/hpg/ - Headphone General

HD600 > your headphones

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>>59152739
HD 600s with Fulla 2s or hang yourself.

Best headphones under $1,000, only beaten by HD 800s.

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Guys I think I just found my new desktop background. What do you think?

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>>59152876

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show me yours.

>>59152876
Perfect I just switched to it too!

>>59152739
Tech Flow has the best reviews for headphones. Also check out what I got upto on my latest vlog where I review the newest phones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru8C5vjog_k

>>59152876
>>59152885
>Not even HD 600s paired with Fulla 2s

>>59152897
Reviews mean nothing when HD 600s and Fulla 2s still exist.

>>59152919
Your Loss mate. you can't get better than beats, they are LIT as fuck.

>buying schiit ever
>not using HD600 + O2 + ODAC

Schitt is for head fi faggots

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>>59152891
Good afternoon.

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Looking for a pair of ANC headphones. Does the sound quality differ that much when most of them use the same NC technology?

QC35s are so comfy, but the sound was so dull last time I tried them.

Been looking at the Sennheiser PXC 550, but I'm beginning to doubt how good the ANC is. I need really good noise cancelling for the daily 2 hr commuting.

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>>59152891
I found this file on my PC recently.

I actually use a HD800 but I'm too lazy to edit it in.

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>>59152891
How much of a difference does a DAC make? I use dt 880s and I have a decent amp, is a DAC worth the investment?

Looking for some advice, /hpg/

>budget
$150
>location
USA
>source
desktop pc
>type
full sized over ear, closed
>comfort
maximum comfy, I wear these 15 hours a day.
>past headphones
I've owned 2 AD700x's. The sound and comfort is great but my 2nd pair is starting to fail the same way the first did (3.5mm connector took a shit.) I did try resoldering them once, but I'm shit at soldering. A detachable cord is a must on any headphones I buy from now on. Currently considering the m50x but I'm not too sure about the comfort levels.

>Repost from the last thread.
I've always opted for neutral headphones and then EQ a slight sub bass and treble boost for extra sizzle.

Are the X2's for me?

Or would DT880's be better and then tame the high end with EQ?
I've only heard the 880's briefly trying a friend's pair, and they were a bit too bright for my taste.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-m220-semi-open-studio-headphones

50 dollar k240s that are white

Good deal

>tfw snagged ath-msr7 for 155euros at the shop
today was a good day

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are these good for monitoring?
can you recommend a good and cheap audio interface with headphone port?

>>59153377
>is a DAC worth the investment?
no difference
>>59153476
dt770
>>59153512
x2 is not as bright as dt880 and the bass boost is more in the upper bass as opposed to the sub-bass
>>59153717
yes, they're fine especially if you need to block external noise and listen with one ear, define cheap

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Didn't get any actual replies on the last thread, so let's try again.
I got a X2 with a BoomPro, and I'm looking for a USB DAC + amp combo, mostly for the DAC currently. Is there anything with a mic input, or should I just route it with an extension to my motherboard? Is the FiiO E10K good enough for that, or should I get something like a SMSL M3 or even a Micca OriGen+?

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>>59152897

What is this creature?

>>59153877
cheap is maximum $100. sorry I'm a poorfag. I wanna use it with a midi keyboard. no mic or anything.

>>59153966
You should get a trash can for your X2s.

>>59153966
Mostly USB 'gaming' soundcards.
>>59154080
Scarlett solo?

>>59153068
schiit is a great company and their stuff is high quality, the original fulla is the best value in dac/amp world right now at only 59 dollars

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>>59153168
which of them are you using right now?

>>59153334
nice album. I need to listen to it again.

>>59153377
>How much of a difference does a DAC make? I
depends on your on-board sound card. if you have a shit mobo or don't have a discrete sound card, then a DAC makes sense.

>>59153476
Sennheiser HD 598 Cs

>>59153972
>What is this creature?
some extremely gay beta manlet.

>>59154195
how do you connect a midi keyboard to scarlett solo?
can I connect a midi keyboard to a behringer ufo202 or um2?

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>>59152739
>Currently $55 USD

Not shilling, but these are the best budget headphones under $100 until proven otherwise.

>>59154648
Any <$100 Etymotic shits on that.

>inb4 hurr durr iems are not headphones

>>59154685
>Using IEMs ever

No thanks.

>>59154444
Nice quads.

I'm currently using my X2s, perfect for being absorbed into the downtempo music I'm listening to right now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-l3DRs6LZc

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>>59154648
>Not shilling
But you are shilling. Saying that you're not doesn't make it so.

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Can I get anything better than them at the same price point (250€ used that it)? Please note that I live in yurp and quite like the shure fit.

>>59154732
Oh well. What can you do when they are the best budget headphones?

>>59154733
I would say Etymotic for sound but they have microphonics and the fit is different from the Shure.

>>59154183
Nice try you Snapheiser shill.

>>59153966
Any of those you listed would be fine, a Schitt Fulla 1 would also be fine.

If however you wanted to upgrade to a headphone that needs more power you would need a stronger amp.

>>59154648
https://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR850-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B002LBSEQS

No thanks you smelly shill, I'd rather get a SR850 which has real velour earpads, is more comfortable and when it gets worn out you can replace them.

>>59152762
>>59152801
>>59152876
The Sennshills must be going hard today.

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH840-Professional-Monitoring-Headphones/dp/B002DP8IEK/

Worth?

Lookin for solid neutral cans for home use, heard these were good

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>>59152891

>>59154723
interesting song but man... why does music off YT sound like shit all the time?

>>59154784
Aren't the stock pads that come with it pretty stiff?

>>59154784
>is more comfortable

Somehow I doubt that as it's based on a Superlux design. Then again Samson may have did something more than just add earpads which makes them comfortable.

I've tried the HD681 evo that came with velour pads. Wew those things hurt.

>>59154841
go for HD598. cheaper and much better.

>>59154841
It's good but too expensive for what it is.

I'd recommend Sony MDR-V6 instead, if you want a step up then Beyerdynamic DT250 80 ohm.

>>59154788
You should check out the last thread.

>>59154841
If you want closed cans look at the AKG K553, NVX XPT100, Somic MH185, Monoprice MM560 and what this guy listed.

>>59154885
This right here is a sennheiser shill, don't listen to him.

>>59154990
Somic MM185, Monoprice M560*

>>59154853
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That's just the song I was currently listening to, though I wasn't using YT or a YT rip.

>>59154990
>This right here is a sennheiser shill, don't listen to him.
once you get a job and can afford good shit in life, you'll change your mind about Sennheiser. they make the best cans by far.

What's the breaking point on impedance with headphones to where you should invest in an amp?

>>59155036
>Recommending open headphones when he wanted closed

Go back to your last thread, Sennshill.

>>59154990
Thanks m8, well check em out

>>59155095
if you're not poor and want to own a good pair of cans, stay away from that idiot's recommendations. they're all garbage and will sound like shit and some will even break apart after few months.

>>59155132
Jesus Christ. Let me guess, you're going to recommend, bassy as fuck closed-back Sennheisers?

>Inb4 HD598 Cs

>>59152739
Dude, what?? :v, I'm confused

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>>59152897
...what the fuck

Are the Monoprice M560 actually good, or are people just hyping them because they're new?

I've yet to see a frequency response for them.

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>>59155036
Tbh they're pretty decent cans. It's just you shills constantly heil them as some infallible cans than can do no wrong.

>>59155132
You act like Sennheiser shit is built any better. Plus the Monoprice M560 will shit on the build quality of the HD600/650.

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When will the physical burn-in meme die?

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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-l3DRs6LZc
>interesting song but man... why does music off YT sound like shit all the time? >>59155035
It sounds like shit because Youtube seems to be using a 16kHz low-pass filter for all of their audio. Just grabbed that track and see pic related.

If people can't hear why Youtube audio is so shit, your ears are either pleb-tier or you need to buy a better set of headphones.

That's actually a good test for phones. I can clearly tell the difference on my HD600's + E10K.

>>59155148
No, HD 600s with a Fulla 2s.

>>59155249
When people stop buying gold-plated optical cables.

>>59155262
Jesus Christ that's bad. No wonder YT music sounds like shit, thought it was only me.

>>59155148
No, I recommended HD598. They sound 10x better than that chinkshit garbage you recommended to that dude. He linked cans in $200 range yet you recommended him total fucking garbage.

You're an idiot.

>>59155286
Except he clearly want CLOSED headphones, you fucking shill.

>>59155262
Frequences beyond 14hHz are a meme.

>>59155296
>Except he clearly want CLOSED headphones, you fucking shill.
he didn't say that at all. where did he say it?

>>59155286
I'm not even the anon that recommended those headphones, but you're a fucking idiot.

>Clearly wanting closed headphones
>Recommends open headphones instead

Off you go, sill Sennshill.

>>59155297
Maybe if you've let Tyrone fuck your ears for the past 15 years. I can still clearly hear up to 19 kHz.

>>59155249
>Sending headphones back right out of the box with no manufacter's defects
>Not giving a week of use

People truly are fucking idiots

>>59155308
>Asks if these closed-backed headphones are any good
>Agrees to take a look at that anon's closed-back recommendations list
>Says nothing about your open-backed headphones

Gee whiz, I wonder...

>>59155278
>Jesus Christ that's bad. No wonder YT music sounds like shit, thought it was only me.
It's fucking horrible. I always assumed it sounded bad because of low bitrate but now I actually looked at it and it seems to be due to a low-pass filter as well. shit rates + shit filter = total garbage.

>>59155297
>Frequences beyond 14hHz are a meme.
okay gramps. just because your ears are total shit doesn't mean that the rest of us can't hear much higher frequencies. I know you've been in a war and shells were exploding around you but fuck man... at least realize that the rest of us aren't so bad at hearing.

>>59155286
HD598 is chinkshit. It's made in China.

>>59155443
lots of things are made in china. it's not made by chinese companies that don't give a fuck about quality.

made by chinese labor =/= mad in china.

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Post garbage headphones.

I'll start.

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>>59155316
>>59155337
>buttmad pajeet is mad
kek.

like I said, get a fucking job Pajeet and then you'll be able to buy a good set of cans and won't have to use that chinkshit garbage you have right now.

>>59155467
In this case, it is though.

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>>59155490
start by taking some pills for your mental illness.

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>>59155467
Aren't the HD 598s made with chink shit plastic that starts to crack within a year?

>>59155492
I don't think you understand, anon. He clearly wanted closed headphones when retarded shills like you recommended open-backed headphones instead.

>>59154733
Depends on what you want, but most things have way better upper frequency extension than the SE535.
SE535 is nice if you want a sound balance that is generally downward sloped with increasing frequency, canal resonance notwithstanding.

>>59154750
>microphonics
Don't call it that.

>>59155262
>>59155278
>Youtube audio
Highly variable. Youtube has changed the audio codec used many times over, with a much high corner point used.
Spectrograms are generally very bad for discriminating lossy coding, aside from LP filter cutoff.

>>59155516
Kek. Is that the only argument you have?

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>>59155490

>>59154732
>>59155490
Ahhh, so you're that Sennheiser shill, huh? I'll stop shilling when you stop shilling your HD 600s

>Best headphones under $700

My sides.

>>59155524
>Aren't the HD 598s made with chink shit plastic that starts to crack within a year?
No they don't.

>>59155516
You however need to stop taking the Sennheiser pill.

>>59155608
Meant for
>>59154732
>>59155490

>>59155537
>Kek. Is that the only argument you have?
What was your argument? What do you suffer from?Straight autism or something worse?

best budget earbuds for general phone/laptop listening?

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>Typical Sennheiser faggot

>>59155610
Really? Did Sennheiser fix the issue with the 558s and 598s?

I doubt it, since their build quality only increases above their 600 series.

>>59155627
I don't need an argument for a non-argument you cheeky, cheeky anon. Please, keep telling me about the best headphones under $700.

:^)

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>>59155654
It's not $700 anymore, he went up to $1000.

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Can anyone point me in the direction of beginning T50RP Mk3 modding?
Thanks!

>>59155636
VE Monks+ ~ $5-10
Carbo Tenores ~$35-45

>>59155697
https://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/

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>>59155696
>Believing a $200 pair of headphones is comparable to $1,000 headphones

That's as retarded as comparing SHP9500s to HD 600s.

>>59153610
msr7 are nice, creaking fucks me off though

>>59154894
>>59154841
I would only recommend the 250 ohm version. Its very neutral. The 80 ohm is bassy and dark sounding.

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>>59155720
Maybe I wasn't clear enough? :P
I meant hardware modding, but thank you anyways haha !

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>>59152891

>>59155766
A PEQ gives you the same result in a more elegant manner.

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>>59155824
Lol sigh....

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Post your headphone collection.

Recently added a HD662 and a MDR Z7 and got a HD668b+M1060 on the way.

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>>59152891
reppin jiro

>>59154648
Got these dont regret it

>>59155880
fuck off consumer whore

>>59152739
Anime isn't real btw

>>59155880
How do the Takstar's compare to the X2's?
They've had my eye for a while now.

>>59155619
>You however need to stop taking the Sennheiser pill.
I might if someone else makes better headphones or Sennheiser stops making the best ones.

And while we're at handing out advice, get a job poorfag.

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>>59152739
picked up one of these for nzd 100 (~70 USD(

>>59155958
I like em but the treble bump is fucking annoying eh

>>59155958
>I might if someone else makes better headphones or Sennheiser stops making the best ones.

This, find me a more neutral headphone than my HD600 that's in production and I'll buy it right now and post proof in this thread.

>>59155958
Jesus Christ, if you are that Sennshill that unironically believes HD 600s are the best headphones under $1,000 then you need to off youself.

>>59155927
You are objectively and demonstrably wrong.

Is anyone else waiting for these? I think they're hype af https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF4u0-Y85dc

>>59155722
>That's as retarded as comparing SHP9500s to HD 600s.
What's funny (or sad?) is that HD600 wipe the floor with many $2000 sets of headphones.

>>59156001
Quit shilling your awful videos. Are you so full of yourself you need another board to post your garbage?

You do it on Reddit all the time and you're going to start here?

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>>59152891

my gf wants headphones and she keeps almost getting shitty generic cans at target for like $15 and I know it would sound like crap so I keep telling her to hold up and I'll find her a good deal
so long story short what are some good over-ear's that are comfortable to wear while hitting the gym (she refuses to use in-ear) and also fashionable enough for a femnormie?
tyvm

>>59155914

You'll have to get an ISK2010 now as Takstars 2050's are discontinued everywhere.

They're great headphones but the Fidelio X2 is worth the price increase. If you have a huge head you may find them uncomfortable. Still for 40 bucks I love all the quality metal parts on them.

Only headphone I dislike of mine is the M50 but it seemed to have open up when I put better earpads on it. Was way to congested with the normal pads.

>>59156003(You)
>This bait

>>59156020
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF4u0-Y85dc
lmao cuck m1060 better than ur hd 800 phaggot

>>59156033
>fashionable enough for a femnormie
just get beats, she'd be happy

not trolling, women like brand name stuff, she won't be happy with some no-name shit that you got her

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>>59152891

>>59156036
>tfw have a huge head.
Oh well, thanks for the info.

>>59156033
Nothing
Absolutely nothing
Females don't take care of tech related stuff, even less so if you buy it for them. I learned the hard way when I bought my dumb gf 60 bucks chinkshit IEMs and she broke them within a week.

Let her buy whatever garbage she wants. She'll break them anyways, especially using them at the gym.

I'm planning to buy DT 1770 pro.
Opinion on this beauty?

>>59156047
>>59156062
ok then, thanks anyway

>>59156020
>Being this mad

Why doing you jack off more to you HD 600s?

:^)

>>59156071
DT770 is better.
>>59156077
Your English is terrible.

>>59156046
> Get called out
> m-m-maybe if I shitpost he will go away
Nice 1k subs and 122 views moron.
Maybe after a year of shilling you'll get to 2k views
>>59156077
> Made one minute apart
Nice samefag. Enjoy your shitty channel.

>>59156059
I have a pretty big head myself and I find them comfortable enough. It's just if my head was any larger they would probably be uncomfortable.

Still not nearly as uncomfortable as the M50 or the HD681 evo that I tried.

>>59156071
If you're going to waste money on something dumb rather than get an 880, just get a T1 or whatever.

>>59155980
>This, find me a more neutral headphone than my HD600 that's in production and I'll buy it right now and post proof in this thread.
tfw nobody can deliver.

Looks like I'm stuck with HD600 forever, lads.

>>59156087
You're right. I'll try shitposting less next time.

>>59156088
To who? My last comment was
>>59156044

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I just got DT770s and I really like them coming from SHP9500s and HD518s was this an upgrade?

>>59156120
How does it feel that no anime girl has ever touched your headphones?

Forget neutrality.

>>59156046
Not sure if it'll compete with the HD800 but if its anywhere close then it's going to be the headphone to get.

Its build quality looks amazing for a 300 dollar headphone. Really liking how Monoprice jumped into the hifi audio category with these. Not sure how it will sound but it really looks like they tried.

>>59156133
Sound quality? Maybe a side-grade, but DT770 has really nice sub-bass, and the other two can't do that unless EQ'd. Comfort and durability the DT770 are better than the other two.
>>59156136
I want to kill myself.

>>59156120
I'm on it, anon. You didn't name a price tag, did you?

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>>59156162
No price tag, also ear-dildos doesn't count and I already own Etymotic ER-4S.

Also high distortion headphones like SRH1440 and SRH1840 doesn't count.

It also shouldn't be some limited edition shit and it should be easy to purchase on an online retailer.

Good luck.

>>59156133
>DT770
v-shaped plus closed. unless you're stuck at work or some noisy environment, I'd go for open and neutral.

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>>59156088
you're bad at this goy, i get more money from 1k subs than u get from lunch money nigger

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>>59156088

>>59155262
Pass songs :v good quality

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>>59152891
Sup.

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Where are my Audeze bros?

>>59156255
Did you intentionally pick the gayest albums in existence or are you just a faggot?

>>59156286
>messing with BR-anon

how nu r u?

>>59155961
How's it sound?

>>59156286
>gayest albums in existence
which one???

>>59156298
Lush and inviting with bountiful lows, syrupy midrange and buttery smooth highs.

>>59156286
>Intentionally picking the gayest album
>just a faggot
bitch please, if anything that would make me fabulous.
Which album are you talking about by the way?

>>59156307
That's nice
How's the attack and speed for the bass with these?
I'm looking for a nice amp that will make my headphones sound more musical and you got me intrigued with this one.

>>59156302
>>59156314

All of them.

>>59156286
Can we see your choices, faggot? How about you make your own pic so we can shit all over it.

>>59156327
>How's the attack and speed for the bass with these?

The bass is slow paced but controlled and textured, not one note. It's not a fast amp, for those I'd recommend a good class A solid state amplifier.

>>59156332
Damn, that must mean i'm fucking fabulous indeed.
If only i had as much charm as Freddie...

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>>59156120
>>59156184
Not >>59156162 (I think he's still searching or given up) but are these flatter? I just searched for the richest richfag headphones.

>>59153512
Between X2, DT880, HD598se I'd grab the latter.

Best /cost, least colored and most comfortable.

>>59156413
Not quite, they're good but the response is too tilted.

>>59156436
I'll try again, I guess. Oh well.

Also, what about the bass bump from the HD 600s? Doesn't that make it less flat? Sorry, i'm still new to understanding.

>>59155036
>once you get a job and can afford good shit in life, you'll change your mind about Sennheiser.

wtf @ job.

Sennheiser are well liked because they make competitive headphones at any given price point, not because they're a pay premium for snobbish trash (Apple...). Although kind of tops out at HD600/650. Their asking price for HD700,800/S is just insane.

>>59156473
>Also, what about the bass bump from the HD 600s? Doesn't that make it less flat?
It does make it less flat. HD600 isn't perfectly flat but it's quite flat for a headphone.

>>59155231
Classic "stretch guide" stretching moron.

>>59155443
Nothing against China, but aren't they made in Ireland like about everything else Sennheiser?

>>59156500
Kek. Doesn't make it any less chink shit plastic.

>>59156413
HD600 looks flatter there.

Flat is justice.

>>59156518
*Irish shit plastic

>>59156517
HD598 is made in China.
HD650/HD600/HD700 is made in Ireland.
HD800 is made in Germany.

>>59156500
Just like most Sennheiser customers, herd mentality. Hence why you see so many of the stretch guide gone wrong failures.

>>59156542
>shit plastic
Is fine as long as not overstretched by moron following stretching guide from the interwebs.

>>59156557
>Is fine

Shit plastic still shit plastic, dear /hpg/ poster

>>59156568
Why even shitpost about this? Even if it's fragile (it isn't) my only concern is the sound quality.

>>59156542
>>59156557
I've owned a bunch of HD580s and 600s over the years and never had any issues with the plastic cracking.

The only Sennheiser can that ever had issues with were HD595s where they cracked at the typical place near adjusters.

>>59156255
Did you ever get around to the headphone project we mentioned a while back?

>>59156413
If we go by DF:
The flattest ones measured on Headroom are the now OOP K601. K612 is the similar sounding update.
The flattest headphones made by Audeze was the limited run LCD-1. In that regard, likely the flattest over-ear headphones ever made.
As far as flatness goes, Etymotic in-ears fall into a grey area. How much pre-equalization do you accept? This also manages to touch on the triviality of the "frequency response" and "sound quality".
>Doesn't that make it less flat?
Yes.

>>59156581
Why not just buy a portapro then? It delivers 95% of what Sennheiser headphones do.

>>59156568
Being plastic doesn't mean it'll break unless you do something dumb to them. Worst case scenario, they sell band replacements.

But I'm sure you can pay a hefty premium somewhere for 100% metal.

>>59156592
>The only Sennheiser can that ever had issues with were HD595s where they cracked at the typical place near adjusters.
I knew about this. The first production run of the HD518/HD558/HD598 also had the same issues but it was fixed afterwards. I really like the new HD598, more so than HD600 and even DT880, it's really a super durable and flexible plastic. I can't ever see them breaking. Too bad I hate the HD598's sound quality, I find them muffled and veiled.

>>59156555
if the quality control and engineering is good, it doesn't matter where it's assembled. Chinese are good at assembly only.

>>59156568
>Shit plastic still shit plastic, dear /hpg/ poster
you're a moron. metal is heavy and not as flexible and definitely not as comfortable on the top of your head.

you're just a motherfucking retard and I hope you're just trolling.

>>59156255
Aren't the Fidelio's and Beyer's a little redundant anon?

>>59156581
>>59156639
>Don't follow the stretch guides, good goy

I don't know, seems like chink shit plastic. I can't think of any other headphone manufacturer known for cracking issues and chink shit plastic.

>>59156635
They sounded that way before I got an amp (magni2).

Try smartphone vs computer. Smartphones tend to have a headphone amp builtin. If it sounds any better, there's your issue.

>>59156659
you're an idiot. post less.

>>59156598
You mean the signature vs game immersion one?
>>59156654
I little, yes, actually the Beyer is much brighter, but i'm planning on selling most of them anyway, redundant headphones shouldn't be an issue for much longer (or at least untill i start buying new headphones all over again).

>>59156292
confirmed for retarded faggot

>>59156702
>Not an argument

Should I follow the stretch guides, or am I going to have to worry about the chink plastic cracking?

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OK Guys, quick question.!
What are the BEST!! Headphones?
Thank you.

>>59156598
>The flattest ones measured on Headroom are the now OOP K601. K612 is the similar sounding update.
It's so hard to find measurements of the K612 :/

>>59156736
Shure SE315

>>59155212
Nope :v

>>59156431
Already have the SHP's, so 598's aren't giving me much I don't already have.

>inb4 HD600 shills.

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>>59156736
These. Easily.

These are AS balanced as the open-backed HD800S'. Best headphones under $400, I would say. The best part is, they're only $10. A win-win situation, I would say.

>>59156780
HD600 > SHP9500 > HD598 > X2

X2 is literal muddy garbage. Don't do it.

>>59156795
>SHP9500 > HD598
LMAO. SHP9500 doesn't even come close to HD598. SHP9500 is uncomfortable garbage that sounds like shit.

>>59156704
Ugh, I remember having several conversations along research lines here.

Was this the one with headsets and relevant features?
I think we had a little chat about building a simple dummy ear coupler or something. You declined on budget grounds or something.

>>59156815
HD598 is veiled and the impedance curve is retarded. I bear no allegiance to any brand.

>>59156815
I agree with them being not comparable to HD 598s, but they are comparable to HD 558s.

>Uncomfortable

Kek. You're shilling a bit too much, Rajeesh. I'd rather have the 9500S' comfy clamp force over the 598s tighter clamp force. It seems like you just have large ears, Rajeesh.

Is the anon that modded his T50rp mkiii still here?

>>59156784
I'm going to have to agree with this poster. These are easily as good as the HD800s as both produce sound and this one is just 1300 dollars cheaper.

>>59156795
Should look like this

X2 > HD600 > HD598 >= SHP9500

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>>59156436
Are these more balanced, or is the treble bump a bit too much? If not, I think I give up; you can keep your Sennheisers, I guess.

>>59156865
im here

>>59156873
>X2 > HD600 > HD598 >= SHP9500
Nah, that's just objectively wrong.

>>59156832
Oh yeah, that's the one, the budget issued remain though.
My master's advisor did liked the idea of going with with headphones as a chapter, what i came up with so far is the possibility of making tons of double-blinde ABX tests using gradution students to gather somewhat reliable data, maybe EQing the same headphone so that comfort doesn't influence the results.

It wouldn't help with the "which headphone is works better for x" but i suppose it could set some ground for further tests with actual measurements.

>>59156865
I'm here and queer.

>>59156837
>HD598 is veiled and the impedance curve is retarded
bullshit. repeating it won't make it true. and chinkshit like Superlux sounds better than SHP9500. Philips made SHP9500 sound like shit so they sell more X2.

>>59156854
>Rajeesh
I find it hilarious how you brownskin poorfags call others Pajeet/Rajeesh when you can't even afford good headphones and instead waste your life shitposting on 4chan. If you spent 10% of that energy on getting a job, you wouldn't have to listen to music on shit headphones and wouldn't have to shitposting about good phones to make yourself feel better.

Is there a headphone with better soundstage under $500 than the AKG K/Q-70x?

>>59156877
Better bass but upper midrange and treble are not as good. Just give up now, senpai.

I'm considering buying a K612 (again) based on >>59156598 post. But I need more information to decide.

>>59156973
>soundstage
> AKG K/Q-70x
LMAO. nice bait tho... happy fishing.

Hey looking for headphones for gaming. I'd like a pair that will be both immersive for single player games but also have a decent sound stage for playing FPS and pinpointing footsteps and whatnot.

>budget
~60 preferably under 60
>location
USA
>source
desktop pc
>type
full sized over ear, not sure
>comfort
Comfy enough to wear for 1-2 hours before taking them off.
>past headphones
Shitty ones. Been using these for a few years but they're probably gonna die soon wires going all over the place. BTW that price is wrong they go for like ~30 at Walmart.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRNC8-BLK-Canceling-Headphone/dp/B009A6D1NI

>>59156969
>bullshit. repeating it won't make it true. and chinkshit like Superlux sounds better than SHP9500. Philips made SHP9500 sound like shit so they sell more X2.

That's wrong. SHP9500 is relatively neutral, it's far superior to their high end X2 in every possible way. HD598's impedance curve is a great flaw in my opinion considering the varying output impedance values of many sources.

I stand with my post here:
>>59156795
It's completely unbiased.

>>59157002
SR850, now go away and don't come back.

>>59156969
Kek. You're in here with us, anon. Repeating "HD 600s are the best headphones under $1,000" won't suddenly make it true.

>Superlux
>Superior to milky mid-range SHP9500

Good Goy

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>>59157034

Why can't I stay?

>>59157074
Shillheisers are loose. This thread's on lockdown.

Just take a look at the last thread.

>>59141222

So Philips vs Sennheiser is the new shitposting?

>>59156983
They have better soundstage than other headphones. What are you on about?

>>59157121
I guess?

>Best headphones under $100
>Best headphones under $1,000

Hmmm...

>>59157154
Forgot to add; not my words.

>>59157140
>soundstage
>real

What size of audio pebbles go well with DT770s? 80ohm

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What are the best looking IEMs?

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>>59157190

>>59157184
the ones that boosts mids

>>59157196
Gross. He said be looking, not "best sounding", anon.

>>59157184
>audio pebbles
?

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>>59157216
>He doesn't use audio pebbles to filter out distortions.

Kek.

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>>59157196
You literally can't see a thing when they're on though

>>59157213
>>59157230
>not liking a discrete design

silly audio ricers

>>59157248
*discreet

>>59157264
*discreete

>>59157213
Kill yourself, you dumb fucking shit stain.

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>>59157230
I get triggered when normies can't wear Etys right.

They never insert it DEEP enough.

>>59157285
Try again anon, but this time post best looking IEMs, OK?

>>59157047
>Kek. You're in here with us, anon. Repeating "HD 600s are the best headphones under $1,000" won't suddenly make it true.
But it's true, you stupid nigger.

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

>>59157295
>They never insert it DEEP enough.
ricking ear infection and burst ear drum and hearing loss just so you can listen to music....

god damn retards. IEMs are the biggest waste of money ever. just get a good set of cans.

>>59157406
So much memes in one post.

I'm laughing at your ignorance.

>>59157295
Bitch needs to learn to swallow it deep in her earlobes

What's the best AmpDAC combo under $200 in terms of power?
Please no 'Fulla 2 + HD 600' shilling. Just straight facts.

>Budget
$200-300 US
>Source
Mobo/phone, Fulla 2
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
3+ hours
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
HD280, SHP9500, M40x.

Sold my M40x, hoping to find an upgrade from them.
If not I'll probably just grab HM5 for the comfort.

>>59157386
>Head-Fi

Jesus Christ. This shilling is unreal.

>>59157413
>ignorance
it's fucking true. IEMs are fucking morons. And wearing these deep-insertion IEMs outside is the most dangerous thing ever and you can get yourself killed because you can't hear shit what's going on around you.

And why on earth would anyone anally insert that shit when they're at home when you can put headphones on that sound 100x better and are 10000x comfier?

>>59157446
>Jesus Christ. This shilling is unreal.
Who would you trust: some shithead off reddit who shitposts on 4chan or a guy with $250,000 worth of audio equipment and headphones?

You're a moron, plain and simple. You should just kill yourself for being so poor and clueless that you can't afford good headphones and resort to constantly posting bullshit of 4chan. You're mentally ill.

>>59157428
>>59157446
HD 600s with Fulla 2s. You won't regret it, I promise. Everyone are memers.

>>59157428
OK, I'll post the first (your example of choice).

($99) Schiit Fulla 2. Specs:

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20Khz, -0.1db, 2Hz-200KHz, -3dB

Maximum Power, 16 Ohms: 550mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 360mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 230mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 40mW RMS per channel

THD: <0.003%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 1V RMS
IMD: <0.002%, CCIR
SNR: >105db, A-weighted, referenced to 1V RMS
Crosstalk: >-75dB, 20Hz-20KHz

Output Impedance: 0.5 ohms

Gain: 1.7 (4.6db)

USB Receiver: C-Media CM6631A
DAC: AKM AK4490 with TI OPA1662-based filter stage
Sample Rates and Bit Depths: 16/44.1 to 24/96 supported without drivers on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android (UAC 1 device)

Output Stage: TI LMH6643 x 2 (1 per channel)

Power Supply: Via USB, with +/- 5V rails via high-current dual-polarity switching regulator, with inductor filtering and local regulation

Power Consumption: 0.8W typical

Size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.375” (including knob)
Weight: 9 oz

*All measurements made on a Stanford Research SR1+ Audio Analyzer

>>59157469
Hang on, didn't you admit to browsing r/headphones awhile ago?

No thanks.

>>59157441
HD380 Pro (mostly neutral)
HD598cs (somewhat neutral but slightly bright, like the se open ones)

>>59157495
you're mentally ill. you can't even keep your delusions straight. I don't go to that shithole but you certainty do. you even quote like an average retarded plebbitard.

anyway, get on some meds. I won't be arguing you... you need professional help and not more internet chiding.

>>59157515
HD 598Cs are fucking bassy, along with the rest of Sennheiser's closed headphones. Quit shilling Sennheisers.

>>59157531
Whatever you say, anon. $300 headphones competing against $1,000 headphones? Kek.

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Reminder IEMs are a cool fashion factor.

>>59157515
>HD380 Pro (mostly neutral)
Their frequency response would indicate otherwise.
The sound of the 280's is pretty abysmal; no sub bass, weird upper bass, mid heavy, and veiled treble.
Their only use is for tracking.

I'm not looking for anything similar to that.

>>59157447
>And why on earth would anyone anally insert that shit when they're at home when you can put headphones on that sound 100x better
ER4SR sounds better than any headphone.

>>59156963
That was some months ago. Did you even stick with that?
>Re:measurement:
If I remember right, the concern I brought up was reproducibility. Plate couplers work okay for hobbyists, but a mic in piece of cardboard is kinda pathetic to write a thesis on. Like hell if it is reproducible, or realistic.
Probably mentioned closed mic and open mic at the ear opening on live subjects, with advantages of each approach (the goal is attempting to synthesize a general result, statistically). Did you ever pursue that, or too much trouble?

>>59156877
Turn off smoothing. The appropriate setting is probably the one labeled compensated.
That chart is about the same overall.

>>59156980
>K612 and K601
It sounds like the 601, but it's not exactly the same.

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>>59152891
ayy, we're doing these.

>>59157560
>$300 headphones competing against $1,000 headphones? Kek.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared

>>59157483
Dumb question, can I plug O2 into my internal soundcard (Creative Sound Audigy 5.1) it function basically the same as an AmpDAC combo [Line into Soundcard and output to the O2]?

>>59157560
>Whatever you say, anon. $300 headphones competing against $1,000 headphones? Kek.

>there are retards on /hpg/ who still believe price = quality

Man /hpg/ is getting even worse, there is literally no place on the internet to discuss headphones rationally

>>59157623
yes, the soundcard is a DAC.

>>59157560
You talk a lot of shit without actually backing it up with anything.

To take you seriously, could you please post a timestamped picture of your current most expensive headphone set and and your current amplifier.

If you cannot do that, I won't engage you ever again because you seem to be either trolling or you're just plain stupid.

>>59157634
the guy's mentally ill. you can't reason with mentally ill ppl.

>>59157651
I'm grabbing an O2, thanks.

>>59157567
I know re:280, but I still did end up getting HD380 Pro after seeing some reviews.

They're a huge improvement in sound over the old HD280s.

I've been using them as my work (office) headphones for a year now, and I thoroughly enjoy them.

>>59157654
It isn't even worth bringing in my K712s and Fiio E10Ks in anyway; anything not HD 600 level is immediately called chink shit by shills like you.

SHP9500s has a comparable sound signature to HD 600s, but does that mean they are comparable in any way? No. Now quit your excessive shilling.

http://uk.rtings.com/headphones/graph#371/323/325

>>59157680
http://www.head-fi.org/t/701900/schiit-happened-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-improbable-start-up

Chapter 12.

There's quite the backstory between nwavguy (O2) and Schiit.

It's pretty cool O2 is open hardware. Other than that, there's higher spec'd, better measuring devices at the price. O2 is overpriced AF, costs almost as much as the modi+magni schiit stack.

>>59157764
Hi, could you please post a timestamped picture of your current most expensive headphone set and your current amplifier/dac. I think you forgot to attach a picture to that post. Thanks.

>>59157781
Sorry, anon. I'm not as rich as you are. I don't think I am even worthy to give you a timestamped picture of my headphones.

But I am interested in your HD 600s. Can you please explain how they compare to $1,000 headphones? Please and thank you.

>>59157769
Schiit is garbage.

>>59157680
Stick with the O2.

>>59157803
>Schiit is garbage.

Care to elaborate, senpai?

>>59157797
>Sorry, anon. I'm not as rich as you are. I don't think I am even worthy to give you a timestamped picture of my headphones.
So you have none. Great. So why are you talking about things you've never experienced yourself? What's the point about pretending? Is your life so shit that you're resorting to pretending on the internet forums?

>>59157797
>But I am interested in your HD 600s. Can you please explain how they compare to $1,000 headphones? Please and thank you.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared

>>59156885
>>59156965
What pads do you have?
And I'm looking to try and bring out the bass a little bit, but cut the treble a little. How much cotton did you use in the cups?

>>59157592
Reproducibility would actually be possible to some degree in ABX test, assuming i state the exact headphone and register all EQ tweeks, making it sound flat AND measuring it for proof on the other hand is indeed a problem, i did searched around for some of the dummy ear models you suggested in to my surprise found one that could work, but budget got in the way again.

I did not remebered the part about close and open mic at the ear of live subjects, that does sound promissing, do you think some sort of lavalier mic could do the trick?
It shouldn't be hard toadjust whatever is captured to the the mics signature.

>>59157824
>Care to elaborate, senpai?
He can't. Just ignore that idiot. He has never even owned a $100 set of headphones and can't even provide a picture of anything.

>>59157769
>O2 is overpriced AF, costs almost as much as the modi+magni schiit stack.

At least suggest the Fulla 2. Higher specs than O2+ODAC, and just $99.

There's a reason it's memed so much around here and plebbit. It's better value than any other Shit.

>>59157831
>LACKS DETAIL: The HD600 has a very smooth sound that can sometimes feel slow and slightly blurred. The HD600 is not the last word in terms of detail retrieval.

Sorry, anon. Can you explain in your own words? Please and thank you?

>>59157847
Head-Fi tier brand.

>>59157847
Jesus Christ. I'm not even that anon, but can you at least explain why it is ahead of its competition?

>>59157866
>Sorry, anon. Can you explain in your own words? Please and thank you?
Could you please count how many more expensive headphones HD600 beat on that list. Including >$2,000 ones. Thanks.

Also, could you finally post a picture of your current setup? Just a quick headphone + amp pic is fine.

>>59157881
better noise floor + it provides more power than anything in that price range. go and compare the specs.

>>59157904
>manufacturer specs
>accurate

kekerino

>>59157918
Hi, could you please post a timestamped picture of your current most expensive headphone set and your current amplifier/dac. I think you forgot to attach a picture to that post. Thanks.

Why is Shiit shilled so relentlessly here and on head-fi?

>>59157887
See
>>59157797
Sorry anon, I really don't think i'm worthy for you. Can you please let me go? I'm very sorry for ever doubting you.

Also, DT 660s are on there; are they comparable, dear /hpg/ poster?

>>59157952
cheap, good and works well. what more would you want?

>>59157952
Because they know that this thread gets a lot of visitors.

Always buy an O2 amp, fuck Schitt.

>>59157927
I'm over here, faggot.
>>59157954

>>59157769
>>59157854
Well I'm just grabbing an O2 and don't need the ODAC extention. I won't be using powered speakers and if I do need them, I have a set of Bose Companion II's my brother gave me after he retired them that 'just werk'. I also don't have the desk space for a ModiMagni stack so the slight premium is worth it if it saves me space.

>>59157954
>Sorry anon, I really don't think i'm worthy for you. Can you please let me go? I'm very sorry for ever doubting you.
Hi, you forgot to post a picture of your current setup. Why should anyone take some retard who talks shit about everything seriously when he can't provide a picture of his gear?

Put up or shut up, troll.

>>59156713
confirmed for newfag.

>>59157968
Kill yourself, you dumb fucking shit stain.

>>59157968
:^)

Please my question, anon. I've already told you i'm a poorfag. What else must you want? What does having headphones worse than yours, do to you, fellow anon?

>>59157968
Post your gear.

>>59157978
Come on, anon. Trips don't lie.
>>59158000

>>59157964
Fulla2 is smaller, cheaper, and can act as amp-only via line-in jack.

But yes, O2 is fine and likely looks great on a desk.

>>59158000
Who cares you're a poorfag? Just post a picture so people can see what you're currently using. That way people can decide whether to take your posts seriously.

>>59157978
>replying to a two hour old post with a strawman

confirmed for butthurt retarded faggot

>>59158014
>strawman
o look ma I'm using fancy words on the internet

>>59158014
>replying to a post about a two hour old post with a strawman about a strawman about a strawman

confirmed for butthurt retarded newfag

>>59158013
Well, people will make fun of me. Don't you know, anon? This is /hpg/ where people from around Head-Fi and Reddit go to discuss headphones. As everyone knows, being stuck in mid-fi purgatory is a disgrace.

Should I just buy DT660s, anon? I found them here http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared
and they compared it to much more expensive options. Well, should I do it, anon? Does it really compare to $500 headphones?

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Gosh anon, are you wearing those dorky Sennheiser headphones again? I already told you to throw them in the garbage where they belong and get you a real headphone like the Fidelio X2. No wonder you can't appreciate audio like me you worthless audio virgin. I'll let you have a taste of the dark sound signature from my Fidelio X2 if you become my little fuck boy.

ha ha I changed my mind Sennheiser losers aren't even worth my time. I'll let you look at them from over there you little cuck.

>>59158041
So you won't post your setup. Great.

Carry on saying how Sennheiser and Schiit are crap if that makes you feel better. At least grab few Prozac's.

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>>59158058
>>59158058
>>59158058
>>59158058

>>59158041
>Should I just buy DT660s, anon?
They're listed as not so good for the price.

But maybe they do decent against other closed cans with the current pricing?

>>59158065
this thread is still fine you dumb newfag scum. and you didn't even quote it right and didn't link and used a disgusting picture.

seek help.

>>59158062
Well of course they aren't, anon. Just take a look at my previous posts. All the excessive shilling bothers me, that's all.

>Clearly wanting closed headphones
>Recommends HD 598s instead

>>59154841
Nice going, anon. Are you so richfag you don't have any experience below $300?

Anyway, should I buy DT660s? I found them from this really great review comparing them to $500+ headphones. Should I do it, anon?

Here's the review, anon. Well, should I buy them?

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

>>59157469
Go back to plebbit Zeos.

>>59158103
>Well of course they aren't, anon. Just take a look at my previous posts. All the excessive shilling bothers me, that's all.
You forgot the picture of your setup. Can we see it?

:^)

>>59158120
Only if you call me daddy, anon.

;^)

>>59158158
Pajeet, just post it so we can all laugh our asses off. You probably have Beats.

>>59158174
>Beats
>Calling me a poorfag

Rajeesh, Beats are at least $300. I don't have the money to afford that.

But I can afford DR660s from this review. Should I do it? Judging from link below, they're comparable to $500 headphones.

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

>>59158197
Why are you calling me Rajeesh when I have money? It's you who's a poor nigger or indian.

Come on, show us your dilapidated hut and your cans. Were your headphones soup cans previously by any chance?

LMAO

>>59158231
Anon, I am only seeking help! Please help me in my time of need! Please!

I need to buy better poorfag headphones, but DT660s are the only one I can afford! I hear they are comparable to $500 cans from the review below, but I need confirmation from specifically you! Please, will you help me in my time of need?

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

>Budget
$130ish

>Location
Canada

>Source
Computer/Guitar amp

>Type of headphone
Full Size

>Open or closed
Doesn't matter

>Comfort level
Hate hot spots.

>Sound signature
No overbearing bass

>Past headphones
M-Audio Q40

>>59158383
sr850

>>59158383
>$130ish

HD598se @ $150.

>Computer/Guitar amp
50Ω and works well with most sources. Still benefits from amp.

> Full size.
Yes.

>Doesn't matter.
Open. (closed = compromise to get isolation).

>Hate hot spots.
These are among the most comfortable cans.

>No overbearing bass.
Neutral, slightly bright (favoring mids a little).

>>59158383
Unironically SHP9500S' or >>59158458

Stay away from Sennheiser at that price point. The only competing headphones they have at that price range are HD 518s and they're muddy as fuck.

>>59158481
They are $180 in Canada, anon.

>>59158494
Oops, CAD$. -_-

>>59158485
HD518 are colored indeed.

HD558 is where the fun starts.

>>59158534
Too bad they're $200 in Canada. Even HD518s are $200. The cheapest decent Sennheisers are over $100 here.

>>59158563
O_O.

I should be happy I'm in Europe :O

>>59157845
>lavalier mic
I think that would work.
Make sure to correct for mic coloration
>close and open mic at the ear of live subjects
As before, the idea with this is more statistical. As you get more subjects, the standard error of the mean, the estimated deviation from the population average, goes down.

The basic difference here is that the closed one is stuffed in an earplug and one is worn more loosely at the entrance. The closed canal entrance has the serious drawback of blocking out sound, but is easy to get reproducible measurements.
If you care about looking at other people's data, it's probably going to be closed off at the ear entrance. You may have to calculate the PDR (pressure division ratio) factor; plugging the canal entrance will change the response a bit compared to the open ear.

The open entrance is subject to some more variation, but the subject can listen. I suppose you could try holding the mic steady with some tape. You'll have to decide which is more practical.


I have some references for these sort of things, it'll take a bit of time to gather them. Hopefully it'll be a little useful.

Henrik Moller has some work in binaural, also coined the term "PDR" in correction.
Now so everyone can see:
>headphones measured on human ears
http://vbn.aau.dk/files/227875204/1995_M_ller_et_al_AES_Journal_b.pdf
>more human measurements
http://vbn.aau.dk/files/227875122/1995_M_ller_et_al_AES_Journal_a.pdf

I need time to remember them all.

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>>59157606
>spending all that money on headphones in order to listen to anime soundtracks

>>59158485
Man Canada is crap for pricing. $110 here and 57 US. sigh

>>59158485

What about x HiFiMAN HE-350 they are $99 on massdrop.

>>59158917
They are built sturdier than both headphones, but I don't know anything else.

Also, the new thread's at link below if you're looking for more suggestions.

>>59158065

>>59152739
kek are those HD600's? Also, HD600.