>How to request purchase advice:
http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>Previous thread:
>>51647693
still trying to figure out which one i like more...............
the dt770 sounds super off when i start using it after long periods of time with the hd558s. i'm using a xonar DG to power them but that might be incorrect.
kinda wish i had an 80ohm pair :(
>>51660311
>kinda wish i had an 80
yeah thats a bit of a problem
>>51660232
Hi /hpg/
Poorfag here, but I need new hedphone
Are the Encore Rockmaster really the best value for this quality/price, or are these just hyped after the success of their crowfunding?
If they are bad, can you head me to another on ear closed and portable headphone at this price range?
I live in France and listen mostly to post punk
Thanks
I'm not super big into headphones but i was just wondering if the monoprice stereo 3.5mm plugs were any good dont want to waste 15 dollars on a cable when i can get them for 88 cents
I guess these charts are no longer cool
>>51660311
Would the 80ohm pair require a DAC/amp?
>>51660704
Got your back senpai
>>51660704
were always here
>>51660704
Nah, you're still cool, don't you worry
>>51660311 here. Soundstage acclimation is fucking weird. Spend an hour with one headphone and you start to love it, switch to another and the new one sounds like absolute trash until you spend an hour with it.... and you start to love it again. Repeat ad nauseam.
What do I fucking do?
>>51660767
Jesus Christ that anus, I'm gonna watch that show, thanks.
Loving my shp 9500 but they smell bad now.
>>51660971
Do you know what an anus is, anon?
>>51660971
Anon, pls.
Do give it try.
>>51660929
accept that it's all placebo in the end
>>51661043
Placebo? How so?
I can clearly describe differences in the two.
>>51660704
Oh, I recognize you. Is the shipping on the DAC2 to your location as terrible as I think it is?
What's on the left?
>>51661054
all headphones are good headphones in the end
because your brain is the last component in the audio processing chain
>>51661067
Shipping from my contact in the states was like $70USD, I got him to declare value as $150 and as a gift because fuck tax.
>What's on the left?
You mean the black thing?
kotoko + altima for new accel world infinite burst project
gg
https://a.uguu.se/ufgglc_KOTOKO%C3%97ALTIMAPLASMICFIRE.opus
When do I need/want DAC? I have soundcard and S/PDIF output straight from the motherboard but people keep saying it's not optimal
>>51661004
All I can think of when I see an ass like that.
>>51661133
those people dont know what theyre talking about
if you dont notice anything bad (and believe me you would know when), then you dont need shit
>>51661099
Yeah, that makes sense. I'm going to sell one eventually but currently I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons in terms of open/closed, being able to drive it with X set up, etc.
>>51661154
i assume you have the 32ohm ones? if so, sell those.
>>51661167
250ohm.
I can drive HD558s with portable setups but they're open so they're practically unusable in the same settings as DT770s would be anyway.
>>51661101
That and waifu stuff, because I asked before and forgot.
>>51661099
It's amazing what you can get used to and trained into picking out. At the same time, there are many limits to the human ear and the brain's ability to auto-adjust to sound makes comparison difficult.
>>51661167
Why would you ditch them? Don't say damping factor.
>>51661204
oh 250ohm? then id go with keeping the 770s. im just adding my opinion, no need to think too hard about it.
maybe use the money from the sold phone to get an e10k?
>>51661207
Black thing is my speaker stand. Waifu is from Soukou Akki Muramasa.
>>51661207
>Why would you ditch them? Don't say damping factor.
i only have hearsay as reference, but the 32ohm just seem to be the worst of all of them. to the point where a lot of people claimed they were not worth getting if you wanted something with that impedance
>>51661226
Apart from the sound card in my desktop, I've never owned a quality dac before. How does that even work for mobile listening? Rubber bands? :P
What are the most recommended over the ear, closed, headphones from the 300-450 European Funnydollar price range?
No need to be wireless.
>>51661270
going to be using with only/99% of time with PC.
>>51661265
i have no idea man, but people apparently do it all the time. i represent the neet faction though so i couldnt give you details on mobile usage of anything
>>51661283
oh babe, i'm sorry. thank you for the input, though.
>>51661293
np. why are you sorry though? my neetness needs no pity if thats what its for
>>51661313
iunno. i guess i still have it set in my mind that neetness is something to feel bad about.
sorry for that reply.
>>51661270
Momentum 2.0?
>>51661270
>albert camus
are you that fucker on /mu/ who was shitposting about rap music and being racist as fuck?
>>51660656
Bump, I'd think I should add some details with the correct form from the pastebin
Location:France
Budget:70-100€
Source: PC most of the time, sometimes my phone
Preferred type of headphone: Circlum
Closed
Comfort is important, but at that price I don't expect that much (it'll always be better than my shitty headset lacking the left foam)
Listen mostly to post punk
Current headphones are shitty headset or IE seinheiser (don't remember the reference)
For that price ranges and specifications, rockmasters seemed like the best (would cost me 75€ shipped) but I wondered if /g/ had a better advice for me
>>51661370
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B000AJIF4E
>>51660232
>60 cad 45 usd
>canada
>laptop and computer
>headphones or headset
>pref closed, doesn't really matter though
>as long as I can wear them for 6 hours straight and not have pain in my ear it's fine,
>turtle beach X11, Apple iem, 20$ skull candy iem
Looking for something to replace my dying 681's
>Budget
~100 USD
>Location
United States
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Semi-Open
>Comfort level
High
>Preferred music
Eurobeat, VoIP
>Past headphones
Superlux HD 681 - Bad build quality, not incredibly comfortable.
>>51661534
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002GHIPYI
>>51661544
semi-open isnt something thats done commonly
and even if it is, it pretty much just means open. so lets say you want open?
>>51661579
Sure, I just am trying to alleviate some bleed, but I need to hear if someone is talking to me.
>>51661491
Thank you, I'm currently reading evaluation on this one, but it seems that it's not really suited for big heads (which I have) and not so solid
>>51661589
http://amzn.com/B00ENMK1DW
>>51661602
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00HVLUR54
HIFIMAN HE400i $300 ON AMAZON! GO GO GO!
>>51661870
why does the amazon listing say it only weighs 12 ounces? thats bullshit
>>51661967
Because that's what they weigh? Also its 13 ounces on my end.
>>51661999
arent planars supposed to be heavier than dynamics? that would be 1/3 the weight of some x2s, for example
>>51662011
http://www.hifiman.com/products/detail/178
>Weight : 370g
>>51661566
Looks good, any suggestions on a mic to go with it?
>>51662022
i just figured theyd be heavier from what i read
never actually looked at their weights though
but ok, thats great news
>>51662039
Glad I could help. Surprised me too when I looked into it.
>>51662023
considering your already low budget...
tape this to the side
http://www.dx.com/p/xty-operator-style-earbud-microphone-set-2631
no, im not kidding
>>51660311
>kinda wish i had an 80ohm pair :(
I've got a very used pair.
>>51662074
Like I said, very used.
>>51662080
enhanced treble rape with that shit missing, you should get it replaced
>>51662073
That's pretty great, have you used it before? mic quality?(4$ mic so I'm not expecting much anyways)
![119wjdw[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/wu9ZQNM.jpg "119wjdw[1].jpg")
Requesting purchasing advice.
Budget - Don't want to spend more than $200 USD.
Location - Oregon, US
Source - MSI GT70 2QD Dominator laptop used mostly for gaming and movies.
Preferred type of headphone - Full-sized
Open or closed - Open
Comfort level - VERY comfortable. These will be my primary audio device for my computer, which I am on very often. Will use for hours on end.
Preferred tonal balance - Unsure. My mid-range is quite deaf, so I guess quite a bit of bass is ideal. Open to input here.
Preferred music (Skip if you already specified your preferred tonal balance or if you still don't care about it) - Don't listen to much music. Mostly games and movies. If I listen to music it's usually rock.
Past headphones (Skip if you're lazy) - Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm. Want/need an open back design. With the DT 770s on I can't hear shit going on in real life, and I get a sort of pressure on my ears. Also worth noting I prefer a slick ear cup material, not the soft cloth on the DT 770s.
>>51662091
I'm actually looking to get different headphones anyway, so I'm not going to bother replacing the cloth.
What do you mean "enhanced treble rape"? Genuinely curious. I thought that light cloth material was just there to prevent dust from getting into the drivers.
Hey guys, quick question.
Are planar magnetic Headphones prone to rattle?
Another try.
>Budget
200 eur
>Location
Europe
>Source
Regular laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Around ear
>Open or closed
Closed, but without ANC
>Comfort level
Probably not, I cannot accept less comfortable headphones if it meant better sound quality
>Preferred tonal balance
Warm will be okay I guess
>Preferred music
Some classic rock maybe, guitar stuff with voice
>Past headphones
Some default shit I guess
Also, it will be really great to find something wireless. What I'm looking for here, is a perfect office headphones for an open-space envrionment.
![900x900px-LL-90b156fc_front-damped[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/NDo7brs.jpg "900x900px-LL-90b156fc_front-damped[1].png")
>>51662202
it damps the treble response and elevates the bass a little bit
bill-p, for example, used 3 layers of paper towel, a thicker piece of felt than the stock one that comes with the dt770 and rug liner on top of that to achieve pic related
the problem with the rug liner is that it is thick and sits on your ears since the distance from the driver to your ear isn't that large (and thus rug liner mods are more suited to headphones like the hd800 and t1) which makes them pretty uncomfortable to wear because in a way it makes them on-ears
>>51662227
Not really. There are ones forty years old that are still rock solid.
>>51662254
Thanks m8.
>>51662249
oh wait he used shelf liner which isn't quite as thick as rug liner
http://www.head-fi.org/t/707992/bill-ps-beyerdynamic-dt770-pro-modding-diary-including-sibilance-elimination#post_11483640
>>51662249
Huh well that would explain why they don't sound as good as they used to. In any case, I'm looking to replace them with something. Posted seeking purchasing advice here: >>51662177
>>51662277
I would say the DT990 if you're happy with how the 770 used to sound but want an open version. The big problem I would say would be the comfort. This line of Beyers particularly are infamous for being extremely comfortable, moreso the premiums than the pros but the latter can be stretched at the headband anyway to achieve a similar result.
Alternatively you could try something like the K7XX from Massdrop if you want a change.
>>51662312
I forgot to add following the comfort thing, you may be disappointed with the comfort level of other headphones coming from the 770 for the reasons I stated.
Personally the only headphones I've found more comfortable than the premium line were the HD800.
>>51662329
Okay thanks a ton for the suggestion! I wasn't even aware the DT 990 existed, so this is pretty cool.
Some questions for you though.
What are the main differences between the Pro and the Premium versions?
If I'm using this for mostly gaming and movies on my laptop with no amp or anything, which ohm version do you recommend, 32 or 250? Pretty huge difference there.
>>51662425
Most people suggest avoiding the 32ohm, the bass is really boomy and not controlled at all. Depending on how old the laptop is it might not be powerful enough for the 250ohm model.
The differences between Premium and Pro:
- Appearance
- Premium comes in 32ohm, 250ohm and 600ohm, Pro is only 250ohm.
- Pro have more, they'll be similar to how your DT770s were
- Pro have easier to replace headband padding as it snaps on with little buttons while the padding on the Premium is basically permanent
- Pro has a coiled cable, Premium has a straight cable
If I were you I would suggest waiting for a deal on the 990 Pro, Adorama just recently had them for $125 which would leave you room for an amp to power them properly. Or even a little DAC/Amp combo unit like the Schiit Fulla.
>>51662492
Pro have more clamp, they'll be similar to how your DT770s were*
>>51662492
Laptop is quite new. How would I know if it's powerful enough for the 250 ohm model? Sound card is just the Realtek built-in ports on the laptop.
>>51662584
Someone could probably give you advice if you know which codec it is, the spec sheets have so much indirect information that I personally don't know how to make it out because of my lack of EE knowledge.
>>51662492
>If I were you I would suggest waiting for a deal on the 990 Pro
Oh so you recommend the Pro over the Premium?
I'm still stuck on the whole impedance thing. The 770s I have now are 80 ohm which is closer to the 32 ohm option. I don't want to get the 250 ohm model and have super quiet sound from my laptop.
>>51662603
If it's any indication, my laptop is at 50% volume with my 80 ohm DT 770s. Most things sound good at this level.
>>51662080
>>51662074
How is this possible?
>>51662626
>Oh so you recommend the Pro over the Premium?
The Pro considerably cheaper (like that deal for $125 versus the regular ~$220 price of the premiums) and excluding the other difference you get identical sound.
>my laptop is at 50% volume with my 80 ohm DT 770s
Well going off of Tyll's measurements of the 32ohm and 250ohm DT880, the 250ohm need just over twice the voltage to reach the same volume as the 32ohm. (and 0.10mW less power)
I imagine with the 250ohm you'd probably be at least at 80% volume then? I mean in any case it probably couldn't hurt to buy them now from Amazon, see how loud they get and return them if they're too quiet and possibly wait for the same $125 deal to get an amp with them or pick up the K7XX for $200 next time Massdrop sell them again.
>>51662676
http://r.ebay.com/lbDuAk
What do you think about this? DT 990 PRO 250 ohm for $169.95 & free shipping. How likely do you think it is for this to go on sale anytime soon?
>>51662648
>>51662676
>>51662074
>>51662080
How do I prevent that from happening to the DT 990s? Is there some way to message the fabric or something to prevent it from fucking up so badly? If I get a pair of DT 990s I want to treat them right.
The velour ear pads get dirty SO EASILY.
>>51662765
Hold up I got you senpai http://www.ebay.com/itm/371488752233
>>51662799
>some way to message
I meant massage, fuck.
>>51662817
>>51662799
>ayy fabric you wanna netflix & chill
>>51662805
Oooh fancy, BLACK EDITION. Hmm I might prefer the coiled cord though, and this black edition has a straight cable.
Anybody have experience with coiled cables? Are they a bitch to deal with or a nice way to manage cables?
>>51662841
I prefer the straight ones, coiled ones are heavy and you can't really wind them up neat and tidy.
I want to buy the HE-500s so bad, I probably won't even like the sound but Hifiman just had to discontinue them and play with my feelings. Can any users tell me if they're congested sounding or overly warm?
what are some headphones for someone with a big ass head? i have the takstar hi2050's and they're really uncomfortable. I tried reducing the clamp by placing books between it overnight, didnt help.
So are pistons actually good or are they just memes?
I'm considering getting either the 2.0 or 3.0, people say the 3.0 is more comfortable but I don't like having too much noise isolation, I prefer being able to hear shit around me and the 2.0 also looks better
If the anon considering DT990 is still here, don't.
Easily the worst of the Beyerdynamic lineup.
Gentle reminder that you should never take "monitoring and studio" label seriously. It's a meme.
>>51663179
Uncomfortable shit, sounds pretty nice. A bit too dark imo. No clue what congested means.
What's a /g/ approved pair of headphones that wont break the bank? I had the Sennheiser HD 202 II a few years ago that worked well for what I needed. Something around the same price if something is equal or greater quality to the model stated above.
>>51664198
Monoprice 8323
>got my HD598s on tuesday, replacing my shitty headset on the PC
>they sound amazing and are comfortable as fuck
>used to love my SoundMagic E10 IEMs, best headphones I had so far
>don't even want to listen to music on my phone anymore because they sound noticeably worse than the HD598s
gg /g/, thanks for ruining my beloved in-ears
ITT: Autists
Sound is sound, idiots. You will get the same sounds out of a pair of $5 headphones as you will from a pair of $500 headphones.
>>51664706
Never buy a Fidelio X2 or you're going to hate even your precious HD598.
Okaeri <3
>>51664730
ITT: Poorfag
Watches are watches, idiots. You will get the same time out of a of $5 watch as you will from a $5000 watch.
>>51664775
shut the fuck up
>>51664730
that's just entirely wrong
>>51664730
Wrong
>>51664782
>watches
Kinda true. I still love my watches.
>>51664706
Now you need to learn how to EQ them both, and then you will be in the real hell.
>>51664782
Cheap quartz will do a better job than a more pricey mechanical. Or a phone synced online to atomic clocks.
hi /hpg/
Looking for a quality pair of wireless, closed headphones. Budget isn't that much of a problem.
Beats and Bose have very high ratings on Amazon which worries me deeply.
Any suggestions?
>>51664788
does amp improve bass?
>>51665393
>wireless
>quality
Anon, I...
>>51665393
>beats and bose
>>51665425
Compared to what? In theory it could but an amplifier doesn't affect some specific range of frequencies like that. So what kind of a setup are you running right now?
>>51665527
HD598 straight from desktop
>>51665571
Don't need an amp for HD598
>>51665571
amp won't do anything
>>51665590
whats the point of it then?
>>51665614
amp won't do anything for your shit headphone*
>>51665621
nice meme
>>51665436
its for the gym and walking in the street. I-I'm sorry senpai.
>HD598
>shit
Friendly reminder that HD598 is more neutral than any AKG, Philips or Beyerdynamic headphone in production.
>>51665728
neutral means it should represent all three sonic ranges without bias
not have bass that's rolled off into the depths of mt doom
>>51665751
It's still more neutral than almost everything in production.
Also the bass roll-off isn't as bad as you think or rather force yourself to believe.
>>51665797
nope, i have owned them and sold them
you don't realize how weak the bass is until you listen to something that actually has a flat fr but still provides bass impact
>>51665751
can't you just incerase bass with equalizer?
>>51665827
you can't increase something that isn't there to begin with
>>51665817
You are entitled to your opinion but the HD598's bass isn't weak if you look at the various measurements objectively.
It doesn't help when most headphones have a bass boost as well, even the ones you think are flat, which probably aren't flat.
>>51665827
It's pretty easy to do that. Harman used (or uses) a Sennheiser HD518 with various EQ profiles for listener testing. Some target curves had moderate boosts in the sub-bass. HD518 has the same driver as HD598.
> there are people on this thread right now who really believe that EQ can magically restore hidden sound
> there are people on thos thread right now who really believe that the HD598 is a good headphone, when it's the first good headphone they have
>>51665846
M40x response looks a hell of a lot flatter than the roller coaster of the 598
>>51665869
>I don't know how to equalize
Also the HD598 is a good headphone, it just not may be good for you. But measurably, it's superb.
>>51665869
bassnigger, please
>>51665797
It measures like and sounds like upper bass and low mids. Not that you can't fix it, but no way is that proper.
>>51665827
Yes.
>>51665866
They still do
>Ten pairs of well-matched headphones (model Sennheiser HD518) were used in these experiments. The model was a dynamic, open-back headphone having a relatively smooth and extended frequency response with low distortion. These features made it a good candidate for equalization. More importantly, it proved to have a consistent fit across listeners (confirmed by measuring it on several listeners with multiple re-seats of the headphone between measurements). Being an open-back design, it provided a controlled and predictable amount of bass leakage. Together these desirable features helped to minimize variations in the signals delivered to the listeners’ ears
>>51665879
M40x is V-shaped, not as V-shaped as M50x.
I would know, I am a trained listener.
Also that's a 10dB scale that's noticeably smoothed. I remember seeing the same graph with a different scale, you'll see how V-shaped the M40x is.
The M40x is sort of the polar opposite of the HD598, it sounds clearer due to the greater treble quantity and the bass is more impacting due to greater sub-bass output.
I really like the M40x but HD598 is a higher fidelity headphone.
>>51665896
>>51665890
Hello, Lance's minions!
>>51665931
>m40x is v-shaped
what the FUCK am i reading
>>51665931
God damn you 598 fags always jump to that fidelity buzzword when under strain
> muh hi-fi
> muh scientifically proved graphs
> muh neutrality
Sennshills in few words
>>51665912
You can hear 20Hz-16kHz consistently on the HD598, it's not like it's ONLY upper bass and lower mids. It's biased to those regions but everything else is still present.
>>51665935
What?
>>51665941
It is though. Pic related from Solderdude.
>>51665965
I'm not a HD598 fag, fag.
>asked for sony xba-c10 for xmas
Did I good gud? They look like the comfiest decent earphones for the price. A few months ago I fell for the Bluetooth meme and got some used Jaybird Bluebuds X on the cheap when the X2 dropped. The sound is decent, but they feel like shoving razor blades into my ears regardless of what tips/fins I use.
>>51666003
>asking for presents
what's it like being underage?
>>51665995
>someone who knows far more than you
>sennshill
top kek
>>51666014
I'm 22. What's it like having parents who don't love you?
>>51665931
rec some similar to m40x with v-shape but still has clear mids that are open
thats wat im searching for
>>51666041
you're 22 and you need to ask your parents to buy you $50 earphones?
what's more pathetic
you should have a full time job and buy your parents the presents for all the shit they did for you and be grateful to even get a card in return lmao
>>51666047
You won't get all that perfectly, you'll have to compromise in some areas, but it sounds like you might like Fidelio X2.
>>51666061
not that anon but I'm also asking for earphones
not my fault they choose to work with a wish list system
>>51666074
what about akg k240 studio
>>51666102
That might fit the bill, you can consider HD668B as well.
What are the best open style headphones for $100-150 in USA? The more comfortable the better. Could maybe go a little higher if there's a big difference.
>>51666202
there is no objective best headphone in any price range
that's why you fill out the template
>>51666061
My parents ask me to ask for things and I get them decent gifts every year. My dad is 56 and still does the same with his folks. It's not weird, anon. If it triggers you more I also asked for a Deathadder 2013 ;)
It feels good to finally have a complete setup with my headphones.
>>51666286
that doesn't trigger me at all because im using a da chroma right now
best shaped mouse with worst drivers and build quality
I was going to buy the Sennheiser 558 or 598, but then you guys called them shit. What are the competitors to them in the price range?
>>51666301
Is it fucky if you just don't install the drivers?
>>51666329
It's not shit. The HD558 is the best headphone in its price range.
What are the best headphones for £50 UK? Source would be from HiFi amp or an iPood.
>>51666333
i installed them once to set the dpi to 800 and then removed them
it works fine except sometimes when windows shuts down the lighting on the mouse doesn't turn off
>>51666329
no one said anything about the 558
the 598 however is an expensive recolor of the 558 with no justification
are there any confirmed legit Piston 2.0 sellers left?
All the sites I checked are sold out or gone
Soo.. I have an fiio e10k for my X2
and i want to buy the Bravo Audio V2 and asking you guys which dac i should get for it!
>>51666723
for god sake why
>>51666723
>x2
>tube amps
yo dawg we heard you like coloured sound so we put coloured sound in your coloured sound so you can listen to the most unnatural piece of shit ever
>>51666740
for god sake why not
Anyone using Philips SHP9500? Thinking about picking up a pair.
Most of the time these sound amazing to me but occasionally I get fed up with the treble.
>>51666765
what should i get then?... I heard that tube amps are what i should get for my X2
So what's the best headphones, disregarding price-range?
>>51666817
Awful question please try again
>>51666790
>
>>51666790
dsadas
salladass
>>51666823
What are the best headphones under the price of 5000?
>>51666811
nothing? what the fuck do you need an amp for
>>51666853
>why do u need amp for headphones
To get some louder sound out of my X2? Are you dumb
>>51666863
x2 can be driven to deafening levels on onboard audio solutions, so im not sure who the dumb one is
>>51666847
audeze
>>51666847
>there is no objective best headphone in any price range
>that's why you fill out the template
>>51666811
>tube amp
>X2
No. Stop.
>>51666863
but their impedance is 30 ohms, how loud do you need your headphones to play?
How does /hpg/ feel about Beyerdynamic T1?
>>51666890
>>51666811
aren't tube amps just for hipsters?
>>51666922
If you're going to drop that much you might as well get LCD-2.
That's how I feel.
>>51666907
The original sound they have is not the sound im looking for.. i want higher because i like the sound being at top volume.. not that high tho
Did any of you get them during the random flash sale yesterday?
About to get one of these, does /g/ have a better recommendation?
Model is MDR-ZX330BT
>>51664730
Graphics are just images. Youre going to see the same thing on a $80 gpu as you would on a $500 one.
>>51665571
Depending on how shit the codec or the implementation of the codec on your motherboard is, it might. HD 598s have a rather low nominal impedance but a very large impedance swing right in the boomy 100Hz region. Amplifier itself is not the solution, an output with enough power(motherboard already has this I presume) but a low output impedance will make the headphones less boomy and more controlled there in around the 100Hz mark.
>>51665614
To amplify the signal. You could've guessed that from the name. If you have sufficient listening volume, in most cases amplifier won't do a thing other than allow you to have even more volume. A good amplifier however is silent(no hiss), has power to drive almost anything you plug into it and ensure good damping by having near zero output impedance. Not all amps do this. Get something like O2 if you want to be sure you are set and your motherboard codec's ability to drive those headphones is not limiting anything.
Can i somehow apply some leather pads on my X2?
>Tfw you get a new set of headphones, maybe a new amp, or just audio equipment in general and you end up listening for hours.
Nothing else, just.. Listening.
Feels so good, man.
>>51666297
>dota 2 posters
>2 different monitors on different elevations
>logitech gaymen mouse
>those wires
nice phone and headphones though
Is it possible to remove the leather thing below the headband of my headphones without damaging them?
>>51665869
>restore hidden sound
Rolled off does not mean it's "hidden". A gentle roll off is easy to EQ. I don't get where this shitty meme came from that it's "not there". Probably cummyfurpaw shitposting without a trip again.
I never even owned the HD 598s and it's quite obvious they are a great sounding pair of headphones. Standard retail price is too high though because the HD 558 exists but that doesn't make them bad.
>>51665995
That's basically saying they are the most intelligent folk in these threads you mong.
>>51667213
The first monitor is an XB270HU. It's completely adjustable, I have it lowered for when I'm on the couch watching from far away. Yeah my wires suck ass but that's what I get for having multiple consoles hooked up to my setup. And yeah I love DotA 2 as well as my G502.
>>51666930
Excluding electrostatic amplifiers, they are for retards.
>>51667159
>leather pads on x2
help me out
>>51667275
do that and it will likely fuck up the response even more
>>51667213
>nice phone and headphones though
lol
>>51667240
What is the headphone?
>>51666922
Unfavorably.
>Budget
100€~
>Location
Europe/Portugal
>Source
Desktop PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed preferred but either is fine
>Comfort level
Preferably nothing heavy
>Preferred music
Pretty much anything, but trance and metal mostly.
>Past headphones
Generic 40€ crap Halfmman Tokkan and Viper
More research from Sean Olive on subjective preferences, summarized here.
>https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16343460/AES%20139%20Presentation%202015%20Olive%20and%20Welti%20Preferred%20Bass%20and%20Treble%20Levels.pdf
>>51667404
Its cheap gaming headset(i know) hama urage xplode
>>51667484
>hama urage xplode
Those screws, they seem to be holding in the headband. Don't know for certain, but it ought to be user serviceable.
Are there any wireless noise cancelling headphones /hpg/ would recommend?
Is this the /Headphone Advice For Retards General/?
I'm looking for some good, full-sized headphones in a reasonable price range. Not sure about my budget, but let's say it's around 100 euros. Don't care much if they're open, closed or what's their tonal balance, I just want them to sound decent enough and be comfortable.
>>51667735
Beyerdynamic DT990 may be good choice, not the pro model since the impedance for that model is around 250Ω, which would require a beafier headphone amp. Check out the regular model, it is half open and can be worn for a long time without fatigue. They sound very neutral and are very detailed.
>>51667735
HD 558
>>51667286
But these velour pads are not that comfortable...
>>51667845
Well what makes you think leather will be? Enjoying sweating on the pads much?
Just upgraded from some Takstar HI2050s to Sennheiser HD598s because they were super cheap on black friday. Holy shit, I didn't realize how heavy the Takstars were until I tried the Sennheisers. I honestly dont know how my neck survived so long. Now it feels like I'm wearing nothing at all...
>>51667304
How does one read these graphs? What are we looking for here?
>>51667442
Thanks senpai
Under 100$
Philips SHP 9500
Yes/No + Why
>>51667250
> preferring boring and messy neutral response over music enjoyment
> intelligent
>>51668104
fuck off furfag
>the HD598 is a good headphone, when it's the first good headphone they have
wat? so is it a good headphone or not?
>"I never even owned the HD 598s and it's quite obvious they are a great sounding pair of headphones."
>he thinks he can determine the quality of headphones from MUH GRAPHS
>>51668222
if it's the first good headphone you have
>>51668222
If you compare it to a gaming headset or an Apple earbud, yes, it surely is a great improvement...this doesn't change the fact that it's ridiculously overrated
>>51668070
SHP 9500s are p good and i regret giving up on them, they were 69 burgerbucks last summer
>>51668255
so what do you recommend in the price range
>>51668248
Because, remember anon, graphs are all that matters here. If a graph shows that a headphone is neutral, no matter how shitty it sounds, it's a good headphone.
>>51668303
Everything else but Beats
>>51668348
so you have no real recommendation then?
>>51667030
Pls respond
>>51668366
SHP 9500
>>51667969
So basically did you sacrifice sound quality for a bit better comfort?
>>51660232
According to this graph I need to get a DAC/amp for my $30 Sennheiser HD-201, which don't reach listening volume
>>51668537
well whats your source?
>>51668537
Yes. Buy a tube amp.
>>51660232
That is a really terrible flow chart that you posted.
It clearly shows ignorance to the full effects amplifiers and digital to analog converts have on sound reproduction.
Additionally, you do not give any validation as to why combination units are recommended.
>>51668676
only retards would get a tube amp so your first sentence is kind of stupid
and simple charts are not made to give full on detail for something like that, thats something you enter the thread for, which you did so good on you but you sound like someone stuck in the 70s so enjoy your tube amp
Are Audio Technica ATH-AD900X good?
>>51668712
I never said anything about tube amps.
In fact, I don't even own a tube amp because solid state amplifiers often provide objectively more fidelity with less power consumption.
>>51668676
well that chart is ripped straight from reddit
>>51668760
then youre simply causing a ruckus for nothing. for a noob, that chart is perfectly fine, as distortion from these things is nothing like in the past, they are almost negligible, and noobs either want to learn, or they dont. if they want to learn, theyll join the thread and some uber knowledge god like yourself can help them learn
or by all means make us a new chart
Anyone have the Bluedio R+ Legend?
I bought a pair the other day for working out and running, just waiting on Amazon to ship them out.
is there any good bluetooth headphones for about 200-300$?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/12/01/iphone-7-headphone-jack-rumor-report/76591864/
>>51668819
The graph tell that their response is flat, then they must be good
>>51668851
The Bluedios I posted above were 300 but they went on sale for 80 the other day, don't know if it's still on.
>>51668819
>>51668895
HAHAHA these things have 8 FUCKING DRIVERS
are you serious man??? im gonna have to see a graph because i dont believe these things are gonna sound good at all
>>51668810
>then youre simply causing a ruckus for nothing.
No, I am complaining about an idiotic chart that has no value.
>for a noob, that chart is perfectly fine, as distortion from these things is nothing like in the past, they are almost negligible
The issue is that this chart directly attributes electrical noise to the amplifier and the DAC. When, in many cases, it is something else.
It ignores important things that amplifiers do have an effect on, such as the dampening factor.
Additionally, it recommends combination amps for no reason, and pulls numbers like "5% better" out if its ass.
There is no need for that chart. Just link people to some the the articles on NwAvGuy's blog or something similar which explains, correctly, the effects of amplifies and DACs.
>>51668970
s/dampening/damping/
>>51668819
You have two ears, you only need two good drivers.
>>51668970
Well, that chart comes from reddit after all. When I first posted it here some threads ago, I didn't expect so many people to take it as God's word.
>>51668248
You actually can. As far as sound quality is concerned.
>>51668970
>electrical noise to the amplifier and the DAC. When, in many cases, it is something else.
RF received by DAC/amplifier acting as antenna, power supply noise, motor noise, ground loops, the issues go on and on but they can be traced straight back to your electronics.
>dampening factor.
Not important.
>>51668970
>link to nwavguy articles
sorry but no one popping their head in here is going to read that shit, if anything they will come back in 10 mins asking the same question
Looking for new headset with mic which accommodates a big headed user wearing glasses.
HyperX cloud I currently have feels a little small for comparison.
>>51669013
Yeah but they were pretty cheap at the time and I'm impulsive, plus quality wasn't that big a factor for this purchase. Plus I guess it gives simulated surround sound which might be neat with ASMR clips if it works decent.
>>51669220
there are only two good headsets
hyperx cloud which you already mentioned and sennheiser game one/zero
the rest of them are shit
SHIT
>>51669220
Superlux HD681 Evo + modmic
>>51668970
yeah some mspaint guide is going to get into all that
and youre not even right about the stuff youre saying
i agree on the 5% though, its less than 1% at best, which i told them to change but no one did it
but who cares? its some simple guide, big deal
Anyone used or own AKG M220's?
I recently got some Sennheiser HD419s and the sound quality is great but the wire is awfully thin and I'm scared it'll get damaged easily with extended use at my PC through catching on my chair and the like
i want to buy nice headphones. all i have right now is a siberia v2.
i'm thinking about buying ath-m50x's but where i live they cost ~$180 (third world problems)
do i pull the trigger
>>51669426
no, you get m40x instead and save 40$
Would this actually be an upgrade over my Magni v1? Is this stuff really just a meme? I never see /hpg/ talking about amps and source equipment other than "onboard is gud enough" or "git Magni." I have 250 burgers to blow so.
>>51669593
It should be an upgrade in terms of how loud it will get your headphones. Sound quality 'upgrades' from amps are a meme.
>>51665931
>I would know, I am a trained listener
