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'tis the season - anyone have any suggestions for good gaming headsets for around $100?
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On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:Show nested quote +On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural?
my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry.
Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D)
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Oh god my sister just sent me some ATH-M50's for X-mas but told me not to open it until she visits the family over here.
Why.
Why.
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What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated.
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On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated.
Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big.
What is your source now?
Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player?
Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11
Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs.
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On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:Show nested quote +On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D)
What is your source?
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Just got myself a SRH-550DJ.
Pretty sweet sounding headphones. Absolutely loving it.
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Any of you guys know how good headphones manufacturers like sennheisers are about repairing broken headphones?
I used to have HD555 and one of the drivers ended up dying, didn't bother sending it back because I don't know how much it would cost. Are the repair fees reasonable?
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bought Creative Fatality headset in a hurry. Very pleased with them.
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On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:Show nested quote +On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D)
Denon AH-D2000. Retails for $350 but you can even get it for $200 by calling dealer.
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On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: Show nested quote +On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source?
just a laptop sadly 
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On December 08 2011 10:28 T.O.P. wrote:Show nested quote +On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) Denon AH-D2000. Retails for $350 but you can even get it for $200 by calling dealer.
thanks will check it out :D
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On December 09 2011 07:07 Sandrosuperstar wrote:Show nested quote +On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source? just a laptop sadly
I don't think I'd go with the Denons if your source is just a laptop (no amp). Additionally, I don't think I've ever seen them around $200. If you do find them around $200 I would jump on them and pick up a DAC/Amp like this (http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323382919&sr=8-1). The Denons are known to be quite bassy, and bassy underpowered cans sound pitiful.
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Sennheiser HD 595s at PC, Audio Technica SJ-55s for travel & work 
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On December 09 2011 07:28 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 09 2011 07:07 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source? just a laptop sadly I don't think I'd go with the Denons if your source is just a laptop (no amp). Additionally, I don't think I've ever seen them around $200. If you do find them around $200 I would jump on them and pick up a DAC/Amp like this ( http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323382919&sr=8-1). The Denons are known to be quite bassy, and bassy underpowered cans sound pitiful.
Yeah i cant find any with a price lower than 350  But if i do find i will definitively buy a DAC. But what is the best suited headphones for mobile/laptop then?
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Would anyone be able to recommend me a decent amp to accompany my HD 598's? I've been looking at FIIO's E10 amp and it seemed pretty good. I'm a fairly big newbie when it comes to audio equipment so I figured I'd post in this fabulous thread before I decide upon one.
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On December 09 2011 07:55 Sandrosuperstar wrote:Show nested quote +On December 09 2011 07:28 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 09 2011 07:07 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source? just a laptop sadly I don't think I'd go with the Denons if your source is just a laptop (no amp). Additionally, I don't think I've ever seen them around $200. If you do find them around $200 I would jump on them and pick up a DAC/Amp like this ( http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323382919&sr=8-1). The Denons are known to be quite bassy, and bassy underpowered cans sound pitiful. Yeah i cant find any with a price lower than 350 But if i do find i will definitively buy a DAC. But what is the best suited headphones for mobile/laptop then?
What type of music do you listen to? And, do you mind carrying a small DAC/Amp around with you?
On December 09 2011 08:33 Nate5911 wrote:
Would anyone be able to recommend me a decent amp to accompany my HD 598's? I've been looking at FIIO's E10 amp and it seemed pretty good. I'm a fairly big newbie when it comes to audio equipment so I figured I'd post in this fabulous thread before I decide upon one.
The E10 should be just dandy, unless you're looking at the big boy price range, then I can get back to you on that.
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On December 09 2011 07:28 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 09 2011 07:07 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source? just a laptop sadly I don't think I'd go with the Denons if your source is just a laptop (no amp). Additionally, I don't think I've ever seen them around $200. If you do find them around $200 I would jump on them and pick up a DAC/Amp like this ( http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323382919&sr=8-1). The Denons are known to be quite bassy, and bassy underpowered cans sound pitiful.
Well they're rated 25 ohm impedance. Since you live in USA you can call J&R and they will sell it to you for $200 and it comes with warranty as they are an authorized dealer. If the employee initially rejects you, tell them you hear that they sold it for $200. They'll ask the manager and he'll say yes.
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On December 09 2011 09:03 T.O.P. wrote:Show nested quote +On December 09 2011 07:28 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 09 2011 07:07 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 08 2011 09:18 seiferoth10 wrote:On December 08 2011 09:10 Tarfire wrote:What makes the first headphones you posted not portable? They don't have to be portable, as I may just spend $25 on some in-ear buds for on the go, but just wondering. Also, do I need to purchase a new sound card to make these actually sound okay with my computer? I heard USB headphones it doesn't matter which sound card you have. Any help is appreciated. Well technically everything is "portable", but you'll look like a giant goofball with those cans on your head as they are quite big. What is your source now? Edit: I'm guessing since you want portability you're primarily playing off an mp3 player? Edit 2: This thread should help you immensely: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-96-portable-headphones-reviewed-v-moda-m-80-added-11-27-11Edit 4: After listening to that track you linked, I agree with the guy who recommended the AKG 518DJs. Edit 3: On December 08 2011 02:33 Sandrosuperstar wrote:On December 06 2011 10:05 JSH wrote:On December 06 2011 10:00 Sandrosuperstar wrote:
Hi, i haven't really been following this thread, i mean i tried but i just don't get most of it. I've been using some okay-ish headphones up until now for a while but they're almost completely unusable now (i accidentally bent the plug). I'm looking for some high-quality headphones this time but i really have no clue as to what's best. My goal is to listen to songs such as feral by radiohead with as much quality as possible. Hope you guys can help me :D You can always try to fix it by getting a new headphone jack And what would be your price range? What type of sound are you looking for? Open or closed? Circum or Supraural? my price range would be round 250$ i don't know any sound types only good i guess. dont know what open, closed circum or supraural means, sorry. Edit: Closed headphones, Circum definatley (wikipedia :D) What is your source? just a laptop sadly I don't think I'd go with the Denons if your source is just a laptop (no amp). Additionally, I don't think I've ever seen them around $200. If you do find them around $200 I would jump on them and pick up a DAC/Amp like this ( http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10-USB-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005VO7LG6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323382919&sr=8-1). The Denons are known to be quite bassy, and bassy underpowered cans sound pitiful. Well they're rated 25 ohm impedance. Since you live in USA you can call J&R and they will sell it to you for $200 and it comes with warranty as they are an authorized dealer. If the employee initially rejects you, tell them you hear that they sold it for $200. They'll ask the manager and he'll say yes.
I don't even look at the impedance/tech specs when recommending headphones. In my opinion all the technical specs are useless in comparing cans, it's all about personal experience/accounts from people who own them. I've heard many times that 600ohm cans sound better than 32ohm cans unamped (when comparing the Beyer line), which is so counter intuitive to me that I just disregard all technical specs now.
Also, it's not just about driving the headphones. Every source can drive every set of heaphones, it's about how full the sound is, if the source is reaching the headphone's full potential, and if the user likes the sound coming out of the headphones.
The Denon's will be fine, but if you're a dubstep junkie like me, you'd want an amp for subterranean bass.
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the earbuds that came with samsung galaxy s2 are pretty decent. Better than average earbuds that come with phones
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