/hpg/ - Headphone General

I wonder if Seahawks pay Pete Carroll in audio gear.

>>58006608
I bet he listens to shit/grandpa music while having this unnecessary set up

>>58006665
I bet he passes the ball at the 1 yard line in the Super Bowl.

Hey, came here looking for IEM advice.

>Budget
<£50, not a hard limit if there’s something spectacular a little over I suppose
>Location
UK
>Source
Android phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
n/a
>Comfort level
Comfy, wouldn’t want uncomfortable IEMs
>Sound signature
Honestly not sure, maybe V-shaped? I listen to nightcore and VG OSTs because I am in fact the worst sort of person.
>Past headphones
Honestly don’t remember, but I’ve never spent significant money on IEMs before
I was looking at these: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/nuforce-ne800m-earphones are they any good?

Posting this again because while I wrote my post in the old thread this one was linked without me noticing

>>58006608
Reminder that he is in a hotel room, which means he brought all that shit with him on a trip.

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How do we stop the audiofool problem?

>>58006702
L O L
O
L

>>58006665

He is listening to the opera

>>58006725
shittate

>>58006684
It's too much for an old husk

>>58006737
wtf is this? r u drunk m8?

Not exactly headphone, but... Looking for a mixer (wrong term?) that will take two audio inputs and properly blend them to a single output device. Inputs are a cable box and a PC, each with RCA and optical outputs. The output device will probably end up being a set of Sennheiser RS 165 RF wireless headphones (unless there are good reasons to stay away from them).

http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm

don't forget these to enhance your audio experience

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Sliding in usefulness

>>58006758
>wireless headphones
Into the trash it goes.

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>>58006725

>>58006737
And for those of us not expert enough to just recognise all of these on sight?

>>58006772
>http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm
Thank you anon, I always knew there was something wrong with my audio! I went ahead and ordered the pebbles for 159$ + 39$ shipping. Its like I havent even been listening to the REAL music before these!

>>58006753
god awful template by a baby who can't even use paint properly

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>>58006799
>being this pleb

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>>58006608
>>58006702
>he brought all that shit with him on a trip
It was an audio show. so none of it was his.

>>58006799
it doesn't matter because they'er all garbage, especially when the idiot unironically considers buying the shreek treble cannons that are the k812

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>>58006821
(you)

>>58006758
>>58006758
>>58006758
That's the right term. In general you won't want to use the optical as your mixer will then need to have onboard DAs. The Mackie Mix5 is what you want, it has unbalanced inputs so you just go RCA to 1/4" TS for each channel. It's not great audio quality but nothing is for what you want to do (unless you are ready to spend muchomaspesos).

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mix5

>>58006833
>if it isnt veiled its ear rape
tyrone.....

>>58006833
HD600 are fine.

>>58006833
>BUTTMAD POORFAG DETECTED

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>>58006824
I prefer to go by names and numbers than recognising headphones by sight - they all look the same.

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>>58006795

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>>58006799
>shreek cannons

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I double dare you motherfuckers to find a better classical game OST, Jeremy Soules work on this far outshines anything else, even his Dragonborn title song is outpaced by any track on here:

https://youtu.be/MUe64FtLs3U

Sadly the rest of the guild wars expansions songs are not up to par like the original one.

>>58006884
If you're legally blind, maybe.

>>58006868
HD 600's weren't mentioned by either person once.

>>58006868
>sennfags

>>58006884
>being this pleb

>>58006737
hi akg shill

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Anyone have a suggestion for a cheap amp to use with my computer (computer --> 3.5mm jack --> amp --> headphones)? Don't care too much about quality but prefer it to be cheap instead.

Thanks!

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>>58006908
>Its that faggot that thinks the regular headphone hording autist is a shill

>>58006799
DT880, K550, K340, K702, IE80, HE500, T50RP, some Sony XB model

K812 and what looks like the K280 parabolic

>>58006937
Define cheap.

>>58006937
How about you give us an actual budget. 'Cheap' is entirely subjective.

>>58006972
hi beyerdynamic shill akg shill highfi shill sony shill

>>58006896
They are in this numbers idiotpic >>58006789

>>58006906
No, they are fine. Objectively and by every metric. There are plenty of phones that are equally good or better, but that doesn't make them not fine.

bluetooth,wireless>>>all of that

ws99

are

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>>58007046
>>58007050

>>58007033
>They are in this numbers idiotpic
You didn't quote that post.

>>58007046
Are there any non-terrible wireless IEMs?

>>58007070
No.

Anyone on the Smyth Realiser preorder?
Anyone build any of Millett's stuff?
Anyone have a portable they like as much as or more than the O2 (ideally that will run low impedance loads)?

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>>58006972
>Define cheap.
>>58006994
>How about you give us an actual budget. 'Cheap' is entirely subjective.
Is $50 too cheap? Somewhere around there... is cheaper even possible?!

>>58007050
buy these, they are crisp and bassy lol

>>58007067
I quoted the guy who quoted that post. It was a response to his
>it doesn't matter because they'er all garbage

>>58007093
You can get a DIY o2 for around that price
and a CMOY is only like 5 more.
You can also get DIY Classic 47 Amps of ebay/aliexpress for under $10 USD.

I'm pretty sure SMSL makes a fairly cheap headphone amp as well.

Schiit Fulla [not the second model] can be found for cheap too as theyre being cleared out.

>>58007093
Grado SR60 if you want open and a bit harsh.
Sennheiser HD 201 are better than most at the price.

Those are the only ones I've tried at the price that I actually like.

>>58007102
>I quoted the guy who quoted that post. It was a response to his
No he didn't.

>>58007133
He's asking about amps.

>>58007145
Thank goodness you're here.

>>58007183
You're welcome.

>>58007133
those are both shit

>>58007127
Thanks! Will research right now.

I love all the edgy "all your shit is crap" in this thread. Raise your hand if you are professionally involved in music, audio equipment, or sound production in any way. I'll wait.

Thought so.

>>58007283
Grade 8 pianist and proff audio engineer
<3

>Budget
$110
>Location
USA
>Source
TV/Phone
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Prefer comfy
>Sound signature
Bassy or neutral

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>>58006691
Any help guys?

>>58007308

HM5

>>58006691
>Nuforce me800m
Kinda super bassy.
The alternative offerings generally are bass heavy anyway, but maybe something less bass heavy to start with.
What price can you find the ATH-IM50 for?

>>58007070
What do you want from your bluetooth IEM? There are some good ones and not so good ones.

>>58007302

>Grade 8

is that like a martial arts belt or some shit?

>>58006608
>hd800
>mac
>wireless mouse
>but muh vacuum tuuubes
>not using xlr

>>58007370
http://us.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/piano#

>>58007337

SoundMAGIC E10

>>58007392

so you are like a grand-master then?

>>58007337
TTPOD T1

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>>58007127
Holy shit anon, there's a bunch of really nice Amp kits on ebay! And they seem dead-simple to build.

Do you have any recommendations for which one of the kits to go for? I'd really like to try to build one myself.

Has anyone here built their own amp from a kit?

I'd really like a recommendation for which kit is the best.

>>58007358
>ATH-IM50
I can find exactly 1 available, imported from Japan
through Amazon for £67. Are they worth that much?

>>58007398
£30, look pretty good
>>58007436
Can't find these anywhere selling to the UK.

>>58007442
Classic 47, the one I mentioned in my original reply is really quite good. Next step from that would be a DIY 02.

Both need shielding from EMI though. A grounded sheet of sandwich foil fixes it.

>>58007475
>DIY 02.
OK, I'll look this one up next.

Do any of them come with 1/4" plugs for headphone input btw?

>>58007536
Not sure, but you can just get a 1/4" socket from your local electronics parts store or ebay and use that instead

DIY O2 doesnt come with a case or knob btw

>>58007302
Ok. So tell me, whenever you aren't in your studio the equipment isn't always exactly what you want, and if you go in open to that then you can usually find something beautiful. Even if it's just a pair of SM57s in the right place. It's never exactly the "right gear" for the job but with good talent that's not really a limitation.

So all this butthurt about "the only good headphones" is so much wasted energy. If people only knew how much terrible shit we sometimes have to deal with they'd be more patient with their own gear.

Eric Clapton's Unplugged album is fantastic. Even if you don't like his music, or how it was "mastered" it's a fantastic album. A good system will revel space and intimacy that you can't hear on a crappy car system, but it's not like the music disappears on a crappy car system. The groove is still there. FUCK go listen to some Zydeco and tell me how important your headphones are.

>>58007442
The O2 is really really good. Make the funds happen. Millett's Butte is a good opamp headphone amp but it's not much cheaper (and don't skimp on the caps).

I just got a thinkpad what music player should I put on it? Is there any way to transfer music to an ipod besides itunes?

>>58007624
Nobody argues that point though. /hpg/ is summed down to audiophile consumerism. Most people arguing the dumb shit like 'AKG vs SNAPHEISER REEE' are purely shitposters, and people who argue between headphones are just legitimately trying to help people get the best value for their money. [or confirm their biases, which is another story all together]

Don't forget some people have a lower tolerance for bad/unsatisfactory audio. I'm fine with using cheapo $50 dollar headphones for a brief time, but then there are people who won't accept anything below Stax or some shit.

also
>Ok. So tell me,
You didn't actually ask a question

>>58007776
Foobar2k
It takes getting used to and a lot of set-up, but once you get there it is absolutely worth it.
Watch some videos if you get confused or want some guidance.

would you guys recommend the Brainwavs earpads, and if so, any specific variety of 'em?

>>58007863
For what headphone?

>>58007827
yeah that's what I use on my desktop, put that on like 3 years ago was checking to see if anything better came out but it doesn't look like it lmao

>>58007926
the h'white tascam th-02

>>58007819
There wasn't a question, I guess I thought I was going to get to one based on an equipment lowest common denominator but I never did.

I like my IEMs, they are good. I like my Beyer 250s and 990s, they are different. I work on Event 2020s, JBL cinema three ways, and Genelecs. They are all different and none are really more true than the other, just different.

Not saying there isn't good advice, I just see a lot of shitposting (but that's not unique to /g/, it annoys me just as much on /k/).

My point to people who are stressing about some audio decision is that in general you aren't going to get the right thing the first time, and it takes experience with a lot of gear to have a sense of what works for you and what doesn't so just try a bunch of stuff and decide what you like. Probably should have lead with that.

>>58007927
Nothing that I know of has surpassed it. Foobar is so open source and well supported by community for plugins and shit.

Might want to ask /mu/ maybe?

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>>58007949
>everyone else is stupid except me for I am a mighty studio engineer/musician

Get over yourself pal

>>58007944
ZEOS GET OUT REEEEEEEEEEE

but honestly do you really want to spend more than 22 on pads for a headphone that costs less than that?
The clamp is hard enough on them that you probably dont want to increase it by getting thicker HM5's like the angled variants, though it could aid if youre using them for portable use and need isolation.

Pleathers work best if you want to keep their low end. Hybrids would probably do well too, though wont isolate as much.

I wouldn't recommend velours on closed cans for most cases.

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Not a question about headphones specifically, but about a DAC/AMP for my new Massdrop AKG K7XXs
>Budget
100 ish
>Location
USA
>Source
I've been using a Fiio E10K when I'm at my desk, and it drives these headphones comfortably, but it's on it's last legs. When I move the volume, it only plays out of my right ear until I put pressure on the volume knob and it randomly works again :( But any slight movement of the cable fucks it up again.
>Type of headphone
AKG K7XX for most of everything, but I use some RHA MA750s when I play my drumset, so I would hope that the new DAC/AMP wouldn't produce a hiss or something with my RHAs since they are so easy to drive.

Is there anything that would be a quality of life improvement from the Fiio E10K at around the 100ish mark? The onboard sound of my computer has an audible hiss, so I need both a DAC and an AMP, hopefully in one. I know that something like an AudioEngineD1 or Schiit Stack would be ideal, but I'm tied a bit for cash.

>>58008028
Schiit Fulla. Uses same DAC as in the stacks. Well worth the money and it'd easily beat an E10k in both sound and power.

>>58008002

>posting lucifers sigil

random asf, he's just saying that there are different tiers and levels of enjoyment, when you're eating in michelin starred restaurants you can also enjoy the shack around the corner, but having everyone condone the shack over the starred chefs is just shitposting for the masses aka what's best for the majority is the best for the individual

>>58008028
>>58008052
Should probably clarify
Fulla 2, not the original Fulla.

>>58008052
>>58008068
looks like the Fulla 2 is back-ordered and I was kinda hoping to get it as soon as I could. Looks like the OG fulla is 60 fries on Amazon. Is it worth the wait to get the 2?

Only headphones I could feasibly see myself getting after these AKGS, if any, would be like some Senny HD650s or 600s. Probably not though. Would either Fulla run those? This may sound dumb, sorry.

>>58007959
I hate /mu/ i'm just going to stay with foobar

>>58008125
/mu/ loves musicbee as well. That's breddy alright

>>58008002
No actually, the people who don't care too much have it right. It's like a bell curve. Just enjoy your shit and don't get all strung out by people telling you your shit is bad. Basically the opposite of what you seemed to get out of it. And the only reason I brought up the business is because I literally spend 9.7 hours of every work day critically listening to shit.

is soulseek okay to use? Been using it for a while and always find the hard to find shit on there. Is it safe to use? Are there better options for free music? I don't want to have to share shit on a private torrent group or something I hated what.cd

>>58008028
O2 is good in that price range.

sounds like you have a cracked solder joint on the pot. Pull the thing apart and check it or re-flow the solder on the pot's joints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiD7SqxPbMY

>>58006608
i used to make fun of you guys but them i got into video and now video quality means life.

sorry.

>>58007467
>Are they worth that much?
That's a rather high price. Try accessoryjack or ebay or whatever.

As a note, Soundmagic E10S is the one with the mic.

>>58008192
Tangent. I have one of the old Panasonic Plasmas that I like a lot, but it's going to die one day and there really aren't any more plasmas. What do I do for sub $4k if I want the blackest of blacks that ever blacked. And the ability to turn off motion smoothing/frame doubling.

>>58008119
Both Fullas should run those.

The Fulla 2 has both line out and headphone out, as well as an option for an external power source. Fulla 1 only has head out and USB in.

Fulla 1 has a really shitty knob. It's legitimately difficult to use. The actual casing itself is also quite sharp and uninviting. The knob on the 2 is miles better. Feels really damn smooth.

IMO the 1 looks a lot nicer, but it's a fucking DAC/AMP. Who cares.

Fulla 2 is a lot larger, but that is a lot better if youre using it at a desk.


So yea, I'd wait for the 2 to come back into stock,

>>58008229
May just go ahead and just try and keep calm while listening to music for a few days, while they come back in stock and I can buy it then lol

appreciate it, anon.

>>58008180
I'm pretty close to retarded, so I don't know If I feel I could really do that. Also, isn't the O2 the Objective2 + ODAC? Am I getting memed on? It looks like that's 280 everywhere I've looked...

>>58008289
The o2 is just the amp.
o2 = Objective 2

>>58008308
Oh shit, nvm I just found it. I've never seen it as two separate things. I figured they were always together. I need a DAC as well, to eliminate the hiss from my actual computer though :(

>>58008057
>not knowing Zeal and Ardor

What do you faggots even listen to, vaporwave and video game soundtracks? Jesus Christ.

>>58008335
I wasn't that guy. I was just explaining. Dunno why he was suggesting just an o2.

>>58008353
i'd add anime soundtracks and kpop to that list

>Budget
<70NZD, can increase for maximum value
>Location
NZ
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed, but not fully sealed
(is there anything which can switch between?)
>Comfort level
medium to high, intended for may hours of continuous use
>Sound signature
mostly neutral, but I don't mind extra bass
>Past headphones
fifteen pairs of $30 earbuds, and a Plantronics RIG gaming headset that's heatshrinked together with a nonfunctional mic
I have tall ears, so want something with logitech-size over-ear cups. I'm split between getting a headset or getting headphones and an external mic, I need a half-decent mic for /tg/ stuff, and my Plantronics mic was easily good enough for that (while it worked). Thoughts?

>>58008359
Yeah, I was a bit confused by that as well. I really spent a minute or two trying to recall anything that was also named o2 that could fit the category of what I was asking for. Honestly didn't know they sold it separately, as I've only ever seen the combination piece.

What exactly is the point in getting a higher end DAC, as opposed to say the Fulla2 or the Fiio E10K? Is there a noticeable cleanliness upgrade? An increase in certain things? I get the AMP part, more power, or getting a tube amp to color the sound, but DACS?

>>58008422
Less colour, and more transparency, features, and more playback modes.

Higher end amps are also because less distortion

>>58008353
listened to this today and saw that he's re-releasing the album on February of next year, since he is under a different record company. I'm contemplating checking the archive for it before hand tho. The tracks he has on spotify are pretty interesting.

>>58008441
Ah, thanks!

>>58007819
>Don't forget some people have a lower tolerance for bad/unsatisfactory audio. I'm fine with using cheapo $50 dollar headphones for a brief time, but then there are people who won't accept anything below Stax or some shit.

What if stuff in the 100-500$ range sounds almost identical to me? Sure there's very small improvements but it still doesn't anywhere as good as I want it to. Even with amp and dac it's still too grainy and unnatural no matter the headphone. FLAC doesn't seem to change anything either

Does it get better at any point or I just have fucked up ears/my expectations aren't realistic?

>>58008289
Holy shit it is $200+. I guess I was remembering the O2 alone which is $125. I have the same problem you do and I like the O2+ODAC that I have.

Try pulling the FiiO apart, you can't really break it more right?

>>58008353
Mostly Jazz but I'm not critical of other people liking whatever they like, and I don't carry the shit I listen to around like some badge of elitism.

Honestly I like my O2+ODAC more than the Grace m903s we use at work.

>>58008625
>Does it get better at any point or I just have fucked up ears/my expectations aren't realistic?
What do you have?

>>58008625
There are two things that could be going on. 1. ear training, 2. actual physical limitations. You could get a hearing test to see if you have limited hearing but most people just don't listen enough to hear the difference. It's almost exactly like tasting wine. You've got to drink a pile if it to start discerning different flavors because initially it just overwhelms your palate.

So if you like your rig and it's cheap then that's fine, stick with enjoying what you have until you find a reason to change it.

>>58008667

Magni/Modi 2 and also Essence STX, honestly I'm not noticing any real difference between the two, I think my Sansa Fuze sounds just as good but less loud.

Headphones, I have tried HD598/600/650, q701, k612, DT770/880/990, X2, ATH-AD700x, some shitty gaymen headsets, etc. Sure some models sound a bit better but the main difference between them seems to be the amount of bass. I think cheap crap like HD25 sounds pretty good even compared to all those flagships.

Do tube amps make a difference? Planar headphones? Audiophile SATA cables? Magical pebbles? I don't fucking know, I'm just starting to believing that "audiophiles" are mentally ill or perhaps I am.

>>58008727
Dunno man, my ears are very sensitive and I can hear the faintest shit, maybe that's why I'm picking up all those sound imperfections? Like I find it hard to listen to someone when there's a background noise, the noise overpowers that voice and they mix up. Headphones just sound unnatural, like there's a constant background white noise and the sound is all "grainy".

>>58008800
>Magni/Modi 2
>I'm just starting to believing that "audiophiles" are mentally ill or perhaps I am.
If you are ill like I am. Try this. This might sound stupid. Tell me if your RCA cable is seperate or both are attached to each other. If attached together plug it in and listen. When you're done remove them. Switch the direction around. If you hear something slightly different. Then you are ill.

>>58008853
They're separate but I don't see how that would make any difference, unless the cables are physically different, which I doubt.

>>58008800
Listen to this and tell me if you think it's grainy like the stuff you don't like.

from filedroper:
/bodysoul-gefellm300ortf

>>58008969
fuck, two 'p's. Long damn day.

what's a decent PMP/DAP? I just want something with a ton of storage for my car. preferably under $100 if possible. currently looking at the fiio m3

>>58008969
Woah, that's pretty good, the background noise is only barely audible at very high volume and it's certainly nowhere as "grainy" as most music. What's the magic?

I actually listen to plenty to classical stuff (FLAC) but the same issues are present, just to a lesser degree.

I browsed these threads years ago when I got my o2/odac + dt880 setup but i'm not privy to anything new. are there any better headphones for $200 or so?

Selling Audeze LCD-2(like New), pls checkout my listing on eBay.

>>58009170
Checkout THIS
*unsheathes dick*

>>58009049
It's not my recording, but essentially it's recorded really close with a lot of signal. Most symphonic recordings are not done that way because the engineer is trying to capture the "room" which is what I suspect sound grainy to you. Things recorded really close may be your jam. Try getting out to a few classical concerts or jazz concerts and see if the same things bother you (audience noise may be the biggest bother to you). And then, honestly, begin recording your own stuff. Go meet good musicians and learn to get the sound you want. That's only one recording but I listen to it all the time because I love how intimate it is. It never ceases to satisfy.

Hey I’m thinking about buying myself a pair of open back cans for xmas. I’m mainly into bass heavy edm genres and pop. I’ve had Sennheiser 598HDs and audiotechnica’s ath-m50s and I’me veering more towards sennheiser in terms of sound characteristics. Right now I have a sad Fioo Q1 amp and am wondering if I should just invest in a better amp instead of getting a new pair of cans. I was looking at the Sennheiser 600’s and the BeyerDynamic DT 880 premium series. I’m thinking this amazon deal is currently my best bet as they look like good bundle.
>https://www.amazon.com/BeyerDynamic-Headphones-Headphone-Amplifier-High-Performance/dp/B01CXX0CHM/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i
>budget: up to 300
>USA
>source: mobile and desktop via an amplifier of by itself.
Any help or opinions would be greatly apprecieated!

Btw I can't do paypal and currently have an amazon credit card so they're the vendor i'm stuck with.

>>58009356
I've heard the x2's are really good for edm, and they probably won't need an amp either.

So what's the next step up from the HD600/O2 setup? Should I look into Stax?

>>58009376
HD650/Fulla 2

>>58009373
thanks Ill take a look at em!

>>58009329
Is there a term for this kind of recordings or something?

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I'm going to get into music production and I'm about to pull the trigger on some MSR7 first before getting a more proper setup (amp, etc).

Is there a better pair of cans in that price range (<250USD) or are these the best I can get without an amp?

>>58009395
Not really, it was popular in the 80s when engineers were trying to record everything totally isolated so that they could have a lot of control in mastering (beginning of the digital multi track age) but all of those recordings sound bad for technical limitations of the time, they are also a little overboard on it.

Hang out on some forums like gearslutz and taperssection and you'll find people sharing their recordings. Also just listen to a pile of things and you'll find some stuff is mastered more to your taste. Go check out ECMs library, most of their stuff is excellently mastered.

>>58009429
My favorite cheap reference is the etymotic ER4s. They are by no means flat but they have good clarity and they do not encourage you to artificially bump anything. Make sure to check your Lfe on some speaker system that can move air though because you may be overdriving it.

>>58006608
>tfw I got HD 558's for 51.99 gbp.

That's like rabbi level of savings.

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NEED
E
E
D

>ON EAR
>DETACHABLE CABLE
>FOLDABLE
>UNDER $100

THANK YOU

>>58009622
I got my akg 240 for 11$ in 2011

brothers in savings

>>58009504
Pretty dumb question but is there any <$100 iem that sounds as good as the ve monk? I just borrow it from my friend who's into chinkshit and i actually like it more than my se215, not even joking

>>58009779
Didn't mean to quote

>>58009779
No idea. I have ER4Ps and JH13s. The ER4Ps hold up well considering the massive price difference. Haven't played with many other IEMs in the last four years, did a bit back when I was deciding if I wanted to spend the coin on the JH13s.

>>58009504
>ECM

Thanks, already looking at their stuff.

Thanks for the information by the way, it's nice to discover something actually related to music instead of shilling and memes.

>>58009140
600's can be had for only 60 more, and massdrop 650's go for 200 USD if you can catch it in time

nowdays planar is turning heads
hifiman's 400i's are god tier

>>58009376
properly corrected 800's and a balanced output amp

>>58006684
top kek

>>58009952
>balanced meme
https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/audio-myth-balanced-headphone-outputs-are-better

>>58009761
M40X

>>58009140
if you like DT880's sound signature, no, they're still the best V shaped open headphones in that budget

hell I think they're the best V shaped open headphones at any budget

>>58006608
>Had Phillips Fidelo X1s
>New ones are $500
>Want bassy headphones
what do

>>58010468
read the OP

>>58006737
This is the guy who memes about Sennheiser veil and simultaneously recommends the IE 80 which is the biggest mudslide Sennheiser ever came up with. Besides, what a shitty collection, future looks literally bright and dark at the same time.

>>58010495
It doesn't suggest anything about high bass headphones.

>>58010511
read the OP

>>58010239
>hell I think they're the best V shaped open headphones at any budget
hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

>>58010525
If you can't give a suggestion based on what I posted, then you weren't intelligent enough to help me out anyways.

>>58010545
>If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.

>>58010550
ok here you go
xpt100

Does the headphone amp only need to meet the ohm requirements or is there more to it?

>>58010560
thx bby

>>58010580
impedance + sensetivity
i think nwavguy has some guide for it

>>58010554
>>If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.
>>58010545

>>58010468
Fill out the form in the OP
Best way to get a suggestion.

>>58010560
XPT100 are neutral

>>58010609
I already filled it out as best I can. Bassy headphones under $500

>Budget
€150 tops
>Location
Spain
>Source
Grundig SXV 6000 preamp (120ohm impedance on the headphone output)
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Would prefer open, but don't really care
>Comfort level
Preferably comfy, I want to be able to listen to three ~45 minute albums in a row
>Sound signature
Neutral, maybe a bit bright or V-shaped. I do have a hardware parametric EQ.
>Past headphones
Koss PortaPro, Superlux 668B

I was looking at the DT880s

>>58010635
wait for these to drop again
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/fostex-x-massdrop-th-x00

>>58010649
How the hell long will that take? Any other suggestions?

>>58006737

I like the X1 and K553 Pro, so you're alright in my book.

>>58010232
ON EAR DAMN YOU

ON EAR

>>58010784
g-get big ears

>>58010790
I have small ears and glasses
fuck over-ear headphones

>mfw Grado looks absolutely perfect but don't have detachable cables and leak sound like a jet plane

currently eyeing Phillips Fidelio f1/27 but I dunno how good they are or not

>>58010795
that would make on ears even wors

>>58010819
nope, on ears are way better for that so long as the pads are comfy. Don't put pressure on my glasses which pinch my head and easily cover my entire ear, making noise isolation work really well

Spectrum sound is the best thing in the whole dimensional vortexes, infinity, and time&space and multiverses

>>58011128
and BAAAAS

Aaaaaaaaa a a a a aa a a aa aa a a a a a a a a a aaaaa a a aa a aaaaa a z a

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>buy headphones on Monday
>buy before 12 so supposedly same day dispatch
>supposed to be here today
>get PUMPED
>get notification from seller that they are busy cuz Christmas
>they only got dispatched yesterday
>"Estimated delivery 19th Dec"

FUCK

>>58011627
>had to wait like a full month for my pistons to arrive

>>58011660
I'm waiting on HD800's from Italy. I guess if they are in genuine ex-show/as new condition can't really complain about having to wait a week as the price was god tier.

The seller told me they had only been used for photos for a magazine but who the fuck believes that lmao.

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Are these good headphones for a poorfag or can I get something better for under $200?

>>58011727
>m50x
heh

check op for requesting advice

Why do people buy anything other than the Focal Elear and Focal Utopias when it comes to flagahips? Everything else has been proven garbage.

>>58010580
There is no ohm requirement, you don't need to know the impedance. There's headphone sensitivity and amplifier output power. Amplifier can fall short in other areas like frequency respone, distortion, noise but for driving a headphone theres

>>58010609
>XPT100 are neutral
Hardlly

>>58011757
Why are you still here shilling the lackluster FOTM "flagships"?

>>58011745
>Budget
200€
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC?
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Fairly comfortable
>Sound signature
Not sure
>Past headphones
August EP650, that's it.

>>58011915
>August EP650 Review - Xtra Bass
>Xtra bass
*sweat*
Did you like the amount of bass? if so, have a look at XB950 or VModa Crossfade M-100

>>58012006
Well, I didn't solely buy them because of that, and I think I'm looking more for a clear sound than for bass and I'd probably give up some of that for clear sound, which is why I wanted to know if the ATH-M50X is a good buy, since I heard it's all around balanced.

Give me opinions on HE-400s and ATH-MSR7 plox.

>>58011892
tyll said they are are the best though and he doesn't fall for flavor of the month.

>>58012133
400i is better

there's a deal somewhere on it, check archives, it's been posted on here a few times

MSR7 are great if you're in EU and want closed balanced headphones, if you're NA, probably better to go with 553 because you can get the 553 and the MSR7 is 50$ more expensive

>>58012054
the problem is going from extra bass to something with not as much bass
if you want something more neutral with still a slight bass boost, have a look at HM5/XPT100

>>58012133
400S is the poor man's planar dynamic. If you wanted it because bass, it doesn't have it.
MSR7 is flatter, a bit rolled in the low range, Lacks a bit of treble, nothing that can't be fixed either way.

>>58012164
>because you can get the 553
The 553 is basically a worse DT770. It's not an alternative to the MSR7 in sound or size.

>Budget
~80 USD
>Location
United States
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
preferably comfy but I'd be willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort for better sound quality
>Sound signature
I'm really not super sure because I want good quality on bass mid and treble but I do like the bass to be a little more pronounced. The artists I listen to range from Ween to Marina and the Diamonds to A$AP Rocky to Daoko to Marvin Gaye and everything in between. basically a little bit of everything. Thanks in advance.

momentum in ear or cx 5.0? which is better generally speaking?

>>58012223
>The 553 is basically a worse DT770.
come on now son

>>58012148
And you take his word as some sort of authority?

Does anybody have any suggestions for >>58010642 ?

>>58012309
doesn't /hpg/?

>>58012318
>>58010642
DT880 are very v shaped, but so are 668b, although they have very little very low end bass
Did you like 668b's signature?
If not what didn't you like about it

>Budget
$80
>Location
MURICA! (Gonna ship it to my country).
>Source
Laptop/Cellphone
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy af
>Sound signature
No preferences
>Past headphones
Bunch of sound magics, 668B, porta pros

I commute a lot, so I'm hoping for something sturdy and isolated. Also considering in getting BoomPros eventually.

>>58011745
>heh
What's wrong with them?

>>58012252
That's a pretty accurate description imo. K553 just falls short in consistency and instead of being the usual V-shaped headphone it is when it seals properly, it goes into being a bright nobass one. DT770 doesn't suffer from this level of inconsistency in seal. DT770 also is quite often regarded as more comfortable but that's subjective.

>>58012382
/hpg/ agrees on nothing and definitely doesn't see eye to eye with Tyll or about Tyll. Some have a pet peeve with him talking about technical things he doesn't understand(like square waves). I'd hope most here realize that things like HOF is simply his opinion on things, his subjective outlook on some product and it really doesn't correlate with how everyone else perceives it.

>>58012454
takstar pro 80/hyperx cloud 1
maybe get hm5 pads to go along with it if they aren't comfy enough

>>58012394
I loved the 668B, except for the lack of treble detail. Also, the left voice coil went open after two years for absolutely no reason.

Would the DT990 be a viable option? They are on sale in my local Amazon.

>>58012672
Dt990 is a shit version of the DT880
forget it exists

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Master race reporting in

>>58008625
>my expectations aren't realistic
This is your answer. You're taking the route of blaming anything and everything you can find, and not being effective in troubleshooting.

>>58009395
Close miking.

>>58008441
>more transparency
Transparency is a binary state. It is or it isn't.

What's the best DAP I can get for $200?

>>58012608
Is getting the Cloud Core fine?

Isn't it a pain in the ass to have to reach behind your PC all the time to plug your headphones/microphone into your sound card?

>>58012958
you get some less accessories, including the velour earpads I think, if you're getting the hm5 pads or don't like velour, go for it

>>58013021
If your sound card is inside your PC you're doing it wrong.

>>58011915
HM5

>>58013245
What would you suggest for an entry level external card then?

>>58013419
Behringer UCA200/202/222

>>58012382
Tyll is more like an audiophile blogger who got picked up by a publisher and platform.

>>58012953
>best DAP I can get for $200
What are you looking for as far as features?
Cowon Plenue D, Fiio X3, an old iPod Classic, even an old smartphone. You could pick any of these for a variety of reasons.

>>58012244
Why the Sennheiser in-ears?

>>58013528
senheiser guy here, looking for good IEM between 80 and 100 usd and I've heard decent things about them. if you have any suggestions for others in that price range (and preferably a neutral sound signature) it would be appreciated.

>>58013548
>senheiser guy here
what you work for the company?

>>58013600
nah just letting anon know it's me, he quoted multiple people in his post

>Budget
~30
>Location
Belgium
>Source
Laptop's sound card
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
n/a
>Comfort level
I have a lot of problems with IEMs so comfort over sound any day
>Sound signature
Probably V shaped, currently have 668b at home and I like the strong bass & treble. Got piston 3.0 and I EQ'd them to have a bit more bass and treble.
The right ear got this weird problem where it plays at a fifth of the volume, so now I'm looking for a replacement pair
Preferably something that'll survive being tossed in the front of my backpack, so a small carrying case is a big plus

>>58012529
Nothing, I like them. Not my favorite, I don't own a pair anymore but for the price and for closed back the M50x is nice. They are also way more comfy than any of the Senn closed phones and they sound way better than the Sonys.

>>58012672
I like my 990s. I use enjoy them on EDM, and with a fat poorly made tube amp. They are not "accurate" but my ass doesn't care when I'm dancing. Every time I start listening to that rig I think "boy these aren't as accurate as I remember." and then I realize that I burned two hours listening to music and I've got the biggest shit eating grin.

>>58014024
soundmagic e10

>>58013548
The Senn IEMs are distinctly bass heavy.
Etymotic HF5 and MK5 are flatter. Generally more isolating, but the cables can be very annoying. Not everyone likes their fit, but the small body can be fairly comfy.

>>58014384
normally I wouldn't mind about like 10-20 difference but this is to put on a wish list and there's a budget of 25€, so people will probably throw a shitfit if I put on a 40€ thing

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This might not be the right place but I could really use some buying advice. I'm looking for a high end usb microphone and I'm leaning Blue Yeti. Before I get called out for falling for a meme, know that I can get a brand new one for only $84.99.

>>58014609
>high end
>usb

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>>58014620
Not everyone has the budget or space for studio broadcasting equipment. Maybe people just want those on the other end to be absolutely sure the speaker is taking the lords name in vain and insulting their mother.

>>58014609
at2020 best

>>58014620
hue hue hue, nothing good can come from USB, digital microphones are stupid.
• Neumann DMI-2
• Sennheiser has an entire AES digital range.

Realize that a company building a USB microphone (or any "digital interface" microphone) has the ability to tune the preamp stage to exactly match the microphone. Now they have to care to do this but Blue does and their stuff is great for the price.

>>58006715
send them to mexico

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Hey anyone got imod ipod ?
How much is it cost ?
Is it any good ?

>>58011757
>>58012148
First, you are a fucking faggot and should kys for speaking for other people. Look at his wall of Fame, what do we see at number one? Yes,
Stax SR-009 and THEN Focal Utopia. Second, as far as Eclair goes there are lots of other headphones that can compete with it, with lower or higher price like Stax and Sens. 3rd plz kys and leave this thread.

>>58015818
He's a dumb shill just like this guy >>58013634

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What are the best, comfiest, most neutral-sounding set of headphones for around $200?

>>58011757
Have you heard the Utopias?
Have you heard the Avantgarde Trios?
Have you heard the S.A.P. Quartettes?
(more than "this one time at a Hi-Fi convention in a hotel")

What "flagship" speakers have you heard, on what power, with what recordings? How do you feel they compare?

>>58015913
I thought you were talking about speakers when you brought up the focal utopia. My bad.

could get the Sony MDR-V55 for 35€ right now, are they any good? gotta replace the pads, right?

>Budget
up to 200€
>Location
Germany
>Source
Cellphone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
rather good sound than comfort
>Sound signature
bassy

>>58015904
Berry berry good description :D

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I don't want to make a speaker general so I'll ask here. I need a digital processor that is capable of room response correction, preferably automating the process. What are my options? Who manufacture these? Let's say under 1000 €.

>>58016008
They're pretty dark sounding.

>>58016093
what more do you want from me? I don't know much about headphones but what the best for $200.

>>58015904
K7XX/K702

Ok boys I need a new daily driver for Vidya, movies and music

k550mk2 for 90
or
x2 for 200

is it worth twice the dfosh?

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Philips Fidelo f1/27 for ~$50

how are they?

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>Budget
Preferably something cheap 20-30 britbongers
>Location
UK
>Source
iphone 6s plus
>Type of headphone
IEMs
>Comfort level
I mean if they sound a lot better I don't mind a little discomfort, I have huge ear canals I'll probably get used to it
>Sound signature
bright or v-shaped
>Past headphones
Fidelio X2s at home. My other IEMs are the shitty pair that came with my phone.

I'll only use them for about 7-8 hours a week. I don't need the greatest sounding earbuds I just need something that's better than the apple ones.

>>58016447
I've never tried closed AKGs

but I like my X2s over the AKG7xx

>Budget
Thinking $100-$150
>Location
US
>Source
Computer on-board audio, primarily. Games, music, movies.
>Type of headphone
Closed circumaural
>Comfort level
Highest importance. Quality pads with depth preferred. I dont want hard plastic pressing my ears or for the plastic coating to peel off of the fabric cups as has happened with the original and aftermarket pads for my current headphones
>Sound signature
Neutral or bass boosted
>Past headphones
Replacing Sennheiser HD 485. Have been happy with JBL LSR305 and Xiaomi Piston II that I've gotten in the last year.

>>58016787
I have the Senfer UES and I think they're great, they were 33 usd for me. I don't have any other iems in the price range to compare them with, but they sound miles better than my kz zs3 and ed12.

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>>58014609
>>58014620
>>58014929
>>58014790

Neumann looks absolutely god tier. Don't think I can afford 1000-3000 dollar microphones though. So my options are limited to Blue and Audio-Tech? Any shortcomings or anons that can give me their opinion on performance? I'm just using it games and conference calls.

>>58014609
bm800+behringer um2

Will it damage my open-back headphones if I crank the volume really high and use them as speakers?

>>58017059
yes

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Hello!

>>58016135
Besides that pic? I was under the impression it was becoming a more common feature on receivers these days.

Dedicated units, MiniDSP Dirac, the DCX2496 or whatever it was called are examples.


>>58017059
At some point any speaker will fail, but maybe it can be okay if you use it within a few feet.

>>58017025
The blue will be good. Good people too, not a huge company like AT, although I like everything AT I've ever bought. Got a pile of AT microphones and used to own AT headphones.

>>58016853
my worry is they wont be bassy enough for me
I do like how they mirror the human response curve well though

im coming from akg 240s btw

>>58015818
How the fuck can can you justify that price tag anyway?

Beryllium drivers for bigmchuge speakers that can blast your head off are like 1000$ top so whatever those headphones have can only cost a fraction of that. What's the rest? Made in China plastic frame?

I can understand meme shit like Orpheus since it comes with special equipment to drive them, but generic headphones?

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Why do these come in 250 ohms version? What's the fucking point? So they fuck you into buying an amp???

Also, how good are they?

I have a quality headphone amp.
I have a quality pair of headphones.
I have a shitty pair of computer speakers.
I have no dedicated DAC.

Should I invest in some good nearfield speakers, or a DAC first? Current DAC is whatever is onboard an ASUS Z170 mobo.

>>58017743
250 ohm is slightly better than 80
if you have an amp and bring a portable amp with you or you never plan to use them on the go there's literally no reason to not get 250s

>>58017743
>Why do these come in 250 ohms version? What's the fucking point? So they fuck you into buying an amp???
I have the DT250/250 and ran them against the DT250/80s and there was a clear difference. As long as you are always on power they are worth it, if you want to use them as a portable or without an amp then get the 80, they are fine.

>>58016920
dt 770

2 questions
Regarding headphones
>Budget
250 usd max
>Location
Mexico
>Source
SMSL M3 or Fiio e10K
>Type of headphone
Over
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
very comfy
>Sound signature
Bassy
>Past headphones
Cloud II

Second question
I´m looking to buy a pair of fronts speakers for my 5.1 setup, got 2 options

MTX Monitor60i as fronts, and a center one ( Monitor 6C)
or
Klipsch R15M and a R 25C for center

>>58018257

>bassy and open

muy dificil, fidelio X2 esta en 5800 en amazon.com.mx

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>>58018459
Gracias we :3

">Budget"
$200
">Location"
USA-CA
">Source"
laptop or schiit fulla 2
">Type of headphone"
Over/iem*
">Open or closed"
closed
">Comfort level"
very comfy
">Sound signature"
Warm/clear/some bass
">Past headphones"
xiaomi pistons

* need INLINE MIC
I was looking at the MDR‑100AAP because ath m-50 doesn't have inline.

>does ER4XR have inline mic by chance?

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just bought these for 60 euros, did i do good?

>>58016447
go for the K550

>>58016920
Brainwavz HM5

>>58017743
>What's the fucking point?
These are made in different impedances so producers can choose the optimal option for their studio's particular setup.

>>58016920
K553 pro

>>58018524
>inline mic
why

>>58018257
DT880

>>58014222
>They are also way more comfy than any of the Senn closed phones

lolno
m50x are some of the least comfortable closed headphones you can get

theyre fine if you put HM5's on them, but even then theyre outdone by MDR 7506 for cheaper

>>58012958
theyre actually a better option if you dont want the mic

cloud cores just have a worse mic and non velour pads

but for the price difference you can just get HM5 pads and end up with a comfier headphone anyway.

I'd go with HM5 hybrids for them tho

>>58018716
Ok, how about I found them more comfy than my HD280s? Better?

>>58014719
>>58014609
>space
its a little box and an XLR cable. put it under your monitor or something.
if you dont have space for that consider moving out of your cardboard box

and you can get cheap interfaces like the UM2 and a BM800 [a 15 dollar microhphone that sounds better than a yeti]

USB microphones are a waste. Cheapest I'd go is a AT-2020 on special. IMO the 2020 sounds better than a yeti too, though you need a stand. Salvage an old lamp if youre homeless.

XLR microphones give better results since you have a multitude of controls

>>58015904
Fill out a form.

>>58017743
impedance means very little
i can drive 770 250 Ohm off my phone easily. They improve with an amp, but a lot of headphones actually do.

the 250 ohm variants are better than the 80

>>58015904

DT880 or K702 or DT250

>>58018596
Yes. They're a great closed headphone.

>>58018857
Eh, I could see that. 280's have insane clamp which affects people with big heads pretty badly. I'd still take any of the 4XX series over m50x for comfort

Is there a point in owning the DT 880 600ohms and the HD600?

>>58006795
>137kbps
Le kek

>>58019188
Both at once? Probably not. Keep whatever one you prefer. If you like one for one circumstance and the other for another circumstance, keep both.

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>>58006608
>dem cables

>>58019146
K702

>>58017228
The pic is their new flagship and it's around 4000€. The Anti-Mode Dual Core is what I've been eyeing up as it's readily available, does what I want and allows a nice set of extra features to customize the response afterwards within the unit.

>MiniDSP
Yeah good stuff and their affordable lower end gear integrates with REW natively.
>Behringer
I saw that in one anon's setup here but never checked what it was. If I could tuck it away it could be an option but rack mount gear doesn't go well with my living room.

It's true that many modern receivers have some kind of room response correction built in. Not sure about the quality of that and I don't think they allow much control over it. Also I have a stupid size constraint of the unit, it has to be below 14cm in height which excludes most receivers outright.

>>58017698
The price tag is one of the selling points for some people.

>>58019221
>dem freckles

>>58007302
>grade 8 pianist

If you're even thinking about grades it's clear your piano playing is nothing but a hobby.

>>58018524
>does ER4XR have inline mic by chance?
You would have to buy the mic cable and swap it in.

>>58017809
The speakers will have more utility. Go buy the speakers first.
I don't think you should worry too much about the DAC.

>>58018596
very good

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>>58019221

Anyone have the Rhode NT-usb microphone?
I want to use it about 50cm from my mouth. Would that be too far? A sound sample would be fantastic.

>>58018679
mainly for work and commuting purposes as i do a lot of phone calls.

anybody got that webm of the autistic reviewer flinching while listening to a pair of headphones?

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If you are on a budget (up to 50$) get these: "Koss Porta Pro"
They might look a little uhm weird, but they sound quite good (for the price)

>>58019046
>XLR microphones give better results since you have a multitude of controls
This is the fundamental disassociation. A good engineer will benefit from a multitude of controls, the typical home user is usually better served by something done for them by an engineer. This is the same problem with cars, you go bolt on new shocks, springs, and bigger breaks thinking "ooh I'm so elite." and ruin the handling.

>>58019404
On Ear, cable not detachable, come with a bag and you are able to fold em up

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mdr-100aap opinion?

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Is sound intone i66 a decent budget earphones?

I'm in love with the pink one...

>>58018630
I'm researching and it sounds like the HM5 has rather weak bass. I wonder if I should be considering the HM9 instead, or if it goes too far. I havent really explored enough to say for sure but I think it is midbass/lower midrange that I like, so I guess I should be describing it as warm, and I definitely detest sibilance.

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I found a pair of beyerdynamic dt 770 80 ohms locally for 90 bucks in box. Is this the best bassy headphones I'll find for under 100? I just need comfort, good bass and decent noise isolation.

>>58019653
Yes, for that price they are great.

What kind of cans are essential for listening to Primus?

>>58019682
Alright cool I'll for it then. Do you happen to know if the black version still uses velour for the pads? They just look less fluffy but it could just be the color.

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>mfw I haven't had much disposable income for the past two months and haven't been visiting /hpg/ and various sales sites and now I find out that Massdrop had superb deals on Sennheiser HD650 and AKG K702 equivalents... and the deals are gone
fml

>>58019872
Sorry dude, don't really know about the pads.

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Impulse bought my first speakers...fuck I hope they're not big

>>58006608

I totally love my MDR-V6 headphones.

It's a circumaural design, but I have an application where I would prefer a supra-aural design. Does anyone know which Sony supra-aural model is the closest thing to MDR-V6?

>>58019213

both would they be that different? everybody seems to like the HD600 better

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Anyone know what the deal with these limited edition pro 80s is? Are they any different than the originals? Better or worse? Think they're made in China instead of Germany?

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New thread

>>58020531
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>>58020514
They're german. Pro edition is just different cable, colour, and pads that dont go yellow over time

sound wise theyre identical to the 80 ohm standard 770's.

Need an amp for my K701s thought i had a capable amp by specs it was did not expect it to be faulty and now have no amp but the K701s have been sitting unused since August

>Area
USA

>Budget
100-250

>Type
preferably Tube since i have tubes to use but can use Solid state if need be ill just have to cut my losses on the tubes.