/hpg/ - Headphone General

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First for the best headphones under $50 USD

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First for the best budget headphones under $100 USD

Pasting my post from the previous thread because I didn't get much response for it:


>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.
If you know the models I mentioned please comment on them!

>Budget
~$100, no more than $150
>Location
U.S.
>Source
Schiit Stack and Micca Origin+
>Type of Headphone
Full sized over the ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Medium to high comfort. I'm not super picky and am willing to sacrifice comfort
>Sound Signature
Nuetral is best, but warm, but not too warm, works.
>Past Headphones
I have the He-350 massdrop exclusive for my first headphones. Those were good. Currently using the Foster T50rp MK3. Liking these ones a lot. I have the tfz series 3 for earbuds as well. These are okay, not my favorite.

>>58931456
Fostex*

>>58930883
I rock these mofos and they are fucking good.

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>>58930840
immodest whores showing their legs

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>>58931526
(waiting for s2)

>>58931526
>liberty
"Freedom is slavery"

my ath m50x's retaining 'nub' snapped off and now the left can won't stay flush with my head, making it unusable. my shit definitely isn't in warranty. any advice for a fix or something?

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Reposting from last thread because I want opinions.

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

I got these (Phillips SHL3300 DJ) for around 55$ where I live, 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?

>>58931632
Doesn't that headphone have build quality issues?

>>58931046
>Israel
Just take whatever headphones are left in the rubble of the Palestinian house before you clear it to build your own.

>>58931721
I suggest you learn to differentiate between sensational headlines and reality. I guess in your eyes I committed the grave sin of merely being born and raised in this country, something I have no control over.

>>58931046
>I imagine the soundstage is important
It isn't. "Soundstage" is a property of the signature, and can be adjusted by the end user.

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>>58931676
I haven't really found anyone complaining about the build quality, apart from mentions of being a little flimsy since they are all plastic and they kinda flop around because there's no real resistance in the hinges.

This is mostly dismissed though, because the sound quality and overall feel are amazing for the price range, some people saying they go sub-20$ on some markets.

What sort of build quality issues did you mean? I got curious now.

Which will have the most noticeable change in sound quality from my current shit headphones?
DT880 + fiio e10k
Or
X2

>>58930883
>not Hi2050/Pro80
Please, anon.

>>58931769
A quick Google search found me a bunch of people complaining through Newegg reviews.

Generally, good sound for the price, but comfort could be a lot better; pads not comfortable and the headband squeezes too tightly. Quality control also seems to be an issue, but i'm still unsure on what to make up of that.

How would you lads rate the K240 Mk.II?

>>58932173
Actually, add the K240 Studio to that question.

>>58932173
2/10 would not buy

>>58932303
Alright. What about the Sennheiser HD 598?

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Still very satisfied with it, would be worth it just to get away from that horrid front panel headphone out!

>>58930840
My cute wife Aoba listens to good music.

>>58930883
what are those

>>58932120
Yeah, the pads are definitely not the best. I've been having to readjust constantly because my ears start to hurt from being squashed.
I figured the headband would get looser over time, but I could be wrong. I just got them yesterday after all.

I have an old SHP2700 pair, but I don't think the pads come off on them so I can't swap em around.
I was thinking of buying another separate set of pads. What would you recommend? Preferrably over ear.

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What is everyone's thoughts on the AKG K 553 Pro?

>>58932573
Get the 545s.

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>AKG Discontinues Austrian production in favor of cheap Chinese labor
>Left speaker dies in K701

>>58932554
I've never been one to switch out the pads, so you may have to look elsewhere. I've heard hype from HM5 pads, but i've never personally tried them on.

>>58932611
What's better about the 545s over the 553s?

>>58932524
Superlux HD 668B with AKG K240 velour pads

>>58931887
If I could find a pair, I would say they're good. I'm not getting Clouds since I don't like closed headphones and I'm not sure where to get 2050's.

under €50 for using on the weekend with a shitty pioneer mp3 controller

Has anyone here tried the Grado SR-80e? What do you think about them? I heard they're a great bargain. I'm specifically looking for open-case headphones at the ~100$ price range.

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Been comparing these two for a while now.

X2 is the overall winner for me.

And I can't tell if the 400i sounds better when I angle them slightly.
I should really get some angled pads for them.

And while I'm on that subject, anyone with the X2s that has replaced the pads?
They seem glued on.

>>58933252
Pretty sure they're glued on.

>1:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5lJdUy-1Ck

>>58931046
What's the highest you're willing to pay?

>>58933389
125$ is about the limit of my budget. Unfortunately headphones seem to cost about 30 dollars more here than on Amazon which really sucks ass.

>>58933372
I pulled a little harder to see if I could see some glue, and voilá, they popped off. They are removable.

I can diy this to fit on some mr speaker pads!

But the 400i seems to need that more.

Just got a package /hpg/
Any guesses on what it could be?

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>>58933936
Here is my package, can't you see?

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Is noise cancellation a meme?

My Quietcomfort 15's that I've for years recently broke, and I honestly don't remember what it's like to listen to music on a plane without them (and I fly a lot).

I've noticed that Bose doesn't get talked about that much on here, is noise-cancellation a waste of money? If it's not, is there better options than Bose?

>>58933961
dragon dildos

>>58933961
Based on the size and shape of the package, it's dragon dildos.

>>58933961
Probably a Bad Dragon™

>>58934005
>>58934024
>>58934109
If I bought an expensive BadDragon, why would I post it in this extremely niche general?

>>58934141
Because you also bought a headphone of some description and want to show off in the most relevant thread.

>>58934141
To grab all the (You)s without the competition from any other dragon dildo owners.

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>>58934148
>>58934193
They're just earpads

>>58934241
And the kicker is that you use them as dragon dildos?

>>58934241
Disappointed, but nice picks, anon.

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>>58934005
>>58934024
>>58934109
>>58934141

>>58934241
What are they replacing?

>>58934249
I'll try my best, but they're gonna have to go on my ears at some point

>>58934263
Thanks, but these are fucking IMPOSSIBLE to get on my headphones, I don't get how other people got them on without tearing.

>>58934294
The painfully thin, stock T50rp pads

>>58934324
Have you tried stretching the back, anon? Hopefully you don't rip 'em.

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>>58934285

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Here's a thickness comparison between the HM5 Hybrids and the stock T50rp mkiii pads.
I'm sure someone on Reddont will make use of this

>>58934435
>those stock """pads"""
Now I understand why everyone says the first thing you should do is replace them. Didn't know they were that bad.

>>58934839
Yeah but fuck if these pads are going to fit on it. I have been trying for a half hour straight now, I can't get these even close to on. And they feel like I'm stretching them so much they're going to rip

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I have shitty ears.
Looking for a way to keep Apple earpods in my ears at all time (running, harsh movement etc).
Keeping my struggle story short: I have glasses and any on-ear/over-ear hurt af and I like the convenience of earbuds. In-ear ones are a no-go for many reasons. Now that my favorite headphones are out of production, looking for a way to keep Apple Earpods in my big ears from falling out.

Bought pic related, still a bit small and not very stiff. Anyone know any solution?
Thx

>>58934954
Try getting one side fitted on before you start going around the headphones fitting on the rest, if you know what I mean.

>Budget
$200, less is better
>Source
ASUS Crystal Sound 2
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Both
>Comfort level
5-10 hours a day
>Sound signature
Neutral, for gayming

Anybody know any headphones that cure a crippling depression and inability to get anything done, feelings of detachment and loss of self?

On the lookout for something like that, I'm starting to fade away, I don't know if I have a personality left.

Preferably under 200 bucks.

>>58935245
you can get cocaine for a month on $200

recommend me a DAP /hpg/, my piece of shit Sansa broke and I need something before my flight to Cuba in a few weeks

Where should I go if I'm tired of reading poor college kids asking for their first cans (4chan/reddit) but I don't want a forum with a bunch of pretentious fucks and snake oil

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Should I replace HyperX Clouds with a DT770 or get a Fidelio X2 as a second pair?

>>58935448
I'm not sure if you're serious, so I'll ask: what sort of forum are you looking for? What do you want of this forum?

>>58935448
>Poorfags
>Pretentious audiofags

You can only pick one, anon.

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Finally got these pads on, and it was a bitch and a half. But these pads feel so much comfier than stock, and I finally can enjoy the feeling of my large ears being surrounded while not touching the inside.

>>58936020
Looks like a pretty tight fit; have fun with the pads.

>>58936020
I put the Shure memory foam pads on my pair. Forget which exact pads they were.

>>58930840
My old Fatal1ty headphones finally gave out, rest in pieces.

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How can I know if my headphones have removable pads?
I'm not a big fan of, you know, ripping them apart only to find out they don't.

>>58936045
I was sweating trying to get it on, soooo tight, ;) ;) ;)

>>58936048
How do you like them? I was so close to getting the 1540s, but didn't want to spend $40 on pads. If I decide to Mayflower these, then I'll get them.

>>58935448
>Wannabe audiophile
>Forum without pretentious fucks
>No snake oil

You LITERALLY chose the wrong hobby to get into, you think 4chan is bad? Try head-fi, where burn in is still debated, miniscule details make a headphone trash, and people actively recommend snake oil.

>>58936131
I like those a lot. Nice and comfy and keep it close to my ears. Spending $40 did hurt a little, but I don't regret it at all. They were a bitch to get on. It was my first time replacing pads so I didn't really know what I was doing.

>>58931456
Can I get some advice on this?

>>58936285
Have you done any other mods?
I can say that even though the HM5 say they're memory foam, it honestly feels like plush foam and not real memory foam. Still soft af.

>>58936334
Nah this is my first time doing any sort of mod. The Shure's are real memory foam. Super comfy. I'm think about putting a new pair of pads on my He-350s. Something thicc and maybe leather. Got an recs?

What are some good ANC in-ear headphones?
Can be wireless or wired, just want some options.

>>58934324
I managed to get the sheepskins on my t50 mk3. It takes a lot of patience and stretching. Took me about 15 minutes the first time but it made a hell of a difference.

>>58936392
Yeah they have Brainwavz Angled Sheepskin pads, other than that you can go for the Alpha pads but those are like $60

>>58936557
My Hybrids were only $25, I would be flipping shit with Sheepskins.
Is the memory foam any better in the Sheepskins? Also the Sheepskins seem thinner than the other ones which is nice.

Got a pair of sr60i's and dt770's to sell. What kind of money should I expect to get for them on ebay? They seem to be going for £140 + new but I cant see any used pairs for sale.

>>58937116
> They seem to be going for £140 + new but I cant see any used pairs for sale.

sorry referring to the dt 770s here. Also 32ohm.

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Are sony extra bass headphones worth it if I can get them for $80 new?

>Budget
$700
>Open or closed
Closed

I'll consider both IEMs and over ears

>>58930840
w2c op IEMs?

>>58937218
No

>>58937320
Etymotic ER4XR or Oppo PM-3

Alternatively, wait for more information on MrSpeakers AEON. The measurements look very promising.

>>58937394
Why?

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I have just bought:

-Isk hp-960
-dzat dr-05

The isk will it be enough to hear my guitar whit a mini amp (nux gp-1)?

And also buy a cable extension (pic related) does anyone know if they create latency or loss of sound quality?

>>58931755
Although the sound sig of the headphone does play a factor, placement is a lot more important.

That said, headphones in general hardly have a soundstage.

>>58936863
I don't have any prior knowledge with memory foam but I can tell you they are absurdly comfy more than my old hd558. Though now that I do have them it makes the headband feel lackluster. I think I'll get the zmf pilot pad for maximum plush.

Just ordered a superlux hd669
What am I in for?

>>58937824
Budget headphones

>Budget
$30
>Location
'merica
>Source
phone
>Type of Headphone
in-ear
>Open or closed
n/a
>Comfort level
Anything that won't make me bleed, but it shouldn't fall out of my ears either
>Sound Signature
wut
>Past Headphones
$3 chink shit

>>58937885
Xiaomi pistons 2. Penon audio has legit ones.

>>58937885
I've hear KZ IEMs are good and they're over ear cable. That's a must for me in IEMs

>>58937824
New pads to put on like HM5's and good soundstage

>>58937885
Vsonic GR02 Bass Edition

So after realizing Complys are a meme and paying $60+ yearly comply tax on my $120 IEMs is retarded what should I try next to find that perfect seal?
Are Spinfit tips also a meme?

I just dropped a wicked elbow on my m40x's and snapped the ear cup off

>>58938459
Congratulations

>>58938250
Tfw large triple flange tips work perfectly for me.

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What would his headphones be?

>>58938628
Something with ANC to block out all the haters.

>>58938628
Something by LH Labs
Cheap shit made in china sold at a huge markup. Much like his own merchandise.

>Buys Status CB-1.

Have I done well, senpai?

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>>58938628
Only the best, most exquisite headphone.

>>58932488
>se215's, my nigger

>>58938752
>se215
not that guy, but iirc he has se846 lol

https://www.amazon.com/Takstar-HD2000-Studio-DJ-Headphones/dp/B00G1Y0VG2/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

Are the Creative Aurvana Live's just clones of these?

I just watched Zeos review the x2's. He talks about the sound for literally like 10 seconds
I also watched Tyll and he said "its almost as if EVERYTHING is emphasized with these!"
and then /hpg/ tells me that they're dark and basically just bass cannons

where the FUCK can I find a accurate review of the x2's or at least just a summary of their sound signature?

Just bought a pair of used LCD 2 pre-fazor. Also have the HE400i coming in the mail.

>>58938915
Zeos does that a lot and it's annoying as fuck

>>58938703
> Over six million dollars raised in capital
> Scheduled to come out later this year
> Not a single review or impressions
> Basically the same promotional material from last year
How big are these going to fail?

does anyone have the Urbanite?
I'm wondering how they feel in bed while laying on your side

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IN EAR HEADPHONES MAKE MY EARS WET INSIDE AND WHENEVER I TAKE THEM OUT IT'S FULL OF WAX

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

S-so I can just buy any male to male end for my headphones, right?
The 3 meter one that came with my sennheisers doesn't go into my computer and the 1 meter one that does is too short.

Grado SR-80e vs SPH9500 my dudes?

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Hello /g/ I am in need of a DAC to go with my Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp.
I will be pairing this set up with a HE400i and would love suggestions. around 100 USD please.
Thanks in advance.

>>58939120
So I'm not the only one.

Pretty much all headphones below $300 are cheap plastic garbage and sound like listening to music with a cloth bag over your head.
I don't know why you people don't just save money to buy real quality.

>>58939120
I bought a pair of ATH-IM70s and i can't even use them because of this

>>58932573
They have severe seal issues. They can range anywhere from anemic and bright when the seal is awful, to moderate V-shape when the seal is perfect. You need to really put them on and see how your head works with them.

Most people find them to be /slightly/ v-shaped, which is indeed what I found. They're good if your seal is good.

>>58938915
Well for starters don't listen to Zeos at all, ZEOS REVIEWS ARE FOR AESTHETICS ONLY, don't listen to anything he has to say about sound.

Read multiple head-fi reviews from users that have the background/headphone collection to back up their statements. Sometimes reddit is good if you look at the user talking, otherwise its no better than here, with retards babbling about Audio-Technica products.

>>58939525
You don't understand why people don't spend 80% of a week's pay on headphones?
Some of us want to step up to it, not buy the wrong god damn ones. Learn what sounds good and bad at the $50 or $100 level.
I'm not committing that much with my retarded knowledge about headphones. I'm just looking for it to not sound like tin foil.

>>58935075
Hot glue. But realistically, you'll have a better time with IEMs.

>>58935498
X2's. 770's will just be a more comfortable, more V-shaped version of clouds, with a bit more raw quality.

X2's will give you better soundstage and more airy sound as well as improved quality.

>>58935448
SBAF is downs tier now
and Head-fi is shill-town
/r/headphones is haf people with YUGE egos, and half idiots who have no idea of what they're doing
/hpg/ is mostly full of idiots who have no idea what they're doing, shitty arguments about MUH AKG MUH SNAPPHEISER MUH WS99 autism, and then like two people who actually know what they're talking about

>>58939627
Spend $300 now on HD600s which will last you for 10+ years or first spend 100$ on chink shit to realize you want HD600s.
Also what kind of shitty job do you have?

>>58930883
>>58932875
are the ones on aliexpress legit?

>>58939239
Fuck.

So do I need to shell out $20 for a cable or can I get something else?

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Audio-upgrade-Sennheiser-Headphones/dp/B00KAL35QU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487050902&sr=8-2&keywords=3m+headphone+cable

I need 3 meters of 3.5mm.

>get good headphones
>can hear all the imperfections in people's mics now
>can hear every audio single mistake in tv shows
>can't even bare to watch shit tier youtubers anymore because the audio quality is so bad it's triggering me

What have you done

>>58939687
It currently is at the top of my list, specially because of the removable cable and price, but I keep getting some recommendations like the HE-400I. Should I save and step up to something like that, which is going to be worse for whenever I need a microphone, since I can't use a BoomPro like with the X2? It's really annoying that people keep recommending wildly different things from wildly different price ranges. Still, thanks a lot for the reply anon.

>>58939239
>The 3 meter one that came with my sennheisers doesn't go into my computer
How?

>>58939728

Hey anon, can you do me a favour? Quit shilling Sennheisers.

What are you going to do when it turns out you don't like them, anon? Not everyone wants Sennheisers. Different strokes for different folks, faggot.

>>58939728
I bought HD 598s and they've lasted a few years, but I should clean the ear cushions.
How much worse are they than the HD 600s?
>>58939814
My HD 598s had an adaptor that was needed to fit the cord into a 3.5mm jack.

>>58937566
>And also buy a cable extension (pic related) does anyone know if they create latency or loss of sound quality?
>if they create latency or loss of sound quality?
>latency
Anon, do you know how fast electricity travels?

>>58939728
I work in a plastic car parts factory. I get ~$350 after insurance and taxes.

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Monitor headphones look so comical. These are ATH-T400.

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>>58939274
halp?

>>58940133
modi 2 or something by hifimediy

>>58939239
HD598's have a weird twist lock 2.5mm connector on the headphone end. You'll either have to source one of them, or just buy a new cable [which is sadly often cheaper]. Audio Technica also uses the same connector, so you might be able to get one from there as well.

Sennheiser's dumb cable shit really annoys me.

>>58939274
Modi 2

>>58939973

Hi Melvin

>>58939814
My computer doesn't have a 12mm slot as far as I know.
I could be a complete tool but I'll look again.

>>58940586
Holy fucking shit.
They want $20 for a 6.3mm to 3.5mm plug.

God damn it. Why couldn't it be a screw off like every other one I've bought so far.
>>58940638
Shit. Meant 6.3mm slot.

>>58940678
Yeah sennheiser are retarded. Just buy one from your local audio/electronics store for a dollar or two.

>>58934241
Oh shit are you me. I got my pads yesterday for my shp9500. They are worth the money 100%

>>58940696
Sounds like the plan to do.
But I live in hicksville so off to amazon I go.

Just bought some soundmagic hp200's. I done good?

>>58938250
I used spinfits after getting a shit seal with pretty much everything from sony hybrids, triple flange, modded shure tips and comply is a pain in the ass to deal with especially since it fucks with the sound. They work very well for me personally but it may differ for you so get 1 pair for now if you feel like trying them. If it helps they have the same size guide as Sony's do.

>Budget
$50-100
>Location
US
>Source
Phone/Laptop
>Type of headphone
IEMs
>Sound signature
I don't know honestly
>Past headphones
XBA1, Rock Zircons

>>58930840
damn senpai after a good month of waiting for my hm5 pads to arrive (amazon fucked up, cancelled order, other website fucked up too, cancelled, order from amazon for a few euros extra again) they finally came. Damn these are comfy.

>>58939120
same issue here :(

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>Budget
<100€
>Location
Europe
>Source
Phone & MP3 player
>Type of headphone
In ear
>Sound signature
V signature with nigger-grade bass
>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX1/2/300, Philips cheapos, Brainwavz Delta, KZ ATE, Xiaomi Piston... most importantly I'd like something durable this time around, whose cable doesn't fucking die after 6 months.

>>58941124
Buy something with removable cables. Then you only really have to pay ~15 for a new one.

If you want niggbass, SE215's might be good.

>>58940891
e10
>>58937885
pistons 3 if you can wait, don't know if you can't
make sure you check if they'er legit before you buy
>>58935191
600/558 for open
m40x for closed, these will need pads
>>58934004
>is X a meme

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>>58930840
>buying those instead of a pair of ANG N712's

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>>58941287
I legit want to buy those (the actual headphones) just because of Hifumi.

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>>58941367
Mio wore them better.

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Are Philips SHP 1900 headphones any good? I can buy them for just 6 dollars.

>>58941580
>Are Philips SHP 1900 headphones any good?
Probably
>I can buy them for just 6 dollars.
No reason not to, I wish I could buy a pair for $6

>>58941580
Worst fitting headphones I ever owned
Sounded fine for the ridiculous price tag
Gave them to my mom who likes them

>>58941580
Um. What is the difference between BAKA and SHP?

>>58941737
S MH and SHP

Should I bass boost my 650s or get a pair of X2s?

Looking for a headphone as well as amp.

>Budget
1000 USD for Headphones, and 1000 Usd for the Amp. I would prefer to spend around 500 on each.
>Location
USA
>Source
from laptop to an amp.
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable and breathable(i find cheaper headphones ive used to not be that breathable)
>Sound signature
Neutral or Warm
>Past headphones
Lets not talk about this.


If the type of music I listen to could also influence the headphones I would get, then I listen to Shoegaze and its 'surrounding' genres.

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 599's and I listen to them using a phone
Would buying an amp be worth it and if so,how much should I be spending on it? Thanks

I have a pair of Sennheiser hd 599's and I listen to them using my phone. Would buying an amp be worth it and how much should I be spending on one?
My budget is €150

>>58942129
>Would buying an amp be worth it
No.

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I recently bought the Superlux HD681B to replace my Plantronics Rig (since the ear pads fell off and there's no way of putting it back or replacing it anymore) from a local online store since it was around $20 cheaper than the 668s.

Does anybody own these? I was wondering if these are good enough but obviously, the 668s are way better.

>>58942129
Depends on the output impedance of your phone, I have an mp3 player with a really high output impedance and everything sounds like bassless garbage out of it.

>>58942287
Other than Sony I don't see manufacturers doing that and even their phones go to around ten to twenty ohm Zout which isn't a lot.

High Zout doesn't cause a loss of bass and with the HD 5xx-series Sennheisers the result is actually more bass at the driver resonance around 100 Hz. Capacitor coupled output stages act as high pass filters and be pretty destructive to sound quality. Bad designs are a thing. I have a laptop which has a headphone port like that.

>>58941877
>Lets not talk about this.
The idea of that is to tell us what you previously had and what were your thoughts about those past headphones. It can make our job easier if there were things you heavily disliked or enjoyed about them.

But anyway, I recommend Shure SRH1540. It doesn't need an amplifier but if you want to invest on a quality amplifier anyway, what would you like it to do? Your budget allows a lot here. Two options I can think of immediately:

Benchmark DAC1 used
Schiit Jotunheim

Both have high quality headphone outputs, more gain you will ever need, a lot of I/O and aside from doing headphone amplification, they work as DA-converters and preamplifiers if you ever feel the need for that in a dedicated desktop unit.

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>>58937335
http://onkyodirect.jp/NEWGAME_EARPHONE.html

>>58942732
Not him, but do they even ship internationally, and are those actually good? The Aoba one would be cute to use outside.

Man i love headphones and all but i havent used any of mine in ages m50, xb900, xb1000, xdr.

After getting good speakers I just didnt see a need. It kind of sucks since I rather enjoyed them.

>>58937700
To be excessively literal and somewhat naive, everything is given by frequency response at the ear. The non-trivial issue is what features of the frequency do you want to relate to.
>Placement
As in geometry?
If you look at the end result, it influences the transfer function, which is mathematically simple to recreate, if not practically so.
Which part of acoustics were you referring to? Delayed and attenuated reflections? Interactions of reflected sound with the directivity of the ear? ITD and ILD?

>>58938250
Foam cannot seal like silicone and other nonporous tips. The utility of foam is not being ill-fitted to the contours of the ear, as well as providing some damping material.
There are legions of tips on the marketplace. Some will fit, some will not. You aren't providing enough information go any further.

>>58942866
I use headphones out of necessity

Ain't gonna blast my speakers at 1am nor am I gonna use speakers when talking to friends on teamspeak

>>58942865
>do they even ship internationally
Not sure about the special editions but they are Pioneer SE-CL522 in-ears which are available internationally.
>and are those actually good?
Eh, since it's a sealed dynamic driver in-ear I would take a guess and say it's probably excessively bassy with peaky treble response. Might even be a little V-shaped. I didn't find any measurements but that's generally how in-ears are, especially at this price point and of this design. My personal opinion assuming the earlier is true: not good.

>>58943127
Just found a regular pair for $28 on Amazon. Exactly the same but without the Eagle Jump logo, which is probably not worth the extra $20. Still pretty cute though.

>>58943011
live in an apartment?

>>58943292
Yea

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So are there any other good IEMs that look like this and not too expensive? It'd be cool having something like this on your ears

>>58943308
only situation where theyre better honestly. gl with housing

I think my ears are fucked. I hear some sort of ringing whenever I'm wearing my closed headphones and there's nothing playing on it.

Will I experience the same on a open headphone? is this just placebo or something?

>>58943518
Do you hear the ringing when you go to sleep?

what do you guys think of grado labs sr80e? I'm new to the audio shit and this will be my first purchase. I was initially going to get the hd598 but that shit is not available where I live and importing is going to cost double the price. would also like similar headphones if you got any suggestions. must be open and similar on price.

>>58943530
yeah when I'm laying in bed and sometimes I hear it when it's silent around me. is this serious?

>>58943518
>>58943548
It's tinnitus. Take better care of your ears in the future or it will get worse.

>>58943548
>is this serious?
No, it's probably tinnitus. Consider it a warning that you should stop listening to very loud music or be more careful where you wonder (loud cars, construction sites).

I have it to my man and I have no idea how I got it. I recommend checking an otolaryngologist. I have an MRI schedulled to see if there's anything inside my head causing these noises. I doubt they'll find anything but I won't stop seeking professional help until all options run out

>>58943518
yes it probably is, i have tinnitus but not because of loud sounds. Its not very fun..

>>58943594
>>58943612
fuck me man. I'm researching right now and there doesn't seem to be a cure for this. I was just starting to enjoy the audio shit but now it seems I gotta stop it for now. Thanks btw and I'll check an otolaryngologist tomorrow as soon as I can.

>>58943724
And yes, for me at least, using a pair of open headphones will reduce the ringing by a big margin.

>>58943594
pretty much everyone has it, but in varying degrees, take care or it'll get worse
be sure to often change your volume, change it to a little but below what you find perfect. Then over time you'll be able to reduce your "perfect" volume to about half

>>58943776
Not the same anon, but I own a pair of HD650s and a fiio e10k. I never go over 4 on the knob (unless the track itself is really low) and I use low gain. How the hell did I get tinnitus?

>>58943813
It can be genetic, or induces from prior infections.

I had a bad infection a while ago and have had it ever since. I can hardly hear it over the laptop fan running at fucking jet engine mode, but I legitimately cant sleep in silence now. It's scary to think I'll never hear silence again in my life.

>Budget
Preferably no more than $100
>Location
USA
>Source
Directly into PC, maybe a DAC in the future is needed
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
I'm not picky, I'd prefer open since I've heard that they're better for gaming.
>Comfort level
Very, looking to be using them for hours on end
>Sound signature
not too knowladgable on this. I guess an all-around decent sound would be best to go with
>Past headphones
I currently use the Sennheiser Momentums which I absolutely love. I also use the Apple Earpods too which I like a lot. As for headsets, I have a Sades headset and the Logitech G633 that I switch out every so often when I cant stand them.

The Headphones Im currently looking at are the AKG K240 MKII and the Sennheiser HD558's. I'd like to go with the AKG's but I've heard that the build quality is kind of iffy, and the only problem I have with the Sennheisers is that they dont appear to have a removable cord, which I'd kind of like.

>>58943872
598's do have a removable cord, it's just a twist lock 2.5mm. Same as the one that Audiotechnica uses.

>>58943813
doesn't take much, I was always very careful with audio volumes because I'm "a Highly Sensitive Person" (fuck that's a retarded term) and I still got pretty strong tinnitus

>>58943893
arent the 598's considerably more expensive than the 558's

>>58943904
oh sorry, i read 598's in your original post
both have the exact same cable

598's are like ~$30 more.

>>58943893
>>58943904
Also how do they clamp down because the main issue I have with my headsets is that they squeeze my head too tightly

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>>58932428
I own and love them (on schiit stack). I've seen HD598se on sale under 100€ in amazon EU. Very good value.

>>58943850
>>58943898
I showed some of my friends my 650 and e10k once. They set it to max and turned on high gain and asked me if it couldn't go any louder

I honestly don't get it. How can people listen to music so ridiculously loud and not get tinnitus? Hell, my father, when he was in the army, got a pistol right near one of his hears when it was fired. The noise was so loud he spent weeks (or months) without being able to listen from that hear due to permanent damage but guess what - still no tinnitus

>>58943937
Depends on your head shape. I have a quite large head, but 598's were actually quite loose. They start to slide down my head if i looked down quickly. Certainty by no means a hard clamp.

>>58944025
okay, I'd assume the same would go the the 558's then since they're so similarly designed right?

>>58944076
Yeah, they use the exact same frame/body. The only differences are different headphone pads, and dampening in the driver.

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>Budget
50€ max
>Location
Spain
>Source
PC, smartphone.
>Type of headphone
Full sized.
>Open or closed
Don't care but preferably closed.
>Comfort level
Willing to give up some comfort in favor of better sound quality but I need something I can wear for 2-3h without issues.
>Sound signature
I'm a dummie so I really don't know, the best for the average ignorant I guess.
>Past headphones
Turtle Beach Ear Force X12

I was a teenager and fell for the gaming marketing like 5 years ago. They are good but overpriced. Decent sound (very subjetive considering I've never used quality headphones), good isolation, comfy (I have quite small ears), long ass cable, good microphone.

>>58939733
Idk, I got these on amazon. Gearbest almost always has them for $30 USD.

Anyone got recs for budget earbuds for $50-100? I'm in the US btw.

>>58944455
I'm not sure what other people's opinions on them are, but I really like the Apple Earpods, especially how they're (to me) a decent set of IEM's that you dont have to really jam into your ear to get them to stay.

>>58944455
e10
se215

Anyone have an opinion on the Takstar HD2000?

Can't find much info on them at all.

>>58944511
How are these for bass? I'm not one for a lot of bass in my music

>>58944589
rip you

>>58944455
Earbuds or in-ears?

Etymotic MK5 anyway.

>>58944642
Why not MP5?

>Budget
under 150 euros

>Location
EU only

>Type of headphones
Over-ear


Have a nice!

>>58944786
Forgot to add Wireless BT

>>58944701
Because it doesn't exist.

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>>58944868
What's this then on the right?

>>58944995
checkmate atheists

>>58944995
EUROPOORS BTFO

>>58945020
[spoiler]That picture was taken in Finland[/spoiler]
[spoiler]No spoilers in /g/[/spoiler]

>>58944995
That's an MP5 SMG. Theres no decent IEM called MP5

>>58945036
>Theres no decent IEM called MP5
Doesn't matter, HK MP5 plays lovely music and if you can't use it as an IEM you're just not trying hard enough

>>58945050
I prefer my ears to not bleed, thanks

>>58945072
Pussy.

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>>58945029
yanks BTFO

>>58944995
>>58945050
>>>/k/

>Budget
~$100, but can go higher
>Location
USA
>Source
tablet, shitty work desktop
>Type of Headphone
in ear
>Open or closed
n/a
>Comfort level
whatever, they're in ear
>Sound Signature
neutral or warm
>past Headphones
currently using Fidelio X2 and Oppo PM-3 at home, but I misplaced my shitty earbuds that I got for free from something or other and used for my equally shitty computer at work. Looking for a fairly decent replacement without paying too much because it's not for lengthy use.

>>58944455
I was last using VSD1S earbuds and they broke yesterday. Want something similar or better for around the same price.

>>58933252
>They seem glued on.
Mine are not glued on.
I don't know where to get official replacement pads though.

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amp / dac combination for for HD600s?
Preferably something that's available in Europe. Budget's £240

>>58941877
Sony MDR 1A

>>58945678
Shure se215

>>58946584
I use ifi micro iCan, sounds pretty good
amp only tho.

What is the best IEM in the $100 price range? I listen to about everything.

>>58944525
Bump, anyone ever heard of the Takstar HD2000?

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>spending more than 50 bucks on iem's
you're being memed

>>58937428
They break easiy

>>58931456
Why does no one ever give me advice?

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>>58930883
>>58930990
I don't necessarily disagree with these statements

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>>58939239
Sennheisers use proprietary cables. 2.5mm with a lock on it

>>58947223
>buying and using iems at all
MEME'D

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>>58947223
I heard IEMs over $200 don't actually sound "better" than one another, they just have different sound signatures

Just got the DT-770 and I'm pretty fucking impressed by what this thing can do

>>58947520
Look into CAL, HM5, M40x, Sony V6/7506. Beyerdynamic DT770.

Many options to be found with a quick google search, not sure they'll be much of an upgrade of what you have already though.

HD 600s are €270 on Amazon UK, thinking of buying but don't have an dac/amp for them, could get one in a few months though. Is it worth it without a good source or should I just buy 599s?

>>58948185
>$200
my cut off point is 50 bucks. above that and you're probably paying for build quality rather than sound quality. they're iem's man how good could they possibly sound

>>58948342
>they're iem's man how good could they possibly sound
As good as any headphone and better due to simplified acoustics involved.

This price point jerk is useless.

>>58948291
Not looking for an upgrade, more of just a pair of closed to use on the go. Thanks for the recs though :)

>>58948361
>As good as any headphone and better due to simplified acoustics involved.
iem's sound better than full sized headphones everyone, you heard it here first

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>>58948361

Anyone got any recs for a good portable DAC? I snagged a Dragonfly v1.2 for $80 and have been using it for a while, but the USB end is getting a bit loose and might fail on me soon. I might get the new red, but have no idea if it's much better than earlier versions. Any ideas?

Using Shure 1540s.

>>58948314
If you want a neutral sound signature then the 600 will be what you want. Your motherboard will probably be "good enough" to drive them to listenable levels but it'll be worth the investment in the long run when you can get an amp for them.

>>58948005
AD-500X and Sennheiser 559?

>>58948420
>iem's sound better than full sized headphones everyone
Indeed or rather, they can more easily achieve high(er) fidelity than headphones as ear response and seal aren't issues anymore.
>you heard it here first
Almost sounds like this is somehow surprising or even ridiculous to you. Why?

>>58944127
Anyone please?

>Budget
~$50
>Location
U.S
>Source
S7/PC
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Pretty comfortable since I will be having them on most of the time but, would still prefer sound quality over comfort.
>Sound signature
V-shape
>Past headphones
M50X, urBeats

IEMS that I considered:
Pistons 2
Symphonized NRG 3.0
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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>>58949573
zero audio's carbo tenore/basso

basso has more bass

>>58944127
SHP9500 (open) or save for some Cloud I

>>58950351
To add to that, Superlux 668B/Samson SR850 (Open) or Samson SR950/Superlux 669 (Closed). The Superlux cans need new pads.

>>58948005
Which of the four headphones do you prefer, anon?

>>58948291
Not the same anon, but I just got the DT770's. What is a good amp for these? I don't know dick about phone amps

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I bought the Shure 215's after my Sennheiser Momentums kicked the bucket (loved them btw) and I feel as if they sound distant and muffled. Is it just me or is this common?

>>58950854
Not just you. They're a fairly dark sounding IEM

>>58950844
Do you need a DAC or just an amp?

You probably need a DAC/amp combo.

Check out the Schitt Fulla 2.

Looking into getting a new AmpDAC combo for DT-880 250 Ohm/K7XX, any suggestions?

>Budget
$150
>Location
USA
>Source
Currently Classic 47 AMP/Creative Sound Audigy 5.1 Line out

Leaning between E10K Olympus2, SMSL M3, Fulla 2 though the driver issues people are reporting are concerning and O2.

>Budget
~$100
>Location
MURICA
>Source
Android
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
VERY + 3 button remote
>Past IEMs
Currently using piston 3 over piston hybrid

I'm using a pair of MDR V6s. I almost exclusively use them on my PC. Would an external DAC/amp be a good investment?

>>58948185
Price doesn't have anything to do with acoustics.
In a certain sense, you need very little to construct a good sounding IEM. Little amount of materiel, some damping filters, and drivers of choice. The small excursions required to generate high SPL at the ear are a boon to linearity, and the pressure chamber enables ultimate bass extension.


>>58948620
>as ear response and seal aren't issues anymore
We substitute the outer ear and the half-open/half-closed canal for the response of the earphone in a sealed cavity. Thus, the ear's native transfer function is totally discarded and replaced by the earphone response coupled with the acoustic load.
Acoustic impedance issues are more dire with these small volumes; upper frequency response is highly dependent on the dimensions of the ear.
Seal is an even more serious issue than it already was for other types of headphone. What is lost are the degrees of freedom with earpiece positioning. These are now restricted to one effective line of travel, at most. The transmission line resonances are also more clearly visible for it.

You can deal with all of the above, of course. These are just a few challenges in the design, as of any other.

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>>58941287
They look more like pink k141's

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>>58941367
>>58941287
>>58952172
they're akg k142 hd in pink

>>58952172
>>58952207
These look aesthetically comfy; can any anon comment on these headphones?

>>58952539
All I know is that they use the same drivers as the k240 and k271 and they're over-ear headphones, despite Hifumi making them look like over ear.

>>58952585
Oops, they're on-ear* headphones, not over-ear

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>>58930840
I can't even hear properly, because I have tinnitus.

Why don't anime girls wear actually good headphones

>>58943937
I have those.
It's not bad at all. They start slide off if I tilt my head flat like I'm lying down, or shake it back and forth, but I suspect most headphones are like that.
Love the ear pads.

> Slowly realize how every headphones that's shilled on /r/headphones becomes a trending topic and widely discussed
So is this how companies like Schiitt, VE and Campfire Audio survive? shilling their shit in niche communities and hoping as many users as possible bait into their stuff?

>>58953353
>He doesn't think they come here too.

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>>58951425
Help please

>>58953666
An E10K will work just fine, Satan. If you don't need a dac, O2.

>>58953761
Thank you

>>58941287
where can someone even find these?

Are any of those poorfag (under €50) confortable to wear with glasses? I'm sick of buds 'right part louder than left' and shit.
I have some Superflux 668B for home but I want a pair for when outside and I need (spacially pads) to be nice to wear with glasses on

>>58953867
Buy >>58952207 and have someone paint them pink

redpill me on Grado Labs

>>58954388
Their cheaper models are decent, although do still lack in bass. SR60i/80i arent bad.

Dont bother with anything further up as its all just bright headphones for deaf old men.

>>58954437
I'm about to get a sr80e for half the price. I should get it right? I've been meaning to try open headphones for a while now.

>>58933252
can understand that. the sonic speed performance of 400i is miles ahead of the x2 but this makes them much more analytical as well.

for simply fun sound on all genres, the x2 is a better choice

>>58953353

Enjoy your stay in mid-fi hell.

>>58942234
681 Evo inclusive velour pads or bust

>>58944786
parrot zik 2

>>58941223
>Buy something with removable cables. Then you only really have to pay ~15 for a new one.

Yeah that hardly changes the problem desu, I can get decent new IEMs for $15. Now I'd need an actually durable removable cable so we're back to square one.

>>58952105
Good info, thanks.

>>58954626
>the sonic speed performance of 400i is miles ahead of the x2 but this makes them much more analytical as well.
Complete gibberish.

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I need some decent in-ear headphones with a mic. Are the SE215m+ a good choice?

>>58943979
riffraff do like their deadening loudness.

>>58954912
If you like bass, yes.

What's the point of the 6.3 jack? Genuinely asking

>>58956029
durability and it feels really good to put in

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>>58956029
Older standard, sturdier build.

>>58956029
Much more durable. Used more often in pro audio too. Especially with guitars.

They're great for stationary use but shithouse for anything ever used when mobile. I dont get why more companies dont just do what Beyer does and just have it screw onto the 3.5mm.

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>>58952753
Blame AKG.

New thread

>>58956546
>>58956546
>>58956546