/hpg/ headphone general

what does it mean when a headphone is described as "dark" like the x2's?

>>58555584

It's more low and mid end focused, the high's are less sparkly and peircing

What about for some earplugs for.my phone? Does it matter which ones I buy or are they all the same in the 20-50 price range?

>>58555603
earplugs? You mean iem's?
I honestly think with iem's you're paying more for durability/accessories than for sound. I'm not an audiophile though

What kind of headphones does fuuka have?

>>58556270
Deadphones

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Literally me

Are sennheisers new HD5*9 actually an upgrade over HD5*8 or are they one of those where new ones are shittier than old ones
Also what the fuck is HD569 and HD579 supposed to be ? HD559 and HD599 are supposed to be direct upgrades of the HD558 and HD598, but those two are just new shit

What the best setting for dac, go with highest setting your dac capable 24/32bit 192hz or lowest it can 16bit 44.1 hz. or somewhere mid ?

>>58556312
prove it

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>>58556655

>Budget
200€

>Location
France

>Source
ZTE Axon 7

>Type of headphone
full size

>Open or closed
closed

>Comfort level
not too important

>Sound signature
fat bass, it's going to be used for Slamming Brutal Death Metal purposes, but also for trap etc

>>58556540
Just leave it at the highest setting that doesn't fuck with programs. It doesn't really matter though. You won't hear a difference.

>>58556879
I need it to be portable enough too

Any opinions about Sony MDR-XB950AP ?? i was in a shop, put them on my head. These are so COMFY, but now i read they have lot of bass, im lookin for a balanced sound, was looking for ath-m40x. but Dunno if these will be comfy to.

>>58557170
>i was in a shop, put them on my head. These are so COMFY, but now i read they have lot of bass,
wait you could put them on your head but you couldn't listen to something with them?
what the fuck?

also neutral is not the same as balanced
also OP for purchasing advice

>>58555624
I mean something to use with my phone, no idea how to say it in english

>>58556540
24/44.1

>>58557210
Well you could use anything with the phone, but I think you mean IEMs the ones that come with your phone when you buy it, eardicks
Not expert, but I've heard that Xiaomi Pistons are good and LG QuadBeats are also good

>>58557193
there was no way to listen, it was just for public view. Just exhibition

>>58557226
Usually they are connected to something or even an open plug so you can use your phone to try them out

>>58557226
that's fucking retarded

>>58556312
kek

Just ordered the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless over ear. Heard they're the best for Bluetooth

>what am I in for?

>>58557659
regret

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tfw finally buying schiit stack

>>58557661
Elaborate?

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I got Sennheiser HD 650 as a gift. What amplifier should i buy?

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Just copped some DT 990s 600Ohms

I fucking love them

>>58557916
Anything powerful. Those things suck juice with three straws.

>>58557916
Try them without one first? If you want one anyway, what is your budget? Any other requirements?

>>58557962
No they don't suck juice. They aren't that insensitive either and because of the high impedance, they don't draw much power.

>>58557916

One with 2Vrms and 40mwatts in the output at minimum, Micca Origen+ has a super confy limit of 1.7Vrms on low and 100mwatts max, so you have a confy listen level on low. The drawback are the shit drivers.

Reminder that X2's are the best phones under 300 bucks

>>58558537
This desu, was agonizing over these or the DT990s at a store a few weeks ago. So glad I went with the X2s.

>>58558537
literally the only thing they have going for them is that they don't need an amp
if you already have an amp there's a lot of better options

>>58558537
I prefer my K712 desu

>>58557916
I have an asus xonar STX and it works just fine.

>>58558447
O2 or Magni2

>>58559011
you must be retarded to buy an amp with a price of the headphones
and you won't notice any difference between these reddit shill products and e10k

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>Budget
150 Euros
>location
Spain atm, usually England
>source
laptop and phone, I don't have anything fancier atm
>Full-sized
>Open or closed
Preferably open
>Comfort level
As comfortable as it can be without sacrificing too much money. As long as it's not a huge bother it's ok
>sound signature
Neutral or bright. Truthfully I don't care too much though
>past headphones
piece of shit earbuds because I'm poor

I was thinkin of getting akg 550 mkii. What do you lads think?

>>58559572

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKG-Premium-Foldable-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B016ON147O

I was thinkin of this, specifically.

>>58559572
AKG K612 or K701 seem to fit what you're looking for a bit better, since they're open and more on the neutral/bright side. Latter might require a (fairly basic) amp though.

e17k for $90, or fulla 2 for $100?

>>58559572

You would love the k612 pro but might need an amp, the hd598SE has great highs IMO and is mostly neutral and doesnt need an amp

>>58559515
>look at me while im projecting my own sense of value and worth on others
>i shit on reddit for extra cool cred among equally retarded anons
>i don't really understand how much amplifiers can cost in parts alone
>but ill give shit advice anyway because if it's enough for me, it has to be enough for others too

>>58559572
>>58559614
you wont satisfy your criteria of neutral/bright nor the fact that you are looking for preferably open back headphones with k550. in fact i wouldn't recommend those headphones to anyone regardless of their preference. at the very least not without having a listen in a shop.

try hd 558 for open back or mdr-7506 for closed back. both are easily driven from low powered devices like smartphones or laptops. if you really don't care but want comfortable, dt770 perhaps? it has a v-shape somewhat similar to the akg 550(when it works properly) but it's much more comfortable.

>>58559627
k612 is the least sensitive akg. it needs an amplifier more than most headphones on the market, including akg's own "higher end" models.

>>58559653
if you can muster up that 10 bucks and don't need portability(battery operation), fulla is better.

>>58559614
The 55Xs are not open.

>>58559688

I would like to eventually upgrade, but for now I was looking for something that would be easily driven by low powered devices and which I could carry around with me for convenience, listening to at the gym and on a daily comute, etc. thanks for the advice anon.

>>58559572

You are literally asking for the SHP9500

>>58559731
>SHP9500

Just looked it up. I'm kind of torn between SHP9500 and the hd 558. hmm...

>>58559688
>>greentext wall
:)

>>58559755

Tone wise the philips are more bright than the senhs, the philips cable can be replased the senhs has a 3metter 1/4 cable with an adaptor, i say the philips are more portable. The HD598SE have 2 cables and are a little brighter than the HD558, consider them if you find them cheap

>>58559801

Thanks anon, I think I'm gonna go with the philips. Appreciate the advice.

Boys should i buy these https://www.rha-audio.com/ca/products/ma750 or these https://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplayh3anc

I need something for on-the-go, I’ll be out of country for a few months.

>>58559862
get these
https://www.amazon.com/Westone-Six-Driver-Universal-Fit-Earphones-78507/dp/B00KQOZA1Y

>>58559515
An O2 is cheaper than an E10k, and a Magni2 is only $100

Stop being a fucking spud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpD5bP_MmWo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsIimkUhDx4

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just received akg k712pro this morning.
sound great.
bit of a change from my dt990s and 770s but, i'm loving it. A lot less bass, but the beyers have too much anyway. I think AKG has hit the sweet spot with the bass on these. Really dynamic, great natural tones, great soundstage. And they are really comfy too.
Im pleased.

Any good recommendations for hearing protection wireless bluetooth headphones?

>>58560373
Bose's QC line is the leader in active noise cancelling
if you just want decent active noise cancelling with better audio, consider sennheiser's PXC 550

>>58560322
How's the build quality and sturdiness? Do they sound well with high impedance output amps?

I just got the cheap pads for my superlux 668b. However, it came with 2 foam things between the pads. Am I supposed to put the foam things in the pads and then put in on my headphones? First time buying pads so not sure. Here's what I got https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Velvet-Replacement-Cushion-Headphones/dp/B00KLPRQMO

>>58560809
>How's the build quality
they feel a bit flimsy compared with the beyers but the the beyers are brutes and heavy, the akg are light on the head, i don't think i'll have any problems unless i abuse them. Build quality certainly looks good. Obviously i've just got them so it's impossible to say.
Though I don't think they'll survive the same abuse the beyers do.

>Do they sound well with high impedance output amps?
According to reviews i've read, they need a lot of power to sound their best. I'm running them through an e09k, which will power just about anything, and they sound great. Running them from just the e17 alpen they definitely don't sound as good but, far from terrible.

>>58560936
I have that exact setup with my 668B's. They're the smaller thin foam filters right?

>>58560971
Yes, it just came in a white box with nothing else so not sure if it's supposed to be in the pads or not.

>>58560936
Yeah put them behind the pads. It'll cut out the highs a bit, which the 668b's desperately need.

>>58560947
I have read that the spring band thing becomes loose rather quickly so they just hang on your head instead of sitting tightly.

By high impedance output I meant amps that output let's say 10 ohms instead of 1, those are the majority and supposedly low impedance headphones sound poorly with them due to the driver being out of control or whatever, the 1/8 and ideally 1/10 rule. Meaning K712 needs output impedance of 7.3 ohms or ideally 5.8 to sound properly.

That miight be audiofool delusions but who knows.

I just looked up e09k specs and the output impedance is of 10 ohms, which is more than those headphones need but I guess if they sound good, we can dismiss this issue.

>>58561027
I have my 668B's layered with 3 filters on each cup. The original pair that came with the 668B's, the ones I kept from my dead 681's and the extra thin ones that came with the Cosmos pads. It brings the bass up a bit while taming the highs at the slight cost of soundstage.

I want to get some gucci headphones as gift to my gf. What should I choose?

No beats
Wireless preferred but not a necessity.
Max budget $1500

Thinking about some Beoplay H8

>>58561111
Not bad choice but personally wouldn't put in more than $200 on headphones where I don't know how the person is going to treat it and not an audiophile and won't know the difference.

>>58561145
Clearly it isn't about the sound aspect here. Calm your autism.

>>58561157
I literally started saying that it wasn't a bad choice before putting my personal opinion but here you are.

>>58561111
Why wireless though? That's something pretty impractical overall, especially for normies that will forget to charge them. Not to mention the degraded sound quality.

I assume they're going to be for outdoor use mainly? Then get the over-ear Momentum, those are nicely built and look classy instead of autistic, on-ear stuff is usually uncomfortable after a short while and leaks/has bad isolation.

Sennheiser HD 600 is going for $299 new on Amazon right now. Is this the best price I could hope for? I haven't been following it for long, and used ones aren't much cheaper at all.

>>58561302
No, I've seen 650's go for about that much.

>>58561302
Theyve been down to ~$260, but that is pretty rare. Theyre usually a fair bit higher.

>>58561302
You can hope for another 6XX drop.

Are there decent non-chinese (no superlux/brainwavz) closed headphones for less than $70?

>>58561488
M40x.
Why no superlux/brainwavz though?
Youre going to have to pay for pads with M40x anyway

Can someone recommend me a chink upgrade to my old AKG K701? Preferably something that's less than 200$ but sounds like the Sennheiser HD 800

>>58561577
Wair for another 6XX
otherwise 600/650

>>58561497
My superluxes (668b and 681) broke within a year and so have the brainwavz in-ears I've had.

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>>58558419
I plugged them to my motherboard Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha, which has an 2V amplifier, and it sounds pretty good compared to my old Sennheiser HD 465. Is integrated sound card really that good nowadays or should i still think about buying a amplifier to get better sound?

>>58561792
I also have one of those fancy new mobos with a good audio chip and built in amp. It sounds alright but it doesn't really come close to my Essence STX, and I assume any good external amp+dac combo.

Help! How do I remove the static(?) noise that comes from the headphones when plugged in?

>>58561958
buy a dac/amp.

>>58561312
>>58561322
>>58561327
I know I could wait around for another 6XX drop, but they're just a "limited edition" model of the HD 650, and it would probably be months before I could finally get my hands on one. Even then, they're most likely just going to sell out in less than an hour like they did last time.

From the reviews I've seen, the HD 650 doesn't seem to be an "upgrade" over the 600 in any way to warrant that higher price tag. It just has a different, warmer sound signature. I'll probably end up ordering an HD 600 since it's at a decent price, I'm just trying to talk myself into it since I'll need to pick up an amp+DAC along with it

>>58561973
Not an audiophile, sorry.
I have this problem with the VSound VSD1S that I just bought, but standard apple earbuds produce no noise. Is there anything I can do softwarewise?

Is it normal for me to hear noise when I move around my headphone coord / jack?

>>58562092
>Vsound
*Vsonic

>>58562092
>Is there anything I can do softwarewise?
No. Its your noise floor being picked up by your sensitive IEMs. By a DAC/Amp with a lower noise floor.

>>58562092
Don't have to be an audiophile to buy a dac/amp. If you want something cheaper, try a sound card.

>>58562107
Yes.

>>58562113
oh well, thanks anyway :(
>>58562126
>try a sound card
on a laptop?

>>58562165
ah nvm.

>>58556312
Wow, the japs really nailed it.

>>58561083
>I have read that the spring band thing becomes loose rather quickly so they just hang on your head instead of sitting tightly.
Looking at it, that seems plausible, especially if you have a large head or wear them low on your head. I barely have the elastic elastic extended.
It is a really nice system though. You don't need to adjust them like you do other headphones, the elastic automatically adjust to your head, it feels fantastic. Time will tell if it lasts.

>>58561792
>Is integrated sound card really that good nowadays
Yes when properly implemented. Yours seems like fine.

>>58556312
source?

>>58562399
whatanime.ga

>>58558537
I switched from the X2 to the K702 quite a long time ago. I don't have any regrets.

Just got Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO used for 100 jewuros, did I dun goofed?

>>58560322
K702 are slightly better and much cheaper. Good job!

>>58561302
They used to be found at €240 here not a long time ago. Now they're sold at €275. Even €240 was too much for the HD600 imo.

Damn, I was looking for closed headphones but the philips 9500 is really tempting me with the price. Someone tell me why they suck so I can not buy them.

I finally talked myself into getting a pair of Shure 535's and Hifiman HE560's. Not disappointed in either.

I'm looking for headphones for home use, basically to listen music comfortably, while not bothering anyone around. However, I don't want closed-type, as they are putting pressure on ears.

>Budget
Under 100 euros
>Location
Estonia
>Source
iPod/Laptop - 3.5mm
>Type of headphone
Over-the ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Going to spend considerable time in them, so as comfortable as possible
>Sound signature
I rarely play bass-heavy tracks, so I suppose neutral sound will be the best choice.
>Past headphones
I usually go for in-ear ones, but they are not so great to use indoors.

are 650s really the god headphones of lower budget?

>>58562532
Yes. They're €118 new on Amazon it right now.
Also DT880 is leagues better than DT990, but it's more expensive.

>>58560322
Really love mine but they have one problem. The fucking mini-XLR connector is jammed

>>58562601
It's not the way you spell HD558.

>>58562604
I checked similar prices but they didn't ship to this shithole.

>>58561302

They are the most boring headphones ever, don't bother. Though they won't make you fall asleep because it's also too busy clamping down on your head like The Mountain from Game of Thrones.

>>58562634
Then you did well. Used headphones aren't usually bad unless their previous owner was a bear. Beyerdynamics have great build quality.

>>58562565
Doesn't seem too steep of a price to me. It's not like you wouldn't get your money's worth out of them

>>58562643
What's boring about them? I haven't actually had the chance to listen to them before, but I'd have 30 days to return it back to Amazon if I didn't like them for some reason after trying it out

>>58562623
>sennheiser
lol

>Budget
$250

>Location
USA

>Source
Laptop and Smart Phone

>Type of headphone
full size

>Open or closed
closed

>Comfort level
I would choose comfort over audio quality

>Sound signature
Don't care

>>58562798

Flat as a board, no bass. Didn't like them for music at all. Very uncomfortable.

>>58562971

DT770 80ohm

>>58562971
K553 pro

>>58562971
DT770 80 Ohm or below.

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>>58561792
I have a similar motherboard. I bought one of these cheap solid state/tube hybrid amps and it adds a nice color to the sound. Though with my ATH-M50x headphones the motherboard was powerful enough to drive them fine.

I am about to buy the Sony xba 300s. Is there anything better in the same price range you'd recommend over that?

Monoprice 8323 vs 8324 vs Superlux 662EVO?

Would the HD800s be worth upgrading from my HD600s?

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>>58556655
>55
>66
>55
Thanks
I knew coming here would make it easy to pick headphones.

>>58563460
662 EVO > 8323 > 8324 imo

8323 i you want bass though, or portability

>>58563552
Where does m20x fit in there? I can get it for $20 as well.

>>58563572
in the trash

>>58562546
>K702 are slightly better
the whole point of the k712 is to fix the problems with the k702.
they improved the bass, smoothed the mids, added some warmth and timber and reduced the soundstage back to something natural.
I don't think you will find a single online source stating that the k702 are better, or even close to as good.
the k712s are on par with HD700s.

>>58563744
Aight, getting the 662 evo then. Not familiar with this brand. Hope it doesn't break too easily.

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>>58563752
> K712 being on par with HD700
> unironically believing that it's a good thing

Closed headphones under $300 for rock and hiphop? A little aggressiveness/fun is preferred.

>>58557939
Nice. I have the 250.s very good. I hope you didnt spend the extra $100 on the stupid silver design tho

>>58563968
Dt 770
Hm5

Used a Sony MDR-V150 for about 8 years or so. Thoughts?

>>58563799
They are just different kinds of budget headphones. I would get the AT because at least M20x don't feel and look like cheap chinese crap.

>>58555401
I saw some guy yesterday talking about the DT990 pro 250 ohm and the DT990 premium 600 ohm
What would the sound difference be?

>>58563984

80 ohm or 250? i have an amp

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Rate my new cans.

HD600s are just 250€ on amazon atm. Good deal?

>>58564218
Just get X2.

>>58564293
>t. nigger

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>>58564136
omhs aren't even a real thing you idiot
it's just something the audio companies made up so they could fill up empty space on their packaging

>>58564366
This isn't /b/ newfag

got myself a sennheiser HD 202
they're pretty nice
hurt a bit the eras because i wear glasses but nice sound

from the last year until now, i´ve seen people shilling different things, first most post were over the V6/7506 and the classic template of waifu, gear and music, then everybody wanted warm and loved the HD600, then over christmas everybody wanting bassy, now seems that everybody that bought the DT770s are shilling them and the new meme is the V-Shaped

>>58564136
You're talking about the input impedance, which doesn't really affect sound quality or characteristics. That number is there to tell you what type of equipment you'd need to drive the headphones properly. In both cases, you should use an amplifier, but for the DT990, you should have a more powerful amplifier as the input impedance is quite high. Headphones with high input impedance are designed for studios where the headphones stay in one place and are attached to powerful studio equipment. It's generally preferable to get headphones with lower impedance for use with a smartphone or PMP, unless you want to carry a mobile amplifier.

>>58564218

Yes, it could go lower, but amazon never have sold it lower

>>58564541
I have the magni and modi 2 by schiit
I have the power to push the headphones easily

To everyone looking for in ears in the sub 100€ region. I just got my Shure SE 215 CL, and they are just perfect. Nice flat response curve, so you can so a lot with a eq and just soooo comfy.

>>58564567
>Nice flat response curve
lmao
I own the same ones and they're the best IEMs for their price, but they're certainly bass heavy (less than most IEMs but still).

>>58564560
Not him but if you already have a device that capable for driving headphones, you might as well get the high impedance version for more comfortable volume adjustments. This, assuming you do not want to move them around and plug them into less powerful headphone outputs. There's no sound quality improvement or difference, just lower sensitivity.

>>58564567
>SE215
Very bass heavy in ear.

>>58564685
I have heard the premiums are much better with the highs and the mids and have crisper treble than the 250 ohms

>>58564708
You couldn't get more vague with those descriptions if you tried. Measurements show otherwise.

>>58564718
I hear they have much better sounding notes
See I got more vague

>>58564729
No, now it just doesn't make sense.

>>58564743
I hear they are better

>>58564751
Now it went subjective.

>>58564762
I hear

>>58564792
I am

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>>58564708
>>58564718
>>58564729
>>58564743
>>58564751
>>58564762
>>58564792

>>58564810
haha le funny doge xd

>>58564340
>wanting anything resembling bass at all is being a nigger

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Can anybody help me find some nice, not all that common over the ear headphone stands for my hifiman he560's?

Any that you've seen that you really like that are commercially available? It doesn't matter much if it's for a desk, edge of desk or wall stand.

If not I'll just get a wooden omega shaped stand.

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>>58564847
>open headphones
>bass

>>58564877
EQ

>>58564858
Check out SAMDI stands on amazon/ebay/etc, they're basically omega stands but for 20-30 bucks. Got mine for 20 and it's the same shit but you save some nice money.

>>58564904
Yeah I like the bars at the bottom of those. Thanks.

>>58564858
https://www.amazon.com/AmoVee-Acrylic-Headphone-Stand-Black/dp/B00SGW9QLS

>>58564966
It's too light so it won't stand firm enough, also wood looks and feels way better.

This is the shit I'm talking about:
https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Headphone-Display-Holder-Headset/dp/B01HS24YI6/

You also get a set of silicon feet so it doesn't slide around and a velour bag. Pretty good deal for 20 bucks.

>>58565018
Same shit but available:

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Headphones-Headset-Suitable-Headphone/dp/B01A0EN1BA/

Im still experiencing some weird noise statics when the bass appears while using origen+ and apo EQ. Or it was source's problem like tracks or track formats, like im only experiencing it in certain tracks.

can you please tell me if i need to download something or change firmware. Im really going to give up on listening to music

>>58565153
or do i need to buy a better amp/dac? or upgrade my pc? i have a fairly strong pc i don't see the problem with it

please respond

>>58565153
Low impedance headphones paired with high output impedance amplifiers can cause distorsions. Also most of audio recordings are dogshit.

>>58565177
That's a DAC issue
Whatever you are currently using is giving you hardware noise. Buy an isolated dac.

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>>58565043

>>58565018

Yeah thanks. Here's my current horrific headphone stand that I made. It stares into me while it sets on my desk, trying to get work done.

>>58564510
next meme is 'soundstage' and AKGs.
we going full circle baby.

>>58565232
Dude, what the fuck?

>>58565232
thanks for the karma, make sure to upvote.

>>58565254
I made that a week after being in a car accident and waking up in the hospital with a head injury and lacerations all over my face.

>>58565232
>inb4 50 replies from the same guy with reaction images trying to get a screencap of this for r/4chan of his shitty funnyjunk meme page

>>58565308
Sure thing babe.

>>58565299
You should open a shop selling custom made stands like that.

Chinks BTFO.

>>58565325
I've considered making ceramic stands of the nonhorrifying verity. clay is about the cheapest material you can use even after the cost of firing. The colorants used can be pricey though but still cheaper than fine wood.

The problem is that ceramics is too heavy to ship profitably and is too coarse and headphone people are finicky about the potental of scratching the wood, leather or pleather that their pads are made from.

>>58564202
250

>>58564216
662 EVO is better

http://www.stereophile.com/content/schiit-audio-yggdrasil-da-processor-measurements

>>58565232
Is it in pain?

>>58565409
>open vs closed
hmm

>>58565440
means nothing if it sounds shit

>>58565396

i hear these ones have less bass, but are brighter than the 80ohm?

>>58565453
Then might as well recommend the 668b especially when 662evo sounds nothing like 681evo.

>>58565492
Hardly, but yes.

>>58565519
You're right, It's not muddy as fuck like the 681 EVO.

are refurbished headphones worth it? If "excellent quality" and buying from a reputable seller

>>58565538
I'd say so. It's more likely than not a cord replacement or broken headband replacement.

>>58565524

So, would they be more preferable for hiphop and rock? Just asking because I thought the one with more bass would be.

>>58565538

Yes, should be fine. I've done it. If something's wrong, then just return them.

>>58565538
I got refurb Porta Pros and they were the best thangs I ever bought

>>58565564
>>58565592
>>58565596
so should I buy vmoda m100's for 150 then? I'm not sure if the case comes with it, and I already have DT 770's and not sure if these would be considered an upgrade

>>58565634
Not a bad price. I don't have any experience with those cans so I can't comment on their quality. I do think they look cool though.

I just bought the X2 because of you guys and apparently it's just a meme??

>>58565679
anytime somebody calls something a meme, they're just shitposting and have little to no idea what they're talking about.

>>58565698
>t. X2 shitposter

>does the x2 have a recessed treble? Are they good for hearing detail in music?

>>58565698
Anyone who asks whether something is "a meme" can just be safely ignored because it's a retarded question with zero effort put into it. Asking that you obviously don't even really want to know.

>>58565734
idk why I green texted

>falling for the X2 meme

>>58565717
>>58565810
>t. memelords

>>58565734
It's not recessed, it's just not elevated, I slightly increase the highs in APO myself cause it brings vocals to life. I do this for most headphones other than V shaped so it's a personal preference.

Anyone here own a turntable? I just inherited about 300 vinyls from my dad. I can't decide which turntable to get between the AT-LP 120, the Pro-ject Debut Carbon, or the Rega Planar 1.
I was going to run the turntable through the front of my O2/ODAC and listen to the records on my DT880 600ohms because I don't have speakers.

>tfw want to buy 662 EVO
>white version not being sold anywhere in US
I'm fucking UPSET

My main cans are Fostex TH900s that I bought at Dynamic Audio in Akihabara from a now friend
He told me he doesn't like their sound
But I do
How did I do?

>>58566366
You cart matters more than nearly anything else. Most turntables require a ground and a phono signal isn't like a normal signal from lets say a tape player, cd player or anything like that. You'll need a phono prestage before you send it to your o2.

Nearly any preamp made in the 80 will suit your needs. I personally recommend Yamaha preamps

>>58565232
anon are you okay
do I need to get a psych for you,

>>58566428
to spell out the first part better, get a used turntable off of craigslist and get use the extra money on a good phono cartridge. I just use grado carts becuase elliptical carts are good and on the inexpensive side but you should just research and get what you want.

>>58565717
>>58565810
t. sennfags

>>58566459
I've already got a psychiatrist and this is me on antidepressants.

>>58566428
>>58566478
Thank you for the info, I didn't know I would need a phono prestage. I was thinking about getting the AT-LP5 but I'll probably just look around for something cheap and change the cart.

>>58566802
seriously the cart is the entire thing on the sound side. The rest is just wires going from the cart to the left/right rca outs. The other part is the drive. As long as the table doesn't wobble and provides an adjustable and consistent speed and the needle doesn't skate then you're good to go.

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>Own pic related for 5 years
I want to upgrade quality. Should I get an amp or new cans?

>>58567368
forgot to mention, I'd get the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO if I did get a new set

>>58567368
An amp is hardly going to affect them positively unless your current soundcard/motherboard is shithouse. Get better headphones. Its a better choice in terms of price:performance at your price-range.

>>58562567
I have a pair. They sound great, but are way too loose for my head. If you're a wide-headed goblin freak I highly recommend them.

>>58561792
if the chip manages to isolate itself from all the electrical interference like no buzz or noises when the hdd spins up or the other things that can bleed into an audio signal then you're probably good.

>>58564858
I got my SAMDI stand today. Ordered it 2 weeks ago or so.

SAMDI stand is fuckign beautiful. It's made from real wood, it's sturdy as fuck and finish is excellent. For $22, it's a fucking bargain.

Def recommend it.

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>tfw muh animu depicts muh sennweisers

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My headphones are creating a bald spot right at the top of my head... kinda like in this picture but obv not as bad.

Has this happened to anyone else?

It does go away when I wash my hair...

>>58568136
dude wtf

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>>58568136

J U S T
U
S
T

>>58568136

HAHAHAHA

>>58568136
JUST

Nigguh going bald

LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT FOR ATH-M50X

taking recommendations

>>58569112
Budget?

Total amp/dac pleb here; does the Schiit Fulla 2 function in the same way as the original Fulla, in that it's simply USB cord from your computer to the amp, then plug your headphones in? Or does it need some other toomfoolery, external DAC, etc.

Trying to decide whether I should get the original Fulla or Fulla 2. The Fulla seems smaller and more convenient but I'm willing to go for the bigger more powerful amp if it still only needs to be plugged into a USB port to work.

>>58569265
>other toomfoolery, external DAC

*meant external power cord

>>58557210
just get philips she3590
hella cheap and sound crazy good for the price
way better than pistons

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>>58568136
Could try this

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so what's the deal with this?

is the GT610 bassically shit because it only have like 42 CUDA cores?

>>58565195
> Buy an isolated dac
Which should i buy then?

>>58565194
I see, so only beyer headphones can work fine by this logic

>Also most of audio recordings are dogshit.
what you mean?

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Who else here fell for the Sennheiser HD5*8 meme and regrets it? Coming from Monoprice 8323s whose headband is breaking. Listening to these pieces of shit (the Senns) is a complete snoozefest. Yes they do sound more accurate and refined and the mids are definitely better, but none of that matters because listening to music through these is incredibly boring. I tried hard to convince myself I like the sound better but I just can't. Probably going to return them to Best Buy and duct tape or Gorilla Glue the Monoprices. Headphones suck and are a compromise compared to speakers anyway so why waste $80 on something that sucks even more.

Also, the velour is slightly itchy. Every time I switched back to the Monoprices it was relief - the only thing the Senns get better is they put zero pressure on my ears because they don't touch them at all.

>>58570299
To add to this, I like flat and accurate. My monitors are flat and accurate and listening to them is a fantastic experience. These Senns make it sound like I'm listening to music with a piece of sound absorbing foam right in front of the speaker, absorbing the energy. Just awful. I am so glad I didn't get the HD598s which are double the price and allegedly sound the same except with even less low end.

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Looking for a set of closed cans under $500 USD. Isolation is very important. Primary genre is classical.

>>58570251
>Also most of audio recordings are dogshit.
>what you mean?

They're recorded in noisy conditions with poor equipment so you can hear all sort of garbage and white noise.

>>58570362
You don't hate the sennys, you hate headphones. I am a post engineer with Adam A7's at work, and I think the 598s are great. Just give up and go back to speakers.

>>58570446
The thing is i don't use audio recordings but only my amp/dac. I still hear the white noise in high volumes, is it bad?

>>58570481
It is, that shouldn't be happening.

>>58570487
Oh shit, how do i fix it? as what the other anon said, i need to buy an isolated dac then?

>>58562567
they fall of your head if you breathe wrong

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what are some decent, aesthetic, slim, 90 degree, 1/8" stereo cables? male on both ends.

I'm thinking something "flat" like pic related, not totally necessary, but I only need about 3-6 feet.

got dt770 80 ohms and they sound fucking amazing on my phone with an eq. is this normal?

>>58570518
pls help

>>58570451
I do hate headphones, but at least the Monoprice sound somewhat interesting to listen to. They still suck compared to my monitors, but they at least don't make the music super boring. The Senns just suck all the life out of it. These sound like they might be great for classical or vocal-heavy listening, but other than that I just don't get the hype.

Part of it could be I like to listen at low volumes to prevent my ears from hurting and also to preserve my hearing. But I played them at similar volumes to what I play my Monoprice at.

What's the best current cheap portable dac+amp combo?
I just want a Clip+ with streaming, my phone would work great but it works like shit with my BA IEM's
A DAC would be nice since my current chinkpad has a busted soundcard

>>58570800
Oh, cheap as in Topping NX1 or production Clip+ prices, ie. less than 100 and preferably around 50

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>>58570749
no they're supposed to sound like shit, return them

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>>58555401
>headphones
haaa! enjoy not having bass.

trolling aside, i just picked up the 540... 560... w/e the cheaper planars from monoprice are. come in this weekend. hope i enjoy

>>58570852
>turntable on top of sub
It's just decoration, right?

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>>58570859
it was me trolling. i liked the lighting of the photo though.

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>>58570859

>>58570518
pls respond

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>>58556312

>>58556879
>>58556960

Beats by dre: solos

>>58562399
>>58556312
Akiba's Trip - Audiophiles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONkGvz77tYQ&feature=youtu.be

>>58570518
HELP

WHY YOU DON'T RESPOND

>>58570518
WELLP ITS TIME TO KILL MYSELF

>>58570518
HELLLP

>>58571670
Wrap it in EMI Shielding tape

>>58571749
you are very funny

>>58558537
Literally tested all beyers, akgs and sennheisers, the X2 has superior tonal balance while still retaining exceptional bass. The trebles are slightly too much for very easy listening, but reveal a lot of detail and are not piercing. They are literally best overall headphone under 1000€

Anyone have any experience with the massdrop fostex thx00? Thinking about getting a pair and wanted to hear what those of you who have used them think.

>>58571239
go fuck yourself mate

>100 pounds
>UK
>laptop
>closed
>comfy
>neutral/ dont mind a bit more bass
> Sennheiser hd212, superlux hd681
i know these sennheisers were so bad, but were my 1st headphones, superlux is more ballanced, but less comfy

>>58570877

Fucking sweet.

>>58571854
There's a special place in hell for people like you.

>>58572502
superlux are bright, if you like them, get 7506 with hm5 pads

>>58570431

why do you need isolation?

>>58570431
all the best neutral headphones are open
sorry anon

>>58570518 >>58570757 >>58570988 >>58571280 >>58571322 >>58571670

yes

>>58571854
Literally tested all beyers, akg and sennheisers, the X2 has inferior tonal balance and it's capable of having awful bass. The treble is retarded and the mids are non-existent.
They are literally worst overall headphones below $300.

>>58572820
>They are literally worst overall headphones below $300.
t-there's worse headphones above 300$?

>>58572843
HD600 is the starting point of diminishing return. More expensive headphones are either sode grade pr worse headphones.

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I mean, I should have asked them more specifically, but damn couldn't they just give me a damn date.

>>58572923
>Hello Customer
jesus

I bought Sennheiser HD598

Did I fuck up?

>>58573104
maybe

>>58572502
Brainwavz HM5

>>58573104
Depends on for how much.

>>58555401
just got the pxc-550's, wondering if anyone can help me find some better pads to replace the faux leather pads that come with it. Can anyone help? Are Velour pads a meme or are they really good?

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>>58573907
pic related is them

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>>58570877
Hi. I would get another sub if i could place it properly.

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>Budget
150$
>Location
Slavland, Yuropoor
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Preferably open
>Comfort level
More comfy is preferable

Primarily intended for more metal-ish music if it helps since I'm not that savvy about sound signatures. Currently looking at Sennheiser HD 280 and AKG K-141/K-240 MkII. Or should I just go all out for Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7?

>>58574374

The msr7 are balanced, it means a little bass and trebb boost. If you find them at 150 then those are good, but they are not open

>>58574374
i like this birb

>>58574374
Senn HD598. Not sure why you're looking at closed headphones when you said you wanted open.

>>58574374
problem with open is that most good ones need an amp

have a look at HD558

that's a nice birb btw

if you want to go all out, have a look at X2

My only previous headset was Steelseries siberia v2. What's a good headphone I can get for $50? I already have a modmic as well.

>>58574658
check OP for purchasing advice

>>58574374
cute birb

You said you prefer open, but I can really recommend the DT770 for metal and that type of music.

>>58574726
>recommending outdated guide
nah

>>58574658
Fill out the form.

>>58573933
Velour pads can be a meme but good ones aren't, those look like they could get some HM5 pads, preferably u-angled because AFAIK those look like they already have angled drivers.

>>58574797
okay then go hang yourself because you didn't even look at it

What microphone should I get for around 20-30$? I want something that can just sit on my desk, so I don't have to clip anything on. I will only be using it for voice chat so i don't need anything too fancy

>>58574658
Superlux HD 668B/Samson SR850, Superlux HD 669/Samson SR950, Takstar HI2050, Superlux HD 681.
Superlux headphones will need new pads as the stock pads are absolutely awful amd uncomfortable.

NEW THREAD
>>58575429
>>58575429
>>58575429

>Budget
50-150

>Location
US

>Source
Phone, laptop, desktop

>Type of headphone
IEM

>Comfort level
would be nice if I could lie down with them in. Wrap-around-the-ear would also be nice

>Sound signature
the bassy or warm side would be nice. I listen to mostly hiphop


For the most part I want some super durable IEMs. I abuse mine like a motherfucker.

>>58562593
Get MA900 if you can find them for that price.

I just bought Sony MDR7506.

Anybody got any experience with these?