/hpg/ - Headphone General

first for my question:

Is there a place to get replacement pads for a pair of JVC HA-RX700's? Mine are flaking off at an alarming rate after 2 years.

>>58125430
>Budget
Bellow 250€

>Location
Yurop

>Source
FiiO E10K

>Type of headphone
Over head

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Indiferent

>Sound signature
Neutral without big treble peaks around the 6-9Khz region

>Past headphones
DT990

I can't handle the V shape, the treble destroys my ears. I just want a neutralish headphone with decent bass to bang my head a little and no peaky treble after 6Khz.

Second for anyone who owns a set of T50rp Mkiii?
Is it worth putting the time in for these things? People "say" you can really make them shine, but I don't want to sacrifice a clean bass

does anyone have any opinions on Audio Technica's Solid Bass line of headphones? I'm thinking of getting the ws1100is

>>58125653
The ones I just mentioned (the ws1100is) might be good for you, but they're only semi closed because there are vents in the back. you could also try the m50x but that might have too much bass than what you're looking for

Will I get fucked by customs if I order a Fulla 2 from Schiit's US store to Sweden?

>>58125430
>Budget
Bellow $200NZD

>Location
New Zealand

>Source
FiiO E11K

>Type of headphone
Over head

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
They need to be comfortable, my AKG K77s don't fit well over my tunnels and I end up with them digging in to my head.

>Sound signature
as neutral as possible, I don't like stuff too bassy. If I want extra bass I'll turn it up on the equaliser.

>Past headphones
AKG K77 - the sound is decent but they don't fit as well as they used to since I upped the gauge of my ears and one of the ear cushions is falling to bits.
We have this site for price comparisons. http://pricespy.co.nz/category.php?m=148&o=produkt_pris_inkmoms

>>58125653
maybe m40x or hm5/xpt100

maybe MSR7, it's a bit colored but nothing too major

bois i'm raging
my hm5s arrived today, tried them on and immediately realised the left cup plays at like half of the volume of the right... i tried exchanging cables and input but nothing, it's the cans' fault. now i'm waiting for the amazon refund, gonna have to wait a month or so to catch them on sale again

>>58126182
if you dont want to wait you can buy reloop shp1, these are the same as hm5, just diffrent color scheme and you dont get additional cables and pads
and they are cheaper

>>58126254
these are literally three times the price i paid for the hm5s in my country, but thanks anyways

>>58126292
how much did you pay?

>>58126292
then check out XPT100. Same fa003 clone.

>>58126320
they are 90 euros usually, 65 when on sale, they go on sale roughly once a month on italian amazon

>>58126332
can't find them on amazon, would rather not buy someplace else

>>58126354
>would rather not buy someplace else
why? i got my hm5's from some chink (mp4nation?) store, they're flawless and i got crappy little amp extra.

What's a good "fun" headphone to go with my AKG K702's in the $100-150 range? I see the Brainwavz HM5 recommended a lot, are they overly analytical?

>>58126384
for hassle-free returns, mostly. you were lucky but this time I wasn't. also, I dont think you can find any of the clones at a lower price than 65 euros, and i'm kind of a poorfag

>Budget: $50, no more no less.
>Open or closed: CLOSED
>Comfort level: FUCKIN COMFORTABLE
>Sound signature: Want to hear bass.
>Past headphones: I've been buying $1 earbuds that come in a pack of five at Walmart.

>Budget: $200-300 (a bit more if necessary)
>Location: 90% of the time at home. U.S.
>Source: iPhone 6, macbook, PC. I dont want to use an amp unless it is a mobile amp and is necessary for certain headphones.
>Type of headphone: over the ear
>Open or closed: Don't really have a preference but I want the best sound possible. Isolation isn't a huge issue.
>Comfort level: Again I want the best quality possible. I would hope to be able to wear them for a couple hours with out them becoming too uncomfortable.
>Sound signature: neutral. Not too base heavy.
>Past headphones: Bose quiet comfort and beats studio

I've done a lot of research and the Philips X2 were the most reccomended so far. I've also been looking at the sennheiser HD 600 and HIFI man HE-400i. The biggest thing to keep in mind is I want the best possible sound without an amp (unless mobile). Any help is appreciated.

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opinions on m-100?

are they comfy?
(do they ever go on sale?)

>>58126182
wait they don't give a replacement for DOA/Broken on arrival items?
that's the dumbest shit

Would going from a K712 (with treble reduced via high-shelf) to an Fidelio X2 be a drop in quality?

>>58126442
pro80/hyperx cloud
>>58126650
as far as I know, X2s aren't very neutral, but they have the benefit of not really needing amplification, which you most likely will need for the 600s & 400i

400i takes the lead by a huge margin in quality though.

Honestly, just get a small portable dac amp along with the headphones

>>58126727
side grade

>>58126764
>side grade
How is the treble on those? Is it too peaky? Sibilant?

>>58126764
Have any good portable fav amp reccomendations? I have no idea what would be good

>>58126779
check frequency charts

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/PhilipsFidelioX2.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK712.pdf

seems like a bit more bass and a bit less treble

>>58126810
e07k used to be the go to for portable, but now it seems to be out of production & tripled in price. Maybe you can still find a cheap one on ebay or some shit, idk
if you can spare the money an e12 mont blanc might be a good idea

other than that I have no idea

>>58126850
Innerfidelity charts are wierd. I own the 712 and I've owned the 702s in the past and the bass difference is huge yet the charts show them having almost the same bass

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

>tfw my headphones feel weird after getting a haircut

>>58126880
maybe they're different versions?
I don't know dude

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Any recommendations for good headsets? Already own some decent headphones and a mic but want to try and keep my music station and 'gaymur' station separate for convenience.

AKG K612 or K702? Going to be used for music recording/mixing and listening to all kinds of different genres

>>58128166
A pair of mx40s with a microphone is a great gaymen setup if you are willing to spend that much. If so I can look up the specific mic for you.

>>58128283
I was really looking for a headset with mic built in. I already have a pair of m50x's and an AT2020.

>>58128193
>all kinds of different genres
They're terrible for bass heavy genres

>>58128308
HyperX Cloud

>>58128322
Okay? Do you think that is my main concern when I'm going to buy a pair of reference head to use for music recording and mixing?

>>58128353
Yes, the 712s are far superior

>>58128363
I'm coming from the K240's so anything I get will be an upgrade. Don't you need a good amp with the K712's?

>>58128426
They're easier to drive than the 702s

>Budget
80$
>Source
Pc
>Type of headphone
Full sized.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
A little bit comfy.
I prefer sound quality.

Is /hpg/ still the place to ask about speakers?

>>58128577
Get the M-Audio BX8 D2. They're 300€ a pair

>>58128511
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54#nav-search-keywords

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The official open back guide

>>58128609
I can't ship the m40x to my country, any other option?

>>58125430
Found a very old pair of Pioneer SE-4 headphones.

I believe they are something like 30 years old.
Are those any good?

>>58128594
Amazon is all out except a refurbished pair

Is their an infographic floating around or some /g/ approved speakers?

>Budget
$250

>Location
Australia

>Source
iPhone 4s

>Type of headphone
earbud

>Open or closed
closed

>Comfort level
mid

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past headphones
HD650

No ear dildos please. Considering the MA750i but I'm not too sure about in ear things either. Anything that isn't an in ear that's good?

>>58128656
They're available at Amazon.co.uk if you're in Europe but then they end up being more expensive. Something like the Brainwavz HM5 is cheaper in Europe than the M40X

>>58128621
> X2
> fun/bass
> actually has a massive disgusting treble peak

Nah. The opposite of fun.

I snagged the mahogany TH-X00 Fostex's on Massdrop recently and now they have the ebony version available. Did I jump the gun or is the difference between the two negligible?

>>58128436
Eh, might as well get the K712's then if they're more bassy and warm than the 702's, not like I record anything that requires 100% perfect sound accuracy

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>>58128768
some people are retarded. thats u

Can someone red pill me on high impedance headphones? Considering getting beyer dt880 but not sure if saving on the 32 ohm pair vs the 250 ohm will mean a drastic difference in sound quality or signature.

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Coiled or straight cable, lads?

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>>58128786
Wow.

>>58128802
Obviously coiled. Straight cables become a mess and are usually twice or three times as big than they should be.

>>58128786
Also, see that cut out in the treble at around 3k, that was put there by design because the human ear canal resonates such frequencies making them much louder. Philiphs did amazing research on these headphones.

Can anyone suggest a good mobile Dac amp to pair with the HE 400i

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>Read reviews on headphones
>The review is years old and gives the headphones a lower score due to high price when the price has dropped by more than half since then

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>>58128815
You literally cannot read an graph, youre stupid, do you see that the mids are at -5 also? How dumb are you...

Heres a treble peak for you nigger

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>>58128621
Just ordered a 9500 for 65$. What should I expect?

I just want someone to tell me if Philips fidelio f1/27 are shit or not

>>58128594
>m-audio
>any day of the year
stop

>>58128862
Very good sound, a bit bass light compared to the 558, but better overall resolution and quality of construction.

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>>58128862

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>>58128861

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>>58128862
>>58128918
Also you can see that against the X1 that has balanced bass the shp9500 doesnt reall stand an chance, but the mids and trebles looks just as clean.

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>>58128924
Do you see the gray zone? Thats where measurements dont even count, and just from listeing you would know the X2 has zero treble peaks...

Also here is better measurements.

PS. get the fuck out you akg nigger

>>58128967
You see me complaining about treble and you call me an akg nigger even though akg's most famous headphones have piercing treble

Are you ok?

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>>58125430
/g/ surely is a magical place, every time I need advice with something in specific over the course of years, it somehow always has a thread related to it on top of the first page

>Budget
100 US dollars/ bout 2000 Mexican pesos
>Location
Mexico
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Super fucking comfy for extended use
But don't go overboard and buy just pillows.
>Sound signature
As neutral as it can get, don't like my shit with too much bass
>Past headphones
kek pls no bully, Panasonic RP-HT 161, It's a family heirloom from the prehistoric times

>>58125653
I can recommend some k240s. They are comfortable enough to wear for hours on end and pretty flat in terms of sound.

>>58129002
That is true though. Usually its the akg nigger shitposting against philips and sennheiser. Guess your just a dumb nigger

>>58129602
the x2 not being good has nothing to do with the akg nigger

>>58129612
Here we go again... He is literally the only one guy that says its bad, guess we got a new nigger. What brand of headphone company do you use(represent)?

>>58129638
how new are you? x2 have been shit on for a long time
>What brand of headphone company do you use(represent)?
fuck off with your brand wars

>>58128699
Bump..

Thoughts on ATHAD500X? Are they any good?

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HELP ME /g/

Need purchasing advice for bluetooth speakers for a laptop.

is there a pastebin for bluetooth speakers ?

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At what bitrate does /hpg/ consider Opus to be transparent?

100k works great for me but I still find a few tricky songs which require 110k or so.

>>58129641
Huehuehue. How new are you? Literally the most praised high end headphone by critics, even above the hifimangs. Literally better sounding than the competition and hundreds cheaper simce it doesnt need an amp.

But what headphones do you own anon?

>>58129868
making things up doesn't make you any less wrong

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBlADcpbxbg

proof dac is just a gimmick pass the modi. does the same applies to amp if you're not going full retard 600ohm?

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>>58129880
Nigga pls get on my lvl fag, cant even post your headphones shake my head famalamalangdingdong reqt you like king kong bih

>>58129881
>z reviews
>proof of anything

>does the same applies to amp if you're not going full retard 600ohm?
these aren't relevant at all

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>this picture triggers sennfags

>>58129948
>another 9500 are as good as HD600 cuz Zeos says post

>>58129973
Even if they're 5% worse you're still getting the same thing for far cheaper. Plus those pads.

>>58125430

Anybody tried those Blue headphones? The Lula or whatever it is seemed super nice to me, coming from a pair of discontinued Denons

>>58125430
>Budget
150 USD

>Location
United States of America

>Source
PC

>Type of headphone
Around Ear

>Open or closed


>Comfort level
Maximum comfy

>Sound signature
No care

>Past headphones
Never owned a decent pair of headphones nor have I spent more than 30 dollars on a pair


I have been eyeing the Sennheiser HD598 but I see the 598 Cs are 50 dollars cheaper but I am unsure of their quality. Should I just shell out the extra 50 bones for the HD598?

>>58129988
They are very good for the price, but very bass light. Construction is exceptional for price though and the pads are heaven. I do recommend senn hd558 if you listen to modern music though since it has much more bass and has identical freq. Resp. As an hd600

>>58130064
Forgot to mention open headphones preferred

>>58130066
hd600 are very bass light

Will static electricity hurt my headphones? It's getting to be the season for that now and sometimes when I take my jacket off I can feel the static rubbing on to me and then running up to my head where my headphones are. When that happens, I can hear kind of a buzzing sound from my headphones, probably from the static electricity running into them. Anyone know if this will negatively affect them in any way?

>hd600 are very shit
fixed that for you

>>58130095
This is the most autistic thing I've read all day. Thanks for the laughs.

>>58130124
Don't mention it, I always strive to do my best.

>>58130101
what's it like to be autistic

>>58125663
Bumping my question

>>58130148
This question is not headphone-related.

>>58128862
The comfiest headphones to ever grace your skull.

>>58125430
hi first time posting here
>Budget
250 ~300 Euro
Location
>Italia
>type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>sound signature
neutral
>past headphones
beats studio , AKG 712 pro

and a detachable chord because my fucking cat eat everything

I got jaybirds for Christmas. I am the most tech illiterate fag out there and was wondering if they are any good or if I should return them for something else

>>58130379
thats not the hd800

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I made this EQ for my HD600, im not really sure what im doing, lol

>>58130624
Yeah you definitely don't know what you're doing, lol

>>58130656

Can you help me? im using the sinegen, and the only peaks i heard where in the upper frequencies, im dont really know how to use the parametric filters, with this i got better bass and higher volumes.

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>>58129418
I suggest the sennheiser hd 280 pro's

>>58130772
kek just as I return I get a reply, gonna check them out thanks anon

>>58130772
>Super fucking comfy for extended use
>280 Pros

hahahahahha
fuck youre a funny one

>>58129418
Brainwavz HM5
Or NVX XPT-100
whatever is cheaper/easier to get

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Just stole these fuckers and the cable wasn't in the fucking box. I don't even know if they work or not, and a cable for these looks like it's expensive as shit.

Whats the cheapest place to get a cable for these, preferably with a return policy in case they (the headphones themselves) turn out to be duds?

>>58130952
Give it back Jamal.

>>58130952
is that a magnet from a modmic

What all do I need for good sound besides headphones? Are amps and DACs competitive or complementary?

>>58130983
it is lol

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>>58130983
>>58131020
this? I dunno it's not in the pictures I've seen of them, it looks stuck on.

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project Polaris worth getting? why the fuck is it a open design? dust and shit can get into it.

>>58131048
yep thats a modmic magnet
they are supposed to be stuck on

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>>58130851
ty anon gave me ideas for future gifts, those are very good options

Is there anything better than the hd 558's with more soundstage/ better quality sound? for around $100-200?

Need help with a rec.

>Budget
~100 dollars
>Location
USA
>Source
Laptop or smartphone.
>Type of headphone
Either or, I'd prefer portability though if possible.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
I would prefer comfortability as I plan on using these for 3-5 hours a day non-stop, but I will sacrifice comfortability if it meant I could have better sound quality. I want it to at least look stylish, though.
>Sound signature
Bassy. I listen to a lot of hip-hop/electronic.
>Past headphones
ATH-M30x. Only issue was the cable was too damned long.

>>58130952
>Whats the cheapest place to get a cable for these
Off some Chinese delivery site.
The price Sennheiser charges for a spare cable is actually more than some of the 800 cables sold by the usual snake oil salesmen.

>>58129881
Zeos doesn't have a clue how these work, and his anecdote doesn't constitute a general proof.
Your ideas about amps are faulty.

>>58130624
It doesn't look too silly. The response is the combination of the peaking filters and the graphic EQ, visible in the analysis panel.
It looks like you found the upper frequencies to be very excessive. As a note, try not to introduce more dips than you need.

>>58131005
When it comes to electronics, it's not about how much better it sounds. Rather, "better" works on the principle of degrading and distorting your sound less. This really isn't that hard to do well enough, but audio folks like throwing money at audio products because they can.
>What all do I need for good sound
Something to deliver voltage to the headphones, of course. You need the DAC to make digital data into a comprehensible electrical signal. Plugging it into a radio works fine, no DAC required. You might want more than just the radio.
You have a DAC for anything that is digital with analog output, the issue is if it works well for your audio. This is the central reason to get another DAC, to replace the inferior one you already have. DACs generally aren't designed to be used directly with the load, they feed into an amplifier first.

Amplifiers are there for boosting signal. Ideally without adding distortion artifacts, unlike a guitar amp. That's about it.
You can follow through a checklist.

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.

>>58130280
Yea it is
My autistic roommate refused to use them

>>58131540
AKG K712/K7XX

FiiO E10K or Micca OriGen+ for 598SE?

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Serious question, why would anyone buy anything other than HD800's?

> Oy gevalt, we know the cable is the most common point of failure in headphones, so being the good jews i mean guys we are we made the cable removable =DDDDDD
> It's some meme proprietary connector that costs an arm and a leg for an official replacement or you have to buy some chink shit cable from ebay
Why is this shit allowed? why can't every pair of headphones with a removable cable use standard 3,5mm straight plugs with no memes?

>>58130079
Not really. It has too much bass compared to a true neutral setup with speakers.

Is there a chart or site that compares headphones of different price ranges? like logical increments for PC parts

Just got a pair of Bluetooth Bose Soundlink over the ear phones for birthday, so far so good. But I know nothing about headphones, good shit?

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Why is the HD 598 CS a meme?

>>58131842
Because many cheaper headphones sound better than the HD800 does. HD600, HD558, HF5.

I can't stand HD800's coloration.

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Why are the DT-990's a meme?

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>>58131909
>HD558, HD600 sounding better than a HD800

TOPKEK

>>58126705
>are they comfy?
Not with the included ear pads

They look great and the build quality is top tier.
Bass level is as high as it can be without sounding like complete ass.

Is it normal to not be impressed by a higher brand of headphones at first after being so used to a lesser brand?

>>58131991
Yes, you might even hate them. You get used to a certain type of sound after a while I find. If you change the headphones you use as your daily for a week, then go back to them, you wont like how they sound for 20 minutes or so.

>>58131870
TRS plugs are a bit lousy. That doesn't make any other random proprietary plug a good alternative, but there's reason not to use it.

>>58131901
>Is there a chart or site that compares headphones of different price ranges?
Just audio measurements and the like.
>like logical increments
The thing about audio is that it's not always sensible, and definitely not incremental.

>>58131991
Brands don't mean anything. Companies might want you to buy into their brand, but the models in the brand stand on their own merits.

>>58131909
>im retarded so they are bad

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My 598s with hm5 ear pads. I love em

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Why can't other manufacturers make cans that are this light, comfy and sound amazing at its price point?

I've gone through few Hifimans, Sonys, AKGs, Beats and I keep coming back to 598s. I have them on for easily 10hrs/day when I program and I forget I have them on.

Is there anything comfier and sounds just as good???

can I play FLAC files on my note 5?

>>58128886
Someone please
I've asked this question in like 5 fucking threads over the last 3 weeks

>>58132063
>hm5 ear pads
memory foam? velour? tell me moar.

>>58131923
they're not a meme. if you don't care about "shake my brain cavity bass", they're badass.

>>58131907
I prefer open back cans but if you're traveling or work in a cubicle surrounded by other people, they're amazing.

>>58131907
>theres a closed back version
OH WHAT THE FUCK?
Why the hell did I waste 50 extra dollars on headphones with speakers? Fuck, I'm an idiot.

>>58132130
>>58131907
I never knew these existed either. I have a pair of 419's I use in bed, I'd have got these instead.

>>58132130
>>58132136
>>58132101
Okay then why do I distinctly remember multiple posters in this very thread on black friday when they originally dropped to $99 memeing the fuck out of them

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Am I going to get meme'd?

I listened to leddit and some of you on here and said fuck it, guess I'll find out next week. Guess I can just return them if I don't.

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>>58132063
>>58132101
I got the velour memory foam and cut the filter off it and left the 598 one in (dont know another name for its the fabric right above the driver) and a adapter so they would fit well onto the headphones.

>>58132066
Yeah 598s are definitely my favorite. I wish I could have more money to spend on headphones sometimes but im really happy with mine right now

>>58132160
>Okay then why do I distinctly remember multiple posters in this very thread on black friday when they originally dropped to $99 memeing the fuck out of them
because they were at an amazing price and only fools/poorfags didn't pick them up. you can't find anything better at $100 or even at $150 price range.

>>58132188
>Yeah 598s are definitely my favorite. I wish I could have more money to spend on headphones sometimes but im really happy with mine right now
I had HD650s and they were heavier but sounded a bit better. Was not enough for me to bother since the extra weight I noticed more than sound. Hifiman HE500 was a similar story.

>>58132250
You must be super sensitive to weight because HD650's weigh absolutely fuck all, I just put them on and forget about them. I wish my current headphones were so light.

Do i need amping for the HE400i on my smartphone(S6)? They havent arrived yet so im not sure but im far too poor to get an amp right now.

>>58130064
Cs are closed and sound terrible, just go with the open 598.

>>58132448
>just go with the open 598.
like I explained above, it depends on where you will use them and whether you like more bass. Cs have more bass and they're better for offices, cubicles, noisy environments like dorm rooms etc. Open are great if you're alone.

you can't just tell people to get something without explaining to them what the pros and cons are.

>>58132479
They already said they'd prefer open. The bass in the Cs sounds like shit so they're better off with the open ones anyway.

>>58132170
I've had mine for about a week and I like them. Definitely an improvement in almost every way coming from 990's besides being a little heavier, still has a great low end without ear piercing treble on some songs.

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Which is a good & cheap headphone stand? I feel guilty laying my Senns onto a desk every time I don't have them on.

>>58132570
I think you should look into autism vaccines instead

>>58132570
I've got something called an 'Alcrton MAS002', cost pennies and its made of metal and sturdy, pretty happy with it desu.

>Budget
$50 and buy-able from Amazon (have a gift card for it)
>Location
Murrika
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Meh, whatever sounds best
>Sound signature
V-shaped
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 202 II (really liked it, but it breaks too fucking easy)

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>>58132632
googled it up. nice! but I don't want to drill into my drywall :\

I came across this... made from aluminum and only $6... from chinks...

any good?

>>58132966
>any good?
its just a headphone stand m8, what could go wrong

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>>58132666
Takstar HD 2000 is on amazon for <$30.

>>58132966
>>58132994
Don't do it I ordered one and it made mustard gas

>>58132995
Thanks m8

I just discovered some headphones I want on Amazon. How do I tell if the price they're going for right now is the normal price or if they're on sale?

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What kind of utter maniac spends $5000+ on snake oil fucking cables, then 'burns in' the cable for 10 days and is like 'man what a fucking sound investment they sure transformed my already overpriced headphone 10/10'?

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue54/headphones.htm

Also fuck Memeheiser for making the connector for the cable where it plugs into the headphone like 4 inches long, it's so fucking awkward and annoying and it gets caught on shit all the time.

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>>58133058
camelcamelcamel.com

put url in box

Looking for gift ideas for someone. They like bass and use their headphones when they're out. Sennheiser Momentum maybe?

>Budget
$200-$300
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop/phone
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Not bad?
>Sound signature
Slightly bass heavy
>Past headphones
Not relevant since not for me.

>>58131678

>It looks like you found the upper frequencies to be very excessive. As a note, try not to introduce more dips than you need.

Thanks, i was really tired last night, im going to do more test later on, how low can you get a peak with out fucking the sound too much? -12db or something?

>>58131759

you need neither with the HD598, with OriGen+ you can use a console or something with Optical output and your PC at the same time easily, you can also use Monitors and headphones at the same time, if you want that, and a good enough AMP/DAC for low sensitive headphones go for it

>>58132066

that girl look like she might get bullied... especially by audiophools, at least she looks cute

>>58129822
Depends on the content too much. I was able to ABX 96kbps well but 128kbps not anymore. There could still be some problem samples, audio content where the quantizer fails audibly in short transients. Hydrogenaud.io had a thread where people were able to tell 160kbps Opus from lossless using a specific song. I guess I would just use 128kbps myself or maybe 160kbps to comfort my audiophilia.

>>58132066
HD650's are almost as light and they actually stay on your fucking head when you move around.

>>58131945
>HD558, HD600 sounding better than a HD800
As an owner of HD 800 I would agree with that. Stock response of those others is more to my liking.

>>58132072
Yes.

>>58132079
If you don't get an answer, we likely don't know about that model. Or your question is stupid. In this case the former is likely.

>>58132130
They are a new model and very different headphones. They sound nothing alike.

>>58132411
No, if you are content with the volume.

>>58133109
An utter maniac.

>>58133476
You adjust the width of the filter as well as the magnitude of it.

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>>58133808
>As an owner of HD 800 I would agree with that. Stock response of those others is more to my liking.
But they literally sound exactly the same, they have extremely similar response. The 800 smokes the 600 for imaging, clarity and separation of instruments. It's not worth the extra cash but I think you'd have a hard time proving its a worse headphone.

>Budget
$400 or less
>Location
US
>Source
PC, no Amp
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfort over sound

>>58134063
Wew it's like my dumb headphone twin. I have both of those, they don't sound the same, they don't have extremely similar response. You don't have to take my word for this or trust your own untrained ears either. Check some measurements.

>imaging, clarity, separation of instruments
Not something headphones have much control over beyond the FR.

>it's not worth the extra cash
Tell that to yourself.

>worse headphone
I think the HD 800 is the better headphone in almost every way.

Sorry can't get both into picture right now but merry Christmas to you, obnoxiously gay person.

>>58134146
They absolutely sound the same in terms of their character, you're an obnoxiously flirtatious and picky faggot if you are trying to say they sound significantly different. The 800 has maybe a tiny bit more bass but for the most part the 800 just sounds like a 600 with a way, way better soundstage.

>I think the HD 800 is the better headphone in almost every way
They are heavy as shit, look retarded, are way too big, way too expensive and replacement parts cost more than most other headphones. Basically the HD800 is just a HD600 for people with autism.

>>58132570
Chink wooden stands like SAMDI are pretty good.

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My Massdrop HD6xx arrived today.

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>>58134403
I'm excited because this is the first pair of good headphones I've ever bought.

Now waiting on the amplifier...

>>58134403
>massdrop
I wish I could've come up with this. Convincing countless retards to commit to putchasing shit a retail price by claiming it's a deal. It's genius.

>>58131888
>>58130079
HD600 have bass but it uses it to texture things, not to put it forward. You can have this analogy, some headphones are like a steak with a piece of butter on top of it. You see butter, it's prominent and when you take a slice your tongue meets with butter and then meat. HD600 is a steak in a butter SAUCE, you don't really see it and it's mixed with steak, you take a bite and you feel the steak, but steak wrapped in a buttery smooth sauce. Probably thats why I liked HD600 so much, female voice is so smooth.

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>>58134415
Enjoy the smell of that foam, best part about buying new headphones.

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>>58134445
>$314.99 + shipping

I paid $214.99 shipped.

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>>58132250
>I had HD650s and they were heavier but sounded a bit better.
For me HD600 sounded much better than 598.

>>58132357
If 650 weight nothing that 598 have negative weight, those weight nothin and have no clamp altho its rather negative because how lose they are.

Anyone knows a pad upgrade for HD600? I would love them if they were just a biiiiit, biiit bigger so my, prob big, ears would have a bit more room. It's kind of pisses me off, esp with my long hair that I need to pluck away from pads. Also maybe just a better pads with memory foam cus mine already taking shape of my weird head.

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>>58132570

>>58134577
Link to it on Amazon?

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>>58133058
>>58133167

ungrateful fuck

>>58131540
The shp9500 has more resolution, but less bass, comapare them on a store

>>58131907
Its way worse than its sister openbackmodels and literally was made for amazon india poo in the loo

>>58134415
>snapheiser
>good

>>58132966
Ask /csg/
A few of them have it over there.

>>58134415
>sennheiser
>good

>>58134415
Enjoy, don't know what you had before but I still can't get enough of my HD600 month after I got it.
>Now waiting on the amplifier...
Which one, massdrop smsl?

>>58134775
I've had IEMs my whole life. This is my first pair of over ear headphones. They come with 2 year warranty so I know I will use them for at least two years, probably longer than that cause I take care of my electronics.

>>58134206
They do sound significantly different but I'm going to blame this on myself and being very accustomed to fairly flat sound signature. It's a matter of perspective as well as basic skill in listening. Not interested in comparing the coloration as you see it in measurements. The most HD 800's objectionable part is the broad upper mid notch followed by the 6KHz peak.

I don't find the 330g weight a problem. Heavier than HD 650 but overall the HD 800 feel more comfortable on my head because of the earpad size and material. Size or looks isn't a problem for me, they are only used when I'm at home, on my computer and when I don't want to use speakers. Replacement part pricing is stupid but I don't see myself needing any in a long while. Price is what it is, value is subjective.

Will I need an amp with the K712's?

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If all I'm looking for are decent-enough headphones will the ATH m30x suffice or should I dish out a little extra for the 40x?
The only difference I'm seeing is 12 Ohms of impedance and i honestly have no idea what effect that will have on sound quality; Help?

What are good budget earphones? Something under 40$.

>>58135109
I didn't notice a massive improvement buying one. It depends obviously on your source quality. I used a very high end motherboard, so it probably had a good audio chip.

I still like having it for the same reason i like my music lossless. I know i'm getting the highest quality sound possible even if i really can't tell the difference in ABX testing. I'm not one of those guys who claims to have golden audiophile ears

>>58135236
>I know i'm getting the highest quality sound possible even if i really can't tell the difference
Audifools in a nutshell.

>>58132966
>any good?
r u retarded m8

>>58135189
Earphones or headphones?

>>58134445
lolwut
lowest price I could get on them in my country was 350 euro
from Massdrop it's 240 euro with shipping and tax

>>58135326
In ear earphones.

>>58135189
>>58135354
Fill out a form.

>>58135344
Are you not aware of the euro VAT tax?

>>58125430
Whats with the Monoprice knockoff LCDs?

Going from an open pair back to a closed pair really makes you notice the difference. I thought soundstage was something people overvalued, and that it wasn't that important. But going back to not having a wide soundstage really hits you hard.

Got a hyperx cloud to replace my SR850 (668b clone) once it breaks down. With the stock pleather pads they're complete garbage, the bass just drowns out everything else, but after swapping to the cloth pads they're pretty good. Sound rather similar to my SR850, use a tiny bit of EQ to raise the mids & sub bass a little bit to make it sound more alive.

Still kinda wish I just coughed up the bit of extra cash & got a K612 or 7506 instead of this, but oh well, it makes up for it with not having to deal with a second wire for a mic. Not to mention, if it takes a longer time for them or my mic to break (which I doubt) I could just keep the cloud as a backup and get one of those or even a dt880 regardless

Alright fambruhghinis, just ordered the AKG K712, what should I expect?

>>58135641
nobass

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>>58135651
>nobass

>>58135641
A laid back inoffensive sounding headphone.

>>58135666
doesn't it have really strong treble?
you're not trying to trick me right satan?

>>58135651
Good thing I'm not a nigger then

>>58135697
maybe if treble is your most hated enemy

>>58135189
>>58135354
Anything from KZ or Xiaomi Piston 3's?

>>58135318
Nothing foolish about that.

>>58135368
20% tax
200*1,2+15=255
255 usd = 245 eur

>>58128802
I prefer straight.

on the go coil gets tangled.

at a desk, its too heavy and you feel your headphones being tugged on.

but so long as its detachable I say let the user choose.

Are old, good quality vintage headphones (e.g. Pioneer SE-4) comparable in any way to modern heaphones?
These pair in particular sounds pretty good but they are a bit beaten up and I'm trying to decide if getting a new pair or trying to fix these up a bit...
I'm no expert so I'm looking for some advice around, thank you

>>58134448
>"uses it to texture things"
>uh, ok, go on...
>"headphones are like a steak with a piece of butter"
>alriight, pushing a bit to far, but go on...
>"You see butter, it's prominent and when you take a slice your tongue meets with butter and then meat"
>yeah, that analogy is getting a bit out of hand now...
>"HD600 is a steak in a butter SAUCE"
>ok, now i'm not even sure i'm following...
>"you don't really see it... you feel the steak, but steak wrapped in a buttery smooth sauce"
>dude, at least to make sense, that line was...
>"I liked HD600 so much, female voice is so smooth."
>Uh, damn! In the end that actually made a lot more sense that i thought it would!

Im buying fiio a3

There is any difference in sound signature of desktop amps and portable amps?

Also which desktop amp should i buy? my budget is around 200-300usd

Give me bass

>>58136176
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdHEGzLmQrM

>>58136144
And 100usd

>>58136185
Shitty headphones though, literally no spectrum sound

>>58136185
nigger lover goaway

>>58136176
lol nigger lover

>>58136185
Watching that turned me black.

best mobile amp? <$150

>>58136221
My whole post was a bait for nigger lovers, therefore, he posted his shitty paper taste whatever

So i called him a nigger lover.

>>58135697
Not really. Other AKG cans have a lot more than 712's.

>>58136246
CMOY

>>58136144

buy a DAC/AMP for desktop, i reccomend the SMSL M6 or the OriGen+

amps are not to get different sound signatures, unless you buy a Tube amp which affects the sound, for what do you need the a3?

>Budget
150 USD hard
>Location
Burgerland
>Source
LG G4
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Extended use preferred
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
MDR-V6, Superlux 681 EVO

The DT770 and the M50x are what I'm deciding between. The M50x just dropped to 120 while the DT 770's are 135. I heard the M50's clamp but I have a small (size 7 hat) head. Wat do?

>>58136368

buy the DT770 i guess the 80ohms one

>>58136368
Maybe Fidelio M1?

>>58136366
>for what do you need the a3
Obviously I need them for portable usage to fully power my high ohm headphones?

I will buy OriGen+. Thanks!

>>58136421
I was actually looking for over ear not on ear

>>58136384
So I would just basically have to crank my phone volume up to hear anything huh? That's why I was kind of leaving towards the m50x since I'm mainly using my phone as a source

>>58136368
DT is much more comfortable.

Is it worth swapping the K612 for the K702?

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r8 from h8 2 gr8

What you thinking about ATH-WS1100iS?

I have asked this so many times, but nobody comes with any recommendation. I should copy paste it.

I WANT A WIRELESS HEADSET

>Budget

less than $200

>Location

Not saying, I am sure it is the reason nobody answers me and it does not matter because I buy online.

>Source

Computer

>Type of headphone

Full Sized

>Open or closed

Closed

>Comfort level

Comfortable

>Sound signature

Have no idea what that means

>Past headphones

The cheapest shit in the local store.

>>58125430
Anyone have experience buying from Amazon Warehouse deals? They have the Sennheiser HD 598s for $30 cheaper compared to the stock version but apparently it has "Minor cosmetic imperfection". I don't really give a fuck if it has a minor scratch or two but I'm not sure what their definition of a "minor imperfection" is. Also don't want the pair of cans dying on me within a year obviously.

>>58136544
>Not saying, I am sure it is the reason nobody answers me and it does not matter because I buy online.
you're retarded

That being said nobody answers you because there's not a single good wireless headset

literally not one

>I just got 6xx/650 do I need an amp and which one?

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elsjRoOt8AM&t=903s
tl:dw schiit fulla 2 for 100$ or schit stack/o2 objective for around 200$

>>58136638
>you're retarded

In practice it does not matter where you are in the world.

>>58136680
in practice it does because some headphones will run you 60 or more dollars more if you were to buy them from EU instead of NA or vice versa

you're probably from some shithole so you think it doesn't matter, but it still does

>>58136676
> HD6xx
> needing an amp

kek

>>58136696
>you're probably from some shithole so you think it doesn't matter, but it still does

Where in the world are you where $60 is noticable? Even when I want a $100 it has a +/- $100 expected price difference.

It does not matter in reality even if there are some small price differences.

>>58136676
What does he get out of spreading misinformation on the internet?

>>58136758

>Budget
less than $200

In your world it's also noticeable

>>58136059
I meant to >>58131888 that HD600 don't really have too much bass since they are nowhere a boom boom cannons like X2 or a punchers like bayerdynamics but HD600 do sound somewhat warm/laid back.

>>58136774

It is obvious that it's not noticable, I even wrote my views on it in plain english.

Mostly because I don't want to spend lots of money on audiophile-tier placebo snakeoil shit. whatever a good $200 headset can do a $20 000 wont do much better. I don't want to entertain audiophile-tier crooks.

>>58136835
with headsets I doubt you could entertain any audophiles regardless of the price

>tfw to intelligent too use anything but er4sr

>>58136855
if I pay them $200 000 for a bunch of snakeoil headsets with gold plated cables and crystals to "remove vibrations" and so on. With like 4 inch thick cables.

>>58136483

i think you will be ok, 80omhs are not correlated to volume, sensitivity is, there are some 50ohms which need more amp power than 600ohms headphones (tp50 mk3 vs DT880)

>>58136882
wait just to be sure
you do know the difference between headsets & headphones right?

>>58136759
What you didn't like about his conclusion that fulla 2 is all you really need for an entry level?

there are 10000000$ headphones out here?

>>58136925
No... Isn't that the same thing? or is headset like that gaymer shit with microphones and shit? I of course did not mean that.

>>58136987
Yes... Just say " I want to spend $10,000,000" then someone will find headphones for that price.

>>58136987
You'd probably have to make them custom. The orpheus costs or used to cost 50k

>>58136999
yes, headsets is with headphones.

Have a look at MDR10RBT &
V-Moda Crossfade Wireless

>>58137015

You can build your own studio and pay bands to play to you live with that money

>>58137099
Thank you

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convince me not to buy a bose qc 35 or sony mdr 1000x.

>>58137099
>yes, headsets is with headphones.
is with microphones* obviously

>>58137123
you could buy an extra large silicon ass for that money

>>58136500
Not really, unless you do music recording and mixing and need super analytical reference headphones, wait until you can get something like the K712 instead.

>>58136985
Yes for nearly every headphone that's all you need if we are discussing performance. Amplification is not rocket science and I do not fathom how much of this misleading mysticism surrounds it. Everyone who doesn't have a clue about it just needs to have an opinion I guess. The guy is comparing amplifiers between price points which is unrelated to their performance. The fact that he is doing sighted listening just makes the entire comparison worthless. And in the case some expensive amplifier sounded in any way different than a working Fulla 2 used with a load it can drive loudly(e.g. HD 600 or the LCD-2 he talks about), it would be one shitty amplifier. Noise floor is something that can be legitimately audible but I highly doubt that it was O2's noise that started creeping up. The point about pot imbalance and excessive gain is a solid reason to get a better amplifier.

>>58136500
>worth
Why do you people ask this? The answer will always be: We don't know.

K612 is their flattest pair of headphones. If you do not like it, consider something else or equalize.

>>58136368
DT 770's both sound better and are much more comfortable. M50x are a waste for anything but studio monitoring.

>>58137150
Yes but can you wear a silicon ass on a plane?

>>58137196

So much text so little sense.

>>58137298
techically, yes

>>58125430
kinda weird question, but most of the time when i sit up from my chair, or just reposition myself; my front usb's quickly and temporarily disconnects and unplugs whatever i have connected, which is super annoying when i'm talking with friends via my headset anyone know what the fuck that is about?

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>>58137123
>>58137150

So why would I buy a silicon ass when I want to use noise cancelling to filter out people. Don't get me wrong, the ass is useful too, but the headphones are more important.

>>58137301
Something you want to comment on?

>>58137552
why would you want to filter out people if you have nothing to filter out?

first you buy the silicon ass, then when you get tired of all the judging you get the noise cancelling

>>58136340
the mint container thing? Whats so good about it?

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Need to buy 3.5mm stereo cables with Volume Control since headphones don't have one.
Will the cheapest $1.60 chink shit off Ebay work or are resistors different?

>>58136504
garbage

>>58125663
>>58130162

I have a pair that are mostly stock. All I've done is replace the pads with some thick lambskin ones and add a modmic. I love them, think they sound great. I have them amped through some Schiit too, though.

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What does /hpg/ have to say about these boys? I'm very sensitive to treble so they caught my eye. Tyll seems to have liked them

>>58130952

Who did you steal them from?

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K702 or HE400i for weebshit and gaymin??

>>58138221
HD600 or DT880.

Both your choices fucking suck for replacement parts after manufacturers warranty runs out.

>>58138221
In my opinion the 712s/7xx completely destroy the 702s so the question should be between the 400is and these

>>58138234
HD600 s are out of budget and I dont have anything strong enough to power 250ohms

>>58138247
pls clarify famalam

>posting twice
im autistic

>>58138299
You don't understand what you are talking about. K702 is the hardest load out of these options for any amplifier to drive. Reasons being low voltage sensitivity coupled with the low-ish impedance. If you can drive those, you can drive all of the suggestions given to you, too.

>>58138030
Cheap, and sound good. Even cheaper if you DIY one yourself.

>>58138335
guess im really autistic then. Im honestly not sure what i can drive on my phone. I think the 701 i demo-ed was fine to an extent but thats all ive tried.

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My mother called me asking about a headset for my brother's PS4.

Are there not any halfway decent one's from a reputable company or should I just not bother and tell her to get him some Playstation brand ones so he can break them again?

>>58138299
Impedance is irrelevant.
Check VRMS

>>58138404
first of, do you like your brother?
second, you should know that most of us would have to google this so why didn't you save people the trouble and tell us what it should use, does it use 3.5mm, usb or some proprietary shit
third, check OP

>>58138426
>first of, do you like your brother?
Not really. He's a fat little shit who does nothing but play video games. I'll feel guilty if I tell her to get something shitty though.

The wiki page recommends doing the headset plus stick on mic right? I'm not sure he'll be able to deal with that and an adapter because it's a single combo jack.

>>58138317
>pls clarify famalam
The 712s actually have bass and the treble is less aggressive. The 702s are very analytical and piercing at times.

>>58138299
Out of all these options, the HD600s are the easiest to drive, followed by the 400i, 712 and then the 702s

>>58138396
The 701s are about as hard to drive as the 702 and let me tell you that in my experience they aren't very hard to drive at all, they just don't get too loud out of my motherboard's line out which is fine because I value my hearing

I am considering getting DT 770s for use with my computer (for games, music, videos, etc.) and they look like what I want. Reviews are mostly positive and I even see it recommended here a few times, however I notice a lot of people comment on the sound quality being "muddied" or something along those lines.

If anyone here has these and can comment on the sound quality and how comfortable they are for long periods of time that would be a big help.

>>58138478
what about the 7xx against the 712?

Putting the build quality away, which would be the best for weebshit?

>>58138455
but I'm a skinny little shit that does nothing but play videogames as well

so I'm guessing it has to have a single 3.5mm? If so, maybe get him hyperx cloud, it's actually p gud.

>>58138532
I've heard the 712 has less treble than the rest of AKG's similar lineup, so 7xx will prob be better

that being said MDR7506

>>58138532
The build quality is practically the same. They sound almost identical but the 7xx has ever so slighly more bass and ever so slightly less treble

>>58138489
They're not muddy. That wouldn't be the right description. Lacking in mids? Yeah, a fair bit. But they're a V-shaped headphone. Anything with a similar signature will be the same.

Sound quality and comfort are both impeccable. Huge comfy ass velour pads and cups, and the usual god tier Beyer no frills headband. You'd have a hard time finding any similarly priced bassy closed back that outperforms them.

Just make sure you get the 80 ohm variant. The 250 ohm could potentially be under powered if you're not running them off a dedicated amp/soundcard.

>>58138489
Do you want V shaped?
Do you want closed headphones?

If so, DT770 is pretty much the best, especially at that budget

Some shit like THX00 beat it but well
they're THX00

>>58138551
>>58138568
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what do you guys mean by V shaped?

>>58138541
>712 less treble

>>58138544
>7xx less treble

what do?

>>58138605
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/akg-k712.213/

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

>>58138602
Emphasised bbass and treble.

>>58138602
Sound signature. Heavy bass, Lots of highs, recessed mids. Typically a good sound signature for EDM and various other electronic genres.

They're still pretty good all purpose headphones.

>Budget
$400 or less
>Location
US
>Source
PC, no Amp
>Type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfort over sound

>>58138622
How is treble good for EDM?

>>58138634
Gives punch and edge to the sound.

>>58138634
sound symmetry. you're there to dance, not lie on the couch stoned

>>58138627
>>Source
>PC, no Amp
>Budget
>$400 or less

u ok mate?

post preferred sound signature/music

>>58138622
>>58138621
Ok,so if I don't really listen to bass heavy music would these still be worth getting? if not are there similarly comfy headphones in that price range that would be better?

>>58138634
has a lot of high pitched shit nigger u dum dum

songs with just bass are shit like techno or nigger

>>58138673
pretty much anything with HM5 pads
if you feeling REAL juicy, there's some even better pads like auray sheepskin or ZMF lambskin pads

also post preferred music so people know what sound profile would suit you

>>58138673
Lol you'll be fine, just tune the EQ.

>>58138671
neutral

>>58138673
They should still be good. I listen to a lot of jazz and I still enjoy them with it. A more balanced headphone choice could be a Brainwavz HM5. God tier pads so they're comfy as hell. Sound great too. Build isn't quite on par with Beyers, but it's fuckin Beyers. They're build pretty alright.

M40x + HM5 pads are also an option, if you want them to be able to fold and don't want the Y cable split. Clamp is more though so if you have a large head they may not be too great.

That said, you can just EQ the 770's and they'd be fine.

>>58138234
fuck off sennshill

>>58138247
no one cares zeos go back to /reddit/ you fucking fag

>>58138688
>>58138697
>>58138708
Ok, thanks for all the answers. The DT 770 sounds good for me. One last dumb question though, when you guys say tune the EQ does that mean with an amp? because I don't plan on getting one

>>58138901
No, you just use software for EQ. It's easy and you can usually do it via your music player or driver settings.
Google can help you with it if you need it.

>>58138922
>driver settings
what do you mean by this?
on my xonar at home I can EQ, but on my laptop the closest I've found to EQ music from youtube was using an addon in chrome, which is annoying because I don't use chrome