/hpg/ - Headphone General

I got a nfb-11.28
it doesn't sound any better than realtek onboard sound.

>>62015531
first post best bait

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>>62015282

>>62015809

can someone please help? I just saw a review of the 600s that said they cant be powered from a phone. Is there any reason I should not get the M40x? what are some others I should look into?

IEMs make my ears itchy

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>>62015531
pics or no happen

Dear anon who recommended the dac x6 to me 2 weeks ago,

you may not remember me but i said i was buying some dt 880s with for a dac x6 after you said the SMSL m3 sucks ass, i trusted your advice and now 2 weeks later everything is here and it's amazing. Simply amazing, i've gone from shitty game headphones into a completely different world of listening and i want to thank you for introducing me to it.

Also ty plebspotter for recommending the 880s

Sincerely,
a now very happy anon.

>Budget
200€
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC mainboard
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
don't care
>Comfort level
should be able to wear them 8 hours without problems
>Sound signature
a bit more on the bassy side

Exchangeable cable and ear pads would be nice to have.

are the ZS5's worth the hype? Will be shipping to UK from Banggood or Gearbest.

Like the above post. I want to know how ZS5 compares to midfi headphones/earphones or anything else eg. HD600/Etymotic MK5/HF5?

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>>62016484
>>62016604
Can't compare them to any other IEM but they're probably the best purchase I had (right after the VE Monk, pic related), considering that I don't really shell out on buds.You won't be disappointed

>>62015501
>max 200 usd
>USA mid-west
>Ipod video 5.5 and lg v20
>full
>closed
>comfort is a plus
>warm to bright
>m50s, kco6a iems

looking for something quite a bit better than my m50s iv looked at the bowers and Wilkins p5's and Beyerdynamic DT-990. im really looking for an richer sound with more dynamic range. i am not the most audio tech savy person but im learning

>>62016604
Mine are coming soon so I'll post a comparison with the HD600 and Elear.

>>62012096
Same as yours :3 (memecans à la HD600)

Their site is back up fortunately and my order is OK.

What music do you like listening to, besides idols? Lately I've been into exit trance stuff. Pic related. I also like classical (romantic period).

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>>62017161
Oops here is pic :D

>>62016664
cheers mate. might look into getting that and the VE monk as well as some backup buds. good idea?

>>62016821
cheers mate. any idea on how long?

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>>62015531
Of course you can't faggot.
The realtek onboard sound is already at an ideal transparency.

Just because you can measure a difference does not mean you can hear it.

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someone shop this

>>62017182
Probably sometime this week. AliExpress shows it already having reached the US.

Color aside, is there any difference between these?
https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-EDT770VB-Headphone-Pads-Black/dp/B007VCKA64/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493755236&sr=1-4&keywords=beyerdynamic+pads

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016MMYKA/ref=psdc_13880181_t1_B007VCKA64

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XEYT6G/ref=psdc_13880181_t5_B007VCKA64

The color being different makes sense, but why having one for each model if the fit is exactly the same? What does V and VB even means?
Is the seal different at all?

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What is the second best headphone behind the HD600?

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>>62015501
>3DPD

>>62017414
The Sennheiser HD650 headphone

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>>62017449
Human website

>>62017414
You're late

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>>62017471
Say that to my face...

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Idol trash here.
What's your setup like, Anon?
>>62017161
A lot of random shit including but not limited to:
Metal (Iron Maiden, Metallica, Blind Guardian, In Flames, Manowar, Falconer, Megadeth, Luca Turilli and so on and so on. I tend to listen to metal when programming)
Electronica (Jean Michel Jarre (the OLD stuff), New Order, Chemical Brothers)
Dance/relatedshit (mostly ancient 90s stuff I listened to when I was in primary/middle school... fuck I'm old (early 30s))
Videogame/derived (C64 stuff, Amiga stuff, console stuff, Machinae Supremacy, Press Play on Tape, JRPG stuff, Touhou)
Demoscene (mostly Amiga, tracker stuff)
Classical (anything, but most of the time it's Bach, Beethoven or Dvorak)
Rock (AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Ramones, The Offspring)
Anime OSTs
Idols (Love Live, THE iDOLM@STER, miku stuff, somehow not actual idols... yet)
>>62017169
Cute cover, I'll look into it. Got a lossless torrent handy? :^)
Suggestions much welcome considering my tastes above.

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>>62016384
HD579
>>62016760
HD569

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>>62015531
post a picture with a timestamp, shitposter-kun

does anyone have any experience with oppo headphones? are they good

>>62018246
PM3 is excellent. PM1 and PM2 seem to have distortion issues but the amazing build is carried over.

I got these bose quietcomfort 35 as a gift /g/, am I trash?

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>>62018397
>bose QC35
Pic related.
>as a gift
You're not trash.

>>62016604
>I want to know how ZS5 compares to midfi headphones/earphones or anything else eg. HD600/Etymotic MK5/HF5?
what do you think yourself? ofc it's bad when compared to hd6*0

Internal or external sound card?
Do you recommend any not so expensive ones? (150 -200 dollars max)

>>62018027
arent the HD569 just a minor step-up from the ath-m50s

>>62018745
What kind of speakers / headphones will you be using?

>>62016760
>full
>closed
>comfort is a plus
>warm to bright
Test the DT770, it might be just what you are looking for.

>>62018830
I feel like getting on the HD579 bandwagon, they seem to be nice.

Are 7.1 headphones a meme? I heard they are a meme, quite an expensive meme.

Have DT990 (250) and Fiio E10K. Listen to mainly electronic (I like a bit of bass).

Keep thinking of getting a pair of DT770s to eliminate a bit of the external noise - is it worth owning both DT770 and DT990? Also should I go for 80ohm or 250ohm (I like the coiled cable on the DT990).

>http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-569.php
Good. I like the transition between bass and midrange, how flat midrange is, and the shape of the treble rolloff.
>http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/audio-technica-ath-m50.php
Decent, although not a fan.
>http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/audio-technica-ath-m50x.php
Niggerbass, rollercoaster.

>>62015501
is your Joovce ready for the hud?

>>62018872
>Are 7.1 headphones a meme?
Yes. If you require virtual surround just use free Razer Surround. It works just fine. Sign in to Synapse once then block Synapse in your firewall because Synapse is spyware; Razer Surround will continue to work just fine.
7.1 headphones = 7 cheap shitty drivers per earcup instead of 1 good driver per earcup, or USB headphones with surround software (same shit as free Razer Surround) built-in for an exorbitant price.

>>62018872
>HD579
Good choice.
>Are 7.1 headphones a meme? I heard they are a meme, quite an expensive meme.
They are a meme. Often shitty transducers + typically hidden software dsp, sometimes lots of tiny transducers in each can, with a lot of distortion. Either way, don't pay for that shit.
Just get good stereo headphones, and if you care about "3d" and your game doesn't have builtin headphone virtualization, use third party headphone virtualization. Latest windows 10 bundles such a thing.

Just ordered Vanatoo T0. Not exactly headphones, but did I do well anons?

>>62018925
>>62018027
>HD579
What does it measure like?

>>62018925
>Latest windows 10 bundles such a thing.
Huh. First I've heard that. Does it work with Equalizer APO? Razer Surround does not.

>>62018943
Like an HD598 with better bass extension, so very good.

>>62018945
>headphone virtualization interference with soft eq
No idea, I haven't played with it.
>first I've head that
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3190674/windows/how-to-enable-windows-sonic-virtual-surround-sound-in-the-windows-10-creators-update.html

>>62018957
Cool, i tested the HD558 once and thought it to sound rather nice and relaxing (the relaxing part comes from the fact that i'm more used to brighter headphones).
Is there anywhere where i can see graphs of it? couldn't find on Goldenears and Innerfidelity.

>>62018925
>>62018905
Thanks, I'm not going to buy those 7.1 shits anyway.
Any info about the sound card? It don't know anything about this stuff and I was using integrated stuff for all life, I just want to make use of my wavs now.

>>62018943
Very well.
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-579.php
>>62018957
Much better treble, too. Actually I'd say that's the main improvement. HD598 treble is both too quiet (dark) and uncontrolled / all over the place.

>>62015531
audio-gd products are trash, that's why

>>62019003
Uh, they do measure quite well! Thanks for the graphs, Anon.

>>62018995
>sound cards
If you have extra budget, get HD600 (i.e.: better headphones), that'll make a much larger difference than amps and dacs.
>someday in the future, when I'm used to the HD579 and wanna see if I can improve on that.
Schiit Fulla 2. Just keep in mind, unless there's an actual issue with your audio source, you'll get little to no improvement from fancy external amps or dacs. So, see above.

>>62018824
See >>62018880

>>62018859
how would u recommend testing them, order them from amazon and if i dont like rerun them?

>>62019037
Thanks

>>62019065
yeah, if you don't have access to a store where you can test them ordering from Amazon will do the trick, you could get a few options that you think you will like, test them and keep only your favorite.

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>>62019009
Do you have a single fact to back that up?

>>62018027
How do they compare to the HD598? Tried them some time ago and didn't like them. Sounded kind of muffled.

>>62018976
I meant more on a hardware level. Razer Surround doesn't work with Equalizer APO because Razer Surround creates its own virtual sound device in Windows which you cannot install EAPO to. That being said, Razer Surround's built-in graphic equalizer does not interfere with Razer Surround's ability to accurately place sounds around you, so I wouldn't expect EAPO to as well.

>>62019231
>How do they compare.
Can't say, I have HD598 and HD600. I haven't had the pleasure of HD579, but the FR tells me all I need to know (clearly better bass, treble shaped like HD600 which has really good treble), and its reviews further support a good impression.
>Sounded kind of muffled.
This was my first reaction to HD598 when they were new. "This is pretty shitty for something that wasn't cheap" (they were my first good headphones).
But I used them for a few days, and at some point I was like "wow" and they sounded so good since.
It takes time to get used to new headphones. This is particularly true if they're your first good set, and if they're neutral-ish.
HD600 wasn't immediate either "this sounds odd." but happened much faster, just minutes.

>>62019003
HD579/599 don't measure much differently in the treble than HD598:
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/1-1/graph#246/1184
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/1-1/graph#408/1184
Yeah, I know,
>rtings
HD579 is, acoustically, a HD599 with an extra piece of foam, similar to HD558/598, so you can assume they will measure almost identically (and they do on Reference Audio Analyzer).
You can see here that HD579/599 are, as I stated, essentially a HD598 with better bass extension. The bass measurement looks low here because rtings uses a melanin-enriched target curve.

>>62019310
>rtings
rtings.
>HD599
Expensive AF for what it is.
>with an extra piece of foam
FR is near identical, and reviewers seem to favor HD579 as better sounding. Reviewers also mention some sort of problem with HD599 losing its overall shit when bass hits hard, which HD579 is supposedly not affected with.
The deal sealer is the price: HD579 is waaaay cheaper than HD599.

>>62019203
do you have a single proof that you can see difference between audio dg and onboard audio in blind test?

>>62019310
>rtings
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-600.php
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-579.php
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-598.php

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>>62019352
How would anyone see anything in a blind test?

>>62019352
The burden of proof is on you, making claims like that, Anon.

>>62019373
ok

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>>62019363

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>>62019358
My objections over rtings' choice of target curve aside, I am inclined to believe that rtings' comparison between HD599 ( http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-599.php ) and HD598 is probably a more accurate comparison than RAF's. It is more logical to me to expect that that HD599 is simply a HD598 with a very minor acoustic tweak for better bass extension, as the rtings comparison shows, than it is for me to expect that HD599 is completely revoiced. The latter would cost more in R&D.
In addition, we do not know if RAF has changed their target curve in between publishing the HD598/600 graphs and the HD579/599 graphs since they don't publish their target curve.
It's not like HD598's treble was problematic to begin with, so this isn't a bad thing. Pic related.

>>62019431
As a HD598 owner, if I have to list one flaw HD598 has it would be the treble.
It sounds both wrong and too quiet. Both do apply when compared to HD600 and HD380 Pro.
Going by FR, I can't quite tell you what's wrong. It might be the straight drop past 10k when compared to the shape HD600 has, it might be something else. It's just offensively wrong, now what I'm used to my newer headphones.

>>62019358
>Huge bump at 5.5KHz on HD6X0
These headphones are indeed too forward in that zone, but 10dB seems really too much to me.

>>62019542
It's only 7.5dB in the graph, which seems fairly accurate IMO.

>>62019542
It's real. Also confirmed by Tyll from innerfidelity: https://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD600.pdf

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>>62019542
Had similar thoughts, but bought HD600 and hell, they *do* sound good.

>>62019358
HD579 actually is more v-shapped than the DT880.

>>62019542
>>62019583
Sorry my bad, instinctively linked the wrong one, meant to link the HD650 (same driver): https://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD650.pdf

>>62019583
>>62019649
But there's no 5.5K bump at all in these graphs.

>>62019637
It's not. RAF's target curve/measurement system is just wonky, and flat out inaccurate in the treble. A ~9 kHz peak is essentially ubiquitous in measurements of the DT880 yet RAF's measurement shows none there. Their measurements are outliers for a lot of headphones.

>>62019761
Yeah I'm not sure why that rtings graph is over the 0db mark for some reason. The frequency response is the same, just... louder overall. Dunno what's going on there. It's the same hump at 5.5k though. I guess the solution is to just set the volume to a reasonable level and not crank it.

>>62019812
https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/technologically-impressive-lcd-4-planar-magnetic-headphone-manufacturers-comments
https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/head-fi-contradicts-innerfidelity-sony-mdr-z1r-measurements?page=1
tl;dr: Different measurements using different measurement systems can vary drastically for many different reasons. It's complicated.

>>62019812
rtings doesn't show a hump at 5.5 kHz either. What the fuck are you people even on about?

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>>62016645
LOL XD

>>62019909
Yes it does.

>>62017414
A 2nd pair of HD 600 obviously

>>62017985
Nice selection, will look into it senpai :3
I uploaded the album to nyaa pantsu (search for エクスタシー, latest one)

Or alternatively would you like a jpopsuki invite?

>>62018872
I think you'll be happy with the HD579 and Yes 5.1 and 7.1 is a meme. Mainly marketing taking advantage of people.

>>62019919
Nepu!

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>>62019961
>Nice selection
Thanks.
>uploaded
Much appreciated. Now leeching from some dynamic IP address.
>jpopsuki
Never heard of it. I assume it's a private tracker?

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Is anything more powerful than a magni 2 uber + modi 2 uber straight up snake oil? It seems to me like the uber schiit stack is literally end-game for any sane person. Even the NFB-11 seems hard to justify given it costs almost 100 dollars more when you include shipping and paypal currency conversion fees. Who needs to spend more than 300 dollars on a dac + amp other than placebofags?

>>62020052
Spend that money on booze for more fun while listening instead of autistically listening to tell if you can tell if it's placebo or not.

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>>62019936
Are you high? There's a dip there.

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>>62020132
Same with HD650.

>>62020132
>>62020144
>literally autistic
did you seriously just do your own measurements just to try and win an argument with a complete stranger on 4chan

LEL

>>62020159
Those are measurements from:
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600
http://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-650
However, I think you know that and are engaging in next-level shitposting.

>>62020050
Yush, if you're interested then encrypt the e-mail you want to use with this pgp key: https://ghostbin.com/paste/mvu9o. And attach a pic of your keyboard or something so I know it's you :3 My IP ended with 130.53 (so you know it's me)

If you're not interested then that's fine as well~~ c:

>>62020110
That's actually what I intend to do, anon. Great advice too btw. Shame on any of you faggots reading this if you don't follow it and actually bought into the "hi-fi" memes.

>>62016484
They are much better than etymotic hf5s which they replaced, and a bit more detailing than piston hybrids. I haven't had CIEMS or top end etymotics to compare against though

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>>62016176
>>62018177

>Budget
Flexible, but I would prefer under $200
>Location
USA, New England
>Source
My PC
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Preferably closed
>Comfort level
Will be wearing for hours at a time, probably
>Sound signature
Bassy if anything, neutral is fine
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 pro

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>>62020444
>no timestamp

>>62020490
Sennheiser HD600s.

>>62020494
the timestamps right there in the filename

>>62020132
I can hear an audible spike at 6K, but it may just be my ears. It's not so bad as to cause sibilance, just adds an extra bit of clarity.

>>62020490
380Pro
Custom Studio

>>62020524
Why are your grilles rusted?

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>>62020221
https://ghostbin.com/paste/sa4ec
Won't read email until tomorrow or so, as I don't have the creds for this alt email at hand atm.
Pic: Usual desk, gamer keyb edition. HD598, 600, 380Pro. Atm using the fulla2 with the HD600.

>>62020524
Implying you didn't edit it. This is why we have standards on 4chan. No timestamp in the photo means no argument.

>>62020490

Monolith M560

What does /hpg/ think of the beoplay h6?

>>62020589
>on-ear
>will be wearing for hours at a time
Incompatible.

>>62016645
>have HM5s and a pair of HS7s
Feels good, man

>>62020568
they've had a hard life, they're 17 years old

>>62020571
Haha that's a different keyboard than your last one isn't it (Das?), anyway I've sent the invite :^)

Will post a pic of my setup tomorrow when (hopefully) my schiit stack and HD600 arrive.

Oyasumi~

>>62020806
Not mr idol trash but welcome to the master race.

>>62020806
Yeah, das keyboard 4 ultimate vs corsair k70, both with mx browns. I got the corsair for free recently, so I'm trying it out.

>>62020752
Honestly I sorta dig the look. Might pick up a pair of grilles and rust them on purpose for the aesthetic.

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>>62020806
Listening to the new music now... far too early for opinions :)
Sleep well, kouhai. Hopefully everything's there tomorrow and there's no DOAs or the like.

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>>62020524
he meant timestamp inside JPEG dummy

>>62020513
I'm kind of tempted, but aren't those open? How is the sound leakage?

>>62020554
I might just upgrade to the 380Pro then.

>>62021048
380 pro is a downgrade unless you want more bass.

>>62020972
Some tracks are meh but I love #3 #5 #8 and #12

By the way don't forget to use the same email to sign up for the tracker!

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>>62021048
Consider HD569 if you don't need foldable.
>HD600
Recommended by falseflagger sennheiser-hating troll that recommends them automatically to anywhere where it doesn't apply (because you asked for closed, this time).
The HD600 are open and very good. Leakage is not a problem in the same room unless really loud or people only 2-3 steps away. I doubt you can get them at $200, but there's the HD579 if you're ok with open at that range.
>>62021080
I'm listening, at #4 by now. I don't hate it which usually is a good thing. I see they're mostly versions of songs I already know from games or anime.
Re: Email, I sure do hope the invite has a link to the tracker. Else, I can use gnupg without much trouble, so I can *probably* sign up for a tracker. (if not obvious, yeah, I'm a comp-sci grad engineer).

>>62021144
why would it be obvious that you're a comp-sci grad engineer?

>>62021144
>I doubt you can get them at $200

you can if it's used, that's around what they go for

>>62021190
Somewhat able into computers, mentioned programming, 4chan lurker. Although so many of us do meet this much.
I remember uni's computer rooms, full of people browsing 4chan. Good times. Some scanlacting and fansubbing activity was based on that uni, too.

>>62020360
thanks! upgrading from a broken pair of panasonic earphones so was just wondering if its worth it.

>>62021078
By upgrade, I meant compared to my previous 280pro. Does it have even more bass than those?
>>62021144
I mean, I'll be in my room with the door closed so as long as no one can hear past a couple of yards, I don't think I'd care.
As for the HD569, would that be a good choice for electronic and/or metal? I don't listen to too much acoustic-type music.

>>62021080
#7 I like. I also liked the original... it was pretty good for a perverted game. Eruruu and Karura the best.

>>62021331
>electronic
Seems to have good bass, around the same height as midrange (not niggerbass). Probably good for EDM.
>metal
Midrange is quite decently flat. Metal hates coloration, so that's a good thing.
For both these genres, HD600 > HD380 Pro > HD598. The HD569 seems a better HD380 Pro, so you'll be ok.
I believe it is also the model often posted here, animated image where they twist the whole thing around and torture the headband, without it flinching.

>>62021331
>I mean, I'll be in my room with the door closed so as long as no one can hear past a couple of yards, I don't think I'd care.
Then you should be looking at open headphones, indeed. This is specially true if you do not have / never had a full sized open headphone. HD600 > HD579 > HD558.

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>>62021036
he's probably from reddit and thus was unaware

>>62021395
>>62021460
It seems the consensus is that the HD600 would be my best bet overall, or the HD569/579 if I'd rather save a few bucks. Thanks for the input.

>>62021540
Another nice thing about the HD600 is that because it's so neutral it can be easily modified to sound however you want using EQ settings, a DSP or tube amplifiers. In fact I highly recommend you consider a cheap tube amp if they have a sale on massdrop.com for one, because with the right tubes to add some color and warmth to the low-mids and bass frequency, the HD600 sounds absolutely euphoric.

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>>62021080
#12 is nice indeed.

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I GOT AN HD600 AND IT SOUNDS LIKE A FUCKING MONO RADIO NO FUCKING BASS OR HIGHS WTF!!!!!!!! THIS SHIT IS WHAT EVERYONE'S HYPING UP?????? AND I CAN'T RETURN IT BECAUSE IT'S SECOND HAND FUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>62021828
Pic+timestamp

>>62021828
HD600 + timestamp inside a pic.

>>62020617
>on-ear
They're over ear

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>Budget
150€ headphone + ~50€ DAC/AMP
>Location
Germany
>Source
PC, DAC/AMP
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
very comfy, up to 5 hours of comfortable wear
>Sound signature
balanced, maybe a little bassy

I'm a newfag for this. I used the SoundMAGIC E10C-SVBK until today for ALL things, gaming, music and music on phone.
I want to use the new headphones for PC mainly, music mainly, but a little gaming

>>62022176
Brainwavz HM5 fit these requirements. It's chinkshit but it's well built chinkshit.

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>he measures DAC performance in $

>>62022176
DT990

>>62022260
>>Sound signature
>balanced, maybe a little bassy

>>62022283
Pic + timestamp

Do I need to change my HD650 for HD600?

So I'm looking for some bluetooth earbuds to use at the gym, something with decent enough sound quality so that I can actually hear my music over the gym and sturdy enough to be a bit rough with. Considering their for gym use I don't really feel like blowing a lot of cash on it so I'm looking for something around $20-$40. Anyone have any recommendations?

>>62022377
no way

>>62022394
But they say that HD600 are better

>>62022340
>implying that anime girl is going to post timestamp

>>62022377
Provided your HD650 is recent, just chop off 2dB from 100Hz to 400Hz and you have literally the same phone.

>>62022377
>3 dB gain high shelf filter in Equalizer APO with middle frequency ~1 kHz
>set EAPO preamp to -3 dB
Your HD650 are now HD600.

I own a pair of cloud 2's and an SMSL M3. Was pretty good combo for a while. I bought myself a Fidellio X2, but I have to burn them in cause they sound way too bass. I also have some M40x on the way. Any modifications or pads for any of these?

>>62020490
DT990

>>62022411
You mean the shills?

>Stax is pretty good and not that expensive

Haha learn the Dirac Delta function kiddo I mean just get a Plantronics headset and EQ it to a lamba if you like bright shit how gullible are you?

Every time.

>>62022544
There's widespread consensus on the internet that HD600 is better.

>>62022393
KZ ZS5 with KZ Bluetooth cable

>>62022598
What are you on about?

>>62021828
You might be used to v-shape, give it a couple weeks before giving up on them. I wasn't that thrilled when I first received them but now I cream my pants when I listen.

>>62022698
>"I didn't like them at first now I cream my pants"
>translation: I got memed into buying $300 chink plastic headphones so instead of admitting that they sound like shit I do mental backflips to justify my poor purchase.

>>62022623
The tonal balance is often perceived as more neutral on the HD600. Exactly the kind of thing that's easily adjustable with an EQ as explained by this anon >>62022445

>>62022738
He's not wrong, as "getting used to the sound" of any headphones is a legitimate psychoacoustic phenomenon, but he's retarded for replying seriously to an obviously fabricated trollpost with no pic+timestamp given.

I think I got hyperacusis from focusing on details too much and general noise feels too loud for me to handle a lot of the time. Anyone know of good ear plugs to use to dampen this?

Sorry if this is too /r/ but I'm having a hard time finding a good comparison.
K7** or AD900x for tv and music. Some gaymen?
I have been shopping open backs for a while and HD600 just doesn't seem to fit the bill.
Any thoughts. I'm not afraid of something like Beyer either, but that's just likely to confuse me further.

>>62022945
HD650

>>62022468
>Burn in
>X2's having too much bass
You got the wrong headphones.
>M40X
Auray Sheepskin Leathers from B&H

>>62022988
Do they have that much more soundstage than the HD600?
Even so I fear I can't drive them.

>>62023022
>Do they have more soundstage
Yes

>Budget
$60
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop/Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Don't care
>Sound signature
As much bass as possible

>>62023022
>>62023050
Still hard to run, though

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>>62023050
Bullshit.

>>62022945
>>62023022
Have you ever even heard headphones with a wide soundstage? If not, how do you know that's what you require? There seems to be a myth going around the internet that wider automatically = better, but it's just that, a myth.

>>62022945
AKG have good soundstage for gay men

>>62023063
DT990

>>62020961
should be easy to do, take grills off, scrub them with a wire brush then oxidize it with hydrogen peroxide, salt and vinegar

>>62022945
This
>>62023079

>>62023010
Well, on higher volumes it sounded distorted and I couldn't hear anything other than bass. However, on medium volumes it sounds perfect. Thanks, I'll check out those pads once the x40's arrive.

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>>62021828
>no pic
>no timestamp
not even bait really

>>62023078
I have. I greatly prefer it for tv and vidya.
I fully agree that it's a flavoring of music that isn't always optimal.

>>62023050
>>62023078
>>62023079
>>62023119
Thanks gents. I think I shall just have to make an informed decision between K702, K712 and K7XX

>>62015501
Dammit op, you reminded me about my SZ1K I have sitting in its box. brb gonna go blow my brains out

>>62023211
K7XX, then Q701 if you can handle those headband bumps. Else, K702/K712

>>62023094
Link, anon? Searching gives me $160 full sized.

>>62022176
Sennheiser HD600s.

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>>62023126
The X2's have a lot of distortion in bass

>>62016760
MSR7.

>>62022945
Sennheiser HD600s.

>>62023022
Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Es9S9tXTY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZTKCMRzHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaR34WTjYt4
Before falling for the HD650 is better con.

>>62023063
Sennheiser HD600s.

>>62023322
Oh, wow. T-thanks...

>>62023278
https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-DT-990-Pro-250-Professional-Acoustically-Headphones/dp/B0011UB9CQ

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>>62022945
HD600 hands off. Look into >>62023340

>>62023211
K7XX, or K712

>>62022176
Investigate HD569.

>>62023355
>>62023344
I only have a 60 dollar budget anons.

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>>62023436
Sennheiser HD600s.

>>62023436
don't listen to these people, get a TFZ-3S or TFZ-5S

>>62023211
K712>Q701/K702>K7XX

>>62023454
Thank you, anon.

>>62023475
review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGV_kTCTyX8

>>62022945
K712. HD600 is a good all-rounder for music, but not good for movies and gaming. AD900x may be to bass-lite and treble focused for you, or you might think the wing system is dog shit. DT880 is also a great option. K7xx is mass-shit, just get the K712

>Budget
60$
>Location
US, Northeast
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed, preferrably
>Comfort level
Very comfy
>Sound signature
balanced, preferrably

Looking at the guide the Philips SHP9500S could be acceptable, although I it doesnt list AKGÊK52 so I dont know how they compare.

>>62023330
>>62023344
K702 is better and cheaper

>>62023475
also, come back here when you get them just so you can tell the people here to fuck off and stop recommending headphones for the <$100-200 range, like this dude >>62023523 who is gonna get rec'd a SHP9500 when a TFZ will perform much better for the same price despite being an IEM

>>62023523
>AKG K52
its shit, get a K240 instead

Any recommendation on a bluetooth earphone for plane travel/work use? usually to drown the sound of an obnoxious coworker/boss?

>>62023523
Sennheiser HD600s.

>>62023523
SHP9500
662 EVO
Status CB-1 (Get it from their site using coupon code 'status20'. It brought my price down to $62 from $80)

>>62023523
>>62023546
I agree with the K240. Balanced sound. But it is surprisingly hard to drive. And even though it is very light and has a low clamp, the ear pads can make your ears a bit warm, but it's still pretty comfy, especially if you change the pads. Can't go wrong with the SHP9500 either - better build, comfort, easier to drive, but is bright

>bunch of plebs try HD600
>reactions
https://youtu.be/GpSYmDdTSJQ?t=346

50-60 USD in ears that wont feel like shit upto an hour of use. Willing to go upto 80 if you can shill it hard enough.I'm not gonna be too picky about sound quality, just hoping for something ""acceptable"" for the price point. Usually listen to metal and not to interested in "MUH BASS BOOST"

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>>62023667
this is so cringe holy fuck

>>62023711
You need to go back.

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>>62023711
Even plebs appreciate HD600's awesomeness.

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>>62023734
>>62023737
HD600s are by far the world's best sounding headphone at any price point. But, you're telling me you watched that and didn't feel even the slightest cringe? Maybe I just hate normies that much, idk.

>>62023686
spend money on aftermarket sleeves. So I'll rec KZ ZS5 + BT cable ( optional) + spinfit / comply ear tips

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>>62023737
Plebs also appreciate the "awesomeness" of the M50x, but that doesn't make it a good headphone

>>62023768
Spinfit released double flanged tips if that's your cup of tea.

>>62023667
>"i really don't feel like listening to your new headphones"
>"just act like you're enjoying it and make some happy facial expressions, okay?"
>"fine whatever you say, when are you getting a job?"

>>62023737
>>62023763
>>62023784
More.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i9yxz-X61Q

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>>62023784
^ desu senpai

>>62023711
I don't know what's cringier, how fake the reactions are or imagining the conversation he had beforehand to convince people to do this in front of a camera.

>>62023801
You know this from experience.

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>>62023667
>This video
>mfw

>>62023830
He probably made the video.

>>62023803
Christ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCB_BdlExQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qwi9WXTAJA

>>62023830
nah, I don't blow $300 on shitty plastic headphones and then seek justification for my purchase from friends and family. that's about as cringe as it gets.

>>62023854
You own an LCD-2?

>>62023852
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDOoFDCvq7k

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>>62023667
>>62023803
>>62023852

>>62023873
when did I say that? I use CIEMs.

>>62023873
>>62023885
I own an LCD-2, he's right. Why would you own a headphone for under $400-500. Why own an HD600 when you can match it with a cheap IEM

>>62023768
Which comply model should I get then for that set of IEMs or does it not matter?

>>62023916
Gotta agree here. Especially considering the LCD-2 fazor is only 550$ usd on ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audeze-LCD-2-Version-2-Aluminum-Fazor-/322656464016?hash=item4b1fd2ec90:g:2vwAAOSwaYpZlKiF

Also aluminum, not that shitty wood crap that cracks after a few years so these'll last you forever if you don't drive a truck over them.

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

>>62023960
LCD-2 at $500-600 is _the_ price performance king. Woody if you can get warranty

>>62024006
yeah, if nobody jumps on these by tomorrow I'm going to bid on them myself. I've always wanted a pair of these but I've been waiting for the aluminum fazored ones to drop this low. something like this is probably going to be my end-game headphones, along with a schiit uber stack.

>>62023221
>>62023389
>>62023474
Thanks again

>>62024033
Trust me and skip on the schiit uber, get an ifi ican SE. They make the lcd-2 SING with the bass switch + 3d switch. If you wait for new years you can get b-stock aluminums for $500 with a 3 year warranty. That's what I did last year, ended up with their last rosewood. I might audition an LCD-3/X and if I like them sell my lcd-2 and get the new years bstock 50% off

>>62024060
Wow, that amp actually looks really fucking good. And I didn't know about the new-years sale with audeze cans. Good looking, I guess I'll wait till then.

>>62023941
Nvm found the info I needed.

>>62024098
It's a perfect combo because the lcd-2 fazor sounds a bit anemic stock, so it really brings out the buttery jazzy sound people talk about. The 3d crossover helps with the weak point of the audeze line and that's soundstage.

They have the b-stock sale every year, so they should have it this year but there's always a chance they won't. Just make sure you f5 because the 2s go real quick.

>>62024006
Dark garbage

>>62023523
Beyerdynamic DT990

>>62024175
What headphones do you own?

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>>62024175

>>62024204
he's either b8ing or one of those faggots who actually thinks the HD800 is neutral

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>>62024236
>the HD800 isn't neutral

>>62024175
Retard

>>62024265
>>62024263
>>62024236
>>62024220
>>62024210
>>62024175
Quality conversation.

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>>62024283
go back

>>62024283
Thank you!

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So who here ready for when they shitcan generals?

>>62024341
/gg/, here we come, lads!

K712
v shaped or neutral?

>>62024362
More neutralish then v

>>62024362
Closer to neutral than V but still a bit flavored.

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>>62024357
My body, and headphones, are ready

so does anyone know of a tube pre-amp / buffer that actually does something instead of just adding noise to the chain?

>>62024513
Atma-sphere

http://www.atma-sphere.com/Products/#MP-1

>>62024748
this looks like what I'm looking for, have you heard it?

>>62024373
>>62024392
So... Ultimate pair of dynamic open backs?

>>62024776
It's a 2 channel tube amp, not just a pre-amp. Yeah I've heard it, that's my picture.

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>>62024409
Watch this

>>62024833
What other headphones do you own?

>>62024813
HD600.

>>62024854
HD600, AKG K701, OPPO PM-3, and soon will have LCD-2s.

Is damage to a headphone wire more likely to cause one side of the headphone to become quieter than the other or more likely to cut out the audio on that side completely?

I can't tell because I have a cold and I can't tell if my headphones or damaged or if I just can't hear as well out of my right hear due to barotrauma.

>>62024876
How are each headphone compared to each other?

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>>62024833
you are like baby, watch this

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>>62024833
Very nice.

>>62024886
stop running over the cord with your chair

>>62024813
Deadass I think HD800 would be that.

>>62024903
HD600 is meme, good tonality, small soundstage and needs EQ for the bass. K701 is bright, strange, and I don't use them much as I couldn't fix them with EQ. PM-3 is harman neutral, but a little bright in the 8K region. Elears needed a pad swap and some EQ but now they sound like super clear HD650s with flat line bass extension.

>>62024958
Thanks. Appreciate it, anon

Am I retarded for wanting kiss electrostatics over staxs?

>>62024991
Koss*
Autocorrect

>>62024991
Lambdas are superior in terms of design and reliability. With sound, opinions are of course equivocal. Best bet is to snatch a lambda system from yahoo.

>>62024886
it's because of the cold

>>62024925
Awesome DAC.

>>62024991
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=r204230349

This'll probably clear for under $200.

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>>62025120
forgot SZ1K but since it's the thread theme..

it's the SZ1K Zeos did his review on, I'm not a fan but he didn't give the SZ2000 a fair shake so I had to send the 1K in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uq3StPYNQ4

The Magni 2 I'm using doesnt get my 1980s Beyerdynamic DT880s loud enough would the Magni 2 Uber with its 30mw extra power make a large difference

>>62025319
Or what would be A better choice other than the Magni 2 as I dont like the small volume knob

>>62025319
twice as many watts makes the amount of decibels go up by 3 if I'm not mistaken.

>>62025343
well the Magni 2 has 130mw and i think the magni 2 Uber has 160mw and i dunno if that would make much of a difference

>>62025339
>magni 2 not loud enough
Do you have enough line in voltage? Make sure your DAC is capable of putting out the voltage necessary and your software volume is set to 100.

>>62025319
Change gain setting?

>>62025319
Did you try to flip the gain switch on the back to HIGH?

>>62025339
What's your budget, and do you need a DAC as well?

>>62025319
Probably not. What's your source? Is it low volts? Like a headphone out from a dap?

What does /hpg/ thinks of the Monoprice Monolith M560?

new thread

>>62025450

>>62025450

>>62025450

>>62025450

>>62025450

>>62025440
>on ear

It's cool, but if you can muster it get the m1060.

>>62025440
The other monolith planar sounds good but /hpg/ shits on it since the cups are glued. This bread is baked.

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>>62025361
>>62025362
Yes I Did the only time it gets set to low if at all is when I'm using my Pioneer Monitor 10IIs

>>62025390
Around 300 as I'm also getting A pair of M1060s and the dac I have seems to work unless you feel otherwise

Have a Pic of the Total eclipse from Newberry,SC

>>62025470
Literally unlistenable ringing in the 1060

>>62025471
Christ. DT880 should be deafening at high.
For some framework of reference, I use my HD600 at low, typically between 9 and 10 o'clock @ knob for music. At most, I go up to 3 o'clock with quiet tv series and such.

>>62025499
I have a pair from 1980 that are 600Ohms

>>62025521
Cool. They are completely different as the current DT880, as far as I'm aware. Just keep that in mind.

>>62025533
so it seems I feel as if my DT880s are the True DT880s

And i have to have it at the 1 to 3 o' clock range to be at a decent volume level

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>>62025533
Note that this is an ad from 1980 or so

Are ATH-AD700x an upgrade from HD 380?

>>62026319
Sidegrade. 900X/1000X would've been a 'better' sidegrade but it works. If you don't mind the bass or or headband on the AIR series, they're neat.

>>62026482
So similar sound profile but with an open back

>>62026506
It's nowhere near similar imo. Just another entry midfi can. Light on bass, can be bright and very detailed for its price.

>Budget
$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop
>Type of headphone
Doesn't matter
>Open or closed
Doesn't Matter
>Comfort level
comfort is pretty important. I'd take better comfort over a bit of sound quality if it's not too noticeable
>Sound signature
Whatever is best for counterstrike/pubg
>Past headphones
hyperx cloud

>>62026647
HD579, HD558, SHP9500S

>>62026319
>open / closed.
They're for different usage. Not an upgrade or else.
I'd suggest HD600 or at least HD579 as an alternative.

>>62026647
662 EVO
SHP9500
558
579
CB-1
AD700X