/hpg/ - Headphone General

>>62085126
Barely used AKG K7XX for $125 from my friend. Yes or no?

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

>>62085150
No; spend $20 more on a vastly superior, brand new HD579.

>>62085165
Am in Canada, so that's a no go.

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HD600!

Reminder that HD 598SE are for 79.99£ on amazon uk.
Also thoughts on those Earphones?

>>62085183
Oh, then yes, go for it by all means. That's a fantastic deal for a Milkbagistanian.

>>62085237
I'd try to go for HD579 over those if you can; they are essentially an HD598 with better bass extension.

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>>62085126
interesting general you've got here

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What is the second best headphone behind the HD600?

>>62085261
they are literally 100 £ more atm

>>62085300
A non-amped HD600.

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>>62085300
HD580

>>62085303
Wow, they're only $149 Americlap dollaridoos. Then sure, HD598SE are still great headphones for that price, go for it.

>>62085300
>>62085331
Pic + timestamp

>>62085356
It's the usual falseflagger. They definitely don't own the cans.

Just picked up a pair of Shure SE215CLEs for $1.05 at goodwill. Seeing as they typically retail for $99, did I do good?

Opinions on:
K712 Pro vs. HE4XX vs. HD579

>>62085473
k712 > HD579 > hifiman garbage

>>62085473
HD579 by far. K712 = melanin-enriched and HE4XX = terrible build and customer service.

>>62085462
>$1
Yeah, you did. At cup noodle price, it's definitely a good deal.

>>62085473
K712 Pro > HE-4XX > HD 579

If you manage to pass, HiFiMan's QC, that is

>>62085473

HD579 and it's not even close.

>>62085543
>HD 579
>Literally a sidegrade to the HD 598
>Better

>>62085566
It's a clear upgrade to HD598; measurements suggest it's a HD598 with vastly superior bass extension.

>>62085566
Not a sidegrade... it's better overall. Just not WAY better.

>>62085605
>An HD 598 with better bass extension
So, a sidegrade? If I owned the HD 598 right now, would I consider the HD 579?

>>62085630
You'd look at HD600, not another 5xx.

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K712 are literally tinny and veiled bass cannons.

>>62085473
K712, HD579, then HE4XX

Have fun with those Assdrop wait times, if you do choose to go hifiman

>>62085650
>K712
>Bass cannons
Retard

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>>62085650

>>62085709
see
>>62085737

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Whats with all the HD600 memeing on hpg recently?

>>62085473
The K712 sounds the best imo, but have never tried the HE4XX. Don't listen to trolls such as >>62085650 and >>62085737, but if you can, I would listen and compare if possible

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>>62085769
>recently

>>62085769
>Recently

>>62085473
hd579 obviously

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Hmmm...

>>62085789
>>62085803
I haven't been on here for a few months, but it seems a lot worse than before

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>>62085473
The comfiest headphone!

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Are pic related as good as innferfidelity says they are?
"Yummy and warm sounding, the 3-way balanced armature driver SE535 has great bass extension and brilliantly integrated bass and mids, with a slightly polite, but very articulate and clear treble. The ergonomics and comfort of these IEMs is excellent, and they come with a nice selection of tips."

>>62085842
Reference Audio Analyzer's target curve is unpublished and all kinds of fucked up in the treble. You can't take away any assumptions about a headphone's treble response from RAA graphs.

>>62085908
I always cringe whenever Tyll describes headphones as 'yummy' or 'tasty'

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>>62085842
Literally laffin'

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L A C K O F D I S T O R T I O N

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>its another tripfag shitposting episode

>>62085928
>Headphones can't be yummy or tasty
Retard

>>62085938
THD measurements are not a reliable indicator of audibility:
http://gedlee.azurewebsites.net/Papers/Distortion_AES_I.pdf
http://gedlee.azurewebsites.net/Papers/Distortion_AES_II.pdf
> In our next paper we will show that .01% THD of one type of nonlinear system can be perceived as unacceptable while 10% THD in another example is perceived as inaudible. Even one of these simple examples is sufficient to invalidate THD as a viable metric for discussion of the perception of distortion. Furthermore, 1% THD is not at all the same as 1% IM, but we will show that neither correlates with subjective perception.
>These results supported the skepticism that THD and IMD metrics were poor predictor of subjective perception of sound quality ratings.
Furthermore:
http://asa.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1121/1.4984044
>Research has suggested that non-linear properties of headphone responses have little effect
Furthermore:
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e38e/b5526af06589596390cd585e6aa38c19344c.pdf
From this presentation given at the AES 129th convention:
>Conventional distortion measurements such as THD do not show reliable correlation to the ear’s perception

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>>62085928
>not liking yummy headphones with crisp treble and creamy mids

>>62085939
>It's another any graph that measures worse is poorly sealed, and any better is niggerbass episode

>>62085959
>More THD is better

>>62085966
i prefer crummy highs and fishy mids

>>62085988
>this strawman
>every time

>>62086029
>Inb4 less/more THD is neither good or bad

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>>62085737
Hmm...

>>62086091
Poorly sealed and thus invalid measurement.

>>62086091
Such zoomed in Y axis.

>>62086117
>Budget
$150
>Location
US
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
Either
>Comfort level
Comfort needed for 24/7 use
>Sound signature
skip
>Past headphones
N/A

I want your headphone juice

>>62086167
Look into HD579.

>>62086167
HD579

>>62085473
K712 probably

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>>62086091

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Can your $300 chink shit do this?

Check mate, Snapheiser fags

>>62086183
>>62086189
/g/ says sennheiser is shit though

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>>62086167
Status audio cb-1
Ath-m40x
Phillips shp9500s
Ath-ad900x

If you can splurge the extra 20 shekels and are okay with massdrop waiting times, the hifiman he-4xx is pretty kick-ass as far as value is concerned. Much better than the hd600s in almost every respect.

>>62086277
>Ath-ad900x
Would actually be an option, except it's AKG, so it won't be comfortable nor durable.
>>62086167
Definitely the HD579. There's simply nothing better at that budget.

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>>62086273
I have been here for many years and as long as I have been here there has always been a single virulently anti-Sennheiser samefagging troll who floods literally every /hpg/ with Sennheiser hate. Sennheiser is universally loved everywhere else on the internet; this should tell you something about the Sennheiser trolling here: it's mostly one person and always has been.

>>62086317
Nigga, those are Audio-Technicas

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Looking for closed, mobile, bluetooth headphones to use when walking around campus. I'm so tired of having to deal with cables therefore I could justify the loss in quality from BT.

Decided on and bought some k845bt's. What's /g/'s opinion on these?

>>62086325
Are you a cutie?

>>62086277
>recommending closed headphones to someone open to the idea of open headphones
I shiggy diggy. Open are much better for those who do not require isolation.
>SHP9500s
No bass.
>ATH-AD900x
No bass and shitty fit for everyone but the very large headed.
Terrible recommendations senpai.

>>62086325
>A fucking popularity contest
Kekkity kek!

>>62086332 >>62086277
The fuck was I thinking?
Yeah, ath-ad900x is an option.

>>62086317
>Can't tell the difference between audio Technica and akg
>Claims akg isn't durable
>Snapheiser headphones literally snap down the middle of the headband

Top fucking kek

>>62086338
Those look like Bluetooth K550s. If that's the case, those have well-documented sealing issues, so you may find them to be very bass-light.

>>62086361
>Very large head
>Le enormous head maymay
Retard. The only problem is, they don't fit asian-tier heads. Stop this meme. They sound very similar to HD 598s, bass-wise

>>62086405
They are a lot more bass-light than HD598.

>>62086325
>WAAHHH SOMEONE DOESNT LIKE SENNHEISER.

the only other place where Sennheiser is considered god tier is plebbit. Head-fi, SBAF and gear slutz have moved off the Sennheiser hype train for a while now. The reason plebbit still loves sennheiser is because plebbit emulates the older enthusiast forums and websites, so of course they love the meme600s.

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My takstar pro 80's consistently impress me even though I have other more expensive headphones.
Do you think I should give the takstar pro 82's a shot? They're gorgeous

>>62086422
Barely. Like I said, very similar

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>>62086270
Huh. I'm not comfortable going that wide with mine, but they sure are flexible. Never even noticed.

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>>62086325
Reminder

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Thank you based moderation for dealing with the tripfag's shitposting.
>>62086458
You are incorrect. They are significantly more bass-light.

>>62086494
>headphonescompared.com
That site literally appears to be part of a PBN intended solely to drive up some website's SEO.

>>62086378
>>Claims akg isn't durable
You're saying it is?
>Snapheiser headphones literally snap down the middle of the headband
Still shitposting your snapheiser nonsense.

>>62086490
Christ. Order a Fulla 2 FFS.

>>62086515
Got anything comparing them side by side?

>>62086533
>Implying a fucking popularity contest is any better
Hmmm....

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>>62086568

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>>62086540
>Nonsense

>>62086559
I hope this is satire. I'm quite proud of my little box.

>>62086594
>Different sides with different methods

>>62086540
>You're saying it is?
>>62069068

>>62086598
>Posting literally HD600 every headband that snapped ever.
>claiming SNAPHEISER
kek

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>>62086645
Kek. There are more, anon. Snapping isn't the only issue :^)

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>>62086667
Oops

>>62086667
Being made in Ireland isn't an issue -_-

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>there are numerous examples of broken headphones owned by irresponsible owners regarding a headphone that's been out since fucking 1994

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I love paying $300 for something that measures like this!!

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>>62086680
Take a closer look

>>62086684
hey baby

>>62086684
Maya a cute. A cute!!

>>62085126
>Budget
$20-$50
>Location
US. I don't want to order chink shit again. For headphones it's not worth the 3-month shipping time.
>Source
Plugging into phone (Redmi 4 Prime running LineageOS) and laptop (Thinkpad X250 running Arch)
>Type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
I really don't give a shit. I'll get used to uncomfortable headphones, not so much shitty sound.
>Sound signature
Bassy preferred, but willing to work with just about anything as long as it's not bright and tinny
>Past headphones
Shitty Jelly Comb ones I bought off amazon that were pretty good but broke in two months, xiaomi piston 2's that I loved until they broke. I also have a razer kraken headset, but that was a gift and I'm really, really not interested in getting anything like that again.

Help me /hpg/

>>62086694
That's an astoundingly good measurement for a headphone, glad you agree.

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>>62086696

>>62085126
/hpg/ OP's have really good taste in anime girls

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>>62086711
Glad you accept the measurement

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>>62086728

>>62086703
Panasonic HJE120 for maximum comfy. They're bassy.

>>62086711
>the other, much worse tripfag is back

please no.

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>>62086746

>>62086755
>Panasonic HJE120
>$10
Are these things gonna break on me after a couple months? Because that's every experience I've had with sub-$20 headphones.

>>62086783
I've had a pair of them last many years. That being said, IEMs of all price ranges tend to break via dislodged solders. This can be prevented via JB Weld stress relief as shown in https://www.head-fi.org/threads/6-panasonic-rp-hje120-surprisingly-usable.594945/page-3#post-13576623

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>haters shitposting 24/7 about a headphone they don't even own

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>>62086857
>>62086878
Pic + timestamp would be nice

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>>62086895

>>62086878
I wanna make love to you

>>62086895
Where's yours?

>>62086438
Yeah, go for it. It's good, if a little bit bassy, but you could always tone that down a bit.

>it's another Dipolar spams obviously fabricated AKG/Beyerdynamic shill forum posts as anon episode

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Idol trash here. HD600 suggested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpMDTacbZRo
Yay!

>>62086361
If you haven't tried an ad900x, you shouldn't criticize. Clearly you don't know what you are talking about.

>>62086515
>>62087562
Clearly he does. I've tried them and he's right. I have an average sized head and it wouldn't stay put on my head. It has no bass.

>>62087573
Proof?

>>62087579
Why would I own headphones I didn't like when I tried them? Baka baka.

HD600
D
6
0
0

>>62087573

I guess if you're into niggerbass, it doesn't sound like beats. But the ad900x has good accurate bass, not lacking at all.

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>>62085155
Hey I'm the exit trance guy :)

After a bit of a delay I finally received my stack (2u) yesterday. Paired with my also-new HD600-memecans, I'm honestly quite impressed. Didn't expect to hear that much more detail compared to my old HD558.

Comfort is quite good, I like the feeling of the earpads. The clamp is noticable but otherwise very much ok.

>Inb4 me being a senn shill etc

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>>62088738
Hey! I was totally worrying whether some shit happened to you since I kinda expected you to post the next day with your new setup :)
>jpopsuki invite
Thank you very much for that. It has however thrown me deeper into idol hell. Right now listening to some keyakizaka46 on my setup. And little by little I'm liking them more. Ouch.
>Im honestly quite impressed. Didn't expect to hear that much more detail compared to my old HD558.
Me neither against my HD598 which should be almost the same as the HD558. Actually, for a good 15 seconds or so the HD600 just sounded "odd". Then I was like wow and have been awesome ever since.
I try the HD598 from time to time for nostalgia reasons, but they sound so bad now -_-
>The clamp is noticable but otherwise very much ok.
The clamp will be gone in days. After a month or so it'll be looser than an idolm@ster's *** after sleeping with so many producers.
>Inb4 me being a senn shill etc
Haters gonna hate.
>schiit stack
You've tried it with your HD558 too, have you? It should help quite a bit vs connecting directly. It won't make them HD600 awesome though :^)

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>>62088738
>HD600 cable
You went with a nonstandard cable from the get-go? While it's true HD600 standard cable isn't well loved (and I hate how it's 2 wires together instead of shielded within an outer layer), it performs just fine. I'll replace it... once it breaks. If it ever does.
>filco keyboard
Classy. Which switches?
>cheap headphone stand
I have the same model of stand wtf
>textured logitech gaymer mouse
I've used that model a little (a coworker has it). Not a fan. I quite love my taipan; Best mouse I've used so far.
>thermaltake mouse mat
Dealextreme, aliexpress sell excellent chink mouse mats for next to nothing. Keep that in mind next time you need one ;)
>gain switch
Hopefully at low, right?

can I damage my 300ohm headphone if I don't use an amp?

>>62089234
Not due to not using an amp.
Although you can damage them by other means (such as with a hammer).

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My HD600 are delivered today!

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tkldr: Top IEMs under $500 to research?
Hello, I'm looking for a new IEM. I have an open back over ear headphone that I'm happy with but this IEM will be the most expensive headphone I've ever bought and I would like it to also be my best. I plan to use it during my commute, during the day on the go, and at my desk. Removable cable is a must in order to extend life.
I'm not looking for a specific rec, what I am looking for is a list of models to look into at $500 and under. There are soooo many IEMs and I know there are probably $199 models that beat some $450 models.
These will be for music listening and that's it.

About to purchase Samson SR850 for gaming, is it worth to replace the stock velour earpad with hybrid earpad ? if its worth it then any hybrid earpad that fit with this headphone ?

HD600 arrived, will be writing up a comparison between all my headphones if anyone cares about some random guys opinion who's not a tripfag shill.

>HE400i
>HE400S
>DT770
>M50
>HF5

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>>62089424
The excitement \o/
Let's listen to some idol stuff while we wait for your delivery :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iAySapBmw8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a41-cUv0nAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFhpFvavLoo

>>62089497
Wow how the fuck are those so cheap? I doubt better pads would improve sound, you're better off using EQ for that so only replace them if you are unhappy with the stock ones. Let us know what you think of them when they show up.

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>>62089504
Give them some serious exclusive use first (a week or so would do the trick) :^)

>>62089540
What is your image from? I would have the largest erection ever witnessed if I were in that guy's shoes.

>>62089540
Definitely. I'm running them off a Schiit stack. I might do the pink noise meme for a while. I'm expecting them to be very close to the HE400S but with more natural treble and more forward mids.

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>>62089566
Grisaia no kajitsu anime, one of the SP bd-exclusive eps.
If you like her... definitely play the actual game (fantranslation better than the recent commercial TL, and adult version a must). Specifically, the amane route.

>>62089598
Oh I fucking like her alright

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>>62089608
Her name is kazuki... she's a spoiler character, so don't look her up.
The backstory kazuki has does make up most of amane's (another girl's...) route in grisaia no kajitsu. While the overall of the game is not awesome imho (people love it for some reason, however), amane route (specifically the "angelic howl" arc within that route) is absolutely worth it.
And she sounds so good on HD600 ^_^

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i just ordered these how bad did i fuck up?

>>62089648
They're trash but it's only $25 who cares.

>>62089653
$25 is half of $50, which already buys some decent open stuff.

>>62089653
trash ad in will break in a week or trash as in trash for /hpg/ im not super picky about anything but breaking i just need them for work

>>62089669
I doubt they're more fragile than anything else sold in that form factor.

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>>62089570
Tried to idolfag with the HD600 yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etqXDeOmZ5I
>>62089507

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>my ATH-AD700's have super scratchy shit often
RIP

How are these, especially for the price?

>>62089495
UE900s
Supra II
ER4S (I don't recommend these if you're walking around because of horrible microphonics)
SE535

What headphones do you have right now btw?

>>62089695
the hell is this, no

>>62089738
It's acquired taste. You'll like it if you listen to it enough with an open mind :P

>>62089707
They lack bass, and the headband doesn't fit smaller heads, but nice for the price. Better than the SHP9500 in some, but also worse than others imo

>>62089725
What about the IE800? I can stretch the extra $70 for them if worth.
I have a DT880 that I enjoy. I expect these IEMs to be better than them but I'm not going to sell the 880 as I'm sure sometimes I just will not feel like having the IEMs in.

>>62089707
I would say the shp9500 is a safer pick, and it's cheaper. ADs have a non detach cable and flimsy build

>>62089707
Are they for gayman? They're kind of legendary for that. I'm sure there are better options for music these days though.

>>62089861
>gayman
Just go HD600, or HD579 if you can't afford that.

>>62089882
>HD 600
>For gayming
>HD 579
>Sub-$100

>get Audio-GD delivered
>can only listen on crappy headphones because shillheiser still haven't delivered a replacement driver

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>>62089507
>>62089695
Still have to wait 8hours or so before they arrive. It's still 2AM here. Not exactly big on idol stuff, I'm more of a Vocaloid person.

>>62089882
The dude is asking about $88 headphones man. Those are both great models but if he is gaming, which that specific models suggests he is, I'm sure there are better options than the sennheisers. The HD 5 series is a good choice for music(wish I had a pair to try out) but those ATHs are usually used by competitive people who want the advantage of very good positional accuracy. Hearing and placing foot steps is very important.
My motherboard's audio has this thing that puts an arrow on the screen and just points to the footsteps so I don't even need audio but I don't take FPS that seriously.
That model he's asking about is famous for it's ability to place foot steps while having better than walmart tier audio.

>>62089926
I wonder if that thing is really worth it? It looks insane but the fx audio dac x6 can drive just about everything. It's got a ton of power. Is it possible that those better models really deliver superior sound?
It seems like it's something that would last you decades, I'd be open to buying one.

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>>62089943
Virtual idols count as idols too.

The HD600 is the best headphone!
Unless you get a way cheaper 880 and throw three EQ points in the mix to get the exact same sound!
You also save $100

>>62089991
watch out, you may trigger the senncucks from reddit...

>>62089991
You don't get the shitposting points though.

>>62089991
Why DT880? You could just use a pair of pcspeakers from old PCs and EQ them to HD600.
Even cheaper.

>>62085300
HD579

>>62089495
I thoroughly enjoy the heir audio 4ais.

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>>62090030
Because of how close they are. I can see the EQ settings just looking at this graph.

>>62090144
I do wonder if one day beyer will release a headphone without that stupid treble peak. It can't be that hard, can it.

>>62090129
>heir audio 4ais
Dude these are gorgeous. Can you describe the sound?
I'm really interested.
It's between them, the ie800, and the shure se535. I have decided against going with ety because of some in-depth reviews I have read. I do not believe they are well suited for me but I do give a nod to their incredible accuracy.

>>62090214
I'm a dt990 owner and I can tell you that after eq I am consistently blown away by them. I love the fit and comfort and I believe the driver is rather good. They respond to EQ extremely well but I had to upgrade my amp to be able to do it. I am, no shit, listening to twice as much music now that I have settled on an EQ that I like. Given just how cheap the dt990 is I think I'd be comfortable suggesting them to someone who is comfortable with equalization.
For the longest time I regretted them and wished that I had bought the dt880 or a sennheiser but I no longer feel that way.
I never noticed the treble before but I do now and I believe that eq is mandatory for these.

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Why aren't you plebs running Peltor Optime II's with IEM's for the optimum closed experience?

>>62090281
I'm sure that EQing that terrible, terrible peak down does help, but I would still suggest HD600 once you get the chance, just to get a taste of headphones that sound good without the need for EQ.

>>62090245
Balanced and clear. Bass is tight and clean, mids and highs are about as good as it gets in an iem. What impressed me the most about them is the image. It's one of the few IEMs I've listened to that can produce a stereo image with plenty of space between instruments and musicians.

If you're getting them, consider using comply ear tips with them as it makes for a tighter seal and the comfort is better. Best replacement cable is the westone epic.

>>62090281
That could be just burn in, rather than finding an eq you like

>>62090376
I've had them for years, for some reason the stock sound was better to me when I was younger but as I reached my mid 20s I started to dislike them and want something to replace them. I'm still going to be buying a new headphone and source soon(not mid-fi, I have a job now) but they legitimately sound good. I don't know if burn in is a meme or not but I think it has more to do with you getting used to the sound more than anything.

>>62090433
Since you have an EQ now, just buy another beyer like the DT1990 and use the same EQ.

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https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-5
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g633-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset
What is better out of these two?

>>62090659
obviously the one on the right because it looks cooler

>>62090686
What if go by specifications?
I do not care about their looks, it is not like I will be with either of them in public.

>>62090659
>which is better, AIDS or Cancer

>>62090659
Neither, but if you must, the one one the right. Steelshit doesn't last over a year at best. Speaking from personal experience :(

>>62090659
Your best bet is a nice pair of headphones and a vmoda boom pro

>>62090659
Arctis 5 earpads are useless your ears constantly hit the driver the brainwavz hm5 fit them tho. Sound on both is ok for gamer headsets, mic on g633 sounds more natural but both are shit compared to a samson go mic or modmic. The chatmix thing that comes with the steelseries is pretty neat being able to have two playback devices one for chat one for game I think the g633 use normal micro-usb connectors while the arctis 5 have proprietary cables

>>62090659
SHP9500S + >>62090718

Bought the Steelseries Siberia 650 for my little brother; that shit didn't last long, and i'm guessing that isn't going to either. First, the earpad stitching wore off, then the glue underneath the headband not too long after. For originally $200 headphones, you'd expect better from build and sound, but I guess not. They sound worse than decent sub-$100 headphones, recommendation included

>>62090785
Bought them for $100 discounted, so I didn't feel too bad, I guess

>>62090659
Neither. Headsets are bad value. Gamer headsets are trash value.

>>62091091
no, they're worse than that

they're gamer surround sound headsets

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>tfw people like pic related actually exist.
I'm scared bros, I don't MQA(Meme Quality Authenticated) to take over the industry.

>>62091129
The ones with a bunch of tiny drivers and audible distortion?

>>62091150
Retarded cablefags and meme dacs have already taken it over.

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>>62091150
Christ, what a bunch of dangerous retards in that post.
MQA is cancer.

>>62091150
*I don't want

>>62091166
why does it work for IEMs but not headphones?

>>62091199
It doesn't. BA is a meme.

>>62091280
>BA is a meme

No they aren't. They function better than any dynamic driver within a specific frequency range. The problem is you need 2 or 3 at the very least to maximize performance along with a properly designed crossover.

>>62091312
>shit distortion
>implying
inb4 more distortion is good meme studies

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Reminder that DSD is actually good.

>>62091351
>DSD
>good
kek
(cute blackhaired blueyed loli though)

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>no matter how much you EQ or how many new headphones you buy it will never sound perfect on all songs because of vastly different mastering

>>62089753
Don't listen to him! It'll make you gay.

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>>62091577
Idols are love
Idols are life

>>62091596
Dumb Idol poster

>>62091577
Watch Love Live!

>>62091573
this is why i hate "greatest hits" compilation albums, even worse when I have to actually pick between them because I can't find a rip of the original album/single.

>>62091596
>not liking idols
>having such a sad life
kek

Upgrading from DT 770 no amp or dac to Philips Fidelio X2 is a good idea?

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>>62091609
I did. Now my soul is of a gay kawaii girl.

>>62091695
Look into HD600, HD579 as alternatives.

>>62091702
nico nico nii~

>>62091707
Are they better than the philips? because it's on a 100 pound discount in my country so it's a really rare deal

>>62091737
>pound
Looked into it (amazon.co.uk)
The current Fidelio X2 price is a very good price. HD579 should be similar but more expensive so not worth it, HD600 is definitely better.
I'd get that X2 at that price.

>>62091737
The HD 579s are more neutral, but you would lose the bass. I'm guessing you are used to v-shaped headphones, which in this case, will be better than what you had before. They are incredibly easy to run.

Linking autistic music for HD 600 idol lovers only.
https://youtu.be/yTzYH0QFkl0
https://youtu.be/wOBL4p1n3sM
https://youtu.be/MjtquexQAeY

>>62089707
What about the AD 900X

>>62091766
>>62091767
Thanks so much, I think i will get them now

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>>62091838
Much appreciated.

>>62091839
Would take over the SHP9500S, but the issues are still there >>62089756 it does have more bass than the SHPs this time, though

I bought the HD700's and they sound like dogshit. What headphones should I get instead?

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>>62091868
Definitely more bass, but they're colored AF.
Idol trash suggests the more neutral HD579. YMMV. Both are good headphones at their current pricing.

>>62091893
>Coloured AF
How so? They're ever slightly above the SHP9500S which are nearing no-bass territory

>>62091949
A little melanin-enhanced (bass rises above midrange then dips into midrange) and slightly recessed treble, which due to the overall (raised bass), makes the headphones dark and bassy.

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>>62091993
>AD900X is melanin-enhanced
>AD700X is no bass
>mfw

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>>62091993
This nigga serious?

>>62092012
Le Sigh.
We're talking about Fidelio X2.
>AD900X melanin-enhanced
AD900 seems decent re: bass.
However. I couldn't find FR for X, but by ATH standards (M50 vs M50x), it's probably a worse, niggerbassy variant.

>>62092048
>Talking about Fidelio X2
Nigga, what?

>>62091892
HD600, HD800, HD800S.
>HD700
Is known to sound unnatural, uncanny, odd. Some people like it, but the consensus seems to be on hate. The FR is a clusterfuck, so I personally wouldn't go anywhere near it. I'd of course still try it in a shop for curiosity.

>>62092059
Missed >>62091839, my bad.
>AD900X
Can't find FR, can't recommend, so avoid.
Find me FR for it (X version, not plain AD900) and I might have a different opinion.

>>62092119
And the HD 579?

>>62092119
>>62091893
>>62091892
I currently have the ath m50x (for awhile now) Looking for something new (open). Recommendation ?

>>62092171
budget?

>>62092155
Basically HD599 but cheaper and (according to reviewers) better. The FR looks almost identical.
Both are an improvement over HD598 (better bass extension, less messy treble).
The newer HD5xx sennheiser are known to be very comfortable, so there's that.

>>62092178
Under $200 new or used.
I have a F 2i2.

>>62092188
I meant graphs.

>>62092199
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-598.php
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-579.php
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-600.php
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/sennheiser-hd-599.php

>>62092197
HD 579

>>62092199
HE-400i/HE-4XX (if you can wait), DT 880, K702, HD 579

The DT 880s are your best bet if you can eq the treble down

>>62092240
And they are better than HD 598s, how?

>>62092197
>under $200 new
HD579
>used
You might get lucky and find some HD600.

>>62092248
>>62092197
Also, see
>>62090144
Better than the HD

>>62092256
Way more bass, way less messy treble (see HD600 for reference on what the treble shape should be like).

>>62092278
I really don't see it here
>>62092240
The 579s seem more v-shaped

>>62092197
DT 880
http://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/beyerdynamic-dt-880-pro.php

Hey these Comply memory foam tips are quite good aren't they?
Thought it was just a meme

>>62092270
>600Ω version
kek (he's got no amp and 600Ω is definitely trouble, even with an amp)
>Better than the HD
Definitely not against the HD600 in the graph :P
Competitive with HD5xx. More bassy, and more messy treble vs HD579.
Why can't beyer make headphones without fucking the treble up is beyond me.

>>62092278
>The only good treble is rolled off!

Stop this meme. The hd600s are veiled

>>62092297
>pro
Careful with pro vs premium and all that shit @ DT880.
Also, pro are known to be skull-drilling, whereas premium are supposedly comfy.

>>62092306
I still find them to be the most comfortable tips ive used and the best upgrade for iems.

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>>62092307
There are different versions of the DT 880, and i'm talking about the HD 579. Please show me how, because i'm definitely not seeing it here

>>62092344
Fucked up my cropping. Sorry

>>62092344
The bass part should be clear enough. Now, also include HD600 and compare the treble of both against it.

>>62092354
So, less neutral with less messy treble?

>>62092344
That site doesn't publish their compensation curve so it's not really useful except to compare between models. It's better to compare the 579 to the 598, note the difference, and then look at the 598 on a better site.

>>62089648
Shoulda got these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013WV1SZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolutely love these things. They exceeded every one of my expectations

>Budget
100€

>Location
Germany

>Source
Android phone, Linux/Windows Laptop/PC

>Type of headphone
Over Ear

>Open or closed
I have a flatmate so probably closed

>Comfort level
as high as possible

>Sound Signature
neutral or a little bassy

>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX 300II
Ausdom M05
1More Triple Driver

Basically I want headphones to use at home with my Laptop. When I'm out and about in ears are much easier to carry. I just can't wear them for that long because it gets uncomfortable.

I'm seeing the Sony MDR-V55 for 46.99€ on Amazon right now. Is that something I should consider getting?

>>62092429
HM5 or CB-1. V55 are on-ears, so not comfy. Good sonys are the MDR7506 but it leans towards brightness.

>>62092429
CB-1

>>62092429
>flatmate
Same room? if so, closed.
>closed
HD569, HD380 Pro, HD280 Pro, Status CB-1, Sony MDR-7506.
>open (not same room)
HD598se, HD558, SHP9500S.

>>62092322
>Careful with pro vs premium
If pros are cheaper. Couldn't you just bend their headbands instead of complaining. Simple.

>>62092487
Had the pro. Bending the headband was very easy, took half a minute. It's all steel so no worries.

>>62092485
awesome! Now I have a bigger list I can investigate. To be honest when it comes to headphones I have no idea.

My flatmate has his own room, I just don't really like to be disturbed

The Status Audio CB-1 seem to be popular

>>62092555
Unless your environment is VERY noisy, I'd suggest open.
They sound better vs price, and tend to also be more comfortable.

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Idol trash goes take a nap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE7uxgnuJqc

>>62089189
>cable
Some random one from amazon (KetDirect). Not for sound quality reasons, but for not-rolling-over-it-with-my-desk-chair-all-the-time reasons.
>keycaps
Some cheap aliexpress ones (cool jazz side printed white pbt)
>mouse stuff
Haven't changed that combo for years haha. Ty for mousepad tip.
>lo gain
yush :3

>>62093179
WTF @ timing :P

>>62093179
An invite was sent somewhere, also a reply to something was sent somewhere else.

>>62092933
oh shit I just saw that the OB-1 are on Amazon for 43.77€

The CB-1 are 79€

The house I live in is very quiet for the most part. I'm concerned if my flatmate will be able to hear what I'm listening to?

I'm definitely leaning towards the OB-1 now since the price tag is much lower.

Can cleaning headphones with compressed air damage the driver?

>>62093226
>OB-1
Crap. CB-1 is good, OB-1 is unremarkable. At trash budget, look at SHP9500S and HD558 instead.

>>62093237
But both of those cost more than the CB-1 even...

>>62093251
But they're good / price. The OB-1 isn't.

>>62093182
>>62093200
It was sleepy time c: Will accept that invite later today when I'm home

>>62093226
>open
Your flatmate won't hear shit unless he's in the same room AND you're listening to unhealthy volumes.

>>62093255
yeah but they're not in the budget I allocated

I'd go for the CB-1 then

>>62093226
The CB-1 on the Status Audio site can be gotten cheaper with the code 'status20' at checkout.

>>62093281
but they don't ship to Germany

>>62093270
That's the correct choice if your budget is that constrained. It'll probably sound awesome vs entrypoint garbage you used to have.
If you ever feel like upgrading, make your budget something decent, at least $150, and look at open. Do not even bother unless you can put together that much of a budget, because it'd be a sidegrade. And FFS, do not even think about amps and dacs when this poorfag. If you're ever in the market for a motherboard, just ensure you get one that has a sound chip that does include a headphone amp. If in doubt, check the datasheet for the sound chip your motherboard maker lists.

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Who MQA here?
It really sounds better than lossless for me.

>>62093309
Go DIAF.

>>62093330
Why the hate?
You can a dragonfly for a $100 and enjoy MQA as well.

>>62093356
MQA isn't welcome here.
Go away.

>>62093291
Fug

>>62093367
Lol why?
I know is not lossless.
But it sounds better than lossless for less size so why the hate?
The DACs for decode it aren't expensive, a aq dragonfly cost less than a $100.

>>62093394
>sounds better than lossless

>>62093405
It really does but whatever.

>>62093472
Cool story bro.

>>62093572
Get a dragonfly and try it out for yourself.

>>62093584
>Unironically believes he can ABX MQA

>>62093615
I did, 96khz/24-bit Flac vs MQA, the MQA version sounded more alive and soft.

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k712> pm3> hd600

>>62093667
>more alive and soft
Did you actually ABX? (double-blind)
Also, did you make the MQA file from the FLAC yourself? (hint: you didn't)
If it's a different master, it's of course going to sound different. MQA has nothing to do with it.
It's just a scam to get you to buy the same music again, and MQA-certified hardware that offers absolutely nothing in terms of measurable improvement.

>>62093689
pic that shows headphones + timestamp.
No timestamp = obvious bullshit.

>>62093705
I bought the same album twice(MQA and Flac) from the same store just to do the comparison.
And the MQA album sounds better by a long shot with reduced file size.

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>>62093716
lol,
again, k712> pm3> hd600

>>62093832
Kek. Sennshills BTFO

>>62093832
doesn't include /hpg/ and a BLAKE2 hash of your SSN, obvious bait

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Looking for headphone sound signature similar to sr325 ,but comfortable.
I listen to 90% Rock, Hard rock, Nu metal etc.

>>62094265
Don't forget, anon has to include his home, IP address, and the country and planet he lives in. Just to be sure

Thanks for all the advice in the last thread about comfy headphones for my sensitive ears, I've decided to go with the HD600s and Schiit Fulla II. Pretty excited

>>62094459
Tell us what you think about them when they get here and first impressions.

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They arrived! >>62089424

>>62094479
Will do! I'm sure they'll blow me away since I've never used a good pair of headphones in my life

>>62093689
Congratulations: your taste is melanin-enhanced.

>>62094640 new thread

I want to impulse buy some headphones!

>>62086436
>SBAF
>Not a HD6xx circlejerk
They are somewhat chill about it but they still have HD6xx as a holy grail with only things coming close to displace it are focal elear. Also why the fuck Marv got banned? This guy puts out almost half if not more measures and I thought he was a demi good founder tier to begin with.

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>>62090332
>Peltor Optime II
>Not III
Lmoaing@you'relife. It's like you don't want isolation.