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DancingShade posted:I won't argue that triple flange tips sound good. That’s why I spend like $60 a year on comply tips. I leave my x12s in all night to listen to podcasts/be earplugs, and they don’t irritate my ears after 8 hours.
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Huh, I have comply tips that are 5 years old. Still fine. Weird.
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grack posted:As long as you don't mind getting your ears violated, sure. yea that's always the one caveat with Etys, I've never liked putting things in my ears and held off on IEMs for a long time because of it as well. After getting used to them however, I honestly find Etys much more comfortable and secure fitting than any other IEMs I've used; once you're used to them being in there they can basically disappear, especially if you're running the cables over-ear. Sadly I haven't found anything else that comes close in terms of sound, and think I may prefer my ER4XR to my PM3 and HD600.
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redeyes posted:Huh, I have comply tips that are 5 years old. Still fine. Weird. Foam ones?? Do you wear them?
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I've found the comply tips I've received with IEMs wear out relatively fast but the ones I've bought directly last a lot longer even with daily wear. The pair on my work IEMs have been in use all year and are still in good condition. Not entirely sure why. Maybe it's a revision thing? I tend to only buy ones with waxguards if that's a factor. Generally I avoid using them while I'm actively sweating because sweat destroys everything.
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That’s probably what it is. I’m a hot sleeper.
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I've been buying SoundBot SB220 bluetooth headphones (amazon link) for years, I go through about 1-2 pairs per year and they wear out one way or another because I use them for basically all outdoor activity, going to the gym, etc. despite not really being made for that purpose. I like them because they're relatively lightweight and have a nice design that sort of hangs on the ear snugly (I don't know what that's called). I don't like earbuds, it hurts to wear them. I don't like over-the-head headphones unless I'm literally sitting on my couch, because they fall off too easily. These fold up but that's not a must-have feature for me. These are cheap (~$20) but I wouldn't mind paying more for a pair that has more durability. So thread, is there a better set of bluetooth headphones that I won't have to replace yearly? Looking around on Amazon isn't showing revealing much of interest, and I'm not sure what the features I like are even called
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QuarkJets posted:I've been buying SoundBot SB220 bluetooth headphones (amazon link) for years, I go through about 1-2 pairs per year and they wear out one way or another because I use them for basically all outdoor activity, going to the gym, etc. despite not really being made for that purpose. Workout grade bluetooth headphones suitable for gym use? Yeah http://blueant.com.au/products/headphones/pumpzone/ Will cost more than $20 though. No idea where you are in the world or what supplier you should go through.
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Dogen posted:Foam ones?? Do you wear them? Yeah I use them every 2-3 days for many hours. I don't sleep with my iems though.
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I'm thinking I need I new pair of IEMs. Budget: $300ish. This is flexible depending Isolation: Office. No external noise allowed Source: Magni / Modi stack / or whatever is needed. Type: IEM Tonal Preference: Bass heavy, though at this price range I would expect generally good performance Past / Current Headphones: My MX50's did not hit the mark I was looking on bass. Currently at home I have JBP 305p's paired with a sub. My headphones are Sennheiser HD 650's driven by a Schitt Magni / Modi set. IEMS would likely be driven by the same. Music: It can be anything. I like bluegrass to heavy bass EDM. Honestly, at this point my Beats X have been great, but I want something new.
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I just can't imagine a pair of IEMs requiring external amplification unless you want to go deaf.
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I have not either, but frankly I 'm not familiar with what high end IEMs require .
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LASER BEAM DREAM posted:I'm thinking I need I new pair of IEMs. Ikko OH10. I'm also a bass head. They're exactly what you want. I loving love mine so much it's stupid. They're $189. If you want an amp for them portable I would recommend EarStudio ES100, it's a bluetooth/USB DAC/AMP and sounds loving great. I use it bluetooth on the train and USB at my desk. All in you're looking at $288 if you go that route. KillHour posted:I just can't imagine a pair of IEMs requiring external amplification unless you want to go deaf. You'd be surprised. Some some WILDLY better with more juice. Tin HiFi P1, for example, sounds like poo poo from a phone or so, but great if properly amped.
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LASER BEAM DREAM posted:I'm thinking I need I new pair of IEMs. SONY XBA-N3AP Stereo In-ear Headphones https://www.amazon.com/SONY-XBA-N3AP-Stereo-In-ear-Headphones/dp/B01MF4HU0Z/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sony+iem&qid=1566940976&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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ddogflex posted:Ikko OH10. I'm also a bass head. They're exactly what you want. I loving love mine so much it's stupid. They're $189. If you want an amp for them portable I would recommend EarStudio ES100, it's a bluetooth/USB DAC/AMP and sounds loving great. I use it bluetooth on the train and USB at my desk. All in you're looking at $288 if you go that route. redeyes posted:SONY XBA-N3AP Stereo In-ear Headphones Thanks, both of you for the recommendations. I''m leaning towards the Ikko OH10, due to the price, but I can persuaded. Also, RE: the DAC, I'm leaning towards the FioO E10k. I prefer wired and have been using one for years in various roles, but it has been one of the most durable items in my toolbag for years, the most unexpected being my PS4's DAC when playing Horizon Zero Dawn. For some reason Sony opened themselves up to USB Mic / Headphone sets and since they use the same generic driver you can attach most USB DACs. LASER BEAM DREAM fucked around with this message at 19:02 on Aug 28, 2019 |
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LASER BEAM DREAM posted:Thanks, both of you for the recommendations. I''m leaning towards the Ikko OH10, due to the price, but I can persuaded. Yeah the EarStudio works in wired or bluetooth. And it will switch between when unplugged/plugged in. I just love the ease of it. It also has balanced output and EQ, which are both nice. I had the Fiio E10K in the past and there's nothing wrong with it, the EarStudio is just a more complete package, better (dual) DACs, etc. You'd be happy with either one I'm sure if you have no use for the Bluetooth though.
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ddogflex posted:Yeah the EarStudio works in wired or bluetooth. And it will switch between when unplugged/plugged in. I just love the ease of it. It also has balanced output and EQ, which are both nice. I had the Fiio E10K in the past and there's nothing wrong with it, the EarStudio is just a more complete package, better (dual) DACs, etc. You'd be happy with either one I'm sure if you have no use for the Bluetooth though. How is the lag? Can you watch video with it on a mobile device?
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LASER BEAM DREAM posted:How is the lag? Can you watch video with it on a mobile device? Any Bluetooth device will have lag. You can adjust the buffer length in the app for it, I keep it default so it never cuts out, but you can set it REALLY SHORT if you want "lag-free" audio with video. That being said, it's not BAD, I don't notice it, but also don't watch much video on my phone that I would care.
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it’s finally here! the new Hifiman Amanda Bluetooth edition. will pickup soon! https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/ananda-bt.html
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5-HT posted:it’s finally here! the new Hifiman Amanda Bluetooth edition. will pickup soon! They put all that in for only 60g extra weight? I'm impressed.
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DancingShade posted:They put all that in for only 60g extra weight? I'm impressed. Bluetooth, USB-C, a mic addon? this could easily be an amazing gaming headset too. wonder what the dac and amp combo is they're using to power the unit.
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ddogflex posted:Any Bluetooth device will have lag. You can adjust the buffer length in the app for it, I keep it default so it never cuts out, but you can set it REALLY SHORT if you want "lag-free" audio with video. That being said, it's not BAD, I don't notice it, but also don't watch much video on my phone that I would care. Any well made video playback app will compensate for the Bluetooth lag, so it should seem immediate. But games for instance, where your input triggers a sound, will always have lag.
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I was a dumb rear end and bruised inside my ear from falling asleep and leaning on a barrel shaped IEM. So now any IEM is uncomfortable. I'm glad we had Koss chat recently, it made me think to get out my Porta Pros.
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Are there any standard tricks for getting a good fit when you use replacement pads on headphones? I'd be perfectly happy with my old Pioneer SE-A1000s except for the fact that the Brainwavz XL pads keep slipping off.
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Do you all have any good company recommendations for custom IEMs? I've gotten a pair of custom noise protection earbuds that are alright (had to get them remade a few times and they're not perfect, but they'll do) and with the death of my earbuds again, it may be time to put some money into a decent pair. I don't have any huge requests in the pair but I tend to split my time with headphones listening to music and working with videos so something balanced would probably be good? I'd prefer a smaller price point if possible overall but I'm up for any and all suggestions though so feel free to let me know if I can provide any further information.
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Baby Proof posted:Are there any standard tricks for getting a good fit when you use replacement pads on headphones? I'd be perfectly happy with my old Pioneer SE-A1000s except for the fact that the Brainwavz XL pads keep slipping off. Checking pad diameter is important when buying 3rd party "generic" replacements. I'd take a guess the Brainwavz Round (non-XL) pads might be a better fit for your needs. On the upside your XL pads fit amazingly well on some other nice headphones so it's not a complete loss.
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Wengy posted:I've fallen into the headphone rabbit hole and am looking at the Audeze LCD-X and the Sony MDR-Z1R, halp. If I already have a fairly decent audio interface with a good DC (Audient id14), what exactly would be the point in shelling out 1.5k for something like the Sony TA-ZH1ES? For just listening to headphones you’ll never need more than a basic transparent DAC, which you can find for around $100; same goes for amps, one of the best measuring amps (JDS Atom) on the market costs a hundred bucks and will cleanly power any headphones on the market. Expensive DACs and amps are basically woo. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/master-index-of-audio-hardware-reviews.8184/ Also the LCD-X Creators edition, which is just the LCD-X without the extra balanced cable and huge carrying case, is $1.2k new on Audeze’s site. Wheeee fucked around with this message at 16:38 on Sep 1, 2019 |
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if this isn't kosher in this thread I'll edit this out, but I'm selling some HD 650s for $130 in SA Mart if anyone is interested. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3897136&pagenumber=1&perpage=40#post497813399
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DancingShade posted:Checking pad diameter is important when buying 3rd party "generic" replacements. I'd take a guess the Brainwavz Round (non-XL) pads might be a better fit for your needs. The XLs are close enough that it takes a bit of work to get them back on again so I suspect that the next size down could be too small. It's never a problem when they're on my head, but when I knock a pad at the wrong angle it'll get dislodged.
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Baby Proof posted:The XLs are close enough that it takes a bit of work to get them back on again so I suspect that the next size down could be too small. It's never a problem when they're on my head, but when I knock a pad at the wrong angle it'll get dislodged. If they're falling off with only a bump they're too big. What's the diamater of the cup where the original pads attached?] Don't worry about stretching them a bit when attaching, quite normal.
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I've fallen into the headphone rabbit hole and am looking at the Audeze LCD-X and the Sony MDR-Z1R, halp. If I already have a fairly decent audio interface with a good DC (Audient id14), what exactly would be the point in shelling out 1.5k for something like the Sony TA-ZH1ES? Also, a local store is offering a refurbished Sennheiser HD800 that was used as a store demo for 550 bucks, with six months of warranty, is that a good deal? Oh, and they have a refurbished LCD-X for 1.2k. Wengy fucked around with this message at 15:12 on Sep 1, 2019 |
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Wengy posted:I've fallen into the headphone rabbit hole and am looking at the Audeze LCD-X and the Sony MDR-Z1R, halp. If I already have a fairly decent audio interface with a good DC (Audient id14), what exactly would be the point in shelling out 1.5k for something like the Sony TA-ZH1ES? Balanced headphone out and a nice amp, but that sony is a horrible deal. It's expensive because they designed it around an FPGA but the THX 798 at massdrop will match or outperform it at $400. Just get that and be done with solid state headphone amplification for the next 20 years. Also, that's a great deal on HD800s but they're very divisive headphones. Try before you buy, preferably on a bunch of different amps.
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Balanced headphone out and a nice amp, but that sony is a horrible deal. It's expensive because they designed it around an FPGA but the THX 798 at massdrop will match or outperform it at $400. Just get that and be done with solid state headphone amplification for the next 20 years. Thanks, will do! 
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DancingShade posted:If they're falling off with only a bump they're too big. What's the diamater of the cup where the original pads attached? 113mm circular, they are pretty big.
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Baby Proof posted:113mm circular, they are pretty big. Should be a good fit in theory. Well if all else fails there's always you know where https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32854707080.html
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5-HT posted:it’s finally here! the new Hifiman Amanda Bluetooth edition. will pickup soon! Awesome, report back. I initially thought the idea was without an audience but I see it now as no real downside versus a passive version as it still has 3.5 for desktop audiophilia, plus extra utility for gaming/dancing around the house/bed use. Kinda like how I use my ES100 to listen around the house to my HE6se at reasonable volumes without being tethered to a bigass amp. Assert dominance and take them on a public commute
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BurritoJustice posted:Awesome, report back. I initially thought the idea was without an audience but I see it now as no real downside versus a passive version as it still has 3.5 for desktop audiophilia, plus extra utility for gaming/dancing around the house/bed use. Kinda like how I use my ES100 to listen around the house to my HE6se at reasonable volumes without being tethered to a bigass amp. it’s definitely going to be an around the house headphone, or in my office when nobody is around. bluetooth without dealing with an external device to handle it sounds super handy for my life currently. don’t need noise canceling unless I’m on a flight, and I feel almost claustrophobic when I’m dealing with a closed set nowadays.
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Suggestions for wireless gaming headphones I can use with my laptop on the road? Some of them have some unwieldy base stations/dongles.
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Over ear, on ear or in ear? I have a pair of jaybirds that I like except that the tips like to come off. Pretty much everyone in the business travel thread swears by the Bose quiet comfort series.
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space marine todd posted:Suggestions for wireless gaming headphones I can use with my laptop on the road? Some of them have some unwieldy base stations/dongles. I just got the Arctis 3 bluetooth and I love em. I didn't charge them out of box, and have used them wirelessly for quite a while. I just enabled Window Sonic (the difference in the 2019 version) last night and it sounded amazing. I would like a little more punch in bass, but at the price I'm very happy.
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