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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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I've been thinking of picking up some cheap IEMs for a while and these popped up on my radar -
Xiaomi Pistons for $24.99 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUNUOJW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Seem like a good deal, especially since I hear great things about the sound and the Android features are a nifty bonus.
Xiaomi Pistons for $24.99 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUNUOJW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Seem like a good deal, especially since I hear great things about the sound and the Android features are a nifty bonus.
To be honest...I don't know why Pistons have such a following. I got it for $15 shipped and while its very nicely designed, it sounds like a pair of $15 buds to me. Mid's are muddy as hell with boomy bass.
br0ken_shad0w
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Android compatibility makes it more than worth it. Those are a bitch to find with cheap IEMs.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I do believe we've got a new budget champ in the form of the Somic 412:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/726569/rev...android-the-put-up-or-shut-up-review-and-tour
Couple of my friends are on this tour and it seems like James and SGS are highly impressed which is all I need to know that they're the real deal. I had a similar experience with EQ taking a crappy phone to stratospheric heights when SGS lent me the Maxell CN40. Paired with Dirac DSP, it was crazy how good that thing sounded. Strikes against it were an abysmal fit and seriously chintzy build quality. I've been wanting something like it in a better form factor ever since, so the Somic seems perfect in that respect.
Currently trying to ascertain where these things can be bought. I understand they're like $9 or $10, so if you're willing to muck with EQ, this is a fantastic value
Edit: seems like it's in prototype form, but Joe Bloggs was able to acquire 4 for the tour. I really hope they don't change the (hilariously enough) crappy stock tuning or else Joe will have to devise a new set of EQ parameters for whatever tuning the production model ends up having
http://www.head-fi.org/t/726569/rev...android-the-put-up-or-shut-up-review-and-tour
Couple of my friends are on this tour and it seems like James and SGS are highly impressed which is all I need to know that they're the real deal. I had a similar experience with EQ taking a crappy phone to stratospheric heights when SGS lent me the Maxell CN40. Paired with Dirac DSP, it was crazy how good that thing sounded. Strikes against it were an abysmal fit and seriously chintzy build quality. I've been wanting something like it in a better form factor ever since, so the Somic seems perfect in that respect.
Currently trying to ascertain where these things can be bought. I understand they're like $9 or $10, so if you're willing to muck with EQ, this is a fantastic value
Edit: seems like it's in prototype form, but Joe Bloggs was able to acquire 4 for the tour. I really hope they don't change the (hilariously enough) crappy stock tuning or else Joe will have to devise a new set of EQ parameters for whatever tuning the production model ends up having
Thanks for the info, br0ken_shad0w and aznpxdd! I decided to pull the trigger and order them, mostly for the Android remote control at this point. I have on-ears that I use for my portable music and over-the-ears for home, the Pistons will be for my phone rather than any serious listening.
Thanks again!
The DN1000 seem to have a slight edge in popularity, at least on head-fi.org. So.. they're on the way. Should receive them on Friday.
I have a pair of Sennheiser HD555, but I have slight hearing loss on my left ear. Can anyone recommend an amp that lets you adjust the stereo volume/stereo separation? Is there even such a thing? It's such an annoyance when I want to use on my TV with headphones on. I have to run an audio cable from the TV to my computer, adjust the stereo separation there, and then connect my headphones to my computer. Very roundabout way of doing things. I don't understand why this stupid-ass TV let's you only adjust the stereo balance when you're not using headphones.
moai
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so i want to thank this thread, although i mainly lurked here but i took some recommendations here and went with the fidelio x1 + a vmoda boom mic for my ps4 and it's a massive upgrade from my ax720. a can here sounds that i didnt even now that were there and it has a great soundstage
Are you using the AX720 decoder box with your new headphones when you game? It works just like an Astro Mixamp so if you have it you might as well use it!
nekroseven
Member
K702 Annies dropped to $360 on Amazon. The blue looks better than the K712. Can't justify the price over Q701 though...
So I've been looking for some headphones to use on the train for my commute everyday. A friend just bought a pair of Bose MIE2i's a few days ago and doesn't want them anymore. She is selling them for $50 and I figured that's a pretty good deal. Does anyone know the quality of these? She doesn't want them because there isn't as much noise cancelling as she thought there would be.
Thanks.
Thanks.
DT 990 250 Ohm currently $143 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UB9CQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Tempted to just try them out as I find the Q701s insanely uncomfortable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UB9CQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Tempted to just try them out as I find the Q701s insanely uncomfortable.
Definitely worth a try. They are more v shaped, but much more fun as a result. And really comfortable. Hope you have a decent amp though.
Oh wow, I figured at $50 it would be a steal. So I could find better quality at the same price?
br0ken_shad0w
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Finally my new amp came, the WA6. Dat Glow.
I originally had the Schiit Magni because I needed a no-fuss amp, but since I had the AD2KX's and some money, I figured, no I can do better than that. And what can I say the difference really is night and day.
I originally had the Schiit Magni because I needed a no-fuss amp, but since I had the AD2KX's and some money, I figured, no I can do better than that. And what can I say the difference really is night and day.
Better sound quality for sure
Ah alright. I'll definitely keep looking then.
I bet that beast would play real nice with my HD650s and DT880s. Really, really awesome amp.
An incomplete address was transmitted to DHL. The driver had already left the district when I called, so I'm gonna have to wait until Monday. Great.
moai
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Yes, i just plugged the v-moda to the white controller and works just like the original headphone. I was wondering if there is any difference between the astro mixamp and the tritton decoder box.
I use both (mixamp in my bedroom, decoder box in my living room) and they sound pretty much identical I'd say. The Tritton decoder box has a mic mute switch unlike the Mixamp, that's the only noticeable thing I can think of.
Finally my new amp came, the WA6. Dat Glow.
I originally had the Schiit Magni because I needed a no-fuss amp, but since I had the AD2KX's and some money, I figured, no I can do better than that. And what can I say the difference really is night and day.
That is something else.
I don't think you'll hear much of a difference. I think a better idea would be to sell your 558s and get X1s
Chance Hale
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What would be a good step up from the HE-400s with a better fit? Love the sound but lately I've been finding them very uncomfortable to the point of annoyance. About to start a new job so I don't mind paying a bit, although that doesn't mean I want to spend 2000 dollars either 
How are the Oppo Planars?
How are the Oppo Planars?
What would be a good step up from the HE-400s with a better fit? Love the sound but lately I've been finding them very uncomfortable to the point of annoyance. About to start a new job so I don't mind paying a bit, although that doesn't mean I want to spend 2000 dollars either
How are the Oppo Planars?
I'd suggest the Beyerdynamic T90 or Fidelio X2, or honestly you might even like the NAD Viso HP50 better.
Chance Hale
Member
Definitely going to look more into the T90s, the one X2 review I saw worried me as he mentioned the comfort is lacking and given how uncomfortable the HE-400s are that's not something I want to worry about at all.
If they fit the same as the X1 then the guy must have alien ears.
Chance Hale
Member
Actually, re-read the paragraph and he just said they were a bit heavy but the adjustment level is great and he didn't have too many issues using them for hours at a time.
You picked a great set to start you on the adventure.
Next comes, "Hmm I wonder what the good $200 headphones sound like."
br0ken_shad0w
Member
What would be a good step up from the HE-400s with a better fit? Love the sound but lately I've been finding them very uncomfortable to the point of annoyance. About to start a new job so I don't mind paying a bit, although that doesn't mean I want to spend 2000 dollars either
How are the Oppo Planars?
Look into the HE-400i's and HE-560's since they apparently fixed the comfort issues and made them more lighter. The former also just came out this month so reviews/feedback may be lacking.
...a long HE-400i thread has developed on Head-Fi
Hey GAF, I was looking at these but was told to avoid Bose as they are overpriced:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=...t_15/index.jsp&Variant=qc15#currentState=qc15
But I'm looking for something like that - good sound quality (I'm sure I don't even know what good sound quality is compared to folks in this thread), can be used for travel, etc.
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=...t_15/index.jsp&Variant=qc15#currentState=qc15
But I'm looking for something like that - good sound quality (I'm sure I don't even know what good sound quality is compared to folks in this thread), can be used for travel, etc.
Just get those if you want them.
Well I wanted to know if there was anything comparible out there.
Everything with Active Noise Cancelling is gonna be around the same price really.
NegativeCero
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Any recommendations for a durable earbuds for under $30? I would rather spend money on expensive headphones later on.
Baconsaurus Rex
Member
I bought them from an Asian webstore through Amazon.com for 50 euros. Might be worth looking into that.
Soundmagic E10 or Brainwavz Delta
metalslimer
Member
Recommendations for something good to work out with that will last a decent amount of time?
Yeah i went with a seller from Amazon.com as well. It came out to be like 62 bucks (€47) with expedited shipping (i need them asap since i've lost mine). Surugaudo i think the shop was called
So excited!
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