/hpg/ - Headphone General

Hello.
Im looking for some headphone for Gaming/Music/Movies

>Budget
Around $100
>Location
United States
>Source
Computer through motherboard and possibly cell phone (Galaxy s7)
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Need to be very comporatable. Will be used for many hours at a time.
>Sound signature
Not sure. Recommend one?
>Past headphones
Gaymer shit; Razer Kraken, SteelSeries Siberia

>>58717305
probably hyperx cloud

What's a nice, portable USB dac/amp to go with Beyerdynamic DT 880pro?

For reference, I'm using my Onkyo A-9070 integrated amp and the haedphones pack much more punch when amped. But I want something that I can carry in my backpack and doesn't require an additional power source.

All the FIIOs I've found are rated up to 150 Ohms, but not 250 Ohms headphones.

What do?

>>58717305
Beyerdynamic DT770

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whats the oldest pair of headphones you listen to? i got an old hd 414, "the senn that sounds like a grado". good for jazz, acoustic, rock from the era (60s/70s). shits the bed on bass, and if it was mixed sloppily, boy howdy fuck your ear canal you'll sure notice it

ps not my pic but it's still got the same dorkass yellow pads

>>58717373
bAHAHAHAHAHAHAHbxlcod8ej

>>58717530
your shitpost is extremely low tier
feel free to hang yourself

I currently own Sony 7506, Philips SHP9500, Beyerdynamic DT770 80 Ohm, M50x and some Sure se215 for drum monitoring. I use a Fiio e10k for an amp, I like the 7506 (without amp) and SHP9500 the most out of these, what would be a logical upgrade for me?

>>58717564
K702
you seem to prefer bright headphones, which is what AKG's strong point is.
If you want a slight bass boost as well have a look at K7XX or K612. However K7XX is massdrop exclusive and K612 doesn't have a detachable cable

>Budget
up to 200$
>Location
Denmark
>Source
cell phone (cat s60)
>Type of headphone
sports (Sweat resistant)
>Open or closed
dont care.
>Comfort level
dont care
>Sound signature
must be decent
>Past headphones
no bluetooth, or sports. Usually senheiser for desktop.

Has to be able to drown out shitty fitness world background music without damaging my hearing (ie some degree of isolation or noise cancellation has to be present)

Has to be wireless and phone-friendly (no wifi docking station)

Looking at jaybird x3

>>58717579
Sounds good, thanks for the reply

>>58717612
reminder as always, don't just buy recommendations, look around a bit on other reviews and such.

>>58717583
see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJRAPGl472c

the X2 barely improved over the X, so there's a possibility the same goes for the X3

From a single short review I read, it seems the sound quality might be worse than the previous headphones. So consider looking more into comparisons between bluebuds X, jaybird X2 & X3

>>58717639
if watched 2 reviews now, and they seem to claim x3 is an actual upgrade. Dunno if sponsored content though (they made no mention anywhere of that)

>>58717639
also, these are my first sports / bluetooth headphones i m looking to buy. Wondering if the jaybird series is ok for that purpose really.

I m completely noob at this and not a regular on this board.

>>58717656
if they're from decent sized youtubers, which I assume they are, if they aren't they're most likely not sponsored regardless. I doubt they would risk not mentioning it's sponsored content because I think there's harsh punishments for that.

It doesn't seem to be much more expensive either so I don't think you can go wrong with it.
It also seems to have a higher amazon review score than X & X2

>>58717690
alright thanks. Glad to know I m not overlooking something major. I ll go order them now.

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>Budget
Up to 300€
>Location
€urope
>Source
Computer. Thinking about DAC/AMP
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
I'm not sure yet. Most likely closed.
>Comfort level
I would like headphones with "3D wing" head bridge
>Sound signature
I think that V-shaped sound is most pleasant for me
>Past headphones
Earpods, Koss porta Pro and some no name over ear semi open headphones with "3D wing" for 10€

Also I prefer Audio-Technica.

>>58717764
>Also I prefer Audio-Technica.
Also AKG seems fine.

>>58717764
>Also I prefer Audio-Technica.
you're fucking retarded

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Hello.
Im looking for some headphone for Gaming/Music/Movies

>Budget
Around $150
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer through motherboard
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Need to be very comfortable. Will be used for many hours at a time.
>Sound signature
Not sure. Recommend one?
>Past headphones
Turtle Beach, Plantronicst

>>58717870
dt770

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Have these plantronics go 2 and I like em very much.

Is there anything similar but with stronger bass/lows? Have to equalize the shit out of low end to fit my taste.

>>58717781
thx m8

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>>58717254
Best OP image in a while. Thank you.

>>58717305
MDR-7506. Easy to drive, closed back headphone which is quite neutral. The HyperX Cloud isn't a bad recommendation at all especially if you feel like there's a need for a mic. Comfort is somewhat subjective but both are generally comfortable. If you are unsure, order from a place with a return policy.

>>58717583
They Jaybirds are fine. Bassy but so are most in-ears. Not everyone seems to like their fit but if that's no issue for you, the X2 should be great.

>>58717764
If you are really fixated on the brand or small things in construction, you will be limiting your options quite a lot. I can't think of any headphone from either brand which would fit into that criteria.

>>58717870
DT770 would be a V-shaped, closed back option but I have a feeling that in AUD these would cost more than your budget. They are almost universally comfortable and many seem to like how they sound.

MDR-7506 would be a close to neutral closed back headphone which goes for less and which I personally prefer over the DT770 due to its sound signature.

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Hello.
Im looking for some headphone for Gaming/Music/Movies

>Budget
Around $150
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer through motherboard
>Type of headphone
over-ear with mic
>Open or closed
Don't mind
>Comfort level
Need to be very comfortable. Will be used for many hours at a time.
>Sound signature
Not sure. Recommend one?
>Past headphones
Turtle Beach

>>58718238
hyperx cloud

>Budget
$150
>Location
Philippines
>Source
Sony NW-A35
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
I don't really care
>Sound signature
Bright or V-shaped

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>Budget
~£200
>Location
UK
>Source
Motherboard
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
comfy.jpg
>Sound signature
No memes please, will be used for music, movies and gaming.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HDR 170 (current)

Fed up with wireless headphones and would like something nice. I trust Sennheiser and will probably weigh them more heavily in decisions.

does anyone know how many mw of power a headphone jack outputs from a PC? wondering if buying a Fiio K1 dac/amp would improve the bass of my Sennheiser HD 558.

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Hello.
Im looking for some headphone for Gaming/Music/Movies

>Budget
Around $180
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer through motherboard
>Type of headphone
over-ear with mic
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Not sure. Recommend one?
>Past headphones
Plantronics

I'm looking for a new pair of headphones with a detachable cable. My budget is $200
Use m50x right now but both speakers broke and I really need to buy a new pair asap since they're hella uncomfortable right now

>>58718660
>>58718238
hmmm

>>58718662
msr7

>>58718662

Sennheiser HD598se.

99€ right now @ amazon france. (limited time offer)

Reposting, help please.

>Budget
up to 500€

>Location
EU

>Source
I can buy a good amp

>Open or closed
Open

>Past headphones
Beats Solo 2. I know, don't judge please.

Are the HD700 any good?

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>Budget
Up to $45, VAT not included
>Location
Bulgaria, EU (20% VAT)
>Source
X-Fi Go Pro (7ohm output impedance)
>Type of headphone
full-sized, over ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
don't care at all
>Sound signature
balanced or V-shape
>imput impedance
must be >32
>Past headphones
modded Superlux HD662 Evo - sound great, but I need something with and clearer bass. I'll EQ it, but I don't want BLRRT BLRTT bass at +5dB.
Love the treble on the 662 Evos.
The HD665 and HD685 look interesting, can anyone comment on them or compare all three?
I need something with 50-100 impedance to compensate for that shitty sound card.

>>58717254
/hpg/ recommend me a good tube amp for my HD600, budget around 300$.

Coming from SS I felt that things were detailed but 'plain' and what bothered me the most-mids/vocals being too cold and harsh. I don't want a dark sound from my HD600, just something softer/warmer and that's why I am thinking about Vali 2. It's a hybrid and should have best of both words. Anyone can reccomend it?

>>58717305
Brainwavz HM5

>>58719450
Save your autismbux and get a Valhalla 2. Then uncle putie can sell you some NOS tubes that will rock your world.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FX8P6WK

anyone know anything about these?

If i get a DT 770 PRO 250 ohms, suggest an amp less than 100$ and perferably portable.

>>58720990
FiiO series are generally good. The more you pay, the more you get.

>>58721223
E10K

>>58721249
How about the portable ones?

>>58721265
It's a USB powered device, what are you talking about?
Are you looking for something to work with smartphones? You'll need to cough up extra cash for something like audioquest dragonfly series devices.

>>58721283
Yeah, i was thinking about that but i'll just look into the E10K for now since i'm low on cash. Thanks.

>>58721283
You can connect it to iphone via usb adapter.

>>58721371
Are you sure that is going to work?

>>58721383
I did it with my Herus from Resonessence Labs, but it's designed as a portable DAC.

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>>58721411
>$350 for a USB dongle

>>58721446
I get it from my colleague for $100 and satisfied with it.

>>58721506
Why did he sell it for $100 or at all?

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I dont know how to hang these things :V

>>58721517
He got 2 more DAC's and wanted to upgrade. Also nobody wanted to buy a USB dongle for 200-300 bucks.

>>58721539
What the hell is wrong with that guy?

>>58721549
Can't understand what are you talking about. He just doesn't think about money and profit too much. I think you should not count other's people money.

>>58721568
I'm not American, so I am utterly unable to comprehend such money spending, but good health to him.

>>58718110
I dont want a mic and im hearing that you should stay away fro m gaymer headsets. im jusy looking for starter audiophile headphones not more gaymer junk

>>58721586
Me too, I'm from Russia. But I don't think money is something that worths more than a good device.

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>about $200 budget
>USA
>Closed
>compfy
>no amp required

Ive never owned audiophile headphones before and I am looking for some to introduce me.
They will be be mainly used for Music and movies, and FPS games
Thanks

Hi /hpg/

With decent-ish headphones (Momentum M2) How much of an improvement would I hear using a ~300$ DAC over an on-motherboard soundcard?

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>mfw my phone drives my headphones better than my desktop
Looking at either getting a Fulla or just the amp itself, maybe a Magni or O2. Would it be better getting a good amp now and maybe a separate DAC down the line or just go with the combo?

Any recs for a large cheap amp for my desk? Price under $100. It has to be as big as possible but also have decent sound.

Opinions on Brainwavz HM5s? Heard they have good soundstage and neutral response.

>>58722032
Why is the size of the amp relevant?

Just get something from Schitt.

>>58722254
Aesthetics, senpai.

About to buy shure 535.

Am I doing good?

Should I get leather or velvet/velour replacement pads?

I got the Superlux 662 EVO and there was so much sound leaking so I bought the 668b to compare. They literally have the same amount of sound leak. I'm pretty sure 662 EVO is then just open headphones advertised as closed. I'm posting this so others are informed and beware of these trash headphones.

Does anyone have a equalizer preset for Beyerdynamic Dt770s that might make them good for gaming? I.E. close to neutral with just a small bass kick.

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Recommendations for durable portable headphones? I just want something to throw in my bag if I need/want to listen to something in public without being an asshole.

I've had issues with portapros breaking easily.

Wont be amped
Rotating cups a plus
Under $100 but preferably under $50 as they're not going to my regular pair.

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Best budget headphones coming through.

>>58722844
interested in this too so bumping

>>58718403
Soundmagic E80
>>58719344
Not so good. I'd get HD600/650 instead of 700s.
>>58719450
Little dot Mk iii

>>58722568
>trash headphones
Just pull out the ear pads and duct tape the holes. Look up head-fi's mod.
HD662 Evo are great sounding headphones objectively and for the price.

>>58723087
See the Superlux getting a lot of love, might grab a pair just to try them out since they're so cheap.

What are the best sounding? (open or closed)

Which are the most neutral? (if the answer isn't the same as best sounding)

>>58721736
the 553s are a pretty good option for your demands
my first good pair of headphones was a K551 i got for 77€ new and it blew my mind

>>58723207
No idea mate, just look at frequency response charts.
My 662 Evos perform well all-round but I'm eyeing the HD 685s for extra bass.

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

Might be interesting.

>>58723087
>Look up head-fi's mod
can't find it on google. got a direct link?

I'm looking to spend about $100.

Would there be anything desperately wrong with just grabbing the ATH-m40x?

>>58723343
My bad, wrong site.
http://diyah.boards.net/thread/1169/superlux-hd662-evo
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>>58723361
>>58723343
>>58723087
>>58722568
Warning:
Ripping out the driver furry protection really does make the treble sometimes ear piercing.
Proceed only if you have an EQ.

Do I just need to get used to these Dt770s or do they have no concept of height at all?

I was playing a video game with them and I heard footsteps pretty clearly but they sounded like they were coming right next to me when the enemy was actually an entire floor below me.

>>58723398
If you were playing Siege that's 100% normal

>>58723465
It was Overwatch. I haven't tried these with Siege yet.

>>58723398
Were you using any sort of HRTF or surround sound software?

>>58723513
Nope.

Just Equalizer APO w/ Peace.

>>58723526
Then what are you expecting? Thanks to microsoft, there hasn't been proper 3D audio in games since Vista came out.

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>>58717764
>>58718110
>If you are really fixated on the brand or small things in construction, you will be limiting your options quite a lot. I can't think of any headphone from either brand which would fit into that criteria.

Ok I will start again but better.
Lets say that I dont care about brand. But what about that head bridge. Is it bad idea to want it on headphones? I mean its kinda comfy isnt it? Or is it just my imagination?

>>58723565
SHOULD I be using some kind of Surround Sound software?

>>58723395
Hrm, this poses a problem then. Guess I'll just keep using it like this.

>>58723648
Meh, if you've got some cash to spend on something you might not like...
What virtual surround does is basically emulate 5.1/7.1 out of 2.1 through binaural sounds. Because there is no extra information, this is just a gimmick.
If you're into gimmicks, look up comparisons between Razer Surround (pirate it, works on Realtek), THX SBX (Creative), CMSS-3D (Creative), Xonar (Asus), and Dolby Headphone.
Sound cards are only trouble for people who value sound quality of plug-and-play hardware. High output impedance and, at best, finicky amplification are not worth it for anything more than $40 "gaming" headsets.
tl;dr unless the game supports HRTF, no, it's a gimmick.

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Do these look like good settings for Dt770s at 250Ohms?

>>58723770
No, if you have to tweak an EQ, then you have the wrong headphones.
Subjective opinion: mirror the treble settings into the bass.

>>58723797
I'm never going to be 100% happy without buying $2,000 custom-made headphones.

EQing works.

>>58723809
That's what ((they)) want you to think. Learn to read frequency response charts.

>>58723826
The other pair of headphones I was looking at were AKG K553s and I knew I'd have to tweak those in EQ in order to get the bass response I desired. I know because I had K550s.

I'm sure I could have bought Audio-Technica MRS7s for $220. Or maybe even the Mayflower Fostex T50RP mod (even though those are semi-open which I don't like) but I probably still wouldn't have been fully happy.

>>58723852
Tbh stop buying high impedance headphones if you want bass.

>>58723586
My HD600 is way comfier than my flatmates K701
The benefit of a wing mechanism is not having to adjust the headband manually, not increased comfort

>>58723874
I see now. But still I kinda feel that wingy thingy is something that I want.
You can call it my personal meme. I will try do my own research about headphones.

Also if I can ask.
Audio-Technica Yay or Nay?

>>58723937
Well i've heard alot of good things about the open ones
The fr graphs of the closed ones look like rollercoasters
You should also consider AKG headphones, they might not be as comfy as senns but they're definetely not uncomfortable

Hello.
Im looking for some nice headphone for Gaming/Music/Movies

>Budget
Around the lower side of $180
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer through motherboard
>Type of headphone
over-ear with mic
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Don't mind
>Past headphones
Turtle Beach

>>58718238
Why not the hd598 or you could even get the AKG k612 pro?

>>58724121
Oh wait those are hard to amp I think...I forgot about that.

In that case, AKG k553?

>>58724017
Get the SHP9500 with a boom pro and you're set.

>>58719364
>HD665
Damn those look like proper fucking ear pro for the gun range. I might get a pair of those honestly if they isolate that well and play good music holy shit.

Anyways, to answer your question...
uhhhh I'm sorry to say but I think the 662 evo has some of the best sound quality you can possibly get at that price. Have you tried replacing the pads? Maybe velours would tone down that bass a bit


sr950s maybe?
AKG k52?

the hd685 or whatever unfortunately have even more bass than the evos you already have.

Most cheap closed headphones at that price will have a lot of bass. Unless you get utter shit in which case it'll have no bass at all

>>58723809
>I'm never going to be 100% happy without buying $2,000 custom-made headphones.
You are giving manufacturers and technology too much credit. Throwing money at a product and a making it custom but refusing to use something as powerful and handy as DSP(for EQ as an example) is going at it the wrong and hard way and will never yield the results which would be possible by simply using EQ correctly. There are some fundamental issues with the individual HRTF of each person that can't be remedied by simply making a headphone accurate on some target, whatever that target might be and however it might be measured.

>>58723770
Open up the graph function(right middle), play around with the filter width(Q) and see how it alters the response. Get logarithmic sine sweeps and pink noise to listen through as test tones, correct whatever you hear as objectionable(peaks and dips). If you are completely lost, maybe check up some frequency response measurements of the DT770s. Those will give you an idea of how the response is and what you probably hear when you listen through the sweeps and noise and give you some ground as for how big and what shape the filters you use should be. Stick to using peaking filter only.

You don't really need the Peace UI anymore but if you like it that's fine.

>>58724315
Can't I just look at my headphone's frequency response and correct it until it's all a line?

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Opinions on the Fidelio x2s as a first pair of 'audiophile' headphones?

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>>58724251
Thanks for the tip but bass is exactly what I want, just better sounding.
Here's what's available in the shop in descending price, just so you know the little choice I have. International orders aren't an option.

>>58724369
Perfectly fine.

>>58724400
So let me get this straight? The bass quantity is exactly what you want...you just want the bass to sound better? That's a tall order my friend.

>>58724442
Yeah if I tune the bass on my Evos to +10dB, it just overlaps the other frequencies. +5 is OK but I'm just wondering if higher impedance headphones will sound slightly more detailed because of my sound card.

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Is there a MDR-XB450 without the XB

>>58724459
All the impedance does is remove any "crap" noises and signals. Any interference is diminished, the higher the impedance the better(but also becomes exponentially harder to drive properly)

But higher impedance won't magically make your headphones sound better or your soundcard perform better.

>>58724484
So would going to the HD685s (40mm driver, 68Ohms) have positive noticeable effects?
Also is imput impedance = 8*output impedance a meme?

>>58724519
I honestly have no clue lol. I doubt the formula is as simple as that but that approximation is probably okish?

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>>58724359
If you were to create an opposite response with an equalizer and the measure it back on the exact same coupler as it was measured before, yes the result would likely represent a straight line. But only on that coupler, on that compensation and assuming that the phase isn't altered. There are too many variables here to prevent it from being that simple. Your ears are different and unique. Shape and size of them are different, the headphones don't always seal consistently(which would throw off the bass level significantly), how you put the headphones on alters the response(proximity of the driver, location of it on your ear) and so on. There are also unit to unit variations within headphones of the exact same model. How would you go on picking a measurement which correlated with your ears?

You can fix sweeping colorations by looking at the measurements(if you can read them and understand their limitations) but not higher Q resonances. For those you have to listen through the response and create a filter to correct them. Repeat the process until the coloration is gone.

Kind of related and cool which I found recently. This is how the inverted response would look like on a (simulated)waterfall plot:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/566929/headphone-csd-waterfall-plots/735#post_8479143

>>58724484
>All the impedance does is remove any "crap" noises and signals.
It doesn't.
>Any interference is diminished, the higher the impedance the better
No.
>but also becomes exponentially harder to drive properly
Quite the opposite.
>But higher impedance won't magically make your headphones sound better
True.
>or your soundcard perform better.
Actually in almost all cases it will. Less of a strain for the amplifier.

>>58724519
>Also is imput impedance = 8*output impedance a meme?
Depends on what you mean by meme but it's something you can ignore as "rule" if you don't understand where it comes from. And if you do, you can make a better guess than that specific to you setup.

>>58724601
What if I just love a V shape setup (give or take some small personalised settings)? Isn't that going against the music producer's will?

>>58724601
Uhhhh which one of us is confusing resistance and sensitivity?
Probably me but still. Everyone always says it's ohms that make shit hard to drive properly.
Like if you have good sensitivity but a lot of ohms(in a big driver), sure it'll be loud enough but it won't "sound" right....right?

At least that's what I've noticed with my hd650.
They work just fine on iphone but they're "off"

>>58723038
Thanks anon.

>>58723526
>>58723770
Just installed this "APO" and now everything sounds 10x better holy fuck thank you

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>>58724669
>Isn't that going against the music producer's will?
Perhaps but so does using headphones in the first place for nearly everything. Do you see a problem with it? If not, go ahead. Most headphones suck at being V-shaped anyway. You get some bass boost here and a treble spike there, random wonky things in-between. Only makes sense to correct it to fit into your personal taste. It could still be beneficial to make a flat EQ first and then use wide filters to tune it into a V-shape of your preference. Really, it's up to you.

Most probably prefer a slight V-shape if they listen at a lower volume as ears' sensitivity drops down in both ends of the audible spectrum more rapidly than in the midrange, see picture.

I've wondered if I could somehow create a digital gain setting which compensates to the Fletcher-Munson curves.

>>58724731
>Everyone always says it's ohms that make shit hard to drive properly.
Not everyone and the ones that do are simply wrong or grossly generalizing based on the often low(er) sensitivity of higher impedance headphones on the market. On the amplifier side, high resistance load is an easy one and makes the amplifier operate more linearly. If this higher resistance comes with low voltage sensitivity, you just need your amplifier to output more power(voltage) but there's nothing else you are limited by than the volume itself.

>Like if you have good sensitivity but a lot of ohms(in a big driver), sure it'll be loud enough but it won't "sound" right....right?
If you have a pair of high impedance headphones and you get them to play loud enough, it's highly likely that they are driven properly. On a pair of low impedance headphones however, the increased power draw is more likely to clip the amplifier, will make it distort more and potentially even break it(not really a valid concern with headphone loads like it is in loudspeakers).

>>58724893
>wide filters
Is that a fancy way of saying start from farther away into the mids?

>>58724893
Well I'll be damned. My point still stands though. My hd650 get up to proper volume very easily but they do sound different on different sources. My motherboard has a pretty great built in so they sound good on my PC. My friends one time tried plugging them into their iphone and they certainly worked at a respectable volume. But they sounded bloated with no soundstage. It was actually a very good experiment I think I learned a lot.

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>>58724893
Is this a meme?
It makes everything sound powerful and in-your-face, but sometimes the treble starts jumping.
Can I just tune the EQ or is there magical processing going on I can't compensate?

>>58724369
Bought a pair today, they're fantastic!

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>>58724944
It's a more layman way of saying use low Q filter which alters a wider bandwidth. Pic.

>>58724958
Sure it's possible that different sources sound different. That basically means one or more of these devices are simply inadequate or have some glaring problems. iPhones shouldn't if we aren't talking about their noise which can be audible.
>But they sounded bloated with no soundstage.
It isn't something your amplifier or source devices touch on so I doubt it.
>It was actually a very good experiment I think I learned a lot.
I don't think you did, actually. Not yet at least. If you could get an ABX comparator to repeat the test(now completely blinded from knowing what device you are listening) and then comparing the results to your sighted listening experiments, you might be surprised. Proper test is hard to do.

All I've learned is to not to trust ears, mine or someone else's.

>>58724998
Most likely just some EQ but it's hard to test. Some of those can do things like reverb and crossfeed, too.

>>58725162
For 2 months I've been researching how to build a DIY DAC, and now you give me a heavy dose of Dunning Krueger

>>58725162
Hey that Q filter thing works. My HD662 Evos literally sound better than a Bose I tried at the mall yesterday. Much more evenly balanced and overall powerful.

>>58725281
The point is to get the filter(width[Q] and magnitude[dB]) to match the problematic part in the headphone response to smooth it out. If you do that correctly, you remove coloration, but you can also create coloration which you find preferable on the tones(or especially music) you test it on. Chances are the latter will not make all things sound good. To test for what is problematic response, you use the test tones(logarithmic sine sweep and pink noise).

>>58725351
>logarithmic sine sweep and pink noise
You're making this up aren't you

>>58725367
I'm absolutely not. What puzzles you?

>>58725374
This is what you sound like to the whole thread
https://youtu.be/Ac7G7xOG2Ag

>>58725418
I don't think there's a better way to describe a logarithmic sine sweep than calling it just what it is. It's a sine tone which increases in pitch and speeds up the rate at which the pitch goes up. Logarithmic instead of linear because it correlates with our hearing mechanisms better. Some are available here:

http://www.audiocheck.net/testtones_sinesweep20-20k.php

You can generate short ones here:

http://www.audiocheck.net/audiofrequencysignalgenerator_sweep.php

I love every k-on! I want to marry each one of them!

>>58725505
Ahhh you mean these sudden jumps in volume are problematic?

>>58725571
The resonances in the perceived frequency response would manifest themselves as such.

/technobabble

Yes.

is a free eq app as good as a purchased one

>>58725585
Do you understand actual circuit building?
Directly speaking, other than head-fi, where can I find some nice simple DIY audio interface schematics?

>>58725614
I don't but I kind of want to understand that field better myself, too. Some anons here are better at electrical engineering or at the very least the more theoretical side of things.

which do you think is the better overall headphone

Philips SPH9500s $55 dollars
or
Samson SR850

which one will excel the best at gaming,music, and movies?? leaning towards the Samson.

Do memory foam earpads wear out / lose their shape???

>>58725698
Over time yes but then again they generally adjust to your head shape. If you are the one using them, there's little reason to be concerned.

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>>58725664
Superlux 668B (Same Drivers as SR850)

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>>58725664
SHP9500's

Beats are the best headphone to be honest.
Àinb4 300$
what are you poor?

>>58722403
SE535 owner here. Get an ER4SR instead.

>>58725879
>>58725891
looks like Superlux has more bass, but the SPH9500 more neutral in the midrange.

you got a graph for the Takstar Hifi 2050?

>>58717530
I don't know why your laughing unless your a razer shill trying to reccomend your shitty ass Kraken

>But muh bass

Shut the fuck up

>>58725958
>recommending gaming headsets
>ever

>>58726000
>not suggesting good thing regardless of what they are
you're a retard

>>58726028
>regardless of what they are
>overpriced
>good thing
Fuck off shill

What are some good headphones for big ears?

>Budget
Up to $350
>Location
US
>Source
Magni 2 /Modi 2
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very comfy, I want to be able to wear them for hours a day
>Sound signature
Neutral or somewhat close to neutral
>Past headphones
DT880 Pro and DT770 Pro 250. They both have a little too much treble for my taste.

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>>58725926
Hi 2050

>>58726038
And when you have "gaming headset" which isn't "overpriced"(kind of subjective), what then?

>>58726038
>overpriced
???
have you seen the price of a hyperx cloud?

>>58726076
Name ONE gaming headset that isn't overpriced

>>58726088
>>58726076
Not the guy you're arguing with, but when they're going for more than the CAL! with worse quality, they're overpriced.

>>58726099
I personally consider the HyperX Cloud a prime example. This depends on what you think is worthy to pay for, hence I said it's kind of subjective.

>>58726130
Whatever you say chum, but you can get way cheaper chink headphones with more balanced and/or clearer sound.

>>58717254
O

>>58717305
Beyer DT770, Creatvie Aurvana Live, Superlux 662 Evo (high to low priced). Don't get the HyperX headset like some idiots are trolling you into. If you need mid, get the zalman clip-on, or antlion modmic.

>>58726099
see >>58726088

>>58726111
aurvana live?
costs more than cloud core in NA
costs more than cloud in EU

>>58719182
Link? I can't find it.

>>58726165
Don't understand the Hyperx Cloud hate when people shill for the Pro 80's all the time.

>>58726146
And that's not the only thing you might want to consider in a pair of headphones. Build quality, comfort(subjective), features(microphone and its quality, detachable cable, replaceable parts), isolation, availability, warranty, what is included in the package or who knows maybe someone just likes how the HyperX Cloud looks over whatever else and considers that something they want to pay more for? It isn't a clear cut choice.

Balanced and clearer sound is stupid vague and how do you figure you measure that?

>>58726165
>Don't get the HyperX headset
But the Core version has a pretty good price

>>58726193
>Cloud - $80
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Superlux-HD662EVO-Closed-back-Monitoring-Headphones-with-Self-adjusting-Headband-/291913732961?var=&hash=item43f76a1361:m:mclZjxoKrZRWeKN9Jw4ngwQ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clip-on-Lapel-Mini-Lavalier-Mic-Microphone-For-iPhone-SmartPhone-Recording-PC-/262718224598?var=&hash=item3d2b39f8d6:m:mX5ef9NHi0eUWdLPTBy4ugQ
>>58726231
All what you listed comes with chinkshit like the HD662 Evos.
Also HyperX Cloud is all over the place
https://content.hwigroup.net/images/articles/headsetsFP1-3.png
Chinkshit (green)
https://diyaudioheaven.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/stock-prod-red-vs-modified-left.png?w=921

>>58726193
>>58726259
Except we were talking about Cloud and not Cloud Core? And if we're talking about price, why not get superlux 662s?

>>58726231
>Gaming
>Clear and neutral

If you're buying headphones for vidya anyways, why do you want neutral?

Most people want exaggerated bass for moar explosions senpai.

>>58726284
the cloud core is the cloud with some less extra shit like no cloth pads.CAL doesn't come with replacement pads so why are you bitching about it.

I assume 662 are bright, not V shaped, like the rest of their lineup

>>58726283
lavalier mics are a huge fucking hassle due to the second cable, thus causing a whole tanglefest alongside your headphone cable

>>58726365
>Most people want exaggerated bass for moar explosions senpai.
Is that so? Last thread someone vouched for "more audible footsteps" while I said gaming puts no special requirements on the response or anything else more so than any other audio you listen to. So neutral it is.

>>58726382
There are several dozen other microphones to choose from. You've got $40 left.

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I'm considering getting another pair of headphones, currently using AT M40X and have no amp or dac. I love these headphones very much but I think it might be because it's my first pair. Any recommendations on what kind I should look for? Can open headphones make anime music sound even better? Budget is around 200 euros and location Europe.

>>58726458
If you want to stay neutral, have a look at HD600
if you want bright (more high end), have a look at k702
both will need an amp

>>58726458
if you want open back cans for anime music I think some AD900x would be a good fit.

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Seems pretty good. Knowing this fuck, best to give it a couple months to get the first 50 revisions out of the way, but I'll probably pick up a pair once the dust has settled.

Not something to wear in public, though.

>>58726512
Seems pretty eh.

Are the Sony MDR Z-7's worth it? I'm debating on either them or the TH-X00

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>>58717254
>Decide I'll go for a morning stroll
>Start up my fav song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZNbabKjKpA
>Can't hear left side, check wire
>Fucking cat chewed it to shit, and it's above the split too
God fucking dammit, I knew I should've sprang for a headphone with a detachable cable but I didn't want to spend too much money on features I didn't care for.

>>58726682
Just go to a nearby electronics technician. It's a 5 minute $5 job.

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>>58726713
Yeah I know but I still hate when shit like that happens. I even regularly spray all my cables with that bitter anti-chew stuff you use for pets to prevent them from chewing things up but I don't think it works for her anymore now that she's older. Fucking bitch knows she's too cute to get punished for it.

>>58726784
worth it my man

>>58726784
>not showing animals who the alpha is

>>58726559
Considering it's closed back, what would you consider better? I'm not saying it's anything amazing, and you could get 90% of the performance for 20% of the price, but it's pretty solid across the board. Most sealed cans have at least one point in the sound signature that's measurably fucky.

>>58725958
>"gaymer shit"
>trying to shill
>???

>>58726071
HD600

Budget: 300
Location: United States
Source: Computer
Open or Closeed: Open
Sound Signature: Would prefer v shaped
Comfort Level: At least 7/10 with stock pads
Past Headphones: Logishit Gayming Headphones like the G930
Notes: I would need to exchange the stock cable, and would prefer if it was 3.5 mm. Would also like at least 2 options. Would be used for Vidya and metal/rock

...Brainwavz HM5s...

...No one ever heard of them...?

...Please, I need an opinion...

>>58725162
The difference wasn't vastly significant but they did sound off. I know because at first I was shocked that the iphone was even able to power them in the first place. I listened but after like 10 seconds it felt like the source was low bitrate. Low and behold, the source was perfectly fine.

But the effect was kinda the same. It's almost like the headphone's weaknesses were magnified in a sense. I know it sounds stupid but hey, that's what happened.

Likewise, with my PC...one of my ports "broke". My blue headphone port all of a sudden sounded muffled. My friend also commented the same thing. The volume slider needed to be pushed further on windows to get the same volume and they sounded a lot more veiled. My friend did a test.
>I used my hd650 once again on iphone.
>I didn't look at the screen.
>he played the same song, same clip 3 times in a row.
>he didn't tell me anything but they were 3 different EQ settings. Normal, bass reduced, and enhanced highs.
>immediately I said that normal sounded the worst, and the enhanced highs were the best.
...normally I love the relaxed nature of the sennheisers but it was too much this time.
So I tried switched to green port on my PC? Now they sound fine again. No EQ needed. I seriously can't explain it that well but there is definitely a tangible difference. Makes no sense but it's there.

>>58727100
Not good. Move on.

>>58717254
K-ON!s are for ______

>>58727100
Good. Move on.

>>58727095
Fidelio X2

>>58727344
>>58727293
I hate everyone.

>>58727341
afterschool teatimes

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>>58727341
People who want a good Band anime
>said no one ever

Nah, they for LEWD

>>58727100
Bassy sound, comfortable.

>>58727341
Hugging.

>>58717254
Are there any headphones under $50 made in Burgerland that are better than or equal to portapros? IEM's also acceptable.

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Looking for a decent pair of gaming headphones to give as a gift. Must be compatible with v-moda boompro, must be very comfortable. Sound quality isn't too important as this person isn't an audiophile by any means.

>Budget
<100usd
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop PC onboard audio for mostly gaming
>Type of headphone
Full sized, around ear
>Open or closed
Either
>Comfort level
This is important. Must be very comfortable
>Past headphones
Garbo altec lansing

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>Budget
$2-300
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
On-ear
>Open or closed
Open I guess
>Comfort level
As comfortable as possible; I sit in front of my computer with these on all fucking day so I need to basically not feel them
>Sound signature
Neutral I guess? Just want very high quality audio, no preferences beyond that
>Past headphones
Bose OE2

I've really liked my OE2s, they're extremely light and pretty convenient for folding up and throwing in my bag with my laptop for traveling. I have an expanded budget though so I'm looking for something that fills the same role with better audio quality, as good as possible without being too bulky really. Comfort is very important since I wear glasses and basically keep my headphones on the whole time I'm at my computer, which is why I'd prefer to stay away from around-ear unless they're very comfortable.

I was looking at pic related; I don't need the noise cancelling feature but they seemed to fit all my other needs and the PC Mag review made them sound great. Unfortunately user reviews claim the build quality is shit and they will break immediately.

Anyone have any suggestions along these lines?

>>58718662
Fill out the form my dude.

If you like the sound signature of your M50x, take a look at DT 770's. Familiar V-Shape of M50x with better sound quality, miles more comfortable, and better built.

Hifiman products, yay or nay? pretty much every review in the internet is favorable for them

>>58728188
Are they neutral-ish though even with the bass? Or have bass that can be equalized to a reasonable level? Because I have big ears and these seem like they might be my speed.

>>58717254
https://en-us.sennheiser.com/gaming-headset-pc-373d

I have the included DAC with these, would it be worth it to get some sort dual mic/audio cable for better sound qualtiy running off the ALC 1150 on my motherboard

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Reminder to not discriminate against IEMs because they are dirty. Cerumen is meant to protect your ears.

is DT-770 is meme?

>>58728688
Yes they are supposed to be neutralish.
They'll probably be fine. They're good monitors

>>58729191
Build quality and comfort isn't.
The sound is most definitely a meme

>>58729350
What's memable about the sound?

>>58729361
That V shaped valley is enormous.
Babby's first headphone in terms of sound

>>58729361
>>58729372
Just to prove a point

https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brands-a-i/dt770-pro-250%CF%89/
https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brand-superlux/hd662-evo-2/
I'll let you form your own opinions based on that data. Btw the superlux cost 40 bucks if not less

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Thoughts on beyer custom street?

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>>58729657
comes with custom shells

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Hi there,

after 4 years, the right earbud of my vsonic gr07's are crapping out. Any recommendations for earphones? Price range around $150.

>>58730366
>Doesn't use the template.

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Suppose I buy a cheap $50 amp, and not an excellent, $1000 amp. What audio differences would I notice?

Suppose Bob goes out tomorrow, and buys a $2000 pair of unpowered speakers, and now he wants to buy an amp.

What differences in audio quality would he hear with a cheap amp, vs a more expensive amp?

>inb4 "you shouldn't power expensive speakers with cheap amps"
I understand that, but from a hypothetical point of view, what practical differences would one notice?

>>58724442
If that closed back ISK HP-980 is similar to the Superlux 668B [closed 668B] they should be fairly bassy.

>>58730676
cheap != bad
expensive != good

do some research on how amplification works, and look into the types of classes and their pros and cons. Generally, more expensive stuff can power bigger things with less distortion when maxing out.

>>58730871
I'm a complete noob, and I only have a cheap pair of sennheiser HD 202's right now.

I want to spend money on a GOOD pair of headphones, and they all seem to require amplifiers, but as you can probably tell, I know nothing about amplifiers.

Where would you suggest I begin? Could you recommend any good books, tutorials, or youtube videos on the topic?

>>58730918
Head over to reddit, the zeo shit is fine for a noob.

>>58730964
>zeo
I can't find anything about this

Is "zeo" some kind of electronics brand or model of amplifier?

Superlux 668b are bit too tight on me. Any way to stretch it excluding giving it time?

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>>58731072
zeos pantera

>>58721917
Skip the DAC until youre later down the line, or unless you get noise/hiss/artifacting. I'd say get a Magni2. Tons of headroom for the future.

>>58723349
Not really, though the stock pads suck. Replace them with DT250 pads, or MSR7 pads if you need isolation.

>>58723398
Headphones don't have 'height'. Its just left and right.

Use the game's virtual surround, if it has that. Otherwise just git gud.

>Budget
100 bucks, willing to go hire
>Location
USA
>Source
Laptop and Iphone
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Don't matter
>Comfort level
Comfy for at least a few hours
>Sound signature
Prefer warm or v shaped. but whats more important to me is that the headphones are forgiving with poorly recorded songs, because most of what I listen to is 50's and 60's shit and headphones of too high quality might make them sound like shit

>>58731395
wow
higher*
its late and I'm sick, give me a break

>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full sized
Closed
>Comfort level
Important, long sessions.
>Sound signature
Neutral

Debating one of the Sony 7506/V6 or the M40x, don't particulary want to have to change pads.

>>58731395
DT 770s. 32 or 80 ohm considering you're using on iphone as well.
>>58731549
AKG 553s if you're planning on spending ~$20 extra. CAL! is more on the warmer side, but better than both your choices; especially in comfort. Personally highly do not recommend m20-50x's.

>>58731599
Already have the Cal's.
They're good, but I'd like something full size for home use.

What about the Sony's don't you like? They seem universally recommended.

>>58731637
They're way too bright and sounds are all over the place.

>>58731549
if you're considering 7506 and V6, consider CD900ST too.

>>58731549
HD 598 Cs

>>58731549
oh, but if it's 7506/V6/CD900st, expect to have to change pads lol

>>58729668
Yes, if you're still in 2007

>>58726072
Not him but comparing wherever that measurement came from to the two GE measurements is a waste of time.

>>58727341
sad frogs

Anyone have an amp/DAC or stack they like that has a variable lineout and doesn't require unplugging the headphones to use it?

Looking at Audinst HUD-mx2, Audio-gd NFB-11, and maybe the JDS Element.

Are Xonar sound cards any good?

>>58732338
I got a DG or a DGX, I forget
It's perfect for what I need
I'm not sure if it could run a HD600 or K702 but it does fine for what I have
got rid of the static on my headphones & mic too

Will a SMSL M2 drive a pair of HD600s adequately? Thinking of upgrading from my HD598s.

>>58726283
I really fucking wish people would stop comparing two frequency responses from different sources. You have to be fucking retarded not to see how it is an issue.

>>58726512
That's actually really quite nice.

>>58726682
Re-cable it my dude.

>>58726860
MSR7 or SRH1540

But nothing is really perfect or even close to that when you include closed back headphones only.

K550 / K553
SHP9500
HD558
AD700X

Rate these in terms of sound stage / imaging accuracy.

>>58732824
>SMSL M2
meant m3

>>58733360
Would first like someone to create a metric for that.

>>58731173
Bend in the top of the headband wire bits with your thumbs.

>>58733360
Soundstage from most to least
HD558
K553
SHP9500
AD700X

Imaging from best to worst.
AD700x
SHP9500
K553
HD558

Huge soundstage isn't really the best for vidya [i assume you want them for that]. A tight and consistent sound-stage with a realistic depth is a lot better. Imaging is pretty straightfoward.

I'd go AD700x for vidya. K553 if you want closed.

Can someone summarize the difference between the DT 770, 880 and 990 Pro 250 ohms versions. Confused about which one to purchase.

>>58733431
>still recommending the k553

Hi, I'm looking for something durable even if at the expense of some sound quality. I have very bad skin problems which tends to make the earpads suffer when my skin basically melts. I'm not really sure which material would work best for my case. I also need them to have a mic.

>Budget
Up to $300
>Location
EU
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Important, I'd like to use these for ~12 hours straight

Basically your standard gaming headphones, but I'd like to know if someone has experience with something that would work with very fragile skin for prolonged hours. Maybe I should just replace earpads more often, so something with easily replaceable earpads might work.

my bose ae2 lost "the bass" today. just from one moment to the other it started sounding as if the cable is just put in like halfway. cable is ok. it has sound on both ears, but something is really wrong. can fix it?

>>58734774
770 is good sound + closed
990 is good sound + open
880 is better sound + open

are AKG K550 and K553 any good?

>>58735618
Maybe try to get something with velour earpads? I've heard beyerdynamics are comfortable because of their velour earpads. Why not dt770 + separate mic?

>>58734774
770 is closed V shape
880 is semi-open balanced with a treble spike
990 is open V shaped

>>58734774
>DT 770, 880 and 990 Pro 250
Pro models have tighter headbands than the "Premium" Edition models. Usually lower priced as well.
DT770 is also sold as a 770 M, an extra high-clamp model with pleather pads.

880 is advertised as "semi-open", but is functionally open backed.
990 is open backed.
770 is closed off, pads tend to introduce some leak.

Much as advertised, 770 and 990 have boosted highs and lows, whereas 880 is more restrained with the boosts.

>>58735781
They're pretty terrible headphones, no matter what your taste is.
Better to look to something else, HM5/XPT100, V6/7506, DT 770 and Custom One Pro, M40x and M50x, the list goes on and on.
The aforementioned headphone have different signatures, now go back and ask your question properly.

>>58735755
Just one side? Could be a loose driver, open it up to see if everything is tightly fitted.

>>58735858
>Just one side?
no, both sides. I opened it and everything looks fine, so my best bet is that some electronic part has given up.

>>58735858
>better to look for something else
>recommends m40 and 50x
I really want to see you actually having a pair of 553 before you troll.

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Is it worth getting a quietcomfort 35 over 25?

>>58735876
If it is both sides, it more likely would be the separate signals performing phase cancellation on each other. Bass tends to be mixed mono, or at least not with much phase difference.
You should look for where the separate channel wires are touching each other, stray wire breaks and the like.

>>58736069
>Is it worth
It's basically QC25 with Bluetooth. Sound and isolation wise, more or less the same.

>>58736013
>having a pair of 553
Had it. V-shaped.
Turned head. It leaked. Non-functional closed back.
Large (more than 15 dB cut) loss in bass from leak. Like laptop speakers, but more piercing.
Wasted my time repacking it and RMA.
Variable user impressions are paralleled in DRP response variation. The sound that is presented at the ear is highly variable.
>m40x/m50x
The /hpg/ hivemind turned against the m50x. Whatever a bunch of novices think doesn't change my own observation of the headphone.
Whether or not you consider any headphone desirable is not something that anyone can dictate for you.

>>58736394
Again, at least post proof of purchase. I highly doubt you owned a pair.

>>58736394
just to clear things up. its not even really the bass. its like when the cord of the headphone is not plugged in properly. I cant describe it better. and it kinda just faded out from good to shit in like 2 seconds. I dont think thats because wires are touching each other. but I will take a look anyway

I'm looking for some headphone for Music/Podcasts

>Budget
Around $150
>Location
Mex
>Source
MBP - Nuforce uDAC3
>Type
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
High
>Past Headphones
HD 439 Soundmagic e10

>Budget
$100
>Location
United States
>Source
Motherboard
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter
>Comfort level
It really just doesn't need to feel like shit but the comfier the better.
>Sound signature
Neutral with good soundstage. I'll be using it for gaming/movies/music production
>Past headphones
Monoprice 8323, Panasonic HTF600, currently using some cheap AmazonBasics crap

I was considering either the V6 or 7506. I keep hearing conflicting shit on whether they're both the same headphones rebadged or if there's a subtle difference so if anybody can actually tell me that would be great. Other suggestions are welcome.

Been reading up a bit on 400i + alpha pads. It seems to be a trade off from lower highs to stronger lows.

Anyone with the combo?

The stock pads feel a bit stiff, I definitely feel that I'm wearing headphones.
I have a huge head too, so the added girth of the alpha pads might fuck me over even more?

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just copped the sennheiser 6xx from massdrop a month ago. They work great and for only 200 its a crazy deal

>>58737800
Innerfidelity has frequency charts for both of the Sonys.

SHP9500's might be up your alley considering they boom pro for gaming.

Should look into the 598 SE and 598 CS depending on if you want closed or open.

Haven't tried M40x personally, but they're within your budget and may be what you're looking for.

Sup boys, what would be a better choice, Sony MDR7506 OR Steelseries Siberia V2? Not that big of an audiophile but I do want to know which has higher quality sound and which is a better bang for my buck

>>58738028
Siberia most def!

>>58736013
what would that change? certainly not the nature of the headphone.

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I hate angled drivers.

Looking for headphones for home entertainment

>budget
£70
>location
UK
>type of headphone
over ear open backed
>comfort level
I'll be wearing them for hours at home, so very
>sound signiture
I'm not sure, recommend one?
>past headphones
Senhieser momentum

do you guys have any experience with NAD amps?

normally I use my NAD C355 BBE with Dynaudio speakers and listen to headphones (Sennheiser HD595) with E-MU 0404 USB.

I just tried plugging the headphones into the amp and I would not believe they were the same headphones if I did not know them to be.

there's SO much more bass and the audio character is very different too. the drums are loud like machine guns, not what I'm used to. at the same time there are some details that I haven't heard before on records I know.

also it's just generally loud, I set it close to minimum volume and it was still loud for me.

Give me your objective, non meme opinions on Beats headphones.

>>58738471
You can get headphones that sound just as good for a fraction of the price, but I have to give props to Beats for convincing the general public that it's OK to buy expensive headphones, thus providing a big boon to the competition.

>>58738471
They're more fashion accessory than headphone.

>>58738513
Also there's great schadenfreude in knowing that Beats scammed the fuck out of Monster after decades of Monster scamming people with overpriced cables.

>>58738344
philips shp9500

I'm thinking about Sennheiser Momentums 2.0

What are some comparable headphones in the same category to do some comparing and contrasting to?

>>58738471
Solo 2 is the best of the bunch
Not as bad as it used to be but still not the best
Niggerbassy
Shiny plastic design looks ghetto

>>58738768
Do you need them to be fashionable and portable? Because if they're for home use you can look for other things.
They're pretty great though.
Still, filling in the form would be good if you want other options.

KZ ZST opinions?

>>58738768
MDR-1A and MSR7

>>58717254
Anyone else think the DT-770s are pure trash? I've had two pairs break on me without any rough treatment and the bass is weak

>>58739425
They're supposed to be tanks with hyuge bass.

>>58739459
no detachable cable either

>>58738471
All over the place. Most but not all of them are some type of bassy, some are horribly unbalanced and butchered by shockingly poor use of DSP, build tends to be good, aesthetics are subjective, pricy for what they are from my point of view which is focused on the practical aspects of the headphones. Solo 2 and possibly the Solo 3 are headphones which I can recommend to people looking for a well balanced bassy on-ear.

>>58736394
>The /hpg/ hivemind turned against the m50x. Whatever a bunch of novices think doesn't change my own observation of the headphone.
I would like to hear your take on them as you are the most level headed poster here.

>>58735781
I was disappointed with the K550 I got, and returned them. Very meh. Comfort was okay, but not worth the money.

>>58732118
The JDS Element's line out is a line out, steady, no volume adjustment.

You want pre amp out.

>>58717254
decent set of earphones for running ~£30?

>>58739948
I like Sony's sport in-ear headphones, there's several versions. Durable, cheap, okay sound for running.

Also heard good things about Koss FitClips.

so I have the budget to either get a vmoda crossfade m100 or a philips x2. Which should I get, and what are the pros and cons of each?

>>58740379
>Doesn't use the form.
>Doesn't expect to get trolled.
>Names two very different headphones.

>>58739662
>calls others novice while recommending the alienware of headphones
hmmm

>>58737842
In same position and very interested, most reviews ive read have been positive in respect to better bass extension and soundstage.

>>58737964
>copped
Nigger detected, go back to the cotton field you dragged yourself out of.

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>>58741805

Are there any good cans with drivers that aren't back-angled?

Are there any with drivers that are positioned a bit lower and up-angled?

Try adjusting the cups to perhaps hear what I prefer. I'd like to know what you think.

decided to get akg k550 mk2, will my fiio e10 (not e10k) be enogh for them or should i consider getting some new dac? would it make a real difference? not interested in spending twice headphones price just for some inaudible audiophile shit that people think they hear to justify spending thousands.

>>58742125
Aren't they like 32 ohms? You don't even need an amp for those. e10 would definitely then power it.

>>58739662
Haven't made many posts in this thread.

As for M50X?
I don't have anything new to say. Price hike over the M50 at release was large for what mostly amounts to a detachable cable, the sort of thing that would make it an unpopular recommendation. Prices come down a bit over time, which improves that.

It's a bassier alternative to the M40x and V6/7506. Shares much of the same pros and cons to construction and comfort.

Whats the build quality of the Philips X2? Will it last upwards of 2+ years?

>>58742167
that i know, it's just i read about them a bit and on some audio related forums some people say better sources bring out a lot more from them, and knowing how audiophiles are wanted to get some input on it.

>>58742254
That doesn't even make sense considering what amps do.

>>58741889
>I like black """""people"""""
>>>/lgbt/

>>58741889
back to /reddit/ more like

> Hey we're Apple and we love to change shit that doesn't need to be changed because fuck you
I own 2 IEMs and both have Apple controls that don't work on my phone.
Fuck Applel.

>>58742862
>COURAGE

So what exactly do they mean when they say amps, particularly solid state stuff, change the way the headphones sound? like I've read that they can increase or decrease the high and the lows even when compared to other high end amps.
Isn't the entire point of an amp to take the signal and make it louder?

>Budget
Under 50.
>Location
burger
>Source
phone. laptop.
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
w
>Comfort level
has to be comfy.
>Sound signature
whatever
>Past headphones
ATHM40X at home. Haven't bought an iem in 5ever. Need one for being a realfag.
>Most important thing
durable. durable! I don't want to buy another one of these fucking things for a while.

Watching movies and listening to music is pretty much it. Also if cables are detachable, it would be better if they were easy to disconnect, but not super loose.

>Budget
At the most $110 dollars
>Location
United States
>Source
My phone(Samsung Galaxy S7 edge). (On a side note the, I both do and don't regret falling for the samshit edge meme)
>Type of headphone
Any kind that is comfy, won't make me look like an autist, and good (sound and build) quality for the price range
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Has to be Pretty comfy, will be wearing them for long periods of time.
>Sound signature
Not really sure, I'm a newbie audiophile. If there are any you would recommend, go right on ahead.
>Past headphones
My SE215 IEMS just broke because even after doing what the site said, the cord ripped because I can't muster up 20 to 30 pounds of force to pull off the cords properly so I could clean them; also before that I just had a series of shitty skullcandy earbuds

>>58743474
Also, it could be either IEM or headphone, whichever is more comfy

>>58734815
Its the only closed one on his list. I assume its all the options he's got. K553 is only really worth purchasing if you've listened to them first and have the right head shape to seal properly.