/hpg/ - Headphone General "Why isn't there a thread up I need help" edition

>tfw small head
how do I cope with this? most headphones do not seal at all

The 58x seems to have more bass based on FR graphs. I would guess thats due to the more closed enclosure. The 650s have a more closed sound compared to the 598s so I would guess thats the same case for 58X. 598s are definitely lighter, and more comfortable than the 650s. The 650s have way more bass, but that might be due to my shrunken earpads.

its /iemg/ retard

thicc pads or bend the head band inwards so the cups pass each other. should increase clamp

>I know the pads on both 598s and 58xs are replaceable anyways right?
Yeah they are really easy to replace. They just pop in and out. They're held in place by friction.

Takstar 580s are comparable but they are $199 right now, they used to be $160.

I'm looking to get a DAC/AMP before getting a better set of heaphones. I'm seeing some described as DAC/headphone amp or DAC/speaker amp, sometimes preamp, and similar terms. Currently I've got a pair of stereo speakers plugged into the 3.5mm at the back of my mobo, and when I want to use my headphones I just plug them into the front panel 3.5mm jack and all audio is routed to that device, and back to speakers when I unplug. What do Iook for that retains similar convenience? Thanks.

I refuse to get used to foam tips. They'll shit the bed sooner rather than later, and then I'd have to buy another pair. Fuck that.

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spend money on good silicones. shoulda known from the start

>Opinions on the DT 990 Pro
If they are anything like the OG DT990 then don't, they are treble cannons. Get the K612/K702 depending on wether you prefer bass or a detachable cable.
Get a DAC with both RCA and minijack outputs and hook the amp up through RCA and the speakers through minijack or a DAC/Amp combo with similar characteristics.

What's a good pair? I was thinking about spinfits for my Oxygen later this year.

spinfits are nice. sony hybrids, JVC spiral dots, Final E type, Acoustune AET07 and 08. depends on what you like and how it fits you

> Budget
open end
> Open/Closed
True Wireless
> Previous headphones
Sennheißer HD 4.5
> Preferred sound signature
waht?

for me its a Jabra Elite 65t vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless
Are the Sennheiser the 100 € more woth it?
or is can i get somthing bether?
i need somthing for sport without wire.
And yeah iam from Jow Forums

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Are True Wireless Earbuds a meme?
Can I ask for a recommendation?

Galaxy buds are the only thing you need

> Budget
250 USD
> Open/Closed
Earbuds/True Wireless
> Previous headphones
Best earbuds I've ever had, Sennheiser 275s
> Preferred sound signature
Flat-Bassy but not that bass heavy
>Source
iPhone 7 - PC

literally fucking Galaxy buds
not sure if they have the samsung gear app on ios but still should be good.

/iemg/ is up

Dammit bro, I've been looking for the Powerbeats Pro (I fucking hate beats but love that stupid design and the Hey Siri bullshit) but Galaxy Buds, jesus, I might get those and if they are not that good for me, might get those other ones (Because airpods look like stupid qtips)

how do I stop doing risky things?
I put my amp on high gain and rotate the volume knob until I cant hear the music and start hearing high frequency ringing
am I psychopathic? I cant scratch this itch and keep engaging in self-harming behavior

Galaxy Buds are not water prof.

powerbeats are gross. gbuds are a pretty good harman tws

youre 1) a retard and 2) going to go deaf at probably a pretty young age

sub $150
best ANC
bluetooth would be nice
very opened to used market / ebay

just tried a ausdom anc10 and it sucks ass. doesnt clamp at the right angle, or firmly enough. the anc functionality on it is super subpar.

i have a audiotechnica ath-anc9 but i dont have high hopes (also no bt, rip)

>Get the K612/K702 depending on wether you prefer bass or a detachable cable.
Any other big noticeable differences between these two? I can get the K612 for 80 euros.

The biggest difference is, if I'm not mistaken, better bass and less treble on the K612 but the lack a detachable cable which the K702 have and the headband is better on the K702. If you want a mix of both you should get the K712. If you really can't spend that much or if you really don't want to wait then the K612 would probably be better.

> Budget
200 ish
> Open/Closed
open but not picky
> Previous headphones
none
> Preferred sound signature
no clue

babbys first headphones?

K612 + Atom.

200-350USD / 500-650AUD
Open
Monolith M1060, SR80, SHP9500, T50RP
As neutral as possible, emphasis on mid and treble

Is there no cheap device that can do both headphone and stereo amplification?

get a sound level meter, they are surprisingly accurate. I find >80db intolerable nowadays. Generally listen at 70db.

Focal Elex or Focal Clear

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>Atom
wut now? google is talking bout a text editor

>Cheap
There isn't afaik. Home theater amps usually have a 1/4 out for headphones, or at least they did back in the day.

JDS Labs Atom. An amp.

thats like 300 total. not in budget but ill keep it in mind. thanks anyway :)

> Budget
350$, could go higher if there's a good option
> Open/Closed
No preference
> Previous headphones
HD 215
> Preferred sound signature
Neutral to warm

Living in a shithole so not everything might be available to me.

58X

drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones

Takstar 580s
>emphasis on mid and treble
AKG K702
m1060 or m1060c

doesn't ship to where i live unfortunately

HD600.

Yeah they can, I'd just love a single device that is designed as a dedicated headphone amp/dac but with enough power for a 2.0/2.1 stereo amp nothing fancy. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet on this one :(

>m1060 or m1060c

Looks solid, thanks. Too bad they don't exist in my country and I can't try 'em out so I have to take the reviewers word for it. Do these need an amp preferably? They don't have huge impendance it seems.

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everyone abandoned thread ;o;
which... i'm just glad they don't do this all year round.

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Neither need an amp. They're pretty efficient for planars. The m1060 has a little bit of harshness in the treble, but the m1060c doesn't. I would say the m1060c is an improvement on the m1060 and can also be easily modded to be open.

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I've seen people seriously unhappy with this model in previous threads, berating those who recommended it.

Rev 1 or rev 2? Rev 1s were bad. Rev 2 addressed the issues from rev 1.

what r the best phoneheads for listening to idol trash

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Wouldn't you be able to mod the 1060 to be closed too?

I don't think theres much point doing that. If you want closed get m1060c, the wooden cups are gorgeous. They're the same price I believe. The m1060c also have an inherently better driver too.

Nevermind, $50 more. But its a lot easier to open mod the m1060c than it is to close mod the m1060 since I haven't seen any closed parts for the m1060. Open grills for the m1060c are though:
>losodo.design/product-page/monolith-m1060c2

anyone recommendation for
on-ear
open-halfopen
I use akg k141mkII but this thing is getting old. looking for worthy replacement.

sniff my feet nostax incels

>koss porta pro or ksc75
>grado sr60
>audeze sine dx

What went wrong?

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Where do I even buy the open version of the HD 598? Ebay?

If us/canada you can get from amazon.

Arent the ones on Amazon the closed ones?

I think they just sold out >amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=sennheiser hd598&qid=1565319158&s=gateway&sr=8-19
I got mine a decade ago.

Forgot pic

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I have the an old Kenwood amp that has power for both headphones and speakers got it for like $40used.

Eventually I'd like to hear one of these. Judging by the graph on Innerfidelity it seems to measure pretty well. There doesn't seem to be any major technical flaws, anyway.

Each day I am thankful for Stax.

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Stupid question here: I have some HD 600,is an amp really necessary? Is there any data or is it just word of mouth and placebo?

They help if you have a noisy source. If you don't notice any noise when there isn't any music playing, I'd say don't bother with a dedicated amp.

Amp is of no benefit.

lul

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This must be the trustedreviews of headphones.

Most on-board amplifiers are capable of driving high impedance headphones these days without any issue, the HD 600 are not particularly difficult.

yep

my 770 80ohm is pretty quite on my iPhone XR and MacBook. What portable amp to get?

1st for SUMMITFI

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How do u clean earwax off the IEM's mesh?

so user, what’s listening with this evening?

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Big Smith Stays In Bed

If you actually read what you posted, Stax smashes the Philips in sound quality.

Who the fuck cares about sound quality?

just barely lmao. pretty sad for a headphone thats only 60 bucks

imagine being poor and deluded

What is Jow Forums's consesus on the ath-m50x?

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They're basically the most entry-level of entry-level enthusiast headphones. Better than no-name garbage, but just barely. Pretty much anything mentioned in the thread is better than them.

entry-level garbage

what's a good next step to take bros

Faggot

I think Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80s are a fantastic alternative. Proper mid range, great soundstage and imaging for a closed headphone, good isolation, supremely comfortable, and they're easy to drive, but improve with high quality amping.

I actually think they're probably the best value in all of headphones as far as closed-backs go.

I got mine today. a bit quiet from my iPhone XR and MacBook. But, pretty great nonetheless.
Long cable! Something to keep in mind.

Honestly? Go for the cheapest planars you can afford.

500MB for FLAC, 162MB for 320kbps mp3s

Why should I go for the FLACs again?

getting on with Linear Tube Audio microZOTL driving HD800S

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Has anyone ever tried the Audio-Technica ATH-PRO5 X?

got any advice for cheap optical cable?
under $20