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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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How did you connect it to the ps4? USB?
No they aren't are you just trying to waste breath at this point. I already went over that
super-famicom
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WTF did I just read?!
Dreams-Visions
Member
Yea I'm extremely impressed by them. I tried a few cables to connect my dac and amp before these and they were varying degrees of quality. The first pair I could actually hear crackling and popping when i turned up the volume. The second pair was much better but I could still hear a bit of hiss and feedback.
These Bluejeans Audio cables...no such problems. Very pleased.
Also, I've concluded that *all* of my headphones sound good. Geez. Also, the Lyr 2 was definitely the right call. I have to put the dial at damn near 4 o'clock (max is roughly 5:30) to get the sound coming out of my planars and orthos to be juuuust a little too loud. I think the next amp down might have been too weak for the orthos.
Probably going to sell something, but I'm not sure what. I don't need 5 really nice headphones. 3 should do.
What a scientific test. It is stuff like that that makes it hard for me to trust anything I read on places like head fi.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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People on HF will swear there are differences between SD cards and batteries. It's kinda nuts
It's just a title.
Coreda
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We have a PR person for Naim Audio and another guy who is the technical editor for Macworld, PC Advisor and others writing this. The world of audio has so much bs, yet unlike some fringe opinion on a messageboard pieces like this are the type of thing that might actually confirm some people's beliefs, and later having forgot the source mention to others in a kind of audiophile version of Chinese whispers.
cpp_is_king
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The first time i read this I wasn't sure what he was talking about. Now reading it again, is he saying that choice of hard drive affects audio quality? Maybe he should try upgrading his BIOS too and testing out different types of thermal paste on his CPU while he's at it.
Wait, that's not a joke? I swear it was a parody. Whatever lmao
Anyway, I'm soon to join the ATH M50 club. I hesitated between these and the Beyer 770, but the latter had a bit too much bass and the mids lacked a bit when I compared them. I can understand why others would prefer them though. I hope I don't regret the choice (I'll have them the 6th) as the Beyer are more comfy.
How is the USB cable madness in this thread any different? Or interconnects or DACs or...
cpp_is_king
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Union Carbine
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dreamer3kx
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I need a nice upgrade over my sol republics hd's, closed back, similar sound to ath m40x/ 50x but smaller footprint, smaller cups etc, over or on ears, street headphones, will be using on train everyday, durable, want to spend less then $150
Any suggestions would be awesome, been spending days trying to find something, just cant put my finger on one.
Any suggestions would be awesome, been spending days trying to find something, just cant put my finger on one.
Sorry, my attention has been all over the place trying to focus on too many things in the past few days (30 tabs open, fixing a pc, ordering parts, returning and buying other items, including trying to learn about this with reviews, unboxings). With the flood of info and things going on I forgot mentioning those in the beginning. I appreciate all the help though. I would've made nothing but mistakes had I not come in here.
The greatest thing about that article is the reviewers' listening room.
Vmoda Xs?
Phat Michael
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You dont think a DAC makes a difference in sound? maybe if you have incredibly shit headphones.
Whatever you believe in regards to cables, you are only as strong as the weakest link in your chain.
If you have a bad source/source material, cables, DAC, Amp, headphones - any one of those, then you are not getting the best sound you can.
Phat Michael
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A lot of people would be blown away by a 500$ setup though, whether it be a pair of 500$ IEMs or HD600/X1/X2/K702 with a Schiit Magni/Modi combo or heck even a Fiio E17.
That said the comment was irrelevant as it's just the thread title and by no means an indication for money having to be spent for a above average listening experience.
That said the comment was irrelevant as it's just the thread title and by no means an indication for money having to be spent for a above average listening experience.
Audeze el8 to be launched this tuesday.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749214/audeze-el-8-the-el-8-is-a-must-hear-at-ces-2015
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749214/audeze-el-8-the-el-8-is-a-must-hear-at-ces-2015
Audeze el8 to be launched this tuesday.
Shit, price range?
Dreams-Visions
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Audeze el8 to be launched this tuesday.
*sweats*
Phat Michael
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I agree - im sure they would be blown away and i said that. What i dont agree with is this:
You wont get anywhere near close to the best at that price.
Phat Michael
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Audeze el8 to be launched this tuesday.
fuck me. from CES? what specs ?
Im assuming $2000?
fuck it im in.
Jzero
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Jesus christ, where do you work? I need a job there.
Phat Michael
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i have a full time job and no kids - its not that im rich, i just dont have any expenses beyond myself. Hence these kind of impulse purchases are ok.
Im just keen to know if i can use the upgraded cables i have for my LCD3 with the new EL8, as that will save around $300 in additional costs.
Yea fair enough. I really wonder if a person who hasn't experienced proper headphones would be able to tell if they're listening to TOTL equipment.
I always thought of headphones/IEM as wine, if you've never had shit wine you'll never be able to appreciate a really nice bottle.
Or maybe that's how I justify buying a million headphones/IEMs
Have you guys seen Watuski's document on the state of high end headphones?
It's a good reference for those new in the headphone scene and highlights that being a flagship doesnt necessarily mean that it is worth buying. A cheaper offering such as the hifiman he5 may actually outperform more expensive headphones.
https://docs.google.com/a/tyllhertsens.com/presentation/d/1wi8M-HSeK0JF33P-5ypydQjQ4OshRQhvWM0IX2h0NQ8/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g25f83b2cd_0106
It's a good reference for those new in the headphone scene and highlights that being a flagship doesnt necessarily mean that it is worth buying. A cheaper offering such as the hifiman he5 may actually outperform more expensive headphones.
https://docs.google.com/a/tyllhertsens.com/presentation/d/1wi8M-HSeK0JF33P-5ypydQjQ4OshRQhvWM0IX2h0NQ8/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g25f83b2cd_0106
I just looked up the price again and they can be had for 320 AUD for numerous sites. Had a look on US amazon an they're listed for 320 USD. You should be able to find them for that price unless CA is extremely expensive for headgear. Depending on shipping you should be able to have everything for 550$
Have you considered buying a 2nd hand hd600?
Phat Michael
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Anyone got more shots of the EL8? I hope they aren't an open backed portable as that would be weird.
Phat Michael
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I agree with you completely. I got to hear a $1 million system and I know that I will never be able to afford that. It completely ruined any other setup I've heard since.
The sheer amount of air these speakers displaced and how responsive they were was just insane.
Like the first time I experienced the krell subwoofer... The bass actually made me feel sick after a while with two of them running and I had to leave the room..
Phat Michael
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ah interesting. Do you think it is then more in line with the Oppo PM3 like a portable set? that would make sense really....but it looks open backed so how can a portable be open backed?
ChristianTW
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Hello everyone. I bought a pair of headphones and a mic and a soundcard. Shortly after I immediately realized I didn't really do a ton of research. So I have come here to ask you guys what you think of my purchases.
Headphones:
AKG Q701
Mic:
Blue Yeti
Sound Card:
Creative Sound Blaster ZXR
I had a budget of around 1000 but accidentally bought the wrong headset and mic -.- Gonna return them as soon as they come, but what do you all think? Good? Or should I switch it up and maybe get an external amp/dac?
Edit: This is my first time buying any audio equipment besides a "gaming" headset so go easy on my. This is to replace my Razer Blackshark headset since the screws all came loose and the whole thing fell apart.
Headphones:
AKG Q701
Mic:
Blue Yeti
Sound Card:
Creative Sound Blaster ZXR
I had a budget of around 1000 but accidentally bought the wrong headset and mic -.- Gonna return them as soon as they come, but what do you all think? Good? Or should I switch it up and maybe get an external amp/dac?
Edit: This is my first time buying any audio equipment besides a "gaming" headset so go easy on my. This is to replace my Razer Blackshark headset since the screws all came loose and the whole thing fell apart.
RCSI-phunk
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Wait the dragonfly works straight out the ps4? Do all usb dacs work in that manner?
been checking the net, looks like USB dacs work on the PS4 lol
Looks good, but I'd probably just get a V-Moda boom mic pro for the Q701 since they feature a detachable cable.
Maybe use the money saved to get an even better soundcard like Asus Xonar Essence or Omega Claro
Dreams-Visions
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The issue with most TOTL headphone equipment is that they're not really all that great. The only high end headphones that I've found particularly interesting are the Sennheiser HD800 and some Stax electrostats I can't remember anymore.
Some, like Beyerdynamic's output, are downright worse than a lot of old flagship headphones that existed in a time where kilobuck headphones weren't a thing. Really, putting drivers into plastic cups with no dampening material then selling them for over $1,000 is downright criminal. You'd get laughed out of the audio industry if you did that shit with high end loudspeakers.
Realtalk: if people want flagship products, they have to force the manufacturers to actually release flagship products. We're getting more and more expensive headphones but none of them are really better than the last. I don't believe for a second that there hasn't been technological advances in audio tech - just look at powered bookshelf loudspeakers over the years.
Honestly I wouldn't recommend a blue yeti. You will have to be up to the mic to get the most out of it and its mostly for podcasters/streamers. Also its really big. Try the suggestions above
Is the mic safe for cans? Kinda hesitant on putting a magnet next to my sr009..
Amazon.ca has been good for nothing but laughs on 80% of the products I've looked up there. They have 10 dollar items listed for 40, 40 dollar items listed for 80. Earlier I was checking out the superlux668b as a possible pickup at $40, looked it up on amazon.ca and it's $85. It's a joke most of the time. And not just for this kind of thing. They had Shadow of Mordor listed at $90 for a week before I guess they caught on that they were embarrassing themselves.
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