Let's Talk Headphones IV: Should I get Beats? Do I need Noise Cancelling?

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Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Raibead posted:

So, I'm looking more for a solution than a specific pair of headphones at the moment, but I haven't been able to find much info to help. I work in a setting (developer) where I generally want to both listen to music, and also not be locked into my own world if someone wants to get my attention. My poor man's solution has been to just stick in one head phone and leave my other ear open so I can overhear if my coworkers are discussing an issue I can help with or if someone wants to ask me something. This obviously is terrible and having to miss out on portions of the song or even the entire instrumental / vocal part is limiting as I'll just avoid that music. I've been using some cheap in ear buds recently so even having both in on low volume makes it pretty hard to hear around me.

Anyone find a good way to get the best of both worlds while they work?

You'll want something open, meaning that they let sound in & out. Now, do you want over the ear, or on the ear?

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 09:48

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

notZaar posted:

drat those HD650s better be mindblowing to cost as much as an Xbox One.

What about sites like this that sell em for almost 50% off? http://www.shoppingclick.com/Sennheiser_HD650_Headphone?gclid=CPXIvvye0b0CFewRMwodCGYAow

Is it a case of too good to be true? Am I going to get some shady knock-off?

And if I do buy them I sure as hell am going to need a good amp. Still looking for recommendations for a combined DAC amp for my desktop.

IMO, you'd be better off buying used at head-fi. I bought my HD580 that way 10 years ago and don't regret it at all.

Here's one.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/713640/hd650

# ¿ Apr 8, 2014 18:43

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Illegal Carrot posted:

I'm looking for my first "real" set of headphones for PC gaming. I don't really have anything other than a Logitech H150, so I'm willing to go big here.

Budget - $100 - 150 USD. I'm no audiophile, but I'm more than willing to up the budget if it seems worth it.
Source - My PC, with both USB and headphone jacks available.
Isolation Requirements - None really, I plan on using these in my room almost exclusively.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Circumaural. Open is a must, because I plan on wearing these for hours at a time. Comfort and quality are a must, while isolation is not.
Preferred Tonal Balance - I'd mostly be gaming with these, with a bit of music and VOIP. I'd like a good balance, I guess? Maybe with slightly more bass?
Past Headphones - No idea on the brands, but most of the previous stuff I've tried has been really uncomfortable, because my ears are super weird / sensitive, and after a while it hurts to have earbuds or headphones in or on them, while closed stuff has made my ears feel sweaty.
Preferred Music - I'd be using these mostly for gaming, VOIP, and podcasts, but the music I listen to the most is definitely classic rock or blues.

Thank you very much!

Take a look at these.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S332TQ

# ¿ Apr 11, 2014 01:48

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

a cat youtube posted:

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Budget: 50 - 100$ , looking mostly around 75ish
Source: almost solely iphone/ iPod. Sometimes record player but usually speakers for that
Isolation Requirements: Kinda a priority, generally will be used on the bus or on campus
Preferred Type of Headphone: on the ears or over ears
Preferred Tonal Balance: bass heavier? I don't really know
Past Headphones: a pair of over ear panasonics , fairly old they were alright
Preferred Music: Everything but mostly punk and rap

Not bass monsters, but these seem to be about as good as you're going to get for under $100 and closed.
http://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax-Cushions/dp/B0093PVTPS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0MB3JBTSKTPBTH8JHBZR

# ¿ Apr 22, 2014 03:33

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BurritoJustice posted:

Thought I'd have another go at this, if anyone had any suggestions.

These are better than the price would make you think.
http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Noise...8333663&sr=1-11

# ¿ Apr 24, 2014 11:02

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Sorbus posted:

How about http://www.head-fi.org/products/beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-closed-studio-headphones-250-ohms

Or maybe the easier to drive 80ohm model.
http://www.head-fi.org/products/beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones

# ¿ May 11, 2014 17:49

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Yea, what they said. If you like the Senn house sound, then that's a good way to go.

# ¿ May 16, 2014 02:53

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

bull3964 posted:

Budget: <$50

Source: Various android devices

Isolation Requirements: Yes (though it doesn't have to be incredibly isolating)

Preferred Type of Headphone: IEM

Preferred Tonal Balance: balanced mostly

I really am looking for the decent and cheap and available locally in Target or Best Buy. These are going to be used while exercising, cutting the grass, washing the car. So, I want something that I'm not going to be too heartbroken about if I destroy. I previously had a set of JVC Marshmallows that served me well for 6 years but I got their cord caught when I was cleaning the car last weekend and broke the cable internally.

I already have a set of TDK BA200 that I really like for more serious listening.

Maybe these.
http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Noise-Isolation-Earphones-Earbuds-Headphone/dp/B00ISL3PPU

# ¿ Jun 7, 2014 01:04

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

eddiewalker posted:

Do the retro looks of the Grado SR60 suit her personality? I can imagine Cake would sound good through them.

They're a bit too open for library use, everyone will hear them.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2014 00:13

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Segmentation Fault posted:

I'm in the market for some new buds for work (I work overnights stocking shelves at a supermarket and listening to muzak all night every night is taking its toll on my sanity).

Budget - Under $50, preferably around $25
Source - Motorola Moto X
Isolation Requirements - Don't care
Preferred Type - IEMs or Earbuds
Past Headphones - Sennheiser CX200
Preferred Music - Electronic, metal, things of that nature

I haven't heard these, but they've been getting good reviews all over.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiao...xiaomi+piston+2

# ¿ Jun 12, 2014 03:23

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiao...02799013&sr=1-1

# ¿ Jun 15, 2014 03:24

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

astrollinthepork posted:

I'm looking at 8-10 hours and roughly 500 miles in a few days on a motorcycle. I definitely don't want to listen to muffled wind noise and my own thoughts for that long.

Are there any decent NRR rated earbuds for under $50? Sound quality is secondary to the NRR. Want to shoot for at least 29.

Pretty much anything Etymotic.
35 dB - 42 dB of noise isolation.
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Rese...ywords=etymotic

# ¿ Jun 15, 2014 22:31

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Got those Xiaomi Pistons 2.0 the other day and drat, for $25 it's going to be hard to beat, they sound really good.

# ¿ Jun 27, 2014 02:00

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Midorka posted:

The Pistons get a lot of love lately. Can someone describe the sound?

Similar to the Vsonic VSD1S, a somewhat V shaped frequency curve, the piston has good bass, but doesn't go quite as deep or have as much on the low end, and I don't think it's quite as prone to sibilence on the other end. I'd have to give back to back listening to see which is more detailed. The piston has less than average isolation.

They're fun sounding and sound better than what they should for their price range.

Retarted Pimple fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Jun 29, 2014

# ¿ Jun 27, 2014 21:10

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

The Pistons aren't as efficient and probably don't isolate as much, but I bet you'll like the sound if, as with all IEM's, you can get a good fit.

# ¿ Jun 29, 2014 19:04

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Elukka posted:

I'm looking for non-poo poo headphones and I have no experience with them. I've been using Creative Fatal1ty headsets for years because they're so poo poo I got new ones twice during the warranty period.

I used to think I need a headset with a mic but having tried out both gaming headsets and non-gaming headphones at a store I found the gaming stuff so much worse at a given price point that I've relaxed that requirement. So I'm pretty much resigned to using a separate mic. I tried out a Sennheiser HD 439 and I liked the sound of it though I didn't get to listen to anything bassy. I play games, I listen to all sorts of music, I don't really know what I'm looking for. Circumaural is a must, though. My friend is raving about the HD 518 and its apparently better bass. At 120� that's at the upper limit of my budget.

How are these two? Are there obviously better choices for the price?

Check these out.
http://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax-Cushions/dp/B0093PVTPS

# ¿ Jul 1, 2014 01:42

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

I got mine in about a week.
Anyway, I can't recommend the Pistons to anyone needing isolation, I used them on a 300 mile bike ride today and my ears are ringing like I didn't use any earplugs at all. Back to the X10's.

# ¿ Jul 5, 2014 03:29

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Wengy posted:

I'm probably going to buy a Yamaha THR10C amp to practice playing the guitar at home at low volumes, but I'd also like to plug some decent headphones in there. Any recommendations? My budget is around 200$, but I can stretch it.

There are a lot of phones out there at that price, it would help narrow it down to suit you better if we could get more information.

Do you want isolation?
What other devices are you going to use them for and what/where else are you going to use them with?
On the ear, over the ear, in the ear?
If you're going to use these for music too, what genres?

# ¿ Jul 13, 2014 17:00

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Red_Fred posted:

What are some good in ear options for under $40? Source will be an iPhone.

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00HUNUOJW
They sound great for $25. The controls don't work for iphones, though.

# ¿ Jul 13, 2014 20:31

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Wengy posted:

Well, I'd really only use them for the amp. It'd be great if they covered the ears and were very comfortable. My main concerns are really sound quality and usability with a guitar amp.

These might be what you're looking for.
http://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax-Cushions/dp/B0093PVTPS

Better price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0140713194040:s

Retarted Pimple fucked around with this message at 20:41 on Jul 13, 2014

# ¿ Jul 13, 2014 20:39

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

ineptmule posted:

Hmm. I've been trying some (admittedly cheapo) triple flange tips on my Pistons, and I really don't find them comfortable at all.

Also I find it hard to imagine that just isolation will help in this case - the noise is really pervasive - and I know that my colleagues who have noise cancelling really seem to think it makes a difference. But maybe it's all snake oil and it's just gonna be a side effect of flying in a tiny plane. I guess even if I didn't hear the sound of the engines at all, I'd still be feeling the vibration and that's pretty uncomfortable as well.

In all fairness, there's a world of difference in the isolation between the Pistons and most any Etymotic, a company who also makes professional earplugs. A good seal in your ears with a set of ER-4's will make the sound of your body louder to you than airliner noise. Right now I have a set of Etymotic EREK-5's in and am snapping my fingers in front of my face. I hear it as much through the inside as the outside.

# ¿ Jul 17, 2014 00:52

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Midorka posted:

That's just Bose. I think the saying goes, "no highs, no lows, must be Bose."

I've always liked Buy Other Stereo Equipment.

# ¿ Aug 5, 2014 00:28

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Benson Cunningham posted:

Looking for a headphone recommendation! Let me know if any of the things I am saying are dumb or unreasonable (Other than my taste in music).

Budget: $150

Source: A PC using just the on board soundcard

Isolation Requirements: None

Preferred Type: Over Ear

Tonal Balance: Either balanced or treble focused. No special love of bass.

Past Headphones - Sennheiser HD515 are my only non lovely headphones. I like them, but would love cleaner sound and instrument separation.

Preferred Music - Metal and instrumental stuff mainly. Mastodon, Pelican, Russian Circles, Mars Volta, Orchestral stuff. Not a huge fan of death metal/shouting.

Check these out.
http://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-Headphones-ComfortMax-Cushions/dp/B0093PVTPS#customerReviews

# ¿ Aug 18, 2014 22:36

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Unlucky7 posted:

I would like to see if I can get a good upgrade on headphones:

Budget - $100 Preferably, but I can go up to $150
Source - Computer and console gaming mostly.
Isolation Requirements - I do not need isolation terribly; I live by myself in an apartment that has decent noise insulation.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear
Preferred Tonal Balance - Balanced, I guess.
Past Headphones - I had Sennheiser HD428s that I really liked. Also have a Playstation Gold headset that is also good by kind of mute at times.
Preferred Music - This is mostly for gaming, but I mostly to classic rock.

This one's the go to at that price for now.
http://www.amazon.com/NVX-Over-Ear-...VX+Audio+XPT100

A review.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/624729/review-nvx-xpt100-a-direct-brainwavz-hm5-competitor

# ¿ Aug 25, 2014 03:16

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

BiohazrD posted:

Budget - <$60
Source - Music from my iPhone
Isolation Requirements - Whatever
Preferred Type of Headphone - In ear, these are going to be airport/out and about headphones. So a small roll up case would be nice to prevent tangles.
Past Headphones - Sennheiser HD-280 PRO is my go to at home but these are not super portable

I was also thinking about getting a small portable amp if needed. Something like the FiiO E6.

Also, has anyone used the Ele EL-D06 DAC? They're pretty cheap and made in China. I picked one up to hook up to my vintage receiver to play music from my MacBook. They also have a headphone jack and when I use it with my HD280 they sound fantastic. Neat little basic DAC that some people may be interested in.

If you don't need a LOT of isolation check out the Xiaomi Piston 2.0. They're pretty comparable in sound to the VSonic VSD1 series for about 1/2 the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiao...keywords=xiaomi

http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/xiaomi-piston-2/

Retarted Pimple fucked around with this message at 01:56 on Oct 23, 2014

# ¿ Oct 23, 2014 01:52

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Whodat Smith-Jones posted:

I wore them with the cable wrapped behind my ears. I used the clip and also held my phone and the cable away from my body so the cable wasn't touching any clothing. Same result. Maybe the answer is just that it's something you have to deal with.

That's not from the cable, it's occlusion effect, or bone conduction. The vibrations from walking travel through your body to your ears.

Retarted Pimple fucked around with this message at 11:01 on Nov 1, 2014

# ¿ Nov 1, 2014 10:52

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

mobby_6kl posted:

What are the best IMEs for around $100 nowadays? A friend of mine is looking for some to replace his endless chain of lovely earbuds and I was gonna recommend ER4 that I have but they're still like almost $300 and he'd probably also find detachable cables useful (though I never had a problem with mine).

Here's a pretty good list, sort by price and start looking at the reviews in your price range. "Best" is so subjective, it's hard to recommend one without knowing what sound signature they prefer. A basshead probably wouldn't like the Ety house sound too much, though if they do like that sound, then the Hifi Man RE-400 or Etymotic HF5 would be pretty good ones.

http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone-list/

# ¿ Nov 7, 2014 00:26

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

The ATH-A900x works well enough from low powered sources, is very comfortable and is a closed phone, so it will keep most outside noise out.
And $145 is a pretty good price for these.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TCZIQA/ref=psdc_172541_t1_B000E9VKUQ

# ¿ Nov 11, 2014 02:23

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AtrociousToaster posted:

Hey there headphone dudes. Could use some help deciding what IEMs to get for listening to music/podcasts at work and while walking around campus. My biggest concern is just finding a pair that actually stays in. I've never been able to find earbuds that actually comfortably stay in my ears.

Budget - $100-150
Source - iPhone & Laptop
Isolation Requirements - Maybe a little bit, mostly will be using these at work which is quiet, but also walking around campus.
Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM
Preferred Tonal Balance - Idunno - Balanced I guess
Past Headphones - I use a pair of Sennheiser HD555s at home and love them to death. Right now I use these stupid Earpods that came with my iPhone at work, but I hate them because they fall out if someone breaths within 20 feet of me.
Preferred Music - I listen to a bunch of different stuff, preferably something that sounds good with whatever I listen to in them.

Try something with a Etymotic like shape, basically a straight tube with an angle at the cord, it seems like there's less fiddle factor with IEM's shaped like that. Angle the tip up then forward a bit while inserting and they should be good. Try different tips until you find something that works.

AFA what IEM's, the Etymotic HF5, Vsonic VC1000 are both in that price range, have a balanced sound and have that form factor. The HiFi Man RE-400 kinda sorta has that shape, except fatter.

The Ety MC5 is similar to the HF5, but in a lower price range.

# ¿ Nov 11, 2014 22:07

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Josh Lyman posted:

Sony V6 is on sale at Amazon for $50: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/

That's a good price.
The Sennheiser Momentum is $99 + free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Momentum-On-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B00DKPXU9A/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1417180409&sr=1-2

# ¿ Nov 28, 2014 14:16

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oneof27 posted:

I'm looking to ask for a set of nice headphones for Christmas.
Budget - Anywhere from $100 to $300
Source - Laptop PC mostly. I have bluetooth IEMs for most of my other listening.
Isolation Requirements - I don't wan to bother my coworkers (artistic workshop) with my music or my wife with my games at home.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear, please.
Preferred Tonal Balance - Balanced, please. I have hearing loss especially in lower frequencies. My parents took me to a lot of concerts as a kid. Thank, guys.
Past Headphones - It's been all in-ear for years. I had a nice set of over ear headphones, but I couldn't tell you the brand.
Preferred Music - Games, movies. Music is everything from dubstep to gospel. If that helps at all.
Thank you.
Oh, I am looking at Grado.

Grados are none of the things you're looking for except price. They're not exactly balanced, they're very open, they're supra-aural--meaning on the ears and they tend to be hit or miss with some genres.

# ¿ Dec 1, 2014 01:32

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pandaK posted:

Okay so I'm planning on returning the XPT100s. While they tended to overall sound a lot better than my previous cans (Steelseries Siberia), the bass on them is woefully lacking. I know it's unfair to compare the two in that regard since "gaming" headphones always have jacked up bass, but I guess I've just become so accustomed to that baseline that the XPTs just sound underwhelming to me. In addition to this, the XPT100s pinch my ears like a motherfucker after an hour of use. So I guess to avoid getting burned again, I'll formally ask for some advice on what to buy next this time around.

Budget - $200
Source - Desktop, no amp.
Isolation Requirements - Ideally, I'd prefer isolated. Will still accept open cans if they don't leak too much. Way more concerned about sound leaking out than leaking in.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear, on ear, don't really care.
Preferred Tonal Balance - Neutral, maybe a little bit more bass than usual. Not necessarily anything super bass heavy in particular.
Past Headphones - XPT100, everything besides the bass was a huge step up from the Siberia V2s I owned before.
Siberia V2, grew up off a history of lovely gaming headsets so I'm just too used to having strong bass.
Preferred Music - Varied

I've discussed this with a friend and he suggested a few headphones, linked below. I'd like to know which set would suit me the best, or if you guys in the thread have any better suggestions.
Sennheiser HD 598
Audio Technica ATH AD900X - though apparently these leak like a motherfucker so I'm pre-emptively marking them off.
Audio Technica ATH A900X - the closed can version of the above. Apparently bass-ier than the open version, which might be a plus.

Beyerdynamic DT-770-80
The AT's won't have the bass you want. The 598 will have more, but IMO, the 770-80 is pretty close to what you're looking for.

# ¿ Dec 5, 2014 12:01

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Check out the Vsonic VC1000 or HiFiMan RE400.
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/vsonic-vc1000/
http://www.lendmeurears.com/vc1000/

http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/hifiman-re-400-waterline/
http://www.amazon.com/HiFiMAn-Elect...p=1418505972840

Yea, and something cheap to wear to the gym, like a set of KSC-75 clip-ons.

# ¿ Dec 13, 2014 22:25

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me your dad posted:

I currently use a set of ATH-M50 and I'm looking for as significant an upgrade as I can get for $300. The ATH-M50 are nice but I feel like I'm missing out on better sound and more comfort.

Budget - Up to $300
Source - Desktop computer at work running Spotify. No fancy sound card.
Isolation Requirements - Isolation is very important.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Full size
Preferred Tonal Balance - I'm not sure. I love hearing minute details in music but I also like bass. Probably a balanced sound with good bass.
Past Headphones - ATH-M50
Preferred Music - Tons of everything, listed in order of listening frequency: Rock (psychedelic new and old, acoustic, modern); Metal (doom, prog, death); Electronic (trance, psybient);

Headphones I've considered and flip-flopped on:

DT-770 Pro 80 ohm
Sennheiser Momentum (I'm concerned over ear cup size; I understand a model may come out in 2015 with a larger cup)
V-Moda M100
Mad Dog Pro

I haven't heard them but the Mr. Speaker Mad Dog sounds pretty close to your criteria as long as you're willing to amp. Maybe someone who has heard them can give more detail on them.

# ¿ Dec 14, 2014 16:34

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

Try plugging it into another source, like a decent smart phone or mp3 player and see if you get the same result.

# ¿ Dec 15, 2014 23:21

Retarted Pimple: Jun 2, 2002

CloFan posted:

Budget - ~$50, maybe up to 75 if the upgrade is worth it
Source - PC; do I need to be more specific?
Isolation Requirements - None, home use
Preferred Type of Headphone - Over-ear Open
Preferred Tonal Balance - I'm not sure? Probably balanced
Past Headphones - I used Sony MDRxxx IEMs for years; they were good for isolation, but I don't want in-ear monitors anymore. I also have some Senheiser PX200 that I really like, but are falling apart so I use them for outside / lawn work now. Currently I'm using a Plantronics headset that are uncomfortable and not all that great.
Preferred Music - I generally use a receiver and speakers for music; these headphones will be for gaming and videos when I can't use speakers.

I'm looking at a Superlux HD681, which are only $32 on Amazon right now. The Superlux HD668 are $42, so if those are much better I'd spring for those. I was looking at a AKG K240 on a goon recommendation, but was thinking twice about it because I'll need to buy a desktop microphone as well.

I haven't heard them, but Midorka seems to think these hit way over their price and while not open seem to hit what you want. Maybe he can chime up some more on them.

Midorka posted:

Okay dudes, starting the hype machine now: Limitless Creations HP3BK. NVX sent me them today, they're the sister company of NVX. I threw these on about 30 minutes ago and haven't wanted to remove them. Without knowing the MSRP I suspected around $120+ and was drat near spot on. So these sound like $120 headphones and are $130 headphones, but are retailing for $40 right now.

The sound has a slight mid-bass hump with a slight scoop out of the mids with mellow highs. Not rolled off, just not accented. The sound reminds me a bit of the NVX XPT100/Brainwavz HM5 from memory. I have my XPT100 I will do a comparison to later, but for $40 these are worth every penny and more. I don't know how long the deal is going to last but for $40 you're getting a hell of a deal.

# ¿ Dec 29, 2014 14:57

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DavidAlltheTime posted:

Budget: $100 or lower
Source: ipod nano / iphone 4
Isolation Requirements: high
Preferred Type of Headphone: full size
Preferred Tonal Balance: balanced
Past Headphones: Earbuds that came with the ipod, cheap IEMs, and once I listened to music on a set of Beats and I was like 'woah'.
Preferred Music: Rock/Folk/Electronic

I have a giftcard so I'd like to stick to options I can get at my local Future Shop. Are these any good: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...a258663e299en02

I've haven't heard them, but I have heard that these are pretty good for the price.

# ¿ Dec 30, 2014 00:40

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Elderbean posted:

Budget: 125-175
Source: Android Phone or iPod
Type: IEM
Isolation: High
Tonal Balance: Balanced
Preferred Music: Rock, Ambient, Chillwave, Psychedelic

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Klipsch X11, Rock-It R50, Vsonic VC1000 & GR07 Bass Edition, Etymotic HF5(may be too bass light for chillwave). Really though, just check out this link, sort by price and make a better informed choice.

# ¿ Dec 30, 2014 14:04

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Impatiens posted:

I'm looking for fairly cheap sport headphones that will still allow me to maintain situational awareness, for walking and jogging in a neighborhood with no sidewalks. I looked at Aftershokz, but the reviews I've seen indicate that they're difficult to wear with glasses.

Budget - Under $50. I want something I can afford to break. I'll pay more for a bluetooth headset.
Source - Mostly a Moto G. Occasionally a Clip Zip.
Isolation Requirements - Has to allow sound in. I would prefer not having too much sound leak out.
Preferred Type of Headphone - Ideally the kind that can clip onto my ears.

Sound quality isn't quite as important, since they're not going to be my primary headphones.

http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K

# ¿ Mar 15, 2015 00:29

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 09:48

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Premature ejacula- posted:

Any recommendations for great isolation for around $60? I'm trying to convince a friend that he doesn't need noise cancelling to block out children on the bus (especially at that price range).

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Rese...ywords=etymotic

# ¿ May 2, 2015 10:54

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