All memes aside, which headphones do you guys use? I'm looking into buying a new pair.
Genre of music you listen to would also be helpful.
Still using a pair of HD 280 Pros that I got about 12 years ago when I was a live audio tech. Bassheads hate them for the flat response, but they're very very true, which was what I needed out of them when I bought them. I hate bass-biased headphones anyway, I like hearing what the mastering studio put there. If I want to change it, that's what EQ is for.
I listen to mostly rock, synthpop and jazz. Jazz in particular stands out in them to me because the separation is very good.
I'm currently using Philips Fidelio M1MKII. Decent headphones to go out with. Quite comfortable, doesn't allow much noise, too.
I mainly listen to Classical, vast majority being chamber pieces. About 70% is from 20th century. Hope this helps.
Had these for about a month now easily the best headphones I ever owned. Big natural sounding bass.
I've got a pair of beats and they are amazing. I've never heard music like it!
i listen to a lot of different music so it's not worth listing it all off. lots of rock, electronic, and hip hop though
currently using a pair of v-moda lps for general use at home but i wouldn't recommend them, the sound quality is good and the build quality is alright (although they've kinda fell apart now) but there's better out there for a similar price...
for IEMs (earbuds) i use xiaomi piston 3s, which i DO recommend; they're like ~30 bucks and the quality is almost as good as my v-modas
also, sorry to jack your thread but i'm thinking of getting ATH-M50x's for monitoring, anyone have these? what are they like?
>>63260173
very funny
>>63260173
dank meme buddy
>>63260173
go home anon ur drunk
Can any anon rec me something cheap and decent to reference my mixes on?
>>63260253
sennheiser urbanite
>>63260069
Using the same as this guy.
Im not super versed on headphones, but I can say that they were a yuge step up from the crummy Skullcandies id been using previously.
AKG Q701, got em for a great price on massdrop a while back.
I listen to a lot of electronic stuff, mostly things that could be categorized as IDM and related sub-genres. Friend of mine has also gotten me into some other genres, like post-rock. I'm a pleb though, don't listen to me.
>>63260127
Just in case you're not a fan of classical music, I also often listen to Jazz and Rock, too, not sure I could call it rock but things like Joanna Newsom, the Velvet Underground, I don't know basically what I find fun & interesting, and I think my heaphones are indeed capable of them, too.
>>63260200
Wow, you've been so conditioned by /mu/ and other audio elitist mongs that you automatically assume I'm joking that I like my beats headphones. I wouldn't have bought them, because liked you i believed all the anti-beats agenda that's spouted, but here's the facts, they are the best (and only) headphones I have ever used. End of. don't believe? Okay, but don't Immediately dismiss my belief, because you're the one who misses out because of your ignorance.
>>63260069
>I hate bass-biased headphones anyway, I like hearing what the mastering studio put there
Me too anon. That's why I bought studio monitors just for casual listening. Why would you fuck with how the music was intended to be heard?
My question is though, am I getting a flat response from my ATH-Meme50X's? I love them but I don't know much about them I just saw them recommended everywhere I looked
>>63260299
give up this bait already, it's not working
>>63260327
You can compare the frequency response curve for a wide range of different headphones here: http://www.headphone.com/pages/build-a-graph
Best bang for the buck. Can't beat the price.
>>63259957
I listen to all genres, from black metal to jazz. I just need something that will get me a lot of detail. I feel like I'm not getting a good experience from any of the GY!BE records on my logitech gaming headset. I would like to keep it under 100 bucks.
>>63260373
Cool, thanks
>>63260373
So they are bass-biased after all? What a jip
Sennheiser HD598SE and I listen to mainly alt rock and psych rock/pop. I like the sound for the genres I listen to. I would understand a hip hop fan not liking them very much as they're open back and have little bass. Open back is generally the say to go though.
I fucking love these headphones. Haven't tried much high-tier headphones, but this shit right here is cash as fuck, never heard or felt anything quite like it. They're true, with a slight boost around bass eqs I would say (at least compared to the Sennheisers I've tried). Listening to music on these headphones is a special experience. I feel like there are no details left out. As far as comfortability goes, I've never worn a pair of headphones more comfortable. They don't feel tight at all, and are very light. The only drawback is it doesn't quite work as a headset to use on the move because of size, length of cable and shitty soundproofing. They not only leak a lot, but you can hear a lot of noise around, so they're definately best for homeuse.
For what purpose are your headphones, primarily? Home-use, recording, on the move?
I have the sennheiser 598. They are comfortable as fuck. I wear them all day and it doesn't even feel like i have them on sometimes. They sound good to.
>>63260442
Very little. Select a 2nd, 3rd and 4th headhphone to see how they compare. No speaker has an actually "flat" response.
Beyerdynamic DT 880
Comfy as fuck, cheap as fuck
>>63260136
Are they isolating?
>>63260442
No headphones will be completely flat and that's a good thing. You need that bass boost or else the bass will sound weak and not lifelike.
wear these on the train
well balanced but bad sub bass
i listen to all genres so its perfect if you want a balanced headphone
ATH-Meme 50x
Love them and you can't stop me, /mu/.
>>63260136
If I was still working instead of being a poorfag student I would probably buy these for on the move use, heard lots of good shit about em
>>63260489
>>63260511
Got ya, that makes sense. Thanks. I enjoy the sound of them anyway so I can't complain, I just like the idea of hearing it how it was mastered.
>Tfw they retail for $500
>Tfw you get a Schiit amplifier+DAC and do the whole thing for little over $500
>>63260299
i was wrong, you're not funny, you're hilarious. you should get a show on comedy central
beyer dt770
pretty much same as >>63260482 but cheaper, in my experience these ones block noise really well except for wind just because of the size.
Particularly impressive low bass response, and like the other guy said, it really brings out the details, I actually take them off and put on cheaper headphones for listening to spotify our youtube just because it highlights the low bitrate so painfully.
I mainly listen to prog and psychedelic rock
>>63259957
>>63260136
>>63260379
>>63260386
>>63260482
>>63260517
>>63260681
>meme headphones
Try listening to music on speakers like it was meant to be
>>63260760
give me the money
>>63260760
you don't go outside much do you?
>>63260813
>using open headphones outside
you don't go outside much do you?
>>63260760
why don't you go to /r/music where you're meant to be
>>63260760
i get more clarity out of $150 headphones than i would out of a pair of speakers twice that price. music is made for headphones
>>63260837
theyre all closed back
what are you even talking about
everyone wears closed back outside, some people dont like sticking earbuds in their ears
>>63260760
Are the akg 451s any good? I'm using senhaiser HD 202s at the moment and I want an upgrade
>>63260760
not all music sounds better on speakers
>>63260442
>>63260373
I've noticed after looking at tons of headphone graphs, many many headphones that have a decent bass response have a dip around 80hz, the DT770 shows this very obviously. Does anyone know why? I have a hard time googling the question.
>>63260200
i have the m50 headphones. Don't hesitate to buy them, they're detailed with rich, full bass.
I use AKG k240.
They sound great and haven't given me any problems. I've had them for a year and a half and they're holding up fine.
I listen to lots of different types of music but mostly rock.
>>63261345
I have been meaning to pick these headphones up for a while now, but I am concerned about some stuff, I have heard from some people that you need an amp to get the proper quality from these headphones. Is this true?
>>63261552
That's true of all headphones, if your intention is to get the most out of them.
Are beats that bad?
I quite like them
>>63261596
Sound quality is OK, but they are fucking flimsy as fuck (not suprising for an apple product) and they are massivly overpriced (also not surprising for an apple product)
imostly 90s alt/indie (weezer, barenaked ladies, etc), modern alternative pop (grimes, st vincent, chvrches, etc)
Great bang for your buck, they're nice and tasty buddy.
I listen to everything.
I produce and record music, mostly hiphop, and am studying sound recording engineering.
I use Audio technica ATH-M50x and Sony MDR 7506.
The Sonys are industry standard for honest sounding headphones.
If i weren't obsessed with clear sound I'd use beats by dre desu but i hate the bass boost. Great listening headphones
HiFiMAN HE-400i, using a Mayflower O2 amp and Dragonfly DAC. As far as the headphones are concerned: great sound, terrible build quality.
>>63261677
>meme headphones for listening to feminist meme music
>>63261773
..except for rap and country right?
>>63260681
Thinking about getting these, do you use an amp or anything with them?
I need good headphones (mic preferred as well) for computer and phone use. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile (I still have a few albums in 128kbps and very few lossless), but I want the best I can get. I listen to jazz, fusion, latin, and flamenco.
However, I am a massive poorfag, so it would be nice if I can they are commonly sold used on ebay under $70. Thanks.
>>63259957
I've got a pair of ATH-M50, the premier meme headphones.
Best headphones that I've ever owned, though I know there are better out there. The only problem I have with them is that my ears are huge so the pads sometimes press into my ears after a while which hurts like a bitch
>>63259957
>Genre of music you listen to
>Genre of music
>Genre
>singular
You should buy Beats. They are the best. You can trust me, I'm an audiophile.
>>63259957
Audio Technica ATH AD-900X for Jazz, classical, rock, metal and most other stuff.
Beyerdynamic DT-770 pro for Hip Hop, electronic music, recording myself and when I want to listen to/learn a bassline.
>>63263318
sabe pa
>>63262990
I just have the 32ohm version which has a detachable 1/4 piece cause I don't have much money, but I've heard the 80 and 250ohm versions (which require an amp) are much better
if you don't want an amp then I strongly recommend the ones I have
>>63263798
Lets ignore the fact that everyone knew what he meant.
>>63264007
I have the 80 Ohm version, they don't require an amp. I can even use them with my phone without any issues.
HD 600s because I'm not a pleb who uses un-amped Meme 50s or something
>>63264091
no one cares about your gay post, samefag
suicide recommended
>>63264097
oh, I didn't know that
>>63261677
sounds to me like you listen to poop, crap,and garbage. get off my board.
>>63264151
Impedance alone doesn't mean shit, you also have to take driver efficiency into account. High impedance headphones are mostly used in a studio environment because lots of professional gear has a high output impedance (for historical reasons). The problem is that high impedance limits current, which makes low power devices, like mobile phones, less desirable as sources because they simply don't get loud enough. That's why you usually hear things like high impedance headphones needing amplification.
>>63263318
help
>>63264398
Superlux makes good headphones in your price range, check out the 681 or 668B.
Are the ATH-Meme50xs still the best for the price or can I do better?
>>63264463
The Meme40xs are better value
>>63260069
>>63260327
What about for hiphop? That genre needs the bass, If you dont have it you dont hear it they way its inteaded
>>63264665
Then you EQ it. And no, that's not the way it was intended either, that's your fucked up preference.
>>63264463
Really confused on if these headphones are really terrible or pretty good, as they would be perfect for my needs. I've heard they aren't to bad for playing games on as well, I could also use them in public.
>>63264775
>that's not the way it was intended either, that's your fucked up preference
source?
>>63264827
otherwise they would have eq'd it that way themselves...
>>63261345
i use akg 240 also, just like fantano
get the replacement cord on amazon though, it's like 10 bucks and way better than the cord that comes with it
>>63264859
yea but can you source where a producer like Dre or J Dilla or Premier say that? Or some sort of source, Im genuinely confused here
>>63264463
I think you'd be better looking around a bit, there are loads of competitors in their price range these days, also if you plan on using them for long periods of time you may want to look elsewhere because they're really not the most comfortable
>>63264777
>I've heard they aren't to bad for playing games on as well
I've heard the opposite, people always give them shit for having almost no soundstage so they're really not recommended for gaming
>>63264777
they're fantastic for the price, don't let the memers convince you otherwise
>>63259957
Stax SR-404LE
I love them. By far the best headphones I've used.
>>63264891
How are the bass on these? I've also heard they aren't very loud.
>>63260136
i have these in the on-ear version, they sound great, look better than most, but hurt my ears after like 3+ hours of use
>>63259957
superlux hd668b
top tier for their price, I will say though that if you spend $20 or more you can find better ones.
I've had these for 3 years and they still work perfectly
They're $90-100 which makes them the highest quality for the price range, imo
>>63266469
i have some studio monitor heaphones that costed 200 bucks
btu the sound is not forgiving when im listening to super lo-fi music
like just badly recorded punk and stuff like this
what kind of headphones should i use for that kind of music
>>63266311
Can confirm the 668B is top-tier for ~30 bucks.
>>63260069
I have these too. They reproduce everything very accurately and no one particular thing spectacularly.
