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Brocialist posted:/\/\ Check out the Audio Technica ATH-M50x if you're okay without a remote, the V-Moda Crossfade LP-2 if you need one (and want something that will not ever die) Thanks! Just added the ath-m50x to my wishlist!
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I asked about them on the last page but I ended up buying the JBL Reflect Mini BT wireless headphones and they sound decent and fit well. It'd be nice if they included 3 sizes of horns and 3 sizes of plugs, and that they were interchangeable. I need medium sized horns but large sized plugs but they only include small horns/small plugs or medium horns/medium plugs (with the option of ditching the horns and using separate S/M plugs only. I have one ear that is slightly bigger than the other so getting a proper seal is hard 
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I'm now thinking about getting a pair of HD 598SE headphones but is the price on Amazon right now a good deal or should I wait for the price to drop further?
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Mar 20, 2016 20:55
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I bought some $90 ear buds from china (not iem) and they are blowing me away. For anyone who hates poo poo in your ear canal and values high quality audio, there are options out there.
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Mar 20, 2016 21:19
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How much of a risk would it be to buy a pair of Jaybird X2's on Amazon Warehouse deals? I've never bought anything on Amazon Warehouse, and the last pair of wireless headphones I had were the LG Tones+.
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So I'm in need of a couple pairs of headphones, this seems to be the place to ask. 1. I need a good mobile set that I can carry in my backpack. I generally don't listen to music while running/jogging/whatever, just while sitting at the school studying, so either IEMs or a sturdy, preferably folding supra-aural set. Somewhere around $20-30 would be ideal. 2. I need a good set for home use to replace my crap skullcandy set that's currently held together with twist ties. Super- or circum-aural, with as good sound isolation as I can get (my roommate and his friends are loud as poo poo and my current set, while they sound fine, don't isolate worth a gently caress.) Roughly same budget or a little higher, maybe up to $40. Additional note for 2: I have a pocket guitar amp (this guy, the "classic rock" model) that I plug my headphones into. Currently I have to swap my computer speakers (which the headphones are plugged into) from the computer to that to play, and if I want backing tracks/tempo clicks I gotta run an aux cable from my computer front plug over to the amp, and it's just a hassle to switch back and forth. Also, I have to turn the amp gain down when playing with pedals so it doesn't distort the "wrong" way, and when I turn the computer volume knob up to compensate I get real bad mains buzz. It's the worst when running through my computer speaker; it's barely audible when I plug my headphones directly into the guitar amp, so I think that the computer speaker is the main culprit. Is there a good, cheap amplifier, preferably with 2 inputs, that I can use to crank the volume up? I feel asking for a mixer knob might be a bit much, but I can control the volume of the computer on... the computer so that's less of an issue; I do need it to be able to play both lines simultaneously, though.
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Mar 21, 2016 00:17
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shadowvine118 posted:How much of a risk would it be to buy a pair of Jaybird X2's on Amazon Warehouse deals? I've never bought anything on Amazon Warehouse, and the last pair of wireless headphones I had were the LG Tones+. No risk. Amazon Warehouse deals come with the same 30 days no questions asked return policy that anything sold by Amazon comes with.
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Mar 21, 2016 17:29
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Has anyone had experience with these earbuds?: Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones RP-HJE120-D (They come in several different colors.) My wife got a pair of them last week. I've been trying them out since she's away for a few days, and they seem okay for $10 earbuds (on sale now for $6). I don't need anything amazing, and the things actually fit comfortably in my ears, which feels like a rarity nowadays. And the reviews are numerous, with a 4.5/5 average.
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Mar 21, 2016 17:54
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They're $6 and you've tried them before, go get some if you like them? Or don't. You really don't need anyone's input on something that you've not only tried, but that cost less than, I dunno, a sandwich.
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Taima posted:They're $6 and you've tried them before, go get some if you like them? Or don't. You really don't need anyone's input on something that you've not only tried, but that cost less than, I dunno, a sandwich. I guess I'm just being super-paranoid. Guess I'll get a pair, then!
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DizzyBum posted:I guess I'm just being super-paranoid. Guess I'll get a pair, then! Those headphones are actually aliens and when you put them in your ears they'll crawl in to your brain and lay eggs.
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Mar 21, 2016 23:20
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=26-138-190 New Egg has Philips SHP9500 for $60. How do these compare to Sennheiser HD 598s? I don't have to get new headphones right now, so would it be better to wait for a deal on 598s?
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I've been eyeing the SHP9500's on newegg/newegg ebay for a few days now... I already have Fidelio X2's and Sennheiser 598SE's but I'm seriously considering buying 5 sets of these just because... (one for me and each of my groomsmen.) $60 is pretty much, "just loving buy it" territory. You can make it up by bringing your lunch to work every day for a couple of weeks, or not going out to dinner one night, or not buying starbucks every day for 2 weeks, etc... I say just buy them, and if you find a good deal on the HD598's, buy those too. It never hurts to have a pair of backup headphones. For the record though, I'd say they're probably very similar in terms of sound clarity, but the Sennheiser's are definitely the more comfortable and better built headphone.
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Mar 22, 2016 21:18
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Recommendation for a set of wireless earbuds (specifically), to connect to an iPhone over Bluetooth. Budget sub $200, preferably $100 if I can swing it. All the Amazon ones just have "paid" reviews it seems.
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Mar 23, 2016 16:05
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PRADA SLUT posted:
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. It's made researching products by user reviews on Amazon so much more difficult.
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Mar 24, 2016 15:40
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Ehud posted:I'm so glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. It's made researching products by user reviews on Amazon so much more difficult. It's pretty easy to tell which products are full of those though, even if they don't say they were paid off in the review. I just wish there was an add on to remove those reviews and re-adjust their ratings.
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Mar 24, 2016 16:09
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PRADA SLUT posted:It's pretty easy to tell which products are full of those though, even if they don't say they were paid off in the review. Right. If there was a way to filter them out, I'd be thrilled. Oh well. I've still been doing research to find some good gym/outdoor buds and I think I'm ready to sacrifice some audio quality for the convenience of wireless. I've considered buying the Jaybird X2's and then I ready that the next series (X3) comes out this spring, which may reduce the X2 price a good bit. Normally I would just wait, but my Bose IE2's are on their last leg. The cord is cracked and it's just a matter of time before they crap out 
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Mar 24, 2016 16:15
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Are there any good recommendations for wireless over-the-ear headphones. I don't want gamer headsets cause I don't need a microphone. I was decent quality but I was hoping to find something for <$100. Are there any immediate recommendations or go-to's? It cannot be bluetooth btw.
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I have a question about the Audio Technica M50x: are the ear cups actual leather? I have a pair of M35 and while they're comfortable for a few hours before they bother me, the fake plactic leather on these is starting to dissolve and leaves annoying flakes of it everywhere. e: Also, is there enough of a difference between the M40x and the M50x to justify the latter being $100 more? Morzhovyye fucked around with this message at 04:31 on Mar 25, 2016 |
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Mar 25, 2016 04:24
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Odobenidae posted:I have a question about the Audio Technica M50x: are the ear cups actual leather? I have a pair of M35 and while they're comfortable for a few hours before they bother me, the fake plactic leather on these is starting to dissolve and leaves annoying flakes of it everywhere. I don't think it is real, but the upside of the M50x is that there are a decent amount of pads that work for them. Basically anything that would work with a Sony MDR-V6 or V7506 will also work with the M50x, so you can put on leather, velour, whatever after the fact. I wouldn't know much about the M40x, but if Amazon has an okay enough return policy maybe try that? The M50x are the successor to the M50, which was a super popular set of headphones for a long time.
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What are the most comfortable, over-ear headphones out there? Preferably not leather, and taking into account glasses and iPhone compatibility. Bose's noise-cancelling headphones are comfortable, but they don't sound so great (I use a pair for travel sometimes, but they're borrowed, and I'd like them to sound better).
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Mar 25, 2016 15:10
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Pretty much any A-T paddle-band headphones. You looking for a pair of commuter cans? By compatibility, I assume you mean a remote?
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Mar 25, 2016 15:19
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Commuter and a little at home, so closed back. And yeah, an in-line remote. I had a pair of those at one point, and they were indeed really comfortable. Not very practical for throwing in a bag and traveling for long period though.
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Mar 25, 2016 15:21
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I'm looking for something to take on a backpacking type of trip instead of my Ety ER-4s. So basically some cheap-rear end IEMs that I wouldn't mind losing or breaking as much, but would provide decent isolation (planes, shouty locals etc) and not sound like rear end. Not expecting Ety-level stuff in either category, obviously, but I do have a set of 3.5mm tri-flange silicone tips that might help. Budget is, well, as little as possible, as these would only be backups and I'd rather spend money on Thai hookers. I've heard good things about the Xaiomi Pistons, are they any decent (and which version)?
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mobby_6kl posted:I'm looking for something to take on a backpacking type of trip instead of my Ety ER-4s. So basically some cheap-rear end IEMs that I wouldn't mind losing or breaking as much, but would provide decent isolation (planes, shouty locals etc) and not sound like rear end. Not expecting Ety-level stuff in either category, obviously, but I do have a set of 3.5mm tri-flange silicone tips that might help. Pistons don't isolate so probably not a good choice. I use this set for pretty much exactly what you're describing - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stereo-Universal-Headset-Inline/dp/B00OGU0K9G They're single BAs, sound surprisingly good and have a 2mm nozzle so they'll fit your Ety triflanges/foamies. I use mine with Shure Olives and the isolation is excellent.
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Mar 25, 2016 21:25
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Oh, I didn't realize the Pistons wouldn't seal. The Samsung ones you linked would be absolutely perfect, but Amazon won't ship them to my country and they go for $50 locally. Nothing on Ebay either. Any similar models I could try looking for?
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Mar 25, 2016 22:33
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Huh. I bought them 6 weeks ago and they shipped International, and the seller I bought them from is still selling them (Shipfasttech). That's sort of weird. Do you have any sort of price range in mind? If nothing else you could go with some of the good cheaper Philips IEMs like the SHE3950 (better made than the 3590) and add some memory foam tips. Maybe the Brainwavz Delta?
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mobby_6kl posted:Oh, I didn't realize the Pistons wouldn't seal. Xiaomi Pistons 2's isolation is average at best, but I wouldn't say it doesn't isolate either. I'd still consider them.
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The Piston 2 and 3 both have pretty big vents in the back. If a requirement is "isolation for travel" they're aren't going to fill that need very well.
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Mar 26, 2016 05:19
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JAY ZERO SUM GAME posted:What are the most comfortable, over-ear headphones out there? Preferably not leather, and taking into account glasses and iPhone compatibility. For long term wearing, even with sunglasses, I really love the Sennheiser HD598
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grack posted:Huh. I bought them 6 weeks ago and they shipped International, and the seller I bought them from is still selling them (Shipfasttech). That's sort of weird. Do you have any sort of price range in mind? If nothing else you could go with some of the good cheaper Philips IEMs like the SHE3950 (better made than the 3590) and add some memory foam tips. Maybe the Brainwavz Delta?  I found them on amazon.de for EUR12, but again, not shipped here. Philips 3590 are pretty cheap locally though, as are 3900. Do you know the tip hole diameter? And that's roughly the budget range, as spending more would be defeating the purpose of disposable imes.
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mobby_6kl posted:I'm looking for something to take on a backpacking type of trip instead of my Ety ER-4s. So basically some cheap-rear end IEMs that I wouldn't mind losing or breaking as much, but would provide decent isolation (planes, shouty locals etc) and not sound like rear end. Not expecting Ety-level stuff in either category, obviously, but I do have a set of 3.5mm tri-flange silicone tips that might help. Soundmagic E10. They're cheap, and they sound great.
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mobby_6kl posted:I'm looking for something to take on a backpacking type of trip instead of my Ety ER-4s. So basically some cheap-rear end IEMs that I wouldn't mind losing or breaking as much, but would provide decent isolation (planes, shouty locals etc) and not sound like rear end. Not expecting Ety-level stuff in either category, obviously, but I do have a set of 3.5mm tri-flange silicone tips that might help. If you want to go super-cheap, these are actually pretty decent for $7: DizzyBum posted:Has anyone had experience with these earbuds?: I bought a pair in an airport out of desperation (forgot my headphones when leaving my in-laws' house), they're comfortable and the isolation is good. They won't compare to the other recommendations here in the $20 to $30 range, but yeah, they're $7.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:For long term wearing, even with sunglasses, I really love the Sennheiser HD598 I would buy these in a second if they were closed back. I'm listening on airplanes, the subway, and semis.
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Mar 26, 2016 15:57
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mobby_6kl posted:Maybe they do ship internationally, just not here 4MM nozzles for the 3590 and 3900
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I kinda want to upgrade from the Shure SE-215s I mostly use on the subway because I got a little spoiled by the Oppo PM-3 I usually keep at home Are there any IEMs under $300 with amazing detail / clarity and great isolation?
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JAY ZERO SUM GAME posted:Commuter and a little at home, so closed back. And yeah, an in-line remote.
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Mar 28, 2016 06:40
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Josh Lyman posted:Honestly, IEMs are gonna be your best bet for some noise isolation, good for travel, and with an in-line remote. I have a pair of Sony XBA-C10IP I use for the subway that are nice (cord makes a lot of noise though, even clipped on).
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Mar 28, 2016 16:08
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JAY ZERO SUM GAME posted:I have a pair of Shure E2 earphones that sound great, but seem to wiggle out of my ears and have never been perfectly comfortable; any suggestions on good tips, anyone? memory foam tips own
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JAY ZERO SUM GAME posted:I have a pair of Shure E2 earphones that sound great, but seem to wiggle out of my ears and have never been perfectly comfortable; any suggestions on good tips, anyone? I wish they had a remote, but I'm usually on a plane/vehicle for long periods. Have you tried wearing your Sonys over ear instead of straight down?
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