hpg/ - Headphone General

Anime a shit

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sonicoblob

>>60211994
Hot

>>60211950
:(

This is probably going to sound really stupid but how do I get the best sound out of my PS4? I enjoy playing rhythm games and I was thinking about buying some $100-150 headphones, will they work out of the box?

>>60212157

i don't have a PS4 but what you're gonna want to do is look at the outputs and see if there is a standard 1/8" jack. otherwise you'll need an adapter or possibly bluetooth garbage

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>>60211887
>Budget
$500-800 USD
>Location
Computer desk, standard room
>Source
Magni Uber 2 w/ Fiio E10K as DAC
>Type of headphone
Willing to try something new, interested in electrostatic or planar magnetic
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
High
>Sound signature
Flat, I hate niggerbass and too much treble gives me headaches
>Past headphones
HD600(current), Meze 99 Classics, Massdrop Noble X, Dunu Titan 1, some meme gaymin headsets

I love my HD600s, I had a bunch of iems and shit headphones and never really liked the sound signature until I got my HD600s. I think I am at my endgame but I want to see what a direct upgrade would be that's closest to the HD600. Someone recommended me STAX before but I want to see if there's anything else out there before dropping the cash.

>>60212255
The controller has a 3.5mm audio jack but I doubt it would be enough for DT 990s? I think you can also connect USB headsets so maybe a dac + amp would do?

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>>60212255
>tfw the day when analog connectors are deprecated is nigh.

>>60212157
spdif to a modi2uber or similar, then an amp (like magni2uber), then your headphones (such as HD600).

>>60212157
>rhythm games
idolm@ster?

>>60212402
Thanks, I'll try.

>>60212424
No, it's just some mikus and dj max when that comes out on PS4.

>>60212402
>>60212446
If it didn't sound obvious enough, I have such a setup too. Just PS3 instead of PS4.

>>60212446
>No, it's just some mikus and dj max when that comes out on PS4.
Consider deresute and/or love live, if you have an android or ios phone.
See reddit /r/SchoolIdolFestival and /r/StarlightStage

>>60211887
>200$
>Every day use headphones
>Powered by laptop and phone
>Mostly listen to metal and rap

What headphones? I've been eyeing the hd598 but someone told me they're memephones.

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>>60211887

>>60212714
Does sony even produce good headphones? I've never seen anyone recommend anything from them.

>>60212599
When you're old enough to spend 200 on headphones you're old enough to grow out of Linkin Bizkit

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>got recommended the Brainwavz HM5
>looks pretty good, original price not that expensive
>go look at local and online shops for it
>costs roughly $350 in local currency
>mfw

>>60212157
Find a good pair of iems and plug them into the bottom of your controller.

I use a pair of hd600's and a fulla 2 amp, then connect them with a simple audio jack. That's probably not what you had in mind though. The fulla 2 is fairly cheap in america if you already have half decent headphones though.

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>>60211887
Post your V6s

>>60212738
Is this bait? The MDR V6 has being an industry standard for almost 30 years, it also has being one of the most common recommendations here on /g/ since before the first /hpg/.

>>60212738
MDR-V6 and MDR-7506 are highly regarded and frequently recommended here. MA-900 is a discontinued model which is liked and somewhat sought after second hand.

>>60212599
>meme
Why not just ignore everyone who uses that word to describe anything? It's not like they are providing you with information.

HD 598 is a neutral-ish open back headphone.

So where do you guys get your high quality audio files?

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these are pretty lit

So close on pulling the trigger on the beyerdynamic dt 990 premiums with an SMSL m3 mini amp, is this good or are there any reccommendations?

I want to start having more and more headphones but not many amps, my absolute price limit of amp and headphone combined is 300 bongs. Thanks in advance

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Should I pull the trigger on pic related?

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Redpill me on the AKG K845

>>60214269
They are so shit, they literally have to put animu girls in the box to sell them.

>>60214287
You get the girl aswell?

>>60214269
They are red like the pills.

>>60214317
She gets to be your waifu until warranty expires

>>60214326
But she's one of the worst girls in the game

>>60214341
Tough luck, then. Buy another brand.

>>60212599
HD599 is better and probably within budget.

Avoid HD598cs, as that's an entirely different closed headphone leeching on the reputation of the open version.

>>60214344
I mean you can cheat on the girls, so she could technically be my side bitch? But that still doesn't really answer my question on how they are.

>>60214269
Wireless K545, which is basically the K550, but less bulky.
The leak/fit issue might be worse on the 545 than 550. At least it isn't as large.

>>60214371
would you say 598cs are worth it for $90? I got them right now and I like how they look and are comfy.

>>60215295
No. Maybe for $24

>>60214269
She's so ugly

>>60215385
What would you suggest instead for closed? I'm willing to go for 599s if the 598c is really shit at being closed.

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>>60215402
Don't bully the neet.

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>>60212157
any plug&play usb dac will work with it (volume control works from the sidebar)
if you already have a hdmi receiver you can use the headphone output of that
there's also optical on the old ps4 model (not on the slim)
maybe you can try your tv's output first if it's lag free

ps4 controller jack is a shit

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Anyone else have these? what are your thoughts? I wish the attachment method was a little better thought out, otherwise, they sound amazing

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What am I in for?

>>60215697

A big waste of money and a lot of regret

>>60215697
>$199.99
For what reason.

>>60215295
>>60215422
They're not bad at all, that's probably just the same anon in every thread that's always recommending his precious HD380 while shit talking the 598 Cs. For $90 they're a good choice.

http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-598-cs

How durable are Beyerdynamic headphones? They look kinda cheaply made, so I'm not sure they'll survive long.

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>>60215716
>>60215738
but it has good reviews

>>60215697
From what I've heard about it, a slightly improved 1more triple driver

>>60215775
Oh that's assuring. I saw the HD380s too but goddamn I can't get over how fugly they look. I also don't mind they leak that much, it's just with fully open it would have been unbearable with my roommate.

>Budget
< $200
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone, for commuting purposes only
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
High
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
ATH-M50

I want a nice IEM with a microphone preferably. Are detachable cables a must? I've had 2 v-moda in the past that broke. I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that will break.
Currently have apple earbuds.

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>>60212738
Sony makes the perfect headphone.

>>60216035
Maybe I'll buy the ATH IEM next time I'm in Japan. So overpriced here.

>>60211887
Stop being a fag and buy youself some speakers.

>>60215793
I'm sure these guys writing Amazon reviews are true experts and like what you like. Enjoy them, if you can.

>>60216127
Can't a man have both?

>>60215821
When they put the sixth driver in it will be a nice upgrade too.

>>60216127

Speakers are for numales in midlife crisis who think setting up the "perfect" audio room will make their lives seem less empty, then end up with a 20:1 ratio of posting photos of their setup on audiophile forums to actually listening to music.

Headphones are for people who actually enjoy audio.

>>60212305
I tried HD650 on Xbox One gamepad and they were too quiet.

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>>60212402
>amp+dac more expensive than headphones

>>60216067
>headband on 10
Damn, that's quite the head you must have!

>>60212300
used LCD-2's or monolith m1060s

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I decided to wait for my paycheck to come in before I bought a pair of DT770s. They were $160 on Amazon last night before I went to bed and now they are over $200. Does the price of DT770s normally fluctuate like this?

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what the

>>60216935
LCD-2 would not be Comfort Level: high

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the animals at customs ripped it apart

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T U B E M E M E

Do you guys recommend gaming headsets? As in with a microphone?

>>60217083
All the prices on Amazon fluctuate like that.

>>60217083
Amazon's retarded like that

>>60217289
Beyerdynamics MMX 300

>>60217083
Try private mode

is there anything under 100$ that is even remotely worth it?

Creative Aurvana Air Active Clip-on Earphones, Marshall Mode, 1MORE Triple Driver. Which one should I buy in terms durability and sound quality?

>>60215775
Ignore this sennshill, they are a bad value and sound awful. Buy shure 440 instead

>>60217358
He350 and sph9500 come close. I have some k240s on the way so I'll check them out and post the unboxing on here like always

>>60216269
Mad cause your dad couldn't afford a good surround set up

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>Press the on button for 1 minute
>no sign of life
>connect cable
>device not recognized, display doesn't turn on
>press home+power for 30 secs
>nothing
>connect to PC again
>usb drive recognized, can't format

>all connectors in place
>no apparent damage

Is the battery dead? Or is this Sansa Clip fucked beyond repair? :(

>>60212300
>Magni Uber 2 w/ Fiio E10K as DAC

E10k doesn't have line outs for the DAC only right?

what headphones buy?

>>60217358
XPT100, CB-1, M40x, Takstar 2050, SHP9500, 668b, CAL.

Plenty are.
Lots of stuff

>>60217481
Hd600

>>60217481
ATH m50x. Don't listen to faggots who say they are overhyped. It's like the jealous ugly girls of that one beautiful girl at school.

>>60217503
>Hd600

less $

>>60217524

good, thanks

>>60217541
If you got a big head m8 get different pads for it, that is if your planning to sit for 3+ hours.

>>60217481
k612 if anime

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Here's what you get.

>>60217600
>open back
>anime
if you live alone sure

Are the DT 990 edition worth it over the pro version? They're 20€ more.

>>60217638
>anime is the loser hobby meme
Give it a rest will you. Anime posters are having more sex than you nowadays.

>>60217638
>Hiding your powerlevel

>>60217683
>strawman
No, more about the lewd sounds everyone will be hearing.

At least, from what I watch.

>>60217669
If you want a lighter clamp, sure.

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What the fuck. How does this make any sense. An amp designed for 12VA shouldn't operate correctly with higher voltages

>>60217792
Are the pro ones uncomfortable to wear? I mean they're made in germany, so they are probably made for tiny heads.

It's just a fucking headphone, what's there to discuss?

>>60217809
>headphones made anywhere outside china
Doesn't exist.

>>60217669
Clamps on the pro can be really annoying if you use it for more than a few hours a day.
Havn't tried the Edition but if its only 20 more, i'd go for it.

>>60217802
*12V 1A

>>60217838
On your nigger head, yes. Otherwise, they are extremely comfortable.

>>60217830
What a stupid post, you must be a stupid person

>>60217802
Voltage transformers nowadays dont really give a fuck about slightly alternating Voltages. If you dont put in twice as much it shouldn't be much of a problem.
Can't imagine how it should affect sound quality thou.

>>60217879
Then again, they might've lost some clamping force over the five years I had them.

>>60213105
someone pls

>>60217883
What a shit post, you must be an anthropomorphic pile of dog shit

>>60212999
Last time I tried them the highs were trash and the mids overpowered everything else. God these can't even pass as lousy bass cans.

>>60217809
I wouldn't say they're uncomfortable. The pads are just retarded soft like hotel pillows and with a higher clamp, you might run into the issue of your ears touching the drivers or your head getting vice gripped by metal edges of cup.

Best wireless headset for gaming? Something under 70 preferably.

>tfw idrone
>tfw still no good headset with muh A1 chip
I just want anything that isnt Beat

>>60218033
Is wireless an absolute requirement?

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Who can compete?

>>60218126
Beyerdynamics are the most memed headphones in existance. They have shit build quality, they look retarded and they're overpriced. I'd say they are about beats level of shit.

>>60218141
>shit build quality
>look retarded
>overpriced
Professionals around the world think otherwise.

>>60218126

880s because closed headphones are for kids in dorms.s

>>60218141
Literally the only mid-fi headphones that can niggerbass.

>>60218258
>dt770
>niggerbass
pick one

Are Sennheiser HD 599/598 still considered good? I wanted to buy them for a while and I finally have a job lined up.

Do high impedance headphones sound better

>>60218308
I'll pick both tyvm.

>>60212738
MDR-7506 are industry standard and I couldn't do my job without them.

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Should I get HiFimeDIY Sabre Tiny DAC or FiiO K1. Should I ditch both of those and save up for a FiiO E10K? Can they all drive 50ohm cans loud enough?

>>60218401
Why are they cheap?
I want to EQ my hd 800s to sound like walmart mdr-7506 now :^)

>>60218109
I was using some wired headphones last and it annoyed the shit out of it.

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Whats the difference between HD600 and HD650s? Why do you guys prefer HD600?

>>60218637
HD650 is more user friendly so it's worse by default :^)

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It sounds better than my receiver, but I'll need to let it cool down to change the gain setting as it's not putting out enough power. I'll give a formal review once I get the gain right from my 770-250.

>>60218409
>50ohm cans
>amp
are you serious?

>>60218689
nobody fucking cares you autistic piece of shit

>>60218743
Heyyyy I care. Don't be mean

>>60218258
Any hi fi headphones that can?

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>>60218743

>>60217481
whatever headphones need.

>>60218790
Please don't frogpost

>>60218637
I have HD6XX and they are "veiled". It's great to listen something like jazz or women vocals on them but when you turn on rock it sounds kinda strange. Like there is something missing in upper range. They say HD600 have a bit more highs so I think thats why it's better all-rounder.

>>60217831
>Grado

>>60218866
>headphones

>>60218689
Is there any point in tube amps? Because there is one used Little Dot MKII for sale in my area ($130). Maybe it's worth to try?

>>60218738
>>60218409
The most insensitive headphone I can think of(minus K1000) is 50 Ohms. The impedance doesn't tell you anything about needing an amplifier or not. There are other reasons to get a headphone amplifier than just to get more powerful output.

>>60218340
Sounding better is subjective and impedance has nothing to do with sound quality so the answer is a simple "no".

>>60218915
try it out
I noticed an increase in midrange and treble, $130 isn't bad for the mk2

>>60218979
haggle down though, I got mine for $140 new

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>>60218738
Yes I am serious. It is you who are foolish. This is a DAC, not an amplifier you negro. I gave up on my Soundblaster's shoddy drivers and I need something better than my motherboard audio.

>>60219073
They say DAC-X6 has a good one.

>>60219060
It's probably provided by a manufacturer and it can go to the bin. There's way too much smoothing, scale is hilarious and will make any pair of headphones look good... except that one. Are they really saying it's going to drop 35 dB from 5 to 10 kHz? I assume it's some sort of diffuse field compensated plot but that detail isn't provided either. Answer is: that plot doesn't really tell us anything.

>>60218850
>no bass
>no treble
Whats the point

>>60218931
What are these reasons?

>>60219073
See >>60219131 or fx audio DAC-X3 which is the same

I have a dragonfly black that can drive my dt990 250o to loud volumes but I think it's just because the software is increasing the volume or somethinig. The 990's sound like shit on it but my IEMs are like a new set of headphones.
So I want a new desktop amp and dac for the dt990's that has room for future headphone upgrades.
What is the best value in dac/amp at the $100 range right now? There are a shitload that I see. Monoprice, fiio, chi-fi shit, fulla 2, micca origin+, etc.

>>60219131
>>60219394
It may be overkill for me since my speaker setup is actually pretty shitty and I use headphones for music. I'll most likely get the K1 even though the X3 looks pretty good for the price. Is there any difference in sound when it comes to the K1 vs X3?
Does the X3 have some official brand or listing from which I could get it?

>>60218409
Coming from someone who owned the sabre dac and the e10k in past, buy the fulla 2 as an amp+dac combo. Look into it if you have to.

>>60220022
Where can you get the fulla 2 in europe though? It's like 20 bucks for shipping.

>>60220022
Yeah, I've been eyeing it but I just can't justify spending so much on audio equipment. What makes it better than sabre and e10k?

>>60218850
HD600 is reputable, I'd get that.

Actually, I did get that. With schiit stack. And I'm very happy with it.

>>60219429
Magni 2 if you want upgradability

>>60220050
I got mine at the UK shop.

http://schiit.com/faq/international

>>60220050
It's cheaper to buy it from US and pay shipping+tax.

>>60220050
>>60220062
I bought my fulla 2 from the Schiit EU website and it cost around £120. It's not cheap, but its slightly nicer sounding than the e10k and it has loads of features.

Is it worth getting lossless headphones if my DAC is lossy? My friend said it won't make any difference but surely even going lossy -> lossless will be better than going lossy -> lossy right?

>>60220103
>>60220118
Yeah, I just saw that. What the fuck.

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>>60220141
>lossless headphones

>>60220118
Cheaper for UK buyers than from the EU link?

>>60220141
They do help counter the rotational velocidensity somewhat

>>60220148
I think the best deal for amp+dac in Europe is O2+ODAC from headandhifi. But the price 230 euro =/
I'm trying to decide if I need it or just go for Fulla 2. The thing with Fulla 2 is that many guys on head-fi have problems with it and if there will be problems with mine I'll be fucked up because shipping back to US cost money and time.

Anyone who would pay more than thirty bucks for a pair of headphones is a moron.

I'm looking at portable stereos because I can't wear headphones for what I'm doing.
I kinda hope you guys can point me at some sort of quality.
I'm not too worried about price for now I just wanted to get a general idea.

>>60220247
>I'm looking at portable stereos
>I kinda hope you guys can point me at some sort of quality.
Sure, a nice pair of headphones

poorfag here
recommend me some good quality cheap as fuck earbuds/headphones

>>60220225
>I think the best deal for amp+dac in Europe is O2+ODAC from headandhifi. But the price 230 euro =/

Fucking no. It sounds the same as the e10k. Buy the fulla 2, it's less harsh sounding (whilst holding all the detail) and the bass is more prominent. The fulla 2 is literally a better and much cheaper version of the odac.

>>60211333
>Volume pots always show some level of channel imbalance at high attenuation.

Meaning when the volume on the amp is really low?

>>60212999
>>>reddit

Are Bose headphones shit? Which headphone brands should I avoid like the plague?

i ordered a status audio CB-1 today after reading it's better than the M50x, as well as a 3.5mm to lightning cable because iphone 7 and a hard shell carrying case.

how did i do for $100.94 shipping included?

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>>60212827
Right here buddy

Best headphones I've ever had

Got 'em on sale for $50 on black Friday 2 years ago

speaking of which they're on sale on different sites right now from $50-$70

https://slickdeals.net/f/10031220-sony-mdr-v6-studio-monitor-headphones-with-ccaw-voice-coil-65-00-fs-bd-price-will-show-checkout?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

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>>60218503
>Why are they cheap?

Because they don't do a shitload of promotion for them, they just make a good product that a lot of professionals know and trust

>>60218126
both my DT 770 and DT 990 had a cable break
at least their warranty is pretty good if you live in germanistan

>>60218689
Does anyone know of any good RCA noise isolators? The noise is really bad when the GPU starts seriously running.

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>>60212738

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I have one of those cheap USB soundcards that come with gaming headsets from my old headset. I ordered a new pair of headphones. Will this thing do anything if I plug the new headphones in there or can I just throw it away?

>>60220648
yes but they're probably worse than your onboard sound

>>60219429
Fulla 2. That gets you an excellent dac and a decent amp, and you'll likely never need an upgrade.

But if you do ever feel like it, the obvious one is to chain a magni2 from its dac output.

Alternatively, modi+magni /uber stack from the get go.

Just don't get the modi nonuber, that's just a really expensive fulla2 w/o builtin amp.

>>60220658
I'm pretty sure I bought one of the cheaper motherboards, but the headphones aren't here yet either. I'll probably test both then. Thanks.

Are the Status CB1's good

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>>60220529
Also headphones are very basic in manufacturing. No reason a set of cans should cost $2,500 or even above $500


Sony MDR-V6s are basically the way all music is meant to be listened to.
Also depends on source/amp ect but they are the industry standard headphone

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>>60211887
Anyone know where I can buy a shorter cable for connecting these, preferably with no adapters and ships to New Zealand.
Amazon makes me use UShop and can't find the right one on aliexpress.

>>60220837
*unless they're electrostatic

>>60220140
>>60220050
http://www.themasterswitch.com/review-schiit-fulla-2

Random review. To be fair, I love my fulla2. One of my best purchases ever.

>>60211887
I have those with the zmf lambskin earpads

super comfortable

>>60220837
>MDR-V6 is how all music should be listened to
Yeah, all music should be listened to on treble cannons

>>60220307
>Meaning when the volume on the amp is really low?
Correct. Both my fulla2 and magni2u do show some imbalance but only below 8 o'clock, which is very low volume.

>Budget
$20-$30
>Location
USA
>Source
PS4 / Galaxy S7
>Type of headphone
IEMs
>Comfort level
I'm willing to sacrifice comfort for quality, but I also like a good-looking pair of IEMs as well.
>Past headphones
MEE M6P, really liked them.
Got that one pair of monoprice earbuds with bass for days, like those too.

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>>60219159
Yes, that is from RHAs website.

I was looking into those, and everyone is saying they are 'too bassy' but cant just trust niggas on they word

>>60218126
For smaller heads the comfort is god tier. I own a lot of headphones and my gf thinks this is the most comfortable pair and it has a sound signature the average dumb normalfag can enjoy.

Hi guys, this is the first time I've posted here and need some advice. My pair of Beats earbuds finally died after 5 years (the original ones and I know you guys hate Beats LOL) so now I'm looking for a pair of earbuds in the $20-$40 range that are good for FLAC format and Spotify files and also heavy with bass since I mostly listen to rap and EDM. If you can point some suggestions on places like Amazon or Best Buy that would be super helpful thanks!

Can anyone recommend a pair of headphones that are comfortable to wear for long periods of time at least 8 hours? My ears are pretty big and my current gayman headset digs into my ears like fucking crazy, I don't use the mic all that much so I want a pair of headphones instead of a headset.

>>60222634
Forgot to add budget is around $100.

"Corsair Gaming VOID 7.1 USB Gaming Headset Carbon"
Are these any good for $116 AUD (shipping included)?

Aussies are awake

>>60222634
XPT100/HM5

>>60222666
Nothing wireless is good unless you have the cash to throw $300 USD for anything good that has bluetooth like MDR1ABT's or QC35's. It's better to grab a nice pair of headphones with a detachable cable and BoomPro

>>60222963
They're wired though. Also, I was trying to find a decent pair of headphones for decent cushioning & noise cancelling, that also have a decent mic, and not ridiculously expensive, which is how I wound up with those.

>>60217133
??? they're heavy but the lcd-2's are comfy as fuck what are you talking about

>>60222908
ew

>>60223112
Naw. LCD-2 have a garbage headband and ergonomics. Fixed majorly with a lohb pad.

>>60216269
Get a decent pair of speakers and a subwoofer and see how you feel. You can't feel headphones in your chest.

KZ ZST or KZ ZS3?

>>60217830
Audio is interesting.

>>60212878
what makes the MDR-7506 good? not a frequent visitor to /hpg/

>>60219380
Generally to avoid a problem you have but it can be for quality reasons too. To list some:

-Lower noise
-Lower output impedance
-Avoiding interference
-Higher quality pot
-Gain switch or other features
-I/O options
-Whatever personal reasons like size, looks, brand etc

>>60220141
Assuming you aren't joking, the concept of lossless stops existing outside of digital domain. No DAC, amplifier, headphone or even cable is lossless. Only digital information can be stored and transferred without losses but once we step out of the digital domain, which we need to if we want sound, losses will occur. The losses in DA-converters and amplifiers can be inaudible, losses in headphones not. Loss is a wrong word to use there.

Headphone performance is distinctively different from that of your DAC or the file formats. DA-conversion is something you don't need to worry about and it has no significance on the headphone choice. Getting high quality files is never a bad idea but the impact on those will stay mostly the same no matter the headphones.

>>60224744
It's decently neutral, slightly V-shaped. A lot of people enjoy the sound. It is easy to drive, affordable, foldable and has a solid construction. Common criticisms are the earpads(shape and size) and lack of detachable cable.

>>60222049
Which model is that? In-ears in general tend to be very bassy. What's too much is personal. I think almost all bassy in-ears are bassy in the wrong places.

>>60221437
ebay sell a lot of akg cables in all sizes

>>60217390
Those have better isolation, but other than that, no, the Shure SRH440 is not a better choice overall. Lots of issues durability-wise if you take a glance at Amazon reviews for it, and the bass response is lacking for a closed-back headphone.

>>60222634
$59 "Used - Like New" HD558 on Amazon

or a new one for $101

>>60211887
Finally a good OP

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>>60214269
need I say more?

>>60215845
They're far better sounding than 598cs, because they have a significantly more neutral FR.

The HD598cs are infamous, while HD380 are reputable. You can see that much from doing just a little research.

>>60223423
where the fuck can i get a lohb strap for my LCD 2's? searched but can't find where to buy.

>>60216392
I have more pairs than my HD600.

And HD600 still were more expensive than the magni+modi :X

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Got the HD600 last night. I listened to them for around 6 hours already and they're certainly very different from the K702. Both of them are great headphones, but the HD600 sound special. Like someone says, HD600 don't sound amazing at the beginning, but their soft sound reproduction make music sound really natural and pleasing after some time of careful listening.

You faggots don't seem to be able to get your head around currency differences so here's the site I'll be ordering off. Please stop recommending me headphones that are over $3K AUD.

https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/collections/headphones

>Budget
$1500~
>Location
Australia
>Source
Schiit Smear
>Type of headphone
Over-Ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
High, will be wearing for 8+ hours a day
>Sound signature
Neutral to Warm/Dark. Last thing I want is to be killed with highs
>Past headphones
HD650

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why do people keep pretending the HD600 sounds any better than an m40x or mdrv6?

>>60225653
A bit better, but not significantly better. Also costs quite a bit more. HD 598 Cs can be had for less than $70 used, a great deal. So you could say the HD 380 Pro is a step up from it.

>>60225674
Cool.

I transitioned from HD598. It sounded odd to me for like 15 minutes. Then it suddenly was amazing, and has only got better since then :-)

>>60225736
>:-)

>>60225699
They sure as hell look better than those ugly shitcans.

>>60225676
The logical upgrade considering the sound sig you are after is the LCD 2. I live in australia and got an LCD2.2 Pre-fazor bamboo off the head-fi classifieds for $520 USD plus $80 USD shipping. One of a kind headphones that you could listen to all day without getting listeners fatigue. It is within your budget to get the carbon fibre headband as well to get a bit more comfort, if you manage to snag the lcd 2 at around the same price i did.

>>60225911
Interesting; I've been looking at the LCD-2. Have you had any QC issues? Do you find the weight to be a problem?

>>60225993
They are definitely heavy, but i find the weight complaints can be a bit exaggerated. I don't mind the weight, the max amount of time i've used them at one time was 5 hours, i didn't reall y have any issues afterwards. You may have to adjust the headstrap just right so the top of your head doesn't get sore. It comes down to what your compromise is between comfort and sound, and i think the sound of these cans more than makes up for the (not as bad as it seems) comfort issues. They are really well made and the pads give your ears heaps of room, to the point where i find other headphones too small in the pads. Plus the lamskin leather is rlly nice. People have reported that the carbon fibre headband helps, and the lohb strap (where you can buy it i don't fucking know) helps too.

What are some good sturdy neutral IEM's under/ around 100$?

>>60212827
>>60220457
>>60212864
>>60212878
are they much better than the hd 598?
not baiting I'm not an expert in audio and just know a handful of models

>>60226053
Thanks

>>60226258
No, HD598 is better, but Sony V6 is better value. HD598 is too expensive.

>>60226336
thanks. compared to the 558?

>>60226353
HD558 aren't worse than HD598 imo: HD558 have better low end but peakier treble. Pick your poison.

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Looking for a decent IEM for music, movies and sport

>Budget
100 €
>Location
Desk, gym
>Open or closed
IEM's
>Sound signature
neutral, dont have much of a preference
>Past headphones
hd558, sennheiser cx3.0, hifiman re-400

was thinking about gettin the re-400, I liked them a lot, would treat them a bit better.
the SE215 are kind of on my radar but they cost a bit too much and they dont seem the best for fitness and running

>>60226573
Quite honestly, the RE400 is worse than the VE monks. I don't know what's out there in terms of IEMs but I'd certainly hope the RE400 doesn't represent a good value.

>>60227208
they're recommended as one of the top choices in any multi earbud roundup
instead of shitposting why dont you tell us 3 that you think are better

>>60220301
>the bass is more prominent
>The fulla 2 is literally a better

rofl get out nigger

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Yall niggas even BASS?

Looking for some quality bassy iems that won't hit me for $1k+

Pasting my /r/ from last thread. Please shill to me :(

Looking for closed headphones for office use. Need to keep sound from leaking out, but I'd actually like it if didn't keep outside sounds out too much. Don't know if that's possible

>Budget
Up to around $250 . But I'm flexible in either direction if there's good value for money
>Location
Yuro
>Source
Laptop/desktop/phone
>Type of headphone
Around ears, closed
>Comfort level
Extrenely important
>Sound signature
I don't know. I have hd558 for home use which I have been happy with. But that's not really worth anything as I have no frame of reference. I mainly listen to rock
>Past headphones
Love the comfort of my HD558.

Have tried a friend's M50x. It had far too small cups and isolated too much for my liking (but I do realize that's a price I may have to pay for not leaking/something that's a feature of all the good choices)

>>60227952
>Need to keep sound from leaking out, but I'd actually like it if didn't keep outside sounds out too much. Don't know if that's possible
Seconding this question.

>>60227344
Not him, but the Obective2 is a piece of shit that new guys get tricked into buying

>>60225870
HD 600 is hideous

>>60220301
Hello Redit

>>60228045
That should put what I said into perspective.

>>60220301
> less harsh sounding and bass is more prominent
Oh, it's you again.

>>60225699
Because HD600 are objectively better.

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>>60218141
full of shit
>>60220580
alter pass auf deine kabel auf, ich habe einen 4-5 jahre alten dt770 und einen 16 jahre alten dt770 - beim älteren gabs vor 2 jahren neue ohrenpolster sonst ist alles bestens.

Talking shit because he handles his headphones like his father handles him :^)

>>60226573
SE215's are bassy as fuck. Look into Etymotic's IEM's like the MK5/HF5/MC5.

>>60228110
>not using EQ to make a pair of cheaper M40x/V6 sound like the HD 600

>>60228274
>not using EQ to make a pair of HD800s sound like $10 walmart shitphones

What is the best set of headphones for a person who does not want other people to hear what he is hearing and also cannot spend a lot of money?

>>60227952
dt770 with pleather earcups put on
save the rest

>>60226573
Carbo Tenore

Beats x or jaybirds x3?
I listen to hip hop,jazz, and soul I wouldn't say that I'm an audiophile but I do listen to music carefully

>>60228667
>>60228618
This

Anyone have any thoughts on the Sennheiser Momentum 2? Looking for some decent wireless headphones. They were the only ones so far to catch my eyes.

Also are modern wireless headphones worth it? I'm not a crazy audiophile or anything but I do want to make sure the difference isn't too noticeable.

>Budget
Up to around $500 CAD . But I'm very flexible.
>Location
Canada
>Source
Laptop/desktop/ mostly phone tho
>Type of headphone
Around ears, closed
>Comfort level
Extrenely important I have a big head and ears
>Sound signature
Similer to the ATH-M50x if possible but it's not a big deal.
>Past headphones
I like my ATH-M50x but want something more comfy and wireless if it exists.

>>60228694
I work at best buy and we don't have those I wanna get employee pricing

>>60228274
Nice joke.

Senpai how do you want to know what kind of sound signature do you want? Just buy different ones and see which one do you like?

>>60225674
702's were my first real headphone and I ended up with 600's also in the end. They're both incredibly different headphones. If I was to keep a second pair for the sake of it, it would be the 702's.

>>60227344
It's harsher and overpriced. Fuck off.

>>60228110
Oh it's you again.

>>60229010
I'm going to keep the K702 for gaming and voice communication, since I've attached the Antlion Modmic's base on it. But occasionally the K702 is also very good for listening to music and to movies.

>>60229077
Sounds like a plan m8. Despite the lack of soundstage compared to the 702's, the 600's really sound great don't they? They're my end game, I don't care about other headphones anymore.

>>60229121
To be honest, I don't find HD600's headstage much narrower than K702's, but this is maybe due to the fact that I mostly listen to old music, where some instruments are panned to the extremities. HD600 makes things sound right, not awesome, whereas K702 makes some things sound awesome, while other things sound odd.

>>60229238
>HD600 makes things sound right, not awesome, whereas K702 makes some things sound awesome, while other things sound odd.

Pretty much agree with you on that one.

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>>60227994
>>60229020

Have had both a JDS o2 and a Magni 2 Uber.

Kept the o2 and sold the Magni.

Schiit just tricks retards into buying their snake oil with brushed aluminium cases. The fags think it looks great next to their macbooks and pic related.

>>60220301
Lol.

>>60229274
I'm not talking about the magni though. I'mm talking about the fulla which is much cheaper. Whatever though, can't be bothered to argue about amps with people anymore. The o2 is a nice, powerful amp.

>>60229274
Those are some funny looking cufflinks

Hey /hpg/, can't spend the bank but trying to decide between the cb-1 and the SHP9500.
I'll probably add a boom mic or something for occasional gaming but usually listening to jazz and classic rock. Comfort is a big concern but all reviews I've read for these two say that they are both really comfortable.
Any opinions from someone who has owned either or both?
Thank you.

>>60229490
Hd558

>>60220301
Did you and your brother come to this conclusion?

>>60225676
>shit smear
Is this deliberate?

>>60229750
>Did you and your brother come to this conclusion?

wat

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Are the RHA MA750i worth buying?

>>60228169
amazon here has the MC5, I already ran across them in reviews but the eartips scare me
>>60228618
I have honestly never heard of that brand.
how is it?

>>60228855
MDR1A/1R BT, QC35, MDR1000X, Vmoda Crossfade 2
>>60230261
You might have to put the them in a bit deeper than usual but they isolate very well since the tips basically make them earplugs that just happen to play music.

Can i buy just membranes? Do they have some known symbols? I was interested in 20-30mm.

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is there a chink version of the Plantronics Backbeat Fit?

>>60217450
you can test the battery contacts with a multimeter

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Sennheiser HD 219s died. What's a good replacement?

>>60229274
cool story bro

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I have a pair of these Sony MDR-CD380 headphones I've owned since the 1990's. They sound great to me. Can anyone tell me anything about them and whether they are actually decent or not?

so what's the general opinion on Schiit Fulla (first one)? all the reviewers seem to like it.

I've been listening to it for a couple of weeks with AKG K240 & Sennheiser HD595 and have compared it with E-MU 0404 USB (an old-ish pretty good audio recording interface).

I can't say I like how the Fulla sounds. the sound is very different, does not seem to be neutral and makes bad recordings sound worse than they really are. on the plus side, at least it has lots of power (which I don't really need).

>>60230945
I will do that but I don't have one at home right now.

Beats x or jaybirds x3???

>>60229957
This is the next fucking step for Schiit marketing!

>Schiit Schmaerh
>Schiit Sdane
>Schiit Peile
>Schiit Saund

>>60229490
Can't speak to the CB-1, but the SHP9500 is the comfiest pair of headphones I own, although sadly not the best sounding. Pretty good for the price tho

>>60211887
Where does everyone get their music from? I download the odd flac albums here and there, but besides that it's spotify premium (higher quality).

>>60231648
TPB and ruTracker mostly

I bought a Logitech G35 for $50

did i dun fucked up?

>>60231648
*senet

>>60231648
>not being willing to pay for tidal hifi
Might as well sell your headphones and listen through an old ThinkPad's speaker

>>60231838
Limited library.

>>60231838
I don't know anything about tidal, why is it so good? Spotify premium is very good quality, and it has a pretty damn good selection of music.

>>60231942
It's basically the same thing as Spotify Premium with FLACs though has a limited library compared to Spotify.

>>60231838
>and listen through an old ThinkPad's speaker
I EQed my thinkpad speakers to sound like hd600. It's amazing and I laugh at you cucks paying for audio.

>Budget
$250
>Location
US of A
>Source
O2 amp/DAC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Don't really care
>Sound signature
Neutral preferably, maybe a bit darker
>Past headphones
k612 pro

Really enjoyed the k612 except for the shitty nondetachable cord.

>>60229957
If he's anything like me, yes.

I have my amp/DAC placed next to each other because I don't have enough room under my monitor (it only just doesn't fit)

>>60232325
Q701/K701/K702
They have slightly less sub-bass than K612 and a wider headstage.

>>60231648
APL or RED

Half of Spotifys library isn't available here in Australia

>>60232184
Not sure that's worth the trade off. Part of what makes spotify good is the selection, and lets be honest, the difference between flac and 320kbps is barely noticeable

>>60232364
And more treble. I wouldn't recommend those headphones for someone who wants natural sounding headphones, it's downgrade from k612.
>>60232325
hd600/650 if you can increase your budget slightly. Or replace cable if it broke. Or even mod it into detachable, you just need to solder in female jack somewhere close to cup, no need to even open it up.

>>60232325
DT990 might be a good choice. Cheaper too.

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I already have a bunch of expensive headphones. I'm looking for something with a lot of soundstage because that's the thing missing. Would the HD800(S) be the best choice?

>>60232484
Congratulations on shittiest recommendation of the day. Anon asked for neutral headphones, not treble rape and nigger bass.

>>60232553
If you can afford it. k702 otherwise.

>>60229274
It's no surprise Schiit crap is the reddit favorite.

>>60232586
Had the K7XX and it bored my to death

>>60232445
K612 is as peaky as K701, maybe it's less recessed at 4 kHz.

>>60215459
Why would you post a scteenshot of Catherine?

>>60232594
So the Fulla 2 is overrated?

>>60232708
Schiit haters will say so.

Don't believe their lies, they've never tested a schiit product.

>>60232708
>>60232771
It's solid. Sure it's a bit overpriced for the sound quality (I don't buy for one minute it sounds noticeably better than other products in the price range) but the build makes up for it in my opinion.

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my gayming headset is slowly dieing. And i almost never use the mic anyway. So was thinking to upgrade to a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80. Its 160$(Denmark).
Only going to use it with my pc/ps4. Dont got a amp/dac. but from what i read i dont need one with these.

>>60232831
just get a HD 598

>>60232553
eq unless you really just want to buy something new which does the exact same thing

>>60232866
558* basically the same thing either way for cheaper

>>60232907
>eq
>soundstage

>>60232815
>Sure it's a bit overpriced for the sound quality

How is that even a real opinion? it's 99$ dollars and sounds equal if not better than all the 200-300$ amps. Not to mentionthe amount of features it has.

Explain the 'sound quality' problem.

>>60232831
The Custom Studio uses the same driver as the DT770 80 Ohm and has more features like a detachable cable and a bass slider which adjust the bass levels.

>>60229490
I own both, both real comfy.
If theyre your nice first nice headphones, you shouldn't be disappointed with the sound of either.

SHP need some bass eq'd in though.

>>60233321
Any difference between the Custom Studio and the Custom One Pro?

>>60230167
bemp for interest

>>60233569
Studio comes with a coiled cable while the Pro has a straight cable and they use different drivers (Studio uses DT770 80 Ohm drivers)

Is rockbox a meme? I'm I just a pleb? It just seems slower than my original iPod 5 firmware.

>>60232941
HD 558 cost the same as DT770 Pro 80 here.
>>60233321
I can only find the Custom One Pro and Pro Plus at local retailers and they seems worse. And are 30 dollars more

>>60234164
770 is great for gaming and super comfy, don't think you'll regret getting it as long as you don't mind a long cable.

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>>60211887
>put beyerdynamic pads on the mdrv6
>makes it 100x more comfortable

>changes how it sounds

doushio

>>60234328
How does the sound change and do you like the changes?

>>60234164
The DT770 should be good then as long as you don't mind a long, non-detachable cable.

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>>60234346
I'm too much of an earlet to point anything specific out but it sounds like all the important sounds have run away from me and are taunting me with their lack of presence from miles away. But the comfort is too important to give up so I guess I will have to stick with it until I get used to it.

>>60234328
This is a problem with a lot of headphones.
Ear distance from the drivers etc.

>>60233051
Yep. They are headphones after all so EQ works on that.

>>60235057
Not him but eq works on literally everything but sound stage. You can't recreate that.

>>60235108
>>60235108
>>60235108

new thred for u plebs

>>60235113
EQ works on all linear properties of the headphone. To the extent of what headphones alter soundstage boils down to just frequency response. You can tune it if you know what you are doing with it.