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I need new earpads for my HD-25
Are the original ones as good as theyre gonna get?
Any worthwhile aftermarket ones for sale?
zomo anything good?
>Budget
$150-175
>Location
United States
>Source
Desktop PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Greater than or equal to Logitech G930
>Preferred music
Video Games >>> Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock
>Past headphones
Logitech G930
More than one recommendation would be greatly appreciated.
unload my nine on the welfare line
First for beyersremorse, I will do an review now. I own hd 518 modded, philips shp9500, are not any better than philips which cost 80$. And I have dedicated kenwood amp for headphones so fuck off with muh placebo.
>>51865640
in for confirmed best value speakers
Just bought a IE 80 for $175, did i fuck up /g/.
>>51865757
>I will do an review now.
Don't bother. I can guarantee you won't tell us something we don't already know.
>>51865757
Google pics this faggots. Time to put an end to beyerfags.
First off: flimsiest pieces of shit I have ever handled, srsly, koss porta pros are more sturdy.
Sound: shrieking metallic trebles. Terrible no bass at all, roll of is insane.
Mids are ok, low trebles are good. Needed a fuckton off bass adjustment to even sound decent, and even then they just are meh. And I dont even like bass!
Considered analytical sounding by the teksyndicate fag, well they sound like nothing at all. Clarity and separation is good, even slightly better than my 518s, but honestly beyers were 200, senns 100.
Negative/10, would not let rape my ears again.
Stay the fuck away from beyers, worst headphone company on the planet. Also I did 24h burn in on decent volume so stfu about that, burn in isnt even real... Only these burn do is to burn your hearing away. Th-thanks beyerdynamic
>>51865792
Well at least it works as an warning for some to stay the fcuk away from this garbage. Cant even begin to fathom how anyone could think theses are punching above their price, when they cant even compete with lower priced headphones!
>pic related, 2 better balanced heaphones with good soundstage (senn better though)
>>51865789
For that price probably yes, just get pistons 3's or KZ ED9's for like $15 lol
>>51865640
>Budget
Flexible, preferably $200 or under
>Location
USA
>Source
I'm just using my motherboard's on-board soundcard.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfort takes priority over sound quality, more than anything else I want something circumaural. I'd prefer pleather over velour, but that doesn't really matter.
>Preferred tonal balance
Anything without extreme bass. I tried a potential buy not too long ago where the bass was so intense it was literally painful to listen to music. I'm not sure if that was something unusual or not, but it's made me wary of anything advertising a lot of bass. Would prefer decent isolation.
>Preferred music
This is mostly for gaming and video/movie-watching. Mostly metal.
>Past headphones
I'm looking to replace a Sony MDR-NC50 that I've really loved.
>>51866146
XPT100/HM5 or Pro 80 with HM5 pads maybe?
>>51866070
>KZ-Ed9 Super Bass
>super bass
fucking disgusting
>>51866241
Thanks, these look like they're probably what I'm looking for. Not sure if I'm a fan of the chinstrap/Y-cables on the XPT100 though. Would it be more comfortable for longer use than the Pro80?
>>51865757
>kenwood amp
>using a receiver with high output impedance for a headphone amp
Full retard.
>>51866547
I've heard very good things about the XPT100, haven't personally tried them though.
I do have the headset version of the Takstar Hi2050 (open Pro 80s) and I can tell you the headband is very well padded, and if the pads are switched out to HM5 pads they're both insanely comfortable.
Also, allegedly the Pro 80s have a bit more of a V-shaped sound signature than the XPT100. You can't really go wrong with either.
>>51866633
>>51866633
And tell my why they sound equally shitty without an amp and driven through a powerful soundcard? Huh, they just gotta be bad I suppose.
Also stop it with the impedance meme
>>51866725
It doesn't even matter that they "sound equally shitty"
You're just showing how fucking dumb you are by saying that you use a receiver to power headphones, especially low impedance ones like the senns and shp9500
>>51866760
Oh god you really are delusional, what impedance do you think recievrs put out through a headphone jack? You must beleive in placebo separate amp/dacs
>>51866760
You mean the way that everyone did it until the mid 90's when Headroom started the headphone specific amp trend? With stuff like planars or most studio models, it don't matter a bit.
>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
Canada
>Source
Desktop PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High enough that I can wear them all day without hurting.
>Tonal Balance
Bass I guess, I play a lot of vidya and listen to loud music so bass is nice.
>Preferred Music
Electronic, Hip-Hop
>Past headphones
Shitty Logitech G430 Gay Men Headset, so basically anything is an improvement.
>>51866841
Receivers just put a resistor on the main amp and send that to the headphone output, this results in a fuckhuge impedance on the output.
I do not recommend separate amp/dac setups, I use my stock thinkpad output or my iPhone.
>>51866303
They come with two different brass nozzles and one of them is the 'super bass', I don't use the bass nozzle you fucking mong, they are clear as fuck.
>>51866866
holy push up bra, i hope she can breathe
that thing deserves a medal because she can't be bigger than an A
>>51866900
Some did that. Good ones didn't. People realized that problem even in the 1950's. Even the ancient Koss tap converter box used sets of resistors in parallel for super low impedance.
>>51866957
99% of receivers do this, that's why "pro" versions of headphones exist with very like impedance exist, 250 600 etc.
His headphones are all low impedance and I can basically guarantee his receiver is a typical design with a resistor on the main amp.
>>51866955
>complaining about a A cup
>yet he never had a woman
>>51866955
>push up bra
what is a corset
>>51866900
But you still tried to invalidate my argument of driving it through a soundcard.... And even if they had high output impendance (which this one definitively doesnt since sounds are more clearer and noise free compared to my soundcard) the Beyers would benefit due to being 250ohm model which is safe in anyway you want to put it.
>>51866998
Very high impedance exist *
>>51866998
Ahaha you rekt yourself m8. Check'd. They were the 250ohm, so now youre done. Stop shit posting.
>>51866955
She's 16, no bully.
>>51865931
>sennshill
AKG is better faggot
>>51867056
Like I said, I wasn't even discussing the beyers, I was talking about the senns and Philips.
>>51866760
Getting M40x for Christmas. Good for a beginner?
>Budget
less than 200 dollars
>Location
US
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized, not wireless
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfortable, covers ears entirely in closed area
>Preferred tonal balance
idk, bass? between bass and balanced
>Preferred music
VGM, rock, electronic, anime trash
>Past headphones
logitech g930
g930's suit me pretty well, theyre really comfortable and the audio quality is alright as far as my ears can tell. need something that isnt a headset though, im looking to purchase a microphone separately. current wireless headset is a pain in the ass cus it cant charge while wearing anymore, i have to balance it on the wire on a table since the battery is fucked up. something with a long wire.
>>51867116
You must be lying. Please be lying.
>>51867116
go fuck yourself pedophile scum.
>>51867175
Sadly, no. No lies here. Though she's probably 17 now.
>>51867137
In bass I can admit, on some older recievers you might have that distortion. But thats old shit. There is no distortion on mine, they do not sound more boomy. I would have noticed that straight away. They just sound clearer due to better dac. Now grow up and sell your headphone amp, Mayflower electronicshill
>>51866866
>>51867116
>>51867267
She must have a name right?
>>51867137
Well if youre a regular on /hpg/ youd know I recommend shp9500 over senns if you can get them for say under 70$ and/or cant diy. But the same price, senns sounds a lot better in every aspect.
Here you go: http://imgur.com/gallery/luFbl
Can anyone answer me now pls :3
>>51867161
>>51867333
That's me you're replying to, I don't own any headphone amp, I use my iphone or my thinkpad.
Distortion isn't an issue with impedance mismatch, FR would suffer and dampening would be shit.
>>51867125
This was for you >>51867368
I like my HD558 and K702. Should I get the X2 for $200?
>>51867425
No, stop buying new headphones if you are content with what you got.
>>51867425
Maybe, honestly the wow factor ends at 558. After that its how they sound, not what you can hear.
>>51867388
But that is distotion or clipping, you tard
>>51867505
>first scene in a porno
Sennheiser HD558's any good? Broke my shitty set from Best Buy and finally need to upgrade.
What would be the best soundstage for under $200? Accuracy is important too, but I wouldn't mind it being a little v-shaped.
>>51867537
???
>>51867505
shit headphones, shit music, shit amp
solid 0/3
>>51867519
Can you elaborate on that?
>>51867641
show me yours anon :-)
>>51867719
deleted it a long time ago
>>51867641
by the way you're correct, it's a Schiit amp. 100 points for you.
>>51867553
Yeah, great even. Last headphones youll ever need
>>51867553
nobass, plasticy. fragile.
Not bad sound, but in the price range you can do better.
>>51867852
Why is this place full of Sennshills lately?
answer pls >>51867161
>>51867935
>lately
>>51867935
What should I get instead? I looked towards Sennheisers because they have the more oval/square style over-ear shape I prefer. Is there an alternative you have in mind?
>>51867935
sennshills are killing hpg tbqh, it's p disgusing
>>51868013
>>51868013
Its because they are killing the competition.
>Want to replace coiled cord on MDR-V6 with regular cord.
What cord is guud?
>>51866866
This is basically the same as me.
>>51868013
Sennheiser is just a meme everyone knows AKG is best
Which are objectively superior the 558 or the 598?
>>51868323
Bump!
>>51868838
K612
>that feel when K7xx master race
>>51868857
>K612
They're twice the price senpai and take fucking two weeks to get here.
Not american.
just bought Philips X2s to use with my Schiit Magni2/Modi2 how'd i do?
>>51868921
you did amazing. just do a sine sweep to remove any terrible peaks (mine only had one around 5k) and youre good to go... for now.
Any recommendations would be great
>Budget
$400 CAD, flexible
>Location
canada, saskatchewan
>Source
ipod, iphone, etc.
>Type
full sized
>Open or Closed
closed, I'm wanting to use them outside
>Comfort level
doesn't matter to me that much, but would be a nice plus. not neccesary.
>Past Headphones
None, thought it might be important to say
>Preferred music
electronic, ambient electronic
I've been listening to a lot of
>vaporwave
lately. Here's some links to what I listen to would usually sound like
https://youtube.com/watch?v=f6oeh0Ebstg
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bJGvLLEZQAA
I've been looking at the beyerdynamics DT990 32Ohm's, but my only problem with them is they're open headphones, and I plan on using what I buy in public. A local store sells beyerdynamics products and I'm going to head over there soon to see if they have any 990's
I also love the 990's design, the vent design looks amazing imo. I'll also buy an amp in future, but for the 990 32Ohm I'm pretty sure it isn't absolutely necessary. I will later if I want to improve my listening experience at home
If I end up with the 990's and they're too loud for public use, then I'd still be okay to use them at home. Thanks in advance for any recs!
>>51869102
you wouldnt want to get the 32ohm, usually the 250ohm is the sweet spot.
check out the MSR7 which is closed like you want
>>51868964
>>51869201
>>51869194
What would be a good amp for 990 250 ohm premium model? If a portable amp is a possibility that would be great, but one for home is good too.
>>51869259
fiio e10k
>Budget
100-150€
>Location
Spain (Eurofagland/Europoorland, not a fucking part of México)
>Source
Desktop PC (Realtek ALC1150)
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed (necessarily, used at nights & I like high volume)
>Comfort level
Very Comfortable, using them for long periods of time, (6-12 hours)
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
Tech-house, Hardcore, Thrash Metal, 70´s Rock, Classic music, Oldies, Bluegrass, J-pop, Ethnic Music, Video Games
>Past headphones
Cheap BeyerDynamic (don´t remember model) ---> Sennheiser PC 161 (7 years with them).
I want crystal sound and clear & power bass, but not too bassy. What I dont like about my actual headphones and rig is the low volume. If I connect them to my Amp (Yamaha RX-V663) they sound a lot more but soon start to distort. For reasons I want the phones connected directly to the PC. They are old, they are for PC, and they are open, everybody can listen to what I hear and they are too small, my ears hurt after hours.
The headphones I wanted first were the AKG K553 Pro (only sold for Murrica) and maybe later a phone-amp.
Of course any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.
I own the ATH M50, VModa Crossfade M100, and Hifiman HE400i
I just ordered the x2
Who else has too many headphones but keeps buying more?
>>51869343
did you buy he400i in the sale?
>>51869343
I'm trying to resist on the X2 sale.
I have M50, HD600, SE215, TF10, and a bunch of cheaper IEMs like A151, etc. If anything I would want a nice set of closed cans to upgrade from my beaten-up M50s, so X2s really don't make any sense for me.
But fuck, it's so tempting.
>>51869376
N-No but the X2 yeah
>>51869425
I just got it, I would have more secondt thoughts if it was more than 200$
>>51869446
im just fairly certain you will like your 400i more
at least you could turn around the x2 for the same amount, if not more
>>51868786
>>51868002
>>51868007
Senheiser is bad because every1 likes them even the normies reee :)
Kill thyselfs thy stuped memers
>>51869503
Do you think X2 will be better for anything? Like gaming maybe if they have a beter soundstage
>>51869556
esta enojado
>>51869102
>full sized
>outside
You faggots need to stop doing this. Get IEMs for portable use and full sized open headphones for home use.
>>51869635
>Not being a cute girl
>Not listening to nice headphones outside
get a load of this faggot
>>51869568
>X2 will be better for anything
>dynamic midbass canon vs a decent planar
Not really, no.
>>51869635
who gives a fuck. I'll use my stax on the train, i don't give a shit. people complaining that my weeb music is too loud need to die.
>>51869659
Oh well #yolo
Wat should I do with it?
>>51869674
Keep it awhile and flip it when prices go back up. Big sales always mean something gets meme status. Hell, the X2 is still riding the popularity wave of its last sale.
>>51869568
they might be more comfy
the x2s are just so damn comfy
>>51869585
Heel veel koffie, 's morgens drink ik fakking veel koffie
's middags zuip ik een krat bier en six pac's
10 six pac's en 's avonds snuif ik mezelf kapot tot ik niet meer kan slapen
en me wijf, die wordt geneukt in der reet, door een ander
me naam is Steen, ik ben een rapper
Geef me een mic gore fucking kanker steenpuist
Ik spit er op, fock m'n witte kop
Knijp het uit in je gezicht en roggel een schriftje vol
krijg de pus-pis en kots-kanker
zuig mn pik maar op pokke kinder bom
pus puisten joch putten drugbulten
Pullep spuitend rond. Druk en lang
fuck de kanker, de kanker, kanker
ben te druk met drugs en drank, kanker
en ik krijg een geiriteerde huid en kop van al die kut rappertjes, kanker, kouwe kanker kersemis, bakken erwtenspit,
Fock je teksten bitch rappers zijn homofiele faggetjes
behalve de fucking stijn-steen! Já! Kanker!!
Prop de pleuris vlieg en de tering vieze kanker gonorroe lever kanker in een rijmschemaaaaaa
en spit je fockin beat-bak vol dope schijtstijl
Vreet maar op bitch ik kijk wel! Krijg de kankéér!
>>51869664
>who gives a fuck
People without autism.
>>51869753
He400i is super comfy too
>>51869863
yeah thats what i read. thats why i pretty much think there wont be anything much better.
im the opposite of him. i have x2, and bought 400i during sale
Budget
200-250 and under USD
>Location
USA
>Source
Galaxy Note 4, I don't want to carry an amp around.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
comfortable enough to wear all day without issue
>Tonal Balance
N/A
>Preferred Music
electronic (deep house, trap, drum and bass), hip hop (anything from classic 90's stuff like Big L, biggie, to stuff like Future.)
>Past headphones
none.
>Budget
250 euro max
>Location
Netherlands,Yurop
>Source
Sansa Clip+,Galaxy s4 mini,On board sound from a biostar mobo
>Type
On or ever ear,either is fine
>Open or Closed
closed, I'm wanting to use them outside and to block out the neighbors GODDAMN BARKING DOG
>Comfort level
Comfort is not the that important since I wont wear them longer than a few hours and even on-ears and IEMS don't bother me after like 4> hours pf use.
>Past Headphones
Beats solo2 (got them for free but expectedly they broke and some creative fataligay headset
>Preferred music
electronic, ambient electronic and acid jazz
Build quality is most important for me,replacable cables and replacable earpads/headband pads are Very much preffered
I hope you know something suitable /hpg/
>>51869664
b-but wont the open design case you to turn op the volume to ear-deafening volumes?:(
you ears will die :(
also;
>niggers will steal em
>>51869273
I've been reading a little bit more about your amp recommendation anon, and I have a question
Should I choose a Fiio e10k Olympus 2 OR the original version, the Fiio e10k. Is there a difference between the two? pls help
and thanks btw
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/audio-switcher-hotkey-switch-between-audio-devices
Just found this, this is godly for switching from speakers to DAC
Anyone else knows any other cool software like this that's relevant?
>>51869902
Wait so you got both now? Or they didn't arrive yet?
>>51869907
DT770 to be honest
>>51869976
havent arrived yet
>>51869951
original
>Budget
<$300
>Location
US
>Source
Mostly laptop/desktop sometimes phone
> Preferred Type
Not in-ear
>Open/Closed
Open
>Comfort Level
Need to be able to wear them all day at work/commute.
> Preferred balance
Not really sure what would be best. What would be best for my music tastes?
>Music
Drum and bass, synth, trance, Nujabes
>Past headphones
Gaymen shit and some BOSE sport in ear headphones
What are some good IEMs or earbuds under ~$50 for working out or lifting at the gym?
>>51869767
I love that image. Every time I look at it I want to get the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the matrix, since MX=cX.
>>51870268
Forgot to add, can anyone recommend a good amp? I don't have anything ATM, so a good starter one would be great.
Whats the best IEM for around or under $100
Open back headphones with fantastic bass for 500$, what are my options?
Bummer, can't find any original Fiio e10's anywhere online. I can only find Fiio e10k Olympus 2's.
Would the Olympus 2 be good enough? Or is there a noticeable difference between the two
Any info from any other anons too would be good. Thanks doods
>>51870490
Fuck me.
This was meant for >>51870191
>>51869993
would that particular pair be able to run on just my phone's power without issue? How can I check that?
I just ordered a Fidelio X2 on amazon for 200, gonna get it on Friday and when I get paid I'm gonna order a schiit stack for my end game setup (at least for a while)
>>51870442
HE400i
>>51869921
ATH MSR7
>budget
100-200 burgerbux
>location
Burgerland, Denmark in a couple of years
>source
HTC One M9 and my computer, preferably no amp
>type
Full sized
>open/closed
Closed
>Music
Radiohead, Boards of Canada, My Bloody Valentine
>past headphones
ATH-M30X, I think they're pretty good but just wondering if there's anything better.
>>51870759
Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks man. Any AMPS I should be looking at?
>>51870784
I think amps are mostly snake oil so either an o2 amp or a schiit magni
In the simplest terms explain to me what AMPs actually are and why I might want one.
What /hpg/ thinks about topping D20?
>>51869341
nobody?
>>51869341
ATH-M40X, brainwavz hm5 (comfier)
Gotta say, TH-X00 with Alpha Pads sound fucking fantastic
>>51870860
Basically an amp does what its name implies, it amplifies the sound signal so it could power higher reistance headphones. A DAC would change sound more than an amp unless your source is too weak to power your headphones but a DAC only helps if your source isn't clean and experience interference
>>51870951
thanks anon
>>51870953
Do they leak sound?
I'm waiting for the TH-X00 to drop again, but I've heard varying stuff about how closed it is.
God fucking damn it, just when I think "There probably won't be anymore good headphone sales now that Black Friday/Cyber Monday are over", nope. I bought the HD598s thinking there wouldn't be any good sales left for higher end headphones. I could've had a way better headphone for $199.
Meh, I think I'll return the HD598s once they arrive and just buy the HD600s. The X2s really weren't what I was looking for anyways.
i'm gonna get the DT770s 32ohm after having HD518s
how bad of a decision is this
>>51871184
32ohms are shit the sound is worse compared to other versions and it comes with shitty pleather pads
>>51871241
This. The velour pads alone are worth it.
>>51871029
Yes, it is semi-open, leaks worse than my HD600s
I just got a pair of Audio Technica ATH M50x's.
I like the way they sound quite a bit, but the earpads are kinda small for my ears and they aren't deep enough, seem to pinch my left ear a bit. Is there a pair of earpads I could get for them that are larger/deeper?
>>51871338
Fuck, guess I'll pass on them then.
I'm looking around for full-sized closed headphones at $300-$500 to wear at night to not disturb anyone else. My other option was the Oppo PM-3, but they are apparently a little small and more suited for portability.
Is this a good deal?
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD600-Audio-Technica-Beyerdynamic-DT990/dp/B0187SPB2I/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450153069&sr=1-2&keywords=Hd600
Or should I go with the HD600s for $399 with a $150 Amazon gift card?
>>51871595
The gift card is much better since it is effectively $250 HD600s.
Why the fuck would you need a DT900+M30x along with the HD600s?
>>51871627
Idk, I like trying all kinds of headphones, but I guess I don't need those. I'll just use the $150 gift card for an amp and call it a day.
Btw, how is the soundstage on the 600s?
>shillheisers still shit up threads
Why aren't you banned, filth.
>>51871673
It's not huge by any means, but I get a good sense of location for each instrument and the sound is decently airy.
I suck at describing headphones though so don't take my word for it.
Buy an Objective 2 for $129 or go for the full O2+Odac for $279?
You guys seem to think external DACs aren't necessary, but I'd like a confirmation.
HD650 reporting in.
I love these cans. Driving with an Asgard 2
anime akg master race
>>51869907
Would a pair of ATH-M50x's be fine for this?
Didn't buy the fidelios today from amazon.
feels good anons, must save money for grails
>>51871843
Full. You won't need to worry about "upgrading" later.
>>51871992
Couldn't I use it with a Modi and save $40?
>>51865620
>Budget
Hoping to find something used around $150
>Location
USA
>Source
Schiit Asgard 2
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Size
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
I'm used to the Sennheiser HD 598's so something that compares.
>Preferred music
Prog Rock, Jazz, Blues : Vidya
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 598 there's something about them I don't like, but I can't put my finger on it.
>>51871952
The price for the regular black M50x isn't that bad on Amazon right now, so yeah. Wouldn't pay more than $125 for them. Just a note that some people have found M50 uncomfortable. Stretching them out helps a lot.
DT770s are your other main option given that you likely want good bass quantity.
>>51871801
HD600s for $399 with a $150 Amazon gift card or HD650s for $499 with a $200 Amazon gift card?
In other words, is the 650s better for $50, more?
>>51872030
Not him but I'd say either get an O2+ODAC all at once so you have it in one package, or get a Magni for the option to add a Modi later.
>>51872124
No direct experience with the HD650, but by all accounts they're very similar to the HD600s except with more bass and a warmer, smoother sound (compared to the more neutral HD600). So it depends on your preferences.
Sup senpai.
>>51867162
get the meme50x
>>51872055
pros/cons? what do you use?
>>51872320
not him, but
http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=713&graphID[]=4313&scale=30
Morning senpai
>>51872218
Not even best girl
>>51868879
>broken Chinese clear plastic master race
guys, why is the graph of frequency response of a headphone is very different from headphone.com and goldenears? The lower frequencies are mirrored.
>$300 headphones
>only listen to anime music
>>51872320
I still use my M50s from time to time. They're V-shaped with lots of bass and fairly emphasized treble, so instruments stand out more than vocals.
If you get the M50s, I really recommend stretching them out for comfort since they can clamp hard.
No experience with DT770s, but they have a reputation for very good comfort and better subbass than the M50s. However, from >>51872369 the treble seems to be even stronger than the M50s so it depends if you are sensitive to piercing highs.
>>51872413
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExBsivHsxo
>>51872444
oh yeah, im really sensitive to that kind of stuff. how would I stretch them out though?
>>51871673
>how is the soundstage on the 600s?
Soundstage is bad
Imaging is great
>>51872571
Just look up "M50 stretch mod."
Very easy, took me only a few seconds.
Is 98 dollarydoos good for the brainwavz HM5?
>>51872622
how big was the difference in comfort. do you like your m50s?
>>51872413
Listen to audiobooks
>>51865620
Went to a local headphone meetup a few days ago. Heard the Orpheus, K1000, and other in production flagships. AMA.
>>51873195
>headphone meetup
fucking geek
>>51873195
Is the Orpheus really the greatest headphone in existence?
>>51873267
K.
>>51873270
Honestly, I was disappointed in the Orpheus (Chord Hugo > OrIginal Orpheus Amp > Orpheus), there were at least 3 other setups which I liked more.
>>51872900
A lot of difference for me, went from being painful to "almost forget they are on my head" tier. Then again you may not want to stretch them right away and see if the default clamp is comfortable enough for you.
The M50s are best suited for electronic music and rhythm-heavy genres that don't require a lot of openness. They sound a little tinny and compressed for stuff like classical, but most closed cans have a problem with that in the first place. The M50s are good performers in their niche if you're looking for bassy/V-shaped sound, but their popularity has caused them to be overpriced a lot of the time.
>>51873307
Oh and I found out the the Chord Hugo uses a Spartan FPGA.
Still not worth the money though.
Have some Yahmaha HS5s (active monitors) on the way and getting a HD600 for christmas. Anyone have an all in one solution DAC/amp (for the headphones)? I see all these amp/dac combos that don't really seem to let me accomplish what I'm looking for
>>51872900
Also to add since the budget you mentioned is much higher than the "good price" for an M50x, it might be worth it and go a tier up for the ATH-MSR7, which have a more neutral presentation.
>tfw tinnitus
>>51872389
>liking old hag
She's 40 m8.
>>51873195
Mook?
>>51865728
ATH-M50X honestly nothing touches them in this price range
Is it true that HD600's sound like shit with rock music? Thinking of buying some and an O2/ODAC, but before I put in a whole 700AUD I wanna make sure it'll sound good and not boring.
>>51867162
for that money, you can get pretty much anything.
What is the point of even asking? Get what you like.
>>51873613
Maybe it'll sound boring, but you can always EQ'd it to your likes.
>>51873641
>2015
>Doing your own research
>Having your own opinion
What are you, gay?
>>51873526
Mook.
>>51873712
How's Mojo?
![TCfoxW[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/kKBUTQl.png "TCfoxW[1].png")
FINALLY
>>51873649
boring in what sense?
would it sound boring for 2 tone stuff like the specials and shit?
would you recommend any other headphones, or would EQ fix it?
>>51873723
Didn't try it.
>>51873777
Well, boring in musical representation as its lacking "energy" due to roll-off subbass and no hump in mid bass. The vocal will be not sound clear because its not really follow DF curve. EQ can fix some of the problem if you know how to do it properly.
If you want some fun headphone, try X2; It didn't need amp and have a great build quality, especially when discounted now at $199.
>>51873816
Shame really, my local community really hyped it too. What hi-end IEM did you try? Whats your impression on kse-1500.
>>51873759
If you are who I think you are. Check your email.
>>51868879
>rattle
Best closed over the ear, removable cable, headphones for 100$? M40x vs srh440? I'm a NEET and have a 100$ or so budget. Should I fall for the audio technica meme?
![IMG_20150611_231239[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/fDjEF43.jpg "IMG_20150611_231239[1].jpg")
>>51873996
NVX XPT100
>Budget
$50 + shipping
>Location
Turkey
>Source
Desktop PC and LG G3
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
It shouldnt sweat my ears
>Preferred music
Metal,Hip-Hop,shoegaze and pop.I actually listen anything that I like
>Past headphones
Sennheiser CX 300 ii
All recs are apprecitiated
>>51867425
Yes because it'a vastly superior than them and it's a steal for that price
>>51869102
Holy fuck, do you guys not read top of the thread? Beyers are the worst garbage I have ever handled and they sound like shit. If anyone even recommends a beyer, theyre a troll or delusional.
>>51874279
dre pls go
Anyone know a good set of wireless headphones for mobile music?
>>51874299
Nah, I work for sennheiser and philips.
Nice to meet you dr. Rape, how is it working out at beyerdynamics?
>>51874374
>good
>wireless
Pick one
>>51872696
NVX XPT100 is the same price. There also basically the same headphone. HM5 is not as comfortable because it has a tad bit more clamp. However you get a much nicer case with the HM5. The NVX XPT100 comes with angled pads and normal pads where as the HM5 comes with 2 pairs of normal pads. I personally like the normal pads better.
If you don't live in the usa then you probably aren't going to find the nvx xpt100.
Buy whichever matters most, comfort, or a nicer case.
>>51874415
>comfortably listening to mobile music
>be a tall motherfucker
pick one
>>51866547
Yes it would. They're both comfortable it's just that the XPT100 has less clamp and much nicer/larger earpads making it more comfortable.
>>51874518
1.2m cables aren't the only ones that exist.
Just fill out the form if you want an actual answer.
>>51874518
>>51874559
Try AKG K545, wired headphone but you can put longer cable(it's detachable with standard connectors which is rare for AKG)
>>51873891
104.
The crow "shines" with anger.
>>51874559
>>51874630
longer cables mean more cable to get caught on literally everything
m50x replacement pads
shure 840's
brainwavz memory foam things
which ones
>>51874826
Well, then, then there's the K845BT, which is essentially the same but with bluetooth and bit heftier pricetag. Also Sony MDR10RBT could be worth checking out. I just route the cable under my coat or shirt myself.
>>51873888
Sorry had an errand to run.
Wasn't too interested in IEMs so I didn't try much, only tried JH, Final Audio, AAW, and UE
There was also SnugsUK which fitted CIEM molds on regular IEMs, pretty interesting.
There was no kse-1500 there sadly.
>pistons 3.0 arrive from bigbargainonline
>open it up
>has a dime bag with 3 pairs of earbuds
>think I got fucked and got a cheaper version or something without the nice display case
>the little plastic case is still there
now I just hope they're not fakes
>>51875262
Does it have a glossy inside finish or a flat/matte finish? Talking about the case, not the little rubber thing attached to the headphones.
If it's flat/matte it's real
If it's glossy and smudges badly, it's fake.
>>51875314
earbuds*
Hi guys, what is the new hotness in IEMs?
i have been on all the /g/ meme iems, soundmagic E-10, Xiaomi pistons v2, Superluxx HD 381.
What is the next big step in sound or should i just buy Xiaomi pistons v2 again?
Is there a new meme in ear that is the price/performance killer? What about those bassy JVC in ears?
Are IE 80s any good /g/?
this is what we do to sennshills in the D
![xiaomi-piston-3[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/1vXmhju.png "xiaomi-piston-3[1].png")
>>51875314
if you mean the central part of the earbuds, it looked like the grooved metal you find in most pics
if you mean the actual case, it was matte
>>51875423
pistons v2 are sold out everywhere practically, other than fakes
people are saying other than the look the v3 beats them in just about everything
>>51875447
i really liked the v2 though, i think the v3 are chinks trying to make their shit cheaper again.
any other? Anybody have experience with shure?
Or etymotic?
>>51875441
FUCK ALL DA NIGGERS
>>51875447
Yeah i'm talking about the actual case, so they're legit. They're other ways of figuring if they are fake or not, that is just the easiest. Another example would be if all the ear tips were the same size or not. If they are then it's a fake, if they aren't then they're real.
>>51874928
Which Mook did you attend to? I thought it was Singapore one.
>>51865620
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXonTHIkMnw
Just found out my autistic neighbor has a youtube channel full of cringe.
Does he know his shit, or is he fulla schiit.
>>51875759
it was, I must have missed the kse-1500 if it was there :(
I've used ATH-M50's for a couple of years and I like the sound quality for casual listening but they hurt my ears after prolonged use because my earlobes are being pressed upon. I've tried the stretch mod but I don't think it works well enough because it's not so much the clamping, more so the limited space inside the pads.
Should I start hunting for replacement pads, or am I better off getting a new pair of headphones? If the latter, what's the comfiest alternative to ATH-M50?
>>51875791
why?
>>51875782
Well, I heard Indonesian one gets to audition the kse-1500. So I thought the same will be applied to Singapore too. Any budget IEM that impress you? ex takstar hi-1200 or anything.
>>51875796
Better IEMs in the price range
>>51875864
like?
>>51875877
SE535, UE900, ER4P even IM02/03.
>>51875785
I've tried the ATH-M50 with the nvx angled pads and it just made everything sound tinny. I'd recommending getting a new headphone unless you can deal with a vast difference in sound quality with the new pads. DT770 is quite v-shaped as well so i'd recommend that one if you like the sound quality of the M50.
>>51875910
Considering i can get the IE 80 for about $175 it is cheaper then anything you just suggested
>>51875983
You kinda missed that part in your original post. Go ahead then.
>>51875856
like I said, I didn't audition IEMs much simply because I wasn't too interested in them.
>>51876052
So, is there any headphone that have bass extension better than Audeze there?
>>51875983
IE80 for $175 is pretty good, but just a heads-up that the apparently similar-sounding EPH-100s are selling for $80 right now.
>>51876078
Nope, LCD3 is pretty dope in that regard.
I don't know jack shit about speakers, but I saw two Braun L710's at a thrift store and am curious if they're worth picking up.
>>51876180
http://audio-heritage.jp/BRAUN/speaker/l710-1.html
seems to be pretty expensive, expensive = good right?
>>51876180
>>51876200
Speakers that modern and euro looking have to be good
>>51876200
>>51876227
pls no bully
>>51876165
So, whats headphone to your liking now? How about m70x?
>>51876348
M70x was not present. The most interesting headphones I tried was the K1000s honestly.
>>51876402
I'd take K1000 has a great extension on treble?
Looking to give real audio a try and was going to start lite with an AD900x, something good for muh gayming but with a realtively broad appeal, is there a better option in the immediate pricerange?
I'd be willing to go 650 price tier if recommended.
>>51876436
yep, but it is it's soundstage which blows you away. There really is nothing else like it (except speakers).
