Headphone General - /HPG/
Pls no memes edition
>Requesting purchase advice:
http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>Previous thread:
http://boards.4chan.org/g/thread/52084892/
First for beyer's remorse.
>>52093312
From the previous thread:
Does anyone know where you can purchase solderable 3.5mm plugs with threaded end/base for screw on 6.5mm adapters?
I've been trying to find them everyone with no luck so far.
>>>52093369
>as dark as my soul
>>52093312
Best headphone for niggerbass period. if your buying something other than this purely for bass you did something wrong.
>>52093448
>what are beats?
>>52093478
>beats
lol
Recently got the Audio Technica MSR7's. Anyone else have these?
Objective rating of headphones by price
$20 - porta pros
$80 - mdr v6
$200 - hd558
$600 hd600
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POWER GAP
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$60,000 a good pair of ears
>>52093499
Many people complain about the clamping force or them being uncomfortable but after purchasing I found them to be absolutely fine. I purchased Brainwavz pads to go with them too but I don't even use them because the stock ones are fine.
I'm just going to assume its because all the reviews I watched were conducted by fat fucks.
>>52093547
>$600
>HD600
If anyone pays that much for them they're absolutely retarded.
>>52093448
XB500 Are better
>>52093605
Enjoy the mud, not treble and no soundstage
>>52093628
Enjoy having no job, gf, and house
>>52093628
He didn't say HD558.
>that feel when K7xx master race
>>52093572
they are the best headphones in the market easily worth $600
>>52093636
Says a poorfag neet
>>52093638
they both have that in common
>>52093656
Whatever helps you sleep at night, poorfag.
>>52093639
I said no memes you fuckface
Anyone? >>52092733
>>52093807
>EQ
get better headphones u fucken pleb
>>52093807
Any answers not from shitposters?
>>52093638
>HD558
>no soundstage
pls no baits dank u
>>52093547
Amazon had a lightning deal for the HD 598 Special Editions last week for about $109, so the price you list for the 558s is too much.
Some people suggested Xiaomi products but I'm not really going to run the lottery of mainland China products.
>Budget
sub $40
>Location
US
>Source
Phone while cycling and laptop while at school.
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
Would like them to be comfortable but I can always buy comply foams if they're not.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Preferred music
Weeb shit. Orchestra. Symphony. Avante-garde at times.
>Past headphones
Sony MDRZX100 ZX (or a similar model): too much bass. Got sweaty quickly. Uncomfortable when not around my ears.
Sony PSVita In-ear Headset: Sounds great for sub $20 IEMs But way too bassy for me. Has to be replaced within half a year. Cables are really cheap and are prone to stretching or maintaining a certain curve.
Sony MDR-V6: Fantastic for home use. Neutral tone. Feels sturdy. Unusable as a portable set because of thick, long, and heavy cables. Pleather is literally the devil's ass and had to replace with velour pads.
could anyone suggest upgrade from superb superlux hd681B? I finally wore them off after what seems like 5 years of constant usage at home and outside and sometimes when I move the cable I can hear some worrying sounds (apart from that it seems fine)
i liked the sound quality desu but obviously it allays could be better, nothing else is my concern (i don't really care about better filtering outside world's sounds or anything)
something worth looking at in slightly more expensive tier of headphones? I'm in europe (Poland, Spain or mail order)
>>52093952
I was personally pleasantly surprised bymy pair of CM Storm Resonars.
No, they're not the best "headset" I've ever used, or the best IEMs out there, but they sound surprisingly okay for "gaming" shit.
The adjustable bass dial is a neat little gimmick too, but you might wanna leave that turned down as even by default it's fairly bassy.
>>52093807
Isn't that what PEACE was for?
What are you switching profiles for? Headphones/speakers?
>>52094058
Yes but I was hoping I wouldn't need to use PEACE anymore.
>>52093342
I got the Beyerdynamic DT 770s today.
I love them.
No Ragrets
>>52094261
How are the mids?
One obnoxious poster here constantly blurts out DT770/880/990 has no mids.
Are there mids?
>>52094261
Thinking of getting a pair myself. What version did you get? And what dac/amp do you think works best?
>>52094347
>One obnoxious poster here constantly blurts out x
You should realize by now that it's bullshit.
>>52094347
Not quite true. Quite reduced on the dt 770s though. The mids of the 880s and the 990s are fine though. None of them are mids focused though. If you want beautiful mids that are the foucus, go with a nice pair Sennheisers.
>>52094377
80 Ohms version. I don't have a Dac/amp and it works fine for me.
>>52094381
I realise the poster nomids poster is probably full of shit, but I'm thinking of replacing my DT860's with DT990 600ohms.
Also, if you can find them for cheap (apparently they're now more expensive than DT770/880/990) DT860's are pretty nice.
>>52093729
Then OP shouldn't have posted a meme at the start of the thread.
are these good for "gaymen"? cant do open back cus i live with other people
>>52094856
>good for "gaymen"
fuck this meme
Does amp improve sound quality? I have enough volume but some people say amps are not just about volume and headphones will sound better with an amp.
how much does the sound actually leak in open headphones?
>>52094927
Those people are liars.
>>52094464
HD515's are meme?
What isn't a meme you fat fucking weeb?
>>52095161
every snapheiser/snapheiser/mudheiser/veilheiser is a meme
everything is a meme
how can I prevent all my ear wax from getting on my IEMs all the time?
Posting for like the tenth time.
Are Grado headphones a meme? do you actually get better quality from headphones built by fat sausage fingers in murrika over slim, tender child hands that work in chinese sweatshops used by other companies?
WHO AKG MASTER RACE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>52094347
No.
>>52095223
this>>52095173 guy said those are memes
Don't buy them
>>52094856
They are OK for games. Not open, nor have a detachable cord. But they are comfortable.
>actually want to talk about headphones
>everything is literally le me me
every fucking thread.
>>52095353
/g/ is full of midfi purgatory plebeians shilling whatever they just ordered for 60% off on Amazon.
Do you really expect quality discussion here?
>>52095390
post your gear senpai timestamp and all
Sennheiser HD 439 vs Samson SR950?
I have a budget around $50 and would really like velour pads because pleather is awful. I know there are a lot of better open backs at this price range that are much better but I need closed backs.
Can the Audio-Technica ATH-M30x accept aftermarket velour pads?
Thanks a ton anons
>>52095353
>>52095390
Anon 1
>This board is teh suxx!!
Anon 2
>"board X is full of blablahomo blabla projecting blabla hurrr" . Dont expect no REAL advice from here,kid
stop that
That shit is literally cancerposting
>>52095343
i just want something that will give me a immersive gaming experience that wont wake anyone up :^)
>>52095470
BUY A FUCKING HOUSE
>>52095353
This place is full of poorfags trying to justify their cheap headphones go to r/headphones for real discussion
>>52095390
Yeah i guess your right. I keep coming back expecting to learn something since im genuinely interested in headphones and audio. But most the replys to anything serious are either "this is a meme." or trying to explain why their wrong. to many differing opinions when it comes to audio i guess.
Oppo just lowered the price of their HA1 from $1300 to $700. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE IF LISTENING AT HOME!!! Fully balanced the whole way thru, including a balanced headphone output. If you need to ask, just keep listening to your phone.
Are you guys at all knowledgable on mics too?
I need a quality affordable desk mic(sub$50) to go with my cheap headphones.
![31z9JLiwxML._SY300_[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/zu8L4mr.jpg "31z9JLiwxML._SY300_[1].jpg")
>>52095551
>>52095575
what mic is it though. . come on bro
>that feel when dt990premium master race
What was that good cheap microphone that everyone always shills on here as a replacement for a headset microphone?
>>52094927
>on-board and discrete electronics are not created equal.
>These issues can be broken down into non-linear distortion (hiss, buzzing, new tones), magnitude response, phasing and timing errors.
>Besides non-linear distortion, these are all straightforward to measure. Also fairly easy to do well, at least for electronics. You would hope that the discrete unit does a better job at satisfying these parameters.
>This is how you judge audio electronics, and other things such as impedance or current limiting affect these values.
>>52095206
Clean ears out on regular basis with hydrogen peroxide.
>>52095353
>>52095495
>actually want to talk about headphones
>since im genuinely interested in headphones and audio
Such as what? You want to learn, learn about physics, circuits, signal processing, and psychoacoustics
There are resources everywhere, there are even some on the fucking wiki. Use them.
Or did you just want to talk about more products?
>>52095551
just get a $10 mic at your local store
if you are not making content mic quality is not important as long as its not a total dog shit dollar store mic
I need a neutral sounding close backed headphone with large over ear cups for around $100, what do you got?
Looking to buy a DT 770. If I get a FiiO E10k would it be enough to drive the 250 ohm version or should I stick with the 80? Also what's the main difference between the 2?
So guys I'm gonna be walking downtown a bunch tomorrow to grab some stuff do you think wearing my hd598s would be okay? I was listening to it when I took them off and could barely hear the music. Is it a good idea to walk around outside with these? Also I want to be able to hear the cars around me
I'm playing a lot of Rainbow Six Siege, what is the best $50ish headset for positional audio? I want to shoot people through walls with hearing
>>52095703
no you will look like an autist wearing full sized headphones in public just get some IEMs
>>52095429
A-anyone?
>>52095719
I don't really care if I look like an autist desu
>>52095681
oh, and efficient, no amp
Is there a preferred brand of earbud hooks? (is that what they're really called?) I currently have a pair of SoundMAGIC E10s.
anyone have the same headphones as me? whats ur EQ like, noticed they are p sharp on the highs out of the box but other than that they pretty gud for the price ($40). my first open ear phones, and also first time i have used velour pads instead of pleather, so much more comfy, really fucking comfy god damn
>>52095703
They're open backed. Not only does sound leak out and everyone's gonna hear what you're listening because you'll be having a small stereo on your head, but you'll also be hearing the outside world. Also they're really not great with water and stuff, obviously. Get IEMs or at least close back headphones.
>>52095429
go with the SR950 imo they look so much more comfortable, they fit really snug but soft, wear mine for hours. idk much about samson though, just seems good for the poorfag cans
>>52095789
Samson sells Superlux rebrands, which makes them good value.
>>52095789
Is there any reason why they beat the sennheiser 439's? I was kinda leaning towards those because of the detachable cable.
>>52095747
Buy real headphones.
>>52095827
The 400 series is pretty meh.
Also aren't the 439s open-back?
>>52093402
well, they aren't standard at all. you might have to order in bulk, or from some specialty audio parts store. ebay even.
I just bought my first higher end IEMs(Shure SE215), and they ache like hell and sound pretty shit. Using the rubber seal heads.
>>52095750
>>52095621
>those cow tits
fuking disgusting m8
>>52095906
yes
>>52095843
According to amazon they're closed.
So the Samson is the way to go then?
All I really want is comfy (hence the velour), and neutral sound with decent base at low to mid volumes, and for them to be closed. Can the SR950 deliver on that?
>>52095906
i.e., what am I doing wrong?
so my sisters husbands daughter will be staying at my house for about 5 days, because her husbands ex-wife is going to be busy for awhile. i was thinking of getting her some headphones since she would probably get aids from mine (i have aids that i got from my other sister - theyre twins)
does anyone know if these are any good?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQO5SY2/
>>52095986
The SR950 will probably deliver on that better than most other things in that price range. No, it won't be the greatest thing ever, but for the money you won't find much better.
>>52095906
Foam usually fits better.
Too muddy/bassy?
>>52095207
>meme
Define meme. If you mean popular for no good reason, yes.
>do you actually get better quality from headphones
No.
>>52096008
Thanks for that, I have aids now.
i bought takstar hi 2050s from exmax (47 dollary doos) on amazon now i have to wait till like february for these shits.
>>52096026
I recommend some HM5 velour memory foam pads for them, they seal better so they add a bit more bass, and they take some of the harshness out of the treble. Also the stock pads aren't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but these are just so damn comfy.
Takes some effort to get them on, but they're worth it.
![HVkwMr[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/1G8m2iw.png "HVkwMr[1].png")
>>52096025
im sorry?
i also noticed they had this nice feature. im not sure what they are, but theyre all the craze these days
>>52096049
holy shit 20 dollars for pads? god damn i cant afford that if i had 70 dollars for headphones i would have gotten better headphones. probably spring for m40x's
>>52096049
dont only the pleather ones add bass?
>>52096084
In my experience the bass gets bumped up a tiny bit from the stock pads.
So I've had my m50's for a couple years now, and I'm wondering where to go from there.
Would the Beyerdynamic DT 770 that much better than what I have? or something cheaper like Sennheiser HD 598?
>>52096109
can you please, please properly fill out the form? do you still need closed?
>>52093487
Well he did say niggerbass
>>52096072
They're expensive, but oh so comfy.
>>52095528
Nah.
>12-11-2015 — Our ad in the January '16 issue of Stereophile Magazine incorrectly lists the HA-1's price as $699. The correct price is $1,199. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this error may cause.
https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-1/
>>52096016
Alrighty, thanks
>>52096072
>i cant afford that
>20$
Why are you even buying headphones? Get a fucking job.
i really wish they would put memory foam in the 400i's pads. theyre perfect aside from whatever the hell is in here ill probably pick up those hybrid brainwavz ones since they seem to be exactly the same except with memory foam
>>52096116
>>52096109
>$150-$200
>Im in the US
>I listen from my HTC One M8, am willing to get an amp, if that matters
>I plan on using these ones for home only this time, so open is fine
>Comfort level - don't care
>Preferred tonal balance - I like bass, but also like neutral
>Preferred music - mostly slower metal, reggae/dub
>PortaPro, M50's
>Budget
around $100
>Location
US
>Source
desktop computer, laptop, phone
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear, for huge ears too
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
11/10
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral, otherwise warm
>Preferred music
well recorded ;-)
>Past headphones
Grado SR60i are the only ones of note
>>52096296
and the amp would be part of that same budget right?
>>52096310
xpt100
>>52096326
nope, I'd buy it separate if I had to
>>52096341
oh nice, that would be much better. id say akg k612 + amp, one of the following
cheaper route: e10k (also a DAC)
best route: jdslabs objective 2
Is the e10k worth picking up since Massdrop has it for $60? I have an MDR-V6 and an SHP9500, so I don't really need an amp. Would the DAC be an improvement over my motherboard audio, or should I just wait and grab something better when I get some headphones that actually need an amp?
>>52096386
>Would the DAC be an improvement over my motherboard audio
Depends on your motherboard audio.
>>52096386
its hard to say. the e10k is a great dac/amp. do you need it? no. will you need something better than it in the future if you were to get it anyway now? i have no idea.
What are the positives of the K702 over the K612?
In other words, are they worth the extra $80-100?
I just want something more "spacious" sounding for music, my closed headphones like the M50x and M-100 sound too congested for genres like rock.
>>52096436
some here will say the k612s are even more neutral than the k702, but if you ask me, their signatures are so close it hardly matters. youre basically paying for a detachable cable and a bit better efficiency (k702 /does/ need an amp, but a little bit less so). maybe some other details too, if someone else would want to chime in
>>52096368
Ah, I never thought about that model.
The e10k doesn't work for phones though, does it? I kind of like the Poweramp settings I have going on
Why is there no sub $200 headphones guide on the wiki? I'm not just missing it like a retard right?
>>52096475
ah right from your phone, sorry. you could get the fiio e6
>>52096487
one day everyone started to get ashamed of themselves and the phones on them, so they were removed. silly, i know. i hate this thread sometimes.
>Budget
~250$ (flexible)
>Location
US
>Source
Macbook, iPod classic
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized, circumaural
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
8-10/10
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral
>Preferred music
Anything really
>Past headphones
Grado SR80i, Bose QC15, Sony MDR7506
I'm going to be traveling somewhat heavily by plane soon but my goto headphones(QC15) are broken so I'm sort of looking for something that has either active cancellation or just good isolation. Thanks for any help...
>>52096508
That's stupid, but thank you for clearing that up for me.
>>52096401
It supposedly has a Realtek ALC887 chip in it, although I can't find much information about its audio quality.
It doesn't sound bad to me, but I don't really have much to compare it to.
>>52096531
on the positive side, if you just fill out the form, someone will probably make a better choice than the average joe would make themselves looking at the guide
>>52096523
usually we would just give people closed headphones, but planes are fucking loud. the qc25 is the goto for ANC around here, theyre said to be the only ones worth a shit
>>52096556
you probably dont need it. but 60 bucks isnt a big deal - see for yourself if you see an improvement
>>52096585
Ok thanks.
>>52096556
It's a slightly older and slightly lower-end codec than common nowadays, you might hear some slight improvement. If you can miss the 60 bucks, you might as well as you won't lose anything, quality-wise, and you'll be set in the future if you decide to get harder to drive headphones.
Do these sound as sexy as they look?
just came in!
>>52096674
>>52096674
>>52096674
I love my new pair
>>52096674
Yes, they look like shit and they sound like shit
>>52095712
>$50
>positional audio
Plantronics GameCom 780.
Sound quality is okay at best.
It has >7.1 Dolby Surround
The mic is okay.
It has a mic mute button and a volume wheel which makes it convenient to use.
The deal-breaker for these is the weak plastic headband. They'll snap at the corners if you have a fat head.
The two pairs I owned each lasted me about 6~8 months of daily use.
Hope this helps.
What's the sound signature for the MDR-v6? A lot of people say they're neutral while others say it's bright.
>>52096811
theyre at least a little bit bright.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SonyMDRV6.pdf
>Budget
$50-$75 (possibly a bit of wiggle room)
>Location
US
>Source
Phone sometimes, but mostly will be plugged into my audio interface for my PC.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Not picky, just want the best sound possible
>Comfort level
Preferably not too tight as I have TMJ and get tension headaches because of it. But comfort is secondary to sound quality.
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat would be my first choice. Mid accentuation might be nice I suppose though. Controlled bass is good. I hate flub.
>Preferred music
Jazz fusion/modern progressive rock
https://youtu.be/SdQeodxYJ1U (skip the first minute or so if you care to take a listen)
https://youtu.be/0ipv_l7KoSI
But my musical tastes vary. I listen to everything under the sun. Haven't yet found a genre of music that I don't like.
Also, any cheapo mics that sound decent for Skype would be nice. My gaymen headset I use to Skype with my honey bunches of oats is shitting the bed.
thanks in advance /hpg/
Any good neutral IEMs for under $40 USD?
>>52096842
im gonna say wiggle yourself another 15 and get the shp9500
>>52096674
They're actually good for the price range but everyone shits on them because they're so popular and overhyped that they became a meme. If you don't care about that, which you shouldn't, then they're some of the best open backed headphones out there under $200.
>>52096811
Very bright/harsh
Not sibilant, but they're fatiguing. Honestly, I've used them everyday for about a year and I hate them for music. Mids are too forward and it can be painful to listen to. They're good for general use like with a PC though. I can wear them all day because they're so light.
If noise isolation isn't a problem, I'd recommend the 558's if they're not too out of your budget. Kind of like the V6's, but not harsh or fatiguing. They're also even more comfortable.
>>52096899
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check them out! Are there any others you would recommend on the less expensive side of my budget? Say If my budget was only ~$50. I'm looking to explore all of my options.
>>52096945
at less than 50, id get the superlux hd681
>>52095551
Samson Meteor
>>52096954
Thanks anon, I appreciate the help. I'll research both of your recommendations!
>>52096026
Should have just got the BassStyle 5001 for 10 dollars more if you wanted them sooner.
Though they are closed rather than open.
>>52097044
sure mate. dont underestimate the 681s, theyre quite flat at that price. but with the step up, you get awesome comfort, detachable cable, increased openness, etc
>>52096842
BassStyle 5001 if you want closed
For open get a Takstar 2050
This might not be the place to ask, I know you guys hate bluetooth, but what one would have good feedback prevention and be comfortable to wear for several hours? I don't want to use my IEMs for calls all the time
>>52097063
>awesome comfort
lol
Superlux shit is uncomfortable as hell.
>>52097129
after the "but with the step up" part i was referring to the shp9500. i didnt know it wasnt obvious
For anon that own Fischer dba 02. Can you fill me on the subjective impression of the sound on it?
>>52097154
it was obvious to me. other anon just has no context comprehension I guess.
What's the difference between the HD600 and HD650? Is the 650 with extra?
Do you guys have any recommendations for sports earphones? The kind that goes around your ear. My expectations aren't high, but there has to be something I can use for music when exercising that isn't total shithouse, right?
>>52097508
exercise in the dark you fucking bangalore
>>52097508
ATH-IM70. They're one of the best sounding IEMs for the price, while having very robust build quality. They're also wrap around type IEMs, and they have a pretty fun sound signature (not like the higher end IM ones which are sterile monitors).
They're perfect for exercise
>>52097454
From my experience the HD650 improved very slightly on the treble and bass, but I don't think it's not worth an upgrade or the $100 extra. Unless the HD650 happen to be on sale, grab the HD600.
First purchase. How did I do pals?
>Budget
100-150
>Location
USA
>Source
ASUS z97a motherboard, considering buying ASUS Xonar
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
open
>Comfort level
I'll be wearing them for a few hours at a time 2-3hrs.
>Preferred tonal balance
nuetral.
>Past headphones
Only used speakers, this would be my first pair.
>>52098081
AD900X if you want best detail and airy, large soundstage.
HD598 if you want nice warm laid-back sound and supreme comfort.
>>52098124
>>52098081
Also don't bother with a sound card unless your onboard audio is noisy. It won't make any noticeable difference with those headphones.
Hey /g/uys, so i bought a pair of Logitech UE6000s, and after reading reviews I was expecting my skull to shake from the bass, but the bass is almost non existent. What gives?
>Budget
20€
>Location
Germany
>Source
hospital tv
>Preferred type of headphone
Closed
>Comfort level
5/10 upwards
>Preferred tonal balance
don't care
>Preferred music
don't care
>Past headphones
5€ crap
tl;dr my dad is in hospital for a few weeks and only has these ultra cheap headphones for watching tv they gave him, what can I buy for around 20€? sound quality doesn't really matter, durability is more important
>>52098244
IEMs would probably be best, but I don't know if any have a long enough cable to go to the hospital tv
>>52098387
The TVs are usually right at the bed, not 1m away from the bed. but IEMs are uncomfortable after a while, and fullsize headphones are better for overall handling. I gave him my old IEMs earlier but they.... disappeared. I thought about getting the Sennheiser HD201 maybe, or just whatever cheapo headphone for 15-20€ I can find new on Ebay/Amazon. I guess there's not much difference, at least not enough that would make an impact here
>>52094429
no dac/amp. trash. go throw your headphones away and kill yourself
Currently have Fidelio X2 buy will upgrade to Audeze LCD-2 later this year (+ my onboard audio is shit), what gain settings would you recommend for O2+ODAC?
Currently thinking of 1x/3x or 3.3x or 3.5x
I will be using my desktop PC for power.
>>52095223
I have those headphones..........right ear died after 1.5 years.
Might get DT990 or ATH m50x white (mod it to have open back)
What's a good microphone to attach to some headphones on amazon? About to order a bunch of shit and want it here in 2 days.
>Budget
$130
>Location
US
>Source
ASRock Z87 Killer mobo
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Comfort level
Comfort preferred, worn 12+ hours a day
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
HD201s
Any recommendations for HD449s?
>>52095429
Superlux HD aftermarket akg V pads.
>>52095551
don't get a sub50$ mic, and get a real mic
Audio-Technica AT2020USB
>>52095551
Samson Go Mic is an excellent Condenser mic and can be found sometimes for under $30 on eBay.
>>52095650
this guy fucks
>>52095697
e10k will power the 250 ohm, you won't notice the difference, your ears are untrained.
what will you use the headphones for. those are bad for gaming (closed) get dt 880 (semi)or dt 990 (full open)
>Budget
Unlimited
>Location
US
>Source
Looking to buy a portable player, maybe a fiio
Also looking to buy desktop dac
>Preferred type of headphone
CIEM
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Preferred music
Classical, Ambient, Swing, Hip-hop, Jazz, And some bass heavy stuff
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD280 Pro
These fuckers squeezed my head like fuck
>>52096674
THEY ARE THE BEST! I even watch movies with them. Pic related. Also, Primus' "My name is mud" sounds amazing through these cans.
>>52097508
Jaybird Blue Bud X (cheaper)
or Jaybird X2 (newer)
Wireless Bluetooth headphones.
I lost/loved my Jaybird Blue Bud x's
Instabought Jaybird X2 when it came out, Literally the same as the first version and they're a lot cheaper. Regrets but still love em.
>>52098617
UERM
>>52098852
Are those really better than Noble Kaiser 10?
>>52098413
I assumed IEMs would be best for the noise isolation, not many cheap headphones offer that kind of isolation
>>52098413
Maybe go with the Superlux HD668B/681 or the Kose Porta Protties
They won't really isolate that well but hey
Depending on how long he's in the hospital, maybe give us a site of a local store of what you can get on the spot
>>52098970
yeah I use IEMs myself and they are best for noise cancellation and not annoying other people with your sound, but they are usually small and flimsy
>>52098987
thanks for the recommendation, I will check them out
these are the stores in my city, but they are (as you can imagine) not very cheap.
http://www.saturn.de/
http://www.mediamarkt.de/
2-3 days waiting time for internet shop delivery is not an issue
>>52098936
Nobles are awful
>>52099167
Every review I have read said they were great, what makes them bad?
IEM
~$220
I listen to post rock
Need isolation
Will be plugging into an iPhone
>>52099264
>subjective reviews
I mean I guess what I'm saying is about as valid as any review out there but Nobles are nowhere near competitive at their price points.
>>52097022
mine broke within the first week
dont do it senpai
Just bought AKG 550 MK2 on sale for 115 USD in a local store.
Also got a few different flexible neck 3.5 mm mics on dx.com to use with an extension cable as a dirt cheap modmic alternative.
Feels good man.
Morning guys. I'm about to go test a bunch of headphones in a local store, and a bit unsure what music I should use for it. Gonna bring a few of my favorite songs, but I'd also like to them to sound decent with other genres and classical music.
So, can you recommend a short classical and/or opera track which uses a wide range of instruments?
>>52098617
JH Angies.
>>52099489
why not just skip to random parts in the song?
Purchased these years ago, solid phones, served me well.
Contemplating getting a set of dt990's to replace em though. Thoughts?
>>52099524
Point is, usually I don't really listen to 'natural' instruments or vocals, so I have a hard time picking something representative for that.
>>52099576
it doesn't really matter how natural they sound, just go for what you think sounds best
some people like V shaped signature, some like a warm sound, some like neutral, it all depends who you're talking about
That's why going to listen is so important, you can find the headphones that sound best to you
>>52099544
Are those the Q701?
>>52096204
kek
It's still 1500e here and while I love the features and design, the measurements don't seem that good. I'd rather just buy a DAC2 HGC.
>>52099815
Sure are.
>>52099867
I'm going to receive the K702 soon. I'm excited.
>>52099924
Btw AKG >> Beyer >>>>>>>>>>>>> Sennheiser
>>52099935
what about audio technica, anon
>>52099949
> rofl.gif
Okay, let's try this again.
>Budget
300-350 euros
>Location
Greece.
Pricing is really weird here (pic related) and also some headphones may not be available to me since if stores inside Greece don't have 'em I'd have to purchase them online and that's a hit or miss with the whole capital control situation.
>Source
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Eh.. leaning towards sound quality more than comfort I guess.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral. Looking for something really clean and analytical.
>>52097110
BassStyle 5001 is literally Takstar pro80, isn't it?
>>52099974
AKG K702: 198 €
AKG K612 pro: 139 €
These are the prices on Amazon.it. Try to see if these products can be shipped to Greece.
For what I know the K712 are a coloured overpriced K702
>>52099935
Explain?
beyers seem pretty decent in comparison to similar priced AKG's.
>>52096674
Very good but consider HD 558 instead.
>>52096917
The problem with the HD 598 is the pricing relative to the cheaper and equal HD 558.
>>52097454
The difference is in the frequency response, coloring, headband and cable. HD 600 is more accurate where the HD 650 has more bass and less treble. It sounds "warm" compared to the HD 600 although the difference is admittedly small. Coloring is obvious, materials used are the same and everything between those two is interchangeable and parts are replaceable. HD 650 has a headband with a notch up top to prevent the headphones from weighing down on the top of your head which tends to be uncomfortable for some. However, they are both very comfortable even if they clamp quite a bit when brand new. HD 650 has a sturdier and more easily manageable cable whereas the HD 600 comes with a thinner less bendable one. HD 650 also includes a nice 6,35mm to 3,5mm adapter cable in the box.
Pick whichever you want really. The HD 600 wins in sound quality but has some slight drawbacks in other areas. While you could just pick up the HD 650 headband padding, HD 650 cable and the adapter afterwards, that'll cost you more than the difference from HD 600 to HD 650. If you prefer a warm, slightly more bassy tone the choice should be obvious. You can always EQ too which would make me consider the HD 650 even if you want accuracy. If you don't want to bother with any extra parts or EQ and just want the best sound out of the box while saving some money, HD 600 is a great option.
>>52099924
Had a friend with those, was very happy.
Quite similar to my set, you won't be dissapointed.
How much did they set you back?
>>52100014
Prices can highly differ from country to country. Beyer are more expensive than AKG in the beautiful country I'm living in.
>>52100039
198 €
>>52100006
I believe I looked into the K702s yesterday and from what I found there wasn't really an easy way I could get my hands on a pair.
Perhaps something else? I'm willing to throw in a bit more money than what the K702s cost if that means getting something better.
>>52099974
HD 600. Does it fit into your budget?
>>52100086
Barely, and it's kinda hard to get my hands on a pair, as in I'd have to wait a while, but that's no problem.
Also, those are 300 ohm headphones, would the amplification that is into my Focusrite Scarlett Solo be able to drive those?
>>52100212
Well they are the most accurate pair you can get really. They are easier to drive than all those AKGs mentioned here and due to their impedance you won't be running into any issues with damping either. Focusrite will drive them fine.
>>52100246
Alright man, I'll look into possibly grabbing a pair then. Thanks alot for the help, I appreciate it.
>>52100246
> They are easier to drive than all those AKGs mentioned here
Stop spreading bullshits. HD600 are less efficient than AKG K702.
>>52100377
How about you go recheck those measurements. K702 have lower voltage sensitivity, higher power draw and lower impedance. They are harder to drive loud and a harder load for the amplifiers.
>>52100392
> lower voltage sens
HD600 : 102 dB/V
AKG K702: 105 dB/V
> higher power draw
.....?
> lower impedance
This has nothing to do with drivability. AKG K702 have 62 ohm, they're absolutley fine with a low output impedance amp
>Budget
<$300AUD/<$230USD.
>Location
Australia.
>Source
Primarily gaming and late night chill.
>Preferred type of headphone
A nice big, full sized one.
>Open or closed
Either or. Doesn't matter.
>Comfort level
Not really important
>Preferred music
Melodic Dubstep, Chillstep, along those sort of lines.
>Past headphones
Kicker HP541's and Razer Tiamat 7.1's (Current)
>Additional information
Directional sound takes preference over sound quality. I'm after something 5.1 SS at a minimum. The Tiamat is still working perfectly although the headband and ear cups have seen much better days.
I don't mind it I need to pay a little more, if you buy something then you buy something good. Any help you be greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure whether or not these would be of any use in CS:GO to help me pin-point the direction of where footsteps are coming from? Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X
>>52100423
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD600.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AKGK702.pdf
http://personalaudio.ru/raa/otchety/naushniki/sennheiser-hd-600/
http://personalaudio.ru/raa/otchety/naushniki/akg-k-702/
>.....?
Strains the amplifier more resulting into higher distortion although with any decent output this should not be a problem. Still, a harder load for the amplifier.
>This has nothing to do with drivability. AKG K702 have 62 ohm, they're absolutley fine with a low output impedance amp
It's related to the power draw figure above as low impedance draws more power and damping. Nobody said anything about low output impedance amplifiers.
The difference in sensitivity is small. Both will be driven with the Scarlett Solo fine but no matter how I look at it, the HD 600 is the easier load.
>>52100377
>>52100246
And the Hifiman 400S is way more accurate than the HD600 and can be had for the same amount. Though you need to get the leather pads for 25$ for them to not leak bass and sound like the nobass HD600. OR simply go X2, no amp needed for great sound and no problems with having too little (or much) of bass.
>>52100529
> 400S
> X2
Honestly I can't help questioning your idea of accuracy and great sound, anon...
>>52100557
>both are better reviewed by various audio professionals than Sennheisers or Akg/Ath
Someone doesn't keep up with the world grandpa
>Budget
200€ max
>Location
yurop, portugal more specifically
>Source
desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as comfy as possible, looking to wear for very long periods of time
>Preferred tonal balance
V shaped
>Preferred music
bout 85% hiphop and the rest is bits of soul, rnb, reggae, jazz and about 0.5% is dance music
>Past headphones
none that were good, mostly 10€ iems
>>52100595
>comfy closed and v-shaped
literally described dt770
>>52097454
Would a Fostex HP-A3 provide enough power to run one of these?
>>52100595
dt770 80ohm if you don't want to buy an amp, anything above 80 if you don't mind it
>>52100750
if it's similar to the a4
http://www.audiobot9000.com/match/sennheiser/hd-600/with/fostex/hp-a4
site doesn't have A3
>Budget
£40ish (preferably less)
>Location
UK (points for Amazon and ebay)
>Source
My laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Something to put on my head
>Open or closed
I don't know, I'd rather not have others be abe to hear it but I'm usually by myself
>Comfort level
Just don't hurt me
>Preferred music
Most of pic related, a bit more but it's pretty much the same stuff
>Past headphones
Just cheapo ones
What's really wrong with headsets though? How can my friends hear me without one, I can't be arsed leaning other to a mic. But I'm willing to hear people out on this.
>>52100929
why did you block out your porn
>>52100929
Gramatik and PL, good taste.
This guide still relevant?
>>52100947
Some folders honestly weren't relevant there. Podcasts, some of the shit my little sister likes and porn.
>>52100963
Yes my "nigga"
>>52100979
straight outta whiteboy town u feel.
>>52100574
Objective measurements don't agree with them though. I have X2 and they sound really fun and entertaining, but unless all you listen to is dubstep, rap and heavy-bass electronic, they're not great headphones. Moreover the greek guy asking for a recommendation wants an analytical/clean sound. X2 is far from this.
>>52100468
I think that you're overevaluating the power load factor. As I said, this isn't really an issue when the amp has a low impedance output.
> the difference in sensitivity is small
However this doesn't change the fact that HD600 is less sensitive than AKG K702.
>>52100929
Superlux HD668B/681
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8/
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/P-Howard-HD681-Superlux-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI/
If you can afford to have some sound leakage and very little noise isolation, get the takstar hi2050
>www.amazon.co.uk/Takstar-Portable-professional-Headphone-Computer/dp/B0062TV73M/
Get a zalman zm-mic1 / sony ecmcs3 lavalier
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-ZM-MIC1-ZMMIC1-Lapel-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/
>www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-ECMCS3-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/
>>52100994
What would be the differences between the two Superlux headphones?
And how low would I have to keep my porn so it can't be heard on the takstar?
Wow, this general really did degenerate into retarded placebophile central.
>muh amps make the sound quality better
>muh dacs make the sound quality better
>muh soundstage
>muh instrument separation
>muh liquid bass and flowing mids
Go back to hi-fi you retards.
>>52095429
Hd 419, 429, 439 and 449 are all equal in sound quality, just get the cheapest one m8
>>52101057
>Hd 419, 429, 439 and 449 are all equal in sound quality, just avoid all of them
ftfy
>>52101071
419 are good for the price if you have enough gain to equalize them
>>52101032
open headphones leak pretty much everything, so pretty fucking low
I know it's a crude comparison, but try putting on some porn (or music, whatever), point the earcuffs at your head and move it further away, at my standard volume
Because they'll basically be hearing it almost as loud as you do
Most people claim there's more bass in the 681 than in the 668B, but looking at a frequency chart, the 681 seems to have less bass. That might be because they incorrectly named it the 681 while it was a 681B or 681F (not so likely). It might also be that the 681 has clearer bass, but the 668B just has more bass
I think you should mainly look at the headrest, which you think you'd prefer
>>52101043
I don't know what you're talking about, anon
a year ago it was also like this
soundstage is 4 times in this thread, one being yours
instrument is 3 times, one being yours
>>52097203
I think I was the only one who mentioned a DBA-02 recently., along a a huge pile of DAPs, IEMs, and headphones.
>>52097559
IM04 isn't remotely sterile.
>>52099513
Are you serious?
>>52098852
Not for sale.
>>52098617
If you wanted neutral, you basically are looking for a custom version of ER-4. Several manufacturers sell this specifically.
K10 is bassier and duller.
>Budget
250$
>Location
Europe
>Source
Computer
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very comfy
>Preferred music
Metal and EDM
Help me /g/
>>52101143
>250$
>closed
every time
>>52101106
Oh, I'm not sure which would be more comfortable. I'd imagine the plastic or whatever hurting on the HD681, and the HD668B just looks odd. I'll take your word on comfort and go with that.
>>52101142
So, how was your impression? I asked one of my friend to compare it with W4 and he says DBA-02 is harsher and sounding thin. Also, I think you own DBA-02 too. Which version?
>>52101182
I have the SR850 which is a HD681 clone, coming from a headset I was used to hanging the headphones from my neck when I wasnt going to use them for a minute or so. If I tried to do that with these, the plastic headrest cuts into your neck
so you kind of have to start placing them on your desk or lap or leg or whatever. You might be able to fix this by simply wrapping some fabric or something around it, but I'm too lazy.
Haven't tried the 668B's headrest but I didn't get that because it looked retarded
>>52100994
How to use zalman? Do I velcro to headphones or what?
>>52101226
Thanks. I'll get the HD681 then. Ordering in a couple hours.
>>52101233
a lavalier mic is a clip on mic, you just hang it from your headphone cable or your shirt, your ear or whatever the fuck you want to hang it from
>>52101276
aite, hope you like it as much as I did, coming from gamer headsets
>>52101276
if you also are planning to get the zmmic, remember to get them together, or you'll have to pay for the zmmic's shipping, as free shipping is only over 20 pounds
>>52101288
I've been using these for a bit over a week since my last got fucked up:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-NO-3000-Skype-Gaming-Stereo-Headphones-Headset-with-Microphone-For-PC-Laptop-/151393106702?hash=item233fbb7b0e:g:REcAAOSw2s1UyvyT
I must say, they're not too bad considering.
>>52101297
Thanks
>>52101315
>I must say, they're not too bad considering.
well that's what I thought about my headset too
but this 30€ pair of headphones were so much better it was incredible
Is it just me, or have those fucking Beats ruined the landscape when it comes to headphones?
