No Comfort, No Problem Edition
How to ask for recommendations:
>Budget
>Source
>Type of headphone
>Open or closed
>Comfort level
>Sound signature
>Past headphones
For sub-$50 headphones and IEMs, check out the infographic in Jow Forums wiki headphone FAQ: wiki.installgentoo.com
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STAX
First for END GAME
the fuck is that plug?
Incels
How do I get the most out of pic related?
>inb4 the trash
huh?
Any recommendations for cheap (under $100) bluetooth headphones? I don't expect miracles, just something decently comfortable and portable that doesn't sound like total ass.
I have a pretty bad ground loop off of my sound card for some reason, does this mean I need to get a DAC
you might be lucky and it could be something as simple as buying stax
>Pull some Sony MDRs out of my closet
>They have white powdery WTF all over the leather (fake leather?)
ahhhhhh
What's a good amp/DAC combo that I can use between my phone, PC, and Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Turntable? I'll be using it to drive my beyerdynamic DT 880. I currently have my eyes on the Topping NX4 and the JDS Labs Atom. Will these work with the turntable?
I've been using my SMSL AD18 with my lp60. I imagine it has enough power for the DT 880s but you should double check.
I use it with headphones a pair of klipsh speakers and sub woofer and you can even use phone bt if ya want. Good for personal use and with friends over.
pls buy my shitty snakeoil
JDS Atom will work great, but you should really consider replacing that turntable in the long term. Get something used with a counter weight and anti-skate.
I inherited an older AT turntable from my uncle when he died. I may start using it when I get a chance to look it over.
Could be mold, happens to my stuff when there's not enough sun and fresh air.
Will you guys make fun of me if I get the sennheriser game one? I want a mic, and I was initially going to get the HD599 with some modmic frankenstein bullshit setup but if the audio is more or less the same I'd much rather just get the game one.
Arya is endgame.
Get the PC37X. Same thing, basically, just non-gaymer.
Ordering from massdrop is aids from where I live. I want to easily be able to return it if I don't like it.
Do you ever get afraid when hooked up to a powerful amp that it's going to fail and make you deaf?
If you have any amp made by Schiit, it's a real concern.
I love listening to my Stax and talking about my Stax and making fun of people that don't have Stax
stax is shit bro kill yourself
elex bro
i remember in 2011 or so when everyone was shilling schiit and I was over here with my meier-corda and audio gd amps like a boss not giving a fuck
audio-gd and meier are shit too
how is the lp60
bro you just posted cringe
Should i buy the ZMF Aeolus?
I'm looking fir something relaxing and immersive, i already own stax, he500, and e-mu teaks
I'd recommend trying the aeolus before buying. I find the cheapest zmf atticus the easiest to recommend.
Rec me decent under $100 headphones, please.
Not american so no way to try them
shp9500, ksc75, portapross, CAL!, takstar pro82
>atticus
I love my RME ADI, but if it's on before the computer, it generates a full scale POP when the USB connects. I'm lucky my speakers, ears and sphincter are still ok.
>nostax incels still shilling fecal
reddit.com
>Bottom line is that this is far above comfortable listening levels for me, but it happens and it happens very audibly
I'm sure that most elex owners dont plan on going deaf.
thanks, dude
Well user, upon your balding head sits?
What's the point of DAP's when streaming anf quad-dac cellphones exist?
Actual good stax
the lambda back there is good as well since it isnt the advanced Lambda series
the newer lambas have no bass the sr404 i used to have from memory actually did
yeah mine isnt the 404 its the Lambda Nova Signature it was the top of the line Lambda Introduced in 1994
BUY
S-T-A-X
WORSHIP
S-T-A-X
Why does it look so boomer and shitty?
The Aeolus is pretty lush sounding, not a linear monitoring headphone at all. It's great for rock and has super smooth midrange. I'd recommend it.
because you resort to ad hominem attacks because you dont have the slightest inclination to even attemp to try something you might like
What was the first song everyone heard on their STAX?
nostax incels need not apply
hmm i cant remember I just bought this though
POST YOUR HEADPHONES AND WHAT YOURE LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW OR THIS STAX GETS IT
Hmm
Fukker! youtu.be
Any good rec for headphones to work out in? I have these ATH-M50's with leather padding that I love to death but I don't want to mess them up when I sweat while I use them to work out in. I was thinking something like earbuds but not the kind that go directly in your ear, preferably wired as well. Just something that sounds a little bit decent.
Or better yet, is there a way to protect my ATH-M50's from sweat or wetness when I work out in them? Sometimes, I also like to listen to them once I get out of the shower and it kind of worries me a little since my head is still a bit wet, that I'm ruining them in some way.
>working out
iems
consider anti-water sprays but that could mess up plastic surfaces permanently
better yet, dry your hair with a hair dryer and use a cloth to wipe your sweat off
So tell me user, what’s listening with this time of the day?
You can also demo them in uk.
>iems
Something like pic related it? I see these a lot but never actually used 1 myself so I don't know how they stay on. My problem I have with certain earbuds is I have a bad ear condition where I build up earwax very easily especially from in ear earbuds and wax builds up very deep in my canals which makes it harder for me to clean out my ears. Because of all of this, I've had some really bad experiences with certain earbuds that go directly into your ear. Foam ear tips will deteriorate in a matter of weeks for me and rubber ones just pop right out of my ear. This is the main reason I don't know crap about earbuds because its not like I can try them and see if I like it without messing them up. Once I went cans, I never looked back.
Sorry, didn't mean to blog there for a bit.
Right NOW there's a nostaxer listening to music on a non-electrostatic headphone. Can you believe how sad that is?
$100-200 budget
For the gym and regular listening
Preferably sound proof or close to it
Just don't want it to hurt after wearing them for a while
Last headphones were some beats studio wireless 2 (wouldve still been using them even though they're pretty shit but apple wants to charge me $200 just to have them looked at even though all I need fixed is the charging port)
Any recs?
So my friend has a Logitech G933. Yeah I know its shit not what this is about. Today he got a new computer and switched over and now the mic on the headset is muffled and gives him a mega lisp. The logitech settings are the same and I dunno what system settings would affect that. Any help?
I was thinking about getting a pair of momentum 2.0 wireless's. How do you like yours so far?
FUCK
OFF
if you are running music out of the computer directly into the amp, would running high bit rate FLAC files be worse off than mp3 320?
fuck off smoothskin, we're here only to circlejerk over STAX
post your stax immediately
?????
>Budget
Source
3.5 jack, no Amp if possible
>Type of headphone
over-ear
>Open or closed
only had closed before, but I don't really care
>Comfort level
very comfortable?
>Sound signature
I've tested some headphones, that had the clearest bass I've ever heard. Now I am unhappy with everything I have. But those were in the 1,200$ range, so neutral is fine
>Past headphones
only gamershit
if STAX is so great, why doesn't linus recommend it? Checkmate STAX shills.
What is your mobo? Some mobos provide enough without an amp to push some better sounding cans.
I am currently on 'ASUS MAXIMUS VIII Ranger' with 'SurpremeFX 2015' whatever that is
Although I am planning on upgrading soon-ish
Have Stax
Stax
I had that exact mobo before switching to ryzen. Get some cheap fiio, it's a clear upgrade over any onboard. For headphones, hd58x or k712 are pretty safe bets.
so basically if you do not have a dedicated DAC, is it ok to play high bit rate FLAC files? Or would mp3s be more suitable
Thank you for the recommendations.
Is there any particular reason for preferring HD58x over HD599?
I just found them for 145$
hd599 is part of the lower tier family of head phones in senn's line up whilst 58x is part of the 600,650,660s lines of mid range head phones.
Thank you for clearing that up.
Maybe I can find them today to test them out
Why wouldn't it be?
Hello again towel user
Stax are ugly.
Buy S/T/A/X
Tin p1
Hd6xx are basically hd650 for 220$ and there are still some on massdrop, go get them nigga and buy some hq earpads
I have a sabaj 3 connected to my speakers/headphones. is there an easy way to make this set up have bluetooth capability? I would like to to have the speakers plugged in and be able to play songs from my phone.
earpods
aliexpress.com
These any good, or is there something better for the price?
Do you plan to use these exclusively for running and other sports? If not, I suggest you get true wireless earphones instead.
Another thread, another victory for S*T*A*X
I need something for while I'm on the treadmill. Maybe an occasional run outside.
Stax
>this triggers the nostax incels