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>Previous threads:
>>51709706
>>51710930
HD600 > your headphones
>>51725716
>the biggest mistake in headphone manufacturer flagships of all time edition
>>51725576
Of course it doesn't feel like rumble from loudspeakers/subwoofer which can actually play that low without dropping. How it sounds to the ear is the same though and those rumble frequencies are not present in a lot music. Being just a few dB shy from neutral at 30Hz is a pretty decent extension albeit it's still colored there. I'd argue it's quite a minimal thing and something you could just boost with EQ.
>>51725585
Very good actually but kinda needs a decent input. Can be pretty hissy thanks to the shitty on-board ADCs.
>>51725612
Local shops idk? They last years if you treat them well. DT770s have replaceable pads and shit available from online easily so those will be a good option if you want your headphones to last for years. I'm set with a single pair of headphones and equalizer preset for them. I don't need anything more.
>>51725634
I have a system which can play below 30Hz. It's a completely fair comparison to make. Nobody is saying you feel a rumble from headphones.
I have to say I like speakers more but I can also say that there might be a preference to headphones in some cases.
>>51725661
You tape the ModMic's magnetic base with a single piece of adhesive tape to whatever headphone you use. They hold onto metal mesh just as well as on plastics.
>>51725720
Instead of going for the shill meme every single time you could argue. Shitposting is weak and killing this thread.
>that feel when K7xx master race
>>51725737
>>51725758
>the shills are already here
>>51725761
>you could argue
With what? The same "most accurate open-back full-sized headphones currently in production with a marble countertop finish manufactured by Sennheiser and made in Ireland" parroting you keep shitting out because you can't say anything else? Give it a rest, shill.
>>51725788
>that feel when the clear plastic Chinese piece breaks
>>51725816
You mean the whole thing? Any headphone made in china is garbage.
>>51725816
>tfw Q701 that was made in Austria before they switched to Chinese manufacturing
>Plastic clear piece still breaks
Fuck, at least it doesn't affect it at all really
>>51725816
>le ebin german engineering meme
funny how we tricked the world to buying our overpriced shit by putting a le german engineering sticker on it.
>>51725716
>Not triggered richfag /b/tard hates anime edition
>>51725846
>>51725831
>>51725829
planned obsolescence
>>51725803
You just show you have no argument then. Stop with the shill meme. I don't have them, I don't use them and I have next to no interest for the brand responsible for making a pair of accurate headphones.
>>51725846
Hi Sennheiser.
>>51725856
>he shills for free
>>51725865
My crap $20 sennheisers smoke your guy's plebphones, and it has a 10ft cable so I can dance.
>>51725889
Have it your way desu senpai.
>>51725900
I can see why you'd think that, after all every headphone produced by Sennheiser is low fidelity trash so you may as well buy the cheapest model.
>>51725925
I went to a continuation high school with some fucked up kids and they couldn't even break the HD202s in the computer lab, So they stole them.
>>51725961
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>>51726019
I'm not kidding anon, the worst I ever saw was exposed copper when they were rough with it and ripped the sheath but they still worked.
>>51725758
how?
>>51726095
Sounds like utter shit, audio reviewers like Tyll can't even shill them they're so bad.
>>51726019
Is that a candydoll? Enjoy your ban pedo
So wait seriously they were so jewish you can literally do the foam mod and make 558 into 598s?
>>51726128
you ever hear them?
>>51726176
They have them at the store nearby yes. Only ones in stock and nobody has bought them.
>>51726165
no its a gook you nigger
>>51725788
>>51725816
>rattle
>>51726213
t. Sennfag
>>51726235
its true I have HD800s
tfw perfect sound
>>51726247
nice beyers
>>51726247
pic and timestamp or it didn't happen
>>51726267
not like hd800 are expensive or so outrageous that it is necessary to timestamp it
>>51726284
> i don't actually have a hd 800
If one likes neutral sound and wanted an upgrade from a Sony V6 would HD600 fit the bill?
I'm not sure what to do since some say it's veiled and not neutral and others say it's the most neutral.
I just want the frequencies to sound not exaggerated like on the V6 where bass, mids and highs are equally present.
>>51726310
not him dude but you're really showing how much of a poorfag you are if you think hd800 are impressive or expensive
>>51726320
The HD 600 would be a good upgrade for you then.
>>51726320
>where bass, mids and highs are equally present.
that's called being balanced and hd600 are not balanced.
>>51726327
why are you so reluctant to show is you fucking poorfagphones?
>>51726343
That's called neutral and HD 600 is neutral.
>>51726358
Just look up measurements and ignore the shitposting.
>>51726353
i'm not him you dumbass poorfag
>>51726267
:^)
>>51726320
>I'm not sure what to do since some say it's veiled and not neutral and others say it's the most neutral.
Learn to read measurements and make up your own mind.
>I just want the frequencies to sound not exaggerated like on the V6 where bass, mids and highs are equally present.
HD 600 lacks bass.
>>51726373
>That's called neutral and HD 600 is neutral.
no and no
'most' neutral != neutral
fuck off you massive retard
>>51726378
>paying $1300 for removable cables
LMAO
>>51726378
>12/6/2015
Americans lel
>>51726402
trip on faggot
>>51726380
>HD 600 lacks bass.
still has more than V6
>>51725716
Anyone use some sennheiser hd8? Thinking about getting some for dj use. Had some beat pro detox I got in a trade that lasted two years. Things are not meant to take any kind of abuse. They wouldn't leave the house much and ive learned to take better care now, but anyone have any input on that? Also looking at some v moda crossfade m100
>>51726398
K702 is the most neutral headphone
>>51726378
HD202 fag here, Nice cans anon.
>>51726339
That's what I'm thinking.
>>51726343
What's a balanced headphone in your opinion? Is Sony V6 something you'd consider neutral or balanced?
>>51726373
I looked up some measurements on headphone.com and HD600 and V6 look quite close as opposed to other headphones.
>>51726378
Poorfag
>>51726423
>still has more than V6
Yeah, because the upper bass is bloated. V6 has better extension.
>>51725758
>ultrasone edition 8 or whatever it was called
>>51726453
hd600 have an emphasized midrange and reduced treble/bass, that is not balanced.
>>51726469
all ultrasone headphones suck though just like grados but their flagships respectively represent their sound sig so it's not exactly a fuckup. hell i wouldn't be surprised if the ultrasones outsold the k812
>>51726492
So it's not balanced, but is it neutral then?
What do you consider to be balanced?
>>51726454
Nice stock photo, friend. Here's your (you). Don't forget to pay it forward, now.
>>51726514
>What do you consider to be balanced?
>>51726320
>where bass, mids and highs are equally present.
>>51726538
I meant a specific headphone.
>>51726550
code-x he-5, he-560
>>51726593
HE560's bass, mids and highs are not equally present.
>>51726514
not him but the hd600 is balanced, but it is not neutral, no headphone is neutral. it measures close to DF (usually) but so do other headphones. It still has coloration and a signature like any headphone. any headphone that isn't very colored in one direction can be considered balanced. the hd600 like almost all mainline sennheirsers is mid-forward and light in the bass, with somewhat veiled upper mids and highs. It is the most balanced in it's series though, which is why it's considered better than the 650.
>>51726378
sup family
>>51726615
not quite as much as the code-x, no, but moreso than something like an hd600
pic related is code-x
>>51726593
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>>51726404
Nice comeback poorfag :^)
>>51726647
i didn't say hd600
>>51726644
Nice 10dB scale, also perceptibly that headphone will be just as veiled as the HD600.
>>51726378
>>51726637
>>>/fa/
>>51726427
the dj line is extremely bass-heavy. and if that's what you want you might as well get the better build of the m100.
>>51725758
>not the Sony MDR1-Q010 Qualia 010
lel
>>51726637
senpai <3
>>51726593
Too expensive. I'll stick with HD600s.
I'll wait till they go down in price again.
>>51726697
>being poor
>>51726716
>being american
>>51726593
Nope.
>>51726637
Sup ching chong? How are you liking your obsolete headphones.
>tfw you're gonna buy HD800S day one
I really liked the HD800 but at louder volumes the 6k peak ruined it for me. If the HD800S solves that problem I'll be happy.
>>51726378
>>51726637
sure hope you two are upgrading to the S
>>51726741
>I really liked the HD800 but at louder volumes the 6k peak ruined it for me. If the HD800S solves that problem I'll be happy.
I found this thing called EQ, nignog.
>>51726672
More veiled actually.
>>51726743
why would i
>>51726787
Sure hope you have a proper measurement rig for making those EQs and don't trust your shitty ears.
>>51726837
So you get something that sounds good instead of $1600 DT880s? Gotta show off your shit entry level casualpleb taste while you're at it too don't you.
>>51726840
in a perfect world youd do both: measure it with a machine then change it to how you like it afterwards. even if the machine is perfect, if something is hurting your ears, youll still want to change it
>>51726743
why? I already have an HD800? Why would I want one that's painted black and comes with a spare set of balanced cables?
>>51726895
if you sell them now, youll get more money than if you wait until after the 800s is out
>>51726895
Why would you buy $1600 DT880s in the first place?
>>51726840
I trust my ears once I use sine sweeps. Otherwise I don't. And no I don't have a measurement rig and I don't see how it could give me any more accurate response for my ears.
>>51726862
>implying HD 800S will fix the response just because Sennheiser said so
>implying the picture has something to do with my taste
I'm using 8-year-old HD555's and they are kinda bust now. Can't decide between AKG and Sennheisers.
I'm on a 150-200$ budget.
>>51726950
K702 and a good amp if you don't have one already
>>51726942
>le sine sweeps meme
Enjoy your shit response.
>the picture has something to do with my taste
Shows how new you are tbqh.
>>51726921
I'm good
>>51726922
I got them for just over $1000
ty Black Friday
>>51726980
I hope you don't think that's a good price for them.
>>51726980
ill give you 250 burgers for them
>>51726967
Sine sweep is a meme since today? I got here yesterday and it was still a thing to recommend.
>>51727025
It's just for people too poor for a calibration mic and ear simulator
>>51726991
Considering- Oh I'm not falling for your bait
>>51727040
Ah yes. I did spend everything I had on my headphones after all.
>>51726963
I've got Yamaha RX-V650. Works fine. I'll check out those 702's. Thanks.
>>51727070
>can get them for under 1k brand new any time
>retard thinks just over 1k is a good price
lol
>>51727109
you sound poor my dear anon
>>51727147
You're the one too poor to upgrade to the S, kek.
>>51727147
>>>/reddit/
Anyone own both the x2 and the 400i?
I want a comparison based off use, not graphs.
>>51727276
i currently have x2, and 400i i ordered in a flash sale two days ago. ill be putting a review probably a few days after i get them here if you can wait
>>51727276
>I want a comparison based off use, not graphs.
Try head-fi or reddit
Quick question /hpg/ I'm deciding if i should buy the m100 or the sennheiser M2.
I mostly listen to weabo shit, drumstep, and some acoustics.
Also I curently own a JVC HA-SZ2000 and enjoy the sound. Any recommendations are appreciated.
>>51727298
When will you be getting them?
>>51727276
400i is better imo eq very well and sound good across the spectrum with imo a better build quality (better pads, fully rotating cups) box they come with is pretty nice too
![UnTv82[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/awTPrJN.png "UnTv82[1].png")
>>51727423
when indeed.
they were already backordered when they let more people put orders in, so theyre waiting for the stock to fill and then will ship them.
>>51727491
Hello family
>>51727483
>hifiman
>better build quality than X2
I mean I get that you can prefer specifics of the build like how the cups move but the actual quality of the build being better is something I doubt very much. hifiman is known for poor build quality, x2 is v-moda tier.
>>51725716
my AKG headphones suddenly stopped working. well the right one stopped working, the other one is working fine.
it's a matter of contact im sure cause it catches on sometimes then goes away again.
how do i fix them? i cant seem to find any screw or anything to open them anywhere
>>51727400
if you like the JVC you'll like the m100 better. the momentum isn't bassy, it's mildly warm with strong treble roll off.
>>51727580
Didn't they improve on it with the 400i's though?
>>51727580
>x2 is v-moda tier
except for the earpads leaking dye, right?
>>51727580
I get what you mean, there is indeed more metal and a tough quality to the X2, if you dropped the 400i on the ground it would probably get damaged more likely, but in the end the itchy linty pads on the X2 and clamp on my big head just really annoyed me, and I was pleasantly surprised at the construction quality and aesthetics that the Hifiman's had chink or not.
>>51727612
not that guy, and i dont have 400is yet, but i have to agree with him. the comfort and build quality of the x2 are probably its best features, i cant really see the 400i beating it here.
i absolutely love my x2. the reasons im also getting a 400i are:
1. ive never heard planar magnetic before, and these are at a good price for the flat bass they have. they also have amazing mids which are very important for me, as a lot of the time im actually watching movies, so voices will be wonderfully natural. this is actually one of the weaker points of the x2, or at least, what i read them to be. to me, they ARE recessed no doubt, but i think most exaggerate. it's not something i would complain about. still though, the 400i have them beat without a doubt here.
2. treble should be a bit smoother as well. my x2 have a very heavy peak at 5k that i have to reduce, or symbols will sound very very weird and sibilant, among other things in that range. i mention symbols specifically because it completely ruins most rock music. vocals also sometimes will exhibit it when peaking and that sounds bad too, but doesnt happen as often.
3. that sale price
in short, im expecting the 400i to just be plain better in virtually every regard, based on graphs... well see how the experience ends up though
>>51727709
yes, this was quite strange but i confirmed it with my pair. it seems to only come out on paper though, as theres nothing on my desk/table/head at all, so i couldnt find myself caring that much
>>51727612
they improved the comfort massively over the old planars but build I don't know about. atleast you're not paying 3k for build quality like that on the he1000.
>>51727859
>>51727580
>>51727612
Im >>51727558
Ill do a review over it when they get here. Cant compare it to the x2 though. >>51727491 will have to do that.
>>51728047
good. since I also want the 400i and love my X2. but the price is hard to swallow even at $300. I bought a discounted hp50 to console myself.
Hey /g/, I have 8 year old hd555s from Senheiser and I like the fit a lot and they're comfortable but I'm ready to upgrade. I was looking at the 600 vs 700 but it seems many do not like the 700s. Also would I need an amp for either? Thanks
>>51728047
>>51727491 (You) will have to do that.
yep, cant wait. im pretty excited to see how different they are, and giving a real world experience difference "review" should be fun too.
>>51728176
600 all the way if you want something like the 555. 700 is trash, really one of the worst sennheiser headphones. no you don't need an amp if you have decent onboard.
>>51728047
what headphones are you coming from, to the 400i, btw?
>>51728216
DT 770, ATHAD500X, and Pioneer SE-A1000 (a true meme).
>>51727276
>not graphs.
forget about how they sound then faggot. How does one not compare without describing sound signatures? Seriously go back to reddit.
>>51727796
you might be in for a surprise because they're both so different. X2s are bassy while the 400i are neutral in the low end. If you don't like neutral then you might be disappointed. objectively speaking the 400i are better in regards to sound.
>>51728330
"I used Z for X amount of time, then used Y for X amount of time.
Here's how they sounded different to me."
>>51728378
oh i know. ive seen the graphs. the bass extension without the treble spike that my x2s have would sell them on their own. and if the mids are as good as people say they are, that will make them the perfect headphone for me, as i said voicals are very important to me too.
i just completely expect them to deliver the exact signature im looking for. it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
>>51728213
Ah cool appreciate it.
How did i do /hpg/?
>>51728394
I used moon audio cables for 1 month, then used coconut audio cables for 2 months.
Here's how they sounded different to me. First of all i've been using the LCD Xs as a test bench. After through analysis i can confirm that coconut audio cables are far superior when it comes to delivering crisp effortless highs and enrich the mids to an understanding level of
clarity. With moon audio cables (silver dragon) i noticed slight degradation of timbre and bass became unwieldy, almost as if i hadn't tamed the dragon. Overall i rate the coconut audio cables a smooth 10/10 for delivering unfathomable improvements to my analog set up.
>>51728378
think the 400i are capable doing mildly bassy/warm well with eq? on measurements it has a very slight upwards tilt towards 1k. I want to reverse that, maybe add a bit more lower bass, and even out the upper mids and highs a bit.
>>51728496
How many kilobuck you spend for a mere 1,5 m cable?
>>51728482
>falling for buzzwords
>>51728509
>slight tilt toward 1k
link the graph youre looking at?
>>51726686
Is the m100 built stronger? I need to for dj use, that's why it's so Low end heavy so you can hear your eqs better. The hd25 were legendary for dj use, and the hd 8 is supposed to kill them.
>>51728496
You're missing the point. I just want a review from someone who has actually used both pairs. Not someone saying ones better or ones shit without even owning either pair and exclusively looking at graphs.
>>51728482
judging on the few modded measurements I dunno fa.m
probably should have just bought a k612.
>tfw metal headphones
>tfw I can snap them together when they break apart
>mfw I seen plastic headphones break and I still have my for a life time
>mfw usa made headphones
Not necessarily headphones but the interface is related:
Anyone have any experience with the a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2?
I was going to use it with a pair of KRK Rokit 6" monitors and a KRK K10S Subwoofer.
>>51728509
yes, they eq phenomenally
>>51728571
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/HiFiMANHE4002014.pdf
it's really mild though, so I don't know if that can be relied on. still, I like a bit of a lower bass boost. I would boost 2-4k a bit as well. recessed upper mids can make distorted guitar sound dull.
>>51728739
man thats not a tilt at 1k up or down, unless youre some kind of autist. were you speaking from experience instead?
>>51728661
Not him, but that's good to know, thanks.
>>51728660
Is she just chewing through cables? What a cunt.
>just got my DT880
Holy sibilance batman!
>>51728977
that's what you get for buying the beyershilling.
>>51728977
as another dt880 owner, i dont experience this sibilance. maybe im not so treble sensitive
Rate the clamp-hurt effect of m50x from 0-10. Ive heard its not too bad...
best beyer
>>51728786
not AT 1k, TOWARDS 1k.
>>51725788
I need replacement pads anyone got these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Generic-Velour-Replacement-Cushion-Ear-Pads-For-Massdrop-AKG-K7XX-Headphones-/251942266979?var=&hash=item3aa8ede863:m:m8yAfR2OpT5UPsnmXyqmvlw
are they memory foam ?
>>51729190
if the m40x is anything to go by the problem isn't clamp, it's the headband creating a hot-spot over time. bending a bigger pads fixes this pretty well.
>>51729380
>not even a year old
>need replacement pads
wat
just get official ones from akg
>>51725716
AKG really needs to step up their game. Considering how much they ask for K812, the response graph should be a perfect straight line.
This is good response, but NOT worth a thousand bucks.
>>51729473
paying 60 shekels for them no thx
I fucked up my autism made me get rid of strands from the mesh. Next thing u know i got a hole in the mesh.
>>51729474
Audeze does that too anon. With chink-tier QC on the top of it.
How do you cope with the fact that even the most expensive headphone setup doesn't sound nearly as good as a basic stereo setup?
Yeah, enjoy that 'wide soundstage' that just sounds like shit coming in from left/right of your head. Widest soundstage? Yeah, so wide it sounds like the music is playing behind your head. I lol when people say a pair of headphones have great imaging... wtf... you must have never listened to a live concert let alone a pair of speakers.
Enjoy the delusion... heaphones are the memest of memes in the audio world. you basic bitches would probably pay $100 for usb cables next.
>>51729518
My guess is they are not concerned with honesty, just sound detail and realism. Which is fine for JUST LISTENING, but not when you are editing/mixing.
>>51729524
>X thread
>hey guys just came by to say X is shit you're all dumb
This is a sacred tradition, and you keep it alive.
>>51729524
Top tier b8 my friend :^)
+1
>>51729531
Many people buying headphone is usually for some portability and simple setting. Because many people that buying kilobucks headphone usually have home setting and found it hassle as you'll need to mobile to live in current time, hence where the demand come from.
When editing/mixing, usually big studio will use speaker and headphones aren't really designed with neutral soundsignatures because there were many factor to count for make headphones completely neutral for everyone.
what's the consensus on soundmagic sets here?
specifically hp150?
>>51729548
anything to keep the delusion going... keep this tradition going, sucka.
>>51729664
will do senpai ;)
>>51729549
ain't bait, sucka...
prove to me headphones sound accurate in representation of a true stereo soundstage. Yeah, enjoy sound that is clearly defined by left/right audio streams that is TOTALLY unnatural. In reality, are you so dense that you can't realize that your left ear will hear part of what your right ear hears and vice versa? You think headphones reproduce that?
totally delusional.
>>51729695
... there's something called crossfeed you know
Did someone already post the hpg faqs copy pasta?
>>51729813
he doesn't know, he only thinks he does, that's the point.
are wireless headphones good or bad?
>>51730639
bad
Hello family :-)
>>51730639
Fucking terrible
>>51730657
>>51730714
thanks
Magni2U+Modi2U or should I save and buy the diy o2 amp kit and odac for ~180
I'm looking for an amp to specifically power a k7xx. I would prefer to not have to upgrade the amp for other (likely planar) headphones either
There's no speaker thread. Do you guys like speakers? I'm thinking of replacing my 2.1 computer speakers with bookshelves and don't really know how to pick a pair. I do some searching and find some review recommending a $70 pair as a good budget setup, then I find another review covering dozens of speakers across the price spectrum that indicates that it has shit bass.
A cursory search makes me think Pioneer SP-BS22-LR might be a good choice, but still, i don't know. Trying to keep under $100 - including the amp would be nice (2020A is budget de facto?).
>>51731255
http://amzn.com/B00F1DEI8G
>>51731255
Splash out a bit extra on >>51731270 while that deal is on. Literally cannot be beaten by anything else under $1K.
>>51731270
>>51731323
But it's aspensive. This is intended for when I don't feel like wearing headphones and for watching movies and such. I'm bothered by lacking bass and harsh highs typical of shit speakers but I'm not an audiophile (yet). I guess there is future-proofing myself, though.
>>51731454
>when I don't feel like wearing headphones
that will become all the time with those speakers anyway. there isn't a headphone on the planet that can even compare to them. not to say they're -that- good (you can still do much better as far as speakers go), it's just that headphones are bad.
>>51731454
its so worth it though
like seriously
how much would i really benefit from a dac if i have pic related?
>>51731490
is there anything audibly wrong with your current one? no? then you will get exactly 0% more benefit from a new one.
>>51731468
>it's just that headphones are bad.
Both have their pros and cons.
>>51731515
i don't have a dac
>>51731530
so you listen to 1s and 0s?
>>51731517
only con of loudspeakers is lacking bass response which can be fixed with a subwoofer (which will have much better bass at equivalent frequencies to a headphone)
no headphone can otherwise match the response of even a $200 pair of speakers over 50hz.
room treatment is additional if you really want the highest level of fidelity which is so far beyond headphones it's not even funny.
>>51731468
>>51731472
I guess I'll keep it under consideration. How about the amp, then? The Lepai that seemed the typical budget choice appears to actually have power supply problems and I gather would hold back better speakers anyway.
>>51731550
they are each bi-amped with two 41w class d amps. (so the tweeter and woofer are getting 41w each) you don't need a separate amp
>>51731546
>over 50hz
How noticeable is this for music that isnt DnB or wubstep, anyway? I might dick around with equalizing to simulate high pass out of curiosity.
>>51731570
might creep up here or there but it's normally only really important for movies and music where there's actually information purposely put down there. unless you're listening to some heavy organ jams
So the /hpg/ meme advice is sansa clip+ with portable DAC/AMP. Which one DAC/Amp?
>>51731546
Don't get me wrong, I like speakers, I have the pair linked earlier.
I still, however, prefer headphones for the details they can offer.
>>51731570
I got a Magnavox 75w powered sub for $12 the other day for my upstairs bookshelves. Those speakers would go down to 36hz on their own anyway. It still makes a difference, especially anything with recorded kick drums. Really happy with that system considering it was only about $50 all said and done.
My downstairs old Technics CR-77's hooked up to my TV don't need a sub because the woofers are already so big.
>>51731593
>I still, however, prefer headphones for the details they can offer.
This. It's why I love upper tier stats.
![20150521_171202[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/HoFfWgA.jpg "20150521_171202[1].jpg")
>>51729641
They're pretty recommended, but i'd look at the AKG K553 pro or NVX XPT100 as well. They should both be around the same price if not cheaper than the HP150. Not sure if the XPT100 is considered better but the K553 is considered better than the HP150.
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>>51729190
12. Unless the M50X fixed the problem from the M50 which I doubt it. It's seriously terrible after you've tried actually comfortable headphones.
>>51731756
which stats do you have?
>>51730781
Just get the Magni2U+Modi2U
Can you guys reccomend me cheap iems with good soundstage?
>>51732414
>soundstage meme
lol
>>51732426
Tbh i have a few bucks to spend and i dont know much about headphones so there'sthat..
Or any good iems i guess
>>51732463
xiaomi piston 3
Dog ate the cord on my HD 555s, but they were falling apart anyway.
Would the MDR-7506 be good enough until I scrape together $300 for a real upgrade? I don't want to spend much but I also don't want a precipitous drop in quality.
>>51732538
why not just save up now? and fill out the form so we know what you want
>>51732474
memes
>>51732398
SR-007 Mk I early model
>>51732629
pics of your setup?
>>51732596
pistons are memes
>>51732670
no. memes are things that sound like shit, aren't even close to being worth their asking price and are still recommended way too much. like the m50x.
>Budget
100-200USD
>Location
USA
>Source
O2
>Preferred type of headphone
Fullsize
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral to bright
>Past headphones
HD555, HD558, K702, M50(hated these)
Basically, I would like a closed version of the HD558 or K702, if such a thing could possibly exist.
>>51732747
what was it you hated about the m50? the comfort or the bass?
>>51732664
Nothing too special. KGSSHV, I got in a trade and finished up. Fiddling with it right now and upgrading some parts so I'm listening through my rebuilt SRA-12S with pro bias in the meantime. Nice thing about the old 70-80's era solid state stax amps, they got a little more current than a lot of the modern ones so they can drive the harder stuff like omegas better, just a little less delicately. The gilmore amp does both though.
>>51732773
wait are you the anon with the benchmark dac1? the setting looks familiar
>>51732551
Oh shit, right.
>$90 immediately, $300 "eventually"
>Midwestern US
>General purpose, phone, laptop, Clip+
>Full-size preferred, IEMs never fit my ears and I can't afford the specially molded ones
>Ideally open, but have no hangups about closed
>Eh. I don't think the HD 555s were comfortable but I wore them for twelve hours straight anyway.
>Neutral. Ideally something clear and flat enough that source issues become noticeable.
>see Midnight Snacks for examples of what my playlist most often resembles, but I also listen to a lot of jazz, R&B, rap, prog and indie rock
midnightsnacks.fm
https://bsbd.bandcamp.com/track/farewell-to-the-former-world-screwed-up
https://nachopicasso.bandcamp.com/track/dean-martin
https://xinon.bandcamp.com/track/lemonade
GY!BE, King Crimson, Jurassic 5, Portugal. The Man, et. al.
>HD 555 (sounded decent, felt like they weren't very clear, mediocre comfort and build quality), Apple Earpods (horrible on every count, never stay in ears, emergencies only, what I'm using now)
>>51732784
Naw. You're thinking of the guy with a Mk 2.5 and a woo amp. I think there's like three SR-007 guys on here.
>>51732799
just save up and get hd600
>>51732756
I didn't have an issue with the comfort. The headband in the M50 is reinforced by metal, and so you can straighten out the headband without breaking it to remove most of the clamping pressure pretty quickly. The issue with the M50 was mainly that I didn't like the sound signature. It sounded rather tinny. I actually like the bass on it though.
>>51732831
consider the dt770 maybe? if the bass on the m50 wasn't a problem and you don't mind brightness as well it could be an option.
>>51732829
Don't those basically require an amp? Are there any amps that are commonly recommended for use with the HD 600?
Good morning family
>>51732773
Whats the difference Mk I & Mk II?
>>51732825
ah. the more the merrier. i just wish i could deal with the discomfort (on my end), the stax fart and high maintenance of them. dynamics and orthos are so much more convenient
Is $130 for the DT990 250ohms a good deal or should I wait for Christmas? There are a bunch of all black models being sold on Ebay for that price + free shipping.
Looking to power them with a SMSL SD793II.
>max $250
>europe
>laptop
>full-sized over-ear
>closed or open, sound leak isn't a problem
>no past headphones
>listen to alternative rap shit, indie /mu/-tier, classical, house and ambient music
>must have good bass representation
I can't decide between the closed DT770, AKG K550, ATH-MSR7 and the open DT990 and K702.
I know my laptop can't drive all headphones properly, but it should at least be able to handle it 6/10 before I buy a DAC/AMP.
>>51732961
AKG k550 or DT 770 Pro
>>51732995
Why? Are these easier to drive than the open-back models?
>>51732860
they don't need an amp. only get one if your current solution somehow isn't powerful enough for those relatively easy to drive headphones.
>>51732961
ATH MSR7
>>51732869
Bass port in the Mk II causes an elevated midbass hump, though you can plug it up and it will flatten back out. There's about four different diaphram variations among the models as well between 1997 and now too that measure a bit differently.
>>51732898
I love the ability of my backup orthos to be able to plug into basically any amp, including speaker amps without a problem. The stax are lighter and more comfortable than any of my old ortho's though. I wouldn't say that about the lambda I used to own but it's true for the round stuff.
>>51731530
your source has dac.
>>51732947
Go for it it's a good price for them.
>>51729474
That smoothed response is quite nice actually. The highs are very peaky and sibilant however and it has a lot of bass distortion.
>>51733470
It has as much bass distortion as HD 600.
>>51733495
That's not a good thing.
>>51733495
Not sure where that came from but nope. K812 also has some odd looking distortion in the midrange. First harmonic is quite nasty.
>>51733518
Is there anything in particular I should be looking for in an AMP/DAC for laptop and for portable music device?
Would the fiio e10k be enough to drive AKG k7xx?
>>51734185
Yes, easily
>>51734185
i have k702s and they feel oddly hard to make sound good but i would think so. I didn't really like them even well powered though so it could just be that.
>>51733532
Can anyone find me distortion measurements like these from HD 800? Single tone measurements are useless and IF has a combined sweep. I'd like to see it per harmonic.
My HD600s just came in and they're amazing, Thank you for recommending them, anon.
>>51734447
>>51734541
Ok thanks for the quick response.
>>51728660
It's great but overkill if you aren't using the inputs.
the sennheisers hd280 pro are on sale for 112 Canadian saving 58% the original price being 265 dollars
My Q 2 u is how do they stack up to the m40x's which are on sale for a similar price
>>51735520
m40x better
>>51734745
No probs glad u liked
>>51735520
Kinda similar with HD 280 having more bass extension.
