DT770s ain't all that aside from their comfort. Even if you just want bassy you can probably do a bit better in that range. Here are some suggestions: Soundmagic HP150, AKG K553, maybe some M-Audio HDH50 since they can be had so cheap if you're okay with neutral sounding ones.
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The Official Headphone Thread 2.5: We're Making WAVs and Catching FLAC
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EazyWeazy3
Member
Picked these up at Best Buy this weekend.
I'm happy with them. I just wish the Switch allowed for bluetooth headsets.
djplaeskool
Member
Picked up a pair of Fostex T50RP mk3s
Easily the best headphones audio-wise I've ever owned.
Now I need to read up on modding these babies.
Shure 1540s seem to be the gold standard for ear pads, but I've also heard some good things about Brainwavz various velour and leather HM5 pads.
Any suggestions?
Easily the best headphones audio-wise I've ever owned.
Now I need to read up on modding these babies.
Shure 1540s seem to be the gold standard for ear pads, but I've also heard some good things about Brainwavz various velour and leather HM5 pads.
Any suggestions?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
AKG k553 ain't that bassy.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Got my teaks in.
Loaded this up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6PKMfkgYk
Ah yes.
I've made a wise purchase.
Loaded this up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6PKMfkgYk
Ah yes.
I've made a wise purchase.
Yeah meant to say that
Oh my god. These headphones...so lush, yet so revealing. I knew Holly Cole's Temptation had her dog in it...but the bark at 27s is startling, and I didn't really notice it before! You hear it whimpering as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTrjgi7LkU
That is some prodigious bass, I love Grimes.
Check this out...lossless preferably, prepare to get your brain melted in the soundstage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHe_15fJeCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTrjgi7LkU
That is some prodigious bass, I love Grimes.
Check this out...lossless preferably, prepare to get your brain melted in the soundstage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHe_15fJeCA
sixteen-bit
Member
dunno if this is what you're looking for, but the stereo separation on this Vectorman song makes it really trippy to listen to on headphones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=766H1NhMYpI
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
If we're posting test songs I'll post up some of mine. Though it's mostly just songs that i love so i would know what stands out from the different headphones.
For separation especially with the percussion.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xvcFFPQijqk
To test bass hardness and also to make sure the treble won't hurt my ears.
https://youtu.be/sy1dYFGkPUE
Couple for female vocals. I view female vocals to be pretty important in my selection criteria.
https://youtu.be/CS7v8HW658k
https://youtu.be/klBXbqRzNEo
This is what's my go to for male vocals.
https://youtu.be/A3adFWKE9JE
The rest is just pretty much listen to what i come across my library.
For separation especially with the percussion.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xvcFFPQijqk
To test bass hardness and also to make sure the treble won't hurt my ears.
https://youtu.be/sy1dYFGkPUE
Couple for female vocals. I view female vocals to be pretty important in my selection criteria.
https://youtu.be/CS7v8HW658k
https://youtu.be/klBXbqRzNEo
This is what's my go to for male vocals.
https://youtu.be/A3adFWKE9JE
The rest is just pretty much listen to what i come across my library.
My head starts to hurt
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - AUDIO 3D [EN]
Using my ATH M50x. Holy crap, this is my first time experiencing this so-called if "3d Audio", I freaking love it lol I also love the one with the barbershop, but this is just great to listen to.
Using my ATH M50x. Holy crap, this is my first time experiencing this so-called if "3d Audio", I freaking love it lol I also love the one with the barbershop, but this is just great to listen to.
They all sound pretty good. Momentum are really bassy, very V-shaped, lots of treble energy but pretty recessed mids. Bass can be bloated at times for sure but still pretty fun and retains enough clarity. Pretty comfy feeling.
E80 are more neutral sounding with some warmth. Less treble energy, more balanced bass/mids with female vocals coming through a bit smoother. Bass can sport a slow decay at times, but the quantity is in check so doesn't bleed into mids much. I haven't heard the C version, not sure what they sound like or what the differences are.
Some other suggestions within that price range: Fidue A65 (Mid Centric, Even Closer to Neutral), TFZ Series 3 (Bass-head without the complete detriment to the midrange), HifiMan RE-400 (Best Clarity, Best Balance, Mediocre Build), Astrotec AM850 (Close to the RE-400, Great Build, Pricey), ECCI PR300 (V-Shaped As Well, But Smoother Treble)
...You can get those from PenonAudio BTW
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Nah, I kinda love how batty their designs are.
Not a fan of how batty their prices are though.
Not a fan of how batty their prices are though.
Yeah those prices are sort of crazy. The looks do help them stand out though!
sixteen-bit
Member
reminds me of Y2K aesthetics
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
So, few solid listening sessions with the teaks, and I must say they are pretty lovely. Still not my endgame pair though. From what I know they are the gentlest V out of the all the foster variants out there but while the mids are lovely and detailed I still miss the forward intimacy of the mids in the HD600. Also from what I've read the treble is the smoothest out of all the foster variants but for some songs it can get a little too hot up there, but those songs are usually problematic in that area anyway.
Other than that it's a lovely smooth signature. Bass still not quite basshead but it's definitely emphasized, and has really good slam and digs deep when the song calls for it. Not the tightest I've heard, but it's still technically very good and I like some fatness in my bass anyway, gives a lovely body throughout the signature. Bass can go hard if needed though.
Mids are detailed and smooth, though I would like a touch more in the upper midrange to give female vocals that extra forwardness and intimacy, but still has great presentation. Highs similarly detailed and smooth, and doesn't actually seem to peak until much higher the frequency, so it doesn't really sound that V-shaped for most songs, for the songs that do go there though oof, but those are songs I have problems with most headphones anyway.
Soundstage is pretty good but they're still headphones. I don't think I've ever been impressed by the staging of headphones, not even with the HD800. Just not what I'm looking for in headphones.
Definitely a keeper. Also stupid efficient. Can't even move the knob on my fulla 2 much if I don't want to suffer permanent hearing damage.
Now to see how long I can hold out before losing self control and ordering the ZMF atticus.
Also rediscovering an old favourite that is seriously good if you want to test out the technicalities of the bass as well as separation. Especially Crack hitler.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4xpp10Cm7Y
Other than that it's a lovely smooth signature. Bass still not quite basshead but it's definitely emphasized, and has really good slam and digs deep when the song calls for it. Not the tightest I've heard, but it's still technically very good and I like some fatness in my bass anyway, gives a lovely body throughout the signature. Bass can go hard if needed though.
Mids are detailed and smooth, though I would like a touch more in the upper midrange to give female vocals that extra forwardness and intimacy, but still has great presentation. Highs similarly detailed and smooth, and doesn't actually seem to peak until much higher the frequency, so it doesn't really sound that V-shaped for most songs, for the songs that do go there though oof, but those are songs I have problems with most headphones anyway.
Soundstage is pretty good but they're still headphones. I don't think I've ever been impressed by the staging of headphones, not even with the HD800. Just not what I'm looking for in headphones.
Definitely a keeper. Also stupid efficient. Can't even move the knob on my fulla 2 much if I don't want to suffer permanent hearing damage.
Now to see how long I can hold out before losing self control and ordering the ZMF atticus.
Also rediscovering an old favourite that is seriously good if you want to test out the technicalities of the bass as well as separation. Especially Crack hitler.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4xpp10Cm7Y
I think the current Fostex variants from Massdrop and E-Mu are some of the best value in headphones out right now in terms of great sound and great looks for the money. I was seriously impressed with the TH-X00 in all regards except for the earpads which made my ears hot and uncomfortable after an hour or so.
I'm hearing good things about the ZMF pads on the Fostex units though so if I ever owned another one I would probably want to try out the Ori or Eikon pads on them.
I'm hearing good things about the ZMF pads on the Fostex units though so if I ever owned another one I would probably want to try out the Ori or Eikon pads on them.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah I'm thinking of getting the eikon pads. I dunno, I don't really have much problems with comfort. They were on massdrop before though so I might grab them when they are on again.
I've debated getting either ZMF or Eikon pads for my Teaks but since I don't have a problem with comfort I've held off so far. Maybe someday I'll bite.
EDIT: But every time I wind up going to the ZMF site I just drool over the cans there, so I'm probably more likely to finally cave and get a set of those rather than just some new pads.
EDIT: But every time I wind up going to the ZMF site I just drool over the cans there, so I'm probably more likely to finally cave and get a set of those rather than just some new pads.
Picking this up today. Tested some QC35s last week during a trip and thought the sound quality was trash and the earcups felt oddly slimy. Great ANC but that's not a big priority.
Heard these blow those out of the water audio quality wise so I'm optimistic.
I think Massdrop has the Dekoni pads up right now and those are also supposed to be quite good.
Yeah, they do. I just keep reading that the stock pads offer the best sound, and since I don't have a problem with the comfort factor (yet?), I can't bring myself to pull the trigger.
Sony XB950N1; (upgrade to the XB950B1) is out and priced at $250, very tempted. I love the XB950B.
These are amazing! I've owned them since last year.
I think it's a permanent drop to $350; Sony has it listed at that price own their own site.
These are amazing! I've owned them since last year.
I think it's a permanent drop to $350; Sony has it listed at that price own their own site.
Xander51
Member
Oooh the N1 is out! Cool! I've been wondering when that would finally hit. Don't really have it in the budget right now but I'll definitely pick some up in the near future.
Hey guys, first time posting here, and I have a couple of questions:
I'm looking for wireless in-ear earbuds with 3.5 mm jack option. I'm getting tired of having every pair's wires located near the jack snapping after a few weeks, but I'd like to still have the option to use it wired if I ever forget to charge it. I can find lots of headphones with such an option, but no luck with earbuds, so I wanted to ask if such a thing existed? I don't mind if there's a cord between the two earbuds however.
Barring such an option existing, can you guys recommend some good pairs of (extremely) sturdy and affordable wired and/or wireless in-ear earbuds? The sound quality doesn't matter too much to me if the other two requirements are met (heresy I know).
Thanks for your help!
I'm looking for wireless in-ear earbuds with 3.5 mm jack option. I'm getting tired of having every pair's wires located near the jack snapping after a few weeks, but I'd like to still have the option to use it wired if I ever forget to charge it. I can find lots of headphones with such an option, but no luck with earbuds, so I wanted to ask if such a thing existed? I don't mind if there's a cord between the two earbuds however.
Barring such an option existing, can you guys recommend some good pairs of (extremely) sturdy and affordable wired and/or wireless in-ear earbuds? The sound quality doesn't matter too much to me if the other two requirements are met (heresy I know).
Thanks for your help!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
You can just get IEMs with removable cables.
What's your budget?
What's your budget?
You can most definitely get better sound from wired options, but here's a wireless option:
http://www.lendmeurears.com/lancube-hc-s0362-truly-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds/
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Oof, you'll find it hard to get removable cable IEMs, much less wireless at that budget, and that's usually stuff with not so great build quality exist in. I'd look at Mee Audio stuff at that price point. They do good stuff though. Great quality stuff for the budget.
http://www.meeaudio.com/earphones/wired/
http://www.meeaudio.com/earphones/wireless/
http://www.meeaudio.com/earphones/wired/
http://www.meeaudio.com/earphones/wireless/
The buzz seems to be very, very positive. Here's the ongoing discussion at SBAF: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/zmf-eikon-measurements-preliminary.4109/
Long story short: Maybe the best closed can on the market at the moment.
Thanks! Hmm, Eikon drops very sharply after 12K. I'd love to hear it. Definitely looking forward to your impressions! They look absolutely gorgeous and I love when people/manufacturers make their own things like drivers, watch movements etc.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
M6p is what i would go for at your budget.
Finally have the money to get my first pair of headphones, decided to get the aiaiai tma-2 wireless on indiegogo. Was going to go for the new sony ones but felt that they were too pricey.
Trying to figure out a configuration that would work well for me. Hip-hop, jazz, funk, R&B type of sound, microfiber or leather?
Trying to figure out a configuration that would work well for me. Hip-hop, jazz, funk, R&B type of sound, microfiber or leather?
Ordered a pair, thanks!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
OMG the more I listen to the EMU teaks the more I love.
My basshead soul is now appeased after a prolonged period of neutrality.
This is especially good because I use my headphones a lot for games nowadays and persona 5's soundtrack has some fucking delicious basslines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01RAZcB40Tk
My basshead soul is now appeased after a prolonged period of neutrality.
This is especially good because I use my headphones a lot for games nowadays and persona 5's soundtrack has some fucking delicious basslines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01RAZcB40Tk
Sent you a PM about the Mimby if you are still in the market.
Chittagong
Gold Member
They're great aren't they! Did you try Fostexs before?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
No, I had a listen to the TH-900 but they were too V for me. As much as I love bass I love my mids just as much.
Yeah, the current Fostex variants are better than anything else Fostex had previously released by actually providing a tuning that isn't an uneven mess. Cheaper too. Its really a textbook example of how to tune a headphone towards a more coloured sound signature without trying to drown the midrange with excessive bass or trying to deafen you with stupid treble peaks.
As opposed to what?
Eikons
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hmm, I'm more personally interested in the A & E than the elears. I loved what I've heard of the elears but I do notice that upper mid dip and as much as I've not minded with my auditions I've been wondering if it's something that I can live with long term (or I could just EQ it out like a sane person). The Eikon sounds like something I'll love from reports but I have no realistic way of auditioning it. Also the amping requirements are harsher for the eikons iirc.
The EMU teaks has me content for awhile now though. We'll see how I'll feel down the road. USD$1000 is currently a lot for me to drop on another pair of headphones.
The EMU teaks has me content for awhile now though. We'll see how I'll feel down the road. USD$1000 is currently a lot for me to drop on another pair of headphones.