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PopetasticPerson posted:Thank you, that's basically exactly what I'm looking for. I intended to follow your advice exactly, but I noticed these in one of the related products sections: They're well-regarded on headfi, I don't think you'd be disappointed by them. The price may simply be because they have less of a market share/brand visibility? Not sure. Haven't tried them myself, but at 50bux I might just pick up a pair and if I don't like them as much as my Shures, give them away. None of my IRL friends have listened to music on anything better than like iphone earbuds and laptop speakers and it makes me real, real sad.
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I really doubt you are going to find anybody here with experience with those particular headphones. I've never heard of this brand; more than likely it's a dime-a-dozen Chinese brand. Amazon reviews at this price range aren't particularly useful bits of information. People who are buying $50 IEMs often have no clue (or are looking for things not necessarily conducive to fidelity). That's not knocking these, though. Amazon has a great return policy, so if you feel like this is the right ones for you, buy it, and return it and you end up feeling they were inadequate. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from a more reputable manufacturer, however (e.g., Shure, Etymotic).
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Wrong on the dime a dozen Chinese brand. They're actually pretty good budget headphones - they just don't market as much as the big guys. I have two pairs of Meelectronics myself and while they're not blow your mind amazing they are really good for the price. I think you'd enjoy them if that's the price you're looking for. Balanced sound with a little bass emphasis. Headfi really likes their products. They even make a balanced armature pair for around $40 if anyone has ever been interested in that category. I need to stop buying headphones. I sort of want to give those linked ones a try now.
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Slowhanded posted:I really doubt you are going to find anybody here with experience with those particular headphones. I've never heard of this brand; more than likely it's a dime-a-dozen Chinese brand. Amazon reviews at this price range aren't particularly useful bits of information. People who are buying $50 IEMs often have no clue (or are looking for things not necessarily conducive to fidelity). MeElectronics is based in California and they make very well-regarded headphones in their price segments. Also, you come across as a massive prick. Maybe you should work on that.
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Just bought a FiiO X1 and looking to replace my Klipsch S4's. I'm leaning towards someone's used but sleeved Hifiman RE-400 ($42), but also considering either the Monoprice 108320 ($10) or the MEE Audio M6 PRO ($49.99) - the latter two would require me to purchase it off Amazon which would net me some shipping costs. Is the Hifiman my best bet?
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Disharmony posted:Just bought a FiiO X1 and looking to replace my Klipsch S4's. Blinkz0rz posted:In case anyone was interested, the Klipsch R6i's are the spiritual successor to the S4i II's. Same sound profile and everything.
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Hey guys, sorry to bother you all with another one of these recommendation posts, but I'm itching for a new pair in a pretty big way since my main pair is giving out on me: Budget - I can swing $150 easy, but I'm not in such a rush that I can't wait and budget more for quality. I'm not opposed to collecting whatever paraphernalia I would need to get the most out of them, either. Source - Almost exclusively my PC. Maybe occasionally my phone, but I'm at my PC listening to music when I'm coding or gaming. Isolation Requirements - None. I have my own home office, and my home is very quiet. Preferred Type of Headphone - Circumaural. Supra hurts my ears, IEMs never seem to fit well. Preferred Tonal Balance - I suppose balanced and leaning toward heavier bass? I haven't got the best frame of reference for this, unfortunately. Past Headphones - I've got a few of note: Sennheiser 497: I used these for years and enjoyed them enough to keep using them, but after an hour or two they always hurt my ears terribly between having a weird design and sitting supra-aurally. Sennheiser PXC 150: I've been using these with portables and my work laptop since I got them in college, more than ten years ago. Nice enough range of sound (if a little flat on the low end) with the canceller turned on, small and lightweight enough that they don't hurt my ears, but its cable situation is a goddamn nightmare. Logitech G930: My most recent. Got them for my last job since I would need to be on Skype quite a lot working from home. They're super comfortable, have a much richer sound all around than the 497s they replaced, all around performed admirably. Unfortunately they can't hold a wireless signal anymore and it's driving me up the goddamn wall. I'd probably keep using them if they didn't only operate wirelessly. Various IEMs: I love the way they block out noise, and they sound great for the five seconds or so before they start to wiggle free of my ear. I use the smallest earpieces I can find and they still never seen to fit. I assume it's because they're still too large, since higher sizes never fit right in the first place and usually hurt. Preferred Music - Depending on the day, I primarily listen to downtempo and trip hop, but I listen to a lot of punk and some industrial. Edit: Also, this is a petty gripe that probably has no bearing here, but it really annoys me that the cushioning pads on these things always crack and disintegrate and peel all over the place. Meldonox fucked around with this message at 03:47 on Dec 14, 2015 |
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Heliosicle posted:Has anyone got the V-Moda XS on-ear headphones? I need to get some new headphones since mine have developed a horrible buzz in the right ear and they're 6 years old so can't do anything there. From head-fi reviews etc they seem like pretty much exactly what I want. Well poo poo, don't get these. They sound great but have a vice-like grip on your head that's left me feeling nauseous after using them for more than an hour. Hopefully I can return them.
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Meldonox posted:Hey guys, sorry to bother you all with another one of these recommendation posts, but I'm itching for a new pair in a pretty big way since my main pair is giving out on me: Card: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-XONAR-Headphone-Audio-Card/dp/B0045JHJSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450096094&sr=8-2&keywords=sound+card+dgx Open: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450096066&sr=8-1&keywords=558 Closed: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technic...1&keywords=m50x Card is not a huge improvement if you have a newish motherboard This is just a quick off the top of my head.
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Heliosicle posted:Well poo poo, don't get these. They sound great but have a vice-like grip on your head that's left me feeling nauseous after using them for more than an hour. Hopefully I can return them. Have you tried bending them? The metal headband is made to be adjusted by bending.
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I thought about it but didn't want to damage them in case I had to send them back. Pulled the band flat a few times, so much more comfortable now, thanks.
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Does anyone have experience with the onkyo es-cti300 headphones? I'm x-mas shopping for my brother. He'd like something stylish, open or closed, that has a removable cord and is durable / portable enough to travel with. He's mostly going to be using it for his iphone, commute to work, and work computer ect. My budget is $100.00 - $150.00 dollars. Here's the link for those who are curious: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-ES-CTI300-SS-Headphones-Control/dp/B00G53GJZQ fake edit: I believe the Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones while excellent quality are just too big and bulky for his tastes. He said stylistically liked the size and shape of the beats by dre solo headphones but specifically asked for a different brand with higher quality. Any suggestions are appreciated! Ample fucked around with this message at 21:02 on Dec 14, 2015 |
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I ended up buying some Xiaomi Piston 3s for a flight and while I still don't like IEMs, these are the most comfortable and least obnoxious I've ever tried.
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Philips Fidelio X2 is the Gold Box Deal today, $199 on Amazon
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Ample posted:fake edit: Are beats smaller? Not being sarcastic. For over-ear I think 558s are as stylistic as it's gonna get (although fidelio X2 looks nice). On-ear I cannot help you because my ears look like Dumbo's.
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Ample posted:Does anyone have experience with the onkyo es-cti300 headphones? I'm x-mas shopping for my brother. He'd like something stylish, open or closed, that has a removable cord and is durable / portable enough to travel with. He's mostly going to be using it for his iphone, commute to work, and work computer ect. My budget is $100.00 - $150.00 dollars. If he cares about style, then that means he will be in public. If he's in public, he does NOT want to get open headphones. Get something closed. And if he wants style, the Momentum Over Ear would be a good choice. You can get the Warehouse open box version for $140 on Amazon.
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Hi all, I'm looking for a bluetooth IEM headset. I plan on pairing them to a smartphone and using them to exercise. I've just ripped the headset out of my ears by wildly flailing one too many times. Budget - $100 or so, somewhat variable. Source - n/a, mobile phone I guess. Isolation Requirements - Nice but not required. Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM only. Preferred Tonal Balance - No real preference, balanced is fine. Past Headphones - Samsung made some great IEMs for the price that came with their phones, though I haven't tried any new ones in a couple of years. Preferred Music - Terrible music (dubstep), Classical music, podcasts. I'm not a finicky listener, I'm just hoping for some Not Completely Terrible choices so that I don't get an unpleasant surprise from Amazon.
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I'm interested in sidegrading my current primary headphones (Sennheiser HD 650) into something a bit more aggressive without completely breaking the bank. The foam pads on the HD 650s started to tear (can't say I'm looking forward to the repair, it's either pay out the rear end for real Sennheiser parts or get aftermarket poo poo and hope it mostly fits) and I decided to plug my HD 598s (which I had never heard amplified before) into the amplifier and was blown away by how strong and powerful the bass is. I'd really like something that combines the power and presence of the HD 598 bass with some of the detail of the 650s, but not as expensive as the 650s. Budget: Hopefully less than $300, I received the 650s as a gift and would not have purchased them with my own money--they're just too expensive Source: Schiit Modi 2 DAC playing CD quality FLAC files Amplification: Schiit Valhalla tube amp Isolation requirements: None Preferred type of headphone: Circumaural, big enough to fit my Barack Obama donkey ears Preferred tonal balance: A strong bass but not at the expense of clarity and instrument separation. Past headphones: Sennheiser HD 555, HD 595, HD 598, HD 650 Preferred music: classic heavy metal and USPM, prog rock, Romantic period classical (bombastic European poo poo) Additional requirements: I'm a clumsy oaf so a strong, sturdy construction would be appreciated Currently looking at: Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Woolie Wool fucked around with this message at 06:48 on Dec 18, 2015 |
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I think the Fidelio x2 is exactly what you're looking for. It's $300 and is about as good as the hd600, but more aggressive
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DT 990 for $120 (after $30 rebate, but at that price...) http://www.adorama.com/BDDT990P250....affiliate.62905 There might be a referral somewhere in there but it's not mine, just took this link off slickdeals. I don't believe there's ever been a lower price on these. Taima fucked around with this message at 07:40 on Dec 18, 2015 |
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Quick Questions: how big is the difference in the Sennheiser Momentum models, would I be missing out on much if I got my preferred colour that's only available in the 1.0 model rather than going for the improved 2.0s? How does the Urbanite model stack up? I'm only going to be playing music from an iPhone 6 or watching videos on an iPad. Anime_Otaku fucked around with this message at 15:04 on Dec 18, 2015 |
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Anime_Otaku posted:Quick Questions: how big is the difference in the Sennheiser Momentum models, would I be missing out on much if I got my preferred colour that's only available in the 1.0 model rather than going for the improved 2.0s? How does the Urbanite model stack up? The 1.0s are still good headphones, but the 2.0 are definitely better. The urbanites are not worth it.
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 GUYS THE SENNHEISER 598'S ARE ON SALE FOR $110 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...BM1J&pldnSite=1 Deal is 51% claimed as of this post. GOGOGOGOGOGO
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Anyone else here do the Massdrop Fostex X00s? I am really enjoying mine. A step up indeed from the ATH-M50. Also much, much lighter than the LCD-XC, which I love but are heavy.
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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.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
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Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 OHMs @ Adorama for 120usd after $30 MIR, free shipping. http://www.adorama.com/BDDT990P250....affiliate.62905
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Woolie Wool posted:it's either pay out the rear end for real Sennheiser parts or get aftermarket poo poo and hope it mostly fits Where are you located? You can get HD580/600/650 pads directly from Sennheiser USA for not that much - I paid $53 with tax and shipping when I had to replace them on my HD600s last year after about a decade of use.
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GokieKS posted:Where are you located? You can get HD580/600/650 pads directly from Sennheiser USA for not that much - I paid $53 with tax and shipping when I had to replace them on my HD600s last year after about a decade of use. USA, but even $53 is an awful lot for a bunch of velour and foam (Amazon charges around $70).
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Volmarias posted:Hi all, Is this just such a niche thing that I should pick something and hope for the best?
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Woolie Wool posted:USA, but even $53 is an awful lot for a bunch of velour and foam (Amazon charges around $70). That's pretty much in line with what replacement pads for high-end headphones cost, and I don't find it unreasonable for how long they last (at least in my experience).
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Just ordered the Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250 for Christmas, really excited to get to use them since this will be my first nice set of headphones, been using various headsets up until now, (Astro, Logitech). I have an Asus Xonar Essence STX already, should that be good enough to drive them properly for a while, or do I really need to look into getting some type of headphone amp. Some initial searching says I should be okay, but wanted to get your guys opinion.
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niss posted:Just ordered the Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250 for Christmas, really excited to get to use them since this will be my first nice set of headphones, been using various headsets up until now, (Astro, Logitech). I have an Asus Xonar Essence STX already, should that be good enough to drive them properly for a while, or do I really need to look into getting some type of headphone amp. Some initial searching says I should be okay, but wanted to get your guys opinion. It should power it well enough but you will probably want to look into getting an amplifier before long. A Schitt Magni would be suitable.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:It should power it well enough but you will probably want to look into getting an amplifier before long. A Schitt Magni would be suitable. Cool thanks, I will take a look at them.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
Nothin' compared to the $95 you could get them for on Black Friday this year!
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Taima posted:Nothin' compared to the $95 you could get them for on Black Friday this year! https://youtu.be/cZaJYDPY-YQ?t=45s 
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Google Butt posted:What's the go to earbuds for around $50? Maybe Etymotic MC5?
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Any gym earbud/IEM recommendations for someone with extremely small ears? Looking to buy a Christmas gift, but basically any normal sized earbud/IEM is too big and will either 1) hurt or 2) fall out while running. Since this is for the gym, audio fidelity is not as important as comfort.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:Maybe Etymotic MC5? These are work headphones which will sometimes be worn under over the ear ear protection, they look a little long to be comfortable in that situation.
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