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Is there such a thing as good quality over/on ear Bluetooth headphones with a good microphone? Basically the headsets we have in the office suck and I've got my headphones on most of the time anyway. A boom mic is a must, as well as good mute/unmute features. I can find 3 groups: rando $30 Chinese Aliexpress specials, XTREME GAMING headsets and stuff by business-focused companies like Plantronics or Logitech. Nothing by companies who make good headphones as far as I can tell. Budget is $200-ish I guess, will go more if it's something really good.
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Flaggy posted:Budget - $50 - $70 "7.1" headphones are a lie, run like hell from anything labelled as such. Best thing I can imagine in your price range is a pair of SHP-9500's: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190 and a Vmoda Boompro, or rather this knockoff which I think is just as good: https://www.amazon.com/adapter-Micr...boom+microphone
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Jun 28, 2017 23:58
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Massdrop lowered the price of the HD6xx back down to $200  https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx?mode=guest_open I snagged myself a pair this go round. They won't be here till Christmas, but gently caress it. I've got plenty enough to keep me busy till then anyway. I still haven't even broken in my last $200 pair of headphones. GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 00:54 on Jun 29, 2017 |
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Jun 29, 2017 00:38
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:and a Vmoda Boompro, or rather this knockoff which I think is just as good: https://www.amazon.com/adapter-Micr...boom+microphone
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qirex posted:Is there such a thing as good quality over/on ear Bluetooth headphones with a good microphone? Basically the headsets we have in the office suck and I've got my headphones on most of the time anyway. A boom mic is a must, as well as good mute/unmute features. I can find 3 groups: rando $30 Chinese Aliexpress specials, XTREME GAMING headsets and stuff by business-focused companies like Plantronics or Logitech. Nothing by companies who make good headphones as far as I can tell. Budget is $200-ish I guess, will go more if it's something really good. Not sure if they have a model that fits your exact needs but check out what SteelSeries has to offer.
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Jun 29, 2017 01:06
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:"7.1" headphones are a lie, run like hell from anything labelled as such. Best thing I can imagine in your price range is a pair of SHP-9500's: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826138190 Those first ones look all right, but I don't think they have a mic which I need. I am hoping to avoid 3.5mm and use USB. The 2nd thing you linked is a microphone adapter. Unless you meant those two things to go together which I get. I would much rather have an all in one.
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Jun 29, 2017 02:17
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Massdrop lowered the price of the HD6xx back down to $200 Ordered just so I can have a spare for my HD650's. The two pairs should last me a lifetime.
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Jun 29, 2017 04:28
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Massdrop lowered the price of the HD6xx back down to $200 I just got a pair of M1060's last month but this is tempting... how different are their sound signatures? The only amp I have is an old Fiio E11
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Jun 29, 2017 05:18
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Flaggy posted:Those first ones look all right, but I don't think they have a mic which I need. I am hoping to avoid 3.5mm and use USB. The 2nd thing you linked is a microphone adapter. Unless you meant those two things to go together which I get. I would much rather have an all in one. They go together seamlessly. The SHP has a 3.5mm jack where the cord plugs in, the boompro just plugs right in and replaces the cord. I'm unclear on why you would want USB for your headset, though.
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Jun 29, 2017 06:20
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Is it worth it to upgrade to HD6XX from AKG K7XX's? Other cans I have are AD900x and M50s. I listen to basically every genre that isn't country or hardcore, but mostly electronica/dance and rock.
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BurritoJustice posted:Is it worth it to upgrade to HD6XX from AKG K7XX's? Other cans I have are AD900x and M50s. I listen to basically every genre that isn't country or hardcore, but mostly electronica/dance and rock. The upgrade would definitely be to go from the AKGs to the Sennheisers so yes. (corrected because I wrote a really bad sentence at first) If you want sweet EDM/Synth headphones then consider an Audio Technica MSR7. Great treble and very tight bass with nice sub bass extension (not basshead cans mind you). Should be in roughly the same price range. If you don't mind spending a bit more get the Final Audio Sonorous IIIs for an actual legit upgrade that is also great value. Just bear in mind if you get those you'll probably want to spend extra on some ZMF Ori pads to achieve ungodly levels of comfort. (stock pads are ok too I guess but I replaced them ASAP because of how they fit me personally) This review is actually not hyperbole. It's that good and everything else I own is getting neglected. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/final2/1.html If you asked me to describe the sound signature I would say "More bass than my planars, mid range about equal with my HD600s and minor treble fall off, all within a very wide sound stage. Great imaging too." Oh they're also so efficient that my ancient Sony MP3 player can drive them extremely well at about a quarter volume. DancingShade fucked around with this message at 12:18 on Jun 29, 2017 |
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Jun 29, 2017 11:59
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Massdrop lowered the price of the HD6xx back down to $200 Same here, even though I already have the HD598 and PSB M4U 2. Guess I'll finally have to buy an amp, though
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BurritoJustice posted:Is it worth it to upgrade to HD6XX from AKG K7XX's? Other cans I have are AD900x and M50s. I listen to basically every genre that isn't country or hardcore, but mostly electronica/dance and rock. I'd say it's a bit of an upgrade for the type of music you're listening to (except for soundstage). Also at $200, it's worth it just to have a headphone with the Sennheiser veil in your collection so you can kind of confirm what your preferences are.
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curried lamb of God posted:Same here, even though I already have the HD598 and PSB M4U 2. Guess I'll finally have to buy an amp, though Yeah I'm looking forward to having an excuse to buy this. I'm not crazy about the idea of a stepped attenuator but I'll admit I'm curious about the technology. I'm also gonna make 50' balanced headphone cables just to justify the use of the balanced outputs. Constellation I posted:I'd say it's a bit of an upgrade for the type of music you're listening to (except for soundstage). Also at $200, it's worth it just to have a headphone with the Sennheiser veil in your collection so you can kind of confirm what your preferences are. I avoided the deal the first time because I was convinced that I wanted the HD600 over the 650. After hearing both I can tell you that there's not enough of a difference between them for me to care, or own both. If anything, the 600 has a little less of the 'Sennheiser Veil' but is still plenty nice for long listens. (I'm a fan of smooth easy headphones, and the Sennheiser veil) GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 20:16 on Jun 29, 2017 |
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:They go together seamlessly. The SHP has a 3.5mm jack where the cord plugs in, the boompro just plugs right in and replaces the cord. I'm unclear on why you would want USB for your headset, though. I seem to be having issues with 3.5mm inputs on my PC. The sound will get real quiet, and I can hear others talking (while in discord) than it POPS back in at the volume it was. I have tried changing every setting in discord and on the PC that I can think of and it still happens. So it might be the inputs, or the jacks themselves.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Yeah I'm looking forward to having an excuse to buy this. That's a bit rich for my blood  I'm probably just going to get a Magni, or maybe an O2 if Massdrop puts it up for sale again soon
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curried lamb of God posted:That's a bit rich for my blood Don't get me wrong, I'm gonna have to sell a car or a couple of motorcycles to afford it. But at least then the wife AND I will be happier. DancingShade posted:If you don't mind spending a bit more get the Final Audio Sonorous IIIs for an actual legit upgrade that is also great value. Just bear in mind if you get those you'll probably want to spend extra on some ZMF Ori pads to achieve ungodly levels of comfort.  https://www.amazon.com/Final-Audio-Design-SONOROUS-Headphones/dp/B015JA4UNS
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Jun 29, 2017 21:38
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DancingShade posted:This review is actually not hyperbole. It's that good and everything else I own is getting neglected. Sorry man - I like you and totally agree with you about the Monoprice Monolith M1060's but 6moons is the shadiest audiophile bullshit website.
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Flaggy posted:I seem to be having issues with 3.5mm inputs on my PC. The sound will get real quiet, and I can hear others talking (while in discord) than it POPS back in at the volume it was. I have tried changing every setting in discord and on the PC that I can think of and it still happens. So it might be the inputs, or the jacks themselves. Sounds like a problem with your input jacks or the jack on your headphones. Try to isolate this by plugging in your current headphones into your phone or something. If it's the input jacks on your PC, then you can either get a cheap USB sound card based on the C-Media CM119 chip. (should be lots on Amazon from cheap brands like Syba) I'd recommend a DAC but you'd need a mic input too if your PC one is borked. I know it's kinda lovely/strange that we're recommending 3 separate things to accomplish your needs (headphones, boompro, USB sound card) as opposed to getting a USB headset that has it all in one. But if it makes you feel better, most USB headsets will use more or less use this same chip in their USB implementation, but buying the headphone separately guarantees you a much better sounding headphone with a good mic and it all still only uses one cable.
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Yodzilla posted:Not sure if they have a model that fits your exact needs but check out what SteelSeries has to offer. That is firmly in the "gamer crap" wheelhouse and their bluetooth model is $350.
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Flaggy posted:I seem to be having issues with 3.5mm inputs on my PC. The sound will get real quiet, and I can hear others talking (while in discord) than it POPS back in at the volume it was. I have tried changing every setting in discord and on the PC that I can think of and it still happens. So it might be the inputs, or the jacks themselves. https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498772909&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+dac Problem solved. Constellation I posted:But if it makes you feel better, most USB headsets will use more or less use this same chip in their USB implementation, but buying the headphone separately guarantees you a much better sounding headphone with a good mic and it all still only uses one cable. Yeah, I hope you believe us when we say that as weird as all this is, you're still going to end up with something that sounds infinitely better than any gaming headset and has the same functionality, for a shitload less money. Maybe one day someone will produce a gaming headset that isn't garbage but for now this is the best possible solution. Dr. Fishopolis fucked around with this message at 22:55 on Jun 29, 2017 |
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498772909&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+dac I do believe you guys, and I really do appreciate it. I will do some testing tonight and try and figure it out and most likely go with the suggestions given. Thanks again!
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Jun 29, 2017 23:01
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qirex posted:I had a pair of Crossfades a few years ago, wasn't wild about the fit. Are there any others that can use an external mic like that? Philips SHP9500, Philips Fidelio X1/X2, Audio Technica MSR7 With the bootleg BoomPro: Sennheiser HD598, AT M50
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Constellation I posted:Philips SHP9500, Philips Fidelio X1/X2, Audio Technica MSR7
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Yeah I'm looking forward to having an excuse to buy this. Oh jesus. Not this loving thing again. Audiophile bullshit Try something with no snakeoil: https://www.mayflowerelectronics.com/
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qirex posted:I'm not clear, these are full on headphone cables with a mic integrated into them, I assume I'll have to plug in to my phone for it to work? That would defeat most of the purpose. Totally misread your question, I thought yours was about headphones compatible with a BoomPro. I have no recommendations for bluetooth headsets unfortunately.
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redeyes posted:Oh jesus. Not this loving thing again. Audiophile bullshit Schiit isn't really audiophile bullshit. They make ridiculous expensive overkill boxes but they at least live up to their specs and don't make dumb claims. Their cheap stuff is generally very good apart from slightly questionable build quality, but I guess that's how you get cheap stuff made in the USA.
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qirex posted:That is firmly in the "gamer crap" wheelhouse and their bluetooth model is $350. Haha sorry, I thought you meant visually with the gamer crap comment. At least SteelSeries doesn't look like a reject Transformer.
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If I have an amp or DAC that can drive them, are the HD6XX a noticeable upgrade from HD595s?
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SourKraut posted:If I have an amp or DAC that can drive them, are the HD6XX a noticeable upgrade from HD595s? I went from the 598 to the HD600. Looking back, I don't think I liked the 598's much. They have more sound stage, but no bass at all. I'm going off memory since I sold mine, but I remember them having grainy treble and sometimes I had to lower the volume cause the highs would be too much. At least for the HD600, the sound is lush, with a bit more bass (650/6XX has more). The sound stage will be less, but I fixed that with a tube amp. For me, the upgrade was way worth it. I noticed how much better the 600's were when I first put them on.
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D1E posted:Sorry man - I like you and totally agree with you about the Monoprice Monolith M1060's but 6moons is the shadiest audiophile bullshit website. Oh the review is full of hard to read flowery bullshit, no question. But the headphones are pretty great. GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Don't get me wrong, I'm gonna have to sell a car or a couple of motorcycles to afford it. But at least then the wife AND I will be happier. Yeah I was talking about the III. You linked the X which is five grand and has 2 joke reviews. Here you go http://a.co/f3ITS2s DancingShade fucked around with this message at 11:28 on Jun 30, 2017 |
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drat NIGGA posted:I went from the 598 to the HD600. Looking back, I don't think I liked the 598's much. They have more sound stage, but no bass at all. I'm going off memory since I sold mine, but I remember them having grainy treble and sometimes I had to lower the volume cause the highs would be too much. Thanks for the feedback! I woke up ready to buy them but the drop had ended... next time if they do the drop again.
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I kinda have a dumb question. Will I have any issues if I plug my M50x headphones into the rear onboard audio port on the back of my computer?
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spasticColon posted:I kinda have a dumb question. Will I have any issues if I plug my M50x headphones into the rear onboard audio port on the back of my computer? You may find a painless growth behind your left ear, which is normal. If it grows to the size of an apricot or large plum, you should switch ports until the swelling goes down.
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spasticColon posted:I kinda have a dumb question. Will I have any issues if I plug my M50x headphones into the rear onboard audio port on the back of my computer? Depends on how lovely your computer is, though even nice boards with great onboard audio can have interference. Try it, if you dont like it buy a usb dac
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Budget - $200-300 Source - Macbook, iPhone Isolation Requirements - You need to not be able to hear it from the next cubicle over, but we have decent size cubes and I don't listen to music too loud. Open is probably okay? Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear Preferred Tonal Balance - I am poo poo awful at describing what I like. Some bass is good but super ultra bassy isn't necessary, strong treble isn't my preference Past Headphones:
I went and listened to some headphones in a local Best Buy. I expected to like the V-Moda M-100s but they kinda sound like garbage? I was driving it from my iPhone, maybe it can't drive them hard enough, or maybe the store just had a hosed up pair? Anyway, the other notable pair was the Sennheiser HD 558s, which were great.
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spasticColon posted:I kinda have a dumb question. Will I have any issues if I plug my M50x headphones into the rear onboard audio port on the back of my computer? It very much depends on your motherboard. May sound great, may sound like crap. It probably won't blow up anything, though.
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Would an O2 be enough to drive the HD 6XX/650? I'm not planning on getting a DAC, since I would drive them from a 2015 MBP, which supposedly has a pretty good one.
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curried lamb of God posted:Would an O2 be enough to drive the HD 6XX/650? I'm not planning on getting a DAC, since I would drive them from a 2015 MBP, which supposedly has a pretty good one. For the most part, any purpose-built headphone amp should drive any headphone just fine. At least until you start getting into the truly outrageously expensive (multi-thousand $) headphones, and probably even then.
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Arcsech posted:For the most part, any purpose-built headphone amp should drive any headphone just fine. At least until you start getting into the truly outrageously expensive (multi-thousand $) headphones, and probably even then. Strictly speaking, even some relatively inexpensive headphones can have extremely high impedance and low sensitivity, making them to difficult to drive without sufficient power. However the Sennheiser HD650s are 300 ohm impedance with 103dB SPL/mW sensitivity so the O2 amp will definitely be more than sufficient.
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