/hpg/ - Headphone General

Sennheiser HD600.

Phillips SHP9000

Schiit Fulla2

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looking to upgrade from the MDR-V6 I've been using for 5 years

what should I buy

>Budget
<$200, flexible

>Location
USA

>Source
PC headphone amp (Sound Blaster Z)

>Type of headphone
Full-size

>Open or closed
Open

>Comfort level
Doesn't really matter, but is a plus

>Sound signature
V shaped. I like nigga bass and crisp highs.

>Past headphones
Sony MDR-V6 (relatively flat response except for the hissssss snek sibilance), Tascam TH02 (actually rather impressed with the sound quality of these, bass is pretty strong)

>>59714141
Your are basically describing the DT880, just pick the impedance that better suits you.

>>59714160
Yeah, I was listening to my friend's DT880s earlier and they sounded pretty good.
Are the Pro or Premium any different?

>>59713825
Want some good headphones to listen to idolshit.
Budget:$360
Source: Aune X1S
Closed or Open doesn't matter

>>59714178
The pro has a coiled cable, more clamp and looks cheaper. Premium has a straight cable, less clamp and comes with a carrying case.

>>59714160
>>59714141
same poster? because dt880 isn't nigga bass

My old headphones met an unfortunate end, so time for a replacement.

>Budget
~100 USD, fairly wiggly

>Location
USA

>Source
Roland Quad-Capture, so them coming with a 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter from the factory is preferred, no idea how common this is though

>Type of headphone
Over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
Would take a cut in comfort for better sound

>Sound signature
Neutral as possible

>Past headphones
They will be replacing my Sennheiser hd-25 ii.

Would prefer a built in mic if they're not garbage at this price point.

>>59714291
MDR-V6 or MDR-7506.

>>59714160
>>59714141
DT880 tries to be neutral (fails though... has that beyer peak). Not vshaped.

>>59713825
>mfw i separate her ass cheeks to reveal her wrinkly olive

>>59714141
DT990 250 or 600 Ohm

>>59714821
Every headphone on the market fails to be neutral, bar headphones with active equalization.

>>59714917
"Active equalization" would be the opposite of neutral.

>>59714925
Elaborate.

Just ordered a Cambridge Audio DVD89 player to play SACDs on. I'll finally get to see it there's any percievable difference between redbook and super audio.

>>59714925
>>59714929
Well, say there is a "flat" target in the headphones EQ and you feed them a "vshaped" input.

The active EQ adjusts the equalization so that you get a "flat" output. At that point, you're not reproducing the "v-shaped" input.

>>59714933
Why not a PS3?

Then you can use this: https://github.com/sacd-ripper/sacd-ripper

And then you can play these dsd files with a usb dsd dac.

>>59714821
This post is truth.

>>59714981
??

If the EQ is compensating for the frequency reponse of the headphones to give them a flat, neutral response, how does that make them the opposite of neutral?

>>59715011
you can stop replying to yourself now

>inb4 right click, inspect element

>>59715035
Idjit single-headphone owner.

>>59715047
t. Literal retard

>>59714999
Well i never knew that was possible..
To do that however i'd have to get a ps3 (not expensive), and a dsd capable dac (quite expensive).
I won a bid on the cambridge player and got it for 106 AUD including postage. Plus i can use it to play everything.

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>>59715058
yeah? Yeah? Prepare your anus.

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>>59715155
Thanks for sharing that.

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>>59715174
You are so welcome!

>>59713825
I thought the pillow were her humongous tits from the thumbnail

>>59715207
>he uses $2 kmart cans

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>>59715261
Your god smells of Doritos and piss.

>>59715208
You and me both.

>>59713825
I want to lick her feet

>>59705891
>The device in question only needs 12V 400mA

That's not an adapter, it's a small amp. Just buy an american120VAC 12VDC wall wart with an inverse polarity plug. Or buy a normal one and swap the power inlet wires on the amp socket.

Looking to get something for listening music at work, but without disturbing everyone around me.

>Budget
150€ very flexible
> Location
France
>Source
PC audio jack
>Type
Full-size
>Open or closed
Definitely closed
>Comfort level
I'd like something fairly comfortable
>Sound signature
Don't really mind, something neutral I guess.
>Past HP
Audio Technica ATH-AD700, I love these little guys, but they aren't closed so I can't take them to work.

>>59714141
The DT990 Pro is probably what you're looking for.

>>59713825
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?
Anything better in that price range with bluetooth?
I'm just looking for something on par or so with Earpods and I'm looking for something cheap so if it's ""borrowed"" by the average Jamal or get damaged, it won't be a tragedy.

>>59715016
But you didn't say EQ, you said Active EQ.

Active EQ is a meme.

>>59715134
>and a dsd capable dac (quite expensive).
No, they're not. There's El Cheapo (<$100) yet perfectly capable DSD dacs out there.

>>59715996
You have to admit i got a good deal on what i got...
Could i really trust the quality of a sub $100 dac by comparison?

Do I need an amp with the Monolith 1060s? Like NEED?

Also, what are your thoughts on them?

HD 800S, HE-6 and Stax master race reporting in.

How good are HD600/650/6XX for the price?

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>>59714508
>Vali lacks character.
is a amp an human??

>>59716081
Easily. Price is absolutely no object for sound quality for converters at that point.

>>59716336
>need
Depends on how powerful the output you have now is and how loud you want them to be. 50 ohm nominal impedance with power sensitivity at 96 dB/mW means a 1 Vrms output can drive it to around ~110 dB SPL. An output this powerful is common for mobile devices. Electronics with more dedicated audio hardware tend to be 2 Vrms(giving you 115 dB peak SPL) and this includes some motherboards and DAPs. Dedicated headphone amplifiers tend to be around the same or anything above. You decide.

>>59716517
Thanks, Ill get an amp eventually, just not right away. I'll be using a regular motherboard audio, which shouldn't be too bad. Thanks again.

>>59716408
better tuned than >>59716396

>>59714981
No headphone does that.

>>59714933
>DSD
You don't get to do anything to it in digital without intermediate conversion.
When I say anything, I mean everything. This includes volume control, as well as every other form of adjustment in digital.
Digitally, I'm not sure you can do anything to a 1-bit track other than simple cuts. Mixing it is out of the question.

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Why are headphones flimsy as fuck?
What are some durable headphones with durable cables?

>>59716408
Absurdly good.

>>59716396
Fuck off, richfag.

>>59716722
Beyerdynamic and Fostex makes some pretty tanky headphones

>>59716722
Beyers. Sometimes cables break but you can just removable cable mod them. All their pieces are completely replacable and Beyer sells almost everything even for old ass headphones. Pity they have sound issues.

Honestly though, just learn to solder and buy some hand tools and adhesives.. Repairing headphones is rarely more than some epoxy/contact cement, or a small soldering job.

I need to get a replacement asap. halp

>Budget
100-200 CAD(preferably closer to 100)
>Location
Canada
>Source
Android phone, PC, and PS4 controller
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Would prefer as comfortable as possible, I think my ears are a little bigger than most people's. As long as the sound is 3D I'll take any comfort level.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser Momentum. They seemed like exactly what I needed at first, but after about a month the cable broke at the jack exposing the wires. I would like to get a recommendation for something that isn't so fragile, as I move around a lot for my job.

>>59717004
>>59717317
>Beyerdynamic
Usual weak points in their circumaural models are the headband adjustment/connection piece made out of relatively brittle plastic and cables which aren't designed to be user replaceable. As always, take care of your gear. Only some wooden products have a tendency to break on their own(temperature, humidity) while paddings wear in use and the rest is up to the user.

Oh and stators don't like humidity either.

>>59714933
Do you now? ABX test is not that easy to do for gear.

>>59716677
I just want to play it and hear it. I just want to see what it's like, that's all. I use normal CDs for storing, converting, portability etc.

>>59716396
Which one has best mids and female vocals?

>>59716408
Awesome.

>>59716722
In general, so that they're light weight. HD600 and 650 for example weigh only 260 grams, which makes them very comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. Some models of headphones can weigh more than 3 times that. I would much rather have something more comfortable than something that will cause burning/irritation/headache feelings to the ears/head after shorter periods of time wearing them.

I have two friends and one of them has a very low budget (30~40€) and the other I guess it's 200€ or so, and then 150€ more if adding an AMP/DAC.

>Budget
30-40€
>Location
Spain
>Source
PC, no external DAC/AMP.
>type
over ear

IS the Superlux 660b the best for him? Sll the not listed stuff are not really important at all since he currently uses his laptop speakers.

>Budget
200€
>Location
Spain
>Source
PC, maybe he can add an external DAC/AMP
>type
Full/over ear, those bib ones.
>open or closed
Open or semi open
>comfort level
as much as possible
>sound signature
He listens to rock and the typical radio songs, so pop and such. So Neutral.

I was thinking about the HD598se, that is 140€ here sometimes, and it doesn't need an AMP/DAC at all. I'll tell him if he wants to spend some extra sheckles to get the Schiit combo or the FiiO one.

>>59715261
>>59715174
>>59715058
>Anon is butthurt because he doesn't have cans as good as his
Truly BTFO'd.

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>>59717873
Hmm... are you into idols?

anyone know of headphones that really eliminate ambient noise?
More specifically, my co-worker listens to loud shitty metal music through her laptop and it's killing me.
Can't say anything for now cause I'm new, and if i could I know i'd still have to tell her everyday anyway; i wanna avoid that.
If anyone can point me in any direction, what to look for or whatever, that'd be great.
It's seriously killing me.
Budget: $150 (but I could do a bit more if necessary).
They don't even have to sound good or anything, I only need not to listen to this shit.

>>59718025
HD598se is very good advice for that profile.

amp/dac he'd benefit from a schiit fulla 2 (no need for stack for the HD598se, sounds the same)

>>59718159
>More specifically, my co-worker listens to loud shitty metal music through her laptop and it's killing me.

How's this acceptable? Complain to her and to management (in that order).

Using speakers or open headphones in an open office is antisocial.

>>59718182
I know man but it's like that here. I'd be laughed at if i complained about it

>>59718169
>schiit fulla 2
Yeah, I meant to say that with "combo".

And for the cheaper shit, are these superlux the best option? they are 32€ here.

bought new pair of beats EP for $60
theyre pretty good desu senpai

>>59718149
idols are sluts

>>59718149
Why isn't there an hd version of this?

>>59716722
Koss makes some that are tough as a tank. The sound quality isnt at all up to the cost though... The Pro 4 AA will legit out-last you, but sounds like the shittiest 'good' head phones that were ever made. They also weigh about 2x as much as the 2nd heaviest headphone.

The Pro4s sound quite a lot better(still worse than what you'll get from similarly priced cans) and are well made.

Beyond that, I guess look at studio monitors. The V6/V7506, HD280/380, etc... which are made to be treated like garbage and still last a while.

SMSL M3, Fiio E10K or Optoma NuForce uDAC-3?

>>59713881
Is there anything better than this that's not 1000$+?

>>59718226
Buy a gun with the money instead

>>59718149
Not really into idols but I do listen to a lot of anime ost and that's about 80% female vocals. So far I have HD600 and no amp, had one but didn't like it so looking for memetubes or something.

Why can't Sennheiser make the HD600 but with the aesthetics of the HD598?

>>59718727
Better question is why can't Sennheiser update HD600 but keep it relaxed sound since HD700 didn't do it for many.

>>59716722
I find my DT880 to be rather sturdy, but the most resistant headphone i've come in contact with so far is the MDR V6, it's built like a tank, mine sees some pretty heavy use for at least 5 years now and all i had to do was change the pads once, it's got a few scratches, but it's purely aesthetic, still feels and sounds like new.

>>59718268
Nah, sonoda umi is pure.

IRL idols, on the other hand...

>>59718320
Love Live the animation.

And for android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=klb.android.lovelive_en

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>>59718713
HD600 with schiit stack here, pretty happy.

And idols sound really good.

>>59717507
>Usual weak points in their circumaural models are the headband adjustment/connection piece made out of relatively brittle plastic and cables which aren't designed to be user replaceable

Actually their actual studio headphones (as in, produced to be used in studio, not by neckbeards at home who want """studio""" headphones), such as dt100/150/250 have literally everything replaceable. Cables, headbands, pads, drivers, you name it. You can almost purchase headphones in pieces and assemble like lego. dt150 also happen to be one of the best closed headphones in $200 range. They do look like shit though, and pads are shit sadly.

>>59716722
DT880, no detachable cable but it is replaceable and you can get it directly from Beyerdynamic.
>>59718909
Fuck your Schiit stack, faggot.

HD600 + O2 + ODAC master race.

>>59719035
>>59718909
Is there any difference. Even the price is roughly the same.

>>59719052
No audible difference.

>>59713825
Where do all these anime girls with headphones come from? Is it just fanart, or is it official ads from Japan or something?

>>59718909
>>59719035
I tried memlement and didn't like female Vocals, sounded dry and flat, otherwise I would have kept it.

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>>59719232
because they're audiophiles, too

>>59719436
>sounded dry and flat
what did he mean by this?

>>59719476
So it's just mostly fanarts then? You never know with the Asian market.

>>59719482
Quit being a lil' cutie, you know what that means.

>>59718644
I assume from the lack of replies there is not. Truly the middle class endgame

never owned headphones before
SENNHEISER HD 4.20S or AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-M40X

>>59719717
M40X.

All these Maki posts just make me feel sad. Is it wrong that I want to lick Maki's cum (other people's) soaked feet?

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Good afternoon, /hpg/.

>>59718149
>>59718909
>file name
>tumblr

>>59718320
>Why isn't there an hd version of this?
There is. Anon is just not putting in the effort that a *true* idolfag would for their raibu :o
https://a.safe.moe/J8PwF.png (pic exceeds 4chan's limit)

>>59719510
Mainly fanart. Though some of the art may be made for a picture book, which may include a small review and specs of the headphone in the illustration. Other artists just choose to incorporate headphones based on what they personally own/enjoy or what they find aesthetically pleasing.

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>>59719510
they do

>>59718644
HD 650

Can't decided between the M1060s or the X2. Anyone care to share thoughts? I mostly listen to hip hop, play vg, etc.

>>59720137
X2, M1060 would not be good for vidya

>>59720155
Thanks for the super quick reply.

Are the X2s muddy or clear from the low end to the mids?

Also, how are vocals?

>>59720099
Disgusting

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I bought a pair of Sennheiser's HD 439 for 50 € in a black friday and I've had them working fine for over 2 years.

>>59720125
650 is worse

>>59720195
They're okay, maybe a bit too bassy. Compared to the HD 650, they're definitely inferior. The HD 650 has just the right amount of bass, and has better vocals because of their great mid range performance, particularly with male vocals. I'd go with them if I were you, unless you're resistant to buying an amp for some reason

Oh, and I'm actually playing vidya with mine right now, and they work great for that too

>>59720317
I was memeing, it's really just personal preference. I'd say they're each just as good as the other

>>59720350
So was I haha

>>59719436
Go shitstack. That's pretty much the only amp/dac you're gonna need.

>>59720031
>Anon is just not putting in the effort that a *true* idolfag would for their raibu :o
I do sweat and cry blood on idol hell (llsif). If anything, I'm putting in too much effort.

>>59720480
Weren't you the dude who suggested your waifu was the same as another girl? That's haram, nigga.

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>>59720453
Oh you

>>59720521
?

>>59720546
Perhaps it wasn't you then.

Pay no mind.

>>59720532
Those stupid earrings are so adding distortion.

>>59720350
Can the E10k drive the HD650s?

>>59720620
Yes

>>59720620
Yeah, I don't think you'd have any issues using an E10K with it. I think the Schiit Fulla 2 would do a better job though, with more power.

Picked up some HD 558s yesterday on some anons suggestions (gotta love amazon free same-day shipping). I really like them so far, aside from the clamping pressure. They are nice and comfy, and sound great.

>>59720677
>>59720620
HD600 + schiit stack & fulla2 owner.

fulla2 doesn't have enough gain for the HD600 at good volume, and on top of that distorts past 3 o'clock.

I doubt the e10k is any good, considering it provides considerably less power.

I'd say go with schiit stack here.

>>59720680
Great to hear. HD558 is ridiculously high value for the money. You did great, anon.

What USB DAC should I get to go along with my Brainwavz HM5? I have 100 USD to spend

>>59713881
very ugly

>>59720742
hifimediy

>>59720680
Oh good, I'm glad you like it Anon. Did you go with that refurb'd/like new one on Amazon? They'll loosen up on their own over time.

>>59720706
Other Anons have reported the Fulla 2 working great for their HD 600 and 650s. Maybe yours has issues?

>>59720802
No I went with the new, prime shipping one. I didn't feel like waiting, plus I figure it's worth the bump in price to get a warranty.

>>59720802
>Other Anons have reported the Fulla 2 working great for their HD 600 and 650s. Maybe yours has issues?
Been hanging around here for a few weeks now. Haven't really seen any such anon.

If anything, I've seen this issue corroborated, both here and in other communities (plebbit, headfi).

>>59721029
I see, I guess it doesn't really have enough power for them then

>>59720802
Other anons are fucking retarded and like to talk out of their ass. Some people here actually believe you can run $300 headphones on $3 audio interface because it sounds """good""". And by good they mean better than only other headphones they have ever owned - razer gayming headsets.
People here like to do the opposite of retarded audiophiles by skimping on audio interfaces altogether, ending up with $300 headphones which sound worse than $150 headphones plugged into proper source. But it's fine since it's loud enough.
Long story short fulla2 is fine for hd600 but you will not get the best out of drivers. fiio e10k is not good enough and listening to advice of people in /hpg/ is borderline retarded.

>>59721428
>tfw laptop sounds better than schiit stack after A/B testing
>tfw desktop still sounds worse

I'm gonna keep it but no way this garbage is worth more than $60. Amps and Davis are a shitty meme.

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>>59714291
m40x or
mdr v6
>>59715642
If you don't want to look like an autist:
Sony hear.on
If you want to spend a bit more: Sennheiser momentum 2.0
Both comfy.

>>59717467
Shure SE215
study and replaceable cable.

>>59720137
X2.

>>59721465
What headphones? Maybe you are trying to run low impedance headphones on amp suited for high impedance headphones.

>>59721518
AKG K701, IEMs, DT880 250 ohm.

>>59721685
>AKG K701
I actually refuse to believe this. AKG K701 are one of those headphones that require good amp to sound good. You are either just used to the way they sound when connected to your laptop or there is something wrong with you.

>>59721795
Nope, amps/dacs are a shitty meme. Then again, my laptop cost 1500 and advertises a built in headphone amp which drives 600 ohm stuff so it may just be that its better. Sorta makes sense, actually. So maybe they're only a meme of you have my laptop.

I got a BoomPro, and I'm having some issues whenever I try to use the split connector. Everything works fine if I plug it on either just the input or output without the splitter, and there are no issues when using on my phone, but whenever I try to use the splitter, whether it's on my case or motherboard jacks, I get mono audio and the mic makes some crazy feedback.
I know there is an issue when splitting the output to a DAC/Amp and the input to the motherboard, but shouldn't it work when both are plugged on the same place? What can I do to solve this? Would getting a cheap USB sound card make any difference, or even another splitter cable?

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>take off headphones
>go to the kitchen for a snack
>come back
>right speaker is dead, no amount of messing with the cable helps.
Well it's been a nice 5 years. But where do I go now? My priorities have shifted from music production to general listening so I'd like something comfy now.

>>59722528
Something open back. What's your price range?

>>59722675
The price range of an engineering student who lives in a 3x4 meter flat in downtown poland. Basically 100 us dollars. Something closed ear because I am going to be using them while outside once in a while

>>59721465
>>tfw laptop sounds better than schiit stack a
Couple things:
- What headphones?
- Have you used them for at least a week exclusively on the stack?

Re: The latter, if sound changes, it's often going to sound worse at first. Can only compare after you've at least gotten used to the new sound. It takes time.

>>59721475
Excellent waifu taste.

>>59722949
>>59721428
Audiophile superstition on display. Usually we reject these silly notions out of hand, but I guess not today.

>>59722949
I already listed the headphones out, but I've been using the stack for a couple months now. I had to go home over spring break, and was stuck using only my laptop for a week. When I came back, the stack sounded not so good, whereas when I first switched to my laptop last week, I didn't notice any significant changes. Had previously never listened to music from my laptop.

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>>59720195
Vocals are kill on X2.

>>59720460
I don't think that schiit stack and element will differ drastically from each other, I will probably get Vali 2.

>>59723015
Well, you got used to one thing (laptop) and will now have to get used to the other thing again.

Yeah, it's a pain. To be fair, the stack (and schiit in general) tries hard for transparency. So whatever you're getting is what it is.

Your laptop might be a little warm (like if treble EQ'd down), and you might actually like that, which is fine, too. But transparency should be the goal.

>Budget
<= € 100, flexibile
>Location
Italy
>Source
PC audio jack, very occasionally Android phone
>Type of headphone
Full-size
>Open or closed
Open is fine as long as there isn't too much sound going in/out.
So it doesn't matter that much I guess
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter that much, but it's a plus. Don't wanna get my ears cooked in there though.
>Sound signature
Don't know, honestly. Use them mainly for games/music/animu/movies.
> Past headphones
Shitty gaming headsets. Personal favourite was Turtle Beach Z11 - I found them very comfortable at the time and I thought the sound was good. Had a pair of SteelSeries Siberia 200 recently but they died out. I enjoyed the open back, but not so much the material of the earpads. Hated the inline controls, can't remember much about the sound but I guess it was ok.

>>59723003
Average /hpg/ shitter in action. That guy later said his laptop has built in amp capable of drivng 600ohm phones, which apparently does better job than his stack. Or at least according to his taste.
Get the fuck out tech illiterate cretin. Audio is not magic, do some reading and learn how drivers work instead of repeating same shit other mindless retards say.

>>59714291
M40x

>>59723020
Any tips for something similar to your picrelated that doesn't ship from burgerland, europe here

>>59722762
M40x

>>59723098
>Open is fine as long as there isn't too much sound going in/out.
So it's not fine. There is no such a thing as "slightly leaking" open headphones or whatever. Basically open headphones = you hear everything around you and everyone hears what you listen to., because there is nothing blocking sound from leaking.
You can buy closed headphones with varying degrees of isolation but open headphones are just open... that's it.
And so called semi-open headphones are just open.

>>59723020
AFAIK, the element isn't related to O2/ODAC's designer (nwavguy).

It's just sold by the same people. Anybody can make O2/ODAC for all that's worth, since it's open hardware, so at least they have that going for them.

That's not the case for The Element, which is yet another amp, and I have no reason to believe is any good outright; Some reviews from quick googling tell me it's "warm" somehow, which means it's not transparent, that is, it's garbage.

It might be the wrong impression, but I wouldn't feel confident right now to spend my money on it.

>>59723068
After about an hour of A/B testing, I figured out that my laptop has slightly tighter bass, and a tiny bit more clarity on the miss and treble. It's more transparent than the schiit stack.

>>59723288
If I had to choose, and taking in consideration what you just told me, I'd pick closed over open.

all the suggestions in here are shit

>>59723330
It might, as you say, be different.

However, which one is more transparent... I don't think think that's something you can test without an actual transparent reference.

Note that the shitstack is well regarded in transparency, so it could be the reference, and then your laptop isn't so transparent.

>>59720460
Why is it the Schiit and most amps require you to unplug your headphones to use preamp outs? I just want to change over to speakers with a button or switch.

can we have some variety in headphone suggestions than the usual shilled shit please, sony, sennheiser and shure are just marketing and advertising, no substance

>>59723614
Except HD600, HD598se and HD558 are actually excellent at their respective prices.

>>59723622
until the cable frays and you're shit out of luck

>>59723641
Then you get a new cable?

>>59723614
>discussion of things I don't like are marketing and advertising

Just how paranoid are you?

>>59723641
Each of those have detachable cables, retard

>>59723177
http://www.schiit-europe.com/
https://schiit.eu.com/

I didn't try it yet so no comments on Vali 2.

>>59723302
I know that it's not nwavguy design, its JDS Labs own thing.
Had it, didn't feel that it added anything else to the music, there were one mention on the forum saying it sounds warmer but that's only thing that I remember while everyone else were saying that it's neutral. Its ultra sexy and pleasant to use. Drove my HD600 well enough vs my macbook, bass was tighter and just everything else was more coherent but muh weeb vocals sounded to harsh and flat for no better word so I returned it and got a full refund on it.

>>59723302
iirc only some people can actually make the odac as you have to sign some sort of NDA for the company that makes the chip to sell it to you or something's by like that

>>59723600
Get the nfb-11 then, you can switch from hp out to pre out to line out. Actually I think all audio-gd products have this feature.

>>59723670
companies that pay for shills to patrol boards stop giving a shit about product quality and just pay shills to maintain the status quo as industry leaders

the last good products they made were a decade ago, the new high end shit costs hundreds of dollars

the shills just wreck the free market by barking whatever their master tells them and influencing sales of sub par products

>>59718230
In terms of open cans, 681(F/B) or 668B's are probably the best choice. For closed, look at the Superlux 662 EVO, 669, 662(F/B). The 668B's and 681 varients need new pads though.

what is a good iem from a brand not beginning with the letter s

>>59723792
I'm thinking about it. Still wondering about the TCXO upgrades and whether it's worth it.

Of course, then I look at the NFB-28 and think how nice a remote would be...

I need wireless, noise cancelling headphones with decent sound and comfort. I just saw Philips SHB9 850NC/00 on Amazon, the reviews are kinda positive and it does seem like a good product. Is there anything better than these in the same price range (140 eur)?

>>59723679
Idols like umi do sound awesome @ HD600 on the shitstack.

Just saying.

Random (compression artifacts sadly): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwKGYYSNTE

>>59723919
Can you stretch a little higher? My understand is the Bose QC35 or Sony MDR-1000X are the best for wireless ANC.

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>>59723824
>>59723902
wew lad, so this is how far you've fallen

>>59723957
i know you're getting paid for shilling the same tired products from shure sony and sennheiser, but is there seriously nothing left for entrepreneurs who want to design develop and distribute something of relatively good quality for once?

or is everything on here just about whores working for globalism

>>59723905
It's worth it for them, you'll just regret it someday if you didn't

but it only makes a slight difference

>>59723957
nico!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iC52d-fVY

>>59723281
Yeah I guess that's what I'm going to go with. HD600s are WAY out of my price range. Would the m50s be a significant upgrade tho?
Audio technicas are fugly but I guess the 280s weren't exactly a looker either

>>59723578
Nah, I don't think so.

>>59724016
M50x are definitely not an upgrade.

>>59723953
I listen only to the ''''''''''srious''''''''''' weeb music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2k3cRzUMo, idols are too much for me altho I listen to shit like this sometimes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohuI9j_74RA

>>59724004
>adult men watch this

>>59724053
Your range is already pretty wide.

Idols are acquired taste. I suggest watching the "Love Live" anime, or playing the android/ios game.

The worst that could happen is you develop a taste for it.

>>59724143
Yeah, in my thirties and yet, and yet!

>>59724177
Most people I know who are into idols were assimilated by watching Love Live.

It's some dangerously addictive opium. Once you realize it's already too late.

>>59721428
>$300 headphones on $3 audio interface because it sound
Sure you can. It can be better than good: it can be transparent! Of course we don't actually know since price is in absolutely no way related to drive requirements and very loosely to sound quality so please, stop throwing those around. A quality 3 dollar chip can easily power most headphones on the market however.

Since you are definitely in the minority here and seem to disagree, mind explaining it further. How do you quantify a proper source? What is Fulla 2 or E10K missing assuming a person who uses it with a pair of headphones which gives them more than enough listening volume? What are the electrical properties at play there? The rest of us will await for your technical expertise.

>>59724272
guys pls I just wanted to know if the fulla 2 or the e10ks would be enough for the HD650s

>>59724364
Go to
>>59720706

The fulla2 will still sound better, but you'll appreciate the higher volume the stack can drive them to.

>>59723003
I think we still do. Someone is just on the loose.

>>59723330
Too many factors at play to make any claims about sound quality there.

>>59723578
>I don't think think that's something you can test without an actual transparent reference
Correct and a very strictly controlled double blinded test is the only way to find out. Setting one up in home conditions is not simple. Given the performance of the Schiit stack it's much more likely that it's the transparent one. This is assuming one of them is and assuming there is a difference in sound quality in the first place.

There isn't a thing of being "more transparent". It's either transparent or it isn't which means it's colored in some way.

>>59724364
And the answer to that is: how loud you want them to be? Fulla 2 is more powerful and more likely to provide enough power for your needs. Many here have been fine with the E10K already and say they never need to turn it all the way up.

>>59723600
>Why is it the Schiit and most amps require you to unplug your headphones to use preamp outs?
Because generally people tend to do that themselves to mute the output of the headphones so that their sound doesn't get meddled with loudspeakers.

>>59723552
Did you miss the OP?
>If you dislike a suggestion, explain why and try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked.

>>59724477
>It's either transparent or it isn't which means it's colored in some way.

What is transparent tho, what is the line between sounding transparent and warm/cold/wet whatever? Looks another meme to me, similar to what people ramble on headfi.

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>>59713825
Is this a prank? I've got Phillips SPH9500s, would I notice any difference upgrading to these?

>>59724793
No, it's a term with a very clear definition although like many words in audio it gets misused a lot. Transparency is a concept that can be used for audio gear behind the headphones/loudspeakers and the formats audio is stored in. It isn't a sound signature such as cold or warm(which also have definitions, wet doesn't), it's the complete lack of it. It's a state when your gear does not add any kind of audible coloration to the signal. A properly functioning amplifier, DAC, preamp, cable or a lossy encode are transparent. If they are not, they are inadequate for the load or audio used to test for transparency or in some cases with audiophile gear intentionally designed to color the signal, hopefully in a pleasant way.

Guys, is the Fiio K5 that big an upgrade over the E09k? I can get an e09k for like $50 while k5 is double that price, will be used to power HD600s.

>>59724908
I had a k5 for a few days. I returned it. It wasn't as good as a loaned fulla2.

Then I ordered the schiit stack. No regrets.

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Oh boy! What could it be /hpg/?

>>59725018
Schiit something?

>>59725018
quality chink-fi

>>59723957
What`s wrong, anon? Disappointed that you're unable to shill a pair of Sennheiser headphones?

>>59725018
Errr, a dragon dildo?

>>59725018
A chinkshit dragon dildo.

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>>59725024
Close, it's some kind of schiit!

>>59725035
Hmmm, possibly

>>59725064
I wish, would be more fun.

>>59724833
Don't buy those. They won't last.

>>59725080
Jotunheim?

>>59725013

how do you guys fall for a meme with such pride?

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Good old MD chickschiit

>muh impedance means I need to spend $100 on an amp
When did /hpg/ get so retarded, April fools is over

>>59725119
I knew I recognized that "lightweight" and "comfortable" wording from somewhere. Hope you like them, anon.

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>>59725042
Who's shilling who here?

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Kitter decided she need to come over and check them out

Wanted to try them and found them on eBay for cheaper then the standard version New on MD

>>59725185
Silly Sennheiser shills, anon. The most shilled brand on this general, don`t you know?

>>59725146
Some things come and go, wrongful ideas of impedance in headphone circles seem to persist. I'd say that it has been getting more and more common to see the stupid "high impedance needs an amplifier"(or whatever form this notion takes) or the price point comparisons lately. Or maybe it's just me paying them more mind in disbelief of how do people "learn" all that nonsense to be confident enough to give advice and then ridicule others based on their own flawed ideas.

>>59714301
>>59721475
>>59723137
Thanks for the replies. So it sounds like M40x, MDR-V6, or MDR-7506. Of the three which will be the most durable? I've never met a Sony or Audio-Technica headphone in person.

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Overall it looks good, like the red accents. Clap is just right for me and the pads are very comfy.

>>59725271
The two Sony headphones have basically been industry standards for the last 30 or so years so they're pretty damn durable with replaceable parts and stuff but the M40x has a detachable cable, comparable durability, and, imo, looks better.

I personally have the M40x and they feel super durable, like you can just throw them around and not break anything.

Whats peoples opinion on Bose QC35?

I have some company points to spend and the choice is pretty shit, xbox, playstation, some 300 pound watch, coffee maker or the Bose 35 headphones, which is the only thing I see myself actually using. Should I go for it?

>>59725343
How's its sound, and how long did Massdrop take to ship it to you? Are the horror stories of the site true?

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Construction is a little suspect, not necessarily in a shitty materials that could break anytime way like my Hifiman but in a cheaply designed and built way

>>59724177
Was thinking to watch it, but I tried watching k-on once and couldn't get myself past 5 episodes altho I do listen to their OST. Been listening to slow weeb schiit lately, wondering how memetubes will do with it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEHyPtlVzlk

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>>59725362
I got it used off eBay so thank god I don't have to deal with horrible MD logistics.

I'll post some more pics before I plug them in and give them a listen.

>>59725360
If you want really good noise-cancelling, go for it. If you want great sound quality, I'd pass.

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The ball joint is a little weird in that it catches on some points and you'll hear a pop as they free themselves. This is probably what Zeos was mentioning in his review of them(inb4 >zreviews)
It's hard to show in pics(not sure how to make a webm n shieet) to show you guys what I'm talking about

>>59724885
I understand what is meant by transparent, it shouldn't add anything extra to the music but there are debates even on odac vs schiit stack despite them being just your usual SS that isn't supposed to add anything extra. I think you are being a bit too picky, from my experience with element and filio SS sound about the same plus minus some slight tweaks but when you try to go nuts over them you can easily end up in "what is a transparent sound' even tho technical implementation behind it is somewhat clear.

>>59725467
Going into detail, eh? I like that, anon.

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Also no attempt at padding at all on the headband, not uncomfortable, just like... ok, I guess...
Does seem, and smell, to be actual leather, not pleather

>>59725350
That just makes things harder. Guess I have to find a guitar center or something and demo. Gotta say, this has to be one of the friendlier thread's I've been around on /g/. Thanks for the help.

>>59725529
What sort of sound do you want? More highs? More bass/neutral?

>>Budget
> 50 max
>>Location
>USA
>>Source
Ps4, pc, android phone
>>Type of headphone
Over ear
>>Open or closed
Open
>>Comfort level
Has to be comfy
>>Sound signature
Neutral
>>Past headphones
Sennheiser hd558, I don't use it for ps4 because it is wrapped around my desk for cable management.

>>59725418
I did watch k-on, and because of that I kinda avoided love live etc.

Until I played some of the android game recently, and felt like trying the anime out.

It's completely different... unlike k-on, story does develop and there's emphasis on the actual songs.

The storyboard is imho very well written, it's well animated, awesome voices, the OST is superb and the actual songs (and the animation on them) are ridiculously good, much better than the garbage I actually expected. And the 2nd season is a significant bump in quality; Even better!

It puts the idolm@ster anime to shame.

I'd say: fetch and watch the first 3 eps, then decide. Trying the android/ios game can't hurt either.

>>59725418
All hail the tail!

>Budget
200-300 USD

>Location
Australia

>Type of headphone
Over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
More comfortable is better

>Sound signature
Neutral as possible

>Past headphones
Apple shit

My main criterion is being able to block out (passively) irritating office noise. I don't want noise cancelling since it is an expensive meme, from what I've read.

>>59725843
HD380 Pro is what I use at the office.

It does at least attempt to be neutral.

Then there's the DT770, but that's definitely v-shaped.

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Included card is a pretty good 10ft one, I believe the waviness from packaging will go away once it has had some time to straighten out. It's a mini xlr connector with a included 1/8th to 1/4th adaptor.

So far my initial listening impression is very good. Seems neutral. Really not sure why DMS3TV was shitting all over them. I had to look at the FR to see what issues people were having and it seems there is a dip in the 3k range suggesting recessed vocals and a 8k peak. Honestly though I don't notice either one of those at all. Vocal are still clear and present, highs are not harsh at all, no graininess, bass is there. Just very good all around.

>>59725857
If you're listening to music at normal volume, are you distracted by people's conversations nearby?

>>59725828
Oke I will try dat.

>>59725842
And it's also decently recorded/mastered, didn't head any artifact unlike some other OSTs.

>>59725816
Superlux HD 668B/681
Open box SHP9500
The Superlux cans need replacement pads. AKG K240 if you want to go cheap or HM5 Hybrids if you have a little more room in your budget .

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>>59725910
Speaking of superlux
The 668B has the same basic roasting joint and it has full motion not hiccups and no poping(aside from China tissue crackling it has)
WTF AKG how did you manage to fuck this up, honestly I do find it unacceptable. SMDH

>>59725816
Why don't you just buy another $12 cable for your HD 558? Then you can just unplug it from the cable at your desk, and go use it for other things. Buying a second pair of open back headphones at that price range is kind of pointless.

New at this sorry
>budget
$120 max
>location
US
>open or closed
Closed
>type
Over ear
>comfy level
Not hurt my head after 6+ hour gaming sessions
>sound sig
Neutral
>source
PS4
>past headphones
Nothing fancy, various turtle beaches.
Also a plus if they're easy to transport

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>Budget
$225 usd? I could definitely justify spending more if they're going to last me forever

>Location
Canada

>Source
I could buy a cheaper amp if it's needed. Otherwise PC jack.

>Type of headphone
over ear

>Open or closed
prefer closed but it really doesnt matter

>Comfort level
going to be wearing them for 6+ hours at a time

>Sound signature
bass or V shaped. I listen to shitty bass music

>Past headphones
The left ear on my Superlux HD 668B is starting to go after having them for a couple years. I purposely got these for the detachable cord, but the tiny piece of cord that IS attached to the headphones is what's fucked up.
They're ok I guess.

I really want some well made headphones that will last me forever

thx u

>>59725874
No.

The HD380 Pro have good isolation. Most reviews also point that out.

>>59726411

Status CB - 1: Neutral, comfy stock, collapsible for transport, detachable cable, potentially shaky build quality. (my pair is fine)
M40x - Neutral(ish), collapsible, detachable cable, may need new pads to be comfy.
NVX-XPT100/Brainwavz HM-5: Neutral, comfy stock, detachable cable, doesn't fold up.

Differences are pretty negligible at your price range.

Also worth considering: Soundmagic HP150, NuForce HP-800, Shure SRH840 (used), Beyer DT250 (used) Sennheiser HD380.

>6 headphones
>all open or semi open
I want to try some closed goodness but not sure were to start.

>>59725816
>>59726204
That's a good point actually. I think I'm retarded, thanks anon

>>59725269
It makes perfect sense to come to that conclusion. It's only when you learn of other things left out such as response do you understand it better. Of course companies that want to sell you amps will give you the alternative facts

>>59726930
x00's are pretty good

>>59726439
DT 770 80 Ohm

>>59726975
>It makes perfect sense to come to that conclusion.

Until you hear the difference it makes firsthand.

>>59720031
What are the pads on those Hifis? mine are pretty uncomfortable with the stock ones.

>>59727348
that's actually the one I was already looking at. Do I need an amp for it? I was looking at the fiio e10k but not sure if it's worth it

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>Budget
100$ - 200$ though I would rather keep close to the 100$ as I'm new to this.

>Location
US.

>Source
Old iPod, laptop.

>Type of headphone
Full-sized headphones.

>Open or closed
Closed.

>Comfort level
Anything not terrible.

>Sound signature
Preferable warm or neutral because I listen to a lot of hip hop/other beat heavy music. (On a side note, would neutral headphones be good for this type of music?).

>Past headphones
Just some old Beats I got for free, didn't mind the bass. Pic related.

>>59727680
X2 for dat BAAAAAAAAAS but also highs and a big ass soundstage. Around 300$ diminishing returns start to show up altho depending on your tastes there can be really nice headphones in 400$ price range as well but 300$ is something like a line at least for an open backs.

>>59727711
Aren't X2s open?

>>59727495
Most likely Focus pads, that's what my HE-560 shipped with by default, when I purchased them (over two years ago).

>>59727711
Phillips, right? A bit too expensive for me.

>>59727680
You could look into the creative aurvana live, it's a little under your price range though but I've heard good things about it and it's bass. There's the dt770's too, but those have a treble spike that some don't like.

>>59715207
>>59715291

these are breddy ghuul

>>59727680
M40X + DT250/MSR7/Shure (840/940) pads

>>59727979
I've been considering the m40x because it's cheap and I've generally positive feedback about them. Could you go into more detail about the m40x? (What you like/dislike?)

I was given a used pair of Sennheiser momentum 1, and for portable, they're pretty nice, but the earpads are a bit lopsided, and kinda small to begin with.

Does a larger set of earpads exist that would fit the momentum?

>>59725539
Neutral. I do funny business in software if I'm ever in the mood.

>>59727729
Oke I went full no reading comprehension here, they are open.

>>59727770
>200$
>bit too expensive
Unless you are Brazil you can save a damn 200$.

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>>59725119
Hey mine came in today too!
But first timer hear I don't know if I need to get a DAC and/or amp, I pop them into my laptop and they sound okay, pop them into my phone and iPod classic not so good. Really quiet probably due to the impedance level but I don't see myself using them on the go so that's no problem. People seem to say you need an amp to really let them shine but I don't know how to go finding one. Anyone care to help me find one and if I need a DAC as well?

>>59725362
Mine took about a week and a half to get to Ontario.

Sennheiser is good headphone.

Buy it!

Ah, yes, yes, yes, good goy!

How are the schiit products? Specifically the jotunheim, fulla 2, bifrost, and asgard 2

>>59727416
And then you do a double blind test instead of ABX and realize it's placebo

>>59730152
Oh boy, you're one of those "all amps and DACs sound the same" guys, aren't you? What double blind tests have you done to come to that conclusion?

>>59730152
>double blind test instead of ABX
Would you like to try rephrasing that?

>>59726975
In the world of loudspeakers, amplifiers, and receivers, it's well understood that low impedance loads are more challenging. The same principle goes for headphones.
So no, it's not a very natural expectation.

>>59720783
Not him, but hifimediy is a website. I asume youre suggesting one of their ESS DACs. I'd argue against that. They tend to have a lot of glare if not implemented correctly. A safer bet would be an AK4490 or some Cirrus shit,

>>59722528
Open them up and check continuity from the cable to the driver contacts. Its likely something wasnt soldered properly and came off when you put them down. Electronics in general have that issue when hand soldered.

>>59723135
>That guy later said his laptop has built in amp capable of drivng 600ohm phones, which apparently does better job than his stack.

Its entirely possible. Impedance withing the realm of realism means virtually nothing.

>>59724833
Don't. They're not planars. They're just some basic dynamic drivers in a shittier HE400i shell.

>>59728808
I was in a similar situation to you a few years ago

The K7XX sound great directly out of my PC, if they're too quiet or you can hear any kind of interference pick up a Fulla 2 or something. If you're a bit short on cash don't worry about it, I got a Schiit stack for my K7XX and I couldn't notice a difference

>>59726942
Why not just get the ps4 to computer line in?

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I have a feeling this won't last long

>>59731747
Oops wrong general

What music do you peeps listen too?
/mu/ is full of normies.

I wanted to buy a DAP with some IEMS and headphones but then I realized I barely have a music library worth buying for. It's full of dadrock anyway.

>>59731918
>>59731747
Yeah, that looked very chink thread.

>>59725489
Picky? I'm not comparing or talking about any specific devices here, just explaining terms. Transparency doesn't relate to being solid state or tube design, delta-sigma or R2R, lossy or lossless. All of them can be transparent so long as they perform well enough under the given test circumstances. Building a transparent amplifier or DA-converter is really, really trivial and based on specs you can make an educated guess on it. Codecs are complex but luckily testing for them isn't. The often talked about Objective gear and Schiit stack are an overkill for most headphones already.

>>59726975
I don't know where do people read that and I keep running into it only in headphone discussions. Through what means is it natural to end up with false information like this?

>>59727416
I wouldn't trust my ears. I suppose most people do. It's not a reliable way to tell whether something sounds different at all.

>>59730295
Not him but they should and they do if they are up to the task. If they don't they are incompetent or intentionally designed to color the sound. Not all amplifiers and DACs sound the same because not all of them are good. What is good is also dependent on the load in the case of amplifier performance.

>>59731952
All kinds.
>then I realized I barely have a music library worth buying for
This couldn't be more subjective.

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>>59731952
>mfw I only come to these threads to see what kind of music the anons like

As for what I'm into I've been listening to a lot of 80's jpop recently, like Mariya Takeuchi

youtube.com/watch?v=O58M0M-0Ru4

>>59731952
I have mainly been listening to well mastered classic rock, blues and soul. Stuff like buddy guy, junior wells, a lot of santana's early stuff, early pink floyd, stevie wonder etc.
I guess my most listened to music overall is electronic music (ambient/experimental, techno, idm, jungle etc) and i have a real love for house music.
If i had to pick only one genre to listen to it'd be house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnrH8hkbiu8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-dwbWjO7WA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIONk0fXcoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9mwuC4y4nc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzOuqY0xf0Y
I'm pretty apathetic and this music makes me happy.
I have about 80gb of music (mainly through LCD2.2)

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What's the most comfortable ear pads? Had my ATH m50x for two years and the ear pads have deteriorated so much.

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>>59733085
Shure Alcantara pads are pretty great. Those HM5 pads fuck up the sound and get kinda warm.

AKG k612+ e10k or AKG k7xx without a amp. I only have $240 to spend

>>59733213
I'd take the K7XX personally

Just bought some Bose QC35s because I felt like treating myself

AMA

>>59733488
Are they as comfortable as people say?

>>59733500
Extremely

Wore them for about 6 hours today and no discomfort

>>59733488
Why didn't you buy the Sony MDR-1000X instead?

>>59733518
Needed good noise cancelling for reasons

And I got 20% off the Bose

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>>59713825

>>59733500
Bose QC are indeed very comfortable from my experience. More so than any other headphones I have used (HD280, HD555, M40X, Q480, Q701)

>>59733617
Why have the K7XX and the HD650? What's the difference between the two?

>100$, flexible
>PC & Phone
>Full-sized
>Closed
>Comfortable, using them 8h+
>Neutral
>hyperx cloud 2

Is Sony MDR7506 or ATH-m40x any good?
Will be used for gaming/music

>>59733743
HD 598 Cs

The only thing I don't like about them is they take a 2.5mm cord so I can't use my boom pro, but there are matching mikes.

Other than that, very happy with them.

>>59733544
Not that anon but MDR-1000X has more effective noise cancelation in my experience but it also sounds worse.

>>59733689
Not him but I'm in the same boat

I originally got the K7XX but after about 6 months I started feeling really fatigued by them, highs were getting on my nerves. I upgraded to the 650 and for me at least it's MUCH better; piercing highs still exist but they're barely an issue. Not to mention the 650 is much more comfortable than the K7XX, while the headband and pads from the K7XX are magic they're too large and don't really provide a "snug fit" like the Sennheisers do. The sound signature is almost identical, switching back and forth I literally can't tell the difference between them, but after a few hours of having them on my head the 650s definitely come out ahead.

K7XX is definitely much better value than the 650s but I'd take the 650s any day of the week.

>>59733808
do you use a dac+amp?

Give me that 2D wearing headphones folder onegaishimasu

>>59733965
No amp/dac.

>>59733912
Thanks for the comparison. I was thinking of picking up a K7XX but I guess I'll just wait for the HD6XX or for a cheap used pair.

>>59734012
Yeah if you can get the 6XX it's definitely worth the money. I spent A$500 on my 650s and it was worth every penny

>>59713825
What anime is this?

How's the ATH-M50X holding up?
I can have it for 150 eurobux, it is still gud?

>>59733224
Why? Even without a dac/amp?

>>59733912
>piercing highs still exist but they're barely an issue.
I can understand people having some complains on HD600, but HD650? Maybe tho your ears are still young and intact, or just sensitive to trebble, nothing wrong with that. However, I think that some people mistakingly blame HD600/650 highs when it's a rather forward midrange, that I love, that gets their ears tired. I still remember how a DT880 owner got HD600 and wrote that they sounded harsh for him, but figured out that it was an upper midrage that does sound forward especially with HD600 small soundstage.

>>59734793
It's not so much an issue with the headphones themselves, but songs

This one for example is one of the few songs that I have problems with
https://my.mixtape.moe/lwunjl.flac
Almost anything else is fine

>>59734687
Because from my experience at least a DAC/AMP didn't really help the K7XX, not saying there isn't a difference but they sound just as good out of my Phone, as they do out of my Schiit stack.

Plus they can always get something like a Fulla 2 later down the line

>>59734936
Yeah, this one has few parts where it peaks and it sounds a bit flat but I liked song. You might want to check Spice and Wolf OST, maybe you will like it.

>>59735069
Yeah I'm not a huge Anime guy but I did enjoy Spice and Wolf. Thanks for reminding me

>120$ flexible
>pc, phone
>Full-sized
>open or whatever
>Comfortable
>Neutral
>Apple earphones

Want something that goes well with kpop, chill music, gaming
Philips SHP9500, sennheiser HD 558/598 are some i considered

>>59735112
Go HD598se.

>>59735112
All 3 of those are good, especially the Sennheisers. Get whatever best fits your budget

I need to replace the foam bits on my MDR-V6.
What new foam bits should I get?
Thank you.

>>59733808
>HD 598 Cs
>Neutral

>>59735229
>>59735262
Should i get a fiio e10k i see it frequently bought together with the 598se or just keep my money

>>59735487
That'd throw you off budget. You're better off getting HD598 now, and eventually getting a Schiit Fulla 2 or the Modi2+Magni2 stack.

>>59733102
Is that supposed to be your file system?

>>59734793
>>59734936
HD600 is characterized by a lower treble peak around 4-5 kHz.
HD650 reduces that in level a bit, but it isn't necessarily gone.
Also, (idiosyncratic) multipath propagation cause significant shifts in amplitude starting from about 7 kHz and up.
>konosuba
Possible issues are local maximum around 4kHz and around 10kHz.

An audiophool friend of mine was looking to get rid of some lower end stuff, so I was able to snag the SHP 9500's, DT770, and a Fulla 2 for $200.

Pretty new to all this, have I done well?

So far I like the DT770's more after eqing down the highs a bit.

What's the next logical upgrade I should look into?

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are headphones that have their own soundcards with '7.1 surround sound' a meme? waste of money?

also curious as to how long the lifespan of your headsets are? the last two I had shit the bed way earlier than I would have liked (and broke in the dumbest most frustrating ways)

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>>59736059

>Budget
Under 30€

>Location
ITA, EU

>Source
PC, Android

>Type of headphone
IEM

>Sound signature
no v-shape, no mid centric. preferably flat, tending warm

>Past headphones

Xiaomi Piston 3 Youth Ed.
+strong wire
+pretty comfy
-weak wire-jack joint
-harsh treble, no bass at all
(prolly not original, I have to investigate, nothing to scratch on the box to verify genuinity)

Asus AHSU001 Zenear Earphone
+liked a lot how they sound, flat (as for cheap iem) with nice bass presence
+pretty comfy
-weak wire and joint
(-single control button)

>>59735708
>filesystem
A cropped screenshot of it. Icons and details not shown.

>>59736004
Yes. pretty well. You've got a solid 'neutral' open back, and a great V-shape closed back, with a good DAC/Amp combo.

THX00/other fostex biodynamic headphone is a logical step up from 770's.

HD650s or Fidelio X2? I listed to pretty much only hip hop, I play lots of games, and watch a lot of anime.

>>59736956
>I listen to stuff
HD650. So much more neutral.

>>59737049
I listen to a lot of bass tho.

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>>59736956
Can't go wrong with the 650. X2 on the other hand has issues, but some people like it.

>>59737190
You can EQ. I love the way it sounds with this profile.