>Type of headphone
Full

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
Top priority (big head)

>Sound signature
Neutral but not boring, something more "musical" and fun without being overbearing

>Past headphones
HD598, K601, ATH-AD700

>>57923072

the k612 pro, might be the most neutral AKG headphone

>>57923185
650's maybe?

598s or DT 880 250 ohm? Looking to finally get an upgrade over old M50s.

>>57923153

NVX XPT100
Brainwavz HM5
MDR V6 or 7506 you might find them at good price

>>57922692
>does it tire you
The peak is fatiguing. My solution to the treble fatigue is...to add more treble.
I find the dip and peak the annoying part, but I don't find the treble peak strong or even above the midrange in level.

Anyway, it clamps too hard on my head. Headband too small.

>>57922674
Not really, but close enough.
If you focus too much on the converter IC, all you have is the converter chip, fairly inexpensive.

>>57923343

you have an amp? if yes DT 880 600ohms or 250ohms but the 600 is better

if not then HD598SE

>>57923384

do you use the MSR7 outside? what do you do then? do the DAP EQ help you?

>>57922736
>You mean they will work fine off the inbuilt audio
That because as a load they aren't much different to the HD 600. Your source/amplifier will never do the kind of shift in sound signature(if any) as a different set of headphones with a considerably different frequency response will. HD 600 and HD 800 aren't alike and won't sound the same no matter the device driving them.

Does anything beat properlly EQ'd Grado Sr80e's? My god the glorious highs.

>>57923385

Yeah I have a Fiio E10.

>>57923332
Returned HD 598 since they clapped too tight on my head and it felt like the band was going to snap any moment. Are HD 650 more comfortable and of better build quality?

>>57922524
K612

>>57923185
Fidelio X2

>>57923540
they are worse in this case lol
but you can put them on something like books for a day so clapping force will reduce

>>57923646
>Fidelio X2

I looked at those and they seem to be great, but shouldn't I get something that benefits from the amp?

>>57921718
In my opinion:

>Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
>Sennheiser HD 600(hard mode disabled would be HD 800 with an equalizer)
>Bose QC35(I have heard a limited amount of headphones in this category, there are none which I truly like a lot)
>Etymotic ER-4SR

File: 1436210784894.jpg (146KB, 798x612px) Image search: [Google]

146KB, 798x612px

Is there such a thing as a reverse v headphone? Like emphasized mids and lower treble/bass? Or even just neutral mids but lower treble/bass.

>>57923760
hd558/hd600

>>57923760
wouldn't that just be headphones lacking bass and treble aka garbage?

You'd want it flat or more bass/treble to suit your preferences, someone correct me if I'm wrong

>>57923760
Yes.
Here's few probable examples:
AKG K702
Koss DJ PRO 100
Shure SRH940
Beyer T70
AudioTechnica A700X
AudioTechnica AD900

what makes the hd800 good? Is it just expectation bias?

>>57923783
I thought the whole point of hd600 was that they were literally as neutral as possible, like flat almost the whole way till the very far treble/bass regions

>>57923760
Plenty of headphones fall in a criteria that vague. Your "mids" are going to be emphasized if the ends of the spectrum are lower in magnitude.

>>57923798
>they were literally as neutral as possible, like flat almost the whole way till the very far treble/bass regions
that would be wrong.

>>57923797
It's expensive.
Not really informed enough to say anything else on that topic.

>>57917172
>wireless has shit sound
Is this 2012 again?
Bluetooth 2.0 is depreciated, we're on 4.3 now.

>>57923797
They are treble cannons for old men who are half deaf, for old men they are the best thing around. For younger people its like having your ears sliding along a cheese grater

>>57923798

That would be the K601 that is the true neutral

>>57923710
No, the soundcard isn't even that great.

>>57923797
I'm too tired to write a longer reply on a phone. It's subjective and people who like it have all sorts of reasons. I could give my take on it whenever I wake up so in the next thread perhaps.

>>57923827

isn´t every wireless headphone have an internal DAC?

Why does no one include head measurements when assessing clamp force?

>>57923958
Because headbands can be stretched and because it depends on the size of your head.
It has been done though: http://europe.beyerdynamic.com/shop/media//datenblaetter/DAT_DT770PRO_EN_A7.pdf

>>57923958
Manufacturers often include nominal clamp force

Though its usually irrelevant since you can stretch headbands easily over books or a pillow or some shit.

>>57923990
That's why I said "head" measurements.

>>57924020
Measurements are typically made with artificial heads.

>>57915746
what are the iems and do you like them?

I want to buy Samsung Level On wireless headphones. Why? I know nothing about headphones, they seem good.
Advice, critique, talk me out of it, confirm choice, whatever.

>>57923429
I don't have it anymore because too uncomfortable for me.
Did use parametric EQ as a part of Neutron.

>>57924244
They sound really good for the price. About 80% as good as Beats Solo 3 Wireless for only half the price. Buy them ASAP!

Ok guys, it's me again. Need your help.
1) [laptop] -usb-> [Micca OriGen+]
2) [laptop] -hdmi-> [TV] -optical-> [Micca OriGen+]
Will there be a difference?

>>57924360
just use the USB, it's 1's and 0's

>>57924294

Im still waiting for them, are they that uncofonfortable? Do you have a big head?

>>57924360

Use the usb, you can sample the bit rate to 192k at 24bits which is the maximum

>>57924398
But I want picture too.
>>57924784
>you can sample the bit rate to 192k at 24bits which is the maximum
wut

The question here is will the sound be identical?

>Budget
50-70 USD
>Location
USA>Type of headphone
Preferably IEM but i would be open to PortaPro type designs>Open or closed
Don't care too much >Comfort level
Something i can wear for a while would be nice>Sound signature
Bass heavy, please. I listen to a lot of hip hop and drum and bass>Past headphones
Rock Zircon, ATH M50x
>Source
6S Plus, Macbook Pro, cheapo self-built tower with a splitter cable to use the mic on my PC

I would like an inline mic

>>57924841

Depends on the tv, my ps3 outputs 48k at 16bits the laptop usb can give you up to 192k at 24bits check the configurations, also you can actually conect both at the same time, just choose the default audio device on windows to the hdmi or the micca

>>57924841
Laptop --->HDMI---->TV
Laptop---->USB---->DAC/amp

>>57924942
>>57924957
Thanks guys.

>>57924724
Worth adding some subbass to counter the MSR7 rolloff.
>Do you have a big head?
Probably yes. I seem to wear headphones further stretched than most people. Something like K702 is near max on my head.

Is virtual surround a meme?
Ive been using headphones for movies lately since moving in to an apartment and wanna know the best way to maximize the audio experience.
other general tips for that welcome.

>Budget
$100-$200 CAD
>Location
Canáda
>Source
Laptop,Phone, Amp
>Type of Headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
I'm willing to sacrifice a little comfort for better sound quality
>Sound Signature
either bassy or v-shaped.


I'm looking for something a little on the durable side since I use headphones quite often, but the cheap shit isn't doing it for me anymore. Mainly going to use them to listen to music and play games, I also like to play music but I don't like disturbing others so I usually plug in my headphones into my Amp.

File: 1465656929491.png (628KB, 1000x573px) Image search: [Google]

628KB, 1000x573px

>tfw to intelligent too use anything other than er4sr

File: 1478844925354.jpg (1MB, 842x1191px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 842x1191px

>Budget
Around 150 USD
>Location
US
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphones
Full
>Comfort
High
>Sound Signature
Mostly warm but crisp
>Past Headphones
Some crappy headphones

I am open to any suggestions.

what some good headphones for a manlet with a small head

>>57926502
Beats by Dre

>>57926502
>manlet

kys

>>57926258

I have er4sr as well, I adore them

A+ to you, anon

>>57923760
You've just described Sennheiser's house sound pretty accurately.

File: $_57.jpg (235KB, 1600x1201px) Image search: [Google]

235KB, 1600x1201px

Just bought a pair of used MDR V6, pads are worn-down.
Do you guys have any particular kind of pad that you recommend?

>Budget
No more then 200$, less is better but if they're lasting and good I'm will to spend more
>Location
US
>Source
Computer and iphone
>Type of headphone
Full sized, this means over ear I guess
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very, I want them to be able to fit my head and also not pinch my ears, want to wear them for hours and have zero discomfort. So either big enough to go all the way over ears or soft enough it doesn't pinch
>Sound signature
Neutral, don't want anything boosted
>Past headphones
Bunch of pleb in ear headphones by sony and such that broke so only one worked. Didn't like that they broke

>Budget
30-60 euros, but if theres anything good close, im willing to spend more
>Location
east europe, Lithuania
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
dont care too much, as long as they are headphones
>Open or closed
dont care too much, as long as they are headphones
>Comfort level
dont care too much, as long as they are headphones
>Sound signature
not a sound guy, dunno


Basically, I want advice on what brands to avoid and maybe for what should I keep my eye out? I am gonna go to a major shopping mall in like 30 minutes, so any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

File: firefox_2016-12-10_04-31-08.png (392KB, 970x308px) Image search: [Google]

392KB, 970x308px

Used most of my endofyear bonus on the massdrop TH-X00, pretty excited

>>57927946
See if you can try them on, look for sennheiser or sony which have some good options in the $30-80 range

>>57928207
>See if you can try them on, look for sennheiser or sony which have some good options in the $30-80 range
thanks m8

>>57927782
HM5 pleather

File: tmp_27450-AKGK845BTdetail-1362059395.jpg (15KB, 500x294px) Image search: [Google]

15KB, 500x294px

Opinions on AKG K845BT?

New Thread:
>>57929027
>>57929027
>>57929027

>>57928207
Was quite tempted myself, but I decided to jump on the TH-XX00 Purpleheart version next time it's available.