flashburn2012
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$99, they were definitely supposed to be the RE-ZERO's.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NSWN7A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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$99, they were definitely supposed to be the RE-ZERO's.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NSWN7A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Well, I guess the best thing for now is an actual optical input... looks like I might pick up a "Zero DAC" myself.
Yeah it mentions the balanced plug and everything. Kraft Street either made a mistake or is trying to pull a fast one.
Bottom line is you didn't get what you paid for, so go get them
flashburn2012
Member
Should have a new set tomorrow afternoon, we'll see. I hope they aren't trying to be sneaky, but I wouldn't be surprised.
flashburn2012
Member
He said the packaging said RE-ZERO but the phones are RE-0sounds fishy!
Yeah, it's really weird. There is a rather official looking label affixed along one side of the package that says RE-ZERO, has a barcode and stuff, but then every place else its obviously RE-0.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Oh man... There's a guy selling the Westone ES5's for $590... If he drops that price closer to $500 I'm gonna be springin' for customs :l
picked up a pair of Sennheiser pads for my grado's. They seem to make a little bit of difference comfort wise. I only have a couple of hours on them since I got them earlier in the week, but damn do they start to hurt after a bit. Kind of new comfort wasn't going to be top of the list with these, but shit lol. At least these pads seem to alleviate that a bit, plus I like the way they look with them.
picked up a pair of Sennheiser pads for my grado's. They seem to make a little bit of difference comfort wise. I only have a couple of hours on them since I got them earlier in the week, but damn do they start to hurt after a bit. Kind of new comfort wasn't going to be top of the list with these, but shit lol. At least these pads seem to alleviate that a bit, plus I like the way they look with them.
Doesn't that put the drivers too far away from your ears?
not really, they are still on ear like the default pads. Don't really notice much of a difference in sound.
flashburn2012
Member
Woot, I got the correct RE-ZERO's today. The little label on the side says the same thing as the incorrect RE0's I got, so I'm guessing it was an honest mistake.
edit: Sampled a few things, I'm really liking them so far. I bought these to use at work, but man, I kind of want them for home use, even though I know I wouldn't use them often. The detail and clarity is just amazing. I compared them to an old pair of Sennheiser HD 280's I have, and it's a night and day difference.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Glad you like them. If that's your preferred signature, you'd have to spend quite a bit more if you're looking for a phone that's more detailed than the RE-0/Zero (2-4x actually)
flashburn2012
Member
That's good to hear. The plan was to stick with these for however long they last (hopefully its a while).
I know there's a lot of complaints about the RE-Zero's durability, but if you just take care of them (ie. Don't toss them around, pull them by the cable, etc) then they'll last you as long as you'd like.
maggiespharmer
Neo Member
I recently purchased a pair of sennheiser hd428 for cheap. I am satisfied with them for the price but I feel they are lacking a bit of warmth and bass. I use them with my iPod touch and understand it might not be driving them to their full potential. I'm looking into purchasing a portable amp I can take to work and use at home occasionally. I'm pretty much sold on the fiio e7 at this point but was just wondering if gaf had any experience with it and suggestions to a better alternative at the same price range (around $100)
thats the exact purpose d the the E17, so, yes, its possible. all you need is a USB cable, that comes with the E17. that will provide both power and digital audio data.
Ive read good things about the E17 but I dont know if you need to spend that kind of money if you only plan on using 558s for the foreseeable future. if you think you might move up to, say, the sennheiser HD600 or 650 down the line, then, yeah, you could invest in the E17 now.
Bought for £190 without custom tips. I thank you for your input pax217. My ears will owe you a debt of gratitude when they arrive.
I have also added an order comment of mentioning that neogaf is reccomending the AG-1s and requested if they could give us a discount code new customers gaf sends its way. Slim chance but I thought what the hell
Sounds perfect then. I'm not worried about the price of it, and it is always good to have for if I ever buy even better headphones in the future, then
edit: nevermind
http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=90980
as the thread also suggests, foobar does well with conversion
The Big Rig
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I need to stop reading this thread. I keep thinking I need this or that. I need to take stock, and just listen to my SR80i's. With the proper setup, I can't imagine a better sound.
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Something that frustrates me is reading headphone reviews. I recently got the B&W P5's because I love how well they isolate and how comfortable they are...and they look amazing. I know the audio lacks sub bass, has pumped up mid-bass and has tapered highs...why? Because I read a thousand reviews! I definitely hear what they are saying now that I listen for it...but I think grading any colored headphones gets really tricky. The EQ of the headset was likely done for a specific purpose and sound. Naturally this won't cater to everyone and it isn't trying to be reference.
When I just listen to music and make my own decisions about quality I seem to walk away a lot happier. Knowing about the sound signature on my headphones makes me think about headphones instead of music...and that sucks.
When I just listen to music and make my own decisions about quality I seem to walk away a lot happier. Knowing about the sound signature on my headphones makes me think about headphones instead of music...and that sucks.
teruterubozu
Member
I agree. But even if I don't read reviews, the character of the headphones becomes apparent over time. I had the Sony MDR7506 for years and I began to realize that I couldn't listen to them after 2 or 3 hours. Then I read some reviews and saw lots of people complaining about "mid-range fatigue" - and that's exactly what it was.
mescalineeyes
Banned
what are the best iPhone compatible earbuds for around 130 euros/170 dollars?
currently I have these BOSE earbuds.
Apparently Bose aren't as good as I thought and I'd like to upgrade.
In-Ears make my head hurt.
currently I have these BOSE earbuds.
Apparently Bose aren't as good as I thought and I'd like to upgrade.
In-Ears make my head hurt.
I think the same thing, but different headphones will serve different purposes in sound for sure. I wouldn't bother listening to music or watching movies with my SR80i, but I don't bother listening to anything but them when playing PC games-- they're just what I need for gaming... But for music, I require a more defined stage and therefore prefer the higher level Grados, and for movies I tend to use my home theater but will periodically find myself with a closed pair of headphones on.
It really depends on what you're doing.
Stick around and contribute. A lot of people think they need to spend a ton, they don't. They need to spend what they want to get the most utility out of their purchase.
Since you said "iPhone compatible" I will ask if you're expecting these to have an in-line mic?
Let me tell you. there is better sound.
I like my Grados, but there's headphones out there that provide more and better bass, less shrill highs, and significantly more realistic soundstage and instrument positioning.
I'm not suggesting you break the bank, but there's definitely a long way to go above the SR80 for under 500 dollars.
SLEEPS7ALK3R
Banned
Anyway, I bought this DAC/Amp off of Amazon on the basis of them having an optical input and 6.35 mm 'phone out, and man am I let down.
The sound is pretty much bass-less (I'm not a bass freak, I'm just stating what I heard).
It sounds flat and trebly, like there's no punch to anything. The Low/High Gain switch only makes things hush quiet or loud as fuck.
It's currently hooked up to my PS3 and so far the only game I've played let out this super loud static noise and played no sound whatsoever, even after the game had loaded.
For comparisons sake, I had my headphones (Sennheiser HD 558) plugged into a Sony home theater receiver and the sound was punchy, wide, crisp and defined. This thing just sounds cheap, in my opinion.
Is there anything I can do, or is this what it is?
The sound is pretty much bass-less (I'm not a bass freak, I'm just stating what I heard).
It sounds flat and trebly, like there's no punch to anything. The Low/High Gain switch only makes things hush quiet or loud as fuck.
It's currently hooked up to my PS3 and so far the only game I've played let out this super loud static noise and played no sound whatsoever, even after the game had loaded.
For comparisons sake, I had my headphones (Sennheiser HD 558) plugged into a Sony home theater receiver and the sound was punchy, wide, crisp and defined. This thing just sounds cheap, in my opinion.
Is there anything I can do, or is this what it is?
Yikes, sorry to hear, sounds like a nightmare.
The static and then silence you're hearing is the amp's inability to decode whatever it is the PS3 is putting out. Try changing your PS3's output to optical, and then PCM only, not 5+ channel Dolby Digital or DTS.
All-in-all, I'd check the return policy of the seller if you're not happy with the sound of the amp with your headphones.
This is the same problem I mentioned I had with my Grados on my Onkyo receiver awhile ago.
SLEEPS7ALK3R
Banned
Yup. I imagined that was it and changed it. Still the quality was subpar.
Either way, this thing's going back to where it came from and I, well, gotta learn to read up before buying shit.
What's your take on Turtle Beach DSS or that Creative Labs x-fi I mentioned days earlier?
Sorry to hear it didn't work out.
As for Turtle Beach, I've only heard their headphones, and I didn't like them (at all)-- but it looks like there are a lot of reviews for the DSS processor and they seem generally positive, a bit lower for the DSS2. I would consider it if I was in your shoes.
As for the Creative Labs X-Fi, I'd do some reading up on how it performs with the PS3. There's got to be something out there on it. The Turtle Beach DSS is designed to do exactly what you're looking for, while the Creative Labs is designed for a lot of different applications (as is the amp you purchased) and you might run into a similar problem, and if you do, Creative Labs support is horrid.
A good way to test whatever it is you buy is to listen to your favorite song (one you've heard a million times, know the ins-and-outs of every note, doesn't matter what genre as long as there's instruments) a few times through and try to pick out what you're hearing both in tone, and sound stage.
Sup Gaf, I'm back again looking for a new set of headphones Last year you guys really helped me out with my decision to get myself a nice pair of the AIAIAI TMA-1 but unfortunately the left side is basically dead after some abuse (I accidentally dropped them like an idiot, I wanted to cry D and even more unfortunate is that I don't have a warranty for them.
Anyway, I have quite a bit of cash saved up and considering my birthday is coming up I figured I'd treat myself to a pair of nice, new headphones! (not to mention that the money I get from my birthday will help pay for the new cans ;D). I'm looking for headphones in the 200-250 price range that has at least decent bass. I'd also prefer to have closed headphones but will consider open headphones.I won't go over 300 dollars because I just can't afford that :/ Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance guys, love this thread!
TLDR: Need a new set of close headphones for 200-250 dollar price range.
Last year you guys really helped me out with my decision to get myself a nice pair of the AIAIAI TMA-1 but unfortunately the left side is basically dead after some abuse (I accidentally dropped them like an idiot, I wanted to cry D and even more unfortunate is that I don't have a warranty for them.Anyway, I have quite a bit of cash saved up and considering my birthday is coming up I figured I'd treat myself to a pair of nice, new headphones! (not to mention that the money I get from my birthday will help pay for the new cans ;D). I'm looking for headphones in the 200-250 price range that has at least decent bass. I'd also prefer to have closed headphones but will consider open headphones.I won't go over 300 dollars because I just can't afford that :/ Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance guys, love this thread!
TLDR: Need a new set of close headphones for 200-250 dollar price range.
Sorry to hear about the TMA's.
Here are a couple ideas if you don't want another set of the TMA-1's.
- Ultrasone Pro 750
- Beyerdynamic DT880
mescalineeyes
Banned
SLEEPS7ALK3R
Banned
Eh... I opted to just get a receiver that I could take with me to college for about the same price. As you said any decent receiver would do the job with these headphones. This one is a Pioneer VSX-921-K 7.1 3D etc, etc... So, I'm good.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I'd take a look at some of the Blox and Yuin phones. Blox' M2C are a great value at $40 (?) I think. Yuin's OK1 are their top of the line earphone, so I'd research that if you're curious how far your dollar will take you (though, at 150 ohms, you will have to amp it). Sennheiser has a really great top tier earbud too, but the model name escapes me at the moment. And finall, Blox are supposed to be coming out with a new bud that blows the doors off of the competition. No word on ETA at the moment, (so you might want to just grab the M2C to tide you over and upgrade down the line.) but the members of Head-Fi who've had a chance to hear it say Blox have definitely got something special on their hands
Sup Gaf, I'm back again looking for a new set of headphones
Anyway, I have quite a bit of cash saved up and considering my birthday is coming up I figured I'd treat myself to a pair of nice, new headphones! (not to mention that the money I get from my birthday will help pay for the new cans ;D). I'm looking for headphones in the 200-250 price range that has at least decent bass. I'd also prefer to have closed headphones but will consider open headphones.I won't go over 300 dollars because I just can't afford that :/ Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance guys, love this thread!
TLDR: Need a new set of close headphones for 200-250 dollar price range.
Are you sure they're dead? could just be a busted (removable) cable? just wondering because sometimes the cable on mine slips out a bit...
In addition to the Blox and Yuin stuff, look into the Sennhesier MX 980 (quite a bit more expensive, though).
http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_expression-line_502870
Ive read good things. top notch earbuds. And they should be available from some large stores making it easy to return, juts in case.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
^ thank you LC, the Mx980 were the Senns I was thinking of.
mescalineeyes
Banned
The Sennheiser ones are the only ones I found on our local Amazon. Yuin and Blox are nowhere to be found. :/
billy beane
Banned
Is there any real difference between FLAC and ALAC? I've been slowly replacing my MP3s with lossless versions, and as an Apple user I'm leaning towards ALAC, but most people seem to use FLAC.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
You'd have to go to their respective sites I believe. I don't think Blox sells through other vendors.
They are both lossless formats, so no, there shouldn't be any difference between the two where sound quality is concerned.
1. Are you sure you're past the 1 year of manufacturer's warranty AIAIAI provides?Sup Gaf, I'm back again looking for a new set of headphones
Anyway, I have quite a bit of cash saved up and considering my birthday is coming up I figured I'd treat myself to a pair of nice, new headphones! (not to mention that the money I get from my birthday will help pay for the new cans ;D). I'm looking for headphones in the 200-250 price range that has at least decent bass. I'd also prefer to have closed headphones but will consider open headphones.I won't go over 300 dollars because I just can't afford that :/ Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance guys, love this thread!
TLDR: Need a new set of close headphones for 200-250 dollar price range.
2. Even an out of warranty repair will be much cheaper than a whole new set of $200+ cans
3. In any way you should contact AIAIAI. Their customer service might surprise you.
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