/hpg/ - Headphone General (headphone general)

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GRADO DUCKS FOREVER

What cant I find more info on the new HD 5X9 series of pooheiser?
What model is whatREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>58454703
just add one number to the last series
518 = 519
558 = 559
598 = 599

they're basically just slight improvements over the old ones

>>58454655
I use HD650s

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>>58454715
HD579=???

>>58454750
>HD579
I have no fuggin idea desu
Sennheiser went full poo in loo this time

Does anyone else get a headache from specific kind of headphones?

I got a set of X2s on Tuesday.
Wednesday, I wore them all day and my head and jaw just fucking ached.
I went back to my SHP9500s today and I'm already feeling better.

But the sound isn't the same. This sucks.

>>58454881

are you using EQ on the SHP?

>>58454881
You must have a phat noggin for X2's to do that. They clamp more than 9500's but still they're pretty light on it.

Though it might just be the circular pads rather than the oblong ones on the 9500's.

>>58454913
No. I might as well go down that path, then. Save me money and pain.

What EQ settings do people suggest for the SHP?

>>58454948
I have the X2s and my head feels alright. You must be some sort of goblin since they don't fit your head

>>58454948

Everybody is different, use Appo Eq and use parametric filters, look for frequency spikes with Sinegen

The HM5 pads looks comfy, but the mrspeaker alpha pads looks even more comfy.

Is there a way to get them in europe, or anything very similar to them?

>>58455263
They ship internationally.
Take a look at ZMF pads too.

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>Hifiman edition s
Has anyone used this? What's the build quality of chinkshit?

>>58455622
$150 for the white version, this has my attention now.

>>58455687
For $150, the disposable chifi nature isn't so bad.

>>58455301
Oh I'm fucking blind, it says further down in the FAQ..

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I'm also looking for a 2x 2.5mm > 3.5mm/6.35mm connection.

The ones that came with these headphones are way too short.
Also in Europe.

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Are these the best open headphones for the price?

Also why are there so many relatively good cheap chink IEMs and not full sized headphones?

>>58455687
>white
Absolutely disgusting

>>58455860

hd558

>>58455860
>Are these the best open headphones for the price?
Potentially. A 558 can be had for only $80. I'd take that over it because the highs arent nearly as grainy.

>Also why are there so many relatively good cheap chink IEMs and not full sized headphones?
Cheap to produce, high profit margin, easy to ship, large market.

There are a fair wack of good chink fullsize cans, though theyre just not nearly as good value for money as chink IEMs.

>mids are recessed and treble is weak as well. X2 is a dark headphone.
is this true lads

>>58456135

Yes. Mids/vocals are from a hallway, no detail in the treble, and the bass is just an uncontrolled fart cannon. Also, they're not comfortable for long periods of time, they're fuck huge.

>>58456135

innerfidelity measurements say is v-shaped, it has mid bass, and normal sub-bass, the guide on /hpg/ say is bassy

>>58455860
if you want bright, yes
if you don't, no, 558 does it better

>X2
>ath m70x
>hd 600

Which one g?

>>58456366
hd600

>>58456375
Care to explain? I've only heard great things about X2s and how transparent m70xs are

>>58456366
x2

>>58456238
>Also, they're not comfortable for long periods of time
They weren't at first but after the pads and headband got broken in and the clamp wasn't as hard I can easily wear mine for several hours.

>>58456260
I heard IF measurements are kind of off/weird though

>>58456546
You just need to understand the ID compensation vs what others use.

Any differences between MDR-1R and MDR-1A?

>>58456366
K712

>>58456568
so that other guy was wrong saying the treble on the x2 is weak?

do x2's have a detailed sound?

>>58455860
>Are these the best open headphones for the price?
no. Best are porta pros. SHP9500 are a distant DISTANT runner up

>>58456648
1A is the newer version of the 1R
More bass

Also, don't buy them in the US - they're like half price on amazon.co.uk even with shipping and currency fees

>>58454827
>Audio DACs these days would trend to multi-bit delta-sigma
that's because these are the only audio specific chips available to mass producers.
Schiit are in a unique position of having enough money to obtain and utilise R-2R and not be handicapped by lack of quantity due to their RELATIVELY small market share. A larger producer can't obtain enough, and spending the money to make their own, well, thats reflected in prices.
R-2R is going to be next big 'thing' in DACs.
Everyone is realising 32bit and DSD are a waste of time. People just want 'clean' now.
Schiit are ahead of the trend here with the multibit.
Expect to see the chinks following suit shortly, with affordable R-2R DACs.

>>58457353
DACs are a waste of money comrade. They are sold to gullible people exclusivelly

>DT770
>DT770
>HD600
>M40x
>DT770
>DT770

Don't ask for recommendations here. Go to ANY OTHER WEBSITE

>>58457353
just to follow up, another reason manufacturers like delta sigma is because it allows them to put big fancy numbers on the spec sheet, like 768 kHz and 32 bits. Plebs think this is great. It's good marketing.
r-2r only requires 16bit 96khz for near perfect retrieval. when unwashed masses see 16bit 96khz they get scared.

>>58456546

He always tries to make everything warm. Anyway the raw one gray is legit

>>58454750
The grey one looks sex af

What does /hpg/ think of z reviews?

Holy fuck, micro b male to micro b male is so rare.

I don't want to use a huge clunky otg atapter for my portable headphone amp.

What the fuck do I do?

>>58457659
He's a retard

>>58456366

What music do you listen too?

>>58457659
He hypes up 90% of the things he reviews and very rarely ever talks about the negatives
metal571 and hifi heaven are better

>>58457659
You mean Zeos aka king of /hpg/ and r/headphones?

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>Budget
$30, MAYBE 40
>Location
us
>Source
video games computer
>Type of headphone
video games headset
>Open or closed
either
>Comfort level
comfortable enough to wear for hours on end

I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff. I've been using a $5 microphone from amazon that I tape to my glasses for video games but I think it's time for an upgrade.

>>58457659
highly subjective reviews combined with loads of half-knowledge
avoid

>>58457725
GTFO poorfag.

>>58457725
a $30-40 gaming headset will give you
>shit audio
>shit microphone
>GAYMURR cred
what you want is a decent pair of headphones from that price range and a $1 lapel mic you stuck on them

>>58457725
Kingston HyperX Cloud
Used, in your case.

>>58456745

The trebble is not uniform, it has its own "color", if you want more neutral but similar to x2 look at hd650 or hd600, x2 is not bad though

>>58457772
hd6xx when?

>Budget
~$300
>Location
USA
>Source
Will get a DAC/ AMP after
>Type of headphone
Enjoying music, nothing professional
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Not a big deal, only thing is that my ears stick out
>Past headphones
HD 280 pro, HD 598, HD 600, DT770 Pro (current)

I listen to trance, black metal, shoegaze, blues, and lots of other electronica

>>58457765
>>58457771
Ok, then. Could I get a decent set of headphones for $40? Literally just need it for video games. I'm not an audiophile.

>>58457805
get a zalman ZMMIC1 and a 668b,681,SR850,8232,th02 or 662evo

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>>58457725
Samson SR850 + the cheapest mic you can find (im sure there is a lapel mic on amazon for like $3)

Those samson headphones are surprisingly good for $39. Just make sure you get the ones with velour earpads and not the horrible pleather.

>>58457959
>>58458009
the samson sr850 and the superlux 668b are the same headphone, irrc. Just restyled slightly and rebranded.
so ye, get whichever you can find cheaper.

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got the Audio technica ad900x to replace HD598cs

what might the senn 598SE have that these dont? the positional audio is way better, but pretty abundant in the high pitched sounds, I feel like im going to get hearing loss from these

>>58458053
yes, but some areas might not have both
some areas might have them at pretty different price points
alternatively, you might prefer the velour pads & headband of the SR850 like I do

>>58458079
598 is pretty dark yeah, tune the highs down with an EQ I guess

>>58456051
>grainy

Nice buzzword, kiddo.

The HD558 sounds better than the SHP9500 but the impedance curve is garbage, based on that alone, I think the SHP9500 is the better choice.

>>58456366
HD600.

>>58457659
Garbage.

>>58458009
Doesn't all SR850s ship with velour? These are re-branded HD681s and if you get them around $30 they are amazing.

>>58458079
hows the comfort? did you have to bend them so they dont form a V clamp?

>>58458139
i just looked and was able to get the samson sr850 and zalman for $42 incl shipping on amazon.com
protip: theres a small column on the right of the page with (sometimes) cheaper prices from other sellers than amazon.
hopefully the guy can find $2.

>>58458079
Can you tell more about what they're like? I'm thinking of getting them too. How would you describe the sound signature?

Did anyone at FiiO ever think about what a completely fucking dumb idea it is designwise to but a bright LED right next to the numberwheel.
You can't read what level you're on because the LED completely overshadows (or overlights) the digits.

>>58458215
most amps don't even have numbers on them.
your ears are how you judge the volume.
are you autistic?

>>58458291
>are you autistic?
nah, and it's still a flaw.

>>58457959
Hilariously enough, that's actually the mic I attach to my glasses. Thanks for the headphones suggestions.

Where the fuck does one shop for dacs? I tried looking on Amazon and they're all little black boxes. I'm looking to get an inexpensive one with two switchable outputs.

>>58454948
Add more bass, smooth the upper frequencies a bit.

>>58457353
>>58457613
Everything you just said is some combination of untrue and nonsense.
There are better ways to ask than shitposting to get an answer.

>>58457659
They're pretty terrible. He doesn't know, and he can't describe products. The head-mounted camera is pretty lousy for viewing. How does he get a following? How much does Amazon pay that he can pull in many thousands of dollars from referrer links?

>>58457712
King of fools is more appropriate.
Or was supposed to be a jab at r/headphone and hpg?

>>58458079
>pretty abundant in the high pitched sounds
It's more of a narrow treble peak than general treble boost.

>>58458150
thats what I was thinking. I like the airy sound but still unsure if the 598se might be better, I liked the sound on the closed back 598cs but the positional and soundstage were clustered and muddy. shit sounded behind me that was to the front, in games

never used equalizer, what can I do to even it out?

>>58458170
the earcups sag a bit but havent really been a problem to me. I do like how the wings dont rest on the top of my head, ive been complaining about that for years with other phones.

>>58458183
the sound is very airy, in a good way, , the soundstage is enourmous and fairly immersive too. I realyl do like the general sounds right out of the box, and for games the positional audio is fantastic.

you might see some reviews about lacking bass and it definitely does, theres not a big PUNCH to it and on some EDM its more a low note than a bass thump, but you can hear it. my current complaint is the highs might be too high for my taste, its a bit fatiguing.

can someone give me the skinny on the 598se? getting sick of returning shit but those might be a good midpoint between the muddy closed 598cs and the high pitched AD900x

>>58458557
>How much does Amazon pay that he can pull in many thousands of dollars from referrer links?
>amazon
son...

>>58458488
>Can't find DACs on Amazon
Kys my man

What is g's opinion on new HD 700 for $300? Still not worth it? Not willing to pony up the $1000 for some HD 800s but want an upgrade from usual sub $300 cans.

>>58458744
get an hd650 instead it's better

>>58458709
I'm trying to search by category so I can use filters. All that comes up there are the tiny boxes, not desktop models. I need a buyers guide so I at least know what brands' catalogs to sift through.

>>58458763
Have tried HD 650. Literally a meme headphone for the price when my $90 HD 598s sound pretty much the exact same.

>>58458871
>when my $90 HD 598s sound pretty much the exact same.
you really must be deaf, the hd700 will be perfect for you then as only the deaf can tolerate them

>>58458816
Get the element.

>>58458871
how are the 598s? im >>58458079 and still not convinced about my 900x's, and getting some fatigue fairly quick with these high tones, but the 598cs wasnt a great demo for the se.

The cs had shallow soundstage and muddy sound imo, but those might be solved by open back

Anyone got experience with the DT 770 PRO?

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>Budget
200-300 Dollars-ish
>Location
Brazil
>Source
Cellphone, Computer and a Yamaha Keyboard
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
A middle ground between comfort and sound quality
>Sound signature
Bassy
>Past headphones
A Sony headphone that I can't remeber the name

>>58458882
Take your shitposting back to head-fi or plebbit, retard.

>>58458997
it's not shitposting just because you don't agree with it since you're ignorant

>>58458910
Yeah I've both the open and closed 598s. The closed are pretty bad. The open are basically in the same ballpark as the 600/650 just much cheaper. Can't recommend them enough at sub $100.

>>58459010
>Shitpost
>B-b-but I'm not a shitposter
You need to go back.

>>58459044
if you want to buy something as garbage as the hd700 then by all means go for it, just don't start shilling them here when the post purchase rationalization kicks in

>>58458966
>Brazil
>Bassy
African American identified.

>>58459055
You need to go back.

>>58459143
>still shitposting

>>58459148
You need to go back.

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He-400i from HiFiMan reporting
What does /g/ think?

>>58459243
chink shit

I know it's not headphones but maybe someone can help me with this. The Edifier Studio R1280T is currently on sale for 69€, is it a good buy?
Here's the link: http://www.zackzack.de/html/detail/zackzack.html?itemId=36165

>>58459243
Good for $250 or less. A joke at $360. Only issue is Hifiman is a pretty bad company to buy from. Would be worth it to wait for the M1060 to see how they compare.

>>58459259
>owns a chink phone
So many plebbit users here today.

>>58457799
Hd650
X2s

I just bought the superlux HD668B

Did I do gud?

>>58459421
I only had 40 bucks by the way

>>58459421
>>58459449
poor/10

>>58457659
>BUY A V-MODA CABLE YOU WORTHLESS PEASANTS
>SPH9500 >= HD600
>THESE.... ARE THE BEST THINGS IVE EVER HEARD, FORGET EVERYTHING I SAID

He's a contradicting, deaf, mexicunt

>Budget: 300 dollars
>Source: Computer, either 3.5mm jack or later a DAC/AMP
>Type of Headphones: Full sized.
>Open or Closed?: Open
>Comfort Level: Preferably pretty comfy, at least 7 or 8/10
>Sound Signature: Something pretty fun, maybe V shaped?
Thank you!

>>58459531
Also would like something that you can change out the cable, so i can put in a microphone

I tried some full sized phones coming from the porta pros and they all had more OOMPH on their bass kicks. Is this normal when increasing driver size? Do any IEMs really bang like a good full sized can?

>>58459531
X2

Can someone explain to me (or link something) why do raw measurements often, if not always, have a huge peak around 3KHz, starting at 2KHz and droping until about 5KHz? See HD650 for example

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD650.pdf

I've noticed that some planar magnetics like the LCD2 don't have such a big lump, but it's still there

>>58459880
because that's how ears work

>>58459880
just eq it to sound like you want. Its not hard.

>>58457659
He's barely a reviewer. Just some faggot that likes headphones and gives his opinion. There are very few headphones that he really doesn't like (like the K612) otherwise he hypes most of the stuff that he makes videos of and constantly contradicts himself ("these are the best", next video, "no, these are the best" and so on)

He's pretty entertaining anyway, i watch him

Is the Creative Aurvana Live the best sub $100 closed headphones?

What ever happened to the Sennheiser HD25-1 II headphones?

>>58459902
>just eq it to sound like you want. Its not hard.
What? I just made a question, don't even own any of those.

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>tfw bought a HD650 and schiit stack and then retired from this hobby

what else more could you want?

do properly amped electrostatics really sound that much better?

>>58459880
http://www.inearmatters.net/2012/10/behind-scene-sony-mh1-r-story.html
http://www.neurophys.wisc.edu/h&b/textbook/external_ear.html

>>58459974
no, the hd650 is actual endgame and at a bargain price, they should cost more considering how good they sound

>>58459974
>what else more could you want?
fun

>>58460083
but they are fun

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I already asked in the last thread and did some more research now.
I'm going to buy a beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250 Ohm and aimed to get the FiiO Olympus 2 E10K as a DAC/Amp.

Now some people claim the E10K is "sufficient" while others claim it can't power the DT990 correctly as volume is not the deciding factor.

Are there other DACs/Amps roughly the same price range than the FiiO that are recommended for up to 250 Ohm or should I just go for the 32 Ohm variant of the DT990 and how much would I loose compared to the 250 ones.

>tfw not a turbo autist like Zeos

>wish I was

he seems like he gets alot done during the day

>>58460269
if your dac works fine, you can get an objective2 self built kit or wait for a massdrop version again or a magni 2

if your dac is shit and you need a dac/amp, I don't think the fulla 2 has a much stronger amp and other than that there's no recommended dac amps in that budget

>>58460294
>tfw you'll never be a moderator on r/emmawatsonslegs

>>58460294
>>58460356
Hahaha Zeos!!! Hahaha XDDDD

Teach me how to make pork Zeos!! Teach me how to hang my fucking keys up Zeos!! Haha!!!!

>>58460392
teach me how to ruin kobe beef and waste $1400 zeos

>>58460269
I have this exact setup and it runs fine. Makes sure not to get the 990 pros like I did, they clamp harder than regulars, denoting some of the comfiness factor that leads some to recommend these.

>>58460406
>>58460392
>when your wife gets fucked by zeos while you shitpost on /hpg/

>>58460431

Zeos is literally a cuck though, you'd be the one fucking his wife.

>>58460406
mmmn teach me how to do things that I incorrectly learned from other people on readit Zeos!

>>58460431
>tfw Zeos' wife always has to be on top, otherwise she'd literally fucking die.

>>58460437
I wonder if he lurks here.

>>58459531
Fidelio X2 sounds like it's for you. I'm going to pick up a pair too when my HD598SE sells.

>>58460505
Of course he does, you see his faggy cuck weeb backgrounds?

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DT 770 or DT880 for
hip-hop/electronic(Techno, house)/Jazz music

>>58460421
Thanks for the reminder. I'm very careful about clamp force as I wear glasses, which makes this extra critical.

>>58460345
I'm putting together a new PC as well, so my DAC will be the one built into the onboard soundcard.
I figured that the fact the E10K gives you both a DAC and an AMP for ~100 makes them so highly recommended. I already looked at the Fulla 2 and as you said, there is little to no difference. I don't know how much impact the DAC has so maybe I trust the onboard one and get a Magni. The problem will be that I have nothing to compare the sound to.

Got my Fulla 2 today and using a work mates sennheiser hd 25s, sounds amazing. Just need some new high quality music to listen to, can anyone recommend a place for deep house/minimal?

>>58460635
dt770 prob

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Are these the greatest earpads you can buy?

>>58460725
no, but they're the best bang for buck

iFi micro ican for $80, worth?
Powering HD 600s

>Budget
100 cdn
>Location
canada
>Source
phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Past headphones
v-moda remix, v-moda vibe, chink shit
>Other
I NEED IEM'S THAT CAN SURVIVE -20 C. WEATHER,
Or is there even a pair of IEM's that can be used in winter?

HD598SEs going for £99 on eBay. Do I buy?

>>58459563
this needs answering.

Just ordered some dt770 pro 80ohms. Did I fuck up? I listen to edm mostly

>>58461099
DT770 or HD600

>Budget
$100 max. Preferably less.
>Location
U.S
>Source
Laptop & Phone
>Type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed preferably
>Comfort level
Quality over comfort

>>58461530
Mdr v6

>>58461330
V-shape is good for EDM but vocals will really sound like a tin can. I own DT770s so I'm not bullshitting you.

What websites are good for buying headphones? Amazon?

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What headphones is this guy wearing?

>>58460635

DT880

>>58461083

is not going to get lower than that

>>58461367

HD600

My mom wants nose canceling wireless headphones.

Any recs ?

>>58461836

Bose QC 35

>>58461734
Nintendo Beats.

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Thoughts?

What are the best IEM's I can get from JB-HI-FI for under 40 bucks AUD?

>>58461642
Is the bass high on these, I don't like too overwhelming of a bass.

>>58462235
Theyre not overwhelming at all, most say its a bit bass light.

>>58461960
Just get X2's, they're cheaper and better assuming thats in USD

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Are the mdr1000x's that amazing?
Like the best wireless cans yet?
Or I this guy just a overrated Sonygger shill?

Kind of hard justifying 500+ ozbux for it coming from a v6

Any good closed back headphones under 100 for travel or being around others?

>>58462705
Over ear/On ear?

I see a lot of people hang their headphones when not in use, is it bad to just leave them laying on the desk?

>>58455860
No these are

https://www.amazon.com/Spadger-Monitor-Headphones-Leather-CD-990/dp/B01N085T4L/

>>58455860
they're good, but the lack of subbass annoys me sometimes

>>58462853
over

>>58463033
M40X's with HM5 Pads

>>58462870
Not at all, it's more about presentation really. I keep my headphones on my desk and theyre not damaged from keeping them there.

Bit of a niche question, but what headphones can I use with DT770 Pro pads?

>just bought ksc75s
>snow halation sounds infinitely better than it does on laptop speakers or in cheap earbuds

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow

I might actually start using a PMP again

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Do my speakers work as an amp for my headphones? They have a volume knob that allows me to crank it considerably louder. Is this functionally the same as an amp?
Speakers are Labtec LCS-1016
Headphones are CB-1's
Also should I trade in the CB-1's for OB-1's? I'm undecided because then I would essentially be plugging speakers into speakers.

Best sub-$50 superlux headphones? Preferably semi-open/closed.

Best headphones for djing?

I was thinking about HD598 because I also mix and those are perfect but it seems like the bass isn't as punchy as it should for DJing, so what's the best headphone for djing in that price range?

>>58463558
HD25-1 II

>>58463564
Costs double in my country.

>>58459421
if you get replacement pads, yes
otherwise theyre uncomfortable as dog shit

also their highs are incredibly bright

>>58459931
Sub $50? Sure. Sub $100? No. M40x + HM5's are better, though not by much.

CAL! are incredibly good value, but they are outperformed a little bit by stuff double their price.

>>58459940
They clamp incredibly hard with 'eh' pads, and arent great value for money.

Not sure what you mean by "whatever happened". They were released, and mostly ignored. Nothing 'happened' to them.

>>58459974
Honestly, unless you're jumping up majorly, no. HD6?0's are end game for a lot of people, with good reason.

>>58460725
No. MrSpeakers Alpha Pads, and ZMF pads are better, though not nearly as good value.

I bought one of these a few months ago since a few people here recommended me it for its low price but pretty decent audio.
the problem i have with these now though is the headband thing. it feels like its digging into my skull now.

whats a good upgrade to these headsets thats not overly expensive. i dont consider myself an audiophile so i dont want something super expensive.
i use them mostly to just play games anyways.

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>>58464065
shit, dropped my picture

>>58464065
Fill out the form, or at least give a damn budget.

>>58464070
I used to have a pair of these for a few years, I pulled the wings back a little bit to soften it up and I ceased to notice them as much.

>>58464070
That's why you get the 681 EVO.

I have hd650s, the left driver cracks when anything loud is played
is there any easy place to order replacements from in the US?

Amp/pre-amp question

>Budget
$100-300
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer
>Current headphones
Fidelio X2, Sony MDR-1A
>Future headphones
HD 6XX or HD6X0

I'm looking for an a headphone amp that has pre-amp capabilities and a front-facing switch between the headphone and pre-amp. DAC okay, but not important.

Basically, I want to switch between headphones and speakers while leaving the headphones plugged in, so no Schiit stack.

Options I've found:
Micca Origen+ - really crappy drivers according to reviews, otherwise looks good. $110
JDS O2 AMP + JDS OL Switcher $160 or so
JDS Element - expensive, headphone/power switch is on the back - $320

Any other suggestions?

>>58463482
668B/669, both have the same drivers. 668B being Semi-open and 669 is closed. Theres also the Samson SR850/950 which are the same headphones with better pads/headband though with a non-detachable cable.
Honorable mention of the HD662 and 662 EVO.

>>58464065
>>58464070
Budget?

I'm using a coiled wire and it's a bit shorter than needed to not have tension while wearing. But that won't harm the jack or plugin on the cord, right, the coil will uncoil as necessary to make up for the tension?

>>58460294
Seems like he still doesn't learn a thing about the tech he shills even if he fiddles with it all day.

>>58464624
Check if there is hair on the driver. That can often give a sort of crack or pop to the driver. If it looks fine, RIP.

You can get these
http://headphonespares.sennheiser.co.uk/hifi-tv-headphones/hd-650/dynamic-neodymium-capsule-300r.html
Not sure if you can get the driver alone, though swapping the 'capsule' as they call it is easy as fuck.

Somewhat unrelated, but do people use antlion modmic here? Do you guys get dents on your mic when you stick it in the cork?

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Just ordered the x2 so I can alterate between the 400i and them. Think its worth but not entirely sure. Does anyone have more than one pair of headphones for solely desktop use and can comment on the worth of owning more than one pair?

>>58465313
Switch to my closed headphones when I'm watching porn. Obviously doesn't apply to anyone living solo.

>>58461844

>Bose QC 35

I thought bose was shit?

no highs, no lows, must be bose

What are the most recommended pleb headphones for 50-75 dollars with detachable cable? Open, closed or whatever.

>>58461836
>nose canceling
heh

>>58465343
bose is the king of ANC, nobody comes even close to them
Sennheiser has some decent ANC headphones too, but the actual ANC is much worse than bose's, however it's offset with better audio quality

>>58465506
m40x should be a bit out of your budget but hey
668b has a "detachable" cable as well
SHP9500 is a bit out of your budget as well, actually no it seems to be very close but still in
662 evo has a "detachable cable" too similar like 668b

fill in the thing in the OP

>>58465506
Nearly any of the superlux if you're trying to go cheap.

>>58459974
>do properly amped electrostatics really sound that much better?
Better is subjective to a point but compared to what? Do you think yours are somehow improperly amplified?

I just bought these https://www.amazon.com/BRAINWAVZ-M1-Brainwavz-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B004IK2EAW

But when I plug them in my computer, I hear a lot of weird whirring and static-like sounds. Plugging them into my mp3 it's fine. Anyone know the reason why?

>>58465544
>What are mdr1000x's

>>58465623
50$ more for an inferior product
however apparently they are close to the level of ANC

>>58457353
>>58457613
Anon, don't post again.

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>>58457613
>delta sigma
*sweat*

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is there any guide to in-ear earphones?
looking for something $50

>>58465749
there's an outdated one on the wiki

MDR-1A or MSR7 for primarily electronic music?

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I love my HD 650's!!!

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>>58465678
The ANC range and attenuation is rather impressive on the MDR-1000X from my subjective point of view. Some home appliances like dishwasher and washing machine almost disappeared when I put them on. They sound quite lacking without equalization(overly thick, lacking clarity) and passive attenuation is poor. Without power they sound awful, pic related. I think QC35 offers a better package.

Would be interesting to see measurements of the ANC circuitries with the new GRAS coupler and low noise microphone setup. How much self noise they generate and what is the amplitude and range of active attenuation.

>>58458763
kill yourself

>>58458744
HD 700 at 300USD is a steal, it's a HD 800 with more bass, better balance also most comfortable headphones ever.

Looking at grabbing K712 Pro, how do they compare to X2? Build qualty and comfort also.

I like my X2 but there seems to be a really fucked up design flaw, the screws that hold the cups become loose easily and there's no way to tighten them, especially on the left side. I had to get a replacement only one week after purchasing them because the left side became loose and this new pair is starting to have the same issue not even 5 days in.

Needed a cheap IEM that wraps around the ear because fuck-my-head-holes no in-ears I've ever used properly stayed in, so I ordered the MEE Sport-FI M6 in-ears. I plan on getting some budget (<$100) semi-open headphones in the future, but for now I need something portable for home, travel, or the gym that doesn't sound like absolute garbage. Did I fuck up?

>>58458744
The HD 700 are fucking ugly tho.

>>58466503
Nah, they're decent for the price. There are better value for money chi-fi stuff, but the M6 are pretty good. Sucks that they use a proprietary connector, but you can get replacement cables for pretty cheap if by chance you fuck it up.

>>58465607
Noise floor of your computer. Sensitive low impedance transducers do that. Either get a better soundcard/DAC+Amp, or get different IEMs.

>>58458744
For that price, great. Build is a bit wonky, and the treble is quite un-natural and can be annoying, but EQ can fix that. Otherwise just get HD 6X0's.

TMA-1 or HD 25?

>>58466723
So if I get something like the fiio e10k I can fix it?

>>58466889
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMPEDANCE-RESISTANCE-ADAPTOR-3-5MM-TO-6-35MM-PLUG-/291786158396?

So the x2s and hd650 are going for the same price at a local store. Which one should I go for /g/?

>>58466907
I'm trying to fit it in my desktop, which doesn't have socket for something that big.

>>58466925
http://www.ebay.com/itm/75-150-200-Ohm-Impedance-Resistance-3-5mm-Male-To-Female-Adapter-Plug-Conductor-/262021074189?

Or just get a 6.35 to 3.5 adapter, they're a few cents.

>>58466923
the one you like more

>>58466962
I don't know which one I like more. I've never heard either of them. That's why I want your opinion. I listen to nigger shit with bass but I also listen to opera so I care about the overall quality.

I've had my Sennheiser HD6xx (HD650) from Massdrop for two months now and they're the best headphones I've ever owned. I don't see any reason to buy a new pair of headphones ever or until these break.
>inb4 pictures of broken Sennheiser headbands
Anything will break if you abuse it.

I have them plugged directly into my motherboard with an X-Fi soundcard and they sound pretty good. No internal noise. I have volume below half way and it sounds very loud and clear.

I'm going to buy the new Schiit Fulla 2 dac/amp combo to see what all the fuss is about. I hear that amplified they sound even better. Currently very happy with them. At $215 shipped they were a steal.

>>58466949
So plug my 3.5mm jack into the 6.35 into the 3.5 into my desktop? I mean, I guess it works.

>>58467001
Why not just get the Schiit Stack Uber and be done?

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>>58454655
Paying for anything more than these is more than Obectively idiotic and a waste of money, literally nothing wrong with them and you don't have to waste 400 dollars on for some extra "aesthetics and ambience"

>>58466889
Essentially, yes.

>>58466923
x2's for thicc midbass, 650's for neutrality, especially great for vocals

i'd personally take HD600's over both of the, though it depends what genres you listen to.

>>58466997
genre doesn't aid but i more or less agree with
>>58467131

>>58467131
Mostly everything. Hip hop, electronic, rap, classic, pop

>>58467001
you are amplifying them right now and sounds like very adequately. use parametric eq for actual improvements.

>>58467091
I don't even know what those are lmao get fucked

>>58467197
Your best bet is to demo them in store then. What are your current headphones?

A while back people here warned me that I should not pair my AKG K702s with Hifime Sabre 9018 (non-async).

Now that both have arrived I sincerely ask those people to get memed, more than 50% volume is an outright hearing hazard, with 25-30% being an optimal listening volume.

I couldn't be happier with the combination imotbhbbq.

>>58467257
10$ chinkphones

>>58455860
For you, they could very well be. Buy it and try it. You have a refund period.

>>58467072
Because the Schiit Fulla 2 is $99 + $46 shipping. The Schiit stack is $250 for the modi2 + Magni2uber or $300 for the uber stack + $46 shipping.

$145 vs $296/$346

>>58467215
How do I do that on Linux? I'm using alsa and cmus as my player.

>>58467324
Well good luck then. I think the Fulla is probably good schiit also. Never tried it but that company has been excellent in my expereince.

>>58467324
Consider the following:
http://hifimediy.com/Sabre-9018-DAC

>>58460725
Waiting on some hybrid pads for my meme50s.
Hopefully they wont heat up my ears as much as the pleather ones do

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I have these, how much better are Porta Pros going to sound?

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>>58465749
I can recommend Brainwavz S1s. Great iems for the money.
The flat cable is also handy, easier to untangle

>>58454750
My dad bought a pair for my cousin for christmas. They're pretty fucking good

>>58466473
Anyone?

>>58456823
>porta pros
These are nigger bass you fucking cunt

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>Budget
$30 absolute max
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone, mp3 player
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Super comfy, I wear them at work all day.
>Sound signature
Between neutral and v-shaped, but in general I would like distinct bass but not sacrificing treble either.
>Past headphones
The few I can remember are the Apple earpods, a pair of Sennheiser that I can't remember the model name but I do remember paying $20, two different skullcandy ones that either didn't sound good or hurt my ears. I do have a pair that came with my phone but the sound quality is okayish.

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R8 Massdrop's "Audiophile Essentials"

>>58468024
pistons 3.0 if you like waiting
otherwise HJE125E

What would be the best headphone for binaural beats and in general best headphone for binaural beats in every price range?

>>58465835

1a for confort, msr7 for sound but not that good isolation

>>58466997

Hd 650 or hd 600

>>58468680
grado sr225

>>58465235
Wasn't able to find any hairs, I guess i described it wrong, it's more static than cracking.
Should I buy two capsules so they're both evenly broken in?

>>58466473
If you like the sound of the X2, I recommend a HD650, which isn't very different sound-wise. K712 is a worse and more expensive K702.

Should I get the Audeze lcd 2 or the hifiman HE560? I know both are considered neutral headphones but does one happen to have a more forward sounding presentation in your opinion? I'd prefer that.

>>58469031
>K712 is a worse and more expensive K702.
How is it worse?

>Budget: 100 euros
>Location: Belgium
>Source: laptop/smartphone
>Type of headphone: full sized
>Open or closed: dont care
>Comfort level: suitable for long wearing
>Sound signature: neutral
>Past headphones: superlux HD668B

>>58468857
Static sounds might be your source. Try them with another device like your phone or another computer.

I'd say only order one, and then see if you can hear an imbalance. Unless your 650's are quite old and use an older generation driver [not even sure if 650's had that or if it was just 580/600's], you shouldn't get any imbalance.

>>58469071
>both are considered neutral headphones
Isn't the lcd 2 supposed to be dark?

>>58469117
K712 has more bloated and less refined bass, along with worse mids. According to some sources K712 is V-shaped, according to others the K712 isn't much different from K702 aside from enhanced and unnecessary mid-bass.

>>58469153
Used to be but the recent 2.2 model is more balanced.

>>58469130
Is the ATH M40x for 80 euros a good option? Or are there alternatives?

>>58469242
If you want closed, sure, though their stock pads are uncomfortable as shit. Slap some HM5's on and youve got a decent pair of closed cans.

Open options are HD558's and SHP9500's. 558's for warm ish sound, 9500's for cold sound.

>>58469187
Dunno, they seem to be highly praised around head-fi.

>>58469130
558

>>58469140
>not even sure if 650's had that
There have been multiple driver revisions, but the most easily noticed change is the screen material change several years into the production of the 650.

>>58469153
>Isn't the lcd 2 supposed to be dark?
Sort of. Most Audeze headphones (LCD-1 and Sine are notable exceptions) follow the same target and lack gain from 2-10 kHz, but they often have strong response above 10kHz. It's not the usual "dark" sound.

>>58469208
>2.2 model
They've got way past rev 2.2. The Fazors and then updated again.

>>58469071
>more forward sounding presentation in your opinion
Go look at its EQ.

>>58469289
558 for neutral, 9500 for bright*

>>58469373
> headfi
As a general rule, what's highly praised on that site is an overrated meme.

>>58469187
K712 is a better headphone than the k702. Idk where the bloated bass comes from.

>>58469408
>>58469394
>>58469289
What about the HD 598 for 160 euro

>>58469607
558 turns into a 598 with minimal effort

>>58469140
I have it running through a DAC-> mixer -> amp schiit stack, the amp is pretty old and might be going out

>>58469939
i really need confirmation for this meme. it's repeated here all the the time but all information i get from measurements are headphones with similar but slightly different response, neither of them being strictly flatter than the other and measurements of different units on different sites aren't consistent. one site makes it look like 558 is less flat, another shows the opposite. alterations in the response do not follow a certain model.

i have a feeling that the foam "mod" is not going to be changing anything important.

>>58470052
you can't take one site and compare it to the other site

you have to compare it to a different headphone that's on both sides and then go off the differences based off that

>>58470052

The foam mod makes it more open right? How does that affect the sound? Isnt that make it lose bass?

>>58470118
Slight low end reduction, more soundstage, and more highs.

>friend spends over $120 on some skullcandy headset
>dont want to say anything

>>58469573
Preferring the K712 over the K702 is legit, but th K712 is less accurate

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>Budget
30-50€
>Location
Germanistan
>Source
laptop, Samsung Galaxy
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
best sound quality, big head so maybe not too uncomfortable
>Past headphones
KOSS 184838 KSC75

>>58468024
ROCK Zircon
VSONIC VSD1S
Piston 3 original if you can find it
Tennmak Pro Dual Dynamic Driver (probably the most comfy)

Also, while you order IEMS get a bunch of foam tips as well (check the IEM nozzle or google it to find the right size). Comfiest tips by far.

>>58470438
I never really got the "accuracy" audiophile terminology. It's one of the more subjective things it seems.

Requesting my T50rp bro

>>58470478
YOU CALLED NYIGGA?

> Budget

150usd

>Location

Amazon

>Source

Galaxy note 3

>Type of headphone

full-sized

>Open or closed

Closed

>Comfort level

I want isolation more than confort

>Sound Signature

Im ok with warm or neutral, might consider bassy i want isolation more than anything

>Past headphones

MSR7, MDR 7506, K553 pro, HD600

>>58470474

Not him but there is a difference between boomy bass and tight for me, tight is more "accurate"

>>58470537
HD280 pros
Isolate like mad

Either that or a pair of IEMs under construction hearing protection

>>58470568

I meant for me tight is more accurate, as in more like the real thing

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>>58470582

>HD 280 pro

thanks anon, these looks great

>>58470568
The bass is definitely slightly different on the k712 compared to the k702. I wouldn't call it inaccurate.

So the only ones i can afford right now are
>akg k44
>akg k77
>sennheiser hd202
>sennheiser hd201
>Pioneer Se-mj721l
>Audio technica Avc200
>Samson Ch700
I listen to doom, sometimes make some tracks on fl studio and too much bass makes me tired, which one would you choose?

>>58470707
read OP

>>58470803
But i already know i can only afford these ones, i just tried to make it easier but whatever

> Budget

1000 pesos argentinos

>Location

Argentina lol http://electronica.mercadolibre.com.ar/accesorios-audio-profesional-djs-auriculares/%C3%A1uriculares_ItemTypeID_N_PriceRange_0-1000

>Source

Directly on my pc

>Type of headphone

full-sized

>Open or closed

Closed

>Comfort level

Comfort is key i use them 10hours a day

>Sound Signature

I dont really know, just not too bassy

>>58470495
MY NIKKUH
Bro, I'm lovin these cans, my MDR-V6 actually sounds muddy compared to these.

I'm ready to get some new earpads though, so whatchu thinkin

>>58470890
Shure Alcantara pads. Pretty much the go-to unless you want isolation.

>>58470921
I don't want pads that cut the little bass that these things have
What are good isolation ones?

>>58470928
Brainwavz Hybrid pads. They dont play well with a lot of pads for some reason. Thicker pads usually dont work but the hybrids do well. Might want to ask on head-fi or plebbit.

>>58470882
I'd say look for 662 evo, it should be in your budget with shipping
if you can't find it, look for th02, that should be a bit easier
if you can't/don't want to import, you're pretty fucked regardless

>>58470961
I do like the cheaper price of the hybrids haha. I tend to slide one cup behind my ear, and the current pads are pinching like a bitch.

I might sound crazy, but I've taken these outside on walks and shit, and I've had no problem.

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>Bose qc35 is $350 dollars with a controlled price basically a massive ripoff $5 worth of materials massively upselled

>surely Sony will just copy it and undersell them crashing their little mon-

>MDR1000x is $400

t-thanks Sonybros
t-thanks runaway capitalism

>>58471003
What amp do you use for portable use?

>>58470441
HELP before bump limit

>>58471026
Just my Galaxy S4, gets juuuust loud enough.
I can't deafen myself when my favourite songs come on though.

>>58470441
Superlux 662 EVO

>>58470987
yeah i know, thats why i listed in the first post which ones i could afford here you autismo

>>58471171
no because you can afford a billion more headphones, you're just looking at a single fucking store that only carries garbage

Thoughts on the KZ Ate?
I'm in the market for cheap IEMs I won't miss if I lose or get mugged by niggers, and the Ate seem to be the best choice.
Over ear cable and 25 bucks with next day shipping so I don't wait a month for Aliexpress.
Any others I should consider?

>Budget: 150 euros
>Location: Belgium
>Source: laptop/smartphone
>Type of headphone: full sized
>Open or closed: closed
>Comfort level: suitable for long wearing
>Sound signature: neutral
>Past headphones: superlux HD668B

Repeating this with a higher budget. Considering the m50x, what alternatives are there?

>>58471291
K553 pro if you don't plan on going outside with them
MSR 7 if you plan on going outside with them

>>58471291
just so I'm certain you know this, 668b is bright with a bass boost to maybe even v shaped

>>58471198
>supposing there are more stores here
Its okay amerifat you are used to your country and believe every other country has the same shit as you do, its not like that

>>58470115
you can if both sites have measured the two headphones and if both sites' coupler and compensation is known. that's the thing. they aren't consistent.

>>58470118
more open visually. that foam hardly blocks anything which is why i question its claimed effect(s).

>>58471312
Those are 200, too expensive
>>58471327
I just got the 668B because they were ultra cheap 20 euros not for their specific sound

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Quit wastin' your time anons and save up your autismbux for pic related. The search is over.

>>58471426
Just save up the 50 euros
It's worth it

>>58470707

the less shity with less bass are the akg k77

>>58471403
so did you dislike the 668b.
Do they have too much treble and bass?
because if not, then you might want to stay with v shaped, if one of the two was too much you might want to go with bassy/bright respectively.

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>>58454750
just got my hd599's in this morning and they're fantastic

>>58471434
>vlcsnap
you got that right VLC

>>58471496
>semi open
rip

>>58470961
Which pads do you own?

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>>58454655
>>58454655
>>58454655

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hey, /g/, just wondering: is there a need to 'break in' new headphones? i saw a post a while back about leaving your headphones on overnight with some sort of classical music or white noise turned up to do this. is this just a sick prank or a meme?

>>58471555

Fuck!

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>>58471527
>>58471527
>>58471527

>>58471592
both

>>58471291

m40x or the v6/7506

>>58465313
finaly someone who use o2 amp !

>>58458557
>Everything you just said is some combination of untrue and nonsense.
care to elaborate?
you wont because you are just some reddit mongoloid who doesn't know what he is talking about.