How are they for general music? I'd be listening to mainly rock/alternative/little bit of metal... And not that it should matter since it's about the quality of the audio but they look pretty boring. I was hoping for something with a bit more style but if the audio quality is there and the price is right I can live without the looks.
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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How are they for general music? I'd be listening to mainly rock/alternative/little bit of metal... And not that it should matter since it's about the quality of the audio but they look pretty boring. I was hoping for something with a bit more style but if the audio quality is there and the price is right I can live without the looks.
mr stroke
Member
Anywhere else to buy Fischers online? noisymotel has been "due back soon" for months.
Those look very interesting and up my ally. Worth the extra 70bucks? Most of my use is active if that helps. Thanks.!
rokkerkory
Member
How are Noontec Zoro's for gyming? Durable enough for working out? Just mostly weight lifting not cardio.
thanks!
thanks!
Dude's, there's no sense in spending good dime for workout headphones. I'd recommend just getting M6s or those cheap Panasonics and call it a day. That way you don't have to worry about tossing them.
I alternate between a pair of UE500 and M6s for gym wear, depending on whatever happens to be in my backpack.
I alternate between a pair of UE500 and M6s for gym wear, depending on whatever happens to be in my backpack.
they sound great for the price, but they aren't built like tanks
mr stroke
Member
Ordered!
been looking at those Fischer's for months and there never in stock, never heard of Headsound before? hopefully no issues with them shipping to the US.
Well I'd like them to be secure and durable enough for running but they get a lot of use in general moving around house chores and travel. I am fairly demanding....and will also do critical listening. I already have a $200 pair I use like tthat...the e4...but they lack bass and are really beat up now.
Chairmanchuck
Member
I am working right now by analyzing sound-bit and I really need closed ones so no other outside sounds are disturbing me and so I wear the headphones like 6-8 hours a day.
So I really need comfortable closed ones, that I can also listen to my kind of music with.
Any other alternatives?
rokkerkory
Member
okay thanks i think it's okay... not trying to spend a grip
Jzero
Member
I put the v-moda boom mic on my X1s last night. The mic is GREAT. What an awesome setup to turn a great pair of headphones into a headset. The only catch is the volume seems a little more muffled than it once was. I've got the volume on the cable turned all the way up and adjusting windows volume like I was and it seems just a bit more muted. Might be my imagination though. Going to have to play around with it more. Maybe replug everything to be on the safe side.
On ears can be closed why do people think otherwise? These are on ear closed headphones and they're pretty comfortable
rokkerkory
Member
Intersting... thanks... what kind of music player do you use? iphone?
I really feel like getting the X1 with all the great reviews I'm hearing!
Crossposting from the B/S/T thread:
Philips Fidelio X1 open-back headphones: $175 shipped.
It's in excellent condition and includes the box, the original cable, and a 4' MediaBridge alternate cable. ~45 hours of indoor use for music and gaming (which these are fantastic for too). Apologies for the shitty phone camera pic.
Philips Fidelio X1 open-back headphones: $175 shipped.
It's in excellent condition and includes the box, the original cable, and a 4' MediaBridge alternate cable. ~45 hours of indoor use for music and gaming (which these are fantastic for too). Apologies for the shitty phone camera pic.
I love my X1s. Best gaming headphones I've ever used by a long shot. And it makes my music sound so good. Of course I'd expect that for the $200+ I paid.
michaelius
Banned
What do people on hi-fi forums mean by saying that you need good amplifier for some headphones ?
Isn't the whole idea of amplification that you increase level of signal while trying to minimaze amount of distorsions added by additinal element in sound procesing ?
And I'm not talking about stuff like 300/600 Ohms resistance headphones but even models with 60/120 Ohm impedance.
So if they say that heaphone x plays better with good amplifier doesn't it mean that in reality amplifier changed the character of signal into one they like more subjectively ?
I'm trying to understand this from signal processing point of view.
Isn't the whole idea of amplification that you increase level of signal while trying to minimaze amount of distorsions added by additinal element in sound procesing ?
And I'm not talking about stuff like 300/600 Ohms resistance headphones but even models with 60/120 Ohm impedance.
So if they say that heaphone x plays better with good amplifier doesn't it mean that in reality amplifier changed the character of signal into one they like more subjectively ?
I'm trying to understand this from signal processing point of view.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Couple people I trust are making a big deal out of the Ostry KC06. Supposed to get "alarmingly close to top tier" phones all to the tune of $60. Cable is supposed to suck though. Really tempted to take the plunge but someone's passing a pair my way in the coming days
Not really perceptive enough to describe them well enough myself, but the sounds is quite good, at least with hip-hop/r&b. Sounds good for spoken word too. Haven't compared it to the wired mode yet.
They're also really comfortable. I heard a few say they weren't, but for me they're great.
Ixion
Member
Hey everyone, I'm in need of the following type of pair:
-Wireless
-Around the ear
-Portable
-Compatible with iPhone (I currently have a 4S)
What are the cheapest pairs available that meet that criteria and still have decent sound quality?
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
-Wireless
-Around the ear
-Portable
-Compatible with iPhone (I currently have a 4S)
What are the cheapest pairs available that meet that criteria and still have decent sound quality?
Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Stuff like this just reminds me that no other industry is as driven by perception and hype as headphones.
In-before-headfi-ethernet-cable-post.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Most definitely. But you do get around to finding other people who share the same priorities and tastes as you do when it comes to phones and come to trust their judgement. Two guys I trust, ShotgunShane and James444, have vetted the Ostry and they've been thru some real good gear over the years and have understanding of FR/CSD plots, so they're not exactly impressionable neophytes. With that being said, I have come to own a few flagship phones myself that ultimately disappointed in some ways so I do get the hype/perception angle
Aside from that, I think at this point in time, there are more companies than ever vying for your dollars, and more types of technologies available to trickle down. As for Ostry itself, I do believe they've got 20 years of experience building speaker systems so it's not like they're Beats or something. Budget offerings that slay are a good thing for everyone.
They could be good but things like experience don't mean that much in the audio world. Martin Logan has been building speakers for ages but their headphones are some of the worst in the world. Their speakers are also pretty bad too but that's more to do with the fact that every other electrostatic is better than theirs. HiFi companies are, by far, some of the least reputable in the world.
I'd like to see a waterfall plot and frequency response graph of them before making any judgement...good way to weed out awful headphones.
I'd like to see a waterfall plot and frequency response graph of them before making any judgement...good way to weed out awful headphones.
They're pretty good, the treble is a bit peaky, and the bass impact is pretty much all midbass...But if you got them on sale for $75 like they were a few days ago you got a good deal. The arms race even at $100 is much different than it was a few years ago.
Yes I'm really excited about checking these out, also heard really good things about the Fidue A63. Will be trying both out eventually.
120OHM impedance is actually rather high, but you also have to take in mind a headphone's sensitivity. Some headphones have a high sensitivity to current and others low. An impedance really is an estimation of how much current a headphone can handle and the loudness of the headphones for a given voltage. I guess it's rather subjective, but yes sometimes amping a headphone can alter it's sound signature altogether. However, there are some headphones that need to be amped to highlight or emphasize their base sound signature. For example, a good headphone might make the subtle strengths of a given headphone more apparent.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Yeah I get that for sure, just wanted to mention that the company didn't just materialize from outta nowhere. As I said, two guys whom I trust a lot think they're fantastic phones. Anyway, James will be passing the phones along to me shortly so I can give em a whirl and see for myself. I have good overlap in gear with James and SGS over at headfi so I can get a good feeling for what a phone sounds like from their descriptions.
If James sends his pair into Rin Choi or Purrin over at Changstar I'm sure they'll be measured. I'm not always a fan of Rin's since he tends to get lost in his measurements (does he even listen to the phones?), and I've experienced a few phones that measure like shit but sound unbelievable (Final Audio). So I'm not sure I wholly subscribe to the whole objectivist angle. Measurements do indeed tell a whole lot of the story though
roosters93
Member
hey guys, looking for a recommendation as I'm a bit lost, so many choices.
I originally always thought I would just pick up some Audio Tech M50s as my first pair of "proper" headphones but my main use for 'phones will be commuting so I'm thinking I now want something more portable and lighter.
My price range at this stage is <$150 but part of me wants to just splurge instead and get KEF M500s.
Looking for closed headphones. The concept of noise-cancelling appeals to me but I don't really know much about it but I definitely am open to it.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I originally always thought I would just pick up some Audio Tech M50s as my first pair of "proper" headphones but my main use for 'phones will be commuting so I'm thinking I now want something more portable and lighter.
My price range at this stage is <$150 but part of me wants to just splurge instead and get KEF M500s.
Looking for closed headphones. The concept of noise-cancelling appeals to me but I don't really know much about it but I definitely am open to it.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
hey guys, looking for a recommendation as I'm a bit lost, so many choices.
I originally always thought I would just pick up some Audio Tech M50s as my first pair of "proper" headphones but my main use for 'phones will be commuting so I'm thinking I now want something more portable and lighter.
My price range at this stage is <$150 but part of me wants to just splurge instead and get KEF M500s.
Looking for closed headphones. The concept of noise-cancelling appeals to me but I don't really know much about it but I definitely am open to it.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
What is your actual budget? Us Australians get reamed when it comes to audio prices but thankfully grey importers save the day for us. The Audio Technicas are pretty decent enjoyable headset so they're a good start.
Noise-cancelling nearly always introduces noise (like a hissing sound) but they're useful on airplanes. They're not so useful on trams, buses or trains when the actual noise isn't actually loud enough to seriously interfere with headphone audio.
If you want something solid that is portable and very cheap, DWI sells the Onkyo ES-FC300 for $159 plus shipping to Australia. Here is a review from Inner Fidelity.
roosters93
Member
hmmm I guess I'd say $200 including shipping would be my budget at the moment.
Those Onkyos seem to have a lot of good reviews and be considered good value! Thanks for the recommendation Tommy.
Phiaton MS400 are still a good value at $110-hey guys, looking for a recommendation as I'm a bit lost, so many choices.
I originally always thought I would just pick up some Audio Tech M50s as my first pair of "proper" headphones but my main use for 'phones will be commuting so I'm thinking I now want something more portable and lighter.
My price range at this stage is <$150 but part of me wants to just splurge instead and get KEF M500s.
Looking for closed headphones. The concept of noise-cancelling appeals to me but I don't really know much about it but I definitely am open to it.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EUE6AK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Ixion
Member
No one has any recommendations for this? I'm guessing there simply aren't any decent-sounding wireless around-the-ear headphones at a decent price?
If you're curious why I'm asking for something like that, long story short, it's because I have a noise-sensitivity problem. So I need these for certain reasons.
Thanks again!
Broadbandito
Member
So the last time I came in here I was recommended the dt 990 pros. That was a cpl months ago. Now I am looking at headphones again.
The wants: Gaming, metal, electronic music.
I've been eyeing up the Senn HD598 cause I hear they are amazing paired up with the astro mixamp. I am also going to buy a sound card so they can be amp'd on my pc.
Will also be using on my ps4. So basically I wanna know if there are any other options around. I was using Mad Lust Envy's guide to read reviews about gaming side and the hd598s seem like a solid choice for gaming.
The wants: Gaming, metal, electronic music.
I've been eyeing up the Senn HD598 cause I hear they are amazing paired up with the astro mixamp. I am also going to buy a sound card so they can be amp'd on my pc.
Will also be using on my ps4. So basically I wanna know if there are any other options around. I was using Mad Lust Envy's guide to read reviews about gaming side and the hd598s seem like a solid choice for gaming.
Fidelio X1s would be a good choice for gaming, someone in here was selling them for $175, buy them.
Neither really need to be amped if you referring to the Sennheiser Amperiors and NAD VISO HP50s.I mean I'm sure it couldn't hurt either, but it's not really a necessity.
VISO HP50s still on sale if you buy refurbished btw
OdysseusVA
Banned
I just found out that Fiio discontinued the E10. Any amp/DAC alternatives for the same price? ~$80
Chance Hale
Member
My HE-400s have randomly started emitting the most horrifying noise and it's starting to get rather frustrating. Will be listening to a song and the next that comes on brings the horror. Usually starting a different song fixes it so would it be an OS issue?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Finally got replacement cables for the HD25-1 II.
The K551s were fun and I'll still have them for home use, as I think that they do sound better than the HD25-1 II, but form factor wise the HD25's are still the ultimate portable phones and the sound is still really good.
The K551s were fun and I'll still have them for home use, as I think that they do sound better than the HD25-1 II, but form factor wise the HD25's are still the ultimate portable phones and the sound is still really good.
Broadbandito
Member
so I bought the Senn HD 598s. I also bought that zalman clip on mic. Now I need to figure out a cable. The mic is 3.5 and the mic input on my mixamp is 2.5. Anyone know of a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter that would actually work for me? I bought some of these in the past and none seemed to do what I needed them to do.
This is what I would want right? Audio 2.5mm Male Plug to 3.5mm Female Jack Aux Stereo MIC TRRS Adapter lot
This is what I would want right? Audio 2.5mm Male Plug to 3.5mm Female Jack Aux Stereo MIC TRRS Adapter lot
Your Mixamp didn't come with a Y adapter? That's what I use to connect my headphones and mic to my Mixamp. I've yet to find a non official cable that works personally.
Those new V-Moda XS might give them a run for their money.
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