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>>54532426
K712 + o2 amp master race.
My 702's were brilliant but this is next level when it comes to enjoying music or gaming. It's near perfect for everything.
Holy shit /g/, I finally bought the meme about replacing the pleather earcups on my HE-400s with velour and I cannot believe the increased clarity and comfort. Srsly, if you have HE-400d replace the stock earcups RIGHT NOW. This is not snake oil like external DACs or amplifiers, this ACTUALLY WORKS
first time owning an IEM that cost over $50, what am i in for?
>>54532552
>rolled off bass, bloated mids, ear raping highs
>perfect
>>54532426
Sony MDR-V6 with velour pads and a Fiio e10. I'm pretty content.
>>54532660
>$80 amp for $80 headphones that dont even need an amp
llol
>>54532711
I got the e10 for the dac, and i use the coaxial out to connect to my surround sound receiver, but that's off topic. I've been using that setup for 4 years it's nice.
>>54532620
More like nice comfortable bass before extreme nigger mode, mids are more than good enough and...ear raping highs? are you fucking mad?, i'd love to see your opinion on the 702's highs if you think these are ear raping.
Which headphones do you own?, let me laugh.
>>54532836
DT 770
HE-400
LCD-2
>>54532605
lol woodscrews
>>54532606
>expect
I don't know. If you have some spare change please order some Rock Zircon IEMs right this instant and let us know if they sound as good as SE846s and recommend the Zircons to evrybody.
>>54532911
HAHAHA jesus fucking christ, I'm a somewhat beginner at this hobby and even I know your opinion is terrible.
770's? fucking seriously?, I haven't tried the other two but they're apparently good headphones in the same bracket as the 712's but they cost much more.
Are those 3 your actual headphones?, have you tried the 712's instead of just looking at graphs?
>>54532998
>770's?
yes
>fucking seriously?
yes
>Are those 3 your actual headphones?
yes
>have you tried the 712's instead of just looking at graphs?
no, i'm not really interested in them
>>54533060
>no, i'm not really interested in them
Says it all.
I bought my k712's for £180 new from ebay, the cheapest price I can casually find the 400's are £400 and lot's of 712 owners agree that these are better.
The LCD-2's cost over £700 and I know nothing of them, they might as well b the hd800's because that's insane money for headphones.
My incredibly expensive headphones cost £180 in comparison and sound aside they're possibly the most light + comfortable headphone ever made. I don't even need to mention the 770's, Even though I think they're one of the most simple/best looking headphones available.
>>54533185
why are you so fixated on money?
>>54533232
Because returns are diminishing after a certain point, the same as nearly everything in life. This is coming from a guy who has spent £350 on his current headphone,amp and dac. It's silly money for a headphone setup and we all know it.
Back to the point, I mentioned that my set up is near perfect, and it is, you mentioned 3 headphones one of which isn't in the same league and the other two cost insane amounts of money and aren't even 'obviously' better, in fact i've heard multiple people say that the 712's are better than both of those, especially the 400's. If I was you I would feel like a fucking idiot owning a couple of pairs of headphones equaling over £1000 when A £180 pair does the same in general.
So I want a headset I came game and listen to music with, what's everyone's opinion on HyperX Cloud 1 and 2, any other sets out there for cheaper but similar quality?
Got these coming in the mail. Can't wait for them to come in.
>>54533403
>It's silly money for a headphone setup and we all know it.
it's not silly to me because i'm not poor and i use them 10 hours a day
>in fact i've heard multiple people say that the 712's are better than both of those
guess i'll have to agree with you if that makes you feel better about your purchase
>>54533419
Not sure if serious but I will treat it as serious and didn't read the OP.
Generally, headsets are considered as wasteful spending. Almost every headset has crap build quality, crap sound quality, and crap mic quality. The recommendation is to buy good headphones and either use a good desk mic or modmic if you have to have a boom mic attached to the headphones.
>>54532426
Just bought my grado 225e's. Loving the fuck out of them, Grado master race
>>54532605
garb headphones, uncomfy shit, chinese build quality, distortion out the ass, no upper mids found, tzz tzz tzz
>>54533531
I hope you have a suit made from asbestos if the hardcore objectivists see your post.
>>54532426
Does this affect the sound in any way?
>>54533644
You tell us. It depends on the file really
>>54533644
Digitally? Depends on the source material. Audibly? No.
>>54533478
I'm not poor either and I've spent a lot of money on a headphone setup imo, take a step back and think of what this hobby actually is even though we love it, the differences above £100 aren't huge.
>guess i'll have to agree with you if that makes you feel better about your purchase
The opinions I mentioned aren't mine, but yes when I see multiple experienced people in this field Mention my headphones even in the same breath as a £700+ pair then yes, that's pretty satisfying. We would all be lying if we said other wise.
As you can see i'm not trying to argue with you or shitpost like most do on hpg. I'm just saying that I'm incredibly happy with my setup and that it's very expensive. I don't need to spend three times as much to chase perfection. After a point were all wasting money, I just jumped off the ride way before you did.
>>54533674
>You tell us
I've been listening to music, swapping between frequencies and I can't hear anything different
>>54533531
Waht are they like?, I see them mentioned on head fi all the time for example but nobody ever mentions them here. I Can't say I like on ear design but what's the appeal?, can you compare them to anything else?
>>54533699
>As you can see i'm not trying to argue with you or shitpost like most do on hpg.
then why do you keep making appeal to authority and ad populum arguments?
>I don't need to spend three times as much to chase perfection. After a point were all wasting money, I just jumped off the ride way before you
i spent as much as i had to. it's not that i enjoy spending money
>>54533531
You'd have to try them for yourself. I'm not very good at describing them.
They sound like a fairly flat response curve to me, they have an amazing soundstage, and great range. It feels like my ears are being tickled ( a great feeling ) when I listen to music with them. I also use them when playing my yamaha moxf-8, and it sounds great.
>>54533738
Also the 225s are not on ear, they come with the L pads which are around-ear
>>54532552
I feel like I have the chink version of your set up. Idk, I might get an o2 on black friday later this year.
>>54533798
>then why do you keep making appeal to authority and ad populum arguments?
Only because the headphones in question are massively different in price. In theory they shouldn't be in the same conversation.
Anyway i'm half drunk and I'm incredibly happy with my new 712's so I wanted to make people aware of them since they're rarely mentioned on here.
Enjoy your night m8.
>>54534138
thanks, you too
>>54534016
Your headphones are good enough m8 unless you feel that they are lacking in bass, they're the best looking akg's imo.
In terms of amp, yes. upgrade from that and get an o2 amp + a cheap dac like a usb sabre dac from amazon. If that portable fiio has a dac then just use that first and see how it goes.
>>54534228
>If that portable fiio has a dac then just use that first and see how it goes.
I meant along with the o2 amp. Don't buy the combo it's too much money.
>>54534016
holy fuck who is that
MDR 7506 + FiiO k1= god tier sound on the cheap. Y'all should check out the k1.
>>54534505
Sorry i'm an idiot, that's what I meant. If your fiio acts as a dac then just buy an o2 amp and you're set for life imo.
>>54534560
Just checked on amazon and I have noe idea what the fuck a FiiO k1 is lad
>>54533531
I've fallen in love with my SR80e, so I imagine the 225e is amazing.
>>54533465
I hope you bought them direct from OPPO so you can return them.
>>54534762
yeah dude that makes sense
>>54534782
Why would I? I bought them from an authorized dealer.
>>54534810
I don't want to be "that guy" who shits on everyone's purchases before they even get them.
I just didn't like them much. I feel for the "portable planar" niche they try to fill, the Audeze Sine is much better. If you just plan to use them at home there are much better value options at $400.
Either way, you will need something to drive them.
>>54532552
How are the upper mids on 712? I am stuck in mid-fi purgatory. Just got HD650s and I like them a LOT. The one thing I would wish for is a bit more upper mid energy for my fast paced rock and punk, but then they wouldn't be 650s anymore.
>>54534826
I'll be getting the HA-2 to replace my Fiio in a couple of months. I just like how sleek they are and many reviews say they are great in the sound department (which I'll see.when I get the.) I just want a better portable headphone than my M50x
>>54534865
Okay, as long as you have something. I find straight out of a phone they are really dull and mid-centric, and I am a mid-head.
With some juice the bass fills out a bit, but will require ear adjustment for most to find it to be "enough". Highs are still way too polite for my taste though. Ear-pads are almost supra-aural instead of circum-aural unless you have very small ears. Like, little girl ears.
Much better than M50X for casual listening though, no doubt.
>>54534858
You the guy I was talking to yesterday that likes his new hd650s more than his 600s? Ordered the 650s on sale yesterday but I'm still kind of concerned about the same thing you are, since that's mostly the kind of music I listen to
>>54535019
Yes. Concerned about what, performance with punk, etc.?
They're alright for it but it really isn't their specialty. They may come off as dulled around the edges in areas where I know the singer and the guitars should be tickling my ear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhivlildnoE
Still an enjoyable listen, but I prefer some of my other gear for it.
>>54534858
I don't know enough at this level so you can expect an honest opinion but funnily enough I did buy the 650's three weeks ago and they sounded great compared to my 702's with no EQ on either side
>>54535094
Oh, and recording quality will help a lot here. 650s are more forgiving than the 600s but the better quality the recording the better they will portray punk & rock. Not always easy when some of my favorite punk comes from late 70s bands that never even put out studio LPs.
>>54535094
>Concerned about what, performance with punk, etc.?
Yes, metal and punk mostly. Also I could be in trouble like you since I listen to lots of badly recorded stuff. Then again, it looks like I'm coming from headphones that have even less upper-mid energy, so shouldn't I notice a slight improvement as far as that kind of music goes?
>>54533534
How are u enjoying your m50s poorfag lmao
>>54535295
>all that mud
>>54534762
Are we doing this template thing again?
A few headphones are shown here.
>>54534826
>Either way, you will need something to drive them.
Not necessarily.
>>54534865
I wouldn't expect too much out of the HA-2. I seem to remember the output was somewhat noisy.
>>54535295
In this sort of comparison, all parts of the spectra ought to be considered. 650 has substantial midbass, not that the 598 doesn't either.
There's always EQ, if you find it objectionable.
>>54535295
Yeah, if it helps at all I prefer the 650s to the 600s for even that. They are both a little soft-sounding but the 600s were even softer in the treble to me.
I listen to those genres more on the go, so I have the MSR7, ATH-CKR9 (MSR7 in IEM form) and CA Orion which all have upper mid spikes and extended treble, thus I am content if the 650s were the only thing I had at home.
>>54535423
You don't even have the PM-3s in your autistic template, so unless you want to tell me you calculated how much power they need via some math pls go.
>>54535401
Not mud when it's all you ever know famalam. I wager the amount of treble coming from something like dt880s or k702s would make my ears bleed.
>>54535479
>thinking mud has anything to do with the treble
>>54535462
If he's who I think he is he is one of those hardcore objectivists who believe anything that isn't recorded (and don't mention how there is no consensus of HOW to accurately measure headphones) is placebo.
>>54535295
>>54535401
Very different measurements. I tend to prefer personalaudio, I think it's a lot more accurate from the headphones that i've heard (k702, dt990)
>spend $180 on headphones
>Just to listen to songs on purposely mangled cassette tapes
Is this what it means to be a meme
>>54535495
Alright, what's it got to do with then?
>>54535531
>headphones with completely sucked out mids
>cassettes mostly keep the mids intact
LEL
>>54535539
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm
>>54535556
It balances out pretty well believe it or not
>>54535563
I wish this was actually interactive. I want to click an instrument and actually hear it
>>54535435
Thanks for all the help; one last question and I'll fuck off. If you were me and could only have one pair of cans for rock/punk/metal, would you EQ the 650s or just stick with 600s?
>>54535628
I wouldn't EQ anything, I dislike EQ not only because of the setup it involves (I stream most of my music on Spotify for the convenience so any EQ would have to be system-wide) but also I can't help but feel like I'm listening to a distorted version of the original sound. That's just me.
That being said I'd pick the 650 over the 600 for just about everything but actual studio monitoring. I had already spent several months listening to those genres on really dark T50RP mods like the Mad/Alpha Dogs until now so I may be biased to finding the less dark 650s good enough.
Like I said yesterday, you can't really go wrong with either and the similarities are greater than you might think.
Consider this reading: http://nwavguy.blogspot.ca/2011/06/sennheiser-hd-650.html
>>54535556
>>54535590
I use my mdr-7506 r with them too btw
Especially in public so everyone avoids me
>>54535713
Will do, thanks again
Hey I just wanted to say thanks for the people that helped me yesterday on /hpg/
I bought the Audio Technica ATH-M40Xs and completely hated the way they sounded.
I returned them today an got the M50X for 99$
and they are so much better than I could possibly every imagine.
>>54535993
congrats, now you know you love nigger bass and colored phones
>>54535496
>If he's who I think he is he is one of those hardcore objectivists
Who do you think I am?
I don't know about hardcore objectivist, I've been called all sorts of things.
>who believe anything that isn't recorded...is placebo.
I don't enjoy talking about headphones impressions because there aren't enough people around who can provide worthwhile impressions. Not that I have any serious interest in them.
Placebo is a word that gets thrown around too easily around here and in improper context. This is a sophisticated forum by any means, can't expect more.
>how there is no consensus of HOW to accurately measure headphones
This has an easier answer than the problem of a subjective target: the load and coupling is to be representative of the mean. The difficulty lies in issues such a realistic fit, since dummy heads and ear/cheek plates diverge from human anatomy, sometimes in ways that significantly affect response.
The subjective portion is much more in debate and uncertain.
>>54536040
>Placebo is a word that gets thrown around too easily around here and in improper context.
When you use the term it is accurate and in proper context? I notice that you haven't denied the assertion.
>This has an easier answer than the problem of a subjective target
An answer that hasn't been provided in how many decades of headphone research and development? I suspect you believe it is an "easy answer" simply because you cannot or refuse to contemplate that it is not as easy as you want to believe.
>The subjective portion is much more in debate and uncertain.
I don't think it is in my debate. I believe that everyone recognizes how subjective impressions of headphones need to be taken with a large grain of salt because of its recognized uncertainty. Thus why I believe it is more reliable than the claims made by hardcore objectivists who cannot fathom their approach is just as, if not more, uncertain.
>>54536130
>When you use the term it is accurate and in proper context?
I don't use the term often, and yes. That should have been evident.
>how many decades of headphone research and development
There hasn't been very much interest in headphone development at all until the last decade or so. It was mostly tied to interest in binaural recordings before the explosive popularity of the digital music player.
The physical target has remained the same, the difficultly is in meeting the goal through engineering. There is a standardized ear and canal simulator, what part would you consider in debate or inappropriate?
>>54536498
>There hasn't been very much interest in headphone development at all until the last decade or so.
I take it you've never been to Japan or thought of their contributions in the last forty years or so? Hell, all I need to say is one word to undermine this argument: Sony. One could argue that this one company did more for personal audio than any other company in the history of personal audio.
>>54535423
>Are we doing this template thing again?
I think we should, lots of new people showing up, it would be fun.
>>54534745
www.amazon.com/dp/B0189EVGAG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_bvOnxb78QF13W
Here you go famalam.
>>54532930
Ordering them today. I'll report back when they arrive.
>boosted bass = bassy
>boosted treble = bright
>recessed mids = v shaped
What's it called when the mids are boosted?
>>54537493
Warm.
>>54537493
Mid-centric
>>54537535
Doesn't warm = recessed treble?
>>54537536
Thank you
>>54537567
>Doesn't warm = recessed treble?
That's dark.
>>54537535
*That's for mid-bass, anon, around 300Hz.
(Damn, i hate typing from my cellphone)
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108323-Headphone-Gold-Plated-Accessories/dp/B007SP2CO2
How good are these as far as poorfag headphones go? I'm looking to replace my Turtle Beach X12 headset with something a bit more proper. Also, any recommendations for mics?
>>54532426
Hey ni/g/gas
Im /r/ing a new set of cans. My MDRV6es took the piss.
Budget is $100-150
Im Merrikan
Gonna be using these on my phone, laptop, 3DS
I dont care about form factor, optimal sound quality for budget matters most
Id prefer something comfy.
As far as tone I want something with minimal bias and close to source as possible so I guess neutral
Taste in music ranges widely. Classical, Rock, Rap, Electronica, everything but Country basically.
I liked my V6es because they were the first real phones I owned and they really immersed me in what I was listening to. I got the aftermarket cushions and they were total bliss. I would get another set however I wanna try something new.
Halp pls??
>>54537664
SHP9500 if you want to stay on the lower side or HD558 for higher side.
>>54537704
Did they ever work on the issue of Sennheisers using cheap plastics and crumbling on you mid-lifecycle?
>>54537744
I've had my HD650s for around eight years now so I expect you're posting a meme.
>>54537744
my 595s have held up fine with 4 and a half years of daily use
>>54537772
I had an older model (discontinued) that cracked on me regularly. The most similar ones to them are the 202s.
>>54537821
You're complaining about cheap headphones breaking on you?
>>54537644
On that price range it's not a bad call, another common suggestion for cheap headphones is the koss portapro.
The cheapest mic that comes to my mind right now is the Zalman ZM Mic 1, it's far from being the best, but gets the job done and you won't feel so bad should it get lost or broken.
>>54537664
I agree with >>54537704, if you want something different from the V6 those are good options, just be sure you are ok with open-back.
suh doodz
to pimp a butterfly sounds amazing on these cans
>>54537843
I figure if theyre fabbed on the same assembly lines I wouldnt trust the higher end ones either.
So, i've decided to add the Philips Fidelio L2 to my collection next week, i've being curious about it for some time now and the price is about right in my country, which is a bit uncommon.
Any last thoughts on it before i buy it?
>>54537949
No, an amazing gem, enjoy.
any suggestions for making the band of my sony mdr xb500's comfier? the shitty pleather is falling apart, and i need to at least cover it with something, but i'd like to also add some cushioning
>>54537949
Zeos loved them, Tyll put them in the wall of fame. I see no reason not to own them.
Grado Labs SR80e vs ATH M40x vs Sony MDR-7506 for under 100$ headphones for PC gaymen and PC music listening.
>>54532426
Help
I am on my second pair of JvC HARX700s, and Im encountering the same fucking problem that my first pair gave me.
The sound is distorted/fucked up, and the only way to fix it is to jiggle the audio jack
What should I do? Badger Amazon for $$$? Solder on a new jack? Please help benelovent tech masters
>>54538674
Warranty?
>>54532606
Aren't you the same anon who posted that same image two threads ago?
Just fucking buy them already and stop being so fucking autistic.
>>54538674
>I am on my second pair of JvC HARX700s, and Im encountering the same fucking problem that my first pair gave me.
There's your first mistake.
Why did you buy a second pair when the first ones did this awful shit to begin with?
>>54538716
http://www.head-fi.org/t/675219/shure-se846-impressions-thread/15270#post_12571251
He's lying on headfi that he already has a pair lol
bought a pair of DT 990 600ohm last week . They sound pretty good. So far I havent rolled over the cord with my chair yet.
>Budget
I'd like to stay under 100$ as a soft budget
>Location
USA
>Source
Unless /hpg/ can recommend a good and cheap amp too directly into phone or motherboard sound card
>Preferred type of headphone
I've used mostly full sized before but also will need a portable pair eventually so either is good.
>Open or closed
If full sized closed.
>Comfort level
Would like to be able to wear for 2-4 hours without break
>Preferred music
Metal, specifically folk, or occasional edm/experimental
>Past headphones
ATH-M50 (fucked up ear piece)
Sennheiser HD202 MK2
Steelseries Siberia v2 memes
Liked the m50s best of course but the hd202s were insane value.
>>54538820
XPT100
i've had numerous headphones, the best sound profile i liked was from creative aurvana live.
the sony mdr-v6 have a mass spike in treble
what should i get (closed preferably)
yes i've broken a lot of headphones
is there anything decent for max £120
>Budget
Under 100$
>Location
USA
>Source
PC sound card, phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High, will be wearing tons
>Preferred tonal balance
Warm
>Preferred music
Electronic, Rap, Rock
>Past headphones
Panasonic RP-HTF600-S Stereo Over-ear Headphones
>>54537704
And lower you mean cheap or bassy?
Haven't bothered with these threads in a while.
Am I still safe to assume that my HD650 paired with a Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber is still literally master race?
>>54539222
I mean price.
>>54539254
Unless you want to pay for boutique audio.
>>54538849
Thanks for the reply! Can I also get a recommendation for iems?
>>54539336
MA750
>>54539254
If you like a warmer, fatigue free sound it doesn't get much better than that.
>>54538761
doesn't get more pathetic than that...
I have AKG 553's and love them. What would be a good upgrade from these?
>>54533465
Why the fuck would you get these when the TH-X00 are FARRRRRRRRR superior.
Its not even a contest. Nothing below 500 dollars competes with the TH-X00,
>>54540439
>Nothing below 500 dollars competes with the TH-X00
I am curious. What have you ABX'd them with?
>>54540439
Good way of showing you haven't tested many cans under $500.
>>54540759
"These are my first real headphones and they are so much better than my Piston 3 and Portapros so they have to better than anything else in its price range!"
That is the typical logic we have around here.
>>54540795
I find it's heavier with Massdrop garbage though. Headphones that are literally sold on hype alone, go figure.
what do you think of the HD 201's as a starter headphone?they are currently 16$ shipped to my door
>>54541304
Portapros are the starter headphones.
>>54537585
warm and dark are the same thing. the former is commonly used by people who like the signature, the later is commonly used by people who dislike it.
>>54537536 is right
>>54541468
i want closed back as i use them mainly on the bus/train
I've been out of the headphone scene for a few years. Whats the new HD558?
>>54541897
SHP9500
>Budget
300-400 dollars
>Location
Sweden
>Source
PC soundcard/ xonar U7 external
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High, i sit at the computer a lot.
>Preferred tonal balance
Really getting to "feel" the bass is important to me, without it drowning everything else.
>Preferred music
Hip hop / House / Electro. Usually get hooked on the beats in the music.
>Past headphones
Gaming Sennheisers 360 something headset, currently using Beyerdynamic MMX 300 headset. Recently found out about modmic and am looking for some real headphones now. Seeing how the music sounds right now with the MMX i'd prefer some more bass kick, everything else sounds good as is now.
Thanks a lot for taking the time reading and hopefully coming up with some advice.
>>54542456
Fostex TH-X00
>>54542690
how would i go about powering it, is it just plug and play into the headphone jack on the external card or do i need to buy something extra?
>>54543044
they are very sensitive headphones. it's just "plug and play"
i hate bumping threads again but what would be an upgrade from creaive aurvana live (i know they have denon whateveryouit in)
>>54542690
That would be like ~$550 to Sweden
What is the best headhphones under 100?
>>54543969
you would have to compromise on sound quality or comfort if you want anything cheaper
The high range driver on the left earbud on my Shure SE425's has stopped working.
Kill me.
Right earbud works all the way up to 20khz, left earbud cuts out at about 10khz.
Budget 150$, location Israel, source is computer and phone.
I want the headphones to be full sized, I don't care if they're opened or closed. I'd be willing to accept less comfortable headphones if it meant better sound quality, but to a degree, I don't want my ears to be hurting after an hour of use.
I'll be using them mostly for watching movies or listening to music (wide ranging).
Any recommendations? I was looking into the Sony MDR7506 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but couldn't really decide.
>>54542090
Where's the bass?
>>54538732
Because I thought it was my mistake. Both broke within one year and in the same manner, this just can't be a coincidence. It couldn't be my fault as I've been extremely careful with handling my stuff.
>>54533644
Unless something is broken no audible difference.
What would be some good suggestions for headphones where the earcups rotate 90° for portability purposes?
Budget maxes out @ ~100 britbux
>>54544534
Don't the M40X rotate like that?
Is there any better deal around this price range? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011UB9CQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1463241868&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dt990&dpPl=1&dpID=41-lloeO7IL&ref=plSrch
>>54545061
no.
unless you want massdrop he-350 that has no online measurements
>>54545061
The sennheisers HD5x8 headphones. It depends if you want a neutral response or V shaped like the DT990
>>54545293
https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/massdrop-x-hifiman-he-350/MD-17347_20160426133927_4562e61b15968e6b.png?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=1023&dpr=1
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/massdrop-x-hifiman-he-350-measurements.1974/
>>54545293
>>54545591
Do I need an amp/DAC with the dt990 250ohms?
>>54545789
Yes.
>>54545821
Any recommendations
?
>>54545789
>>54545821
It's extremely sensitive. The impedance is a meme on those, they can be powered just fine by onboard chip on a relatively modern PC
Can someone recommend me good headphones aroud 50-100 euros/dollars?
>>54545887
http://www.curiua.com/p/sennheiser-hd-518-headphones-black/0887479343131
>>54532426
Fucking loving my 712's ;)
>>54544213
7506 if you want to go brighter, M50x if you want more emphasis on bass. Either one will serve you well.
>>54546017
> tiny ass screen
Shit anon, get a bigger screen.
>>54546039
24" 5ms ips monitor, it's brilliant m8
>>54546017
What speakers are those?
>>54546177
http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/wharfedale/diamond-9.0/whar-9.0-blk
>$20 for 4 pieces of plastic
Are those guys fucking serious
I can buy 5 pairs of westone star tips off ebay right now for $8
Looking for wireless around ear headphones.
>Budget
90-140 Euro
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
Smarthphone, laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I mostly need it during lifting weights
>Preferred tonal balance
Don't really know, I know what it means but don't know what they sound like.
>Preferred music
Drum and bass, neurofunk, Hiphop and sometimes heavy metal
>Past headphones
Mostly chap shit, currently using JBL in ear reflect wireless and hyperx cloud 2. I like the JBL a lot, have them for a year and half, but they only sound good at home, in the gym they sound like normal earphones because of the background noise. The hyperx cloud 2 is perfect, maybe its because I only got them 2 weeks ago and I haven't tried lots of other headphones except for bose and beats, but they are super comfy, fit nicely and the sound is really great......its just that they're wired, so Iyes I'm looking for wireless headphones. Been looking at audiotechnica, though I can't find anything in my country, and the sony XB950
>>54540692
>>54540759
I've ABed them with the He400i, He400s, HD600, SRH1540, X2s, PM3, Sines, and ATH-R70x. Those were the only ones i had available with me when i compared them. TH-X00 are just so good, the resolution is incredible.
>>54545872
>impedance is a meme
I agree, but I have heard of having to crank the volume even with the 80 ohm model of DT770's.
Maybe these differ, someone who's tried it would have to input.
>>54545936
Do they have noise cancelling?
>>54542456
Fostex TH-X00 there is nothing else like it, they easily compete with stuff priced in the thousands.
>>54546463
ofcourse not
>>54546352
This reminds me, is there a list or compendium of "aftermarket" tips for IEMs out there? I know of Spin Fits, Spiral Dots and Complys, but what else is out there? Is it worth trying to change sound reproduction with tips vs EQ, or are they simply a matter of comfort and good seal?
>>54546496
>they easily compete with stuff priced in the thousands.
mostly because there is only one good pair of closed headphones past $1k
>>54546359
hey you found the right thread!
>>54546607
hahaha yep, but still no help
What are the best headphones for 70$? I would be buying them online since I dont live on the US, mainly used for gaming And i would buy a separare mic. Also a decent build quality would be nice. Any suggestions?
I love my K240's ;)
>>54547291
It's time to upgrade to 702's lad
>>54547445
I wouldn't consider those an upgrade. They're different.
>>54547627
wat, the k240's are a bit shit
>>54541882
Use on the bus/train precludes IEMs because? Use on the bus/train makes an IEM even more recommendable.
>>54534016
who is that waifu?
>>54537644
If you get those headphones, get them from the Monoprice website. $16 with free shipping.
Also, get these earpads. The stock ones are shit.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Replacement-Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Headphones/dp/B00MIM2EE8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
Will the HM5 pleather pads give my Hyperx Clouds a bass boost?
>>54547832
Maybe very slightly, They're very comfy at least
are closed ear cans better for metal?
Right, so I asked a question about speakers and amps in the stupid questions thread but due to the overlap of general themes would it also be appropriate to ask the question in this thread as well?
>>54547978
are you asking if you can ask a question?
>>54547978
Just do it
>>54548001
Yes, it is called being polite.
>>54548002
Okay, here is the question.
So I have an issue with my 2.1 power speaker set. It is made by Cambridge Soundworks and the satellites will randomly start sounding very scratchy and hissy, however this will persist even after the removal of the audio in wire to the speaker set up. It will stop happening after the speakers enter standby after 30 seconds of no input. When the audio in cable is plugged back in it wont start up again instantly but rather after certain sounds are played that reach certain pitches it seems like. I am fairly sure that the issue therefore resides in the satellites themselves which will necessitate me buying either new satellites or just replacing my entire speaker set up (this is what I am leaning towards). I have been searching for replacement satellites to no avail as of yet so as a result I have also started looking at replacing everything with something else. If I do end up replacing everything what are some good integrated amplifiers to look at? I was thinking of buying a powered sub from Elac as well as a set of Elac Uni-Fi UB5 bookshelf speakers.
tl;dr
Speakers are likely broke, need to either replace them or purchase an entirely new audio system for my computer, if purchasing new what integrated amps should I be looking at?
>>54546564
>is there a list or compendium of "aftermarket" tips for IEMs out there
None to my knowledge, although joker at headphonelist is well poised to make one. ClieOS might have tried to make make one at inearmatters or on head-fi someplace.
Spinfit, the many versions of Comply foam, and Monster Supertips fit on a variety of nozzles.
Shure Olives and Westone Star/True-fit are for narrow nozzles. P-series Comply is only for narrow nozzles. There are also some triflanges from Ety and Shure if you prefer those for fit.
Sony Hybrids are slightly wider. There are some other popular ones I forget around this size.
UE biflanges, Spiral Dots, and Hifiman sleeves are some options for wider nozzles.
>Is it worth trying to change sound reproduction with tips vs EQ, or are they simply a matter of comfort and good seal?
Tips present an acoustic problem, EQ tackles it from the electrical and digital domain. It is best to tackle from both angles.
This is just a brief summary of the result, but in general porous foam tips are better for sound quality.
Hey, /hpg/, I am currently using AKG K702 with FiiO E06 and I noticed that on some songs highs are really fucking sharp like ear piercing sharp.
I was wondering is source material at fault or is it natural as it is really neutral headphones?
>>54548360
It's the headphones m8. you need to use an eq and lower the treble, or do what I did and buy the k712's, the highs arent harsh anymore and I deleted my EQ program since I don't need it anymore. While you're at it, add a touch off bass too.
>>54547291
I love mine too :D so comfy
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-polk-audio-hinge-over-ear-headphones
Are these a good cop?
>>54534762
>>54535423
So are we posting now?
>>54548559
>tube amp
Why?, aren't they an actual meme? can you compare to any 'normal' amps that you've tried?
>>54548608
It's just something fun to play around with. The main appeal for me is the high output from the amp and change of sound signature. You could probably achieve the same result with a digital EQ.
>>54548736
Fair enough
>>54548360
The k702 are nowhere near neutral. They're extremely bright with very polite bass
>>54548793
They're pretty neutral mate, just a bit bright like you said.
>>54548817
Something like the HD598 and 600 is relatively neutral - also the HE400i. The 702 don't sound neutral at all
> a bit
You mean a lot of 12db
>>54548823
What player?
>>54548856
Well yeah they are quite bright but apart from that they're flat as a pancake to me.
wow...as I say that the captcha asked me to select images of pancakes, epic.
>>54548874
The booming bumblebee bass bastard
>>54548856
no other measurements sites show anything resembling a 12 dB treble spike for the K702. the measurement is flawed or the headphone in question is faulty. either way, it's not a useful measurement.
>>54549041
I've owned them and have a pair of hears. The treble peak is unbearable at times. The treble peak is similar to the DT990 which I've also owned
>inb4 it's raw
Raw is the only one that matters
Headphones under or over hoodie?
>>54549110
No hoodie at all would be a better choice
>>54549123
It's cold down here.
>>54549075
>Raw is the only one that matters
the K702 measurement from personalaudio.ru isn't raw. glad that we can agree it's worthless.
>>54549110
Under. Only people that do over are insecure children that want to show off mommy's money.
>>54549180
Raw is the only one that matters in headroom. The personalaudio might not be raw but it's a hell of a lot more accurate. The "normal" measurement at headroom show the k702 to have a neutralish treble, with a peak of less than 4db, which is a big fat lie.
>>54549110
Under for fucks sake, even when I used to be a chav i'd never wear them over, what the fucks wrong with you
>>54549358
That's like asking women to hear headphones under their hair
>>54549237
>The "normal" measurement at headroom show the k702 to have a neutralish treble, with a peak of less than 4db, which is a big fat lie.
that's because they use DF compensation which is bright. the compensated treble spike is larger than 4 dB, but smaller than 12. if personalaudio is using DF compensation, too, the raw treble spike would be at +18 dB, which is ridicolous when it's 10 dB for IF and 12 dB for headroom.
Can somebody tell me in a few words how the dt-770, 880 and 990 compare with each other?
>>54549411
V shaped closed
Neutralish with good bass and slightly high treble
Agressively V shaped open, stay away or feel the wrath of the sibilance SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
>>54549358
>>54549188
The problem is my head looks massive if I used them under. So either I look like I had a gigantic head or like a douche.
Maybe I should get IEMs, what are some good IEMs for $150?
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing.
What amp/dac should I get for these headphones.
Also, I use linux so I guess that should be taken into consideration.
Convince me to waste my money on a mod mic.
So I've had my t70p's a couple days and noticed they sounded much better when pressing gently on the ear cups, sounded tighter and everything just sounds slightly off to me when not pressing the ear cups. l swapped earpads for a pair of EDT 770v (770 velours) and it fixed it. Happy with these headphones, but the stock pads are a bottleneck imo.
>>54537664
NVX XPT100 for closed
>>54549438
Thanks anon, so out of the 3 you would suggest the 880s for general use?
>>54532660
What's the difference in sound with velour?
>>54549611
Yup
>>54532711
A dedicated volume knob for the headphones is really handy. I hate messing with the audio volume on windows
>>54549476
RHA MA750 or VSONIC GR07
>>54549476
Get some on-ears/IEMs. Only posers who want everyone to see their "lifestyle" headphones wears fullsized cans outdoors.
I just bought a T1, and after 10 minutes of trying them out I think my hearing has been permanently damaged. Now I have the LCD2.2, a headphone that does not seem to know what treble is, and a sibilant headphone that rapes your brain through your ear canals. I must be the greatest shopper on earth.
>>54549715
Should have gotten a cheaper amp or DIY a mint tin amp. Dame results and not wasted $50.
>>54549951
k712 lad, much cheaper as well.
What do you think when you see this logo?
>>54532426
Who /spotify/ here?
I use my brothers account which he pays for, not sure i'd pay for it myself. What's everyone's opinions on it?, sound quality etc. I like it.
>>54550194
Extreme sound stage and mega black bass
>>54546359
Anyone?
>>54550267
>wireless headphones
>>54550196
I have an Amazon Prime account for the free shipping and shows. Whenever I feel the like listening to some new music I just hit Prime Music so I don't see the benefit to paying for Spotify.
>>54550267
If you have to have wireless (and there are lot of good reasons not to) then get a wireless adapter. At least you don't have to compromise on sound quality when you are not in a situation where you "have" to use wireless.
>>54534762
rate my shit
>>54550315
I only know about the frequency quality concerning that, but is there any other rational reason for the hate? Does it not matter what headphones I choose?
>>54550361
I said in my post that I mostly will use it during training, so idk what you mean
>>54550407
>idk what you mean
What part of my post did you not understand?
>>54550194
authoritative bass
liquid mids
articulate treble
darker background
ethereal soundstage
crispness
lows = bass
highs = treble
mids = ????
Which does /hpg/ like better?
>>54550495
Is this a game of spot the difference?
>>54550472
midrange
>>54550338
hmmm, how much is prime again?, is prime music good then?, never really heard of it.
>>54550495
wot
>>54550577
$99 a year, pretty sure.
>>54532426
Superlux used to be best under 50$ what is current best under 30 euro?
>>54550577
>hmmm, how much is prime again?
Regular Prime costs $99/yr. I believe Student Prime costs $49 but I'm having difficulty finding it atm.
