>/g/ wiki:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>$200 and under headphones:
http://pastebin.com/8u0qgQt1
>ComfyGrados (CG) FAQ:
http://pastebin.com/dmyGBAjZ
>Headphone Price Guide:
http://pastebin.com/JTV1tk70
>Requesting purchase advice:
http://pastebin.com/QGAhMCKE
>Universal IEM /g/uide:
http://pastebin.com/Xnc59rUa
>Videos:
http://pastebin.com/TcTS8Tsn
Was just about to post in old thread. I joined the HD800 master race today. Time to pick out an amp and DAC. Have an intermediary amp already but definitely need a DAC.
>>45613014
Just keep in mind that DACs have the lowest cost efficiency in the audio chain.
The performance increase from a $100 DAC to an $800 DAC is marginal
Reposting cause I didn't get a response in the old thread.
I'm looking to get an amp/dac soon, but I'm stuck between a few options and I wanted another opinion.
I'm choosing between:
Audioengine D1
Mav-Audio D1+
Schiit Magni2/Modi2
Aune T1
The amp/dac will be paired with HD 558s, I have no idea which of these to pick.
Looking for advice on new pair of headphones around 50 dollar range. Will be using with laptop for general use but music will be the most frequent. The only headphones I've had before this point are HTF600's which have broken after a year and a half. I would have just bought another pair but they seem to have doubled in price when I wasn't looking. Looking for something that I can wear for 8 to 12 hours comfortably.
If I have to pay 60 for the same ones I had before, I will, but I would rather not.
>>45613129
Audioengine D1 if you wish to run speakers off the RCA out in the back. You can sometimes snag them on Massdrop for a good deal. I've got one and like it.
The Mav is good, but doesn't compare to the Schiit stack. Any tube amps with DACs are going to be shit in your price range, and the Aune T1 has a tube pre-amp, not a tube amp.
Your HD558s should be good with a D1. You don't need much else. Though a Schiit stack would be the next option--the O2+DAC the next.
>>45613227
That's pretty in line with what I was thinking, thank you for the input!
Y-yo does the Modi work alright on Linux?
>>45613129
D1 is trash
D1+ uses tubes
magni and modi 2 are fine
t1 is a fake tube amp
o2 and odac are fine
>>45613286
From what I've read, the D1+ only uses the tubes for the speaker out, and is there something wrong with it using tubes? I've heard many people say good things about the tube out.
Just got some Shure SRH840s today. I like them, they're pretty good.
Been looking for some closed headphones under a $100 and I ended up with the HD 280's or the 7506's. I want them to listen to jrock, jpop, rock and alike.
I also found the HD 380 on amazon at $115, but I don't know how they compare to the 7506's which are $80 atm on amazon.
Any thoughts?
>>45613286
>>45613314
The t1 is NOT a tube amp. It is a tube DAC. There is nothing wrong with tubes it's just they are known to produce a more warmer sound along with a slightly larger soundstage.
Compared to the m&m stack, there have been reviews where the t1 sounds and potentially has the capability to sound better than the stack with a proper tube.
Can someone explain what a soundstage is in simple terms to me?
Heading out shopping tomorrow, think I'm going to grab one of the bottom tier STAX.
looking at the Audio-Technica ATH-A900X closed back style that was discontinued.
Lots of good reviews and they look neat imo, thoughts on them?
>>45612934
need a recommendation, I'm a total noob
looking to spend up to 150$ preferably less.
Sound quality should obviously be good but I'm far from a snob.
Need to be compatible with Pc, ps3, ps4, vita and mobile/android. WIIU would be nice, as much as possible really.
Tonal balance doesn't matter to me
would like at least some isolation
need the things to be reliable, I'm here because i'm sick of 30$ headphones breaking every couple months.
Needs to be shaped like the apple ones or generic sony buds as nothing else fits in my ears, open to headsets if any are decent, a mic would be nice but this is more for music than gaming.
my music taste is fairly varied but I do like some heavy stuff, industrial, alternative, baroquecore, but also stuff like cash and classical.
I'm in ontario Canada
thanks in advance.
>>45613488
Sense of spaciousness. It provides positional awareness, for example, if someone is walking behind of you on your left side, etc.
Headphones with a "small", "narrow", etc, soundstage will sound more as if the sound is coming from within your head. Headphones that have a "big", "wide" soundstage will sound as if sounds are coming from the room.
>>45613492
Nice, 2170 set?
>>45613492
Where on earth can you just go out and pick up a pair of electrostatic headphones?
>>45613572
Yea, Just have to hope the store has it in stock, last time I went they had the entire line from STAX on display for testing and purchase.
>>45613595
Akiba, and Yodabashi in Yokohama.
Just like how I picked my Dali Lektor 1s up in store.
>>45613595
Go on the international STAX website and look for their distributors worldwide. Many countries have shops that sell STAX headphones. If you live nearby, well, you can go and pick them up.
>>45613608
Please post your impressions here when you get your SRS-2170.
>>45613314
nothing wrong with using tubes. it's a matter of personal preference.
>>45613403
nothing against tubes. the t1 is just a piece of shit. it doesn't give you true tube sound. they fuckin use leds to light up the tube
Hey, looking for some help
>Budget
$300
>Source
Some Creative X-Fi Card (don't hate me I like the X-fi effect)
>Requirements for Isolation
nope.jpg
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Over Ear
>Preferred tonal balance
Mid to high
>Past headphones
ath a700
ath m50
>Preferred Music
UNTZUNTZ
Games
>Location
????
>>45613879
Okay but that deters from it's proven sound quality how?
Stop nitpicking.
>>45613492
Most of the new Lambdas are worthless. Better hunt for second-hand units in Yahoo JP auctions.
>>45614074
Not him, but why are the new Lambdas worthless?
>>45614079
The older, discontinued models sound better and they lack the infamous STAX etch in the upper mids/low treble regions.
The new stuff is also quite overpriced I feel; the SRS-2170 system costs around $700 for example and just for a bit more, you can get the HiFiMan HE-560 which blow them out of the water.
>>45614134
If by $700, you mean $470, then sure.
http://pricejapan.com/front/e_good_info.php?code=996&category=10
>>45613978
That's not the point. Do you understand anything about actual tube amps?
>>45614152
That's a grey market price though. Official price of the SRS-2170 through authorized distributor elsewhere is around $700.
>>45614200
That's the price in japan too, where that anon actually is.
>>45613286
>D1 is trash
What makes it trash compared to the other low end solutions like schiit and O2? This has highest on my list of DAC wants due to having the complete set of inputs.
>>45614208
If he were really in Japan then I would still hunt for second-hand units at Fujiya Avic. If you're lucky you can probably get a Lambda Pro and SRM-1/MK2 combo for around the same price.
I have some sort of mental wall with buying a product manufacturered by a company called "Schitt".
Surely I'm not the only one.
>>45614261
The brand name isn't as much of a problem as the pretentious writing they have on their site explaining the product.
>>45614238
Well I agree about trying to find an old srm1/mk2, but I don't think there's anything wrong with the new lambdas.
post your audio set ups
still loving the HD650
>>45614271
Yeah I'm really debating whether I want to get that involved higher-end headphones. I can't really tell if it's bullshit or not and I don't know anyone who has a setup I can try for myself. But my current headphones, although sounding well enough, are hurting my head. Feels bad man, probably just going to buy some $100 IEMs.
Didn't know where else to post this, but i figured this was a good enough place, because there are probably enough audiophiles lurking this thread.
Does anyone else here experience ASMR? I just found out about this today listening to the radio but ive been experiencing this since I was a kid when ever I heard certain beautiful songs. It isn't triggers by weird noises like some people, but with really complex engaging songs, and listening to beautiful music through some nice headphones really triggers it as well.
Just curious if anyone else has experienced this phenomena.
>>45614656
I sort of think it's a load of shit but yeah I get the feeling that the ASMR people reference from songs and "weird noises." I think everyone gets them / can get them though.
>>45614703
FEEL THE MUSIC MAN
figured I'll post a song that triggers it for me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJkOQ0y6ig
>>45614718
I love Emancipator. But god that "Song title - Artist" shit is awful
>>45614718
This is pretty great actually. Guess I'm off to download some emancipator albums.
I'm starting to hate living in Canada.
I wasn't able to grab the K7XX since they weren't being shipped to Canada and now the HD600 promo code is invalid because Canada.
>>45614718
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RKoKypOal8
Only song that works for me, specifically at 3:09 when the strings kick in, and then it builds up more with the piano then the vocal samples. It works best if you listen to the whole thing from the beginning.
>>45614227
Eh, too lazy to go into technical details. The company behind it isn't known for making good products. Their monitors are overpriced garbage.
If it's at the top of your list though, just buy it. You might be satisfied with it.
Holy shit. The HD650 is $313 on amazon right now, fucking jump on that if you want some of the best open headphones for cheap as hell. I got mine for $450 a couple months ago.
AKG K551 master race reporting in
>>45615721
I currently use HD 595...Can anyone tell how much improvement 650 are over the 595's
>>45615721
I already bought superior K7XXs.
>>45615765
Ive never used the 595, but I own the 558, and use to have the 598. The 650 is in a completely different league, imo. Way more refined in every way possible. It does need an amp to get the most out of the though.
>>45615050
Was just curious if there was something super awful with it. Seems like the differences between most DACs are minimal anyway, so it seemed surprising to see it singled out as a problem child.
I've only locked my eyes on this one because it's one of the few systems under $400 that supports both usb and optical inputs, still has rca outputs, and isn't running off usb power. Seems understandable that this could be a "too good to be true" package.
Guys I was thinking about getting the sennheisers HD558 for Christmas, I already have the HD170, would it be a good upgrade? I was also thinking about getting a fiio e10k
>>45615859
get the 650, its $300 new on amazon right now. the 558 is a good upgrade but it is still a chinese made headphone, and as high quality.
>>45613358
Why not the HD518 then?
My V-MODA Crossfade LPs are hurting my ears and earbuds sound like shit. I'm about to buy Sennheiser HD 598s because they look like the most comfortable headphones. Am I wasting my money?
>>45615951
>I'm about to buy Sennheiser HD 598s because they look like the most comfortable headphones. Am I wasting my money?
A little.
You don't need to pay that much for a comfortable set of headphones. They are very comfortable, though.
>>45615733
i love how no one even tries to argue with that
>>45615976
Would 558s be just as comfortable? I'll get anything as comfortable as it will be for watching videos for hours.
>>45616004
they are literally the same headphones in black
>>45616004
>>45616015
Just remove the foam tape and they sound identical. They use identical drivers
>>45616004
>Would 558s be just as comfortable?
More or less. The single difference is the material of the headband cushion, which is a fabric on 558 and a fake leather on 598. The fake leather is probably easier to clean off the oils your head leaks, but you won't feel a difference unless you're bald.
>>45613358
m40x
the 280 sounds and feels like a $50 headphone. it also clamps like a mofo.
>>45616029
this
>>45616033
>>45616029
>>45616015
Awesome. Thank you.
>paint it brown
>$400
>you'll hear new sounds goy
>>45616002
This is not the one you mean right?
>>45613014
Welcome to the club.
First off register the headphones and request the certificate for freq response ( if you want to EQ for perfect neutrality ). Second HD800 is not very hard to drive. Try a schiit stack if you are from america as i think its pretty inexpensive. I wanted to originally go with a schiit amp & dac but import cost was too much.
I think the schiit stacks match HD800 very well.
Also if you are not going to use EQ i would recommend tubes over solid state for HD800.
https://service.sennheiserusa.com/register_product
When /g/ says you're in the exclusive club you know they're good. They have to be because merchant has your $1000.
>>45616351
The Sennperior 800 club is GOAT. HD800 deliver quality no other flagship does.
>>45616208
pls respond thinking about buying them, seems like a good price. That SLV tag is confusing me
>>45616208
this is exactly the one i mean
awesome price you have there, got mine for 77€
you can't get a more neutral headphone for <200€
bould quality is great and it's really comfy
there's no reason getting the M50s if you can get these beauties
>>45614947
Are you retarded? There are plenty of AKG vendors in Canada. Headphonebar in Vancouver and Axe Music in Edmonton are two with large net presences. Fuck even NCIX has gotten into the premium headphone sales business.
>>45616450
Allright thanks a lot. One last thing do some of the controls work with devices other than iPhones that you know of?
>>45616466
the pause button works with my blackberry
however i did not buy it because of the controls but because it was the best deal i could possibly make
I always wear the superior Beats By Dr. Dre when I watch Boku no Pico. They feel so good on my fur.
>>45616516
you can do better anon
>>45616523
I'm buying some Skullcandy SK Pros next week. /g/ likes Audio Techno but I don't know anybody on grindr that likes that shit. Skullcandy is top shelf professional. They are the best period.
>>45616662
Learn to shitpost faggot.
I just noticed that Sennheiser HD 518 is yet again the exact same fucking thing except the Frequency response, Total harmonic distortion, and Sound pressure level are different than HD 558 by one number. Buying these for $79.
>>45616662
this is even worse than the first one
Starting to hear a little shake in the left earphone of my E10s when I play bass heavy or just generally louder music. Is it time to say goodbye?
sup guys
i play quakelive at the highest level of competitive duel and i am using speakers.
i was wondering if anyone could recommend some good headphones within the $50-100 range that you might recommend a "pro (kek) gamer" that should be able to register/differentiate between minute sound cues. not the earbud kind
>read the sticky and was thinking of going with Sennheiser HD 518
help very much appreciated
>>45617497
i would reccomend a akg k240
>>45617512
saw through a quick search that it lacks bass
not sure how much of an issue that will be with the game, but why do you recommend these headphones?
I can get Grado SR225i for 200€. Is this a good deal?
Is there a way to test how good my hearing is so I can check if I even need expensive headphones?
Do closed earphones really emit no sound to the outside when you're wearing them? I want to buy a pair but I'm not sure if I can use them in my school library.
>>45617621
Just listen to expensive headphones in an audio shop or something?
>>45617638
closed headphones*
E.g. ATH-M50
just grabbed these DT 250 bad boys a few days back
oh yea
>>45617547
their frequency response is more neutral
lack of bass is actually a advantage in fps, as you can hear footsteps better
Are the pastebins trolling much?
>Skullcandy
>Apple
>head-fi
>>45617708
Are the best headphones for under $50/£30 still Sennheiser HD 202?
Looking for the best in that budget.
>>45617708
Oops
>Budget
around 50$
>Source
fujitsu amilo laptop, soon to be new one
>Requirements for Isolation
full
>Preferred Type of Headphone
full size
>Preferred tonal balance
Bit bassy
>Past headphones
samsung earphones, meh.
>Preferred Music
D'n'B
>Location
Croatia, europoor
I considered sennheiser hd202 II, they are in my pricerange. Are they good=
I finally got my KZ ed3 a couple of days ago.
Bought it for 7$ from aliexpress.
I am quite impressed with the build quality of the housing.
It's metal and it feels very solid, without being too heavy.
But the cable feels a bit flimsy and thin.
I'm not an audiophile but i guess it's a little bass heavy.
And the drums sounds thin? compared to my dt880.
Overall , 8/10 would buy again. It's fucking cheap and looks nice.
God bless China.
>>45617854
>>45617756
bump
come on /g/
>>45615023
We just call that frission.
>>45616279
>request the certificate for freq response
>if you want to EQ for perfect neutrality
Nonsense. Might as well make adjustments with a sledgehammer.
>>45613048
Yeah I've been through the 1k to 2k DACs, they are nice, but they don't make as much of an impact as the source and speakers/headphones upgrades.
>>45616279
Thanks, I've always been a non EQ guy. And I noticed my TEAC desktop amp drives the headphones pretty easily, I just don't have a clean signal going to the amp. I'm using a shit 3.5mm trs splitter to RCA. I was also considering maybe just a WA7 Firefly.
People still saying hd800 is better than the 650s kek...650's are the true master race
Any suggestion on earphones? Want to get one as a gift
>>45618098
>>45618166
>>45618702
So you are saying HD600 is veiled and HD800 is transparent neutral ?
>>45618768
Yes, and the HD558 is tinny, veiled, has no bass, muddy and fragile.
I guess, as usual, nobody has a recommendation for BT headphone ? fuckin elitists faggots
>>45619002
>wahh help me with everything
>>45619220
it seems to be the point of the thread right ? Especially if it is not developped in the sticky
>>45613014
Welcome, brother.
>>45616439
Dude that's a great price, go for it
>Everyday I go on /hpg/, a new headphone is being recommended and the previous recommended headphone gets shit on
Who do i listen to
>>45616450
>>45616208
I'm really tempted to get these, but the M50x can fold and have a pouch for transportation and detachable cable. Still, probably not worth the 70€ more at the moment.
How likely are the M50x to go on sale/have a price drop in the near future?
>>45619298
Why go through the trouble of getting a balanced amplifier and placebo cables if they aren't balanced as well?
>>45619305
No one. This is shitposting supreme. Try stuff out for yourself. Amazon has a return policy, so you can try out all the top picks in your price range.
>>45614656
Fuck you. That's not ASMR. That's called frisson you fucking misinformation spreading jackass. ASMR isn't frisson. There's a difference.
>>45617996
>>45619381
Oh, someone already said it. Oh well.
>>45617654
unless you're using velour pads and listening at extremely loud volume, closed phones are effectively silent to the outside.
>>45619305
It should be fairly simple to sort out those who look more or less sincere. Find something that seems to fit you, do some research and preferably have a listen yourself.
>>45617966
no. superlux/koss or IEMs.
>>45619347
Pic related is not available in my country yet.
>>45615871
The 518 is open, I'm looking for a closed one.
Any one in here with the HD 380's? Differences between this and the 7506's?
>>45619421
never heard them but judging from every other sennheiser headphone, it won't have the harsh and sibilant highs of the sony, but it will also be worse in every other aspect. bass, detail, build quality, comfort, all worse.
IMO it's not worth buying sennheiser until you get up to the 558, many other companies do cheap stuff better.
>>45619469
I already have the 555, and they are pretty much the same.
Then, you prefer the 7506's after the Sennheiser's?
>poorfags still rationalizing their HD800s
lol
>>45612934
hey guys, probably a dumb question but I could use the help. I plan on picking up the beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium 250 ohm headphones and I'm just trying to decide which dac and amp to get.
Up until a few days ago I was going to get a magni/modi schiit stack, but now there are "uber" versions of both.
My question to you all is: is it worth it to get the uber versions of either the dac or amp (Or both)? Or am I fine with the basic versions? I plan on doing most of my listening through my laptop. Thanks so much for your help.
>>45619644
The basic versions are good enough.
You could even skip the DAC entirely and just get the amp.
>>45619418
You could've just gotten a balanced cable from Forza. The Sennheiser one is overpriced as fuck anyways.
>>45619744
whys that? I though getting a decent dac was really important
>>45619803
Chances are that the laptop already outputs transparent audio quality. Most modern realtek cards are sufficient enough to be used as inputs into amps. They just suck at powering headphones directly.
>>45619744
>>45619803
It is, don't listen to this guy.
What's the next logical upgrade after Focal Spirit Pros?
>>45619833
From an auxiliary output you're probably not getting the most out of your lossless audio files.
>>45619774
I got the Forza cable before I acquired the HDVD 800. Besides, all my other amps are single-ended anyway.
>>45618069
A well made splitter shouldn't deteriorate the quality of the signal significantly enough for you to notice.
I've heard good things about the WA7, but take that with a grain of salt. At that price point, most of the buyers will be self-proclaimed "audiophile" retards.
And the ignorant placebo retards have arrived.
I'm out of here.
Be a good goy and get that DAC to go with your Schiit stack anon.
>>45619893
>this irrational hatred towards Schiit
I don't understand this at all. They're probably the only company based in the USA which provides reasonably priced gears across the various price points; instead of castigating them more companies should follow suit.
>>45619850
Why is neo /hpg/ so stupid
>>45620044
It least the shitposting has lessened somewhat, but >>45613403
>There is nothing wrong with tubes it's just they are known to produce a more warmer sound along with a slightly larger soundstage.
No one should ever believe something so stupid.
>>45619343
M50s are shit and AT is just milking the fuck out of it as much as they can now with the constant price increases. I really doubt you'll see discounts any time soon.
>>45619893
>I cannot afford any decent DACs and amps so they must be placebo
>>45620269
>u just mad cuz u jelly
You sound like a nigger defending his $400 Beats Pros.
>>45618205
>>45620278
But you are jealous though. There's nothing wrong with being poor and admitting it.
>>45620329
But I have an expensive setup for myself. Don't assume I'm the anon you replied to.
I'm just saying that you sound like a nigger.
Maybe you don't NEED a DAC, no one needs minutely better audio quality. But you can't say that a DAC won't help. Even if it makes a small difference, it's still a difference, and isn't that what being an audiophile is all about?
>>45620354
Enjoy your expensive setup you placebo faggot. DACs and amps over >$100 are useless shit.
>>45620394
It won't. I have an expensive setup for myself but it's just placebo.
>>45620402
I've got an O2, a Yamaha RX-V775 receiver, a Yamaha M40 power amplifier and a STAX SRM-313. You decide.
>>45620394
The issue for me is when people quite literally waste money on $1000 DACs and cables that do not improve the sound quality at all and then pretend it does because they are experiencing placebo.
The continuous stream of placebophile bullshit makes actual knowledge harder to obtain for everyone.
>>45619943
The DAC is less than absolutely necessary.
Schiit can lower overhead by being direct to market with no middlemen. The downside is that it is harder demo a Schiit product.
I think they need a bit more thorough beta process, not as badly as Hifiman does.
>>45619863
Falls into the common trap of being audio jewelry that is more form over function.
>>45620394
I'll acknowledge that there are diminishing returns when it comes to DAC/Amps, but within the >$300 range, I think that you'll get the most of your money when it comes to improving the audio vs the onboard audio.
>>45620459
Other than the hiccups in their early days I think most of their newer stuff hit the market without a hitch no?
>>45618098
This man speaks the truth
650>800 always
>>45620803
Isn't the HD 600 even better too?
>>45619381
Blame npr, not me, i just heard about asmr on the radio and finally had a word to put of this feeling ive been experiencing forever. Ill call it frisson if it makes you feel better.
>>45620809
>>45620803
600 > 650 > 800
HD650 is too warm and HD800 is too bright.
>>45620904
honestly can't we agree the 600 and 650 are more similar than they are different? Imo, the 600 is too flat sounding not enough bass, the warmth and bass boost of the 650 just sounds more natural and better to my ears, sounds more realistic and has more life imo.
But really they are all amazing headphones. The 800's are so damn bright though the piercing treble gets to me after awhile. And i refuse to EQ that just gutts all sound quality imo.
who needs the HD800 when this exists?
>>45620955
HD600 sounds more natural to my ears, then again I am used to studio grade and not audiophile grade sound.
>>45620980
Better than the HD800 sound wise but the comfort sucks.
I'm looking into getting a pair of the LCD-X. They will be for studio use, but I will of course want to listen to music through them. I'm going to have them going through an Onyx Blackjack into my DAW. My question is, will everything still sound flawless if I'm listening to FLAC through a media player on my desktop with the interface? The Onyx Blackjack is basically a clean, flat DAC and amp in itself, right?
Also, for those who have listened extensively to the LCD-X: I was hoping to get the microsuede cups instead of the leather. Someone mentioned that this reduces the sound stage, though, which I do not want. Can anyone compare the LCD-X's leather cups against the microsuede cups?
>>45613014
Nice fake Rolex.
>>45620980
HD 800 has better comfort and imaging. It's also considerably cheaper here. I'll just EQ my HD 800s, ty.
>>45621270
>implying dynamics will ever achieve completely ruler flat 10Hz-1kHz response
HD800 is the ultimate headphone.
Dat comfort
Dat build quality
Dat low distortion
Dat soundstage
Dat imaging
The only problem is a 4-5 db peak at 6000 hz which is very easy to EQ down.
I would like to buy a comfy wireless headphone
but I don't know what to choose.
I hate wires.
What do you advice me?
>>45621346
Speakers.
>>45621330
Post-purchase rationalization: The post.
>>45620980
The correct answer is they both suck.
>>45621282
They probably could with some substantial redesign to the enclosure, it's commonplace with insert earphones. Easier to do flat bass with a sealed flat diaphragm.
>>45621155
LCD-X is a deceptively difficult load. Should be okay anyway.
>>45621282
>what is EQ
>>45621429
HD800 > HD600
>>45621564
HD800 is worse in every possible way.
It's colored as fuck, has resonant peaky treble and has inferior clarity due to a severe upper midrange deficit.
>>45621466
Difficult load? I thought one of its main attractions was that it's impossibly easy to drive?
>>45621330
There is a reason that the HD800 still dominates the flagship headphone market despite being ancient by today's standard. Shame /g/ is too ignorant to understand it.
What do you think about the skullcandy 2xl spoke, /g/?
Okay /g/, I could use some help looking for some new cans.
>Budget
Preferably under $350
>Source
Most likely from a Schiit Audio combination of Schiit Bifrost Uber and Asgard 2
>Requirements for Isolation
None really required. I'll be using them at home, mostly in a room by myself.
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Over-ear.
>Preferred tonal balance
I definitely like bass most. Followed by treble. A U or V shape would be nice for me, with more emphasis on bass.
>Past headphones
The only "decent" headset I've owned in the past is V-Moda Crossfade LP's
>Preferred Music
Mostly electronica. Various sorts of dubstep, drum and bass, combination of the two. Artists like Pendulum and Nero.
Some modern-day metal, like Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Bullet for my Valentine
And a bit of classical.
The rest is a combination of anything and everything, that is not often listened to.
>Location
USA
I've had my eyes on the Philips Fidelio X1/X2 (Love them, except non-replaceable, or leather, ear cushions.) The AKG K551 (Love it, except for the non-replaceable cable.) Preferably, I'd like something black with silver aluminum accents.
>Pic related, a headphone I LOVE the design of. But is basically double my budget and I can't seem to find any information about. Fostex TH-500-RP
>>45621645
>there is a reason
>doesn't explain reason
kek, HD800 is only highly regarded by placebophiles. It's nothing new or groundbreaking and >>45621608 is completely right about it.
>>45621663
>Schiit Audio combination of Schiit Bifrost Uber and Asgard 2
Or save your money and buy the uber versions of the Magni 2 and Modi 2.
>>45621625
>that it's impossibly easy to drive?
There is no such thing as an "impossibly easy to drive" planar headphones. Check the LCD-X's sensitivity numbers.
>>45621663
>drum and bass
>Avenged Sevenfold
Ear surgery is what you need.
>>45621672
>>45621608
Samefag.
>>45621711
It's the same faggot every thread that bitches about about the HD800s.
>>45621645
I think /hpg/ understands all right, it's by far the most popular high-end headphone around this area after all.
>>45621677
Ive owned the magni/modi 1 and now the bifrost uber/asgard 2, and I can say it is worth the money for the upgrade.
No experience with the new modi/magni though, can't wait to see the first reviews.
>>45621625
Low impedance mean high current ratio to voltage, a more common problem with speakers. More likely to run into current limits, and most devices don't provide too much current to the headphone jacks. The latest LCD-3 is probably their easiest to drive headphone yet.
The blackjack has a fairly high output impedance, so about half(-3dB) of the power gets wasted before going into the LCD-X load.
>>45621663
The th500 is based on the T50rp headphone, as far as I know. The most attractive thing about the th500 is the enclosure.
>>45621711
>>45621725
Samefag.
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II vs V-Moda Crossfade M-80
Which one do you prefer and do I really need to put this much money into commuting on hear headphones ?
>>45621746
Those ventilation holes are deceptive by the way because the TH500RP is a closed headphone. I thought both the Alpha and Alpha Prime are generally better-sounding.
>>45621732
>>45621677
I'm aiming for the higher end ones as sometime mid-late next year I think I want to try something in the $700-$800 range. Hence why I'm interested in those Fostex.
>>45621707
>Such a useful response.
Grow up pls
>>45613502
Pretty good, mids and highs sound great, full bass but controlled (much better than the open-back version). Huge soundstage and detail, when I listen to classical music and I can easily hear the seperate instruments.
Many people complain about the wing support not fitting properly but if you use the shoelace trick it will fit perfectly (pic related). I've had them for about 1.5 years now, using it for +6 hours each day, and I've never had any discomfort.
Only complaint would be the non-detatchable cable but I haven't had any problems with it, it's just a nice thing to have.
A solid pair of cans for any type of listening.
>>45621417
why do you troll, you useless bastard?
>>45621852
Why do you listen to music?
Considering buying the Shure SRH550DJ. Are they decent ?
>>45621796
I would rather not buy into any t50rp derivative.
>>45621787
M80s go on sale often. They were recently below 100 IIRC.
HD 25 1 for replaceable parts and isolation, the m80 is ventilated and lacks the treble emphasis of the hd 25.
>>45621704
Measured sensitivity differs greatly from spec. I guess audeze just didn't update their models to show the results with the fazor and new diaphragm. The Opppos aren't too hard to power either.
>>45621746
Are you saying that my Blackjack should be able to drive the LCD-X, then? It can't really drive my DT 880 Pro to a decent level. I need the LCD-X to be rather loud through my interface.
>>45619343
you can fold them too (pic related)
carrying cases for the k551 are also available
but it's up to you how much you are willing to spend
/g/entleman's I have $120 to spend on some headphones, I want a closed one with good isolation and for long term use.
I already have the HD555, AKG 540 and the ATH WS70.
Any recommendations?
>Budget
~30$
>Source
MP3 player/mobile
>Req for isolation
The more, the better
>Tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Samsung stock earbuds
>Pref music
Rock
>Location
Poland
I want earbuds - they are supposed to be a Christmas present and the receiver refuses to use anything else. Any suggestions /g/?
>>45616208
>tow just spent $160 USD on mine
Oh well
>>45622504
afaik they're more expensive in America so I guess it's still an ok deal
>>45622261
I don't have either on hand to tell you that, and I don't have your ears either. Doesn't list current either so I can only make rough guesses.
I made a little error before, it would waste about 6-7db before going into the headphone load. There might still be enough voltage left over, but I wouldn't be sure of that without an ammeter, You could just buy a passable headphone amp with some of that LCD-X money.
>>45622504
still butt cheap for what you get
>>45621746
I feel a tad suspicious about your claim that the LCD-3 is easier to drive than the LCD-X. From the Audeze website:
"The LCD-X is an extremely efficient headphone that extracts the maximum power out of low-powered amplifiers and portable devices."
"The LCD-3 must be driven by an external headphone amplifier or integrated amp."
>>45622725
I'm going off of measurements of the LCD-X and LCD-3. Measured sensitivity of the latest LCD-2/3 is 97-98dB/mW to the LCD-X 95dB.
It makes the simultaneous trade off being higher impedance so it needs more voltage, but the amp will perform a bit more efficiently into high impedance loads. Confused yet?
If you haven't figured it out, I haven't listened to the 2/3 for almost 2 years. They seemed passable off a phone, though I didn't have any spare headroom with power.
>>45622491
Anyone?
>>45621663
Sennheiser HD 518 are the same headphones as later models. The difference is black paint and post-purchase rationalization.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042A68R8/
>>45623012
I gave up on anyone actually helping me a while ago. I think the OP section for purchasing advice is some kind of joke.
>>45623012
the only earbuds that don't fall out
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BT6BM8/
Q701 is at $189 on amazon.
Worth the price? Yes or no?
>Foobar2000
How do I output to 48khz without resampling?
In other words, 44.1khz songs padded with dummy data to become fake 48khz to coincidence with Windows playback 48khz?
>>45621155
I own pair of the LCD-X. Great headphones but not the best choice for studio use in my opinion. You should check out the Fostex TH-900 (yes, closed back, but try them fist if possible). The Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear (pro) is a great amp for the studio by the way.
>>45623086
No. Wait for K7xx to drop again or buy it off of buyers with remorse.
>>45622071
>ventilated
Does it means that it leaks sound ?
If the HD 25 are this nice I may go for them, but if I can get the m80 around halk his price, I might just wait for it (so for the post-christmas sale).
