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Wireless is frowned upon.
Headset requests are frowned upon.
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If you dislike a headphone suggestion, try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked instead of going "hurr, brand x sucks"
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Last Thread: >>54745022
>Budget
500€
>Location
Finland
>Source
Nuforce udac icon3
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very important
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral or v-shaped
>Preferred music
Rock, synthwave, hiphop, classical (so almost anything)
>Past headphones
Superlux HD668Bs and Beyer dt770s
>>54780527
would this be a good upgrade from my Superlux HD668B?
>Budget
Less than $180
>Location
United States
>Source
PC Sound Card and Fiio X5 II
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Important
>Preferred tonal balance
V-shaped to a point, no Beats headphones bass. Vocals are important.
>Preferred music
80's music of all kinds, funk, eurobeat, synth, electronic, disco, 80's jpop (with all kinds of everything else sprinkled in)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKrsAje9lxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WknKmJMnrXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDoxTl4pAY
>Past headphones
ATH-M50
IEM's: Vsonic GR07, JVC HA-FX850
tl;dr I'm looking to get a pair of headphones similar to my heavily used Ath-m50's that provide better comfort and would be somewhat of an upgrade.
I'm currently looking at the Beyerdynamic DT-770 and Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro. But I've been out of the loop for a long time.
>>54781528
Just buy replacement pads like velour or hybrids.
>>54781561
These headphones are extremely well worn. The headband has completely flaked off and the hinges are loose. I don't want to keep these anymore. And I've been saving up some money for a little while exclusively for this purpose.
I've had these since the first ath-m50 meme craze back in 2012.
HD600 users: have you really noticed a difference with/without amping (and a DAC)? I'm talking about a low-medium listening volume.
I want to make sure I'm not falling for an audiophile meme here, since I can't simply return it if I don't need it (I live in a shithole)
>>54781581
Surely you can save up some more for HP50.
>Vocals are important.
>DT-770
Nah.
>>54781611
>comfort is important
>HP50
nah. pm3 or bust.
>>54781611
I should have clarified a bit. Vocals are important to a certain degree. I don't want headphones that accentuate or are really great at vocals. I just don't want them muddied.
The m50's I currently have are v-shaped and do dip a bit in midrange but it's an acceptable amount to me.
And I don't really like the design of the the HP50's.
>>54781606
It would help if you listed your source and what type of music in which format you listen to.
i.e. if you listen to youtube music from your pc onboard front panel jacks there's a massive difference, but if you have a digital audio player and you listen to flac ripped straight from your cd collection the difference would be minimal.
>>54781606
I have the 650 and I notice a difference with and without amping though it sometimes it sometimes requires some very attentive listening depending on the source.
>>54782134
thank you. what amp/dac were you using?
>>54782238
Is it worth me going from AKG k550 (closed) to something like the K7XX or Fidelio X2? If so, which?
Good lightweight headphones?
>>54783188
IEMs.
Fill out the form.
>>54781606
>HD600 users: have you really noticed a difference with/without amping (and a DAC)? I'm talking about a low-medium listening volume.
See the amplifier and DAC checklist:
>Is it too quiet?
>Is the output impedance too high (fixable by equalization)?
>Is there noise/EMI or hiss to it?
>Does it sound distorted as you start to crank up the volume?
>If the answer is no, don't get one. You don't need it.
Driving it from a phone works as well as anything else, as long as you don't need it to be very loud. The HD 600/650 is an easy load, and not wanting high output makes it more so.
>>54783233
No, I mean headphones that are lightweight.
I don't want anything inside my ears and I don't want those bulky 400g headphones putting strain on my neck after hours of use everyday.
>>54783247
What part of "Fill out the form" did you not bother to read?
>>54783254
Because no one reads this shit and the question is sufficiently simple for anyone to have a fucking idea about it.
GOOD
LIGHTWEIGHT
HEADPHONES
You fucking autist.
>>54783274
If you cannot be bothered to fill out the form then you can fuck right off like the entitled little shit you are.
Hey, /g/oys, I need some advice.
>Budget
40-50€, hard budget.
>Location
Finland
http://hinta.fi/ is a great pricing site here in Finland. Just type the name of the product on the big space -> press enter and then you can see the products price without/with(in this order) post fees on the right.
>Source
My mobo is Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V
>Preferred type of headphone
I want full sized.
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Very important.
>Preferred tonal balance
Neutral
>Past headphones
Siberia V2 - I liked how comfy they were but I was told multiple times that I could get better sound quality with the money(paid like 40-50€ for them)
>>54783384
Portapros except for:
>full sized
>>54783384
Takstar Hi2050
>>54783393
Porta pros? The FR for those looks terrible.
>>54783519
>If you dislike a headphone suggestion, try giving a better suggestion to whomever asked
Looking to finally do an upgrade
>Budget
$250 max
>Location
US
>Source
Desktop with ASUS Xonar DG card
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Prefer closed, but can go with semi-open too
>Comfort level
Doesn't matter that much, but obviously nothing straight up uncomfortable
>Preferred tonal balance
V-Shaped
>Preferred music
Mainly electronic of various genres
>Past headphones
Sony MDR-XB600 Extra Bass
I have been liking the Beyerdynamic DT 880 600ohm, but I'm open to any suggestions if there is something better than that. Also planning on getting the Magni/Modi 2 Uber
>>54783639
You might like the MSR7.
>>54780527
Sup
>>54781528
Any second thoughts?
Even telling me that my thoughts are shit would be appreciated, provided you tell me why.
>>54780581
Fidelio X2
>>54783639
K553
>>54781606
Every headphone output you use is amplified, just depends on how high of a quality the output is(distortion, noise, output impedance, crosstalk etc) and how much power it is capable of outputting. I haven't noticed any problems driving those headphones from integrated electronics or portable devices. Check the simple checklist: >>54783236
>>54780527
>Budget
£140 or less
>Location
United Kingdom
>Source
Huawei Nexus 6P
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-Sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very important
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
>Past headphones
Sennheiser HD 558, Xiaomi Piston 3, Piston 2, Denon AH-D1100, Sennheiser CX300-II
These headphones are going to be for portable use, I'm thinking maybe the Sony MDR-1A or MDR-100AAP? Any suggestions?
>>54784472
dt 770?, 100 quid on amazon.
>>54783679
Ended up going with the MSR7, but thank you both
>>54784893
oops, forgot you >>54783903
>>54783236
>>54783972
thanks a lot guys. I can already crank the HD600 up to "so much sound leak people will hear my anime OSTs" levels, so I'm fine.
by the way, HD600 is a fucking great headphone. if anyone's on the fence about it, and you enjoy a flat-ish frequency response, you should totally go for it.
>>54784472
I'd need the 32Ohms version for use with a smartphone, and that sets me back £129.99 on Amazon. Also they seem rather big which wouldn't be good for portable use either.
>>54784977
Oops meant to quote >>54784847
>>54780527
What's the best headphone under €50 for use in commuting and libraries?
>>54783188
Sennheiser HE1
>>54785020
pay a bit more and get a takstar pro80
>>54783274
there are millions of "good lightweight headphones"
basing off your attitude you're most likely poor and can't afford anything so it would be ridiculous to offer you anything above your price point
>>54784977
They're nowhere near as big as they look in pictures, if they're big than I 'd like to know what closed headphones you think are small?, besides really cheap shit ones obviously.
>>54780527
I recently became the owner of vmoda crossfade m100. Great sound. Great build quality. Highly recommended.
It has a small impedance. Why do headphone like hd600 have high impedance? Does it reduce noise?
>>54783188
Porta-pro
>>54786744
Harder to run usually means better overall in my experience.
>>54786744
why do you think you're in a position to recommend headphones if you don't even understand how impedance works?
>>54787244
Why do you think you're in a position to question him on a chinese finger painting board?
>>54787366
Any mexicans lurking?
Looking forward to the Amazon sale tomorrow?
I'm thinking of grabbing a pair of 598 for my vidyagames so I can sell my K550's
Last sale I saw them go for 2000$ (108 USD)
>>54787469
Can I save that?
>>54787670
it's all yours my friend
>>54786744
The short answer is that HD 600 was made with a very different set of priorities in mind.
What you would want to know is the sensitivity. Voltage sensitivity tells you how loud it gets and also defines the FR, although this doesn't completely define "hard to drive" by itself.
>>54783384
Superlux HD668Bs from jimms
>>54786788
Those have shit FR why would you recommend those?
>>54784397
Hey tyll, why do you recommend such shit headphones. Your worse that zeos because people take your advice blindly.
Anyone listened to the Hifiman He400i? Are they good enough to pay a 150 euro premium over the HD650's?
>>54788029
No. They lack so much detail and resolution compared to the HD600. Don't trust chink shit, specially when premium.
>>54787981
Are you the same retard as earlier who failed to suggest something else? Are you posting just be a negative Nancy in /hpg/?
>Budget
400 USD
>Location
Mexico
>Source
Focusrite 2i2
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfy AF
>Preferred tonal balance
Mostly neutral if not V shaped
>Preferred music
Gaymz and Anime OST example ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMD2VbElpE0)
>Past headphones
Hyper X Cloud II, Jaybird Bluebuds X
>>54787691
Thanks, I won't forget this m8
>>54788112
Are you the same stupid shill that keeps recommending them?
>>54787469
Hey, isn't that Song of the Sea? Awesome movie. The Secret of Kells was nice too.
>>54788188
> The FR graph on these 25$ headphones looks like shit don't buy
Are you autistic?
>>54788188
No, Negative Nancy. There are multiple people suggesting them because they are cheap, come with a lifetime warranty, and sound better than stock earbuds and gamer shit.
If you cannot add to the discussion why are you bother to post? Simply trolling for the lulz?
>>54788216
>25
>regularly sells for 35 if not more.
>plenty of better headphones at that price range
kys
>>54788258
>>plenty of better headphones at that price range
Not a single one of which has been suggested. . .
>>54788235
>lifetime warranty
you're going to need it. shit's built worse than hifimans.
>>54788279
Do you suffer from an overblown sense of self-importance, Negative Nancy?
>>54788275
Superlux HD681 @ 27 dollars
Why is /g/ so retarded?
>>54788319
Finally getting into the spirit of things? Color me surprised. It only took half a dozen posts.
is it a bad idea to buy a d2000 these days? are there better options now?
>>54788502
Didn't Fostex make them for Denon? Fostex is making their own headphones now.
>>54788502
thx00
>>54788502
Well that depends how much you are paying for them. They are incredibly good. As far as i know what fostex did with those drivers is make the TH-X00, a shitter more bassy version of the AH-D2000.
>>54788558
nigga...
>>54788556
yes
>>54788558
>>54788568
guy I know has them, they'll be at least $100 less than the th-x00
Hey boys, just bought some HD598s at your recommendation. Thinking about getting a DAC/Amp combo or a soundcard. In your opinion would either of them make a significant difference to music quality and/or gaming?
>>54788696
do it. they don't make them anymore and you're getting a good deal on them. if you really want wood on those ask emu if they can sell you some wooden cups of your choice.
>>54788740
I'm a girl though :<
Do you hear a hiss coming from your current sound card? Can your headphones reach the desired level of volume?
>>54788740
possibly. the 598 do have a weird impedance swing which can make them sound boomier through a high-impedance (cheap) amp. that's what I was told iirc. I have always used them out of my e10 though so I don't have enough experience to say for sure if the difference is noticeable. volume wise, they'll get plenty loud of if pretty much anything.
>>54788740
Depends on the source.
>>54788776
I don't listen very loudly, but I don't hear any hiss
>girl
ok ;)
>>54788785
Do you like the E10? Was looking at E10k
>>54788793
Desktop
Is the ATH-M50X a meme?
>>54788822
>Desktop
Probably. Most desktops have shit amp and DAC.
>>54788832
I have an ASRock 890GX Pro3 if that helps
>>54788827
Yes
The new hot meme is the M40x because it's less mainstream
>Tfw girls have better hearing than boys :3
>Tfw can wear earrings with a choice of brilliant pebbles or geometrical frustrating crystals to clean up the signal and lower THD
>>54788822
love the e10, for the price I paid anyways. as far as I know it's the best value for someone looking for a dac/amp combo. only problem is the volume knob (pot) can sometimes get unbalanced, but I have heard that happens on pretty much all amps with those kinds of knobs and more simple circuitry. you can fix it by just twisting the know back and forth for a second and then putting it back to your desired level by listening. or adjust balance in software. also the bass boost on my version anyways is just a bit too much, though that's not the fault of the amp, more the idea of a bass switch. you'll always get better results with time in eq.
other than those nitpicks which are easy to ignore I love it. I own many headphones and I have never had to go above level 3. it gets plenty loud. I imagine it would not be able to handle the worlds most hungry headphones like the he-6 but that's it.
>>54788956
Cool. I might pick it up then. Do you feel that for gayming an external DAC is better than a soundcard?
>>54780527
going to buy beyerdynamic T90s, it is 250 ohm
currently love koss portapro
which dac, amp up to 150 $ should I bundle it with if I have 50 $ audioquest jitterbug for filtering USB, listen to music pretty loud?
would http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-111567-Desktop-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00KVVX2QW be a good choice?
>>54788115
I was gonna suggest getting a cheap used T1, but I tried them with the song you posted and it didn't sound pleasant at all to me. Way too noisy and treble-heavy. Maybe you'd like that though.
How about an HD600? They're neutral, comfortable, smooth sounding, and OST music is generally great on them. They do have rather weak bass, though.
>>54788827
Made obsolete by newer and better headphones if that counts as a meme
>>54789256
I just want a decent headphone for around the same price senpai
Living in the EU makes it hard because the price goes up a lot. I saw that the M50x was still recommended.
>>54789005
the only thing you'll gain from a soundcard is included software, which can add some gimmicky effects and artificial "surround" if you like that. but you can find free alternatives to most of that anyways like razer surround. I just stick to my 598 with plain old stereo for gaming. I mostly do CSGO.
tl;dr sound cards are pretty much pointless.
>>54789291
m40x, xpt100, v6/7506. all better than the m50x and should cost less. or go open and get a 558/598. those are pretty much the go-to's between 70-150 usd.
>Budget
$300
>Location
US
>Source
Samsung Galaxy S7 also looking for a USB DAC
>Preferred type of headphone
Full sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Very important
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
Podcasts and hip-hop
>Past headphones
Sony MDRV6
>>54789341
MSR7, HP50
>>54789341
>$300 headphones for podcasts and hip-hop
lulz
>>54789430
Also rock. IDK I'm not a /mu/ fag
>>54789341
dt 770?
>>54789314
well I did it anyway
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>>54781493
no
>>54781528
if you like the m50 you'll like the 770s and they are better. still recessed mids though. I would say step it up the the msr7, definitely more neutral than both of those, more mids, more balance, lighter bass but still very much there.
>>54788016
not tyll. and I would say people blindly follow zeos more. he is a youtube redditor after all.
>>54788319
it's good for the price definitely. but I feel like the 668b is better. both are bright as fuck without eq though. and the 681 feels very thin in the bass.
>>54789341
hp50, or wait and see if the PM3 goes on sale again this year.
>>54789480
80 or 250 Ohms?
>>54789508
>681 feels very thin in the bass
Jesus christ you don't own them please don't say things you haven't listened to.
I've seen people mention they have nigbass. For example compare Etymotic against Superlux 681 with the song "green light by john legend" or "peaches n creme by snoop dog". HD681's are x100 times more nigbass than no-bass Etys.
>Budget
$40-60
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop (no audio jack/Alienware alpha)
>Preferred type of headphone
In-ear or over ear (must be wireless)
>Open or closed
what?
>Comfort level
Very important
>Preferred tonal balance
what
>Preferred music
bass
>Past headphones
beats wired headphones
>>54789876
same fag here
right so my desktop doesnt have an audio jack its an alienware alpha, i have a wireless bluetooth audio receiver but it has static fuzzy noise and its making me depressed
I prefer earbuds that are wireless desu that just has no static fuzzy sound
>>54789876
https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=ROCK&id=Zircon
https://youtu.be/2mNlCTvV7uc?t=2m53s
>>54789949
oh shit. my bad. not even wireless. fuck wireless fags.
>>54789908
>my steam console doesn't have an audio jack
FTFY and it has an optical out according to specs. Considering its for your home entertainment system connect it to your AVR and then connect your headphones to the AVR.
>>54789949
Would you quit shilling that shit? Even other chink shit IEMs like the TTPOD is better.
>>54789966
WELP THANKS FOR TRYING.
>>54789967
well it doesnt have an 3.5mm jack, idk what an avr is but maybe link me an affordable one? idk
>>54789984
TTPODs cost more. Are they bassy?
>>54789797
neither really have bass and they're both bright sounding.
>>54789995
>idk what an avr
Audio/Video Receiver. Are you using the crappy little speakers built into your flatscreen?
>affordable one
Craigslist/Salvation Army
>>54789984
You can buy three Zircons for one TTPOD.
>>54790003
>>54789984
>>54789949
piston 3 are better than both overall, they only loose out in isolation and really elevated bass if you want that.
>>54790025
dude just kill urself ur of no help an dur just an asshole
what about these?
i want something like these that are in the ear, wireless, and wont fall out easily, wont make static fuzzy noise
https://www.amazon.com/Photive-PH-BTE70-Bluetooth-Sweatproof-Headphones/dp/B00XZHQAMC/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1464470517&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A12097501011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A2000-6000
>>54790071
I'm sorry that you feel so personally offended by a suggestion that you have to insult a complete stranger on an anonymous image board.
>>54790071
You gotta be trolling right?
>>54790094
in this price range too
>>54790003
>TTPODs cost more
Yet still within the budget.
>>54790034
>You can buy three Zircons for one TTPOD.
You can buy three piles of shit for on TTPOD as well. Being cheap doesn't make up for deficient quality.
>>54790154
You're a Zeos shill. Show me measurements of said TPODs.
>>54790192
>You're a Zeos shill.
Thank you for the classic example of an ad hominem fallacy.
>>54790231
not him but you really need to go read up on what ad hominem is. you can't just throw around logical fallacies in defense and not known what they mean.
>>54790034
Zircons are garbage. Aren't pistons just as cheap. I got my pistons for 12 dollars. Next your gonna shill some ve monks.
>>54790264
>not him but you really need to go read up on what ad hominem is.
Why don't you explain to me how that was not an accurate usage? Last I checked, an ad hominem fallacy was attacking the poster's character rather than that author of a point rather than point itself with the intent of undermining the point itself.
Or I am I right in assuming you are raising a trivial objection or are actually you, yourself, ignorant of what an ad hominem fallacy is?
>>54790309
so being a shill is part of your character and not something you simply do for financial gain? i didn't realize you were so committed to shilling shitty products for Zeos.
>>54790335
>so being a shill is part of your character and not something you simply do for financial gain?
Thank you. By failing to explain how it was not accurate use you prove that you are shitposting exactly as assumed.
>>54790364
>still avoiding addressing anything posted and answering his own questions because he's in his own delusional little bubble
there is nothing of worth in this post except pointing out your childish behavior. the only thing in the next post will be "it almost hurts to be right so often." if you respond to both you prove to be a child with a need to have the last word.
>>54790401
>>still avoiding addressing anything posted
Why would anyone bother responding to a demonstrable shitposter? Are you somehow owed an response because you are a special little snowflake or something?
>>54790449
it almost hurts to be right so often.
>>54790282
>>54790481
>edgy faggot attempts to fit in on 4chan after coming from reddit yesterday
>>54781493
They're good headphones, but I'm not sure of how much of a change you'd receive from them, compared to your old ones. They're inexpensive, so it doesn't hurt much to buy some. I'm trying my brothers out and I think I'm going to pick some up as well.
>>54789758
80 unless you're gonna get an amp
>Budget
$200-300
>Location
USA
>Source
Desktop Speaker jack ---> Pioneer SX-750
>Preferred type of headphone
Full Size
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Eh
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
Classic Rock Prog. Rock Blues Jazz Jpop Jrock
>Past headphones
Pioneer Monitor 10
>>54788906
Please be autistic elsewhere, dude.
>>54790796
HD600 is a good neutral headphone for those genres.
HD598 if you want something more laid back, 400i if you want more bass
>>54790796
Another option is the X2.
>>54790796
K702/Q701
>>54788115
Fidelio X2
>>54790796
K612
>>54790865
>>54790876
>>54790896
>>54790909
See what i had been thinking was getting the K701s
>>54790957
very bad idea.
>>54790957
enjoy your skull dents
>>54790974
And why is this
>>54791036
Theyved removed them and also have you ever worn a pair of Pioneer Monitor 10s? they weigh nearly a pound and a half (600g)
>>54791066
why would you buy something uncomfortable by modern standards just because you're used to something uncomfortable? k701 have a poor frequency response.
>>54791066
looks like i wasnt Quick enough to fix that typo
Meme?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/venture-electronics-monk-plus-earbud
>>54791066
>Theyved removed them
there's still no reason to get K701 over K612
>also have you ever worn a pair of Pioneer Monitor 10s?
no, and i doubt i ever will
>>54791081
Also its not that my Pioneers are uncomfortable they are just heavy and the AKGs are about a Pound lighter than the Pioneers so i doubt that they will be an issue
>>54791066
Q701 still has bumps on the headband, while both the new K701 and the new K702 have a smooth headband. They're very light headphones and very comfortable. Don't listen to >>54791081, he doesn't kbow ehat he's talking about. K701/K702 are great for the kind of music you like.
>>54791205
>Q701 still has bumps on the headband
no it doesn't, all the bumps have been removed since production was shifted to china
>Don't listen to >>54791081 (You), he doesn't kbow ehat he's talking about.
>unironically posting this after demonstrating how clueless you are
you AKG shills really don't even try do you
>>54791211
Back to facebook with you
>>54791222
Whats the worse that could happen i dont like them i send them back
and get Different pair
>>54791299
>come to /hpg/ for advise
>"lol fuck you guys i do what i want"
???
>>54791258
>>54791110
They're not a meme. They're on par with headphones costing 200 dollars or more. To my knowledge they demolish most of AKG's line up.
Thoughts on TH-X00 from someone who's had them?
>>54791357
>earbuds
>demolish anything
no
>>54791427
absolute greatest headphone out there. Not the best soundstage but it beats all the flagships currently out. Perfect comfort, perfect sound signature, perfect build quality, amazing price. Just get them already.
>>54791222
> no, it doesn't
Yeah, I was right after all, you really have no idea of what you're talking about. There are plenty of people showing pics of their China-made Q701 on the net, they all have bumps in the headband.
Inform yourself before calling other people shills.
>>54791357
>>54791476
Seems Legit
>>54791572
>miss-information
spot the illiterate child
>>54791476
>shill successfully exposed himself
kek
>>54791572
>$29.00 earpods
>$8 earbuds
>typical apple fanboy.
something just ain't right here... i wonder what it is.
>>54791572
>>54790481
2/10 b8
>>54791587
>>54791614
> someone proved my ignorance
> "the shill exposed himself kek"
>>54791733
wHat
>>54780527
I'm looking for a budget Audio Card, intern or extern doesn't matter.
I googled a bit around but everyone seems to suggest the same 3 cards.
You guys got any suggestions?
If it's actually worth it I'd pay up to 100€($100) on it but preferably less.
>>54791985
See >>54789301.
>>54791985
>100€($100)
>>54791985
Objective 2/ Magni2 amp, E10K DAC/amp.
>>54787494
Eyy, got an eye on those sweet HD598 for about a week now.
>>54791985
You don't need a DAC.
>>54791472
Fugg, looks like I'm investing in them
Never spent this much on headphones before
>>54792842
if you couldn't already tell that was a lie
>>54792842
Fucking hell don't buy them that guy is messing with you.
Take your time and look into it without browsing /g/
>>54792842
Don't listen to the butthurt audiophiles, we get a lot of guys here with buyers remorse after spending over 1000 on their rigs.
>>54792842
don't listen to poorfags who have no experience with good gear.
Looking for a cheap desktop amp for my HD600s. Do I get the Magni or the O2?
>>54792842
Totally more than worth it dude. Don't hesitate, drop will be over soon.
>>54793003
O2 for neutrality, magnificent for treble rape and sharp edges.
>>54793003
Magni is better value and looks better. They sound the same but the O2 has more documented measurements if that's your thing.
>>54793003
Magni over heats and doesn't sound as neutral as the O2. They bring sibilance into most systems.
>>54792842
Most pleasant sounding and impressive headphones I've acquired and they certainly compete if not best most top of the line headphones.
>>54788827
get akg 240
help please.
i need good earphones for up to $250.
i only listen to thrash/heavy metal.
my source is an iphone 6.
clear sound with alright bass would be good.
>>54794131
nad visio hp50, exactly $250. on the warm side but mildly. good bass, well extended but not boomy or overly strong. it has phone controls for iphone.
>Budget
$170
>Location
US
>Source
Computer/iPhone
>Preferred type of headphone
Full
>Open or closed
Dont really prefer one over the other
>Comfort level
Not a deal breaker
>Preferred music
Listen to most types of music but im also goiong to be using these as casual computer headphones for gaming etc.
>Past headphones
none :(
I have no components of a digital audio system. I'd like to start building one but i can only spare ~$170 maybe $200. I'd appreciate a little guidance thank you.
>>54794588
it's a headphone :(
i need an earphone, prefereably with mic+iphone controls. thank you though.
>>54795154
IM02. The replacement cable with a mic and controls is 41USD on amazon.
need something more powerful than old fiio, my options in this country seem to be $569 jds element, $558 schiit stack 2 uber or $379 aune x1s
which is the least worst option?
>>54795464
Schiit stack. If you don't need extra inputs or a pre out, then don't bother with the uber versions.
>>54795495
getting just the schiit stack 2 knocks the price down to 400 bringing it on par with x1s
what are some reasons to get one over the other?
>>54795560
aune is chi-fi garbage that sounds no better than a $50 fiio
>>54795560
Separate amp and DAC means that if one thing breaks, you can replace that one part instead of discarding the whole thing.
Aesthetics.
>those prices
Australia? You save more buying straight from the Schiit website.
>>54795617
>straight from schiit
but the dollar is shit right now
buying from a2a gets it here in 2 days instead of 2 weeks, how much does schiit charge for international shipping anyway?
>>54795657
they have a calculator on their site. consider looking at head-fi classifieds for 230v models being sold by members, might score a good deal
>>54795657
198usd for the Schiit stack right now translates to 275aud.
>Budget
Willing to spend up to $600
>Location
Canada
>Source
Ipod, but if there was another portable music player that gave better sound, I'd probably get that.
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear, noise cancelling is a plus
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Preferably comfy, but not at the expense of sound quality.
>Preferred tonal balance
V-shaped
>Preferred music
Mostly metal and hip hop, but I listen to a lot of stuff.
>Past headphones
Sony Hear-in overears
Bose QC25s
Sennheiser Momentums
Thanks in advance!
Do I need an amp for sennheiser hd 598
>>54795847
for trash like that? no.
>>54795883
was gifted them used from brother
what would you suggest if i was planning on upgrading? i have $170
>>54795901
A good dac and amp. You could probably get an O2 dac and amp used for that much.
>Budget
200$ (australian)
>Location
Australia
>Source
Laptop
>Type
Full-Sized
>Open or Closed
Closed
>Comfort Level
Fairly Comfortable
>Preferred Tonal Balance
Neutral
>Preferred Music
Any
>>54795693
>>54795676
with shipping it works out 90 bucks cheaper to buy from schiit directly, any ausfags have experience with how long fedex takes to actually get here?
>>54795932
fedex is fast
>>54795930
>200 australian
for 50 usd you can probably get some takstars pro 80s or Aurvana Live!s.
>>54795937
so the only reason anyone would buy from addicted to audio is the mysterious "Australian warranty"?
>>54795971
that or they want to go pick it up and have it in their hands straight away
>>54795984
>schiit selling cables for $27 aud
>a2a selling the same thing for $50 aud
where to buy decent quality (not kmart trash) RCA cables?
>>54796011
kmart
why would kmart ones be trash?
>>54796011
Just get them from JB.
>>54796022
last time i checked my local kmart the 3.5mm cables were literally ripped open inside the package
maybe it was a one off thing
>>54796011
jaycar
>when the M50x arrives and your sound card breaks the same day
>>54796246
your soundcard broke so you wouldn't be subjected to the garbage sound coming from the m50x
>>54796246
Either way, they would still sound the same.
i have this sennheiser momentum headphone and i enjoy it and wont replace it.
tell me if I am a pleb or not
![1485311[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/5qJMoIo.jpg "1485311[1].jpg")
here it is
>Budget
$500-600
>Location
US
>Source
Schiit Magni/Modi
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
idc
>Preferred tonal balance
neutral but easy on the treble
>Preferred music
rap, classical
>Past headphones
hd600
>>54795930
All your best options in that range are more than 200:
Sony cd900st
Shure srh840
Beyerdynamic dt770 (not neutral)
Beyerdynamic dt250
You're probably better off just getting a pair of mdr7506
>>54796395
He400i
>>54796395
HD650
>>54796460
>400i
>easy on the treble
400i is harsh.
>>54795930
>>54796452
SRH840 can be had for less than $200. I've had mine for about 3 years now and it's held up fine. Sliders are a bit loose though.
>>54796471
Harsh and lacking in a ton detail. It's sooo fucking bad i laughed when my friend told me he got a good deal on them used (400 dollars).
I don't get why anyone would buy the 400i over something much more detailed and refined as the HD600 or HD650.
>>54796503
>I don't get why anyone would buy the 400i over something much more detailed and refined as the HD600 or HD650.
irrational hate of the brand behind the products
>>54795930
hd215 are pretty comfy and not high on the impedance below your budget
the headband & earpads won't last long though
>>54796566
Nope just facts, nice digits btw.
Have you tried either ? The 400i sound like 100 dollar headphones.
>>54796627
have you considered reading the post you're replying to?
anything not included in this guide for closed headphones under $100?
http://pastebin.com/CCQCUv5e
>>54796917
>CAL! missing
>Takstar Pro 80s
>>54789341
>namefag Godgers
>G in image
avatarfagging detected, still not banned, huh
Does anyone know of a 2 input one output splitter that lets me adjust the volume of each input?
>>54797420
An AVR.
>>54797455 (checked)
I have a receiver but I want to be able to have 2 audio sources playing at the same time and have independent volume control on each, I like to listen to podcasts while playing games.
>>54797484
I'm guessing you listen to podcasts on your tablet or smart phone? Why not just copy the files over to your pc and play them while you game?
>>54755185
need a second opinion on this
>>54798455
nah I usually listen on my pc, when playing pc games it's fine but when playing >consoles it's a pain in the ass
why was the cx250 discontinued? is it still worth buying?
>>54796503
> HD650
> refined
Lol you Sennshills always provide a lot of fun in these threads :D
I can get a pair of Shure SE315s for $80. Should I go for it? I hear their tips are good.
>>54799354
Looks good. I say yeah.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/ShureSE315.pdf
Anyone got any recommendations for aftermarket pads for the ATH-M900X's? factory hurts my ears after a couple hours
>>54799478
What model is that? I tried to google it and it doesn't exist.
>>54799510
sorry, A900x.
>>54755185
need a second opinion on this
hey /g/
I have this heads, how bad are they?
