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So I'm starting to think all Bluetooth headsets under $300 are complete pieces of poo poo. Here's a question: is there a USB wireless headset I could use for games and calls that doesn't have a giant dongle? All of the ones I've seen like my Sony Golds are like two inches long.
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Yodzilla posted:So I'm starting to think all Bluetooth headsets under $300 are complete pieces of poo poo. There are plenty of good ones, but none of them will come close to a wired solution, and none of them work well for gaming. It's a matter of what your expectations are and what you're willing to give up for the sake of being wireless. There are also no really great sounding wireless USB headsets, they're all "gaming" devices. A pair of Fidelio X2's and a BoomPro comes in right at $300 and will outperform anything wireless by orders of magnitude, regardless of price.
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Jul 3, 2017 20:34
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I'm not looking for great, I'm just looking for not garbage I guess. I want wireless because I'm doing stuff while walking around an office and doing things with my son or whatever. Like I posted above that the Avantrees sound fine but the mic is useless. I then got the Cowin E-7s at the recommendation of a few others but those sound like muffled garbage. I'm extremely not looking for anything high ends, just something functional that I can enjoy that doesn't break the bank (because of aforementioned new son).
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Jul 3, 2017 21:08
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No pair of bluetooth headphones will have a good sounding mic. They all use low bandwidth A2DP for the mic, there's no way around it. Also, you can't use a usb headset while you're out doing things with your son, either. Honestly, just get a pair of bluetooth headphones for walking around, and a wired or usb setup for your desk.
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Jul 3, 2017 21:36
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Etymotic HF5s are $80 on massdrop. Not a huge discount, but if you're in need of some walkaround iems it's a decent deal. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/etymotic-research-hf5-portable-in-ear-monitors
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Jul 4, 2017 18:05
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I had a chance to get in on the Sennheiser 6XX and passed it up  Do drops ever open back up?Those aside I was thinking about X2's or maybe m1060s for my home theatre and some music, thoughts? I currently use Sennheiser RS160s and would like a wired option.
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Jul 4, 2017 20:08
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catch22 posted:I had a chance to get in on the Sennheiser 6XX and passed it up Yes, eventually. It depends on the whim of the manufacturer though so a time frame is guesswork. Never heard X2s but people seem to like them. The M1060s are very fun & comfortable but weigh half a kilogram so posture becomes very important to avoid strain in long term all day listening sessions. I'm not joking when I say you should adopt a typing posture. Honestly if you just got the 6XXs you wanted (or found a 600/650 for a good price) you'd probably be very happy with just that for a long time.
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Jul 5, 2017 09:03
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Anyone own/used the Jabra Elite Sport and would like to weigh in on them? Specifically isolation and sound quality, my gym plays terrible music.
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Jul 5, 2017 16:07
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catch22 posted:I had a chance to get in on the Sennheiser 6XX and passed it up I skipped on it as well, from the limited number of reviews that have both the M1060 and HD 6XX, the M1060 appear to be the favorite. The M560 are already my out and about cans and replaced the AKG 7XX, so I'm looking forward to picking up the M1060 when the money situation improves.
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Jul 5, 2017 20:57
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I'm sure massdrop will do it again but it's more of a when. I wouldn't be surprised if people were unhappy and wanted to flip them
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Jul 5, 2017 21:02
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NewFatMike posted:I skipped on it as well, from the limited number of reviews that have both the M1060 and HD 6XX, the M1060 appear to be the favorite. The M560 are already my out and about cans and replaced the AKG 7XX, so I'm looking forward to picking up the M1060 when the money situation improves. I have owned both the Sennheiser HD600 and HD650, and currently own the Monoprice Monolith M1060s. Assuming the same price point, I would go with the M1060s for sound quality any day. The Senns are good cans, don't get me wrong, but they're also around a decade old in terms of technology, and planar magnetic drivers have some very real advantages versus dynamic drivers. For general quality of construction and comfort Sennheiser wins, by that's because they're pretty much entirely plastic and thus durable and lightweight. On the flip side, Monoprice backs theirs with a 5-year warranty.
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Jul 5, 2017 21:35
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The Massdrop price really wasn't enough of a deal to justify a six month wait unless you're on an extremely tight budget.
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Jul 5, 2017 22:54
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Thanks for the replies, I'm leaning toward the m1060s now, I want new tech and I don't wanna wait for December for new cans!
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Jul 6, 2017 00:53
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Hey guys, in the market for a new pair of IEMs. This is going to be used for working out, commute, whenever I want to listen to music but won't be bringing my ATH M50 Budget - ~100 CAD (can go higher if it's worth it) Source - Phone (probably) Isolation Requirements - Would be nice Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM Preferred Tonal Balance - Bass probably Past Headphones - ATH M50 Preferred Music - EDM, Techno, House. Bluetooth is not necessary but probably preferred because it'll be easier to work out with them e: are Jay bird X3 what Im looking for? They're sitting at 120 right now on Amazon Knowlue fucked around with this message at 04:08 on Jul 7, 2017 |
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Jul 6, 2017 03:24
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Budget - About $150 Source - PC Isolation Requirements - Prefer closed Preferred Type of Headphone - Over-ear Preferred Tonal Balance - Will mostly use for gaming, so I guess bass heavy or balanced Past Headphones - Tons of crappy headsets that break within a year. Currently using a Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 that has been super glued multiple times after one of the speakers on a SteelSeries Siberia v2 died in less than 6 months. Preferred Music - Rock/Metal Looking for a set of headphones and a mic for gaming. I mainly want something with good build quality and is comfortable. I see the light and will no longer buy gaming headsets.
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Jul 6, 2017 05:49
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Decent article comparing the technology behind dynamic, planar magnetic, and electrostatic drivers: http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/dynamic-vs-planar-magnetic-drivers
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Jul 6, 2017 12:50
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Lord Grundle posted:Budget - About $150 Audio Technica ATH M40X and Antlion Modmic? E: for variety's sake, Sennheiser HD 598C
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Jul 6, 2017 17:37
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NewFatMike posted:Audio Technica ATH M40X and Antlion Modmic? Thanks! I went with the Sennheiser and I should have them by this weekend. I switched out the Antlion Modmic for the knockoff Vmoda Boompro that Dr. Fishopolis mentioned on the previous page to get a little closer to my budget. I made sure to get the one with the 2.5mm jack so that it's compatible. Thanks again for the help, you guys are awesome!
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Jul 7, 2017 03:44
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Noctone posted:The Massdrop price really wasn't enough of a deal to justify a six month wait unless you're on an extremely tight budget. This. I passed it up the first time it rolled through. The second time I almost passed until the price dropped to $200. I still think I'd prefer a pair of 600's but honestly they sound so similar I doubt I'll really care for most listening. Amazon has warehouse deals occasionally on both the 600 and 650 so just keep your eyes peeled and pay $215 for a basically new pair with free shipping.
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Jul 7, 2017 22:33
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Lord Grundle posted:Thanks! I went with the Sennheiser and I should have them by this weekend. Dr. Fishopolis is smarter than I am (he is a doctor and has a Space Ghost av), super duper hard to go wrong with any combination of those things. Hopefully you'll be able to post some impressions!
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Jul 7, 2017 22:43
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catch22 posted:I had a chance to get in on the Sennheiser 6XX and passed it up I know there's been discussions since this post, but the HD6XX's are available on Massdrop again lol.
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Jul 8, 2017 00:54
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Lord Grundle posted:Thanks! I went with the Sennheiser and I should have them by this weekend. I was gonna err on the side of the Sennheisers, too. Although they're comparatively light on bass compared to the M40x, this can be remedied sufficiently with a lil EQ. On the flip side, M40x are decidedly bass heavy, and I'm willing to bet they'd get pretty fatiguing quick with enough double bass in your metal. The Sennheisers are also way more comfortable once you pass an hour or so. Edit: just looked up HD598C under the hunch that the "C" stood for "closed" and I was right! Maybe you won't find any issue with light bass. I was basing that comment on the open HD598. enojy fucked around with this message at 02:29 on Jul 8, 2017 |
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Jul 8, 2017 02:26
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:There are also no really great sounding wireless USB headsets, they're all "gaming" devices. Are there any wireless USB headsets, gaming or not, that are signifcantly worse or better than the others? Unlike Yodzilla, I don't care if they have a big dongle, I just want to spend <$100 to hear explosions and yell at my teammates, and I really hate having a cable coming out of my ears when I'm gaming. I already have a different set of headphones for music. According to Amazon reviews, some of the worse USB headset can't even reach 48KHz, which causes issues with some games, so it's not quite as simple as 'it's all the same crap'.
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Jul 8, 2017 18:11
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Budget - ~$100, could go a little higher if there's a compelling reason Source - PC only Isolation Requirements - yes? Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear. I don't have normal earlobes so pressure there sucks Preferred Tonal Balance - whatever helps boost my PUBG skills Past Headphones - I've had a Logitech G930 for years, but the plastic on the boom mic finally snapped, and some wiring inside has come loose so I'm loosing the right ear. Frankly if there's not a better recommendation I'll just rebuy, I love these things. Preferred Music - repetitive drug beats Key point: I must have the ability to go wireless on the fly. I get up and walk around while listening to podcasts or while I'm queuing and want to keep that ability. I don't have a preference on connections, USB has always treated me just fine and I doubt I could tell the difference. I'd also prefer it to be an all-in-one set, rather than separate mic and headphones.
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Jul 8, 2017 19:08
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the brookstone near me has sennheiser rs 175 rf headphone system on clearance for 150 bucks. is this a good price? is the rf part problematic at all? any advice greatly appreciated
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Jul 9, 2017 01:02
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Chard posted:Budget - ~$100, could go a little higher if there's a compelling reason Either get another Logitech or a Corsair Void. Whichever has the most RBG. To be honest no gaming headset is tuned for music so its best not to try and combine the two. DancingShade fucked around with this message at 10:17 on Jul 10, 2017 |
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Jul 10, 2017 10:12
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6XX headphones back up on massdrop
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Jul 10, 2017 14:20
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catch22 posted:6XX headphones back up on massdrop Are these a worthwhile upgrade for my old 598s? I use a Schiit magni/modi if it makes a difference.
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Jul 10, 2017 15:19
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Yes definitely. I upgraded from the 598 to the 650 and it's a clear upgrade.
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Jul 10, 2017 15:30
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Constellation I posted:I know there's been discussions since this post, but the HD6XX's are available on Massdrop again lol. I didn't believe you at first. Jesus there's 20 days left still.
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Jul 10, 2017 15:33
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DancingShade posted:Either get another Logitech or a Corsair Void. Whichever has the most RBG. The void is actually my second choice based on the research I've done so far. The price is right but the boom is not flexible which seems crazy? Not wild about the sick LEDz but whatever, I'm the only one who had to look at it. I know I'm a little off topic with this question but there isn't another thread I'm aware of. Thanks for the input.
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After seeing the 6XX on Massdrop, I'm leaning towards picking up the HD650 now, since I don't have the patience to wait until December. The question I have is what DAC/Amp would I need for the HD650s if I already have a Sound Blaster Z soundcard. Do I toss out the soundcard and go for a USB dac/amp, or can I combine an amp with the soundcard? My usage is 70% music, 30% gaming, and while I would like virtual surround sound for the handful of Overwatch games I play a week (and probably Battlefront 2 when it launches), I don't exactly need perfect positional audio at the expense of listening to music/watching shows. Are USB dac/amps like the Creative E5, or G5 worth it? I like the form factor, as my desk area is cluttered enough as it is, and finding room for a Magni/Modi and all of the additional cables is going to be difficult.
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TyrantWD posted:After seeing the 6XX on Massdrop, I'm leaning towards picking up the HD650 now, since I don't have the patience to wait until December. The question I have is what DAC/Amp would I need for the HD650s if I already have a Sound Blaster Z soundcard. Do I toss out the soundcard and go for a USB dac/amp, or can I combine an amp with the soundcard? My usage is 70% music, 30% gaming, and while I would like virtual surround sound for the handful of Overwatch games I play a week (and probably Battlefront 2 when it launches), I don't exactly need perfect positional audio at the expense of listening to music/watching shows. If you're paying the money, you might as well get the HD600 and the HD650 and compare them. Amazon is cheap enough and you can just return whichever pair you like least. Either way you're gonna need an amp. The Fulla 2 is tiny and works reasonably well. It definitely can't crank out sound like it's bigger brothers, but it will get loud-ish. It's insufficient for my liking, but if space is a concern then this is probably your best bet. You could also get something like this https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-120-class-t-mini-amplifier-60-wpc--300-3800
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Jul 11, 2017 17:00
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Chard posted:The void is actually my second choice based on the research I've done so far. The price is right but the boom is not flexible which seems crazy? Not wild about the sick LEDz but whatever, I'm the only one who had to look at it. It's tough because this is the headphone thread, where we talk about good headphones, and gaming headsets are universally the worst possible headphones you can buy. It's sort of a whole other category of product that I and most other headphone enthusiasts don't understand at all. Someone should make a gaming headset megathread so I can stay the gently caress out of it forever. Can someone explain this to me though? Why do gamers buy wildly overpriced, lovely sounding headsets festooned in blinking LEDs? What could possibly be the appeal of such a product?
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Jul 11, 2017 17:23
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Because gamers have no taste and bad ears
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Jul 11, 2017 17:25
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:If you're paying the money, you might as well get the HD600 and the HD650 and compare them. Amazon is cheap enough and you can just return whichever pair you like least. Would the Fulla 2 be better than this? https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=120&cp_id=12008&cs_id=1200801&p_id=11567&seq=1&format=2#specificationsTab I was also looking at the JDS Labs The Element, since it looks like a Schiit stack in a smaller package, but I'm not sure if it's worth the price premium.
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TyrantWD posted:Would the Fulla 2 be better than this? Couldn't say, I've never used one, or even seen one. Check the reviews. I'm skeptical, but neigh-saying. Either way, you don't need a DAC. You don't need a schiit stack. You have a sound card. That is your DAC (unless you just use it for SPDIF out or something). You need a headphone amp. That monoprice one doesn't look like it takes up any less space than a Magni2 so why not just get that?
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Jul 11, 2017 20:20
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Dr. Fishopolis posted:It's tough because this is the headphone thread, where we talk about good headphones, and gaming headsets are universally the worst possible headphones you can buy. It's sort of a whole other category of product that I and most other headphone enthusiasts don't understand at all. Someone should make a gaming headset megathread so I can stay the gently caress out of it forever. Footsteps, explosions and team chat. That's all they're tuned for because that's all gamers want.
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Jul 11, 2017 22:01
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ATH-M50x $111.75 on Amazon and B&H Amazon link Amazon also had a gift card promotion going recently, don't know if it's still active but it's a free $5
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catch22 posted:ATH-M50x $111.75 on Amazon and B&H EVEN BETTER NEWS: M40x for $75: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Techni...1&keywords=m40x believe me, save your money and get the 40's, they're better in every way. edit: actually so are CB-1's, and they're 63 bucks right now: https://www.amazon.com/Status-Audio...2&keywords=m40x
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