/hpg/ - Headphone General

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Is there any point to owning headphones other than HD600?

>>62039240
>Snap

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The lord thy god in heaven hath given me his blessing to lead ye wretched sinners away from the ignorant lies and injustice of these cursed blasphemers so that you need not languish in torment for hearing the foul cacophanies of your heathen 'phones.

I'm here to tell you boys that the way out of the bottle is clear, and that the true path into righteousness and eternal life points to itself. And that truth, o' my blessed brothers, is the Sennheiser HD600. Now go, go and thank the mighty father who sheds the blood of his only son that you might be shown his mercy for gifting thee with such a majestic and awesome way to receive his rapture.

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Being 2017, which DJing headphone would you guys recommend if i have a budget up to u$s150? I like the sound to be as flat as possible for obvious reasons but its not a limiting factor. Im from Argentina, they will be plugged into mixers mainly. Thanks in advance guys.

ZS5's with comply ear tips any good? Will purchase the bluetooth cable if supposedly audio quality is better.

cheers

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>>62039080
Got me my SHP9500 today and bloody fucking love these things I swear.

Thank you anons for recommending these to me, better than anything I bought before.

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>>62039080
Idol trash here.
What's your setup like, Anon?

Are the V-MODA Crossfade a meme? They look like retarded gaymer headphones but the sound seems to be good.

I want to replace my meeaudio m6 pros what are my options
Fuck your template kthbxbai

>>62040032
>I want you guys to help me, but I'm not willing to fill out the form to help you guys help me

>>62040032
Oh, okay, bye

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What's the second best headphone behind the HD600?

>>62039080
I appreciate you starting /hpg/ the correct way, with anime girls, but try to use higher quality artwork next time.

>>62040032
Etymotic ER4

>>62040172
I didn't notice until you pointed it out but that is pretty dire

>>62040157
But HD600 is the second best headphone behind HD650.

>>62040032
Andromeda

>>62040157
Pic + timestamp

>>62039240
They aren't portable. My PM3s are very good for work.

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>>62040172

>>62040075
>>62040113
>>62040197
>>62040220
Thanks for the (You)easily the most triggered thread on /g/

>>62040032
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62040352
You don't have money for ER4 or what?

>>62040503
>being a fundlet

>>62040157
How many pictures of anime girls with a question mark do you have exactly?

>>62040352
That's what you consider triggered? Damn, you must be quite a faggot.

>>62040449
Thanks, anon!

Hello hpg, I am looking for a DAC to power my X2s, could you help me find one?
Budget: $300-350
Location: USA
>Source: The DAC
>Type of Headphone Driven: The Fidelio X2s
I also would like to know if this could drive a microphone as well, as that would be a plus. Or would i drive that through a pre-amp, or other device? Thank you!

>>62040671
>I also would like to know if this could drive a microphone as well
DAC's don't power microphones, phantom power does. You might also be thinking of an ADC. You might also want to look into studies of blind tests done between dacs and then see how you feel.

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>>62040671
Your budget is insane high, overkill for X2, and would better afford you new headphones like the HD600.
Anyway, I understand you have no DAC/AMP right now, and I suggest Schiit Fulla 2 ($99).
That's a usb2 DAC+Amp, and it's overkill for the X2 already: Possibly all you're going to ever need.
>DAC to power
That's the amp's job.

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i feel like /mu/ would just laugh at me or not be helpful at all

how does /hpg/ decide from which album or collection to download their tracks from? Heck, how do you even pick between different issues of an album? I have limited bandwidth every month

>>62039815
>retarded gaymer headphones but the sound seems to be good.
I mean, they sound good if you enjoy bass. Build is nice, cables are nice, case is good. It does have a gaymer look though

>>62041227
>FLAC
WHY

>>62041227
>which album or collection to download their tracks
Download the full albums. Prefer original releases, accept remasters only if the audio quality wasn't compromised or it has some sweet bonus tracks you can store in another folder.

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>>62041227
get 320k mp3 from soulseek retard

>>62041344
so i dont have to worry about rotational velocidensity. I like the idea of archival quality music even if i'll convert it to mp3 on my phone.

i also need a way to fill up my 128gb sd card..

>>62041380
I used to think this, but then i realized that there is literally no circumstance that I would need an album in flac rather than MP3
It's just a massive waste of space and time, and possibly quality if you don't reencode it properly

>>62041227
I usually just buy the CDs and rip them myself.

>>62041380
>I like the idea of archival quality music even if i'll convert it to mp3 on my phone.
At least use OPUS, you brute.

Since almost everyone seems to hate SH. What headphones should I buy for videogames. I don't ever talk so I don't give a shit about mics. Just some headphones with good quality for positional audio and immersion. Budget is around $200

>>62041662
"SH"? What?

>>62041662
>almost everyone seems to hate SH
Only the people who haven't tested enough headphones actually hate a brand, most brands produce both good and bad headphones.
But in you canse in particular i'd go with AD900X, very good positional accuracy and soundstage, very comfortable.

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>>62041720
idol trash suggests taiko no tatsujin ds.

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>>62041720
>he actually bought massdrop headphones

>>62041163
>HD 600
>Having any bass at all

>>62041662
HD600 > HD579 > HD558

>>62041163
Sorry for my mistake, can you reccomend any others beside the Schiit Fulla 2? The budget is so high to acommodate future headphones as well.

>>62040671
>>62041801
NFB-11.28

You don't need an amp for the X2, though. Buying new headphones first would probably be a better idea, but it's up to you.

>>62041662
SHP 9500 or any of the audio technica AIR series. Spend any leftover money on a dac/amp if you don't have one.

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>>62041787
>Not buying assdrop headphones
Shiggy

>>62041894
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190
>WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including one or more listed chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

>>62041801
schiit modi+magni
schiit jotunheim

>>62041904
>Falling for California's bullshit
That's not the only thing that can cause cancer :^)

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAD245CD9640&cm_re=HD_600-_-9SIAD245CD9640-_-Product

>>62041378
>320K MP3
BLOAT
192K Opus is the sweet spot.

>>62041904
turns out eating headphones isn't so healthy for the human body

who would have thought?

I just sold my used for HD 598 for $80. Did I get ripped off or nah?

Also I kissed them on the headband and whispered a teary goodbye to them as I placed them in bubble wrap, am I autistic?

>>62041875
>NFB-11.28
stop memeing please

>>62041662
Air series. SHP9500. Fidelio x2. K712

>if you don't use Schiit you're an audiophool XD
jesus the shills are well planted here

Have to much money? Buy a Razer kraken!

>>62042013
Schiit fanboys are just as big audiophools as anyone else. The only company that's consistent with science and ethically informs their consumers about the truth is JDSLabs.

Is schiit a good company to buy audio equipment from? If so, should I get the Fulla 2 or the Stack?

>>62041992
Excuse me?

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>>62041990
>tfw I just bought a pair of used 598's for $80.

L500, L700, or 007a?

>source

SRM-323s

>current hp

SR-307

>>62042035
Not really, they're powerful as fuck but generally harsh like grating steel but everyone here will tell you otherwise. Just get em or do your own research.

If you have to get something, get the Fulla. The Magni is a meme.

>>62042034
Go away NwAvGuy.

>>62041990
That's a pretty standard price for used 598's.

>>62042086
Go away Coconut Audio.

>>62042086
You wouldn't happen to be able to recommend a dac would you?

>>62042034
What about Lake people/Violectric? They'd be my first choice if I were using dynamic.

>>62042110
Their gear measures well but will not produce an audible difference. They cater to audiophools as well.

>>62042126
>Lake G103-S
>$315

Yeah I'm not seeing the audiophoolery.

>>62042159
Like Schiit, they have cheaper stuff that seems to perform well. However, that doesn't mean they don't cater to audiophools.

>>62042034
I wouldn't call myself a fanboy of the company, but one of the founders of schiit worked for sae, sumo, and created the gas ampzilla. Those 3 companies are extremely anti-snakeoil and those amps are absolutely indestructible. They were one of the few brands that could drive apogee divas (speakers that dropped into 0.25 ohm and never went past 3 ohms) without shitting the bed.

I've also noticed that while schiit offers some products that may not have improved sound quality over baseline offerings, they're pretty explicit when mentioning that it may not make any difference in their descriptions. They're fairly transparent about the circuit designs too.

I'd hardly call them a snake oil company considering their business philosophy and pedigree.

can someone tell me how FR graphs deal with the fact that measurement equipment has its own FR? doesn't this create and endless loop of calibration equipment?

>>62042100
Personally I think amps change sound a bit but DACs hardly make a difference. Maybe a $9000 DAC really does sound different, but who fucking cares.

Just pick up whatever, I think the Modi 2 is a fine DAC. Worry more about your amplifier and headphones.

>>62042170
They sell snake oil. Whether or not they label it as such is a different story.

>>62042126
Who meets your standard? FiiO?

It is factitious to say Lake cater to audiophools when their model descriptions contain no subjective material at all.

>>62042202
"When we say “this is the only headphone amp you may ever need,” we mean it. Magni 2 builds on the performance of Magni, with even more refined sound and versatility, while Magni 2 Uber is now a complete desktop control center with preamp capability and even more power."

>>62042222
Fiio caters to audiophools as well, with their pushing of the balanced meme. Even if they label their snake oil as such, they're still selling snake oil.
>>62042242
They sell snake oil. Even if they label their snake oil as such, they're still selling snake oil.

>>62042242
Exactly. You can't even say their higher end offerings are snake oil, they're just over-engineered (multibit dacs and microprocessor controlled integrated amps).

>But I heard from an anonymous dude on the intarwebs all DACs sound the same! You’re bullshitting us!
>If it’s your experience that all DACs sound the same, that’s cool. There’s a DAC in your iPhone or Android phone, so you can use that one and save some cash.
It's funny because your favorite company disagrees with you.

>>62042260
There's a difference between over engineered and snake oil.

>>62042303
If there is no audible difference, and people are buying it under the pretense that there is, then it is snake oil.
>>62042292
Schiit do this sort of strange acknowledgement that they're selling overpriced shit to gullible retards, but in the end, they still do that.

>>62042303
Yeah, companies you like make overengineered products and companies you don't make snail oil.

>>62042311
Aren't you also under the pretense that literally every amp more expensive than the Magni sounds equal or worse?

>>62042332
Doesn't have to be a Magni. Can be an O2 or something else that measures audibly transparent. Cost has nothing to do with it - measurements do.

>>62039080
Anons would the ATH-M40x be a good set of cans for my phone and laptop both at home and the gym?

>>62042337
You think the O2 is perfectly engineered?

>>62042374
I think it's engineered well enough that the human ear is unable to sense the flaws.

>>62042316
you're totally missing the point.
>Mark Levinson
>Krell
>Benchmark
>Atma-sphere
>Bryson

What do these companies have in common? They create products that objectively perform better than almost anything else but whether that's audible or not is up to question because our ears aren't accurate enough to discern it. That being said, these products aren't snakoil examples because on an engineering level they offer superior performance and reliability.
Snake oil examples:
>audioquest
>Kimber
>Monster cables
>Bybee

These companies are snake oil because they offer products that offer little/no measurable difference compared to standard equivalents and sell them at a premium under the notion that they'll make a huge difference in your setup.

So am I a fool to get the magni 2/modi 2 uber?

>>62042480
No. They're excellent for the cost.
Uber versions are good if you'll need the features.

>>62042480
Yeah, for $300 you can choose from a host of other, better amp/DAC combinations, especially Chinese gear.

>>62042368
>phone and laptop
Sure, as long as you don't mind slightly colored sound (emphasis on bass) and average comfort

>wearing headphones at the gym
nah

>>62042551
>chick
>better
:D

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>>62042551
>especially Chinese gear

>>62042563
So what would be the best overear headphone for the gym? If i need a seperate can if the need is so

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>>62039080
thoughts on the skullcandy crusher wireless?

i am a basshead, I couldn't care less about acoustics.

>>62042625
Might want to consider beats, Jamal.

>>62042620
>If i need a seperate can if the need is so
Can't wear earbuds or chink shit IEMs?

>>62042663
I usually prefer over ear as its more comfy for workouts,Im willing to use bluetooth if its required, but I would rather a jack of all trade type of can

Chink shit is self explanatory

>>62042625
>Crusher Wireless
They're shit even for just bass.

>>62042648
I forgot to mention that I do not like ANC, so beats is a no go

>>62042807
You can turn it off. Beats are far superior for showing off to your nigger friends.

>>62042822
Alright, but in terms of the sheer power of bass, which one is better? I honestly don't care about looks, they just have to be portable, closed-back, emphasis on PORTABLE, and enough bass to sound like you have two subwoofers attached to your head. I don't seem to understand why everyone here loves to pay $1000+ for open back headphones that have the least bass as possible.

>>62042885
Sony's XB series may also be worth looking into. We buy headphones with less bass because most of us aren't melanated to the same extent as you.

>>62042885
M100s possibly. Not really sub woofer tier, but it's emphasized enough and gives you room to listen to other genres at least. And they are very, very portable

>>62042260
>>62042311
Then you can get magni mod or fulla, you know some people like tube amps for example.

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>>62042625
They decent for general use and portability but the highs drowns everything even the bass so it's really just sucks when there is more than 2 instruments playing at the same time. You get use the sound of you use it on a regular basis.

T. Owner of Hesh 2 wireless

>>62039080
/g/uardians, lend me your infinite knowledge

>Budget: $120 but flexible
>Location: USA
>Source: Android phone
>Type of headphone: full sized
>Open or closed: closed
>Comfort level: more comfy over quality. i've also a mongoloid and have a bigger head than normal people
>Sound signature: v-shaped

>>62043162
Custom Studio

>>62043162
DT 770 or Custom Studio

>>62042170
Ordered your Vidar yet?

What headphones would be an upgrade from a Hyper X Cloud I?

No gaming headsets pls I want to move purely to headphones.

>>62043272
Budget?

>>62043280

$200 or (preferably) less

>>62043272
>>62043280
Even cheap sub-$50 headphones are going to provide an upgrade

>>62040671
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62043162
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62043291
>$200 or (preferably) less
Look into HD579.

>>62043291
K612, K702, DT 880, HD 598, HD 579, HE-400i, HE-4XX, or SHP9500S/HD 558 if you want to go ultra poorfag

>>62043291
Sennheiser HD579

>>62043291
ATH-AD900X to add in with the other anons

>>62043291
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62039809

Nah I Have had 6 sets of tubes and it kinda scars the shit out of your eardrums

>>62043291
HD579 is the best you're gonna get, although if you don't mind used the HD600 is the best value.

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>Budget
Around $1000
>Location
USA

>Source
PC >Fiio D3 to Magni 2

>Type of headphone
Full sized Over ear

>Open or closed
Either

>Comfort level
it would be nice

>Sound signature
Neutral

>Past headphones
K701, 1980 DT880, Pioneer Monitor 10II

Im also needing a better Amp

>>62043403
>Best
They're a side-grade to the HD 598, which is a sidegrade to most of >>62043333, depending on your taste

>>62043291
If you can, try out headphones in-store and see what kind of sound signature you like

>>62043333

The K702 is on offer for £-270 knocked off to £120.
Is it worth?

>>62043403
>HD579 is the best you're gonna get
This.

>>62043333
Best headphone for the price would be the HE-4XX in Massdrop if you're willing to wait

>>62043405
Panasonic HJE-120

>>62043447
these sound terrible what are you smoking

>>62043440
> £120
Fuck yes. That's a steal

>>62043405
HD600, since for some reason you don't have them.
>better amp (than the magni2)
Good luck with that.

>>62043448
>Panasonic HJE-120
k

>>62043458
>Terrible
>Literally cheaper HE-400is with less sub-bass
I shaggy diggy

>>62043475
he400i sound terrible

>>62043405
I'm poorfag by comparison but if I had $1000 to spend on headphones, the first one I'd try would probably be Beyer T1. Just throwing it out there

>buy anc headphones
>they give me motion sickness
>can clearly hear rain-like noise coming from the headphones
>nobody else can hear it
>nobody's sick
can't tell if subhuman or superhuman

>>62043486
Lmao. Nice try, anon.

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>>62043462

SNAPPING intensifies

>>62043405
HD800 - Neutral bright
LCD-2 - Neutral dark

>>62043516
>LCD-2
how would it work out with my magni 2

>>62043513
>what is elmers glue

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>>62043496
>>buy anc headphones
>>they give me motion sickness
That describes my experience with some bose ANC headphones I tried for a minute. Turn ANC on, feel disoriented, urge to vomit, remove from head, curse at bose.

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Anyone recognize these headphones? I can't find any better pic to see what the text is except for the Sony.
I listened to this guy for a few years now and been wondering what the hell he's wearing and if they are even good?

>>62043553
MDR-V6 probably

>>62043447
Oops
>>62043291

>>62043522
>what is I'm paying for a pair of quality headphones that I shouldn't have to fix

>>62041904
Just about everything is known to the state of California to cause cancer (e.g. Disneyland) due to a badly written law (CA laws are the perfect example of why direct democracy is a terrible idea).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_65_(1986)#Abuse

>>62043522
The weakest link is going to snap, which in this case, is the plastic

>>62043553
sony mdr 7506

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>>62043570
its the 7506

dead giveaway is v6 has "for digital" sticker and 7506 is "for professional" sticker

>>62043292
Not true in this case. The original HyperX Cloud is based on the Takstar Pro 80, which actually measures quite decently.

>>62043519
>LCD
It would work perfectly fine.

Can't really say it was worth the upgrade from magni 2 > lyr 2 with my LCD-2s.

Don't buy into memes and snake oil.

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So Basically I'm retarded and tripped over my cord and now I can't figure out which cords would be compatible with the headset.The headset is the bose soundtrue which is apparently already so old bose can't be fucked to list jack dimensions or compatibility of any of their new replacement cords for it on their website or anywhere.
If anyone knows if any of the actual bose cords from the website are compatible as replacement cords I'd appreciate it, I'd rather not have to buy some off brand tbqhw/ufam.

>>62043620
>>62043604
Thanks anon(s)!

>>62043587
There's a bunch of Cali lawmakers pushing for an even list created by the UN to be included with their warnings, including Red Meats, barbershops, and any weed killer known to man.

>>62043738
It's a USB cable, I'll show you later.

I'm a bit clueless on amps. Can someone reccomend me an amp to power 60ohms / 100db?

>>62043768
y-you too

>>62043291
DT770/Custom Studio
DT880
Hd 579/598SR
AD-700X/900X
Q701 and comfort strap
K702
>>62043447
So basically a 400i
>>62043405
Aeon?
>>62043778
Well first of all, what headphones?

>>62043809

AKG K702

>>62043778
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

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>>62043768

>>62043553
maybe mdr-cd900st

>>62043809
>ÆON
it looks funny

>>62043823
Magni2 is a pretty safe bet

>>62043738
Go to audiobot9000 and find your headphones.
You want your max SPL to be at least 110, ideally 115dB. If it gets you there, the amp is good for your headphones.

>>62043823 >>62043778
The fulla 2,
https://www.audiobot9000.com/match/akg/k-702/with/schiit/fulla-2
Would suffice.

>>62043856
>>62043890

What about https://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Olympus-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=pd_sim_267_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DB1H5AFP6V4B1XVN7D43

I can't get the Magni or fulla in the uk without huge shipping bills.

>>62044015
http://schiit.com/faq/international

>>62044015
That's a fine choice too if Schiit gear is a pain to get, or even if it isn't

>the HD600 were first introduced in 1994 as the HD580
>it is 23 years later
>they are still the best full-sized headphones in the world
Why?

>>62044064
>Why?
You're still being paid by Sennheiser

>>62044064
Modern audio engineers are trash

>>62044064
What if I told you that frequency response is one of the least important characteristics of a headphone?

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>>62043778
Monoprice Desktop Amp 11567

https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=11567#

>>62044064
Because they have gone through several revisions over the years to exceed today's standards

the fuck is wrong with you retarded nerds

>>62044122
Leave, damarcus.

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I realize you're all going to shit on me for saying it but, I'm perfectly fine with my ath m40x and schiit fulla 2 for the foreseeable future.

>>62044140
That's fine

>>62044140
That's decent for a closed set, but what about your open set?

>>62044064
Because it's your opinion
>>62044140
Sounds good, senpai. If you need more power, get a Magni2 and use the Fulla2 as a DAC.

is this a good entry level amp?https://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Audio-V2-Multi-Hybrid-Headphone/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1503464709&sr=8-7&keywords=fulla+2

>>62044164
Yes, but you'll have to swap to some expensive tubes to get the most out of it.

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>>62044140
Nice. Did you at least change the pads?

>>62044087
It is one of the least important characteristics of a headphone for those who are willing to take the considerable time and effort to learn how to properly EQ, but it is by far the most important characteristic of a headphone for those who are not.

>>62044274
That is correct, stupid people will never get to experience the true potential of headphones.

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>>62044236
Yup! I got the brainwavez memory foam pads with the velour.

What are the best entry level amps (sub 100 burgerbucks)?

>>62044332
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

Is it possible to just have an amp and not a dac? Or do I need a Dac as well?

>>62044332
Magni2 for a pure amp, Fulla2 for amp+dac, both $99.

>>62044344
only if the source itself is Analog like a cassette deck Turntable or reel to reel

>>62044338
Those are headphones.

>>62044344
If you have an analog signal, you don't need a DAC. Your computer's line-out is analog already.

For your first such device I'd recommend the Fulla 2, however. As it's both an amp and a dac, it ensures you're not being fucked by your computer or whatever your source would otherwise be.

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>62044111
>62044122
>62044133

THIS MUST BE /hpg/'s LUCKY DAY!

>>62044349
Any others? Im just kind of averse to Schiit because of the fiasco with the original Lyr blowing up headphones.

>>62044364
Save up.

>>62044332
https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=11567#

>>62044387
I still believe that story to be bullshit.
>schiit
Know what they're doing. Company has quite the pedigree, founded by both mike moffat and jason stoddart, who are also the designers of all their products.

>>62044432
Ok. I will get the Fulla 2 at least. Is there anything I need alongside it (beside obvious stuff like cables.), Does it come with anything?

>>62044332
DAC X6, MDA, Fulla2, Magni2
>>62044387
They fixed it.

>>62044441
>What comes in the box, besides the Fulla? Do I get a cable with this?
>Yes, we supply a 3’ micro USB (to standard USB) cable. Yeah, we know Apple and some other doods are going full-nuts on USB-C. One word: adapters.
That's all you need, besides a computer to connect the fulla2 to, and some headphones.

>>62044465
Thank you! Time to fall for the DAC/AMP meme.

>>62044472
Welcome to the club :-)
I have Magni/Modi (2 Uber) and fulla 2. Love them all.

>>62044472
If you want even more power from it, plug in a micro USB from the wall like a phone charger into the back and the included one into the PC.

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imagine if a novice actually referred to these threads as advice

yikes

>>62044545
HD600 and schiit stack is good advice.

>>62044551
lol

>>62044503
A pc should be more than fine as a power provider.

The extra input is for odd situations like using the DAC with a phone that can't power it.

Note when using the aux power input, the device will not draw power from the main usb wire at all.

>>62044064
AKG K712 and HiFi memes 400i beat it in soundstage, bass and I would say comfort while retaining some semi balance of neutrality, HD600 has very weak sub bass extension that can't be EQ due to distortion and bumped upper midrange.
>>62044111
>Still no bass that distorts with EQ
>Ear shaped cups but with a tight clamp and no room, beaten in comfort by many modern offerings
They should make HD750 for 500$ with unfucked FR to replace HD6xx line. Or maybe HD600 P(laynar), I highly doubt tho?

Currently running KEF M500s, but the parts support is drying up. No ability to buy replacement earpads and cables. Anyone around here use on-ear headphones that they like? I like the way the naturally seal out sound.

>>62044755
HD25's are really nice.

>>62044623
>beat it in soundstage
Because making everything sound far away is somehow superior.
>bass
the more the better! Bring these melanin levels up!
>comfort
>akg
lol.
>semi balance of neutrality
No comment.

>>62039530
m40x

>>62044811
>This poor attempt at damage control
>No bass is good, any more are for niggers!
Kekkity kek

>>62044836
>claiming HD600 has no bass.
.

>>62044890
>Implying the HD 600 has any

>>62043291
do you like lows, mids, or highs better?

>>62042916
>melanated
?

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HD600 vs HD650?

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>Budget
$100~300 (flexible)

>Location
Canada

>Source
PC

>Type of headphone
Full-sized, over ear

>Open or closed
Closed

>Sound signature
Prefer neutral, detailed soundstage, low distortion

what do you guys think of Sony MDR 1000x?
I need a noise canceling headphone that i would use for almost 6 hours a day , is it comfortable enough for that?

>>62045432
Do you need ANC though? A decent pair of closed headphones work or IEM's with over ear hearing protection.

>>62045451
I used to sit in my own office, now they moved me to a cubicle in a small room with 7 guys who are constantly fighting/shouting/coughing/sneezing/chewing and making calls on the speaker phone with the audio maximized.
I don't know what to do other than using an ANC headphones.

>>62045482
ANC blocks constant low frequencies like a lawn mower or plane engine noise, not constant yelling.

Are there any full sized Bluetooth headphones that don't have a compromise in one way or another? The Sony MDR 1000X are snap city, I've heard the Bose QC35 have meh sound and questionable quality control, the V-moda Crossfade Wireless are bass heavy. What should I be looking for in the $300 or less range?

>>62039080
Best headphones I can get for $35? I don't really care if they're used. I was looking at a pair of Sony MDRXB950BT/Bs. I don't care at all if they're bluetooth or not, but they must have a removable cable.

What's the current top meme chink IEM to spend all my good boy points on?

>>62045876
Scrounge up an extra $15 bucks and get an SHP9500.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190&cm_re=shp9500-_-26-138-190-_-Product#

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Are headphone drivers fine with heat? My HD800's are on a wall bracket about 8 inches above the roof exhaust of my PC, I never even gave it any thought but it dumps out quite a bit of heat. Pulls about 500w from the wall under load.

I guess the air up there isn't that much hotter than ambient.

>>62045197
MSR7 sounds decent for you

>>62046435
>top meme chink IEM
KZ ZS5

Getting the isine20x should I be expecting the best IEMs?

Does anyone have that guide for rigging up a budget headset? Something about attaching a cheap headset to your headphones somehow I think.

>>62047718
like a vmoda pro boompro? lt's plug and play to any headphone with detachable 3.5mm cables like >>62046466

>>62047861
Same idea as a vmoda or modmic, but cheaper/more ghetto. There was an image with explanation and link to the headset used that I'm pretty sure I saw here a while back.

>>62047236
I heard it's shit

where can i buy the hd558 6.35m to 3.5 adapter in england?

>>62048673
In every electronics store?

>>62047236
Trash

I got a FiiO Q1 for home use because static my motherboard started producing static with the sound. Sounds great for music but is there a way to let it output all my desktop sounds?

>>62049503
The PC is playing your music but not any other sounds? And the PC recognizes that your Q1 is connected?

>>62045482
HD380 Pro sound good, are comfortable and have excellent isolation. (-32dB)

>>62039080
>max 200 usd
>USA mid-west
>ipod and v20
>full
>closed
>comfort is a plus
>warm to bright
>m50s, kco6a iems

>>62050231
>koss-Portapros
Grew to dislike them b/c very leaky and open. speaking of which there is a koss depot/hq in my town

>>62044623
>HD600 has very weak sub bass extension that can't be EQ due to distortion
False. I have literally EQ'd Koss KSC-75 to flat, Etymotic-like bass without AUDIBLE distortion resulting, and KSC-75 show more distortion in the bass and a sharper sub-bass rolloff than HD600 do.

>>62050231
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62050304
i will take a look at those thanks

>>62045197
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

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>>62048673
You don't need to buy Sennheiser brand. Any adapter will do. When purchasing 1/4" to 3.5mm adapters, ALWAYS purchase ones with this kind of design: https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MHE-100-5-Right-Angle-Headphone-Adaptor/dp/B000068O6B/
Never buy the kind shown in this picture. These can literally break headphone jacks by acting like a lever on the jack.

>>62050321
Not anon, but thanks. Just what I was looking for

>>62050592
But those are all bad headphones, anon.

>>62050608
>>62050321
>>62050304
>>62050231

you got better suggestions then

>>62050608
Kek. Definitely not; have listened to them in-store. Exactly what I'm looking for, but thanks for the concern anyway, anon

>>62050676
Don't mind him; he's a falseflagging Sennheiser shill

>>62048673
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-flexible-adapter-6-35mm-561035/dp/B010FTO1LO

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Which AKG cans are worthwhile?

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Just posting this for my dt990 bros again. I've found to significantly improve on the headphone. The bass quality improves the most IMO but the treble too. Remember to give it a chance your brain takes a bit to get used to a new sound. This is why you need some time with a new headphone before you really like it.
Also it's important to drive them properly. I've been told I'm wrong so it's just my opinion but whatever. If you think it sounds shitty on your weak amp try a dacx6 they're only $65.

>>62044811
>Because making everything sound far away is somehow superior.
HD600 sound waaaaaay too closed, altho imaging is good, I don't need AKG or HD800 levels but it can be at least DT880 or HD598 levels.
>the more the better! Bring these melanin levels up!
I am not trying to shitpost and I own HD600 myself and like them a lot but that sub bass is non existent. Melanin levels is when you overdo it like on X2, but HD600 has no sub bass extension but instead an insane roll off, it should at least roll off less sharply like on HD800.
>comfort
>akg
>lol.
HD600 cups are too damn small! Smallest of all their open back offerings and it really annoys the shit out of me and some people, HD598 has none of this problem nor it grips hard, same for AKG and it's headband fixates nicely.
>semi balance of neutrality
>No comment.
HD600 has too sharp of a bass rolloff and a bump in upper treble. DESU no headphone is fully neutral but there are some that deviate less. I give that K712 has weird bumps and dips in upper mid range but that's not the same like X2, it deviates but not in a horrible way and seriously if I had to chose other mid-fi pair of headphones it will be them because it's fun but not too much, unlike X2.

>>62050231
MSR7

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What do I do while waiting for hd6xx to ship
I've got an amp ready but my current headphone is some years-old gaymer headset using USB

>>62051214
Pick up a closed set to scratch the itch until then

Hey, are there any decent priced bluetooth headphones out there that are comfy and don't focus on 'xtreme base'?

Looking for <60 euro bluetooth headphones

Sounds signature: V shaped
Usage: gym sessions
Open or closed: closed, they play music over there
Comfort: as comfortable as possible
Previous headphones: Audio-Technica AIR ATH-AD700X

>>62051340
Location: The Netherlands

>>62051074
>HD600 sound waaaaaay too closed, altho imaging is good
To me it seems just right. It's like sitting on the front row of a concert, rather than all the way back.
It actually didn't bother me at all coming from HD598, which exaggerates soundstage.
Then again, my closed set, the HD380 Pro, sounds a bit narrow to me but alright; I'm not too bothered by the soundstage when using it.
>HD600 cups are too damn small! Smallest of all their open back offerings and it really annoys the shit out of me and some people
Ears fit, without touching, but there's narrow margin. Sometimes it takes some readjusting. HD598 do look the same but somehow manage to seem Just Right.
>HD600 has too sharp of a bass rolloff and a bump in upper treble.
HD600's treble is seriously good, so that's definitely not an issue.
Some bass rolloff is expected on open, dynamic headphones, and HD600 has quite the strong bass considering that. It's flaw would be that it favors upper bass a little too much.
Overall, the HD600 is about the most neutral you can get (if your target is harman) and well-balanced, as to how it does everything well and nothing actually badly. I would say this is precisely why it gets recommended so much.

Hit me with some recommendations boyos, I'm probably robbing myself of beautiful sound by just listening to my music through cheap Amazon headphones

>Budget
$300 or less
>Location
US
preferably ordering from best buy's site as I have a gift card i could use, but my budget is not limited to there
>Source
Desktop computer/laptop/tablet
>Type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Pretty comfortable. These are my after work relaxing at home headphones, nothing I'll be taking out of the home.
>Sound signature
Doesn't matter too me. I listen to a lot of relaxing chill-hop type stuff, as well as big band/jazz. Idk if that helps or not kek.
>Past headphones
Right now I'm using some AYL Bluetooth headphones I got off Amazon for like $20, mainly used at work.

Thanks in advanced.

What are some good in ear headphones?
The ones that came with my nokia broke after 2 years. My budget is 60 dollars, preferably Sennheiser because is closer.
Anyone tried Sennheiser Cx300 II?

>>62051675
>closed
Are you:
>in a loud environment
>within 3 steps of another person
If neither, then you should be looking at open.

>>62051770
>Inb4 merchant shill

>>62051675
I like my Beyer DT 770 a lot and ATH-M50/40X is a safe recommendation here but if I was thinking about spending ~$300 for home listening I'd lean toward an open set

>>62051770
This

>>62051770
For some reason I figured open would be a bit louder than 3 steps, but if not then I guess open works as well since I'll just be listening to them in my office at home.

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>>62051654 >>62051770 >>62051675
>open works as well since I'll just be listening to them in my office at home.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sennheiser-over-the-ear-stereo-headphones-black/9265109.p?skuId=9265109
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AZTKCMRzHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Es9S9tXTY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaR34WTjYt4

>>62051654
HD600 matches diffuse field more closely than harman. Harman is a preference curve anyways.

>>62051013
K712

>>62051825
Depends on the headphone, HE400i leak a lot more than HD600's. At listening level I can hear the HE400i's from probably 30-40ft. away in a quiet environment.

>>62044811
>>comfort
>>akg
He clearly said K712, not AKG in general. Dumb shill

>>62051340
>>62051675
Beyerdynamic DT990, Hifiman HE-4xx/HE-400i/HE-400s, Monoprice M1060, Audio Technica ATH-AD900x

>>62051675
>>62051792
Monoprice Monolith M1060, HiFiMan HE-400i/400S, Audio-Technica ATH-R70X/ATH-AD1000X, AKG Q701/K712

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>>62051927
I admire your dedication.

>>62051825
HD600 are the obvious (highest value/money) choice at your budget, but if for some reason you want to go cheaper, the HD579 (at around half HD600's price) is seriously good.

>>62051957
>>62051825
>>62051675
The HE-4XX is also an option if you're willing to wait a long-ass time

>>62039080 (OP)
hello world! Please help me. Mum broke my sennheiser momentum on ears.

>Budget: $120 but flexible
>Location: Italy
>Source: Android phone
>Type of headphone: over ear
>Open or closed: dk/dc
>Comfort level: more comfy over quality.
>Sound signature: dk/dc
Must be comfortable for side-laying in the bed

>>62051825
>open works
HD600. There is nothing even close to as good in your price range.

>>62051825
Monolith M1060

>>62051825
hd600 by far

>>62052015
Isn't that the one with the major ringing flaw?

>Budget
100usd
>Location
Mexico or USA preference Mexico
>Source
PC,Laptop,Nexus 6
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
Open or Semi
>Comfort level
I wanna prioritize this
>Sound signature
V-Shaped or warm
>Past headphones
ath-ad700x

I'm also looking for a DAC because my pc sound source is literally shit

>>62052043
Had no issues when I listened to them, but they can be bright for some

>>62039730
>HD600 and HD598
but y tho

>>62052043
Yes. It's also Monoprice, meaning it'll break within a few months.

>>62052046
SHP9500S easily

>>62051825
ATH-R70X. Similar to the HD 600s without its shitty headband. So fucking comfy

>>62045832
Anyone have any suggestions? It seems like the V-moda Crossfire 2 are less bassy than the first model so that seems like the ones to go for, but is there anything else I should look at?

>>62052068
those are not v shaped nor warm

>>62052046
HD558

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Is there a headphone currently in production which measures better than this?

>>62052059
HD598 --> old
HD600 --> new
The HD600 is a major upgrade and the 598 sounds shitty to me now, but I keep them around as an alternative set / for nostalgia.

>>62052062
I've had my monoprice desktop amp for a year, and a dual arm gas-spring mount for about 10 months.

Both are doing fine.

Though I agree for things you regularly handle I wouldn't trust it to last more than a year.

>>62052092
Oops

>>62052084
>>62051825
>>62051675
I second this

>>62052093
no

>>62052046
HD579, HD598se, HD598, HD558
The first three might be reachable at $100 on sales or as second hand. The latter will typically be below $100, if you can find it. Unfortunately, it's been replaced by the worse HD559, which you should avoid.

>>62052084
Audio Technica's headphones with this wing system don't stay in place on your head unless your head is enormous. It's an ergonomically poor design.

>>62051825
AKG K712 or R70x if you want it comfy af

>>62052138

This. I hated mine.

>>62052138
>Don't stay in place
What are you going to do, jog while using the computer?
>Unless you head is enormous
Now that's just a lie. As long as your head isn't asian-tier they'll fit

>>62052168 new thread

>>62052160
Pic + timestamp?

>>62052138
Not to mention it will probably degrade over time and become even more loose. HD600 has few moving parts and things can easily be replaced

>>62052183
>That Sennheiser clamp
No thanks

HD800 a best.

>>62052196
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNxK-NwSR5U clamp gone.

>>62051971
>>62051985
>>62052031
>Comfy
>Sennheiser clamp
>Small-ass earpads
>Comfy

>>62052250
>>Sennheiser clamp
Gets loose to the point you forget you're wearing them in days of use, or immediately if carefully stretching their sides
>small ass earpads
They fit your whole ears in, with no contact.
>comfy
HD600 are known as very comfortable.

>>62051825

>open works

Sennheiser HD600, obviously. They're literally the most neutral full-sized headphones at any price and they're extremely comfortable, with spacious, soft earpads and customizeable clamp.

>>62051825
AKG K712
>Floaty headband
>Velour memory foam pads

Hey guys. I want to buy some used headphones from other country in EU and I offered seller to pay via PayPal so it will be more or less safe for me and him. He answered he will accept payment only via PayPal Friends and Family program but as I understand it means that transaction will be just a gift without any responsibilities from his end. Also he wrote me "People refund-scam through paypal if not paid via family and friends.".
Is he paranoiac or he just wants to get my monies without shipping me the headphones?

>>62052337
You're getting scammed goy

>>62051675
Fidelio X2 if you want something comfy but durable as fuck. The only downside is they're bassy headphones

>>62051825
K712

>>62052337
Obvious scam. Avoid.

>>62052337
Keep in mind you can surely get used headphones at a similar price without risking your money.
This time around, the scam is obvious.

>>62052337
You just got to have faith in humanity sometimes

>>62052992
Humanity != some guy that's clearly trying to scam you (the Friends and Family thing is as obvious as it gets).

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>Budget
Below $10
>Location
Europe
>Source
Phone/Onboard audio
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
As long as the fidelity is unharmed
>Sound signature
As neutral as possible
>Past headphones
Some chink ones, I don't know

>>62054020
>Below $10
Woah mama

>>62054020
>$10
Sure enough you forgot a zero or two there?

>>62054076
>$1,000 IEMs

>>62054155
At that budget, I'd recommend the ER4SR.

>>62054020
NiceHCK DIY Vido