Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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A test: When I say pretzels, do you have a reaction? Also, do you, or have you ever, referred to yourself in the third person?
If you go to http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50 and use the code "1-ATH-M50-99", it'll drop the price of the Audio Technicas to $100, but only for the first 50 orders so YMMV. (Working as of this post)
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Heh. Thought as much. One of the few old school guys I recognize. I'm so fuckin pissed off that Music_4321 got permabanned over there. The moderation there is corrupt and a total joke
What? Are you in Ohio? I can't find them anywhere.
Yeah Ohio sucks.
Whether or not you'll be disappointed depends on what you're looking for with them I guess. If you want highly detailed fairly neutral open headphones you'll probably really like them.
Initially when I got mine I thought they were good but wasn't super impressed. I didn't really realize how much I liked them until I started switching between them and other headphones mid-song as a test.
I'd be interested in your thoughts on them once you've had time to try them out with your favourite music though. I've never listened to PC350s so I'm curious how they compare.
I always look for the faithful reproductions of sound, as such, neutral and detailed headphones. Most people prefer "fun" headphones (Amplified bass and highs). My PC350 were neutral, but had a lack of bass, and after the mod, they had to much bass, and now I'm afraid I'm too used to bigger bass.
I think I will strange the new headphones for a few days and then "break them in" my head. I'll post my opinions here when I get them. (Probably next Wednesday).
Thanks for the recommendations!
About the O2+ODAC combo, I've noticed that there are a couple of DIY desktop versions out there, does anyone sell complete versions of these?
I have accidentally put max volume in to the K550 maybe four times from the D1, I hope that didn't do anything.. it will be interesting to hear how they sound once I get a suitable amp for them.
About the O2+ODAC combo, I've noticed that there are a couple of DIY desktop versions out there, does anyone sell complete versions of these?
Wait, you don't mean it changed the sound of the headphone permanently? and yeah, bass is where it's been lacking, then again it seems like a common complaint about the hp itself.
I have accidentally put max volume in to the K550 maybe four times from the D1, I hope that didn't do anything.. it will be interesting to hear how they sound once I get a suitable amp for them.
I think you might have been better of going with with something like the Fidelio X1 or KEF M500 then if you're worried about the bass not being adequate.
no. I think youre a little paranoid about what it could ahve done to your headphones. It didnt do anything permanent. I mean the headphones would sound slightly different from a source with high out Z and one with low out Z. but nothing is happening permanently to the headphones.
Well that's a relief, yeah I guess I'm a bit paranoid heh, a result of not being knowledgeable and spending a good deal of money.
Thanks for the info.
don't worry they didn't have them even though the site said they did.
Apologizes for not following the OP as it's really dense in selection and I had a hard time looking through it. I gave my bother my razer headset which was the only decent headset/phones that I owned and am looking to get a decent pair for around $100(I'd go higher if there was a really good deal going on, preferably through amazon though). I know absolutely nothing about headphones and I don't really have time to do the research so I thought I would ask here for some recommendations. I'f prefer over ear, and anything that can remain comfortable for an extended period of time. It'll primarily be used for my desktop through the motherboard if that matters as well. Thanks.
Yeah that's what I'm hoping to get. As for music I like rock but I'll mostly be using it for watching movies and playing games/listening to friends on mumble on the desktop. Not sure if there are specific headphones for those types of applications
Yes so you need headphones with a good mid-range and decent treble clarity, bass doesn't have to be too overblown.
I'd go with the HM5 Rebrands
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Their packaging was a pain in the ass.
How are you finding the sound?
How are you finding the sound?
Loving the sound, they arrived this morning so have been using them since so for about 4 hours. I'm not audio lingo ready so all I can say is everything sounds very clean. The vocals are nice, the guitar sounds great. The bass is not high which I like, but my be a turn off for some.
Visually they look beautiful. all black. It will look a little weird if your head is smaller than average since they are so damn big. As for comfort, wow. Barely notice them when walking around and on the train. Usually my ear would hurt a little or something, but these have been incredible for comfort so far.
Visually they look beautiful. all black. It will look a little weird if your head is smaller than average since they are so damn big. As for comfort, wow. Barely notice them when walking around and on the train. Usually my ear would hurt a little or something, but these have been incredible for comfort so far.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah, they are pretty dang comfortable. I can wear mine all day.
Looking for a pair of headphones for the wife:
Budget is up to $300, Primary use will be gaming and used when flying. Features in order of priority is comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality. They can have the best sound quality in the world but if they hurt to wear they won't be used at all. We don't fly a lot but when we do it can often be 20 hours of travel around the world and good noise cancellation on these long flights would be absolutely amazing.
I'd also like the set to be wireless (bluetooth). Again if she can get up from the computer and walk around the house without having to take them off, or if she doesn't have to fight wires as she's shuffling through her carry on on flights they will actually get used. Using bluetooth she can connect to her computer, phone, and tablets. When she uses it for gaming I'll have to come up with something to use as a mic. I might get a modmic but that adds a wire, I might also grab a boom mic that just sits on her desk so she can stay wireless.
I've tried the QC15's and found them to be comfortable and although I think my $100 sonys sound better it was a very comfortable balanced sound. Definitely good enough for her. The downside is they are wired. I know they have mics on them as well but I don't know if you can use the mic when attached to a computer, or even an android device. Either way for gaming the mic would be terrible as I'm guessing it would pick up tons of background noise so it's a nice idea but I don't think I'm going to be able to get out of having to have a separate mic and headphone. I know the volume rocker on the wire didn't work with my Nexus.
Are there any notable headphones out there that are aimed at this sort of use case?
Budget is up to $300, Primary use will be gaming and used when flying. Features in order of priority is comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality. They can have the best sound quality in the world but if they hurt to wear they won't be used at all. We don't fly a lot but when we do it can often be 20 hours of travel around the world and good noise cancellation on these long flights would be absolutely amazing.
I'd also like the set to be wireless (bluetooth). Again if she can get up from the computer and walk around the house without having to take them off, or if she doesn't have to fight wires as she's shuffling through her carry on on flights they will actually get used. Using bluetooth she can connect to her computer, phone, and tablets. When she uses it for gaming I'll have to come up with something to use as a mic. I might get a modmic but that adds a wire, I might also grab a boom mic that just sits on her desk so she can stay wireless.
I've tried the QC15's and found them to be comfortable and although I think my $100 sonys sound better it was a very comfortable balanced sound. Definitely good enough for her. The downside is they are wired. I know they have mics on them as well but I don't know if you can use the mic when attached to a computer, or even an android device. Either way for gaming the mic would be terrible as I'm guessing it would pick up tons of background noise so it's a nice idea but I don't think I'm going to be able to get out of having to have a separate mic and headphone. I know the volume rocker on the wire didn't work with my Nexus.
Are there any notable headphones out there that are aimed at this sort of use case?
They're definitely not bass monsters but I never really find the bass lacking with the DT880s personally. It just sounds *right*. I also have DT990 Pros for when I am in the mood for tons of bass though, mostly movies and games.
nekroseven
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Can anyone recommend a good value IEM for under $70? I listen to a lot of different kinds of music but I prefer a detailed sound and good mid-bass. I've had a pair of CX300 and at first I thought they were good until I got a pair of Shure E2C. The Shures sound pretty decent but I really dislike the fit.
Heh. These reviews make it hard. I really like the option of going wireless but $100 more and substantially worse NC than the QC15 makes me start to question how important cutting the wire is. I'm still doing more reading on the UE9000's. I haven't decided anything yet.
nekroseven
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This may be exactly what I'm looking for. Will do some research.
All three of those headphones have good bass representation and they are all either U-Shaped, or slightly V-shaped.
nekroseven
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The Basso seems to have a driver flex issue (albiet rare).
Can you comment on the NuForce NE-700?
I used to have these. They broke within a year and they replaced them no questions asked. I was quite satisfied with the sound too. I listened to mainly pop, rap and techno. I can definitely recommend them.
Why not check out the other two...
Dreams-Visions
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Roll call.
Who's upgrading their Mad Dogs?
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Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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I think I am. Gonna wait it out for the Cavalli portable amp first
Andrew Korenchkin
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So I purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro. Would you suggest also purchasing a Head phone amp. If so, which one would be best?
LarryButz
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I'm really tempted but I'm going to try to wait until the next sound/pad upgrade that will eventually happen but I'll most likely break down and upgrade mine in January.
80 OHM?...Yes, you don't need anything fancy. Just an E10 will do even
I just researched and you can just buy a convert for that, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058P0I2C/?tag=neogaf0e-20
and if you want a $30 headphone suggestion, just go with these - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MMEI8W/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My DT 880 Premium (600 Ohm) just arrived
Holy shit, the difference from my PC350 is FANTASTIC.
Everything sounds so balanced and right. I'm pumping my O2 to 75% volume (without gain) to feed these beasts, but damn, it sounds marvelous!
I didn't have this feeling with my PC350 when I got them first. First set of headphones that I listen to and immediately jump to the conclusion "Yup, they sound good"
http://i.imgur.com/lo3KUmV.jpg
Holy shit, the difference from my PC350 is FANTASTIC.
Everything sounds so balanced and right. I'm pumping my O2 to 75% volume (without gain) to feed these beasts, but damn, it sounds marvelous!
I didn't have this feeling with my PC350 when I got them first. First set of headphones that I listen to and immediately jump to the conclusion "Yup, they sound good"
http://i.imgur.com/lo3KUmV.jpg
The collective thinking of the internet is a marvelous tool. Someone already did all the trial and error for me, somewhere.
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