/hpg/ - Headphone General
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>>51865620
Furst fur furry
>Budget
$400-$500
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop PC, laptop, I do not own a DAC/amp so if I need one please recommend one
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
I use them for many hours at a time so I prefer comfort over maximizing sound quality
>Preferred music
Rap/electronic
>Past headphones
audio technica m50:
likes: good sound separation to my ears, and I loved how clean and tight the bass sounded
dislikes: sometimes at higher volumes snares/claps sounded harsh/too hard and loud
>Budget
$70
>Location
USA
>Source
Smartphone/Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Can deal with most anything
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral/Flat
>Past headphones
He's used cheap IEM's for as long as I know
Headphones are for my brother for Christmas. He's into /mu/core and listens to music on his smartphone, laptop, or vinyl player.
>>51879715
Are you by any chance a faggot?
>>Budget
>150-180
>>Location
>Greece
>>Source
>Desktop, Nexus 7 (no amp)
>>Preferred type of headphone
>Full Sized
>>Open or closed
>Doesnt matter (but close are strongly prefered)
>>Comfort level
>Quality > comfort
>>Preferred tonal balance
>Doesnt matter, would prefer neutral
>>Preferred music
>Electronic, rock, metal, hip hop.
>>Past headphones
>None
>I have been looking at Sennheiser HD558, or Audio Technica ATH-M50x, which is better? (Or a better way to ask pros and cons of each?)
>Feel free to recommend anything else.
Think Logitech wasn't so shit.
I was dumb.
Should i buy Bose QC25? I'm mainly looking for headphones for commuting.
This triple black colour looks really good.
>>51879715
Get him beats so he can impress his friends.
If you want actual good headphones then get the Sony MDRV6 or the Takstar Pro80's.
>>51879883
Do the foam mod with the hd558 if you want a good pair of open headphones for that price. Other wise just buy the HD598 SE black edition rather than the normal ones that look like shit.
If you want closed, get the akg k553
>>51880096
Thanks!
>>51880000
>0000
>>51880273
Do quads confirm my purchase?
>>51880322
/hpg/ generally frowns on bose 'cause they're a bit expensive for the sound quality you get, and because noise cancelling distorts audio, but if you're gonna be using them on a noisy commute, they're probably not the worst option.
Should I
Don't know anything. Old Bose earplugs broke a while ago. Looking for a new pair. Was thinking about getting the newer version of my old ones. I don't see bose mentioned here a lot so are they a meme or are their products actually good? I loved my old earbuds but if there is a cheaper option it would be nice.
Pic is the new version. I like them because they stay snug in your ear and you don't have to shove them way down in your ear hole for good sound.
basically are there any other comparable ear buds to pic related
https://www.bose.com/products/headphones/earphones/soundsport-in-ear-headphones-samsung-devices.html#v=soundsport_ie_headphones_ii_samsung_charcoal
>>51879675
X2, pretty similar to M50 but better in everyway.
>>51881413
thank you, any recommendation for a DAC/amp?
>>51881441
S.M.S.L. 3D-793-ii
Pretty good. $60
>>51880674
do you guys still prefer 40s over 50s?
>>51879675
Hd650
>>51880674
get m50x and hm5 angled pleather pads. Also get an 02
>>51881441
No need for amp, but if you want pice of mind get e10k for extra bass response
>>51881441
Just keep in mind that they're open.
>>51881835
quality amps like the O2 increase the sound quality. Read about the 1/8th rule, idiot
Anyone knows if the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 (a software with headphone virtual surround) works with the ODAC?
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to tell the difference between a high quality mp3 and flac.
I have a lot of flac, and am looking to convert it to mp3.
What program (and settings) do you guys recommend for best quality-filesize ratio? I'm running an ssd-only system, and while I have a little over 600gb total available, I'm still running out because I like to explore a lot of music.
I would of course move the flacs to an external drive.
>>51882274
fb2k+lame
>>51882274
>x2
My nigga
Am do good, /g/?
>>51882941
Those are the meme headphones of the moment. Should have gotten HD800
>>51882094
>1/8th rule
Doesn't exist.
>>51882941
What did you pay? I guess it's a nice headphone if you can listen to it, EQ or otherwise
>>51882274
For best filesize, drop mp3 entirely and try something else.
>>51882997
Can't afford it. And how are they meme?
>>51883003
Paid 400(Sadly).
>>51882274
If you're going to keep the flac anyways, what's the point of wasting time on coverting and wasting space to store more files? Just play flac, if lossy files are poorly transcoded X2 aren't going to be very forgiving.
>>51883003
>and try something else
I'm open to suggestions. I don't care as long as foobar can play it.
>>51882920
>x2
No regrets, have had em for about 7 months now. Listened to more and more, started appreciating a whole lot more, and then bought dem speakers last month. Glorious Sound.
>>51883097
Keep em on an external drive. I have a whole lot laying around, but only turn them on if I need something off/on them. I hate the noise and halfsecond lag they cause sometimes.
>>51879597
if i buy a 770 pro and use it without using an amp, is it going to be shit?
y50's still the goods?
I want a pair for my sister, they are kinda hard to get in australia tho
she'll mostly use them on her laptop in her room, maybe on the train to uni dunno aye
>>51883283
Not if you get the 32 or 80 ohm version. The 250ohm maybe, but if you're wanting to plug it in a cheap laptop or phone, i really doubt it.
>>51883355
would use it for my computer, i'm just really fucking poor and can't really afford an amp, even buying the 770 would send me on a diet
>>51883283
>>51883355
Also, avoid the 32 Ohm version; it's reputed to be worse.
>>51883386
>le 32 ohm is worse meme
>>51880834
Bose are shit, They have no mids. They're marketed at plebs with more money than sense who have no idea what music should actually sound like.
>>51883451
>shitty ass pleather earpads
>not worse
Don't have a clue what it sounds like compared to the others but the earpad downgrade on the 32ohm version makes it not worth it.
No love for IEMs?
>>51883512
>They're marketed at plebs with more money than sense who have no idea what music should actually sound like.
Also a good description for HD 800.
>Budget
$50-$100
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop and iPhone inb4 shit
>Preferred type
full sized
>Open or Closed
don't really give a shit
>Comfort Level
I'll be happy either way
>Preferred Music
Alternative and Indie Rock, think NMH
>Past headphones
Tascam TH-02 I know I'm a poorfag
>>51883726
NVX XPT100
>>51883946
That for closed
or for open, HD558
>>51883967
Worst headphones i have ever used!
They were cheaply made, sound terrible, uncomfortable, and all around bad.
The build quality was terrible. I have $30 headset that is dying and the build quality is still better then these pieces of trash. I picked them up and they felt more fragile then a baby. I imagine that if you drop these eve once they will break.
They sound worse then those cheap speakers you find in those talking birthday cards. They cant go high, or low. And even the mids sound washed out and gross. When they have to go either high or low they struggle and make a rattling noise. I tried listening to Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen to test them out because the song does all octaves and such and it sounded flat and nasty like they were playing out of those cheap headphones that came with your walkman in the 90's.
They were so light that they felt like they would fall off my head if i sneezed. Light headphones are nice but not this light. And the ear cups have this weird plastic thing inside that push on the tip of your ear for what seems like no reason and its really uncomfortable. And the padding while it looks soft and comfy has no support and its like having just the plastic on your head and ears.
They are just all around a piece of garbage and i feel bad for anyone who bought these at full price. Ive used headphones from a $1 store and they were better than these in every way. To think this is sennheiser's mid/high range headphones makes me worry about the rest of their headphones. I highly doubt these were broken as there was no marking or anything on them and i doubt it was that they malfunctioned or anything because ive heard headphones like that and they didnt sound anything like this. Please, for your sake dont buy these. they are just so bad!
Greetings family
>>51884131
Is that a review from Amazon?
>>51884131
Nice meme.
>>51883726
If you want to stick to the cheaper side of your budget then look at the Sony MDRV6 and the AKG K240.
>>51879597
>Budget
~$100
>Location
Bulgaria
>Source
Mostly phone, rarely PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Will wear them for a maximum of 2 hours a day, so it's not a big deal
>Preferred music
I listen to everything - rap, electronic, metal, classical etc.
>Past headphones
Audiotechnica ATH-M50
>>51881819
>meme50x
>>51884528
>didnt get the angled cups
>thinks pads dont change the sound signature
ok, potato
Is vmoda any good?
>>51884131
truth
>>51879597
Does the human wear the headphones or do the headphones wear the human?
>>51884199
Get rid of the beyers
>>51884131
>person is describing a pair of beyerdynamics
Heres link:
Www.amazon.com/19fhsj93/beyerdt880/shit/jðlśö720hdk/sortby/worstratedeverheadphones/scam/#&#%18€-;'(#+:/hkflsh82bd
>>51882941
Why not get the 400S for 299? Better, more open sound, and bass when you get leather pads.
>>51884812
because at that price both the X2 and the HD600 are so better that the Mememan HE400S sound ridiculous and embarassing.
>>51882094
I said he doesnt need one, and quality increase so marginal its stupid. Only if you cant drive or have shitty hissing card you need one.
I purchased a pair of V Moda Crossfade Wireless headphones. This will be the first time I haven't used ipod ear buds since highschool, so like 10 years. Did I fuck up making such a big jump?
>>51884830
I own the X2s buddy, but if you want planars, you need planars. And sorry to say, mememan is the only sesnible option I even know of (and has recommendations). Wish the big brands did cheap planars.
>>51884830
>because at that price both the X2 and the HD600 are so better that the Mememan HE400S sound ridiculous and embarassing.
Did you even replace the shit 400s pads with ANGLED PLEATHER PADS you fuck? Here's a PROTIP: Pads change sound. Angled pleather are best of the best, 10/10
>>51884859
>V Moda Crossfade Wireless headphones
>wireless
For that price you could have gotten a better headphone. Still leagues better than apple earbuds though.
>>51884895
> if you want planars, you need planars
Elaborate
Time to get memed on Beyer.
Ill just sum it up, beyers DT880 didnt stand a chance against the X2. Straight from the box, these sound heavenly, trebeles detailed, natural and nonsibilant, a lot less muddy than my modded hd 518.
Once again I heard new things artists were doing in recordings that I couldnt hear before, lips removed and put on instruments, all that kinda stuff.
Sound stage was wider than senns, not mindblowingly, but by a easily noticeable margin. Bass was a lot deeper, almost as the old M50 and was confirmed on sinegen.
Mids are normal, everything is in balance, only a slight thinnes is what bugs me. I bet money on that not a single reviewee has mentioned this, since it extremely unnoticeable, but I have baby ears apparently (still hear 20khz). But it is eerily creepy to hear people leaning into the mic, feeling like they are present between your ears.
Build is 10/10, should be standard which all headphones are compared to. Full aluminium, memeryfoam eardpads with velour, and leather covered headband which just fits, no need for settings. Only tiny gripe is that with glasses, the foam is a little bit hard so it takes a few moments before they settle, then ur good for hours.
>>51885056
If you want choclate, you need chocolate. Irrational lust is how I would explain it, its like they expect planars to take them to that next plane(ar)
>Budget
$80-$120
>Location
Bulgaria
>Source
LG G2/Sansa Clip+
>Preferred type
Full sized
>Open or Closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
Comfort is a good thing
>Preferred Music
Power Metal, J-Pop.. i don't understand genres
>Past headphones
Sennheiser 558, Sennheiser CX 300, Etymotic Research MC5
I am listening to music while riding on the bus to work. I want something to wear outside. Having the ease of taking the headphones off right away rather than pulling out earbuds is appealing to me. Also its winter, i can go for warm ears.
>>51885155
If I wanted planars I'd get a pair of Fostex T20/30/40/50RPs and mod the shit out of them. Hell, maybe even transplant the drivers into a different shell while I'm at it.
You gotta be into DIY for that though, so I can see why you wouldn't want to.
>>51879715
Superlux hd668bd. They are semi open, buy there's very little leak. They are also way underbudget, but don't sound like it.
>>51885128
And solid like a russian tank. No getting over the facts, these headphones are tall and big.
So who needs these? Well if you dont want boring headphones, that actually makes it bass somewhat heard (these are by no means close to a bassheads headphone). They are just very balanced, there is nothing that bugs me in the FR. A slight thinnes can be heard, but only if you reeeeeeally listen for it, and impossible to spot for most people. Not one person in my near circle could hear wat is was talking about, so anon, you are safe.
9/10, beyers factory closed.
>>51884812
>Acer level build quality
>"better"
>>51885269
>>51885128
do you have a blog or an account on some social network? I'd love to follow you
>>51885194
Yeah most people dont even know you can change a cable on a headphone which has interchangeable cables
>>51885309
Is the 400i any better? Thought they were plastic garbage too.
>>51885309
Nice meme.
>>51885312
No lol
>dat subtle allusion to "this not your blog anon meme"
Im getting these.
>>51885377
No, those will snap. Just get the M50x, a lot more solid. Look it up, its real.
>>51885015
They have a 60 day money back guarantee. I like the idea of being wireless, would it be that much better to just return them and get something wired?
>>51885439
But I need the mike...
>>51885439
aren't those all metal like the other Beyers? They are pretty strong except for the plastic bits that hold the forks on, which can be replaced.
>>51884812
Can get the 400i for the same or 400S for less.
>>51885128
>I heard new things artists were doing in recordings that I couldnt hear before, lips removed and put on instruments, all that kinda stuff.
This is the most tired and worthless statement in audio.
>>51885194
The t50rp driver isn't worth going into. If you want to DIY go right ahead, but that doesn't make it a good driver.
>>51885128
Have you tried HD 600 or HD 650? If not, that's your next step.
>>51885523
Buy zalman mic for 10$, 5 star on amazon, clips to the cable.
>>51885598
>needing to replace parts except pads on your headphone and cable
Current year shill harder
>>51885681
Uh theyre not, X2 are better then mudheisers, build and balance of sound. I dont even need to know, theyre bassless shits compared to X2 which are just balanced.
>>51885128
>the headphones that are twice the price are better
Unless you get the premium model, then you are right.
>>51885681
I get the feeling he's going to go buy a bunch of useless headphones to keep around, and not for the sake of having a collection.
>>51885734
made me reply
>>51885702
It's not the best design, but it's user replaceable so you don't have to throw the whole thing away if it ever actually breaks outside warranty.
Those Zalman clipons are pretty shit actually. Picks up your keyboard typing noises better than your voice.
>>51885789
Twice the price? They were in yurop exactly the same, even beyer pros more expensive! And theyre not even twice better, an understatement. Beyers are an audiophiles nightmare compared to the X2. I wouldnt even take them for free nor recommend them to anybody since I couldnt live with myself after that, knowingly memed somebody out of their money and recommend them pure silverpainted shit.
>>51885871
DT 880 is 195€. 228€ for the pro. Fidelio X2 is 299€.
>>51885811
Haha no, just gonna return the one I didnt like and Im selling my beyers and phils, putting them up tomorrow. If anybody in yurop wants modded hd 518 for 70€+ shipping, tell me now. I removed the cloth since they improved clarity so you can see the drivers behind the metal mesh. Hot glued in place so you can headbag.
>>51885866
They dont pick up, they are actually pretty muted, needs a little boost to hear voice clear.
>>51880834
I have the white ones. Decent sound and average towards good bass but the mids and highs are not the best. Don't get me wrong for the price and size they are pretty amazing and the controls work flawlessly.
Microphone is good too. Also worth mentioning they are very comfortable. I recommend them. I never had issues with Bose products.
>people still can't deal with the fact that beyerdynamics are good
>they don't want healthy competition between companies, instead a monopoly by sennheiser
>>51885904
Uhh, theres always a deal for fidelios, regular price is here around 250-270€. And anyway for 299€ theyre worth it, only hd 600 are even comparable and they cost 350€ on amazon.
>>51885956
Uh returning my beyers and phils, selling my senns.
>>51885997
>beyertards still can't deal with the fact that people still want good headphones
>they want healthy competition between good companies like philips and sennheiser who dont just ride on legacy of hur first to make hurrphones
Stay delusional.
>>51885734
According to this graph, the x2 are fucking worse
look up a response graph for the hd600 which are superior to most headphones in this price range
>>51885128
The problem is that your review loses slight value because of the headphones you were used to, which are not the best. If you manage to, listen to the hd650, he-6, hd800 and lcd-3s.
I'm not trying in any way to be a faggot and insult you because you like the x2, they are good headphones and it's nice to see people actually bothering to write up a review for hpg just don't think they are an endgame until you have heard the other mid or high-end tier headphones.
So will getting a DAC/amp improve audio in any way? I got the dt990 (yes I know the memes) 250ohm and everything from my lg g3 to my x220 have no problem getting them to a high volume. If I wanted to go full headfi I would describe the low end as uncontrolled and it doesn't leave much of a impact
I hear it go both ways, waste of money and it will change music 5ever. Basically, I am wondering if there is some objective proof on how it increases sound quality.
>>51886066
>graphs are end to be all
Ok, Tyll and a lot of other headphone reviewers must be wrong, because graphs! Look at dat bass, and look at x2s bass. If tyll says x2 is balanced, what is hd600? Nobass
>>51886090
Better overall
>>51886084
If you can try an amp out with you headphones before buying, if not then just buy one and return it if you can't hear the difference.
Personally I hear a difference and use amps when needed
>>51886065
>everysingle reliable reviewer out there considers the dt880 into the best price/perfomance with the hd800 and the kg701
>people still think graphs decide everything when listening experience is more relevant as audible differences are what differentiate the headphones
Enjoy your niggerbass
>>51886081
Theyre not perfect and i discussed the one main flaw in the sound, slight thinnes. But I digress, Id much prefer the 6khz piercing and resonating treble spike of the hd800(and the 5x price) due to a design flaw. Hd650 being almost twice the price I paid for my X2 is redicolous, might have better separation, but will sound veiled and slightly less bass than X2s. But yes I will have to try them someday, but I know pretty much what to expect.
>>51886126
>dat driver mismatch
Evrytyme
Tyll says X2 is better than Hd600 except with expensive tube amps, case closed
>>51886134
I'll probably end up ordering a e10k even if I'm told it does fuck all. Would get a smsl sd793-II but I had to downgrade my motherboard to something without spidif out and I don't know if plugging it into my video card would work.
Jealous of the people that can try out headphones and audio equipment, we don't have any shops that do that her, unless it's with Beats.
>>51886141
The dt880 have a sharp as fuck drop at around 10Khz, the hd600 extends further than that
They try to compensate for it by fucking your ears with a treble boost at 9khz
>>51886168
I'm sorry but you really don't know what to expect, try and not be biased and make an informed decision on what headphones you prefer after you have tried most of the recommended ones
>>51886141
My sides are in another plane(ar).
Dt880 have no bass at all. No bass, period. Even with my amp put to max bass (or through eq on the pc soundcard), they just sound reasonable.
>those metallic, piercing trebles
Also did you do an side by side comparison like i did? If so post pics. Didnt think so faggot
>>51886201
Yeah the e10k is fine and you'll always be able to use it if you buy another pair of headphones which really need an amp
>>51886214
HD600 is a lot more expensive than a DT880.
>>51886228
I doubt I have to, if everybody says the X2 have a noticeable amount of more bass than senns (and graphs show that but watever), Im just happy with x2s. Im not arguing anymore which are better, hd650 or X2, since buildquality is not plastic on X2, ill stick with these. And I hate the muddy smooth sound of sennheisers, some enjoy it, but Im more analytical.
>>51886300
Also they cant driven through a phone for the most part what I read.
>>51886264
Sounds good then I was just surprised the volume went so high. The collective internet told me it would be the opposite.
>>51886300
The x2 is known for being a sightly bassy headphone (not that this is a bad thing) and yes, the build quality is absolutely top notch, hopefully other brands will start putting out cans that are built this well.
Have you ever listened to a pair of hd600, hd800, he-560, he-6, audeze cans, stax or even a proper speaker setup?
I have heard the x2 and enjoyed them quite a lot, a lovely sound signature, but far from analytical I'm afraid.
>>51886391
>but far from analytical I'm afraid.
no one cares about your preference in colored shit
>>51886380
Hahaha yeah, don't believe a lot of the stuff said on here. My headphones get really high volumes coming straight from the mobo but sound shit
>HyperX Cloud Core
>€50
I think I did ok.
![1024x768-QH85-Black-main2-nobackground[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/nDuDYtQ.png "1024x768-QH85-Black-main2-nobackground[1].png")
>>51886442
>Qpad QH-85
>€40
I think I did better.
>>51886434
Kek, I see you have no fucking clue as to what you are talking about then
>>51884131
when i saw uncomfortable i knew it was a troll
>>51886462
>Qpad QH-85
Never heard of this before, it's open though so wouldn't have suited my needs
>>51886482
It's an open-back HyperX Cloud. In fact, the Cloud is a rebranded QH-90.
>>51886391
No I havent, and I will not unless I see them at a store. X2 are not bassy, they actually just have bass. Ask Tyll, he deemes them supremely balanced, I agree, they are not lacking in any part of the fq. He deemes them better than Hd600, so you must be a sennheiser shill. And ofc id expect hd800 to sound better due to 5x price... Tired arguments are tired, I have to go now, k bye.
>>51886495
And the qh90 is a rebranded takstar 2050
>>51886495
Huh, how come the QH-90 is so much more expensive on Amazon then?
>>51886500
I mentioned Sennheiser, Hifiman, Audeze, Stax and I prefer the last three by far.
>sennheiser shill
>>51885339
The 400i is much better.
>>51886541
No idea. I know the store I got them at had them for a really low price compared to others, so I snatched a pair.
>>51886526
Pro 80* which is pretty much a closed-back Hi2050. The QH-90 just adds a detachable mic.
>tfw a pair of HP50s were on craigslist for 125 but i messaged too late
>>51886084
>some objective proof on how it increases sound quality
It needs to hit the desired SPL.
It should do this without noticeable added distortion, frequency response shift, or added noise from the amplifier.
That's it.
/hpg/ doesn't claim much about amplifiers being much of an absolute necessity. We can't since we don't know how loud you want it, or your electronics. Most of those 250 ohm Beyers, K702, HD600/650 fall into the maybe category.
>I would describe the low end as uncontrolled and it doesn't leave much of a impact
Parametric EQ is your friend.
Is it stupid to use monitor headphones for phones when on-the-go outside even when they're not the bulky tacky type?
goddamn, I bought a superlux one for outdoor use while I save for the expensive ones, and then bam! righta t the top, "monitor headphones".
>>51886596
How are they better
Good cheap amp for HiFiMan 400i?
>>51887357
Stereo amp. Can't get any cheaper than that.
>>51885824
>dat rare soundchip PSX
what is /hpg/'s go-to song or album to test out new headphones
>tfw
I remember you faggots were jerking off to the ATH M50s. Now I barely see them posted ever.
What the fuck happened?
>>51888089
the meme subsided when everyone sold theirs for better cans
Are the Sennheiser momentums good for walking outside with or am I better off with earbuds? How comfortable are they for someone with glasses?
>>51888041
death grips
>>51888089
Everyone has hd600
>>51888119
Those things look fuckugly
>sister just asked me to buy her a clip on microphone for christmas
I don't think a cheap zalman is going to cut it this time. Any suggestions? I'm not even sure if this is the right general to ask.
>>51888138
AKG is better
>>51888043
>hybrid stat mongrel
>not pure stat master race
>Budget
$100~150 very flexible
>Location
USA
>Source
Phone/Desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Something good for general listening and exercise
>Preferred music
hip-hop/electronic
>Past Headphones
Beats (pls no bully they were a gift)
Definitely not an audiophile, but I don't want complete piss quality headphones.
>>51888290
GR07
HF5
SE215's overall sound quality is a bit lower than the above two but may fit your needs better (bassier, more durable).
I need some budget headphones for gaymen around 100, closed if possible but i'm not too fixed on that. I'm from argentina, so what i can get is limited.
Are the Sennheiser HD 7 DJ any good? I'm guessing not since I never see them recommended but worth asking.
A store nearby is selling them for a really fair price compared to other retailers like e-bay and Amazon.
Would they provide a different experience from my K550's that's worth the price?
Please compare the X1 and X2.
Does the X1 have any pros over the X2?
>>51888669
I'd assume their sound signature is basically BASS, because they're DJ headphones and all. Not sure though.
>>51888765
I wouldn't mind a pair with niggerbass for my gayming desu senpai but I'd like to hear some hot opinions from a chinese imageboard first.
>that feel when K7xx master race
Hey /hpg/
I've seen a few anons post about the AKG K7XX over the few times I have been on /hpg/, and I have a quick question.
Would the K7XX's be worth $343 CAD (Approx. $250 USD)? I also like the look of the K7XX's
If I do end up buying, I'll get a Fiio E12 with it
Any other recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
>>51888911
>>51888919
What good timing I have.
>>51888911
>>51888919
Wasn't the k7xx and pretty much the rest of akg what on six months before for treble rape and no bass?
And now what's with this recent push back from x2 fags?
And who's this fag giving shitty headfi esque reviews of headphones.
What's going on in hpg?!
>>51888669
I found something that I think may be a huge downside for me
I plan on using them for portable audio as well and apparently they're 95 Ohms while my K550's are 32
Would an iPod Touch 6 juice them enough? What would the drawbacks be assuming the DAC on my Touch doesn't power them well?
>>51889217
X2 was on sale for 200 on amazon for prime users last night, and depending on where you live had free same day shipping, so a lot of people have new X2s they want to justify
>>51889272
>>51888669
It's a decent headphone. It has bass that extended well while still retain the balance. You should try listening to it.
No worry, it has a great sensitivity and your iPod should drive them loud enough.
Sennheiser HD202, my baby at the moment, and yes I know there are better but i'm a total newfag to cans.
>>51885128
I mostly agree. my 598 has better soundstage and the mids are more present and more pleasant than the X2, I would even say overall they're more balanced. but for music the X2 wins out in basically every case. I use my 598 for gaming, and listening to streams, the radio, audiobooks etc. but almost never music.
>0-60 USD
> US
>Need IE Bluetooth/wireless headphoens
>Comfort level- Good ** Wont Fall Out While Running or Exercising **
>no need for crazy base or anything just decent sound quality
> New to wireless/bluetooth Ear buds
Need best overall wireless/bluetooth earbuds for working out that WONT FALL OUT and are a reasonable price. Thanks in Advance
My old cans, Soul SL150, Got them as a gift, Really tight bass and relatively flat EQ until my fat melon snapped them.
>>51889659
Those are fukin gud m8
I got them when my Monster urBeats shat themselves. Its what got me into this slippery slope that is audio equipment.
I moved on to a pair of K550's because they were cheap and while the sound is amazing I found myself missing the bass, which is why I'm going to pull the trigger on these
>>51888669
>>51889368
Thanks senpai, I think I'll pick them up. They're around 200$. I know there are probably better alternatives but getting decent headphones for a decent price is hard as shit in my country.
>>51889659
>dell
>>51890150
Yup, Core 2 quad Q6600.
>>51890095
Bump for help, this is suppose to be a xman present!
>Budget
150+,$300 hard limit
>Location
USA
>Source
smartphone/mp3 player
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Confortable for everyday use, at least 3-4 hours of comfortable listening
>Preferred music
Hiphop, Funk, House
>Past headphones
Westone 2's, loved them a lot, but accidentally washed them after having for about 3 years, and want something new
>>51886391
the x2 is more analytical than the hd600. like all sennheisers the sound seems smoothed to make it more forgiving, like a warm or dark headphone but with a mid-forward sig. they don't overdo it like the 650 but the sennheiser sound is kind of anti-analytical in a way. that said the x2, and even stuff like the dt880 or k701 is not more analytical or detailed than say a v6. I don't buy into the idea that more expensive headphones reveal more details, unless you've just been listening to the wrong headphones. a v6 will reveal 99% of all the detail in a track there is. it's the presentation of that detail that matters.
>>51889217
but the k7xx has above-neutral bass, it's nearly the only one that does.
>>51890215
>the x2 is more analytical than the hd600
le analytical meme
>>51890215
701 is not less veiled than the 600, more dull sounding if anything. 600 has a hint of a v-shaped curve, except there is that 7-8kHz plunge.
X2 has more of a smiley EQ to it than HD600, and less lower mid.
>>51881819
I don't have that much money, I just want something decent for 100$, also the ath m series are pretty much the only good thing you can get here
>>51890341
well then get the m40x. unless you really want elevated bass it's better than the m50x. I would recommend some new pads regardless, it will help with comfort. I use srh-840 pads.
I realize that this is the headphone general, but there isn't a speaker general so I'll just ask here. What are some good speakers for less than $300? I've dabbled with various audiophile headphones, and while they produce exceptional sound, I prefer the freedom that speakers provide.
>>51890426
lsr305. people have been shitposting them lately because they got popular but they're pretty much the best value speakers out there, and no need for an amp. you might be able to find a deal on them somewhere. they were $99 each on amazon around black friday but you can still get them for $250 a pair which is a discount. be aware though most of these speakers do no provide the same "freedom" that big floorstanders do. they sound amazing for the price but they are for near-field listening at a desk, so they sound best in the sweet spot.
>>51890508
>they sound amazing for the price but they are for near-field listening at a desk,
That is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks. When it comes time to find something that I'm expecting to fill my living room, I'll have to spend much more I'm assuming.
>>51890508
LSR HISsssO5
>>51890694
where is this meme coming from? the only complain I have ever heard from the 305 was from a guy who wired them completely wrong.
>>51890632
more for the same sound quality sure, but you can always find good big speakers used locally if you wait. and if you're entertaining you don't really need the best sound. if you sit close enough to your TV most of these would still serve fine, assuming you're sitting on a couch or something pointed directly at the TV.
>>51883152
youre me until the music
>>51890137
Well, you're a little lucky. At least luckier than me, HD 7 in my place are price as same as HD650.
>>51890203
Westone 3?
>>51884745
Which ones?
What headphones are these?
Is this a meme?
>>51891192
see>>51888911
rattle rattle
>>51891193
yes the m50s are memephones
>>51891208
show is from 2012 anon
>>51891219
Dope. What about that $3 mic?
>>51891258
the image is not a meme. just make sure you put glue all over the connections of the mic, or itll fall apart within a few months
>>51891258
how can you expect a $3 mic to sound good?
>>51891192
AKG master race headphones
>>51884199
Good fucking music taste.
>>51891273
The mic I have right now is about 10 years old and cost about the same when it was new. You literally can't get any worse, anon.
its that time of the day senpaitachi!
>2k headphones
>only listens to anime music
https://a.uguu.se/xxwlxq_WonderfulWonderWorld.opus
>>51891377
Best headphones for listening to anime music?
>>51891395
i mean, you cant just ask that. you need to fill out the form in the o
>>51891411
Nah, I'm pretty happy with my headphone now. I just wondering If there's something better out there. I know there's Monet17 for IEM to listening anime music. I wonder about the headphone.
>>51891414
Nah. I won't touch anything that have to do with Mio. She's shit, as a waifu and musician.
Budget - 0-70 USD
USA
Need bluetooth headphones for working out
in the ear earbuds
Comfortable but must not fall out of ear when running or exercising
just overall good quality nothing crazy
NEW to Bluetooth headphones could use lots of help!
>>51891483
oh thats you? well gg senpai, were hearing almost the same thing
Any Canadabros? What the fuck can I buy that isn't STUPID expensive. Like m50s being 200$ and shit.
>>51891036
Should I just get the W30's?
>>51891582
IE 80 > W30
>>51891592
also > W3's?
>>51891582
I didn't listen to w30, but I heard it was toned differently between W1-W4 series and W10-W50. If you can get a chance for audition, you can try it if it was to your liking.
>>51891498
I didn't listen to eurobeat though.
>>51891555
hd598 were $100 on blackfriday amazon
>>51891655
well i just mean, if you listened to the song i originally uploaded
>>51891664
Yeah I saw, sadly I had no money.
>>51891720
dont lie, you had a credit card
>>51891765
I actually don't have a credit card. No lie.
I dislike on ears, but this seems like a decent deal and I need a new pair of headphones.
http://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/catalog/product/163347-Sennheiser-MOMENTUM-On-Ear-Bl?searchterm=MOMENTBLU
Input? Also this is Canadian prices.
>>51891784
have to be 18 to browse the site man
Could someone simply explain to me the shapes of common frequency curves intended for listening, and whether it reasonable to equalize toward them when listening with something that has a flat response?
>>51891950
its reasonable to do whatever you want to your fr faggot
Finally wasted some time in MS Paint to make one of these.
>>51891377
Sadly the greentext is true except for the 2k headphones. Mostly listen to various anime OP/EDs now because too much effort to find and listen to regular music. It's like junk food that I can't stop eating.
>>51891977
>not listening to 80% of the time superior b-sides
What's he thinking /g/?
>>51891935
All I got is a TD account man. And I was not going to go into fucking overdraft over the headphones. I'm 22 LEAVE ME ALONE
>>51892047
"y-yeah, bass is for niggers anyway.."
>>51891990
>implying
Can you actually name some B-sides that are better than the A-sides? Granted I don't download much stuff in the first place, but I can't think of many.
>>51891485
Please help me guys Please!
>>51892047
>thin, rich and veiled, like the women I fantasize about
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00HVLUR54?ref_=gb1h_tit_m-7_4382_1f9d88dc&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB
Should I?
>>51892124
Yeah, that's a pretty good price.
>>51892070
TLRD S2 ED
Death Parade OP
Galilei Donna ED
Bakemonogatari ED
Waremete ED
UBW 2nd cour OP
Gangsta OP
Gangsta ED
Chaos Dragon OP
Just quickly scrolling through one of my folders
>>51892142
pretty good taste in anime music bruh
>>51892138
Lemme ask you one more thing, those 40xs or a pair of HD668B luxs for 70$?
>>51892142
>>51891990
>>51891977
whats a b side?
>>51892192
40x
>>51892142
I'd say the A/Bs for Bake ED and Death Parade OP are pretty equal in quality, while UBW OP 2 is not surprising since it was pretty forgettable.
Haven't watched the other shows so I'll take your word for them. My experience is probably more from the fact that I only download stuff I think is memorable in the first place.
Post the frequency reponse of your microphones
>>51892280
woah m8 lets back up a bit on that aimer shittalking
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>>51892292
Thankfully I hit puberty many years ago so the 10khz rolloff is not a worry.
>>51892299
pls, there's a reason that disillusion from the old F/SN reprised at the very end, while no one is going to remember the UBW OPs in a couple years.
![ra88ly[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/zbnSnOk.png "ra88ly[1].png")
>>51892292
>>51892319
oh well i still got my godlike earthmind ops for the realta nua game.
>>51892326
What mic is that?
>>51892335
2035
>>51892353
Bretty nice
>>51892368
yeah, it sounds gorgeous. actually exceeded my expectation, would definitely buy again
>>51892405
I also would get one if my room wasnt that shit so i have to use a dynamic mic
I love my Sony mdr-10rc high definition headphones has anyone else used these, what where your thoughts
>>51892419
wait, do you mean a cardioid mic? i dont know why youd have to use a dynamic one because of your room. you mean because of refractions right?
>>51892451
A dynamic one pick much less noise from the background like echo etc.
>>51892513
well thats just because of its high impedance no?
anyway, im sure you could get away with it if you have a stand, well as long as you have carpeting at least. if you have non carpeted floors youre fucked. i mean unless youre doing professional shit. but carpeting + stand (so the mic isnt near any objects), good preamp so you can turn up the software volume and have the gain lower= at least 80% decent sound
Oi faggots
Having little experience with headphones, and being extremely dissatisfied with my Sennheisers, considering what I paid for them, I'd like to know which ones to go for next?
Priorities:
1. Over ear. Nothing else is acceptable.
2. Bass
3. Clarity of bass (beats must not be muddy)
4. Price
5. Danish retailer (if possible)
If you have any questions that would help you narrow down your suggestions, please, by all means, reply. I will be monitoring this thread, for the purposes of perhaps coming to a decision myself, although I think that is unlikely. I haven't ever bought a pair of headphones that I've been 100% satisfied with, unfortunately.
Hopefully, a bunch of audiophiles like ya'll will know better than a hick Dane like me.
>>51892679
Try answering these:
http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
>>51892679
Copying what seems to be the official 'template'.
>Budget
100$-200$
>Location
Denmark
>Source
Desktop PC, laptop, no amp or dac, please try to avoid headphones that require either, otherwise, post a recommended amp to go with them.
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized / over-ear
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
Must be comfy, hence why they must be full-sized cans.
>Preferred music
Electronic/bassy with hard beats
>Past headphones
Sennheiser 240 Pro
Sennheiser PC 350
Neither have lived up to the pricetag.
