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Previous Thread: >>54231067
>>54240209
One of the funniest episodes ever.
Puts American "humor" to shame and kicks it to dead.
>budget
Up to 300
>location
Us
> source
fiio e10k dac
>type
Closed preferred but will take open
>Tonal balance.
As long as there is decent base
>Preferred music
Edm, rock
>past headphones
Sennheiser game zero.
Looking for a headset with mic attached. Looking more for good game sound and music secondly.
>>54240209
so my hd650's arrived today..., they're good, very good but my so are my 702's when eq'd well. They sound better than the 702's but very similar when I turn the eq on the 702's. I can't really be bothered to eq the 650's and I don't like the build quality, especially the headband, they're also less comfortable than the 702's.
Long story short I just don't think they're worth keeping for £235 and getting £80 back at most on ebay for my 702's. I think this is where the ride ends, looks like i'm sticking with my o2 amp and 702's pretty much for life, and that's fine.
>>54240209
Slow day on hpg. Last thread timed out after 120 posts. This one is near the bottom of the catalog after three.
>>54242527
are you very satisfied with the hd650, or have you just not tried anything else?
also, what do you think about the audiophile-meme, that you have to use a tube amp with the hd650?
>>54242527
Good time to post templates.
>>54242724
The entire concept of pairing headphones with a specific amplifier is borderline idiotic. Especially when the type of amplifier is only defined by something that has nothing inherent to generalize regarding sound such as "tubes".
>>54242867
Can confirm. There is no difference between amps and dacs. I'd better to spend extra on new cable (that actually impact quality) or fuses for amp, than falling for tube amp meme.
>>54242962
>>54242527
Had my HD650s for about eight years. I liked it better than the K701 and the DT880 and 990.
>>54242724
Whoops! Mislinked. See >>54243936
>Budget
Below 200$
>Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
>Source
Not sure, first time here. I'm plugging them into those dual headphone-microphone ports on my desktop.
>Type
full-sized
>Comfort
Doesn't really matter
>Preferred music
Don't listen to music much, more gaming. If I do, I listen to classic and circa 1980s rock.
>>54244209
HD800
>>54244468
>Sennheiser HD 800
>1899.99$ on website
>1034.00 on Amazon
>16 used from 775$
I'd be nice if my headphones cost less than my CPU
Got anything below 200? I'm just into casual gaming, nothing overly extensive.
>>54244588
If without trolling than steelseries siberia. It is super comfortable and decent sound (large ear-cups with large angled drivers). I have V1 version that was discontinued, so can't tell about v2 or v3. They are mostly same, just v2 and v3 have shitty mic installed in to the earcup and in v1 pads was made from velour.. If you ever think about steelseries elite, than don't coz it is shit.
Would anyone be so kind to gove me some recommendations?
>125-175 usd
>united states
>laptop and phone
>closed
>must be comfortable
>mainly classical
>>54245422
Headphone:
Takstar Pro80
NVX XPT100
Sony MDRV6
IEM:
RHA MA750
Shure SE215
Sennheiser Momentum In Ear
>>54244209
mmx300 or manufaktur mmx300 for a little bit more
or dt770 and modmic
>>54244209
>>54245422
dt770 80ohm
not sure if suited for classical but my dt880 is great for that
>>54245466
>>54245475
Thank you both very much and its really appreciated how fast you both got back to me. Im going to go with the nvx the first anon siggested, but again thank you. Would either of you be able to suggest a good case for them too?
>>54244588
Senheiser HD558's
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A
or HD 598's
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0126HISOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1461713230&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+598
>>54242867
Meme-loving fag here, template would be nice.
>>54242867
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nPnQ9xRFIo
HiFiMAN HE-350 aka the HE-300 for $99? Is that worth it?
>>54246587
go for the 400i or s man
I know wireless is shit, but I want to give my dad something comfy for his birthday.
What's a comfy and not bad quality sound wireless headphones for TV under 100€?
I read some things about Senn RS 120 and they didn't look good. . .
>budget
120 AU
>location
AU
> source
desktop 3.5mm jack/usb
>type
Pref open but really doesn't bother me
>Comfort level
High preferably
>Preferred music
edm, ambience
>past headphones
China shit I bought from geek a year ago
How would you describe the signature of:
X2?
DT880?
Also want to buy a DAC/AMP, what are the budget friendly options? Reason its that my mobo has a shitty onboard solution
>>54247502
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sennheiser-HD-518/162015690023
>>54247537
sub bass on par with mids, mid bass in 60~100khz region accentuated by around 5dB beyond the mids making vocals a little bit distant.
Bass has a nice punch to it, not a basshead headphone by any means. Fairly warm sounding
10Khz bump on par with mids can be irritating until broken in, rest of treble subdued.
Soundstage is pretty wide.
>>54247603
That was for the X2, don't own dt880 hear they are V shaped with more recessed mids.
>>54247502
>http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sennheiser-HD-518/162015690023
sorry, meant to add I'd be using it for gaming mainly so a built in mic would be beneficial. I was looking at the logitech g35 for a while but it seems like a bit of a meme with all its flaws
>>54247658
What state? Everyone here recommends to get HyperX Cloud.
>>54246614
$100 tho? damn
>>54247711
state? SA
>>54246587
>Dynamic
not unless its your first set of cans
I can get pic related for cheap. Would they be good for Progressive/Death Metal and a bit of J-Pop?
>>54248120
Not sure but nice music taste lmao
>>54248120
Get the some used 558's on ebay. You'll be happier that you did.
>>54248120
i have a pair. they're pretty much junk and really cheap-feeling. they are in the office now relegated to "i need to listen to this retarded mandatory HR video" duty. either do what >>54248346 says or if you really can't break $100 get some of the other meme cheapies like superlux
>>54248120
Those HD429 pads look to be the same they have on my HD201s. They will peel if you manhandle it.
What's the best wireless headphone out?
>>54242724
Not him, but another HD 650 owner.
A tube amp of any kind wouldn't be a good match for the 650's IMO because they're already a fairly warm-sounding headphone to begin with. I bought the JDS O2 headphone amp based on recommendations from another /hpg/ thread and it does the job.
>>54248120
You're better off with one of the lo-fi trio: V6/7506, XPT100, M40x
If you're using it indoors, then >>54248346
Not sure I should ask this on /fit/ or /g/, but does anyone know of a cheap bluetooth earphone option for exercise?
>budget
around $20 to $40
>location
United States of Trump
>source
Workstation (inb4 gaming) Laptop
>type
Closed, over-ear, detachable cable
>comfort
I will be wearing these all fucking day, I have average white person ears
>preferred music
all of the above, I'd kinda like a studio sound profile if that doesn't conflict with anything else
>past headphones
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8323, they were alright until they broke, would buy again if I wasn't looking to step up a tier and try something new
>tfw permanent face and head dents from using k702s for many hours a day nearly every day for about 6 years.
Worth
Does anyone have the image with the ATH-M50 listening experience and the excedrin?
>>54240348
>>54245113
>>54247658
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD-M1F6L4g
>gaming headsets suck
When will you fools learn?
>>54247711
I don't believe anyone here recommends a headset.
>>54248530
mpow
That HE-350 is looking like a cheaper, harsher DT880. I wonder if it would be worth trying to transplant ortho drivers into the housing.
which of these have worse sibilance, sony mdr7506 or takstar pro 80?
>>54250277
oh wow did you say a cheaper harsher HD800? SOLD
>>54245618
>>54245422
if you like classical music you really should be using open headphones if possible.
>>54250322
Sure why not?
>>54247537
the x2 is distinctly bassy, and has a mild v-shaped sig. the 880 has good bass extension but not in an elevated hump, and it has a much stronger treble peak, so it will sound bright.
>>54248120
you should steer clear of pretty much all the lower-end sennheiser. 558 is where you want to jump in. but I would not recommend them for metal, for metal get one of these.>>54248464
>>54248643
superlux 661 if you really want the detachable cable. it's like a discount v6. if you can get past the cable, CAL! is better sounding, another option is one of the cheaper pro80 re-brands like hsr1000 if you can find one. or step up to $100 and get an m40x or xpt100.
>>54249023
no but I have this.
Buying a new headset, and I'm torn between the ATH-M50x's, AKG K702 and Seinfeld HD-25 II's...
Can anyone help or at least give some pointers about the different headphones? I'm a retard when it comes to this stuff. I mainly listen to rap (MF DOOM, dank grips), post-rock (mogwai, gy!be, slint) and experimental/industrial rock (swans), if that helps.
>>54250691
>rap, post-rock and experimental/industrial rock
HD25II-1
>>54250691
The K702 the same price as M50X??
>>54250691
>ATH-M50x's,
Closed, bassy
>AKG K702
Open, bright, hard to drive
>Seinfeld HD-25 II's...
>Seinfeld
On ear, quite balanced sound for what it is.
Basically, they are very different from each other. Fill out the form.
>Budget
Up to $400
>Location
UK
>Source
Portable amp/desktop amp
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized, over ear headphones
>Open or closed
Preferably closed, might watch porn with them.
>Comfort level
Sound is key
>Preferred tonal balance
No niggabass but no etymotic style nonexistent bass.
>Preferred music
Typical /mu/ shit
>Past headphones
HD 555
Etymotic HF5
>>54251463
HD600/650
>>54251523
What about the HiFiMAN HE400S? They're both the same price here.
>>54251555
That's good too.
>>54245968
Are you satisfied with your headphones ?
I plan to buy them and was wondering if there were any good.
>>54240209
What are some headphones that are comfortable, sound good, and are HARD AS ALL FUCK TO DRIVE? I'm talking run a car battery through them to get above whisper level. Anything like that?
>>54252254
HE-6?
>>54252254
>>54252305
Forgot to say: $500 or under, new.
>>54252305
>comfortable
>>54252414
https://youtu.be/ZOsPrRGB6d4?t=7m46s
https://mrspeakers.com/shop/1-headphones/alpha-dog-headphone/
Alpha Dogs?
>>54252631
I've tried a pair. Would prefer something a bit lighter on the head and harder to drive.
>>54252772
For what purpose? I guess electrostatics are the hardest headphones to drive to the point where they need their own special amplifier to deliver enough voltage. Take a look at STAX.
>>54253072
>For what purpose?
I have sensitive ears. Getting to comfortable listening levels typically involves copious amounts of digital volume control and swearing off a good chunk of the volume dial. It's a pain in the ass to deal with.
>>54253224
Ok what about this.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sivitec-Headphone-Earphone--Line-Control/dp/B00I6LQQ5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461760391&sr=8-1&keywords=headphone+line+with+volume+control
In line volume control you set it 1 time and it prevents volume from reaching past it.
You can prob find variations of this 2 suit your taste's hope this helped.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/akg/k702.htm
>Get the DT 880 for enjoying music, and possibly the K702 for creating it.
>The LCD-3 are for making recordings sound great, while the K702 are for making great-sounding recordings.
Should I go for it? I already own a HD600 and a Dunu DN2000J. The K702 matches the 2000Js mids. I think I want the K702. I can get them for $150. Any K702 regrets I should know of? I'll order one asap if it's goes near out of stock.
>finally buy headphones >$500 after only using <$100 headphones
>the only thing accomplished is these new headphones making poorly mastered songs sound like fucking shit
>half my library now sounds unspeakably bad despite being 320kbps
why did you do this to me
>Budget
$100-150, with some wiggle room
>Location
USA
>Source
phone
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Open or closed
I don't know much about IEMs, but whichever one doesn't leak sound
>Comfort level
Important, I'll be wearing them for several hours at a time.
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced.
>Preferred music
I listen to pretty much anything aside from bro country tbqhwy
>Past headphones
AD700, K702
IEMs are new territory for me, so I don't even know if my requirements are possible in the IEM world. Basically, I'd like something with a good neutral sound, that are comfortable, and won't leak sound out when listening at a reasonable volume.
>>54254212
RE400.
HF5 with triple flange might not agree with your ears but it's worth a mention.
>>54254212
If you had more money you could get Dunu DN2000Js like me and I think they have the bass that you'd like. Would you recommend your AKG K702 >>54253914? Am I going to regret buying one?
>>54253917
Now you can stop listening to shit music I guess.
>>54254260
Those both look pretty good, I'll have to look deeper into them.
>>54254288
Money isn't too much of a problem, so $250 is within reason once I start working full time in a month.
The K702s are great. The only two issues I had with them was the bass being a little quiet, and some highs being a little harsh.
After using them for half a year, the highs aren't harsh anymore, so I don't know if they're "burned in" or if I got used to it, but the bass is still a bit soft.
I also use them un-amped if it matters.
I'm looking for some open headphones. As little isolation as possible. More compact preferred but not required. Quality not super important and I don't want to spend much, like under $50. What should I be looking at?
This would be for low volume listening when I need to be able to hear others. Right now I have to do an earbud in one ear because I can't hear shit if I put both in. I'd like to be able to at least get stereo sound even if it's at a low volume.
>>54254741
Koss Porta Pro. Try getting them for cheap. I think they need to be priced around $30. More than that then I think you're overpaying.
>budget
Around and under £70
>location
United Kingdom, or Hong Kong
>source
iPhone, PC, all 3.5. Maybe on flights too. More MP3s and movies than FLACs.
>type
Closed or open. Looking for cans.
>comfort
Comfort and possibly easy on skin and not make them sweat or irritated.
>preferred music
Rock, 80s/90s songs, sound tracks, movies, [spoiler]Eurobeat[/spoiler]
>past headphones
Not for me, but person interested has owned Senheiser in-ear.
I have separate questions on /g/'s thoughts on Urbanears and Audio Technica.
I got these dt990's on CL for 80 bucks. Is there any way to tell if their the 32 ohm version or 250? I know the Pro's are black.
Also, it seems the headphone jack is cracked. Is this an easy fix, or is there somewhere I can take them to get repaired?
>>54252139
>Are you satisfied with your headphones ?
Yes. However, I'm planning to get an open pair for indoors so I can hear noise like a doorbell or my cat.
>>54255992
I think i so you post this like a week ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYH1KZ_14uE
Not 2 simple but cheap and many variations of this google and find 1 that suits you.
Hope this helped you.
>>54249333
The Cloud is an exception, as it's essentially a good pair of budget headphones with a detachable mic slapped on.
>>54256573
Not him but just an idea
wireless doorbell?
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Doorbell-Melodies-Flashing-Light/dp/B004WYVF6I
LED light tells you when same 1 it's pressing it just place on desk.
>>54250799
yurop, probably
K702 is 176 eurobucks where I live, slightly more than what the M50X costs
Well I just got these
Can someone help me find the bass?
>>54257117
Jokes aside, would I be stupid to replace these with the HD598? They cost the same and I can still return these. I adore the quality of these AKGs but the bass is lacking. I don't know if I should just try to get used to it or get the senns instead.
>>54256661
I could want something like this that works through more standard ways. Like wifi, or probably preferably bluetooth. So it can connect to the desktop when that's on, as well as some LED.
>Budget
$350
>Location
USA
>Source
GalaxyS4, Sansa Clip Zip, PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized, over ear, Bluetooth with battery life of at least 10 hours.
>Open or closed
Don't care, but I'll mainly be using them at work or on the bus and I'd prefer if people couldn't hear what I'm listening to.
>Comfort level
Comfy enough to fall asleep with.
>Preferred music
Jpop, metal, rock, vaporwave, trance, anime, opera, ambient, soundtrack
>Past headphones
Currently use ATH-M50s for everything.
>>54257181
Closed means people can't hear you, but it can give you some paranoia, in that you can't hear others either.
I think, for outdoors use, it's quite the consideration to make. It does sound like you'd prefer closed, however, seeing as you don't want to be disturbing others.
>>54257235
>I think, for outdoors use, it's quite the consideration to make.
Just don't cross the street with the headphones loud
>>54250481
thank you based sir and or madam
Next headphones after these will hopefully see me jumping to $100 with enough taste for audio quality to legitimately notice the difference in my ears rather than my wallet
>>54257117
I could direct you into purchasing other headphones or telling you to EQ those.
Are these worth buying?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-hifiman-he-350?mode=guest_open
Currently using Sennheiser HD 280 Pros with the O2 headphone amp
>>54258869
>I could direct you into purchasing other headphones
Which?
>>54256657
It's an attempt to minimize a poor decision not an exception. It is recommended to get a headphone and microphone over getting the cloud too.
>>54259017
Budget? Do you want bassy or just something with more bass? EQ first tho, you can fix that thin bass by a few parametric EQ filters.
>>54247480
Can I have friendly advices, guys?
>>54260177
Ok.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelitys-wall-fame-wireless#9iBW8Hm2asCjciAg.97
Hope this helped you.
>>54259869
Bellow 200€
I've listened to the DT990 and while the bass was was a bit too much, the highs were unbearable. I wanted to get the K7XX but porting costs and customs would probably raise the praise to almost 300€ ordering from massdrop.
I want a more present bass that doesn't get drown by the treble. I don't want very bassy headphones because I'm aiming for a more natural "how it's supposed to sound like" sound, plus I want to avoid that boomy bass that comes from male voices.
I have a fiio e10k that has a bass boost. It's good but it's too much, the impact is too hard.
>>54240252
That show was shit, the first episodes were great, after that it just keep repeating itself So much its disgusting
>Budget
Preferably around $40-60, but up to $100 USD.
>Location
Outside the US, but it doesn't matter. I can easily get it online.
>Source
Desktop, laptop, and tablet.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized, over-ear headphones.
>Open or closed
Doesn't matter. Closed is better, but I don't really care.
>Comfort level
It's a priority. My head is kind of big and most headphones are a bit too tight on me.
>Preferred music
West African electronic music, Chinese folk metal, bhangra, and chiptunes.
>Past headphones
Pic related.
Bump. I cannot tell if /hpg/ has gotten slower or /g/ has gotten faster.
>>54262439
We're having a very slow /hpg/ this time around.
>>54256617
thanks for the link.
Just came back from buying a soldering kit at radioshack. hopefully this goes well.
>>54262461
And the last thread as well. It only got to 120 posts before it fell off the last page. This thread got to the last page after only three posts and now again after 108.
>>54262640
Good luck, let us know how it turns out.
>>54260674
SPH9500
>>54253224
get a headphone amp and turn the knob low most of the time
it's a volume override not a booster so it should help you
>>54253917
>despite being 320kbps
how can someone spend half a grand on headphones and still not have their music in FLAC? do you hate yourself?
>>54263406
>there's a difference between 320 and FLAC
>>54258913
Sorry to bump but it's been 5 hours.
>>54263397
>a headphone amp [is] it's a volume override not a booster
U wut m8?
Any of you lot worn HE400S or 650's with
glasses? thinking about picking one of them up
but i've had bad experiences with my glasses
>>54263544
found this
And you can mod them 2 work with glasses with dedication.
>>54263531
for your computer if you have the amp turned all the way down it mutes and if it's only up a little the sound to your headphones is quiet
not sure if you're memeing because I said something slightly weird or if you've never used a headphone amp
>>54263463
Sorry idk a lot about this pair of headphones all i can tell you its that massdrop will take a VERY long time to ship it.
>Estimated ship date is Aug 5, 2016.
I suggest saving up for a ''secure''( well known with good reputation ) purchase like HE400S, HD600 (if amp ) ,etc.
Hope this helps you.
Is it normal for the K702 to be so harsh? It can be downright ear piercing. Listening to some trance and electronic tracks is almost impossible. Rocket League's OST for example.
>>54263856
Yeah, I've gotten keyboards and such from Massdrop and don't care about shipping time. Just wanted to know about the actual headphones.
>HE400S, HD600
Hm, okay. Thank you for the recommendations.
>>54253314
>>54263531
>>54263846
You can get an in line volume control for a lot less and have the relatively same effect can't you?
PICK A PAIR OF HEADPHONES OVER $150 FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO LIVE THE LIFE OF A STREET RACER IN TOKYO WHO HAS MASTERED THE DRIFT AND EUROBEAT IS THE ONLY OPTION TO GET HIS SOUL TO INTERTWINE WITH THE CAR ITSELF.
Hello /g/ents, picked up a pair of KZ-ED9's, by far one of the best IEM's I have owned, solid bass, good mid's, modular solid design. Don't underestimate the price.
http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_293590.html?vip=140727
Check out my video review of them.
https://youtu.be/MBFnd13hHb4
Greetings from /csg/
>>54263891
any specific track?
I have the K702s and I'm curious if it's as bad for me.
I have tinnitus already though so eh.
>>54263972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJDhFRDx9M
>>54260280
It kinda did. I read it and I curse on the fact I can't find anything wireless decent under 100€ for home.
Should I risk with the RS 120? Reviews (at least on amazon) doesn't give good rates. . .
Thinking of buying these. They look nice and are pretty cheap. Thoughts?
Just got done EQ'ing the 400i, the sound is pretty fucking delicious
got those off amazon, they'll arrive soon.
did i do good ?
>>54264367
>RS 120
I do not think its a good idea wifi headphones are known for bad sound in most cases you're not spending money for sound it's for the wifi components and fancy ''useless'' (can do without it on a tight budget) charging deck what i strongly recommend it's a
WIFI headphone adaptor example bellow but you can find 1 to suit your taste
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U =25
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1461806752&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+shp9500 =75
About 100 for all.
For your price i recommend shp9500 from what reviews i so they are grate for the price.
Hope this helped you! Have a nice day.
>>54245968
ATH M40x Master Race
>>54264479
Post the EQ. I'm curious.
Budget: < 100 burger bucks
Location: Birthplace of obesity
Source: Laptop
Type: Full Size
Open/Closed: Closed! (needs to block out my nigger neighbors)
Comfort Level: Medium -- Med/High (I will be wearing them all day)
Music Type: Pop/Audiobooks
Past headphones: various earbuds and I hated them all.
>ATH M40x & HD 598
>Fiio E10K
>Foobar2000
Looking into buying DT 770 80 Ohms soon
>>54264797
philips citiscape uptown
>>54264797
ATH M40x. Seriously. There are ATH M50x minus the overpowering bass. 30 Ohms so you can power them pretty easily. Sound is neutral overall
>>54264817
>80 Ohms
if you got an amp already why stop there
>>54264654
Mind you, it's my first time EQ'ing, so it took me like 5 hours of careful editing to get this graph down.
If you have any critiques feel free. I added +4 to the bass afterwards to give it a bit more of a kick.
>>54263846
An amplifier amplifies or "boosts" an audio signal. If you look at it the other way or set the audio output from your PC to zero your amp is not going to override the entire lack of a signal.
>>54264628
I never though that way, I think that gives me another point of view. I will research since I'm in Europe and they weren't avalaible here, but you helped me more than you think, anon. Thank you for taking your time.
I just switched from a Logitech gaymen headset to a pair of DT770 headphones with a Snowball mic.
It's a huge improvement, but is there any way to have instant microphone feedback? The headphones black a lot of noise and it's hard to gauge how loud I'm talking. My gaymen headsets had a zero delay feedback so i could hear myself clearly while talking. The built in windows feedback has a delay that makes me talk over myself.
>>54264384
just no
>>54253917
Dod You fell for sennheiser or akg meme?
Watched all Zeos videos on his channel. Am L headphone pro now?
Okay so riddle me this guys.
I'm about to order the dt990 Pro, but seeing as they're open cans I'm concerned to how much noise they output. I've never had open headphones before, so I don't know if its just a little bit of sound or if I'm basically a walking speaker. Every review talks about them leaking sound, but not how much. Sorry if this was a bit uneducated, I'm pretty new to the market
>>54267430
you will be ridiculed on the street. so nothing new for you
>>54267049
yes
Is this Parasom A1 shit on Amazon for real? 169.99 original listing price my fucking ass. There's no way this shit would be sold for 30 bucks if it was that expensive originally and the quality wasn't crap right?
>>54241159
give the hd650 a chance, listen to some high quality files and let it grow on you.
>>54267430
>wearing open headphones in public
>hurrr how much sowned will they leek
ok guise I have loud neighbors so my choices on headphone were very limited for my 80-90 dollar budget, I am weary of the comfort of the Sony MDR seires, and the price of those and the NVX XPT seemed out of my range a bit while having to get a microphone, I then thought I'd settle on the Gemini DJ HSR1000 but they're all gone as well as other pro 80 re brands.... how bad did i fuck up getting the hyper x cloud headset? it was 66USD and it comes with velour pads and a mic because headset
>>54267996
forgot pic
>>54267996
>actually buying the hyper x cloud
>you actually took headset advice from a general where the majority of the people here frowns on headsets
>>54268010
>making a second post just to post a fucking gif of a cat because apparently it was just that important
>>54268024
how much different can it be from a pro-80 if the only difference is a detachable mic, im srs btw
>>54268024
At least his post wasn't as pointless as refuting a pointless post about a pointless argument with a pointless reply.
Can M50X have too much treble? Just had a listen to them and they sound too trebly comparing to my xb950. When artist is singing and pronouncing letter s, it pierces the eardrums a bit. Or is that a song doing this?
Should I pull the trigger?
>>54251555
step up the the 400i if you can.
>>54252631
own them, sounds a bit quiet from a portable but not really "hard to drive", just turn up the volume a bit more.
>>54254741
668b
>>54257171
you would probably find the 598 lacking too if you don't like the AKG. but really, the choices for open headphones that also have elevated bass are few, and most are expensive. portapro and 681evo are the only ones I can think of that are cheap and bassy without eq. maybe just try harder with eq? 598 with eq or k612 with eq might sound better.
>>54260674
558
>>54268071
>>54268024
there is no difference, it's a pro80 and sounds like one.
>>54268447
that's called sibilance, and yes the m50x is v-shaped but not that much. honestly you're probably just used to the upper mids and highs being recessed and overshadowed by bass on the xb.
>>54268818
the hd800 will never be worth it for the new going price. used with a massive discount sure. it does some things really well but it's still to harsh and bright sounding for "end game".
>>54268818
you can buy headphones that sound better at half the cost
>>54268818
Sure, why not? I have the HD800 and like them a lot, the 800S are probably 99% the same since I could hardly tell the difference at the place I tried them. Maybe slightly warmer sound, but I wasn't sure.
>>54268924
The 800S supposedly fixes the sibilance issue, although it's still a bright headphone no matter how you slice it.
>>54268924
These are actually the new 800S. Supposedly less harsh and more musical. Did you have any recs for similar end games?
>>54262659
Not so well, haha.
I couldn't seem to get right ear to work, and then it just gave out. I don't think I soldered the ground wire correctly.
Fortunately for me, I live across the street from a radioshack so I can go pick up another 3.5 in the morning.
I have more confidence going in this time so hopefully it goes better.
>>54264273
>I have tinnitus already though so eh.
it can get worse
>>54264626
If you like ear piercing treble
If headphones are made with identical parts, identical housing, and whatnot, then why is the price for some so high?
Excuse me if it sounds extremely fucking retarded, but what exactly would be the difference (besides the price) between two headphones made with the same driver, has the same exact perceived frequency response, yet one is $600 and the other one is $40
Do the materials really play that much of a role into a headphone?
Is going from the k702 to the hd598 a step down in quality?
>>54268956
Not him, but if you want a bright headphone that's not the 800's, the Ether is often recommended, and then you get into darker sounding cans like those from HifiMan and Audeze. At the high end it becomes more about the kind of sound you want than anything else, except maybe ergonomics.
>>54268956
>>54268950
better but not. it's still harsh, still bright. I don't know why you would spend so much for that. most people find bright headphones fatiguing. if I had that kind of money I would get an ether or another planar.
>>54269038
can you give an example outside of grado? sharing drivers is not uncommon but housing does change sound, and accessories, features, pads, etc. can drive up the price. and brand, which is bullshit, hsr1000 is the same as a pro80 and the titan 1 is the same as the fiio x1 (I think that's what it's called).
>>54269213
I see. I'll take the Ethers into consideration as well.
>>54269038
if you buy a headphone for more than 600 dollars then you're a foolish person.
I don't know why a headphone manufacturer hasn't just dedicated a part of their business to just tailoring a headphone for an individual's specific preferences to sound signatures.
Like, instead of producing a headphone that's $1000, why not just fucking charge that kind of money for a service where they tailor a headphone just for you.
that way, it's $1000 well spent, cause I seriously doubt some people who were dumb enough to actually blow close to a grand on some headphone actually had a clue what the sound signature is like because they never auditioned them at some store or a convention so most dipshits suffer buyer's remorse or post purchase rationalization
Do headphone companies realize how much more money they'd potentially make if they set up a service like that for like, $700 or some shit?
Are M50X really the best choice for casual listening?
>>54269471
Yeah, it's the best.
>>54269353
It would cost way more then, especially when considering the tooling cost and the added cost of having an engineer design it for you.
Only point where that would be feasible is if amortization is negligible and only a handful of said headphones are being sold.
>>54270436
>budget
40$
>location
hungary
>source
desktop
>type
earbuds
>past headphones
superlux hd668b, but i'm getting tired of how uncomfortable it is, did not regret the purchase tho
>>54270583
Actual earbuds or in ears?
Regardless, E10.
>>54251555
They're a different beast. If your /mu/ shit is all electronic the bigger bass might be better, but if you listen to acoustic/classical at all the hd600.
>>54269353
If I had a spare $1600 I would buy the hd800S in a heartbeat. Sounds better than multi thousand dollar speakers and you can play them at 3am in an apartment.
>>54270597
friend recommended me the e10 too, any other choice?
>>54269040
I prefer the 598, but it's more of a side grade than anything.
>>54270635
How does the bass compare? Are the 598 sibilant like the 702?
>>54270614
Or get the hd650 and get the best of both
>>54264626
Ignore the retarded meme posters. Those headphones aren't neutral, but that's okay. They will sound fine.
>>54270634
Piston 2/3 if they are available.
RPHJE120 if you want to go poorfag mode.
>>54270644
Not at all. They're pretty smooth like most sennheisers and aren't harsh in the highs at all but still detailed enough. They are very neutral, powerful mids, some say it lacks bass but I don't think so at all. It extends all the way down to 20-25 hz easy. Love their sound.
>>54270646
This. If you can afford it.
>>54269353
>Like, instead of producing a headphone that's $1000, why not just fucking charge that kind of money for a service where they tailor a headphone just for you.
They kind of already do that with IEMs, you can get molds taken of your ears and they make an ear dildo shaped just for you.
For regular headphones you'd want to get an HRTF measurement of your ears and apply a DSP-based correction to the music based on that data, on top of any equalization required to get a flat frequency response. There's no real reason to tune anything physically.
>>54270677
What about the 702 didn't you like?
>>54270691
I don't like how AKGs fit my stupid head. And their sound gives me a headache after a while, too sibilant and harsh in the highs on certain recordings.
KZ ATE or Piston 3?
>>54270708
K712 owner here. Are my headphones that different to the 702? I know I don't have those absurd little eggs on the inside of the headband making these more comfortable by default, but the treble is fine on these. I don't know if it's a big difference between these and the 702 though.
>>54270708
I really like the 702 asthetic and clean sound. The only problem really is the sibilance.
Do you have any experience with amazon refunds? This would be my 3rd refund in the span of 2 months and I'm scared of getting banned. There weren't any AKGs or Beyerdynamics around my place to test so I ordered from amazon. I might find a 598 to test though
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>>54270746
>Are my headphones that different to the 702?
Vastly. The 712 is a lot warmer than the 702 and don't have much sibilance.
>>54270752
Amazon refunds are the shit. 30 days to return anything for any reason, no questions asked.
>>54270875
But it's 14
>>54270882
Since when? I always have a month. Maybe that's with prime? Great way to test headphones.
>>54270911
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_502480_top_rsp?nodeId=1161002
ctrl+f 14
>>54270875
The thing i'm most afraid is of getting banned for too many refunds. I've already refunded twice, this will be my 3rd.
Any transparent dac/amps cheaper than o2?
>>54270930
>not living in the land of the free.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=15015721
I feel so bad for you.
>>54270971
but it uk amazon still says I have 30 days to return. I don't understand the difference
>>54270954
e10k is literally neutral
>>54240348
>Sennheiser Game Zero/One
LOL enjoy your low end rattle.
>>54240348
HD 558 or 598.
If you can stretch the budget hd600 or 650 can be found under or around $300
>>54270954
Magni 2
>>54271031
As opposed to figuratively
>>54257181
Beats Studio Wireless
>>54268818
Consider the HD 800 instead and use EQ.
>>54268956
>musical
This word should be banned. Means absolutely nothing and it's often used to glorify various kinds of coloration.
>>54269038
Examples of this happening?
>>54269040
No not really. I'd say it's an upgrade but too subjective to tell you the truth.
>>54270622
What a retarded statement.
>>54270718
Piston 3 is considerably better.
>>54270746
Quite different yes. K712s are more warmer/bassier sounding and more colored.
>>54271782
>No not really. I'd say it's an upgrade but too subjective to tell you the truth.
How does the sub bass compare?
>>54268950
>although it's still a bright headphone no matter how you slice it.
how? the treble is low relative to the mids
>>54271782
What does it mean considerably better?
>>54272051
>How does the sub bass compare?
Similar. Both would require equalizing. K702 is a brighter headphone which subjectively to me makes the bass on it sound weak. HD 598s have pretty balanced amount of bass but it rolls off significantly after 80 Hz without EQ. Extension is good hence you can easily EQ it.
>>54272540
Better response, less colored. KZ ATE is extremely bassy and has a problematic drop in response in the treble. Piston 3 is bassy but still considerably less so than the ATE with also smoother response in the highs without large dips. From the measurements I've seen Piston 3 also seems to have better channel matching and the build and fit on them is nicer.
>Budget
140$
>Location
NYC
>Source
MPC Renaissance
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Whatever
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat
>Preferred music
Hip hop, but also sampling from turntable so lots of genre
>Past headphones
Tascam somethings that my school gave us. Not very good
>>54272767
Thanks mate you seem to know what you are talking about. By any chance you could compare Rock Zircon and Piston 3?
>>54273114
M50x
>>54263972
...Koss PortaPro? Audiotechnica MSR7? Slow down, Tofuman.
Getting my HD598's today.
Where's a good place to get high quality music to test out new cans?
>Inb4 YouTube
>>54273150
I don't have any information about Rock Zircon.
>>54273272
Streaming services, CDs, Bandcamp and plenty of other places online
>>54273285
Thanks senpai
>>54272767
>it rolls off significantly after 80 Hz without EQ
So does the 702 however since the 598 has less treble it would make the sub bass sound more present, correct?
>>54273272
I just torrent flacs, rutracker.org has even the most obscure shit in lossless.
>>54268903
then i feel like I did good then, I always wanted the pro 80
>>54274215
Well now you got a pair, with extra earpads, a shorter braided cable, a nicer looking headband and a detachable microphone.
>>54274197
why
>>54273396
>So does the 702 however since the 598 has less treble it would make the sub bass sound more present, correct?
Yeah hence why I said HD 598 in my opinion has a balanced amount of bass whereas K702 sounds a little weak in that area. Relative loudness of the frequencies is the largest factor in how headphones sound.
>>54274237
just so everyone knows, i'm this fag...
Look what came in, /hpg/! They sound amazing.
Serious question: do I need a DAC?
>>54274277
Why do people call the sennheisers "veiled"?
>>54274455
>Serious question: do I need a DAC?
Serious answer: how do those 1s and 0s sound?
>>54274455
You already have one
I'm on Linux with alsamixer. Is PCM what causes distortion? If PCM is at like 63 and Master and Headphone are 70-100 will I get distortion?
>>54257181
Anyone else have suggestions on this? Thanks.
Hey guys is there any chance that any one has used the rha ma750. An would you recommend them I can post more info if it will help
>>54274482
It probably has something to do with how the HD 5x8 and the HD 5x5 -series sounds like from higher output impedance headphone jacks. These models have a large impedance swing right around 100 Hz which causes uneven voltage division if the output impedance of the headphone output is high. In practice this means there will be an emphasis around 100 Hz in the response because the point of highest impedance is the easiest part to power. A large hump in the "midbass" frequencies leads into a perceivably warm/boomy sound.
Pic related gives you an idea of how large the hump there is from different output impedance sources. You can create a similar filter with an equalizer to simulate the effect if you want to hear how it would sound. High output impedances are commonly found from receivers and integrated amplifiers.
Some models like HD 650 is definitely tilted towards a warmer sound signature but to call them veiled is a stretch. Also people's definition of veiled seems to vary a lot.
>>54274455
>Serious question: do I need a DAC?
Something wrong with the one you have now? If not, no.
>>54274760
Well I have an e10k so that shouldn't be an issue, right?
>>54274802
That thing has a very low output impedance so it's not an issue with it. If it is an issue, proper use of an equalizer reverses the effect.
>>54274926
Do you know if there's a difference between the normal 598 and the special edition black one?
>>54275005
one is brown and tan and looks like it belongs in a lincoln town car, the other is black and doesnt look like shit
>>54275025
I was talking sound wise
http://www.head-fi.org/t/541039/sennheiser-hd-598-impressions-thread/5235#post_12138743
This guys certainly believes there is
>>54275056
>head-fi
the same place where people think putting some rocks on your amp changes the sound
>>54275090
Unfortunately it's one of the most popular forums to get impressions from. If I filter "head-fi" in google search sometimes I barely get any results for my searches
>>54275105
stop reading into meaningless things like subjective impressions.
God dammit, I want to get a pair of headphones that can play pic related without giving me a headache (and other things that could use a bass to balance my mind). I've been looking at the the HD558s, K612s, K702s, and K550s. Which fucking one do I go with, or is there one that I'm missing? Fuck, I hate being poor and indecisive. Also I'm pretty sure I want opens.
>>54275005
Unlikely any in terms of sound. Just different color and I think it came with two wires in the box, shorter and a longer one.
Can u guys tell me about a good headphone related forum worth while ?
>>54275241
>>>/reddit/
>>54275241
reddit.com/r/zeos
>>54274669
Anyone? Please I hardly ever have the money for nice things so im hoping you guys can help me
