/hpg/ - Headphone General

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Whats the marginal benefit of Stax 009 vs 007?

>Budget
Up to 100 USD, would prefer to keep it lower at around 60-80 USD (130 AUD, preferably 80 -100 AUD)

>Location
Australia

>Source
Phone

>Type of headphone
Full sized, over ear.

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Something that doesn't clamp down too hard but can stay on my head for hours without discomfort.

>Sound signature
Neutral or Bright. List one of both options I guess and I'll see which I like better.

>Past headphones
AD700
K701

Want something that'd be portable for bringing outside and when I won't be at home for a while, without much sound leakage if any. Should preferably have detachable cables/folding capabilities, and actually stand a small beating if it comes down to it.

Would prefer some major brand like AKG or Audio-Technica since they're relatively easy to find, but beggars can't be choosers I guess.

>>58160659
bose qc15

Debating between the DT 770 80's or the mX50's. Thoughts?

>>58161084
770 > M50X

>>58161084
DT 770's outclass the 770's in every way, other than portability, and potentially clamp force. For the additional 30 dollars, you're getting vastly superior comfort, build, and sound quality.

>>58161084
>>58161220
>DT 770's outclass the 770's in every way
Fuck.
I meant the 770 outclasses the M50x in every way
Sorry, I'm special.

>>58160094
>benefit
Don't think about headphone lineups and expensive models being in some way upgrades to the more affordable versions.

I've got an AKG 712 Pro. Thinking about getting a HD600 as a side reference. Is it worth it?

Is getting the Premium DT 990 compared to the Pro DT 990 worth it when I will use them for hours at a time? Supposedly they're more comfy but also cost 30 Euro more.

>>58159633
hello. I'd like to purchase some advice.

>>58161876
Hello, my name is Mamidudi.
What seems to be the problem today?

>>58159633
So are the eiaosi x6 actually decent at all or should I just bump up to pistons?

Anything better in that price range? Not an audiophile but I do prefer bass/highs, with reduced mids.

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I guess I'll wait a little longer before getting a Fulla 2.

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what do you guys think of the jabra move wireless headphones? Just got them as a gift and have to say im not too keen on those

>Logitech G430 for only 45 EUR

S-Should I do it guys?

Can a fiio e17 drive a pair of AKG 712s? there are no places to buy an e9/e09k

>>58161676
> I've got a shit headphone. Thinking about getting another shit headphone as a side reference. Is it worth it?

>>58161084
DT770 are a classy headphone used by sound engineers and musicians in studios.
M50X is the favourite headphone of influential black youtubers like Brown Lee.

Tough choice!

>>58162151
Just get a HifiMeDiy Sabre 9018 DAC and a DIY O2 amp.

I got a GMP 240 for Yule eve. I haven't gotten around to trying them yet, but I was wondering what you guys think of them. Should I get a DAC as well?

Is it better to buy an 5.5th gen ipod classic mod the battery and storage to carry two SD cards or should i just get a xduoo x3 or fiio x5 or something regarding price/value?
The classic will end with much better battery life. No idea which would have better sound.

>>58162719
xDuoo X3, FiiO X5, or even a rockbox'd Sansa Clip + are all fantastic options.

>>58162516
What's with all this Sennheiser hate?

Yet none of these people calling Sennheiser shit can say why they're shit. The two reasons mentioned are strong clamping force (in my opinion that's not true, maybe they have a weak head) and that the band breaks after months of "normal use" (again, don't see how this can happen unless you throw them around).

>>58162798
>What's with all this Sennheiser hate?
Their price/performance ratio is far worse than AKG and Beyerdynamics.

>>58160659
ATH M40x are supposedly pretty good.

>>58162232
They are honestly pretty shitty, but for that price and for normal computer usage and gaming then I'd say go for it

>>58162833
>price to performance
Yeah would like to see your subjective metric for this one. Are you also going to tell us they're not worth it?

>>58162798
Anyone who makes a stupid generalizations and blanket statements about a brand can be ignored. Whatever brand gets shat on here changes from thread to thread.

>>58162798
Just boring shitposting.
That said, cheaper Sennheisers are pretty dog shit. [4xx and the likes]

>>58162425
plz respond

>>58162835
I would have assumed the headphones in the M50x's line would have been bassy shit?

>>58163273
M50x are V-shaped as fuck so yeah, "bassy shit". M40x have a detachable cable and more neutral spectrum. So they are cheaper and more desirable for general music listening

>>58163462
>M50x are V-shaped as fuck
gud jok

ATH-AD1000X vs HD600 and why?

>>58163529
check OP

Is it worth paying the extra money for Audio-Technica ATH-M50X over AKG K240s?

>>58163563
It depends on what you want.

>>58163563
>>58163534

>is it worth it

STOP

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>tfw HD6XX serial number 067


Definitely a warmer sound than my HD598's. Soundstage is slightly tighter, but the mids and lows are buttery smooth. Great detail too.

brety gud

Best DAC, DAC/AMP under $50 to use with Fidelio X2's?

>Budget
Up to 100 USD, preferably lower

>Location
US

>Source
Computer

>Type of headphone
Full sized, over ear.

>Open or closed
Closed (have never used open but could be persuaded)

>Comfort level
Would prefer them to be pretty comfy, but if it's mildy irritating after a few hours that could be okay

>Sound signature
Warm and bassy

>Past headphones
superlux hd668b

I liked these headphones a lot but they recently broke (the cable that hangs off them shorted out and only outputs sound through one ear). I use them for gaming and music in my room. Not worried about portability really. I found them to be mostly comfortable but after a few hours my ears would get sore.

Thanks for any help.

>>58164076
xpt100/hm5

>>58164076
FYI, the headphones you had were open.

>>58164076
>>Open or closed
>Closed (have never used open but could be persuaded)
>Past headphones
superlux hd668b

>have never used open
>past headphones
>an open back headphone
hello

>>58164119
>>58164122
>>58164130
I am retard, please disregard

>>58164238
if you can also use open, consider HD558

I want to get a bigger and better (memory foam) pads for my HD600. I heard Brainwavz are nice, any other suggestions?

>>58159633
What's a good amp thing to get under 60-50gbp. I have a 25gbp desk mic and 160gbp cans. Not really an audiophile but just need something dependable that isn't going to break the bank.

>>58163498
It's true though.

>>58163529
AD1000x for imaging and clarity in the highs
HD600 for overall neutrality and clarity

>>58164038
An old Schit Fulla
Or a HifiMeDiy Sabre 9018 DAC/Amp

>>58164379
Why do you want an 'amp thing'?
What do you even mean by 'an amp thing'?

>>58164379
What headphones?

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lol you guys weren't joking about being V-shaped. The treb is a bit much, but I'm having fun with them so far. Thanks for the suggestions, /hpg/ :)

>>58161842
I have the pro and the clamp gets noticeable after a few hours. Planning on returning them tomorrow and going for 880 premiums.

>>58164563
No worries. You could potentially return them and get Custom One Pros. They're essentially DT 770's with less highs, a removable cable, and adjustable bass porting.

That said, you could EQ them fairly easy, if you don't want to go through that.

anywhere got hd 598s open back on sale?

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>Little brother asked for a microphone for his computer
>He gets this
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2260600/skullcandy-uproar-on-ear-headphones.jsp?color=Black

It's kinda funny, but it was my mother buying it which takes away from the funny for me. So it should just be funny for you guys. I'll probably just buy him the $3 one from the pastebin and that'll be it

>>58159633
Purchase advice link is dead

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Bottlecrack amp a meme? A friend says "HD600, 650, and 800 are weird.. They require an OTL tube amp".

>>58164749
http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub

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>open my presents this morning and get a headset
>i've already dropped it and fucked up the aux port so I can't listen to anything

It's supposed to be a wireless headset but my windows 10 has no bluetooth settings to connect to it. Pretty surprised that it took about 6 hours for my gift to become completely broken.

And yeah, I'm dumb for dropping it, but the cord is like 3 foot long and I moved around a lot.

>>58164755
Your friend is... peculiar with his advice born of ignorance.

>>58164749
No it isn't?
http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub
Literally just copied that from OP

>>58164755
No, It's not a meme. It's a good DIY amp. That said, your friend is a fucking retard.
800's /can/ benefit from a tube to flatten that peak in the highs, but there are SS amps that can give a similar effect, if not just straight EQ.
600's/650's can play into tubes well, but again, there are plenty of SS amps that give a similar experience, or EQ.

>>58164774
Solder on a new jack. Why do you even need to complain?

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How can I fix coil whine being heard through my mic?

I'm using a ModMic plugged into my my motherboard and my friend is complaining that he can hear GPU coil whine. I put on the audio playback through headphones thing and sure enough he is right. Capping FPS isn't an option because it's CSGO and I need muh frames.

>>58164795
>800's /can/ benefit from a tube to flatten that peak in the highs
Do explain how an amplifier without a specialized circuitry to equalize on the range of frequencies where HD 800 has resonance(s) is going to "smooth" it out? Moreover, how are tubes related to any of this?

>>58163032
419's are pretty dope if all you want is a cheap pair of closed headphones that don't look autistic and have that """Sennheiser sound""".

Fuck the shit cable though.

>>58164842
Tubes are often a warmer, more coloured sound. Sometimes manifesting in rolled off/relaxed highs.

I'm not an electrical engineer, I've just used a lot of tube amps. It's a fairly common agreement. I have no idea how they work.

>Moreover, how are tubes related to any of this?
He mentioned them in his post.

are the Sony MDR XB950BT any good? i'm looking for some portable wireless headphones.

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>Tfw you download an equalizer program just to increase the bass a touch but end up neurotically tweaking the parameters and can never decide what settings to use

Man, I'm a musician and listen to music pretty much all the time when I'm not sleeping yet I still barely know anything about sound itself

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replaced my old HD280 Pros with newer ones
I've got to say, the fit and finish are a bit better than years past

>>58164892
>It's a fairly common agreement.
Yeah and I cannot fathom where this comes from, other than people making a stupid comparison between a guitar amplifiers designed to clip and distort in "pleasant" ways and a Hi-Fi amplifier which never should.

Ever seen a measurement of a tube amplifier? Basic frequency response? Some distortion plots? In the case the tube amp isn't absolute dogshit, they tend to be extremely flat. Ones with an output transformer tend to roll off on both ends of the pass band which makes them neither bright or warm and doesn't effect anything in-between. They tend to be unstable into low impedance loads but that won't have an effect on headphones like HD 800 either. Distortion, if audible, can make them sound bright, warm or just shit. Mostly just shit.

I wouldn't trust my ears on auditioning amplifiers.

>>58164965
Get a good reference for loudness: pink noise bursts and logarithmic sine sweeps. Calm your autism by fixing the most objectionable peaks and notches with filters which fit them.

okay, so this isn't quite about headphones themselves, but -

i've gotten some entry-level headphones in the past year [hd598, m50x, pistons2, brainwavz,.... something], but i'm wondering where to go next - i mostly use them with my ipod nano/computer.

was looking into DAPs like the A30s/fiio x1 as a nano upgrade, but would getting a portable dac for my phone/comp actually be a good alternative? if so, what are the pro/cons of either option?

>>58164795
>Solder on a new jack. Why do you even need to complain?

i do not know how to do that or have the tools to

>>58165128
I would say get better headphone first then a dac/amp combo, most of audio quality increase lies in headphones, not amp/dacs.

Got a schiit stack for christmas, other than having to get used to not having a warm setup before (was using computer audio and a cmoy I built), does the lo/hi gain switch make a difference for my 598's?

>>58165151
You can't call yourself a man if you can't solder. Seriously, go buy a chinese soldering iron for like $30 off eBay. You'll save thousands instead of replacing or paying someone to repair your shit.

>>58165169
It shouldn't, but you've got ears. Decide for yourself.

Is the SMSL M3's output impedance (IDK what it is) suitable for the HD558? Will it sound muddy?

buying my first pair never was into audio
just want something solid all around
looking at hd 559 are they good?
would i need any other meme device like amp or dac or whatever theyre called?

>>58165255
It works fine for higher sensitivity headphones. It shouldn't make 558's sound muddy.

>>58165319
Fill out a form. You'll get a lot more advice that way.

>>58165319
>~~ PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO GET PURCHASE ADVICE ~~
>Headphone purchase advice
>http://pastebin.com/fYZLW7Ub

>>58162783
5.5th gen ipod classic with sd mod extended battery and buying used would be 160€ in my country. I head the Wolfson dac inside is great. How does it compare to a the F X5 / xD X5?

Anyone else ups 4k, 8k and 16k a tiny bit in EQ for non V shaped headphones? It sounds to me like the highs are usually overpowered by lows and mids but raising those frequences a little bit brings them to life.

>Budget
~50$

>Location
US

>Source
Galaxy S5, Headphone Amp/Vinyl Set-Up

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Open/semi-open

>Comfort level
Comfortable, but I can deal with less comfortable headphones if it means better sound quality.
>Sound signature
Neutral or V-shaped, former is preferred.

>Past headphones
Sony MDR ZX-100, Sennheiser HD 449 (modded), Rock Zircon

I'm looking at Superlux HD 668B, LyxPro HAS-30, Sony MDR-ZX110, MDR-MA300 right now.

>>58165161
wait, so inversely, so even with laptop DAC/ipod nano, they have good enough sound output that i'm not being capped in audio quality by them vs 598s/m50s?

>>58165128
DAP allows "better" formats, usually have better dacs/amps, however they're usually a shitton more expensive

unless you can tell the difference between the different formats don't bother

nothing you've used before needs an amp

>>58165351
>>58165414
o-ok
>200 euro
>Albania but can buy from Greece
>pc/laptop/phone
>idk
>pretty comfortable got a big head
>idk/idc
>pretty much nothing but cheap earbuds

Is the ATH-AD500X a good pair of headphones?

>>58165651
what music do you mainly listen to
if it's not for music, is it for studio use (I doubt this) or movies/games

>>58165673
movies games and little music
for music i listen to mainstream shiit and anime op/eds so idk rock pop?

>>58165727
dt880 or dt770

dt880 is open, which means you'll feel like sound isn't in a small area but more like in the room you're in, some people (including me) find this really important and think it adds a lot to the quality of sound.

DT770 has a stronger V-Shape and is cheaper, aka bass will be punchier and treble will also be stronger

Both are super comfortable and both will suit you well.

>Budget
~$30
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer, Phone
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As comfy as possible
>Sound signature
>Past headphones
none

>>58165660
If you need spatial imaging, yes.

>>58165769
th02/8323

>>58165769
Superlux 662 EVO
About $27 USD on eBay. Best set of closed cans you're going to get for that price. You don't have many options anyway.

>>58165790
662 EVO's are better unless you need portability.

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Just got a pair of Hifiman He-400i. but im looking for a better cord for it. anyone know a good 6.3mm SMC cable?

Budget - $200-300

Location - US

Source - PC

Type of headphone - full preferred

Open or closed - closed

Comfort level - comfy af


Past headphones - Astros a50... Mainly game and listen to music. Instead of a "gaming headset" with a mic was thinking about getting a separate mic like blue yeti and a regular higher end headset

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i got my HD 598 CS last month and today is the last day to return them. i'm not overly impressed by the sound quality.

thinking about returning them and getting the regular open back 598's. are they better?

>>58165910
Yes, the open backs are better.

>>58165883
I think DT770 will do fine for you, if you want more, K553 or MSR7 if you can find a deal on the MSR7 because they're a good chunk more expensive in US

What are some good studio monitors in the $200-250 range for music recording and mixing? Mainly rock, metal, singer-songwriter, electronic music and some orchestral stuff

>>58165758
id rather buy from local store than pay customs fee and buy online
are the 559 any good? can get them for 140 euro

>>58165883
DT 770 + Mod-mic/various desktop microphones.

>>58165963
I doubt anyone knows because I doubt anyone has used them

You're better off staying with things that are known to be good

how much would it cost to import this for example?
https://www.amazon.de/beyerdynamic-DT-770-80-Studiokopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482691773&sr=8-1&keywords=dt770

>>58165832
Someone posted a Sennheiser cable last thread or the one before that.

>>58166009
>>58165963
actually this'll probably be cheaper to import since it's closer
https://www.amazon.it/beyerdynamic-DT-770-80-Studiokopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482691773&sr=8-1&keywords=dt770

>>58165832
Make your own cable. It's pretty easy.

>>58166032
doesnt even ship to albania but even if i find one that does id have to pay item + shipping if any + 23% of the items price as customs fee
the process of paying the fee and getting the item is also hard
you gotta go to 3 different places or some shiit like that
id also be able to use the warrenty if i bought from the shop as opposed to buying online
I found a review on youtube ill see what it says about the 559

Did santa do good?
V-MODA Crossfade M-100
MAGNI 2
MODI 2

>>58165531
>wait, so inversely, so even with laptop DAC/ipod nano, they have good enough sound output that i'm not being capped in audio quality by them vs 598s/m50s?

Even without 'proper' amp/dac better headphones will sound better on your stock thing. Some headphones may not be loud enough out of iPad and some notebooks like some of the low sensitive AKG but here is this. With macbookpro as a source my 300 ohm HD600 were a HUGE improvement in sound over HD598, HD600 sound better with nice amp, but they still sound better than HD598 from my macpro.

>>58166127
>amp and dac for that niggerbass portable shit
Why?

>>58166127
If you want thicc bass, yes.
Though I'd have taken DT 770's over M-100's.

Though if you're planning on using them for portable use as well, then they're a great pick.

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>>58166086
Amazon says it ships to albania, though at a different thing two years ago it said it only shipped things like cds/books/etc.,plebbit says it ships to albania

I double checked using some addon ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/does-amazon-ship-to/ )
to make sure and it seems it does have some vendors that ship to albania. (red is second hand, not sure if you want those)

.co.uk has one for 132 (I assume pounds), .de has one for 143 (I assume euro)
I'd check .it as well but the addon only works in .com, .co.uk, .fr & .de

that being said, if you checked the specific ones it shows with a checkmark and they still don't ship to albania, give some albanian/greek electronic store sites so we can check if there's any we recognize

I checked google but the only store I could find was mediamarkt

I'm new to headphones/audio stuff and a bit confused about how DACs and amps work.

I get that amps will amplify sound, but do they also do something to make headphones sound better, not just louder?

And if DACs are built into everything, and their role is to turn audio from digital signals into analog signals, how different can one really be from another? Does an external DAC really produce better sound than the built-in DAC on your sound chip?

>>58160659
I have BOHM-B66 headphones which are quite good with bluetooth and have noise cancelling abilities. Has 3.5 mm capability, comes with a detachable cable that has a built in microphone.

>>58166303
good ones don't alter the audio
bad ones/tube amps do alter the audio

if the headphones need more power to work normally, they will alter the audio since the audio is already distorted due to not getting enough power from your motherboard/whatever

We live in CURRENT YEAR, if people can skimp on something and get away with it, they will, as such dacs are often using horrible components.

A DAC is nice to have but it's not a necessity, if it was a necessity you'd know it was a necessity and you wouldn't be contemplating the usefulness of them

>>58166303
>I get that amps will amplify sound, but do they also do something to make headphones sound better, not just louder?
Headphones can often have weird 'shifts' in resistance at different frequencies. Amps often help deal with that on harder to drive headphones.
Motherboard sound can potentially distort at higher volumes too, or just have by default high distortion.

A good amp changes the audio as little as possible.

>And if DACs are built into everything, and their role is to turn audio from digital signals into analog signals, how different can one really be from another?
Cheaper DACs use less sophisticated methods of signal processing, purely because it is cheaper to manufacture.

>Does an external DAC really produce better sound than the built-in DAC on your sound chip?
Not inherently, but it is typically the case. They usually use better DAC chips with better implementations, but also reduce external noise that is usually picked up from other computer components.

Wow the SE215 sounds like ass

I should have listened to you guys

>>58166506
we recommend SE215 though, they're just about the best in that price range if you want neutral

you probably just didn't want neutral

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I got these for Christmas and was wondering if they're any good or if I should return them for something better in the same price range.

Any thoughts?

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tfw got the he-400i and the volume feels weaker on the left side than the right and its irritating me. what do boys

>>58166573
If you're looking for a portable bassy headphone, they're not bad.

Emphasis on 'portable' though. If not, return them.

>>58166575
Flip the headphone around and see if it is your ears fucking up.
If it isn't your ears, return them.

>>58166591
Yeah I don't really need them to be wireless.

I take there's better, more standard options?

>>58162193
Got those yesterday. I've worn them for about three hours today. I found them quite comfortable.
In terms of sound they're not up there, but wanted a cheap wireless pair for podcasts mainly and for that I'm satisfied so far.

>Budget
80 - 120$ CAN
>Location
canada
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfy

had a cheap 20$ heaphone from a good 5 years. I've been used to shit sound. pls help, I've never had a good headphone

>>58166613
Yeah, definitely. Fill out a form and you'll get a lot of options. I'll immediately say that if you want bassy though you'll probably want to grab DT 770's, but get other opinions as well.

>>58166635
Cool, thanks man, I'll look into it

>>58166299
thanks for the effort but shipping isnt a problem i could just buy from ebay if it was
i just dont want to give 23% to my country as fee and also to lazy to do the process
I can just buy it from greece store and hide it when i drive back to albania so i dont pay for a customs fee
Im buying from e-shop.gr if you can find something better then hd 559 tell me

is there anything I need to watch out for when buying a 3,5mm male to male cable? My current one is a little too short

>>58166811
Not really. Even cheap chinese braided ones are pretty good.

>>58166811
>male to male
Gaaaaaaaay.

>>58166726
nahh you're pretty fucked if you don't import it seems

>>58166946
i mean i heard good things about 558 how bad could they have fuked 559 up

Got some Audeo PFE 022s for Christmas. Anyone have experience or opinions on them?

>>58166921
It's not gay if the contacts don't touch

>>58166986
see >>58165910

and that's literally just a closed version of the 598
for all I know 559 has nothing to do with 558

>>58166993
Looks gud according to Rin Choi rinchoi.blogspot.com/2012/07/phonak-audeo-pfe-022.html

If your headphone/earphone doesn't have graphs then it sucks and isn't worth talking about. /hpg/ is all about dem graphs.

>>58160705
>100 USD
>Bose
Are you trolling?

I gotta solder a new wire in my akg k702s but I'm afraid I'm gonna fuck it up by having solder get on the speaker or some shit
why the fuck is everything so small

>>58167146
You should be fine as long as you dont feed to much lead, and dont carry it off on the iron.

If you're really worried, cut out a piece of paper and cover any part of the exposed diaphragm that could get damaged if lead drops on it.

And make sure youre using proper lead solder and not retarded lead-free shit. Don't keep the iron near the driver too long or you'll melt it.

>Budget
$20 - $65 USD
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop
>Type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed preferred, but I'm willing to try open.
>Comfort level
Comfy, but less comfortable headphones are alright
>Past headphones
Steelseries Siberia V2
I know, GAYMAN headset.

>>58167348
SPH9500

Nothing better in that price range.

>>58162719
Bump keep in mind all mod parts including a 256gb SD card and the ipod would be 160 bucks.
Oponions?

Hey anons, which of these is the best?
>ATH-M20X
>Superlux HD662EVO
> HD661
> HD668B
> HD681
>RP-HTF600-S
>TASCAM TH02-B

Most important factor is how comfortable it is, second is how much sound they let out/in. I'm fine with a bit of sound going out, but I don't want to annoy people around me.

>>58167348
Seconding the SHP9500 if you're willing to go open. You can also spend a little extra and get a Boompro to go with it so you have both good headphones and a GAYMAN headset.

>>58167464
662 EVO will be the most comfortable. Will isolate decently. Best sounding too
Tascam TH02-B will be the most isolating, but will be uncomfortable as shit without new pads.
M20x will be quite uncomfortable, but will isolate decently. You'd need new pads, but after you get pads, it'd both be fairly comfortable, and isolate fairly well.

Forget about the others.

>>58162719
I have 80gb classic without modded to sd but I had to change the dead HDD in it(from the original 80 to chink 120gb when the original 80gb failed).
I also have a flac archive...

The classic can't play flacs... keep that in mind.

I like how X5 looks but Idk about the Quality Control issues.

Classic has been very good for my needs I don't have any complaints except the hdd fail.

>>58167368
>>58167478

Alright. Is there any big difference between the SHP9500 and the SHP9500S?

>>58167464
I own three of the mentioned ones. HD681 and TH02 with HM5 pads are good and have great build quality. The third one I don't want to mention. It has angled drivers, poor build quality and can break very easily so I keep that headphone model a secret.

>>58167554
It's the same model but with a cheaper cable and box or something.

>>58164415
Thank you, for some reason it's not so easy to find a direct comparison between them. What about 2000X, and how comfortable are their round pads.

I'm considering going from a bass boosted headphone to something more neutral (HD600).
Is the difference really big? Will I want to go back to my old pair for the bass?

any good headphone deals left?

>>58167632
You can use EQ to bring down lows on bass heavy cans but doing the reverse for nobass cans doesn't really help, just distorts the sound.

That's my experience at least.

>>58167540
Clock wheel doesnt wear off? Thats a common problem with fiio.
ill rockbox it - as long as it doesnt hardware lock flac i should be fine. Well im converting flacs to 360kbp/s mp3 for mobile for most shit anyway.

>>58167659
That doesn't sound like good news for me.
I sometimes listen to songs with lots of bass so I'm not sure if the not-so-good bass of the 600s are good for me.

>>58167647
Fill out the OP advice form.

I'm looking at grabbing this shit:

http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=65&product_id=66

Chink options from ebay cost the same with probably worse build quaity and months of shipping time. Anyone got experience with such adapters?

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>>58167619
I like the tonality of the 2000Xs more. The bass is overall better than the 600s, and the highs and upper-mids are glorious and make strings and vocals beautiful.

can i use open headphones when driving?
I mean since theyre open id still be able to hear sirens and honking right?

>>58167748
I hate those pads on ATH models, the outher "leather" lining comes off in no time and they look like some hobo shit.

Comfy as fuck though.

>>58167748
>>58167619
Also, I would say I like the velour pads a bit more on the 600s, but both are very comfortable.

Keep in mind that the 2000Xs don't fit particularly well on small heads without extra tension on the wings

>>58167749
No. You'll be arrested and it looks weird wearing them even if they're earbuds.

If you're wearing a motorcycle helmet and IEMs those are okay'ish if you have many miles on two wheels.

>>58167192
My headphones work again!
thanks for believing in me, anon :)

>>58167785
>youll be arrested
implying cops will care enough if i give them 20$
also if i spot cops I can just lower one side and act like im talking on the phone i remember the rule being you could do that if one was free

>>58167928
>bribing cops
>with 20 bucks
That's right Pajeet, nobody cares about poo lives.

>>58167978
>living in eastern europe
my bad i shouldve said 10

>>58167928
if you try to bribe a cop with 20$ you'll most likely go to jail or at the very least get a much higher ticket

if you want to bribe them, you need to offer an amount that's worth risking their job

>>58168093
like 21?

>>58168093
He's from Eastern Europe, cops there will help you commit crime for a pack of smokes.

>>58167647
https://www.eglobalcentral.com/akg-k712-pro-kopfhoerer.html
Found this on Slickdeals.

>Budget
$150-200
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop
>Type of headphone
HD 650
Family member bought me these headphones without anything along with them. So now I'm looking for a good dac and amp within my price range. I'm thinking of the modi 2 and vali 2 (yes that's still out of my price range, I'm hoping yal can suggest something better) Any suggestions?

>>58167647
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

does massdrop count as a deal?

>>58168156
>tube amp
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

just get a schiitstack, fulla 2, e10k or objective2

>>58168151
I got those for 37 bucks actually, but appreciate you showing me
>>58168229
how do k7xx's compare to k712's?

>>58168156
Save up for Bottlehead Crack after buying a SS amp. Look at >>58164755's picture. Sennheiser HE90 and Sennheiser HE1. Get that tube amp if you already own a Solid State amp.

>>58168303
K7XX seems to have more bass and K712 seems to have a tiny bit less treble & better treble

Not sure if these are actually accurate though, because IIRC I've heard the K712 being bassmonsters

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK712.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK7XX.pdf

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I don't usually do headphones but there's a general here so I figured I'd ask.

My dad bought me Sennheiser HD800's for Christmas and they sound like shit. I Googled them and they are pretty expensive so I'm thinking maybe I've got them set up wrong or something, is there anything I need to do in my windows audio settings to make them sound right? Are Sennheiser actually a good make of headphones or are they like Dre where they just make expensive shit and people say they are good because of the price?

>>58168386
>>58168303
guess I was wrong, looked at some reviews & people say that, indeed, the K7XX are a bassier version and the K712 have a small edge in treble quality

Apparently the K712 is also made in austria, not chinkland
actually nevermind, they seem to have moved K712 construction to... slovakia for some reason?

>>58168438
you'll most likely need an amp if you don't have one
Alternatively, even though they're good headphones, you might not like their sound signature, which is far more important than the sound quality.
If you like V shaped sound signature, a 100$ V shaped headphone will sound much better to you than a top of the line neutral headphone of 1000-1500$

>>58168260
How does the schiitstack vs e10k + magni 2 compare?

>>58168438
Dude you need a fucking amp for those, and a good dac while at it.

>>58168464
e10k is a dac+amp
there's no point getting e10k and another amp or another dac unless you're doing some stupid overkill shit

>>58168438
What did you give your dad for Christmas?

>>58168497
socks

how do i know if i want a 'v' or neutral or whatever u guys call them
all ive listened to all my life was shiit
all thats sold on physical stores is shiit
do i just pick one at random and next time something else and so on

>>58168462
k7xx's sound pretty cool, I like the fact they're bassier. Probably don't warrant replacing my k712's though

Starting to get a little tired with my Denons, figure I'd ask the experts at /g/

>Budget
No more than $250, preferably $200 or so
>Source
Computer, old Walkman cd player, android phone
>Type
Full
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter, I only use IEMs when outside
>Comfort level
As long as it doesn't hurt to wear for an hour or so, doesn't matter
>Sound signature
Ideally, pretty neutral (ie not excessively boosted in one area)
>Past headphones
Denon AH-D1001

Also, I'm not opposed to buying a DAC/amp, but if possible, passive ones would be better.

Thanks to any anons who reply!

>>58168562
if you already have a k712 it's definitely not worth it unless you're swimming in cash, in which case you're better off getting an alternate closed pair like Oppo PM3 or X00

>>58168549
V shape means that bass (lows) and treble (highs) are accentuated, which makes a V shape on the equalizer. It doesn't necessarily mean that mids are recessed though but probably overpowered.

You can try it out yourself with any equalizer.

I want to get a dac / amp combo to use with my HD598 and possibly an upcoming set of new cans but don't want to spend a lot of money since that will be going to actual headphones. I'm currently looking at the schiit fulla 2 and by the reviews it seems like good value.
>Budget
50-150€
>Location
Portugal
>Source
Laptop
>Past headphones
HD598
M6 Pro

>>58168489
e10k is cheaper than the modi 2, that's why I was curious. It's all about the money.

>>58168572
X2 is right up your alley, no amp required. I don't find the bass overpowering, just good enough.

>>58168549
most people lean towards a sound profile that suits their preferred music

for example, classical leans towards neutral/bright
nigger leans towards bassy
pop/electronic leans towards V Shaped

V shaped is described as "fun"
It's usually the safe bet.

>>58168601
then just get the E10k or the Fulla 2
fulla 2 has a better dac and a very slightly stronger amp but is like 20$ more than the e10k

>>58168592
e10k/fulla 2, see above

>>58168572
I always keep forgetting the good neutral headphones because they're not asked for often.
For closed, maybe MSR7, they have a slight bass & treble boost but it's nothing major
For open, maybe 558/598.

I would recommend the HD600's as well but they'll most likely need an amp, especially when using them from your phone

>>58168438
They need amplifier to drive the sound or otherwise they will sound like disaster. You are not simply feeding them enough power so the sound quality disappears and volume.

>>58167781
>>58167748
So you had HD600 but liked liked 2000Xs better? How 1000Xs compares to 2000Xs then?

So for Christmas my parents came through and got me the 32 ohm dt770s I had asked for. I had asked for the 32s because I thought it would be accessive to ask for an amplifier too. They saw the amazon bundle though and went ahead and got one for me anyway. Pic related.

So should I opt for the 80s now that I have an amp? Or is there a use for the amp with the 32s? Or should I try to return the amp?

(I'm always gonna be listening out of my phone or my laptop if that helps)

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>>58168842
>forgetting the pic

>>58168842
>32 ohm
ugh it hurts
return them for 80 ohm if you can, they don't need an amp

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>>58168622
>Ideally, pretty neutral
>X2 is right up your alley
Those are far from neutral, anon.

>>58168572
598 or DT880.

>>58168889
>Those are far from neutral, anon.
They have audible bass and that's about it.

>598 or DT880.
598s need some sort of amp and DT880 are V shaped.

>>58168872
When you ask people on here what is better when you're going to not use an amp the answer wavers between 32 and 80. Mostly I see people say 32.

It's only now that my situation is different and I have an amp that I think considering the 80s is necessary.

>>58168970
I've legit never seen anyone here recommend the 32 ohm version

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>>58168842
This was also included in the bundle but I don't get why. To hold music on your phone?

Is there a good use for this?

>>58166448
>weird 'shifts' in resistance at different frequencies. Amps often help deal with that on harder to drive headphones.
Not how that works.
>Cheaper DACs use less sophisticated methods of signal processing, purely because it is cheaper to manufacture.
Not how that works either.

>>58168260
Less of the redundant stuff please.

>>58168983
The 32 ohm versions just cost more.

>>58168668
>You are not simply feeding them enough power so the sound quality disappears
Please stop posting.

>>58169005
You should probably return the entire package. The A1 sucks, if you want a portable amp you should aim for a Q1 or a e10k for desktop use.
The 32 ohms version sucks and even a cellphone can drive the 80ohms one, and apparently you don't need the SD card
You got memed on son.

>>58163775
>sennheiser
lol

>>58168636
>people lean towards a sound profile that suits their preferred music
No such profile exists.

>>58168842
The A1 isn't an effective headamp, as it lacks gain. The Fiio k1 could have worked better, or anything that had any sort of gain.

>>58169252
>>58168872
>32 ohms version sucks
Aside from impedance, it's the same headphone as the other DT 770s.

>>58168932
Anon just stop, you don't know what your talking about.

DT880s are not v shaped, they're flat with a treble spike.

Why does the Sennheiser HD 598 sound like shit compared to ATH-M50X?

>>58169477
Because it's shit?

>>58169477
because you're a nigger

>>58169385
>>58169167
just stop

>>58167675
Bump hows a Wolfson dac of a classic 5.5 compared to a xduoo x3?

Im using dt 770 and sure 215 both are no problem to drive with phone output

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>>58168932
>>58169470
Just for reference.

>>58166626
You could try the m40x?

>>58168438
Nice bait

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>>58169622
Holy shit the dt770 are virtually identical tot he frequency response of the hd662 evo

Does anyone know how much the Superlux 668 leaks? I'm thinking of buying one to use while studying, and I don't want to bother others.

>>58169766
I have SR850, at my normal listening volume, in a quiet room with only the hum of my PC, I can barely hear it past a meter.

So if you're going to be using it in situations where there's nobody within 2m or so you should be good

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I have a question. I've been usiing my K712s like this for about 10 days. I still have 20 days to return these to thomann. I can't handle the treble spike on these, hence the high shelf, and was wondering if I should return them and get the HD650s instead? I know they have a rolled off treble which is good for my ears mainly after the 7KHz mark but I've read many times that the bass extends much less and is slower but has a bigger punch on the mid bass. I have nothing to complain about the bass on the 712s, it's fantastic for literally any kind of eletronic music

What do?

>>58169908
get 650 or X2 yeah, if you have an amp 650 will prob be best, if not, definitely get X2

>>58169936
But the X2 also has a spike on the upper treble

>>58169946
but other than that peak, 650 has more treble
the peak is outside the range of most instruments anyway, so I doubt it impacts music much

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need some advice on buying some headphones for no more than $150

need something that's comfortable can wear it all day If needed, and has to sound good for playing music,games, and watching movies. It also has to be durable that will last more than 3 years of heavy use.

I have no amp or dac would just use my motherboard audio and ipod or phone for portable use.

was leaning towards something like Sennheiser 598 C, Philips L2, and ATH-MSR7.

any suggestions around my price range.

>Budget
$90 - $120 (getting a mod-mic with it)

>Location
US

>Source
Mainly Desktop Computer (for Gayming), MIGHT use it with my phone but it's no big deal I've got earbuds

>Type of Headphone
Full Sized

>Open or Closed
I don't care

>Comfort Level
Comfortable. I spend a lot of time at my PC.

>Sound signature
Don't really care

>Past Headphones
Logitech G35 Headset. And lots of other shitty headsets that have broken after a few months.

I thought it was time to get some proper headphones. Thanks!

>>58170026
dt770 80 ohms

msr7 is also really good, but less comfortable, and isn't it like 50-100$ out of your range?
598C is shit
don't know about L2

>>58170026
I'm guessing you want closed based on your options.
I've had a pair of AKG K550's for over a year now, still work fine. They're great for movies and games because of the giant fucking earpads, and also work great with music. You can EQ the bass a bit, and you probably should.
The only downside is fixed cable but I've found it's pretty sturdy. Not sure if 3 years sturdy but I'm nearing a year and a half and still works. The earpads on the other hand will need to be replaced, but brainwavz shit are cheap and good.

>>58170046
is it pretty much exclusively for gaming or do you also listen to a lot of music?
if so, what kind of music?

>>58170053
I would buy the MSR7 used for $150
yeah I heard the 598 c are shit and has quality issues.

>>58170013
It peaks around 8-10KHz which is exactly what I'm reducing with the high shelf filter

>>58170064
yeah I have heard about the K550 but isn't their a few different versions or a newer version?

so I would need HM5 pads?

>>58170069
I do also listen to a lot of music. My interests tend towards electronic, Trance in particular.

>>58170113
There's the K550 mkii and the K553 pro. I don't know much about these, I own the og version.
I think they fixed the treble, which does get a bit harsh at high volumes, as well as more bass added.
As far as I know the K550 mkii are America and K553 Pro are europe, but they're the exact same improved version of the 550's. Get these if you can.
The mkii were on sale for 90 bucks recently.
You don't need earpads, the ones they come with are amazing, but I read they degrade over time faster than the average. Mine haven't, but I've read about a lot that did.

>get wireless headphones for christmas
>don't like using headphones at all but don't wanna make my godmother, who got divorced earlier this year sad
>pc has no bluetooth
>headphones didn't come with one of those usb things

Would just about any bluetooth usb thing work with these?

>>58164911
Speaking of Sony MDR XB950BT I got that exact gift.

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>>58170094
I still stick with what I said, if you don't have an amp get X2

>>58170120
yeah you'll want V shaped like I guessed
for closed, get DT770
for open, maybe have a look at K612, it's not that bassy, but it has a decent boost. You might not be able to drive it if you have a cheap motherboard & no sound card/amp though

If you want to be a real big boy get a DT880 with a VModa boompro instead of a modmic, it's a boom mic that replaces your headphone's wire. But because it plugs into your headphones, it only works on headphones with a detachable cable. The advantage of this is that you don't have to mess around with a second wire

IIRC K240 Mark II has a detachable cable as well so it should work with that as well

>>58170147
K553 is US exclusive & is better
K550 is basically not worth it in any scenario, but the K553 is a decent contender with MSR7 especially since the MSR7 seems to be 50$ more expensive in US

>Budget
90 USD hard limit
>Location
US
>Source
PC - iDevice
>Type of headphone
Full Size - Over ear design
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Sound over comfort as long as the cans don't become completely uncomfortable during extended use
>Sound signature
Neutral
I never had my own wide sound stage before so I'm looking for the best I can get for my price range. I'm not exactly sure how to accurately explain my choice of sound signature so I will do my best. Bass is important - but no more or less important than the mids and highs. Bass that sounds weak or inaccurate is a let down but at the same time - bass that disrupt the quality of the mids and the highs is also a let down. I guess I'm looking for a very very good neutral sound.
>Past headphones
My gaming cans broke then my hd205s I use as a back up messed up. I engineer music and I game during my down time.

>>58170222
HD558
if they're too expensive right now, just wait for a sale, happens pretty often

also it sounds like you want bassy sound but you're too much of a niggerhater to admit it

>>58170197
fucking hate my m100s desu

>>58170147
liking the look of the K553.

might get this or the L2. I like the look of both, and I keep reading good reviews for both.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKQP2zbu_JU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVIFju51mSQ

When is it worth it to get a DAC? I've got a couple of headsets that cost around 100-120 euros, and I've only ever used whatever is in my phone and computers.

>>58170197
>I still stick with what I said, if you don't have an amp get X2
I have an amp

>>58170384
At that price range only when your source is absolute dogshit and introduces shit that shouldn't be there.
My laptop headphone jack introduces a hissing sound at moderate to high volumes so I had to get an external DAC/amp combo. I only spent 60 bucks on a Fiio Q1 and the problem went away

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Cloud 2's or Arctis 5?

Leaning towards the Arctis 5 but its an extra $30

>>58170418
Buy a rope and neck yourself instead

>>58170222
>>58170243

Any other options to consider? Waiting isn't an option. I'm using some 3 dollar headphones that make me want to kill myself. I need to go get or order a replacement tomorrow.

>>58170222
The other anon recommended the 558s which have a very rolled off bass. Get them from somewhere that you can return if you find the bass lacking like I did.

>>58170470
SPH9500

>>58170441
rude

buying hd 559
do i need an amp or anything else or just plug in and use them
t-thanks

>>58170473
What did you replace them with and how would you stack them against the 558s?

>>58170582
K712s

A fuckton more bass but spiky treble that drives me nuts in some tracks. The great thing about the senns is how laid back they are. 0 fatigue

Why is everyone on Reddit suddenly recommending to use WASAPI?
Does it even make a difference?

>>58170725
>Does it even make a difference?
Yes but you won't hear it

>>58170725
ASIO/WASAPI are worthless on Windows from 7 and up for general listening, dunno about ganoo loonix.

>>58170797
>ganoo loonix.
It's shit but good luck trying to configure jack or using nothing but ALSA

The sound system on Linux is so bad there doesn't exist a single system wide parametric equalizer

>Budget
$100 - $200

>Location
Sweden

>Source
Desktop

>Type of Headphone
Full Sized

>Open or Closed
Open

>Comfort Level
Comfortable.

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past Headphones
Gaymer shit (HyperX cloud)

Thanks!

Best amp and DAC (combo or not) for use with hd600 under £250/$300? Thinking Oppo HA 2 as Schiit Stacks are a pain in the dick to get in the UK. Currently using a FiiO e10k but I don't think it is sufficient. Thanks in advance.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/high-end-pc-audio,3733-19.html

DACs are worthless.

>>58170906
>Currently using a FiiO e10k but I don't think it is sufficient.
It's more than sufficient

>>58170418
Fill out the form in the wiki and I'll see what I can do once it's posted, just reply to this and I'll suggest ASAP

>>58170872
AKG K612 or K712 for more bass

>>58170872
>Gaymer shit (HyperX cloud)
You know they are actually quite decent

>Budget
$50-100, maybe up to $125 if it's worth spending a little more

>Location
USA

>Source
Desktop

>Type of headphone
Full-size

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Comfortable

>Sound signature
Bassy or neutral

>Past headphones
JVC HARX900

Cheers

>>58170959
No, 150$+ ones can't even compete with 50$ budget phones.

>>58170911
My mobo has ALC1150 chip which is better, 115dB SNR DAC and TI NE5532 amps which supposedly drive up to 600 ohm. Looks like most modern mobos have similar shit.

Anyway, I've got Essence STX and a Schiit stack and both sound better than onboard stuff. There's no real difference between the two though, even if the stack supposedly has inferior specs than the STX.

Looking to get myself a late Christmas present and finally get some better headphones.
>Budget
£165 (or up to 190 if the jump is big enough to justify waiting a bit.)
>Location
Uk
>Source
PC mainly but also my phone and handhelds.
>Type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Open, mainly had closed previously but living alone in the middle of nowhere at the moment, so a perfect chance to go open.
>Comfort level
Comfort is a pretty big regard because I tend to use my headphones a lot but I wear a pair of those cheap but decent monoprice headphones quite a lot so anything of that sorta comfort level is fine.
>Sound signature
Going to be using them for a mix of stuff, so something reasonably neutral would probably be best.

What should I go for?

holy shit these MDR7506's sound so good

i can hear

EVERYTHING

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Got this for Christmas, do I need anything else?

>Budget
40-100 USD, preferably below 60.

>Location
US

>Source
Almost always PC, maybe phone

>Type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Very Comfortable

>Sound signature
Even, slighly bassy is acceptable

>Past headphones
Cheap Logitech and Razers (Not looking for a mic)

>>58169582
>>58162719

>>58172571
The X5 is overkill tbhwu famallam
I think an X1 is enough, X3 maybe if you have higher impedance headphones or need it as a DAC/amp for your PC.
It has a few quirks with the ux but nothing you won't get used to after a while.

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>Tascam TH-02
Got these bundled with a desk mic today from my dad. Never heard of this brand before, are they decent? Any recommendations for a starter amp I can pair these with or should I get a different pair of headphones too?

>>58172626
They look like they'd be fine unamped.

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Is software EQ the same as hardware EQ?
My Fiio Q1 has a bass boost that apparently boost the bass by about 6db and slowly lowers until it raches around 400hz at which point it goes flat again. Pic related
Can I achieve the same result using a software EQ or the built in EQ on my music player?

>>58169700
Thanks dude.

>>58172722
>software EQ the same as hardware EQ
No.
Digital filters operate within an idealized space of signals theory, given processing constraints. Electrical filters are forced to compromise with physical properties, some of which noticeably limit filter flexibility, add unwanted distortion and the like.

>Can I achieve the same result using a software EQ
You could do that and more, but that requires your EQ of choice to be flexible.
Windows users have Equalizer APO, other platforms will require more work.

>Budget
$200 and below

>Location
US

>Source
PC, PS4, HTC phone, an old ass JVC amp for my turntable

>Type of headphone
Full sized, over ear

>Open or closed
Whichever

>Comfort level
Comfy please

>Sound signature
Decent bass at least

>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 558

>>58173196
I was thinking something among the lines of my Fiio X3 ii EQ which is pretty much a bunch of bars. It's its 10 bands EQ.

>>58169729
Not really, that graph is scaled differently.

>>58169766
Don't. Get 662 EVO's instead
668B's are only worth it if you're going to modify them.

>>58170026
DT 770
They'll last a nuclear bombing, and still sound and feel great.

>>58170197
>If you want to be a real big boy get a DT880 with a VModa boompro instead of a modmic
DT 880's don't have a removable cable though. Easy enough to mod one, but I'm not sure if he'd want to do that.

>>58170418
Cloud Core.

They're one of the few actually tolerable gayman headsets.

>>58170906
An E10k is more than enough.

>>58170911
DACs aren't worthless. You wouldn't be hearing any sound other than off a record or cassette, you fucktard.

>>58172626
These are actually not bad, but they need new pads. Cheapest Brainwavz HM5 pads should do well.

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So is this a proper 320kbps MP3?
The cutoff appears to be at 20khz, so it should be according to what I've been reading.

>>58173893
Should be. Encode a file at a lower bitrate and see if you can see the difference.

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>>58173893
And this was labeled as V0. I don't really know how to read this one.
I got both from Soulseek and need something for future reference. I don't trust those fuckers for some reason.

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>>58173907
Same file, encoded at 190kbps using F2K
The cutoff is significantly lower, well into the regions I can actually hear, so I think it's legit. Thanks for the tip.
If anything it looks more similar to the V0 file I got.

>>58166526
It's so far from neutral though, what are you talking about?

>>58173979
Yeah they try to be v-shaped but the treble feels empty and the bass is all-encompassing. I tried to play GTA5 and the bass from the engine noise made me exhausted.

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>>58164674
Yeah, I don't know. After listening to the DT770 Pro for a few hours, I plugged in my Grado SR80e, and wow. The Grados blow the DT770 out of the water. (I'm using a tube amp for reference)

Am I missing something? Should I invest in a high gain amp? Why does the DT770 Pro sound hollow?

Is this legit anons?

Or am I going to get scammed?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Superlux-HD662EVO-Closed-back-Monitoring-Headphones-with-Self-adjusting-Headband-/291913732961?var=&hash=item43f76a1361:m:mclZjxoKrZRWeKN9Jw4ngwQ

>>58174183
Seller has 98% positive rating and 43 sold

It's not too much of an unreasonable price for 662 EVO's either

They're probably legit, but even if they aren't, eBay is quite consumer friendly.

>>58174183
> Cheaper than Gearbest
You can't outchink the chinks. I'd expect to get scammed

>>58174245
Gearbest is shit desu. Aliexpress all the way fampai.
Gearbest has an insane markup on a lot of shit.

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> Bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 202 a couple years ago
> Used them for maybe half a year at the most before I upgraded to something better
> Gave them to my mom after
> She treats them like absolute garbage
> Even slept on them several times, flew across the room when she lifted the sheets in the morning several times, were under a bunch of heavy boxes one time
> Still work fine
What the fuck are these 20$ pieces of shit made of?
God damn. I'd expect them to fail several times over with this treatment

>>58174302
Sennheiser somehow manages to find a way to make the cheapest feeling yet oddly indestructible headphones
Contrary to the snappheiser meme [which desu is still accurate on some of the cans]

>>58174150
What is it that you don't like about the 770s? They're supposed to have incredible bass/sub-bass for the price and a good soundstage for closed cans
Was looking at picking up a pair soon, so would love to be red-pilled

>>58174150
You probably just aren't a fan of the signautre. DT 770's have very recessed mids, which often can lead to a hollow sound for orchestrals and other similar genres.

Especially coming from an SR80e on a tube

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Reminder to clean your IEMs.

>Budget
350

>Location
canada
>Source
Desktop/mobile

>Type of Headphone
Full Sized

>Open or Closed
closed

>Comfort Level
Comfortable.

>Sound signature
dankest bass possible
>Past Headphones
shure srh440

>>58174400
jesus i want to vomit

>>58174400
I'm actually fucking amazed at how he managed to get earwax on the outer part of the housing. I can only imagine he had massive fucking ear canals and shoved the entire headphone in.

>>58174348
So I got a feeling that something was up (right ear felt more bassy than the left), so I tried a few other pairs, swapping back and forth, and I'm pretty sure the speaker in the left side is fucked. Right ear sounds like sex. Left ear sounds like a tinny $5 speaker.

I'm probably going to return it for a replacement of the same model.

>>58174365
see
>>58174487

I want some poverty-tier shit that still sounds good.

>budget
25
>location
amerikkka
>source
phone / computer into av receiver
>type
dgaf
>open or closed
either
>signature
neutral
>past headphones
mdr v6, sennheiser meme headphones, koss ksc 75, koss ksc 35, monoprice meme iems

>>58174405
Take a look at Brainwavz HM9

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What is the best price-to-performance DAC or DAC/AMP to use with Fidelio X2's from this list (I am aware that X2's don't need an AMP):

>Hifime Sabre 9018 USB DAC
>Hifimediy Sabre 9023 USB DAC
>Schiit Fulla
>SMSL M3
>Micca Origen+
>FiiO Q1

Other sugestions welcome

>>58174759
Superlux 662 EVO
$28 on eBay
a bit above your budget, but i'm sure you can manage

>>58174819
>>Micca Origen+
Yes. On sale on amazon right now for $110

>>58174840
ty

>>58174819
For raw sound the Sabre 9018 DAC will be the best

For features, the Origen will be the best.

I personally run the hifimediy 9018 [spidf version] and a DIY O2. Lacks functionality, but it works fantastically, and powers anything I throw at it. Don't even feel the need to upgrade to something like a schiit stack. Next jump might be a Jotunheim or a one of the various NFB's.

Origen won't sound /quite/ as good, but you'll have a lot better of a form factor, and actual features.

Got the mdrex750na's for a bargain of ausbux, tried it listening to 320 MP3 and some FLAC and while it's sounds better than my wireless as600bt headsets, it's not that much better

Did I fall for the oudiyofyle meme?

>Inb4 iems are shit

>>58174958
They're a noise cancelling wireless IEM
FLAC vs MP3 is the last thing you should be worrying about, yet alone even trying to hear the difference.

High bitrate MP3 is perfectly fine. FLAC is a meme for anything other than audio production or archival/re-encoding purposes.

>Budget
JPY 10000-ish (~$100)
>Location
Japan [incidentally, why does this place have a billion and a half different audio-technica models everywhere]
>Source
NW-A30
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Sound signature
Either neutral or slightly v-shaped.
>Past IEMs
Senn 300i, Brainwavz S1, Pistons 2, etc. etc.
HiFiMAN RE-00 purchased and currently shipping.

I'm planning on buying the NW-A30, but I'm on the fence about shelling out an extra $70 for the bundle with the MDR-NW750N earbuds, so I wanted to see if there were notable alternatives.

>>58166303
heh just listen to vinyl, then it's already in analog heh

are the 1MORE Triple Driver any good?

>>58174987
Nothing wrong with listening FLACs if you are downloading and storing them. But making the leap to claim there are audible differences between a well encoded lossy codec(such as mp3 v0 with the new LAME encoders) and lossless is another question entirely. FLAC is a great codec, lossless has its uses but somehow people manage to misunderstand its purpose and make stupid claims about it. Making a thread about FLAC is guaranteed replies.

>>58175209
Sony XBA-C10
Etymotic MK5

>>58175209
I'm the guy earlier with the ex750na's (DNC version) sound is great and comfortable. It's pretty neutral but has great bass, not too punchy but not shit silent.

You're in nipland right? Should be cheaper?

the DT770 Pro (32 and 250 Ohms) are for the same price of 200$ where I live, which one should I get.
I don't have any dac or amp, just want to use it with the phone and laptop.

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>Budget
Up to 300 eur. Less is better.
>Location
EU
>Source
Laptop
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open I think. Will use them at home only.
>Comfort level
Sound > comfort
>Sound signature
I'm really allergic to high treble. I have Logic 7 system in my car and I put bass to -2 and treble to -3 (minimum is -10) if this helps.
>Past headphones
None

>>58175768
HD600 with an amp