/hpg/ - Headphone General

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>>61263952

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>>61263980
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600

http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/beyerdynamic/dt-990-pro

>DT 990 Pro is rated better in all usage categories than the HD 600

>>61263980
You dirty from all that Sennheiser mud and poo yet?

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>>61264001

>>61264001
Lmao. Sennheiser shills literally BTFO'd by their favourite website!
>>61264019
Kek! Look at what kind of memes they had to fall back on!

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Friends don't let friends buy Beyerdynamic treble cannons.

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>>61264001
HD 600: 7.5
>The HD 600 have an average build quality. The open ear cups feel dense enough, to not crack or get damaged by a few falls. However, the headband feels fragile. Also, the metal frame that links the ear cups to the headband is connected by a thin joint that looks weak and feels susceptible to breaking under moderate physical stress.

DT 990 Pro: 8.0
>These headphones have a solid, sturdy build. The headband has a rugged metal frame that can handle a decent amount of physical stress. The open-back ear cups are, unfortunately, made of plastic which makes them less durable compared to the rest of their build, but they are dense enough, to not get damaged from a couple of drops.

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>>61263952
HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs

anyway, sage this shit thread. someone start another one. OP's a mental nutjob who's in this thread 18 hrs a day. Hope he dies soon. just report his posts as trolling and ignore.

anyway, see you in another thread. this thread is shit.

>>61264076
Ahhh, yes! I see you have been working very hard! I will send you new headband for your HD 600s as reward! Signing out, Rajeeshapajeeta.

>>61264114
Kek. What the fuck is this damage control? Not even Beyerdynamic fags damage controlled this hard with the last OP's shitposting thread. Sad!

>>61263952
Is this actual autism? am I the only normal person here to some degree?

Fucking hell, I only come here on weekends and it seems like the same few 600 owners go against the same beyer fags every fucking time. I own 600's myself and this shit is pathetic. I'd much rather read comments that involve chink iems at this point. Jesus christ.

>>61264114
>being anit-funposting
>>>/r/headphones

>>61264159
>Is this actual autism?
Gee, with all of this anime posting, what do you expect?

>>61264159
I tried to start a non-shitposting thread, anon. I tried.

>>61263952
>Budget
$200-300 (relatively flexible)
>Location
Midwest USA
>Source
Computer. I also have a FiiO A3. If this is worth using, I will, but if it's not then that's also fine.
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As long as it isn't absolutely terrible I don't really care
>Sound signature
Definitely bassy and maybe a bit on the warm side
>Past headphones
I've had V-Moda Crossfade LP2's for about 6 years now. Overall, I've liked them a lot, but I'm starting to notice the ware in the sound a little bit.

Woah...the SHP 9500 is rated the same for critical listening as the HD 600!
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/philips/shp9500-hifi-precision-stereo

8.1/10

>>61264190
Look into HD380 Pro.

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>>61263952
Do I smell a shitposting thre-
>>61264206
OwO what's this?

>>61264206
Winner and runner up are both sennheiser.
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/critical-listening

>>61264001
>headphones with niggerbass scored higher than headphones without niggerbass on a website that uses a niggerbass target curve and gives more weight to bass response than midrange or treble response in their scores
Wow, that's a surprise. Also, their measurement shows a 12 dB treble spike on the DT990, consistent with >>61264076
I think the lesson learned here is the following:
>rtings

>>61264185
>>61264170
which would be better k702 or hd 598
keeping in mind the k702 costs 185 and hd 598 230~

>>61264239
>HD 600 nowhere to be seen

>>61264001
>>61264206
Huh, so much for Rtings being used in favour of Sennheiser. New website I guess, lads!
>>61264246

>>61264251
or would getting the DT 990 Pro be a good idea that one is only 150

>>61264220
But those are $150. Are they better than the LP2's? I was somewhat considering just getting a new pair of them, and they're the same price. But, I also want to spend more if there's a good option.

>>61264252
>Inb4 m-muh endgames!!

>>61264206
too bad it has such a noticeably grainy sound

>>61264251
k702s are fucking great, really comfy as well. HD 598s are also comfy and sound quality is similar. look up freq response to figure out which one suits your needs more
also, k702 have the superior mini xlr cable, while the 598s have the notoriously shitty sennheiser 2.5mm cable

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>>61264252
>HD 600 nowhere to be seen
Scroll down to "all reviews", which are sorted by critical listening.
HD600 is very close to the top. If it was at the top, it'd mean rtings scoring/weighting is awesome. As it's not but close enough, it's just very good.

>>61264283
>asking about a beyerheadphone while the sennshills are out in full force and shitting themselves
not the best time to ask, but if you'd like to save that little extra cash, the DT990 are great for that price.

>>61264270
I don't recall people using rtings to argue for Sennheiser in these threads. That being said,
>they rate HD800 and HD599 over HD600
>they call DT990 and M50x good for "critical listening"
I think anyone who isn't intentionally shitposting can agree rtings is fucking retarded.

>>61264334
That's only for the treble. Other than that, there's no issue. Not that noticeable to be honest.

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>>61264283
DT990 is a terrible headphone with niggerbass, ear-rape treble and no midrange.

>>61264373
Quit with the memes, anon. Anon's looking for advice.

>>61264356
>Sennheiser only bests the DT 990 with a $1700 USD headphone
Yeah, that is very good.

>>61264114
>someone start another one.
>see you in another thread
The non-shitposting thread was deleted. We're stuck with the shitposting thread.

>>61264251
>keeping in mind the k702 costs 185 and hd 598 230~
If you want the HD598 that badly, look into HD598se. It's the same but black and with an extra cable in the box. Costs less, because HD598 is discontinued and hard to find by now.
As for k702, it's similar in sound, but not anywhere as comfortable.
Right now, it's worth looking at HD599 and HD579, which succeed HD598. They're both considered an improvement in reviews. The HD579 do look somewhat more appealing because in the reviews that include both, HD579 is preferred for critical listening and HD599 for boomy bass. The HD579 looks like much better value too, considering it is sold way cheaper.

>>61264386
>facts backed up with objective measurement
>meme
No, OP is a meme.

>>61264373
>has to resort to racism to try and make an argument

>>61264412
HD599 and HD579 are downgrades compared to the HD598 and HD558 according to Reference Audio Analyzer's measurements. They're more V-shaped, hence less accurate.

>>61263952
Pro tip: Beyerdynamic headband degrades in contact with hair oil. I had to pay $60 to get replacement headband when mine started leaving weird black marks in my hair. It's also a bitch to take the headband off and put the new one on.

>>61264412
rtings values HD599 super high compared to HD598.
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-599
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-598

Unfortunately, while it's in the "queue", voted for interest in reviewing, they still haven't obtained an HD579.

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>>61264437
>Beyerdynamic headband degrades in contact with hair oil. I had to pay $60 to get replacement headband when mine started leaving weird black marks in my hair.
It's true.

>>61264180
Gods work etc.

It's these type of thread starts that take the piss. There's never going to be half decent discussion like this.

>>61264437
>>61264452
Lmao. Greasy fat fucks.

>>61264190
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pristine-Lightly-Used-Shure-SRH-1540-Headphones-/302368412529

https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/cool-comfy-and-competent-shure-srh1540

>intentionally posting rtings because you know they're a terrible website with terrible evaluation methodologies just for (You)s
>intentionally spreading misinformation to consumers just for (You)s
Holy hell these threads have deteriorated badly. This is pure sociopathy.

>>61264373
>Inb4 HD 600 shill

>tfw bought headphones with the sound and comfort I like and now comfily shitposting about senns and bayers while listening to music
I hope none of you lads are taking this thing too seriously. It's all just jokes, after all.

>>61264479
>intentionally posting rtings because you know they're a terrible website with terrible evaluation methodologies just for (You)s

Wonder if you'd be saying that if the HD 600 was rated no 1 for critical listening.

>>61264479
Rtings ain't so bad. At least they're trying.
Obviously DT990 is rated too high, but they keep tweaking their algorithms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNEI3qLZEKo

>>61264506
I would. They use a niggerbass target curve and give bass "accuracy" more weight in their scores than midrange or treble accuracy. That's cancer.

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>>61264537
No, it's correct.

>>61264558
t.Tyrone

>>61264537
Sounds like a sennshill who's mad because his bass rolls off at 120 Hz lmao

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>>61264561
Please.

>>61264528
>incorrectly claiming that the Harman target's bass boost is based on added bass from room reflections rather than subjective evaluation, what it's actually based on
They didn't even read the fucking study but feel the need to inaccurately explain the Harman target anyways. That's terrible and completely destroys their credibility.

Maybe the HD 600 and the DT 990 are both good

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>there is literally nothing wrong with being a weeb

So I got some money to burn...
what is the next level of headphones I should get /hpg/?

>>61264619
Of course they are, but if we reached an understanding, what would we talk about then?

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>>61264373
>>61264619
Some people will find the HD600 subjectively good. Some people will find the DT990 subjectively good. That being said, only one of them is objectively accurate and it sure as fuck isn't the DT990 with its ~10 dB treble spike at ~9 kHz which shows up in numerous measurements.

>>61264619
That would destroy the point of shitposting from both sides.

>>61264625
>ive got some money to burn
Clearly. Get a stax or audeze.

>>61264625
STAX SR-009

>>61264651
>objectively accurate
According to what? Free field? Diffuse field? Or shirt arbitrary curve from some website? I think we all know which one it is.

>>61264625
headphones are entry level, move to a proper loudspeaker setup. That should keep you occupied.

>>61264625
EQ your HD800s. Save your money or spend it on something else. You won't buy anything more comfortable or better at imaging than your HD800s. Make wise spending purchases if you wish to remain financially comfortable into your old age. Buying more headphones at this point would not be a wise spending purchase.

>>61264673
Not the guy your taking to, and I'm not apart of this argument whatsoever, however I have owned both and the 60 is clearly the better headphone. The 600 doesn't need an EQ, you can add a tiny bit of sub bass id you fel the need but that's it. The 990 need a lot more, and it doesn't sound as natural. This is pretty much a fact at this point. That said the 990 is a good headphone.

You see lads? it's not hard to be honest. Fucking grow up and stop memeing for one second.

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>Budget
~300AUD
>Location
Australia
>Source
Computer (with cheap dac/amp)
>Open or closed
Probably closed, I don't want to disturb others
>Comfort level
Maximum comf
>Sound Signature
Balanced
>Past headphones
AKG K271s, pretty happy with them

>>61264722
>t. Snapheiser shill
I've never heard the 990s. I'm just pointing out the stupidity in calling something "objectively accurate" when there is no proof that it is.

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I need a headphone amp and an active speakers volume controller. So I'm thinking how to do it better. Can you rate my system on pic and maybe recommend something?

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>>61264654
>>61264663
>>61264684
>>61264685
Tnx for the advise.
Have some boobs

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>>61264776
Sorry anon, I don't judge the boobs until I see the face.

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>>61264839

>>61264748

I'm not paying attention to the graphs in here. I 'm not a poor fag so I don't need to rely on them to argue with others about their apparent inferior headphones.

>I've never heard the 990

You need to shut the fuck up. Seriously, fuck off you muppet.

>>61264839
>>61264856
>Sennheiser shills can't even get the meme correct

>>61264873
The plastic shards in their skull must be doing some damage.

>>61264722
They're better suited for you. Someone else might prefer the sound of 990s while needing to eq the 600.
That being said, it's great that you had the opportunity to hear both and make your own choice. If everyone did that we wouldn't even need this general.

>>61264873
Just to show Beyer owners getting so triggered as they always do every day

>>61264922
You gotta step up your memeing, Sennheiser shill. This autistic anon has the idea >>61264114.

>>61264864
>you can't talk about how I claimed a pair of headphones were "objectively accurate" because you haven't heard this other pair of headphones
Do you realize how far your head is up your ass?

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>>61264985
just stop lol, fucking hell.

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>>61264076
>that DT990 treble

>>61265002
Out of arguments? Might want to see your boss to get some more snapshill memes.

snapheiser troll gets married at last
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYNdiLrvwzA

>>61265092
It's always the HD600fags doing the animeposting... Lol

>>61265109
>he says in a thread with an OP anti-HD600 troll anime image

>>61265109
I bet they also call themselves Idol trash ;)

>>61265116
I'm just saying some of your coshills may not appreciate your anime shaming.

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the meme strap came in the mail
can finally use lcd-3s for longer than an hour

>>61265143
Accusing everyone who posts opinions you don't like of being shills is shitposting and terrible for the level of thread discourse. Why do you do this?

>>61265169
>Implying this wasn't a headphone shitposting general to begin with

>>61265008
it should be illegal to sell those, they will make you deaf.

>>61265169
Oh I'm sorry Mister shill, perhaps address the person who initiated the shitposting
>>61265092

>>61265206
Based on that logic we should ban all headphones since they can all make you go deaf

>>61265206
Didn't some anon a couple of generals ago say he liked the treble? I guess it just depends on how baby-tier your ears are.

>>61265179
Other people shitposting is not an excuse for you to shitpost.

>>61265219
mine are unfortunately very baby tier, i don't enjoy trebles at all in headphones although i don't mind them in my 5.1 system.

>>61265225
And let them have the shitposting monopoly? No way siree.

>>61265240
Speakers are literally top tier if you're not a poorfag or live with someone else.

>>61265256
yup, i miss my Pioneer system dearly. I am currently a poor student abroad, but once I graduate I intend to invest in a decent 7.1 system. Speaking of which, is there anyway to play games on PC with surround sound on a home theater system? With consoles it is pretty straightforward with the TOSLINK but i don't know about PC's. DD and DTS are proprietary and most PC games don't use that. Any advice on the matter?

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>>61264625

Nice setup you got there. How well does your amp preform with your headphones?

>>61265296
Not that familiar either; sorry my dude.

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are IE80 a meme?
>Budget
about 100€
>Location
germany
>Source
Android
>Type of headphone
In-Ear/IEM
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
gotta be able to lay down on my ear on a pillow
>Sound signature
Im looking for an open sound stage and clear mids, wouldnt mind a more prounounced low end/warmer sound, since i already have decent reference headphones.
Im gonna be listening to mostly psychedellic rock type music
>Past headphones
K702+E10k2

>>61265445
forgot to mention, i might be able to snag IE80's refurbished for about my budget, im hoping it will be in its packaging so i could check authenticity, but since its B-goods it might not be

What should I get, krk kns8400 or soundmagic hp151?

I love my MDR-7506 when they're equalized correctly and such but hate how whenever I listen to them with an app that doesn't have bs2b half the sound is missing between the audio channels. Therefore I want speakers. What are some with a similar level of fidelity to my current cans, with perhaps a tad tighter lower frequency so that the cellos don't sound terrible? How much would I have to pay?

Also where do I go to buy old hi-fi equipment turntables amps etc without an 'I know what I got' price tag?

>>61265219
Not that anon but I have Beyers exactly because I like the accentuated treble. Makes the music feel more airy while still delivering a good punch, and I love hearing that cymbal sparkle.

>>61265696
HD600 will give you that accuracy you crave ;)

>>61265749
Do people other than me flip their cans outward, crank their amp as far as it goes, and pretend they can afford speakers?

>>61265776
I can afford speakers, but I do leave the HD600 on my desk with the volume relatively high, sometimes.

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Will sorbothane help me to isolate my monitors from the desk they stand on or is it another audiophool meme?

>>61265776
>>61265797
Would it damage the drivers by going too loud?

>>61266026
I'm pretty sure that using foam and stuff like that actually helps, but things like isolation spikes don't

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Idol trash is quite wasted, because reasons.
Going to bed, good night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-YfiX7_Q8

>>61266170
Why? I see that sorbothane is a vibration damper used in many different industries so I think it should work better than ordinary foam.

>>61266281
I've just heard of foam used in almost all cases, sorbothane probably works too, but I can't remember ever hearing about it.

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Are the massdrop exclusives all great value or just a "different" product? The HD6XX is great obviously, and I want to get the THX00 next even though the non detachable cables are a pity (can't solder shit either). How well do the Fostex isolate?

Dunno if I should bother getting the K7XX over just saving money for the K712 or something. I'm seeing some mixed reviews about its build quality.

I'm slipping aren't I?

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>shilling DT990s
Come on. 880s are better.
HD600s are much better. :^)

>>61267134
I'm not participating, but shilling something shitty gets more (You)s.

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>mfw I splurged on a pair of cans just to find out that I have unilateral hearing loss at 19.
I knew I had bad hearing for someone my age, but I didn't know my right ear was a lot worse. I can't even enjoy the earphones. It's too distracting hearing everything on the left side.

>>61267365
have you checked with a specialist about your ears

/g/

I think my headphone jack on my phone is broken. When I have the headphones in, the sound randomly cuts in and out, the volume jumps up and down, the play/pause button only works in certain positions, and the screen will randomly turn on like I pulled it out of the jack

Do i need to replace the entire thing?

>>61267687
>>>/sqt/

>>61267365
If your bad ear isn't completely shot and just has worse hearing what you can do is just boost the volume on that side specifically.

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>>61263952
Rate my sounds, managed to get the Razer at 50 bucks during 4th of July sale.
left to right
>Gayzer Kraken 7.1
For gayming
>Sennheiser M2
Casual listening
>Sony mdr-xb950bt
For phone/ on the go
>Sony bass something something earphones
Read the mdr

>>61268397
0/10

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>>61263952
>be retard
>snap my headphones like a retard
>whine like a retard
>suicidewatch

When you buy HD600, your money goes to premium components, and the labour and tax input is negligible. When you buy BeyerDynamic, your money goes towards paying the fifth kid of some turkish immigrant.

>>61267365
your audio drivers or software can let you change the balance

Headphone novice here, redpill me

>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
USA
>Source
Computer
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Don't care
>Comfort level
High level of comfort
>Sound signature
Neutral
>Past headphones
PS4 Gold Headset

>>61268431
>average life of a HD600 user

>>61268455
HD558 or SHP9500. Yes, they're below your budget. No, you won't find anything better within your stated budget. Yes, really.

>>61268397
/g/ would hate it but it's a good variety.

>>61268455
K612. Don't listen to the mudcannon hd558 shills or the fieldsofgrain shp9500 shills.

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>>61268397
I would have forgiven you for the momentums, but you bought the overpriced ones. Could have bought something cheaper and better
0/10

>>61263952
Looking for a solid pair of portable headphones.

>Budget
$40 - $70
>Location
USA
>Source
Smartphone
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed, preferably.
>Comfort level
Wouldn't sound quality over comfiness.
>Sound signature
Warm
>Past headphones
Akg k240 MkII

>>61268586
What would you recommend for a mic? Get a attachable boom mic or a separate one altogether?

>>61268641
>Wouldn't sound quality over comfiness.
*wouldn't MIND sound quality over comfiness

>>61268586
K612 is a good option but needs an amp which will put him over his budget. If he's willing to get an amp and go over budget then yes, that's a great option. Otherwise, HD558 and SHP9500 are also great options.

>>61268586
>k612
needs an amp

>>61268665
>>61268687
Audiophool nonsense.
>>61268650
I'd use a desk mic but if that weren't an option then one of those cheapo mod mic clones.

>>61268696
It's not about sound quality. It literally won't get loud enough without an amp. It might be loud enough for someone who doesn't ever like their music loud when playing content mastered at a high level but there's no way it's going to be loud enough for music/videos mastered at a low level. A cmoy only drives it to 99 dB max and a cmoy is more powerful than an onboard sound. It absolutely needs an amp to be loud enough with all playback files.

>>61268696
It's not nonsense. K612's are legitimately inefficient. Most on-board amps won't push them to a reasonable level.

>>61268696
>125 Ω
>90.0 dB SPL/mW
They need an amp for adequate volume. Period.

>>61268721
>>61268741
They're easier to drive than my HD600. And all but one of my 10 or so devices were able to drive the HD600 to ear splitting volumes, including a 8 year old thinkpad. The meme of an amp being necessary needs to die.

>>61268771
One should always have a source with enough headroom to provide enough volume with sources that are mastered at a low level, like a lot of older music, classical music, jazz, and a lot of videos, especially surround-encoded videos. An onboard sound will absolutely not provide enough volume for this.
Also, you have no fucking idea what you are talking about.
>They're easier to drive than my HD600.
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-600/with/cmoy/4556
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/cmoy/4556
K612 pro are objectively significantly more difficult to drive than an HD600.
>>61268455 do NOT listen to >>61268771 as he has proven himself to not know what he's talking about.

>>61268650
SHP9500 with a BoomPro is a fantastic option. Search Youtube for BoomPro for demonstrations of its sound quality. It's a good mic.
You will sound more distant with a desk mic than you will with a mic right in front of your mouth. A desk mic will also pick up typing vibrations through your desk.
Speaking as a gamer, I can't stand desk mic users. They sound distant and muffled as shit and I can hear their typing very loudly.

>>61268795
Cmoy is a shit source, probably worse than my motherboard audio judging by the measurements.

I stand by what I said, most modern devices will be able to power K612 just fine, unless you have some sort of incontrovertible proof that the K612 will absolutely not function without an amp.

>>61268825
>I stand by what I said
Your opinion has zero merit after you claimed K612 was easier to drive than an HD600, which was subsequently proven to be objectively false. You are wrong. K612 need an amp. Shoo.

>>61268837
It's easier to drive in that it requires less voltage. Some sources are better at current, some are better at voltage.
>he can't provide the actual proof K612 needs an amp
Pure audiophoolery. Back to head fi with you.

>>61268650
If you need a mic too I'd absolutely recommend the SHP9500 and BoomPro combo. The HD558 can only take a BoomPro after modification and the K612 can't take a BoomPro at all. Neither the HD558 or the SHP9500 require an amp for adequate volume, whereas the K612 Pro does require an amp.

>>61268856
Are you that sociopathic that you're intentionally giving false information and trying to make an anon make a bad purchase? The fuck is wrong with you?
https://www.audiobot9000.com
Show me an amp that drives the K612 louder than the HD600. If you cannot, it will be assumed that you erred significantly by saying the K612 Pro is easier to drive than the HD600 and that this means you have no fucking idea what you are talking about and, at this point, are likely trolling.
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/fiio/e10k
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/schiit/fulla-2
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-612-pro/with/schiit/magni-2
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-600/with/schiit/magni-2
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-600/with/schiit/fulla-2
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-600/with/fiio/e10k
Here's both headphones matched with three popular amps. HD600 is significantly louder through all three.

>>61268917
I don't have time to look through all the amps. Congrats, I did a mistake by just looking at the voltage.

Now show me the proof that the K612 can't be driven off of modern electronic devices.

>>61268935
>prove a vaguely defined criteria
Confirmed troll.

>>61268953
>he thinks 3 or 4db difference means the k612 needs an amp
Confirmed retard.

>>61268455
http://headphones.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7937
>I have boxed myself into a corner thinking that I could get a good "gaming" package with decent headphones and a "soundcard with dedicated headphone amp".
>So I bought the AKG K612 Pro's and a Sound blaster Zx sound card.
>Big mistake. The souncard does not have enough oomph to drive the headphones.
A soundcard with a dedicated headphone amp designed to power 600 ohm headphones wasn't able to drive the K612 Pro loud enough for this user. This is because of the K612 Pro's very low sensitivity. A $100 Magni 2 is the bare minimum required to drive a K612 Pro adequately and provide good volume even with sources mastered at a low level. Don't listen to the idiot who incorrectly claimed an HD600 was harder to drive than a K612 Pro.

>>61269007
This guy is taking gaymur retards seriously.

Don't take him seriously.

>>61269007
>Yup, bought the 612 Pro a while back and they are a difficult load. The two amps I have had some success with are the Schiit Vali and Vincent Khv-1. Neither really make the 612 float my boat though. Magni 2 and Xindak H1 fared even worse.
Seems Magni 2 might not even be adequate. They'll obviously be terrible and quiet through an onboard sound.

>>61269019
You're intentionally giving him bad advice because he likes something you don't. Amazing. Pure sociopathy. I bet you're the asshole perpetuating the Beyer/Senn wars too.

>>61269025
>vali
>objectively less output than magni
>these are the sources this retard uses
Just stop.
>>61269033
Ending the retarded amp meme and toxic uninformed idiots like yourself is only a good thing.

>>61269019
>he can't tell if a headphone is loud enough because he's a gamer
U wot m8?

>>61269048
>the OP of that thread isn't capable of determining whether a headphone is loud enough or not because a completely different poster subjectively liked the sound of one amp with the headphones better than a more powerful amp, saying nothing about volume in the process
U wot m8?

http://cloud.akg.com/10477/1397035703975_688_6.pdf
Even a file hosted on akg's own website acknowledges that K612 pro requires robust amplification:
>it will be fine with any professional console or audio interface, but might not get to the levels you want to hear if you hook it up to an iPod or smartphone.

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I modded my old Audio-Technica ATH A700X headphones. I tore out the old cable which was twisted and knotted up in the middle and replaced it with an audio jack. I gotta say i'm loving it so far, no matter what damaged cables can never ruin my headphones since I can just replace the cable easily now.

Going to mod the ear pads with memory foam and repaint the logo with gold pen. It's going to look so slick.

>>61268513
>>61268586
>>61268665
>>61268721
>>61268771
>>61268795
>>61268825
>>61268837
>>61268856
>>61268917
>>61268935
>>61268953
>>61268960
>>61269019
>>61269033
>>61269048
Never change 4chan. First time on /g/ and it already feels like home. Thanks for the advice from both sides, feels like I learned a lot.

>>61268863
Will probably go with this combo. Should've specified that I needed a mic in my OP

>>61269135
You'll love the SHP9500, anon. It's absurdly great for its price.

>>61269115
Ear pad swapping/modding will change the sound, possibly drastically. If you know how to measure and EQ your headphones this won't be a problem, but otherwise it could be.

>>61263980
>Industry standard build quality
kek, in marketing class "industry standard" was what we put when we knew our product was subpar in an area but not bad enough for anyone to call us out on it

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>>61269229
The use of that phrase in that image is almost as humorous as saying that HD600 are uncomfortable.

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How to stop buying headphones? I'm considering jumping into the really expensive 1k+ tier headphones, this shit slowly turning into a mental illness.

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Reminder.

>>61269265
>all that wasted money when you could have just gotten an HD600 which is better than all of those

>>61269156
As it stands the current ear pads are just thin peaces of foam soaked in skin oil and dead skin. The sound has already changed by virtue of the deterioration of the pads. Unless it really fucks with everything so long as the ear pad is the same shape as the original the material wont matter all that much.

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>>61269265
>toobs

>>61269286
>Unless it really fucks with everything so long as the ear pad is the same shape as the original the material wont matter all that much.
That's actually not true from an acoustics standpoint but I wish you luck.

>>61269297
>I don't like it so nobody can

>>61269346
Can you reliably identify even order harmonic distortion at the levels typically found in a tube amp in a blind test? Have you even done such a blind test? If not, buying a tube amp was a poor decision.
I'm completely OK with people subjectively enjoying the sound of even order harmonic distortion. I get it. It's euphonic. However, tube amps are more costly than solid state amps for the same or worse level of accuracy while also breaking more often. If you can't reliably identify even order harmonic distortion in a blind test then buying a tube amp was completely illogical.

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>>61269265
>DT1990
smuganimegirl.jpg

>>61269389
I'm not going to defend if there's an audible difference, because there probably isn't, but it's really nice to look at them

>>61269265
>>61269426
>mental illness
>it's really nice to look at them
You has the mental illness known as faggotry.

>>61269265
Why won't you just plug your headphones to either output of the Jotunheim?

>>61264775
Get the fostex hp-a3 or the aune X1, they're both headphone amps and have preouts so the knob controls the speakers volume

Is Turtle Beach a good Brand for PC Gaming? Can you recommend a better Brand or is Turtle Beach good?

>>61269265
Are the dt1990 good?

>>61269407
>>61269498
Regardless of his subjective opinion, a headphone objectively has major problems when it has a treble peak louder than its ~3 kHz ear canal resonance which is supposed to be there. It's objectively fucking shit.

>>61269407
typical mt. beyer treble
my ears hurt just looking at that

My DAC-X6 came in and I'm new to external DACs. Should I put the sample rate and bit depth at 16 bit / 192000hz or 24 bit / 96000hz?

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>>61269407
>Source: https://www.kopfhoerer.de/test/beyerdynamic-dt-1990-pro/#

>>61269611
Highest bitrate 44.1khz

>>61269495
>is Turtle Beach good?
Hell no. Cheap plastics and hissy audio. Get a SHP9500 and a Vmoda BoomPro and make your own headset.

Can you convert closed headphones to open ones by drilling holes in them?

I've never owned a pair of high-end cans but it's something that I want to get into. I've had my eyes on the 6XX (HD650 refresh) since Massdrop started selling them. Can someone give a pleb a quick rundown? Trying to decide whether or not they're worth my money. For 200 it seems like a steal but I would like something that I could also use for gaymen. I heard the soundstage isn't that great? Seems like a deal breaker to me but does anyone else have any experience with this?

I have theboption to buy Sony MDR-100ABN for €100. Should i do it?

>>61269801
Any pair of headphones is absolutely just fine for gaming, imaging is MUCH more important than soundstage in gaming anyway

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>>61268636
What headset do you recommend I get then?

>see a complete SuSy Dynalo Mk2 build in my local audio-visual-phile forum
>meanwhile JDS Labs has some B-Stock O2 Amp
If I just want an headphone amp with better measurement which one should I choose?

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Should I get this limited edition? I like the color...

>>61269286
>As it stands the current ear pads are just thin peaces of foam soaked in skin oil and dead sk


Das fuckin' gross anon.

>>61269795
That really fucks with the sound unless you don't mind trial and error with modding and dampening with different materials/cups.
>>61270114
Dynalo. I've heard from other people that had O2's that they clip.
>>61270141
It's pretty.

>>61265316
the amp won't be the bottleneck there

>>61270114
Build a Dynahi

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How big of a mistake are these?

>>61270972
I've only heard bad things about Marshall

Anyone know if I could gold-plate my HD800's? I think they are cast aluminium which to my knowledge doesn't plate well, what about anodizing?

Just looking to make poor people feel as uncomfortable as possible when I use these in public.

>>61270972
Not much. You're paying for the brand, the isolation and comfort isn't exceptional, sound I found too bass heavy without much clarity, but I'm a sucker for a brighter sound.

tl;dr What db is a comfortable listening level?

So I've read that I should use ohm's law to find what will drive my headphones to 110 db and buy that.
However looking at google results 110db is fucking dangerously loud so why is that the suggested level?
I'm trying to spend as little on my amp as possible while being able to use my EQ settings(-7db on pre). The price of the amp seems directly related to it's output power so I don't want to buy something that can do 110db if i'll never run the headphones louder than 80 or whatever an actual comfortable listening level is.

>>61271093
>cast aluminium
Yeah you definitely don't own the HD800

>>61271232
But I do.

They feel like cast aluminium to me, like a old paintball gun.

There's no way they are milled.

>>61271253
>thinking they're aluminium
You haven't even handled a pair.

>>61271215
Rock concerts are usually at the 105-110 dB level. You want enough power to reach 110 dB because some albums are mixed a lot quieter, like -6 or -8 dB, so if you want to reach 100 dB on those records you need some extra power.

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>>61271264

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>>61271302
The shell is all plastic, do you lack nerve endings in your fingers or something? Have you tried tapping any part of the shell?

>>61271286
Friendly reminder that hearing loss starts at around 80db.

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Idol trash says good morning.
>>61267134
Good taste in idols and headphones.
>>61267365
>>61268300
I suggest a visit to the specialist doctor. The sooner the better. It might still be fixable.
>>61268397
You're missing something neutral for actual general purpose / critical listening. All your headphones are colored/special purpose.
I suggest the venerable HD600.
>>61268455 >>61269135
If neutral is the priority, k612, HD558. Avoid HD559.
If you can accept close enough but slighly v-shaped, look into HD579, k702, HD598se/sr. Avoid HD598cs.
>>61268917
Good way to deal with the needs no amp troll. Also keep around this url: https://nwavguy.blogspot.ie/2011/09/more-power.html
It names specific target SPLs, which defuses a lot of nonsense.
>>61269265
You're missing the HD600. That's why you keep buying random headphones.
>>61269407
The treble is above everything else instead of adequately rolled off... what the fuck?!
>>61269906
The buy-decent-neutral-headphones-and-add-a-mic headset.
>>61270141
Nice beige. Similar to my HD598. Just don't pay more just for the color.
>>61271321
Refer to nwavguy article link above. And of course, when actually listening, healthy low volumes are suggested.

>>61271320
Nah dude mine are all metal, too bad yours aren't.

>>61271364
Oh damn you got me

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>>61271302
>hd800
>modmic
tfw u will never be able to afford $1000 headphones AND play video games
gonna kys myself once

>>61271414
>unironically wanting modmic meme instead of a good mic

>>61271432
What's the matter with it? Works fine for me, other than being kind of expensive for what it is. Not like you need super amazing quality for getting drunk and shouting at people on CSGO.

>>61271447
>Not like you need super amazing quality for getting drunk and shouting at people on CSGO.
All you need is a 99c clipon mic from ebay or aliexpress for this and it will probably sound better than the modmic

>>61271453
Meh, I have autism and can't be bothered fucking around with clip on shit. When I want to talk I flip it down, if not, I flip it up, maximum comfy.

>>61271471
If you're going to spend that much you may as well get a good desk mic

>>61271477
Or I could have the mic attached to my headphones and not have to worry about people hearing stuff in other rooms or have to worry about leaning into a mic.

>>61271498
>people hearing stuff in other rooms or have to worry about leaning into a mic.
Neither of these will happen, you don't need to shove a mic down your throat to avoid it picking up other noises or having trouble picking up yours

>>61271511
I use an IBM model M and people I talk to on Steam/Discord already complain about it, a desk mic would just be rude, funny, but rude.

>>61271524
You should probably look into buying a good keyboard first then

Doesn't headphones work using fucking magnets?
Wouldn't the magnet from the modmic, placed so close to the headphone magnets, give it distortions or something?

>>61271536
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>>61271583
>Wouldn't the magnet from the modmic, placed so close to the headphone magnets, give it distortions or something?
Yes but you can only hear the distortions if you are a true audiophile.

i need to stop buying headphones, just bought the SHP9500, should be here in a couple weeks

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Amazon Prime Day is near so i would like to buy some Active Noise Cancelling headphones.
Which one /g/?

Also:
>Budget
200-300 $
>Location
ITaly
>Source
Smartphone
>Type of headphone
Over-ear- Noise Cancelling- wireless
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very comfortable (i tried the QC 35 and i would like something similar)
>Sound signature
none particular (i like metal btw)
>Past headphones
Akg k141 mrkII (still using it when i'm home)

So my headphones sound way better on pc than on phone. I dont use an external amp/dac so is it because of the built in amp/dac is shit in the phone?
Could it be anything else like the files being played from micro sd instead of hdd or maybe the player or do i have to get a small for phone amp/dac?
Is the fiio q1 any good?

>>61271447
>>61271432
It has nothing to do with the modmic himself but the fact that he was able to maintain hobbies from childhood while being able to afford such a luxury item. Kind of like using an IBM mainframe to store your hentai.

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>>61271722
How about Bang & Olufsen H7?

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Whats an easy way to change how foobar looks? I just choose one of the default looks and want to be able to put some songs in folders based on authors or something. Pic related how it looks like. no bully my collection.

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>>61271727
The fiio q1 is surprisingly powerful but you may not even need that much output. I strongly suggest something like a dragonfly black(1.2v) or red(2.1v) depending on the headphones. The dac is adequate, it's super easy to just velcro to the back of your phone/leave loose, it's discrete, etc.

>>61271761
http://www.deviantart.com/customization/skins/media/foobar2000/
Or just google foobar skins if you get triggered by deviantart.

>>61271766
yeah well I mean if I get the fiio q1 I will use it on PC too or is it overkill for ath m40x

>>61271727
> is it because of the built in amp/dac is shit in the phone?
Yes

>the files being played from micro sd instead of hdd or maybe the player
It doesn't matter that much where you store files, it matters which type of file is and which quality where they have been mastered

>do i have to get a small for phone amp/dac?
Depends on you headphones and on your budget

>Is the fiio q1 any good?
Seems ok. Never heard of it btw.

>>61271755
They do not seems as comfy as the other ones that >>61271722 mentioned

>>61271788
files were the same just copy pasted .flac files I found on rutracker
the headphones are ath m40x

>>61271784
it's fine if you don't mind spending the money

>Note: The second run of the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones will continue on July 10 at 6 a.m. PT for $199.99 with free shipping to the US and $15 shipping per unit internationally.
lel

i dunno why I was even excited for this drop now.

>>61270114
Depends for which headphone. O2 will clip with HD600 and similarly less efficient headphones. Otherwise it's great. Also heard great things about Dynalos though I havent seen measurements or heard one.

>>61271761
>Ed Sheeran
Christ help you. Google foobar skins though. Plenty of nice ones, or you could do all the customization yourself.

>Budget
~200 £
>Location
UK
>Source
Computer for home use, mobile for traveling.
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
close
>Comfort level
Will be wearing them for 3-5h at a time, prefer them comfy
>Sound signature
A bit bassy and warm sound
>Past headphones
Only IEM ones

Since i travel a lot i interested in a NC pair too. Been reading that they have been improved a lot and have 20h+ batteries.

>>61272541
Look into HD380 Pro.
Comfortable AF, excellent isolation, durable, foldable, good-sounding and neutral except bassy.

>>61272150
Is it worth picking up a pair if I'm using DT 880?

Not necessarily upgrading now just contemplating selling what I've got to bridge the gap for my next upgrade. Any advice would be much appreciated.

>Budget
Up to 600AUD at most (around 460USD), higher if specification cannot be met otherwise the more dosh I save the better
>Location
Australia
>Source
Fiio E10k
>Type of headphone
Full sized as fuck, rugged as fuck, detachable cable as fuck preferably female 3.5mm jack so I can fit a VModa mic without modding a cable with a female adapter.
>Open or closed
Open as fuck
>Comfort level
Comfy as fuck and reasonably lightweight for a pencil neck
>Past headphones
MSR7 and Fidelio X2
>Sound signature
I seek a daily driver combining the tight bass and detail of MSR7 while being as open as my X2s with preference towards a slightly warm signature and slightly elevated bass but not dark nor neutral and as much treble as possible before reaching ear piercing and fatiguing levels over prolonged exposure.

I love both MSR7 and X2 but both are lacking what I want, MSR7 has tight bass and clarity but gets uncomfortable after a while. I dislike the elevated treble around the 1Khz region and cool signature, they don't sound open enough either being a closed set. Bass boost on Fiio E10k improves the sound signature a bit more to my liking.
Fidelio X2 has very wide sound stage which I like and elevated bass whose thump you can feel without sounding dark. The problem I have with X2 is that the bass doesn't sound as clean and fast as the MSR7 nor do the vocals sound as front facing.

Have been tempted to try out a planar pair like the HE400i since that seems to fit my description to a tee despite the cable but I am worried about its ruggedness.

Anybody got experience with Plantornic backbeat Pro and Sony MDR-100ABN ?

>>61272949
it's an HD650 for $200 that you have to wait for Christmas to get.

if you're in a hurry, then just buy an HD650 because waiting 6 months for $100 is not worth it at all. Otherwise, go for it? It has detachable cables unlike the DT880.

>>61273146
>a planar pair like the HE400i
>https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/652j46/am_i_an_idiot_or_does_my_he400i_have_2_left/
among other build quality issues

I'd get one too but not if their QC is non-existent.

>>61273182
well thanks for the heads up

>>61273163
I'm in the UK, the HD 650 is £320 ($412 USD) on Amazon at the moment.

I don't mind waiting as I'm happy with the DT 880. I guess it would be nice to have a pair of bright headphones and a darker/warmer pair. Just worried about the import VAT/tax.

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>>61272949
The 600 or 6XX are worth a try for sure, whether or not you keep them or trade them away is personal preference though. If you only have a stock amp from a phone or computer then they will sound pretty underwhelming.

Anyone know if the Phillips Fidelio L1 are compatible with any third party ear pads such as the HM5?

>>61273200
I'm currently using my 880s with a Fulla 2.

>>61273200
Haven't owned fidelio L1, not sure if their cup size is comparable but I do have the X2s and did fit lamb leather HM5 pads just fine after a good while of careful stretching.

>>61273223
Ok, they would sound pretty grand with your setup then.

>>61273189
dunno about the UK but I'm expecting to pay around CAD$45 for a pair. So only around CAD$320 (=250 USD) in total. In comparison, HD650 is CAD$520 (=400 USD) even though I am a couple hours away from the US.

I'd have thought the UK could get any Sennheiser cheaper than North America but I guess not.

>>61273269
>>61273275

On second thoughts, maybe I'll hold off on the 6xx. HD 600 has gone down to £182, HD 650 down to £220 on Amazon UK in the past and when I factor in the import VAT + handling fee the 6xx isn't really that good of a deal any more.

>HD 6xx + shipping = 215 USD/£166.73
>20% import VAT + 1.5% import tax + £8 handling fee
>~£210

>>61272949
The more neutral HD600 is suggested, for contrast with the DT880, which is considerably more vshaped. It's pretty good on current amazon sale too.

>>61273473
>V shaped
It's just bright, the bass isn't boosted

>>61273351
No point in waiting for the 600 to go under 600 quid. You could be waiting forever. They mostly stick around the 220-250 mark. They're like 340 right now lmao.

>>61273645
I'm not in any rush to buy the Sennheisers, I'm pretty happy with the Beyers at the moment.

Is HD650/6XX a upgrade from HD600 or sidegrade? Which headphone is more transparent?

>>61273667
Neither.

Get the DT 990 if you want the best critical listening headphone.

I just want something comfy I can wear at work that doesn't leak sound so people can't hear my horrible taste in music. Any recs?

>>61273749
beyer custom studio

>>61273667
The 650s have a bit more bass and a bit more soundstage than the 600. And I think the 6xx are just the 600s but cheaper(?) and with a new coat of paint.

>>61273684
Female highs literally hurt though. 600 is the best option under £500 by far.

>>61273568
it's a beyer, the treble is boosted.

>>61273749
HD380 Pro
Good sounding
Neutral except bass somewhat stronger
Excellent isolation (-32dB)
Comfortable AF
Replaceable cable
Durable

>>61269705
>compensated
Into the trash it goes.
>>61269407
That's terrible.

>>61273962
learn what v shaped means

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>>61270972
I'd say they're a major mistake.

>>61273962

>believing shitty /g/ memes. Think for yourself for a change.

>>61274127
The treble rape is real. FR doesn't lie.

>>61271722

Have QC35s. They're nice, comfy. Really no bass to be found though. I've only tested the Sony MDR1000x, but I liked em. I like the silence feature when you hold your hand up to the cup to turn of the noise cancellation so you can hear shit and talk to people if need be.

>>61270972
Of all things, f*ing marshalls.
0/10.

>>61271321
There's nothing wrong with 90-100 dB listening for less than an hour at a time. I think most people like to listen to loud music for at least short periods of time. I definitely think the super sensible among us here who always keep it in the 80s are in the minority.

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>>61271722
>Active Noise Cancelling headphones

>>61274127
Who are you quoting? Accentuated, boosted treble is pretty much beyer's traditional sound.
t. satisfied owner of two beyerphones

>>61274127
Literally every credible measurement of DT880 shows strongly boosted treble.
>>61273568
DT880 objectively has a slight midbass boost in comparison to the diffuse field curve, so V-shaped was an accurate descriptor.

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>>61271722 >>61274151
>Bose

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>>61263952
>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
Southeast US
>Type of headphone
Over the ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Maximum comfort. I don't care how shit the headphones are if they're /comfy/

>>61274271
HD380 Pro.
Comfy AF, yet highly isolating. Durable. Good sounding (neutral but somewhat bassy). Detachable cable.

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>>61274151
>QC35's are the fucking bomba boi!

>>61274324
More like the fucking botnet.

>>61274324
>>61274264

>>61274337
Not a botnet if you don't install their shitty app.

>>61274151
As sound quality do you think that are better the Sony or the Bose? I don't care that much of Sony's features. Have you tried with some equalization into the phone to have ore bass?

>>61274189
Have you ever been in a plane or a train where there's a kid screaming? It's like hell.
>inb4 you are a fat fuck that doesn't go out and the only kid screaming that you hear is in that loli porn shit that you masturbates to

>>61274426
Never gonna install that app.

>>61264206
I love my SHP 9500. They're very comfortable and sound very good. I'm considering upgrading to Fidelio X2 next.

So is converting FLAC to MP3 (Lame) with DBPoweramp a bad idea?
It seems like the lyrics sound sharp and the bass too strong, but I can't tell if that's my IEMS or not.

Does anyone have experience with zero audio's doppio/duoza? Looking for an upgrade to the tenores

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>Budget
Around 50$, but I want to save up to get the best I can, so recommend regardless of price.
>Location
USA
>Source
Fiio X5, 3rd gen.
>Type of headphone
IEMS
>Comfort level
Need to fit as comfortable and far in my ear as possible. No ear dildos. They also need to block out noise, as I am often a passenger in the car for long hours.
>Sound signature
Don't really know. I listen to synthwave, rock, hip-hop, chiptune, metal, and still discovering many others.
>Past headphones
Currently using Skullcandy Ink'd. The sound quality is great, but the bass seems so strong I hear bass parts overwhelming everything else.

>>61275000
Not sure about the converter, but a good 320kb/s MP3 encode should be transparent for almost all music. Use Foobar's ABX comparator plugin to test if you actually can hear a difference.

>>61275108
>Need to fit as... far in my ear as possible. No ear dildos.
Wat?

>>61274853
>Have you ever been in a plane or a train where there's a kid screaming? It's like hell.
That's what high isolation IEMs are for. Active noise cancellation fucks up the sound quality bigly. Many such cases. Sad!

>>61274946
Fidelio X2 is a niggerbass downgrade.

>>61275000
Use Opus if it's compatible with your phone/PMP. It is by far the lossy codec with the highest sound quality and, unlike other lossy codecs, it actually preserves 20 Hz - 20 kHz response.

>>61273667
It's a downgrade.

>>61275231
Up to 24KHz, actually, as it uses sample rate of 48KHz at all bitrates.

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>>61275256

>>61275000
>>61275231
Also, I'm pretty sure Opus will be transparent at 192 kbps and possibly lower. Use >>61275131 's suggestion of Foobar's ABX comparator plugin to see for yourself.

>>61275108
>using a $300 PMP with Skullcandies

Is it possible to get a decent pair of wireless bluetooth headphones for about $40-50 in Canada?

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>hyperx cloud died (only right side works) now after ~2 years of use

is there any similar headset to hyperx cloud 2? i might try out another headset as i dont want to buy the same product

>>61267365
I know this feel
>23, get out of military
>4 years shooting carl gustav's
>my right ear hears nothing but tough actin tinitus
>still have HD800's :^(

New thread: >>61275488

>>61263952
>Budget
Up to $800 I guess.

>Location
Arkansas

>Source
Computer. I also need to get an AMP/DAC.

>Type of headphone
over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Comfort level
I wear them for long sessions, so good I guess.

>Sound signature
I'm not sure. I mostly play video games with them. I watch movies, tv shows, and anime as well. I don't listen to music too much.

>Past headphones
I had a Monoprice 108323 for a few years, and now I'm using a TekNmotion TM-YB100P.

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The Beats By Dr. Dre Studio 2.0 Wireless is the best pair of headphones on the market right now
>Wireless with 12 hour battery life
>Noise Cancelling
>Bass heavy for today's music, not music of 70 years ago
>Fashionable

>>61274145
>The treble rape is real
My 668B's say treble sounds fine (:
>>61275108
>No eardildos
>Skullcandy
>>61275408
Custom Studio+Vmoda BoomPro