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The Official Headphone Thread 2.5: We're Making WAVs and Catching FLAC
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SolarMystic
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RoninChaos
Member
double post, sorry.
RoninChaos
Member
I tried the g4meszeros and didn't like them. They're based on the Sennheiser HD 380 Pros (I have a pair of those as well) but there was something about the construction that bothered me. They sounded good though.
I can't say I'm comfortable enough to do that to them... hrm.
I've been using a pair of Astro a40s for the longest time for gaming if I need a mic. They don't sound as good as the 598s but they're still pretty damn good. My wife uses the other pair we have. maybe a mod mic is what I need to go with. Preciate the answer.
Anyway, I'm at the point where I'm out of the headphone game unless I become a multi millionaire. The promised land (lol) is the HD 800-S and there's nothing better that I've ever heard.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Ooof at that price.
Kudo
Member
Trying to get used to the thought that mine will be mahogany, can't really justify the wait.
Mistakenly read that it was 3 months away until Antiwhippy corrected me that it's 5 months, just can't.. But damn they're sexy.
I hope I will get used to the mahogany look, is there any place with delicious pictures of them so that I can get myself hyped?
Mistakenly read that it was 3 months away until Antiwhippy corrected me that it's 5 months, just can't.. But damn they're sexy.
I hope I will get used to the mahogany look, is there any place with delicious pictures of them so that I can get myself hyped?
LQX
Member
Did you order as soon as it went live? I felt there was a stagger in the counter so I hope I got in under 250. Sure many were waiting for the very second like us but when I refreshed after ordering it was at 235 but it took a few minutes go past 250. I would think a lot more orders got in within those few minutes but the counter seemingly did not reflect that so I think there might be a few very disappointed they did not get a low though they ordered before the counter showed 250
Don't worry, they are absolutely beautiful in person.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/788776/lightbox/
LQX
Member
According to a rep for E-MU in the E-MU Teak Headphones drop they will get a detachable cable drop in a few months.
Glad I held off. And what terrible timing for this drop. First the detachable cable announcement from a rep, then the "Purpleheart" announcement. I'm surprised many more did not cancel.
Ha, I most likely will after a few weeks with them as I hate that damn cord but I must hear these as I loved the mahogany version.
Glad I held off. And what terrible timing for this drop. First the detachable cable announcement from a rep, then the "Purpleheart" announcement. I'm surprised many more did not cancel.
My wallet is ready when you decide to sell
Trying to stop myself from pulling the trigger on them right now... I love the Mahagony's so much but dat purple...
I'm guessing it's going to sound similar to the TH900's
Ha, I most likely will after a few weeks with them as I hate that damn cord but I must hear these as I loved the mahogany version.
Gaf, I need your help here. Badly.
So I'm an audio noob and must change my headphone. It was relatively low cost (80$ I think) and served me well, a few too many rolls of the chair on its cable really took their toll. Now the thing likes to deliver sound in one hear. I mean you can have the other hear if you want. Both you say ? Wellllll you can do that too but there is a high probability of parasitic noises during certains sounds (frequencies ?).
So yeah, it is time.
Usage ? High gaming, Middle to high Movies and Music. So I would like to buy a good one.
Do I need a sound card ? I have an Asus P8P67 LE, does it have good integrated audio ?
I hear that Hi-Fi headphones are better than gaming ones ?
So I would have to buy a separate mic ? Are there good ones ? (not a priority)
Really the thing is, I could see myself putting ~200€ on it and I really want a good quality product that I won't regret buying. A mid to long term purchase.
So I'm an audio noob and must change my headphone. It was relatively low cost (80$ I think) and served me well, a few too many rolls of the chair on its cable really took their toll. Now the thing likes to deliver sound in one hear. I mean you can have the other hear if you want. Both you say ? Wellllll you can do that too but there is a high probability of parasitic noises during certains sounds (frequencies ?).
So yeah, it is time.
Usage ? High gaming, Middle to high Movies and Music. So I would like to buy a good one.
Do I need a sound card ? I have an Asus P8P67 LE, does it have good integrated audio ?
I hear that Hi-Fi headphones are better than gaming ones ?
So I would have to buy a separate mic ? Are there good ones ? (not a priority)
Really the thing is, I could see myself putting ~200€ on it and I really want a good quality product that I won't regret buying. A mid to long term purchase.
Probably not.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
You can get the Sennhesier HD 598 and add in a mic. Those are really great headphones from what many users say for gaming.
LQX
Member
My motherboard had the same audio as your motherboard and yes, a sound card or DAC/AMP will make a big difference so I would for sure do an upgrade on that end if you get new headphones.
With your budget maybe get the Sennheiser - HD598? They are amazing for games, movies and music. And with the Sound Blaster Z you would not need a mic as it comes with one.
If you are looking to get a gaming headset though the HyperX Cloud II gets a lot of praise and is fairly cheap. Everything in one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SAYCXWG/
SolarMystic
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Yep, I was hitting F5 for about a minute. By the time my order went all the way through, it was up to 170 something I think.
My wallet is ready when you decide to sell
Trying to stop myself from pulling the trigger on them right now... I love the Mahagony's so much but dat purple...
I'm guessing it's going to sound similar to the TH900's
Purrin from SBAF said that the difference was so subtle, we may not even notice it. Should sound pretty much like the mahogany version, maybe with a smoother treble.
zswordsman
Member
Quick question since I can't find anything online.
Portability aside, would the Magni 2 give me better results than the E12 or are they basically the same? The E12 is actually more expensive and I like it but I'm looking to getting a non portable amp.
Is it worth it? Or should I save up and get a higher tier amp?
Portability aside, would the Magni 2 give me better results than the E12 or are they basically the same? The E12 is actually more expensive and I like it but I'm looking to getting a non portable amp.
Is it worth it? Or should I save up and get a higher tier amp?
SolarMystic
Member
The Magni 2 will have a lot more headroom to play with. I'm not sure how the e12 would compare quality wise though. If you don't need portability, then it's generally recommended to get a full desktop setup.
Creative E-MU are selling their cups separately and I think you can choose between lacquered and non-lacquered, some shots show both. I might end up buying an ebony or purpleheart that they're selling for my th-x00. They're unbranded as well.
http://emu.com/index.php/gallery/housing
http://emu.com/index.php/gallery/housing
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Omg, the audeze sine is one of the comfortable on ears I've ever tried on.
zswordsman
Member
Ok cool. Hmmm I'll see if I can find any info on quality vs the e12
SolarMystic
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I would be surprised if the e12 was better at anything besides portability.
zswordsman
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Yeah that's what I feel. I can't find anything that compares the two. I love the portability but I don't know, I usually just listen to music in my room anyways so I want a quality boost now too. Any amps you recommend? Budget is kinda low but if it's worth saving up for something decent then I don't mind.
SolarMystic
Member
Unless you need portability, the Magni is incredibly hard to beat at that price. Do you have a DAC already?
zswordsman
Member
Ok I'm really considering the Magni, not sure if über or not but Magni sure.
no no Dac yet. I mainly use a Walkman A25 with flac files and the e12. Someone else on here said that a DAC would be redundant since it's a DAP but I'm still in the fence on whether I might see some improvements getting a DAC.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Any clip on mics that would compare to a ModMic?
OdysseusVA
Banned
Zalman? Currently using it on the PS4
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Gotta say, from what little I've heard of the sine, it's definitely an option I would consider when looking for a close back. Feels a lot more engaging than the pm3.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
The sine? Huh, how much?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hmm, dunno about the ifi, but that seems like a pretty sick deal.
Dreams-Visions
Member
As a D7000 owner, I can't recommend buying into this family of headphones enough. I think I'm going to buy a pair of these just so that I can retire my D7000s into their nice box. I wear my D7000s for probably 10 hours a day and have since 2012 or 2013. I've tried many headphones since, but the D7000s are always the ones I come back to.
Buy with confidence if you can stand the wait. I know I will.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Welp.
Got the Mee pinnacle P1 coming in.
Got the Mee pinnacle P1 coming in.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Make sure you give impressions! I've been dying those iem for a while now.
LQX
Member
No, they charge you as soon as the drop ends regardless of how far out the shipping date is. Which is sort of fucked up considering that with this latest drop they will have the funds for at-least 5 months before they begin shipping.
SolarMystic
Member
This is just an educated guess but having heard the old Denon D2000 I'm guessing even greater bass impact with superior subbass quality, less treble, and a warmer midrange. Probably slightly narrower soundstage.
I suggest trying out the alpha pads on your d7k. Since you've had them for so long, it might be a refreshing change. I've got them on my th-x00 and the comfort is beyond amazing. I use them for hours at a time as well.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
That's just how made to order is though. They need to guarantee the capital up front before making it. That's how it works for MTO clothes, though they also just mostly charge a partial down payment.
Will do. Looking forward to comparing it with my harmony and hd600.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Dumb question about impedance. I don't remember much of anything about it (high school was a while ago), so it's not a very technical question.
I (still) have taped up HD555s, that I run through my AV receiver. I feel like the volume necessary to get the best sound out of them is too high though. I assume this means it would be a good idea to get some higher impedance headphones when I replace these? DT990s seem like a pair I'd enjoy the sound of, but with like four different models I'd like to make sure I get one with ideal impedance. Assuming I decide to go with those, who knows.
I (still) have taped up HD555s, that I run through my AV receiver. I feel like the volume necessary to get the best sound out of them is too high though. I assume this means it would be a good idea to get some higher impedance headphones when I replace these? DT990s seem like a pair I'd enjoy the sound of, but with like four different models I'd like to make sure I get one with ideal impedance. Assuming I decide to go with those, who knows.
-tetsuo-
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Magni 2 and Modi 2 hooked up. I been testing a bunch of sets because I have problems. Currently running the Fidelio X2s, which are fantastic. The very last set I have coming in to test are the AKG K712 Pros which I hear are very good for music. I might just keep the Fidelios for games and those for music if I notice a big enough difference. Overall, however, what an eye opening experience this has been. The difference in quality, the jump I have done, is just hilarious. I went from Tritton 5.1 headsets through on board soundcard to X2s through a standalone amp and dac. Not gonna go back.
Xander51
Member
Haha wow yeah, I can't even imagine what that jump was like. I switched to more traditional audiophile gear like...gosh, 14 years ago now? Back when gaming headphones were barely a thing and way more ridiculous.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I don't understand.
OP says you use amps with high impedance headphones, and since an AV receiver functions like an amp in this situation I figured I'd want something with higher impedance.
So if I want something that will sound better from my receiver at lower volumes I want lower impedance (so for the DT990, the 32ohm one)?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Damping factor is also a consideration. Typically you'd want your amp's output impedance to be 8x lower than your headphones's input impedance.