/hpg/ - Headphone General

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ducks? ducks!

>>58957214
Won't fix something as bad as Grado.

>>58957232
slap em on some porta pros or something

who cares cause DUCKSSSS!

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>>58956546
>>58957214
>>58957232
>>58957246

My headphones randomly snapped when i went to put them on my head lastnight.

How'd I do /g/?

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>>58956546
Best budget headphones coming through.

>>58957380
shoulda bought sr850

>>58957770
I want to buy a pair of good cans as a gift and those fuckers were my first choice. Too bad here in Europistan they cost more than double amazon.com's price, and importing them from abroad will take too much time.

I need something on that price range equally well built and well sounding.

>>58957770
Are these actually amazing or are they just amazing for the price of 75 dollars?

How do they compare to the HD 558/598s?

>>58957770
what are those?

>>58957936
Philips SHP9500. Out of production.

>>58957954
thanks

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Just picked up the 598s on Amazon is this good? I was considering others like dt880 and hd600 but went with the 598 since I was blown away by the 558 pic related after 3 years dog finally got to them :(

>>58957967
Well, I guess if you really loved the 558's you made the right choice. Personally I would have gone with something else, as they're practically the same exact headphone (they have the same driver)

But, I mean if you loved the 558s, you can't really go wrong.

>>58958019
Well shit I mean I had heard nothing else that good before that. What would you recommend ?

>>58956546
>old and busted

>>58957954
>>58957936
Now replaced by what appears to be the generally same SHP9500S. Seems to be even cheaper.

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I love the earpod format earphones (iems make me feel stuffy)

Are there any choices other than Apple's?

>>58958051
I don't know actually. I currently own the 558s. I think whenever I get new headphones next time, I might pick something a little more "colored" maybe the Fidelio x2's or something.

Problem is, after owning these, I don't think I wanna go back to round cups ever again. You really can't beat over-ear cups, I can wear these literally all day and there is zero fatigue whatsoever.

>>58957967
HD598 are very good, yeah. That's my main pair.

I do strongly have to emphatise they benefit a lot from having an amp. After two years without an amp, someone lent me a schiit fulla2 and I was blown away. You're seeing just little hints of what the headphones can do when using them without an amp.

>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.

>>58958259
Is it really that drastic? Cause they're driven very easily from my experience. What changes with an amp?

>>58958263
>50€ max

Very difficult to get something "full sized" at that price.

I'd say the entry point is HD598, which *sometimes* you can get at 100€ on amazon sales. See price history/set an alarm.

They're open, which typically sounds considerably better than closed for the same price.

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Tel me about FOSTEX /hpg/. How good are they? Does anyone have a pair? Are they good value?

>>58958294

Keep in mind this is considering I've used many computers and soundcards as sources before trying the fulla2, so it isn't the case of one faulty source. Also keep in mind that testing is with reasonable volume, so it's not a matter of "I can make it louder now". From a fulla2 perspective, that's just playing with 1/4th (quiet, comfortable for long listening) to half (somewhat loud) of the volume wheel.

Hearing them with the fulla2 for the first time made me go O_O, as if there had been a fog all along, clouding what I could hear through the headphones.

Every song I tested sounded better. Songs I never cared about like chihaya's aoi tori suddenly became very grabbing and generally awesome.

Ended up purchasing the schiit stack (which sounds the same), as I had to return fulla2 to its owner. My advice now is to just get a fulla2; it's much, much better value for the money in terms of general usefulness than the stack.

>>58957883
are they better? Everywhere ive looked up it comes back to these

>Budget
~75
>Location
US
>Source
PC, smartphone.
>Type of headphone
Over or On ear
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Not a huge priority as they'll be my portable cans.
>Sound signature
Neutral, don't mind other sigs if within the price range.
>Past Headphones
CAL

I think the CAL's are excellent for portable use, but mine are starting to develop a slight short. So I figured I should look into a replacement.

May just replace the CAL or try to fix, thought I'd see what's out there first.

The Takstar HD2000 look intriguing, however there's almost no information about out there and a 6m cable might be too long for portable use.

>>58958263
For 50€ it's kinda hard to get half decent full sized headphones. If you double the budget a lot of valid options pop up.

>Sony MDR 7506
>Brainwavz HM5
>Status Audio CB-1
>Audio Technica ATH-M40x
All closed, all good, all under 100€

>>58958438
they're the 668b without the stupid headwings & with velour pads

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While looking for a cheap pair of cans I found out these. Anyone has any opinion on them?

>>58958381
Alright guess Ill Kep the order in thanks guys!

>>58958628
Keep*

>>58958081
>old and busted
Kind of. Still great.

Is SE535 still recommended? My SE315's cable broke and I am thinking of upgrading rather than replacing.

Any durable earpods under <$10. Good cabling and solders.

>>58958794
get the fuck out

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I need good noise isolation + decent sound, and I got only $30. What should I get? What about Nuforce NE 600X?

Anyone know of any earpad replacements for the hd600? These stock pads are comfortable most of the time, but I still find them a bit stiff and scratchy.

>>58958794
VE Monk+

>>58958263
Superlux 681/668B/669
Samson SR850/950
The Superluxes will need new pads, HM5 or K240 pads work.

So thanks to these threads and others on reddit, I've narrowed my choices to two sennehiser headphones; the 558's and the 598's. As far as I can tell, there's not much difference between the two, but then I'm not really knowledgeable about this. So I was wondering if anyone here could help me with that.

>>58958990
They're pretty similar, 558 is warmer if that's what you want.

>>58958990
They're the same headphone. 598 is just a tad more open. Grab the 558's and do the foam mod if you wanna hear 598's.

>>58959029
and what do you and other mean by warmer? Sorry, I'm not an audiophile and the research I've done on headphones hasn't really shed light on that.

Has anyone tried Cowon EM1 ?

>>58959046
More bass

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Where can I cop the Soundmagic e10s for not $60CAD?

>>58959088
okay thank you

>>58958990
>>58959029
>>58959037
and how about their feel, like comfort. When sitting on your head, do they feel same, different? Is one more comfortable than the other?

>>58959094

Maybe on Micca Store? If not brand new, they may have open-box for cheaper.

What's a good dac/amp for a HD598SE?
Under £100

>>58956546
what are some good earphones under 50€ that doesnt have silicone/soft tips?
bonus points for sturdy cables too

>>58959215
I've been looking at the monoprice 111567 and the
SMSL SD793-II, which are both DAC/Amp combos.

>>58959214
>>58959270
shit sorry, I replied to the wrong post

>>58959132
Same, except the head cushion is slightly more luxurious on the 598's. 558 one is still really soft, I own them and they're the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn.

>>58959288
got me all excited there anon :(

>Budget
$50, though I'm willing to go a little bit over it
>Location
Brazil
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Don't care
>Comfort level
As long as it doesn't make my ears bleed, I'm fine with whatever
>Sound signature
I don't know better, so I suppose I'll pick neutral
>Past headphones
A bunch of shitty headsets not worth mentioning that usually had their wires break within a year of use. It's about time I moved away from those

I'm no audiophile. I barely listen to music and couldn't understand most of the stuff on the wiki page. All I want is something with decent sound quality and good lastability. I'm tired of having to replace my shit everytime one of the sides stops working

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Anyone know of a 3.5 to 3.5 male to male coupler that is slim enough to fit in a Status CB-1?

Pic related, most of them seem to be about this size which won't fit.

>>58959546
Are the Panasonic SHP9500 available in Brazil?

They're great for movies and vidya, and you can easily attach a Boom Pro if you need a mic.

They're open so sound will leak and you'll hear the environment around you.

>>58959546
look for superlux 668b, 662 evo or sr850

>>58959825
Add Superlux 669/Samson SR950 to that list, Theyre the closed versions of the SR850/668B

>>58958618
I had HD330 a couple of years ago. Pretty solid "V" sound, they are perfect if you use to listen electronic music.

>>58959882
Thanks. What about comfort?

>>58959875
might be too bassy if closed

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_philips-she3205bk-00-2038149.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_sennheiser-mx-475-1790448.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_akg-y-16-a-1801921.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_philips-flite-she4205bk-00-2170962.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_philips-she-3010bk-00-1895048.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_sennheiser-mx-375-1523907.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_panasonic-rp-hv-154-e-k-1209611.html

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_panasonic-rp-hv41-1692307.html

which one of these has the sturdiest cable? least likely to lose sound on one side after 3 months?
which one would you recommend?

>>58959921
The one you take good care of.

>>58959943
What makes you think I'll take good care of them?
Well I guess then it will be Sennheiser it seems to come with a pouch.
Or should I go for the cheapest then?

>>58959964
If you're not going to take care of them, why even bother posting in this general?

Just get some cheap shit and use them until you break them.

>>58959970
>Why even bother posting in this general?
Where else should I post? I'll go to chinkshit general.

>Budget
$50 max
>Location
California
>source
Smartphone
>Type
On ear, over ear or in ear if the opening is small.
>Open/closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Bearable
>Sound signature
Don't care that much
>Grado SR80, Beyerdynamic DT770, MEElectronics Sport‑Fi M6

The sportfi m6 is what I use for my phone when I'm traveling/school but I have freak ear canals and produce a gratuitous amount of earwax so it's kinda gross out old earwax in the earphone canals... I was thinking about getting the koss portapro's but I'm scared my hair will constantly get caught in the headphone bands and pull them out.

>>58956546
What will be the most noticeable upgrade the dtt880 or the X2s?

So anyone tried Spinfit tips?
Are they really better than regular silicon tips?

K702 or Fidelio X2 ? From what I've seen the K702s build quality is not great, all plastic, but the X2s are twice the price. Are they worth it? Z-Reviews guy drooled all over them so idk, should I buy into the hype?

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This is Zeos. He spends most of the time of his videos on autistic ramblings and spends seldom amounts of time talking about the sound. Say something nice about him.

>>58960420
He makes me feel better about myself.

>>58960077
Depends on what you're upgrading from

>>58960420
He has too many nice headphones

>>58960408
Buy k701 instead.
Bass is for niggers and mio has the k701s

>>58960420
I can't be mad about him because he helped me set up my 2.1 setup so...

>>58960420
His positiveness and enthusiasm helped me a great deal in pulling the trigger on a pair of X2, which is probably one of the best purchases I've ever made in my life.

>>58960420
He can't cook worth shit and is a deaf lard that misguides people into buying headphones

>>58960598
sounds like the entire head-fi community

>>58960408
Get the X2. I think their build quality is as good as build quality can get without resorting to exotic materials. Great value for money.

>>58958136
Check out the VE monks. Best value out there and might be what you're looking for.

>>58960575
>>58960598
Hmmm, something doesn't quite add up.

>>58960610
Head-fi and Reddit make fun of this guy

Does there exist a detachable earphone?

That uses 3.5mm for both ends? This would solve the eternal issue of cables shitting out

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>>58960823
PLEXTONE X46M has detachable cabling and seems sturdy enough, however the endpoint looks like proprietary crap instead of the universal 3.5mm

Am I wrong in this?

>>58960644
I'm >>58960575 and it makes sense.
Zeos is great for two things:
>sorting out what you might want to buy
>convincing yourself to actually spend the money
This works great if you already want to buy a pair of headphones and you have a rough idea on the budget. Otherwise if you're an audiophool, or someone that just likes to watch reviews online for entertainment, then yes, he's a massive faggot that shills everything within his reach; everything he listens to is great, is the best, no amount of money seem to be unreasonable enough to discourage someone from buying a product. Again, because of this, if you're uncertain about purchasing or not, if you want just a little nudge towards the checkout at amazon, or wherever, then zreviews is great.

>>58960859
pinnacle P1 and shure se215 seem to have similar cabling, maybe even same plugins.

If so, then finding replacement cables might be easy.

Ordered myself Xiaomi Piston 3, how good are those? I listen to mostly synthwave/vaporwave.

>>58960954
>>58960859
It seems to be the MMCX cabling. Fairly common however mostly used for "high-end" earphones so cable replacement seems quite expensive.

Fiio e10k or Schiit Fulla 2?

>>58960823
>That uses 3.5mm for both ends?
It would be too bulky. TS plugs aren't really suited to this sort of use either, no locking mechanisms and prone to occasional shorts.

>>58960954
MMCX has been plucked from RF use as a common connector for earpieces. The more popular options are MMCX and the JH/UE style 2-pin connector.

>>58960475
Bose Sound True

I use the $11 Sony earphones that you can find at Best Buy™

Anything more spent is for autistic losers who browse /g/

>>58958334
Idk but i want the th900 reall bad

>>58961211
T. deaf twentyonepilots fan

>>58961246
you don't like them?

they have some good songs

>>58960929
Yeah, that is true. He certainly did succeed at the last part. Can't wait to try out my X2s this weekend! Coming from a shitty gaming headset these should be a huge improvement.

Thanks for your comments too.

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Been using JVC Marshmallows my entire life. It's time for an upgrade. Thoughts on these earphones as an upgrade?

What is the best speaker setup for PC Gaming/Music/Movies?

Why do people even bother asking for over-ear recs with only a $50 budget?

>>58959746
>>58959825
>>58959875
>country is so shit that none of the big stores I buy my components in have these
Welp, that's the third world for you

dear /hpg/

I bought something named Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT for 120 eurobucks

did i get scammed ? is it terrible ?

t.

>>58961464
The best? Oh boy.

>Budget
$30 USD
>Location
US
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Neutral

Thanks

>>58962048
Well the best for around $300

>>58958263
Was in your spot and got the Sennheiser HD 4.20. do not regret at all, really enjoying them, mic works great for the occasional gaming and the sound is amazing.

Using them with a fiio m3 for the music, great quality for the price.

>Order CB-1.
>CB-1 arrives.
>Sound great for the price.
>Very comfy.

Seems like these are appropriately hyped.

>Budget
150€ max
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
Should be comfortable but sound quality is more important
>Sound signature
Can't really say
>Past headphones
Sennheiser Game One.
Liked that it's comfortable
Wasn't satisfied with the sound, the bass wasn't bassy enough and just sounded all around flat.
Also the mic was crap but I already have an external mic now.

I'm mainly going to use it for games and thought about maybe getting a soundcard with it for some good virtual surround but I don't really know if it's necessary.

>>58962548
How's the build quality? I'm considering buying them, but it looks like a cheap pair of crappy disposable headphones. They go around the same price of the MDR 7506, and these are much more reputable than the CB-1, so I was really wondering which one to buy.

>>58962742
My pair doesn't appear to suffer from the QA issues that other people seem to have dealt with.

That said, they're completely plastic it seems like, but they feel sturdy enough.

They come with a year warranty if you get them from Status directly.

Keep in mind that 7506's have a pretty different sound signature.

>>58962667
NVX XPT100
Brainwavs HM5
Status CB-1

Virtual Surround is a gimmick. A good pair or stereo headphones is better than anything with "Gaymer Surround". If you want to try surround, Razer Surround software is free.

>>58963052
>Keep in mind that 7506's have a pretty different sound signature.
I know, but for all my intents and purposes (it's a gift) sound signature is secondary.

What's in your opinion the best wireless gaming headset for PC on the market /hpg/?

>inb4gaymer

How big is the difference between SE535 special edition and regular?

>>58963571
>Wireless

Kek

>>58963571
>gaming

Kok

>>58963582

Yes, I like to move around my house at times and listen to music away from a desktop. You should try it sometime you fat fuck.

>>58963571
>headset

Kuk

>>58957918
Then you're not looking hard enough.

>>58963336
Alright, thanks Anon.

>>58963611
I do too, but I use a proper pair of headphones with a detachable cable and use a bluetooth adapter if I resort to such degeneracy.

>>58963571
Cuck

>>58958755
>535
The treble level is much reduced. Also lacks absolute treble extension. It could be called dark.
Nice kit of accessories, but you should be able to find the 535 on sale for far less than the MSRP with some effort.

>>58963577
>535 SE
A damper swap, from the white damper to the grey damper.
Makes the treble level slightly less reduced, it still rolls off in the highs.
Some versions may also be packed with an additional mic+remote cable.

>>58956546
Just got my Audio Technica ath-m50xs today. My first step to being an audiophile

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worth it? Whit fiiO k1

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>>58964150

>>58964150
>not buying 40x

>>58964042
Thanks for your (You). Do you think it's worth spending 50€ more on the special edition if I don't care for extra accessories?

>>58961339
Pls

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>>58964163
>>58964163

>>58964163
Onboard should drive them fine

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you think my Logitech Z-2300 control pod has enough power for a Fostex T50RP MK3

so far I found out the OPAMP used is a Japan Radio Corporation’s JRC-4565

http://www.njr.com/semicon/products/NJM4565.html

>>58964163
That's what I do right now. Lovin it
(Are you me from the past?)

Any tips for wet wax ears when using in ear headphones?

>Budget
300€

>Location
EU

>Source
E10K

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Either

>Comfort level
Sound is more important

>Sound signature
Warm, bassy, very smooth

>Past headphones
HD650

>>58964913
q-tip

>>58964913
The bass is strong? he has the "puch"? Do u use any dac? I seriously think about buying this headphone.

>>58963052
>My pair doesn't appear to suffer from the QA issues that other people seem to have dealt with.
>check around the internet
>find posts about people lamenting heavy channel imbalance on new headphones
>well, it might be an old issue, like the first production run might not be perfect and such
>check the date
>posted yesterday
Holy shit the build quality must be awful on those things! Fucking dropped. It's better to buy something a bit more expensive that lasts a lifetime of abuse than a cheap ass piece of junk that breaks down in a day.

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As an average user (as in not an audiophile), will I notice a significant improvement in audio quality with an upgrade from my HD 598 or its all diminished returns from here on out?

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Post headphones that only you own
>MrSpeakers Alpha Dog

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How did I do if these are a new pair?

What would be the best dac/amp that can drive HD 600s to a pretty good level on a budget?

>>58956546
God tier setup there.

>>58965302
Probably not huge if you're not listening to lossless files, and depending on which genres you normally listen to. Most electronic and rock won't really take advantage of the capabilities of higher-end headphones, while Classical and the like will really benefit from it. If you really want to find out, you could find a place with a good return/trial policy and try out and compare some models that interest you.

>>58965531
>ality with an upgrade from my HD 598 or its all diminished returns from here on

I see. I have some flac albums and I'm ecletic with genre but it looks like an upgrade should not be my priority now. If I have the oportunity I'll try something better, thou.

Thanks, anon.

>>58965379
you will love them.

>>58965233
But they provide a 30 day return guarantee and a one year warranty...So there's no risk to try them.

>>58964150
>He thinks M50x are audiophile.

You have much to learn desu.

Stick to reddit for a while.

>>58964150
>he literally bought meme headphones
>not even a good meme
all the audio autists are gonna sperg out at you now

I listen almost exclusively to trance in 320 or better. What sound signature should I look for in recreation headphones? I wont use them for anything but listening to music, well voip and shit but that's not important.

Trance has all the frequencies, usually tons of bass but then the vocals go really high. All of my favorite songs have female vocalists.

I'm thinking maybe the NAD VISO hp50
Budget is 300, if I were going to go higher I would just get the Oppo Pm-3. I'm in the US. Pretty indifferent to open or closed, scared of having no bass with open headphones but that fear is probably unfounded

>>58965815
>Budget
>Location
>Source
>Type of headphone
>Open or closed
>Comfort level
>Sound signature
>Past headphones

>>58965815
Beats are calling your name.

>>58965873
>budget
I said 300.
>location
I said US.
>Source
my bad. Probably a $100 fiio
>type of headphone
clearly over-ear
>open or closed
As I said, not sure. open to either
>Comfort level
important, comfortable for 10+ hours
>Sound signature
I described what I listen to and asked for signature I should look for.
>past headphones
ATH-M50, DT 990 250, Sony XBA-H1, Takstar pro 80

>>58965939
Fidelio X2 sound up your alley.

>>58965815
>>58965939
You'd probably want a sound signature that's along a slight v-shape, or neutral with a slight boost in the low end.

Look into the X2 if you want to try an open headphone with a nice amount of bass. There's also a peak around 10khz which will make songs sound a bit more energetic.

>>58964200
>SE535 and Red LTD
You can swap the dampers yourself. Order the Knowles grey dampers from a large electronic supplier or some Chinese shop and put them in. I don't suggest paying a significant premium for the 535 LTD.
I'd also suggest that you keep the sound in mind: it's not bad at being dark, smooth low/mid, but you may not want a dark sounding IEM.
There should be one poster here who made the damper swap and held onto it.

>>58965815
>What sound signature should I look for in recreation headphones?
Genre itself doesn't influence the choice of sound signature too much, aside from maybe throwing out the headphones that totally lack extension. Too much variation in style, especially for "trance" which has countless sub-genre, each artist with their own style and coloration.
On that note, listening to lossy or lossless coded music doesn't much influence the headphone choice either.

>past headphones
More important is what general signature you want. What did you think of your other headphones?

>>58966056
I enjoyed the ath-m50 for a while as I had simply never tried anything better. I bought them back in 2009 and my taste in music then was far different. Recently comparing them to my XBA-h1 they were extremely similar and I definitely don't want to pick up something that could be called similar to the m50.

When I purchased my DT-990s I was completely blown away by them. Everything about them was superior to the m50 for me. I'm not good with audio adjectives but I believe I liked the "sparkle" and the way the vocalists sound like they're singing directly into your ear. The vocals always sound like they are in front of everything else and I liked that. I don't have the dt990s anymore so now I figure I may as well buy an upgrade.

I use the takstar pro 80 aka cloud hyperx and SOny XBA-h1s now. The XBA's are pretty trash, they fatigue the shit out of me I suppose. I do not enjoy listening to them for more than an hour.

The takstars are okay for a closed budget headphone but outside of them being comfy there isn't anything I particularly like about the sound, they come across as bland to me.

Looking for a new line to connect to my iem's. They were some chink shit, but I liked them and don't want to pay for a better set. They wrap around the ear, any ideas where to find a new connecting line?

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>>58966115
X2 for open or MDR-A1 for closed
There are some seriously bassphobic people in this thread

>>58966115
>DT-990
Don't fix what isn't broke?
The real question from my end is whether you would still enjoy them.
DT990 is mostly characterized by a large, wide boost centered somewhere around 100-150 Hz, rises around 8-11 kHz or so, a V-shaped headphone.
>XBA-H1
Excessive emphasis on any particular frequency can cause fatigue, not very specific.
If you still take to the sound of the DT990, probably has to do with the ~5kHz spike the H1 has.
>M50
>Recently comparing them to my XBA-h1 they were extremely similar and I definitely don't want to pick up something that could be called similar to the m50
The older m50 should be somewhat V-shaped itself.
DT990 should still have key differences, more general emphasis on top (vocal, cymbals/hi-hats) and smoother sound. But, somewhat trickier to determine.

Are there any headphones similar to the Philips X2 in price and sound (Needs to have a detachable cable)

Hey guys, so im looking to buy a new pair of headphones because my recent one broke. But when i have something plugged into the headphone jack on my pc, i realize i hear static and random buzzing noises. How do i fix this? Its a new pc, freshly built.
i7-6700k
z270x ultra gaming - gigabyte
thermaltake c22 case
gtx 1070
1 ssd-2HDD
1300 watt lightning psu

>>58966827
Just spend a few bucks on some panel mount connectors and convert the X2 to detachable cable.

>>58967576
It's a motherboard or PSU problem. Check your cable routing and try to move any cards like video cards to the slot furthest away from the DAC part of the motherboard. Worst case, you can try installing some EM shields in the case.

An external DAC will also fix this and is probably less hassle.

>>58964186
Why M-40x?

>>58967742
I even get the feedback when plugged into my blackwidow keyboard, but its not as bad as when in the cases front port.

>>58967742
Also it worked fine in my old case, i only changed motherboard, case and ram. But this new motherboard was in my old case before the new case came, and i had no problems.

>>58960420
his videos are strangely comfy

>>58966446
More pics of you HD600/650 please!

>>58960420
He's incredibly entertaining as long as you have patience. His opinions are 'exotic and untamed', in the nicest way possible.

>>58956546
>If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.

If these are Etymotics I had some of these and they didnt last a year (one of the headphones went dead - shitty wiring)
Meme headphones, but I know someone else who owned them and they lasted years.

Have owned some SOundmagic E10 for over two years now - sound brilliant, still working - only #35 sterling. Fucking great buy anons.

>>58968078
They'd be better if they didnt have a weird proprietary MMCX connector so you could just buy new ones cheaply.

>Budget
$50
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Sound>Comfort
>Sound signature
Bassy, Balanced, V-Shaped
>Past headphones
668B (Current) - Perfect
Samson SR950 - Almost NigBass tier but sounded great overall
681 - Bright, Clean bass though almost too light
JVC-HAFX40 - TOO FUCKING BRIGHT, Bass was good, mids too recessed
VE Monk+ (2 thin foams) - mids are great, treble is a bit peaky but fine, wish the bass wasn't as rolled off and lacks sub bass

>>58961339

It is a suitable upgrade, as long as they fit your preferred sound signature(s).

If you're not sure what your preferred signatures are, then do it anyway because they're a nice starting point before you decide to move into something more expensive (i.e. what did I like or not like about these that I don't want in a higher-end pair?).

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>>58966056
>There should be one poster here who made the damper swap and held onto it.
That would be me. The difference is small but it makes them slightly less dark and I prefer that over the standard. Then again, I like my ER-4S the most which are downright bright in comparison.

>>58963577
Small but audible. Pic related is the Rin Choi's measurements with different dampers swapped. Right plot is the DF equalized frequency response where white is the stock and grey is the SE.

>>58962444
A pair of JBL LSR305s is somewhat of a no-brainer at that price point.

>>58958755
If you like the sound they are great. Good fit and tip selection, small housing, quality replaceable cable with very little microphonics but I guess you know that already if you had the SE315. The SE535s are very dark sounding in-ears, the plots here show you the response.

>>58965441
It's quite nice yes. I just need to keep buying new foam tips.

>>58965531
>Probably not huge if you're not listening to lossless files
That's not really related to headphone performance.
>and depending on which genres you normally listen to
And neither is this.

>>58968714
Id have to buy a dac for those jbl monitors probably is there anything thays basically just plug and play? Something i wont need an external dac for.

>>58961023
pls respond

its for the hd650

>>58969338
Fulla imo

>>58969243
You don't need a DAC if you have your computer. Why do you feel that or what device you think you lack if you just get the LSR305s?

>>58969338
Fulla 2 is the better performing unit. Mainly better I/O and more power.

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>>58958807
don't cut yourself on that edge

>>58969419
Ive heard most people say they get static sounds using those on onboard audio on their computer. I dont really want to buy a dac is there anything i could just plug and play and not have issues like static

>>58966827
The Fidelis X2 have a detachable cable.

>>58969457
>Ive heard most people say they get static sounds using those on onboard audio on their computer
But do you? The static is not caused by plugging in active monitors into the computer. If there is static you would hear it already. You can plug them straight into a computer if you have the right cables.

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>>58968063
Sorry, forgot i wanted to do that

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>>58970242

>>58970242
>>58970257
Did you paint it yourself?

>>58970257
Fuck those look frosty. Noice.

I read /hpg/ talking about Equalizer APO few threads ago.

I'm running win10 with the audio going out via my HDMI to my speakers, as well as through usb to my headphones.

I read something about needing a dedicated audio output like a soundcard, is this true? Useless for me in other words?

>>58970288
No, brother did this because he knows how to spray paint and i don't, but i think i'll redo the paintjob soon

>>58970371
No equalizer apo works for every source but you need a lot of amplification headroom for more drastic equalisaton

>>58970377
I see. Definitely looks good, but I don't know if I'd be able to bring myself to do that to my 650's in fear of fucking it all up. And are those Shure pads?

>>58970400
Amplification headroom?

Explain to me, a retard.

>>58970371
It works on ever single audio device connected through DirectSound so no, you need nothing else.

>>58970412
Yeah, i actually wanted to order a variety of pads to test on the 600 but i was immediatetly convinced by the comfort

>>58970430
You may need way more juice for the same volume

I have a modi/magni how the fuck can I get these fuckers to stop moving around? The little feet they give are dog shit

>>58970459
>>58970487
Ah, alright. Thanks!

>>58970497
hotglue

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>>58970497
Shock absorbers for small speakers

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I need a decent pair of IEM's for under $100. My only past pair of headphones are my hd555 and my MDR-V6.

I like v-shaped sound signatures and the color red.

What pair is right for me, gee?

>>58965229
You don't need a DAC for something with this low impedance. I use the M50X without a DAC and they're perfectly fine

>>58970595
Anon stop.

what are the most durable earphones I can get for my money.

I am able to break almost every pair of headphones within a week to a month,

looking for either very cheap earphones I can buy in bulk/often, or one maybe expensive pair of earphones that will last ages.

sound quality does not matter (although it is nice) and they need to be IN EAR BUDS

>>58970497
Buy speaker feet, or take the feet off and put a silicon mat under them.

>>58970640
What you need is a soldering iron, idiot.
Fix them instead of buying new ones.

>>58970640
Anything with a removable MMCX cable should do well. Chi-Fi IEMs are good candidates, like the Senfer UEs or Tennmak Pros. The cables are generally a lot more durable, and you can just replace the cable for $10 if it ever breaks, since its almost always the cable and not the IEM.

If not, just order a bunch of cheapo IEMs. You could probably buy a mass order of like 200 from alibaba for cheap.

>>58970555
I didn't know they sold these

>>58960619
Are the monks on aliexpress legit?

>>58970786
Yes.

>>58960420
How old is this guy and why does he always keep deliberately making sure his anime waifus are in frame? It's so fucking lame.

>>58971330
>How old is this guy
Mentally? 12. Physically? Obese 35 year old.

>>58966797
Thank you for all the effort, sorry I forgot to reply. The dt 990 is definitely an option but like I said I'd like to upgrade. What about the meze 99 classic? Aesthetically they are gorgeous

What are some good budget in ear headphones?
All I really care about is the sound quality

>Budget
40$ tops
>Location
ex-yugoslavia
>Source
phone
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed i guess, don't want anyone hearing my shit
>Comfort level
pretty comfy, can stand atleast 2 hrs without my ears bleeding
>Sound signature
neutral, maybe a bit bassy
>Past headphones
3$ ebay bootlegs

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>Budget
$150, maybe $180 as hard limit
>Location
Argentina. Buying in Paraguay cause cheaper. You can check here: http://www.comprasparaguai.com.br
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full size, and very important: WIRELESS
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As much as possible
>Sound signature
Preferably flat, but I don't care that much
>Past headphones
Some shitty $20 Sony so anything will be a big jump

I'm aware that wireless headphones mean less quality, but that's the core condition

Thanks a lot beforehand

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones?referer=2YVXYC&mode=guest_open

apparently massdrop now ships k7xx within two business days

>>58971866
how is this a good deal? I mean, is its retail price actually 650$? And, compared for example to the HD598 and DT880, how good are these? Are these the HD6XX of AKG?

>>58971553
What is your idea of budget and sound quality?

>>58971737
Tascam TH02 or Monoprice 8323 with HM5 Pads. The world can't hear you watching horse dick blowjobs anymore.

>>58961023
Both should do the job equally good, just decide based of the price and the features they have asides from sound quality

>>58968222
Send help

>>58972029
they're a better k702 at a slightly lower price in US & slightly higher price in EU

>>58972184
Not him, but I got a pair of Xiaomi Hybrids and they were really good, but now one died. I really liked them, should I go for them again? I guess my budget is like 20~25€ for IEM and I won't use any external AMP/DAC.

>>58972029
>how is this a good deal? I mean, is its retail price actually 650$?
For $200 it's a pretty good deal, especially if MD holds true to that to their shipping within two business days. But that $650 MSRP is pretty much bullcrap (afaik, they just used the same suggested retail price as the Austrian-made K702 65th anniversary, which is what the k7xx was influenced/derived from).

>compared for example to the HD598 and DT880, how good are these?
Each have their own strengths and weeknesses. Unfortunately the best way to determine this would be to try all of them out for yourself (which may be difficult to do so).

>Are these the HD6XX of AKG?
Yes, but the K7XX has been around for ~2 years longer than the HD6XX, so the HD6XX would be more like the K7XX of Sennheiser.

Do the HD598's sound as dull as the frequency graph would suggest?

Looks pretty attenuated after 1000hz.

>>58972631
I see. I don't have too much money right now, but a friend was looking for something like that. I hope he gets them.

Opinions on the AKG K271 mkii?
I currently use the AKG k240 studio and I am in the marked for a similar headphone but closed. Will i be satisfied?

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Electret, are they supposed to be hard to drive?
The headphone out of my generic sony amp can drive them plenty hard but bass is sorely lacking.

>>58972497
perhaps something more neutral looking, that looks like something i'd carry around in a studio
also, they don't have to be that closed, i won't be blasting it till im deaf

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>>58956546

So I got a pair of AKG K553 Pros for work, and I'm really underwhelmed by them. They are very flat, with no bass, basically, and the highs are bright as. I need a new work headset.

>Budget
$100-200, but I'd like to stay closer to $100. $150 isn't too bad.

>Location
Office. Definitely need sound isolation.

>Source
Schiit Fulla 2

>Type of headphone
Full-sized over-ear

>Open or closed
Closed, unless there's some amazing open headphone with amazing isolation.

>Comfort level
I'll most likely be wearing this 2-8 hours at a time, though it varies.

>Sound signature
I usually like warmer signatures.

>Past headphones
I own a pair of Sennheiser 598s at home, and they are amazing when I drive them with my Schiit Modi 2 > Schiit Vali 2. I really love the sound they produce, the soundstage is amazing, they're lightly toasted, the highs aren't bright at all... basically I can turn them up and hear the bass, the kick, guitar, and vocals, and can hear them all. I don't have to lower the volume because the highs are so painful that I *have* to keep the volume low, as I do with my current work headset, a pair of AKG K553 Pros. I also own a pair of Philips Fidelio X2 IEMs which I like, but they're obviously not as good as my home setup.

I bought a Fiio E10k and whenever my k70's lights are on there's a static sound through the headphones.
Is there any way to fix this issue? (without keeping the keyboard lights off?)

>>58973756
>Cares about looks.
>$40 budget.

At your price point, you're not getting anything that looks good.

>>58973756
>closed, don't want anyone hearing my shit
they don't have to be closed<
I'd might as well recommend PortaPros if you're indecisive with what you want.

>>58974069
:(
i can always buy a pair of sonys that look very fine but the sound quality might be really shite in comparison to what you guys might reccomend
that's why i came here
also, i'm beginning to change my mind on the tascams, they seem pretty cool except a faggot named zeos said the padding was really bad and painful so i'm not too sure about it
what do you think?

>>58971485
>I said I'd like to upgrade
The thing is that DT 990 is a pretty good headphone, if you like the sound balance it has.
>Meze 99
Smaller closed back. Somewhat questionable for long time use with that concern.
Not familiar with this one. I believe there has been one product revision, changing around pad size and material.

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I have a samsung phone, is it possible to give some IEMs more power through the headphone jack without using an external amp? I don't care about battery life.

>>58974137
My poorfag friend has them, the stock pads are practically cloth frisbees. Slap on Brainwavs HM5 pads and you're golden with comfort and isolation. I'd get the monoprice ones if you have a small head. The tascam's practically float on my small head and slip around with HM5's on.

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Recommend me something based on these headphones that I've been using for the past 5 years

Budget 300€
Full-sized
Either closed or open
Past: DT990. Someone highly recommended me these because of its bass but the treble was like having cymbals splashing inside my ears. Jesus

>>58974184
If you can find a pair, Fidelio L1's or X2's. Sennheiser HD 650's work as well.

>>58974221
>X2
The bass bump in the graphs seduce me, but that 10KHz peak scare me

>>58974137
JVC flats are pretty neutral I guess looking for $10 US.

Not full sized so they're on ear, but the sound isn't awful.

Otherwise I'd look into the Superlux 661 or Samson SR950, which would also probably require new pads.

Just save up some more for the Creative Aurvana Lives.

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>>58974179
yeah i see everyone talking about those until i google them and see they're extra 25 bucks >:(
but thanks for the advice, friend
you've changed my perspective on this

>>58974245
SR950's are pretty comfy with it's stock pads though have a long, non-detachable cable. Superlux HD 669's are the same with the wing headband and a detachable cable including a short 1.5 meter and a longer 3 meter cord.

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The velour pads that come with the HD600s are starting to irritate my ears. I'm talking soreness, red inflamed skin, itchiness, burning sensations, etc.

Is there another type of pads that I can use?

>>58974317
pls respond

>>58974317
find something leather

>>58969929
I don't know if i would or not. I dont have any speakers im looking to buy some.

aune x1s for hd600s?

>>58975581
You don't need something that expensive to power sensitive headphones like those

Get a fulla 2

>>58973991
If all your usb ports catch the interference of the keyboard you should get a usb hub
>>58975581
That should work perfectly fine

>>58973391
I own a pair of the k271 mkii, and haven't heard the k240 mkii/studio in a long time, but iirc the k240 actually has a bit more in the low end than the k271 has, despite the latter being a closed back. The k271 is more flat and analytical sounding, and I feel it's a headphone made for monitoring vocals over everything else. It's rather unique sounding in that aspect.

>>58974234
The peak on the X2 isn't like DT990's 'cymbals splashing inside my ears'

>>58975206
Any recommendations for leather that fit the HD600s?

>>58975812
Brainwavz sheepskin for max comfort but they might be too thick
Shure pleather pads are about as deep as the original pads and would be your best option sound wise
Also the 1540 pads are neither velour nor leather but damn expensive

>>58976024
I heard that the Brainwavz distorts the sound. Is this true?

>>58976046
The HD600 puts the drivers very close to your ears so a pad that is too deep would alter the sound, yes

I'm looking into getting some Bluetooth headphones to use for business calls and music on the go. I'm currently considering Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT, but I'd like a few opinions (and suggestions) before I make the purchase.

>Budget
$200
>Location
USA
>Source
Bluetooth, so PC and phone
>Type of headphone
Either
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Higher is better
>Sound signature
Neutral or slightly mid-centric
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 448, which I love to this day.

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Can anyone who have AKG k7XX try those EQ presets and tell what he think about it. Because I don't know anymore.
<equalizationeffect>
<curve name="123">
<point f="875" d="-0.5"/>
<point f="2311" d="-6"/>
<point f="3490" d="1.5"/>
<point f="7941" d="-0.5"/>
<point f="12770" d="-5"/>
</curve>
</equalizationeffect>

>>58976024
Did you mean regular Brainwavz or the angled version?

Whats the open office noise isolating headphone recommendation/meme here?

>>58976122
There's a nasty peak around 7/8KHz, another one around 13KHz both of which I reduced by -7dB. Some measurments show a peak at 4khz but I never noticed that region to be aggressive. The 2khz peak isn't that bad, could reduce the dip a bit (-3dB tops). I ultimately sold them because I never managed to tame the peaks without making the headphone sounding like crap afterwards

>>58976131
The regular ones are already questionably thick for the hd600 so the angled ones would be even worse

>>58976249
Angled pads are the most comfortable though and they sit on your head naturally.

>>58976273
Yeah, better for comfort, and natural fit but angled brainwavz pads would just completely mess up the sound of the HD600

>>58972572
Anyone please?
>>58968222

Do you need a DAC to drive a pair of Sennheiser HD 598 or will a regular laptop motherboard be just fine?

>>58976682
DACs just convert a digital signal to an analog signal. Every PC has it and you only need an external one if you hear any noise. The 598 are extremely sensitive and there's no reason to buy an amplifier

>>58956546
Name of the earphones?

I really want them

>>58976024
I believe the HM5 regular pads and the Shure 1540 are the same thickness.
1540 compresses a little more, but not by a whole mm

This good for everyday use and shit?
https://youtu.be/zM3BYceRU0E

>>58976814
Etymotic ER-4S with foam tips. Better just get the Etymotic ER-4SR since they are somewhat of a straight upgrade. Better build quality, connectors, cable and higher sensitivity with identical response.

>Budget
100 euro
>Location
polska
>Source
pc
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
as much as ...
>Sound signature
neutral
>Past headphones
sennheiser HD 555

I had Superlux HD668B for over 4 years now and noticed it left me with a dent in head, never buying chink shit again. Any headphones with similar sound that are comfortable and won't fuck my head more then it already is for less then 150$?

>>58977136
hd 558 or hd 559

>>58977224
its big difference between 555?

>>58977283
nope

>Budget:
50$-100$

>Location:
Canada

>Source:
Gigabyte z68xp-ud3 (PC) / 3DS / PS3 / PS4 in the future

>Type of headphone:
Sennheiser HD 598 SE

>Past headphones:
Tritton ax pro from 7 years ago (I didn't know any better at the time). The top of the cans started to crack more and more and I wanted to try real quality headphones not just gimmicky shit.

I received my Sennhenisers yesterday and the first thing I noticed was how quiet they were even on max volume 3ds and PC alike. I did some research and found out that I need an amp since higher end headphones have more ohms which requires more juicy?

I've spent a whole day or so making sure of what headphones I wanted to purchase only to now have to jump in the amp market which just as complicated for a audio newb like myself..please help

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what headphones are these?

>>58977843
Some kind of AKG? 240?

>>58977464
If you got the SE then you should have also gotten the shorter cable, use that if your pc (or w/e device) can't drive the headphones with the longer cable, other then that yeah you got the gist of how you might need an amp, so get like a dac/amp or something.

>>58977210
Go big with DT-880's or go home with Samson SR850's (Same drivers as 668B with better comfort overall)

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>>58977868
it does look like AKG.

btw, this is the chief sound guy at Lucas Arts... he manages all the sound FX and ADR for them. noticed he always has this set of cans on...

>>58977843
an older AKG k240, maybe from the 80's 90's?

>>58977942
Did the older have the cable on the right channel?

>>58977953hmmm, not sure. it used to be non detachable tho.
The lil gold plate doesn't seem too familiar either

>>58977953
nvm, hes wearing them backwards look at the L on the headband

>>58974317
I've never had a problem with mine and I'm a type of guy who gets itchy skin for no reason. Seems like you need to go leather. Maybe look at hm5's but beware of the fact that most pads will change the sound, and that's the last thing you want to happen with 600's.

>>58978021
Hard to notice, but he's not the first "professional" using headphones backwards... I don't get it

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>>58977953
>>58978002
It's from this short docu on sound from Star Wars:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ogCVi0WqrQ

All the sound guys either had AKG or Sony.cans on.

All the mics were Neumann.

How vital is an amplifier, really? Do I need to worry about buying one if I want to get a 32 ohms headphone?

>>58978146
there are pretty much industry standard, especially in the 90's 00's

>>58978065
Well the k240 is build symmetrical, maybe he just needs the cable on the other side so it doesn't get in his way

>>58978224
Yes.

>>58978224
No, just make sure your source is clean, headphones with low impedance pick up noise very easily

Are HyperX Cloud Stingers good?

>Budget
£100 (Can go to around £150 if really worth it)
>Location
UK
>Source
PC, laptop, maybe a guitar.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Closed.
>Comfort level
Not that bothered.
>Sound signature
Neutral or maybe a bit bassy not that bother either

Will be listening to music or watching films so whatever is best for that =)

>>58978777
dt 770 80 Ohm

>>58978824
Thanks, im new to this all what does the Ohm mean? whats the difference between 80 and 250?

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My 598's just arrived, am I a beginner audiophile yet

>>58978735
Nope, fill out the form and we'll help with what next upgrade you're looking for.
Budget

>Location

>Source

>Type of headphone

>Open or closed

>Comfort level

>Sound signature

>Past headphones

>>58978924
You are now techtuber- tier.

>>58978877
Usually means it needs more power but a lot of headphones ignore that 'rule' such as the Fostex T50RP which is low impedence but fairly inefficient.

>>58978960
What headphone do I need to buy to be better than that?

>>58978986
HD800S's

>>58978960
I havw shp9500 am i veginner audiophile

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>>58979041
>$1600

I guess that makes techtuber pretty high if that's the next step up.

>Budget
$300 AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
Full sized, over-ears
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Will be using them for long amounts of time everyday so fairly comfortable
>Sound signature
Doesn't bother me
>Past headphones
Corsair H2100
Fell for the gaming meme. Had a decent microphone and were actually fairly comfy. Hated the wireless shit though. Don't really care if the new headset has a mic or not, i'm thinking about getting a desk mic, however if you find something with good quality and a mic it would
be preffered.

thanks

>>58978926
Okay
>budget
50 bucks
>location
USA
>Source
PC
>type
Full sized
>open or closed
Closed
>comfort
Fairly comfortable
>sound
Even. Maybe a bit bassier
>

For anons with phones that use detachable cables, which do you prefer?

I've gotten a monoprice and an Anker and they're both pretty meh.

>>58978926
What's wrong with them? I've heard good things.

>>58979203
I use the Audio Technica ATH MSR7, got it for $270 AUD free shipping from StoreDJ. If you are used to bloated bass you will take some time to adjust to them; they are fairly neutral, with crisp treble. They do have some power to them but they are fast-sounding; bass is quick and punchy but can have force when a track requires it. Really soft earpads but they are a little bit shallow. Also clamping force is a bit tight. I personally have no issued with the comfort and have used them for a few years. However they are fairly up-front sounding and your ears may feel a little bit fatigued if you listen for 5 hours or more. Recommended.
For gaming i just got the HyperX Cloud's. You can get them for around 80 AUD on ebay and they are simple to use, decent quality with a good mic.

>>58979204
Samson SR950 or Superlux HD 669.
SR950 for better comfort with long non-detachable cable.
HD 669 for Headband wings and detachable cable with worse pads.
Pads can be replaced.

HD 558 or DT770?

>>58979451
You should look into oehlbach cables
They make alot of overpriced audiophool cables but their cheaper ones are really good, smooth like cooked spaghetti

>>58979728
Depends on your sound tastes.
558's are open and warm.
DT770's are closed and V-Shaped.

>>58979773
Thanks, what's the difference between the 80hms and the 250 ohms?

>>58979798
Both are just about identical. The 80 ohm has a bit better/more bass.

>>58979685
What's the best way to adjust volume on pc when the headset doesn't have any controls?

Anyone try Beats X? Reviews are pointing to them being amazing for laymen, but I haven't been able to find an audiophile opinion yet.

>>58979798
250s are harder to drive, 80s easier, and 80s are said to have better bass.
Also, the 80 is usually much much cheaper than the 250

>>58979949
Digital volume in-game/Windows global volume mixer or media keys if your keyboard has them. Software solutions also work to bind certain windows actions/macros to your keyboard. I'm using a FiiO K1 which has no volume knob and luckily my keyboard has volume up/down buttons.

>Location
Uk
>budget
£50
>Source
Mp3
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
le doesnt apply
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Bassy Or V shaped, if that even applies on IEM i dunno
>Past headphones
Shitty apple ones, just looking for anything that's a step up thanks.

>>58980166
Bassy: Vsonic GR02 Bass Edition
V-Shaped: Soundmagic E10

>>58980186
Thanks, and both of these are better than the apple ones?

>>58979728
I own both and i would say that the HD558 (mod) have a wider sound stage and are more precise. When EQed they sound a lot more natural. By default they are flat, though they don't have a lot of bass, but once EQed its pretty deep and awesome.
the DT770's are a lot more isolating and have much deeper bass. When not EQed I find them a lot more enjoyable than the un-EQed HD's. I would call myself a bass head though. The V shape of the DT's doesn't bother me.

The HD558's are more flat and analytical
The DT770's are more "FUN"

>>58980139
I have a mixer from a pair of turtle beaches. Could I use those?

poncho read this
>>58973391

With a budget of around €120 (+/-€20), and the need for closed full size portable high build quality headphones I came up with the following options:

>M40x
>€95
>M40x with sheepskin pads
>€95 + €35
>M40x with sheepskin angled pads
>€95 + €45

I need your opinion about the following questions I have:

>are the stock pads actually so awful on the M40x?
>in this case, what's better between regular and angled pads?
>is there anything better in the €95-€140 bracket?

>>58980449
Bump. I'd really like to know

>>58980306
Anything's better than the apple earpods if you want a different sound signature from those.

>>58980534
>>58980449
I've never had a gaymin headset but hope this link helps.
https://support.turtlebeach.com/hc/en-us/articles/219133268-PX22-Game-Bass-Boost-Controls-Don-t-Work-on-PC-Mac

>>58980528
You could look at the Sony MDR-7506, Though if i were to buy portable headphone right now i would probably go for the m40x too. don't worry about he pads. buy them, try them. If you don't like it buy the pads.

>>58980778
>You could look at the Sony MDR-7506
Already ruled out: cost is similar, but they don't have a removable cable, and build quality is clearly superior on the M40x,
>don't worry about he pads. buy them, try them. If you don't like it buy the pads
It's for a gift, that's why I need to know in advance.