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Can anyone recommend a good 3.5mm cable for headphones? A good brand or site to buy from?
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May 19, 2022 13:45
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I like the one VModa sells https://www.v-moda.com/us/en/products/audio-only-cable
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May 19, 2022 15:33
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KingShiro posted:I like the one VModa sells Thanks!
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May 19, 2022 18:39
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i'll second that, they're super durable and the 45 degree plug is handy
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May 19, 2022 19:55
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Prices on iems have gone through the roof. I'm really unhappy with the markup. Lets take for instance the new Campfire 3x 10mm IEM (per side). Thats 6x 10mm ADLC drivers which cost at MOST $10 a piece. IEM is $3000+
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May 20, 2022 15:26
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i don't think anyone has ever looked toward campfire audio as a price to performance leader, to be fair
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May 20, 2022 17:43
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True true. It just seems prices have almost doubled recently on high end stuff. Whatever, Im good with my few iems, RSV, EJ07, and Olina.
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May 20, 2022 18:47
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I'm not surprised loads of companies are pushing into higher price brackets because trying to compete at basically anything under $300 seems like suicide right now with how many great options there are. At least over $500 you can manage a cult following from people who need to justify spending big money on an average IEM to themselves.
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May 20, 2022 19:28
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There are over 360 pages in this thread going back nine years, so: I'm looking for a good pair of wired, over-the-ear headphones that are affordable (ideally, ~$30 or under). Do you have any recommendations? I'm not particularly an audiophile and I don't need gaming headset stuff; just a good pair of reliable headphones for working on my laptop. Thanks in advance.
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May 21, 2022 01:43
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I think koss protapros are the default "good" budget option and will remain so in the forseeable future.
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May 21, 2022 03:50
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The KPH40 have the same drivers as the Porta Pro with a less ‘80s design [this may be good or bad depending on the individual]
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May 21, 2022 05:00
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I picked up the beige KPH30 a few months ago (which I believe use the same drivers as both the above) and love them. Thought they'd be good for the price, but they're just genuinely good. When I bought them directly from Koss' website there was a coupon code and free shipping, so you might be able to pay a little less than the listed $30.
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May 21, 2022 05:38
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:lol, the ER4 is still a spectacular headphone. I actually like the old connector better, their recessed mmcx is a pain in the rear end. I have the ER-4P model. Would you know wich cable I actually need? From what I remember, some of the variants had a built-in filter or something so I wonder if this 22 Ohm balanced one is what I need: https://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5997
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May 21, 2022 15:30
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Just to point this out. The Shouer EJ07 is the best Etymotic they never made: https://crinacle.com/graphs/iems/graphtool/?share=ER3SE,EJ07
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May 22, 2022 00:07
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redeyes posted:Just to point this out. The Shouer EJ07 is the best Etymotic they never made: Looks like you linked to a premium feature
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May 22, 2022 00:14
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mobby_6kl posted:I have the ER-4P model. Would you know wich cable I actually need? From what I remember, some of the variants had a built-in filter or something so I wonder if this 22 Ohm balanced one is what I need: https://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5997 22 ohm should be just fine iirc.
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May 22, 2022 01:02
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emdash posted:Nice, please post your impressions! So I've been playing around and using the Sony XM5s for a few days now. Like I said earlier, I'm coming from the XM3, and the difference is very noticeable. I've never used the XM4, and it would be interesting to compare it with that as well. The XM3 was already very comfortable for me to wear, and these are somehow even more so. Maybe it's the new synthetic leather pads or the headband, probably a combination of everything. Noise canceling on the XM3 was already great, and these are even better. I won't be back in the office for another week, and I'm curious how they'll perform compared to the XM3. Even without the ANC turned on, I was always impressed at how well the XM3 could block out and muffle sounds. Maybe it's due to the plush earpads and material of headphones? Not sure. But these are the same, thankfully. Most reviews have noted the change in the sound signature, and I was curious to hear it. Personally, it's a big improvement, even before playing around with the EQ. Not that the XM3 bothered me much, but the XM5 definitely have better mids and things sound less muffled. Really enjoying them so far and looking forward to putting them to the test when I'm back at the office. 
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May 22, 2022 12:02
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101 posted:Looks like you linked to a premium feature Nah, I dont have premium. Just scroll down?
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May 22, 2022 22:54
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redeyes posted:Nah, I dont have premium. Just scroll down? Confirmed, link works for me.
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May 23, 2022 10:01
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101 posted:Looks like you linked to a premium feature disable script-blockers on that site?
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May 23, 2022 15:58
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It was just really faint at the bottom on mobile and I missed it. My bad
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May 23, 2022 16:33
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Crinacle was tweeting last week about looking for a developer to remake his website so he clearly knows its a drat mess.
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May 23, 2022 17:10
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I got bored of waiting for my S22 so decided to spend some of my employer's money on wireless Samsung Buds Pro. They got delivered the next day lol.
Updated to be more clear as a review. Not bad by any means but maybe a bit disappointing after all the "true wireless" hype. These cost almost $250, thoug apparently you can get them for around $100 on Amazon which is a lot more reasonable. I can see using them at the gym or something but I really want to get my ER4 cable replaced now. mobby_6kl fucked around with this message at 16:27 on May 26, 2022 |
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May 24, 2022 18:10
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mobby_6kl posted:I got bored of waiting for my S22 so decided to spend some of my employer's money on wireless buds pro. They got delivered the next day lol. I had the same issue with mine when running without a cap or something to hold them in. It got worse when I opened my mouth to start breathing in while jogging and had to constantly fiddle with the left one cause it felt like it could fall off at any time. Some people say aftermarket tips improve it
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May 24, 2022 23:15
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Are there any budget-friendly hidden germs like the BLON BL03s, but in bluetooth form? I've ordered a few Lenovo wireless earbuds from AliExpress which are around 20 bucks each. They seem fine, but i'm sure there is some obscure treasure I don't know about.
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May 25, 2022 10:42
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If you are ok with behind the ears I like the AZ09, they last a long time and no static or noise, I personally can't tell the difference from the stock cable. I recently bought the BL03s and like them a lot, however the connection was square, instead of oval (I had the C pin/oval style AZ09). So I took a Dremel to my brand new BL03s (literally got them 3 days ago) and turned the connections into the oval style to fit my AZ09s, mainly because I didn't want to buy another pair or wait a month to get them.
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May 25, 2022 11:54
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There's a small cult following around the Soundcore Dots, and Moondrop have the Nekocake which are about $50 and I'm pretty keen on. They just announced a black version called the Kuroneko too.
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May 25, 2022 11:59
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njsykora posted:There's a small cult following around the Soundcore Dots, and Moondrop have the Nekocake which are about $50 and I'm pretty keen on. They just announced a black version called the Kuroneko too. The Moondrops look pretty good!. I really wish I hadn't ordered another pair of new earphones just yesterday (lenovo lp50) as I would have picked these up. Maybe once they crap out. Thank you for the recommendation, and looking forward to more! henpod fucked around with this message at 15:13 on May 25, 2022 |
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May 25, 2022 12:14
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Rakeris posted:If you are ok with behind the ears I like the AZ09, they last a long time and no static or noise, I personally can't tell the difference from the stock cable. Just fyi, qdc reverses the pins as well. I don't think it really matters if both sides are 180 degrees out of phase (though others would argue about it), just something to be aware of I guess.
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May 25, 2022 16:37
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Cao Ni Ma posted:I had the same issue with mine when running without a cap or something to hold them in. It got worse when I opened my mouth to start breathing in while jogging and had to constantly fiddle with the left one cause it felt like it could fall off at any time. Some people say aftermarket tips improve it Aftermarket tips you say    The tri-flange one (not Etymotic, this one has a wider opening) sits very securely, and seems to help a bit with isolation and ANC, but the buds stick out a bit too much for my taste. The foam one actually workes pretty well but the bud doesn't sit in it very securely since it's just in the foam because I had to remove the inner tube Etymotic put there for the ER4 to make it fit.
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May 25, 2022 20:03
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I picked up some of Dekoni's "jerzee" pads for my HD25 and they're heaven. Back to being my favorite closed-back headphones, despite being on-ear they're super comfy now.
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May 25, 2022 21:25
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I am looking for a replacement for my Jabra 75 headset for work calls. It has one specific feature I really like, which is that flipping up the microphone automatically mutes it. I like having that physical indicator so I don't have to worry about accidentally unmuting. Are there other brands with the same function? Is there a name for that I should be including in my search terms?
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May 25, 2022 23:40
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wheatpuppy posted:I am looking for a replacement for my Jabra 75 headset for work calls. It has one specific feature I really like, which is that flipping up the microphone automatically mutes it. I like having that physical indicator so I don't have to worry about accidentally unmuting. Are there other brands with the same function? Is there a name for that I should be including in my search terms? The entire Logitech G93x family has this feature, and I'd assume their wired G63x cousins have it as well. No idea how low in the range it goes but there's that. I think a few other gaming style headsets have it as well if that's something you're OK with.
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May 26, 2022 03:33
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What is the consensus on galaxy buds? Is it kinda like Beats, as in it's all about the name and they aren't worth the money? Online impressions seem pretty favourable. Anyone rocking these? If so, which ones - there seem to be about 5 different ones...Any better alternatives in that price point? I like good bass... Thank you 
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May 26, 2022 11:30
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I tried a workmate’s Buds+ and they’re good, with how cheap the Buds 2 are around here (under £100) I feel like they’re a no brainer at that price point. The Buds+ have way higher battery life but they have that weird following that makes them more expensive than they should be.
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May 26, 2022 12:23
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henpod posted:What is the consensus on galaxy buds? Is it kinda like Beats, as in it's all about the name and they aren't worth the money? Online impressions seem pretty favourable. Anyone rocking these? If so, which ones - there seem to be about 5 different ones...Any better alternatives in that price point? I like good bass... Thank you Well you can see my comments regarding the Buds Pro above They're fine but if I were spending my own money I think I'd just get decent Chinese buds for like $20 because all the extra "value add" stuff is a gimmick and the sound would be 90% the same.
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May 26, 2022 12:29
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mobby_6kl posted:Well you can see my comments regarding the Buds Pro above Ah, perhaps I should at least read the page...Hm, seems like they aren't quite worth the money!
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May 26, 2022 12:44
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:Just fyi, qdc reverses the pins as well. I don't think it really matters if both sides are 180 degrees out of phase (though others would argue about it), just something to be aware of I guess. Interesting; I did some phase tests and they appear to correctly replicate the sound, (granted the tests were for speakers) I also did some spatial tests and the ones I tried replicated the correct position/s.
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May 26, 2022 13:10
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henpod posted:Ah, perhaps I should at least read the page...Hm, seems like they aren't quite worth the money! It's not like I made it very clear what that post was about. And that's just my personal opinion, I'd also see what people who tested more of these think. Maybe the Buds2 would make morse sense than the Pros 
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Rakeris posted:Interesting; I did some phase tests and they appear to correctly replicate the sound, (granted the tests were for speakers) I also did some spatial tests and the ones I tried replicated the correct position/s. Yeah, if both sides are flipped it's unnoticeable. I wouldn't worry about it tbh.
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