>$200 and under headphones:
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>$200 and over headphones:
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>Earphones /g/uide:
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>/g/ wiki headphone FAQ:
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>Requesting purchase advice:
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>>47253870
>>47272149
this girl finna get swallowed by those gaping planars
Budget: Around 150 PLN, that is less than 50 bucks
Source: Sansa Clip+
Isolation:Medium, I will used it only outdoors and public transportation
Type:IEMs
Preferred tonal balance: clear, and pure likely flat, I want to feel the track not dem bass
Past headphones:
Maxell Retro DJ - After some nice mods they were nice for me, but they are becoming a hurdle to wear for outdoors
Superlux HD668b - Noice headphones also, but only indoors
Others are shit, which I didn't care when I was buying
Preferred Music: http://www.lastfm.pl/user/anticitizenpl, very various that's why I enjoy balanced jacks of all trades, don't care for whic have most scrobble cause sometimes I have phases for some artists.
Location: Poland
>>47272258
senn cx3.00 or xiaomi pistons. possibly the superlux iems
>>47272292
First 2 are bass heavy for sure. I'd say soundmage e10s... They're suppose to be neutral. The old model cx300 ii is durable as hell and handles most anything well, but the stock tips do leave it bass heavy. Comply tips tone it down to more normal levels but it still isn't really flat.
>>47272424
cx3.00s arent that bass heavy if you remove the tiny foam piece inside. smooths out the sound pretty well actually.
>>47272424
soundmagik e10s goes over my budget, but e10 is in.
What are diffrences between e10s and e10?
>>47272471
Are they really worth 2x the price of the 300 iis though? At least that's the difference in usd, which is crazy for a replacement model.
>>47272536
Didn't even know there was an s model. Meant that as a pluralization. The normal model should work.
What do you guys think about cx300-2 precision, in poland they are cheaper than stock cx300
>>47272541
welp, didn't know the difference is THAT much down there. Here in Finland i bought them for like 5eur more than the cx300 iis. Wouldn't definitely pay 2X the price.
So now I think about this two:
http://www.ceneo.pl/16245068
http://allegro.pl/xiaomi-piston-v2-sluchawki-dokanalowe-sklepxiaomi-i5200384426.html
http://allegro.pl/sluchawki-dokanalowe-soundmagic-e10-i5224202169.html
Also I am still open for new suggestions
>>47272664
three of course
Is an external DAC worth buying if I only listen to 320kbps mp3, or are they for lossless quality only?
>>47272764
I'd say an external DAC is always worth it. You can't really go wrong with a behringer UCA 202 or 222.
>>47272664
It really depends on how much money that is for you. I can honestly say I treat my cx300s like shit and they just won't die. But for sound quality grab the e10. They probably won't last as long though. This is all assuming everything there is legit as well, which in Poland I have no idea. All 3 models there have tons of knock offs
>>47272788
I thought people use those with instruments or mixers? I only need one with a headphone amp output.
Also they don't sell Behringer near my place, only things like FiiO or Topping.
>>47272921
So I will rather by cx300s, cause they are more durable cause they will be treated harshly, probably if my Maxells were beats they would be dead as fuck
>>47272149
>no anime OP
Into the trash
>>47273117
This general is about headphones
>>47273147
It was more fun when they were on a qt anime grills tits tho
>Budget
$300-$400
>Source
Fiio E07k
>Requirements for Isolation
None
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Full sized.
>Preferred tonal balance
Maximum clarity. My perfect headphone would be the speaker sounding bass of the MDR-V6s with everything on the DT-800 excluding the treble spike.
>Past headphones
HD-515 (Gross), MDR-V6 (Great at the time), AD-700 (Meh), DT-880 (Best headphones I've ever owned. Prefer to remove the 6.5KHz spike in EQ though)
>Preferred Music
Too varied to even try and list. My favorite artists however are AnCo, late Of Montreal, Mainstream Flaming Lips, Cornelius, ONP
>Location
USA
I need some comfortable earbuds. Preferably something cheap ($15 or less, cheaper is better) that I can buy multiple sets of as I tend to lose them. I mostly listen to 56kbps audiobooks so quality doesn't matter, only comfort. Bonus points if you can lie on your ear comfortably when wearing them.
Earphones guide doesn't mention comfort at all.
>>47273264
Have you looked into the other DT- varieties? I hear the 880 is the one known to have a jarring curve.
>>47272258
Zero Audio Carbo Tenore ZH-DX200-CT hands down, I have them and they will just blow your mind even when compared to the likes of the hd600 and the k601
>>47273264
There's only one option for you, and it's the ESW9A
>>47273444
Checking those sweet trips
>>47273444
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q2P9Z76
These aren't bad.
>>47273504
It is pretty important for them to be affordable in poland
>>47273264
Mod an sz2000. It's one of the most capable cans at any price if you put some time in.
>>47273687
I live in Italy, got them for 42 euros including shipping
>>47273463
I want something way more clear than my DT-880s. I like listening to layered music and pulling apart the layers.
>>47273520
And why is that?
>>47273735
What does the mod involve?
>>47273750
42 euros is over my price range.
>>47273763
Q701 or one of the K7 variants.
>>47272988
you can use them with headphones just as well, in fact they are pretty good as a headphone amp/dac. check nwavguys review of them.
>>47273264
HD 600
I never see you guys talk about Grados. What do you think of Grados?
>>47274495
Shit comfort, coloured sound.
>>47273763
For the sz2000 if you get a good set of pads and eq it flat it's amazing. Nothing really quite like it's 2 driver system.
How big is the difference between Superlux HD681 and HD681 Evo?
What are the best open back headphone under 200 dollars? It has to have good soundstage
decrease the treble
increase the bass
>>47274615
The one that is on my head right now, a.k.a ATH-AD900x
>>47273763
Anything more specific than not sounding clear?
>>47273444
It really can't as comfort is dependent on tips and personal tolerance. If you say "lie on your side" or "inside of a helmet" that helps narrow things down
Who knows a good amp under a 100 dollars that can run 250 ohms
>>47274603
They both suck. Get takstar 2050s instead
>>47274662
Decrease the faggotness
Increase the manliness
>>47274666
How is the soundstage?
>Budget: ~$25
>Source:Phone,laptop
>Requirements for Isolation: Enough so people in public spaces can't he's my shit
>Preferred Type of Headphone:IEM but I'm open to other kinds w/e
>Preferred tonal balance: neutral
>Past headphones:
•those like $5 Panasonics (I looked and I'm p sure its the ones on your chart). I liked the fact they were comfortable and they lasted me like 2 years, but they had like no bass
•some Bose ear buds idk the model, I liked the isolation but the ear cups fell out and I lost every size in a month, the cord broke in 2 months, they sounded super muddy.
>Preferred Music:experimental, rock, WAKA FLOCKA BOW BOW BOW BOW
>Location:clapistan
>>47274740
It has really good soundstage.
>>47274776
*hear
>>47274776
Cx300 ii
>>47274776
>$25
work 2 hours minimum wage and purchase the soundmagic e10
>>47274740
Hd558 is excellent too, is only $100, and is comfier than the others. It has a great soundstage as well.
>>47274779
I need it for muh gaymes
Best headphones for [spoiler]vidya and anniemay[/spoiler] for <$50?
>>47274806
That cord looks really thin are you sure its not going to break in a month of me stuffing it in my pocket
>>47274890
Superlux HD668B
>>47274697
I want the most soundstage I can possibly get on a headphone in the $400-$500 range I guess. I like listening to music by being able to switch between the layers of music and hear whatever layer I'm focusing on clearly.
>>47272149
how do i make dt700 less ugly
>>47274912
Darth mod
>>47274841
I suggest you should try it before buying, the AD900x has wide soundstage and really good mid, make it perfect for music, but for games which are more bass heavy it might not satisfy you.
>>47274905
Fidelio x2
>>47274968
What about the dt990 pro
>>47274955
without spending a ton
>>47274895
i second his opinion, fucking love my cx300ii, on my 4th pair now. they usually last me 7-8 months. such fucking great plugs.
>>47275060
Paint it your favourite colour
>>47274991
ive had both and the main difference is that the dt990 sounds exaggerated and the 900 sounds flat, like there's very little punch to the bass it's just another sound. tradeoff is that the dt990 has a lot of sibilance. 900 is more comfortable (i have a mutant head tho).
>>47273786
it's like 5$ more bro, work an extra shift at mcdonalds.
is /hpg/ any good with headphones with mics? been happy with the cheap price tag of my soundblaster tactic alpha 3d, but the mic is too bloody quiet. been looking at the logitech g430, but figured i'd humbly ask for opinions in case anyone has a ~60-90 euro suggestion.
>>47275109
Superlux 668b/681 evo + Zalman ZMMIC1 + glue/velcro
>>47275078
I'm at almost 2 years daily use here. How the hell do you kill yours? I mean mine face car heat, constant in/out, just tossed however when not in use. Even soaked the drivers at one point ffs.
HE-400 vs 400i?
>>47275168
the plug thingy that goes into the phone gets all loose and floppy and the rubber starts splitting. then again, of course, i'm kind of careless, and they still last me really long.
Got my Pioneer piezoelectrics in today. They had a short in the cord that the seller didn't share so I got a partial refund for that. I cleaned them up, slapped on a new set of ear pads and converted them to a detachable cable. The jack mount is drying now, and I'll have to leave it alone until tomorrow.
My first impressions are that they look cool, and the sound is pretty good. They take a shit ton of power to drive. The bass is a little lacking, not in presence but more like resolution. Nothing below 80hz sounds that sharp, but they're very smooth and open. Reminds me a lot of an open back AKG like a 701 or k7xx with less bass. We'll see if it gets any better with a new cable and more hours to limber them back up.
The old koss junkers continue to rule. Got a deal on some old flagship planars coming in late this week that I'll check out as well. Also might swap my ESP-6 drivers with some from an ESP-9 and see if it makes a lick of difference.
Thoughts on pic related?
>>47275487
gr8
>>47275487
Do you really need that closed back? $20 more gets the vastly superior hd600s.
>>47275611
I need a closed back pair.
>>47275648
That's a true shame.
>>47275487
ath-a1000x is better if u need closed back
>>47275708
I can't find them anywhere, but for 274 GBP on ebay, that's almost 100 GBP more than the MSR7s
>>47275773
what country do u live in?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ath-a1000x&sprefix=ath-a1%2Caps%2C163
>>47275836
United Kingdom anon
>>47273444
I love my sennheiser cx200s for their comfyness. They are also sort of indestructible, I've had them for over 3 years including at least 2 washing machine incidents.
The cx150 seems to be the same damn thing but cheaper. Sound quality is alright, but a bit 'warm' I guess? Don't expect any miracles, especially for high tones.
>>47275853
if you want bass go hd25
if u want something in the kinda ish balanced go msr7
if u want some actually good sounding headphones go ath-a900x
if any of those go under ur budget, you can always buy a dac to compensate
i recommend the schiit modi for mobile use, or the schiit fulla if u really need it to be small
>>47276095
Thanks anon. I already tried the M50x which apparently had overemphasized bass and I didn't like them too much as they drowned out vocals, I think the MSR7 it is then
>>47275853
>>47276167
That's a nice site, bookmarked
>>47275487
Okay guis.
Not taking cost into account
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over ears vs ATH MSR7?
Neutral, clear, relaxing pair of closed set headphones
>>47276557
Sennheiser is shit
their only good ones are the hd600 hd650 and hd800(and i prefer lower priced ones over those as well)
I would say get the ath-a900x or msr7 if u want balanced and clear set of closed backs
i hate the momentums so fucking much tbh
>>47276615
Thanks!
>>47276615
You meant to say sz1000 anon. Sexy sexy sz1000
>>47276799
>heavy as fuck
only acceptable when using more advanced driver types
>that bass response
he/she asked for a neutral and clear sounding headphone
having heard these myself, they are about as neutral and clear as a razer kraken, which mind you is a muddy, thumpy piece of shit. I unerstand its a nice affordable basshead pair of cans, but from the perspective of accurate, its a piece of shit. Also some people like myself prefer a flat or bright sound signature
Budget: Around $150
Source: Mostly FLAC
Isolation: High
Type: IEM
Fit: Over-ear, foam tips
Location: Burgerland
Need a new pair of earbuds because one of the nozzles snapped off my se215s. Thinking about buying another pair but I was wondering if I could get anything with on par isolation and better sound quality in the <$150 range.
>>47276936
Etymotic hf5
>>47276936
westone um pro 10 for a super comfortable fit that is identical to the shure se215 but with more secure nozzles and better cable ear guides. It is also very flat and clear, especially compared to the shure se215s
the etymotics are also a good choice, however are rather uncomfortable and dont always provide as good a seal as the westones in my experience.
The only good headphones are Beats by Dr. Dre. They are the only headphones recommended by a doctor.
is it true that all sennheisers are bright veiled pieces of shit
>>47277244
Just like akgs rattle
>>47277244
HD650 aren't bright and HD800 aren't veiled. Apart from that, it's true. Some of them are tinny as well.
>>47276936
Etys have high isolation, note deep insertion. Ety and modern Shure eartips are interchangeable, etys do not lend themselves to the over ear fit; they are worn straight down. The bass level is significantly less than the se215, for better or for worse.
Anything the Shure not doing for you?
>>47277289
im new here. what does 'rattle' mean?
>>47277397
It's when the headphones are too shitty to handle the bass and they make a rattle sound.
>>47277397
Some of the K7XX units had a lead too close to the actual diaphragm of the driver, causing a 'rattle'. You can fix it by just nudging it slightly with a q-tip, so I've read.
>>47277420
>>47277445
thanks
>>47275708
Have you tried the A2000X? Are there any better choices for neutral-ish closed headphones?
I can't tell if buying AKG K550s versus my old Superlux HD668bs and I'm wondering if I made a mistake. Like maybe I should have bought a pair of dt770s or Sennheiser Momentum.
>your headphones
>how would you rate this track on a scale of 1 to 10?
https://mega.co.nz/#!t1RxFKwb!PsKLv0i9oX-8gUTRoqkOWA13g-11TTAC2ub0E5Wljjo
>>47277244
they are bright aside from certain models but i wouldnt call them veiled
I actually like bright and flat headphones so that isnt a problem for me except for the fact that i hate sennheiser.
>>47277542
a2000x is alright but honestly the ad series is just too much better than the a for me to justify it
You can get a w5000 for a little more, and it sounds way better in my opinion, though you should try to go open back no matter what
>>47277712
Thanks. I would go for the ADs but I do need some isolation.
>You can get a w5000 for a little more
Are you sure? The A2000X goes for about ~$350 + shipping from Japan. All the W series I've found were horribly overpriced by comparison.
>>47277849
huh
i guess my prices are kinda fucked up.
But if u can spend 350 i would recommend u consider a focal spirit professional as well
>>47274662
why not both?
>>47277971
V shaped is the best shape
>>47277971
cause who the fuck buys dark cans
>>47277971
cuz flat is justice
>>47278008
yes
>>47278020
I meant both, I like both and treble
>>47278022
too boring
>>47277971
They do, and it seems to be the direction many larger manufacturers are going for.
masta race,niggaz!
>>47278155
sry i like to hear music as accurately as possible
>>47278208
thanks for caesar
>>47277598
DT880 600 Ohms
7/10
good mastering but song itself isnt that good
>>47277598
HD558
Turrible track. Just turrible. It is well done technically i suppose, but that guy got way carried away on ball dropping. Gay/10
>>47277598
this was a pleasant little track
nothing like sexy sound stage
even though this is an mp3
>>47277598
>Amperior
>what the fuck did I just hear?
4/10 not sure is ear rape or magnificent musical piece
>>47277598
man i always avoided experimental
but lyke
now looking at this guys other music
its really nice to see someone that has a lot of respect for well mastered music
and knows how to manipulate a soundstage for nice music
Best headphones for watching movies and shows?
Preferably without too much bass. A bit bigger, too. I'm not exactly a small guy.
>>47278557
Very open question, but 558s work well without breaking the bank.
>>47278557
>I'm not exactly a small guy.
>>47277598
HD598
ASMR/10
>>47277598
Noble 4
8.75/10
>dat texture
9/10 if it was less repetitive
>>47277598
DT-880
9/10, pretty amazing stuff.
I'd have to wonder if it isn't just a one trick pony artist. If they can keep this sort of style interesting and fresh it'd be pretty great.
>>47274890
Takstar 2050's if you want a great built headphone with great sound and comfort
If you want none of those get some superluxes.
HD600 or DT880s and why:?
Just out of curiosity, why is the Sansa clip the goto?
Not that I use any kind of portable media player besides my phone, but I'm just curious as to what the draw is over other mobile players?
audio noob with 558's pls no bully
>Budget
30-40€/$ (I can go 50 but that's pushing it)
>Source
PC (straight to motherboard, no amp), phone
>Requirements for Isolation
None (Open back is better cuz I'm going to game on these)
>Preferred Type of Headphone
Over ear
>Preferred tonal balance
Flat if possible. Don't really know what I like, so the flexibility to adjust later in EQ would be nice.
>Past headphones
Shit "gamer headsets" (Plantronics whatever, Logitech G230)
>Preferred Music
Folk, Post Rock, Metal
>Location
Portugal
Thanks in advance guys
>>47279260
Small, cheap, low distortion, expandable memory with microSD, great UI if you use Rockbox. It's only real competitor is the Fiio X1 at three times the price.
>>47279303
Superlux HD668B
>>47279378
I heard about those but hate the looks. Any alternatives that don't look as bad? How are the Superlux HD681 Evo?
>>47279424
Probably about the same, if not better.
>>47279485
I'll look into those then, thanks anon
