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Paul MaudDib posted:Dumb question but are you OK with the headphones that hook behind your ear or with a band behind your head to keep them in place? I've never had any success keeping earbuds in while exercising. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product...pf_rd_i=desktop These are actually the bone conductive set I had before: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aftershokz...B7Y2Y0R7MRMBXKT These don't fold but are metal and from the same company as the old ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018XNGQOE/ref=psdc_4085751_t1_B018ZEEHR4 quote:They do make wireless behind-head bluetooth sets if you want, like the AmazonBasics set. I thought the "two-way" mode sounded pretty tinny (tried to use it for gaming) but the "one-way" (double the bandwidth) music mode was pretty OK. But overall wired will always sound better than wireless, because wireless has to recompress music to fit into a bluetooth channel. Those don't seem to be on Amazon UK.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:I hear the T50RP mk3's are actually great stock except for the pads, but that's why god made Brainwavz. I have a pair that should show up tomorrow so I'll check back in and let you know how they sound. They showed up. Hot diggity. Here's my snap judgement after a couple hours listening. Pretty loving amazing for the $120 I spent on a used set. The good: They sound amazing with the stock pads. A. Ma. Zing. Tight, deep bass extension. Less bass than my t20s, but even faster and flatter across the spectrum. The high end is not particularly forward or bright, but it's there and sparkly and accurate. Warmish, but not quite Sennheiser warm. Definitely not Grados. Mid focused, but my god the detail. I haven't heard dynamic cans that can do this. A sine sweep shows no significant audible variance between the drivers. Hits its stride at 100hz. Little hump at 900hz, dip at 8k, starts rolling off audibly at 12k (though my hearing rolls off at 13 so if you're younger ymmv). Smooth as heck. The bad: The stock pads are horrrrrribly uncomfortable and hot. I tried some Brainwavz hybrid velour pads, but they put the drivers too far away and the bass disappears. I've ordered some fancy Shure pads because I hear they're ideal for these cans and I like them more than enough to splurge out another 40 for fancy pads. Besides, nothing this cheap should sound this good. Headband sort of sucks. It's a shitload better than the mk2's but I splurged another 12 bucks on an HD600 style set of foam lumps. The included cables are a bit wank. You get a short, bright orange bit of rubbery wank, or a way-too-long black bit of rubbery wank. Thankfully I had a Vmoda cable lying around that's much better. Still hard to drive, but at least a tad easier than the t20s. For the 150 or so they ask for these, they are ludicrously worth it. If you already have a beefy headphone amp and are willing to splurge on some quality of life improvements, I can't think of a better deal in this price range. If you don't have a beefy amp, well it's still probably worth it. Spend 150 on the cans, another 50 or so on pads and a headband upgrade, plus a hundred bucks on a nice amp. Now you own a set of planars that sound better than the Oppo PM-3 and compete with the Hifiman HE400, and you spent $100 bucks less than either of those sets. And you have a nice new headphone amp. Dr. Fishopolis fucked around with this message at 21:06 on Jul 30, 2016 |
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Paul MaudDib posted:How are the K7XX for gaming? I am currently driving a pair with an O2/ODAC. I'm pretty happy overall, but in some of those "3d audio" things I can't tell front-versus-back particularly well - which makes sense in terms of the physics of there not actually being a driver there, but if there's room to move up in terms of game precision then I'm listening. The K7XX is probably one of the best headphones for gaming out there. It pretty much combines the soundstage of the original AD-700 with much nicer bass for immersion. As for 3D audio, your best bet (if the game already doesn't have binaural audio support) is Dolby Headphone. It pretty much takes the 5.1/7.1 signal and processes it to simulate binaural audio to be output to 2 drivers. Positional cues is a shitton better than a regular stereo signal. However, since it's processed audio, the audio is somewhat degraded and will sound tinny/metallic. Positional audio is pretty drat spot on when you combine Dolby Headphone with headphones like the K7XX and AD-700's too. You can find it on certain soundcards. For some games, you don't need additional hardware since they process binaural audio on their own like Overwatch's Dolby Atmos mode. There's also software solutions like Razer Surround, but I've found it pretty laggy and sounded worse than Dolby Headphone. More in-depth discussion here if you're interested: http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-3-18-2016-mrspeakers-ether-c-1-1-added It's pretty console focused, but just substitute the devices they're talking about with a soundcard that supports Dolby Headphone.
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GobiasIndustries posted:I've got a pair of Sennheiser 497s and the cord is going bad (only the right channel works now). I found this cable on amazon, but are there cheaper generics available? Any chance someone has an answer for this? I don't know if this an industry thing or if I just got lucky to have a headset with a replaceable cord.
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GobiasIndustries posted:Any chance someone has an answer for this? I don't know if this an industry thing or if I just got lucky to have a headset with a replaceable cord. This one's cheaper and a much more reasonable length: https://www.amazon.com/Bestcompu%C2...rds=hd212+cable If you're at all handy with a soldering iron I'd make my own. That's sort of a dick of a cable, I don't think I've seen a 3.5mm stereo to dual 2.5mm mono before. Standard parts but a weird configuration. Almost all good headphones have replaceable cables, but some manufacturers get weird with the connectors for some stupid reason.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:This one's cheaper and a much more reasonable length: https://www.amazon.com/Bestcompu%C2...rds=hd212+cable Cool, thank you! Unfortunately not great with a soldering iron so making my own is out of the question. The shorter length will be a positive too; the original cable is ~10ft and is totally ridiculous most of the time.
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Actually, that's a good question. Any replacement for this, should it become an issue? $10 seems a tad high. http://www.astrogaming.com/2.0m-a40-tr-inline-mute-cable/3ACBL-AGH9X-807.html#start=1 (3.5mm TRRRS to TRRS with inline button)
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I forgot my IEMs at home before spending 20+ hours in airports. I ended up buying a pair of Westone 20s as an impulse buy. I'm not sure if they sound like they cost $300 yet, but they're sure built well and have a billion accessories.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Or rather, if you haven't owned a nice pair of headphones in a long while, dip your toes in the water and grab some Superlux 668B's because they cost 38 american dollars and are loving fantastic. I enjoy mine about as much as I do any of the other headphones I own regardless of price. These showed up today and I'm really liking them. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I picked up a lightly used pair of Bose QC25 from the local classifieds since they were seriously underpriced compared to what they sell for used, and I used them on the bus ride and walk to work today. Holy loving poo poo stay away from them if you have any interest at all in good soundquality, no matter how small! The few good things they have going for them are the noise cancellation, which is awesome, a nice cable with remote and a comfy headband. The rest is cheap plastic, average comfort on the too-small earpads and making your music sound like it's coming from laptop speakers. My other headphones are Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 ohms (the best average overall I've tried), Sony MDR-1A (best for music), Bang Olufsen H2 (bass heavy and meaty sound, but still good detail and quality), some $50 Sony noise cancelling in-ear plugs I picked up at the airport before flying across the Atlantic, and Koss PortaPros. All of these have better build quality and sound than the QC25. I would imagine they are good for long flights, but that's the only thing I would ever use them for. They are getting put up for sale again.
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plape tickler posted:These showed up today and I'm really liking them. Thanks for the recommendation. Hooray! My only issue with them is I find the stock pads a bit sweaty. If you want to really treat yourself, I've found the Brainwavz HM5 hybrids to be the perfect solution for that. https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGGG3KY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470177581&sr=8-1&keywords=brainwavz+hybrid Of course, they cost almost as much as the headphones themselves, so if you want something more reasonable, these are entirely worth the 7 bucks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Pair-of-V...ZQAAOSwYHxWMYGF
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 HEADPHONE ALERT SPEND MONEY ON poo poo I'm late on this but the shp9500 are in stock at Newegg for 58 dollars. They are discontinued and increasingly hard to find south of $75. If you need or want an open set of headphones go buy them right now. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190 go go go Dr. Fishopolis fucked around with this message at 02:16 on Aug 3, 2016 |
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:
I just ordered a pair of Superlux 668B's would the SHP9500's be better? EDIT: Eh gently caress it $100 bucks for 2 pair of headphones is not much. So I just bought both. MarcusSA fucked around with this message at 02:56 on Aug 3, 2016 |
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Ordered Fostex T50RP Mk III for fun. Hoping they'll not leak too much sound to be used at work. Source will be an Apple laptop and I won't be moving around with the headphones. Wondering if I need an amp? I should be able to try with and without, using either a Fiio E10k or my CMOY. If one is worthwhile can you make some recommendations under 200 $? Schiit's stuff is somewhat tempting, though as soon as I look there I'm tempted to get a DAC as well. Other reasonable options?
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MarcusSA posted:I just ordered a pair of Superlux 668B's would the SHP9500's be better? The 668 has wider soundstage, is very very bright and semi-open, so leaks much less sound. It is extremely ugly, but sounds amazing for the price and is maybe marginally better for gaming. It's quite comfortable if you get along with the flappy paddle headband, though switching the pads to at least those cheapo velours is a really good idea as the pads are a weak point. The Philips is maybe a little more boringly accurate than the Superlux, but sounds considerably more refined. Extremely open, meaning the whole room will hear the bukkake porn you're listening to. The headband and pads are finished with a weird sort of office chair upholstery kind of fabric. At first, you'll think "this won't be comfortable" but it is, in fact, extremely comfortable. Absurdly comfortable. I own both because hey why not they're cheap. The SHP is probably my favorite dynamic headphone. It does not sound as detailed as an HD600, but I do think it sounds a bit more balanced and honest than the 598. It's not as grandiose as the Fidelio X2, but it also costs 60 bucks. And it's just so loving comfortable. If I had to lose one, it would definitely be the Superlux, but I still like it and break it out to game with from time to time. Dr. Fishopolis fucked around with this message at 08:42 on Aug 3, 2016 |
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Melraidin posted:Ordered Fostex T50RP Mk III for fun. Hoping they'll not leak too much sound to be used at work. Source will be an Apple laptop and I won't be moving around with the headphones. Wondering if I need an amp? I should be able to try with and without, using either a Fiio E10k or my CMOY. If one is worthwhile can you make some recommendations under 200 $? Schiit's stuff is somewhat tempting, though as soon as I look there I'm tempted to get a DAC as well. Other reasonable options? I can just about eke out an acceptable volume with mine if I crank my macbook up to max, but yeah you really do need an amp. I've been thinking about getting an Origen+ since my cheapo behringer DAC is crapping out and it would be nice to have an amp I can take places. lots of good reviews. It looks like it would do you fine, let me know how it is if you get it: https://www.amazon.com/Micca-OriGen-High-Resolution-Preamplifier/dp/B01BURJVOC Incidentally, you should know that you neeeeeeeeed to replace the pads. Friends don't let friends use the T50 with the stock pads. Get Shure 850 pads for 12 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC840-Replacement-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B002Z9JWZS or get the 1540 pads if you want to spend 40 dollars on ultrasuede headphone pads that feel like you've strapped the memory foam headcushions from a mercedes c-class to the sides of your head.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:The 668 has wider soundstage, is very very bright and semi-open, so leaks much less sound. It is extremely ugly, but sounds amazing for the price and is maybe marginally better for gaming. It's quite comfortable if you get along with the flappy paddle headband, though switching the pads to at least those cheapo velours is a really good idea as the pads are a weak point. Thanks! Yeah I figured why not just get both because in the end they are cheap. I also bought some replacement ear pads for the Superlux so in the end I'm sure I'll be happy with both.
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Melraidin posted:Ordered Fostex T50RP Mk III for fun. Hoping they'll not leak too much sound to be used at work. Source will be an Apple laptop and I won't be moving around with the headphones. Wondering if I need an amp? I should be able to try with and without, using either a Fiio E10k or my CMOY. If one is worthwhile can you make some recommendations under 200 $? Schiit's stuff is somewhat tempting, though as soon as I look there I'm tempted to get a DAC as well. Other reasonable options? Even if they hit an acceptable volume there's no way that a laptop will be pushing enough power to make them sound good. Planar magnetic headphones are really, really hard to drive. An Objective2 or a Magni 2 are probably the best cheap amps. If you want a combo unit there's also the O2/ODAC.
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Paul MaudDib posted:Even if they hit an acceptable volume there's no way that a laptop will be pushing enough power to make them sound good. Can you explain the physics behind this? I've always heard tell that if you have to push the knob past 3 o'clock, you need a more powerful amp, but damned if I can tell the difference in an A/B test.
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Paul MaudDib posted:Even if they hit an acceptable volume there's no way that a laptop will be pushing enough power to make them sound good. Planar magnetic headphones are really, really hard to drive. I've been considering the cheapest Schiit options, the Magni and Modi, assuming I do need an amp. I'm hoping to test the headphones first but realistically expect to have to get an amp. I like the Schiit style but I'm not sure I'm happy about being drawn in to buying a DAC as well. thought that's totally on me. Really wishing the Canadian dollar was up right now... For the Magni 2, is the "uber" version worthwhile for these headphones? I'd really rather buy equipment that I should be able to use for a very long time, and returns/exchanges are painful from Canada, so if it's likely to be a reasonable improvement I might lean towards that.
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I probably have hearing damage from three years of drum lessons with no ear protection so my only requirements should be that these headphones connect to a desktop computer and block out the phone calls of people around me, while not bothering anyone, and I guess feel comfortable while doing so, but if anyone phrases their reply like "well for low end customers like yourself I recommend sticking your head in an old metal garbage can and hollering" and pricks my pride I'm going to pay way too much on headphones I can't appreciate. Please suggest some isolating headphones at a 50-130$ price without wounding my paper-thin skin. Thank you in advance.
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If anyone was looking for some pretty decent workout BT headphones Costco has the plantronics backbeat fits on sale for $55. I've been using them for the past 2 hours to work out and I'm extremely happy with them for that price. They aren't completely noise isolating which I thought might bother me at first but I like being able to hear something if needed. If you have a Costco.com account you can order them there or take a shot at a price match at bestbuy. The bestbuy thing is a huge YMMV thing though since the version that they carry are "bestbuy exclusive" or some poo poo but they are the same ones. I got lucky and the manager did it for me. Anyway that's my story thanks for reading.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Can you explain the physics behind this? I've always heard tell that if you have to push the knob past 3 o'clock, you need a more powerful amp, but damned if I can tell the difference in an A/B test. The Total Harmonic Distortion of an amp is given at a specific output level. As you increase the power output of the amp, the THD increases, usually very rapidly past a certain point. Chinese amps are particularly bad for this (they tend to clip the signal), for example the SMSL SA-160 amp has 10% THD at its rated 160W output. At a THD of 1% they put out about 60-80W depending on the impedance of your speakers. I think a more realistic output figure is 1/4th of their rated output - the SA-160 is more comparable to a 40W amp. In terms of what I was referring to, the impedance of a headphone is not actually flat, it varies at different frequencies. To give a number that is comparable between headphones, the number quoted is typically measured at 1 KHz. Past this point is interpretation (from below), but I would assume that your amp basically needs enough headroom to handle the high-impedance portions of the frequency curve, otherwise you will get portions that "drop out", or slower/muddier response on those portions of the curve. Bigger amps would effectively have bigger caps and higher voltage that can swing high-impedance elements more aggressively. similarly to how they can also reach higher amplitudes (volume levels). However, they must also have a sufficiently low output impedance that they can operate without distortion at the low-impedance portions of the frequency curve. So the combination of high-impedance and low-impedance frequency ranges are what gets perceived as "hard to drive". NwAvGuy has some discussion of the phenomenon here. Note that the comments are also worth reading, ctrl-F "K701" to read some comments from NwAvGuy on "hard-to-drive" headphones: http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/headphone-impedance-explained.html Paul MaudDib fucked around with this message at 01:16 on Aug 6, 2016 |
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Melraidin posted:I've been considering the cheapest Schiit options, the Magni and Modi, assuming I do need an amp. I'm hoping to test the headphones first but realistically expect to have to get an amp. I like the Schiit style but I'm not sure I'm happy about being drawn in to buying a DAC as well. thought that's totally on me. Really wishing the Canadian dollar was up right now... The Magni and the Objective2 are my suggestions, yeah. The O2 is supposedly more of a reference/transparent sound and can be had in a single DAC/amp combo unit, while the Magni is brighter and has more output power. Both of them are enough to power pretty much anything on the market, they're lightyears ahead of a laptop headphone out. If you want the Magni then I think it's probably worth it to have the little extra power of the Uber.
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I used to have a pair of Sennheiser PMX80's that finally died on me. I liked them because they sounded decent to me, but the biggest draw was that by being a neck band, they'd stay in my ears at all times. Earbuds always fall out on me. Any thoughts on the modern version of these, which sadly is double the price of what I remember paying for my PMX80's? The PMX686G? Or should I look at a completely different brand entirely that has the same basic shape?
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I recently started a data entry job where we're not allowed to use headphones or earbuds, despite the the fact that I go whole days without having a conversation with anyone. Several coworkers around me instead play radio stations or podcasts very low on their PC speakers or small stereos, at volumes that don't bother me. My problem is the podcasts I listen to can get pretty blue and often contain swearing, and I listen to music a lot of people would find abrasive. I don't wanna be That Guy and I was curious if there's anything out there that would fit my situation? My first thought was ultrasound, but other than a pricey kickstarter that has yet to deliver, that's not reasonable. Are there any speakers that kiiiiind of achieve this effect? The Music Wrap around-the-neck speakers seem perfect, but yet again, still in crowdfunding development. My last resort would be bone induction headphones like the AfterShokz, but I'm fairly confident those are 'close enough' to be a no go.
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any IEM nerds here? Stuck between Shure 215's or the RHA 750's, sturggling to find much inbetween. Etymotics look painful and my music sources aren't great, rock-it r-50's look a little rough. Analytical is fine but would prefer something a little fun. Mostly listening to post-rock, classical. Going travelling and need something pretty isolating.
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If you're looking for "fun" the RHA 750s would probably suit you better. They have more treble than the SE215 and the latter sounds, for lack of a better term, more "laid back". The R-50s are excellent headphones but tend to the more analytical side.
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grack posted:If you're looking for "fun" the RHA 750s would probably suit you better. They have more treble than the SE215 and the latter sounds, for lack of a better term, more "laid back". The R-50s are excellent headphones but tend to the more analytical side. Thanks! I ended up throwing all logic out the window anyway and buying Trinity Delta Hybrids!
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I use wireless headphones to play PS3, PS4 and PC games through my TV. At the moment I am using a Turtle Beach Stealth 400s, plugged into my PS4 but using the optical input for sound direct from the TV (that way I don't need to keep switching the USB adapter around, and also I can use them for my PS2 and PSTV as well), but I am thinking of switching to something better. I don't play online games with voice particularly so the microphone part is unnecessary. Is there something significantly better than that for the same kind of setup to be had for under or around $200?
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MarcusSA posted:These came on Friday and I had a chance to use them over the weekend and I have to say that I really really like them. They are very comfortable and sound great. I actually really like the way the cables run over the ear is it helps keep the earbuds in place. For 14 bucks you can't go wrong. I finally got to try mine today. Audio quality is terrific, especially compared with the hands free included with my phone. For this price, they're great. I didn't like the fact that the remote/mic only has a play button, but no volume control. Additionally, the little weights that go on the cables, and which hang behind your ears, are so annoying I'm thinking about removing them altogether, as they only seem to be glued to the cables. Any ideas on this? Still, for the price, good choice.
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I keep buying Sennheiser PX100s for portable use. The cord always breaks after about 1-2 years and then I buy the same ones again. Should I look at anything in particular as an alternative? I don't like Koss PortaPros, their metal band feels uncomfortable. I buy the PX100s with the iPhone remote in the cord, but I wonder if I could use a remote with more buttons. For example, I use the triple-click to skip backward a lot and it's easy to accidentally miss it and do something else. For home use with my TV, I just run a long cord out of the headphone jack of an Onkyo AV receiver to whatever headphones I want to use. I always wonder, though, why I can't get a receiver that would let me switch to/from the headphone output from the remote so I don't have to get up and physically plug/unplug it. Anyway, those are just my random questions, I'll probably find out more interesting things by just browsing the thread.
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Krinkle posted:my only requirements should be that these headphones connect to a desktop computer and ... not bother anyone, and I guess feel comfortable while doing so, I looked at a bunch of Sennheisers but then went on the advice of a guy I barely know to get audio technica M50x. Though he said M50s. They were horrifying. I've never seen such thin awful thin plastic that was 100% for sure going to break. I have no confidence in these headphones. And they claim to be closed but they don't reduce sound at all. These broken hyperx cloud II's, just putting them on my head block out more sound than the AT M50x's playing music. It's like they don't even try. I returned them and my stomach is in knots. Goddamn I got buyers remorse on these. The Sennheiser HD 598s look sturdier, though still plastic, but the answered questions on amazon seem to suggest that they do not even try to block out sound coming or going. If someone is on a phone call behind me are they going to pick up computer stuff played at a reasonable volume? Krinkle fucked around with this message at 22:47 on Aug 8, 2016 |
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Or rather, if you haven't owned a nice pair of headphones in a long while, dip your toes in the water and grab some Superlux 668B's because they cost 38 american dollars and are loving fantastic. I enjoy mine about as much as I do any of the other headphones I own regardless of price. I just ordered these last night. I haven't owned a pair of over-ear headphones ever, so I feel like this might be a good way to try it out. 
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-Anders posted:I just ordered these last night. I haven't owned a pair of over-ear headphones ever, so I feel like this might be a good way to try it out. Mine came over the weekend and drat I really like them. I changed out the stock pads for some felt ones and I am in love. They are definitely a great buy.
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Krinkle posted:The Sennheiser HD 598s look sturdier, though still plastic, but the answered questions on amazon seem to suggest that they do not even try to block out sound coming or going. If someone is on a phone call behind me are they going to pick up computer stuff played at a reasonable volume? My experience with open headphones is that, at reasonable volumes they aren't distracting to others. But listening to them in a noisy environment is going to really affect you. For me I just think they are too goofy looking to wear at work. They are a lot more comfortable than closed-backs if you plan on wearing them for hours. the bass on the 598s vs m50x is going to be significantly different, too.
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Ninkobei posted:My experience with open headphones is that, at reasonable volumes they aren't distracting to others. But listening to them in a noisy environment is going to really affect you. For me I just think they are too goofy looking to wear at work. They are a lot more comfortable than closed-backs if you plan on wearing them for hours. the bass on the 598s vs m50x is going to be significantly different, too. In terms of sound leakage and disturbing others, it really does depend on the headphone. It's a spectrum; headphones are more or less open by design. The worst headphone for sound leakage I've ever heard is the Fidelio X2s, I tried bringing them into work for awhile but even at low volumes you can hear them all the way across the room and it pissed people off every time I turned them on. They just push sound everywhere, all the time. I don't have a pair of audio technica 900x anymore but I assume those would be terrible as well. This contrasts quite a bit with something more closed-open hybrid like the DT 880s, which tend to push out less sound in my experience. Krinkle posted:I looked at a bunch of Sennheisers but then went on the advice of a guy I barely know to get audio technica M50x. Though he said M50s. They were horrifying. I've never seen such thin awful thin plastic that was 100% for sure going to break. I have no confidence in these headphones. And they claim to be closed but they don't reduce sound at all. These broken hyperx cloud II's, just putting them on my head block out more sound than the AT M50x's playing music. It's like they don't even try. If the 50x aren't reducing sound leakage then you must have a really bad seal. You give off a bit of a nervous vibe so I wonder if you didn't judge them too quickly (not saying you did for sure). I don't like the 50x either, but more because I don't like the sound signature. I find them to be just fine build-quality wise, obviously a far cry from say the Fidelios, but sturdy enough. One of my friends travels internationally very often with the 50xs and they haven't broken on him yet. The 598s are super good headphones and I would recommend them. If build quality is super important to you, say gently caress it and get the Fidelio X2s. They're only $224 on Amazon right now, which is great. Def not going to block any sound though.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:
gently caress these do not ship to Canada and the price on newegg.ca is double that.
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I'm looking for a headphone recommendation. I'm a medical student, and our school posts all the lectures online, and I find that a better use of time than attending lectures, since you can stop/replay as well as manipulate the playback speed. I'm looking for a headphone with at least moderate isolation, that folds up and comes with, or has optionally available, a hard-case for transit. I take a lot of public transit and my backpack takes a lot of bumps and whatnot, so that's non-negotiable. I listen to music while reading occasionally, but am not ultra concerned about sound quality. That said I'm mostly listening to classical, jazz or ambient/post-rock, so I'd prefer a more neutral sound vs a hyped bass. I'll probably be getting the new MacPro launching some time next month, which reportedly doesn't have a headphone jack, so I guess it has to be Bluetooth. Budget could go up to $250-300 for a perfect solution but would prefer to spend less.
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