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>>54709303
pls respond
![RoomEQWizard[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/GZ39DZk.png "RoomEQWizard[1].png")
Hey guys i am looking for a program to use as an equalizer for my laptop. I have quite bassy headphones with recessed mids so i need to bring them up a bit. My audio drivers for the laptop are shit not working.
So i found this app Equalizer APO (pic related) and it works. Do i keep using it or is there anything you could recommend?
I wish for cute anime girls wearing MDR-7506.
>>54709604
but they're shit.
Hey what do you guys think about the Sennheiser HD-380 Pro?
I need some new headphones and i really like bass.
>>54709742
Girls or the headphones?
Please help! My Etynomic hf5's are kaput. What are some great headphones around its price range that beats it in quality. Or should I just get another hf5
>>54709604
Sorry, don't have cute anime girls wearing MDR-7506 in my compute right now, i do have El Chapo enjoying his headphones, which should be better anyway.
>>54709765
both.
>Budget
$150
>Location
USA
>Source
Sansa Clipzip
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
COMFY
>Preferred tonal balance
Warmish-neutral I think.
>Preferred music
Indie/alt rock, shoegaze, jazz, classical
>Past headphones
Koss Portpro- Really enjoyed these, but I want something with more detail
SHP9500- I like these but I need something closed and with better bass and maybe not as bright.
Takstar Pro 80, MDR 7506, or A700X?
>>54710308
7506
Pro80 are like $100 now
>>54710308
SHP9500 or bust.
>>54710472
i can't do open ear or my roommates will hear my hentai
>>54710308
First decide if you need isolation or not, next decid what signature you'd preffer. Done.
>>54710844
now*
Based or not based?
>>54710887
meh.
>>54710887
us redditors are based :D
>>54710933
*sigh*
>>54710957
*shrugs*
Hey, posted this in the old thread and nobody replied.
I am looking for a headset just for music and have no idea about that kind of stuff.
Help would be apprectiated.
>Budget
Up to 200€ but would prefer something around 150€.
>Location
Germany
>Source
My Pc USB or those small round ones idc.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I'm fine with anything that doesn't make my head bleed.
>Preferred tonal balance
I really like bass in electronic music, and drums and bass in rock/metal and stuff.
>Preferred music
I like electronic music like trap and trance.
Also listen to RATM Tool TheProdigy and all kinds of 80's - 00's pop.
>Past headphones
G430 Logitech Headset.
>>54710887
based as fuck familia, it's my channel so i'm a bit biased.
>>54711061
Really? Wouldn't really be surprised but really?
>>54709388
The ATH-M40x does a pretty good job of noise isolation, and they're pretty sturdy and portable. But if you want to try IEMs at work, Shure SE215-K might be good.
>>54710150
DT 770 Pro
>>54710994
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B008POFOHM?th=1&psc=1
I think? Not sure what the downside to the 32 ohm version is.
>>54709440
>and it works
so what else do you need
>>54711465
I suggest the 80 Ohm version. Your Sansa would not be able to power the 250 Ohm, and the 32 Ohm come with shitty pleather earpads (as opposed to velor pads). Also, the 80 Ohm version is the bassiest.
>>54711529
kek sorry. Wrong person.
>>54710887
He spends more time discussing the quality of the cable and the box than the sound. His conclusions are vague. They either come down to "I don't like it" or "best things ever."
>>54711546
I guess you mean those Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 80 Ohm?
I really am a complete beginner when it comes to headphones, they do cover the whole ear right?
I've head headphones that would rather press down on the ear instead of wrapping around it.
>>54711529
Im the guy with the Sansa. The DT 770 looks good as long as my Sansa and computer can power it. Are the mids really recessed though? I always though v-shaped cans were more for rap and electronic music.
>>54709352
Where can I purchase a genuine 7506?
>>54711802
Got mine from Amazon and it has slight differences from what I've seen, but they sound as good. I wish I bought from thomann.
>>54711802
https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-proaudiosite/resource.resellers.bbsccms-assets-cat-audio-resellers-ResellerLocatorApp.shtml
Anyone here use IEMs? What do you use?
>>54711887
I suspect quite a few here use IEMs.
>>54711887
Rock Zircon
>>54710887
The head cam is a gimmick that only stops people who get motion sickness watching his videos, he rambles about nothing for longer than he talks about the headphones, and when he finally does he spends a tiny fraction talking about what they actually sound like.
Terrible.
>>54711339
yeah i love helping newbies.
>Budget
$200 hard limit
>Location
Commiefornia
>Source
Vita/3DS mostly, PC as well
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-size
>Open or closed
No preference
>Comfort level
7-8/10
>Past headphones
I owned some Portapros before, but those weren't very comfy and they've gone up in price recent.
Headphones that look as close to these as possible?
>>54712844
Pioneer HDJ1000
>>54710055
If you're fully onboard with the ety train...
You should save for er-4 is what you should do.
>>54712944
>Only place selling them is some sketch site for $200
Dang.
>>54712746
HD598
Are the SE215 still the best IEM for around $100?
What are bright/cool closed headphones for less than $70 USD? I'm in the US.
Does anyone know a good extension cable for Koss KSC75 that won't degrade the sound quality?
I'M FUCKING TIRED OF WIRES
I'M ABOUT TO ORDER A PAIR OF MEMENTUM 2.0 WIRELESS AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU FAGS CAN DO TO STOP ME
UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING BETTER THAT IS WIRELESS I'M LISTENING
>>54713868
A good pair of headphones and a wireless adapter.
>>54712746
If you are serious about buying a 200$ pair of headphones for portable consoles you may want to also invest in a portable DAC/AMP combo
The built in DAC on the 3DS and the Vita is fucking SHIT
>>54714008
Why do you ask?
>>54714048
Just was wondering if there are still X2 owners here besides me I guess.
>>54714008
the hype died.
>>54714207
Yeah, I have mine still. I love them still, though I've been using HD600's more recently. I got them way back before they started gluing the pads to the headphone.
>>54714233
I sold my HD600 and bought the X2s and SHP9500, never looking back.
>>54713868
Mw60s are supposed to be good and can be switched to wired for better performance
Last thread someone asked about what track people use to test headphones, and I said that I use my stereophonic test LP. So have a pic of my test LP.
I asked this on the last thread.
Does anyone here listen above 90db on their headphones? What's the usual volume you guys play stuff on?
How do you even know what dB it is?
Is a portable dac really worth it if your primary source for music is your phone?
I listen to alot of music while I'm driving, and from what I've read most of the onboard audio on phones isn't exactly good.
Think it's worth a try?
>>54710887
Based for entertainment purposes.
Sub-par for actual review purposes.
>>54711887
Soundmagic e80 and Echobox Finder X1.
I like them both.
>>54709604
>>54710308
7506
>>54714008
reporting. I love them, but it only made me want to finally try for the end game. thinking something that sounds like a mix of the hd600, x2, and with the extension of a planar.
>>54710887
terrible reviewer. doesn't contain any more useful info than a random placebo post on head-fi or reddit. just look at the measurements yourself.
>>54710887
Useful for the basics of what comes in the package, how are the headphones built and how comfortable they are. Useless for any detailed comments on audio performance, just like every other reviewer.
>>54711887
SE535
>>54714008
Yo, loving mine for movies and pop, bass really helps over my previous sennheisers, movies were just so boring on them
>>54711887
ER-4S with foam tips.
>>54715472
Planars have extension but the bass has no body just like most open back headphones. Those low frequencies are lost because of the open back housing, they tend to sound a bit thin in the bass region or lacking in impact. It's nice to look at how linear the graphs are but its once you try them that you see that planar bass isn't that impressive. Detailed up to a certain extent but not satisfying. It's the same complain electrostats have gotten over the years: technical accuracy but no body and are thin sounding.
>>54715805
Which Sennheisers did you own ?
>>54715484
He's right on the money most of the time. X2s for example.
>>54715926
except he liked the x2 and they're terrible.
Reminder that anyone praising Zeos is a shitposter and should be ignored.
>>54715936
Then why do so many here own a pair?
>>54715967
same reason so many here own m50s or same reason so many people around the world own beats
they either don't care about good sound or have never experienced it
>>54715972
What's so bad about x2s? Tyll loves them.
>>54715992
he took them off the wall of fame because they weren't deserving and he even admitted he made a mistake putting them up there.
>>54716006
After comparing them to better HD600s? He changes his mind left and right and yet people here blindly follow him. How is zeos bad again?
>>54716047
>How is zeos bad again?
because he doesn't know what the fuck he's talking (on the technical side he is completely ignorant and doesn't understand how any product in audio actually functions even on a basic level) about and he hypes everything up way too much. talks about nonsense for 99% of the video (the other 1% comprising of him touching on sound quality)
Hey guys, what's your opinion on Soundblaster ZXR wireless headset with active noise cancellation?
>>54716078
Those are some mighty percentages. You don't watch his reviews do you? Just regurgitate reddit's current hate for him? Gotcha.
>>54716145
go away zeos
>>54716150
No thanks I like it here. I'm being informing the masses.
- $250
- Straya (but obviously can order online)
- Phone or Laptop and FiiO E10K
- IEM
- Would prefer deep canalphones for noise isolation
- Near reference but preference to a little more bass
- Rock, EDM, classical, jazz
- Pic related is my current gear; love my ROX Wireless but the battery life is shit. Have had other IEMs including a-JAYS Fives but I lost them. Longest lasting pair was a $5 TDK which I used for 5 years before the cable gave way.
I've had a look at the TTPOD T1 but not sure about the dual-driver thing. How good are they? What's the build quality like?
>>54716409
>Would prefer deep canalphones for noise isolation
You don't need deep penetration for good noise isolation. See Shure for example.
>>54716423
I've been thinking of custom ear molds as well. I can get it done for cheap but I guess that can totally ruin an IEMs tonality...
>>54716409
Zeos recommends them over most iems. TTPODs are the way to go.
>>54716457
Yeah I guess it's only $35 too. Noticed there's an "E" enhanced bass version. I might get both of them and gift the one that I don't like.
>>54711887
Radius hp-nef11 while exercising
JVC ha-fxt200ltd for quality listening
>>54711802
bhphotovideo.com
They charge $100 though.
>>54711887
Panasonic 360 Deluxe
>>54715906
HD558
>>54715972
(You)
So I bought the HD650s and O2 amp yet from my PC the music sounds watered down as if it is slightly underwater (not terrible, just not great as I anticipated), I plug the headphones into my phone and the quality is quite better,
I even have to use the audio driver's equalizer built into my motherboard to make it not sound flat.
Is my motherboard to blame? Should I just buy a DAC or soundcard. Is a soundcard just comprised of a DAC and Amp or is there more to it?
Need a cheap 3.5mm Amp only what should I get?
>>54716826
Have you tried using a 3.5mm to RCA for phone to O2?
>>54716870
I mean. AUX cable 3.5mm to 3.5mm. Shit I thought O2 had RCAs.
>>54716870
I only bought the 3.5mm version
>>54716881
Yeah but have you tried phone to O2? Maybe the computer is to blame. First try it out on your phone to O2.
>>54716879
>>54716890
Yeah, the phone's quality is still better than the PC without the amp attached, obviously its quieter, the amp makes a big difference
>>54716826
>Is my motherboard to blame?
No
> Should I just buy a DAC or soundcard.
No.
> Is a soundcard just comprised of a DAC and Amp or is there more to it?
Yes there's more to it. Buy a better headphone.
>tfw the MDR-7506 sucks for outside when it's windy and sunny as well
Earcups get sweaty and can't hear shit from the wind. God damn it man.
>>54713868
V-Moda Wireless.
>>54718578
Where are you living? On Mount Everest?
>>54719131
Bro it's just windy today.
>>54719140
Oh well, Sony 7506 isn't the best isolating closed headphone anyways.
What's wrong with Bluetooth headsets for casual use? At home I use wired ones, but when I'm outside it seems like a better option to use a wireless headset.
>>54719413
Only recently has Bluetooth headphones been decent and clear enough, but that said, there is still that "hiss" compared to a nice clean pair of headphones.
I personally think it's fine for workout or just casual use.
>>54719437
Alright, I'll buy one. Thanks.
>>54719511
Which one are you looking at? The Jaybird Bluebuds X are noice. Make sure it has decent battery life and is at least Bluetooth 4.0. Any lower and you WILL have lots of noise and interference.
>>54719437
I use Jabra ROX Wireless >>54716409. Very clean for a wireless headset, but the battery life is not that good. Only lasts 8 hours max with normal volume (usually listen with 2+ setting). It's okay for short trips or transit, but prepare to carry a battery bank with you for long usage.
Is Audeze worth it? Or should I stop being such a chump and spend an extra couple hundred and grab a pair of denons?
>>54719555
Actually I'll go to the nearest tech store and look for a cheap/good one, still haven't a model in mind. But thanks for the tip, I didn't knew that only Bluetooth 4.0 or over were good.
>>54719739
There shouldn't be anything lower than 3.0 on the mid-range/high-end market right now. Most are at least 4.4 or higher.
I had a $200 Bluetooth 1.0 TDK wireless unit years ago. It was such a noisy motherfucker, but I felt so cool being the first wireless headphone user back in high school.
>>54711887
hje-120k as my daily. I have a bunch though. favorite in terms of sound is probably piston 3.
>>54719782
I was thinking about going to bestbuy or brands mart USA to check some prices, hoping to find something good. Nowadays those wireless headsets recharge with a similar battery as cellphones? It'd bad if they needed those alkaline batteries.
>>54715263
amp would be more useful, and then only if you need it. main problem with phone audio is the introduction of noise into IEMs which most people use for portable listening. external amp/dac can eliminate this.
>>54719906
Nah, most should have lithium ion batteries built-in, which could be blessing (having a smaller package) and a curse (you're fucked if the battery dies).
Most recharge via mini/micro USB but there are some out there recharge wirelessly too.
There are over-ear and some bigger on-ears that allow for replaceable batteries, but I don't bother with them because you might as well have a pair of decent wired ones.
Bluetooth IEMs are the most practical since they take advantage of size reduction and wirelessness the best.
And Bluetooth headphones/IEMs are almost always headsets as well.
>>54716006
lol. he literally said he took them off the wall of fame because he was fanboying over the he400s, a headphone in a completely different sig class. he's done that with quite a few headphones. that's why he has the retired section. all those headphones are good, he just doesn't like his list to have too many items or retired stuff. he took off the fucking msr7 for the shitty meze (memes), and still has the m50, and trash like the hd202 and 8323 on there.
still miles better than zeos though.
>>54715926
it doesn't matter if things he likes are good. a good reviewer know WHY they're good and will be able to articulate that and provide evidence.
>>54719951
Thanks for clearing things up, my friend. It was really helpful.
When I leave work I'll look for a nice pair of headsets while keeping what you told me in mind.
>>54715889
stuff like the x2, portapro, and evo manage to have body, even if it's at the cost of some balance. and I have heard a good few closed headphones that should have a good amount of bass body on measurements but don't have that much in use.
>>54716409
ttpods are good. piston 3 is a tad better IMO. get the ttpod if you want a more v-shaped sig (but still tame by IEM standards), with more bass body. get piston 3 if you want more balance in general and really good upper mids/highs. ttpods have decent isolation. piston 3 have very poor isolation for IEMs.
>>54716826
make sure you're using line-out into the o2 and not headphone out. make sure your driver and windows settings are correct. could be the dac on your mobo but unlikely.
>>54720091
What's your budget? I can have a looksee for you?
hey /g/, i don't mean to be shilling or anything, but are these Pistons legit or just rip-offs?
http://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Piston-3-Reddot-Design-Headphones-For-Smartphone-p-971961.html
>>54720269
maybe. I know these are confirmed real and they're cheaper anyways.
http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_169225.html
>>54716826
this >>54717131
The K7xx is on massdrop right now
>>54720269
>>54720348
Fuck ya'll.
It's cheap enough to buy it at retail prices.
Got these on sale for 44$
Did I do ok?
Ive never owned a pair of decent headphones
>>54719697
no
>>54720401
No sennheiser is shit you should have gotten K240s
>>54720380
maybe if you live in china. more expensive doesn't mean they're real.
>>54720401
good deal. headphone not so great but you can mod them into a 598 if you're willing and able to remove the entire back and fuck around inside the cups. one anon did it.
>>54720419
Dayum. That's why I don't bother with anything other that full metal chassis headphones.
>>54720431
>maybe if you live in china
Nigga there are much more reputable sources for the Piston 3 for around the same or even less as retail. If you wanna save $5 with a risk for getting goof'd with counterfeits, go ahead.
Your regret to live by if you get fucked lol
>>54720430
44$ =/= 70$ familia
>>54720494
its still 10x better
>>54720134
It would be amazing if you did. It's up to 60 or 70 dollars.
>>54720482
except those are a confirmed good source. look it up. I got mine from there and checked them myself.
>>54720430
k240 is shit
>>54720552
Get a tripcode sennshill so i can filter you
>>54720568
Why does seinhesser upset you so much?
Honest question, I'm new to headphones.
>>54720530
IEMs or headphones?
>>54720608
triggered by sennheiser fanboys. doesn't realize you can like a sennheiser model or dislike other models from other companies without being a shill. like most headphone makes most of sennheiser's lineup is shit and not worth it. doesn't mean a few of their nicer headphones aren't amazing.
>>54720642
Both would be good, but with a preference for headphones.
>>54720608
Absolute shit headphones that are shilled by fucking everyone
>>54720099
Yeah that's why I said most. I refrained from mentioning the X2s because I don't consider them to be that great. Portapros are a different category of 'ultraportables' where the earpads are so small it couldn't possibly isolate and therefore there is no seal or sound chamber created, probably just rely on that mid bass hump to give it body but they don't extend well. What closed headphones are you referring to?
>>54720707
IEMs: Brainwavz BLU-100 or Jaybird Bluebuds X
Headphone: Sony MDR1RBT
You can get those from Amazon for cheap.
>>54720738
mad dogs and hp50. they have body and impact but not as much as you would expect. maybe because there is no hump like the x2, they just sound warm, not really bassy. v6 sounds way bassier than in should once you turn down the upper mids and highs some.
>>54720814
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the help you provided me.
Any suggestions for good isolating and comfortable headphones with $100 budget? I primarily want something to wear for hours a day to block out noise from my shithead neighbors. Not interested in IEMs though.
>Budget
500$ Flexible, plus or minus 200$
>location
U.S
>Source
PC, more then willing to get sound card, external components, etc.
>Preferred Type of headphone
Full, over the ear.
>Open or closed
Open for sound quality
>comfort quality
High preferably
>Preferred Tonal Balance
I listen to a vast array of different shit, so I figure a neutral balance would be best.
>Preferred music
Examples of some music I like for reference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmoLL9TMmC4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tviIxBhJTHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWl81uvr9F8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXW4zyDhkNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyzYk10lAQI
>Past Headphones
Astro A50's
I loved the wireless, the big issue was that they had a feedback from the microphone that caused a slight buzz in the left ear cuff whenever it was detecting sound. This literally killed any enjoyment I got from them.
Cloud Hyper X2
These were alright, however the cord, despite being braided seemed to tangle constantly. I would have liked a moveable microphone, as in goes up or down, or on the can controls. I disliked the inline audio for controls. Microphone stopped working after 6 months.
Corsair gaming H2100
I liked the band style for the head, and I liked the scroll wheel for control of volume. I disliked the plastic feel to it and it seemed to creak during movement, disturbing sound. The sound Quality for voice was pretty bad.
I'm more or less totally fed up with shitty low budget headset setups. They consistently annoy at the best of times and from my understanding USB generally degrades sound quality quite a lot. However I'm totally uninitiated in the finer points of sound quality or setup, since I never used to care about it. I'm more then willing to do some "required reading" as needed to get up to speed on this. I am totally open to moving to a dedicated Microphone and Headphones setup as needed, however I would prefer to stick to a headset, if possible.
>>54720985
K7XX and O2+ODAC
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-k7xx-massdrop-first-edition-headphones
>>54720983
>Any suggestions for good isolating
>Not interested in IEMs though.
Pick one.
IEMs by their very natures are the for best noise isolation. Even passive IEMs beat out "active" noise cancellation headphones.
>>54721023
I'm aware of that but I don't like wearing them. I just want headphone suggestions.
>>54721006
Thank you.
I want to confirm that by the O2+ODAC you mean...
https://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/objective2-odac-combo-revb/
or
http://www.amazon.com/JDSLABS-Objective2-Combo-Headphone-NwAvGuy/dp/B00EJ9405O
Would you recommend anything else for this setup, should I purchase a sound card as well or will the O2+ODAC handle that?
Thanks for your time, anon.
>>54721156
>https://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/objective2-odac-combo-revb/
yea this one
>>54720983
xpt100. great comfort. decent isolation. if you want max isolation hd280, but it's a clamp monster and doesn't sound $100 good.
>>54721006
>>54720985
with that budget you might as well step it up:
hd600/650, k712, he400i
>>54721357
the K712 is shit and so is the HD600/650
>>54719975
>I saw a lot of posts subsequent to my review that indicated folks thought I kinda blew it on that pick. In retrospect, they're right
>t50rp has no cup swiveling mechanics
>most of the pressure is above my ear and it's annoying as fuck (using the alpha dog varient of the t50rp mkii)
Am I the only one with this problem?
>>54721738
thats what you get for buying a fotm meme
>>54721738
on mine they swivel more than enough. they connect with a ball-like joint, it's not like they're fixed to the band or anything.
>>54721279
Thanks. I was thinking about this one. I'm sure the isolation will beat my current headphones anyway (portapros).
>>54722222
Fate has chosen, gotta get them now.
Are Bose good?
Sooo, I just impulse bought a pair of Senn HD598, and I have to say I'm totally unimpressed. On my phone they sound like complete shit which is understandable, but on my PC which can drive them to deafening levels, they also sound like shit. I really can't hear the amazing "soundstage", they have almost no bass whatsoever, and I would define the highs and mids veiled and kinda muddy. I would compare the sound of these to my shitty $5 VE Monk earbuds I got memed into buying by head fi, they're just louder and slightly more detailed.
Maybe they need burn in? I have 24 hours to bring them back to the store for a refund.
>Budget
100 united states dollars
>Location
Europe
>Source
Computer and digital piano
>Preferred type of headphone
Uhh
>Open or closed
Open I guess, I want to use them at home
>Comfort level
Yes
>Preferred music
Classical, baroque
>Past headphones
Literally 1$ chink earbuds
I'm looking for decent headphones at around 100 usd or less to use at home for general stuff. I know nothing about this field someone told me to buy K240, is it considered good for general use?
>>54722605
give it time, and I don't mean burn in just listening experience. a/b against your other stuff. eq.
I felt similar when I first got mine. I missed the more in-your-face aspects of my other headphones like the airy highs of my 668b or the bass of some of my closed headphones. where the 598 shine is the mids, and the little nuances in bass and highs. yes they're bass light, very little impact, but with some eq boost they're fine. I would say the only thing they're really "bad" at is very bass-centric music like some electronic, drone, doom, hip-hop etc. listen to some classical, acoustic music, and music that is vocal-centric. a/b a recording that has good female vocals and you'll hear them beat other headphones handily.
plus there is the comfort. I actually don't use mine that much for music, I use it as an all-day computer headphone for listening to radio, streams, etc. you can listen to them for a very long time without head or hearing fatigue.
>>54722713
AKG K240
>>54711802
whats the difference between this and the mdrv6?
>>54721403
>If you dislike a headphone suggestion, try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked instead of going "hurr, brand x sucks"
hang yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq5Jzuf7Ocs
>>54725356
Hello Zero.
>>54722605
>Sooo, I just impulse bought a pair of Senn HD598, and I have to say I'm totally unimpressed.
Only headfi folks unironically praise this headphone, then your reaction is definitely understandable.
> On my phone they sound like complete shit which is understandable, but on my PC which can drive them to deafening levels, they also sound like shit. I really can't hear the amazing "soundstage", they have almost no bass whatsoever, and I would define the highs and mids veiled and kinda muddy. I would compare the sound of these to my shitty $5 VE Monk earbuds I got memed into buying by head fi, they're just louder and slightly more detailed.
Nothing new here, basically everything you said corresponds to the stereotypical Sennheiser's house sound. Connecting the HD598 to a low output impedance source might help, but it won't make them sound drastically different.
>Maybe they need burn in?
No, burn in is a lie.
> I have 24 hours to bring them back to the store for a refund.
Get a refund and buy something actually good, like the AKG K612 or the Philipps SHP9500. You will thank me later.
>>54725605
>Philipps SHP9500
why would you buy a shittier, brighter 598?
>Budget
$200, but may be willing to go up to $300
>Location
USA
>Source
Android phone, computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Either is fine, but preferabbly open
>Comfort level
Just as long as I can keep them on for more than 30 minutes without being bothered by it.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral/balanced
>Preferred music
Don't have something I specifically listen to, sorry. Need a pair for all around use. Jack of all trades I suppose. If this is crucial I can try to be more specific.
>Past headphones
Seinheiser HD485. Would like a pair similar to these. I don't know much about them as my brother gave them to me a while back. Never looked into them, just have been using them for years and have enjoyed them. Recently the jack has gotten bent. They still work, but only on my PC it seems. With my phone they can get distorted. The ear cuffs are flatten anyways and they tend to get uncomfortable after a long time use.
Thank you.
so the X2 has replacable earpads, but where the fuck can you actually buy replacement pads?
Headphones that won't break from the stress of having an afro?
My Beyerdynamic DT 770's just broke after less than half a year of use.
>>54726843
Cut your hair, nigger.
>>54726878
What exactly is the purpose of this post?
how does everyone feel about the tbx12
>>54726843
IEMs.
>>54726901
Giving you proper advice, stupid nigger.
>>54725419
It's zeos! zeos pantera!
>>54727034
You're here to give me advice on my haircut? You think I come here for hair suggestions, and that I'd appreciate one from you, or anyone on /g/?
Are you sure that you're not the stupid one here?
what were the most disappointing headphones you bought and why were they the HD600s?
>>54723585
on the 7506 the channels are totally isolated, the v6 is wired to have some crossover. some say the v6 is slightly bassier.
unless you're using them for really technical monitoring I wouldn't worry about it. for listening they're effectively the same.
>>54727120
8323. needs it's own cost in comfort mods, doesn't sound that good. will always break along the headband because of shit plastic/design.
>>54727274
aren't those really clampy?
>>54727094
>stupid nigger breaking his headphones because of his nigger mane
>tell stupid nigger how to fix his problem
>stupid nigger calls me stupid
Stupid nigger indeed.
>>54727303
not. really. just shit pads and a bad hot-spot. th-02 absolutely destroys them for a dirt cheap headphone, it has it's own problems though. they should just double the price on that and put it in a not cheap housing.
>Budget
around €50 or so is preferable, can go up to €100 only if it's really worth it
>Location
Italy
>Source
computer
>Preferred type of headphone
full-size
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfortable, I'm no audiophile, just looking for an ok pair of headphones after a life with earbuds
>Preferred music
electronica, nu disco, indie rock
>Past headphones
cheap-ass €10 or so earbuds, see above
"I fell for the hype" - ______ Owner
>>54727929
Just go on monoprice you fuccboi
>>54727929
xpt100. if you can't afford it save up.
alternatives: m40x, v6/7506
>>54726417
Seinheiser HD598/558
>>54729113
Thanks, I will look into them!
I finally got these suckers. Time to determine whether they're actually good or just anothet meme headphone.
>>54728252
nice tumblr meme faggot
>>54713965
Then any recommendations for headphones+DAC/AMP all for the low low price of $200?
Today my faithful AKG K702's finally kicked the bucket. Should I move up to K712's or get Hifiman Edition S?
What's the best deal on massdrop right now?
>>54729964
Hifiman HE350
those things sound like 350 dollar headphones.
i'm looking for something a step above the HD 598 sennhiser headphones i have now. They must be open and i prefer sennhiser. I don't know much about whats offered on the market currently.
Late in coming, but I just wanted to leave a little thanks for the anons that meme'd me into getting the MDRV6 back during Black Friday when they were $50.
They felt a bit "clampy" at first (only slightly), but they ended up very comfy and nice to listen with. I sometimes even sleep with them on.
>>54730325
Listen, stop being a brand whore and get something else. How much are you willing to spend?
>>54729642
Spoiler: It's a meme.
I'm doing a review soon. It will be another IEM shoot out (pt.3)
>>54730440
maybe a little more than $300
>>54730474
HD600 if you're a sennheiser fanboy
otherwise:
HE400s
DT880s
>>54728215
Superluxx b owner, should've gone for thicc bass.
>>54730578
thanks bro doing research on these now
>>54730735
Experts are saying the HE400s are better than the HD600. DT880s have spiky treble.
Just recently got myself a Cambridge dacmagic plus to pair with my hd598's. The reports of it having a bright headphone stage are wrong. It's actually quite good. Also the volume knob is a lot better than I was lead to believe. So either they updated it or the engineering samples that went out for review were changed pre production, because this thing is awesome. To anyone looking for a DAC with balanced outputs don't believe the negative hype.
>>54730325
I have hd598's and have had hd600, dt880 k712 and ad700. Your best bet is the hd600/650 because they will sound simlar but with a much wider sound stage and better imaging.
DT880 are mostly flat but the talk about treble emphasis is spot on, and they can be fatiguing for sensitive ears.
K712 can be anemic sounding without proper amping, but the hd600/650 will sound good until you get yourself a decent dac/amp combo. That said with proper amplification they're a different beast so you really have to try them out to decide for yourself.
>>54730789
>Experts are saying
Which experts? If you link a zeos review you can pretty much be safely ignored.
>>54730888
"I do find its transient response cleaner than the HD 600, thereby delivering slightly better imaging."
-Tyll
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/terrific-hifiman-he400s-planar-magnetic-headphones#Q0xUS7Ema7QLYcIx.97
>>54730943
Given his description of the HE400S it would seem that if you prefer forward treble the HD600 isn't for you, but then the dt880 may be given its stature as a well regarded headphone with excellent detail. I found the k712 to not have the peaks of the dt880, and be closer to the sennheisers in that area, so it might fall with the "relaxed" description. The only criticism I would level at the review is that in his discussion of the wall of fame he forgot to mention his change of mind on the matter of the sennheiser veil.
>Many will whine about it's slightly soft sound, "they have the Sennheiser veil," some will say, but I think this excellent headphone is just gentle on the ears.
and then in the review
>We've all heard the phrase, "the Sennheiser veil" regarding the HD 600/650, and I do think there's something to the criticism.
Of course I'm not going to twist that and say it's a direct contradiction or that he's a confused old man like some of the meme posters here, I only point it out to show that the increased treble may be a preference that has developed in his listening habits since his reviews of the hd600/650, and as such the poster requesting purchase advice might want to take this on board when considering headphones in this price bracket.
should i ugprade to an he400i?
i was considering buying an amp/dac but my macbook appears to be doing plenty of job in the volume department, but not too sure if I would notice the increase in quality as much as i would if i spent $200-300 more on some headphones
>>54731685
baka im so tired
forgot to mention i currently own HD600s
any other suggestions in the $500 area is cool or if its a somewhat sideways upgrade and purchasing an amp/dac is better id be thankful to be steered in the right direction
HiFime 9018 Asynchronous DAC came in the mail. Also StarTech ICUSBAUDIO2D and Vibro Veritas IEM measuring thing. And two Sescom switchers. I think someone here knows who I am and I apologize for posting. These are not /csg/ items. I will try and compare HiFime ES9018K2M DAC to a full sized Gustard dual ES9018 DAC later today. I am not on Head-fi or Reddit and will never be.
>>54729642
Cool!
>>54729940
What happened to the K702?
>>54730464
I want your thoughts on Zircon vs SE846.
>>54731685
>my macbook appears to be doing plenty of job in the volume
I'd get an amp.
>>54731747
SE846>>>>>TTPOD>>Zircon. Zircons lack mids.
>>54709352
I'm looking for a desktop amp for my HD600s.
>Budget
~$100
>Location
USA
>Source
PC
Quick question. Ordered some red sandalwood earbuds from Amazon.
Wasn't expecting much for 25 bucks, but they are way better than I was expecting for the price (still nowhere near top end). But the real curious part is the packaging it came with.
It was pretty awesome (pic related). Seemed like a gift set, honestly. But the instructions had QR codes on it, and when I scanned them, I was taken to apps for a skype alternative, and some sort of anonymous posting app.
Did this company take money from these apps (both made by different companies) to subsidize the cost of the headphones and gift box?
Rate mine
>>54730464
Are you the guy from z reviews? They're definitely a meme, but they're not bad at all. They're better than my 8 dollar Panasonic's, and they were only 12 bucks so I'm happy. I do wanna get some good iems though, does /hpg/ still recommend the sound magic e10s?
>>54732269
This is a better picture
>>54732270
Yeah zeos here. Just get some TTPODs
>>54732292
Cool man thanks, I'll pick some up after the zircons die on me. Just curious, what do you think the ttpods have that the zircons don't? Mids?
Just got 518s delivered (don't judge me, they seemed pretty reasonably for the low price) and the bass sounds great but drowns out everything else so badly that I can barely make out lyrics. Will it settle down into something that won't give me a headache after a few hours of runtime?
>>54732381
YOU HAVE TO GO BACK
sr80e or Alessandro MS1? Is the latter an upgrade or a side grade?
>>54730833
>paying for a placebo dac/amp
>balanced making an audible difference
>>54730833
>The reports of it having a bright headphone stage are wrong
anyone who calls the 598 bright has hearing problems. they are veiled.
>>54731865
really? because I felt the the ttpod lacked a bit of mids and treble balance compared to the piston 3, but it makes it up in better isolation and bass impact. small differences though imo.
>>54732381
I'm telling you, just remove the entire back of both cups and anything that would cause driver reflections. you'd essentially be making it a 598.
>>54733142
Strangely enough I just tried plugging it into a USB DAC that came with my old headphones (hyperx cloud 2) and it made things much clearer
Do mmcx connectors break or wear out?
Is there any point in getting good headphones if the weird ass music you like is almost entirely only available in 128kbps?
>>54733219
Only if you regularly un/plug them.
>>54733225
Try using rutracker. It has a lot of obscure shit.
>>54733225
Well what do you have right now? That cant possibly be the only thing you listen to. Anyways besides detail retrieval you can have a more even frequency response, better bass extension, more pronounced mids and highs... even soundstage would be improved.
>>54733267
>detail retrieval
meme
>>54733225
Yes. Bitrate isn't everything, but obviously you're facing diminishing returns.
>>54733205
I have alc887 and it sucks dicks compared to my DAC. Low noise floor doesn't necessarily mean good sound.
>>54733238
I have my doubts but I'll give it a shot.
>>54733267
>Well what do you have right now?
Literal garbage. From a bin.
>That cant possibly be the only thing you listen to.
Yes it is. I'm a real special fucking snowflake I guess.
>more even frequency response, better bass extension, more pronounced mids and highs... even soundstage would be improved.
That's the answer I was looking for, thanks.
>>54733273
>everything I don't understand is a meme
Not even the guy you're responding to but you're full of shit. Bit rate makes a difference.
>>54733303
he was talking about headphones when he was spouting the detail retrieval meme you utter retard.
>Bit rate makes a difference.
not after V0 VBR bitrates in mp3 or even lower bitrates in better codecs. zero difference after that as those bitrates are audibly transparent outside of killer samples.
>>54733301
You probably watch movies too right? Video games?
>>54733301
Have fun.
>>54733329
Not on my PC, no. I'm really not /g/ material.
>>54733333
Checked
>>54733322
Autism.
