/hpg/ - Headphone General

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First for best budget headphones.

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>>58827118
Wrong.

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muh

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>just got my Audioengine A5+
No more pleb headphones

I currently have the JVC HA-RX 700. What do you guys think of 'em? Anyone had them before? Also, are there any better heapdhones around that price range?

What's a good amp to drive a dt 770 (250 Ohms), don't care if it's portable as much as the quality of sound.
(schiit is not an option due to delivery issues)

>>58827353
Build an O2.

What's a good IEM for music on the go? Preferably in the ~50$ range.

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>listen to my MDR-1A's after only using 650's for a few days
>suddenly remember what bass is
The 650's probably have the best bass I've heard out of an open back but it still doesn't compare to what a good closed back can do. It's nice having options.

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>>58827118
brah I am so pissed right now over these headphones well the HD 681, they came and no sound through the left earcup, gotta fuck with the wire just before they go into the earcup, but just found out if I tap the nub that says HD 681 2x32 ohms it starts working.

what's the deal?? and can I open these up and fix it.

other than that these sound marvelous, but I gotta get some new pads though.

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Oh boy, more cheap shit came in today

Hd25 vs DT1350 for all genres, portable. Or should I get a new DAC for my desktop (have a USB soundcard with a built in mic)

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Next to the ad500x

>>58827692
How comfy are they, anon?

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Hey anons, how much of an upgrade would pic related be over >>58827130's headphones?

Alright guys. Doing this for a friend.

>Budget
He doesn't mind spending ~$200

>Location
Hawaii

>Source
Exclusively his PC.

>Type of headphone
Full-sized. I'm just gonna say it now, he's looking for a gaming headset. He's the type of person that if he has to do any extra work (like say a modmic) he'll complain/won't want to do it. He wants it working out of the box. Probably doesn't mind installing software, so that's not a big deal.

>Open or closed
I doubt he has a preference but I'll just say closed.

As I said, gaming headset is best here. He doesn't want to use a desk mic either, so headsets are best for him.

>>58827804
They sound completely different but better.

>>58827712
Compared to the audio-technica the feel slightly heavier bit feel much more secure on the head. I'd say the superlux fit much better because they can adjust where the ATs are fixed. You notice the superlux more, the ATs feel like nothing when you have them on. Pads on the superlux are ok I guess I don't see them being very comfortable for long sessions though and probably would get hot and sweaty.
Bone stock I would say the Audio-Technicas are more comfortable of the 2, I just really don't like how loose and ill fitting the feel. The superlux are definitely the tightest of the 4 I have, it's like it's held on to your head by just the metal tubes and the wings are just sitting there

I do have some different pads coming so I'll see how they are once they get here

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Really like this stand for them though, they both just fit right into the grooves

>>58827940
Thanks, anon.

Anyone here got the Jotunheim w/DAC? Worth it over Magni/Modi?

>>58827624
>Can I open these

Yeah you can open them. The nub that says HD681 comes off and then there's two screws under it that should be phillips head. Both sides work the same to take apart.

At least that's how 668's were taken apart when I had them.

Hi guys its my birthday soon and I was thinking of getting two krk rokkit 6's

I'm not sure though, I still live with my parents so I am unsure if I will even use them to play music much since my dad hates the sound of bass

But on the other hand a good pair of speakers will last for years and seem to be a good present

>>58827647
>Those pads

I hope you got the replacement ones ready. Those default ones should be thrown away instantly.

Them with those annoying headwings are so uncomfortable.

>>58827851
The Sennheiser Game Zero? I heard it was just a rebranded HD 558.

>Budget
100-400 USD
>Location
The land of the free and the home of the brave
>Source
PC and phone
>Type of headphone
medium or full size
>Open or closed
closed, over ear
>Comfort level
Medium to high. The higher the better, but not a top priority, sound quality and bass is.
>Past headphones
Garbage. Beats Pro and some Bose headphones, please don't laugh.

Bluetooth adapter compatibility would be nice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6BQUSG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PJAGAESR4G8E&coliid=I1MGD9HA770K1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E89ASQK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PJAGAESR4G8E&coliid=I3TGQVJ298FWUG&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PJAGAESR4G8E&coliid=I16BE39WF64EBS&psc=1

Would any of these be a good idea?

>>58828336
>Garbage
I remember spending $200 on a gayming headset only to realize a pair of $50 headphones destroy it when it comes to sound quality.

>>58827851
Only decent headset I've heard is the HyperX Cloud's.

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Asking again because I joined the last thread late. Comfortable headphones for listening to music at home (with bigass ears)!

>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
Canada
>Source
Dell XPS15 9550, iPod Classic, Oneplus 3
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
either one, curious to try out closed though
>Comfort level
Ideally I'd like something that goes all the way around my ears, which stick out about 1" and are about 3" from top to earlobe. My on-ear AKGs are just too uncomfortable nowadays.
>Sound signature
Neutral to something that just sounds good. I listen to a lot of different genres of music, if that helps.
>Past headphones
AKG K142HD, some JVC XX earbuds that I like quite a bit

AKG K240? -$95ish from Amazon
ATH M40x? -$135 from eBay, $149 from Amazon
Philips SHP9500S -$120 from Newegg
Status Audio CB-1? -$90 from Amazon

I realize the M40x could benefit from new pads down the line, so I'm wondering between those choices what would be the best investment for the next several years of regular use. Right now I'm leaning towards the Audio Technicas. I appreciate any help!

>Budget
100 USD or less
>Location
USA
>Source
Motherboard (MSI Z170 gaming-[some numbers I don't remember]), phone (GS7 edge), laptop, potentially onstage performance audio things (eg aviom, don't really know what these are called)
>Type of headphone
Mostly looking at over ear but would appreciate IEM suggestions too
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
as comfy as possible without sacrificing any non-negligible amount of sound quality
>Sound signature
No preference but I listen to prog rock, jazz, post rock, industrial, vaporwave and a lot of other similarly shitty genres if that helps. I also play drums
>Past headphones
only ones worth mentioning are hyperx cloud ii which I currently use for gaymen and Shure se-215 iems which I currently use for playing drums live

recc my shit up

>>58828336
They're alright. AKG k553 is better than the 545 though and still within the price range.

>>58828494
Hyperx cloud is actually pretty solid.

You could do the sr950 and switch the pads though?

>>58828009
I prefer the Yamaha HM series to the Rokkit's. Price is a little more, but worth it in sound quality.

KRK's always sounded too muddy for me.

Ps. You could probably find a cheaper option if you don't need studio monitors per se.

>>58828581
I probably don't need studio monitors desu since I only do music production for fun and I'm at a toddler level

What type of speaker would you recommend then?

Are there better headphones than the HD600 for <$400?

>>58827643
Someone?

Looking for earphones (not headphones) that won't fall out while running. Prefer sound quality over comfort. I don't know how much I should be spending, so budget is flexible.

>>58828715
HD650

>>58828926
DZAT DF-10

>>58828979
Thank you.

After some initial listening I'm gonna have to say the Superlux sound better then the Audio-Technica

>>58828706
Check out the Zeos guides on reddit as he's less autistic about speakers than headphones.

>>58829089
Thank you sir

>>58828567
Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR950-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B00CBPJLFW these? Never heard of them, I'll keep them in mind.

>>58828483
The SHP9500S' have large, comfy pads. The K240's, not so much. They're both pretty shallow, so if you have large ears, your ears may touch the drivers.

>>58829302
Thanks, I can probably rule those two out then. The SHPs seem like they'd be a hassle when the pads eventually need replacing, too.

>>58827940
If you want to lower the clamp on the 668B, bend the headband by pushing on the top with your thumbs.

What dac/amp combos under $200 US are capable of running headphones and speakers at the same time?

Only one I can find is SMSL M3.

>>58828483
HM5
>>58827643
Hd25

>>58829776
Powered speakers, should've specified,

>>58827643
nonebody?

>>58829156
I both Superlux 668B and SR950
(Open/Closed variants of the same headphone) Ask me anything

>>58829835
HD is what I'm leaning towards.
Originally i read that the HD was analytical and that the DT was more colored. Then everything else I read says the opposite.

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Damn, they took their sweet time getting here but the replacement pads showed up along with some cords

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Honestly much better. With these pads I'd take this over the ad500x

>>58830650
>>58830812
>wasting money on third-party accessories for cheap chink garbage

Jesus christ, just save up and buy something decent.

>>58830881
>stop buying what I don't like
No

Best of a place to ask as any.

What, hypothetically, is the absolute best speaker setup for a house?

Like the best possible thing you can get.

>>58830541
How do these compare to the Audio Technica ATH-m40x?

Just pulled the trigger on the Beyerdynamic 770s.

Did I do good?

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this little piece just broke off my ath-m50s and now the left earpiece can't be locked at an angle anymore.

I don't know if I should just get another m50 or get something different. I did like the sound from these.

what should replace it with if i'm looking in the same $130-ish price range without needing a DAC?

>>58830541
Also if you're using open/semi-open headphones can people around you hear what you're listening to? I'd be willing to try them but that's kind of a deal breaker as I'd be using them in public.

Someone else recommended MDR V6 or 7056 or HM5. What are your thoughts on these?

>>58831514
Yes

>>58831514
No

>>58831514
Maybe

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rate my portable setup no b8 m8 b str8 no h8

>>58831514
I don't know

>>58831722
> Muh budget components are better than my high end smartphone
You keep stealing these from Reddit don't you?

>>58831722
Cool clock

>budget
200 or less, but flexible
>location
usa
>source
mostly pc
>type of headphone
Need full sized, over the ear type
>open or closed
closed

Had some issues with my ears of late and iem's scare me now. Which sucks because I find them infinitely more comfortable and enjoyable to listen to than big cans. The only non iem headphones I'm familiar with are sennheiser 558's that I used long ago. They were fine enough, but I prefer the sealed off sound that iem's gave me. I'm hoping closed back will help in this regard. Echobox finder x1 has been what I've used for the past while.

>>58831513
I have no experience with M40X's though I'd assume the following:
More bass
Better comfort stock
Wider soundstage

>Budget
50$ CAD

>Location
Toronto Canada

>Source
Sansa Clip sport
LG g4
>Type of headphone
Headphone
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
Mdrv6

>>58831589
Yes, people can hear what you'd be listening to. It's open back after all.
I don't have experience with any of the listed but I'll parakeet what I've heard of the three.

MDR V6/7506:
Theyre the same headphone, buy whichever's cheaper.
Clean, accurate sound. (Neutral/Bright)
Pads aren't great stock, can be replaced with DT 250 pads.

HM5:
Bassy to Neutral.
Great comfort.
Some of the best neutral headphones for home use.

>>58828926
Your best bet is to go for something with an over ear cable. You may want to fill out the form, as sound sig is generally important. Just give a loose budget if you dont really know.

>>58827643
HD25. Just beware of the heavy clamp of either of those. Stretch em or just use a heat gun if you're /advanced/.

>>58831514
Can you repeat the question?

>>58831524
If you like the sound signature of M50's, and don't really need portability, get DT 770 80ohms. Theyre much comfier than M50x, and have better sub-bass. Better built too, and Beyer sells replacement parts. Not sure if AT does for the M50's.

That said, you can probably use liquid cement, or another adhesive depending on what plastic it uses, and just stick that shit back on. No point buying a new headphone if you can repair one you already like.

>>58827637
why do ppl buy this cheap chink shit??? I just don't get it.

>>58832353
Because its good for the price. Some people don't have the money to spend on better equipment.

668b's are decent, and pretty damn great once modded. For $37 you can't get much better fullsize headphones from western brands.

>>58832381
if you saved $40 extra, you could have bought a brand name that not only sounds better but it also doesn't need extra $30 in new pads and actually has resale value and is even built better.

Some ppl just can't fucking think.

>>58832446
>if you saved $40 extra, you could have bought a brand name that not only sounds better
>hurr a headphone twice the price sounds better

Fucking genious
Most $80 headphones will also need new pads unless you compromise on something else.

>but it also doesn't need extra $30 in new pads
I don't know what pads the original guy got, but my 668b's have $6 K240 pads on them which are perfectly comfortable. Stop spouting shit. Even HM5's aren't $30.

>and actually has resale value
If you sell on head-fi you'll probably be getting about the same return percentage.

>and is even built better.
668b's aren't badly built in the first place. Mine have lasted longer than multiple other headphones I've owned.

Just bought the Hifiman HE400i and the Schiit Modi 2 and Magni 2 to go with it. How did i do?
(Previously used ATH-MSR7 straight from the laptop)

>Budget
180USD hard cap, preferably below 120

>Location
USA

>Source
currently, an unamped smartphone and a cheap DAC for desktop, but I'm willing to buy/make an amp

>Type of headphone
in-ear

>Comfort level
very comfy (I have small ear canals and will likely use foam tips)

>Sound signature
balanced with good bass extension, good transient response

>Past headphones
a bunch that are not necessarily indicative of my tastes, including ATH-M40x (current), Grado 225i

>inb4 poorfag

>>58832514
>delusions
stay stupid, anon.

>>58833049
Just hope your pair of 400i aren't fucked or don't break anytime soon. Hifiman has shithouse support.

Sound-wise they're good if you can get them cheap. I'd take the HD600 over them, but that planar bass is great.

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What should one upgrade from these to?

>>58833113
Not an argument.

>>58833160
argument not needed. you're a total baka.

>>58833173
Nice.

>>58831928
still looking for some recommendations

>>58833125
I got them for 229 USD plus about 40 AUD for import charges. So under $400 AUD which is a killer deal i guess.

I got a Razer Kraken Pro for free just by fixing a loose connection in the cable.. they arent that bad.

>>58833212
That's actually a pretty good deal. Where in Australia are you btw? If your headband ever breaks I can sell you a used HE350 which you can take the headband off that.

>>58833402
Taree, NSW
That would be cool. How could i contact you if i ever wanted to pick up on that offer?

>>58827229
Couldn't get much more pleb loudspeakers than that.

>>58828009
If your budget extends to LSR305 pair, get them.

>>58833464
Ah, I'm in Melb. Probably wouldn't be too keen on shipping, especially since its 4chan we're talking about here.

>>58833595
Yeah true
oh well thanks for the offer

Do you really need an amp on a PC where your motherboard can run up to 600ohm headphones? There's absolutely no noise or interference either so a dac feels useless

My current headphones I have to run on like 8% and they're 60 ohm, I'm looking into 250ohm so surely they'd be loud enough

>>58833691
depends, I need one because there is only absoulute noise and interference in my onboard audio.

I'm undecided between HD 650 and ATH R70x. Any advice?

>>58833691
Impedance alone means very little. What headphones are you actually looking at? If its 250ohm beyers, any modern motherboard should be able to drive them reasonably.

>>58833987
650 for warm, R70x for neutral.

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>>58834151
This says the exact opposite.

Fidelio X2 for 100usd?

I don't really need a new pair of headphones but I won't say no to a good deal, especially when I got money to burn.

>>58834287
If you like bassy open headphones, yeah sure. You could probably re-sell for even more.

>>58834266
That guide doesn't even mention the 650's. Can't really say it says the exact opposite.

It's also a shitty guide desu.

>>58834453
My current ones aren't that bassy, so yeah I guess. Wouldn't mind having them as back up and yes, later sell them.

>>58834151
R70X is more warm/bassy than HD 650. Just check some measurements. They both share a similar broad bass boost but it's more accentuated on the R70X. The R70X also has two spikes in treble which aren't really present on the HD 650.

Where can I purchase a replacement cable for SE215? As in the same cable as the stock cable, not some other shit made by another company or for other IEMs/headphones.

>>58834266
The guide would be better with bullet points of each headphone instead of pros and cons. Some of those pros and cons kind of collide. Calling a bassy response a pro and then listing coloration as con, which one is it? I get that this is described in the introduction but I think it would work better with just bullet points.

Yellow AMP -sign should be described as "amplifier might be necessary" instead of benefits. Perhaps an icon instead of the "AMP" just because I'm annoyed that it's in capital letters.

>>58834266
Can somebody translate this shit to me so I don't have to use a thesaurus? What the fuck is sibilant for example?

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>>58835307
Acousticl/Musical terms. Sibilance is certain kind of brightness or treble emphasis if you prefer that It's used to describe the frequency range of the letter [s]. Mostly in higher treble 8-10 KHz but softer [ʃ] starts from as low as 4000 Hz. This is just a way to describe how the frequency response of a headphone sounds like. Pic related is the DT880 which you see described as sibilant and bright in the guide. Matches, doesn't it?

>>58835461
Makes perfect sense, thank you for clearing that up for me.

>>58834266
>X2 Fidelio - 300 USD
>exactly my budget
>google it
>413 USD in my country
fuck...

>>58835540
stay safe with that purge going on, brazilanon

>>58835624
wrong continent

>>58835632
stay safe with the 90% rape rate, nigeranon

>>58835650
Again, wrong continent. Try yurop.

>>58835667
if you're in real yurop, you can easily get it cheaper than that
if you're not in real yurop you're not in yurop

>>58835540
What country?

>>58835706
I am in real yurop, if by that you mean the EU. So, can you link a cheaper one from within the EU, that will still be cheaper after I forked out the shipping fee to Hungary?

>>58835719
Hungary. Home of the piss poor and the highest sales tax of the entire world (27%).

Lads...bear with me, I've been researching for days but still can't come to a conclusion on which headphones to buy.

I've been using xiaomi piston 3s for a year now and want an upgrade.

>Budget
Under USD 120
>Location
Australia
>Source
shitty $5 smartphone
ruizu player
>Type of headphone
headphones
>Open or closed
both are nice. I would like to listen to music on my commute on the train but I am completely willing to sacrifice this convinience for better sound quality.
>Comfort level
wearable for around 4 hours is fine
>Sound signature
want a headphone with strong mid and highs.
Enjoy classic rock, folk, blues, classical music.
I want detailed, clean and crisp vocals.
>Past headphones
xiaomi piston 3, audio technicas that broke

thought grado sr60/80es would be good but also read about the sen HD 598

>>58835783
>>Type of headphone
>headphones

anon please

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>>58835731
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-X2-Headphones-Over-Ear-Cushions/dp/B00MRUPSHQ/
.fr also has them for 265€ new with shipping

>>58835783
MDR7506
Piston 3 also is pretty bassy, so unless you found them too bassy, i'd say get DT770 instead

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>>58835796
over ear

>h
>e
>l
>p

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>>58835829
Those filters do not seem to be reliable.

>>58835829
are the grados just a meme?

the hipster deep within me wants to get it.

does the mdr complete well with the grados?

>>58835783
>>58835835
Yeah, 598's might be good. Grados can be uncomfortable. 598's pretty much fit right into your need for mids and highs.

Though if you really want closed for transport, take a look at MDRV6/7506 as the other anon suggested.

You may want to go with a nice open headphone and then a cheaper IEM like the Boarseman CX98S. I assume you come from /csg/ due to the ruizu and hybrids. /csg/ 'memes' the CX98S quite a bit. They've got great mids and highs.

>>58835872
it's not
the one you have selected is the amy's schatze one, now look at the image, it clearly shows that they do not ship to hungary
now choose the one sold by 6 hungry weasels or whatever that is

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00MRUPSHQ/

a ton of products have different sellers on amazon.

>>58835877
>on ear open vs over ear closed
hard to say, since you're planning to use them on a train if possible, i'd say that alone makes the 7506 better regardless of anything else

You might need to buy replacement pads for them tho

>>58835928
>strong highs
>suggests sennheiser, the king of dark headphones
get the fuck out dude

>>58835945
>>58835928
>>58835829
really on edge

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

>>58835945
>>suggests sennheiser, the king of dark headphones
598's aren't dark by any means. 558/18 maybe, though the 598's have pretty decent highs.

>>58835961
Between what?

>>58835928
>>58835945
>>58835829
thanks for the tips, can't wait to listen with new headphones

>>58835968
the headphones recommended.

how much quality am i sacrificing when im picking the sony?

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>>58835968
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD598.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SonyMDRV6.pdf

come the fuck on dude
they're 10db lower from 1-4khz

>>58835989
>how much quality am i sacrificing when im picking the sony?
Sound quality? Havent used grados so I cant give any input there, but compared to 598's the Sony's have more peaky highs and less mids. They have better detail retrieval in comparison to 598's though. Soundstage is wider on the 598's.

Build wise they're better than the 598's, and they obviously isolate a hell more. Comfort is worse, but its commonplace to just swap pads on them. DT250 pads are pretty typical.

>>58829835
>>58832302
ordered, thanks anons. Been wanting them for years as portable cans. Clips-ons and IEMs arent always a good use.

>>58836015
Tyll's weird compensation and head really does give that kind of a picture. HD 598 would be decently flat with some units having a peak around 5 KHz.

What's happened to headroom?
They keep overhauling their site and nuking what they stock.
They hardly have anything compared to a few years ago.

>>58833058
desperate bump

is the BeyerDynamic DT 880 Premium Special Edition Chrome Version 250 ohm worth it at $180, and is it a huge leap over the Superlux HD 681 in sound quality.

if not I'll just buy some more cheap chink shit instead.

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Hey guys, looking for something for my wife. She likes running with headphones but her Sonys keep breaking.

>Budget
Ideally <$100 but I'm flexible on this

>Location
Canada. God help me and my wallet

>Source
Phone

>Type of headphone
I dont think IEM would be comfortable for her, but I'm open to it

>Open or closed
No preference. Though safety precautions probably dictates open

>Comfort level
Should be high, but priority is on lightweight and portability

>Sound signature
Not a factor

>Past headphones
Don't remember the name. Used to be on the under 200 recommended guide. Very small, portable Sony set. Could fold up small enough to fit in a glasses cases. Can't see it in this thread either and google is failing me

Which is the most bassy pair of open headphones you can think of? I listen to drum & bass and other heavily bass reliant genres frequently, but I dislike closed headphones, the sound is just way too confined.

>>58837420
Planar magnetics tend to be bassy and open

>>58837420
Pioneer SE-A1000

I bought the DT 880 250ohm a while back and I was using them with a Xonar D1 soundcard that just plain died. I've been thinking of using a DAC instead, would a Fiio E10k be a good enough replacement or do I need something better? I'm not in the US so my choices are limited, but I can easily import if the product is really worth it.

>>58837535
Anything made in this century and not shilled by Z review?

>>58837592
you got me bro, how about PortaPros instead.

>>58837518
Untrue. Can't wait think of a single bassy headphone utilizing a planar driver.

>>58837420
Fidelio X2. Leaky design in general goes against bass extension and boost. X2 manages with its low resonance frequency.

>>58837749
>Fidelio X2
Too much meme, not enough bass.

>>58837584
Xonar was a DAC as well as a headphone amplifier just like the FiiO E10K is. E10K is fine, Fulla 2 offers something similar with more versatile connectivity and more power.

>>58837798
You are hard pressed to find a mode bassy open back. There's always EQ to help you out.

>>58837836
EQ doesn't really add depth though, only intensity. The F2 doesn't have the proper bass character I need. No amount of DSP can change that. I need oomph and thump, not either this or that.

>>58837878
What do you mean by depth or intensity? They aren't characteristics of the sound.

>Budget
Under 50$
>Location
USA, Florida
>Source
AsRock z270 Extreme4 Motherboard
>Type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Not sure.
>Comfort level
Comfort is important
>Past headphones
Garbage 20$ headphones, never owned a decent pair.

So I'm looking for headphones that will be good for gaming. The sound stage of open back headphones sounded like it'd be nice for that, but then I read the sound leakage will be picked up by my desktop mic so the people I speak to will hear feedback as if I was using speakers. The main reason I use headphones is so that my friends won't hear feedback when we play.

Any decent pair of sub 50 headphones that won't leak enough sound to be picked up by my desktop mic when I game with friends?

>>58837212
What about headphones for your wife's son?

Friendly reminder: X2s are the best sub $500 headphones on the market right now.

>>58838015
STOP SHILLING FOR FREE
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>58838009
Noise pick up from your mic depends on the mic itself and the settings you have it at. I'm using Superlux 668B's and a cheap Soonhua condenser mic. My girlfried can't hear a thing from my headphones unless I put my mic next to the driver while she speaks into it. Thats with +30db gain/100% Window mic volume on the mic, 60% windows on a FiiO K1/100% Spotify.

>>58838015
And Philips SHP9500 are the best sub $100 headphones

Hey guise are there any good wireless budget headphones?

>>58838235
No

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>>58838052
People recommending rebranded headphones from 1993 as hi-fi are the real shills.

>>58837878
Something tells me you don't really have a clue about equalization or what gives "oomph" or "thump". Try again with the descriptions, too.

>>58838278
Something tells me you don't know shit about headphones and only know what's good based on hearsay and you just try to shift the blame why you are unable to comprehend what I am looking for in lack of personal experience.

Superlux 668B/Samson SR850
Superlux 669/Samson SR950
Superlux 681

SR950/669 are closed.
668B/SR850/681 are open.
All Superluxes will need new pads.
All have good soundstage.

>>58838396
Meant for
>>58838009

>>58838014
We're actually expecting a daughter. Jamal said he doesn't mind if I raise her for him

>>58838253
Yep, it's ridiculous.

>Budget
€50-€150 doesnt matter if its a tad more
>Location
Netherlands, Rotterdam.
>Source
PC/Phone
>Type of headphone
Full sized, over-ear
>Open or closed
Close
>Comfort level
Medium-high
>Past headphones
Logitech HD 439

>>58838566
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 439*

Philips SHP9500s?

>>58838566
buy used HD600s and a FiiO E10K. You could manage to stay under 200€

Few weeks ago I dumpster dived myself some old Beyerdynamic DT880S from 80's/90's. Just replaced the earpads and they work like a charm.

Is ASIO a meme? I could swear the music sounds more refined after I installed USB-audio drivers but maybe I'm imagining it.

>>58838605
They are headphones, open backed, shilled heavily.

May or may not be what you want.

Philips are and never will be be audiophile. Stay away.

>>58838774
ASIO only affects latency, it has no effect on audio quality

Currently looking for in ear monitors does someone have a recommendation?
preferably <100€

>>58839213
Carbo Tenore

>>58838754
Lucky find, my guy

>>58839213
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/shure-se215-earphones?1=1&utm_placement=1&referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shure-SE215-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B004U9NH3E

not sure how much shipping is from massdrop to eu

>Z Reviews>/hpg/
Is this true?

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>>58839085
Maybe, but they do make damn good budget headphones.

>>58827511
here's your (you)

>>58839085
What headphones are considered audiophile, anon?

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>>58839612

>>58839639
Thanks, anon.

>>58839639
Dumb Sennheiser shill.

>>58839723
Still mad you got meme'd into buying X2s?

>>58839783
What's the matter, anon? Don't like bassy, open-backed headphones?

>>58839639
>Comparing M70Xs to HD 598s

Are you sure this is accurate?

How much does SIDF get paid per post?

>>58839906
It's from /r/headphones, so yes.

>>58839883
As an audiophile, no, I don't appreciate deliberate sound distortion.

>>58840080
Are you a music producer? Thought so, now fuck off.

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>>58835835
That is so weird I practically never post on 4chan maybe a dozen times a year. Yet some anon has not only saved one of my pictures but has posted it in a thread I happened to come across.

Do frequent posters come across pics and memes they have made a lot? This feels awesome.

>>58839957
>Anon browses /r/headphones
>As an audiophile

Please don't do this, anon.

>>58840104
Enjoy your loud noises while we enjoy music, kiddo.

>>58840080
>Implying bassy headphones can't be crispy

>>58840236
>bass
>noise
It shows how little you know about sound and music.

>>58840236
What the hell did you listen to unironically believe this?

>>58840261
By all means enjoy your "music", boy. The X2s will surely make you happy.

>>58840342
If I may ask, what headphones are you currently using?

>>58840324
I listened to myself after I grew up.

>>58840352
Sennheiser HD600s and AKG K701s.

>>58840368
>mudheiser hd600
Every single time lmao.

>>58840368
That explains it. Thanks for the info, anon.

>>58840368
>Sennheisers
>He's never heard bass in his life

>>58840434
They have plenty of bass when properly amped. The AKG's are a bit light though.

It's all about accurate sound reproduction not loud noises, you'll realize when you grow up.

>>58840477
You're funny cause X2's sound signature is pretty similar to HD600s, both are dark with X2 being more bassy.

i know this question has been asked more than a thousand times, but still, is burn in legit?

>>58840523
That's complete bullshit. I tried both before I bought my Sennheisers and the X2s just sounded cheap and artificially bassy.

The HD600s are neutral all in all. Great detail with pleasant soundstage and strong but subtle bass. Arguably the best headphones for less than 1000€

>>58840565
Yes.

>>58840589
>Best headphones
>Less than 1000€

Do you know how I know this is bait?

>>58840747
You won't find an upgrade to the HD600s for less than 1000€ unless you buy used HD800s.

>>58840589
>Sennheiser veil

That's fine, anon. Different strokes for different folks, am I right?

>>58832075
>more bass
>Better comfort
>Soundstage

For M40X or sr950?

>>58840833
They fixed it with the new drivers 10 years ago or so.

>>Budget
<150 pounds
>>Location
London
>>Source
PC/Phone
>>Type of headphone
In ear - preferably noise cancelling
>>Comfort level
comfy

>>58840815
Now this triggers me, anon. Why would you prefer 20 year old rebranded Sennheisers over superior headphones such as EL-8s or HE560s?

What would be close to an MDR V6 in terms of price/performance, but, has a removable cable?

I love these headphones but the lack of a mic sucks. Modmic adds another cable to wrangle, no thanks.

Or maybe there's decent headsets with integrated microphones in the $100 area on par with the MDR V6?

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Bent a pin on my beloved MDRV6, only one channel works and I have to pinch a cable to get it working... Am i doomed or is it salvageable? This pair is my main one for six years. I broke the ear stem, had to replace the pads but I don't want it to go like this.

Pic related. Apologies for roatated phone pic.

>>58841055
Just get a dedicated mic. They're usually better.

>>58841081
Do a detachable cable mod. Takes 5 minutes if you know how to solder, 10 if you don't.

>>58841108
I don't have a solder nor do I know how to solder. Yea kill me pls.

How much should I expect a music shop to.repair this? I don't want to be ripped off

>>58841099
What do you mean though. A standalone microphone? Doesn't that just make my setup more complex and less comfy? Please explain.

>>58841026
Maybe they are marginally superior but they are not worth 2x the price.

Probably the one worthwile upgrade would be the AKG K812s for 900€. I'm considering testing those.

>>58841182
It's more cost effective. A standalone Mike you can add filters and whatnot. A shitty mic in headphones looks gay unless you're operating a plane.

>>58841278
OK but I'm trying to visualize how that would work if I'm sitting on a couch or a recliner. A microphone has to sit on something but a headset sits on my head already. I'm not sure this will work for me.

>>58841214
What about DT1990 Pro though?

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My parents bought me this. How is it?

>>58827971
What brand is that, I'm only seeing stands for single pairs on a quick google search.

>>58841376
That shit looks uncomfortable as fuck.

>>58841341
Not a fan of the Beyerdynamics personally. Too much treble. But the DT1990 is supposedly more neutral so idk.
Probably better than the HD600s but I'm sticking with them until I can get a dramatic upgrade.

>>58841376
Sell them and buy proper audiophile headphones.

>>58841472
I just need an actual argument.

>>58827068
Have a pair of SennH HD 598's

Looking to maybe bump up to the ~$400 range of headphones, anyone have a suggestion for some mid range headphones?

Also should I look into sound cards, or is on board audio still good enough?

>SHP9500S
>HD 518
>HD 558

Would anyone recommend me these? Or are there better budget headphones out there? I've only had gaming headsets before, and i'd like these to be my first proper sets. Which one would you recommend and what are the differences? If you have anything else to recommend, i'd like to try open headphones, but anything can go.

>>58841585
The HD600s are a good upgrade. And you definitely need a DAC+amp.

>>58840888
SR950. The pads remind me of thick, firm AKG K240 velours and have a decent headband. They're pretty damn bassy, almost NigBass to my standards which is why I got 668B's. The soundstage is surprisingly good for closed chinkphones.

M40X's are more neutral. The stock pads are garbage and soundstage isn't really there until you swap the pads for HM5's. Only big advantage I see with M40X's over SR950's is portablility.

>>58841631
Are DAC's really worth it?

Also are the 600's as comfortable as the 598's?

598's as by far the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn.

>>58841695
I'll take a pic of my SR950's when I get home along with my 668B's. Or just fuck it, my poorfag setup in like 20 minutes. Im also OP from
>>58841695

>>58841727
Yes, but depends on the DAC's quality.
Decent DACs can really make a big difference but they cost at least 200€.

Nevertheless, I hear PC background noise (fans) when plugging in the onboard card so any DAC would be necessary for good headphones.

The HD600s are really comfortable once you get used to the Sennheiser clamp. I don't notice them at all after a while.

any thoughts/opinions on Shure SE215 vs RHA MA750?

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>>58841789
Superlux HD 668B, Samson SR950, VE Monk+, FiiO K1.

I'm too poor for nice things.

>>58841873
>Decent DACs can really make a big difference
Ahahahahahaha

>>58843966
Pretty sad these threads are filled with kiddies on their 10€ equipment.

>>58844038
> I paid 400 dollars for this shciit dac and another 400 for the companion amp that means it must be good

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>>58842507
oh wow i thought it was an AKG K240DF on first glance

>>58837420
two subwoofers taped to your head

>>58839639
>M70x
jesus christ

>>58844113
Trust him, anon. He browses Reddit Headphones.

>>58841143
Like $3 in parts, maybe $10 in labor if any at all.

Seriously just buy a soldering iron. Every male over the age of 12 should own one.

>>58841619
558 for warm
518 for bassy-warm
9500 for cold-bright

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My friend is about to blow his money load on these embarrassmentphones, how do i inform him that there are better cans at this price range as well as in lower price ranges? Fidelio x2 would even be better imo

For the record he does not master music or anything that would require studio reference monitors, he just plays vidya and listens to psych rock and some other stuff which can be relatively bass heavy.

In the end I don't really care how he wastes his money but I at least want some peace of mind knowing that it's not his best option and that he could spend a lot less and get something much comfier for his intended use and maybe spend more on an amp rather than buying some chinkshit amp and blowing 250 bucks on these.

>>58844343
>That price

Thought they were budget headphones until I saw the price. Just tell him they look like shit and sounds worse compared to cheaper headphones out there. Make sure to point out the reviews and lay it straight to him; no padding, anon.

>>58844343
Show him the Momentum 2 or even the Urbanite XL
Normies love those.

> Produce a ton of earwax
> No matter what I do my ears look disgusting the next day
> Strongly disliked comply eartips with waxguard
Is there anything I can do at this point to prevent wax from getting into my IEMs? any silicon tips that have a wax filter similar to Comply stuff?

>>58844745
>Is there anything I can do

Yes, clean your fucking body you disgusting pig.

>>58844343
Tell him to get 770's or something. The build on those Shures is pretty aids.

>>58844786
According to my doctor it's pretty normal. Some people produce a ton of wax and there isn't much they can do about it. He's even against using Q-tips since I can push the wax even deeper if I move it slightly wrong but I use them every morning anyways before using my IEMs.

>>58844813
What the fuck man.

>>58844813
Just stop using IEMs.

>>58844813
>He's even against using Q-tips
He's not wrong about that. You should using hydrogen peroxide to soften the wax, then flush out the wax with running water/bulb.

>>58845066
Been using the tips my whole life every day with zero issues.

>>58832381
What mods do you recommend for them

>>58840204
i just like funny dog pictures so i have a folder of them, which is the only folder of pictures i have saved from 4chan

strange but a popular picture will be shared exponentially so i imagine a fair bit of people have saved your photo

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Alright fuckboys, should I pull the trigger on this shit?

>>58842507
>Samson SR950

Are they good?

>>58845501
I'd go with the AKG K812. They are TOTL endgame cans unlike the DT1990s.

>>58845601
Yeah and they cost almost twice as much.

>>58845713
DT1990s are 600€ here, AKG K812 900€. If you spend that money anyway, spend it on endgame.

>>58845817
I can grab them for 500 though. Now I wonder, why not T1?

>Price
< $150
>Location
US
>Source
iPhone
>Type of Headphone
Over ear
>Comfort
Comfort is very important
>Previous Headphones
None, I've been using cheap earbuds
>Sound quality
Not too picky, anythings an upgrade. See above

After doing research and looking through this thread I'm considering these. Recs, suggestions, and no bully please.

>SHP9500
>M40x
>HM5

>>58845868
Open or closed? Or either?

>>58845844
Matter of preference. I find AKGs generally more balanced than Beyerdynamic cans. They are both great headphones though.

>>58845933
Either is fine

>>58845952
Any particular sound sig?

If not HD558/598's are a good starting point. Pretty warm and inoffensive sound signature.

>>58845868
>>Source
>Iphone

Are you planning on travelling with these headphones, anon?

>>58845868

Save 50 bucks and get Fidelio X2s since you don't have an amp most likely.

Otherwise go for the HD598cs

>>58846012
>Recommending closed Sennheisers

Also, where are you finding $150 Fidelios? That's a pretty nice deal.

>>58846036
I said save 50$ more you goof.

>>58846052
Sorry, anon.

>>58846012
>>58846052
Can understand that phrase both ways though.

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Today I discovered that using speakers and headphones at the same time you can get a seriously good clear, dynamic, detailed and profound sound. I'm just using my AKGs 553Pro and some cheapo Panasonic compact hi-fi system.

Try it yourself

>>58846101
Open or closed headphones? Do either one work?

tbqh just buy the HD600s and a decent amp and you'll be set for the next 20 years.

>>58846143
Mine are closed, I guess with open headphones you'd hear more the speakers than the headphones

>>58846002
I am not planning on traveling
>>58846012
>>58845971
Thanks for the suggestions to all. HD598 sound good

>>58846101
Try using IEMs and just a subwoofer. You feel the low end but you hardly hear any more. Its a fucking weird experience. Listening to doom metal and shit is fucking hair raising.

Didn't go so well with my HD600's. Just sounded kinda muddy unless I set the cut-off super low, which removed all kick.

>>58846182
Aren't those over $150? Either way, if you can afford them, i'd take those over any of the headphones you listed.

>>58846173
Stop shilling Sennheisers.

>>58827851
HyperX Clouds sound about right, but they basically require software to get the full sound (comes with the headset obviously) so I'm not sure how he'll feel about that. Seems pretty easy to install and use though

>>58846332
>they basically require software to get the full sound

The fuck are you on about?

>>58846390
>Surround sound

>>58846600
lel

>>58846600
You best be trolling nigger

>>58846647
Certified bait.

>>58842024
i don't know about the RHA MA750, but going from headphones to the SE215 made me want to die. the audio sounds like shit.

>>58827068
Hi I have a pair of Sennheiser HD598 and I like to dance. Will sweat ruin these at all? thanks

>>58846794
IEMs will never be as good as full sized. Maybe if you buy some of those crazy $800+ CIEMs with like 10 BA drivers, but who the fuck buys those. It's a sacrifice you have to make in order to have something that fits in your pocket.

>>58841695
hmm, I would be carrying them around a lot. Portability sounds nice. Would you still recommend the SR950 over the m40x with HM5 pads? How's portability with the SR950s?

>>58827068
Should I just cough up the money for the X2s or just get the 9500?
What about the dt880s?

>>58846941
They all sound completely different so it depends on the sound you want. They're all comfy though so that's one thing you don't have to worry about.

>>58846987
After looking at the charts provided, my best bet seems to be the X2. I just want a fun listening experience. I understand that they don't need an amp but should I get a DAC?

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Someone in the previous thread recommended me the Sennheiser HD 599. They seem to be what I'm looking for, however one thing I noticed is that the 599 is significantly heavier than the 598 before it, at 1.5 pounds vs 9.6 ounces. I was wondering what accounts for the drastic disparity in weight in two headphones that seem significantly similar, and whether this has any significant effect on the comfort of the 599? Could it be worth it to go with the 598 instead if comfort is very important to me?

>>58847090
The headband seems to be fully leather [or similar], and the silver parts may just be metal.

Though all that still doesnt account for the extra weight by that much.

>>58842024
>bass vs. bass
Why are we limiting ourselves to these options?
MA750 has more treble, less rolled off top end. Lower treble can be more uneven than 215, just a bit.
SE215 has the MMCX connector cable, unlike the MA750.

>>58846900
>IEMs will never be as good as full sized. Maybe if you buy some of those crazy $800+ CIEMs with like 10 BA drivers
Not quite.
It's not about driver count, those are usually counter productive as far as absolute tuning purposes are concerned.
A linear response with good bandwidth and decently smooth transfer function are the desirable properties for any device.

>>58847090
>1.5 pounds vs 9.6 ounces
Not even the massive Audeze LCD-XC weighs 1.5 pounds.
The frame doesn't bolt on that much additional mass.
It's almost certainly the shipping weight, because the HD 599's actual mass is closer to about a third of that.

What audio source is best for the X2s?

>>58847252
>>58847276

Now that you mention it the only source for the weight that I can find is Amazon, so I suppose I'll assume they're just retarded.

Also the person in the last thread recommended I get an amp; will I really notice a difference? Seems a bit excessive

Thinking about pushing for a HD800s, currently using an hd650.

Will it be worth it? Is it true that a lot of people actually like the 650 better than the hd 800?

>>58847377
For 598/599's, no. They're designed to be easily accessible, so a dedicated amp really isn't needed. It may improve from on-board, but not much at all.

>>58847389
>Is it true that a lot of people actually like the 650 better than the hd 800?
Yes. This is likely due to the treble being a lot brighter on the 800 than 650's. Otherwise the 800's are better imo.

>>58847089
Unless you're getting hissing from whatever source you're running them from, a DAC isn't necessary.

>>58847523
Not that anon, but what would be a good upgrade from 650's with the same warm sound signature?

>>58846940
SR950's have a long ass non-detachable cable. If you want an alternative to SR950's with a detachable cable, check Superlux HD 669 with HM5 pads. They won't fold like M40X's but they sound pretty damn good. They're actually the same headphone, different brand.

>>58847592
So just straight up front panel audio?

New Thread:
>>58847845
>>58847845
>>58847845

>>58847389
>Will it be worth it?
Never a very appropriate question to ask.
But, the HD800 can be found much cheaper these days, under 1000 USD new.

Some changes in headband stiffness, minor (maybe irrelevant) improvement in linearity, an improvement in response stability/consistency. These are quantifiable things.
I don't care for the FR obsession once you have a parametric EQ, HD800 build is overall nicer.

>>58847601
I don't like thinking in terms of upgrades either. It's not an upgrade, it's just the compromises that fit what you want better,
The Mr Speakers Ether is one of the closer options, so is the Aeon.

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>>58848025
So basically 650's are the best price/performance for a warm headphone? I can't ever see myself shelling out $1500 just for something that's a "compromise" instead a full on upgrade.

>>58827068
Will using a usb to aux adapter give me better audio quality? Keep getting static even if i use the back port.