/hpg/ - Headphone General

>>58914924
Anyone else use an EQ with their 600's? I'm testing out adding a little bass to them, but I don't want to mess up the overall signature.

>>58915241
I'd imagine plenty.

Try:

Preamp -7
+7 dB @ 20 Hz Q 0.7
-2 dB @ 170 Hz Q 0.5

The 170 Hz filter is wide enough to alter 20 Hz region so you can use equal amount of negative gain as the highest boost without risking clipping.

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>>58915378
I know how to use my APO EQ slightly but I have no idea what you mean f.am

Here's what I've done so far and it doesn't sound bad, I don't want them too bassy because it messes up everything else slightly imo.

If you use apo please show me what you would do rather than try and explain it to a retard, cheers.

>>58914924
>tfw new pads are coming in tomorrow

I feel like a young girl after her first periods

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I've been using Grado SR80s and SR225s for a few years, but I'm tired of the build quality.

Can anyone recommend some durable headphones?

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>>58915537
Learn to use a parametric equalizer. Disable everything you have in the EQ APO right now or just remove those.

Preamp: -7 dB
Filter: ON PK Fc 20 Hz Gain 7 dB Q 0.7
Filter: ON PK Fc 170 Hz Gain -2 dB Q 0.5

Copy that, paste it into a text file and save it wherever and name it whatever. Go to EQ APO and in the upper left corner choose open(1.), navigate to this text file and voilà, you have just enabled that EQ. If you want to fine tune the config you can use the green arrow button(2.) to open the filters in a new tab, edit them from within the EQ APO or add new ones.

>>58915623
Forgot info
>budge
$200-$300 USD
>loccation
I'm in Canada
>Open or closed
Open preferred, but not necessary
>Past headphones
Grado SR225i, SR80i, SR60i, lolgamerheadsets

>>58915676
I did what you said and ended up with this. It doesn't sound like it's actually on? I'm only used to tweaking it in my own way so I have no idea what I'm doing with this.

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>>58915537
>>58915676
>>58915745
A correction: if you use the "open" button, the EQ APO will open just that file and display its contents on the tab. Pic related is how it should look like.

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>>58915745
>pic related

>>58915765
So how do I actually select it, instead of just displaying it?

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>>58914924
Best budget headphones coming through.

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>>58915769
>>58915791
Yep definitely not on. Change the "start from" option from bottom left to "current file"? Re-check the "instant mode"?

I'm not exactly sure why it doesn't work outright. You could add a line to the config.txt which is located in the "config" folder in the EQ APO installation directory. Move the BASS.txt you just created to this same directory and then add this line to the config.txt:

Include: BASS.txt

Go to EQ APO, select "open" and select config.txt. The view should now be just an ON/OFF button of the BASS.txt EQ preset, pic related.

This is a handy way to store and switch your setups: link to them through the config -file.

>>58915968
Who even wants budget full sized heaphones though?

Really makes you think

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>>58915997
It seems to have worked but my graph doesn't look as exaggerated as yours. I'm not sure how to explain this but sometimes when I mess around with this eq and start a fresh one the neutral starting graph is flatter looking than it should be? and I have no idea why. Usually theres a decent curve to begin with and sometimes it's a lot flatter than it should be. Maybe that's why it doesn't look as exaggerated as yours?

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>>58916006
For people who want maximum comfiness for the price, anon.

Is Dvorak a meme? Should I go for it?

>>58916121
meh, they look nice at least

>>58916111
The only reason it doesn't look like mine is because your graph there has a different scale. They are the same graphs, your EQ is enabled.

>>58916194
Any other budget headphones you would recommend over those, anon? I'm always curious to find new headphones.

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Friendly reminder that the HD600s offer the best value of all time.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared

>>58916240
>They are the same graphs, your EQ is enabled.

Thought so, just thought I'd wait for your reply till I test it since I'm busy doing something else anyway. Thanks for the m8, appreciate it.

So anyone got the 6 months of free Tidal from yesterday?
I'm trying to figure out how to export a m3u playlist over to that shit. Or at least save it to a better format in Foobar2000

>>58916284
I don't own any cheap full sized headphones anymore but the takstar 2050's were my first good pair I ever bought and they were really good for the money, though I've heard they're made by someone else now and not as good anymore. I'm not sure.

In terms of iems I use the KZ ED9's and they're the best I've ever tried, and I've tried an £80 pair, and a £40 pair from the /g/ guide. Both of which were worse than the ED9's which cost around £8 from ali express. You can unscrew the nozzle and fit a 'bass boost' one to them, don't do that and you're good to go.

Just got a pair of ATH-M40X. I've had a pair of Shure SRH440s for a long time though and I never really thought anything about them, they've just been sitting on a shelf for a couple of years. Recently I've read some pretty good things about them and was considering returning the ATs and just using the 440s.

What do you guys think?

>>58916363
I'll be using these in public and carrying them around a lot btw

>>58916363
I think you should buy proper audiophile-level headphones w/ a decent DAC and amplifier and throw away your plastic junk.

>>58916363
Why don't you compare them and see which one you like better?

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Not bad for a 220€ setup :)

>>58916342
Thanks, anon.

>>58916439
You need a proper amp for the AKG Q/K7xx series.

OK, got 2 pairs of Philips SHP 9500, and when they first came they sounded muddy out of the box, connected them to burn in unit for the past 4-5 d. I know many don't believe in burn in, suggest "brain burn in" is responsible, but I didn't listen to these over the time so I wouldn't just acclimate to their sound and get to like it. Going to burn them in more, but they definitely changed character. They have become much more open, detailed, natural and more importantly way more musical than before. They still do have slightly recessed mids but the initial muddiness I didn't like seems to be gone (just a short listen, not my best gear, an iPod Mini into a Denon DA-10 that I'm also burning in), will connect it to my Pono later when I have some time (so far, Pono is the best player I've had in my possession, which includes i devices, Fiio X3, iBasso DX90, HTC One M8 phone, Samsung Ypp-whatever player).
Not a bad buy for the price at all IMO!

>>58916486
Why don't you enlighten us by defining a proper amp.

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How comfy are you /hpg/?

>>58916486
Which is what the Hifime Sabre 9018 is.

>>58916494
The Schiit stack would be a decent start.

>>58916504
No, it's not.

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>>58916531
>Calls Sabre 9018 not decent
>Recommends Schiit stack

>>58916486
> 62 ohms
> 105dB spl
> You need a shit stack for these
You what?

>>58916540
>>58916550
It's a cheap entry level mobile amp. Sorry to burst your bubble.

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>itt people who don't understand amplifiers trying to discuss amplifiers

>>58916570
Not even the same guy
Explain how an entry level mobile amp will fail to power this
>>58916550

Bluepill here.
I need to buy some good headphones just to ear music. Budget would be around 80-90 max euros.

>>58916531
I don't like the schiit stack personally. I feel like the sound is too solid state-y for my taste. I prefer one of the entry level offerings from g-d audio, they really increase the soundstage and overall clarity of the sound compared to most schiit offerings.

>>58916439
Very nice, I used to have this exact same setup. Don't listen to the guy shit talking your amp, in terms of sound it's exactly the same as the e10k and the o2, but it can't go as loud of course. It's a sexy little amp but I prefer my e10k.

>>58916585
It's about sound quality. Your laptop onboard chip will power them just as well.

>>58916619
They are entry level as well but I consider them bare minimum. Personally I'd recommend tube amps for the AKGs.

>>58916550
>105db SPL
I'm a totally different guy, but that's 105db SPL/V (sensitivity), which isn't the same as db SPL/mW (efficiency), which is the unit that most manufacturers use. The k702 is around 91db SPL/mW.

>>58916656
Doesn't look that bad either way. Something an entry level like the e10k would do without issues.

>people praising their shitty $50 mobile DAC

>>58916640
Ah yes, I agree tube amps are definitely better for pretty much any serious open back games. You do need a trained ear to appreciate the distortion they introduce though, so they're not a good recommendation for somebody coming from entry level portable DAC/amp combos.

>>58916585
None of the "same guys" but those specs are incomplete(or the 105 dB SPL is lacking a metric) and we need to know what is the Sabre 9018 able to output aswell. It's perfectly possible that it can if anon's requirements for power aren't excessive(heavy EQ or listening to music loud).

>>58916656
>105db SPL/V
Yes. Those AKGs are quite insensitive among headphones in general but nothing extreme.

>>58916700
>Ah yes, I agree tube amps are definitely better for pretty much any serious open back games.
I don't even want to know what you guys think you know about tube amplifiers...

How are these for this price?

https://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B007I1QY5Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1486927937&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sony+mdr+7506&dpPl=1&dpID=41DW2Pw7TJL&ref=plSrch

>>58916685
>certain DACS sound better tahn others

m8 what tube amps do you have I need to try them. I bet the sound is really warm and detailed and nice unlike those icky solid state ones

>>58916625
Yeah, I guess the DAC is a sacrilege - after all, HiFi is supposed to cost an arm and a leg and have an impressive marketing campaign behind it.

Either way I'm quite content with the setup, since I feel like I'm more limited by the quality of the audio files at this point.

>>58916747
>Either way I'm quite content with the setup, since I feel like I'm more limited by the quality of the audio files at this point.
And what makes you think that?

>>58916763
Hearing compression or production artifacts in most of the shit I listen to, which is either old or I haven't managed to find in a proper format.

>>58916769
Silver ones.. my eyes averted to the poon.

>>58916769
It's funny how a slight difference in the position of single falling leaf can make all the difference between tasteful and vulgar...

>>58916747
>>58916744
>>58916793

Audiophiles spend more on a proper amplifier + DAC combo than headphones because they are delusional idiots.
But you found this $50 chinese miracle that sounds just as well.
What a smart boy you are.

>>58916793
The original production has a lot to do with quality but the format it is stored not so much. Modern audio codecs are very good at tricking our hearing even with heavily lossy encodes while maintaining transparency. There's nothing you can do for the production but it's very easy to find high quality files, even if the audio stored on them was poorly produced.

>>58916822
It's about diminishing returns.

Also, that's more than one person you're quoting.

>>58916804
Nonsense. Pictures of lolis are never vulgar, nudity or no.

>>58916240
Actually I've just tested it and it's not making a difference, this is really annoying.

>>58916850
There's also a point of no returns which headphone amplifiers and DA-converters achieve very quickly, at least if the returns are measured by audible improvements and if you aren't using an extreme load like a K1000. I can think of many reasons why I would invest into a high quality audio gear but deluding myself into thinking the devices have some arcane properties isn't one. Amplification is simple, DA-conversion an entirely solved problem for audio reproduction purposes. Past a certain point there's nothing to "upgrade". A much more real and a bigger problems rely in the frequency magnitude spectrum, response consistency and stability(blatantly quoting that one nerdy anon here) as well as how headphones present a very unnatural stereo image that is disconnected from how music is produced.

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got these bad boys in the mail today :) any reccomendations for a dac??

>>58916964
Is it really set up like >>58915997? One tab of config.txt, in that tab is one EQ preset "BASS.txt" and you have it enabled? Copy how it looks like there in my picture. Re-run the configurator and reboot if it truly does nothing. In instant mode you should be able to adjust and create filters on the fly. Something like -7 dB preamp is immediately audible if it works.

>>58917052
Kys yourself.

>>58917052
>PlayStation

Come on, anon.

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Need some advice, it was my birthday the other day and my lovely parents got me pic related. They're highly rated but they admitted that they aren't the best judge of headphones, neither am I (my current headphones are skullcandy, I've been meaning to upgrade).
So tell me see what these headphones hit, and offer a recommendation if they don't

>Location
US
>Size
Full/ over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Budget
$150-$250 USD
>Signature
Warm
>Source
PC and IPhone
>Comfort
Very comfy, I use them most of the day

my concerns with these are I don't know if they're closed, and I'm not sold on wireless headphones

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>>58917058
I even cranked it up like this and it's not changing anything. With my usual technique I have the single power button on the left that allows me to turn my eq on and off so it's easy to compare. With this setup it's not affecting anything for some reason. I just restarted my pc too.

>>58917096
These headphones should be able to hit your trash can pretty well.

As for recommendations:
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide

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>>58917150
You haven't set it up like I showed.

1. Open the config.txt in EQ APO. Open that file only.

2. Add the line

Include: BASS.txt

into the config.txt

3. Note that config.txt and BASS.txt must be in the config -directory, inside the EQ APO's installation directory.

4. It should look like mine in pic related.

5. Remove that weird sub bass boost you just did.

6. If nothing works, run the configurator.exe for your audio device again and rebboot. The configurator is in the installation directory of EQ APO.

>>58917218
> Unironically linking to head-fi
> Linking to headphones recommendations on head-fi

>>58917288
Oh sorry I forgot to say that I tried to add the BASS. txt bit and it made the EQ crash every time. As soon as I removed it from the text file it worked again. Am I supposed to put it in a certain place within the text file>

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>>58917320
Here, you see everything in this pic.

Ignore my overly complex EQ preset but that is how you set it up. All the text files are inside the same config -folder which is located inside the installation directory of EQ APO. Open the config.txt in the APO. The only line in the config.txt links to the actual EQ file which in pic related is named HD800.txt

I just tried opening the EQ file directly and it won't do a thing on its own. I have to set it up like that to make it work.

>>58915677
Fidelio X2's

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>>58917449
Now I have no idea what you mean. Here is a picture of the text file I'm selecting and what is inside the actual file. When I open this I get what I showed you before but it doesn't actually affect the sound. Sorry for being a retard but can you explain what I'm supposed to do next?

>>58917597
The config.txt file, anon. It's right below the BASS.txt in your screenshot. For the third time, add this line:

Include: BASS.txt

inside the config.txt and save.

Then in EQ APO open up the config.txt -file and NOT the BASS.txt -file. I showed both text files open in the picture >>58917449

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>>58916500
Pretty comfy

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>>58917789
Here is how my config folder looks now. I've opened it and it's not appearing on the graph.

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>>58917998
Here's how it looks when I open config only.

>>58917789
p-pls respond

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>Budget
$250-$350
>Type of headphone
Over-ear, Closed, detachable cable a big plus
>Sound signature
V-Shaped

That's it. I don't care if they need an amp or are so uncomfortable they make my ears bleed.

Please advise.

>>58918506
Have a look at the dynamic Fostex stuff.

>>58917789
I finally got it to work, and it's just the the right amount of bass boost I was looking for. You're probably not here right now but thank you.

>>58917052
None, theyre garbage.

Considering buying the sennheiser hd 380s. Not sure though. I really want the 600s but they are out of my price range.

>>58918506
I wished I had a Kirino for myself.

>>58917096
dt770 maybe, it's a little borderline as far as how much amplification it needs.

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Just got my HE400i's in the mail, and they sound great out of my 2015 MBP without an amp or DAC. Are there any relatively cheap amp/DAC combos that will spruce the sound of these up? I've been looking at the Fulla 2 but I want some outside opinions.

>>58916700
>You do need a trained ear to appreciate the distortion they introduce though
Show us your Harman How to Listen levels.

>>58919286
They're planars. Different amps and DACs won't make them sound different.

>>58919206
The 380 will not be similar to or comparable to the 600. Also it apparently has a pretty extreme clamp.

>>58919286
Monoprice sells a cheap DAC/amp combo that's pretty decent.

>>58916994
>frequency magnitude spectrum
Frequency domain, frequency response, and spectrum are synonymous terms.
The spectrum can be broken down into magnitude (related terms: amplitude, modulus) and phase.

>>58918785
EQAPO can be pesky sometimes.
Working on the config file directly usually worked better than using the editor for me.
But you got it to work.

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Is the HD 598 still good or has it been beat? It's 181 cad on amazon and I'm really thinking about getting it.

>>58914924
I'm thinking in buying a superlux hd699 and using a bluetooth receiver to use it in my bed.
What do you guys think?

Should I get an amp for MDRV55?

>>58919410
It was never good.

>>58919447
Well so much for that then. I'm too cheap to dish out 500 bucks for a headphone.

>>58919375
Yep, drinking whilst trying to set this up doesn't help either lol.

To compensate for the bass increase, the volume now has to lower in order not to clip. I now have to use my e10k on high gain whereas I never really needed to use it in the past. Is there anything that can help with this? I nearly bought the fulla 2 the other day but stopped myself. Would that amp solve this 'problem' in your opinion?

I do also use a midi keyboard which struggles to sound loud enough sometimes for my liking, I'm not sure if it's the program I use or my PC being funny at random times for no reason.

>>58919410
Don't listen to that guy. 598 is a pretty good headphone. IMO the K612 is better and it doesn't cost that much more, but if you want a more "fun" sound and the styling doesn't make you vomit, the 598 is a fine choice.

>>58919224
Just go to the bathroom and take a shit and you'll have the same thing.

What are some similar headphones to the Philips X2 in performance and price?

>>58919625
I can't shit beautiful and deliciously tsundere imoutos. If I could, I would have made a fortune by now.

>>58919536
If you can't drive your headphones loud enough, you need a more powerful amp plain and simple.
While Fulla 2 is more powerful than E10K, there's no reason to get another amp/DAC combo when E10K can be used only as a DAC with another amp.
Get an O2 or a Magni 2.

/csg/ here, I was going for the Superlux 681EVO and just wanted to check back with you guys.

>Budget
30 Euro
>Location
Germany
>Type of headphone
On/Over-Ear
>Open or closed
doesnt matter
>Comfort level
maximum comfiness; more important than actual sound quality
>Sound signature
not too much bass
>Past headphones
steelseries siberia

I intend to use them with my pc since I dont have speakers. Will mostly watch videos/play games with them.

any worthwile alternatives to the 681Evos?

>>58919671
How do I know if my motherboard has enough power to take the volume of a headphone to its maximum, before buying the headphone?
It's that value in watts, right? But how do I know if my motherboard can provide that?

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>want to be the cute anime girl
>akg k545 oranges aren't sold anymore

How will I become an anime girl now?

>>58919730
Headphones don't have a max volume. You can calculate the max volume they can produce if you know the output voltage if your source. Motherboards don't get measured properly, so it's impossible to find those values.

>>58919671
>there's no reason to get another amp/DAC combo when E10K can be used only as a DAC with another amp.
Get an O2 or a Magni 2.

Oh god, I used to own an o2 amp+dac and I sold it because it sounded exactly the same as my e10k. Obviously it could go a lot louder than my e10k but I don't need my e10k to be any louder unless I use an EQ.

I would much rather have a usb powered amp+dac and the fulla 2 fits that bill, it also has a lot of inputs. I'm pretty sure the fulla 2 is cheaper than the O2 or magni 2 in the UK. Would you strongly advise against the fulla 2 for any reason? My e10k full gain is loud enough using this EQ, but it's right at the edge. I don't need much more.

>>58919821
>My e10k full gain is loud enough using this EQ, but it's right at the edge. I don't need much more.
Then you should disregard my post. There's no reason to get another amp if your E10K has got what it takes.

Any thoughts on the Focal spirit classic headphones? Im considering buying a pair.

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>someone selling a pair of Fostex TH-X00 near me for only $200
Are these any good for that price? They're the ebony ones which look to be a medium between the mahogany and purpleheart.

>>58919850
Thought so, but I just wanted to hear your opinion. Cheers again.

>>58917878
>Pretty comfy
in summer, you'll be dripping ounces of sweat every hour.

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jesus almighty... how do they sound???

>>58916487
hey anon how's the sound leakage on those?

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>>58919766
You're in luck my weeaboo friend
These can be yours for 351.5840 US Dollar

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Well after 5 years my hd598's are finally dying. They still sound great but the foam ear piece has gone on both sides, worth a shitty glue fix or just get something else? I really don't like the cream colour anyway so I'm thinking trashing them.

>pls ignore years of dead skin and oil buildup

>>58920046
Just get replacement earpads.

>>58920041
who the fuck is that supposed to be

>>58920006
Like getting your ears raped with needles.

>>58920075
Just fucking buy them
It's an anime girl who cares

>>58920006
asked this a few threads ago go look at archive, I think I posted the link so search for massdrop or the massdrop url code thingy

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Posting again for other suggestions

>Budget
$75 - $85 / 70€ - 80€
>Location
EU
>Source
Laptop
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Nothing that smashes my head, I plan on using them for vidya mostly
>Sound signature
Just a little bassy
>Past headphones
Senn HD419

I know I may be asking too much for this price range, but anything goes.

I considered Cloud I but I don't wanna go for memeheadphones.

People have also advised to buy either xpt100 or HM5 but neither will ship to my country (Portugal) and stay within budget

>>58920075
Her name's right there on the box

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>>58920086
I prefer my anime girls to be moody and dark (like me) with headphones, that way I can channel my inner chi with the headphones and become the anime girl.

That girl looks too happy.

>>58920122
If you want to be an emo bitch you could look for some of the old Audio Technica on-ear clip headphones similar to what MC on Persona 3 wears.

>>58919993
Maybe I will, Maybe I wont

>>58920046
>trashing them
replace earpads you retard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vJHIfA2hrU

>>58920104
Honestly, Kingston HyperX Cloud (aka Takstar Pro80 with a mic) is still your best bet.

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>>58917052

I can't tell if you're just fucking around, but if you aren't, those aren't very good headphones. My girlfriend told me so.

My Asus Vulcan cans just died (or rather, fell apart) and I'd like to buy a new pair of headphones. The Asus Vulcan ANC is a headset, but I don't need a mic now, so headphones will do. Just a note on the Asus Vulcans before I go on - the audio is superb, much better than I expected for the price. What I'm looking for is an upgrade, but this will be tough to match, due to the really good and balanced audio quality of the Asus set I've been using.

Budget: 150 - 300 GBP
Location: UK
Closed preferred for noise isolation, but willing to consider open if it's really an improvement
Preferred site: amazon (I have prime)
I've been strongly considering a standalone amp as well.

I've been reading reviews on the Sennheiser 598 (both open & closed), 600, and 650, but willing to look at other brands if anyone feels there would be something better at that price range.

>>58920236
I'm English and the hd600's are the best headphones I've ever tried. If you're a bass head they may not satisfy you but they're amazing in general. That said if you're not that in tune with this whole hobby you may be underwhelmed. All of the improvements in this hobby are small.

>>58920006
See >>58899643 and >>58899722

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>>58919766
is her bottom end as leaky as those headphones'?

>>58920394
thanks anon.

I'm yet to find a good deal on Massdrop. been subscribed to their emails for like 3 months and still haven't found a good deal.

I subbed AFTER that HD6XX deal ended and have been hoping there'd be something like it again. But no such luck.

>>58920538
i'm convinced that the only reason Massdrop did the 6XX was to get mad publicity

>>58920538
> Massdrop
> Good deals
You're in the wrong website for that

>>58920491
What headphones does Kumiko use? Please tell me she uses headphones at SOME point in the entire 2 season anime about music.

>>58920538
Just hope you can get lucky and find a used pair or 650's for cheap. I lucked out and got secondhand 650's for $200, just keep an eye on craigslist/offerup/headfi or something.

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>>58920556
LOL... pretty much. I think they LOST money on that deal because they probably SUBSIDIZED it. No fucking way Sennheiser would have given them that kind of a deal otherwise.

I have a feeling that we'll never see another deal like that again. Or... we might but it will be another very limited run that only few will get and it will serve as another marketing campaign.

>>58920560
That's what I realized after about dozen email deals I received.

Massdrop sells a wooden headphone stand for $199. That's more than what my headphones cost.

>>58920662
Thanks anon. Will try that method.

>>58920691
>Massdrop sells a wooden headphone stand for $199.
lmao i know a guy who has the exact one. i have the ~$40 omega one from amazon and it's practically the same.

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>>58920661
She does use some bundled in-ears on a training camp, S2E02.

>>58920786
> lol i know this autistic guy who spends 200 on headphones stand
> luckily i'm so smart i only spend 40
You too have autism
Headphones stands are a sign of autism.

>>58914924
Can anyone tell me if I can just plug in my 3.5mm headphones and IEM's into the fulla 2 without any problems? is the 6.3mm the only way without an adapter?

>>58920925
Welcome to schiit garbage.
Get an adapter or return it and get an e10k.

>>58920225
Thanks anon I guess I'll go with that

Any fags with Teac amp/dac experience?

>>58921004
>e10k.
is this still the best entry level dac/amp

>>58914924
Bluetooth 3.0 is enough for audio transmission with good quality?

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I ordered a sennheiser 598 HD because it is a open headphone and cheaper than the 600

feeling very vulnerable and insecure about my choice, pls no bully

>>58921666
I did too anon, also because it's cheaper than the 600. You're not alone at this very moment.

Can someone recommend a decent aftermarket cable? My budget is less than $300.

>>58921666
>>58921697
>settling for mid-fi purgatory when you could have a potentially end game tier headphone that would last you for decades for less than 100€ more

>>58922058
Hey, are you that same anon that admitted to browsing r/headphones?

>>58922074
What's wrong about /r/headphones?

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>using any other audio player

>>58922129
Just curious.

>>58922216
I did post their chart before so that's an admission I guess.

Reposting from the last thread

>Budget
~100
>Location
US
>Source
PC/Phone
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
These will be work phones, so max comfort.
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
SHP9500, CAL, HD280.

Looking for some closed cans to use at work to listen to music and make some calls.

Already have a boom pro so it'd be nice to have something that's compatible with it. For that reason I was leaning towards the Status Audio CB-1.

Also considering the M40x, since there's a chink boom pro you can get for them. My misgiving with that is that everyone says I'll need to get news pads which adds to expense.

HM5 might be what I want, but they'd require a modmic or something similar and I'm not too keen on the extra wire.

Any thoughts anon?

>>58922335
I hear Skullcandies are great.

>>58922410
Already have every pair.

>>58922335
Fostex t50rp might be for you

>>58922484
Not that anon but what's the difference between the T50RP and the MK3? Is it enough to warrant a $50 difference?

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>>58914924
That's a boy, isn't it?

>>58922335
The stock M-series pads are fine honestly.

>>58922521
There is no such thing as a "fostex mk3." It's the "t50rp mk3."

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A bit of a repost from the last thread. Just looking for more options. Anons recommended a V-Moda M100, Custom One Pro and even a Fidelio X2.

I want a closed pair, with comfort as the top priority, either with stock memory foam velour pads or the ability to change them easily and a removable cable, so I can use it with a BoomPro. Budget is $200-300 for the headphones and amp if necessary and I can fit it under that amount. I'm coming from HyperX Clouds, so I also want something that sounds significantly better if possible, even though I'm mostly satisfied with them for the price.

>>58923607
Probably something like the Momenmtum 2 over ear. They're super comfortable and the memory foam + leather combo is the best I've ever used. Super soft and comfy. Also extremely light so that helps a lot with the comfort

>have no qualms about pirating music
>spent $500 on headphones
>still barely listen to music and i'm not highly passionate about any of it
Is there any hope left?

Anyone else trying to wait patiently for a pair right now?

I pre-ordered the Echobox's new flagship, the Nomad N1. There's no actual release date available, although their customer response email said between end of Feb and March once production kicks up. Everyone who has had hands-on so far seems to have really liked them, but no in-depth reviews from owners or loaners yet. Waiting is suffering ;_;

>>58924331
> Preordering headphones
> Extremely suspicious 100$ off preorder discount

Wew lad

>>58915241
EQ is fine, but don't add too much. HD600's already have fairly high distortion and bringing up low end might just make it audible.

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>>58919766
There're more than one anime girl who wears headphones

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What does /hpg/ think of BO H8?

>>58924351

$100 off was to match the sale price at CANJAM NYC. They had a handful of production pieces there, and actually refunded the $100 off of the MSRP for those who had already preordered at full price.

I would never preorder a headphone, but their first model (The Finder X1) has become one of my favorites, so they get a pass (this time). If I didn't have full faith in them to deliver based on past products, I wouldn't have done it. If I get burned, well, caveat emptor. It's not like I can't afford to experiment every now and then.

>>58923607
Check out the MSR7.

Afaik, it uses a non-proprietary cable, the same size earpads as the m50x, it's low impedance, and is rather neutral sounding.

>>58923981
I spend more time reading up on headphones than i do listening to music these days

>>58922484
This is a terrible recommendation
Don't listen to everyone who responds to your posts, do fucking research on your own

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>>58920046
Mine just arrived a few weeks back, and shit they sound beyond great for me.

>>58924406
> Mementoms
> Listening through hair

>>58924579
ayyyy can you or anyone post the sauce of that gif?

>>58924600
> Mementoms
Those are Urbanites, faggot.

>>58924622
Really wish I had the source anon.

>>58924579
>>58924675
nvm found it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDstd9h_e6g

>>58924434
I like what I've read about it. Only slight worry is that it doesn't seem to be that great for more bass-y music, which is mainly what I listen to. Maybe a WS1100iS would be better for that?

About to buy these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M8JRXTV/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01M8JRXTV&linkCode=as2&tag=thedaionl-21

Any reason I shouldn't?

>>58924730
they won't fill the void in your soul

>>58924739

You don't know that

>>58924741
They won't, trust me
I have three pairs of full sized headphones above 200 dollars and 2 iems above 100
I still wish I was dead

>>58924772

Not everyone is you, some are fulfilled.

[spoiler]You probably just need to spend more until you hit an endgame scenario or have a profound realization[/spoiler]

[spoiler]or just die[/spoiler]

pros/cons of wireless headphones?

>>58924866

Pro: Wireless

Con: Batteries lol, cost more by default, rarely as good in terms of sound quality to comparable models in their price/design bracket.

>>58924866
+ no wires
- sound quality

>>58924891
>>58924893
Is the sound quality noticeably worse?

>>58924866
You're limited to like four or five models that aren't absolute dogshit and cost above 300 dollars.
Anything bellow will be garbage.
Also you need to carefully choose AAC or APTX support, since most BT headphones support one or the other. Changing from Android to iOS and vice versa will net you worse audio quality depending on your choice.

>>58924902

Many times, yes. That's not to say that there aren't good sounding ones out there, but they aren't cheap. You may want to look into a bluetooth adapter for existing headphones, which can be a more effective workaround. I don't know any of the names/models off the top of my head, though, because I love to drown in cables.

>>58924866
>pros/cons of wireless headphones?
What model? They are wireless, that's probably a pro for someone who is looking for a wireless headphone. Wireless requires a charging/batteries.

>>58924902
It isn't like that, you can't generalize it. You can get a very good quality over wireless connection but wireless circuitry often has some self noise so that's something you may notice in a quiet environment. The response isn't something wireless data transfer touched by on or limits.

>>58924710
>Maybe a WS1100iS would be better for that?
Could be, don't any experience with them though. I'd order from a place with a nice return policy though, as a lot of headphones that have 'bass' in their name tend to be on the muddy side of things.

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>>58924996
I'm importing from Amazon, so returning probably isn't possible or is too much trouble to do so. I've been reading a bit about them since that post, and from what I could gather, people say the bass is pretty clean and punchy instead of muddy. I also really like the price point it is right now, at $230 on Amazon. Not sure why there are two versions though, the ATH-WS1100 and the ATH-WS1100iS. I like almost everything on the MSR7, but reviews says the bass isn't that great.

Does anyone here own or have tried the WS1100, and if possible can confirm that it uses a standard 3.5 jack?

>>58924923
I use no Apple products. This AAC and APTX support sounds kinda worrying though.

>>58924924
I don't mind paying a little as long as the product doesn't fall to pieces within few years, but this BT adapter thing sounds a little interesting.

Planning on getting HD700, I'll be upgrading from HD598.
My problem is finding DAC and AMP, can't find decent information just either people enjoying the highs and bright sound or people bashing it for no bass and it being too bright. No bass isn't a deal breaker

As for the DAC and AMP, how would schiit stack Uber 2 pair wth the hd700.

If not what's a better option for $400
This will be used wth a computer/ location usa

>>58925076
Probably related to the inline controls.
The i version works with Apple shit, regular one with Android phones.

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>>58925076
Ah, good luck with your purchase then, if you decide to get the WS1100.

The difference between the two versions seems to be that the iS has the inline mobile controls/mic TRRS cable, while the regular non-iS has a standard TRS cable.

The product page of the ws1100is shows a non-proprietary cable.

>>58925182
>>58925202
I just noticed that after opening both products. Thanks anons. I'm not going to be using the cable anyway, since I plan on plugging a BoomPro there, but it might still be useful if I decide to use it with my phone.

Still would like some more opinions before buying it, but right now it seems like the best closed pair with a removable cable and with a either bassy or v-shaped sound. The V-Moda M-100 is my second option, but I don't like how it looks that much. I was considering a DT770, but I'd rather not use a ModMic if possible.

>>58915623
Grado will fix them for next-to-nothing, retard. Quit sitting your gigantic fat ass on your headphones.

Why are there headphones with NFC? Are they memes?

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>>58920046
>5 years... finally dying

you fuck stick. if the headphones are of any quality, then earpads are a wear item. you have to replace them after so many years.

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These are indeed max comfy. If you wear plactic glasses they rub on the pad and make a squeeky noise though. So have a pair of metal glasses to wear with them.

Is the Bose QuietComfort 35 worth it?

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>is it worth it

>>58914924
where the hell is her left tit

>>58925362
Screw it, I'm buying.

>>58925531
There's a few ANC headphones either our or coming out early this year.
Might be worth to look into the newer offerings by Sennheiser or Audio Technica to see if they're better.
Bose are pretty garbage and only known for their ANC, which once other companies start to match it they will be worthless

>>58925543
It also has a microphone though.

>>58925583
Wait, Sannheiser Momentum Wireless also has that, and is cheaper.

how can I tell which headphones are better by looking at the specs?

>>58925583
I have never seen BT headphones without a mic or controls.

>>58925653
I guess I got confused because most reviews only mention them in passing.

>>58925741
It's a standard
Even 20$ chinky BT headphones have a mic and controls on one earcup

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Are planar magnetic headphones a meme? The Oppo pm-3 looks pretty awesome.

Or is the difference in quality not going to be noticeable without a DAC (I mainly plan on playing 320 kbps from my phone)

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>is it a meme

>>58925095
The HD700 has treble rape. It will not sound anything like the much more laid back and even sounding hd598.

I suggest the hd600/650 or if you can afford it 800 s. They will sound closer to the hd 598, but more detailed etc. etc.

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>bkub

I had the opportunity to try out the ER4SR and they sounded absolutely amazing. What full size are most similar in terms of signature?

>>58925095
skip 700, people that like the other "good" sennheisers don't like the 700. Either get 600/650 or 800s, no inbetweens

consider 400i

>>58926008
Something with similar response. It's quite heavily diffuse field equalized. Maybe HD 600? You are going to need EQ to match it regardless of which headphone you pick and I think even the ER-4SR can be made better by some equalization. Slight sub bass boost and raise the 8 KHz notch are the key areas where they fall short even if they do sound quite amazing on their own.

>>58914924
>shor hair
>flat/no breasts
it has a penis right :3?

>>58917052
A speaker amp. Those headphones scale very well with amps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>58919286
New macbooks have decent outputs. You really don't need one as the 400i's are pretty damn easy to drive.

>>58919638
Do you mean as in similar tonality? Or just overall audio quality?

>>58919729
681 EVO is muddy and boomy in the low end
662 EVO is better. much more refined sound, and less low end.

>>58919907
If you want a bassy semi-open comfy set of cans, yes. That price is about half of what they go for on massdrop, which is pretty nice.

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>>58914924
If I want the HD650 mids and highs, but the K712s lows, should I get something else or just EQ it?

The K712s probably have my favorite bass out of every can that I've listened to. Very "fast", punchy, in your face, no "boomy" sound. The drums sound real and have lots of impact. Everything goes to shit after that region (especially the very uneven, spiky treble) so that's why I returned it. Tried EQing it but I never managed to get the treble and lows mids right. It's a very fatiguing headphone no matter what.

Got my self a pair of HD650 and everything except the bass is fantastic. I can finally listen to aggressive music with lots of cymbals, or treble in general, and not have my ears bleeding. The low mids don't give me headaches either. The issue is definitely the tame, very "slow", very relaxed bass. Good for listenting to background music, bad for when you wanna headbang.

To compensate I use this very simply low shelf EQ but, while it certainly helps, I feel like it's maybe missing something? Listening to Daft Punk is now much better but EQing mostly just added some boom and not the "snap" that I miss from the 712s.

Any suggestions? (ignore the device, I have an e10k at home)

>>58927046
I would start by centering the shelf you made lower(for example @ 60 Hz) and using more gain. Then making a broad peaking filter(for example -3 dB @ 170 Hz Q 0.5) to remove the excess warmth of the HD 650's response. Maybe you can achieve something better than what the stock K712 sounds with EQ? It's the tool for it.

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>>58927131
Like so? I'll have to try it when I get home

>>58927182
Looks better. If it sounds too thumpy, you can further lower the shelf centering frequency and or lower gain in the shelf. People often consider bass response "fast" when you have flat response which falls down in the lowest two octaves, after 40 Hz or so.

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I have M50x and they get uncomfortable to wear after awhile, what's a good update both in sound and comfort?
>budge
$300
>loccation
USA
>Open or closed
Closed

>>58922335
Hey anon, just a Q, how's the sound leakage on the SHP?

>>58927565
Are you planning on using them outside or exclusively at home?

>>58927740
Poor leakage. These headphones are quite loud and leak a lot. The significant portion of the leakage is between 300Hz and 20KHz, which is a very broad range. The overall level of the leakage is also quite high. The leakage out of these headphones will be loud and comprehensible.
http://uk.rtings.com/headphones/graph#371/353

>>58927932
Just at home.

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>Budget
$75 - $85
>Location
Russia
>Source
JBL charge 2 sometimes
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed but not really sound isolating, since I'll use them outside
>Comfort level
I plan on using them outside mostly, so a bit confortable
>Sound signature
Neutral I guess
>Past headphones
I have gamecom 780 which I use for gaming

I really want something bluetooth, I considered Synchros E40BT (pic) - what do you think?

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>Denon C820
Is this thing a meme?

>>58923607
> so I also want something that sounds significantly better if possible

For closed, realistically It won't happen unless you move onto stuff like THX00's and that tier of headphones. [even though the X00's are hardly closed] Even DT 770's or COPs aren't a major upgrade by any means. M100's hardly are either. The Clouds aren't actually bad in the first place. They're fairly competitive with HM5's/XPT-100's, and M40x.

Though if you move to open headphones like the X2, you should be able to get a fair bit out of em in comparison to clouds.

>>58925784
Until you get up into crazy estat tier, buy headphones for their sound, not their transducer type.

Either way, the PM3's are quite good. They're a warmer more portable headphone. They don't need additional amping.

>>58915677
Sennheiser HD600

>>58927565
DT770 80 ohm if you /really/ need closed. Otherwise save an extra $100 for a THX00. They leak a fair bit and aren't amazing at isolation. Still nowhere near close to open leak/isolation tho

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>>58916619
Why do people insist on amps that color the sound.

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here's a fucking ~30$ gem

brand shit of comparable sound quality costs 4-5 times more.

>>58928893
>muddy V-shape
kek
662 EVO are better.

>brand shit of comparable sound quality costs 4-5 times more.
lolno

>>58928868
Not him, but where can I even get a THX00? Massdrop doesn't deliver to where I live, though I could use forwarding services, but it's not available.

>>58928938
Gotta wait for another drop. They happen every couple of months.

>>58928936

name 1 pair that sounds as good as the evo after burn it that isn't >100 $

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>>58929024
>after burn it

>>58929024
>name 1 pair that sounds as good as the evo after burn it that isn't >100 $
You're moving goalposts now. 5 times more than 30 is $150. Even your lower estimate would still be $120
And which EVO? The 681 EVO? 770's are better.

DT 770's fit into $150, and are far better. Hell, I'd even take M50x and some pads as their low end isnt nearly as muddy, and their midrange is better.

Also,
> after burn it
what

I don't see what 'burn in' [or whatever 'burn it' is] has to do with anything.

>>58929024
burn in doesn't exist faggot

>>58929224
It does, but it's real short, like 10 minutes.

The important burn in is the psychological kind... which might take days if not weeks.

>Budget
150ish willing to go a little over
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop/Samsung s6
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
pretty cozy. I listen to music pretty much all the time
>Sound signature
neutral
>Past headphones
crappy buds

I am thinking about the Sennheiser HD 598.
But i dont know if that will be a good first pare of actual headphones?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.

>>58929088
I ment "burn in" and you know it, you silly girls.

>>58929098
Nitpicking this much just shows how great the superlux are at their price point. I don't get why you have to be so negative about it. Oh right, this is /g/. Carry on.

>>58929224
Yes it does. You just never experienced the results because you're too autistic to see it through to the end.

>>58928278
ruski bump

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Recommend me a good bluetooth headphone!

>>58929297
I recommend you fill out the fucking form.

>>58929308
Nobody actually reads those or answers them anyway.

>>58929321
Because almost nobody fills them out correctly. Asking some question with zero context is fucking stupid.

>>58929334
what?

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Are these meme? Is it better to get 650s?

>>58929346
What?

>>58928893
literally everything else superlux makes is far better

>>58914924
Strictly speaking in terms of audio quality, should I get a HyperX Cloud Revolver 2nd-hand or should I grab a pair of SR950's? I won't use the damn mic, I have a condenser.

>>58929348
boomy bass
slightly recessed mids
sharp treble

Yes, they are memes. The 650 is better in everything - if you need more bass just eq the 650

>>58929348
I'd go for the HD600.

HD650 are colored shit for the riffraff.

>>58929348
Depends on your tonal preference. 650's are a lot better imo, though you have to fix the clamp, and they need a decent amp to sound their 'best'.

>>58929259
>You just never experienced the results because you're too autistic to see it through to the end.
Nah. I just look at objective measurements and relize there's no difference

>>58929356
Gamer headsets are shit value for the money. Even the clouds.

I suggest Sennheiser HD598se. You can get them quite cheap @ sales.

>>58929348

You can run those off a basic cheap DAC or even your soundcard and they will be fine. You will have to run 650s through a headphone amp + dac combo, so they are not comparable per se. Both will sound nice paired to a good amp + dac combo, but the Fidelio is the only one that can do it without one.

So HD650s cost really like double their price cause you have to get the necessary accessories for them.

I had X2s and I believe they are the best for the money. I would probably choose a 650 over them if I had an option to buy a good dac + amp combo, but I didn't and so far the Fidelio has treated me well. It's actually so close to the 650 the differences are so small. The 650 probably objectively is better but that flimsy plastic frame and everything about them is just nasty...

>>58929399
He is asking for recommendations for closed headphones, so it'd probably be fairly safe to assume he doesn't want 598's

>>58929417
>if I had an option to buy a good dac + amp combo

What's keeping you from your Schiit Fulla 2?

>>58929423
598c's exist

>>58929399
>Even the clouds.
They cost about the same as the headphones they'se based on

>>58929445
Which are significantly different to the open 598's.

>>58929423
Can't backtrack far enough to see that, as just a couple steps up the reply is to OP.

He did give closed examples though, but I'll always suggest open over closed unless explicit, as open is so much better.

>>58929417
>You will have to run 650s through a headphone amp + dac combo,
You'd only need that to raise the volume. They sound the same paired with an O2, an e10k or my onboard realtek

>>58929417
>good dac + amp combo
Like what?

>>58929445
HD598c are an entirely different headphone than HD598se. Much worse, as you can't really do great when closed.

>>58929399
This >>58929423 guy is right.
Also, in this 3rd world shithole, we have an "audiophile" tax of sorts. Well-known brands such as Sennheiser and Audio-Technica are jacked-up to double or even triple the prices (180 USD for m40x's, and a staggering 275 USD for a pair of m50x's) so I'd highly appreciate it if I could evade this said tax.

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>>58929474
Schiit Fulla2 is pretty good at its price bin.

>>58929486
>Also, in this 3rd world shithole, we have an "audiophile" tax of sorts.

Ouch. These are actually excellent value vs similarly priced earspeakers in Europe and (I hear) murika.

>>58929466
>>58929488
I've got a laptop with shitty IDT sound and I don't want to buy stationary amp/dac because I'm moving from place to place all the time. Maybe FiiO K1?

>>58929500
It's really bad here I tell you. A pair of m50x's+a bit of cash equals a Playstation 4 here. It's ridiculous.

>>58919729
How about the 668's and 669's?

>>58929516
e10k is hardly stationary

>>58929321
I basically ONLY answer those

>>58929520
Wow.

Can you import directly?

>>58929516
Fulla2 is Schiit's portable dac+amp thing.

Hardly stationary. Unless you want to actually use it in your pocket.

>>58929736
yeah well you missed >>58929252 and >>58928278

>>58929520
In whole europe it seems audio technica's headphones are all expensive as shit

>>58929297
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame-wireless

>>58929955
>I basically ONLY answer those
'Only answering them' ≠ 'answering all of them'

>>58929955
one already knows what he should get and the other doesn't exist

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Ok so I'm not a major sound autist like you people probably are, but I figured I'd get some opinions.

I got these (Phillips SHL3300 DJ) for around 55$, and I've been hearing they're outstanding for the price. They sound real nice and they were stupid cheap. From the few reviews I've seen they're apparently one of the best bang for your buck headphones.

What do you think?

Do you think Sennheiser will come out with a USB C cable for some of their headphones that have replaceable cables?

Does smartphones moving to USB C for audio excite audiophiles? It means that headphone manufacturers can design their DACs to make the headphones sound exactly how they want them to.

>>58930113
>It means that headphone manufacturers can design their DACs to make the headphones sound exactly how they want them to.
And raise prices

Hello my friends, I am looking for a new pair of headphones on a budget.

>Budget:
~100$
>Location:
Israel
>Source:
My PC through a Scarlett 2i2, my phone occasionally, but mostly meant to be used at home
>Type of headphone:
Full-sized, absolutely.
>Open or closed
I am not very knowledgeable about this stuff and never personally experienced the difference between the two. Since these headphones are meant to be used at home mostly and there aren't many noises around, it's no big deal if they're open. Since they're gonna be used not only for music listening & music making but also for gaming, I imagine the soundstage is important.
>Comfort level
I prefer comfy but I never use them for more than ~2 hours at a time without break so if it's comfortability vs superior sound quality, I'm going for sound.
>Sound signature
Neutral as possible. I want that shit to play things just like they were recorded.
>>Past headphones
Some incredibly shitty Icon headphones - the "HP-280". I'm currently using them because my second pair of headphones, whose name I forget right now, was some chinkshit thing from /csg/ they they recommend often. They were good but one channel just stopped working one day and I couldn't fix it.

Now I already read up a bit, and I did narrow it down to three likely options.
1. Audio Technica ATH-M40x
2. Shure SRH440
3. Grado SR80E
I read that the M40x have a virtually nonexistent soundstage, which is a bummer because I also hear they sound great.
I read that the Shure has shoddy build quality and are uncomfortable but otherwise sound great and have a decent 'soundstage' for closed headphones.
I read that the Grado SR80E are about equal to the Shure except they're open rather than closed.
Since selection is fairly limited in Israel it would be best for me to get one of these, but if there's some notably superior product for my needs at this price range I'm very much interested in hearing.
Thanks in advance to those who read and can help.

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I bought these last friday and they're going to arrive today.

Fuck /g/ did I make a good choice? I read reviews online and they all said these were pretty good and of good value.

What do y'all think?

>>58930144
Just wanted to add, the budget can absolutely stretch up to 130$ easily if need be.

>>58930157
>POWERFUL BASS

lol

>>58930178
yeah, enjoy your headphones

>>58930127
Oh no, the price will go up $15, what ever am I to do?

>>58930189
Thanks lmao

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>>58914924
>Budget
Up to $20
>Location
Bulgaria
>Source
X-Fi Go! Pro, 7 ohm output impedance
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
a few pairs of bud sizes will do
>Sound signature
V shape, clear highs are a must
>Past headphones
altec lansing (mmm okay)
philips (great highs and pounding bass)

>>58929559
I have 668B's and SR950's (669 Clone, same drivers) They're both great though need new pads.

>>58930144
Since every g/tist needs a pair, try out the SHP9500 for your first open cans.

Not exactly neutral, slight treble boost, good soundstage, but they'll sound way better and don't crush your head like 280's.

>>58930157

Lol, bass optimized. Why not try a neutral signature for once?

Do you even need them to be closed? Open sounds so much better...

Consider HD598se or HD600 next time.

>>58930668
Does open always sound better?
>>58930339
Unfortunately they're not available in my country. What did you think of the ones I listed? I'm leaning towards the Shure right now but they're closed, I don't know if I'll be missing out. What I had before were the 681 EVO's, I just remembered.

>>58930840
>>58930840
>>58930840