Phat Michael
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I don't like hacking headphones. It is so tacky. Just don't buy shit headphones that need to have the speakers uncovered in the fist place.
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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Union Carbine
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Me neither but, in some cases, it seems like you can really elevate the quality from a set of cans by hacking them-- I can definitely see the appeal. Heck there's a whole subset of 'phones for sale that are basically hacked versions of other 'phones.
This may've been touched on, I don't know. I apologize. This thread's 350 pages and I'm not searching through it. I have a quick, simple question. I hope someone or another can give me a thoughtful answer.
I'd like to get a pair of wireless earbuds for my wife, for Christmas. She likes to work out and run, so it'd be an athletic pair. I know Beats stuff is generally pretty overrated. I don't mind spending a decent amount of coin on them. Can anyone make some great recommendations? She's not a big audio head or anything, I just want to get her a nice pair.
I'd like to get a pair of wireless earbuds for my wife, for Christmas. She likes to work out and run, so it'd be an athletic pair. I know Beats stuff is generally pretty overrated. I don't mind spending a decent amount of coin on them. Can anyone make some great recommendations? She's not a big audio head or anything, I just want to get her a nice pair.
threetri333
Banned
I'm interested in Sennheiser HD 600. What differences can I expect from my current HD 598?
Are you kidding, they always looked great to me. I had the Zoros before the Hammos, and the design and feel are always top notch.
I don't know what it is exactly but the Hammo's so far have felt underwhelming, so I checked online and started reading comments of needing to take stickers off of speakers..
They feel amazing to wear though, the prior iteration the Zoro's blew me away without doing anything
Union Carbine
Member
Read some positive words about the Zoro's here and there. I hate to say it but maybe they're just better than the Hammo's?
My RS120's arrived from Amazon today.
After my short time with them so far I would say that...
as a headphone in general: They are decent.
as a wireless headphone: They are pretty darn good.
They are finicky, open backed, on-ear, and have audible signal noise unless you have audio playing. But for $60, it's hard to be dissatisfied. They'll definitely stay with me for any on the move listening around the house or if I just don't feel like working with cords.
The charging stand is a nice place to store the headphones as well.
edit: After a few hours of listening I've confirmed a previous worry. These headphones cause some serious discomfort for glasses wearers. It would be nice if there was an over-ear option for them.
After my short time with them so far I would say that...
as a headphone in general: They are decent.
as a wireless headphone: They are pretty darn good.
They are finicky, open backed, on-ear, and have audible signal noise unless you have audio playing. But for $60, it's hard to be dissatisfied. They'll definitely stay with me for any on the move listening around the house or if I just don't feel like working with cords.
The charging stand is a nice place to store the headphones as well.
edit: After a few hours of listening I've confirmed a previous worry. These headphones cause some serious discomfort for glasses wearers. It would be nice if there was an over-ear option for them.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
No problem. It's a big thread. Here are answers to a similar question.
there's also the Sony MDR-1A, love mine, so comfy too, I wear it all day
Yes, agreed! Many don't realize how important it is to research and buy a recording based on the quality of the master...especially as one gets into higher quality cans.
Thank you!
GreenTornadoX
Member
Got the CHC headphones today and my ears actually fit inside of them! Now I just have to burn them in and stretch the head band a bit for a better fit on my head
Chance Hale
Member
What's a good entry level vinyl player? Don't mind spending a few hundred but I don't want to spend too much when I'm not even sure I'll like the warm sound. Have a few special editions I've picked up over the years and my father's old collection he gave to me so it'd be nice to play them
Duxxy3
Member
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EDXCFE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S1CJ2Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I don't know which is better, I just know which ones usually get recommended.
You don't want a USB turntable. I recommend this resource if you want to get into the rabbit hole that is vinyl. It tells you everything you need to know about turntables with some suggestions as well.
Duxxy3
Member
They both have normal outputs, along with USB output. In fact my second link is the first turntable they recommend.
My mistake, I didn't see the inputs.
Duxxy3
Member
Freaked me out too when I first saw them recommended. Like why would I want to spend $250 on a turntable just to digitize my albums?
edit: The safe bet is the Audio Technica.
Soundmagic HP200, HifiMan HE400, X2.
Phat Michael
Banned
sometimes headphones are not adequate
U2 rattle and hum bluray on.
U2 rattle and hum bluray on.
Yo HiResDes,
I been enjoying the AKG 702s you recommended me a few months back (Thnx!). You also suggested to purchase a JDS 02 to go with it.
Can you clarify if the recommendation was for JDS 02 amp or the JDS 02 amp+DAC?
I am avoiding upgrading my soundcard as the upgrade from my X-Fi XtremeMusic to anything further into the X-Fi range is a minor upgrade from what I read.
I been enjoying the AKG 702s you recommended me a few months back (Thnx!). You also suggested to purchase a JDS 02 to go with it.
Can you clarify if the recommendation was for JDS 02 amp or the JDS 02 amp+DAC?
I am avoiding upgrading my soundcard as the upgrade from my X-Fi XtremeMusic to anything further into the X-Fi range is a minor upgrade from what I read.
threetri333
Banned
I'm about to get Sennheiser HD 600.
I'm been recommended to get 02, ODAC or Vahalla.
What Amp/DAC are they?
I'm been recommended to get 02, ODAC or Vahalla.
What Amp/DAC are they?
Union Carbine
Member
O2: http://www.jdslabs.com/products/35/objective2-headphone-amplifier/
Valhalla: http://schiit.com/products/valhalla-2
They're both amps. Both companies make DACs as well.
threetri333
Banned
I'm interested in 02 + ODAC
http://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/o2-odac-combo/
Is there a place to get these cheaper?
http://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/o2-odac-combo/
Is there a place to get these cheaper?
Chance Hale
Member
What's a good amp for the LCD - 2s if I feel like fully treating myself for a good year? Also, those or the HD800s if found on eBay for the same price?
Those are almost opposites. One is quite warm, bassy, and smooth. The other sports extended treble and is ridiculously analytical.
Chance Hale
Member
Yeah, I don't know if I want to hear every flaw of my music in perfect detail.
What's a good amp for the LCD-2? Saw the PanAm get mentioned on a few sites as a relativity inexpensive option but it seems to have been discontinued
What's a good amp for the LCD-2? Saw the PanAm get mentioned on a few sites as a relativity inexpensive option but it seems to have been discontinued
Then I can only wonder why you're even dropping that type of money.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
Member
ok so I just got threw browsing Best Buy, Target and Walmart for a pair of true wireless earbud, meaning no wire at all just the earbud for each ear. Are those type of sets not really on the maket yet? I see allot with the wire going around the back of your head and im not interested in those.
Looking for some new headphones. Hope there's something to my specs:
- On-ear, I have issues with headphones that don't let my ears breath
- Comfort is high priority, these are for home use on my PC/console/etc
- $200 limit, just looking for the best I can get
- Canadian retailer (online or store), I don't want to spend most of the money on shipping
So far I'm thinking about these: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=484977940a3b7d141c3896bf0315268aen02
Any experiences with these from other on-ear users?
They're available locally as well, so that's a plus.
Appreciate any advice.
- On-ear, I have issues with headphones that don't let my ears breath
- Comfort is high priority, these are for home use on my PC/console/etc
- $200 limit, just looking for the best I can get
- Canadian retailer (online or store), I don't want to spend most of the money on shipping
So far I'm thinking about these: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=484977940a3b7d141c3896bf0315268aen02
Any experiences with these from other on-ear users?
They're available locally as well, so that's a plus.
Appreciate any advice.
Jazzy Network
Member
Ok I wanna buy some high end portable over the ear cans. I've narrowed it down to a few. Can you guys tell me which would be the better choice?
Sony MDR1R
Sennheiser Momentum
Bose Soundtrue
I need portability and lightness along with good sound cancelling and overall sound quality.
Sony MDR1R
Sennheiser Momentum
Bose Soundtrue
I need portability and lightness along with good sound cancelling and overall sound quality.
The Sony might be my favorite sounding out of those, but they don't a very good job of isolating sound. The Momentum are a very close second, and they isolate noise fairly well, but if your ears are too big they aren't going to be very comfortable. Bose headphones usually isolate well when they're supposed to, and are very comfortable, but sound very mediocre. So umm pick your poison.
Chance Hale
Member
I meant overly sterile, prefer warmer sounds. One of those things where I've got extra cash at the moment so I might as well go for one of the best and not think about it for ten years.
I think you should also be considering the HE-560, just check out this thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711824/hifiman-he-560-impressions-discussion-thread/1815
Chance Hale
Member
Glad to post here, brings some sense back to me. Having a good job has made me overly excitable will read when I get home
will read when I get homeGlad to post here, brings some sense back to me. Having a good job has made me overly excitable
What to consider is that it's less about how much good headphones cost, and more about how much it costs to make your ears happy.
Phat Michael
Banned
I prefer the audeze to the hd800s. If you wait a week I'll be running some serious tests on the lcd3 and hd800s. The lcd3 is pretty similar to the lcdx
Chance Hale
Member
Yeah, having a decent paying job has just made my mind shoot automatically to the higher end of things without really thinking about it. Of course I don't want to work 65 hours for the rest of my life so I need to save up
The 560 is oos on amazon, it's not about to be discounted is it? Amp discussion is still incredibly confusing to me.
Edit: All of the comfort praise is so nice to hear after my HE-400s making my ears sore after extended use
Question guys. My cheapass Grado SR-80s broke again. Second pair in 4 years. I'm looking to spend a little more, maybe up to $200 now. I love the sound signature of the Grado brand (not that I have much experiences outside of the SR-80), but I'm open to a change. I listen to basically everything by the way. Rock and R&B and Pop mostly. And I prefer open back headphones.
threetri333
Banned
I'd recommend the Soundmagic HP200. If you want a cheap option I think the Audio Technica TAD-500 sound like slightly upgraded SR-80 with better comfort and build.
The 560 pairs well with the Burson Conductor. I know this because this is my exact dream setup. But I also read that their fairly easy to drive and a Lyr/Bitfrost combo will do the job just as well. Even the Geek Out 1000 can even drive them well!Yeah, having a decent paying job has just made my mind shoot automatically to the higher end of things without really thinking about it. Of course I don't want to work 65 hours for the rest of my life so I need to save up
The 560 is oos on amazon, it's not about to be discounted is it? Amp discussion is still incredibly confusing to me.
Edit: All of the comfort praise is so nice to hear after my HE-400s making my ears sore after extended use
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I just wanted to post what I'm rocking right now.
Thanks HiResDes for the cans recommendation. I'm loving the upgrade from my 280 Pros.
By the way, I have a friend who has a pair of Shure 1540s. He's not really sure how to power them. Any recommendations for a DAC?
Thanks HiResDes for the cans recommendation. I'm loving the upgrade from my 280 Pros.
By the way, I have a friend who has a pair of Shure 1540s. He's not really sure how to power them. Any recommendations for a DAC?
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