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What's your setup like, user?
>Budget
Location
AUS
>Source
PC
>Type of headphone
I do prefer IEMs but i wont knock back a good COMFORTABLE set of over ear ones.
>Open or closed
Closed i live near a fucking party house
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Sound signature
Is it to much to ask for a set of earphones/headphones that doesnt have sound like it's coming out of a pipe?
>Past headphones
ATM currently using a shitty pair of $15 Big W (sony) earphones
Previous set i was using Audio-Technica BPHS1
Failing that i have a set of Logitech speakers i will use.
Etymotic MK5
Copying my question from the previous thread to receive more opinion
How are the Sennheiser momentum in ear? I already have decent over-ear headphones but I need in-ear headphones for commuting. Any other suggestions below 100€?
Kind of a first time buyer for amps I was wondering if I could get some recommendations? I'm not sure I wana deal with tube amps since replacing the bulbs seems like it might be a pain in the ass.
Aune X1s with HD600. It could be more powerful but I'm eyeing some electrostatic headphones so it will do until I make the big purchase
E10K, Fulla2, DAC X6, Magni2 in order of power output with E10K being the weakest. E10K/Fulla2 are powered by USB while the DAC X6/Magni2 are externally powered by the wall.
What's your budget? Do you need a DAC as well?
I woudln't mind a dac. I'm trying to keep below 150.
This thing's on sale right now: monoprice.com
It's an amp+dac combo, but not suitable for anything below 80 ohms because of its 10 ohm output impedance. Good amount of power for the price, though
Most of the entry-level stuff are dac/amp combos, like everything in .
Personally I use a Fulla 2, but the DAC X6 has a lot of features for such a low price.
>Budget
Location
CA
>Source
PC & phones
>Type of headphone
something that doesn't go into your earhole and gapes them like the dicks up my ass.
But i'd be okay with it for the privacy
>Open or closed
Closed preferably, don't want people listening in
>Comfort level
Maximum
>Sound signature
I just don't want midgets screeching into my ear drums.
and hopefully no bass boosted crap.
>Past headphone
Do shit quality 1 dollar chinese ripoffs sold for 5 count?
I just want the safety of my ears.
Guys, I got a pair of Shure SRH 440 + the comfy earpads of the 840 back in 2012 and only just now discovered 4chinz /hpg/
How bad did I do?
Whats the difference between normal, original and genuine?
Not bad
Nothing, they're just from different sellers.
I'm thinking on buying the brainwavz hm5, which pads are the comfiest/best sounding?
Is there anything better in that price range?
How's the beyer custom one pro plus for portable and home us?
same as this guy but
I want to lick her legs.
>Her
That's a drawing user
So? It's miles better than real women.
pls respond
Decent for portable use though the Custom Studio is generally better overall while keeping the same look and features.
Studios are out of my price range desu. How do the One's compare to cloud IIs? Would it be a big upgrade?
>Etymotic MK5
Anyone else?
I sure am open to suggestions.
Ety MK5 for a cheaper option
>Budget
max €200
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
PC & Phone
>Type of headphone
Over ear
something as comfy as my current headphones (I can wear them all day with no discomfort)
sturdy, with detachable/easily replaceable cable (will use it for traveling, my cable breaks every few months, I have attached a new cable to my current headphones several times but it's annoying to do, I'd rather buy a new cable and plug it in)
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
comfiest of comfy
>Sound signature
Neutral, I guess. For general usage, music, vidya etc.
>Past headphone
Razer Orca, these were 10/10 comfy for me.
They are one in the same....
I cant imagine something that looks like a butt plug for my ears could be that comfortable.
I can't find any reviews on Panasonic RP-HD10. Maybe some you know about them? How do they compare with M40x?
when was the last time K7XX were on a drop? Are they still serialized?
I'm thinking of finally dipping into one, but are they supposedly "treble canons" like beyerdynamics?
I don't really know how to read the frequency charts since even the HD600 that are apparently neutral also has spikes around 10K?
All the HD600 memes in the threads made me want to try them out. How are they compared to the HD800?
They're better without EQ, and they don't have the resonance flaw HD800 has.
So /hpg/, how does the HD700 compare to the HD600. Was going to get the latter but the mass drop is tempting me to the former.
>hd700 as compared to hd600
Poorly. Pretty much nobody even likes the HD700 at all. It's not neutral at all.
It has a few fans, but it's quite the niche.
Good to know, thanks, I'll stick to my gut then.
You don't have to. The HD700 has plenty of reviews, like the HD600 and 650. Can check all you want.
Anyone have recommendations for a pair of headphones that are over ear noise cancelling, and they look nice? Budget $200
I meant only that I would stick with my initial decision, the HD600. I'll still read reviews though.
I was about to get the Fostex TH-X00 then I learned about these.
how often do this redrop on massdrop? I want one
Foldable portable public transport+ plane travel , durable closed headphones
>Budget
Location
AUS
>Source
Fiio X3 , E10K
>Type of headphone
Closed over ear - good privacy and excellent noise isolation. not IEM
>Open or closed
closed
>Comfort level
as good as possible
>Sound signature
Neutral or warm. as long as its not a bass cannon or treble so much I get fatigue
>Past headphones
ATH-M50X: Extremely disliked sound and comfort.
Beyerdynamic DT250 (home and not portable): Extremely comfortable, liked sound signature and has some surprising sound stage for what i expected for a closed headphone
ATH-IM02: good IEMs, comfortable and great sound signature
I don't like IEMs because my ears build up wax constantly and its hot and sweaty.
>Considered headphones:
ATH-MSR7: Disliked comfort- If i was going to get it was going to swap them out with foam or something like that.
Beyerdynamic Custom Street: Not too sure on this one.
Oppo PM3: Haven't tried it yet.
Any of u bored enough to find me a pair of good amp/dac for my phone in this website e-shop.gr
I got ath m40x and while the pc sounds good on phone it doesn't
>looking for good workout headphones so I can listen to my music without the danger of flinging shit across the room via a cord snag
>sites suggest I should spend $100 for headphones
Great. So they can fall out and I can accidentally step on them and I'll be out $100 instead of $10. What a crock of shit.
I have $500 IEMs that I use for working out and I've used it for the last 3 years and it's never gotten even close to getting damaged.
IEMs that have good fit won't just randomly come out of your ear even with strenuous exercise.
>workout
>headphones
do you mean headphones or earphones
can't imagine it would turn out very well for your ears with the former.
I just use those in ear earphones with the cord that goes behind the ear when I go running.
Just get the TH-X00
Teaks have little to no customer support, take forever to ship, and are extremely overhyped.
t. former teak owner
I have a good pair of behind-the-ears, but the issue with them is that they're in-ear. In-ear headphones have one big problem if you plan to do anything with them. Especially running. You greatly increase your risk of becoming a human bumper ornament.
Will they snap if I hang them like this or is it ok?
Gonna get some 770s as my first pair of good headphones. Am I making the right choice?
>inb4 sennshills
>You greatly increase your risk of becoming a human bumper ornament.
good point
I live right next to a park route so I'm ok but yeah
>snapheisers
it's just to me, the detachable cables is worth $100 already to me because I don't want to have to permanently scar an expensive set of headphones (the Fostex in this case) just so I can have the same, even if it ends up being much cheaper.
i'll probably do a really messy soldering job or whatever I have to do and it'll always haunt me that I ruined the headphones even if it's perfectly functional.
Get Custom Studios. They're the same as DT770 80 Ohm's with more features.
>always plugged in Fiio E10K from the front USB port
>plug in from back now
i dunno if I really hear a difference or just bias.
Yes they are very good and have excellent low end. Imho 770's are THE entry headphones.
please help me
do dt990 have excellent low end too?
They'll snap anyways.
I wouldn't recommend placing 24/7 stress on the headband like that, and I'd recommend doing youtube.com
They're a bit too expensive for me. Also I'm getting the 32 ohm one because I want my phone and a new laptop I'm getting to be able to drive it. I'm a poorfag and don't have enough eurobucks for an amp.
770 and 990 are entirely different. 990 have less and it's also different low-end. Don't really know how to describe it really.
One thing you should know about 990 is that they are more harsh than the 770 because the different low end. If you are treble sensitive the 990 are not for you.
>32 Ohm
Bad choice for any beyerdynamic that isn't specifically designed to work that way. Those low Ohm headphones sound different. Have you already filled out the form? I don't see it, filling it out would help both you and us.
>Budget
€150,-
>Location
Netherlands
>Source
Phone, desktop, laptop
>Type
Full sized
>Open/closed
Closed
>Comfort
Comfy
>Sound signature
I don't know. Whatever sounds best for music and maybe vidya (vidya is not the main focus though)
>Past headphones
Hyperx cloud II
Should mention that budget is fixed. Nothing even slightly above 150.
m40x + decent earpads.
HM5
Are these really that good? I heard they were pretty mediocre
Not available here
M40X's are alright for travel headphones.
Maybe look into XPT100's or Status CB-1/NC27's?
$55 for used M40x - is it good price?
Neither are available here. I've been looking more into the 80 ohm 770s, some people say they don't need an amp perse? Should I be listening to that or are they just retarded?
Sennheiser HD25
You know what fuck it I'm getting the 80 ohms. Figure I just use my laptop and desktop to drive them until I get the cash to get an amp. I know I'm gonna regret not getting them. Would something from Schiit do the job for an amp?
Beyond my price point
They're the weird in between of 'These be powered off a phone' and 'I might need an amp'. If your phone or PC can't run them loud enough to your desired volume, they'll need an amp.
>They're the weird in between of 'These be powered off a phone' and 'I might need an amp'.
Remember phones actually tend to have decent headphone amps built in, whereas only some motherboards and soundcards do.
Nothing too amazing.
>White Q701
Aesthetic as fuck
These are the most underrated headphones in /hpg/.
I own a pair of K7XX's as well as a pair of HD 6XX's. Wouldn't describe either as "treble cannons"… they have more than other headphones I've tried but it's nothing terrible. I think people who say that are used to more dominant bass and midrange (which neither of these have) so even slightly emphasized treble sounds exaggerated to them.
>I own a pair of K7XX's as well as a pair of HD 6XX's.
How do they compare with each other? Which one do you use more?
I used to have the HD600 a couple of years ago before ending up with the HD800. Plain HD800 need some PEQ to attenuate the 6kHz peak and boost the bass but after the SDR resonator mod was released, I find that PEQ is no longer necessary.
Once you get the right setup going for the HD800 (it's not even as expensive as your HDVD 800: an Apex Arete solid-state amp paired to Schiit Modi Multibit DAC), it's hard to get back to the HD600 which sound lifeless and low resolution in comparison.
Not him but I'm .
I've always preferred the Q701 to HD600/650 since they have a larger stage and more aggressive sound signature while still remaining relatively neutral. I primarily listen to EDM and there is no doubt that the AKG is more suited to this genre.
I use the K7XX's more by a good margin. The HD 6XX's clamp is too tight for long sessions, which I'm working on by bending the metal bits a bit each time I wear them. This helps but the process takes a bit.
The K7XX's have a better soundstage, making them nicer for games. I tend to like them better for electronic music (trance/EDM/etc), where the HD 6XX sounds better with genres centered around analog instruments (rock/classic rock/jazz/etc).
>Q701
Is there any difference in sound between K701 and Q701?
Yeah that is a good price. However you won't be able to tolerate how uncomfortable they are. I use offbrand sony XB950 pads
I'd just go with the Somic MM185/Status Audio CB-1 or the NVX XPT100 when you factor in earpad price
Also does anyone know if these are 1:1 copies of the Brainwavz? They look extremely similar though they might not be as thick.
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I currently have a Fulla 2, but I'm thinking about getting the DAC X6 for the extra power and for shits and giggles. However, some of the reviews for it claim it colors the sound to be warmer than normal. Have anyone experienced this?
Redpill me on m1060s
Whew, I guess /hpg/ fooled me into thinking that the K7xx is a worthless piece of trash.
I don't know if it's still available, but I bought an E11K from FiiO about three years ago and it's been insane value.
I'd highly recommend it as a portable amp, the literal only downside being that they made the case curved so it doesn't nestle snug flat against a phone.
amazon.com
>60 ameribucks
>80 eurobucks
Fuck I hate our VAT. Anyway, thanks, it does look really good.
how do the k7xx compares against the K712?
buy from aliexpress my dear friend
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Only 50 euros there. Might get it there then. Hope it's gonna arrive in one piece.
The all-black color scheme does look lame, build quality is lame all around especially since it's held by 2 plastic tubes basically
I don't know how other headphones with headstraps work. I like the look personally, but I fear for the elastic wearing out. Replacing that in the future will probably be a pain.
DAC X6 or FX PH-A1? I have a Creative Audigy internal sound card if that takes care of the DAC.
For what it's worth, I've had mine for about year and 8 months now. With moderate usage, I haven't seen any signs of wear yet.
I don't throw my stuff around, though. I only use my nicer headphones at my desk and when they're not being used they're hanging on a stand. YMMV.
halp
do i buy magni/modi with He-400i or Fiio A5 with shure se 535
on one hand i'm not sure if IEMs are worth spending that much money, but at the same time i feel like i would like the portability. I still don't know if i listen to more music outside or inside my house so please help