/hpg/ - Headphone General

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Idol trash here.
What's your setup like, Anon?

>Budget
<$150
>Location
AUS
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
I do prefer IEMs but i wont knock back a good COMFORTABLE set of over ear ones.
>Open or closed
Closed i live near a fucking party house
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Sound signature
Is it to much to ask for a set of earphones/headphones that doesnt have sound like it's coming out of a pipe?
>Past headphones
ATM currently using a shitty pair of $15 Big W (sony) earphones
Previous set i was using Audio-Technica BPHS1
Failing that i have a set of Logitech speakers i will use.

>>61117799
Etymotic MK5

Copying my question from the previous thread to receive more opinion

How are the Sennheiser momentum in ear? I already have decent over-ear headphones but I need in-ear headphones for commuting. Any other suggestions below 100€?

Kind of a first time buyer for amps I was wondering if I could get some recommendations? I'm not sure I wana deal with tube amps since replacing the bulbs seems like it might be a pain in the ass.

>>61117741
Aune X1s with HD600. It could be more powerful but I'm eyeing some electrostatic headphones so it will do until I make the big purchase

>>61118275
E10K, Fulla2, DAC X6, Magni2 in order of power output with E10K being the weakest. E10K/Fulla2 are powered by USB while the DAC X6/Magni2 are externally powered by the wall.

>>61118275
What's your budget? Do you need a DAC as well?

>>61118379
I woudln't mind a dac. I'm trying to keep below 150.

>>61118394
This thing's on sale right now: https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=11567

It's an amp+dac combo, but not suitable for anything below 80 ohms because of its 10 ohm output impedance. Good amount of power for the price, though

>>61118394
Most of the entry-level stuff are dac/amp combos, like everything in >>61118324.

Personally I use a Fulla 2, but the DAC X6 has a lot of features for such a low price.

>Budget
<75$
>Location
CA
>Source
PC & phones
>Type of headphone
something that doesn't go into your earhole and gapes them like the dicks up my ass.
But i'd be okay with it for the privacy
>Open or closed
Closed preferably, don't want people listening in
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Sound signature
I just don't want midgets screeching into my ear drums.
and hopefully no bass boosted crap.
>Past headphone
Do shit quality 1 dollar chinese ripoffs sold for 5 count?
I just want the safety of my ears.

>>61118554
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20170604122955&SearchText=Takstar+PRO82

Guys, I got a pair of Shure SRH 440 + the comfy earpads of the 840 back in 2012 and only just now discovered 4chinz /hpg/
How bad did I do?

>>61118573
Whats the difference between normal, original and genuine?

>>61118641
Not bad

>>61118645
Nothing, they're just from different sellers.

I'm thinking on buying the brainwavz hm5, which pads are the comfiest/best sounding?
Is there anything better in that price range?

How's the beyer custom one pro plus for portable and home us?

>>61118554
same as this guy but <40$

>>61117516
I want to lick her legs.

>>61118904
>Her
That's a drawing anon

>>61118910
So? It's miles better than real women.

>>61118803
pls respond

>>61119137
Decent for portable use though the Custom Studio is generally better overall while keeping the same look and features.

>>61119255
Studios are out of my price range desu. How do the One's compare to cloud IIs? Would it be a big upgrade?

>>61117919
>Etymotic MK5
Anyone else?
I sure am open to suggestions.

>>61119409
Ety MK5 for a cheaper option

>Budget
max €200
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
PC & Phone
>Type of headphone
Over ear
something as comfy as my current headphones (I can wear them all day with no discomfort)
sturdy, with detachable/easily replaceable cable (will use it for traveling, my cable breaks every few months, I have attached a new cable to my current headphones several times but it's annoying to do, I'd rather buy a new cable and plug it in)
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfiest of comfy
>Sound signature
Neutral, I guess. For general usage, music, vidya etc.
>Past headphone
Razer Orca, these were 10/10 comfy for me.

>>61119450
They are one in the same....
I cant imagine something that looks like a butt plug for my ears could be that comfortable.

I can't find any reviews on Panasonic RP-HD10. Maybe some you know about them? How do they compare with M40x?

>>61117516
when was the last time K7XX were on a drop? Are they still serialized?

I'm thinking of finally dipping into one, but are they supposedly "treble canons" like beyerdynamics?

I don't really know how to read the frequency charts since even the HD600 that are apparently neutral also has spikes around 10K?

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All the HD600 memes in the threads made me want to try them out. How are they compared to the HD800?

>>61120838
They're better without EQ, and they don't have the resonance flaw HD800 has.

So /hpg/, how does the HD700 compare to the HD600. Was going to get the latter but the mass drop is tempting me to the former.

>>61121527
>hd700 as compared to hd600
Poorly. Pretty much nobody even likes the HD700 at all. It's not neutral at all.
It has a few fans, but it's quite the niche.

>>61121590
Good to know, thanks, I'll stick to my gut then.

>>61121625
You don't have to. The HD700 has plenty of reviews, like the HD600 and 650. Can check all you want.

>>61117516
Anyone have recommendations for a pair of headphones that are over ear noise cancelling, and they look nice? Budget $200

>>61121681
I meant only that I would stick with my initial decision, the HD600. I'll still read reviews though.

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>>61117516
I was about to get the Fostex TH-X00 then I learned about these.

how often do this redrop on massdrop? I want one

Foldable portable public transport+ plane travel , durable closed headphones

>Budget
<$450
>Location
AUS
>Source
Fiio X3 , E10K
>Type of headphone
Closed over ear - good privacy and excellent noise isolation. not IEM
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as good as possible
>Sound signature
Neutral or warm. as long as its not a bass cannon or treble so much I get fatigue
>Past headphones
ATH-M50X: Extremely disliked sound and comfort.
Beyerdynamic DT250 (home and not portable): Extremely comfortable, liked sound signature and has some surprising sound stage for what i expected for a closed headphone
ATH-IM02: good IEMs, comfortable and great sound signature
I don't like IEMs because my ears build up wax constantly and its hot and sweaty.

>Considered headphones:
ATH-MSR7: Disliked comfort- If i was going to get it was going to swap them out with foam or something like that.
Beyerdynamic Custom Street: Not too sure on this one.
Oppo PM3: Haven't tried it yet.

Any of u bored enough to find me a pair of good amp/dac for my phone in this website http://www.e-shop.gr/
I got ath m40x and while the pc sounds good on phone it doesn't

>looking for good workout headphones so I can listen to my music without the danger of flinging shit across the room via a cord snag
>sites suggest I should spend $100 for headphones
Great. So they can fall out and I can accidentally step on them and I'll be out $100 instead of $10. What a crock of shit.

>>61122619
I have $500 IEMs that I use for working out and I've used it for the last 3 years and it's never gotten even close to getting damaged.

IEMs that have good fit won't just randomly come out of your ear even with strenuous exercise.

>>61122619
>workout
>headphones
do you mean headphones or earphones

can't imagine it would turn out very well for your ears with the former.

I just use those in ear earphones with the cord that goes behind the ear when I go running.

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>>61122064
Just get the TH-X00
Teaks have little to no customer support, take forever to ship, and are extremely overhyped.
t. former teak owner

>>61122693
I have a good pair of behind-the-ears, but the issue with them is that they're in-ear. In-ear headphones have one big problem if you plan to do anything with them. Especially running. You greatly increase your risk of becoming a human bumper ornament.

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Will they snap if I hang them like this or is it ok?

Gonna get some 770s as my first pair of good headphones. Am I making the right choice?

>inb4 sennshills

>>61122731
>You greatly increase your risk of becoming a human bumper ornament.
good point

I live right next to a park route so I'm ok but yeah

>>61122735
>snapheisers

>>61122723
it's just to me, the detachable cables is worth $100 already to me because I don't want to have to permanently scar an expensive set of headphones (the Fostex in this case) just so I can have the same, even if it ends up being much cheaper.

i'll probably do a really messy soldering job or whatever I have to do and it'll always haunt me that I ruined the headphones even if it's perfectly functional.

>>61122756
Get Custom Studios. They're the same as DT770 80 Ohm's with more features.

>>61117516
>always plugged in Fiio E10K from the front USB port
>plug in from back now

i dunno if I really hear a difference or just bias.

>>61122756
Yes they are very good and have excellent low end. Imho 770's are THE entry headphones.

please help me >>61122197

>>61123982
do dt990 have excellent low end too?

>>61122735
They'll snap anyways.

>>61122735
I wouldn't recommend placing 24/7 stress on the headband like that, and I'd recommend doing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNxK-NwSR5U right now if you haven't already. Follow the instructions in the video and they'll never snap.

>>61123313
They're a bit too expensive for me. Also I'm getting the 32 ohm one because I want my phone and a new laptop I'm getting to be able to drive it. I'm a poorfag and don't have enough eurobucks for an amp.

>>61124042
770 and 990 are entirely different. 990 have less and it's also different low-end. Don't really know how to describe it really.
One thing you should know about 990 is that they are more harsh than the 770 because the different low end. If you are treble sensitive the 990 are not for you.

>>61124204
>32 Ohm
Bad choice for any beyerdynamic that isn't specifically designed to work that way. Those low Ohm headphones sound different. Have you already filled out the form? I don't see it, filling it out would help both you and us.

>>61124249
>Budget
€150,-
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
Phone, desktop, laptop
>Type
Full sized
>Open/closed
Closed
>Comfort
Comfy
>Sound signature
I don't know. Whatever sounds best for music and maybe vidya (vidya is not the main focus though)
>Past headphones
Hyperx cloud II

>>61124249
>>61124346
Should mention that budget is fixed. Nothing even slightly above 150.

>>61124346
m40x + decent earpads.

>>61124346
HM5

>>61124430
Are these really that good? I heard they were pretty mediocre
>>61124579
Not available here

>>61124635
M40X's are alright for travel headphones.
Maybe look into XPT100's or Status CB-1/NC27's?

$55 for used M40x - is it good price?

>>61124813
Neither are available here. I've been looking more into the 80 ohm 770s, some people say they don't need an amp perse? Should I be listening to that or are they just retarded?

>>61124346
Sennheiser HD25

>>61124813
>>61124872
You know what fuck it I'm getting the 80 ohms. Figure I just use my laptop and desktop to drive them until I get the cash to get an amp. I know I'm gonna regret not getting them. Would something from Schiit do the job for an amp?
>>61124999
Beyond my price point

>>61124872
They're the weird in between of 'These be powered off a phone' and 'I might need an amp'. If your phone or PC can't run them loud enough to your desired volume, they'll need an amp.

>>61125056
>They're the weird in between of 'These be powered off a phone' and 'I might need an amp'.
Remember phones actually tend to have decent headphone amps built in, whereas only some motherboards and soundcards do.

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>>61117741
Nothing too amazing.

>>61125240
>White Q701
Aesthetic as fuck

>>61125240
These are the most underrated headphones in /hpg/.

>>61120408
I own a pair of K7XX's as well as a pair of HD 6XX's. Wouldn't describe either as "treble cannons"… they have more than other headphones I've tried but it's nothing terrible. I think people who say that are used to more dominant bass and midrange (which neither of these have) so even slightly emphasized treble sounds exaggerated to them.

>>61125274
>I own a pair of K7XX's as well as a pair of HD 6XX's.
How do they compare with each other? Which one do you use more?

>>61120838
I used to have the HD600 a couple of years ago before ending up with the HD800. Plain HD800 need some PEQ to attenuate the 6kHz peak and boost the bass but after the SDR resonator mod was released, I find that PEQ is no longer necessary.

Once you get the right setup going for the HD800 (it's not even as expensive as your HDVD 800: an Apex Arete solid-state amp paired to Schiit Modi Multibit DAC), it's hard to get back to the HD600 which sound lifeless and low resolution in comparison.

>>61125315
Not him but I'm >>61125240.

I've always preferred the Q701 to HD600/650 since they have a larger stage and more aggressive sound signature while still remaining relatively neutral. I primarily listen to EDM and there is no doubt that the AKG is more suited to this genre.

>>61125315
I use the K7XX's more by a good margin. The HD 6XX's clamp is too tight for long sessions, which I'm working on by bending the metal bits a bit each time I wear them. This helps but the process takes a bit.

The K7XX's have a better soundstage, making them nicer for games. I tend to like them better for electronic music (trance/EDM/etc), where the HD 6XX sounds better with genres centered around analog instruments (rock/classic rock/jazz/etc).

>>61125442
>Q701
Is there any difference in sound between K701 and Q701?

>>61124865


Yeah that is a good price. However you won't be able to tolerate how uncomfortable they are. I use offbrand sony XB950 pads

I'd just go with the Somic MM185/Status Audio CB-1 or the NVX XPT100 when you factor in earpad price

Also does anyone know if these are 1:1 copies of the Brainwavz? They look extremely similar though they might not be as thick.

>>61125904
forgot link*

https://www.amazon.com/Tranesca-leather-replacement-Headphones-headphones/dp/B06XRH8WPJ/

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>>61125268

I currently have a Fulla 2, but I'm thinking about getting the DAC X6 for the extra power and for shits and giggles. However, some of the reviews for it claim it colors the sound to be warmer than normal. Have anyone experienced this?

Redpill me on m1060s

>>61125442
>>61125465
Whew, I guess /hpg/ fooled me into thinking that the K7xx is a worthless piece of trash.

>>61125041
I don't know if it's still available, but I bought an E11K from FiiO about three years ago and it's been insane value.
I'd highly recommend it as a portable amp, the literal only downside being that they made the case curved so it doesn't nestle snug flat against a phone.
https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00MFMW29I

>>61126234
>60 ameribucks
>80 eurobucks
Fuck I hate our VAT. Anyway, thanks, it does look really good.

how do the k7xx compares against the K712?

>>61126234
buy from aliexpress my dear friend

>>61126489
>>61126331

>>61126511
Only 50 euros there. Might get it there then. Hope it's gonna arrive in one piece.

>>61126204
The all-black color scheme does look lame, build quality is lame all around especially since it's held by 2 plastic tubes basically

I don't know how other headphones with headstraps work. I like the look personally, but I fear for the elastic wearing out. Replacing that in the future will probably be a pain.

DAC X6 or FX PH-A1? I have a Creative Audigy internal sound card if that takes care of the DAC.

>>61126831
For what it's worth, I've had mine for about year and 8 months now. With moderate usage, I haven't seen any signs of wear yet.

I don't throw my stuff around, though. I only use my nicer headphones at my desk and when they're not being used they're hanging on a stand. YMMV.

halp
do i buy magni/modi with He-400i or Fiio A5 with shure se 535
on one hand i'm not sure if IEMs are worth spending that much money, but at the same time i feel like i would like the portability. I still don't know if i listen to more music outside or inside my house so please help

ATH M50x for 136$ (shipping included, which is generally pretty expensive) on MassDrop. I was looking for new headphones anyway. Should I do it? Is there anything much better in that price range?

>>61127265
Beyer Custom Studio on Amazon for $165. They shit on M50X's in just about every way.

Are there any good head or earphones around the 20~40$ mark,
CA, Closed.
None before

>>61117516
>Budget
50-75 hard limit
>Location
us
>Source
laptop
>Type of headphone
over ear and iem's
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
mid-high comfort
>Sound signature
>Past headphones

Are Samson SR850s good enough to get them instead of Superlux?

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>>61125240
Cute, and not particularly bad. Far better than most setups I've seen around here.

>>61127294
They don't ship here from amazon, and cost 150 dollars more locally. I'm mainly looking at massdrop since the shipping is extremely cheap from them.

>>61127357
>Earphones
VE Monk Plus
Anything from KZ
Tennmak Pro
Carno Tenore/Basso Tenore
>Headphones
Anything by Superlux

>>61127403
>Are Samson SR850s good enough to get them instead of Superlux?
They're the same as the Superlux 681's with better pads.

>>61127389
Etymotic MK5

Bose QC35, Sony MDR-1000X or Sennheiser PXC550?

>>61127437
thankyou,
are the superlux comfy and dont ear rape it.

>>61127445
1000X.
Bose is actual botnet.
PXC550 is $100 more.
>>61127456
The Superlux have garbage pads. My fairly insensitive ears went 5 or so hours before taking a quick 2-5 minute break before putting them back on. They're not that comfy and the Samsons are a lot comfier.

>>61127494
>Bose is actual botnet.
what did he mean by this?

Also the pxc550 are the same price where I'm buying so

>trying to figure out what demo reel I want to take to test some headphones before I buy them
What do you guys usually listen to/how long?

>>61127520
He meant literally that.

Use your favourite search engine, look for bose botnet, and information should appear within the first results.

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Current daily drivers!

>>61127631
The fulla is a nice little combo box. Doesn't sound too different from an E10K to me, but I like the volume knob a lot better than the one on the E10K.

Something comfy, sounds good and cheap.
below 50$ preferrably,
If i have to go up try to keep it minimal.

>>61127655
It is a nice combo indeed. Works well for me mostly. Sometimes i want to crank it up real loud though and it just cuts out if you go that high.

Guys I want to get into planar magnetic headphones buy I don't have the money for HE-400i. Recommend me something please.

>>61127782
modded t50-rp or a used 400i

Literally no bass!

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Some anon asked me for review on fidelio l2s once I got them, so here it is.
Starting with build, this is pretty fucking solid, feels like x2 except smaller and lighter, no complains except the fact that the cable conector has 2 proprietary edges or whatever that also plug into the headphones, though you can use regular aux cables just fine.
Sound is pretty decent, low-end is fast and not too exaggerated, there's not much sub-bass.
Mids are slightly recessed, but it's not so bad as to ruin songs with mostly vocals.
Highs are extremely controled and crystal clear, like them more than my hd600s on that aspect.
Overall pretty happy with the purchase, since it only cost me $90, mainly for mobile use and traveling, although they're semi-open, they actually aren't terrible at isolating once music is playing, and don't leak much sound at low-mid volumes.

>>61126088
If you need more power, get one of these >>61118442

So Massdrop, is that stuff gone forever once the Drop is up?

What headphones should I get if I prefer speakers but live in a cuck shed and are unable to listen to music trough speakers for most of the day?

>>61128410
Something neutral, that is, calibrated against diffused field speaker response.
Such as HD600.

>>61128410
hd600

>>61126996
Monoprice Desktop Amp

>>61127573
Hotel California is like the standard choice

HD6XX price just dropped from $249 to $199 on massdrop... hmmmmmmm.

Might have to get in on this afterall.

>>61128613
>Estimated ship date is Dec 18, 2017.

>>61128633
I have AKG K712 in the mean time, as well as Denon AH-D2000.

>>61128633
At least it isn't Carbon SA, which buyers probably won't see on their doorstep until summer of next year if they're lucky

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>>61128682
>Carbon SA
>Estimated ship date is Mar 22, 2018.

>>61128613
yeah everyone's going to jump into it now for sure

>>61128613
really debating if I should buy a 2nd pair for my dad.. oh fuck.

>>61128633
As a non-americunt, with the new price drop i'm saving over $200 over buying the hd650 locally

So I am looking for something as neutral as possible and was recommended the HD600. While they do seem the best out of the Sennheiser lineup, are there any other similar (or better) options from other brands? I'm a fucking newfag in this so I wouldn't know where to even start looking.

>>61128808
>are there any other similar (or better) options from other brands?
No.

>>61128808
Shure shr840 is pretty neutral from what i've heard

>>61128821
There are better but not for the same price
Closest would be hifiman 400s with focus pads

>>61128800
yeah they have it for up to 3 per person now, which is legit.

>>61128279
Thanks, senpai

>>61128803
where are you from?

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They are lowering the price of the 6xx to the price of the old drop.

>>61128982
I already have a better pair of headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 880

>Serialization: All units of the HD 6XX that are produced are uniquely serialized. The first 5,000 were sold in the original launch and the serialization will continue for this drop.

so is it by order that you bought it or random? I want to get quads

>>61128947
Chile, the hd650 are around $480 locally, in amazon due to import taxes is just over $400

>>61129087
why do you think there will be no tax when ordering from massdrop?

>>61129105
>no tax
ontariofag here

didn't even notice that until now, I'm so used to getting gouged with a 13% sales tax.

What's the catch? I was already expecting to pay around $50 in import fees. Should I expect to pay closer to $100?

>>61128860
yep. I'm going to go ahead and get a 2nd pair after all, way too good of a deal since I'm not in the US.

>>61128995
I have the 990s
I hear they're similar
I don't like techno enough to call them better

>>61129148
I don't know how it works in Canada but I'm from EU and I paid $280 for the previous drop.

>>61129105
Tax is percentage based (0,27% over price+shipping) the lower price and free shipping means less taxes
Also customs only checks 1/3 of incoming packages and only tax those, amazon charge taxes at the moment you pay so there's no chance of not paying them

>>61129244
I mean 27% tax

>>61129236
well that sounds promising, that's still a bit over $100 cheaper than buying it off Amazon Canada, and I imagine being next to US should have cheaper import fees.

here I was hoping the estimated shipping date was a typo from the last drop

they still have to manufacture the things from scratch I guess.

What dac do I need for the hd800's is the FiiO E17K good enough? or a Fiio k5

>>61129438
do you want only dac? because there is big chance that you won't notice any difference between onboard audio and dac

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6 months would be too long of a wait for me personally, but I think this is going to be a nice surprise for a certain family member that thinks we can't afford it

>>61129438
Sounds like you need both an amp and dac. I highly recommend the NFB-11.28

http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFN1128/NFB1128EN.htm

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You guys isolate your headphone amps with cryogenically treated Baby Promethean Mini Isolators, right? At only $13 each these springs are a bargain considering how well they isolate audio components from structureborne vibration.

What are the chances the HD6XX will even come back? Seems like Sennheiser is incredibly reluctant.

>>61129989
seems annual.

>>61129989
Maybe in around 6 months.

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am i doing it right?

>>61130018
>no HD600s
No, you are not.

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As of right now I only have fidelio x2s, sony xb1000s, and vmoda xs's.

Even though none of them are hard to drive, I was interested in getting a tube amp because I think they look neat as fuck and when I get better stuff in the future, I'll be set. I see Schitt stacks, etc, and while it's totally in my budget, from what I hear tube amp sound might suit me better if they reduce high's a little bit. Is the Little dot 1+ worth getting on massdrop? DarkVoice? SMSL T2?

>>61130125
Get an accurate solid state amp like a Magni 2 and if you want to change the tonality use a free equalizer instead of buying a tube amp which will be less reliable than solid state.

>>61130125
>>61130143
Er, scratch the Magni 2, just get a Fulla 2 since none of your headphones need a Magni.

I've got HD598s, Fidelio X2's and TH-X00s
I run them all with a e10k
whats a reasonable upgrade in the DAC/AMP department?

>>61130168
I'm not sure though, I want to future proof more than anything, since I feel my current headphones sound good enough on my desktop's decent mobo. M1060s, other planars or sennheisers, would a Fulla 2 do those justice?

Maybe I'll just get a cheap SMSL T2 for my tube amp aesthetic lust and pick up a Magni for the real deal headphones, my budget can go up to $250 ish

>>61130041
AKG K712 are the HD/650 of the AKG family.

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>>61130018
>he spreads his schiit

Anyone else have problems with the se215s losing significant volume in the left ear? I'm on my second pair and it also happens to be my second pair to do this. Is there any known fix?

>>61130213
Get a Fulla 2 now. If you get a hankering for headphones that won't get loud enough out of a Fulla 2 in the future, you can then get a Magni 2 and use the Fulla 2 as a DAC only. If you got a Schiit stack now you may never end up actually needing the power of the Magni and will have wasted money.

>>61130319
Both pairs are probably just clogged with earwax.

>>61130319
Have you tried different cables? You might have gotten the driver clogged with earwax, too.

>>61130221
does that mean some people actually prefer the K702 over the K712? (because that would be silly)

>>61130353
>>61130356
This could be the case.
What would you use to unclog them?

>>61130207
Schiit Stack (Magni2/Modi2)

>>61130372
Soak them in hydrogen peroxide to melt the earwax, rinse them out and then dry them in silica gel.

>>61130365
Yeah, some people think the K712 has too much bass.

I remember back when the K712 were first coming out HPG kept memeing they had nigger bass like the beats.

>be K712 engineers
>hey how do we solve the problem of these being too bright
>we could put inline filters in the headphones to precisely target the treble peaks
>nah fuck that let's give it niggerbass instead

>>61130428
i personally think the bass is just right.
though my previous headphones were dt770s and dt990s, so my perspective may be distorted.
i'm really happy with them.
one thing i can say beyond any doubt; they are ridiculously comfortable. I thought the beyers were comfortable, but these things have raised the bar.

>>61130389
>>61130372
>>61130353
>>61130356
After googling the issue I used the tool that came with the monitors to unclog them. This was the only problem and I feel a little stupid for not considering it before. Thanks for the suggestion!

>>61130481
I've had mine for several years now, I also enjoy them.

>>61130207
see >>61129862

>>61130213
Fulla 2 is not ideal for planars, nor HD600/HD650. If you want a future-proof solid state amp and dac, get an NFB-11.28. Sometime in the future you can get a tube amp and use the NFB-11.28 as your dedicated DAC. I don't recommend getting one of those cheap chink tube amps. You might even prefer the sound of a nice solid state amp over it.

>>61130555
Appreciate all the responses anon

I'm sweating, should I buy the HD 6xx?

>>61130572
I did, I haven't bought new headphones in 2-3 years.

>>61130586
I was going to buy more expensive headphones next week but if I want in on the HD 6xx I have to buy them NOW (and wait like 5 months)

>>61130602
I've got plenty of expensive headphones to play with in the meantime so the wait time isn't a huge deal for me.

>>61130608
All I have right now is a pair of HD598s with disintegrated earpads for home listening and a V-Moda Crossfade LP for on-the-go.
I guess the HD 6xx will probably drop again next year, yeah?

>>61130572
I was turning my nose up at $250, but $200 is a great price. It just depends whether or not you mind the December 18th ship date.

>>61130624
Buy the 6XX, replace the earpads on your 598, and save up for an amp/dac in the meantime. You can go 6 months using the 598. I think you'd be glad you did.

>>61130572
it's going to be out soon for a reason. Amazing deal for non-US people. From what I've read/watched so far, it's identical to the HD650 outside of the cable/connectors and the plastic looks.

i'm still a bit paranoid of how cheap it is.

>>61130624
>will probably drop again next year, yeah
I wouldn't exactly count on it, and if it did. idk about that $199 price point being hit again.

>>61130018
>razer keyboard
>spread schiits
>no hd600s
you're close, anon.

>>61130018
>no brilliant pebbles on the cables

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>>61130555
>>61129862


found you

>>61130624
>I guess the HD 6xx will probably drop again next year, yeah?
I assume so, but not until 2018 (especially since that's probably what time this batch's shipment will be delayed to because shipping during Christmas season is definitely not going to go so well) and probably at $250 again.

They probably only did $200 so they wouldn't look so dumb not even hitting 5K units with all the hype it had.

>>61130744
I don't go on reddit, nor do I have an account there

>>61130773
ahh yeah, must be someone else memeing about an identical chinese amp/DAC at literally the same time you are. (within 5 minutes of your post)

> 6XX for 200 bucks

GUYS DO I GET IT WHAT DO I DO I WANT SOME NICE CANS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE

>>61130788
The world is a pretty big place anon

>>61130796
Also if I do end up getting them, how much should I expect to spend for a decent DAC?

>>61130788
Do you think Audio-gd is an obscure brand?

>>61130834
fulla 2, done.

>>61130749
it'll be 200 again next time

When do you guys think headphone prices will drop on a large scale?

With all the cheap but good chinkshit out there at the moment, I feel it's only a matter of time before the major brands start plummeting their prices.

>>61130869
Maybe when people stop buying niggerbeats and switch to the real brands.

Why are hd600s so easy to drive ?
Fell for the high impedance hard to drive meme, purchased an unnecessarily powerful amp, just so they could sound as good as they do off my mobo.

>>61130796
wait time is 6 months you can die is such long period.....

>>61130880
For future reference, it's not just the impedance, you also need to look at the sensitivity.

For example, the K702 has a "low" 62 ohm impedance but it's insensitive, so you need some power to drive them correctly

>>61130869
they've already plummeted in price

HD600/650 and the DT880 (along with the other beyer phones) for example were more expensive a few years ago. Local prices still vary a lot though, so painful living just a couple hours from the US border and get shafted so badly with pricing anyways.

>>61130853
>fulla 2
So that's another 100 bucks I'll have to spend.. I'll try my best to convince myself but not sure I can do it.
>>61130908
If there's a thing I do have, it's patience.

>>61130880
if you mobo has built in amp then yes you got memed
congratulations
next step will be buying audio gd, vip cables and special aroma candle that removes interferences

>>61117799
Looking for a second opinion.

>>61130936
>So that's another 100 bucks I'll have to spend.. I'll try my best to convince myself but not sure I can do it.
if you dont need preouts and have modern mobo then buy something like smsl sap vi
it has scratchy knob like fulla2 so you won't lose anything

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Another victim of the Beyerdynamic meme:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/beyerdynamic-dt990-250ohm-should-come-with-warning-label.853750/

>When i first put them on, they sounded good-ish, clear, airy and bright. but after 5mins or so, something unexplainable start to give me very high discomfort. As if something was piercing inside my ear.
> I can physically feel damage in my ears even the next day after hearing these for minutes. As if something sharp is cramping up from my ears all the way into my mouth under the tounge LOL.
>Im returning this and going to buy sennheiser hd600..from what i've heard its apperantly the perfect headphones with everything balanced.

>>61130961
DT770

>Budget
100€
>Location
Portugal
>Source
Laptop
>Type of headphone
Anything with a microphone
>Open or closed
what does this mean? I need noise canceling
>Comfort level
As long as it doesn't cause uncomfort due to my glasses it's ok
>Past headphones
None

>>61130878
I don't even think many people buy beats any more, anyone who's had a pair will realise how shit they are by now. I've had 4 pairs of beats. 1x Beats Studio and 3x Beats Tour. The tours all broke in the same place, the earbuds were held together with some shit glue and just fell apart. The Studios just stopped working randomly one day.
Note, I didn't buy them myself, they were all gifted to me and family, but they didn't want them so they gave them to me.

>>61130977
HyperX Cloud Core

>>61130970
I hope massdrop releases a recolor of the HD600 like they did with the beyerdynamics.

fuck the kitchen counter look.

>>61130968
Should I just go with the M50s and close the deal? This will be my first 'real' pair (using razer trash right now, kill me) and I don't feel like going all-in on audiophile cans.

>>61131017
Country?

>>61131017
M40x's are better, also cheaper so you have spare cash for decent earpads.

>>61131001
Why not just Plasti Dip it any color scheme you want?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU3JwkUTbiM

>>61131025
Israel

>>61131047
They end up being more expensive after I factor in shipping costs from various retailers. Massdrop ships the m50s for extremely low prices compared to amazon and the rest.

>>61130970
>boosting frequencies in EQ without compensating with preamp to prevent clipping
Typical Beyersremorse customer.

>>61131017
maybe. but there is a really noticeable difference in better headphones and hd6*0 will sound better than m40/m50. also there are many different headphones with different sound. the best way for you is to go and try different models in store, not to listen to someones recommendations is the internets.

>>61130970
He did well to decide to get rid of them and get HD600. I'm hoping he didn't get permanent damage from the beyer treble rape, and he enjoys his new proper open monitors from now on.

>>61131131
Well, got like two more days to make my mind up about the 6XXs and no local stores carry it so I can't really listen to them in person.
Will the average guy notice a 250 dollar difference between the M50s and the 650s?

>>61131165
yes

>>61131066
i dont like the idea of permanently molesting expensive headphones

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ehhhhhh should I even bother with the HD6XX? I got the R70X which I don't really like and that's similar to the HD600. Is the HD6XX a copy of the 600 or 650?

Oh shit there's less than 400 units left

do i buy a 2nd pair or not

why do i even need or want a 2nd pair

UP TO 11,500 UNITS AND TWO MORE DAYS

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>>61131188

>>61130970
>so bought a headphone tube amp to give it some warmth
He deserves it.
>>61131182
Massdrop rebranded 650

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>>61131210
Yeah I found it. Probably not worth it for me. Don't even use the R70X anymore.

>tfw have until December to draft up a cool paint scheme for my HD6xx
Thinking I'll paint them by hand with a fine-tip brush.

>>61131286
why if their place is on your head where you can't see them?

ATH M50X's are solid for the price

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>>61131416
>$150 USD

>>61131177
All of the plastic can be replaced with OEM parts.

> Have multiple pairs of headphones and IEMs
> Mostly sidegrades, neither a real objective upgrade
> Every once in a while when I get the itch to buy new shit I bring out an unused pair from my closet
> It's like I'm listening to new headphones again
Did I finally break out of the slippery slope?

>>61131508
You're just at the bottom of the slope is all.

>>61131508
you can still dig even if you've reached the bottom of the slope

>>61131365
They'll sit on my desk occasionally before I put them on my head.

>>61131416
(3 years ago)

>>61131508
>have x2s for home, xs's for travel, noise cancelling philips for work
>buy xb1000 and some chifi shit for no reason
>keep wanting to buy amps/dacs even though my current belongings don't benefit from it

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>running HD800's on onboard audio
>totally happy with them

None of you can stop me.

>>61131439
>for $50 more you could get HD6xx
really makes you think, doesn't it?

I wonder who will get Serial #7777 of the HD6xx
Think if I contact support and fondle their balls they'll ship it to me? It would greatly enhance my pathetic existence.

>>61132254
cant you figure out who gets it by the order of who joined the drop? or is it randomly distributed?

>>61132271
I assume it's randomly distributed since it's not like I have any fucking clue what my serial number will be.
It's not like there is some fucker out there who joined at 2777 and is like "yeah I'm getting the BEST serial number"
I should contact support right now and start asking since there have probably already been inquiries about that vaunted number.

>>61132254
Do you people seriously care about this ? Jesus.

>>61132186
onboard is fine for hd800, will power them flawlessly

>>61132306
Why the fuck wouldn't you? The satisfaction of having "7777" engraved as the serial number of my headphones would be incredibly satisfying.
I'd take "6666" too since they are Sennheiser 6xx headphones.
Hell, I'd even be fine with 8888.

>>61132385
You should probably drink some bleach.

>>61128982
They were having trouble selling them. Last time they pretty much sold out within minutes. Which is a shame because I actually wanted them. Too little too late though, I already own M1060s, so no point buying the 6XX.

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What's your work setup...

>>61132287
>I should contact support right now and start asking since there have probably already been inquiries about that vaunted number.
i think it's cool to have a neat serial number but you shouldn't indulge in your OCD to the point you'll inquire about it. You're just digging yourself into a deeper hole.

do you actually enjoy having borderline-autistic OCD?

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...and your home setup?

>>61132533
>>61132572
>wasting these god tier headphones on anime music
makes me sad anon

>>61132418
Only if it comes with a repeating digits serial number.
>>61132569
I'm really not that bad I just want to win something for once in my life.
Why don't my parents love me...

>>61132617
You're gonna be even more sad once I buy whatever meme tier $3000 headphone next.

>>61132690
Just get those $10k Stax and call it a day.

>>61132701
In time I will get even a Sennheiser orifice. For the near future, I may purchase a utopia.

>>61132572
What's that player?

>>61132798
Musicee

>I am going to buy a HD650 for the same price I paid for my HD598
Neat.
The HD598 really does look way classier though, they're a really beautiful pair of cans.
I know Function > Form but there's something nice about aesthetically appealing headphones.

>>61132839
Where do I get it ? Google isn't helping at all.

>>61130018
everything is good except for the sports car chair (???) and then the monitor could be nicer

keyboard is great despite memes, if you actually try it out it is a very well performing keyboard though not the durability of a cherry keyboard for when you autism smash it

>>61132928
Sorry, typo. It's called musicbee.

>>61132851
HD650 and HD600 both look very nice in-person.

>>61133037
I'm a sucker for that goldish-beige combined with burl wood accents. There's just something special about the HD598

>>61133090
Do you have noctua fans in your case?

>>61133118
no but should I
Will they add horsepower to my PC?

>>61133143
No they just make your PC smell like shit

>>61133156
So Horse without the power?
I'll stick with my red LEDs then, I know that's a guaranteed performance boost.

what are the highest quality earpads available? the ones on my hd600 aren't nice anymore and are causing irritation on my earlobes

Quick question about the schiit stack. Just ordered the 6xx and I am doing some research for when I get them in December and I was wondering if all the cables came with the Schiit Stack or do I have to order some cables for my new set-up?

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These are really nice, especially for the price, have had them for about two years now.

They're $50 on thehouseofmarley, but you can find them for cheaper.

>>61133307
You'll need an RCA cable for the amp-to-DAC connection, and a USB cable for DAC-to-PC.

>>61133406
USB to USB or micro to USB?

which one's better/comfier between the OPPO PM-3 and the B&W P7?

>>61133470
A-Male to B-Male, same thing you use to connect printers. Schiit recommends a cable 2 meters or less.

HD6XX OR K7XX??????????????????????????????

>>61133572
HD6XX by far. No contest.

>>61133572
K7XX by far. No contest.

>>61133238
The only earpads you should use on the HD600 and HD650 are the official Sennheiser ones. Any others alter the frequency response in a negative way, in all the measurements I've seen. If yours are old/damaged, you can order replacements online

>>61133504
PM-3, probably. I've heard a lot of good things about it.

>>61133572
6XX

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Should i get "Audio-Technica ATH-M30x" or "AKG K 240 MK II"?

>This drop will be limited to 11,500 units. Each member can now purchase up to three (3) HD 6XXs.
>six hours ago it was 7500
fucking shit

>>61133735
K240

>>61133904
Can you explain why you picked that more than the other one?

can the O2 amp dive the Fostex T50RP MK3 to a good volume?

>>61133913
Detachable cable, better comfort, more balanced sound, better for home use

So I should buy all the headphones on Massdrop, right?

>>61133964
Can i travel with it?

>>61122320
I'm not looking on that website but it sounds like you need an oppo ha-2

new thread

>>61134054

>>61134054

>>61134054

>>61134054

>>61134054

>>61126029
the q701 is much closer the to k702 in sound, which in turn is closer to the k712 and k7xx. after the k701 AKG changed the bass hump to be higher/broader. this is why the k701 and k612 sound much thinner than the others, they have the old, flatter and more rolled off bass/mids hump. my q701 actually sounds bassier than my hd600 by a bit.

>>61126204
>K7xx is a worthless piece of trash.
it's good but on most measurements I've seen it seems to be less even in the highs than other AKGs, even the 712 which is basically the same from the bass into the mids. it's still a great value but I think the q701/k702/k712 are better overall, though it's a minor thing and not worth the price premium considering how much the 712 can go for.

>>61126119
audeze for much less and not as shit build quality.

>>61130555
>Fulla 2 is not ideal for planars, nor HD600/HD650
why? it gets loud. according to many people this is all that matters as long as there is no coloration or noise.

>>61134925
Planars are power hungry, and the Fulla 2 distorts. It's a low budget solution.

>>61130018
>full-sized keyboard
No you're not