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Bose's QC-25s are actually pretty amazing if you work in a open plan office or regularly commute via bus / train. I don't know how well they'd handle heavy construction noise, though. I imagine that they'd do an OK job of reducing the noise but not entirely mute it.
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Nov 27, 2015 09:24
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Oneiros posted:Bose's QC-25s are actually pretty amazing if you work in a open plan office or regularly commute via bus / train. I don't know how well they'd handle heavy construction noise, though. I imagine that they'd do an OK job of reducing the noise but not entirely mute it.
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Nov 27, 2015 09:34
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I'm looking for some circumaural headphones that I can use record music and plug into a guitar effects board, but I'd also like to use them for playing games, and listening to Spotify when at work. Is it possible to get something good at around 200$?
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Nov 27, 2015 10:11
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How are these? Lost my last set of buds and need a cheep pair for the gym before the holiday is up don't really want to go past the 40 dollar range for this I was actually using a pair of Soundmagic E10's before this, should I just get another pair of those? Ruggington fucked around with this message at 15:20 on Nov 27, 2015 |
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Nov 27, 2015 14:57
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Boz0r posted:I'm looking for some circumaural headphones that I can use record music and plug into a guitar effects board, but I'd also like to use them for playing games, and listening to Spotify when at work. Is it possible to get something good at around 200$? closed I would look at the Audio Technica M50x http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technic...1&keywords=m50x open I would look at the sennheiser HD598 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-598-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0126HISOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1448633772&sr=1-2&keywords=hd598 Black Friday, so hurry up
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Nov 27, 2015 15:18
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HD 598s for $95 gogogogo edit: oh literally should have checked the last post.
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Nov 27, 2015 15:41
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hope and vaseline posted:HD 598s for $95 gogogogo Heh, pretty sweet deal though. They were already punching above their weight for the original price.
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Nov 27, 2015 15:45
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Does anyone make decent headphones with inline controls?
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Nov 27, 2015 15:50
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Blinkz0rz posted:Does anyone make decent headphones with inline controls? Inline controls are just a different wire, so there's quite a few that do it optionally because they have removable cables. Generally, you just have to look for cans that the manufacturer considers portable. The Momentum series comes with a plain wire and one with controls. The Oppo PM-3 has optional control cables. You can get cables for the Shure IEMs that have controls. Vmoda, etc. There are plenty more out there.
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Nov 27, 2015 18:29
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Yeah, there are tons of great headphones with inline controls. What's your budget and what are you looking for? Also: V-Moda M-100's are on sale for $150 at the Microsoft store: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...modachr_112615. For dude above, this has inline controls.
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Nov 27, 2015 18:29
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I am a complete sucker and jumped on the Massdrop X Fostex thing. $399 for something between the Fostex 600 and 900? Hopefully they will be an upgrade for my ATH M50 for everyday use since the LCD-XC is pretty heavy.
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Nov 27, 2015 18:51
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Pursus posted:Inline controls are just a different wire, so there's quite a few that do it optionally because they have removable cables. Generally, you just have to look for cans that the manufacturer considers portable. The Momentum series comes with a plain wire and one with controls. The Oppo PM-3 has optional control cables. You can get cables for the Shure IEMs that have controls. Vmoda, etc. There are plenty more out there. You also have to read carefully on which devices they support as well since iOS controls and android controls tend to not be compatible.
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Nov 27, 2015 19:16
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 Beyerdynamic DT990s on sale for 125usd http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UB9CQ?ref_=gb1h_tit_m-3_4622_ad16a405&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Nov 27, 2015 20:03
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powderific posted:Yeah, there are tons of great headphones with inline controls. What's your budget and what are you looking for? $100ish. I prefer IEMs and already have a pair of Shure SE215s but I'm looking for something a bit more commuter oriented.
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Nov 27, 2015 20:16
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halokiller posted:You also have to read carefully on which devices they support as well since iOS controls and android controls tend to not be compatible. Most Android phones can detect inline controls designed for iOS and work correctly with them, at least for basic functionality like play/pause and volume control.
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Nov 28, 2015 03:36
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I'm looking for a recommendation on some bluetooth ear buds to pair with my phone. These would be used for normal situations such as listening around the house but also I would like to be able to use them when shooting hoops and running on a treadmill so I would prioritize range and ear retention. Sound quality is less of an issue since I mostly listen to audio books. I am looking to spend in the $50 range but could go higher if needed.
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Nov 28, 2015 06:26
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sorry I'm late, but...Blinkz0rz posted:They also don't have inline controls which is a non-negotiable feature. does this not work? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016HD5GVQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1GPPHU5Y0UMEJ&coliid=I3W4NNS6TWTPYV Also, I've got a set of ATH M-70x but I'm seriously considering this <$100 Sennheiser 598 deal because I'd like some open backs for listening to my vinyl. Do I bite the bullet or should I consider a set of the dt990 pro's for $150 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=IN4LZCAEPGY6&coliid=I3FTCSFW5IT6CR&psc=1
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Nov 28, 2015 06:52
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Do you have an amp? If not, those DT990s will not sound very good since only the 250 ohm are on sale. If you have an amp, those headphones are beautiful though.
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Nov 28, 2015 15:46
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Thanks all. I'll do some research into IEMs. I never knew they existed, or were any different from the earbuds you stick into your ears. The construction work will only be temporary-- otherwise it's general open office noise, ranging from the din of conversation to raucous conversations next to me. Maybe I'll head to BestBuy and try to test some out in person. Any other suggestions instead of pink noise? I am used to it, but have noticed some issues with my internal monologue. Especially since I do a lot of focused writing/research, so it is quite difficult.
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Nov 28, 2015 17:04
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IEM's with good isolation are ideal for that kind of situation since they're like earplugs. Short of shooting earmuffs nothing is going to isolate you from the outside world as well as IEM's that seat deep in the ear.
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Nov 28, 2015 17:48
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Git Mah Belt Son posted:Do you have an amp? If not, those DT990s will not sound very good since only the 250 ohm are on sale. If you have an amp, those headphones are beautiful though. Yes and no. I've got an old pioneer receiver with the phono pre-amp built in but it's early solid-state and sounds pretty lovely. I'll be building some dedicated headphone amps over the winter so I can afford to unload this hunk of junk. I went ahead and bought the Sennheiser's anyway. It's Amazon prime so I'll just return them if I don't like them. Grouco posted:Thanks all. I don't think they'll have IEM's available to actually stick in your ear. If they do, bring something to clean them off with, because eww..
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Nov 30, 2015 14:46
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Taima posted:Yeah that's what I was immediately going to say when I saw that post. Skip the 650, get the 600. I did exactly this since my crappy headset was on the way out. Was a really big impulse purchase for me, but after using them for a few days it was really worth it!
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Nov 30, 2015 15:30
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hope and vaseline posted:HD 598s for $95 gogogogo So I picked these up. They sound good. Should I get an amp for them? I'm not a ridiculous audiophile but since I own these, does it make sense to have an amp?
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Nov 30, 2015 17:53
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MALE SHOEGAZE posted:So I picked these up. They sound good. Should I get an amp for them? I'm not a ridiculous audiophile but since I own these, does it make sense to have an amp? Not really. They would make a slight difference but it wouldn't exactly be worth it for just the 598.
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Nov 30, 2015 19:11
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I bought a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless headphones. They hurt to wear for more than maybe an hour, which kills them for me. This is a drat shame as I like everything else about them (sound quality, battery life, ANC, Wireless, etc.). I'm probably going to return them, but I have some time to try to alleviate the problem first. Does anyone know of replacement ear pads which are larger than the stock ones? The stock pads touch my ears just a little, which results in pain after an hour or so. I think if the pads were simply bigger the problem would disappear. For the record, I find Bose around-ear headphones to be immensely comfortable for long periods, likely owing to the large size of the ear pads. Chimp_On_Stilts fucked around with this message at 19:26 on Nov 30, 2015 |
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Nov 30, 2015 19:11
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dead now. baram. fucked around with this message at 21:25 on Nov 30, 2015 |
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Nov 30, 2015 20:23
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MALE SHOEGAZE posted:So I picked these up. They sound good. Should I get an amp for them? I'm not a ridiculous audiophile but since I own these, does it make sense to have an amp? Do they sound loud enough for you with the source you're using? If yes then don't bother. They add a small (note, very small) amount of bass level to the mix but they're really good on their own. The only time I amp them is if I'm playing games with them. Listening to music they're wonderful on their own. If this is your first set of "audiophile" headphones and you're not really knowing what to look for, you're not going to notice a big difference with an amp. Heck, a lot of self professed audiophiles don't see much improvement with an amp.
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Nov 30, 2015 23:18
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Two reasons to get an amp: 1. You have really high (or really low) impedance cans. 2. Your source isn't loud enough and/or you want to go deaf.
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Dec 1, 2015 01:56
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Are the Klipsch R6i or X6i any good? The R6i's seem the closest to the S4i II's that I had.
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Dec 1, 2015 15:07
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Anyone have experience with the Jaybird X2? It gets top marks on all the reviews of wireless sport earbuds that I've seen but I would like to make sure its not just industry kickbacks before I drop $150 on them.
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Dec 2, 2015 01:18
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Salvor_Hardin posted:Anyone have experience with the Jaybird X2? It gets top marks on all the reviews of wireless sport earbuds that I've seen but I would like to make sure its not just industry kickbacks before I drop $150 on them. I've used the Jaybird X2 and it's predecessor, the X, for close to 3 years now after trying out pretty much every other major bluetooth earphone. They're excellent for me, but it really depends on your usecase. Sound quality wise, a pair decent sub-$100 wired IEMs beat it out, no contest, but that's just a limitation of Bluetooth. What matters for me is that a) the build quality is great (I've used them through rain, sleet, snow, whatever on daily 5 mile runs for years and have had literally 0 issues with connectivity), b) the battery life is great (I charge them once every two or three days and get somewhere between 7-9 hours), and c) great customer service and isn't a fly-by-night Chinese manufacturer. My original X's wire was stripped after a run-in with the dog about a year in, but they happily replaced them for me, free of charge. BitesizedNike fucked around with this message at 01:44 on Dec 2, 2015 |
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Dec 2, 2015 01:39
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KillHour posted:Two reasons to get an amp: you forgot bragging rights and adding ground hum. Also, some amps change the sound profile a bit (see tube amps) so there's that.
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Dec 2, 2015 03:27
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Salvor_Hardin posted:Anyone have experience with the Jaybird X2? It gets top marks on all the reviews of wireless sport earbuds that I've seen but I would like to make sure its not just industry kickbacks before I drop $150 on them. They take a little experimenting with to get the right fit, but once you get that right they're excellent and absolutely worth the price if wireless connectivity is important to you.
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Slowhanded posted:I've used the Jaybird X2 and it's predecessor, the X, for close to 3 years now after trying out pretty much every other major bluetooth earphone. They're excellent for me, but it really depends on your usecase. Sound quality wise, a pair decent sub-$100 wired IEMs beat it out, no contest, but that's just a limitation of Bluetooth. P0PCULTUREREFERENCE posted:They take a little experimenting with to get the right fit, but once you get that right they're excellent and absolutely worth the price if wireless connectivity is important to you. Thanks guys. My biggest careabouts are connectivity range and ability to stay in ear since I'd like to use them when shooting hoops and it looks like they do well for that.
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Salvor_Hardin posted:Thanks guys. My biggest careabouts are connectivity range and ability to stay in ear since I'd like to use them when shooting hoops and it looks like they do well for that. I can get to the the towels from the squat racks in my gym without any dropout. I would reckon that's a little longer than a regulation basketball court from end to end, so you'll be fine.
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Dec 2, 2015 07:12
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Grouco posted:Are Bose QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones the best out there? I work in an open plan office, and we are currently doing heavy construction renos, so I'd like to invest it something solid and top quality. I would second the recommendations that noise cancelling isn't going to do well here, but I would also point out that the QC25s come with a cable wire that has an inline mic and controls. Now my question: how worth it is an amp going to be for Senn 600s compared to say cranking an iPhone or Mac's volume?
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Dec 2, 2015 08:02
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MrBond posted:Now my question: how worth it is an amp going to be for Senn 600s compared to say cranking an iPhone or Mac's volume? The HD600 has an impedance of 300 ohms; it isn't even a choice, they need to be amped.
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Slowhanded posted:The HD600 has an impedance of 300 ohms; it isn't even a choice, they need to be amped. Yeah I was worried that was the correct answer. Before I start digging down the rabbit hole of amps, what's a good choice here [edit:] for someone jumping up to a 600 from a 558. Mostly stationary desk listening but I wouldn't mind the portable option if such a thing were feasible. That'd be less walking around the street and more around the house, plus presumably it'd be compact in size? Budget ideally below $100 US. MrBond fucked around with this message at 08:20 on Dec 2, 2015 |
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The Fiio A3 (formerly E11k) sounds about right for your price range and need for battery. It's about the size of an iPod Touch. Your options are considerably higher quality if you can do without the need for it to be portable, however.
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