/hpg/ - Headphone General

I really need this in my life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSR8wKQ-TEU

>>59408168
quit spamming your YT channel, fag

>>59408168
>>59407930
>>59407970

Please leave, anon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljF0L0n4J0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbLBVrpBYs

>>59408145

Can I get those headphones in green like OPs pic?

>>59408182
>>59408205
Fuck off, he's a good review who makes accurate and detailed reviews. Nothing like the faggots like Z Reviews and InnerFidelity who you guys watch.

>>59408205
whats the big deal? some anons just like certain youtubers and this one is pretty good imo

>>59408234
Yes.

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-Q701Premium-Reference-Headphones-Signature/dp/B004444O46

>>59408145
what on earth is up with her mouth??

>>59408260

fuc me, out of stock in uk

>>59408279

LMAO

>>59408235
dude, how fucking desperate can you get when you're shilling your YT channel on a mongolian cartoon image board in a thread that gets maybe 30 unique IPs?

you should reconsider your spamming/advertising strategy and also reconsider your life. your life's shit dude. you'll never amount to anything. you'll always be a fucking loser.

>>59408279
>>59408145
Jesus Christ, OP. You're a fucking disgrace to all anime posters out there; delet this thread right now and post a better waifu, you degenerate fuck.

>>59407811

>>59408420
Not sure with HD 569s, but the HD 598 Cs' are coloured, muddy pieces of shit.

Looking to buy new headphones.

Budget: $100-200AUD
Location: Australia
Source: Computer/Android phone
Type: Full-size, pref. over ear
Open/closed: Closed, I like my isolation
Comfort level: Willing to sacrifice sound quality for comfort
Soundsig: Bassy or V-shaped, but this isn't a priority
Past headphones; I usually just borrow my dad's set, he has a Bose pair which are super comfy, but I don't know the model.

Other: Pref. durability as a priority. Option to attach some kind of headset mic would be nice too, but not essential (I'm also in the market for a cheap mic).

>>59408502
AKG K612

>>59408285
get k7xx. same shit

>>59408544
You mean K712?

>>59408544
>>59408550
Actually the q701 is more similar to the k701.

>>59408527
>AKG K612
he said closed. go back to your YT channel, retard.

>>59408550
no. Massdrop x AKG K7XX. $199. still available. best deal if AKG world.

>>59408564
I mean if you want to wait for MolassesDrop to ship them 2 months after purchase, go for it.

>>59408564
Aren't AKG k7XXs also open?

>>59408583
well, in my book that beats paying $100 extra now. if you're rich, then go buy K712

>>59408606
can't you fucking read? I wasn't recommending K7xx to the guy that wanted closed cans.

>>59408632
Honest mistake, sorry. Chill, why do you get so mad? Are you this faggot, again?

>>59392484
>>59392648
>>59392728

You really do stick out, don't you?

>>59408680
are you gonna call me an AKG shill now? in previous thread you claimed I was a Sennheiser shill.

kek

like I said, you're either that buttmad Schiit or Phillips shill. stay mad... and retarded. judging by the previous exchange, you have comprehension skills of a mildly retarded kid.

>>59408769
Why are you guys getting so mad at each other? I'm just here to get some comfy closed headphones man.

>>59408769
No, I have learned my lesson. I should have waited to make sure you were a shill. Now I realize you just recommend shitty headphones.

Also:
>Implying there are only two shills in this general

>>59408790
~Welcome to neo-/hpg/~

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>>59408790
i don't know man.. this guy has a hardon for me or something. in one of the previous threads I posted this pic and he got his panties in a twist over it. I also called out that other Schiit shill autist who keeps on posting head-fi/audibot links to Fulla2 all the fucking time.

I don't capitalize my sentences so I guess I'm easy to track (and I'm not even trying to hide). anyway, maybe I really should stop arguing with mentally ill.

>>59408790
Comfy? Not sure about Aussie bucks, but try HD 569s over AKGs; they don't fit everybody with their suspension system and rounded earcups.

>>59408820
Man, I did guess you correctly! But sadly, I am not that anon; sorry.

>>59391641

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>Budget
$150

>Location
Australia

>Source
The upcoming Xperia XZ Premium

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed prefered.

>Comfort level
Doesn't matter

>>59408840
AUD is 300 for those ones. They look nice tho.

>>59408923
Try this link:

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/zsWrxr/sennheiser-hd-569-headset-hd-569

>>59408947
A little bit over budget, sorry.

>>59408947
Still a bit over budget at 230, unfortunately.

>>59409054
Hmm okay. What would I have to sacrifice to get decent headphones in that budget?

>>59409080
Sorry, deleted it because open headphones.

Before you do that, try looking at the Brainwavz HM5 headphones made by Yoga. I couldn't find anything on their price, but they are relatively cheap where I live. They are damn comfy, and they sound good for $100 USD. The only bad thing about them are its looks, which is more of a personal thing. I just hope you don't plan on wearing them in public.

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>>59408145
Happy birthday umi \o/

Waifu: sonoda umi
Headphones: Sennheiser HD598, HD600
Source: Schiit stack (modi2u + magni2u)

umi pic from sadpanda/g/1017328/ec339756f3/

>>59406147
>Whenever I had headphones that did this I would suspend it in the air and have it unravel itself for a few minutes

oh my

Don't do that

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What happens to the Windows volume controller when you add a standalone DAC?
Can you still control the volume via windows?

>>59409891
Yes. Just the icon changes to display to show is an external sound card.

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>>59409891
Looks like this

>>59409891
Yeah, you can.

When you have an amp with a volume knob, however, it is recommended to use it and leave windows master volume at 100%.

The reason is that there's quality loss with windows approach (software) to volume. Even if there wasn't, doing volume at the DAC isn't as ideal as doing it in the AMP.

But this is all theory territory. In practice, chances are, all approaches will sound fine to you ;).

Do you guys clean your pads/ headphones at all, or just buy new ones every year.

I bought some hd598c's 3 months ago and they're kinda start smelling bad if you sniff them, what do i do?

>>59410011
I've cleaned my pads many times but I also buy new ones.

>>59410011
3 month should be nothing.

I've had HD598 for 3 years now, they don't have a smell or even look dirty... and I've never cleaned them :O

>>59410016
How do you clean them?

I have velvet pads wont they get ruined?

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>>59409891
you should never control volume with software if you have an AMP/DAC. you should set it to 100% on your OS side and then just use AMP/DAC to actually set volume you want.

>>59410026
Hand wash, with soap. They're probably fine if you toss them in with your laundry too.

For velour pads, it ruins how they have a consistent direction on the fabric but the comfort isn't affected.

>>59410026
wash them with dish soap in warm water. do it at least once per month.

once they flatten, buy new ones.

>>59408145
>tfw you hear a song from your childhood for the first time in 15+ years with your new headphones

>>59410041
>them in with your laundry too.
that will ruin them completely. way too violent. never do this. NEVER. you should stop giving people retarded advice.

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redpill me /hpg/

>>59410161
> Schiit
> With fucking australian prices
Just burn your money desu cunt

>>59410175
At least Schiit looks good on my desk

>>59410161
Oh I forgot the DAC for the Jotunhelm

make that $799 for it, yikes

>>59410184
It's not like you have a any visitors ever anyways faggot. Even if you managed to kidnap a girl and bring her to your basement she won't drop her panties when she sees your shitty 700 bucks block of ugly aluminium

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Is one pin really thicker than the other or is that an optical illusion? Can someone check on genuine cable? Thx.

>>59410161
Schiit's just a meme. Get the cheapest E10k instead. No one can tell differences between >$50 DACs anyway.

>>59410288
Is that the connector for the 600/650s?

>>59410054
stop buying shit headphones/pads

>>59410288
Just checked my 650, one pin is indeed thicker.

>>59410409
>Just checked my 650, one pin is indeed thicker.
In the manual/booklet it doesn't say that at all!

You're suppose to insert plugs so the letters are facing outwards. That's what I've been doing anyway.

>>59410203
Balanced is a meme.

Schiit modi+magni is pretty much the top end. Past that, it's audiophile hell.

>>59410288
>Is one pin really thicker than the other

yes

>>59410307
yes

>>59410161

See >>59410526

Yes, it's enough for HD800s too.

>>59410526
>Schiit modi+magni is pretty much the top end.
I fucking dare you to test that stack against a $60 E10k. You will NOT be able to tell the difference. When people started doing DBTs on Head-Fi and exposing bullshit, admins completely banned discussions about these topics because it hurt their advertisers (Schiit, Chord etc).

>>59410526
>>59410537
Half the reason it's appealing to me is because I have the Modi/Magni 2 (non-uber) so if I ever bought any speakers I would have to get something with more outputs

>>59410549
dac vs dac? Probably.

amp vs amp? No. The e10k is spec'd pretty low.

>HD800S

Generally you'd want 115dB+ to be safe (nwavguy dixit)
Magni 120dB:
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-800-s/with/schiit/magni-2

e10k 110 dB (assumed from 32Ω, HP is 300Ω... good luck):
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-800-s/with/fiio/e10k

Note e10k has no line in, so for budget I'd recommend schiit fulla2 anyway.

My setup (headphones, waifu... yeah that's my desk): >>59409449

>>59410567
That's how I got the uber versions.

Modi2 Uber has 3 inputs:
USB -> free!
spdif coax -> motherboard spdif output
spdif optical -> ps3

And Magni2 Uber has a nice speaker output... which I'm not using, but plan on getting some decent desktop speakers to go with it.

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>>59410526
>Balanced is a meme.

it is

>Schiit modi+magni is pretty much the top end

I'd say the Audio-gd NFB-11 would be. It costs just a little bit more than a Schiit stack, and is better than even the Jotunheim

>>59410549
>mods banned threads about how good e10k performed
Is that really true?
I heard for some cans like the Fostex T50rp, the e10k doesn't get that loud.

Also, can anyone with an e10k comment on sound at high gain, high volume?

>>59410647
Yeah I should have gotten the Uber version but at the time I was out of work and it would have came to about 600 AUD

>>59410653
There's real balanced amplifiers and cables out there, surely.

Do they sound better, however? That's all it's about. Past a certain point, it's meme.

>>59410613
>audiobot links
You're that Fulla2 shill. Will not argue with shills.

>>59410657
>Is that really true?
Yes.

>I heard for some cans like the Fostex T50rp, the e10k doesn't get that loud.
Not true at all. I've driven pretty much every can I've tried and they worked fine. Even Beyerdynamic T90, which is hard to drive, works fine off a cheaper dac/amp.

>>59410692
>You're that Fulla2 shill. Will not argue with shills.

I'm not a shill. I actually paid for my shit. And you should really get a fulla2, they're great nifty little devices.

My desk >>59409449

Umi deserves no less than schiit stack + HD600.

>>59410657
>Also, can anyone with an e10k comment on sound at high gain, high volume?

e10k sounds good as long as you don't exceed its amp specs.

Would actually be a decent recommendation (not bad for chink!) if it had a line-in. Alas, it forces the use of its DAC.

>>59410008
>When you have an amp with a volume knob, however, it is recommended to use it and leave windows master volume at 100%.
>The reason is that there's quality loss with windows approach (software) to volume.

Pretty sure this was changed ages ago. Though I might be wrong.

>>59410161
nfb-11 is better than jot
800 is better than 800S, especially after modding
no clue about the speakers

>>59410686
Balanced is never worth it. Most people that waste their money falling for the balanced meme do it just to satisfy their curiosity/OCD

Not to mention the placebo effect

>>59410868
I would order the nfb-11 in a heartbeat if their store wasn't out of the 1980s

> Select goods -->Get a quote (by E-mail)-->Confirm remittance (by E-mail) --> Deliver goods

such a joke

>>59410011
Look up how to clean velour/velvet. Make sure your brush them correctly.

>>59410922
It's legit. They just do their business through paypal. It's worth the hassle.

>>59410880
Yes, that's what I meant to say.

I should have been more explicit. :X

>>59410973
Really that's no excuse for not putting a "pay now with paypal" button or whatever on their site, it would give everyone back some time in their day

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>>59409966
>>59409987
>>59410008
>>59410035
Thanks for the clarification mates, just ordered the Aune x1s.

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>>59411006
>buy bluetooth headphones they said
kek
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39275826

enjoy your chinkshit burns fellas.

>>59411006
It's because of the custom options you need to specify, for example the TCXO upgrades for the DAC and USB in the NFB-11. As well as the price for shipping that needs to be calculated by weight and what country you're from, since they're shipping worldwide

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So I couldn't wait for more suggestions and they all seemed to have one problem or another, but as I need some urgently I settled with the Shure SRH840.
I read some good reviews and I've had Shure IEMs in the past so I trust the quality

Got them for 118eu from a local online store

Now someone tell me how badly I fucked up

This is urgent. Broke my Xiaomi piston 3s and Xiaomi Hybrids over the course of a year and the left side's ruined on each by doing nothing, can't hear a thing on the left even after mucking about with the mesh. Need some better earphones up to 40AUD that are durable, I don't mind how it sounds for the time being but I need options

>>59410922
I ordered one not too long ago. After you ask for a quote, you can request them to send an invoice request to your paypal email. From there, it's like a "pay now with paypal" button.

>Budget
50€?

>Location
Germany

>Source
My Phone, Laptop

>Type of headphone
IEM's but not the ones you literally have to stick in your ear canal if possible

>Comfort level
i am willing to sacrifice comfort for better sound even if it means sticking them right in there

>Past headphones
Beyerdynamics DT880's are my only real pair of quality headphones enjoy everything about them from sound to comfort

Is it normal for amazon to ship headphones so late?

I bought some headphones from a third party at amazon but they are fulfilled by amazon ware houses. I ordered the fucking thing on late Wednesday and they are still at Preparing for Shipment. They have not taken the money out yet so I am kind of left wondering what is the deal. Everything else on amazon I ordered has come on time but it would seem every time I order headphones from them they take forever.

>>59411514
I was thinking of getting these headphones about a year ago. They aren't good value and construction/build quality isn't good. They also don't have a flat response and a lackluster low end.

>>59411735
>IEM's(in ear monitors) but not the ones you literally have to stick in your ear canal
Monks?

>>59411821
https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Electronics-MONK-earbud-earphone/dp/B01M2707BI?th=1

are you talking about these?

>>59411861
> 20 bucks for the remote version
Aren't these like 10 on ali?

>>59411861
yeah.

It's a recommended product by /csg/ you can find them >$10 on aliexpress but shipping times and quality vary.

>>59411514
aids build quality
just get some m40x or some shit at leas thats better

>>59411943
I recall this was in some early /hpg/ recommendation images. It was either this or a really similar looking model with red/blue indicators on the side.

>>59411514

you better do AB ing test with other cans within 300 dollar and stop listening to these retards.
>>59411802
>>59411943

i own it myself and can safely say this is how "warm" monitoring headphones shoud be

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>>59412419
Lol

>>59412469
>arguing with a picture of broken product

why dont you retard google "m50x/m40x broke" instead? pffft

>>59412419
Thanks bra for 125usd can't lose too badly

>>59411943
>>59411802
Luckily the store I ordered from has brick and mortar shops so any problems I'll just get them replaced

>>59412469
These are the SRH940s which do break a lot. I've owned a few 840s and 440s and they don't break in the same way 940s do.

>>59410161
Zensor AX or just Zensor? If not AX, those are passive loudspeakers and will need an amplifier to drive them. Jotunheim does not do loudspeaker amplification, just acts as a preamp and DAC.

All of those prices seem pretty ass, even for AUD.

>>59410868
>nfb-11 is better than jot
How? Post a thorough measurement from a 3rd party. Pretty tired of seeing it recommended blindly all the time.

>tfw bought my first external dac and honestly it makes a significant difference but I prefer the sound straight out of my computer

>>59408145
Is there something that's the same as e10k in terms of quality that's also portable?

>>59408805
>neo
Are you kidding me?
CG days had the exact same thing, in fact arguments like this and shill acusations Go way back before the first /hpg/, bqck when se had several headphone threads fighting V6 vs. M50.

>>59414674
schiit fulla2 is portable in the sense it fits in the pocket and doesn't need a wallwart (uses USB).

>>59414603
which dac did you get? Does it bundle a headphone amp?

And... you might want to use the device for a week or two before making decisions om what you prefer.

>Budget
$175 USD

>Location
USA

>Source
iPhone or Laptop

>Type of headphone
Full sized

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Moderate. Don't need them to feel like tempur-pedic matresses but don't kill me. Sound quality > Comfort

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past headphones
Sennheiser 555s. Great headphones, but I need something closed now. These are open back.

hit me

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Got pic related for $99 (with remote)

Review: (no burn in, fresh out of the box)

>sound is laid back being a veryyyyy wide U shaped with full pot of details
>really surprised by large 3D soundstage
>build quality = Panzerkampfwagen
>great fit and they are comfy (I use Comply foam tips)
>isolation about average+
>lot of ear tips, shirt clip and carrying case as extra
>I only had one phone call so far with these

How do I get the lint and dust away from earcups? My X2's looks like they have grey earpads from afar.

>>59418157
Lint roller

>>59418157
Tape that doesn't leave any residue, like masking/painter's tape, works as well. Best to clean off the dust on a more frequent schedule, rather than waiting until the X2's earpads look grey, as the dust can be more difficult to remove.

KZ-ZS3's just arrived.
Sound is alright, but it's nearly impossible to get a decent seal with these.

Any advice on how to get these weird fuckers in my ears better?

oi lads, what are those earphones that are always recommended here, I have a pair but I can't for the life of me remember what they're called

they have red and blue rings on the buds, the buds are silver and black

anyone know the name? can't really be arsed to take a photo but I can if needs be

are earphone bud tips always the same size? like can I buy some new tips and fit them on?

>>59419441
VE Monk Plus?

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>>59419789
nah it's these

>>59419876
Looks like soundmagic e10s or something

UE 900, Cardas A8 or LZ A4?
I'm gonna buy one of them over the next few days.

>>59419903
that's the boys, cheers mate!

>>59408145
Quick, recommend me some earbuds for €15 max.

>>59420089
Samsung earbuds that come with the phone.

Or Apple earbuds that come with the phone.

>>59419251
Might be the worst designed IEM I've ever seen, I was memed hard.

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this kills the bluetooth headphones.

>>59420089
JVC HAFX101

>>59420089
VE Monk Plus with EX Pack

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Has anyone here replaced their cables to add in line mic/controls?

I'd like some cable recommendations. Meant for my Koss Portapro, because having to fiddle with my phone to change songs/answer phones is not as comfortable while commuting.

Other mods for these particular phones are appreciated.

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>>59410526
>Balanced is a meme.

Only if you're half-deaf and listening to mp3 at 190 kbps. If you actually get a hi-res source, the difference is impressive. Balanced was designed for noise cancelling in professional audio chains, and because there's "two" amplifiers in each channel (hot and cold) you get an automatic 6dB S/N improvement over single-ended.

Go ahead, step up your game and try hi-res media, the cost is worth it (most of the time).

>>59420089
Literally any earphones with these earbuds. Makes the sound 10x better. Plus they feel amazing

http://s.aliexpress.com/bu2yuErM

>>59416671
m40x

Need a headset for use on ps4, I have a usb headset but I'd rather use one with a headphone jack.

>>Budget
50 dollhairs or less
>>Location
US
>>Source
Ps4
>>Type of headphone
Open
>>Comfort level
Comfortable for several hours of wear
>>Past headphones
Sennheiser hd558, I'm too lazy to use it for ps4 though because of the bulky converter, and it wraps neatly under my desk anyway.

Yo heaphone /g/, looking to buy new headphones:

Budget: Anything under £50 (if on offer, would be great, as am student and broke)
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Gaming Computer
Type: Full-size, over ear preferred.
Open/closed: Closed. Noise cancelling if possible.
Comfort level: Willing to sacrifice sound quality for comfort
Soundsig: Uhh, not sure about this one. I guess bassy would be preferred.
Past headphones; Tecknet 7.1 Gaming headset.

Thanks in advance

>>59420628
>>59420754

Koss Pro DJ100
AKG K240 Studio
Senn HD 202 II
Audio Technica M30
Sony MDR-V6
Creative Aurvana Live

fiio e5/e11

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tomorrow my HyperX Cloud 2s get here. the reviews on youtube were good and I saw these refurbished ones for 65€ which is a good deal for my country. anybody here have them? what do you think?

Bought akg k512 (not mark 2) for 15 bucks
Are those good?

Looking to buy new headphones for gaming.

>Budget: Aroud 150$, 200$ top

>Location: Canada

>Source: Computer/PS4

>Type of headphone: Full size

>Open/Closed: Closed

>Comfort level: Need to be able to put them for 2-3 hours without hurting, if possible. Sound quality is priority though.

Have MEE audio m6 pros comong tomorrow, anyone have any input on them? I'm used to t50rp mk3 if that is any help to reference the sound of the m6's to those

>>59408145
> covering open back headphones with your hands

That image is triggering me more than I thought it would

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What are ''ear speakers''?

>>59421266
You kidding right?

>>59422765
STAX, the manufacturer of the headphones in that pic, refers to their headphones as ear speakers.

Some other manufacturers do this as well, such as AKG and their long discontinued K1000, which imo would be more fitting of 'ear speakers' than STAX.

>>59422820
Any difference from a normal headphone? Is the term ear speaker just a marketing trick?

>>59422846
More of a marketing trick/buzzword, STAX ear speakers are electrostatic headphones. Though the AKG K1000 is a lot different, search them up on Google, and you'll see what I mean.

>Budget
~40 US
>Source
Phone/PC
>Type
IEM
>Sound Signature
Neutral or warm
>Comfort
Not first priority, no over ear cable designs though.

Got the KZ ZS3's.
I'm satisfied with the sound for the price, but the fit is not comfortable at all for me, and I don't like the over ear cables, so I figure I'll have to step up in price point to find what I'm looking for.

Currently looking at the Xaomi Hybrids, Soundmagic E10, Vsonic GR02 Bass edition, and Carbo Tenore.
What's the best option out of these or others available?

I cannot make up my mind. Opinions and insults requested on the following headphones

AKG K712
DT990
Fidelio X2

I prefer a V shaped sound sig. Will be using for dedicated computer use (50% music, 50% media). Yes I have a dac/amp (Schiit stack).

>>59423004
Probably the X2.

The 712 is a fucking mess, the frequency graphs show different peaks on the treble compared to other graphs then there's that peak around 13KHz that none of them show. Then there's the fact that its mids and low mids are really thick and kinda fatigating. Lastly, they really aren't very V shaped even though their bass is actually amazing in my opinion in the sense that it's fast, punchy and very extended

The DT990 is just too agressive. That treble peak around 9KHz is fucking insane

>>59423004
How v-shaped are we talking about here?

If you like treble the DT990 is certainly the choice here as it's the only true V-shape option.

X2 is like half-retarded V-shape response with it's narrow treble peak.

Is the foil e10k really all I need or us this the hot mememe

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I had a pair of dt990 in the past and had to sell them. After far too long trying to find something I would consider an upgrade at a similar price, I gave up. i feel like this is a pretty good deal. Worried the 990's might be fake but whatever ebay will literally suck a buyer's dick.
I wanted something I could use with my phone and say the dragonfly for 60 and jumped on it with out any research or anything.
I Can finally put these Hyper X's to rest at home. Good headphones for $60, I got a year out of them and they're still in mint condition. I'll probably keep them.
I'm excited for muh sparkly treble again. Been too long.

>>59420419
> hi-res source
*facedesk*

https://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html

Moron.

>budget
<$200
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone
>Type of Headphone
Wireless, closed, over ear headphones
>Comfort level
Not sure, I just can't stand earbuds anymore
>Sound signature
Flat, analytical
>Past Headphones
These will replace earbuds that keep fucking breaking even when I try to take good care of them. I have used Sennheiser HD518, CX 5.00, MM 70i, and my favorite and only pair of headphones/earbuds I like anymore is the AKG K701.

TL;DR Any suggestions for wireless over ear headphones that won't break the bank and won't sound like nigger garbage?

>>59408145
Advice? "Gayman headset". Im tired of using a combination of cheapass sony headphones and a guitar hero microphone stuck in a tissue box whenever im using the computer and trying to talk to someone.

>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
Canada
>Source
USB on Desktop but would be cool if I could plug it into my phone
>Type of headphone
Needs to have a microphone attached
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
idk
>Past headphones
only some cheap sony ones

>>59425117
Status CB-1.

Then you can get a boom pro for the mic.

>>59424178
I just seem to EQ with more and more bass when I listen to tunes.

>>59423204
Pretty sure that's what I'll do

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Just got these bad boys for $96 like new on eBay, and coming from the hd668b the bass is fucking insane

>>59424446
Seems like a okay price for 990's. I feel like most people who sell fakes price them just beneath what I would consider reasonable. Don't think you should worry.

Need someone to point me in the right direction. I want some light weight headphones to use at my computer. Nothing overly bulky, but still decent sounding

>Budget
Under $150
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
Whatever is best. I was thinking in ear or on ear, but I'm open to suggestions
>Open or Closed
Doesn't matter
>Sound Signature
Something with a decent amount of bass since I'm faggot who likes thumping sub bass.

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>Budget
$30-50
>Location
USA
>Source
iPhone 6S Plus, MacBook Pro
>Type of headphone
in ear, maybe on-ears (portability is key)
>Open or closed
no preference
>Comfort level
not picky
>Sound signature
bass oriented but still clear
>Past headphones
Rock Zircon, ATH-M50X

Mainly listen to hip hop and I'm looking for some relatively well-made earbuds with a lot of bass. I was thinking about picking up pic related (Sony MDRXB50AP)

Any opinions?

>>59419251
Pull your ear back from the back part of the ear when inserting. Also try different tips.

>>59425173
neat solution. Means I can have one set of headphones for everyday use without a mic if I want to. I have another question about sound signature. I'm not sure about it, so is neutral the way to go? Isn't there software that can boost it as well?

>>59425647
Neutral is nice once you take the time to get used to the signature. You can use Equalizer APO with Peace GUI to mess with the sound.

>>59425464
>>59420089
KZ-ZST
Super cheap and look amazing too

>>59425464
Vsonic GR02 Bass Edition
Soundmagic E30

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>>59410161
HD6XX > HD800S

>>59410868
>audio-gd
Trash.

>>59426323
I already have the 650s

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>>59426330
Then don't bother.

>>59413556
>Zensor AX or just Zensor

Honestly I have no idea, it doesn't say anywhere on the site. I'm clueless about speakers

>>59426335
What would you consider a worth successor (if there is one) to the 650s?

>>59426433
Wouldn't say there is one yet, closest would probably be an Ether but it's a stretch to say that.

Roadworks expected on my street for the next few weeks, considering grabbing the HD569 to help block out the noise. Are they any good?

I know "Gayman headsets" are kinda frowned upon, but I do need a wireless headset since I do exactly two things in my worthless fucking NEET life: Play gaems and walk around my apartment/basement. and while good headphones + standalone speaker would objectively produce the best sound at probably the cheapest(ish) price, I need to make some shitty shitty compromises here.
Are there any (preferably closed, it's loud here) wireless headsets that are /g/ recommended? Also preferably a bit sturdy since I'm a worthless NEET and the thing is gonna be in use at least 15 hours every day, non stop


So far I had a Logitech G930 which was an absolute PoS that I wouldn't recommend to anyone without feeling extremely guilty. It has one of those shitty fucking "surround sound" gimmicks, which I tried in Rainbow Six Siege, (game that actually emulates some sound propagation) and it actually made it harder to hear where people come from, what a fucking joke. Luckily turning that off made the headset overpriced but servicable.

tl;dr Need wireless non-shit headset that can withstand heavy use. Audio Quality > Mic Quality.

>>59426619
Just buy some in-ears, why spend that much just for roadworks when in-ears will isolate more and you can set some for $10

>>59426677
To say something nice about this otherwise terrible, overpriced garbage headset: A little red LED that glows when mic is muted is actually a pretty nice bit of feedback but the whole thing is not nearly worth the 130€ the fuckers want for it.

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Should i do it?

>>59426677
You can probably grab Somic MM185's with an Mpow bluetooth 3.5mm reciever and a bluetooth USB dongle for your PC with a desk mic. If you can't spend that much on headphones, look at Monoprice 8323's or Superlux HD 669's with new pads like HM5's.

>>59426677
There's no lossless bluetooth audio standard, sadly.

Are meelectronics m9 all alright iem? Or is there something better in the price range?
I want to buy them to replace my she3590

>>59426869
So that's basically the "headphones + standalone mic" option again? I was kinda hoping to have it in one, since like I said, I do some walking around while skyping and such. But thank you for the recommendation.

>>59426879
Well I'm not an absolute audiophile, I just need something that is good enough for gaming so that I can hear where sound is coming from, and doesn't go "kkrrcchhhh" when shits going down. I'm not in the habit of listening to the finest .flacs (although I do have a few)

>>59427011
If youre still stuck on 'muh wireless gaymer', there's the Corsair Void Wireless.

>>59427047
Well, it's less that I want the gaymer shit, it's really the list of shit I need from my Headphones / Mic combo:
>Needs to work decently with video games, since that is my main hobby (most headphones will do this)
>should allow me to walk around, so I can do shit like Skype from my bed / kitchen
>must be somewhat sturdy because I literally use it every day from the moment I wake up to when I go to sleep
Don't need that 7.1 Bullshit, since it doesn't really help with gaming anyway (from what I can tell anyway).

It's not that I WANT the shitty gaymen headset, it's just pretty much the only option that I can use all day without taking it off each time I go AFK, or strangulate myself with cable extensions when I skype / listen to music from my bed and that leaves me with shitty retarded overpriced gayming headsets. That's kinda why I hoped /g/ would know a really decent wireless Stereo Headset that is worth it's money, because when I google for decent headsets I get shit reviews that list "RGB LEDs" as a fucking plus point for fucks sake, because god damn normies get a hardon for that shit.

I bought some sennheiser HD 558 and they sit really tight on my head to the point where I get a headache after wearing them for about an hour. Is that normal with sennheiser headphones or is my head just fucking gigantic?

>>59427704
Yeah that's normal try and stretch them out a bit

my 650s took about 2 weeks to get used to, I was getting headaches within a minute of putting them on

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>>59427732
Thanks m8, I was thinking about returning them already since it's getting unbearable at some points but I'll stick with them for now.

>>59427011
Also, bluetooth adds latency.

Not recommended for gaymers.

>>59427753
A bit of topic but can you explain this image? It's been popping up in every general for a month or 2 now

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>>59427832
I don't know, I got it from /v/ and they probably got it from /a/.

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>>59427842
Yeah I think I found it, it's from a Hentai

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>>59427851
Ootsuka Reika's older stuff is so good.

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Slow day... I guess I'll link Schiit's story, since it has so many fans and haters around here :)

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

Do you actually get any benefits from plugging expensive headphones directly into your computer without any soundcard or other stuff?

>>59428162
I think you need to retype your question there, buddy.

Hey guys
Budget 50~ish
Australia
Looking for wireless gym earphones preferably in ear
Thanks guys

>>59410161
The HD800S is a big price bump for a black HD800 and balanced cable. The Zensor directivity is subpar, as expected of the baffle. Jotunheim isn't really bad, but we can likely find something more suited for what you want.
The question is, what are you looking for?

>>59426879
aptX lossless.
Not that it really matters. There are almost always more important things that worrying about lossy coding.

>>59428575
>The question is, what are you looking for?

Honestly I have no idea, and that's the problem

Where I am in Australia there isn't really a viable place to "try" audio equipment, nor do I know anyone with anything better than $15 bluetooth headphones from the Supermarket

>>59428608
>Where I am in Australia there isn't really a viable place to "try" audio equipment

Honestly, at your budget it is probably worth taking the time to travel to a nearby city to test shit out.

What state?

>>59429149
South Aus

>>59428575
>aptX lossless.

Isn't lossless. Depending on how well the music compresses, it does lossless or what they call "near lossless" which is just an euphenism for lossy.

TL;DR: Lossy.

>>59429217
Ah, no audio meets down there as far as I know. Some in Syd and occasionally Melb.

redpill me on battery powered headphones

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/headphone-batteries-explode-on-flight-burn-womans-face-and-hands/

>>59429312
probably some cheap chi-fi shit desu
the report doesnt disclose the brand/model so its kinda up in the air

>>59429301
Yup, I order everything through Addicted to Audio; would be nice if there was something local but I've found they're pretty great

My E10 earbuds gave out after a year of use, is there another type of earbud meant for use/has better durability that has the same sound quality?
It originally cost me $40 so maybe a budget around there

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lookin for custom cables or replacement cables for the h400i.

dual 2.5mm to 6.3mm.

known custom cable makers ? not lookin to spend over 80$ on cables.

>>59429531
>custom cables
>not lookin to spend over 80$ on cables

haha

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>>59408145
Is there any replacement for this cheap mic in one of the guides, because this one seems to be sold out?

Nighthawk carbon or nightowl carbon?

Will mass drop ever do another HD 6xx group buy? The HD 600 is like 280 still, it would be nice to see that drop further

>>59429753
At $280, HD600 is a steal. What are you waiting for?

>>59428608
I was really referring to the Jotunheim, although that question can be extended to be more general.
The question is posed not just to pick the headphone, but how to allocate your money between speakers and headphones. Which would you use more often, how would you go about using it and so on.
While I don't know any particulars about Australia, there is an active used and resale market there.

>>59429273
>lossless/lossy
>...optionally permits a “hybrid” coding scheme for applications where average and/or peak compressed data rates must be capped at a constrained level. This involves the dynamic application of a form of “near lossless” coding...
https://www.design-reuse.com/news/20519/hd-digital-audio-apt-x-lossless.html

>>59429312
Li-ion batteries burst open when ruptured. Not news.
A better question is how the cells broke.

>>59429572
Why only those?

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>>59424446
>Dragonfly AMP/DAC
what a shitty design. one tug one the headphones and it will not only break the DAC but will probably fuck up your laptop as well (I presume you'll be using it with a laptop since that's what it was designed for). just plain horrible.

>>59429753
>Will mass drop ever do another HD 6xx group buy?
Massdrop paid Sennheiser for that drop. It was their marketing strategy to get tons of new signups. Massdrop already made all that money back from selling tons of products are near-full price to all these new subscribers.

Also, these HD6XX products are problematic. They use seconds drivers and also shittier plastic. That's why they're not doing well in resale market. I'd stay away from those. Also, HD6xx are closer to HD650 than to HD600.

>The HD 600 is like 280 still, it would be nice to see that drop further
It will never drop more because that damages the brand. Buy used instead if you can't afford new.

Any tips for good cheap earbuds in Sweden shipping time has to be under 7 days

>>59430609
I approve of waifu.

>>59430609
>Also, these HD6XX products are problematic. They use seconds drivers and also shittier plastic. That's why they're not doing well in resale market. I'd stay away from those. Also, HD6xx are closer to HD650 than to HD600.
So much talking out of your ass.

They use new HD650 drivers and the plastic is identical in structure, only the finish is different.

>>59408332
Holy shit anon
What a fucking sperg fit

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>>59431883
Drivers are seconds. You're too stupid to understand what that term means. Why don't you look it up? Plastic could be different underneath. Only they know.

Also, why do you think they were so cheap? Kek

Just ordered some Carbo Tenore's, have I done well hpg?

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well i broke one of the hinges on pic related. the padding is also falling apart and i'm sure there are better options for a bit more.

>Budget
$50-$70
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
over-ear/around the ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfy, looking for them to sit flush around my ear similar to the JVCs
>Sound signature
Something with a decent amount of bass without annihilating the highs.
>Past headphones
JVC HA-RX700, some Sony ZX thing that was around $60, Xiaomi Hybrids (triple driver)

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Thank you /hpg/.

You told me about the Massdrop HD650s.

You told me a FiiO e10k is enough.

Now I'm listening to Debussy and Beethoven and feel these headphones are really shining. Also, I smoked weed for the first time in a long while and I am having a blast.

I have /ptg/ to thank for the flacs.

I just picked up some Senheisser HD 598cs a couple days ago. I really like it, but I noticed in some metal tracks, there's something "missing", like the lead guitars and some of the drummer's cymbal hits aren't as impactful. Is this what they mean by recessed treble? Is this something I can fix in EQ? I really like the sound otherwise.

>>59423004
K712 Are the superior headphone
>>59423204
Stop

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Thoughts on these? I personally don't give a fuck about audiophile quality, I care more about the quality of construction and comfort.

are soundcards a meme? are they better than the realtek shit on my mobo?

>>59435383
>meme
Can you kids stop this shit.
Depends on the application. Generally yes.

>>59435400
really depends on your specific motherboard. Some of the realtek chips actually are pretty alright. I have ALC1150 in my computer and I've never really felt the need for a sound card. But if you got some $70 asrock shit or a cheap laptop, then perhaps it will be warranted. If I felt the need to upgrade my sound source, I would probably just get a Dac/ Amp instead.

>>59426344
>no mention anywhere
Taking a wild guess they are the passive version then as Dali mostly manufactures those and the price seems low for AX.

>I'm clueless about speakers
Seems so. I'd hold on to purchasing anything that expensive unless you just want to burn money. Research and understand what you want first. Auditioning can help, ordering from places with a solid return policy isn't a bad idea.

>>59423004
>K712
Thick sound, broadly forward lower midrange/upper bass. Overall slightly warm and colored. Comfortable and consistent headphone. Insensitive but that's a non issue for you with the Schiit stack.

>DT990
V-shape with treble emphasis and a lot of it. Boost in the midbass making it a little boomy. Comfortable and consistent, multiple options to choose from(impedance and pro vs premium).

>X2
Bassy and somewhat boomy. Bass boost lower than in the DT990. Overall warm although the treble peak does make it a bit more balanced than being entirely warm. Comfortable, good build quality and sensitive enough for mobile devices.

Question is, what do you want? Why are these your only options?

>>59423004
HD 650 (or 600)

>>59435994
>V-shaped sound

>>59435994
>V-Shape
>HD 650 (or 600)
Are you sure you know what a V-Shape is?

>>59435680
>Some of the realtek chips actually are pretty alright.
Not really. They're excellent, however they lack the power to drive some headphones. Most only offer a 3.5mm jack too. Having your headphone wires go to the back of the PC can be inconvenient also.

Personally, I just use an external dac/amp. There isn't much point in a sound card in modern PCs unless you want something to drive all headphones and you don't want an external dac/amp. Or you just want to blow money because you think it looks cool in the case.

This is ignoring the problem that come with wanting to use the front headphone jack of a pc.

>>59429564
Bumping my cheap-ass question :(

>>59436012
>>59436017
my bad, I just glanced at the list and assumed he just wanted some open back headphones

>>59436129
Zalman ZM1 Clip on mic

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>Budget
$50 burgers in beans

>Location
Mexico
>Source
PC MoBo source.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Closed, cant let my neighbors hear my chink cartoons or i could get lynched, literally.

>Comfort level
Doesn't matter

I need something with high fidelity that doesnt sound like a drunken babble through cloth

>>59436176
Not quiet fullfills the same function...

>>59436275
Superlux HD 662(EVO)/66
>>59436313
>Is on a wire tho, not the cup. I want my helicopter pilot look again :(

>>59436374
No, i want mic near my mouth, wth m8?

>>59436500
It picks up anything and everything just fine unless you wanna pay a premium with a ModMic 4 or 5.

>>59436543
I had one of those zalman clip on mics and it was terrible, it had a lot of static and didn't really pick up my speech, but for some reason it picked up keyboard sounds quite well. Could be that I received a shitty one. I've heard a lot of mixed opinions on them from friends, for some people they seem to be great and awful for others.

>Budget
£300-350

>Location
UK

>Source
Denon M40DAB

>Type of headphone
Full-Sized

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
Doesn't matter that much, prefer large cups though

>Sound signature
Warm

>Past headphones
Akg K702 - Loved the soundstage and comfort, but the build quality was poor

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>Budget
$40 - 70

>Location
Philippines

>Source
Computer

>Type of headphone
Full-sized

>Open or closed
Either way

>Comfort level
Somewhat comfy

>Past headphones
Koss PortaPro

I just need something to replace my PortaPro for watching cartoons, it died on me.

>>59436779
used HD 558

>>59436802

Are HD558 good in general? Would I notice a difference worth the price difference between HD461 and HD558?

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>>59436802
Not to be too picky, but I'd prefer something that isn't sullied

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>>59408145
I got an Audiotechnica ATH-A900X a few years ago and now it's deteriorating and falling apart I'm looking to get a new pair that's as good as it, but maybe with Velour ear-pads instead of shitty pleather.

Any suggestions?

>>59436738
HD 650

>>59436831
Yes, and yes, even just the open backed nature of the HD 558 and the material of the earpads will make a good difference in sound compared to those

You can also do the foam mod for them to make them sound even better, I've heard people say it makes them sound the equivalent of the HD 598 after doing it properly

>>59436859
I know, but I think they would be a good choice compared to anything you could buy new at that low price range

>>59436604
It did okay when my onboard was dying and sounds pretty good on my sound card

>>59436802
What about used 518, would they be fine?

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>>59436954
>I know, but I think they would be a good choice compared to anything you could buy new at that low price range
Okay, another problem I have with this is that there really isn't a market for used headphones around here

>>59436942
Don't know if you mean the whole headphone itself is falling appart, or just the earpads. If just the ear pads, they're probably replaceable, and you may be able to replace them with something like the Brainwavz HM5 velour pads, or something similar.

>>59437084
I don't know anything about the 518, but if they're a good price and in good condition, it may be worth it

You should do some research on them

>>59437160
Can't do it through Amazon? You may be able to find the SHP9500 for a good price new, but I don't know how the prices are like in that part of the world.

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>>59437084
I would say no, but since you don't have much experience or something else to a/b it against I would say it would be ok, you'd enjoy them just fine.

>>59437161
I'm looking for a full new pair of headphones on par or better than my ATH-A900X. I've had these for some time and want to try something new.

I've been using m40x for about a year now and I like them a lot but I'd like to get an open pair of headphones as well. I've seen many people call the m40x neutral but it feels very bassy to me but I do like it a lot. Should I go for the X2 or HD600 or are there any other options in this price range? I listen to pretty much all genres, mostly electronic, jazz and weeaboo music.

>>59437789
K712/K7XX

>>59408145
I have a tendency to fall asleep with my headphones, which is a problem because i sleep on my side.

Are there any headphones that might be considered comfortable when squished between my head and the pillow?

>>59437789
Can't go wrong with the 600 or 650. I think you would prefer the 650 with those genres.

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I listened to a 128kbps rip of Thriller. I then listened to a FLAC rip. I couldn't hear a difference. How do I fix my ears?

>>59438673
Buy $2000 headphones and $100000 cables

>>59438706
Should probably get some of those cable stands too, right? No vibration interference from the floor that way.

>>59438723
The $500 mystic rocks help too

>>59438723
Don't forget the $90000000 dac and amp

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>>59438673
your headphones a shit.

your hearing a shit.

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Can you tell music from Youtube apart from 256+AAC or FLAC?

Honest question, /hpg/... have you tried it?

I'm really interested if some of you with good hearing and good headphones/amp could try that.

Take your favorite track in FLAC or Mastered for iTunes m4a and compare it to YT version. Can you tell them apart?

>>59438673
you realized that audophilia is bullshit

imean, 128kbps is pretty shit and you should be able to tell the difference between that and flac, but 320 and flac is identical to anybody that isn't lying.

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Let's see them.

I went through my albums and realized I've listened to this one the most so I've updated my image.

>>59439292
Indeed. Difference between 128 and something like 320 is pretty noticeable. But I'm really struggling to find a difference from 320 to some ultra high bitrate flac

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>>59439262
youpoop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnTW6fZz-1E

1411 kbps PCM: https://my.mixtape.moe/ckhuzn.wav

>Can you tell them apart?

Yes. Can't you? Youtube is 192 kbps at the most. Usually lower than that.

>>59439292
I mean, now that I've been trying I bet I'd tell a difference. But I don't know if I'd succeed in a double blind trial.

>>59439749
if you can't pass a double blind then you can't tell the difference and are under placebo.

>>59439792
That's me point, famo. Wanna give me a double blind?

>>59432550
>posting nonsense
You have no idea what you're talking about

>>59439292
Next time learn the basics of lossy encoding before commenting.

320kbps whatever codec on whatever settings on whatever sample can be differentiated from lossless.

Just like 128kbps whatever necessarily can't.

>>59438673
>>59438673
Why would you assume you can? Why is your goal to spot something audibly wrong in a lossy encode? Why do you think that matters? Why why why? Where does this idea that with better gear you will suddenly turn into a golden ear come from? Or that there is no purpose to higher quality gear because you can't hear the difference between something lossy and lossless? Don't you realize how fundamentally different issues these are in terms of audio quality to the problems your gear or ears have? If you haven't got a clue, why do you assume something?

WHY

>>59439746
I can tell the difference. I think I can.

Is there an AB testing system for Linux?

>>59439954
I'm right. HD6XX uses drivers that didn't quite get up to HD650 specs and didn't test well. That's why they're cheaper. People did tests. Stay mad.

>>59440133
[citation needed]

If that were the case why did one of my HD6XX drivers measure better than any HD650 driver I've ever measured before? It had comparable distortion levels in the sub bass to the HD800

>>59440043
I'm hoping for tips on how to train my ear, but thanks for the zero help nonetheless faggotron.

>>59440141
use search, lazy bum. it's documented.

that's the reason why they're cheaper.

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>>59425012
>Oh, Apologies Mr. Expert! You're right, that psuedo-scientific clap trap negates my 40 years of listening thru phono, 8-track, cassette, CD, mini-disc, MP3, SACD and TIDAL. DIG IT: I'VE HEARD 'EM ALL AND I KNOW WHAT MAKES MY EARS HAPPY. I CAN FINALLY OWN WHATEVER I WANT, AND SACD (DSD) IS THE BEST!!! Sure, TIDAL is ok too, but I still prefer owning my media. DVD-A sounds awesome, so does Blu-Ray, but I'm only going to purchase my core albums so many times. Look, a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, once you have hi-res you're GONNA be making some improvements to the rest of your system. It'd be like listening to a live feed of Pink Floyd reuniting, over an AM radio. Splurge a little, get a used Oppo BDP-103, and find some Hi-Res titles to try. You'll thank me for draining your savings.

>>59440201
You say the only ones who know if the plastic is worse quality are Sennheiser yet some random on the internet can prove the drivers are B-grade?

Yeah ok nice try. The 6XX are 650s in everything but appearance. They're even sending out 650 cables as replacements because the 6XX cables were not as advertised.

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Found these for $50 on ebay. Think they're fake?
>Unopened box
>100% authenticity guaranteed
The store is 1000 / 99.1%

Inb4: shit headphones
Probably, girlfriend wants them because they're orange. She wouldn't be able to hear the difference between shit headphones anyway.

The reversible 3.5/quater inch cable and chaining together is kind of interesting.

>>59440337
Yeah, 6XX are really shitty. shitty sub-par drivers, shitty cables, shitty plastic. That's why they were $199. Better to sell those drivers that didn't pass quality control than to shred them and waste hundreds of thousands of dollars and man hours that went into manufacturing them.

Intel does the exact same thing. When intel fabs chips, they bin them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_binning

Just like not every Intel chip is great, so is not every driver that comes off Sennheiser production line. Good shit ends up in expensive cans, shitty ones end up in a garbage dump or in XX series of cans.

It's fucking basic shit dude. Why the fuck am I even explaining this?? You should know this.

>>59440421
Talking out your ass more doesn't make you right, at all.

>>59440429
>zero arguments
>just personal insults
I guess we're done then.

>>59440443
>compares headphones to CPU binning process
>continues to expose how little he knows about the headphone manufacturing industry
Keep going your stupidity is my entertainment for the night.

>>59440457
Are you saying that Sennheiser doesn't do binning? HAHAHA... use the search you mouthbreathing retard.

>>59440159
the biggest reason why you shouldn't is because you stop enjoying the music.

if you can tell the difference between a decent mp3 as opposed to a shitty rip posted on youtube, that's about as far as you want to go. everything else is meaningless, especially in an increasingly wireless world where the quality is going to suck anyways.

>>59440476
They toss drivers that do not meet spec and match ones that measure similarly, there's no such thing as 'binning' in a headphone. You don't have faster and slower

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Anyone recognize these ones?

>>59440562
You're an idiot. Why do you think Sennheiser has so many headphoens that look alike, have similar numbers and share same drivers?

Making drivers is extremely expensive and shit goes wrong often. They simply bin the drivers so they don't have to trash them.

HD6XX are nothing more than lowe quality binned HD650 drivers.

>>59440603
You can stop posting now, it's not even funny anymore.

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How comfortable are the HD598s? I was looking to pick up a pair as an audio pleb for gayming and general use. I'd end up wearing them for hours straight, so not being in pain would be pretty important.

>>59437781
>>59436942
Anyone?

>>59440708
Maximum comfy. You could wear them all day long.

>>59440727
Best to fill out the form, so people know your intended budget and preferences. Just saying you want something similar is rather vague.

If I have an external DAC it is better to set my system volume at 100% and regulate volume with the DAC's built in volume knob right?

>>59440839
Oh nevermind I just tested and the volume slider in Windows doesn't actually seem to do anything, even at 0% it sounds the same.

>Budget: $300
>Location: USA
>Source: PC
>Type of headphone: Full Size
>Open or closed: Either or
>Comfort level: Comfy as hell
>Past headphones: Current IEMs- Sennheiser Momentums Current Headphones- Phillips SHP 9500
My Phillips have been crackling recently, i need a replacement

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>>59440786
>Budget
around 300 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
Would just go into the headphone jack on my PC, laptop, various other devices.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Would prefer sound quality over comfort, but really don't want to deal with shitty pleather.
>Sound signature
A bit more bass than treble, but not completely lacking in treble either.
>Past headphones
Audiotechnica ATH-A900X

>>59441349
>around 300 USD, but not afraid of buying used to save some moola*

>>59441349
fidelio x2

Kind of feel like an idiot here, but anyways I've had a pair of ATH-m50's for a couple years now. I've had a desktop for a while but have been plugging them into the back (green) audio port. I just now realized that I have a front audio port as well (my case is all black and I got it from a friend so I guess I never really taken a good look at it).

Anyways, feeling like an idiot already, I'll make myself feel like a bigger idiot.

Should the headphones be plugged into the front or back port? The back port sounds warmer, but the front port sounds clearer, so I'm a little unsure. I'm not much of an audiophile (the headphones were a gift), but I honestly can't tell which is better for the headphones

>>59441577
they should be plugged into an external amp/dac.

>>59441597
well fuck. Time to do some research

>>59441609
Fiio E10k or something else in that price range is preferable to shitty internal sound cards.

>>59441674
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll probably look a bit more but most likely i'll pick this up.

>>59441674
So even if you get a nice pair of headphones you still want to get an amp?

>>59441745
>So even if you get a nice pair of headphones you still want to get an amp?
especially if you do that. if you have a pair of shitty IEMs, there's no need to get a good AMP/DAC. but if you have good cans, you want to drive them to their full potential.

>Budget
Around $150AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
PC, ipod classic
>Type of headphone
Over-ear (im fine with anything that can accept hm5 pads)
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter as long as i can use the hm5 pads
>Sound signature
I tend to lean towards bass, but neutral is fine
>Past headphones
M50s, HD558, Denon D2000, AKG 612
Basically I just want to find an upgrade from my m50s

>>59441370
Those have no noise-cancellation?

NEW THREAD

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>>59441881
They're open as you asked and fit your criteria. If you wanted closed, you could've said so.

>>59441864
Somic MM185/Status CB-1 or M40X.
You can put HM5's on M40X's though is said to fuck up the sound so MSR7 or DT250 pads fit without making M40X's sound like crap.

>>59441609
Schiit Fulla 2.