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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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Snkfanatic
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Just got my Sennheiser 598s in. Question for you guys though, I have a sound card in my PC that my M Audio AV 40 speakers are connected to. I always plugged my old 458 cans into the speakers, would it be better to plug my new headphones into the sound card itself? Or would the difference be small?
Just bought a pair of Fischer Audio Eterna v1 after hearing that they're probably the best in that price range.
But, as with all headphones that are reasonably priced and actually worth a damn, pretty much no one sells them. Had to buy trough a site called Frogbeats which I couldn't find any info about.
Looks to be a new start-up by a couple of audio enthusiasts. Seems reliable enough. : )
But, as with all headphones that are reasonably priced and actually worth a damn, pretty much no one sells them. Had to buy trough a site called Frogbeats which I couldn't find any info about.
Looks to be a new start-up by a couple of audio enthusiasts. Seems reliable enough. : )
davidcotton
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Frogbeats should be fine, get mentioned on headfi all the time.
Take the Beyer. The C5 is known to be not worth the price tag, and sounds worse than the Beyer.
Azure Phoenix
Member
As I've just got a new PC I'm looking for some good headphones to go with it so I'm hoping someone will be able to help.
My budget is £200 maximum - but I'd rather spend less if possible - and they'll be used for a mixture of music and gaming. Going by Amazon I can see AKG K701s and Sennheiser 598s sitting on the top of my budget, but as I've never had anything better than some awful cheap Sennheiser HD201s I have no idea what to go for.
What I'm looking at primarily is comfort, something soft on the ears that won't get really warm after a few minutes. As for open or closed back, I have no idea, the 201s I have are supposedly closed but they leak practically everything regardless.
My budget is £200 maximum - but I'd rather spend less if possible - and they'll be used for a mixture of music and gaming. Going by Amazon I can see AKG K701s and Sennheiser 598s sitting on the top of my budget, but as I've never had anything better than some awful cheap Sennheiser HD201s I have no idea what to go for.
What I'm looking at primarily is comfort, something soft on the ears that won't get really warm after a few minutes. As for open or closed back, I have no idea, the 201s I have are supposedly closed but they leak practically everything regardless.
Nice, that's good to know. I wasn't really doubting them anyway.
Getting into speakers?So I'm getting out of the headphone game and am selling my WA6 w/ Sophia Princess as well as my HD650s, so before I toss this up on head fi or another site I thought I'd see if anyone here was interested. Neither are really heavily used as I found that I prefer speakers.
Thinking $630 for the amp, Sophia, the two 6DR7 tubes and the three original tubes. (No power cord or any other connects since it never came with em)
And $300 for the HD650s.
Both are + shipping and will come with their original boxes.
Those are good too, but are semi-open and will leak sound...Also I'd say the 662s are a bit comfier.
I have the ath-m50 and I'm very happy with them. However, my thinkpad doesn't have a very good sound card so the max volume on it is not very high. I mentioned this in the speakers thread, but my pro media 2.1 have a problem where sound comes out of them even if I plug my head phones so I can't use them to increase the volume.
So now, I'm thinking of getting a cheap amp to remedy the problem. I'm looking into maybe getting the cMoyBB amp right now. Are they worth the price and will I get good results with them?
So now, I'm thinking of getting a cheap amp to remedy the problem. I'm looking into maybe getting the cMoyBB amp right now. Are they worth the price and will I get good results with them?
I don't know a whole lot about amps, but I think this should sum it up nicely for you. Comes highly recommended.
Go with a DAC/Amp combo, the FiiO E10 would be perfect.
eternalthree
Member
I got these a few months back. They werent kidding when they said it's HUGE. nice headphones tho.
Hey here's my detailed synopsis of it's soundscape if you're interested, take in mind that I wrote that review before being blown away by the Radius DDMs.
Big Baybee
Member
Ok, so I'm about to dive into this thread. I've been looking for some headphones to work out in, tired of the earbuds. I've been looking at these Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones for a few days. Thoughts? suggestions. Nothing expensive.
Got into speakers. I'll still be an IEM guy though.
Maybe just something like the Koss KSC75's would be better, as those M30s are going to get relatively hot. If you're really set on getting over-the-ear cans, check out something lightweight like the Meelctronics HT-21 or the Sennheiser PX100s.
Vanillalite
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Get the Koss. They aren't amazing headphones, but they have decent drivers in them considering they are sub $20. Plus you won't feel bad working out in them since they are cheap.
biosnake20
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Any good black friday deals yet? Also what are good headphones for working out under 50 bucks?
Nice, what did you get?
You need a DAC. Amping a shitty soundcard isn't going to give you the optimal sound you're seeking.
Go for the FiiO E10.
Big Baybee
Member
Thanks for the input folks!
No, but they do have better isolation...Also consider the Superlux 662s at that price range. You can't really go wrong with either three though
The JVC dominates the sub-$40 market. I even bought on for my dad, and it's quite impressive.
SolidsnackooFoxhound
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Just ordered the Westone Um3x! I'll post a small review for you guys once i get them.
lionelhutz
Member
Does anyone know if the Denon AH-D1100 require an external amp?
Not really, the AH-D2000 are also quite efficient as well.
lionelhutz
Member
Thanks. I'm thinking about picking up a pair for home and some on the go use. Are they too high end that if they were plugged into an iPhone that I'd notice poor sound quality?
Foreign Jackass
Member
I'd like to thank NeoGAF for advising me to pick up ATH M50s. They're my best purchase soundwise in quite a while...
Honestly though they are good, they are a bit overpriced at the moment. I'd recommend the KNS 6400's or Superlux 662's more, especially considering they're half the price.
One more thing about the M30's is the 11' straight cord. They are not meant for portable use.
shira
Member
Well that's how we suck you in.
Try a $+100 headphone for a day and you will be like the M50 sucks
Try a $+100 headphone for a day and you will be like the X sucks
Try a $+100 headphone for a day and you will be like the Y sucks
rinse repeat till you go deaf, broke or you can't tell the difference
yeah that does suck but anyone outside the states considering a Grado should seriously think about getting the Alessandro model instead.
For anyone who doesnt know, theres the MS1,2 and pro (essentially, SR125, SR325 and RS1) but with slightly more neutral voicing.
international sales at USD pricing and affordable shipping.
What's your budget? If you've got the bones you can always go for these.
I use 'em with my zune and they're quite good.
I don't think most people in this thread are willing to spend what I spend on headphones/earbuds, though.
Budget and favorite genres?
Well, i'd mainly be using it for music and movies on the droid so i'll probably spring upwards of $50, maybe a little more if it's worth it.
Cool. I guess I'll pick these up then. Will they also improve the sound of my pro media? I'm thinking of plugging the Fiio E10 to my speakers and connect my head phones to it if I want to use them. Would that allow me to use my head phones without having the sound come up of my speakers too?
Gareth Bale
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Anyone tried these?
http://www.eskucheme.com/Shop-Main-45B-DJ-BLACK-p3669-c3607.html
I can't find a review for them anywhere
http://www.eskucheme.com/Shop-Main-45B-DJ-BLACK-p3669-c3607.html
I can't find a review for them anywhere
What are the differences between the two?
Both similar price and reviews ..
I have the Sennheiser MM 50's now and I love them, huge difference compared to the standard iPhone headphones but I hate the wrap around the ear design.
I'm looking for better sounding earphones that won't break and with a regular design.
Primary genre's for me are metal/rock/techno.
650's right? What's the lowest someone has offered you? When last I was in the market, 650's retained their value pretty well. Then again, the 800's came out, so the 650's aren't "top tier" any more. God knows HF hates anything that isn't "top tier".
All things considered, I've probably broken even buying and selling on HF. The trick is to...well...buy low, which is where your current predicament is coming from lol.
I'm going to get a pair of TF10's reshelled, sell my K701's, and probably just be content with the customs for a few years.
Nah, I was able to sell off the 650s for what I wanted, $265+s&h/paypal fees. But yeah, I got some ridiculous offers, some fishy pms and requests for international shipping despite the fact that I said CONUS only in the thread.
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