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Previous Thread:
>>53512153
I've got a 5.1 system hooked onto my computer (speakers to sub, sub to motherboard). I'd like to plug in headphone and mic to the motherboard as well, not the front jacks.
Is there good 3rd party software on windows that takes into account the realtek HD audio drivers and the included windows audio settings to easily switch between headphone and 5.1 speakers without plugging out the cables?
I'm having a weird issue where the rear speakers half work when I plug in my headphones and have to change a bunch of settings to get the rear speakers working fully again.
>>53534356
>For the newfags that keep replying to the "Belgian shitposter"
am I the belgian shitposter?
I am belgian, but I try not to shitpost
I also don't do any of the things on that list
after an AKGay fagboy made some thread on /int/ about headphones recommending AKG and ridiculing anything else, people started talking about a belgianfag because I posted in that thread
IIRC the guy was from the US of Gay and there weren't any other Belgians so I dont know where it came from
My Monoprice 8320s are ear rape. 8320s sound great but they sound more ear rape than ER4S.
>>53534556
>everything is gay and fag
>not knowing if you're shitposting or not
>it must be me though because i posted in an unrelated thread
you may not be THE shitposter in question, but you certainly are one
>>53534556
You became a meme.
>>53534382
>good 5.1
>hooked into computer onboard
You read that tomshardware article claiming that nothing actually beats realtek in sound quality, didn't you?
>>53534705
then where the fuck did the belgian thing come from if it wasnt the /int/ thread
>>53534718
>You read that tomshardware article claiming that nothing actually beats realtek in sound quality, didn't you?
No, I've had this setup for 10+ years, had it hooked up to a Dvix player on tv before. What is the correct way to do it on pc? I'm really lost as to what I should choose, hd audio realtek, direct sound, wasabi...
>>53534729
if you stop shitposting you don't have to worry about where it came from.
>>53534775
DAC + Active speakers would be the cheapest way to go
receiver + amp + passive speakers would be the high end route
if you're talking just using your onboard then probably wasapi if it supports it
>>53534775
>>53534841
It's this dinosaur.
http://www.cnet.com/products/typhoon-power-system-5-1-speaker-system-for-pc/
I've never had a soundcard or a reciever. Do I need one for such a weak system?
Wasapi works fine until I plug out my headphones and plug them back in again, then I lose a lot bass and the rear speakers sound very thin.
that's why I was wondering if I could use other software to control the switch between headphone/speakers.
If there is no such thing, what's a good cheap receiver for this system, preferably where switching between headphone and speakers doesn't mess up the settings?
>>53534872
If you're using windows 10 that could be the problem with the audio drivers.
For that system I wouldn't worry about new hardware. It won't really take advantage of the difference in quality.
My advice is to just put an interconnect cable in your motherboard so when you plug your headphones in and have to deal with having two devices in one output you don't have to reach around the back of your computer and unplug the headphones each time.
>>53534997
Actually forgot to ask how are you plugging those in? 3.5-RCA cable? Where do your headphones go? If they're in the front panel that would be what's fucking you up each time. The device or driver just can't handle the switch.
>>53534997
>>53535016
Using Win 8.1. I'll buy an extension cord (same thing as interconnect cable right?) thanks for the tip.
>how are you plugging those in
satellites go into subwoofer audio in with RCA, subwoofer uses 3.5mm/1,8" connectors from audio out to the motherboard.
Unfortunately when I plug in my headphones to the green audio jack nothing happens, music is still coming from the speakers. It only recognizes the headphones when I plug them in the front.
thanks for the help btw, appreciate it.
>>53531671
My oppo pm3 is a few days away! How is that combination? Should I go pm3 - k712 or pm3 - x2?
I'm considering the MSR7, I currently have 1st gen Sennheiser Momentum over ear. How much of an upgrade would it be?
>>53535401
PM3 X00
Fun fact, here are the anime archetype equivalents of certain headphone brands
Senpai - Sennheiser (senpaiser)
Onii-chan - Stax
Baka - Bose
Imouto - Grado
Onee-Chan - Akg
Otouto - Beyerdynamic
These are objective and may not be altered, but you are allowed to discuss the implications of this.
>>53535767
>otouto
wat
is this like lil bro?
>>53535721
Didn't I tell you in the last thread that it's definitely an upgrade. Or are you looking for other opinions from someone else?
The upgrade is like going from a GTX750ti to a GTX970. When a GTX980 is like a HD800 or Stax or something.
>>53535401
K702 or K7XX, the K712 is trash
>>53535836
what would the upgrade be from 668b to hi2050?
>>53535859
I've heard the Superlux HD681 and HyperX Cloud (Takstar Pro 80).
HD681 is boomy and bright. HyperX Cloud was very thin sounding and no detail. In comparison to the MSR7.
Sidegrade. Not a upgrade.
>>53535890
681 is nobass though
668b is v shaped
I dont know where to go from my 668b
I just recived my Takstar HI 2050 HI2050 and it came with a 1.8m jack, the headphone has a 2.2m jack, should I just the headphone jack or attach the 1.8m wire jack to it?
>>53536829
Just like in pic related, should I attach the wire to my headphones or should I just plug in my headphones to my computer an ignore the wire
>>53536838
It's an extension cord, ignore it if you don't need it.
>>53536898
What setting should I set these to?
what about mp3-players, is there no better alternative to sandisk clip +?
>>53537218
Leave them. Use the back panel output and plug the headphones there. Don't enable any "enhancements" from your driver suite. Get a good equalizer if you want to mess around with the sound. Equalizer APO is the best thing for Windows.
>>53537242
It's discontinued and went up in price a lot due to it. There definitely are better players and always were but it depends on what you want and what is your budget.
>>53537278
I can hear a feint hiss noise even though I'm not playing any noise on my computer, though is disseapears when I mute my audio, should I consider getting a DAC? My headphones are connected directly to my motherboard
>>53537332
I'm not the guy you were talking to but yes, if you want to get rid of the hiss you'll need a dac
I just got the JVC HA-RX 700 and plugged in the PC they sound not loud enough. Do I need an amp/dac?
>>53537470
Yeah
Can someone recommend me a headphone stand, I only use one headphones and I hate to put it on my table which isn't clean
>>53537536
This is mine :^)
Make one yourself, there are loads of ideas online
>>53537591
I honestly think this is awful
it's unstable due to the wheels
it's got a very small resting point, this putting stress on the headband & deforming it
>Budget
$80 (flexible)
>Location
U.S O' A
>Source
Computer and phone
>Type
Full sized, over the ears
>Open/Closed
Closed.
>Comfort level.
I would like to be able to wear them for 3+ hours without any irritation, but if the sound is drastically improved, I can live with less comfort.
>Preferred music
Alt-J:
http://youtu.be/rVeMiVU77wo
Glass Animals:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ifSSg1HAo
Shayfer James:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-tOR_zyKZxw
This is my general taste.
>Past headphones
Only pair that I really liked:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014IM2RQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458228562&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=red+retro+headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41cGRK9H-4L&ref=plSrch
I like the design and sound of these, but I'm open to suggestions.
>>53537536
/hpg/, I had a question on the previous thread, but it auto-saged, so permit me to ask again:
I just got a pair of MDR-V6 as my starter headphones, and they do sound great. However, my onboard sound isn't the greatest so do I get myself a sound card, or go the DAC+Amp route? I'm also interested in virtual surround through dolby headphones, but the information in the wiki was lacking, could I also get some tips on how to implement this?
Pardon my newfagness.
NEW ZEOS REVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqm50k-PK30
GET IN HERE!
FUCK YEAH ZEOS!
![MD-16624_20160308120340_78911d7cfbc8df2d[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/LHDNrA1.jpg "MD-16624_20160308120340_78911d7cfbc8df2d[1].jpg")
>check mail
>see this
>OH FUCK THEY HAVE X00 AGAIN
>E-MU Teak Headphones
wat
>>53537714
niiiiice, those must be insanely good! i definitely getting a pair. Zeos is always on point.
>>53537743
he's literally a paid shill like Tyll, Linus
>>53537714
Thanks m8
>>53537707
High-Fidelity Stereo > 7.1 echoey colored shit
>>53537714
Fuck, best headphones for under 500? I got to get these.
>>53537751
Nope. You're clueless, all the headphones he gets are sent by people not companies. Zeos does the best reviews in all honesty.
>>53537774
So, I'm assuming purely a DAC/Amp combo? I'm a poorfag, so I was looking at the fiio E10k, but I am looking to save up for the Schiit stack.
>>53537818
Oops, meant to quote >>53537762
>>53537802
He gets tons of shit sent to him by companies and he even talked about begging senn to send him shit but they didnt
>>53537833
Uhuh... Retard.
>>53537862
>>53535836
Thanks forcthe reply. I was looking for maybe 1-2 more opinions regarding the headphones. But your reply makes it more clear.
>>53537332
Not that guy but yes, buy the fiio e10k, its cheap, small and does the job perfectly, I used to own one and those headphones which are fantastic for the money.
>>53537536
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ELEGIANT-Universal-Acrylic-Headphone-Earphone/dp/B016VU6K3S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458230067&sr=8-3&keywords=headphone+stand
I use blue-tac on the bottom of mine to stick it to my desk, it looks great for the money and the little sticker in the pictures peels off if you want.
>>53537714
Alright these or audeze el8?
>>53537714
"Mic drop, MK3" HOLY SHIT best review ever. I wonder how any closed headphone manufacturer can compete with this. Good bye THX00.
>>53534356
My brothers 702's seem to work fine with my on board sound, why does everyone say that they need to be powered by an amp?
>>53534356
I used apo EQ to add bass to my 702's, im satisfied I guess but I expected to get a tiny bit more. Is this it?, is this my max with the 702's unless I go over and start clipping etc?
Looking for flat frequency response headphones for mastering and engineering. Should I get the Akg 702, sennheisser hd 600 or the DT 880? Price doesn't matter. Looking for the best sound quality to suit my needs
>>53538451
Are the upgraded ATH-M50's better than the originals, and are the originals the best entry level headphones ever put on the market?
t. athm50 user of 6 years with his first pair still going strong.
>>53534556
he needs somebody to target because he's mentally retarded and thought he'd catch the person calling him out on his shitposting by setting up a 'trap' on /int/ to see their country flag.
>>53538512
I'm not sure what this comparison means my friend, I'm new to all of this EQ stuff.
Are you saying the 702's are bad in general?
>>53538601
The graph tells you what frequencies to EQ and by how much
Do you guys make recommendations with actual prices or is it all.
OI LUV, GABBERED ME A PAIR FOR 4 QUID USED
Sennheiser HD800S or STAX L-700? They cost about the same in my country.
>>53538632
To try and match the green line?, that's the only one that looks remotely close to mine.
I'm retarded.
>>53538653
ufockinwotm8
>>53538681
>that's the only one that looks remotely close to mine.
what did you mean by this?
Budget 30 Dollars, don't care about rest, just for skype, no IEM
>>53538705
No idea senpai, send help
>>53538705
Either way when I figure out how to match that graph you posted are you saying I can get more bass than I have now without sacrificing the overall sound quality?
>>53538829
you can increase by whatever you want, you just need to put a PreAmp in front of your EQ files that is at least -DB the maximum DB you boosted by
>>53538884
Will that not affect the rest of the balance?, i'll just get more bass whilst the rest will be flat/neutral if I set it properly?
>>53538941
just match the graph first and do what i said and then make your own decision
>>53538953
Will do, appreciate it m8
>>53538679
No idea about the STAX, but I've had a listen to both the HD800 and S and the (quite small) difference wasn't worth paying double for the S. I have the HD800 now and enjoy them very much.
>>53537714
Okay /g/ so a 130 dollar headphone is better than most 500 dollar headphones and you hit the point of diminishing returns at 300. Does this mean that this is the end all be all headphone? Why doesn't /g/ ever recommend this? Are you guys lagging behind or hate the fact that a cheap headphone is that good.
>>53539413
it looks like shit and uses the ancient headband system instead of 3d wings. Also, closed.
>>53537498
Just tried them on my sister's laptop and they sound way louder. Geuss I need to get a new PC.
Anyone know where I can get a decent priced SHP9500 in the EU? Newegg won't ship outside the US.
Never had proper headphones so I'm curious about how badly do the open headphones leak sounds? Are the HD660 much worse than the HD668B if my purpose is to listen to all genres of music, series/movies and very casual gaming? Also if somebody wants to recommend other possible headphones in 60$ range feel free to.
>>53539632
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-SHP9500-Over-Ear-Headphones-Black/381133854860
>>53539632
>how bad do they leak sound
They're essentially like portable speakers.
>>53539632
>how badly do the open headphones leak sounds?
Everyone will be listening to your ching-chong sing alongs m8
>>53539632
Depends on the specific model, my Grados leak sound like you have mini-speakers strapped to your head, Senns less so.
>>53539543
>Waaaah it doesn't look good! I want my beats by dReeeee.
>Waaahh it doesn't have a overly complicated headband system that is prone to sagging on some heads and is only seen on shitty audio technica headphones.
>Waaah it's not fully open so i can let everyone know what shit taste in anime music i have.
Typical /g/
>>53539825
>only seen on shitty audio technica headphones.
nope
>>53539980
oh right, those cheap knock offs from chinkland have them too.
>>53540060
what is your point, edgelord?
>>53539825
They're not even closed, they're "semi-open"
>buy the headphones
>buy earpads to make it better
>buy cables to make it better
>buy an amp because these things need some extreme power
It isn't good out of the box, so its shit.
>>53540173
at that point you've spent all your money
>>53540173
it's good out of the box, you just have a shitty amp ^_^
Fidelio x2 arrived today and I'm very happy with them, € 230. When people were saying they were comfy I had no idea this level of comfy existed.
They sound great, especially with what I like to listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZQTYqxu4Us but since this is my first pair of real headphones I can't compare them.
As you can see I attached a v-moda boom pro mic to it because a good desktop mic was overkill for me. The mic is good but not great, might need to buy a 3,5mm to usb adapter to get rid of the noise. They are amazing in games as well. Gun sounds, explosions, ambient noise, spacial awareness, all great.
>>53540528
>When people were saying they were comfy I had no idea this level of comfy existed.
>380g
son...
>Budget
sub €50, €35 phones will do
>Location
Estonia
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
High comfort, decent quality. Something for larger ears
>Preferred tonal balance
none
>Preferred music
All around + Games/Movies/
>Past headphones
Philips Downtowns. No complaints. Threading strung loose on earmuffs after a few years of use
>>53537714
>>53539413
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/FostexT50RPMk3.pdf
>>53540660
>tyll
>unbiased
fuck off.
>>53540778
it's contains a raw fr chart.
>>>/trash/
Are these really that good or are people just shilling?
Compared to similar priced headphones (eg: K612 Pro, DT990), how do they sound?
>>53541024
They are simply incredible.
>>53540839
Why are you directing me to a porn board? That graph looks good to me. Anyways, it's not like graphs matter since perception is different than measurements. Graphs aren't indicative of detail and sound stage. Still a top tier headphone, maybe even TOTL.
I'm going to buy a headset to use together with my coming Vive.
People who have tried VR tells me to get a wireless headset with good surround capabilities.
Some of the guys that are reviewing the Vive Pre's are using Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 450, but I've always looked at Turtle Beach as a shitty console headset manufacturer.
I've been looking at Sennheiser RS170/180 for a few days now, but it seems like people are really happy with the Turtle Beach.
Any recomendations?
>>53541196
fuck off shill
>>53539610
Anyone?
>>53541197
Best way to go are IEMS as they don't as as much bulk to your head. TTPOD T1 are my favorite budget iems right now but you can always go for wireless iems like the Jaybird X2 iems. You'll be MUCH more comfortable.
>>53541315
Tell me about the ad900x zeos. Does it fall off the head like some say? I dont know if my head is big or small
>>53541197
IEMs will probably be best, due to easy wireless & no bulk
don't get jaybird X2 like >>53541315
said, instead just get Bluebuds X, they're the "precursor" but the same for 95% and cost like 30-50$ less
>>53541315
My headphone budget is about 3-400 dollaridoos.
I found Steelseries Siberia 800 and Corsair H2100 aswell but I'm afraid they are just overpriced crap with the pricetag that the "GAMING" label implies...
Do the Jaybirds give as good surround feel as a let's say a dedicated surround headset that covers your whole ear?
>>53541367
I have a pretty big head and they don't still or fall. AD900x are pretty light and have a good clamp so they should do that. Benefit is that they're self adjustable. I found the best way to tell if you have a larger than average head is by had size. If we are talking metric, above 59 would be a large head.
>>53541315
>recommending bt without aptxll for vr
What do you lads think about getting ATH-M50x headphones with Fiio EK 10?
>>53537949
Infact it doesn't, "K702 are hard-to-drive headphone" is just a meme perpetuated by "audiophiles and amp lovers. Just get a source having less than 6 ohm output impedanced and you're fine. The hardest-to-drive headphone among the big three is the DT880 600 ohm, which needs an amp.
>>53538451
I love the sound of the K702, but if I ever had to EQ it I'd probably raise the <80 Hz region by 4-5 dB and maybe tone the 2 kHz peak down if you feel like it's sibilant and too bright.
>>53538486
DT880 has best bass below 100 Hz, K702 is flat from 100 Hz up to 1.5 kHz but has a peak around 2-2,5 kHz, HD600 has linear upper-mids and treble. All three might need EQ and are great for mastering, then I suggest to get the cheapest one and EQ it to your preference.
My DT770 came in the mail today, had them loosen up for about two and a half hours.
My phone can drive them on it's own, but it takes almost 80% volume.
Bass is great, punchy and clear. So its great for house and techno. I expected it to be quite crap on some more detailed stuff. But it handles She brings the rain by Can like a champ too.
I can definetly say I'm satisfied, and very glad I didn't splurge 250+ euros on a whim.
Only downsides are that clearly it does get near the limit of a phone or lighter mp3 players output, but since it works for me, there isn;t any problem.
The other thing is that it seems to clamp a little tight for comfort, but I assume it will loosen up after some wear or careful bending,
>>53541487
>e10k
unless you need it now, which judging from your headphone purchase, you probably don't. Just wait a month or two until they stock again to make prices drop 10-20$
>meme50x
no
>>53541510
which version did you get?
>>53541546
80 ohms
>Budget
$50
>Location
USA
>Source
IPod classic or Sansa Clip+
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Good travel headphones, something that won't come off if I move around too much and can block out the ambient noise of a train car.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral as possible
>Past headphones
AKG Q-701 (for home use), Senheiser HD-219s (good travelers, but way too bassy)
>>53541523
>meme50x
Does /g/ hate them just because they are popular?
>>53541422
Imaging and soundstage are not the strong points of IEMS but are far superior in comfort when you have so much stuff strapped to your head. Gaming headphones are complete garbage. Only the Logitech G933 are halfway decent. You are better off with a light set of headphones and a separate microphone.
Recommendations for full sized light weight headphones goes as follows:
Sony MDR-MA900
Sennheiser HD600
SHP9500 only because they feel light weight and can be used with the v-moda boom pro.
I guess this isn't really about headphones but why should I go for non/balanced speaker setup?
>>53541628
>Only the Logitech G933 are halfway decent.
you hating on the hyperx cloud or do you not consider it a gaming headset
![california-headphones-xl[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/22Xo6or.jpg "california-headphones-xl[1].jpg")
Pic related are nice.
Cali Silverados
Metal + Leather
Closed back
Managed to buy them for $33 off Amazon about a year and a half ago, Cable is a bit thin, but it and the cans show no sign of wear
>>53541734
We are talking about wireless headsets with great surround.
Or to be more direct:
The best way to listen to stuff in VR. The spatial awereness.
Can someone confirm if UE 2pin can fit in normal 2pin IEMs? I heard they have different diameter.
>>53541734
I don't hate it. I just think the G933 sound better, are more full featured, have a better mic and considering his budget i don't think he would mind spending that tiny bit more.
>>53541754
It's too bad the ear cups don't swivel. Was a heck of a deal, i could bludgeon burglars with it.
>>53541761
There is no good wireless headset with great surround sound. Sorry to tell you but there just isn't. It's all gimmicky trash that sounds terrible.
>>53541821
Yea its really solid, Went through three Monoprice "hi-fi" $20 Headphones, all cracked in the same exact spot, is nice to have a set that feels like it could stop a bullet
Zeos, the summer is coming, 80-100 degrees outside, questionable AC on the inside. One standing fan. What headphone do you choose.
>>53541911
Speakers.
>>53541821
I'm
>>53537648
Do you have any recommendation
>>53541938
You cant have speakers because of noise complaints previously from apartment downstairs / roomies
yo zeos, why are you a moderator of /r/EmmaWatsonsLegs
Z, tell me about replay gain track / peak in foobar and how these two parameters can give a sense of how good a recording is
>>53541911
>>53541962
Try some IEMs. The reason i say this because for hot weather you need three things. Minimal contact from the headband, breathable pads, and an open enclosure. Now if you don't want IEMS you can get the Beyerdynamics DT880s, Sony MDR-MA900, Takstar HI 2050, AudioTechnica AD line, and maybe the HE-400Ss.
>>53541964
She's sexy.
>>53538501
Buy good headphones
>>53542450
why her legs though mate
das weird mang
Thinking of buying these for 200$. Worth the price?
>>53542821
Not for the sound at least but they are quite nice looking, specially the blue gray.
>>53542450
>Try some IEMs. The reason i say this because for hot weather you need three things. Minimal contact from the headband, breathable pads, and an open enclosure. Now if you don't want IEMS you can get the Beyerdynamics DT880s, Sony MDR-MA900, Takstar HI 2050, AudioTechnica AD line, and maybe the HE-400Ss.
Is the eason you wouldnt reccommend the SHP9500 for hot weather the non replacable cups?
>>53542884
Will people on the train hear when I´m listening to Madonna or am I fine?
>>53543000
>am I fine?
Your'e as bent as it gets m8
>>53534356
>100-120$
>U.S.
>Wired
>IEM
>Closed
>N/A
>Bassy
>Hip-Hop, Rap, EDM, House, the occasional classical song
>HD419, Brainwavs s1, Xiaomi Piston 3, Random sony shit
>>53542922
people experience itchyness which irritates and yes the sweat will accumulate over time and make them grimy. Other wise they would be perfect for hot weather.
>>53543000
Only gays in xis 40ies "listen" to Madonna...
Oh Wait
>>53543180
Shure se215
Need some advice. So I got a pair of Philips Fidelo X2 from a friend recently and was wondering if I really need an amp dac combo. I know they have a low impendence, but I wasn't sure if something like a dac would improve the audio at all for use with my computer.
>>53543828
Just use a low output impedance source (something below 3-4 Ohm). The X2 are super easy to drive, don't buy an amp like the folks on r/headphones. The X2 still won't sound as good as more neutral headphones though.
>>53541143
>Graphs aren't indicative of detail
wow stop posting any time
>>53541024
DT990 shouldn't be considered, they were just a huge mistake. If the SHP9500 is in the same price range as the K612 in your place, don't even bother with it : the K612 belongs to a totally different league, the SHP9500 can't simply compare with it.
>>53543988
The K612 poster strikes again!
>>53543988
I've owned the K612. The bass was 404
didn't got a reply last time, will try again
i bought a akg k240 mk ii, do i need a amp for it? i don't know much about headphones, am trying to learn a little about it
so this is my first time posting on /g/ and id like some advice
ive been pc gaming for a while and i recently started to go on mu and listen to a lot of music, and my hyperx clouds also died, so ive been having to use my earbuds (dont remember brand but theyre okay quality) when im on the computer and im getting sick of it. im no audiophile but i do appreciate sound quality, so i figured i would try to get a nice pair of headphones. my budget is preferably under $100 and http://www.last.fm/user/yaboisigfried here is the music i listen to. i am also considering going into music production from home. i know "whats your opinion on x" is frowned upon but ive been looking at these
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ#customerReviews
anyone have any experience with these
>>53545002
If it's loud enough then no.
>>53545173
fill out the form you special snowflake
>>53545199
i answered nearly every question on there i could understand, but just for you:
>Budget:
Under 100
>Type:
Full size, Closed
>Preferred music:
http://www.last.fm/user/yaboisigfried and for pc games
>Comfort:
i would like something at least moderately comfy
>Past headphones:
HyperX Cloud
and i have been considering these:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ#customerReviews
>>53545173
They should be pretty good for music production. Clean and neutral sounding from what I remember.
Can anyone recommend a good gaming headset for around $35?
>>53545475
http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Intone-Headphones-Microphone-Cellphones/dp/B01A0BRS6C/ref=pd_vtph_107_tr_t_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Q6J85E5EQZFHG0Q505G
my Clip Zip just died - what's a good replacement that either has good stock firmware or can run rockbox
>>53534356
>Budget
$100
>Location
Ontario, Canada
>Source
Nexus 6P, iPod, or Macbook Pro
>Preferred type of headphone
IEM
>Comfort level
I can tolerate pretty much any comfort level
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat or V-shaped
>Preferred music
Metal
>Past headphones
Soundmagic E10 for IEMs
AKG K550 for full-sized
just looking for something i can use on the go while going to class, work, on the bus, etc., then shove in my pocket, so durability is pretty important
>>53545792
are porta-pros or something similar absolutely out of the question?
I know you have a bigger budget, but the reality is, if you use something on the go and you're not uber-careful, there's a chance it'll get knocked off your seat and some moron will step on it.
with something cheap like portapros, you haven't lost much when shit happens.
>>53537714
Funny, I recently bought the T20RP Mk3 (exactly the same driver and earcups, only difference is a piece of felt over the cup vents is replaced by a piece of mesh) and Im waiting for the rest of my modding supplies to come in.
Still trying to decide between Shure 840 pleather pads, Shure 1840 velours pads and HM5 velours. Won't comment on the sound just yet.
>>53545823
yeah, i want something i can also use at work, i can have earbuds/iems but not headphones that go on top
>Budget
$100-$150
>Location
murrika fuck yeah
>Source
Note 5 smartphone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size
>Open or closed
Preferably closed since I want them for my desk at work but will live with open if the sound is better
>Comfort level
Most important. Plan on using them ~5 hours a day
>Preferred tonal balance
Bassy or V-shaped
>Preferred music
Hip hop, downtempo, progressive house and vocal trance
>Past headphones
Panasonic RP-HTF600-S with velour pads
The SHP9500 are in my Amazon cart now. I know they're open but are they extremely loud? Like will the people in the next cube (~5 ft) hear them?
Budget:
Any
Location:
West coast, US
Source:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
Preferred type:
Closed or open, over ear.
Comfort level:
My head is big. I need a big-head-compatible device.
Preferred total balance:
Balanced
Preferred music:
None/All
Current headphones:
Shure SRH440 w/pad upgrades. They sound good, but the band is too tight. I can't wear them for more then 90 minutes at a time. The stock pads made them even worse - splitting headache after 30min.
Monoprice 9927 earphones. Good sound and overall good.
Altec Lansing MZX606 earphones. Mediocre sound, but well-built and good for active use.
Past headphones:
Koss A-250. They sounded good but the pad material wore out and shed black flecks everywhere. Also one of the drivers came loose after some years and started making vibrating noises.
Altec Lansing InMotion iM716. Great sound, but the microphonic noise when the cord touched ANYTHING was super annoying.
I really wish I could understand this whole impedance thing faster. I just want to burn my money already.
So the K702 only have 62 ohms but they still need an amp because of their (low?) sensitivity. Also I think I remember hearing that the amp impedance should be 10% of the headphones, so a better amp for the K702 should have 6 ohms? I have no idea what that even means though.
It seems most up-to-date stuff I read just says to slap on the E10K and call it a day but this only has 1 ohm? What am I supposed to even take from pic related
Which sound better? I have them both in my cart but I can't decide on one.
AKG Q701 vs AKG K702
SRH550DJ - for kids who have an underpowered source, but absolutely must blow out their ears.
>109dB/mW
>3000mW max input
lol.
>>53546406
>Q701
I know it's not fair but I'm immediately biased against it because of its marketing
just go for the K702
>>53545173
>>53545254
mdr7506 is cheaper and the same.
>>53546126
Depends on your listening volume. I'm fine with fidelio l2 (semi-open i.e open) in an open office but I prefer quite low volume.
>>53546415
Saw the same thing on another dj headphones, but I got no idea.
Can I trust on Amazon to NOT get fake Piston 3?
>budget
100-150
>location
USA
>source
Galaxy S5, PC
>type
Over-Ear
>open/closed
Closed
>comfort
I'll wear em' pretty often, so I'd like it comfy.
>tone balance
Not sure, see music for probable preference
>Music
Metal, Various electronic like dubstep/trance/hardstyle/freeform/etc
>Past headphones
Some sony shit, Klipsch Status
On a side note, I don't see much about Klipsch on these threads. Are they less popular or generally worse then the brands often recommended here?
>>53546876
Bump
>Budget
$60, flexible
>Location
USA as long as it ships within 9 days.
>Source
LG G4, PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
Comfort over sound is okay, but not to the extreme.
>Preferred tonal balance
I'm guessing bassy for music, but neutral otherwise.
>Preferred music
Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Progressive Rock.
>Budget
$200-$250
>Location
U.S.
>Source
PHONE (GalaxyS4)/hp laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
full-sized
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
can wear for hours
>Preferred tonal balance
bassy
>Preferred music
electonica, some hip-hop
>Past headphones
skullcandy earbuds
what does /g/ recommend?
I am in the market for some new IEM's my gsonic GR06 are a bit too bass heavy, they have served me well for the past 5 years however it's time for something better.
>>53541608
Because they don't cost $5,000 and they're afraid of the slightest bit of bass
So will any generic headset work on my PS4, or do I need to get something specific? I don't want to buy something and then realize it's useless.
>budget
$100-$200
>location
USA
>source
PC
>type
Over-Ear
>open/closed
Closed
>comfort
Not a huge priority, but I'd like there to still be a decent amount of comfort.
>tone balance
Preferred Gaming / Skype
>Past headphones
Logitech G930 (I'm sorry)
>Additional Info
I understand that generally, Open-Back headphones are better for gaming. This isn't an option for me. I'm looking for a pair of Closed-Back headphones that offer a large sound-stage and don't have a great amount of bass.
>>53547203
V-Moda M100
>>53547609
SRH440 is great price/performance at the lower end of your budget.
Do those headphones require an amp to run properly? I forgot to mention in my OP that I don't want to have to buy an amp just to use the headphones.
>Budget
$200 usd
>Location
office
>Source
3.5m
>Preferred type of headphone
compfy
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
pomf pomf pomf
>Preferred tonal balance
warm
>Preferred music
shitty eurotrash
>Past headphones
Shure AMS880
Oh yeah NOW the JustMobile stand goes back on Massdrop. Couldn't have done it a few weeks back before I ordered this one.
>>53547634
Those look incredible. But, what do I need for them to fit my phone?
>>53547414
You should be fine.
There's an AUX cord on the DS4, so that's a plus.
>>53540528
How's the bass? The specs look promising...
>>53548450
>the specs
as if they mean anything other than whether you'll need an amp or not.
I had the chance to audition HD800S alongside the HE1000 and fuck. I'm super tempted to get the 800S.
Next time, I'll audition LCD-X and Ether and see how they compare because that was one hell of a listening session.
>>53547609
Sony MDR-V6, or add a little to your budget and go to ATH MSR-7.
>>53538679
Seems STAX shills have disappeared from /hpg/ completely.
Anyway, get the HD800S.
>>53548921
Well, STAX its hard to get because its inavaibility or overpriced. Especially many people has fuck off out of here since mid-fi shillwars.
>>53537648
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458282402&sr=8-1&keywords=mdrv6
Only caveat, you might want to invest in some better comfort, theyre good for around 3 hours but hurt after that and they become flaky
What are the differences between the k702, k7xx and the q701? Is it all just marketing or do they actually sound different?
Any difference in quality between an XLR-4 balanced and a 1/4" connector?
Are the 668B the best headphones around their price and are they comfortable?I have evo 681 and they are too small and heavy for me.
>>53546406
which ones don't have the headband bumps?
>>53548472
>>53548921
You guys really sure about that S recommendation? I had the option of buying the 800/S for $800/1600 respectively, and the difference just wasn't worth it for me. The S is still an HD800, it won't magically give you a better sound if you didn't like the original, as much as I wanted to justify getting them. The S do come with a balanced cable that retails for a chunk of change separately, so I guess there's that.
>>53550026
only way hd800 is worth it is if you get the dupont resonator but good luck there's a big waiting list.
>>53546240
K702 have an average sensitivity and a low impedance. This means that they need a certain amount of both voltage and current to work properly, plus you need a source with low output impedance in order to avoid distortion or other problems. The ideal ratio between headphone impedance and source output impedance should be 8:1. The Fiio E10K work very well with them, you don't need to look any further.
>>53546406
They're not much different. Get the cheapest one where you live.
>>53549930
Please respond
>>53550036
or just use an equalizer to reduce treble like an economical and reasonable non-idiot would
>>53550052
>thinking EQ fixes the problem
lol maybe learn something about how the resonance is actually caused because it isn't the driver
>>53550041
Precision: the ideal ratio should be ANYTHING ABOVE 8:1. The damping factor between K702 and the E10K is around 59, because it results from 62 ohm (K702 impedance) / 1, 04 ohm (Fiio E10K output impedance).
>>53550026
Not saying to get them, but I preferred the HD800S to the HE1000s, but this is a subjective thing.
I can tell you that the comfort and styling is definitely better on the HD800S.
>Budget
Anywhere from $150.00 ~ $300.00 CAD. Not a hard limit, but I'd prefer to stay inside it.
>Location
Canada
>Source
I should probably get one... I plug my headphones into a unit I got with an old pair of turtle beach headphones. The headset was called Turtle Beach ZSeven, and it came with a controller to plug the headphones into.
>Preferred type of headphone
Over the ear headphone, I don't mind bulky. It doesn't have to look stylish, but I do like a bulky well built look. As long as it sounds good it should be fine.
>Open or closed
Closed.
>Comfort level
I wear headphones from when I wake up around 8am-12pm at night. I want them as comfortable as possible. (Hopefully without losing audio quality.)
>Preferred tonal balance
I'm a newb.
>Preferred music
I enjoy all types of music. I generally listen to alternative music though, but I do listen to pop and some other bass heavy songs. Just a large variety overall.
>Past headphones
Turtle beach ZSeven.
Pros:
- they were pretty comfortable to wear all day, although my ears began to hurt towards the 6hr mark.
-audio quality seemed fine.
-I enjoyed the isolation from my background noise. I generally have heavy background noise so I prefer noise cancelling.
Cons:
- the build quality wasn't great.
I've also had a few around ~$50.00 Sony headsets that treated me well but they are not worth mentioning.
Conclusion;
Looking for a high quality over the ear noise cancelling headphone that can give me excellent audio quality while remaining extremely comfortable for long usage.
>>53550078
and yet reducing the treble output from the driver would still reduce the treble you're subjected to even with the cup resonances
>>53550041
>This means that they need a certain amount of both voltage and current to work properly
they need less current, it's an easier load
>in order to avoid distortion
not really
>>53550122
The higher the sensitivity, the less the voltage you need, BUT the lower the impedance the more the current you need. The ideal heaphone has high sensitivity and high impedance.
> not really
Yeah I know that I tried to make things look a bit too easy, it was just to make an example. Let's say that you simply want to avoid a low damping factor.
What's up with the 400i build quality meme?
I took a look at them in store and they felt pretty solid, plus the connector isn't a screw-on anymore.
>>53550045
Also i thought about hd330 but if you think there are better and comfortable around the same price please post them.
>>53550255
What's your price range? And are you willing to buy IEMs to have better sound quality at a very low price point?
>>53550219
Stop looking into obscure, new-born brands. Go for prestigious brands like AKG, Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic.
>>53550287
you forgot people cant detect sarcasm so he might think you are serious
>>53550285
The maximum i can spend is 34$.I really cant see how IEMs will have better quality and ive read that they are bad for your ears.
>>53550322
I'm serious though
>>53550324
Etymotic EK5.
>>53550329
you really should start using sarcasm signs
>>53550333
Am i being bamboozled and nobody sells them here.
>>53549930
evo 681 are shit
if you want V shaped (which I assume you want as you got the evo), 668b are good yeah
if you dont want v shaped, get 681 instead
>>53550345
Just order them online. If you can't get those then I'm afraid anything else is not 90% there to HD800-tier.
>>53550352
>evo 681 are shit
i know
>681
why would i want completely flat headphones
>>53550113
Bump.
>>53550373
I don't know
why would you want 681 evo
if you disregard the subjectivity of the sound profile, 681 is better
>>53545254
MDR7506 or the ATH-M40X.
So I was recommended to buy
>>53547634 for my phone/laptop and they look amazing but how can I plug these into my devices since the aux cord looks too big?
>>53544843
Your brain is 404. Go back to the ghetto.
>>53551237
daim son
What should I replace these with
>>53546126
Any other thoughts or should I just hope on these memephones?
>>53546126
xpt100
>>53551217
You don't need anything. They have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a larger adapter so you can plug the headphones into something like a reciever.
>>53546240
>I really wish I could understand this whole impedance thing faster. I just want to burn my money already.
Stop looking at the impedance, that's a good start. Impedance does not tell you whether you need to get an amplifier, the sensitivity does.
The FiiO E10K has an output impedance of roughly 1 Ohm. This means the output circuitry in the amplifier has a resistance of one Ohm. This is good as the amplifier does not waste power on its own output and it ensures even voltage division in the load side. The lower the output impedance on the amplifier, the better.
Ohm is not a spec of the output power in any shape or form, it's a unit of resistance and output impedance it tells how much the amplifier resists its own current at the output.
That "rule of thumb" of load impedance vs amplifier output impedance is a bit silly. Some say output impedance should be 1/8th of the load impedance, others 1/10th and I've heard anything from twice as high to 1/25th. Lower is better and these figures are usually based on values past which the relation of the impedance wont have a meaningful effect on the frequency. Pic related is Sennheiser HD 558 driven from amplifiers with different output impedance. At the higher output impedance you see a hump in the bass and a slight elevation in the highs. These are the points where the headphones' impedance is the highest as you can see here:
http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=7&graphID[]=2861&scale=30
To simplify: if the output impedance is high the headphones will play louder at frequencies where the headphone impedance is the highest. If your amplifier has very low output impedance in relation to the headphone impedance(e.g. 1/10th) this won't happen. If your headphones have a relatively flat impedance curve(K702), this won't happen. The relation of output impedance and headphone impedance can have an effect on the frequency response but this is unrelated to amplification.
Audiobot a shit, E10K+702 works.
>>53551568
Your budget was kinda iffy, you can increase it a bit for better V-shaped like dt770. If not, well meme50x aren't that bad for v-shaped. It just kinda bassy. Take a look for takstar pro80 anyway.
>>53551533
this is why AKGs are my favourite just because of how easy it is to replace the headband, earpads, .etc
I'll cry if I ever have to replace the elastic thing though, nothing's ever perfect.
When listening to music, should you set your music to 100% on windows and then any% on the software you are using to get the best audio quality?
>>53552075
Everything but the last in the chain should be on 100%, so yes.
>>53552113
I'm not the one you replied to. How about if my cheapo amp has channel imbalance? Even if I keep it 100% on windows.
>>53552151
Lower the windows, looks like channel imbalance in IEM at low volume amplifier is pretty common case.
>>53538679
800S is not a great idea considering the glut cheaper HD 800 on market right now.
There are plenty of things not to like about the HD 800, 800S doesn't come close to fixing them all. Ultimately, EQ is still the better solution to both.
L-700 is similar to the other Lambda stax. If you want an inexpensive taste of Stax flavor and coloration, pick up a 207 instead.
This is just my thought as someone who doesn't like Stax too much: besides the SR-007, if you are looking for differences between the Stax models, they amount to small differences in tone, subtleties in tuning and ability.
I don't see much of a reason not to EQ, besides not knowing how. If you are seriously considering STAX, you aren't too worried about lugging around additional electronics to listen to your headphones.
>>53548472
Get a listen to HE-X while you are at it.
>>53550078
>lol maybe learn something about how the resonance is actually caused because it isn't the driver
But it is.
Even if it weren't, it would still help.
>>53550102
The ideal ratio is whatever doesn't attenuate the sound too much. Damping factor is sorely misunderstood and propped up with more attention to it than is really needed. There are many headphones that don't care about your fanciful notions of impedance.
>>53549081
Thanks. But I'm looking for a more retro look. Those look like the ones I was forced to wear in middleschool computer class
>>53552292
If your budget truly flexible, take a look at sennheiser momentum 2.0
>>53552292
Just buy some beats.
>Budget
50-100$, maybe more if needed, but I'd prefer to get off easy
>Location
Europe, Balkans
>Source
Generic android phone, Thinkpad, Desktop
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized, Mid sized? I like on-ear as it's the most comfortable and I'd be wearing it for long periods of time, comfort is n1 priority.
>Open or closed
Not sure, probably closed. Is there such a thing as semi-closed? I previously had open, but I'm not sure if my enjoyment came from the fact that they were open.
>Comfort level
All around headphones, for travel and home use too, something that won't come off if I move around too much and can block out some of the ambient noise of a train car, but I'd like to use it at home and at work too. I don't mind if it's big, I travel with bags and I'm on the road for most of the day.
>Preferred tonal balance
don't really know, I think I'm tone deaf.
>Past headphones
HD555, bought them like 5 years ago when they came out.
I don't like listening to music with others, I like to listen to it alone at home. I was very happy with my Sennheiser HD555s, it was the first time I could get lost in music for hours.
My hearing is absolutely not refined and I'm probably tone deaf, so bear with me. What I liked about them, was how I could seperate each instrument when listening to music and notice details in it I've never noticed before and I could catch new bits listening to the same song even after hours.
Long story short, one of the drivers died, I replaced it (driver cost like 50$) and a month later the other driver died. Planned obsolescence is a bitch, it's also very scruffed up and stuff, don't want to solder another one in as no one keeps right side drivers in stock in my country.
I'd appreciate any tips and recommendations, this is not my field of expertise at all.
>>53552340
xpt100 if you don't particularly like treble
takstar pro 80 if you do
>>53552340
also I've been listening to music on the go and at home with earbuds that came with my phone for a year now, because HD555s died.
Listening to music less and less now, I miss it.
It's killing me slowly.
>>53552371
Die
Should I go the the O2+ODAC or the Magni 2+Modi 2?
>>53552436
If its a significant price difference then get whatever is cheaper.
I see you advise buying a DAC if there is background noise. Is there a solution for background noise with microphones?
Any good and cheap DAC that support both or should I go with a 3,5mm to usb adapter? Recommendations would be nice.
