/hpg/ - Headphone General

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You'll reply with your template.

>>59692353
I'm glad you're back, OP.

>>59692377
>Eurobeat

mein negar

I like headphones but I dont like anime, how do I get into anime so I can participate in /hpg/?

Interested to hear about those 5 buck IEMs that rival the SE846s!

>>59692515
You don't. /hpg/ is for headphones; anime is only an extra.

>>59692551
but how can I post a >>59692377 if I don't have a waifu

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Reminder to ignore spam in /hpg/ and to ignore mentally ill racist trolls.

>>59692556
Easy, you don't :)
>>59692559
Only one of those posts last thread was mine. The rest was from an unknown anon. :^)

Sennheiser HD600.

Sennheiser HD600

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>>59692530
HJE120. Not even shitposting. It might even be slightly better to be honest.

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my /csg/ set up

>>59692656
Had these and the Denon C360s side by side once when looking for nicer than just apple earbuds once and no they are not even close to higher end stuff. The resolution is lacking as hell and might mask any sort of subpar file quality for sure, but high quality iems, no fucking way!

I need some new IEM's.
>~$500
>preferably something easy to drive
>something that sounds very clear but also with strong bass response.

>>59692866
Etymotic Research ER4XR Extended Range In-Ear Monitors

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>>59692377
I'm going to reply with my template now.

>>59692447
Long time eurobeat fan here as well :o

>>59692663
Don't know what IEMs those are, but I'm pretty sure $400+ of DAP and amp isn't something I'd consider to be /csg/ lol.

>>59692751
Resolution isn't real, it's all frequency response.

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Windows 10 Creators Update fucked up all sound device settings and now my interface won't be recognized. It did add pic related to the tabs. Pretty cool if it works as should. Too bad nothing works atm.

>>59692914
>>59692447
Late night tunes.

https://youtu.be/wgZslUcKbYw

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This kills the Sennheiser shill.

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>>59693119

Hey fellas I just got a Fiio e10k, I'm using HD598se......my question is....What default audio format should I use, I put it to 24bit and 96000Hz.....should I leave it there or bring it down to something lower?

>>59693119
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD580wHD600headband.pdf

>>59693493
bump....please help fellas, im cluless with this stuff

>>59693543
>HD 580
Hmmm...

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Don't mind me... just the best headphones under $1000 coming through.

Stay mad poorfags.

>>59693671
>Stay mad poorfags.

But those are midfi cans...

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>>59693671
Pick your poison.

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>headphone general
>cartoon girl is using earphones

>>59692975
Oh look, we've got the same monitor, use the same headphones and enjoy Eurobeat :^)

>>59693493
24bit 44khz or 48khz, i use 48khz since I play games and consume media, I rarely listen to music, there isn't a difference that's noticeable among them however

HD598 or Philips X2

>>59694023
nobass and mud or bass

>>59694023
HD598 if you want a flatter signature, X2 if you like bass. I think SHP9500 is better than both and conveniently it's the cheapest. If you can afford it consider HD600 which is better than all three.

But if you like bass get the X2. I've owned all four of these headphones.

>>59694023
If you want something mids/treble centric, 598.
If you want bass, Fidelio X2.

>>59693900
Not only that, but
>Offering you the earphone from the ear nearest to you

>>59694050
but tyll said they were nicer than the hd 600s

>>59694053
I like bass but I don't want it to ruin the mids/highs

>>59694080
>I like bass but I don't want it to ruin the mids/highs
Maybe you'd like the Fidelio X2, personally I dislike it but it has somewhat acceptable mids/highs for a bassy headphone.

>>59694053
>it consider HD600 which is better than all three

SNNNAAAAAPPP

>>59694080
>but tyll said they were nicer than the hd 600s
he also said he400s are nicer than hd 600. must be his trademark.

>>59694127
I'm no shill,

HD600 > SHP9500 > HD598 > X2.

I consider HD598 obsolete because of its stupid impedance curve.

>>59694137
Maybe because they are.

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I have 2 sets of head/earphones that I would recommend.

First are some Alessandro Music Pros (variants of the Grado RS1s)

Second is the Shure SE846s.

They aren't placebo....but you need to have gratuitous disposable income for both. If you don't, grab some of their lower level companions which are also good in their own rights and are much more cost effective. Buying used always helps.

>>59694144
>stupid impedance curve
Can you explain this to an audio retard?

>>59694222
happy april's fools day to you too

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>>59694226
It sounds like shit on some sources.

>>59694278
do you know the output impedance of his source?

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>>59694246
?

>>59693813
Top right one is actually fine, akg and beyers have similar discrepancy in highs. Have you ever tried HD700, you might like it.

>>59694313
>Top right one is actually fine
looks like it's about 11 db short of bass

>>59694080
>but I don't want it to ruin the mids/highs

Mids suck ass on X2 especially in comparison to HD600. Going by Tyll's memes you may want to try out HE400S for dat planar bass while still retaining coherent and present mids. They build like shit tho.

>>59694347
Understanding the compensation used and the possible leakage occurred, that looks completely normal roll off for a open baffle dynamic with 100 Hz driver resonance.

>>59694347
I thought you were memeing about driver match. Anyway, you can boost bass through EQ or get HD650, at the same time HD6xx have best mids out of trio and that's where most of the music is at and the reason so many people chose them.

>>59694431
>HD6xx have best mids out of trio
It's identical to HD 650 of the same era.

Poorfags fuck off.

I'm looking at summit-fi headphones and I've narrowed it down to a couple choices.

>Focal Utopia
>Audeze LCD-4
>Stax SR-009
>Ether C Flow
>Abyss

I like the look of the Stax, but don't like fact that they need a separate box so I can't wear them outside to flex on all them pleb niggas.

I will purchase one of these in a couple of months, and give pics and impressions. I'm not yet wealthy enough to purchase an Orpheus, but I may in the next couple of years.

Looking for impressions for any of these.

>>59694431
Aren't HD 6XXs just HD 650s with a different name?

>>59694452
Always the first question, why these headphones? They are all over the place. Only uniting feature is the high price.

>>59694442
>>59694454
By 6xx I meant all 6-- series including 600 and 650/6xx altho I prefer female vocals on HD600.

>>59694413

Actually, without taking measured driver response discrepancy all of the trio start around 15 db.

>>59694226
Impedance vs freq curve is funky, so it needs an amp to sound right.

>>59694480
Because I'm done with mid-fi hell. I'm gonna buy a pair and fuck off from headphones until they break. I read the graphs and they all look like sound signatures that I would enjoy. Now I'm just looking for impressions from real people.

>>59694452
No HD800S?

>>59694452
Looks like a baitpost but I would rather go to your local hi-fi store and try as many as you can, at least Audjezie, Utopia and Stax. Also >>59694480, those are very different headphones especially LCD 4.

>>59694503
Perhaps HD600?

>>59694491
Just no. Only thing to potentially worry about is the output impedance. Even that in moderation.

>>59694503
So what do you want here? Spend a lot? Get the best sound? Again, why those headphones?

>>59694532
Dumb poorfag

>>59694532
Those seem like mid-fi headphones to me, anon.

>>59694539
1. Flex on niggas
2. Good sound

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>>59694413
>Understanding the compensation used
you obviously dont understand it yourself. 20 hz is down by 11 db relative to 1 khz regardless of it being compensated or raw.
>and the possible leakage occurred
yeah, since it's averaged, the possible drop off from leakage effects should be even worse.
>>59694431
>you can boost bass through EQ
same applies to headphones that aren't poorly built and don't have mediocre comfort

Are IEMs allowed in hpg?

I have a set of Shure SE-215s. I like them, but the piece I'm pointing to in pic related is fraying. I'm holding it together with tape and it's unseemly.

I've also used the EPH-100 and liked them as well.

So I guess my question is, for about $150, what should I do? Buy another set of SE-215s or branch out to something different? What other IEMs are good in that price range?

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>>59694585
Forgot pic because I'm retarded.

>>59694503
>I'm gonna buy a pair and fuck off from headphones until they break.
But DUUUUUUDE, do you have a proper amp and equipment for them? Here some options that you can see here http://www.eddiecurrent.com/ for your dynamic headphones and here is some proper stuff for your STAXX to unlock their full potential https://www.headamp.com/order/blue-hawaii-special-edition/.

>>59694607
Im gonna run them off my 2006 thinkpad.

>>59694548
HD600 owner. They're endgame, unless you're gonna spend over $1k or sidegrade to something actually worse.

>>59694607
>unlock potential
-_-

>>59694614
Any other headphones you own to compare them with?

>>59693119
I use cheapo HD201s.

The bass is non-existent.

>>59694568
>same applies to headphones that aren't poorly built and don't have mediocre comfort

Just because some people have an OCD to bend a headband doesn't mean that there is something wrong with a headphone build. On the other hand human ears are not circularly shaped, HD600 was made to actually fit human ears. HD600 line has best mids out of all open backs in that price range and that what matters the most, you don't see people requesting other open backs on massdrop anywhere near HD6xx.

>>59694601
Why don't you just replace the cable?

>>59694672
>Just because some people have an OCD to bend a headband doesn't mean that there is something wrong with a headphone build.
yeah and it's kevlar reinforced and made of titanium

>>59694672
>Mids matters most
I too prefer headphones with recessed bass and treble.

>>59694558
>2. Good sound
Personally I'd drop every single headphone off of that list then but I'm not you nor am I a psychic so I can't know what made you pick these five. They aren't alike.

>Utopia
Mid centric and overall warm tone, overly so in my opinion. Quite balanced sounding regardless and nice build quality. Better than Elear. Comfortable and sensitive, no need for amplifiers.
>LCD4
Worse version of their lower end open back LCD products for a higher price. Dark sounding, kind of like Utopia but with less midbass. Heavy, insensitive.
>SR-009
Same Stax house sound for much higher price tag. Very nice build. Mid forward, little tricky to seal right. You'll need some electrostatic amplifier, of course.
>Ether C Flow
The only closed back one you listed. Flow doesn't see to do anything better than the standard Ether and looks to perform worse some aspects. Haven't tried it and frankly I'm not very interested to either. It's sensitive, isolates some but the open back model for Ether Flow and Ether seem like a better choice all around.
>Abyss
Totally lackluster unless something has changed. Overly dark to the point of being muffled, heavy and ridiculously big. It's pretty low sensitivity too.

>>59694222
if only they were comfortable, they would be better received around here.

>>59692589
hehe

>>59694811
Hehehe :^)

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>>59694730
People had them for years and years without issues, it's an old pair of headphones. I dropped them few times and nothing happened and thats pretty much enough for any sensible person.

>>59694746
Once again if you look at Tyll's measures ignoring measured chanel imbalance that appears on some measures while not on others, all of the trio starts around 15 db. As for treble, it's well extended and detailed enough without getting into your face. Different people have different sound preferences so this discussion is mildly pointless, but most of music happens in the midrange and that's how it is.

What's the easiest way to test out DACs and Amps for free or return them with little charge instead of deluding myself because of buyers remorse?

>>59694803
I'll prolly pick up a utopia and ether c then.

>>59694803
What about LCD X? Have you heard of them, other anon. What would be your suggestion for an upgrade for someone who mostly cares about mids coming from HD600?

>>59694833
>I dropped them few times and nothing happened
damn, i finally see the light
BQ: 10 QC: 10 thanks sennheiser

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just got the h6 at a discount. how did I do?

>>59693813
Is anything else in the $200-$250 range openback headphones worth looking at besides the HD600?

Finally payed for my Custom Art Ei.3's and i'll have them in around 5 weeks. I will give my impressions of them from the perspective of someone new to iems.

>>59694880
$200 HD 600s? Maybe not.

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>>59694865
>damn, i finally see the light
>BQ: 10 QC: 10 thanks sennheiser

I don't even understand where you are at. If it will make you feel better my last 2 contestant when buying headphones were HD600 and DT800 and I consider them both to be a good but HD600 mids sealed it for me.

>>59694912
>$200 HD 600s
$225 used is good enough for me

>>59694568
>you obviously dont understand it yourself
I understand it very well.
>20 hz is down by 11 db relative to 1 khz regardless of it being compensated or raw.
Bass boost compensation lowers the amplitude below the elevated midbass a little more compared to other measurements posted in that pic.
>yeah, since it's averaged, the possible drop off from leakage effects should be even worse.
If rtings.com has a summarized average there, the plot we see here is somewhere between good seal and bad. It isn't far off from the usual so I'm going to guess no leakage to mind of.

>>59694862
>What would be your suggestion for an upgrade for someone who mostly cares about mids coming from HD600?
Caution, equalizer and as much knowledge as you are willing to put effort into researching. I hate thinking in upgrades because it generally doesn't work. Maybe Ether.

>>59694880
Wasnt meant to be a reply to >>59693813#

>>59694952
>Caution, equalizer and as much knowledge as you are willing to put effort into researching. I hate thinking in upgrades because it generally doesn't work. Maybe Ether.

What about H800? For many people it's the end after EQ and some modding to filter out 6k peak.

>>59694978
>What about H800?
That was my pick, nothing like HD 600. If we take the equalization into play the stock FR loses most of its meaning. You can do whatever. To me the 6 KHz peak is troublesome due to the lack of gain around 1-5 KHz before it. Some sub bass lift was helpful too.

>>59694880
DT880, K612 PRO.

>>59694075
I did that years ago so a girl would sit closer to me. Afterwards she asked me why I didn't just hand her the other earbud...

A few years later she got a restraining order against me. (´･ω･` )

>>59694952
>Bass boost compensation lowers the amplitude below the elevated midbass a little more compared to other measurements posted in that pic.
my point still stands

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>mfw I really want to get the ATH AD900X, but there's no detachable cord
Seriously considering buying it though. Anyone else have a pair of these? Would you recommend them?

>>59695461
Solder on a detachable cable

>>59695461
You can just reterminate the cable 2 inches off the cup to a 3.5mm jack. Or if you're more adventurous add the jack to the earcup itself.

Best headphones under $250.

Go

>>59695772
Beats

>>59695772
House of Marley

>>59695772
HD599

>>59695772
Fidelio X2
DT770/880/990
AKG K612/702/712
Brainwavs HM5
Custom One Pro
Custom Streets
Fidelio L2
Samson SR850/950
SHP9500
PortaPro/SportaPro/KSC35(75)
HD 558/598/600/650
Monoprice 8323/Tascam TH02
DT250
MDR1A
M40X
MDR7506/V6

>>59695772
AKG Q701

Is there a dirt cheap, passable amp to go with the hifimediy sabre dac?

>>59696134
magni 2

>>59695772
You can get used HD 600/650s for around $225-$250 on ebay and elsewhere.

>>59695772
HD 558

>>59696623
>used 600/650
Likely stolen goods.

>>59696134
Fiio a1

>>59692353
Looking for suggestions in the 50-70 USD range, please. I just want to plug them into my PC and listen to music and play games occasionally. I listen to classical, mostly, but I like all music so I guess I'll want a good range.

>>59696693
Why would that be?

I have the Beyerdynamic 770s.

Would there be any benefit to upgrading to the HD600/HD650s?

>>59696718
Sennheiser HD 558

>>59696718
Oh yeah I guess I should add that I'm looking for over-ear style and I don't give a shit what they look like.

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>>59696718

>>59696760
Well, in this case I'd probably go for the new since they have prime shipping (and used headphones wouldn't ever feel right to me). So at $100 are these still what you would suggest?

>>59696726
If you want better mids, yes. Other than that, less bass and mids.
>>59696725
Well for a start, ebay.

Poorfag here. Took apart my 6 year old HD555s to clean them. The glue on the headband's fabric was so loose this time it pulled off and then washed off. What kind of adhesive should I use to affix it back on the headphones? I have gorilla glue, super glue, and some elmer's.

>>59696725
>Why would that be?
Other than being desperate for cash, I can't think of a reason someone'd sell his HD600/650.

So most such items are going to be stolen.

>>59692353

What are the nicest headphones I can buy that don't require an amp?

>>59696086
Can confirm this is accurate.

>>59696859
I would, yes. It does say those are in like new and perfect condition, but it's up to you if you don't mind paying more for a brand new one.

>>59697007
Gorilla Glue, Elmers would probably get worn out quickly.

>>59697031
SHP9500 doesn't need an amp.

What're the best open headphones that I can buy for a moderate price? I wanna get a decent pair that I can use as a daily driver to listen to a variety of genres. I'm looking at the Sennheiser 600s currently and waiting for a massdrop sale. Thoughts/opinions?

>>59697228
>SHP9500 doesn't need an amp.
Yeah, coz it's a piece of shit that will probably give people ear cancer. Go fucking shill that garbage somewhere else.

>>59697274
I don't think it will be on Massdrop, they've already got the HD6XX which is based on the HD650 which is equally as good, just not as neutral, and that's a plus for many.

Anyway, HD600 is a really good choice for a variety of genres.

>>59697293
I only shill the best headphones, SHP9500 are pretty amazing for what they are. And no, I'm not the Philips shill. I use a equalized HD800 as my main headphone.

Now please kill yourself.

>>59697293
>Not having an amp = shit
Amazing logic, anon.

>>59696086
Have tested most of these, can confirm.

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>>59697274
I use the HD 650 as my daily driver. I highly recommend them, though some people will prefer the HD 600, but there isn't a big difference between the two. They're $316 on Amazon right now, which is a great price for them. They were listed for $375 for a long time. The lowest they've been all this year was $300, and that was only for a Lightning Deal.

>waiting for a massdrop sale

Uh, good luck

Are the TH-X00's any good? https://www.massdrop.com/buy/fostex-x-massdrop-th-x00

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Anyone have this? I want meme glow

>>59697539
No removable cable on $400 headphones? No, fuck that

Thoughts on akg k553 ?

>>59697459
What are you using now?

>>59692353
I want to lick Maki's feet

>>59697778
Currently the V6, i don't bring my DT880 on travels.

>>59697788
>lick a cartoon foot
wut

>>59697771
From pretty V-Shaped to no bass and treble rape. The sound is very dependent on its seal. If you can't consistently get a seal on it, it's not a good set of closed cans for home use.

>>59697609
Nigga PM Starving student.

I need a DAC/AMP stack or combo that can take phono input and output PCM over USB. What hardware do I need to do this? Price isn't a concern, I just want something that's the best bang per buck that can do this.

>>59698262
what

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>>59698850
pete millett starving student

Don't buy chinkfi

>>59698838
schiit mani + some usb soundcard

>>59698898
Theta's DAC guy is schiit cofounder.

>>59698940
I know? Your point? The Theta stuff is still better the 90% of Schiit's shit.

>>59697609
Just buy a lava lamp

Lava lamp amps when?

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I'm finally understanding why I was recommended the R70X.

It's a difficult realisation. There is no "perfect headphone". This one has limitations, it's initially not comfortable but over a long time it's very comfortable.

It is dark in the high treble. It lacks sub-bass performance.

It's so open that it won't even isolate the sounds from around.

The sound stage is tiny, compared to the spacious AKG 712... making it not a great fit for gaming. Or so I thought.

Yet it shines in general music listening.
It shines in wearing it over a long duration (6 hours or more).
It's compact and lightweight and won't feel like its even on. The complete lack of sound isolation is unique and new, it's like you have speakers. The moment you mute the output, you can hear what people say without needing to take them off at all. Game performance while not ideal, will be headache free due to both comfort and the more muted highs.

R70X is a really interesting headphone. The construction is solid as fuck, I still feel the need to get a HD600 as a comparision some time in the future but this headphone keeps dragging me back in even though it doesn't shine in any specific area. What the hell?

>>59693813
Where did the top right measurement come from and why is it nothing like the other measurements?

>>59695772
DT770 -> best closed headphones I've encountered so far
K612 Pro -> believe it or not, these actually sound better than the Q/K701/702
HD558 -> this is probably the best one because you can remove the cable, which is the biggest flaw of the other two
Fidelio X1 -> this one is great, but significantly more expensive than the other ones, I don't think it's being sold anymore either.

DT880 -> Overpriced
HD598 -> overpriced HD558
DT990 -> V-shaped horseshit
Q/K701/702 -> Overpriced and bright horseshit, the only thing these have going for them over the K612 is the detachable cable.

Honestly not going to mention any headphones I haven't personally heard.

>>59699805
>DT770 - Best closed headphones I've encountered
>DT990 - V-shaped horseshit

990's are open 770's

>>59699855
No, this meme needs to die. The 770/880/990 might all use the same drivers, but they all sound differently. The 990 is significantly brighter than the other two.

>>59692353
>>59697788
I want to make Maki's snatch my cumbucket.

>>59699911
It's a cartoon, get over it.

>>59692663
>Amping your DAP for IEMs

top fucking kek

>Budget: $70 flexible up to $100
>Location: Russia
>Source: Desktop: dac Hifimediy U2 amp Objective2 Portable: dap FiiO X1 + amp Topping NX1
>Type of headphone: preferably IEM but i'm open to other stuff
>Open or closed: closed if not IEMs
>Comfort level: doesn't matter
>Sound signature: neutral, the wider soundstage, clarity and separation = better
>Past headphones: Havi B3 Pro I, left ear gave out and i'm afraid i'm too stupid to fix it, i'm basically now looking for something like them. I liked them for neutral sound, wide soundstage and separation; i also had other cheap stuff thet doesn't matter

>>59700219
Desktop: Brainwavs HM5
IEM: Etymonic HK5 or Vsonic GR07

>>59700242
>Brainwavs HM5
Can't find them cheaper than $140
>Etymonic HK5
You meant Etymotic MK5?
>Vsonic GR07
Which one?

>>59698898
Is the sound good?

>>59700348
If you can't find HM5's for $100, check NVX XPT100's.
Yeah I meant MK5's.
Either one really, the Bass Editions of course has a further bass extention.

>>59697031
Ether. Does me at least.

>>59699805
>DT880 Overpriced
Where do you live?

>>59698950
>I know? Your point?
No point; Just throwing in a random fact.
>The Theta stuff is still better the 90% of Schiit's shit.
Theta fan much?

>>59697609
>>59698898
There is also Vali 2 that is hybrid as well but you don't need to DIY it. Damn, I wanna get into DIY and make some crack.

>>59701950
Europe.

I honestly do not think the DT880 is worth 230 euros when you consider the cheaper alternatives. I mean sure, it's a decent pair, but I would only buy it if it was 30+% off.

>>59692751
>The resolution is lacking as hell
W-what?

>>59692663
oh hey sticky

>>59702776
Christ, that's more expensive than the HD598 and even 599.

>>59694585
>>59694601
Buy a new cable??
You know the point of the removable cable is so you can replace it if it breaks, right?

Either that or just use some contact cement/epoxy.

>>59694843
Go to a good audio store.

>>59695772
Used HD600/650
T50RP and mods
Used 400i/S and some leather/pleather pads
X2

>>59699095
>It's so open that it won't even isolate the sounds from around.

You know what open means, right?

Anyone ever tested the LyxPro HAS-10?

My ear is 70mm tall, will it fit inside the Samson SR850/950 cups?

The pads on my 598se are wearing hard. They collect lint and hair like nothing else, and the velour is losing layers at parts. What the dick?

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Hey /g/ are these any good? I found them at 15$

Superlux HD681Evo

>>59703238
Theyre not bad. 662 EVO are better but they also cost more. For $15 you really cant beat the 681 EVO.

so whats the actual difference between the hd 600 and the hd 650?

>>59703328
650 has more recessed highs and more upper bass and lower mids.

oh and its uglier

>>59703328
Less neutral, worse.

Plenty of reviews (such as in youtube) that compare both confirm the "worse" part.

>>59703387
>>59703354
*HD650 is

SHP9500 vs. HD 558? Which is the better buy?

>>59703396
9500 is worse in every way other than better removable cable, less clamp, not retarded impedance X frequency thing, and less ugly.

>>59696725
Its normal. My paki friend works at Best Buy and they "lose" 20 Beats headphones off a truck every few months which he sells to other pakis at about 30% of the price

>>59703396
Go for the SHP1900 :^)

>>59703354
>>59703387
so the one closest to a neutral sound would be the 600s? I'll pick one of those up then

>>59703414
But that's a lot of things
>>59703420
Is that carat nose supposed to mean sarcasm in response to the other recommendation?

How can I mass convert mp3 files to mono without a lot of quality loss? I know you can do it in iTunes but they have to stay as mp3 and not aac.

>>59703423
Yes. You may want an additional amp if your computer output isnt great.

>>59703396
What if I throw ATH-M40x into the mix?

>>59703423
Yes.

Get HD650 only if you like a little coloring, and extra bass.

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Alright /g/ you're my only hope. I'm looking blind at all these headphones. I need something under 100 lei (25$).

https://www.olx.ro/oferte/q-casti-audio/

>>59703498
hd600

>>59703573
That's what they should cost, lol

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Thoughts on the Monolith M1060?

Currently have HD600s but the left driver is quiter and has been like that for months so it doesn't hugely bother me. Instead of replacing the driver I'm thinking of getting something new, I heard the M1060s are extremely similar to the LCD2s and LCDX, But for only 299.99$. My music taste since i've bought the HD600s has also changed, I like kanye style rap instead of the rock/metal I listened to before so better bass is something i'd like.

I've heard the LCD X at a hifi show and absolutely loved them, more so than the HD800 S and LCD 3.

Good buy? I'm assuming the 2nd batch will fix the qc issues. They look fucking sexy as hell too.

>>59704067
Do it.

>>59703328
Sound wise HD 600 is more neutral, HD 650 is warmer. The difference is not big. They have different color scheme and HD 650 uses a thicker, slightly higher quality cable. I'm not entirely sure but only HD 650 used to come with a nice little adapter cable dongle from 6,35mm to 3,5mm. Headband padding is slightly different. The parts are interchangeable.

>>59692377
Who's that semen demon in the top right corner?

>>59704067
>I'm assuming the 2nd batch will fix the qc issues.
How are you going to make sure you get a unit from the 2nd batch though?

Is it normal for high volumes not to feel bad when using open headphones? I always end up slowly upping the volume while listening and I'm sorta scared that I'm actually damaging my ears.

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is Soundmagic E10 still the king of price/performance earbuds?

>>59704341
The 1st batch is sold out

>>59704397
Nah the Rock Zircons beat them.

>>59704279
misaka aka railgun, from toaru kagaku no railgun.

>>59704417
but it's specifications are significantly worse than the E10

>>59704473
I was talking about the armored robot looking chick from the album cover on the right, not the moeblob on the left.

>>59703454
The HD 558 has more bass and is more laid back, while the SHP9500 is better at instrument separation and soundstage. All up to personal preference, but the HD 558's bass can sound rather muddy, while the SHP9500s can sound a bit grainy in higher frequency.
>>59699594
rtings

Monolith 1060 or Fidelio X2?

>>59704499
>specifications
such as?

>>59697771
i have them, i got them on black friday for 150. pretty good deal then. i can consistently get a seal, so these headphones are great. they are huge, wouldnt recommend going out in public with them. im actually looking around for earbuds right now since i always look like a sperg when i listen to music on the bus. buy for home use

>>59704499
And they sound much better, specs are pretty meaningless.

ROCK Zircon vs. Xiaomi Piston 3.

who would win?

best earbud/IEM for under $20?

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>>59704279
https://youtu.be/sbqb5I3OXSA

Best headphones for travelling? E.g. plane

>>59705710
Bose QC35 if you're only ever going to be using them on a plane.
OPPO PM-3 otherwise.

>>59705790
>Active noise cancelling

>>59705819
If you're on a plane, your music is going to sound like shit anyways. Might as well get ANC so it sounds at least a bit better.

>>59705790
PM3 isolates very little.

>>59703387
They're both great in their own way. Neither is flat out better or worse than the other, and it comes down to personal preference.

>>59704067
I would wait to see how they've actually addressed the existing issues. Only fools rush in, right?

>>59705846
The isolation fairly good for sealed headphone - with the upside that it also sounds decent too.
QC35 and PM-3 represent two points in the scale between isolation and sound quality. They're both good compromises.

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Is it safe to use the Japanese STAX adapters rated for 100V input in US 120V plugs?

I heard that there generally aren't any problems with using Japanese appliances rated for 100V unless they are drawing a lot of power.

The device in question only needs 12V 400mA

Anyone have experience with this? Picture slightly related

>>59704863
Anyone?

>>59703328
The difference is small but the 650 sounds a little bit worse overall imo. 600's are the best headphone I've ever tried and the 650 is the second best. Before those are the k712 and 702 etc etc.

If I buy a Magni 2 Uber, will it heat up my room? My PS3 heats up and my room gets noticeably warmer, and I'm not sure I'll want to deal with both of them during a Texas summer.

>>59706795
>Magni 2 Uber
>Power Consumption: 4W
Let's be really conservative and say it's a 50% efficient AB design. The remaining 2W is dissipated as heat which is insignificant.

>>59706947
>50% efficient AB
If I remember right, it would only be roughly that efficient at the top of the output curve.

Almost the entire amplifier energy output is wasted for the great majority of transducer types. Horns and balanced armatures are notable exception.
Driver efficiency will usually on the order of 1%,
It's still all of 4 watts though. It's not some silly Class A space heater.

>>59706795
Get the fulla 2. It basically sounds the same and has much more features. It costs a lot less and is usb powered.

>>59704397
That bulge looks suspect.

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hey guys TLDR version is I want to get a set of blue tooth headphones for the gym. Prefer if they were under $75

>Budget
$75
>Location
USA
>Source
I lost my zune so I'm thinking about getting 1 of these(https://www.amazon.com/Astell-Kern-AK-Jr-High-Resolution/dp/B00XNME0GC) let me know if you have any other recomendations
>Type of headphone
probably IEM
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
There for the gym so don't really care that much
>Sound signature
N\A
>Past headphones
Have some sennheiser in ears right now but I want to go cordless.

Thanks in advance

>>59707294
Is the Fulla 1 as powerful as 2?

>>59707496
No.

>>59707496
No, by far. Official website has the specs.

> Buy a pair of Momentum 2 in-ears
> Tips literally get stuck inside my ears after I remove the IEMs
I don't even know why i fell for this meme.
Just end my life familia.

>>59707357
> Wireless
> Under $75
It literally doesn't matter. Anything you get will be garbage. Try asking /csg/ to see if they have any recommendations.
Just be careful since I've read several chinky headphones tend to give small electric shocks when wet, which I'd imagine yours will get.

>>59692353
Trying to decide between PXC 550 and QC 35

the noise cancelling is good but not critical, I choose these mostly because they are amazingly comfortable for long periods when doing work in places around campus

It's just confusing seeing which has a better sound signature, I see reports for both are good on mid and bass (neutral, wouldn't be here if I just wanted some Bass shit) but then the QC 35 somehow outclasses PXC 550 in treble

>>59708150
If you don't stricly need ANC and want comfort consider the Momentum 2.0 over ear. They're by far the comfiest headphones I've ever used and can be had for far cheaper from Amazon Warehouse deals, or slightly more if you want brand new sealed.

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>>59708194
oh my kek

I had these and they made me puke, sorry man

Extremely warm cans, expected more from Sennheiser claiming they had pioneered clarity in mobile-stylish cans

>Treble: Poor performance. There are two issues here: First, the dip in the 3KHz-7Khz range, which will negatively affect the clarity, intelligibility and brightness of the vocals/leads/cymbals. Second, the slight bump at 8KHz and above, which could make the sound of these headphones a little sibilant.

Anyone have experience making impressions of their own ear canals as opposed to going to an audiologist? My autism doesn't allow me to go but I am really pining for a pair of CIEMs.

>>59708297
>CIEMs
Why?
What model?

Anyway-
Molds must go to at least the second bend of the canal. Anything else is far too little information to work with.
Stopper is required to prevent intrusion of casting material. It must go beyond the second bend of the ear canal, into the bony portion.
Make sure to clear out your ears beforehand.

>>59708995
This sort of shit gives me fucking nightmares. How do people willingly go through this shit?

>>59708995
Text like this makes me glad I didn't fall for the IEM meme and went with HD600 instead.

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Man, WTF happened to him? He really has let himself go

>>59709224

Do you wear your HD600's in public?

>>59709305
I rely on my ears heavily for orientation and to position objects when outside, so I'd never listen to music on the go.

>>59709346
>I rely on my ears heavily for orientation and to position objects when outside
*tips fedora*
'tis be a smart gentlesir! listen to him!

>>59709346

Even when you're sitting still in a library? Kek, better make sure any would be thieves won't be able to snatch the fedora off your head!

>>59708995
I've decided between the Custom Art Music One, Alclair Refs or the CTM 200. What inject kit did you use? Any prep before hand?

thinking of getting an amp or dac around 100-150 any recommendations?

>>59709383
I do not listen to music while reading books either.

Actually, I do use my headphones:
- While working. (If I'm at the office, I have a closed pair there, HD380 Pro)
- While playing videogames.
- While watching movies/series.

That's pretty much it.

>>59709425
Schiit Fulla 2.

>>59692353

>Budget
$50
>Location
Burgerland USA
>Source
Phone bluetooth
>Type of headphone
On/over ear (whatever not in ear)
>Open or closed
Either or
>Comfort level
Good enough for decently long trips
>Sound signature
Warm and bassy
>Past headphones
Sony MDR-ZX100, Sennheiser HD201, Sennheiser HD598, some skullcandy earbuds

I'm looking for something to use on the go with my phone, something that can take a toss or two and not shatter either.
For on the go listening, I used some skullcandies that I got for pretty cheap, so my standards aren't too high for something on the go. I do like the bassieness of the skullcandies but they were muddy as can be, and that's my only real complaint.
And I'm looking at bluetooth headphones since jack on my phone isn't doing so hot and less wires, the better.

>>59709576
>$50
>bluetooth
JUST

>>59709425
Magni2 Uber

>>59709576
>$50
>Bluetooth
You're not getting anything good

>>59709305
I wear my AKG K701s and Hifiman HE-400is in public. I also blast weebtunes cause no fucks

>>59709743
>>59709792
I mean, though I'm asking, I've been looking and so far, for under $50 I've found
Ausdom M04S-B
Skullcandy Uproar
Creative Sound Blaster Jam
All with decent reviews, especially compared to the Skullcandy earbuds I had (which were fine).
I'm just looking for something to take and toss around and won't be a tragedy if your average Jamal ""borrows"" them or they get damaged in a book bag or something, as I actually plan on using these on the go.
And in terms of quality, anything above or around apple earpod quality is about what i'm aiming for since with outside noise, even the Sennheisers get kinda muddied from outside sounds making them not too different from my MDR-ZX100s or the Skullcandies.

>>59709814
Antisocial trash, not unlike the boombox kind.

>>59709908
I'm so ashamed I don't fit into the warped worldview of some NEET who doesn't go outside.

>>59709905
Let's say you toss out that Bluetooth option, now you have the following:

PortaPros/SportaPro/KSC35/75
Superlux HD 662 EVO
Superlux HD 669
Tascam TH02/Monoprice 8323 + HM5 Pads

I'm sure there's more options that sound okay that I can't think of that another anon can add on to this list.

>>59709409
|joker|'s reviews?
Music One is a bit questionable. Etys tend to fill that niche better, and there are other models, even custom molded sets in that line.
I don't know the the other ones.
>What inject kit did you use?
As it happened, I didn't do it. The models were not what I would have liked them to be, so I put the home molds on hold indefinitely.

>>59702776
Damn, no wonder you think it's overpriced, in the US Amazon it costs 195$.

>>59709929
I commute to/from work everyday, and I have no nice words for all the headphone wearing, distracted playing with their iphone trash I have to deal with during said commute.

>>59710230
>lone 500lb autist on the bus glaring at all the normal people while commuting to his job at walmart
just lol

>>59710003
I know for a fact that there are wired headphones that sound better than earpods for under $20, let alone under $50.
I'd imagine some of the ones I'm finding with Bluetooth would sound about on par with them.

>>59710248
Off by far :P

>on the bus
If you weren't full retard, you'd have noticed I couldn't be talking about riding the bus, as I mentioned being annoyed by "distracted people".

Fit, commuting by feet to systems engineer job in finance. Somewhere that has no wallmarts, nor uses lbs as unit for mass, moron.

>>59710389
Oh, so you live close to the shitskinmart. That explains why you haven't lost any weight, Mr "excuse me I'm 35 stone, not 500lbs"

>Budget
$100-$300
>Location
US
>Source
Phone and computer
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Warm/Bassy
>Past headphones
Astro A50s looking for a non-gaymer quality sound dedicated experience

>>59711113
This is also me looking for IEMs
>Budget
$100-$300
>Location
US
>Source
Phone and computer
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Comfy
>Sound signature
Warm/Bassy
>Past headphones
Astro A50s looking for a non-gaymer quality sound dedicated experience

>>59700383
It made me cum on the first run.

>>59702700
DIY is life. Best amp's are DIY: Crack, Starving student, and Dynalo.

>>59709409
Just go to an audiologist. No chance of stuffing up the impressions or your ears. It cost like $70 AUD for me. I sent them away and Piotr is making my Custom Art Ei.3's right now.

>>59710560
lol.

(still same guy, but that was funny somehow)

Will I NEED an amp with the Monolith M1060? Plan on picking them up, and I won't have an amp right away.

>>59711208
I can't. I get too much anxiety.

>>59711113
>>59711125
IEM : Shure SE215
Headphones: AKG K712

>>59711113
HD 650. You don't want something with too much bass, trust me.

>>59711113
>Warm/Bassy
Fidelio X2s

>>59711716
>fidelio x2
>warm

it has a nasty treble peak

>>59711732
Still pretty warm

I don't have much experience with headphones, but I was wondering what your guys opinion was on the hyperx cloud 2s.
I picked them up from best buy last weekend because I wanted headphones that day and this was about all they had.
I know they're gamery and the usb sound card sucks. I have it plugged in with the 3.5mm jack right now and it sounds decent.

>>59712004
Idk, i bought the cloud 1's just to have something with a mic. The sound is as if someone laid a blanket over the drives; i.e. not the best. However it's fine for gaming (considering the price).
Not sure if there's any difference in sound between the 1 and 2 versions.

>>59712034
I don't think theres a huge difference between the two. I kind of had that impression with these though at first. Using my motherboard's audio instead of the usb sound card seemed to clarify the audio a bit and warm it up.
I can't use the mic anymore, but I already have a separate one on my desk.

>Budget
$100 +/- 20ish
>Location
Chile
some local store pages:
http://www.audiomusica.com/
http://tienda.mediaplayer.cl/
>Source
Phone and shit tier laptop
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Don't care
>Sound signature
Flat and loud
>Past headphones
cheap ones
>Bonus
removable cable

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This makes my new OB-1's sound normal, I feel like I should return them.

>>59712528
Must be some poor QC, don't keep them

Budget: $130

Location: USA, Texas

Source: Comp

Type: Full Sized

O or C: Closed

Comfort: Comfy

Sound Sig: dont mind

Past/Current Headphone: https://www.amazon.com/Binatone-TALK-5193-Wireless-Headset-PC/dp/B00DYSKWEO

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>Budget
~50
>Location
NYC
>Source
An eyepod
>Type of headphone
Earbuds
>Open or closed
[SKIP]
>Comfort level
Comfy?
>Sound signature
Not sure
>Past headphones
Over ear skull candy uproars

>>59713011

*Ipod

Holy shit

>>59713030
eyepod. kek

>>59713011
VE monks

>>59713011
>Earbuds
As in the ones that go in your ear, or just sit on the outside?

>>59713084

In your ear

>>59713073

Thanks for the suggestion, but it looks like something hard to snag without waiting forever

>>59713093
I've heard a lot of good things about the soundmagic e10's, you look into that. And if you want something with more bass you could try and snag a pair of Sony mdrxb50ap's for like $8 on ebay, they have very recessed treble though, but I think they're great for the $8 I got them for.

>>59692353
For under $50 and with Bluetooth, how would the Creative Sound Blaster Jam, Photive BTH3, or the Skullcandy Uproar be for casual listening and a cheap throw-around headphone?

>>59713425
shit, shit, and shit

>>59713073
Dont fall for the VE Monks meme. Rock Zircons are superior, but I think they changed production and made it shit to save money.

>>59713472
I'd imagine, but compared to something like standard Earpods?
I'd imagine at least one of those would be better than Earpods at the very least.

What is a good AMP + DAC that I could buy now so I can later replace my current cans with HD800S?

>>59713574
NFB-11, unless you want tubes, or something for the balanced cable meme the 800S comes with

>>59713825
>>59713825
>>59713825
>>59713825

New thread.

>>59702700
Vali lacks character.