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>Requesting purchase advice:
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https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php?title=Headphones
>Previous thread:
>>51917944
So tube amps makes the sound warmer right? And headphones like X2 and HD650 are warm sounded right? Can i use a tube amp with them or should i ?
>i fell for the Byerdynamic))))) meme
DT 770 Pro 80 to be precise.
The real meme is these are fucking great))))))
Need advice on a pair of in ear earphones around 50 dollars.
>>51938373
Hey guys.
These pieces of shit just died. (left one stopped working)
I've been looking for days for a way to open them and fix the loose contact cable but cant find a single goddamn screw. also cant take off the sponges. does anyone have experiencei with this shit?
On another note, what are some good budget headphones to replace them with?
Picking up a pair of HD 7 DJ tomorrow for the local equivalent of 200 burger dollars
They will be "outside" headphones since I have a pair of K550's I wear inside because they're good, but they're big, bulky, leak too much sound for a closed pair, make my ears sweat and the headband heats up badly during summer. Great headphones for the price I paid for them (180 american dollars), but not that good of an outside pair.
Any reasons I should avoid the HD 7 DJ? strong bass, foldable, lots of pressure ensure less sound leakage and from the "reviews" (they were more like ads desu) on youtube also quite durable.
>>51938772
How about u throw them away and buys some DT770 ?
>>51938903
>what is budget
How do I get my Bro to fall out of the ath-meme50s
>>51938433
you should get x2 and EQ the bass up without a tube amp
Does anyone know if the T50RP MkIIIs are worth it if I intend to do some modding?
>>51938961
Already using a amp/dac but dude, i use foobar2k and spotify.. so eq is not a good option at spotify...
>>51938991
download apo equalizer and peacegui for it, its a system wide EQ
>>51938991
If you're using android you can use ViperFX which is like the best EQ you can get in a smartphone period.
iOS has a tweak called EqualizerEverywhere that gives you a 10-band EQ.
>>51939013
yeah dude he was planning on lugging a fucking tube amp around with his moble phone
jesus you people are terrible at getting clues from the words people type, its like your brains are at half capacity at all times
>>51938991
>Already using a amp/dac
For the X2? Why did you waste your money?
>>51939066
dude he wants a tube amp, he obviously has no idea what hes doing
>>51939066
Didnt waste my money man... I bought a fiio e10k and it costs like 80 bucks.. and im not just using it for X2...
>>51939085
I should have realized when he said he had the X2. My bad.
>>51939093
youre arabic arent you
>>51939085
I asked a question, u seem stupid enough to tell me i did a bad choice instead of helping me out..
HD 598 or DT 770 80
halp>
>>51939141
DT770
>>51939114
Born and raised in sweden looking for some answers but all i get from this 4chan thread is shitty feedback..
>>51938373
Any recommendations for open headphones for gaming? I'm considering Fidelio X1 and Sennheiser 598s at the moment. I have DT770s 80ohm but hate the closedness.
>>51939141
The DT770 is the meme of the month, so everyone will recommend that.
>>51939163
Poor you :(........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
>>51939164
>""""""""""""""""""""""""""""for gaming""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
Holy shit fuck off.
>>51939171
HD598 are eternal meme status, especially when the HD558 are the same thing but cheaper and less ugly.
>>51939163
> sweden
>>51939141
HD 558 and only if you are going to be using them at home.
>>51939186
At least I'm not buying a 'gaming headset' I guess? I thought specifying the intended use would help recommendations
>>51939212
Any headphone that makes a perceivable noise is 'good for gaming'.
>>51939212
DT770? X2? Bass <3
>>51939212
you should just fill out the form so we can give you the best rec you can get man
>>51939163
oh so youre mongolian, ok
>Budget
< $100
>Location
US
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Prefer comfy as I'm mostly gonna be at a desk for long hours, but I can sacrifice comfort for sound quailty.
>Preferred tonal balance
Nice defined bass, but not too overwhelming that its drowns out everything else.
>Preferred music
Mostly Hip-Hop, Jazz, Drum & Bass, weeb shit like anime and vidya tunes.
>Past headphones
Crappy pair of Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling I had during college years ago. Only thing I really liked about them is that they were easy to pack in my bag when traveling.
>>51939318
nvx xpt100
>>51939318
mdr-v6
>>51939333
>comfort is a priority
maybe you should read requests before suggesting things
>>51939357
no he said he prefers comfy but will sacrifice for audio quality. the v6 is more neutral, but drops off in bass a little sooner, which isnt a big deal because its only -5db at 30hz and music rarely goes lower than that
>>51939385
nvx xpt100 is the better buy for him.
>>51939318
>>51939330
>>51939333
Thanks for the responses guys.
I would like to note that I keep seeing the MDRV6 and 7506 pop up in these threads. Is it really that good for the price or is it just the same guy making the same rec? Either way, I've liked what Ive seen and will more than likely get the mdrv6.
>>51939449
Same guy. Also calling the MDR-V6 'over-ear' is a huge stretch since the pads are tiny and they do sit on your ears.
>>51939449
It's the standard recommendation for neutral $60-80 closed headphones.
>>51939405
yeah right, look at this stupid cunt. she doesnt look happy at all
>>51939449
its just that a lot of people have the same requirements you have, mostly revolving around budget
>>51939465
maybe you have elephant ears? mine are huge and they fit over
>>51939486
>mine are huge
lol i'm sure they are. and being 5'2 must be a struggle, do you bang your head on doorframes a lot?
>>51939503
sony calls them over ear
amazon calls them over ear
innerfidelity has them on the over ear section
they fit over my ears and countless other peoples ears
but they dont fit on your ears so it's a stretch
ok dude
ok
>>51939530
being advertised as over-ear doesn't necessarily mean they're going to fit over your ears.
or are you going to say the V6 go down to 5hz because the spec says so?
>>51939526
This is good stuff. Thanks for the laugh.
>>51939566
Not the Anon you are talking to, but the v6 does goes down to 5hz, having lower and higher ends far beyond the human hearing diminishes distortion on the actual hearable low and high ends.
Also, v6 is over-ear, v-moda m80 is on-ear, there's a big difference as one may touch a bit of your ears if they are big enough while the other rests most of the entire pads on the ears.
>>51939666
v6 doesn't even go down to 20hz let alone 5hz stop posting.
>Everyone who bought the HD 598s complaining they're muddy as shit
>>51940177
>They didnt buy AKG
lol
Alright. Need help finding a decent pair of headphones
>Budget
$50-$150
>Location
U.S.
>Source
Phone, Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Full size, if you please
>Open or closed
Preferably closed, but it doesn't really matter as long as they aren't TOO leaky
>Comfort level
Moderately comfy, ask long as it doesn't compress my ears into my head
>Preferred tonal balance
Not really sure, but looking for something warm
>Preferred music
EDM, Electronica, DnB, Electro House, House, Nu-Disco, Funktronica, Jazz, Ambient
>Past headphones
I've had some pitiful excuses for headphones in the past.
Skullcandy Hesh
•They're skullcandy. Of course I didn't like them that much
Sennheiser HD 335s
•Potato quality
I actually liked my skullcandy hesh headphones better in terms of quality
•leak a ton
•loose, don't stay put
I'd really appreciate some advice on this. New to headphones in general
>>51940230
Pro 80s or XPT100s maybe?
>Budget
130 strict
>Location
Usa
>Source
LG g4, pc
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear, earphones
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Medium to high
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced leaning towards bass
>Preferred music
Electronic (tropical house), rap, rock I guess
>Past headphones
Jbl 55i (not very good, on ear)
Skullcandy titans (shit)
Klipsch r6i (good sound quality and comfort, lasted maybe 3 months)
Soundmagic e10s (current, nice so far, got the idea from a pastebin list that used to be in the sticky)
Also using G.SKILL ripjaws sr910 for muh gayms on pc. Not sure if that really counts.
Is sennheiser a meme, and if so what's the best for over ear headphones? Sony? Audiotecnica? Shure?
>>51940241
A friend told me about those, but wasn't sure, since he's been known to shill for products that are usually of bad quality. I'll have to check them out. Talks for the help!
Looking up headphones, for me, at $50 everything should include the option for swappable or replaceable cables. Yet some don't. Some $100+ models don't. And that's silly as fuck.
>>51940306
Between the two, the XPT100 is very neutral whereas the Pro 80 is a bit more "fun". Also the XPT100/Brainwavz HM5 pads fit on the Pro 80, so comfort is pretty much equal.
Hope this helps somewhat. I'm using the headset version of the Pro 80s open version, so AMA about those.
has anyone tried out these?
Teufel Massive
>>51940290
akg is best
sippin codeine bitch don't try and tell me bout my kidneys
Is this one actually good and worth the price?
If not is there any good over-ear headphone for casual use with $200 or less?
>>51940343
How's the Frequency Response and Impedance? Is it at all possible to get the numbers on those stats?
Also, is the sound shape generally the same as the XPT100's?
>>51940484
On mine (open-back version) the treble's a little bit hot in my opinion, but not really sibilant. The mids are nice and clean and the bass isn't too strong but definitely has a nice kick to it where needed.
The Pro 80s supposedly have a bit more bass, because they're closed.
Impedance (or efficiency, rather) is quite good, my phone and laptop can drive them without a problem. Definitely viable for portable use.
The XPT100 is a very neutral, very flat headphone from what I've heard. Less treble, less bass, very good for mixing but maybe not as enjoyable for music listening.
>>51940564
Thanks. That's all the info I need. Cheers, mate!
>>51940450
Can we be friends? : 3 <3
ultrasone hfi 580s just died. should i buy some meme770s?
>>51940669
No prob, enjoy 'em!
>>51940686
Sure, sounds fun :3
Just snagged these (Bowers and Wilkins P7) for $240. They retail for $400.
How'd I do?
>>51940720
Hehe, yay! [email protected]
>>51940758
forgot pic
Are there any decent places to discuss headphones?
This thread is just recommendations and the same flavor of the month headphones circlejerk, /r/headphones is LOOK AT MAH HEADPHONES and head-fi is full of shills.
>>51940859
>Are there any decent places to discuss headphones?
What the hell would you want to talk about then?
Are tube amps a meme? Do they offer any audible difference in sound? If they do, are there and that /g/ recommends under 250?
I've got a pair of DT990s Pro 250ohm, what's dac/amp should I buy to use with them?
>>51941467
you fucked up
>>51941496
OK cool. Care to explain why, or nah.
Anyone know anything about some good speakers? Just 2, and a subwoofer. Unless you can find me some good surround sound for a cheap price
>>51941696
lsr305 + lsr310S
http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/missed-the-th00x-should-i-get-this-sonorous-iv.707/
I'm so disappoint in you, /hpg/. Your trolling used to be so much better.
>>51941696
bro just buy these. I own a pair and they sound great, and are super cheap. No reason to spend extra money unless you're using it purely for editing music. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=272073631672&alt=web
>>51941708
Fuck me those are nice.
Cant afford them, but thank you
>>51941517
you didnt buy akg
>>51941806
hm, I don't know if I should trust.
I trust /k/ with my Flektarn.
Do I trust HPG with my speakers?
btw, rate my headset.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-RS-175-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B00SLUI5SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450504722&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+rs+175
Got them for free
>>51941739
I remember that cunt. Didn't he have a trip here?
>>51941348
>are there and that /g/ recommends under 250?
http://schiit.com/products/vali-2
The good news is you can always offload it for a minimum loss if it turns out not to your liking.
>Budget: $100
>Location: USA
>Source: Phone Lg G Stylo
>Preferred type of headphone: full sized
>Open or closed: closed
>Comfort level: more performance
>Preferred tonal balance: don't care
>Preferred music: everything from classical to heavy metal
>Past headphones: beats iem (Sucked ass will never get a pair of beats again) skull candy not sure of the name but they were good until I lost them.
Does using an optical audio drive make any kind of difference?
I listen to human voices all the time, as in Gregorian chants and stuff.
Canadian faggot here. Should I do it? My current mic and one ear of my headphones both died this week. My dream cans would be dt770s but sadly they are waaaaay too expensive up here. HD598s could maybe go on sale after xmas, but thats a gamble and I'm kinda desperate now.
Whats better for electronic music Sony MDR-XB1000 or V-Moda LP2?
>>51940758
I listened to them in Airport shop, really impressed, probably the best on-ear I've heard. Did well anon.
>>51942401
I will never understand why gayming autists want to glue an ugly mic to their expensive cans. Just get a desktop mic, it doesn't need to be near your head.
>>51942839
Everyone say it picks up all your keyboard click clacks.
>>51942844
Does the one next to your head not pick up the keyboard clicks?
>>51942871
It does not, no.
>>51942839
Reccomend me a desktop mic for a similar price then please.
>>51942942
Get snowball
>>51942985
Fuckin 60$ in canada land.
is there something in the vein of the DT-770 with a changeable cord tired of having to deal with 10 foot cords if I wanna bring my headphones somewhere with me
>>51942942
what about lavalier mics?
Sony ECMCS3 is dope.
>>51943087
I was lookin at that, that could work well. Thanks man.
Is the dragon fly known for planned obsolescence? despite treating it with good care my second one is starting to die, what does everyone else use for their laptops?
>>51938433
They don't necessarily make the music warmer, they just make it more pleasing.
Sure you can use it with those headphones
Anyone listen to the Grado SR80e's? Sound leak isn't an issue.
Thinking about getting these since they're supposed to be really good for Rock and Metal
>that feel when K7xx master race
>>51943474
Not good for anything except scratching your ears. The grado meme was a relic from long ago that still lingers in headfi threads and old /g/ graphs. Put together grado's piercing sound, zero distance between ears and drivers and general shitty mastering of metal and rock, well kiddo, you're in for an ear bleeding
>>51943515
They also look uncomfortable as fuck. To bad MKHD just made a whole video on them. They are probably about to get way more popular.
>>51938772
MDR V6
>Budget
< $100
>Location
Canada
>Source
Computer. Phone if it's not to obnoxious.
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Don't matter
>Comfort level
As comfy as possible. Willing to pay more for comfort.
>Preferred music
A-Z pop.
>Past headphones
Certified Data Headset. 15$ Hurts like a bitch but it's my only mic.
Logitech Skype™ Headset. Also hurt. Broken.
PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset. 40$ Bought it because it was comfortable and wireless. Plastic shit broke after a year.
>inb4 headset
I'm looking at desk microphones now. Budget is higher now because it's my last 3 upgrades.
>>51939163
Uhh people of arabic descent are born and raised in sweden. Doesnt mean you have superior viking genetics bro. So I assume your not white. And forget the tube amp, distortion 101 central
>>51939164
Fidelio X2, much better
>>51939526
Checked it
>>51940177
But anon they are, and the upper lower range is boomy
>>51940758
Ya did good little piggie, ya did good.
>>51941696
Check out Cro Kraft rev b speakers and lepai amp. Should be under 100$ but sound like 300$ no joke
>fidelios won't be here until monday
Fuck me I hope they're worth the money and wait
Got these with my employee discount for around 35$. Did I do ok? My last in-ear headphones were skullcandy and these definitely sound much better, but I could've got a few other headphones for around that price as well, including Bose for 60$.
>>51944125
They are,but your current headphones will sound like shit, unless you have planars
I am about to order SoundMagic e10 from aliexpress for 35 bucks.Should I do it ?
>>51944167
Yes. Absolutely destroys anything else in its price range.
Guys, I've had the same pair of headphones for 6 years (Audio Technica ATH M40fs) and they've been fantastic but they're falling apart so I need a new pair.
I'm so happy with how they sound (very crisp, accurate reproduction of all the freqs) that I'm considering finding the same model somewhere even though they're long discontinued.
How are the newer M50x? I mainly use them for recording guitars and bass but I also listen to music and play games with them.
>>51943993
XPT-100
>>51944241
Get the successor M40x. M50x may add too much bass for your tastes if you're happy with the M40's sound.
daily reminder that you missed the sale
>>51944315
Yeah, I'm more into accurate bass than boomy untz untz bass. If they sound just as good as the M40fs I'm probably getting those.
/blog
live in an appartment in the city and I miss my speakers
listening to music with headphones is ok, but no matter how good they are they are never a match for a good speakersystem
>>51944061
I've tried them with my AKG K518 on the same files and they sound the same, even though the AKG are closed. I can only assume that there's something wrong with my pair...
Template:
>Budget
30$
>Location
Spain
>Source
Phone, Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
In-ear
>Open or closed
N/A
>Comfort level
I need them to fit well, because big headphones often don't stick well in my ear
>Preferred tonal balance
Regular
>Past headphones
Xiaomi PIston 2 and Xiaomi Piston 3
Should I go with Piston again? I liked both 2 and 3, I think I like 3 more, any other good alternatives in the price range?
>Budget
$200 ( or 250 AUD and under)
>Location
Aus
>Source
PC and Vita.
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized open headphone.
>Comfort level
I don't particularly mind some uncomfortability.
>Preferred tonal balance
Probably neutral.
>Preferred music
Anything
>Past headphones
Apple Iphone 5 earphone.
Any help is much appreciated.
Help me please to find good headphones
>Budget
130 - 180 €
>Location
Germany
>Source
My laptop and my phone, Xperia Z3
>Preferred type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Whats better?
>Comfort level
comfortable < sound quality
>Preferred tonal balance
>Preferred music
I don´t prefere a music direction. Listening to nearly everything (mostly Rock or Instrumental)
>Past headphones
Sony MDRZX600R
>>51944341
>daily reminder that you missed the sale
Hey hpg what do you think about Beyerdynamic Custom Pro and Studio?
>>51944971
k553 > COP
I posted about the Dragon fly earlier, thankfully it's just my USB extension (dragon tail) which is falling apart on one end where the sound card connects to.
Needless to say the build quality of these products is not nearly robust enough to withstand my usage which is not asking much to be fair because I'm normally careful with my equipment but for now I'm glad I can just plug the dragon fly directly into my laptop until I purchase another dragon tail. As you can already probably tell I'm not very knowledgeable with audio equipment but my experience with audio quest products has left me curious about other vendors, at the moment I'm considering the FiiO E17K Alpen2 unless it requires bloated software because I just need a clean solution that works reliably preferably under any OS
Is it a bad idea to buy professional headphones that were meant for monitoring and not enjoying music?
I can't tell the difference in sound quality between my ATH-M50s and my cheap earphones.
Earphones aren't uncomfy either.
are yamaha's headphones any good?
EPH-R2 in particular
My headphones > you're headphones
Which is better, Samson SR850 or Takstar HI 250?
>>51940758
Where?
>>51945377
pleb
my headphones > your headphones
>$300 headphones
>only listen to anime music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtYrfO_bel0
Meme50x or D770 or something else?
Looking for closed headphones around £100 for movies and music. I don't have an amp and listen on my PC. They need to be comfortable for long periods. Last headphones were Ultrasone HFI 580 which I've had for nearly 5 years.
>>51945451
What a waste of money.
>>51945470
you dont know shit faggot
>>51945484
Wasting $300 so you can listen to some weeb tunes is a disgusting waste of money.
Maybe you should try to get some taste in music, you cretin.
>>51945515
firstly, i spent $500 to listen to anime music, not 300.
secondly, no one here is doing ANYTHING important with their headphones. we all wasted our money together, and thats what makes us happy
welcome to /hpg/
>>51945554
>i spent $500 to listen to anime music
Consider suicide.
>>51945554
I bet you spent $500 to listen to MP3s.
>>51945568
its about to be $800
>>51945578
how do you deduce this information?
>>51945592
I'm starting to feel triggered.
>>51945610
is there any way i can ease the suffering?
>>51945620
Start getting some taste in music and stop wasting money just so you can listen to weeb crap.
DT 990 Pro 250 ohms VS DT 770 Pro 80 ohms.
Same price, I like bass but I don't own a pair of open back headphones yet. What do /hpg/?
>>51945629
i already explained, were all the same. we wasted money to listen to whatever we like. we are exactly the same
>>51945633
you should definitely get the 990s unless:
you need isolation so others cant hear you
or you are very sensitive to treble
or if you like it really loud. all music might not get loud enough on the 990s
>>51944913
Help m8s
>>51945692
did you mean comfort is less important than sound quality?
>>51945456
here i go /g/
>>51938943
Accidentally sit/step on them, and tell him it wouldn't have happened if they were (insert your favorite brand).
>>51945705
Yes. It should be comfortable, as long as it hasnt bad impacts on the sound quality
>>51945735
>implying that would break them
meme50s are tanks, that's the only reason I still have mine because I don't trust myself with a fragile pair of headphones outside
>tfw looking for legit replies
Got this instead.
What mid-range headphone will fulfill these requirements?
>>51945741
since its laptop and phone, will you be using them in public space? if so, you want closed so other people cant hear you. otherwise you want open, because it's regarded to have the best quality.
>>51945770
nigs by dr nig is literally just 90% bass and 10% shit
>>51945798
I use my current headphones home and in public space.
It won't be that bad if someone could hear it a bit if hes standing next to me
>>51945872
you must understand, open means that the cups on the outside are completely open. they are purposely letting audio out. even at a regular volume someone next to you or even a cubicle over would easily hear what youre listening to, depending on ambient volume. thats not a problem?
>>51945872
Get closed for public
>>51945896
Sounds like a problem
>>51945904
yep, should be closed
>>51946007
http://www.amazon.de/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro-80-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450535932&sr=8-4&keywords=dt990
I have a question about earphones.
They've always been uncomfortable for me. How much of this is because of bad/wrong tips and how much of it is because of the actual earphones?
>>51946021
Looks good, any other suggestions?
>>51944841
Soundmagic e10
Just bought a used (like new) pair of DT 880 (250 R) of Amazon. I also own a pair of Meme50x.
Not sure which pair I like better ...
Anyone else here who has heared both?
Which one do you prefere?
what pads are good for these? the stock ones are kinda itchy and annoying (preferably pleather)
>>51946076
not really. i would get these for sure, if i was in your shoes
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00MYYFAOQ?vs=1#productDescription_secondary_view_div_1449775700009
How is this?
>>51946174
disgusting
never buy wireless headphones unless absolutely necessary
would a Little Dot I+ 6JI X2 be decent with my dt990 premiums? any other recommendations, i don't want to spend £100+
>>51946213
why do you want a tube amp?
>>51946135
How good are these headphones? Are they the best you can get for under £50?
>>51946057
Could be either since you aren't telling which part causes discomfort.
>>51946134
I like the fit of DT880 better. I equalized both anyway, so they tend not to sound as different.
>>51942839
>glue an ugly mic to their expensive cans
nigger look at the fucking picture, its just plugged straight into the cans, no gluing
Will I get bashed here if I ask for recommendation on some cheap headphones to listen music on my phone?
>>51946242
>Could be either since you aren't telling which part causes discomfort.
I would assume the tips but doing light research I saw people saying it can also be caused by cheap/bulky/heavy ones too.
Other people just say "keep them in for like 2 hours and you'll get used to it" which seems retarded
>>51946265
Whatever is comfy for you.
>>51946239
haven't tried many pairs of headphones but they sound pretty good, a bit of a v-shape sound, don't get them though if you have a big head, the headband doesn't extend very far.
they aren't as comfortable to me but should be pretty comfortable for most people.
I've listened to m50x's recently and I like these more, for under 50£ these are for sure the best ( I got them for 37$ from aliexpress)
>>51946265
no... why would that get you bashed?
Just sitting here waiting for a good sale for $50 phones.
Oy.
>>51946307
Those are overpriced now and not worth the recommend. You can get some Sony MDRXB450AP or something like that for what portapros used to cost.
>>51946293
Well it looks like everyone here uses some neat shit and I'm looking for something in the 10-20 bucks range like the Xiaomi Piston or JVC HA-EB75, but I know shit about their quality.
>>51946327
thats silly. spend 10 bucks more and get some porta pros
>>51946326
And yet they can't match the sound quality of PortaPros, which basically nothing has ever done except other Koss products like the SportaPros and the rather awesome KSC-75 earclips (which I happen to be wearing as I type this).
PortaPros, basically unchanged since they were introduced in 1985 and I still have a 1st gen pair (and a 1st gen pair of Sony V6 too purchased in 1986).
Basically 30 fucking years have passed and nothing has ever come close to either of these products and probably never will.
>>51946356
I want to use them at work or in the bed, they would be uncomfortable for both.
>>51946364
>the sound quality of PortaPros,
They're really not that great. Maybe for $20 but not 40-50
>>51946233
the same reasons anyone would get a tube amp?
>>51946370
get Panasonic RPHJE120K
>>51946370
oh, you want in ear. someone else can do that
>>51946380
because they like distorted audio? yeah i love that
>>51946378
Quit fucking up your ears with shitty audio source material played too fucking loud with too much treble and bass over-EQ into shitty fucking headphones, you moron.
>>51946158
Okay thanks anon
>>51946420
youre welcome senpai!
>>51946400
ok, so are you going to recommend me something?
>>51946380
to be a memeloving steampunk hipster?
>>51946401
Nice autistic assumptions
>>51946440
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-DAC/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450538831&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=fiio+desktop+amp
>>51946456
nigger
>>51946273
This is model dependent.
Some have hard tips that don't flex well, you can buy new ear tips for that.
Sometimes the body or the stem gives you comfort trouble, and you can't do much about that.
RE-400 had great eartips, but the stiff cable connector would poke at my ear. Just an example.
How important is it to have a portable Headphone Amp like a FiiO E10K versus just plugging the damn things into a phone? Say for these 3 headphones: M50x, Grado Sr80e, AD900x
>>51946398
I have those and I hate them, they feel really weird due to their shape.
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUR86/ref=pd_aw_sbs_267_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41wBiTJhS8L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL115_SR115%2C115_&refRID=12AFTB598P5YZDT6CENB
How are they?
>>51945415
pls respond
Looking for earbuds.
- cloth wrapped cable
- magnetic backing to keep them from tangling
- around 100$
Looked a sennhiesser and searched but i'm probably asking the wrong questions.
Any ideas?
>Budget
100-130$
>Location
Bulgaria
>Source
PC
>Preferred type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Comfy, unless the sound quality is too good.
>Preferred tonal balance
Maybe bassy or warm, without lack of detail and definetily without harsh highs.
>Preferred music
Tech House,Future House,Drum And Bass,Hardstyle,Hip Hop,sometimes Heavy metal
>Past headphones
SPH2500
M50x
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbSmP6P7QPU
If at least half of the things he's saying are true, I'm going to buy these headphones immediately
>Budget
£30 maximum
>location
UK
>source
computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
comfy
>Preferred tonal balance
Nice defined bass, but not too overwhelming that its drowns out everything else.
>Preferred music
hip-hop/rap
>Past headphones
can't remember some cheap ones I got from argos
>>51947429
hahaha wtf this is hilarious
>>51947355
why do you want new headphones that will be cheaper than the m50x? i realize that you could buy something better, but... just save up for something even better at this point. at least $200, god what is wrong with you
>>51947560
Why do you assume that he wants to buy new headphones just because? maybe the m50x's broke or something
>>51947429
There's loving music and then there's "loving" music.
>tfw want something wireless for jogging but /hpg/ will laugh at me
>>51947660
>jogging
kek
>>51947660
>jogging
isn't that the thing women do because they're too "fragile" to go running?
>>51947613
yeah i took that into account. i mean, i guess its just me, but id never buy something cheaper than something i had before, unless i hated the expensive thing i bought and thought that things probably wouldnt get better if i spent more money. but hed be wrong here
not that youre wrong, it just seems.. weird
>>51947660
jogging is a waste of time. your body gets used to the pattern and its bad for your knees. do HIIT instead
>>51947660
>2015
>jogging
>>51947660
Don't jog, do tabata sprints
/g/uys I need opinions on comply tips. Is it snake oil or meme? Or are they really good? I have some fitment issues with silicone tips and I am looking for something to fix this. Thinking about buying comply variety pack, anyone have some experience with any of their products?
>>51945456
DT770 are great but my brother needs an amp to power his to any decent volume (and i mean decent, not loud),the fio e10k is around £39 on amazon and powers it nicely.
>>51946239
Not him but m8 they are incredible for the money, me and my brother really struggle to tell the difference between my pair of these and his pair of dt770s (£100)
Nice build quality, they look great and sound fantastic for the money, I gave my pair to my dad as I saw them on gearbest.com with a new/better headband (new revision i'm guessing) for only £27 delivered.
>>51944294
Wow those look like pillows, thanks.
>>51947958
>Is it snake oil
Fit isn't snake oil, ever.
>or meme
People tend to hate Comply tips because their softness and pliability also mean that they degrade fast.
Also, most people seem to have no idea how to wear form tips. You are supposed to roll the overhanging foam behind the nozzle so that it cannot cover up the sound port.
>>51946812
anyone?
>>51947459
Check out SR850, don't really think they're bassblasters but they're good and cheap
>>51948173
Pic related, looks much better than the old version, also has a new design on the rubber around the jack.Gearbest are out of stock right now but mine are on the way.
the best audio it's a Sony Headphone
>>51948279
alternatively, the original version HD668B
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superlux-HD668B-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8
>>51947560
>>51947613
No I'm just looking for headphones with "open" sound.
>>51948151
this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-DAC/dp/B00LP3AMC2/
it's £60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZuSeufCO7I
See, guys? Buy a HD 598 if you want to listen to music the way it's meant to be
>>51948508
That's the one, maybe I got the price wrong. I have one also which I bought mostly to get rid of the audible noise from my pc, it's a nice thing to have in general either way. If you want it to run your headphones and give a nice clean sound then buy it, don't listen to people recommending more expensive one's it's pointless mate.
>>51948323
an open phone around that price that also has decent bass is hard to do... anyone know of anything?
>>51948589
but muh tubes
>Budget
<$100
>Location
Burgerland
>Source
Laptop
>Preferred type of headphone
In the ear (earphone) or over the ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Pretty comfy for long-term usage, mostly gaming, something that isolate but not sweating out my ears
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced, anything that fits best for gaming
>Preferred music
Anything, really
>Past headphones
Samsung Earphone lmao
>>51946135
HM5 pads should fit.
>>51948770
Not him but I was thinking about getting those for my takstars, They are around £12 on amazon, Are they very comfortable?, my brothers dt770's pads are slightly too big for the takstars just to give you an idea
Hey /hpg/ how's it goin, I need some advice.
I've got a pair of HD598s, and a pair of Fidelio X2's, and my computer's onboard audio is pretty garbage, I've ran my HD598 through an SMSL Fort (http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-PCM2704-Convertor-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00LUS8IPA) for the past year or so, which has done an adequate job however there is a slight hiss which definitely comes from the SMSL Fort. Where should I go from here? I realize that neither of these cans require a headphone amp, but I'm just trying to get away from having to use my onboard audio.
>>51948810
From what I've heard they're stupidly comfy. I've been eyeing the velour version for a while now.
>>51948835
Cheers, fuck it I'm buying them now, amazon are good with returns anyway if they don't work out.
>>51948834
go with the one that's recommended every single time someone asks for a dac/amp I guess >>51948508
>>51948886
Alright, I'd appreciate it if you could post your opinion here when you get them.
>>51938579
XiaoMi pistons ?
If anyone can say anything good or bad on them I'd like to know, because I've read that they're good and would want to gift pair to my sister and buy one for myself, since they're pretty cheap
If at the same price he400s or he400i?
>>51938373
>have to buy new headphones
>go to the store
>try all the models available with bohemian rapsody.
>tried 15 different headphones, all < 100€ are shit.
is there a good one or I should just spend more money to get decent quality. I don't want perfection, really, but my fucking 20€ desktop speakers are better than all the shit I could try.
>>51948913
Will do, you will have to stay tuned to these threads though as i'm not a regular here, I come to hpg and bst when i'm drinking once or twice a week, after my first post ill just post something on the lines of 'hm5 pads fit the takstars perfectly' or not if they don't. I most likely wont be there to reply anytime soon to question though.
>>51948930
I have the piston 3's and they along with the KZ ED9's are the best iem's I have ever heard, they are fantastic for the money, buy two pairs of either mate.
>>51949006
Meant to say I will post that line in a few hpg threads.
>>51948960
tyll would tell you to get the 400s probably. but looking at the graphs, two problems:
-driver matching isnt as good as the i
-youre missing out on that awesome bass extension that planars have a rep for delivering.
the rave with the 400s is the sweet mids, not that the mids on the 400i arent fucking fantastic, but you could practically call the 400s mid cannons. the treble is also more recessed on the 400s.
so you decide
>>51948960
400i. Flat and extended bass with 400i, while 400S is generally middling, rolled off bass, highs, but not so smooth in the midrange.
>>51949023
Is the 3rd one's the newest ones? Because on the official site they're only referred as the "new" ones, no generations
>>51949142
These?, if so then yes, I was shocked at how good the build quality was, even on the fucking box lol. I once bought a pair that cost £70 from the /g/ guide and they were slightly worse than the piston 3's imo. Buy some for you and your sister m8 it's not possible to be disappointed with them for the money.
>>51949209
With shipping from EU warehouse and no customs fees, they come around 21-22 euros, they're fully worth the price ?
>>51949209
>v-shape
come now
>>51949243
Mine cost £15 on ebay which was the cheapest pretty much anywhere at the time and I think that's around 20 euro so yes that's a good price. I wouldn't be surprised if you could get them slightly cheaper from china/ali express but the difference would be small and you obviously wouldn't get them in time for christmas.
>>51949266
Name ANY fucking headphones near the piston 3 of KZ quality for a similar price.
I'll wait.
>>51949209
*coughs*
Unsure if legit, but here.
http://www.tinydeal.com/original-xiaomi-piston-dazzle-edition-earphones-with-mic-px2s67z-p-155715.html
>>51949335
I would buy them from honorbuy, and it says that they have them in EU warehouse, but I would need them by sisters birthday, not christmas, since I already got her a present, because before it was only possible to ship from china and I wouldn't have got them even if ordering a month ago
I hate the idea of buying from china, becaus 2 month free shipping without any info after you pay for the item is kinda scary for me, now since they have it in EU, I will probably buy em, fuck the 18 euro shipping for 1-3 pairs
Even more fuck upping the shipping for 3+ pairs of items that fit in palm
>>51948999
thats because speakers > headphones, objectively.
even the most expensive headphone will be outclassed by a proper midrange speaker set up.
>>51949360
Pretty sure those are 2nd gen
I'm an idiot and completely forgot there was a /hpg/ in /g/.
I got some Senn HD 205 II DJ for 35€.
They sound great, a tad too bassy at times, but I'm not sure if I did a stupid. pls no bully
>>51945451
Denpa sounds fine on my HD 800 tbqh lad.
>>51949360
Funnily enough I also have them which I bought because of how cheap they are and you know what you're right, I havnt even tested them but apparently they are the exact same thing minus some of the build quality, I put mine away in a draw along with my p3's as I use my KZ's for my iem's.
To the other guy buy the p3 juniors if money is tight, otherwise I would say the build quality is much more satisfying of the original p3's
>>51949388
Isn't it the other way around ? Like headphones sound good/decent from 100-150$ and up, while speakers are all shit unless they're 1000$ and up ?
>>51949424
Forgot to add they the junior p3's only come in a shitty cardboard box, the original p3's which that guy is inquiring come in a very nice presentable box with extra tips etc.
>>51949478
There is not a single headphone in existence that can match up to good $200 speakers in everything but subbass.
First time here, is headphone.com a good resource? Additionally, what's the consensus on Shure?
>>51949379
Scroll down and read the other posts, buy the p3's or the p3 juniors which are much cheaper ( I forgot to mention them, sorry), they do not come in a nice box though. just shitty cardboard. They both sound exactly the same though.
>>51949142
no there's a new one
xiaomi hybrid
more expensive tho
not so many reviews either
>>51949478
It's a different set of tradeoffs. Music is all mixed for speakers, so the positioning suffers for headphone listening. Different acoustic modes and such, and the poor filtering done with low range multi-way speakers.
Speaker localization is more limited than headphones inherently.
>>51949560
Extra in-ear thingys are pretty handy, and when it's a gift, a cardboard box is not that appealing, thanks any way though, always better to have options
>>51949577
>not in official site
Shady as fuck, but googling them yielded some results
I hate to ask but is there any good sales going on or should I wait for post Christmas?
>>51949598
http://www.mi.com/quantie/
>>51949629
So they aren't even international yet or what ? No mention of them on the Global site and I don't speak moon
Haven't had the chance to read any reviews yet
>>51949598
Yeah I completely forgot that I bought the juniors because I put them away in a draw instantly, they sounds the same but if you want a nice presentation and better build quality go for the original p3's like we talked about mate.
>>51949629
They are not proven to be better than the piston 3's yet, I wouldnt bother buying those for a while until you start hearing good things.
>>51949097
>>51949063
Ok, thanks.
>>51949711
they're worse than the piston 3.
>>51949598
>>51949711
Measurements at Seeko.
>http://www.seeko.co.kr/zboard4/zboard.php?id=cool_review&no=482
I have the option of buying a PS4 and one game or a He400i but NOT. BOTH. Right now I have m50x and apple earbuds. What do I get?
>>51949711
there's some pretty good reviews but nothing measures them up against the pistons
they're seen as a "succesor" now that the pistons are out of production
>>51949836
>PS4 and one game
it's not like you could buy a PS4 and two games
>>51947373
what are your opinions, /hpg/?
>>51949872
I only want BloodBorne
>budget
$100-150
>location
Clapistan
>source
Desktop
>open/closed
Closed
>comfort level
Ill sacrifice some quality for more comfy
>tonal balance
prefer heavier bass, but a good balance is fine
>music
synthwave, progressive trance, weebcore shit, occasional dadrock, will also be used for gaming
>past headphones
Audiotechinca ath ad900x. I might just rebuy them, mine just got destroyed recently
>>51949836
Ps4 is good but if you have a strong pc then it's not worth getting really (besides bloodborne) and this is coming from someone with a non gaming pc and a ps4. the wii u is dead and the xbox looks shit,nobody cares about halo or gears anymore lel.
>>51949904
well ofcourse, it's the only PS4 game there is
I think a good pair of headphones is better than a 300$ game
>>51949936
>the wii u is dead
suck a dick nigger, exclusives out the fucking ass
>>51949904
Heh I already replied and said that it's worth if for bloodborne, so there you go.
That and dark souls 2 are the only single player games I have enjoyed and completed in years, like I said, I haven't got a good pc and dark souls 1 isn't available on the ps4.
>>51949936
I have a strong pc and just bought a ps4 for some upcoming games plus bb. Also fightan for when my buds come over.
>>51949970
You are the reason I left /v/ a very long time ago, you guys are fucking insane. Nintendo consoles were amazing, not anymore friend.
>>51949974
What upcoming games m8?, i'm not even sure whats coming out now, Rime looked promising but will prob be inde 3 hour trash, is street fighter exclusive or timed?, I dont really follow gaming news these days as nearly everything is disappointing now.
I'll tell you what's not disappointing on the ps4 and that's chivalry lel, never played it before but apart from the lag i destroy nearly everyone on duel mode, Bit of LOTR soundtrack in the background, alcohol flowing and i'm fucking Aragorn lad.
>>51949993
it's not amazing anymore but it's still the best by heaps & heaps
>>51950246
If you have a solid pc then I would agree because it's fairly cheap and has some decent exclusives but it has no future. otherwise ps4 is the best overall by far.
good deal?
What are some good IEMs that sit flush with the ear so they can be worn comfortably with one side of your head on a pillow?
Only thing I can find is shure
>>51950340
>not buying a decent pc instead of the ps4 if you don't have a decent pc
It's been proven time and time again you can get a console killer pc for the same or slightly more money
Any advice on some in-ear earphones around 50 dollars?
>burn in
>>51950393
two pairs of pistons 3.0 :^)
>>51950434
>two
Three
I bought my first Stax srs3170. I'm in love, it's simply amazing. Holy shit, copper coil over magnet is dated.
Could someone link me to some non fake piston 3.0s
>>51950485
There are more real ones than you think
Honorbuy is legit for sure, like 18$ for 3rd ones and 24 or so for the new ones
>>51950388
Some people like convince and that doesn't always mean that they are a pleb (like most cases) just the same as it doesn't make you good at gaming because you own a gaming pc.
If you want ONE machine for gaming the ps4 is the best, period.
we gon need a new thread senpaitachi
>>51950362
I think the usual is closer to 300 or a little less. How clogged up might the filters be?
>>51950372
Anything low profile, usually something small or a concha fit type. I can wear Etys to bed, not everyone can do that.
Should I buy the Mi4 or piston 3.0
>>51950613
pistons
Mfw shipping from honorbuy on the pistons is 19 dollars
>>51950485
bigbargainonline on ebay is real
ordered some like 3 weks ago
they arrived a day before the estimated time of arrival
>>51950663
buy 3, minimize the shipping for a single item, gift them to the loved ones or sell them to the not so loved ones
>>51950534
>If you want ONE machine for gaming the ps4 is the best, period.
that's fucking retarded, but okay, be my guest and tell people your stupid and incorrect opinion
Anyone got that link that gave a list of budget headphones starting at like $40 or something?
Bluedio worths the price?
>>51950713
Heres the earphone guide but its really outdated not sure if that is what u wanted.
http://pastebin.com/QQ4Gp7bQ
>>51950726
yes
>>51950761
Thank you, not exactly it but has most of the info I wanted
>Budget
about 100 €
>Location
Germany
>Source
Computer
>Preferred type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
comfort is the most important factor for me
>Preferred tonal balance
no idea. some bass i guess.
>Preferred music
rock, hip-hop, electro
>Past headphones
some garbage
>Budget
<30$
>Location
Spain
>Source
Phone
>Preferred type of headphone
Headphone
>Open or closed
doesn't matter
>Comfort level
medium
>Preferred tonal balance
I don't like strong bass
>Preferred music
Weeb animu, opera, ost.
>Past headphones
Random in-ear cheap 5$ ones. Just got broken and want to improve a bit.
Thank you
Are in-ears that come with smartphones shit or good enough ?
>>51951101
Superlux HD668B or Samson SR850 maybe
>>51951104
both
>>51951101
check out SR850 or Superlux HD668B
>>51951104
Depends. The ones that came with my LG L90 are absolute garbage, but Apple's Earpods are pretty decent.
> Wanted niggerbass
> Got niggerbass
> 200$
r8 my pruch8 m8 no h8
>>51951178
Just buy 20$ headphones that turn bass into vibrations, it will feel like niggerbass, might as well be niggerbass and you won't hear shitty sound quality because your whole head is vibrating like a huge dildo
>>51951140
>>51951135
Thank you so much anons
>Budget
$50
>Location
US
>Preferred type of headphone
Closed (Mainly to drown out my asshole neighbor who has no concept of respect for others and runs high-powered machinery. Until he kills himself.)
new thread
>>51951471
>>51948173
>>51946290
Cheers lads, I think I'll buy a pair later.
>>51938579
Request purchasing advice using the template in the OP if you want help.
>>51945620
By ending yourself, obviously.
>>51950726
maybe
>>51948764
My requirements are rather similar and I've been recommended Pro 80's and ATH-M40x's if that helps.
finally got my stax headphones with a modi2 DAC. still can't hear the difference between the cds and mp3 quality...
>Budget
100$ max
>Location
Usa
>Source
Moto e(2015), sansa fuze, sansa clip plus, pc
>Preferred type of headphone
Over ear headphones
>Open or closed
Closed or Open, not too sure
>Comfort level
I got a big ass head so it needs to be high
>Preferred tonal balance
Balanced, with good bass, and mids
>Preferred music
Indie dance/pop, rock, metal, classical, ambient, hiphop
>Past headphones
Philips shp9500(fits my giant head perfectly) broken and Philips lacks fresh stock so no replacement :'(
>>51952442
If you had any brains or actually lurked for a while you'd understand equipment has next to no impact on hearing compression artifacts and digital compression is NOT a limiting factor in fidelity in most cases. Fuck, where does this idea even come from? At least you are honest to yourself and don't pretend to be hearing differences.
Someone recommend me a 3.5mm cable for my headphones, preferably around 3 feet
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