/hpg/ - Headphone General

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>>58265880
I need a cheap (<$150) DAC+amp combo that can comfortably drive 300ohm headphones.

I've looked at Fulla2 but it can only drive 40mW RMS per channel @ 300ohm which is bullshit. Schiit's Modi+Magni kit is $200 (+tax +shipping) which is way too much.

Anyway, wat do?

>>58266044
Buy the amp now (magni 2/uber) with a cheap RCA to 3.5 cable for your PC line out then wait on the DAC til your autismbux come in next month.

>tfw you have new headphones coming in

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RHA MA750i vs 1more Triple Driver? Not sure if I can justify paying twice the price for the 750s.

>>58266044
>but it can only drive 40mW RMS per channel @ 300ohm which is bullshit
why what's wrong with that?

>>58267187
>why what's wrong with that?
40mW is way too low to drive 300Ω cans. you wanna be in >200mW range.

>>58267219
the voltage sensitivity of the headphones is what matters

>>58267219
you do realize 40mW would get the HD650 to over 110dB SPL

I'm planning to get the ATH-AD700x, anybody used it/have experience with it? Looking at it in particular because I need light headphones that I would be able to wear for a while, since I get compression headaches from my current ones.

Using g430s atm (gaming headset, don't care what you guys say about them) so pretty much anything is a bump up in quality for me. Don't really give much of a fuck about differences in sound quality between high end headphones since everything will sound good to me.

Any other super comfy/light headphones to look at besides the ad700x? ~$100, open ear, over ear. Will be a clip on mic as well (anybody have recommendations for one?).

What would compliment X2's better, DT880's or 6XX when they drop again?

is Razer Surround a meme?

>>58267618
>Razer anything
Yes. There are other virtual surround programs that are probably more lightweight and stable than anything razer provides.

All virtual surround sofware have the same problem: The effect only works in third or first person games where you spend your time in large, open areas. Corridors and other tight spaces sound like echo chambers and music is absolute dogshit.

Is the Ath m50x still good? I'm thinking of getting new headphones because I recently lost my sennheiser ie8. I don't want iems anymore and I want something with a detachable 3.5mm cable because I keep breaking that shit

>>58267738
it was never good

>>58267490
I have the discontinued 700 model, they're super comfy and feather light.

>>58267738

Most would tell you to go with the M40x over the M50x unless you REALLY value midbass pver everything else. Save your bux and EQ if you need more bass.

I am planning on getting a pair of hifiman HE400i headphones as my neighbors have been complaining about noise at night from my stereo.

Would I need an amp for the headphones or is the built in headphone amp on my Peachtree Nova 150 sufficient for it?

>>58267557
what do you mean "compliment"

Alright /g/ I am very much just done with my current headset, I've had to resort to tape to keep the mic boom into place for the past year and I'm over it.

I've heard all of it about gaming headsets and how they are shit.
So I bought a SM-48, and a Focusrite Scarlett to drive it.
I'll play with isolators after trying that out, but I am confident that was the right way to go for my difficult use cases.

Now onto the headphones.
What the fuck do I do? The old /g/ meme ath-m50s don't seem like the King anymore. So what's the new one?
M40x?
I have a budget of around 150 US...
I can not have sound bleed. That is a absolute must. Under no means can it bleed into my microphone. But I don't want noise cancelation, I need to be able to hear myself and what's going on around me.
They will only be used on my pc, mostly for games and YouTube/movies. So I'm not looking for some high end kit, but not something that looks like a piece of shit.

Please send help /hpg/

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what are /hpg/'s thoughts on the beoplay h6 mkIIs?
I'm looking to get some headphones that are decently sturdy, portable, and don't make me look like a total autist on top of actually being good, and from what I've been reading these seem to fit that.

>>58268508

If you're already going full retard, go for the newly released H9.

>>58268875
are the h6's bad? I'm not memeing here, I genuinely have no clue other than seeing positive reactions elsewhere and figuring I may as well ask here.

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>budget
$20-50
>location
USA
>source
MP3 players
>type
over-ear
>open/closed
no preference
>comfort level
at least 5/10
>sound signature
neutral
>past headphones
Sennheiser HD 202, Sony MDR-XB950BT

Just wanted to ask if there are any headphones better than the Senny HD 202 around the same price. Didn't want to half-ass it and not fill in the whole form. Need a cheap but good pair for outdoor use. I said over-ear but maybe IEMs would be better? Also, no cord/short cord is preferable.

Thanks in advance.

Is it safe to leave the headphones plugged when you turn off the DAC/AMP, if you hear a "thump" noise?

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Happy new year, /hpg/. What does your shopping list/wishlist look like for early 2017?

All I'm getting is a new smartphone, probably Galaxy S7, and I'll be directly using the 3.5mm jack without an amp or anything. As always I'll be happy to listen if you have any recommendations.

>>58270275
No. However, most amps from Schiit have relays installed to protect your cans during the on/off cycle.

>>58266044
DIY O2 and a Dragonfly Black in Line out mode.

>>58267490
The ADx series is stupidly light. They'd work pretty well for you it seems.

For a clip on mic, get the Sony ECM-CS3. $17 bucks and sounds breddy gud.

A zalman could work too.

What's it called when you amp the music up so the bass overlaps other frequencies?
Like when the kick drum silences all other sounds briefly?

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>tfw fell for dt 770 meme

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Need a cheap 3.5mm male to male cable around 9' off of Amazon. Don't need snakeoil, just something durable and not complete trash.

Need some help, got some Iems, looking for an extension cable and good tips.

The extension cable I have shorts the speaker and mic part of the wire so I had to mod the damn thing to constantly depress the mic switch to not have horribly fucked audio

And the rubber/silicone tips it came with, while really good for isolation, were uncomfortable as hell to use because no way I know to bleed the air pushed into my ear out. Little brother gave me some of his small foam tips, these are great but I'm looking for a good pack of tips to try out, possibly bigger ones, possibly ones made for comfort or isolation.

anyone have any experiance with either of these and can point me where I need to look?

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>>58271322
for the tips, look into comply foam tips, they make different shapes/styles/sizes and make it simple to pick out the ones that fit your IEMs. These are really good tips, I love mine, but they will wear out over time.

for the extension cable, I'm not quite sure what you are looking for, but you'd probably just want a normal 3.5mm extension, should be pretty cheap on amazon...

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Sony MDR-100AAP for 120e? I like the look, sound is supposedly pretty balanced, folds up a bit which is nice f or me. Will be using mostly on train/car and also at home, mostly for music. At home those will be plugged to some cheap amp, on the go to a phone. Closed because some isolation is nice, which these should have. Live in Finland. Y/N?

>>58271396
For the extension cable, I want one I know won't fuck with the mic and force it to be depressed all the time, these were cheap crappy iems just to see if I liked this style, so i'm not expecting miracles in terms of quality boosts, but I know if that mic isn't depressed the audio is 100% fucked, and just pressing it down cant possibly make it that much better.

thanks for the tips through, looking into them now.

>>58271436
also these dont look too autistic which is nice.

Which VE Monk+ color is the best Red, Blue, Grey?

>>58271438
you'd probably want an extension cable that has a pole for the mic too.

or buy a better IEM without the mic built in, that's probably the best idea.

>>58270974
Been warning everyone I can, bro. They're an early 70s design that even sounded bad then.

>>58270598
I'm getting a shure se215 from an EU reseller instead of some chinese fake.

Probably a 500 euro ips monitor too. All the rest are servers and routers and shit.

>>58270630

I read that this is not a problem if the "thump" sound is not too loud,

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meme

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>>58271816
Wanna hear what "thump" sounds like. Try plugging anything into these at your discretion.

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>>58265880
Someone combine OP's pic and pic related

>>58271436
I bought these. The downside is the mics for the noise cancelling are positioned in such a way that if it's a windy day, you might have a rough time.

Otherwise, they sound great and last 20+ hours on Bluetooth, plus you don't look 12 yrs old when you wear them commuting.

I don't regret the purchase at all.

>>58272028
those are the wired version so no mics or bluetooth, but from what I gather for 120€ those are a bretty good buy. Thanks senpai, will prob order soon

>>58271482
whatever tingles ur aesthetic pringle

>>58271482
red: warm sound
blue: cool sound
grey: flat

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Is this still an image board?


Please no bully because of:
>three Philips brand headphones.
They all were marked down really cheap when I bought them.

I take it back, ws99 are far more better sounding headphones than WS1100is. They have far more clarity and neutrality. WS1100is are still kinda trashy and ain't deserve a buy. Also ws99 can produce far greater bass when it's enabled.

I know it's a meme, but I was trying out Bose QC 25 and they were nice. I really like the noise cancellation they hav.

What are some good, very cheap (Sub-headphones I can get?
My PC headphones broke and I need something to replace them with.
Only preference I have is that they should be closed.

>>58272850
>black pota pros
mein neiger
fucking amazing looking headphones

>>58272999
Sub-$50 headphones, my bad
also, what a waste of a get

>>58272999
>>58273010
Fill out the form. There are a few that fit under 50. Form will get you more answers

>>58273032
Can you just post all of them? But alright, I'll fill out what I haven't answered so far.
>Location
United States of Americunts
>Type
Full
>Comfort Level
Not concerned, as long as it isn't painful
>Sound Signature
Doesn't matter

So yeah /hpg/, I am dissapointed as fuck with my purchase of Etymotic HF5. They literally sound worse than 5£ VE Monks. Need new IEMs with good isolation

>Budget
250£ max
>Location
UK
>Source
Nexus 5X
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
ditto
>Comfort level
7/10
>Sound signature
bright
>Past headphones
Etymotic HF5, Koss Porta pro/KSC75 (ksc so far are the best pair I had), PX100, superlux hd601, sr75

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Needs some ugly ass over-ear closed headphones for $200-400 that are at least somewhat unlikely to be snatched off my head by basketball americans in NYC, uglier the better. Not too picky on comfort but I'd rather they aren't agonizingly painful after a one hour commute.

>>58272850
No X2, why?

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Richfag here. Where can I get a set of these for gaming?

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Hello, I've been using headsets for a while now, and while the experience hasn't been wholly bad, there is a lot I'm missing in terms of audio quality, so therefore I've decided to get a proper set of headphones.

>Budget

200-250€-ish, preferrably below that, but I'm not short on money

>Location

Europe

>Source

Steinberg UR-12 that uses a USB connection to my computer

>Type of headphone

Over-ear

>Open or closed

Preferrably open since I get this weird pressure on my eardrums when I use closed back headphones, but either works I guess.

>Comfort level

I use these headphones practically every day at home while in front of my computer, so comfort is a must, although I can deal with a lot.

>Sound signature

I'm not an audiophile, so I'm not entirely sure how I should describe this, but a wide soundstage would be nice, so that I don't miss any instruments in a song, or any footsteps within a video game.
In terms of music I listen to a lot of "orchestral" music (read: movie and video game music), but also rock and neo 80s inspired stuff. So the headphones will have a lot of different music styles running through them.

>Past headphones

Koss Porta-Pros
Razer Tiamat (Forgive me, they had nice bass but they were pretty shit overall)
Sennheiser 363d (current headphones, needed a microphone at the time, so I compromised, which was not my best choice)
Sennheiser CX 3.00 (In-ears, current, use them for travel and commuting, I think they are pretty fantastic, especially when it comes to bass)

So yeah, I'm guessing a pair of Sennheisers would be a good choice, but I hear Audio-Technica is pretty good as well. I reckon my price range should fetch me a good pair of headphones, but that's a highly subjective thing anyway.

Thanks in advance

>>58273155
X2 sells for $250 which is what I paid for my entire collection.

>saleprice.jpg

Can anyone help me?

>budget
Around 50 €.
>location
Germany
>source
Iphone, sometimes my laptop.
>type
in ear
>open/closed
closed
>comfort level
About as important as the sound quality.

>>58273961
>m50
>grados
ew

>>58273961
Based on that guide, what exactly are the differences between the Beyerdynamic DT770s and the DT880s apart from the difference in closed and open-back style?

>>58273961
I got ATH-M30 and I can recommend them. Sound is good but I can't wear them for more than an hour at a time because they hurt. Really.

>>58273961
that guide is old and needs updating.


The sub $100 area should include SHP9500, the $100-$200 should include HD598s.


The $200-$500 should include K7XX's, HE-400i's, fidelio X2's.

Also the LCD-2's have plenty of bass impact assuming you have a good amp.

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>>58273961

Holy fuck, how old is that image? It couldn't be more incomplete.

>>58274199
I remember seeing that when I first started browsing /g/ around 2010 or 2011. It's way outdated.

>>58268885
I've had the H6 since they first arrived on the scene. Thoroughly enjoy them, use them every single day. Fantastic build quality that has taken a beating. Very comfy - event for long long periods of time.

Sound quality is good and balanced but couldn't tell you more about that aspect as I'm not an audiophile.

Obviously you could go for H9 but they are quite a bit more expensive.

I bought a really nice headphone setup largely as an experiment to see if I would be more interested in music and branch out my tastes

It failed and I am still listening to basically the same shit and I still don't like any of the new shit I try to listen to

Opinions on the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7s?

Are they better than the ATH-M50? similar?

Should I not be looking at them at all?

>>58273454
also pls respond

>>58274350
Are you at least enjoying your same shit more?

>>58273454

What's wrong with your PortaPros? Your budget is pretty high... You do not have to spend very much much to get what you're looking for.

>>58274443
Old, uncomfortable and an ungodly amount of sound leakage. My current headphones are open-back and they haven't even got 10% of the sound leakage.

I doubt the porta pros can compare to more expensive headphones either way. They were fine when I was younger and using them for my mp3 player, but they aren't something I would want to use on my computer.

Is it worth getting an external DAC for Sennheiser 598s? If so, any recommendations? I'm currently using my motherboards onboard audio and it's pretty decent.

I tried on a pair of the Sennheiser 598s, open. I really like it, however I'm poor. I enjoyed how comfortable it was.

Will the Superlux 681 do well as a substitute?

>>58274527

you dont need one, unless you are hearing "hiss" when there should not be any sound, if so, look for the budget ones Fulla2, e10k or micca origen+

>>58274657

buy the HD558 or the SPH9500

>>58274362
they're so much better you're basically insulting them by comparing them to m50

>>58273454
if you like strong treble, K7XX
if you don't, HD650/6XX
they have a slight bass boost because I assume you want a bit of it, but it's not like they focus on bass
if you want something that focusses on bass, get the DT990 or X2
>>58274527
you know when you need a dac, so no you don't

>>58274711
No hiss, thanks.

>>58274657
see >>58274766

558 is similar to 598 and the same if you do the foam mod (google)
shp is bright
681 is also bright

>>58271511
The mic is built into the cable, the cable is detachable, I am looking into a different cable without the mic, but honestly that's probably going to cost more then the iems themselves.


On a side note, are there extension cables with the mic pole? Not to make you do the leg work but a quick search only brings up 3.5mm mic extension cables (normal cables) or xlr mic cables.

If I like iems, I will be looking into better ones, I really only got theses because I want to lay down on a pillow on my side and watch videos on my computer, normally I either have full cans or only use one ear, my shitty one at that.

>>58274815
The AKG K7XX seems to be some kind of limited edition that briefly went for 200€ but is now closer to 400€? I'm not willing to go that high.

Regarding the HD650/6XX, again, a tad too expensive, but I'll take a look at them.

How do they compared against the Audio-Technicas? The MSR7s? I'm assuming that the Sennheisers are better, but are they worth a price hike of 100€?

Now I realize that the MSR7s are closed (I think? The design makes it seem like they are), but if the audio quality is good then I'll consider them.

Anyone use a receiver for headphones? I found it to be a better "dac" since my motherboard has optical audio out. It's a big ass thing, but it looks pretty cool.

>>58274937
yeah, for the K7XX/HD6XX you'd have to wait until they get a drop on massdrop again, you just missed the K7XX one
the 6XX is also 200 during the drop, same as k7xx, which is an absolute steal.
due to the nature of these drops being expensive headphones at an affordable pricepoint, it's really nice.

If you can't wait and find the 7xx appealing, have a look at K612, it's similar but has no detachable cable & is cheaper

It's hard to compare closed & open. MSR7 is rather balanced, a slight bass & treble boost, though the bass is more pronounced due to being closed.

>>58274485
>10% of the sound leakage
I'm not familiar with the gaming headset you have, but from what you describe, they don't sound much like an open back design. Open phones have almost zero sound isolation.

>>58274830
>>58274766
Thanks, I'll look into it. I'm leaning towards the shp9500s since the 558 is similarly priced to the 598, away from my budget range.

>>58275217
558 should be like 20 cheaper
guess you unlucky

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>Budget: up to 120 dollars
>United States
>3.5mm jack
>Full sized
>Open
>Comfort Level: at least 7/10, maybe 6 if cheap or high quality
>Neutral Sound Signature
>Past Headphones: Logitech G930 Wireless (Yes, I am retarded)
thank you and have a good day!

>>58275481
I also would prefer if it had a microphone. If not then could you recommend a cheap one?

>>58275481
>>58275498
SHP9500 with Boompro.

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>>58275481
>>58275498

shp9500 with a v-moda boom mic cable

>>58275524
Thank you!

what is the best sound signature for vocals?

>>58275812
bright, aka 7506

>>58267618
Yes.
>>58267678
>not using dolby headphone

>>58273454
>>58273454
HD600 is a no brainer suggesting for you. It doesn't have the biggest soundstage of all headphones, but every sound is defined with very high precision. Moreover HD600 are universal in terms of music genes, but they do sound very sweet and 'just right' with life recording. They do cost around 250-300€, you should try them out.

hey /hpg/
can you tell me what headphone should I buy

>Budget
€150 max

>Location
eastern eu

>Source
I listen to music mostly from youtube videos

>Comfort level
comfy
I don't want it to fall off my head like my current one

>Past headphones
current one is Trust GXT 340

basically I want an entry level audiophile cheap headphone

what is the RX480 of headphones?

>>58276043
Garbage build quality and nobass though.

>>58276091
Try something from beyerdynamic. Maximum comfy.

>Budget
100€

>Location
EU/GER

>Source
mostly gayming and the occasional yt video

>Type of headphone
over-ear / on-ear

>Open or closed
doesnt matter

>Comfort level
very important! must be comfy. need to be able to wear them 3-4h

>Past headphones
steelseries shit (laugh away)

>>58276091
>basically I want an entry level audiophile cheap headphone
>I listen to music mostly from youtube videos
is this b8

>>58276091
you sounds like the kind of guy to enjoy a dt770

>>58276208
you do too

>>58276209
Even the shittiest mp3 is going to have bass to it, so if you have nobass headphones you're going to lose out.

>>58276237
>dt770
a bit above my budget. will put it on my list, nevertheless.
for idiots like me: should I go for 80ohm or 250?

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What is your endgame headphones that you've been completely satisfied with for at least a year or two? As in, you love them and fuck what the reviewers and the audiophiles say.

I've had my AD900s for over 5 years and I still love the shit out of them. No desire to upgrade to anything else.

>>58276304
why are you impersonating me
it was my (You) not yours

>>58276283
>you need audiophile headphones to have decent bass

>>58276304
>>58276380
oh wait nevermind
you got a (You) too
that guy was too generous to us

>>58276324
apple earbuds

>>58276390
as an example.

besides DT##0s are hardly audiophile grade.

>>58276304
low ohm on a budget

>>58273167
B O S E
O
S
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>>58276324
Superlux 668B

>>58276304
80, 250 is too hard to drive so yo ucan't take it on the o

Is Sennheiser Urbanite any good? Im looking for something to use with laptop and outdoors

>>58276517
They have the same issues the Beats Solo2's have but less severe.

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What's the next best alternative besides the SR-007?

>>58276548
Like what?

>>58276587
SR-010

>>58276588
Emphasized bass leaks into the mids, mids aren't great and treble sounds like it's been cut off somewhat though is also apparent in the Urbanites but is a bit more smoothed out and the bass is also a bit cleaner on tge Urbanites. I'd personally grab Beyer Custom Streets or M40X's with HM5's.

>>58276098
Build quality is ok, not 250-300$ and worse than x2 and bayers but I had HD598 nearly for 4 years and no it didn't snap at all or break anywhere altho padding started to turn shit in the end. And they do have bass, it's just not a boomy one like on X2 nor it's very punchy like dt880. Speaking of which, you can try them out >>58273454

Asking again from last thread, what are some cheap IEMs that do a good job of not leaking sound? Supposedly Pistons are too loud.

>>58276807
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Headphones-RP-HJE120-K-Ergonomic-Comfort-Fit/dp/B003EM8008

But remember, these are "cheap" cheap.

>>58276866
125 is better

>>58276866
I don't need to go so cheap, but these seem like they'll do a decent job while I decide whether I want to splash out to get a proper pair for the library. Thanks!

>>58274062
880's are a lot closer to neutral [with a treble spike]
wheras 770's are heavily V shaped

>>58275524
Seconding this.

>>58276324
My T50RP driver COP's are breddy gud.
Im considering making another pair and tuning for neutrality this time.

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>Budget
£100-£200, flexible, but not more than £300
>Location
UK
>Source
Primary: Digital Piano (6.35mm / 1/4 inch), Secondary:Laptop, Tertiary: Phone
>Type of headphone
Full-sized over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Extremely comfortable
>Sound signature
Neutral - for classical music/piano
>Other
Detachable, single sided cable
Helpful if it comes with a 3m cable and 1/4 inch adapter/jack, but I can buy those separately if needed
Great noise isolation
Comfort and noise isolation are the priorities.

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>>58273140

>>58272878
Ya honestly they don't sound bad, just baddy. They're good though

>>58270026the hd662 Evo? Beyond that I really have no clue anything less than 50 is scraping the bottom of the barrel. But yes superlux should serve you well, just be wary of build quality and maybe get some new earpads. If you want to spend just a tad more the shp9500 are supposed to be amazing

Are ear buds headphones?

I like to use them when I run but it seems like every 8months or some that start sounding static-y and metallic.

What am I doing that fucks them up so bad?

And is buying anything above the $20 base models you find at best buy worth anything?

>>58277576
Bassy*

>>58275544
>>58275524
>>58277262

Why not create your own for 1/10 the price?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Operator-Style-3-5mm-Over-the-Head-Headset-Mic-Boom-Microphone-For-PC-Phone-TOP-/281398840620
Cut off the unnecessary parts and apply to headphone with Velcro dots. Sound quality is fine

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been using shp 9500 the past few days
sound clearer than my other headphones, but female vocals sound like they're being matted down a bit

>>58278033
Upgrade to X2.

>>58277706
>Are ear buds headphones?
Yes

>What am I doing that fucks them up so bad?
If you shove them in your pocket or twist them up, you damage them.

>And is buying anything above the $20 base models you find at best buy worth anything?
Only if you take proper care of them.

>>58278033
Try putting HM5 pads on them. The bass is way too lacking with the stock pads.

how does driver SIZE affect sound perception? Right now on porta pros with their tiny drivers.

Thinking of grabbing ATH-R70X, how are they?

I am on the lookout for a new pair of IEMs.
Really fucking tired of them breaking in any way after a while though, even though I can repair them most of the time. So if they have detachable cables, it is a huge plus.

Willing to go big, around 500usd for the IEMs plus a portable dac with a volume controller.

Will use them for the pc, tablet and phone.

I live in Sweden and I cant seem to find much at all.

Have HD 598, is it worth to get a dac amp combo to get better audio quality. I'm looking at fiio 100$ range.

>>58278543
Shure SE535.

whats the difference between the 598 and then 599?
does anyoone buy the 599 at all?

>>58272850
How are the M1s, and are they mkI or mkII?

is there any difference between the ath m40fs and the m40x? I have the former and was wondering if I should upgrade

40mm or 50mm drivers?

>>58278407
Doesn't mean much without taking the overall headphone design into consideration.

https://twitter.com/souljaboy/status/814639677550362624 pay 20 dollar shipping and get these earbuds
anyone know anything about these?

>>58279635
see
>>58279635

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Best over the ear headphones for around 60-75$? Quality comes before all else. Thanks guys. Enjoy my art anons.

>>58279702
Takstar Pro 80
Philips SHP9500

>>58266325
>1more Triple Driver
Those are a chink brand. I dunno about that. The specs look great for the price but then again chinks.

Do I need an external DAC for HD650s or is an external amp enough?

>>58279769
You only need an external DAC if you hear hissing and other crap coming from the headphones. The amp is up to how loud you want them, as long as your current one doesn't make them clip otherwise you definitely need one

>>58279654
Around blacks never relax.

Friend is going to sell me his HD 6XX.

Been using just motherboard for sound. No hiss on it, so do I really need a DAC? Can't I just get an amp for them?

>>58279778
Thank you

>>58279798
Most cheap, good, amps come with DACs attached anyway. Things like the fiio e10k or the fulla 2.

>>58279789
your mb isn't powerful enough to power 6xx

>>58279944
What is powerful enough?

>>58265880
MDR-1a or Soundtrue 2?

Not sure if the sound quality gains on MDR are worth the extra price

Headphones are good

>>58271840
>he fell for the fiio x1 meme

>>58280072
>not buying a good DAP
poorfag

>>58280091
I own the X1.
The shit battery life and shit UI make me regret it.

>>58280107
I also forgot to mention the shit tier scroll wheel.

>>58280107
>>58280113
>everything is shit
wow aren't you just a ray of sunshine

>>58271840
Why are the majority of your headphones so bright?

Does anyone happen to know if a fiio e10k can drive 300 ohm hd600 or HD 650 cans ? My dt700 250 ohm works fine but I'm unsure...

>>58279944
I am aware. My question was if I needed a DAC to go with the amp.

Thinking about getting the O2 amp + switcher. Another $130 for the DAC, hoped I could skip that.

>>58280255

yes it can

>>58278543
If you're willing to spend 500 bones, you can get a great set of iems. I wouldn't recommend the SE535 anymore as >>58279378 said because there are much better IEMs for the same price out there. 535s have great bass and mids but nothing else, so they've are pretty dark. That also means theyre very forgiving and will make all your music sound the same.

If I were you I would totally look at the Campfire Audio Orion. $349 for a single BA IEM but it is tuned excellently. Neutral-ish signature with great mids, flat well extended bass, and an excellent treble. It's signature is very related to the Andromeda (CA's flagship BA), but just lacks the technical prowess and extreme extension. Has a detachable cable (the cable is really nice on its own), and can be driven by anything.

I think you'd really like the reference signature if this is your first high-end iem since it plays your music how it really is. But that means its unforgiving so if you have shit music youll probably not have a very euphonic experience.

Pick your posion, but for a truly "hi-fi" sound, I'd go with the Orions.

>>58280211
why do you hate detail and treble, nigger

>>58280404
> what is neutral

>>58271436
I bought those for my gf and she loves them.

>>58272853
why would you buy a "solid bass" line of headphones for neutrality

>>58280511
you wouldnt
its just autistic shilling

>>58279789
If the audio off your motherboard is decently clean, and you never listen to anything over AAC/MP3, than you probably dont "need" it

You do need a good amp though. If you can buy a 3.5mm TRRS Balanced cable ($70 off ebay), try and find a used LH Labs Geek Out V2/V2A. V2 will be cheaper since the autismos got buttblasted over the 3D printed chasis, but V2A has superior build quality and internal modifications, but the sound quality difference is negligible. Used ones can be found for less than $250, sometimes even cheaper. Check out hifishark and lurk for one

Reason I rec the GOV2/V2A is because its probably one the best USB DAC/Amps out there with a dual-mono balanced design. HD6XX will benefit greatly from the balanced output because it has more power, greater dynamics, better channel seperation, and clarity.

So really, HD6xx and GOV2A is basically the best compact setup you can buy for $400-500. At that point you will have to spend hundreds of more dollars to get any sort of real upgrade

I think any iem going for more than a 100 bucks is robbery
they're iem's, how good could they possibly sound

>>58280479
>thinking dark = neutral
wew

>>58280554
Interesting suggestion, I'll look for one.

By "over AAC/MP3", are you talking about DSD and other audiophile formats? I do have part of my collection as FLAC. Not for audio quality, just for future-proofing compression-wise.

>>58280606
> thinking bright = neutral

kek

>>58280631
thinking any of those headphones are bright

wew, negroid detected

>>58280643
> huge treble spikes
> not bright

Aging is a bitch i know

>>58280652
none of those have treble spikes

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>>58279543
mkII, they were an amazingly cheap $49 from newegg on cyber monday. VERY nicely built. "M"1mkII - M for Mobile. 16ohm is easy to drive, the noise isolation is incredible. Their sound signature lends itself to making less-than-audiophile sources sound good. However, I listen to CD and Vinyl on my stereo with them and they sound incredible there also. Sound... Not punchy or super-detailed with highs that sparkle, but laid-back and warm in the mids and highs, with plenty of sub-bass. Bass isn't exactly tight and punchy but definitely not boomy or muddy. The laid-back nature of the highs help hide that ANNOYING AS FUCK high-frequency distortion that mp3's and streaming sources have... the type of sources a lot of "mobile" users hear. The designers did an awesome job making a premier "mobile" headset with these, but I don't want to pigeon-hole them. They just sound incredible on anything... my vinyl, holy shit. Comfort - soft memory foam pads and headband with above average clamping force. Good for moving around (again, designed for mobile users). I can wear them for over an hour with my glasses on before the glasses start to hurt my ear a bit. This is worth repeating: the noise isolation is freakin' fantastic.

>>58279973
I'd go with the Sony's

>Not sure if the sound quality gains on MDR are worth the extra price

That all depends your income level and values.

>>58280688
Nice, sounds like they would make good portables.

And I'm not sure If years of listening to music too loud as a teenager damaged my hearing or what, but my ears are very sensitive to treble and I strongly prefer dark/laid-back sounding headphones, even if it means sacrificing some detail.

>>58280822
well, the detail is definitely present in the mids. Voices are nice. Highs aren't "rolled off". That is, they extend up as high as I can hear, but they are softened some. Bass is full and digs deep. These *almost* venture into bass-head territory, but that's only because of the ample sub-bass. Overall, they just sound pleasant.

>>58281212
What do you even mean?

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Should I leave it as default or max it out?

>>58281632
24/44 is fine. You wont get any audible advantage from using it.

Is it just me, or does the 598 feel somewhat flimsy? Every time I bend it a bit to stretch it over my head I hear a cracking sound.

>>58281747
Welcome to Snapheiser!

>>58281759
>tfw fell for the "snapheiser is a meme" meme

So my Sennheiser HD555 finally are giving up after 6 years so it's time for an upgrade.

The HD598 are pretty cheap right now and the 599 doesn't seem like a huge upgrade so I'm thinking on getting them although I would like to try other brands as well.

Any recs?

>>58281886
Fill the form, faggot.

hate when people fill out the form but leave "sound signature" blank. at least say "idk what this means" so somebody can help you

>>58279739
Thanks friend

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Whats a good alternative to the Panasonic RP-HJE125/Ergofit? Is there anything in it's price range that is better or comparable?

Just wondering because with shit this cheap it makes sense to just order a bunch to see what I like best. It's hard to find earphone reviews that aren't just 'they didn't break xdd' or some Pajeet reading off a spec sheet.

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Rate me

>Sony Pulse
>V-Moda Crossfade LP2
>Sennheiser HD598
>V-Moda Crossfade M-100
>JVC Gumy (daily carry)

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>>58282186
>only one pair of sennheisers
You know this general is for audio enthusiasts, right?

>>58282208
Once I manage to try my hands on a pair of 650s I'll consider but I stopped at 598 since I have a liking to bass head kind of sound signatures and the 598 really reads the cut off point where I find bass being lacking.

>>58282208
>snapheiser
>good

Looking for some fully wireless earbuds for my nexus 6p... Any noise canceling and last longer than 2 hours and under 150 dollars?

>>58282208
>snapheiser
>good

>>58282208
>mudheiser
>good

>>58282278
>>58282322
>>58282338
>snapmudheiser
>good

>>58266325
1more's sound way baetter than the 750's, but don't expect them to last as long.

Anyone tried the SHP9500 with HM5 pad mod?

>>58280511
solid bass is just marketing.

So just because it has the name for marketing it doesn't mean what you thinking. WS99 definitely sound good, I don't know why you've been blinded by some retarded marketing. When I first bought WS99 I thought they didn't even supposed to produce bass, but their sound is so good I got just immersed in certain tracks. WS1100is aren't sound so good even when they are even eq up.

Then why is it shilling when I give my opinions on these headphones? it's hard to believe there are neutral headphones that has bass on it? WS99 bass is inactivate anyway but it's there even for boosting.

>>58280532
You are such a fucking cunt gee

So what makes the M50's a meme?

Is it their X incarnation or have they always been a meme?

>>58282825
They aren't made by Sennheiser.

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Headphone noob here thinking about getting pic related anyone have experience with them?

>>58283648
no bass

>>58283648
>>58282278
>>58282322
>>58282338
>>58282370
No need to thank me.

>>58283648
check OP for purchasing advice

>>58283709
>>58283693
>>58283720

>Budget
$150-$200
>Location
USA
>Source
3.5mm
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Either i guess? not really sure
>Comfort level
Comfortable enough to use for 8+ hours
>Sound signature
Not sure what this means? I listen to alot of different kinda of music and play FPS games if that helps
>Past headphones
Razer Kraken, SteelSeries SIberia v2

>>58283757
>Source
>3.5mm
That doesn't mean anything, what are you plugging it into? Motherboard? Sound card? External AMP+DAC?

Opinions on the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7s?

Seen some other people ask about them in the thread and some replies saying they are fairly good.
Comfort might be an issue from what the reviews tell me, but I wonder if anyone here owns a pair or could point me in the direction of similar headphones that perform as well so that I could compare.

>>58283791
I see. Mobo

>>58283842
Check out ATH-AD900x, Fidelio X2 if you're willing to spend a bit more.

>>58283757
dt770 80 ohms

>>58283873
Thanks. How come I dont need an external amp for either of those?

>>58283827
K553 is the US alternative

If you're spending 200 on a headphone, you should be willing to spend 20 on HM5 pads

>>58283908
And this is relevant how?

I guess you tried to answer my comment about the comfort.

I live in Europe, which I could've specified I suppose, but it wasn't as much a "buying advice" post as much as it was a "Is there something terribly wrong with these that the reviews don't tell me" kind of post.

>>58283998
>or could point me in the direction of similar headphones that perform as well so that I could compare.

if you want more first hand experience, there's probably a thread dedicated to it at head-fi
yep, here you go http://www.head-fi.org/t/738758/audio-technica-ath-msr7-discussion-thread

>>58283901
Low impedance, they're made to be driven by anything.

>>58283827

I have the msr7, the k553pro and the 7506

the absolute best bang per buck is the 7506 if that matter to you.

the k553 pro is good out of the box, i found it very hard to EQ though and is not really portable

the msr7 has the more accurate sounding of the three, and is the best portable, but the isolation sucks, so if you walk through noise environments they´ll fuck the sound sometimes.

>>58284057
That's not not what low impedance tells at all.

>>58284062
well then why are you making a passive aggressive reply to him instead of answering the guy who asked the question in the first place?

>>58284062
>>58284057
I just fucking LOVE this general.

>>58283901
They have high enough sensitivity to be driven with nearly every device featuring a headphone output.

>>58284137
Driven loudly I should have said.

>>58274891
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-3-5mm-Position-Headset-Extension/dp/B008DWGLLO

>>58265880
>Budget
$250-300
>Location
Australia
>Source
Unknown? I also wish to get a DAC
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
don't mind
>Comfort level
quality over comfort
>Sound signature
bassy/neutral
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD380 Pro

>>58265880
stupid OP
youtube always encode the sound at 128kb/s. You can't it's what he's listening.

>>58284057
>>58284137
>>58284140
Do they sound significantly worse than headphones you'd use an amp for?

what is the x2 of closed headphones?

>>58284248
dt 770 maybe. v shaped and good build quality.

>>58279378
>>58280396
Thanks for the in depth response, I wasnt even aware there were two types of drivers for IEMs.
My current ones are single BA now that I looked it up, they are kind of lacking in the bass region, but thats mainly because I prefer the 15-25hz range, which my sub handles.
But it feels good having a good bass in your IEMs.

The Orions are almost just what I want apart from the lack off deep bass.
Is the 15-25hz range even possible with IEMs?

The shure se535 looks like they cable will break eventually while the Orion is greatly built apart from the sharp edges.

Do you have any more options? I'll spend the day looking at headfi reviews.

>>58284175
what you want is oppo pm3, sadly you can't afford it
second option is X2, but it might be too bassy
third option is a 6XX for 200$ when it comes back up on massdrop https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

and then spending the rest on a dac/amp like the e10k (the part you'll want is the amp, not the dac, unless your dac hisses a lot)

>>58283648
Nobass but ubercomfort and otherwise nice sound.

>>58284235
no

Audio Technica ATH-AD900X
or
beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro

>>58284385
the 900x if open is an option
DT 770 if you really prefer closed or want a lot of bass

>>58284391
I don't have experience with open but I heard they can help with immersion in video games how is it for listening to music?

>>58284408
depends on your preference. they generally don't has as "boomy" of a bass as closed do. Certainly not as much as the 770's. Open generally have more detail. I have no experience with the 900x at all, but I know the 770's are considered an exception to the video game thing because they actually do it decently, and to the detail thing because they're fairly clear for being a v shaped closed back. I'd recommend doing more research though before purchasing

>>58284385
they're vastly different, so you need to do research on what you'd prefer

Hello /hpg/
I'm considering buying a new pair of headphones

>Budget
80€
>Location
France, I will buy from amazon because I have got an amazon gift card for christmas
>Source
Mainly my laptop, a thinkpad x260, and my Xiaomi Mi5
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Relatively good
>Sound signature
I don't know, but I listen mainly to baroque music, folk music or sometimes more mainstream stuff such as rap
>Past headphones
I previously had a Siberia V2, what I did't line about them was that they recently started to break (the volume of one ear is not the same as the other ear when I change the volume on the headphones)

The Sony mdr-7506 seems to be in my budget since the mdr-v6 is not on amazon and appears to have been discontinued, what do you think ?

Thanks !

he400i or he400s /g/?

is the difference like mdr v6 and 7506?

>>58284610
I'm pretty sure the 400i is just a straight upgrade from the 400s

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I have Asus Xonar U7 gaymen sound card and I want to buy FiiO E10K. Will there be any difference? Using DT990.

>>58284501
for things like rap, you'll usually want bassy, like I assume the siberia was
however for baroque, I assume bright is better, like the 7506 is

>>58284610
i

>>58284841
Okay thanks, the mdr v7506 should do the trick

>>58284235
Headphone sensitivity is not related to sound of them so the answer is no.

>>58284797
Difference in what?

Just bought he400is and the Schiit magni/modi. Have I fucked up?

>>58285733
>2017
>buying hifiman

You fucked up

>>58285747
Kys

>>58285763
>kissing you silly

Aww, thanks Anon, but I don't swing that way.

>>58285772
Probably use Bob Marley Skullcandys, faggot

>Budget
$100, very flexible
>Location
Central Europe
>Source
PC (Realtek ALC892 onboard chip), Samsung Galaxy S4
>Type of headphone
over-ear
>Open or closed
closed is preferable
>Comfort level
super comfy preferable
>Sound signature
mid-centric or bright
>Past headphones
been using Sennheiser CX-300ii Precision for many years

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>>58271436
>order these yesterday from german amazon for 120€
>check something today
>price is now under 100€
>cancel order and reorder for 20e
:-)

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>Budget
Up to 250€, including amp
>Location
EU
>Source
Desktop computer, laptop, Phone(USB OTG)
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Not too fussed
>Sound signature
I like warmth I guess
>Past headphones
HD555
DT-770

Picrelated is what I'm currently planning to go for.

>>58286250
did you like 770's treble?
if so, consider DT880 with an e10k or something. dt990 if you're a nigger
if not, X2 without an amp

>>58286308
I kinda want a completely different beast from DT-770 to spice things up a little bit.

Considering I don't have a decent audio source atm (home theatre amp over HDMI, otherwise unamplified), wouldn't skipping the DAC be a bit foolish?

>>58286330
if you need a dac, you'll know you need a dac

going for something different is risky, but if you really want that, consider the HD600, which are just about the opposite form dt770

>>58286352
Can't afford the HD600s, really.

I'm also interested in the dac for consistent audio quality across all my gear. So basically I'm set on buying one. I'm open for different options, however.

>>58286396
then maybe consider HD6XX from massdrop with an e10k
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

You'll have to wait a bit until they do another drop but it's an amazing deal.

It's the 650 rather than the 600 so it'll be a bit closer to the 770, but it'll still be further away than the K702 and it'll be closer to warm, since the 702 are bright with nobass

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>>58265880
>CTRL+F Stax
>0 of 0

>>58286445
I'm in EU. Customs, shipping and handling and VAT make it less of a great deal.

I'll look into 880s, though, cheers. 32Ohm with that dac seems not bad at all.

>>58284188
what

>>58286565
don't get 32, get 250

>>58284248
beats by dr dre

Superlux HD-668B or HD-681?

They're $10 apart. I'm looking for neutral sound, comfort.

>>58286692
If you can, get 681 EVOs. Much comfier design with similar sound.

>>58286692
don't believe >>58286727
681 evo is literal garbage

if you want neutral, 662 EVO is the best,
681 is bright, 668b is bright to v shaped, 662 is leaning more towards neutral

>>58286727
>>58286751
I'll do more research I guess. I forgot to mention I would prefer open-back design.

>>58286810
have a look at 558

>>58286751
>681 evo is literal garbage
You're literally the only person I've seen say this

>>58286692
681 is just really bright, 668b is really bright with a midbass peak. Pick whatever you would want more.

Both /NEED/ new pads to be remotely comfortable. $4 dollar eBay K240 velour pads work fine if you're cheap.

That said, 662 EVO is a better all round headphone imo. Still bright, but has a lot smoother of a response. Lacks the soundstage that you get from the 681/668b, but comes with actually decent velour pads. Low end is a lot more coherent too.

>>58286878
He's not wrong. 662 EVO is better. Ask /csg/. 681 EVO is quite muddy and has a really bad soundstage, even though its 'semi-open'.

>>58287201
>Ask /csg/
Christ, no

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I need a pair of bluetooth earphones for sport activities, please help me out

>Budget
$20 if there is no real difference between a $20 one and a $80 one
>Location
Hungary
>Source
LG G3
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
wouldn't mind if it was comfortable while actually staying in/on my ears
>Sound signature
I like the v shape

>Budget
About €175
>Location
The Netherlands
>Source
Phone, Laptop, PC.
>Type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy AF (But Quality is more important)
>Sound signature
Bassy
>Past headphones
Steelseries Flux

>>58287303
/csg/ is hardly any worse than /hpg/. Dumb shitposters and consumerism. Half the /csg/ headphone/in ear recommendations make it over to here anyway.

>>58286250
I used to own both of those. Great set up but the highs are a bit harsh on the 702. EQ helps a lot though if you know what you're doing with it.

>>58287558
Not him, but how is the DAC?
Does it have a proper line out function?

I'm planning on getting the optical version.

Are a pair of HD650 at 150€ a good bargain? Used, but in very good condition with very little use

>>58288021
It's a very good price is the headphones are in great condition yes.

>>58287303
>recommend chink shit
>ew chink shit general
anon?

>>58287749
I used mine as a dac only and connected it to my o2 amp, so as a dac it was very good like all the other dacs I had. Silent with no background noise etc. There's not much else you can ask for with a dac imo. On it's own aka using it as a dac and an amp I'm not completely sure but It might not go quite loud enough depending on which headphones you use.

>>58287558
Thanks for the reply.

To my understanding the 702s become somewhat more relaxed after burn-in time. Idea of even exaggerated clarity doesn't put me off either, I've used chink gear criticised of that and I was alright with it.

People seem to complain that the amp has input latency, though. Is it actual input lag or is it just fade-in when you start listening to music? Latter is a non-issue but I'm also planning to game and 1sec of input lag is a dealbreaker.

The people discussing it don't make a clear distinction, but this is the issue I'm concerned about: https://support.hifimediy.com/support/discussions/topics/8000002002

>>58288076
I had a feeling it would be a good deal, I just wanted to make sure because I don't really NEED them, but at that price point it's actually hard not to just buy them period.
Thanks

>Buy DT990s
>Built well
>Comfy
>Nice case
>Sound meh on bass, good on mids, highs too high.

>>58288170
Honestly you're better off getting the e10k, I'm guessing it's close in price to that in EU.

The 702 is a brilliant detailed headphone with the best soundstage I've ever heard but it's a little flat sounding compared to my current hd600's. That said the e10k has a nice little bass boost switch too that I sometimes use with certain rap songs here and there etc.

>>58288238
diagnosis: you're a nigger

>>58288250
I otherwise probably would but I can't find it from any store I'm comfortable buying from for less than 200€.

>>58288280
What kind of faggot statement is that? These headphones are way too unbalanced toward highs.

>>58288314
you're a nigger and they're too heavily unbalanced towards bass, not treble

>>58288334
Ears don't lie faggot. I gotta turn the volume down to not hurt my ears with the highs.

>>58288307
Sorry do you mean the 600's or the e10k? if you mean the e10k then no, stay the fuck away at that price lol. Just be aware that there could be a chance that the sabre might not drive the 702's loud enough. But if I had to guess i'd say it should be fine.

>>58288307
if you're talking about the e10k where the fuck in EU do you live

>>58288403
The e10k.

I actually ordered the original kit after reading up on DT-880s vs K702s.

At 142€ for the K702s and 80€ for the Sabre 9018 I felt it was an okay deal.

>>58288476
That was the next best thing to do then. I just checked amazon UK and the e10k's not even on there for some reason but it used to cost £69.99. The 702's are also £162 and i'm pretty sure they were £120 when I bought them a couple years ago.

You should be good to go. What was your last setup?

>>58288476
the money you spent on the sabre feels like an absolute waste to me
could have just bought a xonar or some shit and had not just a better dac, but also a stronger amp and a better adc, and you didn't have to work with that retarded dongle shit

even if you couldn't get an e10k, (which I doubt you looked around enough for), you could still have checked for other good options like fulla 2, nuforce udac, the monoprice one, etc.

>>58288536
DT-770s driven by RX-V765 home theatre amp.

I actually managed to break the DT-770s but ordered spares with the new headphones so yay, I guess.

After some research it seems that the Sabre should drive the new phones just fine.

>>58288606
Huh. After reading up on it, I thought it should be a top of the line 24bit/96kHz DAC, just void of features (which I frankly don't have a use for).

It should also drive the gear I've got.

>>58288653
770's are a great low price closed headphone and arguably the best looking headphone imo. You should be blown away by the detail and sound stage on the 702's in comparison. As long as your audio source is pretty good.

>>58288716
If the sabre goes loud enough then you won't be missing out on anything but features like you said. It's also pretty neat having a tiny little amp/dac.

>>58288758
>>58288716
From what I've checked, it's not an amp, as in, it's not meant to replace the job of an amp
As such, you'll still be forced to buy an amp because you won't be able to drive the 702 with this thing

I might be wrong, but I doubt it

>>58288866
>Sabre ES9018k2m DAC chip and SABRE9601 headphone and line out driver, SA9023 USB receiver chip
>Works and sound great with most headphone (including low impedance IEM and high impedance headphones) and all line-level devices (preamps, amplifiers)
- See more at: http://hifimediy.com/Sabre-9018-DAC#sthash.4tfVLo5q.dpuf

According to a couple of anecdotes it drives K701s, K702s and Q701s just fine - and I generally don't listen at high volumes.

TL;DR: not worried desu

>>58288866
It IS a dac and amp, just without a volume knob I owned it with my 702's and breifly tested it and it was just about loud enough for my preference, much better than on board volume at least.

>>58288923
the only people that mentioned amp in the reviews seemed to be people who mentioned they couple this with an amp

I am worried desu but hey it's your money

A store has "january-sale" here and has the X2 for 120$, is it a no-brainer?

>>58289066
Where?

>>58289066
sounds like it's a fake, wouldn't bother unless it's a very trusted store

>>58289076
A store named elgiganten here in sweden. 1111SEK = 121$

>>58289241
Not a fake, very trusted store, one of the biggest, if not the biggest home electronic store in sweden, been around like 20years.

>>58289253
>>58289274
In that case yes, go get them right now.

>>58289066
Yeah get them m8

>>58289274
https://www.yelp.com/biz/elgiganten-stockholm-2

*sweats heavily*

I'm not sure but I think there's some reports of them selling fake beats by dre as well

if they're real it's an insane deal, but I can't imagine they'd sell them for that price, because I doubt they purchase them from manufacturers for less than 150$

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>>58289066
sounds too good to be true

>>58289432
the more I look at this, the more different faces I see

>>58289379
It's a legit store, but if its anything like their Finnish section, they have shit customer service and terrible warranty procedures.

>>58288238
EQ them.

>>58289066
Yes. You could probably resell them for more even if you dont like them. Theyre a good bassy open headphone though.

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>>58289454
This is his goofy brother.

>>58289488
This is very true, i had to deal with support once and since, never buy things i cant fix myself or send directly to the manufacturer.

Headphones ordered, hopefully have them by wednesday.

>Budget
100$
>Location
Poland
>Source
Phone, Laptop
>Type of headphone
Inner
>Open or closed
no matter
>Comfort level
same as ^
>Sound signature
Bassy preferably

Any1 have pistons v3 from mi and could tell me something 'bout em?

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Looks like you retards and leddit meme'd me into buying the X2's. IMMEDIATELY noticeable was a channel imbalance issue, right side is definitely louder.

The earpads aren't glued so it shouldn't be a shitty pair, what the fuck. Even the M50x that I briefly owned sounded better than this, at least that didn't have QC issues. Vocals sound like they're a mile away and the bass sounds like farts.

>Got meme'd into buying the M50x
>Returned them

>Got meme'd into buying the 598
>Returned them

>Got meme'd into buying the X2
>Now going to have to return them

My $70 pair of V6's has served me well for years and sounds better than all of them and has better build quality aside from maybe the M50x. This is the last fucking time you're going to meme me, assholes.

>>58290097
>likes bright headphones
>hey lets buy neutral/bassy headphones
you're a retard