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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Stock tips are good. I use Ortofons, but that's out of habit probably. There's a huge tip post that Luisdent posted over at headfi. I think SGS says they're most linear with the comply S200 tip or something. I don't remember.
Off topic but is that Takashi Yamaguchi in your avatar?
Off topic but is that Takashi Yamaguchi in your avatar?
Soodanim
Gold Member
Tenore. The stock ones are fine, but I've seen people round the Internet mention biflange tips and it made me curious. American sites seem to sell them, but not so much in England. Although to be honest, I haven't even looked to see if said sites ship worldwide.
I've used ear plugs before, but I don't know if I'd like having earphones be like that. But Comply tips seems to be very highly rated.
How are you liking this set? I just ordered it myself. I already have ATH A700's, but I wanted a headset for gaming. I already did the clip thing, and I'm not a fan.Hey guys, just bought myself a Sennheiser 323D headset. It supports 7.1 surround sound. Got some questions about it:
- Is there a list of games which take full advantage of 7.1 surroud sound? Or at least some more than others if you know what I mean.
- Will every game I play be "enhanced" when I use these headphones?
- Does my motherboard or soundcare need to support 7.1 surround sound?
yes, I am very new to this.
Crossfades are garbage. 100s are great. You can also get the Boom Mic if you need to turn it into a headset.
thanks
Haloid1177
Banned
Alright, need some help.
Been using Bose QC15s for a while now, but I just want something better. I'd be listening from my iPhone or computer, no special setup. Most of what I listen to is either rock or pop. I'm leaning towards a pair of Sennheiser over the ear Momentums, but I know practically nothing about what I'm doing. $300 is about the top of my price range unless there's something that'll blow me away for a little bit more. Am I making the right choice?
Been using Bose QC15s for a while now, but I just want something better. I'd be listening from my iPhone or computer, no special setup. Most of what I listen to is either rock or pop. I'm leaning towards a pair of Sennheiser over the ear Momentums, but I know practically nothing about what I'm doing. $300 is about the top of my price range unless there's something that'll blow me away for a little bit more. Am I making the right choice?
Not a bad choice at all though I'd have a hard time justifying getting those over the Yamaha Mt220, which are on sale for $200 on Amazon right now.
Needed some new in-ear to go with my recently purchased Sansa Clip+ ...
Since this morning, I snagged some V-Moda Remix Remote for 10, and discovered all the hype surrounding the Sony MH1C, got two pairs for 12 each ...
Total compulsive buy, but can't wait to see if they are good or not
Since this morning, I snagged some V-Moda Remix Remote for 10, and discovered all the hype surrounding the Sony MH1C, got two pairs for 12 each ...
Total compulsive buy, but can't wait to see if they are good or not
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Needed some new in-ear to go with my recently purchased Sansa Clip+ ...
Since this morning, I snagged some V-Moda Remix Remote for 10, and discovered all the hype surrounding the Sony MH1C, got two pairs for 12 each ...
Total compulsive buy, but can't wait to see if they are good or not
Cancel the MH1 order if you can and order a Tenore instead.
5/6 times the price though.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
If you hop on eBay, you can find them for $50-55 shipped worldwide
Okay. Is your advice because you think the MH1C are bad ? Or just because you think the Tenore would be a better investment ?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Any suggestions for solid mid-range earbuds? Buying them as a gift for someone to use at work. Like $30-$50 range?
The Sony MH1C I just bought are rumored to be one of the best deal ever in this category, rivaling with earbuds about 10 times more expensive. Haven't received them yet, so can't comment if this is true or not, but will report as soon as received and tested.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I own both the MH1 and the Tenore. The Tenore is the better phone, much better bass on the Tenore and better sense of imaging. That and the cable on the Tenore is far, far better than on the MH1. The MH1 uses a very annoying flat cable that has the weirdest god damned Y split ever, it'll drive you crazy. I used to recommend the MH1 months and months back but always had reservations due to the fact that the cable is just plain terrible and that you had to use a bit of EQ
That about echoes what I've read about the ergonomics. I'll keep my order though, and see if it drives me crazy. For 12, there isn't much risk for this as a second headset.
Thanks for the advices
swordfishtrombones
Member
I've just pulled the trigger and ordered the Hifiman HE-560. They should be here within a day or two.
GAF, what have I done?
GAF, what have I done?
Stepped into the hifi and made me a bit jealous
Probably is legit looks a lot like a Fiio
Ostry KC06a should be a direct upgrade
I guess this is the best place to ask. I got a replacement PC at work and it has mobo noise when I connect my sennhieser's to them. I read that I can get a USB DAC that will act as sound card and it shouldn't have any extra noise.
I am looking for some recommendations. I'm not looking for anything fancy. Just something better than what I currently have at work. I just want simple plug and play. It's a Windows 7 (64 bit) machine with all the updates and I have the admin rights to it. Thanks!
I am looking for some recommendations. I'm not looking for anything fancy. Just something better than what I currently have at work. I just want simple plug and play. It's a Windows 7 (64 bit) machine with all the updates and I have the admin rights to it. Thanks!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Hmm ok. I want something on the less expensive end with an in-line mic.
Any other suggestions?
Xiaomi Piston 2.0 unless you have an iPhone the mic won't work
My in-ears just died (again), and I'm about to go off to college, so I'd like a replacement that'll last for not too much. I've been looking at the SoundMAGIC E10, but is there a better option around that price range (say, under $50)? In-line controls would be nice, but not required. I'll mostly be listening from my Android or Macbook Air.
Haloid1177
Banned
So I got my Momentums in. Amazing sound and build, love the look. Only issue, which I suffer from a lot, is the ear cups are too small. Not uncomfortable in the short time I've worn them (package was delivered to work), but noticeable. Will put them to the test over the next couple of nights, and if they don't cause me any discomfort I'll keep them, but I'm really bewildered as to why Sennheiser doesn't offer bigger replacement cups for this set. Seems like a no brainer.
Zero Audio Tenore are the best in terms of sound but the Ostry KC06 have a bit better build.
I'm looking for some headphones to replace my HD598's that I bought years ago. My budget is pretty open ended, within reason of course. I saw that Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium's were on sale at Massdrop for $239.99. Is that a good pair of headphones for the price point, or could I do better?
I don't have a DAC/AMP either, and am completely clueless on that front, so I could use help with that as well.
I don't have a DAC/AMP either, and am completely clueless on that front, so I could use help with that as well.
Fidelio X1 would be perfect and sound better without amplification than the DT990.
I'd sell them and check out the NAD Viso hp50 instead, it's much more comfortable unless you have tiny ears like me.
How about with an amp?
They're about even. It depends on how you like your treble. The treble on the DT990 tends to be a bit hot, it's more forward than the X1, but as a result is less smooth and can be peaky. The midrange on the X1 seems a bit more full, but it's quite close. Bass is a total wash.
Do the X1's go on sale often? A quick Google search shows they went on sale for $149.99 earlier this year. Was that out of the ordinary, or if I'm patient, can I maybe cop it at a reduced price? I remember for my HD598s, they went on sale pretty often.
Aight, for sure. I might just hold off for a price drop. My HD598s still work anyways, so it's not a necessity at this point.
Thanks for the help!
Tokubetsu
Member
Pulled the trigger on that monoprice amp since it hit 89 on md. Let you know how that goes but I still don't know if I'm gonna use it via USB or line in (I have a xonar soundcard). Also really only expect to see a good benefit for my sennheiser 595. Not too sure why I bought it, guess my bday was coming up and I just wanted another gadget.
DTLIONS1013
Member
My ATH-M50s just stopped working after 3 years
Tokubetsu
Member
My ATH-M50s just stopped working after 3 years
Might be cabling?
Three years ain't too shabby honestly.My ATH-M50s just stopped working after 3 years
Starsunder
Member
I bought the HE-500's earlier this year and fucking love 'em.
Let us know how you like them!
Tokubetsu
Member
That's really impressive especially considering that I've read about people cracking the sides of the headband within a year on the 595s
Tokubetsu
Member
I'm not even particularly nice to them haha. I'm honestly surprised I haven't broken them yet. *knock on wood*
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