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Taima posted:
This. Even if it's not the most accurate (it's not) it's still way more "fun."
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Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'm gonna go with the 598's and an amp/DAC like the FiiO E10K or the SMSL SD793-II. Now I just have to decide on color.
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Feb 5, 2016 03:39
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drat NIGGA posted:Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'm gonna go with the 598's and an amp/DAC like the FiiO E10K or the SMSL SD793-II. Now I just have to decide on color. The black. 
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I've been out of the headphone game for awhile. Looking to upgrade my work headphones, currently using some ~5 year old akg k271MKII. What would be the recommended ~$3-400 closed headphones with a relatively flat response curve? I have an amp at work so impedance isn't a consideration.
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Full Circle posted:I've been out of the headphone game for awhile. Looking to upgrade my work headphones, currently using some ~5 year old akg k271MKII. oppo pm3 is all of those things
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Feb 5, 2016 05:03
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absolem posted:oppo pm3 is all of those things Hah, I almost bought those when they were first anounced but talked myself out of it. Is the only way to purchase them still full MSRP directly from OPPO?
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Full Circle posted:Hah, I almost bought those when they were first anounced but talked myself out of it. Is the only way to purchase them still full MSRP directly from OPPO? Looks like you can get them on amazon, still $400 and from Oppo though
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I've tried quite a few pairs of IEMs and nothing for me comes close to the Velodyne vPulse's. As such I have 4 loving pairs, all broken on channel. I almost refuse to buy any more. Recommendations for a sound signature exactly like the vPulse? IE Subbass that goes down forever, has perfect texture and control. Mids that are not resessed, treble that is nice and non-fatiguing? Especially no mid-bass bloat.
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Feb 5, 2016 16:24
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drat NIGGA posted:I think I'm gonna go with the 598's  $69 Sennheiser 598SE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0126HISOO/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ Edit: dead. drat that was fast. GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 18:35 on Feb 5, 2016 |
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Feb 5, 2016 18:02
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
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Feb 5, 2016 18:17
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I wanted to double check since I'll be ordering today. FiiO E10K or SMSL SD793-II? The SMSL has good reviews and is cheaper, but will I need the bass boost that the Fiio offers? Thanks
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Feb 5, 2016 18:45
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:
drat. I don't really want or need them but I'd have snagged a pair or two at that price. Thanks for the heads up tho!!
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Is there a difference between the 598 and the 598 SE? Looks like it doeant come in white and has a different or cable or something based on the amazon page.
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Feb 5, 2016 20:26
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Stan Taylor posted:Is there a difference between the 598 and the 598 SE? Looks like it doeant come in white and has a different or cable or something based on the amazon page. comes with two extra cables i think
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Feb 5, 2016 22:09
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Stan Taylor posted:Is there a difference between the 598 and the 598 SE? Looks like it doeant come in white and has a different or cable or something based on the amazon page. Colour and it comes with a much shorter cable that terminates to a 3.5mm / 1/8th jack.
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Feb 5, 2016 22:49
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Finally ordered the 598 with the SMSL Amp/DAC. If it sucks I'll just return it. Sincerely, thanks for all the help, I was totally lost.
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Feb 5, 2016 23:10
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The extra short cable that comes with the 598SE is insanely, insanely useful if you plan to walk around with the headphones. Also I wouldn't worry too much about that $69 deal as he was referring to a used pair of headphones on Amazon. I would NOT get these headphones used as the cups are pretty warm and could easily cause perspiration during a jog or warm weather, etc. To each his own I guess but the thought of someone else potentially sweating in your new headphones is pretty gross to me.
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Feb 6, 2016 00:33
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drat NIGGA posted:Finally ordered the 598 with the SMSL Amp/DAC. If it sucks I'll just return it. You're gonna love the 598s they are killer. They also get exponentially better the louder the volume is, more than with any headphones I've ever used.
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Feb 6, 2016 00:37
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Taima posted:You're gonna love the 598s they are killer.
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Feb 6, 2016 00:59
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Josh Lyman posted:Sounds like you need a more powerful source. Sounds can be deceiving apparently, as I have a good setup. I just think the headphones sound better as they get louder. I find that to be an intrinsic quality of these headphones.
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Feb 6, 2016 01:19
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Taima posted:Sounds can be deceiving apparently, as I have a good setup. I remember reading a long time ago that music is subjectively reported as sounding better the louder it gets regardless of source, can't remember the neuroscience explanation behind it, but it's what's driven a lot of music to be mastered on disc at high volume relative to when CDs first came out.
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Feb 6, 2016 02:30
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Listerine posted:I remember reading a long time ago that music is subjectively reported as sounding better the louder it gets regardless of source, can't remember the neuroscience explanation behind it, but it's what's driven a lot of music to be mastered on disc at high volume relative to when CDs first came out.
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Josh Lyman posted:I thought it was because people wanted their songs to be loud when it come on the mix during social events. You're right, it started with jukeboxes, I forgot about that- but what I read specifically had to do with the neuroscience of loud music sounding "better" subjectively and that's also been a factor in some practices. I think maybe in hard selling audio equipment? Kind of like how TVs at Best Buy aren't actually calibrated well for color because they're in such bright environments. Listerine fucked around with this message at 03:13 on Feb 6, 2016 |
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Just got the Jaybird bluebird X's for $58. Sure they are a generation old, but that's a great price for good work out blu headphones . Check Wallmart.com. Edit, my brother is reporting they are sold out in LA, but not sure if it's ever state...
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I need help! I accidentally stepped on my HD800 cable while reaching over to pick up something off the ground and now the left side jack is hosed up. Needless to say I only get sound out of the right earphone now. I rather not spend $400 bucks by sending it to Sennheiser to get it fixed if I don't have to. Anybody here have any luck with a reputable headphone repair service??
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My girlfriend needs a headphone set for the office. Requirements: Lightweight, comfortable to wear for long hours, weeks, months, and will cancel most ambient noise in an office setting (laughter, chatter, etc.). Please note that her fragile head won't tolerate any overly-bulky sets. Regarding sound quality, she won't write a 6,000 word essay on head-fi if the sound is not analytically correct, whatever the gently caress that means. Man that place is weird at times. Budget is between $50-300. Help me out please.
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MrMidnight posted:I need help! I accidentally stepped on my HD800 cable while reaching over to pick up something off the ground and now the left side jack is hosed up. Needless to say I only get sound out of the right earphone now. Have you contacted Sennheiser regarding a quote for this repair? How did you come to $400USD as the repair cost? Pr0phecy posted:My girlfriend needs a headphone set for the office. http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B00M1NEUKK/ You'll be jealous. Portable anechoic chamber paradise. Lightweight and comfortable, sounds pretty decent considering they're Bose. There's also the Audio-Technicas but I've never tried them http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-ANC9-QuietPoint-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B007KWLF5K/
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I upgraded to some AKG 701's and my Grado S60's are up for sale in the 'Mart. Here's the link. Make me an offer! http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3763220
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Pr0phecy posted:Lightweight, comfortable to wear for long hours, weeks, months, and will cancel most ambient noise in an office setting (laughter, chatter, etc.). Please note that her fragile head won't tolerate any overly-bulky sets. I like my Sony MDR-1R, they're the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned, they're light without feeling flimsy, don't press into my head [this is why I sold my V-Modas] and have pretty good isolation. The current model is the MDR-1A but there's also the MDR-10R which is a little smaller [and a lot cheaper] but with similar construction. The 1R/1A are fairly sizable, I have pretty big ears and they go all the way over them. I found Sennheiser HD 280s to be very comfortable too, just didn't like the sound much.
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Thank you friends, I've purchased the 280's because it was written that they're "PRO" and my gf will surely be impressed by that, and me by association.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:Have you contacted Sennheiser regarding a quote for this repair? How did you come to $400USD as the repair cost? 400 bucks is the flat rate repair stated on their website.
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MrMidnight posted:400 bucks is the flat rate repair stated on their website. Ohh that sucks.  sorry to hear that. I haven't tried any repair shops that weren't a manufacturer's. Good luck! fake edit: if you decide to just sell them for super cheap since they're broken, ie: all the quotes you get are pretty high etc, I'd be willing to get them repaired by Sennheiser. Drop me a PM if you want to go that route.
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Feb 6, 2016 21:02
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MrMidnight posted:400 bucks is the flat rate repair stated on their website.
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Holy crap these sound great and are so drat comfortable. I hadn't realized how heavy and tight my 280's were. The 598's feel so light. Sound is really clean, bass isn't has bad as I thought it would be. My onboard sound is having even more trouble with these but it should be fixed when I get my amp tomorrow.
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evil_bunnY posted:Can you really not get a replacement cable instead? I would but I don't have the skills necessary to repair the ripped/broken wires. I need to take a picture of the damage to illustrate it.
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Tactical Lesbian posted:Ohh that sucks. I might take you up on that. They are beautiful sounding cans and you don't want to know how many cuss words came out of my mouth when I stepped on the cable.
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MrMidnight posted:I might take you up on that. They are beautiful sounding cans and you don't want to know how many cuss words came out of my mouth when I stepped on the cable. Sure, send me a PM with what you're wanting for them. If I don't go for it, you can always try SA-Mart! e: I've been really considering LCD-2s for a while, this might be what I need to convince me not to get those, haha. Either way it'll be a few weeks until I'm back in the states. Tactical Lesbian fucked around with this message at 03:19 on Feb 7, 2016 |
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MrMidnight posted:I would but I don't have the skills necessary to repair the ripped/broken wires. I need to take a picture of the damage to illustrate it.
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I've got this guy at work that sits around 3 cubes away from me that is constantly snorting and gagging and coughing on his phlegm like a disgusting pig. I have some cheap on ear Sennheisers that don't block out his grotesque sounds and am looking to get some new decent headphones that will block this out since it is slowly driving me insane. Do I need some ANC headphones to block this out or would some decently sealed closed ear like the 280s do the trick? Thanks friends.
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evil_bunnY posted:You do need to take a picture, because as I understand it you can just unplug the busted wire and shove in a new one. Here are the pictures. As you can see, the left side is where the cable was jerked out and the wires tore off. The right side is what it should look like. I don't think a replacement cable will fix this problem unfortunately.
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