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Parker Lewis posted:I am using a Topping D30 + JDS Atom combo and have been really happy with it. Nice. Topping is def my top choice for the time being. Though I'm pretty content with my mobo's DAC. Need the amp for now since the onboard amp doesn't give my new fostex enough juice and also because the atom lets me switch between RCA and 3.5 which is awesome for my PC and PS3 set up.
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eddiewalker posted:It’s fine, but also an easy fix. If your cable is made with the same Switchcraft TA4FX as my stock cable is, you can just buy a new one and swap the whole outer shell. It’s just a screw-on thing. I ended up buying tabs like those and fixing it pretty easily, thanks for leading me in the right direction. After a few weeks of listening to the AKG K702s I gotta say the soundstage definitely is noticeably massive, they're not nearly as intimate or lush sounding as the LCD-Xs, but with certain things sound incredible. The Blade Runner soundtrack for example has a lot of audio samples straight from the films, lines of dialog, rain, the shuffling of characters around the environment, the clicks of the Voight-Kampff machine, etc. and on the LCD-Xs these details are extremely detailed and clear, but everything is somewhat cloistered in my headspace. By no means narrow, but as I said, very intimate, if I were to actually watch the film with the visual aspect retained, I would certainly prefer this over the more distant and wide AKG K702s. But if I listen to the OST on the K702s with my eyes closed in a dark room, wow, it's like being lost in a three dimensional space of sound, I can construct a mental image of my surroundings, and in a sense, feel transported into film using memories evoked by the soundtrack and the samples snippets. It was kind of a mindblowing experience. Things get closer, then farther, in a way that's more tangible than the LCD-Xs, and I really, really do get that sense sometimes that these sounds are emanating from a distance, rather than right next to my head. This does seem to come with the caveat that things don't center very well, sound coming from my peripheral rather than head on come off as separated and isolated, there's a bit of "space" between them. Sometimes this has the effect of making songs sound less whole, and fragmented, likely that's a trade off for the impressive detailing in the AKG K702s, I wonder if the vaunted HD800S has a similar quality. They are, as people often state, fantastic for jazz and classical, but I don't necessarily feel they are outright better than the LCD-Xs in that regard. While, as a trained musician, I value looking at orchestral pieces clinically and thus highly value the imaging and detail of the K702s, sometimes I just don't give a poo poo about that and just want to be overtaken by the music. The AKG K702s make me feel as though I'm in a center, middle-forward seat at a concert venue, this gives everything a fantastic sense of place and replicates the live concert going experience as well as any headphones I've heard can, but the LCD-Xs seem to make the experience less realistic and more fantastical, as though you're experiencing the story and motion of the music first hand, rather than experiencing an orchestra playing in front of you. Less about the playing, more about the music. Either case is special in it's own way, but the LCD-Xs are just more "fun." And yes, the bass on the AKGs are lacking, though I'm going to switch out the pads for leather ones since the seal sucks and I can't imagine that helps. That being said, the bass is still present and sufficient, I don't feel it's nearly totally absent as some people have hyperbolized. It's been really cool getting first hand experience at comparing very, very contrasting headphones outside of a hifi shop. I'm glad I bought these, even though my usage of them will likely be hyper specific towards certain genres. Lil Swamp Booger Baby fucked around with this message at 12:12 on Mar 4, 2019 |
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KozmoNaut posted:We'll, there's the EL DAC, but it'll set you back $250. The OL DAC can be had with usb/optical inputs for quite a bit less as well.
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5-HT posted:topping d30 is a good dac, but the khadas tone board is objectively better (lower noise floor), and cheaper. only requires some simple DIY assembly This is a pretty cool thing. Bookmarking this in case I need a future project.
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fknlo posted:The OL DAC can be had with usb/optical inputs for quite a bit less as well. Doesn't really match the design of the Atom, though.
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KozmoNaut posted:Doesn't really match the design of the Atom, though. It doesn't but it's not all that bad. It's the combo I'm running right now.
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KozmoNaut posted:Doesn't really match the design of the Atom, though. I'm seeing USB only on the vendor site. Atom amp is back ordered until around mid March and I'm getting antsy. Wanna know how these fostex sound with juice.
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ChazTurbo posted:I'm seeing USB only on the vendor site. Atom amp is back ordered until around mid March and I'm getting antsy. Wanna know how these fostex sound with juice. It's in a drop down menu.  Not the best match but could be much, much worse.
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fknlo posted:It's in a drop down menu. Well I feel silly. How's the ol dac compare to the topping d30?
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I'm curious how the D30 stacks up to the DX3 https://www.massdrop.com/buy/topping-dx3-pro and while we're on the subject of Massdrop, has anyone tried the KZ AS 10? They're only $45. I'm wondering how they stack up against Massdrop's NuForce EDC3 as I haven't tried either and I'm curious about both.
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ChazTurbo posted:I'm seeing USB only on the vendor site. Atom amp is back ordered until around mid March and I'm getting antsy. Wanna know how these fostex sound with juice. I'ma have an atom up on SA Mart in a day or two if you're not trying to wait.
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ItBreathes posted:I'ma have an atom up on SA Mart in a day or two if you're not trying to wait. I've spent more than I'd like in one go for the fostex and atom for now so I'm gonna hold off for a little. Plus a friend may give me their old audio engine d1 when they eventually upgrade. I appreciate the offer though
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I just realized I've gone 2 years with my AKG 7XXs, happy birthday to them! Longest I've kept a pair of headphones  It looks like the cups on my Sennheiser HD 569s are starting to flake apart - anyone have a good source on replacement cups?
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NewFatMike posted:I just realized I've gone 2 years with my AKG 7XXs, happy birthday to them! Longest I've kept a pair of headphones This is all I could find https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/earpads-1-pair-hd569-598cs at least for first party cups.
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I'll take it! Those Senns are almost 2 years old now, too, and they've been used pretty hard. They deserve an upgrade. Thanks!
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NewFatMike posted:I'll take it! Those Senns are almost 2 years old now, too, and they've been used pretty hard. They deserve an upgrade. No problem. I'm kinda bummed that senn axed the 500 line since the 579 was what I was considering before I found out about the 58X. Still kinda want it since I like the grey color and I hear it has a better sound stage but not for the 180 a lot of places are asking for.
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Yeah, they seemed to have a few really neat launches at the end of the 5** series lifetime, too. If it's any consolation, my HD 58X are my primary office pair, HD 569 for travel, and the AKG 7XX for home and they are all awesome. Also, I had forgotten about Brainwavz. From a few review checks it doesn't look like those work for the 569s or 598C cans 
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For Brainwavz earpads, I use these adapters with my HD598Cs (it looks like the 569 and 598Cs are the same model?). You install the earpad over the adapter and then it snaps into the earcup.
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Bumpy Johnson posted:For Brainwavz earpads, I use these adapters with my HD598Cs (it looks like the 569 and 598Cs are the same model?). You install the earpad over the adapter and then it snaps into the earcup. Oh hell yeah, I'll just make these. They're probably the same dimensions as the existing plastic ring on the earpads. Thanks!
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I'm curious how the D30 stacks up to the DX3 DX3 Pro is real good, and a decent replacement for the earlier D-series DAC/Amps https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-topping-dx3pro-dac-and-headphone-amp.4967/ GnarlyCharlie4u posted:and while we're on the subject of Massdrop, has anyone tried the KZ AS 10? They're only $45. I'm wondering how they stack up against Massdrop's NuForce EDC3 as I haven't tried either and I'm curious about both. While I like some KZ IEMs, there's a lot of really good options in the ~$50 price range, like the Echobox Finder X1, Tin Audio T2, Mee Audio M6 Pro 2nd Gen or Final E2000. The AS10 certainly isn't bad, but it lacks some polish.
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Budget - ~$250 (flexible) Source - Computer Isolation Requirements - None. Will only be used in my office with no other noise. Preferred Type of Headphone - Over the ear Preferred Tonal Balance - ?? Past Headphones - Some "Gamer" nonsense / Apple's free headphones when you buy a phone. I have recently started using headphones for music and gaming when I am at my computer. I was getting some buzzing on my wired headphones, I assume from the motherboard, or the voltage converters powering my monitors, so I got a DAC with a built in amp (Fosi DAC-Q5) it is running off of USB. That took care of the buzz but now I am looking for some quality headphones. Mostly these will be used for gaming, with some music or movies. Any recommendations?
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Well you can spend a hell of a lot more but since you seem pretty flexible: https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Porta-Headphones-Black-Silver/dp/B00001P4ZH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=koss+portapro&qid=1552011233&s=gateway&sr=8-1 
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This is probably vain but those are way too ugly. I would much prefer some large over the ear style.
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That's cool, they are butt ugly. The reason being , that upper pad can lift the ear pad off your, for a very light ear feel.
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theOctagon posted:Budget - ~$250 (flexible) DT770s if you want closed headphones that block out some noise, HD58X or HD6XX if your environment works with open headphones.
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theOctagon posted:Budget - ~$250 (flexible) flex high. an extra $100 can get you a pair of brand new Hifiman Sundara's, or even better yet, for $289 in 'like new' condition. still the most resolving sub $1000 set of cans, save for the Hifiman Ananda or an original Sennheiser HD800 used. take the plunge with these and you won't regret it. why sundara? - fast driver - large soundstage - excellent frequency response, arguably on par with if not better than Focal Elex/Clear. doesn't have that "nasally" or "shouty" mids problem that Elex/Clear does. - bass roll-off is not as steep as HD 58X/6XX https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/hifiman-sundara-vs-sennheiser-hd-650/589/245?usage=5003&threshold=0.1
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Thanks all, I ended up going for the standard 6xx, little cheaper and probably more than I need.
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Budget - ~$200 (less is better, but I'm willing to pay as high as lets say..220 for amazing) Source - PC Isolation Requirements - None. To use at home in a quiet room. Preferred Type of Headphone - Over the ear headset w/ mic for skype while I play Preferred Tonal Balance - No idea Past Headphones - $20 headset from Comp USA I bought like 10 years ago. They've been great but I want to treat myself without breaking the bank.
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Whoa, Massdrop has these electrostatics along with the prerequisite amp for it for 499? https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-koss-esp-95x-electrostatic-system?utm_source=linkshare&referer=undefined Extremely curious. I haven't heard any electrostatic and this is insanely inexpensive compared to basically any other option in that regard.
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Lil Swamp Booger Baby posted:Whoa, Massdrop has these electrostatics along with the prerequisite amp for it for 499? Even if you didn't like them, at that price you could sell the Koss on Craigslist for little to no loss.
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iddqd posted:Budget - ~$200 (less is better, but I'm willing to pay as high as lets say..220 for amazing) 58X with a cheap desktop mic or clip on
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My current PC gaming headset is dying - Hoping to find a good new pair of headphones for a reasonable price that will give me the directional audio I need in games like Apex Legends. Any suggestions? I prefer headset with mic, but if it's a headset without a mic, I would love to know of recommended mics too. Also - don't get logitech g933s - they're the ones I have been using and they've been a continual state of dying in wireless mode for years. I now use them only in analog mode because of the issues it has. The issues I'm having are universal, apparently - lots of other people are reporting the exact same problems I am having, and saying that logitech support has been totally unresponsive to them. I'd love to get another wireless headset in the future though, but I think I am almost completely done with wireless PC headphones due to the horrible issues g933s have given me. However, if there are wireless headphones that have a general reputation as being connection-problem-free, that would be great. As one of the things I like about my g933s is being able to keep listening to people in discord or podcasts while walking around the house. Oh and also - the issues I have only seem to happen on my PC. When I use my g933s on my ps4 with the wireless dongle plugged into the console, I've never had connectivity issues. It could just be something fucky with my USB ports on my PC or the PC drivers? I dunno. Spacedad fucked around with this message at 03:26 on Mar 10, 2019 |
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5-HT posted:Sennheiser Game One or Steelseries Arctis 7 ChazTurbo posted:58X with a cheap desktop mic or clip on Thanks for the recommends! I have the Arctis 7 being delivered today. I'll give that one a try to start.
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Some other folks recommended those to me in the Apex Legends thread so I'll put them on my list of potential-buys. Also I'm considering a decent reasonably priced-streamer/podcaster mic, as it will make streaming a bit more fun to have my voice all pleasantly bass-sounding. There's some relatively inexpensive options for that that are extremely good quality too.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha are seriously great for $75 from Costco. You can't beat them at that price. The sound detail for games feels very open and detailed and the mic is decent and removable for when you don't need it. The next upgrade from that are the Sennheiser Game One with stronger audio quality for games, but they're more like $120 and don't have any noise isolation whatsoever since they're open back, though that may not matter you.
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Budget - $100-200 Source - iPhone, Bluetooth Isolation Requirements - None Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM Preferred Tonal Balance - ?? Past Headphones - LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Y Retail Packaging - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FO0IHMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fEFHCbTCBENHJ I mostly listen to podcasts so they don’t have to have amazing sound. The LG ones worked great for four years, but I’ve lost sound on one side now. I wear them mostly at work and I move around and am active so I need them to be able to stay in with movement. I’ve considered getting the apple AirPods but I’m hesitant.
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5-HT posted:flex high. an extra $100 can get you a pair of brand new Hifiman Sundara's, or even better yet, for $289 in 'like new' condition. still the most resolving sub $1000 set of cans, save for the Hifiman Ananda or an original Sennheiser HD800 used. take the plunge with these and you won't regret it. theOctagon posted:Thanks all, I ended up going for the standard 6xx, little cheaper and probably more than I need. Lil Swamp Booger Baby posted:Whoa, Massdrop has these electrostatics along with the prerequisite amp for it for 499? Yeah I posted them the last go-round. I haven't had $500 to throw at them on a whim, but that is a ridiculous price of entry to get into electrostats.
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