>Requesting purchase advice:
http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>Previous thread:
>>52135728
Continued from last thread, narrowed it down to 3 headphones, Basstyle TH-5001, Koss ProDJ100 and Audio-Technica ATH-M30x. Which to get?
>>52150785
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
or save up for the m50x
my friend
Oh shit I need new headphones. Pic related is mine.
>>52150785
The Basstyle. I've seen people say it's basically a rebranded Takstar Pro80. The specs listed do seem different but that is most likely balogni.
You could also get a HyperX Cloud 1 and just remove the detachable microphone if you want to be safe as that's guaranteed Takstar Pro80 clone.
Never go below the M40X and I wouldn't get the Koss for those cheap tier earpads that come with it.
>>52150897
ok... fill out the form sperg
>>52150901
Looking at the specs, the Basstyle uses the same housing as the Pro 80 but different drivers so there's no guarantee it'll sound as good.
>>52150897
I know that sensation
This is my first post in /hpg/. Here is my collection.
>>52150906
>http://pastebin.com/hjHkKDyM
Budget: 300$ CAD
Location: Canada
Source: Not sure????
Preferred type: Normal I guess
Open or closed: Closed
Comfort level: 6/10 - 10/10
Preferred tonal balance: Bassy
Proffered music: 80's rock, Dubstep
Past headphones: Steelseries Siberia
new components, 40mm
still searching craigslist for a shell
>>52150897
>>52150945
Fuck off /v/ trash
Kill yourselves
>>52151005
Fuck off retard
>>52151133
wow rude
>>52151148
fuck off back to /v/
Audio Technica ATH-AD700X are 100 bucks right now. How good is this deal for the price?
>>52151005
viso hp50
>>52151005
ATH-m50x
fiio e10
>>52151155
Fuck off back to /hm
>>52151441
Kill yourself gaymer trash
My dad gave me Bose QuietComfort 25's for Christmas. Should I return them? I don't have anything better.
>>52151468
do you need active noise cancellation? if you do, those are literally the best ones available. if you dont, and especially if you dont even need closed and can get open instead, to take them back and come back with a budget
>>52151468
That sounds like active noise cancelling, so yeah, return them.
Since they're Bose you could probably buy HD800s with that money.
>>52151482
>>52151483
I don't need noise cancelling. Honest question, for those of you who don't live in big cities, are there any shops around you that sell truly great headphones? The shop in which these were bought in only offered Bose, Sennheiser Urbanites and some cheap shitty gimmicks.
>>52151652
Nah, I get everything off of Amazon.
The highest quality things I can get are Skullcandies or Beats. Maybe Portapros if I looked hard enough.
>>52151224
>ATH-AD700X
Theyre worth. Very good if you listen to singers or classical.
Now I say their worth it under the assumption that you can take care of your shit, because these things have decent resell value. Just make sure you dont get a fake.
>>52151005
>dubstep
were back at 2015-6, guys
Hello
>>52151005
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro
>Budget
$70 USD
>Location
U.S
>Source
Desktop (Onboard Audio)
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Highj
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy
>Preferred music
Drum n Bass
Sup familia.
>>52151841
Takstar 2050
>>52151841
I recommend the m50x my amigo
Who's tried them?
Impressions? In the absence of measurements I'd like an idea of how they are and what they're comparable to.
$15 isn't a lot but it could also go to reliable Panasonics for $6 or a help with the shipping on a new anime figure
so good i bought two ;)
>>52152289
!!!
>Budget
$70 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
Phone (Samsung Galaxy S6)
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
High
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy
>Preferred music
Hip Hop/Rap
>Side Note
Im looking for very durable IEM's.
>>52152343
>durable
>iem
>70 cad
pick two
>>52151896
hi from the desktop thread
please do not steal my original lili arde images
thanks
>>52152369
Durable and IEM.
Do your headphones make any noise when you move your head around? My fidelios make some noise when I move my head around. Nothing rattling, but I think it's the headband piece grinding against itself
It's fine like 95% of the time it just does it when I move my head too much
>>52152373
what about your gross ones
>>52152386
>>52152391
never mind you can keep them
i go to concerts alot, does anyone here bring earplugs? i use etymotics er20xs and im wondering if theres something better for a decent price?
>>52152373
Fuck off to your containment general.
>>52152512
this desu. desktop threads literally exist to contain the retarded weeaboos trying to show off their 3-days-on-rosetta-stone-tier japanese knowledge.
>>52152378
>durable
>iem
pick one
>>52152540
>durr
ATH-IM series says hello. Virtually indestructible.
Some of the higher end Shures are good too, but the lower ones are renown for point failures.
>>52152527
lol are you that guy who had a massive sperg fit in the thread recently
>>52152627
wat. no i just see the faggots with kana plastered all over their desktops making the threads
Feels fantastic finally being a member of the prestigious HD600 master race.
What are some tracks which will make these cans really shine?
>>52152661
anything designed for AM radio
Bwahahah~
Sup, updated my chart :3
I just got a factory-refurbished HD650 (they warranty it as new) from Crutchfield for $350. I have my Schiit stack on the way but they already sound amazing just plugged into my motherboard. I also got Kanto YU5 speakers from Massdrop. How meme am I?
>Budget
< ~$100
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Somewhat comfy, I don't often use for periods of 4+ hours though
>Preferred tonal balance
Somewhat "flat" with maybe a touch of extra bass.
>Preferred music
Postrock, jazz, new age, EDM, bubblegum pop, metal, classic rock, neoclassical
>Other
Needs to be somewhat good for gaymen too, like CSGO and shit. I'll add a modmic maybe, but honestly any decent open set should fulfill this anyways yeah?
I finally made a chart.
I'm unsure how autismal I am after this.
>>52153343
>not thinking youre already an autismal pedophile with azusa as your waifu
i mean, the amount that you went up is probably 0. i dont understand where you get this idea from
>>52152895
who dat in the pic.
Is there some not intra auricular earbuds that are much better audio quality than pic related or all these kind of earbuds have the same quality?
(I tried to use various intra auricular but they never hold in my ear).
>>52151724
i've got a pair of shp9500's too, do you use an amp?
>>52152736
Why have you put your iPhone in this image?
>>52151669
Amazon has plenty of Audio Technica, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Hifiman and even some Denon's if I remember correctly.
I bought my Audio Technica ESW9A's from Amazon.
>>52153343
>worst keion
>>52153464
It's what I use to play music.
>>52153343
>>52153503
>any keion
back to reddit
Tfw when ath m50x masterrace
Got these from Amazon's Black Friday sale for about $95. Probably the best tech buy I've done in my life. Pretty happy with them. Good well balanced headphones and pretty comfy.
>>52153584
>Good well balanced headphones
alright kiddo it's nice and all you like your first """decent""" headphones but let's not go running our mouths off with terms we don't understanding which achieves nothing but embarrassment for you.
Can I replace the regular pads on the 668s with the velour pads that came with the 681s? Really like the 668s but the pads smell and I wanna keep the comfy level I had of the 681s if I could.
>>52153663
I dont see why not
>>52153680
Mostly just wanted to know if the 668s even come off with no effort like the 681s did or if I had to do some nigrigging just to get them off.
>>52153584
You sound pretty mad m80. What, mum couldn't buy you these dank headphones?
>>52153690
They are removable so yeah you can switch them
>>52153705
Thanks man!
>Budget
~100-120$
>Location
Russia
>Source
Realtek ALC892 (PC) / Galaxy S2
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Don't care, mostly.
>Comfort level
I would prefer less comfortable ones if it'd better sound. I won't use them for really long time everyday, and I think I'll be able to get used to it.
>Preferred music
Goa/Psy, Hip-Hop, Synthwave
>Past headphones
ATH-SJ11, very comfortable and light, has decent sound for its price. Want something better. Chose M40x, are there any better alternatives?
>>52153727
get either sony mdr 7506 or you can get the m40x but they arent very comfortable
>>52153767
those are closed
>>52153727
hd558
>>52153797
Are you fucking blind?
He clearly stated he doesnt care if they are closed or open.
And he even said he is considering the m40x.
>>52153805
but that means we should get him open ones, if he doesnt care. he probably just isnt aware open is better
>>52153823
>open is better
Thats where I agree.
>hd558
And thats where I say your opinion is shit.
>>52153823
>>52153805
I probably should try them IRL, but there is a pretty big chance nothing is being sold besides M40x, so that's why I chose it in first place. If there is a choice, I'll try everything I can. Currently I'm torn between M40x, HD558, and MDR-7506.
Thanks, I think from that point subjective feels are more important than objective qualities.
>>52153898
If you can find them and if they are in the pricerange for you I'd also suggest the SHP9500 and K612
>>52153727
HD 558
>Budget
100-120$ Flexable
>Location
USA
>Source
back of my pc
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as comfy as I can get
>Past headphones
turtle beach x12s. Also shitty 10 dollar headphones.
I'm looking to get a pair of good headphones and a clip on mic.
>>52153727
I suggest the m50x, my buddy
>>52154235
>>52153931
>>52153968
Thanks, let's see if I'd be able to fit into budget. There are also K612 and M50x. How good is Grado SR225i? They're not in my budget as well, but I'm going to expand it if I'll notice any improvements compared with cheaper ones.
So I cant decide between open or closed headphones. Specifically ATH-AD900X and the ATH-A900X. I'd like to go with open back because of better soundstage, but i'd be using them in the living room while my wife does homework. So I guess my question is:
Does the open back make A LOT or not really?
hey /hpg/
what headphones is this qt wearing?
>>52154358
>qt
>hideous alien-looking slit-eyed subhuman
i will never understand how people can drop their standards to the point of finding asians attractive
>Budget
200-250$
>Location
Turkey
>Source
i will buy amp but now pc
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
doesnt matter
>Comfort level
comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
bassy
>Preferred music
rock electronic generally not specific genre
>Past headphones
sennheiser cx 300
>>52154386
this 2bh pham
Sennheiser HD 558s just showed up on Newegg's Flash Sale listing for January 4th. No idea how low they'll go.
Need a cheap, decent pair of IEM's
>Budget
25-30$
>Location
Denmark
>Source
Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Anything but utter shit.
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced
>Preferred music
Hip-Hop, PBR&B
>>52154347
Grado is shit. M50X is worse than the M40X you were considering. K612 is great but definitely requires an amplifier.
are these any better than AT M50x?
>>52154531
piston 3/e10
koss portapro
>>52154620
Yes and entirely different. Why is it always these two headphones that people ask advice for? And get the HD 558 instead. Essentially the same headphone as HD 598 but cheaper.
>>52154786
>tfw you realize that the 558 is actually BETTER but cheaper
>>52154721
I think you uhh
I think you uploaded a wrong picture?
>>52154721
>koss portapro
Ancient /g/ memes awaken
Headphone noob here asking for advice.
Ok /g/ so i want to buy my first pair of decent headphones, i will primarily use them for muh gayming.
I mostly play RPG/JRPG(e.g.Witcher 3/Final Fantasy) and these genres have a lot of dialogues , i dont usually listen to music but i DO care about in-game soundtracks (boss fights for example).
So i'm looking for something that will be pleasing to hear when the soundtrack kicks in, but i also want detailed sound with clear mids/highs (i guess this is the flat sound signature? i dont know).
It is not a must but wireless would be a plus since i intend to use them far from my desk. It should have at least detachable cable though.
>Budget
100-150 Freedom Dollars
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
whatever you think it's the best for my case
>Comfort level
Acceptable, I will probably use it between 1-2 hrs
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat (can be just a bit bassy ) /// Or if you have a better suggestion to my case i will appreciate the advice
>Preferred music
Instrumental/Orchestral (stuff like One-Winged Angel)
>Past headphones
cheap shitty ones
>inb4 fuck off back to /v/
>>52155027
m50x my friend
>>52155027
>>Open or closed
>whatever you think it's the best for my case
open is better in almost all cases other than the fact that it leaks sound out and sound leaks in
so if you live alone, get open, if you live with your parents, get closed
if you get closed, maybe look at DT770, Takstar Pro 80, m40x
if you get open, maybe look at HD558 & SHP9500
ignore >>52155030
Don't trust all these motherfuckers in this thread.
The only headphone you need is the Audio-Technica ath m50x.
>Budget
150 - 200 euros, I am a poor student so 200 euro is sadly as high as I can go
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
FiiO E10K, probably
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter, both are fine
>Comfort level
Some comfort would be nice
>Preferred music
A lot of different types of music
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD201 (kill me)
I've been looking at the AKG K-702 (198 euros) and the AKG K612 PRO (142 euros), are there any better options for the price? Is the K-702 worth the extra 50 bucks?
Please don't recommend the m50x
Any sorta help is appreciated
>>52155204
you know he's going to recommend the m50x
I've heard people say there's a very minor difference between the 702 and the 612 pro other than the detachable cable, so I'd say go with the 612
>>52155204
m50x my friend
>>52155056
thanks for the fast reply!
I have my own bedroom but i live with other people, if i get the open headphones, how loud is the leaked sound? I wont be using them outside.
I have read that the m50x is on the bassy side. True? Is the m40x different sound-wise?
About the dt700 , i assume you are talking about the 80ohm version? Amazon shows me 3 options and that one is the cheapest.
I will look the other options that you mentioned. Thanks again.
Any difference in quality between the KZ-ATE and the KZ-ATE-S?
>>52155247
I recommend the m50x my friend
>>52155215
Alright, thanks a lot man
>>52155230
>>52155276
fuck off, reddit frog
>>52155283
I recommend for you to purchase the m50x in this situation my friend
Best headphones under 200 dollars bar none
>>52155247
m40x are decently neutral, m50x are a lot more bassy, just like the d770s
80 ohms is the best if you don't have an amp, because it sounds better than the lower version and you need an amp for the higher one.
Even if you like bass, I'd still recommend the DT770 over the M50x
>>52155301
please stop it
>>52155247
>I have my own bedroom but i live with other people, if i get the open headphones, how loud is the leaked sound?
forgot this
it's basically as loud as you hear it.
Crude comparison, take off your headphones, point them at your ear and hold them further/walk away
that's similar to how it'll sound, because it's pretty much like speakers
it'll still be more quiet than actual speakers because you wouldn't use them as loud as actual speakers
>>52155341
Only if you buy an m50x
>>52155361
but I already did
>>52155361
I've buy m50, but no m50x. Is that okay?
Poorfag here, looking for some earphones to use on my phone.
Doubting between:
- Xiaomi Piston 3
- Xiaomi Piston Hybrid
- KZ-ATE
- KZ-ATE S
Comfort is the most important.
>>52153392
bump
>>52155378
I've heard nothing but good about e10, any reason you didn't list them?
Of those, I think pistons 3 would be best
>>52155204
>poor student
I still have my Sony MDR-V6's from when I was in college (YEARS AGO) and they're still working great
AND THEY'RE $65
Only thing I've done is add leather ear pads.
10/10 purchase, and you'll have more $$$ than with the ATH M50X's
If you looooove AudioTechnica the M40X's are ~$80 on Amazon and barely sound different than the M50X's.
Don't waste your money, I love my MDR-V6's and you will too.
>>52155400
I didn't know they existed, that's the reason.
The cost 30+ bucks but I really like how they're shaped.
I want to get something cheap because I can easily lose them and I work on a enviroment with a really high relative humidity so electronics can get easilly fucked up.
>>52155000
Unit to unit variations tend to sometimes be larger than that difference seen here and different measurements tell different story. It's true that the HD 558 does measure better there as well as better on some other sites I've seen.
>>52155555
if you want REAL cheap, you could get the RPHJE120/125
>>52154424
bump
>>52154386
shut up round eyes you look like you have the testicles or a dirty chink jammed in your eye sockets you filthy gaijin
>>52155613
where would you order from? amazon.com?
some local similar site?
I am trying to decide between these >>52152266 and pistons v3.
Right now I am using Sennheiser CX870 that I bought for 50$, but they are a bit too sibilant for my taste.
I think I will like the V shaped sound of pistons 3. I dont want to end up with shittier headphones than my Sennheiser CX870, cause price is much lower for pistons. Also the sound engineers working in Sennheiser should be better and more experienced than the ones working on pistons.
>>52155591
Shit, my brother literally gave me a pair of those 5 mins ago because he doesn't use them anymore.
They sound good but I'm not used to in-ear, I guess it's just a matter of time to get comfy with that.
>>52150958
gulag/10
>>52155656
amazon,ebay or another us or eu site doesnt matter
Currently using a Superlux hd 681 evo and pretty happy with it. Would a Takstar hi 2050 be an upgrade
>Budget
300$
>Location
murica
>Source
computer/receiver/can get amp is necessary
>Preferred type of headphone
over ear
>Open or closed
either
>Comfort level
max
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
harshnoise ayy
>Past headphones
sony mdr v6
Looking at some akg 702 but don't know if I will like them compared to my sony mdr v6.
>>52150958
>>52155204
I agree with >>52155468, my v6 sees some pretty heavy use for years now, only thing i had to do was to grab new leather pads, it still works perfectly, thing is built like a freaking tank!
>>52155826
>>52155719
Anyone can suggest cheapest place you can buy genuine pistons 3?
>>52155818
You OK bud
>>52155842
>>52155468
>>52155822
the v6 is not available anywhere in the Netherlands, but the Sony MDR 7506 are for 100 bucks. Are they just as good?
>>52155877
If I were to set a preliminary budget of $60 and say that I want something a similar shape to the Porta Pro (maybe a little less faggy) but want to hear each of the instruments in the Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, what would you recommend?
>>52155916
They are exactly the same, the only "difference" is the blue sticker and a few materials that were changed for production cost purposes that have no influence in the sound or durability at all.
>>52156133
alright man, thanks a bunch
>>52156133
>not mentioning the different magnet
I know it's a minor difference, but still
>>52155365
>>52155367
buy more for friends and family :^)
my amigos
>>52150958
>no akg
lol
>>52156033 LEL
do you even AppLEL
Poorfag
LEL
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>>52156697
is AKG the only brand here that doesn't get hated on?
Never seen anyone here shit on it
>>52151724
Sennheiser hd 449
Shure SHR 1540
>>52155204
AKG K702 + Fiio E10K is a super combo. I got them this morning and I've been listening to them the entire afternoon. I'm amazed by how good they sound together. If you have a powerful pc, you might be able to use the K702 even without an amp. I keep the Fiio knob at 2-4 and it sounds loud enough to me to hear the details I need. Trust me, the K702 has an immense potential. I'll probably write my impressions ome of these days and compare it with the Fidelio X2. Also, the chinese model of the K702, the one I've got, is super comfortable, even compared to the X2. It's super light and the clamp is just perfect (at least for my head).
>Budget
20 USD
>Location
Denmark
>Source
Mobile/Laptop PC
>Preferred type of headphone
In-ear
>Open or closed
Closed I guess?
>Comfort level
As comfortable as it gets.
>Preferred tonal balance
Eh?
>Preferred music
Electronic, Rock, Synth-Wave?
>Past headphones
Xiaomi Pistons and Phillip She9800
>>52156809
fuck AKG
>>52154502
>mfw I ordered one 2 days ago
>>52156809
I don't know the reason, but what I know is that all AKG I got just sound awesome to my ears.
>>52156828
>savant
I like this guy
>>52156697
>being a weeboo
>not loving German engineering
>>52156891
>all the other albums
>first time on /mu/
*sweats nervously*
>>52156949
>le german engineering meme
So im looking to get a tube amp and AKG612, is it worth getting and external DAC only thingy instead of just using my desktop PC as a source?
>>52156809
more or less aside from sennfags thinking we are weaboos even though i fucking hate anime
>>52157162
Most of these akg people post their waifu with those damn headphones on.
>TASCAM TH02-B
Beats everything under 100$. Discuss.
>>52152700
>waifuing a lesbian
>waifuing a lesbian who is already married
>being cucked by you're own waifu
>Budget
100-150$
>Location
France
>Source
Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
A bit closed, but i don't want it to ruin the comfyness, not sure actually...
>Comfort level
As good or better than the Apple EarPods
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Preferred music
Synth.pop, electronic, i prefer being able to listen to anything :)
>Past headphones
Apple EarPods, I consider them good, but it's literaly the 4 time they're broken on one ear, I can't stand it anymore.
>>52155817
You can a factory refurbed HD650 from Crutchfield for $350.
>>52155817
go for the k 702
>doesn't stick inside ones ears
>suitable for outside use
>hasn't fallen for the more bass the better meme; can comfortably listen to jazz
>can be bought for a fair amount less than $100
This does not exist apparently.
>>52157573
a used akg
>>52157587
>even used, the K701 is out of your reach
Will wearing these outside make me look like a jackass?
Is there a website that will filter headphones for sound signature? Filtering out the bassy ones would make this search much easier.
>>52152272
?
why two?
do you have two ears?
haha
>>52154721
jeff?
delete this
That feel when you have imbalanced hearing.
>>52157982
You don't have two ears?
>>52158114
yes, but i can only hear out of only one at a time
>Closed headphones
I guess you like sweaty ears huh?
Gunning for this next week. I received a giftcard from my boss for a (quite shitty, imo) local electronics store and I can get these for half their price.
Reviews says they're amazing for its price, and are some of the best headphones of the year.
Any one have any experience with Samson SR850 or Takstar Hi2050?
I'm a cheap Mofo and am looking at these. I currently tly have a pair of Sennheiser HD408 that I actually like the sound of for the most part, just very bassy. Just wondering if there's better headsets out there.
>Budget
$75 CAD
>Location
Canada
>Source
My phone (Moto X play)
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear, I have had on ear beats and hated them. Promptly returned em. My HD408 pair is on ear as well and don't care for it.
>Open or closed
Prefer open. Closed I find make the music sound very closed in. I prefer more airy I guess.
>Comfort level
High comfort the better, I wear them for long periods of time.
>Preferred tonal balance
An unbiased sound would be nice, more or less flat. The HD408s I find are bass heavy, I hate niggerbass. Id prefer a clearer top end.
>Preferred music
Classic rock, progressive rock/metal and variations. Most of my music doesn't have much dynamic range.
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD408, NigerBeats by Dray (sucked ass), Sony MDR on ear (very bassy as well ugh) and various other cheap headphones.
Thanks in advance
I just got the HE-400i. Been listening to them for a few hours and I have to say, people's reviews about them online are really inaccurate. Everyone's like wow they're so airy and neutral and detailed! Not that I hate subjective reviews, I guess around this price point the average user won't have listened to enough headphones to make good ones. I'll give my impressions here because there's a sale right now.
First off they're actually quite dark. Not LCD2 levels, but it's noticeably darker than something like the HD600 even. I personally hear a weird trough at low-mid treble. Don't get them if you dislike recessed highs.
Something people are right about though is the soundstage. It's really tiny, possibly the smallest or second smallest I've heard. Also don't get these if that bothers you.
Bass is clean and energetic but there isn't a lot of it. You like lots and lots of bass, don't get, etc.
There's an average amount of air, just barely enough to not sound extremely congested.
Detail retrieval and technical power are as you would expect around this price point, good but not amazing. It'll be enough for many though.
If I'm being critical it's because I expected a completely different sound. Their strengths are that they have a nice thickness and body, there's a lot of energy and dynamics, and best of all the sound is not dry. Fucking hate dry thin grainy sounds.
I think I'll keep them for a while. I have the LCD2/3 and the HD600 if anyone REALLY wants comparisons, hopefully not though because I hate /g/ and I don't want to.
>>52158353
I also have them, but in black/red. Pretty decent headphones. I got BB to do a price adjustment and loving them so far.
Now I am looking for something to complete my set of headphones... maybe I'll just get the 7506's and be content.
>>52158742
Whoa wall of text but thanks because I was seriously considering the 400i. If they're not neutral then I'm not too interested anymore. Are they good for rock tho?
>>52158830
If you can get over the recessed trebles, they are great for rock.
>>52152266
The piston 3's and KZ ED9's are both better m8, I gave mine to my brother, don't bother with them.
>>52158544
AKG K240
What's a good, inexpensive pair of headphones that don't make you look like a fucking tool if you wear them in public?
>>52159045
With a phone and no amp?
>>52159155
>>52159155
just buy beats if your that much of a pleb
Is there a headphone of similar form factor that can best the Sennheiser PX 100-II in soundstage for no more than double the price?
>>52156809
Nobody just cares enough to reply to retard shills thinking brand matters.
>>52157162
>hates anime
>likes a brand
>projects
You don't really belong here family.
Happy new year mates :3
>>52156828
Why are you telling me this?
>>52157159
Anyone?
Maybe I've been pushing this on-ear thing too hard. Maybe the reason why I had the impression that IEMs are painful to use is because I never paid more than $5 on them.
>Budget
$60
>Location
USA
>Source
MP3 player
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
no clue
>Comfort level
very
>Preferred tonal balance
accurate, high soundstage
>Preferred music
jazz, jazz-rock
>Past headphones
shit $50 headset and countless $5 pairs of IEMs that lost sound in one ear after not very long at all
>>52159045
I have seen those, similar design to the Samson (think the Samson copied AKG obviously). Very interested in them.
>>52159155
Not me. I don't care for an amp. I'm willing to try with no amp, if volume isn't satisfactory, I'll return.
>>52159232
lel beats. I tested a new pair at best buy with my phone and holy crap do they sound like ass
>>52159870
You need an amp for the K240. Unless you like quiet music.
>>52158862
>recessed trebles
...the 400i are known for being "neutral with a slight treble peak"
Are the K702's worth the extra $100 over the K612?
I'm just looking for an open back neutral-ish, non-fatiguing headphone, .
>>52159955
they say the 558 is even more neutral, and cheaper. plus theres even going to be a flash sale on the 4th next month on amazon, if youre from the US
>>52152895
Anons pls, I'm using a broken pair of $20 iems right now.
How good are AKG k240's? And does anyone know how easy they are to take apart? I hate the gaudy gold pieces, I'd have to repaint/replace them.
>>52159999
just get the k240 mk2. its 8 bucks over your budget but you can manage that, right?
how do i make my sony mdr xb500s comfier? already replaced the pads with new ones but the band isn't very comfy :(
alternatively, would the mdr7506 or mdrv6 be enough of an upgrade to be worth it?
>>52160081
before i answer, can you tell me if youre bald? i never understood people that can complain about a non comfy headband as it has always been 100% non issue across a wide variety of them, for me.
>>52159946
That's the 560.
400i takes a plunge in the upper mid/low treble, like he400/500
>>52159999
>I hate the gaudy gold pieces
k240 mkII is the exact same as k240 except it's blue and comes with more shit in the box.
>>52160102
LOL no i have lots of hair
i just feel like it would be comfier with some more padding or somethign idk
they also clamp a lot which i don't like
>>52160041
>>52160041
Can I, of course, but it's a matter of if I want to. Like I said, I'm using some $20 iems right now, I'm not exactly an seasoned audiophile.
Also, the navy shell is just as awful if not worse than the small gold pieces on the k240's, and seems much harder to change.
>>52160139
the clamp is common on studio headphones. for that, youll just have to stretch them
and for the comfy headband.. i dunno, wrap something comfy around it. cut a piece of shit off a memory foam mattress where it doesnt matter and glue it on!
>>52160150
i agree that it's still ugly, but i think theyre ugly headphones period. however, the gold is definitely worse.
there arent many bassy but otherwise open headphones in that price range, theyre typically all closed
>Budget
preferably under 1k
>Location
Russia
>Source
Various
>Preferred type of headphone
Any is fine
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter
>Preferred tonal balance
mostly neutral
>Preferred music
Everything
>Past headphones
Grado RS2i
So I like the clarity of sound I get from my RS2i, but getting bored with its severe lack of deep bass, what's similar in sound with a large soundstage but also has impact to go with detail?
HD800's cost less than $800 here, is it worth checking them out, or have they long since been surpassed by something else? I've been out of the headphone thing for a while.
>>52160257
the hd800 dont really have impactful bass, but you could always eq it up. be prepared to eq the 6k region down, as well
>>52160257
Check'em m8.
>>52160211
>there arent many bassy but otherwise open headphones in that price range, theyre typically all closed
Ah thats good to know. Idk about "ugly period", I really like akg's designs, just not the random colors on the k240s/mkIIs. Looked at the 240's a fair bit, was just wondering what other $50-100 open cans there were to compare.
>>52160310
yeah im sure they exist but, not among the most suggested around here. if you stick around long enough someone will probably have an idea eventually
>>52159884
Got ya. Not really that interested in an amp so the K240s are no go for me.
I fell for hd600 meme but I dont regret it, the headphones are very nice, very comfy and sound is excelent.
Also can anyone recommend good case for hd600 on amazon?
>>52160329
>>52160329
Was hoping to be lazy and just get some good recs. Just bought my first house, I spend so much time fucking researching the best x for the price. Pots and pans, lawnmower, bath towels, mattress, etc etc so tired of comparing shit right now. Will probably just get some k240's, they seem great, just not as attractive as I'd like.
>>52160469
pots and pans dont matter. lawn mower, id get one of those battery electric ones by uh.. green something. bath towels dont matter. mattress, id get one of those bed in a box memory foam ones.
>>52153454
Sorry, late.
No, I dont.
>>52160583
Haha I cook almost all my meals, lawnmower idk but I spent a while searching then remember its December, I can put that off for like 4 months. Towels true. And I did get a bed in a box, just need a bed frame now.. oh well I'm making progress at least
>>52160257
STAX SR-Lambda SR-507
>>52160641
Stax cans certainly seem interesting, but I want something more... practical. As in, use with my PC, or phone or dedicated audio system as the day goes on and electrostats with a dedicated amp don't really fit that, even if they'd ultimately be better.
>>52152700
Nice waifu pham
Old headphones broke so I need a new pair. Wanted to buy higher end headphones after trying on my friends Denon hp1000.
I'd like to spend somewhere around $100 but I'm flexible. They're plugging into my desktop that I use for everything from watching movies to gaming to doing work. I'm really not picky about sound quality but want to get something that sounds good and is comfortable.
>>52160640
good research imo. as long as you dont have a super huge property, a battery lawn mower is definitely the way to fucking go. greenworks one
About to pull the trigger on m40x. Convince me not to, the only thing putting me off is that I'm used to bassy sound (owned MDR V55) and some people are saying m40x is nobass.
>>52160977
MDR-7506
>>52161277
m40x is neutral bass, the people saying it (m50x owners) are used to niggerbass because they have shitty beats clones and thus everything less bassy is 'nobass'
>>52161277
7506
>>52161398
Cost like 30 euros more than m40x where I live, still worth it?
>>52161457
check the price of the mdr-v6 then. they have the same drivers. but if you gotta have that bass like you want, then yes its definitely worth it
>>52161470
Well what about overall sound quality and other factors?
Wait, hold on, the MDR 7506s have bass now?
>>52161483
same drivers man. theyre literally the same headphone. the reasoning is convoluted but you can look it up if you want, some quick googling should make it pretty obvious
>>52161502
its not niggerbass, its just not nobass
>>52161503
I mean compared to the m40x.
And no I can't find the V6.
>>52161502
Also heard that they are on the bright side. Most people recommend m40x to 7506, idk.
Fidelio X2 just came in today. I think I like my A900x more.
>>52161553
>I mean compared to the m40x.
oh ok. maybe they recommend that amongst normies that dont know shit, but to us, the 7506/v6 is the clear winner, especially if you actually want bass. its really a no brainer for you if you ask me. now if you want nigger bass, maybe consider the takstar pro80 or xpt100
>>52161566
i don't blame you, X2 are terrible
>>52161575
Yeah I don't want nigger bass.
But I'm curious as to how different the 7506 will be to my old V55 that I'm giving to my brother. I mostly want to change brand.
>>52161576
I mean the bass is more there but everything just sounds more clear on the a900x. I'll give it a week before I decide to return them.
>>52161650
just the midbass
>>52161611
branding doesnt really mean much. the 7506 just measure well. but they are on the bright side, as you say.
and i dont have measurements for the v55 so i cant say how different they are.
>>52158742
Have you used an eq with them? That helps a lot imo.
>>52161576
Why does reddit and head-fi and every headphone reviewer say they're great then?
>>52161752
because they're reddit, head-fi and headphone reviewers?
>>52161752
The answer is hidden in the question.
