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?
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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Phat Michael
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Hi everyone.
Just letting you know that the Audeze headphones will have a 10% off sale off everything here which starts in 3 hours - https://www.buysonic.com/deal-categories/audeze/
I wish it were more...but i dont think it is going to be that much off unfortunately.
Just letting you know that the Audeze headphones will have a 10% off sale off everything here which starts in 3 hours - https://www.buysonic.com/deal-categories/audeze/
I wish it were more...but i dont think it is going to be that much off unfortunately.
WOW
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.
Guitar Center also has the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 OHM for $119
how much was it?
Phat Michael
Banned
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.
Holy fuck yo, HD800's! And all that gear. Adopt me.
Phat Michael
Banned
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!
Phat Michael
Banned
the LIMITED Audeze sale is still on https://www.buysonic.com/deal-categories/audeze/
only 1 of each left.
only 1 of each left.
Phat Michael
Banned
Basically, if you look up the "top audiophile headphones" in the world - it usually boils down to the following:
Sennheiser HD800
Audeze LCD 3
Stax SR09
beyerdynamic T1
Grado PS1000
Fostex TH-900
If you get one of those, you should be fine. However i think the "cheapest best" or best bang for buck headphones are the open backed Oppo PM-2. Absolutely fantastic set for $700.
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.
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
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.
Deadly Cyclone
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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.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
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.
I have the V-Moda M80 too, which I love and yes, it really does hurt the ears after an hour lol so I got the Sony MDR1A too, and these things are so comfortable
cluxdeluxe
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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.
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.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
I've had the ES5 for more than 2 years, and the UERM I've had for about 4 months. So yeah, no stranger to customs. It's funny cause I was actually really considering the Legend from Earwerkz (in spite of all this hassle) til a friend told me it was more of a down sloping take on neutral. The UERM actually winds up sounding much more open even though the Legend's got 7 or 8 drivers going for it. Funny how that works. He also told me that Peter at Custom Art/Lime Ears can reshell my UERM into either a universal or a silicone CIEM.
Both sound pretty appealing. I hear silicone has crazy isolation and the shells should feel far more comfy. I dunno, I might go either route in the future. Next on the agenda is FAD's Heaven VII tho.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Do I need to get an amp for the Phillips X1 I bought?
Dreams-Visions
Member
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.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
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.
Maybe start with something cheap http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LP3AMC2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Phat Michael
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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.
Thanks mate. Will look into this. I've heard good things about the audioquest carbon and coffee so let's see.
My centrance dacmini just stopped working and I don't know why:/ need the OPPO now!
not really, the X1 can be driven easily, give it a go before buying one
biosnake20
Member
Are the V-MODA Crossfade LP2 worth it for 99 bucks?
It is bass heavy, if that is your thing, sure
mr stroke
Member
Most music producers/DJ's uses Macs so you should be fine. Even with a PC+soundcard you will still need an amp(depending on the headphones of course)
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?
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Thanks for these recommendations. The RE-300H looks the most intriguing to me, I'll be checking them out soon.
biosnake20
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Now i'm stuck again. Can't decide between the HD280, XPT100, and the Sony MDR7506. They're all around the same price too. I listen to mostly rap and house music, which ones should I get?
After three years of pretty good use, my OE2's left ear is going out (where the cord connects) and I'm looking to replace them.
I'm looking at the HD 239's from Sennheiser. Anyone have a pair and what's the general impression of them.
I've been very happy with my previous Sennheisers (PX 100 and PX 100ii), which is why I'm going for Sennheiser again.
I'm looking at the HD 239's from Sennheiser. Anyone have a pair and what's the general impression of them.
I've been very happy with my previous Sennheisers (PX 100 and PX 100ii), which is why I'm going for Sennheiser again.
br0ken_shad0w
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Most likely, it's been on sale a couple of times already.
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.
Phat Michael
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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 $1200 or so with balanced inputs? I'm still shopping so am open to recommendations.
Also perhaps someone can help. The power supply for my centrance dacmini now doesn't switch on and runs very hot. Does that mean I need to buy a new power supply? Its a chord with a brick like the xb1 type. Will that be universal or proprietary?
Hmnn if you are pairing with the HD800 then i would suggest the Schiit Ragnarok, it receives like ... universal praise on changstar ( founded by veterans who are fed up with headfi nonsense). You can do the Rabbit mod 3.0 for HD800 to improve the sound also. The problem is you will need another DAC unlike Oppo and its 500$ more exp :/ The ragnarok can power almost anything under the sun though so there is that ...
You can check this review out
http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1876.0.html
There are a few more comparisions in the forun as well, most of them are with the HD800
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