Neko Mimi Mode
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What AKGs have you listened to? Some are poor but inoffensive, but many are actually quite good.
Might pick up a pair of Tiestos to testo.
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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What AKGs have you listened to? Some are poor but inoffensive, but many are actually quite good.
Might pick up a pair of Tiestos to testo.
Another option:
Sony MDRZX700 (Good all around headphone that should work with most genres. They are over the ear and offer some great value).
EDIT: Inner|fidelity also has a review :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgJ3jIVU1f8&feature=player_embedded#!
polyh3dron
Banned
Wow. I have never been a huge believer in cables, but that's changed. Hifiman replaced my HE-300's broken black Canare cable with the new silver ones, and the difference is drastic. So freaking bright now, and the bass has lost its booming body. I know I haven't adjusted, but it sounds like total shit to me right now.
Did some looking around, and at least this Headphonia writer agrees with me:
I'm going to need to find a pair of the original cables, if I'm ever to enjoy these again. Hopefully someone at their headquarters has some stuffed in a drawer and they're willing to sell for a reasonable price.
Did some looking around, and at least this Headphonia writer agrees with me:
I'm going to need to find a pair of the original cables, if I'm ever to enjoy these again. Hopefully someone at their headquarters has some stuffed in a drawer and they're willing to sell for a reasonable price.
ShinobiFist
Banned
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GOGO8I/?tag=neogaf0e-20
179.99$ at Amazon. Love the bass on this things and the built. The best from AKG(From my experience)Very clean bass...Props. The design is top notch as well. I might get this for DJ'ing.
Theonik
Member
Finally getting here tomorrow! This was pretty agonizing. Also Parcelforce are dicks.
So, one of the cables is bullshitting. And by that I mean intentionally distorts the signal. We are talking about the fuckin FR here.
Believe me, studios, mics, recordimg equipment... the frikkin voice coil of your headphone. ALL copper. A regular neutral cable simply can not bring anything to the signal.
Believe me, studios, mics, recordimg equipment... the frikkin voice coil of your headphone. ALL copper. A regular neutral cable simply can not bring anything to the signal.
How are the Sony XBA1IP?
My futureshop has them for $39.99 (Down from 99.99) and I'm in the marked for new IEM's. Should I do it? Price ends tomorrow!
Basic needs for IEM: Noise Isolation/No Leakage, Decent Bass (listen to basically any music except metal)
[edit] I bought it, (AKA Secret Santa don't buy these
)
My futureshop has them for $39.99 (Down from 99.99) and I'm in the marked for new IEM's. Should I do it? Price ends tomorrow!
Basic needs for IEM: Noise Isolation/No Leakage, Decent Bass (listen to basically any music except metal)
[edit] I bought it, (AKA Secret Santa don't buy these
)IF YOU DON'T THINK MONSTER CABLES ARE THE BEST AND TURN YOUR CASSETTES IN TO 192/24 THEN YOU'RE PRETENTIOUS
Oxigen_Waste
Banned
Bumpetty bump. Please help?
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
Haven't much experience with them aside from reports of migraines etc.
What have you against IEMs? Dislike excessive ear canal penetration? Need less isolation? Earbuds or half-in ears are the way to go.
If you're interested in a rec, let us know your budget or check the pretty thorough OP.
Question bump:
I'm looking at a pair of these Kinivo BTH220's for a pair of good sounding everyday headphones. They're inexpensive and the amazon reviews look okay, but they're amazon reviews so...::shrugs:: Does anyone have any hands on experience with them?
I'm looking at a pair of these Kinivo BTH220's for a pair of good sounding everyday headphones. They're inexpensive and the amazon reviews look okay, but they're amazon reviews so...::shrugs:: Does anyone have any hands on experience with them?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Sounds like he's planning on using them for exercising? The cable noise from iems would drive him loony I'd think. I'd recommend a pair of KSC-75s or some other cheap phone that hooks over the ears. The KSC-35s share the same driver as the portapros, and if you can find them, they can be easily modified for better SQ. I think bone conducting ones would need to be stable to transmit the vibrations, I'm not sure how they'd perform with constant jostling
I wouldn't recommend "surround" sound gaming sets to be honest. They don't really offer better imaging and placement than comparably priced sets
Oxigen_Waste
Banned
What I don't like about IEMs is the fact that my own body's sounds completely drown out the music. My heartbeat, the steps I take, everything is a massive boom happening in my hears. The ONLY ocasion where I do like IEMs is on airplanes, because of the isolation. But that's not the point here...
I wear earbuds, it's not enough, I need something that just completely lets in outside noises and doesn't drown them at all. I would buy some over the head ones, but since I'll be using them for excercising, they'd be ruined. Besides, isn't that exactly the purpose of bone conducting headphones? Plus, my car's stereo has horrible sound, and Bone conducters would help remedy that.
This is a great thread to check out: http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad...guide-updated-11-12-12-sennheiser-hd650-added
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Poindexter
Member
So I'm looking for a "decent" set of earbuds or headphones. I'm concerned with best bang for my buck. I am looking for the 30-50 dollar range so I'm not expecting miracles but at least a step up since I usually buy ten dollar earbuds and run through a few pairs a year. I'm going to mostly be using them in the gym so I would prefer earbuds but if the quality between headphones and earbuds is that big I don't mind wearing the headphones at the gym. If it matters my music player is a lumia 920 (phone). Thanks in advance!
Earbuds specifically, and not IEMs?
Poindexter
Member
Iems I suppose since I run a lot with them
Ace Harding
Member
Thanks Des for the Brainwavz M5 recommendation! My pair ($45 on Amazon) came in today and they sound great. Definitely on par with (if not better than) my Klipsch S4's that are double the price.
Heck of a thread you guys have here.
Heck of a thread you guys have here.
oyoshimaru
Member
I've narrowed my choice to either Sony MDR V6 or Audio Technica M50. $68 vs $113 on amazon, help me pick one out guys.
Look below you
Question:
My 13 year old daughter would like to get her first set of serious headphones.
She travels a lot with them. So they need to be sturdy.
She's a girl, so they need to be stylish.
She's a teenager so they need to be cheap but good.
She's run through 3 sets of earbuds in a year.
She really wants a pair of headphones that are easy to stow that are very durable and has good sound quality.
Help me gaf!
My 13 year old daughter would like to get her first set of serious headphones.
She travels a lot with them. So they need to be sturdy.
She's a girl, so they need to be stylish.
She's a teenager so they need to be cheap but good.
She's run through 3 sets of earbuds in a year.
She really wants a pair of headphones that are easy to stow that are very durable and has good sound quality.
Help me gaf!
sixteen-bit
Member
offensive gender normative bullshit, bro
Sorry didn't realize it was offensive that she's stylish my bad. Thanks for the help though bro! Glad you didn't waste a post calling out one sentence in a paragraph of questions.
Nah she doesn't really care either way portability and durability are the primary concerns
Sennheiser PX100s in white maybe
I'm looking for a pair of headphones. I'm willing to spend around $100-$200 but the cheaper the better. I mostly listen to punk and alt rock, metal, and some electronica, and will be listening primarily on my iPhone 5 (although a remote would be nice, sound and comfort are far more important.)
I'm not sure if open or closed would be better. I will be traveling a lot in the spring, so comfort and durability is important. Been using Sony MDR-V700 and they hurt after like 5 minutes. (It would be an added bonus if they include a hard case or there is something I could buy to use as one) I'm open to any suggestions, thanks!
Edit: Looking at the vmoda m80's possibly
I'm not sure if open or closed would be better. I will be traveling a lot in the spring, so comfort and durability is important. Been using Sony MDR-V700 and they hurt after like 5 minutes. (It would be an added bonus if they include a hard case or there is something I could buy to use as one) I'm open to any suggestions, thanks!
Edit: Looking at the vmoda m80's possibly
The Big Rig
Member
Hey what's the sound signature for the HD598's. Is it more of a V shape like other Sennheiser stuff?
The M80's are built like a tank, but they're just fairly comfortable. Some people don't like on ears, and some people complain of too much clamping. But I have a large head, and after a little molding of the headband, they're great.
The M80's are built like a tank, but they're just fairly comfortable. Some people don't like on ears, and some people complain of too much clamping. But I have a large head, and after a little molding of the headband, they're great.
Feels bad, man. I'm still waiting for my RE0s thanks to Sandy screwing up USPS mail delivery on the east coast.
I'm debating being dumb and blowing $50-70 on another pair of IEMs while I wait for that mess to sort itself out. Does anyone have recommendations? These'll get a lot of Eurobeat/eurodance/dance-pop pumped through 'em, synths and vocals aplenty, so I'm curious as to what would be recommended. I'm thinking maybe the Brainwavz M5 (or the M4)?
I'm debating being dumb and blowing $50-70 on another pair of IEMs while I wait for that mess to sort itself out. Does anyone have recommendations? These'll get a lot of Eurobeat/eurodance/dance-pop pumped through 'em, synths and vocals aplenty, so I'm curious as to what would be recommended. I'm thinking maybe the Brainwavz M5 (or the M4)?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Is he gonna pair them with a pair of Izod chinos too? That's totally squaresville. Should spring for a pair of Lady Gaga Heartbeats.
Has anyone here tried the Sony MDR-NC60 headphones? I have them currently, but they're the only pair I've ever owned so I don't know how good or bad they are relative to other headphones. I want better headphones, but I also don't want to spend more than $200, so essentially I want to know if $150-$200 headphones are significantly better than the MDR-NC60s.
I Googled for audiophile reviews of the MDR-NC60s, but I couldn't really find anything.
I Googled for audiophile reviews of the MDR-NC60s, but I couldn't really find anything.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I'm looking for good headphones for ~$90-100, but every one I look at it seems like comfort is an issue. Do comfortable headphones exist at this price point?
The Big Rig
Member
I'm looking for good headphones for ~$90-100, but every one I look at it seems like comfort is an issue. Do comfortable headphones exist at this price point?
Check out #10880 http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=44396069&postcount=10880
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Thank you! Do you have personal experience with these? I'm guessing they'll work despite not being for the same headphones?
The Big Rig
Member
Des is going to be the man to ask for those, but he recommends them a lot for people in that price range.
choodi
Banned
Ok, open headphone advice time.
So I am really happy with my ATH-M50s, but have been thinking about getting a set of open headphones to complement them for home use and, well, why the hell not?
I am looking to spend a similar amount
I am not brand loyal
Looks are not an issue
Music will vary, but will be mainly metal and rock. Some electronic.
I will probably use them for movies and tv too.
You guys came through perfectly last time, don't disappoint me headphone-gaf
So I am really happy with my ATH-M50s, but have been thinking about getting a set of open headphones to complement them for home use and, well, why the hell not?
I am looking to spend a similar amount
I am not brand loyal
Looks are not an issue
Music will vary, but will be mainly metal and rock. Some electronic.
I will probably use them for movies and tv too.
You guys came through perfectly last time, don't disappoint me headphone-gaf
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
I need some IEM advice.
I'm looking for a new pair to replace my old $40 ones. I want these to last a while so sturdy construction/materials are a must. I'm willing to spend around $150.
I'll be using them to listen to a variety of different genres, but in general I don't care too much about bass as long as the sound is crystal clear.
I'm currently eying the MEElectronics A161p but they look pretty flimsy.
I'm looking for a new pair to replace my old $40 ones. I want these to last a while so sturdy construction/materials are a must. I'm willing to spend around $150.
I'll be using them to listen to a variety of different genres, but in general I don't care too much about bass as long as the sound is crystal clear.
I'm currently eying the MEElectronics A161p but they look pretty flimsy.
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