>Headphone purchase advice
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>not owning HD800's
What are you guys doing?
Reposting since I posted it in bump limit
>Budget
around 300 USD
>Location
USA
>Source
Would just go into the headphone jack on my PC, laptop, various other devices.
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Would prefer sound quality over comfort, but really don't want to deal with shitty pleather.
>Sound signature
A bit more bass than treble, but not completely lacking in treble either.
>Past headphones
Audiotechnica ATH-A900X
Not spending our money on garbage memes
Fidelio X2's
No problem, I just saw a comment asking about noise-cancellation saying it was on another description for the headphones, so I was just wondering.
This is exactly what you want.
Does this little plastic part tear apart after a while, or is it more tough? I know I had an issue with my A900X doing this eventually.
HD650 or HD600
I'd recommend them up to $200
Nope
X2's are crap. Go for Sennhiser HD600. they're pretty much the the best deal under $1000.
shut the fuck up you little pussy faggot. if i saw you in public i would beat you to a pulp.
>Budget
up to 100 (maybe willing to pay more)
>Location
canada
>Source
Phone
>Type of headphone
IEM (wireless if possible)
>Open or closed
>Comfort level
doesn't matter
>Sound signature
don't care
>Past headphones
ath-m50
shure se215
I might just replace my cable on my pair of se215 but I want to look into some wireless options since I use them for the gym, and I find the cable breaks every 3 months or so.
...
Did I get meme'd buying these?
i want to get headphones just for gaming only and or occasional music production. I am currently using superlux hd668b but i want to upgrade, im looking at
Philips SHP9500
or
Audio Technica ATH-AD700X
advice?
Its a removable cable, so it doesn't matter. You can just buy one for a couple bucks.
700x
more comfy
though 9500 have a removable cable so are somewhat more durable in the long run
sound wise are they similar or way different
between the 9500 and 700x? yeah theyre pretty damn similar. treble is slightly less bright on the 700x
desu just get whatever is cheaper
if the 9500 has bass then ill go with it, idk why but i like how it looks while the 700x looks like it will pressure the top of the dead. when i mean bass i mean pronounced bass that isnt overpowering but good bass. you know. not shitty non existent airy bass that after eqing, still barely has any bass.
I already have HD600. Why would I want an inferior HD800?
Sennheiser HD600 or HD650.
Schiit Fulla 2.
> idk why but i like how it looks while the 700x looks like it will pressure the top of the dead.
nah, unless your head is really small theyre incredibly comfortable. both headphones are really light either way.
>if the 9500 has bass then ill go with it
>you know. not shitty non existent airy bass that after eqing, still barely has any bass.
yeah no neither of those headphones have much low end.
stick with your 668b's and just EQ the highs down, or save for some X2's.
At Fidelio X2's range, I'd suggest Sennheiser HD598se.
Yeah, you got memed.
They're an one-trick dog. Noise cancellation.
Otherwise horrible sounding for their price.
>a bit more bass than treble but not lacking either
I'll always suggest neutral-ish response, no matter what.
HD598se have some bass, unlike the (unmodded) HD558.
wouldnt it be better to just get a dac/amp then? to connect to the computer and control them with?
>X2
>$240
muh heart, muh soul muh wallet desu
That has plenty of bass.
>I'll always suggest neutral-ish response, no matter what.
>Suggesting neutral when people specifically ask about v-shaped.
Why?
Everyone's recommending Sennheiser.
It really that great compared to X2?
It's just a neutral headphone.
If you like bass, you'll likely will find it lacking and have to add it through EQ.
It will also require an amp to drive.
Because people who think that they want anything else than a neutral signature are simply misguided.
Once used to it, neutral is the best.
Other signatures are a scam, to get people to buy headphones after testing them for short periods of time in shops.
It depends on what you want, Sennheiser is an extremely popular and loved company so it's no surprise they're seen everywhere. Not to mention the 600s/650s are regarded as some of, if not the best "all round" headphones under $1000
Believe it or not user there are people out there who want nothing but have their headphones/speakers shake their head.
>It really that great compared to X2?
Yes. HD600/HD650 are absolutely awesome. Go look reviews up. Read/watch until you're convinced. Shouldn't be hard to achieve.
>It will also require an amp to drive.
Just to drive loud. They're low-sensitivy, which yields low volume unless there's some amp providing gain.
The low sensitivity helps them not sound like garbage when plugged to sources that have poor power budget.
>Believe it or not user there are people out there who want nothing but have their headphones/speakers shake their head.
I'm aware. And steering them away from that madness is the right thing to do.
I hold moral high ground.
Headphone test: youtube.com
Does everything sound forward or is it just me going deaf?
can someone please post that chart of the anime characters wearing real life headphones?
You're a fag lol
I may go for the HD600. Is it really drastic or noticeably different compared to the 650 from your experience?
I own the SHP 9500's and CB-1's, and I find myself reaching for the CB-1 more often when I'm listening to music.
Am I crazy senpai?
Not him but IMO if you already have the 650 it's not really worth the buy
Unless you're THAT fussy about neutrality don't bother
I don't have either, just wondering if it'd be better to save for the more pricey of the two since 650 seems far above my desired budget.
Which headphones?
If the 650s are outside your budget just go for the 600s
HD 650
Nah, you just like the CB's more
I'm going to make this short and sweet
I'm looking for headphones that are like my M40x but better in terms of sound quality. I like the neutrality of these headphones. Id use these headphones for my laptop and phone, and I'd prefer closed.
I'm from the US and my budget is $250.
They're almost exactly the same, the higher number doesn't make them better.
I only have the HD600, so can't really comment on HD650.
Going by reviews and FR, the HD650 sacrifices just a little neutrality but provides significantly more bass and slightly more forward mids.
I do plan on getting HD650 at some point to thoroughly evaluate them, but I only got the HD600 a month ago (from 2 years of HD598), so maybe in a year or so? Gotta keep my audio expenses under control.
>HD 650
Headphone experience w/chihaya:
- HD598 w/motherboard amp: Do not like aoi tori.
- HD598 w/fulla2 || w/modi2u+magni2u: Love aoi tori.
- HD598 any combination: Do not like nemurihime.
- HD600 any combination: Love nemurihime and aoi tori.
You could wait until the HD 650 goes on sale again. I got mine for $300 on Amazon just last week. I highly recommend them. They'll go on sale again soon enough.
They do have more bass, but it's not that signicant
Significant, even.
I'd say 3~5dB is pretty significant.
How do hd600s sound being driven by a smartphone?
Is it worth getting into GGN if I'm already in UGC? I only joined about a week ago
yes
alright guys, here. Think I made my decision. Thanks for all the friendly advice and goodnight.
Sleep well user, enjoy your new headphones
>How do hd600s sound being driven by a smartphone?
Good. Also not loud, but comfortable enough volume.
I use them with my Oneplus3, for deresute and love live school idol festival.
What headphones would be best for listening to this song?
youtube.com
I'd suggest the newer Schiit Fulla 2 instead. More power budget, better built, and you'll apreciate the line-in (e10k forces you to use its dac).
>Schiit Fulla 2
This?
amazon.com
The HD600 are even better than their reputation.
Just keep in mind it will likely take you a week or two of use (don't EQ or bass boost!) to get your ears/brain used to them. Particularly true if coming from v-shaped or bright headphones, they'll just sound odd at first.
It'll be awesome after.
>this?
This:
schiit.com
announces-fulla-2
schiit.com
head-fi.org
Cheapest on schiit's own shop... they do direct sales in the USA.
Fulla2 was released by the end of 2016. It's very new.
head-fi.org
I love mine... nifty AF with the aux inputs and outputs. Feels really solid. The volume wheel is awesome. Sounds unreal for something USB powered; almost indistinguishable from my modi2u+magni2u schiit stack.
It's also very cute
For any given song, Sennheiser HD600.
Yeah, it's adorable in a way.
Fetishy item. My precious.
HD 650, they're awesome for rock/hard rock stuff
Take it it's not on any other sites then if it's new. Was trying to fit it into one Amazon prime package. Thanks for the suggestion. Might get the one currently in my Amazon cart and keep my eye on the Fulla for a sale later.
Schiit does prefer direct sales, and they can sell cheaper thanks to that.
The long version (schiit's story):
head-fi.org
Fiio e10k is pretty good in its price range. It's just now that there's the fulla2 around, it's not as good value anymore.
>Might get the one currently in my Amazon cart and keep my eye on the Fulla for a sale later.
That'd be only a sidegrade. Do not really recommend doing that, unless you need a second dac/amp for use elsewhere (work), keeping your primary one at home.
My setup is Schiit Modi2u + Magni2u with HD600 and HD598, at home, and HD380 Pro + Fulla 2 at work.
TL;DR: Schiit is in amazon in two forms:
Official: More expensive than schiit.com, but available to get exposure to the sort of people who only buy on prime: head-fi.org
Unofficial: 2nd hand.
If you're buying schiit, you're better off buying directly. They have two years warranty and a 2-week refund policy, so it should be alright.
Fiio e10k: Max Output Power: 200mW(32Ω) (at higher impedance it's unknown, couldn't find a table)
Fulla2:
Maximum Power, 16 Ohms: 550mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 360mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 230mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 40mW RMS per channel
Fiio e10k and HD600(guess from 32Ω): 110.7 dB
Fulla2 and HD600: 113.4 dB
Going for the Fulla. Can't wait to see how much of a change this and the HD600 is from my A900X.
>A900X to HD600
Start fetching some FLACs if you don't have any. Will also be a good time for spotify premium trial/subscription.
Anime suggestions include:
- Love Live
- idolm@ster
Videogame suggestions include:
- Atelier Iris 2 (ps2, pcsx2)
- Ar tonelico (ps2, pcsx2)
- Ar noSurge (ps3, vita)
- Love Live School Idol Festival (android+ios)
- Deresute (android+ios). See hpt.moe
>using such a shit mic for vocals
JUST
>A500X
>Fulla 2
You'll also want to try your old A500X on the Fulla 2 :-)
A900X
... right. (A900X)
124.4 dB w/fulla2 (plenty of margin)
Probably just a little difference though, they're low impedance and high sensitivity. Seem to work well with any sources.
That FR, however... such a rollercoaster: en.goldenears.net
You dun fucking goofed son
fuck off audiotechnicaboy04
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Hey all,
My HyperX Cloud died yday, so I'm looking for a new one. I liked it a lot and I wanna get something similar. Obv I don't need a mic.
>Budget
from Hungary, so let's just say around what a hyperx cloud costs
>Location
Hungary
>Source
Asus lapton, Nexus 7 tablet, Huawei Honor 4c phone
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
I want comfort, I will use headphones for hours
>Sound signature
Something like HyperX Cloud, not sure how good the bass is on it, but I liked it
>Budget
near 30 EUR
>Location
Italy
>Source
PC(Asus) and phone(Wileyfox Swift)
>Type of headphone
in ear
>Comfort level
Doesn't rally matter if quality is good
>Sound signature
neutral or bass
>Past headphones
philips SHE 9000
>Budget
I'm looking to spend around two to three hundred.
>Location
USA, West Coast
>Source
Either USB or Jack (Prefer USB)
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
I much prefer closed.
>Comfort level
Quality > Comfort. With that being said, I don't want my ears to ache 24/7.
>Sound signature
I play games, so all around I suppose?
>Past headphones
SteelSeries Siberia v2 Elite White Edition (Comes with a soundcard built in.) Seriously good headphones for how cheap they are. However mine are decaying very badly, and I'd like a new pair. It's time to put the old dog down.
If anything, I may end up just buying a brand new set if I miss it too much.
HD380 Pro, HD569.
Also, you 100% sure you need closed?
>I play games, so all around I suppose?
Neutral.
>I much prefer closed.
You sure? Open are going to be more comfortable _and_ sound better.
Closed advice: Open advice: HD600 or HD650.
Hi guys i am looking for a new pair of news Porta pro but i dont know the differences between a fake an a real one. I saw
Can you help me? i saw a lot of falsifications on eBay and others...
Was looking trying higher quality Headphones, but wanted to start on the lower price side first. For me the big deciding factors are them having No/Low Sound leakage and good Comfort(for prolonged use). Was thinking of getting the AKG K72's
Really appreciate any input you guys may have
>Budget:
Preferably under $100 not more than $150
>Location:
USA
>Source:
PC only
>Type of headphone:
Full sized
>Open or closed:
Closed
>Comfort level:
Good
>Past headphones:
Photive BTH3 (Sound leak is awful on these) Wireless is nice but not really needed for me.
Pros:
Best noise cancelling headphones
Very flat response when NC is on
Cons:
Very poor response with NC off
I think these are one of the best headphones you could buy.
rec pls
>Budget:
No more than $300 AUD, pref around 200
>Location:
AUS
>Source:
PC and phone
>Type of headphone:
Full sized
>Open or closed:
Closed
>Comfort level:
Pref comfort over sound, want to wear this for extended periods of time
>Past headphones:
I borrow my dad's Bose QC25s sometimes, something similar to that level of comfort at a lower price
>Other notes
No fuckin suspension wire or whatever that is pls
What's wrong with just grabbing from amazon?
Beyerdynamic DT880 or DT990 depending on what frequency response you like (flat vs V respectively)
Well, I'm no expert at this topic, but isolation is important to me. Also I don't want others to hear what I'm listening to.
I checked the prices of all those 4 and the cheapest is 2x the price I bought my HXC 1.5yrs ago. Do you have some cheaper recommendations?
>the cheapest is 2x the price I bought my HXC 1.5yrs ago.
HXC is gaymer hardware. Not really comparable.
>Do you have some cheaper recommendations?
There's the HD280, but honestly, cheaper is crap. While there's diminishing returns on money spent, there's also a minimum below which you're just throwing money away. The 380 are a major step up in sound quality and comfort.
>Well, I'm no expert at this topic, but isolation is important to me. Also I don't want others to hear what I'm listening to.
Use at an open office, or a room with other people? Closed.
Otherwise (your own office, room alone), Open. Closed provides isolation in exchange for comfort and sound quality.