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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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I'm receiving a new receiver next week and was wondering if it was any good. It's a JVC Rx 318 receiver that's prob 10 years old but still in great condition . I just looked up the specs for it and I'm not familiar about it. I tried searching about this receiver on head fi but no luck
Here are the specs:
Number of Channels: 2 Channels
Stereo Mode Power: 110 Watt @ 8 ohm, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.9%
Convenience
Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohm · 16 Ohm
Tuner Presets: 40 Channels
Tone Controls: Bass & Treble
I currently own ATH AD700s but planning to upgrade to AKG 701's in the future. Would the receiver be good enough for both of them or would I have to get a stronger one
Here are the specs:
Number of Channels: 2 Channels
Stereo Mode Power: 110 Watt @ 8 ohm, 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.9%
Convenience
Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohm · 16 Ohm
Tuner Presets: 40 Channels
Tone Controls: Bass & Treble
I currently own ATH AD700s but planning to upgrade to AKG 701's in the future. Would the receiver be good enough for both of them or would I have to get a stronger one
killertofu
Member
Ashhong said:
These just came in. I figured for ten bucks, why not? My first IEMs...I feel like my ears are getting molested.
killertofu
Member
Well, I guess I just need some time to get used to it. The bass is intense.
I"m cosigning the DT990s just on the basis of them being a more neutral and airy version of the comfortable DT770s...Seems like the best of both worlds.Totakeke said:
killertofu said:
I mean there's definitely bass, but I wouldn't describe it as overly intense, you must be a bass-lite kind of a guy.
WTF just happened to my AD700's :lol Using Foobar I just amped the lower end in the EQ and auto leveled the whole bar down. These things have huge bass now with little distortion... hmmm I'm not sure if I like it this way or not, but clearly these headphones are capable of delivering bass.
I just gave my M50's a bass boost via my amp and listened to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4leZlkY9d8 (320kbs MP3, not the youtube shit)
heaven
Also, if I were to need a hard case for my M50's what should I get?
heaven
Also, if I were to need a hard case for my M50's what should I get?
ThanksVision
Member
How can I go about outputting a little more sound to the left side of my M50s? I feel like the snare is so much louder on the right side in most the songs I listen to.
So yesterday I ordered a pair of Alessandro MS-1i's. I've been curious about this "Grado sound" and the Alessandro's seemed like a good, inexpensive way to try them out. (trying to get a pair of SR60i's for anything close to 70 bucks is damn near impossible)
I was also attracted to the MS-1i's as it seems that they are modified to attenuate sibilant highs that you might find in the lower end Grado's. so let's hope that works out. I'm hoping they make a decent counterpoint to my ESW9's that are closed and very focused on mid-bass and low frequencies. (still love these, btw)
I was also attracted to the MS-1i's as it seems that they are modified to attenuate sibilant highs that you might find in the lower end Grado's. so let's hope that works out. I'm hoping they make a decent counterpoint to my ESW9's that are closed and very focused on mid-bass and low frequencies. (still love these, btw)
ghostofsparta
Member
Can somebody link me to the original post of this picture?
Dreams-Visions
Member
ghostofsparta said:
ghostofsparta
Member
Dreams-Visions said:
Thank you
ChoklitReign
Member
I'm done with IEMs. Nothing can fit in my fucked up ears. What's the price range for Yuin earbuds? Hopefully for around $50 or less.
lol, good one Alucrid.
I'm listening to my phones for the first time in a couple days. With the winter really bearing down on us it's cold as shit in my basement (58 degrees even with the space heater a foot from me!).
So, I've been on my laptop using the speakers on it. I think I need to look into some new ear buds...
I'm listening to my phones for the first time in a couple days. With the winter really bearing down on us it's cold as shit in my basement (58 degrees even with the space heater a foot from me!).
So, I've been on my laptop using the speakers on it. I think I need to look into some new ear buds...
I have a pair of these (ATH-AD700) hooked up to a Xonar DG (Nothing fancy, but the amp is fantastic for me).
When people talk about clarity and soundstage, blah, blah.
These don't feel much different from my old Technics RP-F550's in sound.
Am I doing something wrong or am I just someone who can't really appreciate this stuff?
I've played quite a bit of games and listened to some .flac vs MP3 and I can't really pick up many differences.
I think I might have a preference for more bass (surprising to me) and a warm feel over a clear sound. What might go along with that more than what I have? M50's?
When people talk about clarity and soundstage, blah, blah.
These don't feel much different from my old Technics RP-F550's in sound.
Am I doing something wrong or am I just someone who can't really appreciate this stuff?
I've played quite a bit of games and listened to some .flac vs MP3 and I can't really pick up many differences.
I think I might have a preference for more bass (surprising to me) and a warm feel over a clear sound. What might go along with that more than what I have? M50's?
If I apologized for everything I said that's pretty much all I'd spend my time doing...I'm kind of a sassy guy, take it or leave it.Lambtron said:
BTW, I must say I do admire 1strike's ability to pretty much make me laugh on cue.
Hazaro said:
Check out the headphones I made in this post, unless you're looking for those of the open variety:
Good Headphones Starting From $50 For Hip-Hop - From Most Expensive To Least
Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro (80 OHM)
Sennheiser HD 25
SRH-750DJ
Ultrasone DJ1
M-Audio Q40
Koss ProDJ100
Sony XB500
Fallout-NL
Member
Alright I've got a question. I was pretty fed up with the sound quality of my iPhone and decided to do some research into getting a significantly better, yet affordable mp3 player. I ended up with the Sandisk Sansa Clip+, it's dirt cheap and people say it sounds great. I need some headphones/IEMs to go with it though. Since I won't be using an extra amplifier they need to be 'low impedance' I guess?
My budget is around 50 euros, I have no real preference for headphones or IEMs, whatever sounds better I think. I've got a WESC set now, and it's garbage, it's also very uncomfortable.
What are my options?
Something like the Maxell dhp-ii?
Or the MEElectronics M11 IEMs?
Anything else?
My budget is around 50 euros, I have no real preference for headphones or IEMs, whatever sounds better I think. I've got a WESC set now, and it's garbage, it's also very uncomfortable.
What are my options?
Something like the Maxell dhp-ii?
Or the MEElectronics M11 IEMs?
Anything else?
cindersphere
Neo Member
Hazaro said:
I always thought that the ad700's were a fotm thing at head-fi. Although if you like bass you certainly got the wrong phones.
Those are good choices, although beware the build quality on the Maxell's is kind of shaky supposedly...Fallout-NL said:
If you want more options check out the budget section of the OP, there are a variety of other decent options within it. I'd especially recommend checking out the Beyerdynamic DT-235s as I think they offer a good value.
See, I didn't know I liked bass, it's just that I tried a pair of HD202's that I bought for my friend and I was really really surprised at how good they sounded. Went back home and felt a little disappointed.
Mine are clearer, but they lack some oomph behind them. I didn't consider myself one for bass at all which is why I got these in the first place.
If only I could try some different headphones at home :[
Mine are clearer, but they lack some oomph behind them. I didn't consider myself one for bass at all which is why I got these in the first place.
If only I could try some different headphones at home :[
What's the best I can get for about $150? Last pair of headphones I've owned were the old Sony MDR v700s (I think) for a good 6-7 years until they fell apart on me back in 07/08.
I don't listen to as much music as I used to and I don't listen to anything specific either, pretty much anything as long as it sounds good and whatnot. If it helps, I do listen to stuff ranging from Silversun Pickups to OSTs like Sunshine, Tron Legacy, etc.
Having said that, I only listen to music on my iphone now and I don't really have a demand for clear, clean superior quality when I'm listening to music on my PC, it's just there as something when I'm bored or working.
And the stock iphone earphones don't really sit well in my ears, so I'm most likely looking for good IEMs and open to any suggestions you guys may have. A mic/iphone control would be nice, something like those found on the Klipsch S4i's, but it isn't a dealbreaker.
I am curious about the House of Marley Trenchtown Rock's when they come out though. Unless they're overpriced garbage like the Dr Dre ones.
I don't listen to as much music as I used to and I don't listen to anything specific either, pretty much anything as long as it sounds good and whatnot. If it helps, I do listen to stuff ranging from Silversun Pickups to OSTs like Sunshine, Tron Legacy, etc.
Having said that, I only listen to music on my iphone now and I don't really have a demand for clear, clean superior quality when I'm listening to music on my PC, it's just there as something when I'm bored or working.
And the stock iphone earphones don't really sit well in my ears, so I'm most likely looking for good IEMs and open to any suggestions you guys may have. A mic/iphone control would be nice, something like those found on the Klipsch S4i's, but it isn't a dealbreaker.
I am curious about the House of Marley Trenchtown Rock's when they come out though. Unless they're overpriced garbage like the Dr Dre ones.
Yeah, I have the AD-700 and they sound quite nice but the lack of bass is really noticeable. when it's amped, you can get a decent rumble but there's still no impact at all to the music.
it's a good set for chilling out with music when you don't want anything aggressive but I don;t think it's well suited to rock or hip-hop.
For that price range in IEM's I would suggest the super.fi 5 vi. I tried these on at a demo booth at Macworld 2 years ago and they sounded fantastic (they were amped but I have no idea with what.)
edit: it seems UE has updated their product line and the super.fi 5 also have the UE 600 and 700 in the same range. but I have not heard those.
it's a good set for chilling out with music when you don't want anything aggressive but I don;t think it's well suited to rock or hip-hop.
RS4- said:
For that price range in IEM's I would suggest the super.fi 5 vi. I tried these on at a demo booth at Macworld 2 years ago and they sounded fantastic (they were amped but I have no idea with what.)
edit: it seems UE has updated their product line and the super.fi 5 also have the UE 600 and 700 in the same range. but I have not heard those.
Fallout-NL
Member
HiResDes said:
Alright, I'll check those out. The Beyerdynamic 235s, those work well outdoor btw, with rain and such, or is it better to stick to the in ear option in that case?
Currently using...
Denon AH-D5000
Denon AH-D2000
AKG K701
Will trade either the 2000s or the AKGs for a pair of high end in-ear monitors. I used to have a great pair of Shure in-ears but stepped on em in the driveway and cracked em into a million pieces. PM if interested. If not I guess I'll just sell them on Amazon.
Denon AH-D5000
Denon AH-D2000
AKG K701
Will trade either the 2000s or the AKGs for a pair of high end in-ear monitors. I used to have a great pair of Shure in-ears but stepped on em in the driveway and cracked em into a million pieces. PM if interested. If not I guess I'll just sell them on Amazon.
Hazaro said:
LCfiner said:
I already mentioned this before - but if you EQ up everything from the 55 to 110 Hz range (or better - EQ everything else down and up the volume), you can get some bass impact from the AD700's. It's at least enough to satisfy me. The phones seem to respond pretty well to bass equalizing.
cindersphere
Neo Member
Hazaro said:
Sounds like you would have enjoyed the a700's more. Less sound stage but a boost in the bass department. Maybe you can eq it to your tastes, but bass is a hard one to eq correctly.
Here is a graph of it's sound signature to help you with you tweak the sound.
http://www.geocities.jp/ryumatsuba/ath-ad700_f.gif
Fallout-NL
Member
HiResDes said:
Yeah, something like the Audio Technica ATH-M30s? Or wouldn't they compare favorable to the Beyerdynamics?
/edit: Ugh, this research is killing me, everyone says something different! Which is obvious I guess, but at this point it seems I'm doomed to make a bad decision. Sony MDR-V6 comes up as well. Some say it's way better than the M30s, others claim the treble is ear-rapingly bright. Hmm, decisions, decisions.
Superlux, anyone got any experience with that?
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