$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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converters?swoon said:
Bel Canto:
http://www.stereophile.com/digitalprocessors/bel_canto_usb_link_2496_usb-spdif_converter
Bravo:
http://www.audiophileproducts.com/usb-to-spdif
Hagerman:
http://www.hagtech.com/hagusb.html
Everyone seems to be going crazy over this one though, and it's elegant, everything is in the cable itself:
Halide Deisgn - Bridge
http://www.halidedesign.com/bridge/
So, my Linearossa W1 portable amp got here today. It's even smaller then what I thought it'd be. Pretty cool.
I dug out my *coughs* Bose ear buds *cough cough* (I bought these because I was desperate in South Korea and there was nothing else around at the time).
So anyway, I can already tell a difference. These ear buds are rather flat on their own, but this Linearossa is doing a great job of accentuating the mids and highs which were more recessed before. I'm definitely getting more of a "spacey" feeling then I was before as well.
I'd say that, so far, for $85.00 it was well worth it. I think this should be added to the OP! It's not as well known, but think it's a good alternative to the E5/E7.
It'll be interesting to see how a better pair of ear buds sounds with it
I dug out my *coughs* Bose ear buds *cough cough* (I bought these because I was desperate in South Korea and there was nothing else around at the time).
So anyway, I can already tell a difference. These ear buds are rather flat on their own, but this Linearossa is doing a great job of accentuating the mids and highs which were more recessed before. I'm definitely getting more of a "spacey" feeling then I was before as well.
I'd say that, so far, for $85.00 it was well worth it. I think this should be added to the OP! It's not as well known, but think it's a good alternative to the E5/E7.
It'll be interesting to see how a better pair of ear buds sounds with it
NEOPARADIGM
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Yeah, so I have these on the way:
Sennheiser HD 202
Any good?
At $30 I figure I can't go wrong. Using them as a stopgap as my $160 Bose are falling apart. Done with Bose, seriously.
Sennheiser HD 202
Any good?
At $30 I figure I can't go wrong. Using them as a stopgap as my $160 Bose are falling apart. Done with Bose, seriously.
smallmouth
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I ordered my first desktop amp yesterday, the Schiit Asgard (yes, shit). Unfortunately it's on backorder, so I have to wait a few weeks for it to ship. It should be a fun improvement, though.
Dear GAF,
recommend me a cheap (less than $15) earphone. Going to use it in my notebook and in my mp3 player (which I'm still going to buy, so if there is any good and cheap one that comes with a decent earphone, recommend it too!)! As I wont use it for running, it doesnt matter if its not in-ear
Muy agradecido
recommend me a cheap (less than $15) earphone. Going to use it in my notebook and in my mp3 player (which I'm still going to buy, so if there is any good and cheap one that comes with a decent earphone, recommend it too!)! As I wont use it for running, it doesnt matter if its not in-ear
Muy agradecido
sixteen-bit
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I'm kind of clueless under $15. Maybe these?ty_hot said:Dear GAF,
recommend me a cheap (less than $15) earphone. Going to use it in my notebook and in my mp3 player (which I'm still going to buy, so if there is any good and cheap one that comes with a decent earphone, recommend it too!)! As I wont use it for running, it doesnt matter if its not in-ear
Muy agradecido
Dude you can find MEElectronics M9's for like $15, and they are worth the extra bucks if you can't.ty_hot said:Dear GAF,
recommend me a cheap (less than $15) earphone. Going to use it in my notebook and in my mp3 player (which I'm still going to buy, so if there is any good and cheap one that comes with a decent earphone, recommend it too!)! As I wont use it for running, it doesnt matter if its not in-ear
Muy agradecido
Another option would be the Koss KSC75's or the Soundmagic PL20's
Edit: Oh and I'd just like to say you can still find quality stuff at $15, but yeah at $10 not so much.
Dice
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You'd be better off finding a friend who has something decent that they never use anymore because they upgraded and saying "hey dude, I'll give you $10 for those" because at those prices, buying new, you'd be getting the same shit no matter what so only your personal preference of form factor would matter.
Though, JVC and Sony are probably the go-to brands for super cheap shit.
Though, JVC and Sony are probably the go-to brands for super cheap shit.
HiResDes said:
And nobody here has a decent earphone. And I dont want to spend much more than 15-20 because i still have to pay the shipping (which is huge, sometimes I think Brazil is another planet due to the shipping people usually charge).
edit. damn, you edited your post while I was quoting it!
thanks for the help
The Main Event
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NEOPARADIGM said:Yeah, so I have these on the way:
Sennheiser HD 202
Any good?
At $30 I figure I can't go wrong. Using them as a stopgap as my $160 Bose are falling apart. Done with Bose, seriously.
They hurt my ears after wearing them a long period of time, but the sound is great. Especially for the price.
Dreams-Visions
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pleased to say my E9 is making a difference in my D7000.
I can also say that the HD650s are most certainly going back. the muted treble is just not going to do it for me. after listening to Denons for awhile, the HD650s feel truly muffled. in a bad way.
Power is not the issue; I think it's just the targets they wanted to hit are different. They do everything well, though. Just too soft in the treble for my taste. at least, thus far.
I can also say that the HD650s are most certainly going back. the muted treble is just not going to do it for me. after listening to Denons for awhile, the HD650s feel truly muffled. in a bad way.
Power is not the issue; I think it's just the targets they wanted to hit are different. They do everything well, though. Just too soft in the treble for my taste. at least, thus far.
Dreams-Visions
Member
I'd wait on the Markl mods until you see what you think of the default sound. I thought they are fantastic right out of the box, with a beautiful warm flavor.LCfiner said:
Here's some pics of the amp. I tried to make the first one fancy like all of those pics on head-fi lol
Really liking it so far. The Bose's still don't seal well, but this amp actually makes them sound pretty good, so that's an improvement for sure. I'm just testing it now to see how long the battery lasts.
Really liking it so far. The Bose's still don't seal well, but this amp actually makes them sound pretty good, so that's an improvement for sure. I'm just testing it now to see how long the battery lasts.
Jesus Carbomb
From Water into Guinness
KSC-75's are still the best headphones under $15. Good luck trying to find something better.
Dreams-Visions
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if you keep teh ESW9s, it'll only be because they're more portable.LCfiner said:
sixteen-bit
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So, I bought these early last year: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BS4YAM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The sound seems decent enough, but I think the USB amp that comes with it is just a piece of shit. At lower volumes there is terrible distortion and sound artifacts that can become extremely distracting. Also, the thing will freak out sometimes and let off an extremely high-pitched noise until I turn off the amp and turn it back on again.
I'm looking to get a replacement. I intend to use headphones mostly for gaming on my PC or listening to music. What is pretty much the best option in the $50 - $100 range (preferably available on Amazon)?
The ones I bought are supposedly 5.1 surround sound, but I either couldn't get that to work, or my ears just can't really tell the different, so I'd be just fine with some stereo headphones.
Thanks in advance for any good advice!
The sound seems decent enough, but I think the USB amp that comes with it is just a piece of shit. At lower volumes there is terrible distortion and sound artifacts that can become extremely distracting. Also, the thing will freak out sometimes and let off an extremely high-pitched noise until I turn off the amp and turn it back on again.
I'm looking to get a replacement. I intend to use headphones mostly for gaming on my PC or listening to music. What is pretty much the best option in the $50 - $100 range (preferably available on Amazon)?
The ones I bought are supposedly 5.1 surround sound, but I either couldn't get that to work, or my ears just can't really tell the different, so I'd be just fine with some stereo headphones.
Thanks in advance for any good advice!
Would be awesome if you could review these when you get them. I had the FX500's and the only thing that really disappointed me was the very recessed mids. Using some sony tips recommended on head-fi helped out a lot but didn't make the problem go away. Really interested in hearing how much the FX700 fixes the FX500's flaws. The bass on the FX500's was so awesome, it was great being able to distinguish the different textures of bass in a song.1stStrike said:
NEOPARADIGM
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K.Jack said:
lol, guess I should have asked first.
Thanks, though.
SleazyC said:
Sure thing. I haven't heard the FX500's so I won't be able to compare the, but I can give my thoughts based on just the FX700's alone. I'll do it both unamped and amped as well.
Edit: Next question. I'm told the FX700's are eartip sensitive. Any recommendations on eartips I should get for them?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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The 700's were the phones I wanted to get from the start (but instead ended up with the DMM's and the RE262) because the bass on those is supposed to be mindboggling. They're supposed to hit harder than the 500's which already are practically ear rattling. They are supposed to be very fun phones and address all of the flaws of the 500, so they have better mids, not as strident treble, and the micro detail is supposed to much improved. You're gonna love them. I have good luck with the Sony hybrid tips and the MEElectronics M9 dual flange with the 500s. You should start with those.
CF_Fighter
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How are the Sennheiser HD 515s? I'm wondering if I should just buckle and spend 40 bucks more and get the 555s instead. Is the difference enough to warrant the investment? These will be going out of a Soundblaster X-Fi card on my main desktop btw.
Audio Technica ATH-700
Had these for about two years. Love them, loud, powerful and damn clean.
Shure SRH-DJ750
Got these just after Christmas and they are great. Super comfortable, ultra crisp and clear sound. Not as loud as the cans above but will be able to be pushed further.
Had these for about two years. Love them, loud, powerful and damn clean.
Shure SRH-DJ750
Got these just after Christmas and they are great. Super comfortable, ultra crisp and clear sound. Not as loud as the cans above but will be able to be pushed further.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri said:
I don't listen to A LOT of really bassy music though, so I'm not too worried about it. I just like to be able to actually feel the bass, and to date no ear buds I've owned have been able to do that for me. So, I have high hopes for these. I'll pick up those tips (hopefully they're on amazon)
HiResDes said:
Good call on those too in case I want to dampen it a bit. I'll pick up all of these and compare them to see which I like best.
Edit: I couldn't find the MEElectronics M9 tips on amazon so I just ordered the earbuds which come with the tips. They were only $17.99 lol.
Since I'm on a buying spree I bought a 128 GB SSD hdd for my new laptop too, which knocks that out. I'm now completely equipped with everything I need. All I'll be buying over the coming months is games (2 or 3) and food. Gotta get my passport and put a couple grand away for my trip to Laos later this year (that's only about 4 pay checks).
José Mourinho
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What's the verdict on Beats Solo HD? Thinking of picking some up.
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1stStrike said:
Oh... You'll FEEL it all right. The RE262's are amazing, but I do miss that sensation that I get from the DDM's and the 500's pumping bass into my brain. As far as I know, the 700's have the best bass out of any available iem/canalphone in terms of impact.
And I'd cancel the order for the MEE phones, cause you can order the tips online from their site separately. They were about 5 bucks I believe.
José Mourinho
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That's £100 less than what they go for. I'd be pretty lucky get them for that price, no?HiResDes said:
Any other suggestions for in and around the £150-70 price range?