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What's your setup like, user?
what's the thinkpad of headphones?
Hello, requesting advice
>Budget
100 USD max
>Location
Mexico City
>Source
Plugging them into my computer/speakers, normal headphone jack will do
>Type of headphone
Full-sized
>Open or closed
Closed, although no strong preference there.
>Comfort level
They should be comfortable for extended periods of use (several hours), although ideally not sacrificing too much sound quality.
Note: I have a somewhat large head, so this might be something to take into consideration.
>Sound signature
Probably neutral, I don't think I'd like to modify the incoming sound if I'm not knowledgeable in that stuff. if anything, maybe I'd take bassy as well.
>Past headphones
Panasonic RP-HTF600, I liked the comfort level but disliked the build quality (size adjusters broke fairly quickly without any significant force applied, had to just duct tape them to my desired size). Audio quality was okay but nothing impressive. I also previously owned very low-end Sennheisers, but I don't remember the model.
Are there any good wireless headphones that dont cost a ton?
Does wireless sacrifice sound quality?
Reposting from last thread
>Budget
150 euro
>Location
latvia
>Source
both a phone and a PC, would strongly prefer wireless.
>Type of headphone
full sized
>Open or closed
doesnt matter
>Comfort level
ready to sacrifice a little
>Sound signature
mid centric
Are there any good wireless headphones.
I am ready for heavy compromises to get wireless.
>Are there any good wireless headphones that dont cost a ton?
no
>Does wireless sacrifice sound quality?
yes
as i said.
I need wireless.
i can compromise some sound quality.
170 euro max.
Thanks a lot lad, I think these will do great
>Are there any good wireless headphones that dont cost a ton?
No.
>Does wireless sacrifice sound quality?
Yes. Get good headphones and a bluetooth adapter.
What is the second best headphone behind the HD600?
Not an option
My PC has no front jack.
My cable solution prevents me from unplugging it.
I plan to use it on my phone just as frequently.
You understand? I won't be able to use them on both devices without wireless.
And my cords frequently get tangled around my chair.
And my last headphones died because my cat destroyed them.
I am not repeating my past mistakes.
What is the second worst shitposter behind the DiPolarDisorder?
Probably you.
Stop fishing for (you)'s, the hd600 isnt the best nor even close
Well then, enjoy your future shitty-sounding overpriced wireless headphones.
I don't have a choice mate.
Dipole doesnt shitpost, he actually knows his shit if you would actually pay attention instead of writing someone off just because they dont agree with you and your precious opinion
t.DiPolar
pic+timestamp.
I would no longer get a free (You) from you in every thread if I did that, so no.
If he posts i can screenshot and prove it but i cant control if he does or not
>i can... prove it
>zero human beings on Earth have the opportunity right now to post from two different IP addresses at the same time
Obviously. But it's better than nothing, atleast im willing to do pic + timestamp, or screenshots. I doubt the same goes for you.
>he actually knows his shit
Not really he didn't even know that voice coils have to be insulated
They sound pretty good famalams
I'm returning my TH-X00 because it came with a permanent crease on the headband. I was offered a replacement but I'd rather not risk it again when it's an inherent flaw with the headphone (packaging). Replacing the headband myself was not really an option considering how the warranty probably works, and I figured I might as well cut my losses because holy shit the non-detachable cable was worse than I thought (modding it is a bigger leap too). But I'm stupid with my wallet. I now want to go for TH-900 mk2 instead since it's just $400 more with the eventual $899 sale, so no point buying used in the case. I am just concerned about the build and durability based on my impressions with the TH-X00.
Anyone here have an TH-900 and care to share their experience with the build? Is there a chance that the (identical-looking) headband and hinges might be better built or is it literally the exact same parts? What else is there to the (normal) $1300 price tag than just the urushi cups? Drivers are better matched? Less QC issues? Would the hinges still be a time bomb even if I baby them?
>all this fuss over melanin-enriched shitcans
Why don't you just order headphones that sound good instead?
The lacquer on the th900 cups apparently is very easily damaged/scratched/nicked. If you are worried about the headband on the th-x00 wait until you get your th900 and be constantly stressed out.
Just get another th-x00 and if it has the same issue then get a teak
You fags stare at your headphones more than you listen to them.
stop whining whenever someone buys something other than your precious hd600
pic related
I just want to say I bought a pair of Sony MDR-Q68LW on a whim in Akiba and these things are radical for being so compact. I wanted something portable that was over-ear, and the cord is retractable so they don't get tangled.
Downsides are they bleed so much they may as well be speakers, and the retraction mechanisms are very small and I can't vouch for their durability so soon, but the sound quality and size made them definitely worth $30
I might go for the Teak but I'm still trying to find out if they've revised the weird connectors on the headphones with other 2.5mm cables not working due to weird contacts or whatever. I'm not comfortable enough to solder / desolder things on my own, especially on things that are these pricey.
About the lacquer, the headband does bothers me but scratches/nicks won't because I'd just bullshit it as "character" as long as it isn't excessively fragile. Hopefully not as fragile as the finish on a guitar?
Yes, 650 is a great model
can't help it, i just want to collect shit rather than just listen to music now. You might think I'm in denial but I think I'm close to quenching it then I'll move on to speakers or whatever.
if i wasn't being retarded financially with headphones I'd be doing the samething elsewhere like buying a new musical instrument that I'll barely play.
Everything makes my ears too hot, what do?
speakers
If not speakers, look for bigger earpads, velour, or at least perforated leather. AKG's K7 series memory foam earpads are the best I know, everything else about the headphone and the whole propriety earpad cups aside.
or an a/c
You need a water cooling system for ears
ma900
thanks for sticking up for me familam. F U C K
Nice shop
>I have never said this
>I didn't realize that the voice coil is physically attached to the outer plastic edge of the headphone (which is also a shitty design)
>this somehow makes me incompetent because I thought the extremely thin as fuck wire was just a power lead to the driver
>instead it's an even more shit-tier design from the minds of snapheiser
>Photoshop on a phone
t. Paranoid schizophrenic autist
Backpedal more, mad cuck
KCS75 does the same job for half the price.
Could someone recommend some new headphones for me please?
I'm currently using Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. It's the only real pair of headphones I've ever had, so I have no other experience, although I know Sennheiser and Audiotechnica are supposed to be good.
I've had DT 990 for something like 10 years now and it's showing its age. The wire's all stretched out and the ear pads are falling apart. I know I can replace the ear pads, and I've done it before, but eh. I want something new.
The main things I dislike about the DT 990 Pro is the bizarre curly/stretchy wire that I find extremely inconvenient, and the fact that they're open headphones. They leak a lot of sound which is bad for privacy, and also let a lot of external sound in which is bad because I live in a noisy environment.
I want something with good sound, a normal wire (detachable preferred), and closed / good sound isolation. Suggestions?
>gets fucked
>s-stop backpedaling!
:^) your favorite headphone is plastic garbage pedaled by autists who've never heard anything better.
...
depends on budget. The ath-msr7 is my go to for closed can recommendations however.
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>literally posting an image that proved what I stated
>I assumed they were thin as fuck copper leads that were uninsulated because of what I now learned is a clear wax coating
>this turns out to be the voice coil which is even fucking worse.
Top fucking kek.
Thanks, I'll look into those ones
>posts images of my headphone breaking
>before the design revisions that made them more durable
>Sennheiser hasn't revised the design in 20 years to deal with it's durability flaws
>this is somehow good
>M-muh modularity!!
Are you incapable of communicating without meme arrows?
You can clearly see in your own image the voice coil wire yet you thought it would somehow work without being insulated. You point out that the wire is thin when the voice coil wire length determines impedance. You spend all your free time trying to find ways to discredit a headphone because of a stop liking what I don't like mentality.
lol you have anger issues
calm yourself child
>clearly see the voice coil wire
most people would assume those are leads to the drivers considering that's what a typical headphone manufacturer does and not shitheiser
>the wire is thin
Yeah because as I stated I now realize that's a fucking voice coil coated in wax to insulate it.
>spend all my time
The shitty design discredits itself, and the audiophool autists jerk off to it and give it more credit than it's due.
>gets fucked
>You mad brah?
Typical retard response.
He is physically unable to think about the HD600 without getting foaming at the mouth mad. You'd think he's a kid but the saddest thing is that it seems to be a full grown adult peddling this sort of autistic butthurt language. Nevermind that the HD600 is one of THE most neutral headphones in existence.
Oh hey how's it going tiny dick.
Is a multibit DAC worth it as a decent upgrade from a regular $130 dac?
So you want the Custom Studio.
No. Multibit is a meme by all accounts in both objective measurements and 90% of subjective impressions. Schiit is a great company but they do sell unnecessary engineering pet projects.
DT1770 Pro
Yeah, the difference is night and day. People who say otherwise usually either have never heard it or are too poor to afford it.
They don't, though, because they don't have any cable retraction
Thanks
I have a solid state, but want a decent-ish tube amp someday. Budget is up to $1200
Any Recommendations?
>the unironic sennheiser shill that even other sennheiser shills hate is back
>he's so despised that he turns off his trip 3/4ths the time
kys
I compared the modi 2u and modi multi bit for roughly 45 minutes and went with the multi bit. The highs are more natural sounding.
Are we talking for headphones or for speakers?
Do you have one?
What do I look for in headphones/earphones when I'm interested in literally everything. Maybe less of the vocals, but not too much. Mainly the instrumentals. There's always so much going on and I want to hear everything clearly.
I've done demoing. I'll take a pic next time I'm at the schiitr.
Sorry, for headphones.
t. Paranoid schizophrenic
>Budget
100 USD max
>Location
Washington State
>Source
Normal headphone jack, but quarter inch with adapter is acceptable
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable for extended periods of time on a large head.
>Sound
Accurate/neutral. I'll fuck with the EQ if I want more bass.
>Durability
Hopefully something that doesn't break if you use them for extended periods of time in bed. Previous headphones I've bought have always broken after laying down with them.
HD471 or Status CB-1
no worries
Little dot mkIII(upgrade the tubes)
Bottlehead crack (spring for the speedball upgrade)
Dark voice 336se(upgrade the tubes)
Schiit Valhalla (spring for RCA clear top tubes for both power and pre)
Woo audio makes great stuff as well, I won't recommend a particular model though because his lineup changes very often. Also, $1200 is a huge budget and I would only suggest spending that much if you have a ridiculously expensive headphone.
Ath-m40x
Status audio cb-1
Cool, thanks I'll look into them.
For tube upgrades/rolling, what are good sites to look?
>Budget
$300-$700
>Location
Seattle, WA, USA
>Source
Straight into desktop, but not opposed to getting a DAC + amp
>Type of headphone
Over-ear
>Open or closed
Open
>Comfort level
Hours upon hours
>Sound signature
Neutral, maybe something more fun if it's really good though
>Past headphones
-SRH 840 (love these but the headband fell apart)
Build quality is kind of important to me I guess. Metal and stuff.
Hifiman he-560
Used audeze lcd-2
HD600, excellent build and you will be hated by angry retards everywhere.
Tube Depot
Audiogon
If you want lots of really good tubes (lifetime supplies) for cheap look on eBay for USSR old stock. The Soviets had some of the best tube furnaces and production facilities during the war and used them to build ternary computers and for radio equipment. You can usually find any type you're looking for in bulk.
I wouldn't say that, just don't flaunt one pair of $200 headphones as the be all end all.
They're $300 and until someone can show me a more neutral headphone in production, I'll continue to flaunt them.
I'll look into it, thanks
Any recommendations?
>Budget
200 USD
>Location
US
>Source
Laptop
>Type of headphone
Over Ear
>Open or closed
Closed
>Comfort level
Comfortable
>Sound signature
Neutral leaning warm
HD569
Then you paid $100 too much. lol
You have no timeframe for when I bought them. They used to be $500. Current price for non used is $300.
>judging a headphone's neutrality by using a frequency response graph, more specifically a Golden Ears one
are you retarded?
Is there a guide for purchasing DAC + amps? I'm looking for something to go with my DT 990 Pro at around $200 or less.
Fine, have this one instead.
What ohm model do you have? You're gonna need a lot of EQ to fix that ear rape treble.
Taking more detailed comments on headphones. Drop some comments if you've owned any of these. Scavenged the only suggestions from the gentooman wiki and merged them in.
250 ohm
>Bottlehead crack
it's too clean for a tube amp, especially with the speedball
O2/ODAC, Monoprice headphone amp, FX DAC X6
BTFO
Hahaha, nice one
