/hpg/ - Headphone General

This isn't anime.

Semi-Closed > Closed > Open

Sauce on the pants?

>>59872100
but semi-closed = open

>>59871670
The fuck are wrong with those legs? theyre deformed.

>>59872277
It's a guy doing the pidgeon toe thing where you point your knees inward to appear more feminine.
What he doesn't realize is that only men in drag do it while sitting down.

>>59871670
>no anime post
And wax those legs, I see so much stubble

I plug in my headphones with nothing playing and I hear nothing. This means I dont have electromagnetical interference right?

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Anyone have a pair of Sony MDR-1A? Are they any good?

I have a pair of MDR-V150 at the moment and I'm thinking about upgrading.

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I'm using a K712 on this motherboard: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-HERO/#/audio
Will buying an amp change the audio quality noticeably?

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See other pics and comments in previous thread

Not a huge fan of how the trim lines up and has a big gap

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>>59871670
Thanks for the non-anime op

No real indication on which why the plugs are supposed to go, they could be put in, in either direction. Plugged them in with the channel indicator facing out, everything seems to be correct when listening to it

>>59874979
Yes goy... I meant guy, an amplfier will change the sound signature massively. You aren't hearing the K712 with that motherboard. Simply, it's designed for gamers and audio quality clearly wasn't a priority. Getting a good amplifier is night and day and will make those K712 sing in ways you never heard it before. You'd be asking yourself, is it the same headphone? The soundstage is probably really impressive that you're hearing but what if I told you an amp can make it even wider with more depth and realism? You probably wouldn't believe me but you need to buy an amplifier. Oh and you need a good DAC as well, and don't forget the final bottleneck, cables. Cables are always important in squeezing that last bit of performance out of your headphones but I usually leave it for last.

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A iPhone SE drives them just fine at ~75%-full volume

And they sound amazing. I was skeptical of all the hype of the 600/650 but they are 5/5 bretty gud

>>59875380
just look at the headband lul

>>59875336
Whatever you do, don't jack off in them. It'll ruin the velour and then you'll have to buy replacement pads from ebay only to realize that they don't even fit and then have to get your money back and figure out you can just wash the original pads. Washing the original pads is alright, but I feel like they're not as good as when they were new.

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>>59875430
No the plugs could be plugged in either way in their correct can

>>59875429
maybe i'm fucking deaf but i like my dt990 more
they are way more comfy

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>>59875467
Haha

As a side note they are really comfortable, never had a issue with sennheiser ergo/shape and pads. clamp is just right, not sure what everyone's problem is with needing to stretch them.

>>59875513
Pro? or Premium?

I hate all Pro beyers. Premium is alright.

>>59875467
Why did you try and fuck your headphones, anon?

>>59875568
I just wore them while jacking off, It never crossed my mind to use a different pair since the sweat would ruin the velour.
You think I would've realized not to do that after what happened to my 9500's but apparently not

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Looking for:

-Wireless IEM, but without the silly yoke
-noise cancelling
-No real taste in sound signatures, just want good sound from low to high. No need for emphasis.

budget: up to $350

>>59871689
Good, sick of animefags, why do you people need anime gurls wearing headphones to discuss shit.

>>59876276
What you gay? Get the fuck out faggot

>>59876304
>Posting on a Mongolian basket weaving image board that loves traps
>calling other people a faggot

Dude, its cool that you're gay. You dont need to lash out at others.

>>59876331
anus objectively feels worse than vagina around your dick so being gay makes 0 sense

>>59875006
>Not that the DT880 or HD600 is bad, it's just that the HD800 is better.
That's fine i guess, i just have trouble with the idea of 700 bucks for extra comfort, but that's subjetive and i haven't test the HD800 yet, so hey, maybe i'll find the comfort worth it too once i do.
I'd probably keep the Stock signature though, i kindda like it bright and spacious.

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>>59871670

Need something for the missus mostly for wow and grim dawn.

Budget: $250
Location: USA
Source: asus prime z270 motherboard
Type of headphone: Don't matter so long as it's wireless. preferably with a docking station
Open or closed: Closed
>Comfort level: something looser/wider than a Superlux HD668B but tighter than a Beyerdynamic DT 770. Comfort over audio quality.

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>>59876376
>wireless

>>59876356
Everyone has an anus you retard. Fags are in it for the penis.

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>>59875467
>>59875568
>Don't sweat much overall
>>All this time wondering why pads would get so sticky and ruined so fast.
>Read this
>Suddenly very aware of what might have happened over these years

>>59871670
>>59875336
>>59875380
>>59875429
>>59875476
>>59875515
>>59876276
>snapheiser
Topkek

>>59876376
For some more you can get V-Moda Crossfade Wireless + XL Pads.

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>>59876276
Sup.

V-moda crossfade M-100 or something else?

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>>59876376

>wireless
>comfort level: Just fuck my head up

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>tfw you realize anything above $200 is snake oil

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>>59876276
honestly i was disappointed when I watched a bit of free and nagisa wasn't nearly as feminine as his fanart would have you believe.

I'll still commend you for not being afraid to show off your entry level taste in music.

>>59876448
why though my penis is nasty

i really REAALLY like headphone waifus

Can you give me an advice ?

>Budget
~200€
>Location
France
>Source
PC + HiFi amp + TV (polyvalent)
>Type of headphone
supra-aural wireless
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High
>Sound signature
Neutral

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>>59872635
Am I doing it right?

>>59876525
Custom One Pro/Studio

>>59876822
>snapheiser
No you aren't doing anything right

>>59876822
No and you're not funny.

ordering m40x tomorrow
what am i in for
never owned headphones before

>>59876932
Hey, it fit across my fucking fat arsed thigh without snapping so can't be that bad.

>>59876933
I am sorry anon. :(

>>59875602
They are one of the least sensitive pair of headphones currently being manufactured and high on power draw too.

I think this is really telling. There was another anon who found the HD 600s "sensitive" in the last thread. While those are more sensitive than the K612s, they are still way more on the lower side of sensitivity on average and the types of headphones many might require an amplifier for.

>>59876822
Better than OP.

>>59876977
Don't order them alone, get new pads with them.

>>59877006
Your thigh isn't that fat. Most people's thighs are smaller in diameter than their heads anyway. Now stretch it around your ass cheeks and then you're talking.

Are wireless a meme? What's the comfiest one under $200?

>>59876822
I'd post my headphones but they're starting to flake and I don't want there to be little black bits sifting in my pants.

What's the cause of what I call "echoes" or "resonances" coming from human voices in all my songs? Maybe I'm not expressing my thoughts well, but when I listen to my music tracks I always feel like human voices last longer than I expect and they usually end with echoes or strange reverberations.

>>59875539
pro

>>59875336
Is that purple or blue?

>>59876819
Seriously, no one?

MDR-7506s here, do replacement pads change the sound characteristics of the headphones?
Because mine are starting to flake a lot.

What is the process for determining if I have EMI?

>>59877757
Thickness and material change sound. If you were to put on HM5 pads on 7506s, the change would be more drastic than a pad than a pad of similar thickness to stock pads.

>>59876822
THICC
How are those headphones.

>>59877757
All headphones change characteristics when pads are changed. Choose something with similar material and thickness.

>>59877181
the local shop im buying from has no pads
are they really neccessary
living in a shit country makes everything online cost a lot cuz shipping + customs tax

My new laptop has the worst sound output I've ever heard from an electronic device past the year 2005 or so. No bass, distorted, terrible output power. It's noisy too with sensitive in-ears.

>>59878013
Just get cheap pads off ebay.

>>59871670
>$200ish
>United States
>plugging into phone/bluetooth idc
>full sized
>closed
>Comfort>quality I'm not a highly tuned audiophile but I'm no smuch either decent quality is better than incredible quality if comfort increases


Was thinking about buying the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 for Samsung Galaxy...

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I'v had some AT150s and they were too tight
Now using DT770s, but I'm looking for a headset of similar comfort and quality. My experience with desktop mics and their quality/software has bugged the ever-loving shit out of me. Wanna sell my Yeti and use my DT770s for something else.


>Budget
Not an issue, but no memes

>Location
USA

>Source
PC

>Type of headphone
Full size

>Open or closed
Either, I live alone in a house

>Comfort level
I like soft non-leather/pleather earpads

>Sound signature
No XTREME bass and i'm fine

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>>59876615
I believe it!
>>59876822
Need some stripped knee socks
>>59877575
Like a navy blue

>>59877924
>thicc
Kek'd hard after googling definition.

Just got the HD600s today. I like them a lot but after using the K701s for five years I am still undecided on which I prefer. Have noticed HD600s seem to really excel with any kind of stringed instruments which I am enjoying a lot, for example I listened to Perlman/Levine's recording of Mozart's 3rd Violin Concerto which was utter bliss, had never realised quite how excellent this recording is until today and became completely transfixed in the music.

Regardless of which is better I think the HD600 is more refined and subtle than the K701s and this might well grow on me.

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>>59871670
Hey OP, please kill yourself or just fuck off.

>>59877757
Yes, i have the V6 and had to change the pads after mine flaked all the way to till there was no leatherette left, next it was the stitching that went to hell.
The thing is, the flaking already changes the sound a bit since it starts to have less adherence to the skin (once the stitching got fucked all bass was lost on mine).
Got Auray Sheep Skin pads to replace the stock ones, was most worried about durability after seeing what happened but as it turns out they seal better than the original which in turns made my V6 a bit bassier.

I still think they were a fine choice, the sound didn't change enough for me to have problems with it, they are far more durable, a bit more comfortable and actually isolate better.

>>59878126
Import MDR1A's from the UK, it's cheaper than on AmazonUK than AmazonUS

>>59876822
Shave.

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Master race coming through.

I weigh 800 lbs.

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So I usually just unbox and give my initial impressions on sound and build but either this weekend or next I'll do a side by side with the HD6xx, K7xx, HE 350 and another headphone and give my impressions of each after more listening time and switching back and forth, comparing them between each other.

>>59878188
HD 600 has DEM MID RANGE and it difenetly gorws on you with time to the point that other headphones sounds off to me, not necessary bad but off.

>>59878338
fuck off to lgbt board

>NO anime OP

Literally the only good thing of this thread

>>59878338
Nah mate, not the done thing for blokes in Scotland. I would look fucking absurd in a kilt (obligatory for weddings) with shaved legs. Besides, I can only imagine the horrendous itching, shaving my balls that one time was bad enough.

>>59878444
Any particular music you can recommend that plays to the HD600s strength? I am really enjoying testing them and am keen to listen to things that I wouldn't normally otherwise.

>>59878602
>shaving my balls that one time was bad enough
Lol, i know that feel.

any ideas on how to fix flaking headband on ATH-M50's?

>>59878681
Cut it all off, and buy a Beyerdynamic headband pad and put that on the top.

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Oh shit /hpg/ wtf could it be
*twice in a day edition*

>>59879238
Dragon dildos?

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>>59879260
I wish, would be more fun.

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It's something

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wooooo first closed set.

>>59879292
it's headphones! i can see part of the box, it's headphones for sure!

>>59878248
haasn?

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>>59879383
Winner!

Seller a shit, no internal packaging and 2 dings on one of the cups(didn't mention in description. Bleh

>>59879363
>closed
hope you werent expecting isolation

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>>59879439
Not really, I've heard the leak somewhat.

>>59879467
Righto. They're a great headphone otherwise.

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I plan on modding it so it's cable is detachable

>attached cable
>absolutely disgusting.tiff

>>59878372
Stop, you're gonna get permanent indents on your leg.

>>59871670
cute legs dude

>>59872261
no, semi-closed = semi-open

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This cable is just ridiculous

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First listening impressions
Oh wow the bass, I wasn't ready for closed. Bass is pretty tight and real punchy. Haven't seen a FR curve but is say it's U shaped. High hats and cymbals really cut though. I like it, but do feel like I'm more listening to the headphones then the music.
When the bass guitar kicks in it's like, "oh ok, sure lets go there, why not" lol
It's like I'm really just listening to the bass and cymbals haha

>>59879534
>>59879765
glad I didn't order one

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We'll all the assdrops are here. Time to hunker down and give all these a good listen though.

>>59879765

You're listening through a cellphone, you can buy the best audio equipment in the world but if you're just running mp3s off a phone you're wasting your time. Get an amp if you want sound quality.

>>59880009
just toss the he-350 while your ears are still pure

>>59880037
Don't forget the $300 cables also!

>>59880054

No that's stupid, and a good amp can be found for under $50 it's not a huge investment.

>>59880037
I had hoped the phone was just for a sense of scale, I may be wrong though.

>>59880037
>you can buy the best audio equipment in the world but if you're just running mp3s off a phone you're wasting your time.
MP3 is a perfectly transparent format when encoded properly. Not sure how good iPhones sound tho.

>Get an amp if you want sound quality.
His phone has an amp.

>>59880061
No point in a amp if it's loud enough already.
>bb-b-but muh s-sound quality
What other audiophool bs you gonna sprout next?

>>59876137
flip off cuck

>>59874902
Picked up a pair. Pads are comfortable on the ears, clamp is pretty high, good build quality.

I got them grey market for $140 or so. Definitely not worth $300 or so they usually want.

Sound wise, good, bass heavy, but I prefer my X-2s. They're my travel/sleeping wife headphones.

Definitely an upgrade to the MDR-V150, but I think I'd prefer my work 598Cs if I was buying it all over again.

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>>59880037
So your solution to perceived sq issues is to double amp the signal? Unless you're also implying that he needs a DAC also, because if that's the case I don't think I have a loli smug enough.

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I need to man up and shave my legs so that I can be a cute boy tbqh

>>59880629
Start a thread on /soc/ and post your feminine penis with your headphones

>>59880629

>>59880037
Shut the fuck up, kiddo.

Most iPhones have top-tier audio quality.

>>59871670
>>59876822
>>59878372
>>59880629
is this some new meme?

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>>59881275
headphone autism

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>DMS3 TV back peddling on shilling for $100 cables
O I b laffin

>$100-150
>Canada
>Desktop PC
>Full sized
>Doesn't matter to me
>See above
>See above
>Some gaming headset. I disliked the jarring colours and the mic

Fairly standard request right? Anything I left out?

If it hits $200 it doesn't matter to me, so American prices are fine.

>>59881835
Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition

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can someone explain what is this

>>59882042
Can you fucking read?

>>59882072
Should I tick everything or what

>>59882095
Its just weird formats if you watch movies and shit.

>>59881835
Brainwavs HM5

How does /g/ feel about AKG K240s? I don't have a big budget and I've heard good things about them.

>>59882111
Why are there so many Brainwavs HM5 suggestions? Am I being memed?

>>59882272
Best closed neutral cans within $100 unless you want to count the NVX XPT100's which are a clone of HM5's for cheaper.

>>59882408
CB-1 has gotten a lot of love in the under $100 closed/neutral recommendations as well lately.

For good reason I think.

How can I tell if Im hearing electrical interference? Is it noise while nothing is playing or the noise during quite parts of music?

>>59882479
Only problem with CB-1's is QC. Once you get a nice pair, they're pretty good over ears for portable use imo.

>>59882479
Neither the HM5 or CB-1 are neutral.
HM5 clamp really hard and have shitty hinges
CB-1 are built like shit

>>59882577
Only heard the CB-1's, but they're decently neutral, especially if they're your first nice headphones. Easily fixed with a bit of EQ too.

Are the HM-5 more sturdy? I got a good pair of CB-1 and they've held up well.

>Budget
<$120USD
>Location
New Zealand
>Source
phone
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
not painful
>Sound signature
neutral
>Past headphones
HD 600

I want some portable headphones for commuting to work, nothing big and clunky that makes me look autistic

>>59882797
Somic MM185/Status CB-1
M40X+Shure 840 pads

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Just sold my hd 558's, need a replacement

>Budget
$150
>Location
Murica
>Source
Fiio K1, Galaxy Note 5
>Type of headphone
Over-ear, wired
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Have big ears so big earpads would be nice
>Sound signature
Nothing v-shaped, clear treble and mids, non-obtrusive bass. 558 sound without muddiness, basically.
>Past headphones
HD 558, some chinkshit ATH M50 ripoffs

>>59883011
ty I guessss but i dont want chinkshit

>>59883092
The Status/Somics are, ATH M40X's aren't.

>>59883112
Ty senpai

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Post ur headphones :3

>>59883168
Get new pads.

>>59883092
>$120USD
>I don't want chinkshit

Pick one.

>>59880233
>Getting buttmad over an anime hater
Kek.

>>59882181

I had a set I got a while back for a much higher price that it is now. I think the sound was somewhat mid-centric but decent. They're really light and don't have a lot of pressure. The cups aren't very deep (unlike the K701 series which have a pad bulge). At the current price I think they're okay.

>>59883085
HD 598s :^)

>>59883196
Can you recommend me some?

>>59883701
Auray Sheep Skin Pads, you can read more about it on >>59878266

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>>59871670
I got a snapheiser HD201 a while back because it's cheap as shit.

How much did I fuck up?

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Hope these are as good as people say they are. I wonder if they will be loud enough alone with my phone or PS4 controller. Says they have 50ohm impedance.

>>59883985
Theyre not awful for the price.

>>59883985
imo, they're the best for the price.

Opinions on the ATH-M50x?

>>59883564
Are they a real step up from the 558s? I foam modded mine and that apparently makes them on par with the 598.

>>59884037
Shit comfort, shit value. DT770 >>>>> M50x for home use.

>>59883085
K612

>>59884037
Absolute trash. M40X are cheaper and better. If you want a closed headphone having great bass and great comfort, get a DT770 80 Ohm, which is cheaper than M50X and it's arguably the best closed headphone in production right now.

I might not buy one immediately but still gonna ask anyway

>budget
~$50
>Location
Near china so I can buy chink headphones as well, but no obscure western brands.
>type
Fullsize, open because muh soundstage
>comfort
I wear glasses, don't know if that will affect anything. Want something as comfy as possible, but I'll take sound quality over it.
>signature
Bright and detailed, wide soundstage

>>59884079
Superlux HD 681 + HM5 Hybrid pads or AKG K240 Velours

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>>59884037

>>59884141
>K240
That's way too expensive

>>59884188
Not the headphone itself, just replacement velour pads for K240's. I had them on my 681's and they greatly improved comfort.

>>59884238
I see.
I have the choice of 681B or 681EVO, what's the difference?
Also how does it compare to the 668B?

>>59884266
681B is open, and bright with neutral or slightly under neutral bass. 681 EVO is a weird semi-open NiggaBass Cannon. I've had both 668B and 681. Both are fairly bright though 681 might come across as brighter because of the lack of bass to balance it out which the 668B does fine. The 668B lacks bass below 50Hz and is a bit bloated past 50Hz as my Superlux 669's brings out but is still a good headphone for the price.

>Budget
$200 hard limit
>Location
USA
>Source
Mobo
>Type of headphone
Full-sized over ear
>Open or closed
Closed, but I don't care if they isolate well or not.
>Comfort level
High. I have an enormous head so some headphones may not give me a good fit
>Sound signature
Bassy to warm.
>Past headphones
Entry level Sennheisers, Philips, and Sonys. Urbanite XL, 598, AKG K712.

I thought the Urbanite XL's fit the profile of what I was looking for but the earpads are much too small and circular and the sound was much too veiled, so I gave them to my mom. She likes them.

It seems like the two options I have in my head are the MDR-1A's and the Momentum 2's. Not really interested in the DT770's because I would like a removable cable as well.

>>59884429
Oh, and I'm willing to buy used as well. Thanks.

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I made the right choice right senpai?

Corsair 1500 are bae.

>>59884459
Yes. Using them right now and I love how neutral they are.

>>59884481
are they easy to walk around with attached to a portable device?

>>59884317
If I bump my budget to $100, is there a better choice?
It also seems like DIY headphones from china is getting popular lately.

>>59884511
ATH ADx Series, Sennheiser HD 558, SHP9500, HE-350. The ATH AD500x/700x/900x sound perfect for your needs though the fit is a bit iffy if you have a smaller head.

>>59884499
If you can deal with the thick coiled cord, sure. The headphones themselves are pretty light.

>>59876658
nico nico niii~

>>59883085
HD600, HD599, HD598se.

Your budget makes things complicated though. Ideally you'd want a little more cash to go HD600 for a significant improvement. Or maybe go used.

>>59884003
Not preferring rana linchen for some reason.

>>59884429
HD380 Pro

>>59884511
HD599, HD598se, HD558. Used perhaps.

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>>59871670
I know these arent headphones but where can i find a pair or one speaker i cant just lay onto of my monitor like pic related?

Or even better, on the side of my monitor. It dosent even have to cost that much

>>59885279
Just get a proper speaker setup.

>>59885226
> rana
Curves >>>> flatness

>400-600+
>Guitar / piano amp, drum mixer, to be bought desktop amp
>Over-ear
>Closed (or perhaps semi)
>High comfort

Dunno about signatures or response frequencies, but I do play / listen to a rather extensive range and would thus desire something which is not inflexible in this regard.

>>59885466
TH-X00

>>59885502
>TH-X00
Is this one really that much of an endgame?

>>59885527
Considering you have no idea of what frequency response you want, It's hard to say. But no, they're not really 'end game'. At least by my definiton. Very little is. Plenty of $1-4K+ headphones have flaws. Even the utopia, which is as close as I've heard to 'endgame'.

In reality, your definition of endgame may end at cheap KZ earbuds.

Honestly, just get a good solid set of headphones capable of sub-bass, and EQ them.

>>59871670
I want to lick your feet

>>59885555
I hear what you have to say out, though presuming I am even willing to spend slightly higher than 600 if needs be and the TH-X00 goes for 400 flat, I could be going for a slight upgrade, if you got an additional rec for me I would be most appreciative

>>59885720
Really, I cant recommend anything without you having a defined taste already. Especially at this budget.

Go out to a headphone store and listen to a bunch of stuff. Make note of everything you like and why.

>>59885466
DT770 250 Ohm
Don't mind the low price, there's a reason if it's used in most music studios all around the world.

>>59885377
Whats the cheapest i can get?

>tfw I'll never understand the advantage of open
JUST

>>59886198
They do sound better vs cost. What's else's there to understand.

>>59886245
And if the sound doesn't matter because you're only going to use it with your pc and you can use equalizer?

>>59886245
Are closed supposed to be more expensive? Why?

>>59886198
Less internal reflections.

>>59886312
And more sound leaking especially on the bass end?

>>59886323
In terms of amplitude, no, all sound leaks equally.

I assume you mean that it causes less bass, rather than leaking. Which yes, it does. Lower frequencies need some ammount of pressure to slam properly.

>>59886344
So closed can give you niggerbass but it can be equalized to sound neutral as well.
Hmm... I still don't see the disadvantage of closed or the advantage of open.

>>59886389
Did you not see the whole "Less internal reflections." part?

>>59886290
Then by all means buy the cheapest cans you can find.

Like some $10 ones. Why bother with anything more expensive.

>>59886245
That's a very odd generalization.

>>59886477
s/odd/good/g

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>>59879623
That wallpaper looks so good. Picture reminds me of this

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>>59886536
¿?

>>59886597
Looks like NieR Automata pape.

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>>59886683
Yeah it's 2B

>>59886397
>Why bother with anything more expensive.
Better comfort, better build quality, proper seal (a must-have for the EQ to work properly), detachable cables, replaceable earpads.

>>59885836
No idea, you can probably get some generic ones if you don't particularly give a shit about the quality.

>>59883168
>>59878266
I noticed they sell beyerdynamic velour pads that look thicker but are compatible with V6 headphones, does anyone have these so they can tell me if it changes the sound significantly?

>>59887289
Those are DT250 pads, they are comfy but don't seal as well and make the v6 sound a bit thinner.

>almost make up my mind and decide to buy k612pro
>no detachable cable
FUCK

>>59886865
>better build quality, detachable cables, replaceable earpads.
Why care, when the whole thing costs $10?

>>59887615
I smell insecurity.

>>59887642
B-but, you can e-equalize everything into perfection!

>>59887673
So you don't actually know what you're talking about and your argument is that if it's expensive it's gotta be better?

>>59882507
Please respond

>>59871670
Should I get the fulla 2 or schiit stack for my 600's? I know /hpg/ doesn't really like most amps but I'm curious. The fulla two is less than half the price but I've heard people say that it's not enough to drive the 600's 'properly' and that the schiit stack can. I have no idea.

>>59887698
Apparently.

Everybody knows you can EQ earbuds gifted in train trips into perfection.

Spending money in audio hardware is retarded.

>>59887727
Stop embarassing yourself.

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>>59887718
>HD600
Many anons report stack actually does these better than fulla2.

Personally, I'd suggest getting the fulla2 first. It's always possible to throw a magni2 in later.

Modi2 provides no actual value against the fulla2 DAC output.

But sure, the uber versions do look good on a desk.

Why use an amp when you can just make the music louder through gain and normalization? Loudness wars really make a difference listening to new music and rereleases

>>59887718
You likely don't need a DAC, it's pure placebo. Just get a lone magni 2

>>59887800
You're gonna need a DAC somewhere, even if it's just a shitty one embedded in your motherboard.

>pure placebo
It's trivial to do DAC right. There's cheap chips that do the job. It's also trivial to fuck it up, even when using one of these chips.

Something like a fulla2 (which conveniently has an amp) ensures this is never an issue. Just use the one in the fulla2, all is good.

>>59886344
>all sound leaks equally
If you meant how much sound radiates out of the enclosure, it would restrict the upper frequencies some.

>>59887718
>I've heard people say that it's not enough to drive the 600's 'properly
Many people also don't know much about audio. The person who replied to you with the mpv capture for instance.
"Properly" doesn't have much of a definition for audio, just one of those audiophile weasel words. The basic requirement is enough voltage output from the amplifier, generally free of artifacts. If it's loud enough, it's fine.
Secondary concerns of low output impedance are minimized with the HD600.

>>59887782
You can't just encode that track to be louder once digital signal level is already at full scale. The extensive of use compressors doesn't change that.

>>59886712
She's so cute. I want to watch someone else fuck her right in front of me.

>>59888094
This anon gets it right.
>>59887718
Once your HD600 is loud enough, it's good enough because of its 300ohm impedance.

Just ordered a QC35. Did I get memed?

>>59888545
It's pretty good 2bh pham

>>59888545
>QC35
It's pretty good if you like its FR.

I don't know anybody who does.

>>59887613
Out of all the major problems a headphone can have non-detachable is like the easiest one to fix.

>>59871670
w2c those shorts?

>>59887927
*you likely don't need an external DAC
It's not 1995.
It takes effort to fuck it up. You have to buy no meme biostar mobos to get a shitty internal DAC. Otherwise Realtek will be identical by model.

>>59885466
Oppo PM3

>>59884459
I paid like $50. $85 is stupid high.

As it is, I don't even use mine. Should sell them.

>>59888545
If you really need wireless and ANC, no, although the Sony equivalent is supposed to be a bit better.

>>59889788
Seems pretty normal pricing. They cost 100€ here.

cheap amplifier for speaker set?

>>59889955
What impedance are the loudspeakers, what's their sensitivity and how loud do you want them to be?

>>59889997
well its one of those white van speaker brands

I didn't pay for it. the box is a little banged up and its been opened should I just try to sell it instead?

"Nexus L-7" 2012

AC 90-120 Volts 50/60 Hz Type A

>>59889955
Define "cheap"
Give us your budget nigga

>>59889436
I have 3 boards here. They all sound different from each other, and they all sound bad next to the Fulla 2.

Ofc, you might get lucky with a board that's not fucked the implementation of onboard audio. Then it should sound identical to the Fulla 2.

>>59885396
As with headphones, flat is justice.

You can have your v-shaped slut.

>>59889955
If you got yourself some jbl lsr305, you wouldn't need an amp. They bundle one.

If you bought some other loudspeakers, you've likely fucked up.

>>59890268
And you blind abx tested those boards and fulla with a neutral 3rd party... right?

>>59890316
I do like my JBL LSR305s.

I'm thinking of adding a subwoofer, but all the decent ones look like they cost more than the speakers.

There's the one with the high noise floor, the one with the bloated bass, and the one with the low passed treble.

As you're suggesting ABX, I suspect you've either been incredibly lucky with motherboards, or you simply haven't ever tried to compare even two of them.

My M50s are finally dead, so im looking for sound quality equal or better than M50s, but with maximum comfy. What are some /comfy/ headphones?

>>59890458
Price wise I can do like 300-350 max but would prefer arounf 250

>>59890198
It has AC-in? Maybe that set has an amp built-in, you just need a source.

Snapheiser IEMS any good?

No headphones for half a year for be boys, feels shit man. Any speaker recommendation besides jbl 305? I don't like bass that most speakers have since I find it too boomy, and I would like a pair of speakers with sound that feels closer to your ears especially vocals, like me HD600. Speakers with forward midrange anyone? Won't mind spending around 300-400 on a pair of bookshelf.

>>59886597
I am convinced that tajima want's to kill my dick, slowly and with pleasure.

>>59890458
>>59890499
With that budget, you can't do better than HD600.

>>59890458
DT770 80 Ohm

>>59890693
Transparent Zeros look pretty good. I'd probably pick up a pair if I didn't have LSR305s already.

http://noaudiophile.com/Vanatoo_Transparent_Zero/

>>59890415
That's how subwoofers often are in terms of pricing and it's the best to have multiple of them.

>>59890693
Pioneer SP-BS22-LR or Philharmonic Audio Affordable Accuracy Monitor. Bass response is highly room dependent even if loudspeakers set the baseline of what's possible.

Why not the LSR305?

>>59872635
gg this made me kek

Should I wait for a sale to get the HD 598 or should I settle for the HD 518.
I've been waiting on a decent sale for 2 months now.

>>59891456
Wait for the 598 senpai

>>59890824
Interesting design.

>>59891074
Heard LSR305 at my friend's place in somewhat empty room, they were good especially for their price but I wasn't blown away and bass felt a bit boomy but I suspect it's either room, or my headphone listening preference (HD600). I also just asking about alternatives because everywhere they are the top suggestion, I don't doubt them but I want to know more so I can try it out, I always try out my audio equipment before buying it.

>>59891456
just get a 558 and foam mod them, you fucking retard

Beware the audio-gd shills here.

This is the sort of garbage audio-gd makes: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/audio-gd-singularity-19-dac-measurements.4135/page-4

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>>59876137

>>59891456
Wait for HD598se sale or grab 2nd hand.

Both options are going to be better than settling for the inferior variants, modded or not.

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>>59876276

Beware the schiit shills here.

This is the sort of garbage schiit makes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCZ-AJQOiDg

>>59891525
audio-gd a shit?
>>59891606
schiit a shit?

w-what about o2/odac from jds labs? or the element?

>>59882507
>>59887715
noise while nothing is playing, static during songs is likely the recording

>>59891606
>an issue that was fixed years before you even knew what a headphone amplifier was

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I got these on sale. How did I do?

Which is the better price/audio quality? Or do they sound similar to each other?

Bluedio t2s, t3s or t4s?

>>59891799
>bluedio
Might as well jam dildos in your ear desu senpai

>>59891662
Element is good, sexy and clean. Didn;t sound like it was adding anything extra, but vocals felt dry on my HD600 but that might be attributed to reduced mid bass hump and overall tighter sound on my weeb music.

>>59891867
Kek
Alright then, what's a decent BT headphone then?

>>59891606
>One of their old products had issues years ago
>Everything they make is garbage!
lol

>>59891942
Careful the element is not open hardware, and I've read they sound bad vs the cheaper O2/ODAC, which would mean they're not exactly transparent.

O2/ODAC, while expensive for what they are (compared to the "schiit", which are also obsessed with transparency), at least have that going for them.

>>59891959
Vmoda Crossfade, MDR-1ABT, MDR 1000X, QC35

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>Budget
£50
>Location
UK
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High
>Sound signature
>Past headphones
hd598

These aren't a replacement heapdhone for my 598s, I just want an over ear headphone to wear in public that sounds decent, doesn't leak much sound and that doesn't look autistic. Does such a headphone exist?
Thanks!

>>59892036
I'll look into em, thanks for the suggestion!

>>59892026
Ah, the new transparency meme.

>>59892085
You'll have an easier time if you go for IEMs.

>>59891959
Your favorite headphones with a BT receiver

>>59891669
Thank you very much

>>59892085
Superlux HD 662 EVO

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Finally got a pair of HD600s. Initial impressions: not amazing. Basically what I expected, decent all around and no sub-bass with a midbass hump. Mids are great, but the sound is a bit less bodied than the HE-400i also pictured. The slightly rolled off treble makes sibilant songs tolerable so I'm definitely gonna keep these as a lot of idol music is really badly mastered with zero de-essing. Clamp hurts but I don't want to snap the chinkshit plastic.

>>59892839
Use them alone for a week or so. You need to get used to them to stop hearing the cans and start hearing the actual music.

Clamp will quickly loose with use.

>>59893004
No can do. Even if I were to only use them at home, I can't use them portable (PM-3). I can already tell that the HE400i has inferior more splashy treble but the planar bass is just unbeatable.

Also why the fuck do people meme that the HD600 are hard to drive? They're slightly louder than my HE-400i on the magni at the same volume.

I have around $200 to spend, should I get a pair of Sennheiser HD 598's?

>>59893097
>They're slightly louder than my HE-400i on the magni at the same volume.
That means they're less sensitive.

Hard to drive is something else (power they need). HD600 isn't exactly known to be hungry.

>No can do. Even if I were to only use them at home, I can't use them portable (PM-3).
Fine, but you could still try and use them at home. Now, your ears/brain simply expect HE400i and as they get something else, they perceive it as wrong.

Burn-in, psychological, takes time.

>>59893196
HD599 or HD598se are pretty good options on that kind of budget. Comfortable, too. The former is a revision on it which will give you slightly more bass, otherwise the same.

Just beware HD598cs is a completely different thing leeching on the good 598 reputation.

>>59891662
O2 is poorly designed all around and doesn't measure that well. The whole thing is just an elaborate marketing campaign anyway since the designer works for JDS Labs now.

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ABOUT to jump in the Meze 99 and they look to be the best bet for about $300 portable cans.

Only worry is that they might be too warm but they should at least be better balanced than something like the Momentum 2.0 for example I had which was just disappointing. If anyone here has another portable alternative in the same price range I can appreciate the suggestion too.

>>59878126
momentum's are really warm I had them consider getting custom built TMA-2 instead

>>59893223
>HD600 isn't exactly known to be hungry.
I mean a lot of people here say the fulla can't power the HD600, which I find sort of hard to believe.
>Fine, but you could still try and use them at home. Now, your ears/brain simply expect HE400i and as they get something else, they perceive it as wrong.
Nonono, I use the K701 for some songs, the 400i for some songs, and the PM3 for some songs. The 400i is just the closest direct contrast to the HD600 I have. I don't doubt I'll find additional songs which I find the HD600s are more enjoyable than my other pairs of headphones over time, but I doubt my initial impressions will change.

>>59887800
How would I even connect the fulla 2 to the magni 2? would I need a left and right stereo to 3.5mm or something?

>>59893284
>and doesn't measure that well
What. You can fault it for some questionable design but it measures amazingly well.

Why should I get a usb DAC insted of pci-e?

>>59893673
Cause there's a shit ton of electricity going through the inside of your computer that can interfere with the sound.

>>59893485
>I use the K701 for some songs, the 400i for some songs, and the PM3 for some songs.
full
blown
autism

>>59893598
3,5mm stereo TRS to L/R RCA. Y-split cable.

>>59893673
You tell us.

>>59893713
Welcome to /hpg/

>>59893714
Cheers. I'm tempted to try my fulla 2 with the magni 2 but I can't help but think it would sound exactly the same with my 600's. The fulla 2 is also tiny and doesnt require a power supply. Stacking it with a magni 2 would make it look JUST. But would the possible sound difference be worth an extra £110? I'm not so sure. I guess I'm just looking for some kind of upgrade even though I fucking love my setup.

>>59891589
the meme life must be good

>>59893796
You shouldn't think you are automatically getting some kind of an upgrade sound wise by just purchasing more powerful and expensive amplifiers.

>>59893740
thanks. for a second i thought i was on head-fi where people buy different headphones to "compliment" each other.

>>59888545
boring sound only get this if you NEED ANC

otherwise get something nice there are a lot of good portable for $350

>>59893898
just some lost lambs

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the best

>>59893263
>leeching on the good 598 reputation.
>good reputation
It has a reputation for being overpriced.

>>59893223
Anon is saying HD600 is "more sensitive" than the 400i. It is only more sensitive at certain frequency range favorable to loudness.
>power
Doesn't much matter.

>>59893713
What, doesn't everybody do that?

Depending on the songs, favouring one set or another... and trying songs on different sets to "extract" the information from the songs, as they each highlight different traits.

>>59893796
No harm. Fulla 2 is very portable, Magni 2 is more of a desk thing.

I prefer Magni2 on my HD600 for whatever reason.

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hd380pro or dt770pro?
I hear more positive things about dt770 but literally everyone has it and I want to be special.
Is the tradeoff worth it for the snowflake status?

>>59893409
pls respond

>>59892085
not that doesn't really exist desu just forget about hiding your autism though

you should get an IEM anyway

>>59894207
>DT770
Colored, fun bass canons. Have that horrible "beyer" treble peak flaw.
>Pro
Uncomfortable. Consider premium.
>HD380 Pro
"Studio Monitors", pretend to be neutral, do pretty well on FR except the bass is somewhat higher than it should be... just not bass canons.

>>59894036
>(HD598) It has a reputation for being overpriced.
Because it has a reputation, it gets a lot of promotions and sales, which leads to a higher regular price.

Easily obtainable at $130 or less, where it's excellent value. At $200, it's more of a bad joke.

>>59894371
>Easily obtainable at $130 or less
If that was an option I wouldn't have spent two weeks being indecisive desu.

>>59894207
Beyer Custom One Pro, for that special snowflake feeling.

>>59894371
558 and 518 get even more of those deals applied to it. Significant difference in price for nearly the same item.


>>59894289
>"beyer" treble peak flaw
The 9-10 kHz peak is endemic to more headphones than not.

>>59894154
But does it actually sound better? I'd rather have a fulla 2 sitting next to my keyboard than a big stack. The volume knob looks nice and hand on the fulla also.

>>59892839
Stretch the metal part of the headband by placing it over lets say a speaker, just slide out the metal part fully and don't go a full retard. Otherwise they loosen up after about 2 weeks but if that won't be enough you will want to stretch them. Also, post more of the comparison to HE 400i fgt.

>>59894289
>bass cannon
>premium
Looks like premium has less bass because it's more comfortable.

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This counts as neutral?

>>59894536
Bass: HE400i wins here no contest. It just sounds so much cleaner and sub bass (50hz and below) is actually a thing on them. The HD600 has decent bass, but with a slight midbass emphasis and obvious sub bass roll off. They're not mud cannons but they're definitely not as good as a planar. Not a big fan. Both have a comparable overall amount of bass.

Mids: I would give a slight edge here to the HD600. The HE400i sounds a bit thicker (because of the upper mids being de-emphasized) which on some songs makes vocals sound fuller but on other songs come off as too thick. Vocals on the HD600 sound thinner at times but more "correct".

Treble: I'd say HD600 takes this one as well by just a hair. The HE400i has somewhat splashy treble, while the HD600 is cleaner and more precise but slightly rolled off. Sibilant recordings sound much better on the HD600 but properly mastered ones will sound slightly better on the 400i.

Soundstage: I think it's cause of the treble and bass roll off but the HD600 has much less sound stage.

I still need to test driver matching.

>>59894465
From the equivalent volume typically 2-3 at the fulla 2 knob upwards, magni 2 does sound better, or rather, fulla 2 does behave oddly, whereas magni 2 continues as if nothing.

If you ever listen to it that loud, you'll see a benefit. Else, unlikely.

>>59894629
Yes. Notice the overall swing range. Your average headphone FR swings farther and is overall more shaky.

No blatant flaws there, no spikes nor dips worth mentioning, slopes are reasonable. The midrange is particularly nice and flat.

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>>59895094
That graph is smoothed. Take a look at this one.

(I checked my own pair and it's got no driver matching issues thank goodness)

So I finally got some electrostatics (Stax L300) and I'm fucking addicted to the response time and clarity. I'm a bit of a bass/soundstage fag though. Would the L700s be a step up in sub-bass and soundstage?

Should I:

>Save up for L700 & 353x

>Buy a NFB 28.38 to drive my LCD-2s

>Buy a TH900

>any combination of the above

I can't listen to my LCD2s with this pitiful portable nuforce amp/dac anymore. But I can't find any comparison between the L300/L700. Also, nobody seems to want to compare the electros to the dynamic fostex.

Help me /hpg/

>>59895135
Still pretty good (except the eww driver matching).

More shaky when not smoothed, but it keeps close enough to the average. No crazy spikes or dips.

>>59895281
It's pretty good sure. I'm a big fan of the dip around 6Khz though, cause it makes ear rape songs not so ear rape.

>>59894922
So mememids were true, what about imaging on HE400i? Thanks for impressions in a general full of shitposts and baits.

>>59895496
>in a general full of shitposts and baits.
Fuck you faggot, you know the HD800 is the best headphone out there.

>>59895496
I'd give imaging to the 400i. I think part of it is because it's so open. You can hear a difference when you move put your hand as far as six inches away from the driver. Whereas even if you cup your hands over the HD600, the change in sound is relatively small in comparison.

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>>59871670

Weekend starts. A pretty long one for many of us.

Let's enjoy something random with our cans :>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHH1zu_ZAec

First time posting in these types of threads, hopefully someone will give me some advice:

I need a new pair of headphones.
I have the budget of $100-130. The source is just a PC with a Realtek ALC892 on board. I might switch to something other later, but not now. I don't really care about them being open or closed, I think. Comfort level is something I would probably want, but I can deal with it if the sound is good. My previous headphones were Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, liked the sound, the way it felt balanced and the overall durability.

Can anyone suggest something that sounds similar, but is, maybe, more comfortable for daily home use?

>>59896143

>First time posting in these types of thread

Same. It seems there's only a bunch of poorfags ITT tho.

Anyway, the people of /g/ seem to be a bunch of fags so I'll go ahead and answer you:

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

> I don't really care about them being open or closed, I think

You do, you just don't know any better. Get closed so you don't fall for any memes. Open is better if you can have a quiet room tho

>>59896322
Thanks for answering. This model looks pretty good, will definitely consider it.

>>59896143
Looks like Sennheiser HD598se.