kevo_huevo
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I'm looking for a mid-range (around $100) set of bluetooth over-ear headphones for use while practicing on the golf range and the gym (mostly lifting, not much running lol). Can anyone point me to some good options?
HD600 and HD650 are both amazon lightning deals in less than an hour (1am Eastern)
My next purchase, sometime next spring, will probably also be an open can. Have the HD600/650 and the X2 on my watchlist, all 3 of them seem to be pretty universally praised. Anything else to look out for? Something that might go well with my FiiO E9 or so?
Back to the present, had my ADL H118 for a week now, sadly my time for intensive listening was limited, but I'm nonetheless quite pleased.
Sound:
Overall relaxed an slightly warm. Has some emphasis on the upper bass range, but nothing that really gets in the way of the mids. Great stage for a closed can, good resolution, really solid sound all in all. Doesn't quite keep up to speed in the low range on faster hardcore songs or speedy hip hop beats, but that's the one thing the TMA-1 really excelled at, so it might be a bit of a biased initial impression. The H118 certainly works better with progressive or classical music, not so much fast aggressive genres. Also had a pretty good boost in clarity, detail and soundstage when amped through my E9.
Isolation:
Well above average. Don't have to listen at high volumes to drown out trains and traffic. Leakage is zero.
Comfortability:
Their build might not be for everyone. The non-oval shape fits my ears pretty tight already, and I have smallish ones. And the clamping force is pretty strong, which is also the one thing that still makes me think about returning them. But I'll give them another few days, maybe it gets better or I feel more comfortable with it.
Other stuff:
They fold nicely and the case is sturdy. 3m-cable is odd, considering they are advertised as portable (I think?), but well, cablebinders help. Cable is detachable, but the XLR-connector makes most of my old cables unuseable. They look pretty good and their overall build is solid.
Sorry if I misuesd any term, I'm still not quite there yet when it comes to describing headphones and their sound impressions.
And thanks for the recommendation, the ADL H118 are a great pair of cans and I might even prefer them to my D2000. Still, I need to think about the clamping a bit more (I will use them daily for 3-5 hours after all) and a few more tests in terms of faster music might also help in deciding if I ultimately end up keeping them as well.
amazon sennheiser deals already 100% claimed. Deal wasn't even that good.
Just wanted to say that these were some incredible impressions and an overall great writeup. Not enough people come back and tell us what they thought of their pickups and posts like these are such a fantastic contribution.
Holy fuck yo, HD800's! And all that gear. Adopt me.Agreed. I have ordered my parts and i should be assembling everything within the next month so i will provide some detailed feedback:
Parts ordered so Far:
- Sennheiser HD800 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/sennheiser-hd-800/
- Audeze LCD 3 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/audeze-lcd-3-lcd3-zw-l-tc/
- AudioQuest Carbon Cable 1.5m USB A to B Type - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041EDIIW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
- Balanced XLR Cable for Sennheiser HD800
Parts Remaining
- OPPO HA-1 DAC/Amplifier - http://www.cnet.com/news/the-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifier-definitely-a-slam-dunk-for-audiophiles/
I am yet to find the oppo at a price i am happy with. I will keep using my current CENTRANCE DACMINI until i can get it at a decent price. It will have to be sourced locally as it weighs too much to ship.
LCD3s are the eye catcher for me.
LCD3s are the eye catcher for me.
yeah was going to go with the LCD X but the LCD'3s had the same sale (10%) - and it was worth going for a couple of hundred extra to get it. All up i got the HD800s for $999USD and the LCD3's for $1750USD.
The cable was $168 - now i think ive tracked down the amp in singapore and someone can pick it up for me from close to retail price....so in the next 3 weeks i should have it all assembled!
I just looked up the LCD 3's. Wow! Serious shit man lol.
Everything is g̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ fucking amazing but don't you want to upgrade that USB-Cable to really fit with the rest of the kit?Agreed. I have ordered my parts and i should be assembling everything within the next month so i will provide some detailed feedback:
Parts ordered so Far:
- Sennheiser HD800 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/sennheiser-hd-800/
- Audeze LCD 3 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/audeze-lcd-3-lcd3-zw-l-tc/
- AudioQuest Carbon Cable 1.5m USB A to B Type - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041EDIIW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
- Balanced XLR Cable for Sennheiser HD800
Parts Remaining
- OPPO HA-1 DAC/Amplifier - http://www.cnet.com/news/the-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifier-definitely-a-slam-dunk-for-audiophiles/
I am yet to find the oppo at a price i am happy with. I will keep using my current CENTRANCE DACMINI until i can get it at a decent price. It will have to be sourced locally as it weighs too much to ship.
I missed out on the sony gold wireless sale. Are there any alternatives you guys could recommend?
That aside, my own experience with customs has been pretty frustrating if I'm being honest. In both cases, I had issues with the fit that necessitated sending the customs back to the vendor in order for them to shave down the shells bit by bit til it approximated a fit I was "okay" with. And although I'd sent the UERM back twice, it's still not quite perfect, which resulted in me taking a file to the shells myself since the whole endeavor felt like the blind leading the blind. Not really UE's fault, as they were more than eager to work with me, but I was still losing time and money on my end sending the phones back and forth. The end result was that, even though it's a product that's been custom molded for my ears, I find silicon flanges FAR more comfortable in use.
I can get the Sennheiser HD598's for $186 on Best Buy. I have a $200 gift card. Should I do it, or throw a bit more cash in and get something better? Has to be on Best Buy, also I want over ear.
I can get the Sennheiser HD598's for $186 on Best Buy. I have a $200 gift card. Should I do it, or throw a bit more cash in and get something better? Has to be on Best Buy, also I want over ear.
I wouldn't, but it's they're pretty good headphones. You're really limiting yourself by having to stick with Bestbuy. I mean the HD598 were just $100 and then $120 on some sites after. Out of principle I wouldn't be willing to pay full price.
If you're looking for open headphones best buy also has good prices on the
Beyerdynamic DT 860
Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X
If you're just for looking headphones they have really good prices on the AKG K545, Sennheiser Momentum (Over-Ear), and V-Moda XS
Get 595s or 598s elsewhere. Best Buy is overpriced.
That said either of those should be just fine depending on what you're used to.
Hmm thanks guys.
These are for work, so I want to limit any sound leak if possible, and I know I could do better on Amazon, but I'd like to get something solid but be able to use that $200 I have since money is tight otherwise. Right now I have the V-Moda M80's which I like, but they hurt my head after an hour or so, and I'd like over-ear headphones.
I'll look at what you linked, let me know if you have other suggestions for over-ear, low sound leak headphones on Best Buy. Best Buy does sell through their "marketplace" now too, so even if they themselves don't offer it someone might.
That's too bad. I assume you have used the customs for a fair amount of time, right? For me, acrylic shells are often a little uncomfortable for the first 2-3 weeks. Probably some combination of the ear getting used to it and the shell absorbing some oils from the ear. Silicone can be a little more forgiving, but the options for places that make silicone shells are much more limited.
As for me, I don't ever see myself going back to universals any time soon, even though I still have a box with about 25 different pairs in it.
Do I need to get an amp for the Phillips X1 I bought?
How much do amps run/what should I look at/ what do they do to help to decide whether I need one? I'm going in blind.I'd recommend one, yes. But try it and see what you think first. I don't think it needs amplification per se, but does benefit from some.
Maybe start with something cheap http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2/?tag=neogaf0e-20How much do amps run/what should I look at/ what do they do to help to decide whether I need one? I'm going in blind.
Everything is g̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ fucking amazing but don't you want to upgrade that USB-Cable to really fit with the rest of the kit?
https://www.gcaudio.com/cgi-bin/store/showProduct.cgi?id=707
http://www.thecableco.com/Product/Galileo-LE-USB
You are easily throwing out 30% of the SQ with that thing
edit: accidity aside, why not get something handmade by Ghentu?
http://www.ghentaudio.com/part/u01.html
Top notch custom hand work from Hong-Kong.
Do I need to get an amp for the Phillips X1 I bought?
Are the V-MODA Crossfade LP2 worth it for 99 bucks?
The Senns are not designed to prevent sound leakage but I have never had any issue with it. I often use them while someone in the room is sleeping and have never had a complaint.
Different topic: If I want to get a high end set up going, is it ok to use a Mac? (let's say a new iMac). Or do I need a PC so that I can choose a particular sound card.
I'm looking for something of the sort as well, not necessarily at the Gold's price. I see there are Turtle Beach as well, how do these compare to the Astro?hmm I'm not aware of any good alternative at the same price range/capabilities of the Sony Gold wireless, there are the Astro headsets but they are expensive
Zero Carbo Basso or those new RE-300H.
The Audio Technica ath-im70 would also be an excellent choice for those genres especially, but if you have small ears the comfort will be a problem.
Do you guys think there might be another Phillips X1 sale again? I missed the one on Amazon the other day.
Agreed. I have ordered my parts and i should be assembling everything within the next month so i will provide some detailed feedback:
Parts ordered so Far:
- Sennheiser HD800 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/sennheiser-hd-800/
- Audeze LCD 3 - https://www.buysonic.com/products/audeze-lcd-3-lcd3-zw-l-tc/
- AudioQuest Carbon Cable 1.5m USB A to B Type - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041EDIIW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
- Balanced XLR Cable for Sennheiser HD800
Parts Remaining
- OPPO HA-1 DAC/Amplifier - http://www.cnet.com/news/the-oppo-ha-1-headphone-amplifier-definitely-a-slam-dunk-for-audiophiles/
I am yet to find the oppo at a price i am happy with. I will keep using my current CENTRANCE DACMINI until i can get it at a decent price. It will have to be sourced locally as it weighs too much to ship.
I'm looking for something of the sort as well, not necessarily at the Gold's price. I see there are Turtle Beach as well, how do these compare to the Astro?
Also, is it better to buy the set (and thus get wireless headphones) or buy something like the MixAmp Pro and use our own pair?
Were the OPPO cans running on balanced inputs?Wow, nice purchase, one question though, why OPPO Amp ,,, I went to a High End Audio show last week to try the HE 560 and OPPO PM2 out, the HE560 is great, the PM2 running from OPPO Amp/DAC - not so much. The test track was Don't Know Why by Norah Jones and I can't pin point the problem, either the headphone fault ( tried the PM1 once, didn't like it either but PM2 supposed to fix the problem) or the DAC/AMP fault. The vocal was wayyyy off and sounds weird, give it to my friend to try and he had the same impression.
Were the OPPO cans running on balanced inputs?
The ha-1 has had very very good reviews and I trust OPPO digital since I have the bd105 player and it is very good.
Do you know better amps for a similar price? I mean around $1200 or so with balanced inputs? I'm still shopping so am open to recommendations.
Also perhaps someone can help. The power supply for my centrance dacmini now doesn't switch on and runs very hot. Does that mean I need to buy a new power supply? Its a chord with a brick like the xb1 type. Will that be universal or proprietary?