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On December 18 2011 17:08 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 18 2011 14:28 MattBarry wrote:
I ordered the Grado Sr60i's and I received Grado Sr-80i's. How much better of a deal did I get? Well, you got 20 free "i"s, so that's good. + Show Spoiler +But seriously, they're so close to each other in sound signature that it's hard to tell them apart. The biggest difference is the 60 has flat pads, the 80 has bowl pads.
Actually, the SR80i no longer has the bowl pads - the bowl pads only come with SR225i and up now. As for SR80i vs SR60i, most say the SR80i has slightly better bass and responds a bit better to amping.
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I wasn't home when my headphones got delivered so my gf got them, she gave me the $375 they cost me and now I'm only getting them on Christmas... is she allowed to hijack my stuff like that to declare that they're presents? =P
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On December 21 2011 03:35 Djzapz wrote:
I wasn't home when my headphones got delivered so my gf got them, she gave me the $375 they cost me and now I'm only getting them on Christmas... is she allowed to hijack my stuff like that to declare that they're presents? =P
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On December 17 2011 20:39 Magnitoo wrote:Sorry if this was mentioned somewhere earlier in the thread but I'm just sooo lazy  , can anyone recommend any good earphones (something I can carry around town, in the bus, during class, etc..) for a budget at around 100 bucks or so? (It can go a bit higher). Specifically I'm looking for something with good bass and with an overall crisp sound. I normally use the AKG K240 Studio Headphones for drumming (through an amp) and gaming, so I'm used to more finer sounds Perhaps if anybody knows any good stores in Busan or Seoul where I can find such earphones? Thanks. EDIT: I did a little bit of research myself and decided for one of the four: Etymotic hf5 Etymotic ER6i Phonak Audéo PFE 012 klipsch image s4 Any recommendations?
i can answer you about the etymotic HF5, i have them. they are noise insulating ear plugs that you need to seal your ear canal with (really insert it deep like you would with foam/flange ear plugs). the insulation is superb. you can stand in a busy street/highway and still be able to listen to neil young. they are monitor like, meaning they will produce the sound input they get, without adding they own flavor. the mids and highs are incredibly accurate and crisp. the lows are relatively lacking. the sound quality and bass reproduction relies heavily on a good deep full seal. you can't jump pop them off like with a normal ear buds and it takes getting used to. there are a bit of microphonics with the cables/wind etc because of the insulation.
overall, they sound quality they provide relative to their price (150$) is great. i think it's the best audio buy i ever made. and i owned sennheiser hd485/hd280pro before these.
duly recommended, depending on your need.
On December 17 2011 21:23 Womwomwom wrote:I'm looking for a new pair of headphones. I need these requirements: - Good build quality - Closed, not open - Must be able to fold up; portability is important - Obviously must sound decent - Not on-ear headphones, like the B&W P5s, because I find them extremely uncomfortable. - Around $200 USD max (probably buying from B&H since Australia is god awful in both selection and pricing) The last pair of headphones I've used were the Sony MDR-V6s and I really enjoyed them. The only problem were the shrill highs which made them rather painful to listen for long stretches of time. I must be retarded but I don't exactly like the Audio Technica M50s; perhaps because these had been in a fridge (!!!!) and was listing to rather soft stuff from Sting but they didn't sound all too good compared to other monitors, like the KRK 6400. I really like the KRK 6400s but they didn't feel really solid and they don't really fold up. I throw these headphones around and have to constantly pack them away so they must be build solidly. If someone can link me to a source that sums up all of the best portable headphones, that would be appreciated! Edit: Music will be mostly be used for instrumental stuff or soft rock/pop.
sennheiser hd280pro / audio technica ath-m50.
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On December 22 2011 09:03 JSH wrote:Show nested quote +On December 21 2011 03:35 Djzapz wrote:
I wasn't home when my headphones got delivered so my gf got them, she gave me the $375 they cost me and now I'm only getting them on Christmas... is she allowed to hijack my stuff like that to declare that they're presents? =P Which ones
They're HD650's :o
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Got myself the Grado SR60 Prestige Series headphones for Christmas. I'm orgasming in my ears right now.
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Was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction with some good (sub $100 dollar) gaming earbuds with a microphone. I recently purchased the Razer Moray earbuds and while I dont have a issue with the sound quality, I can hear myself speaking and can even hear my own pulse on occasion (like the feeling you get when you cover your ears with your fingers and talk). It's very annoying and im willing to spend the extra money to get some higher quality earbuds... I'm hoping someone in this thread knows what im talking about and can lead me in the right direction.
Thanks
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On December 24 2011 21:52 xbrandnamex wrote:
Was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction with some good (sub $100 dollar) gaming earbuds with a microphone. I recently purchased the Razer Moray earbuds and while I dont have a issue with the sound quality, I can hear myself speaking and can even hear my own pulse on occasion (like the feeling you get when you cover your ears with your fingers and talk). It's very annoying and im willing to spend the extra money to get some higher quality earbuds... I'm hoping someone in this thread knows what im talking about and can lead me in the right direction.
Thanks
I have Etymotic MC5, i guess similar to the HF5 talked about above.
Pros:
1. Absolutely amazing isolation, even better than the overrated and overpriced Bose noise-cancelling headphones
2. Realistic, neutral sound
3. Good price
4. Build quality is nice, I have had these for over a year and no problems so far
Cons:
1. Small soundstage, but this is to be expected from IEM's
2. Supposedly weak bass, I didn't notice this as I listen to classical, but in terms of sound they sound pretty much identical to my Sennheiser HD555 headphones except with a smaller soundstage
3. Microphonics (cable noise). This is the biggest flaw and the thing that annoys me the most. The cable noise is absolutely awful, sometimes even when you are using the shirt clip. Also the short wire makes it impossible to wear over the ear.
So in the end the only complaint I have with the MC5s is the microphonics. If I were to buy again I would definitely get an IEM that minimizes this issue, although this would probably come at the cost of isolation (Etymotic IEMs are unparalleled), maybe Shure SE215? I have heard good things about that.
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What you're describing sounds like pretty much all sealed IEMs that...you know, insert into the ear canal. Higher quality would mostly mean higher sound quality, better construction, etc.
Possibly you're looking for a more vented design that doesn't seal as well and isolates less, so the opposite of the Etymotic. Maybe I'm totally wrong in interpreting what you mean.
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Hi guys, I'm looking for some decent noise canceling headphones between 50-100 dollars. Cheaper the better, primarily looking for something good at tuning out noise and a bit durable. Also, does anybody have any experience with these?
http://www.wearefrends.com/headphone/3/the-lightwire.html
I can't find any reviews about any of their products at all, maybe someone here has played with them a bit.
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Hey,
I'm finally looking to purchase some headphones to replace my 10 dollar piece which has finally broke. I will spend upwards of $120, or if there is a good boxing day sale I'll spend $150. I'm not too worried about noise cancellation or anything like that. The headset I would like to have or similar to are the HD 595's? I think? I forget the one that is around my price range.
Thanks!
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On December 25 2011 07:23 Murkinlol wrote:Hi guys, I'm looking for some decent noise canceling headphones between 50-100 dollars. Cheaper the better, primarily looking for something good at tuning out noise and a bit durable. Also, does anybody have any experience with these? http://www.wearefrends.com/headphone/3/the-lightwire.htmlI can't find any reviews about any of their products at all, maybe someone here has played with them a bit.
Honestly, if I were you, I wouldn't buy noise cancelling headphones in that price range. You'd be hard pressed to find high quality noise cancelling headphones below 100 dollars. Instead, I would try to find headphones with good isolation for the price.
My two recommendations for a noise-isolating headset would be the Sony MDR-V6 and the Sennheiser HD280 PRO. I recently bought a pair of the Sony headphones as my first high-end phones, and they isolate decently well. To give you an idea, I can listen to music in cars with or without the windows open, but I can still hear around half of the background noise from the road I would hear with them off. Music still sounds good in loud environments like cars or airplanes, but the details are overwhelmed by large amounts of background noise. The bass is fantastic for the price and the mids and highs are pretty decent. The phones are comfortable and I've heard they last for decades (metal headband and generally solid construction).
I've never owned the HD280 PROs, but from the reviews I've read the isolation is better than the V6s and the mids and highs are higher quality than the V6s, but people complain about the tightness of the headset and general lack of bass.
Here's a comparison I found pretty helpful: http://byrneweb.com/sunburn/audio/hd280vsv6.html
Edit: After doing a little research, the Audio Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint noise-cancelling headphones seem to be pretty decent headphones for this price range, at $80 on Amazon. However, the build quality and audio quality are probably not up to par with the two pairs I mentioned, and I'd only get them if you plan on travelling or exercising with headphones often.
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I got an X-Fi Go! for Christmas :D I'm surprised by how much of a difference it made. Finally got rid of that annoying buzzing I was getting. The audio enhancements aren't too bad either, though I prefer them off. Haven't tried them with a game yet, I'm planning to try The Elder Scrolls IV and TF2 soon.
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Just bought some Sennheiser HD 201's. Sound quality is decent, comfort is great. The volume can't get particularly high but it is suitable for my needs. I'd say pretty damn good value for $30.
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How justified is the hate on "Dr. Dre's - Hi-Def Noise-Canceling" headphones?
I'm not an audiophile, but I'm not completely clueless either when it comes to headphones, especially regarding comp to amp set ups. I just got them for christmas, and after plugging them, I found that my trusty Bose On-Ears ($100 range) sound better for the kind of music I listen to (electronic, usually with vocals, good bass and electric guitar/piano).
I don't have an amp set up at the moment for my computer, but comming off some of my lossless tracks the a good bit of the treble and audio in general seems rather muddled, and not as crisp as I imagined a $300 pair of headphones to sound like. I feel bad for my parents paying out on these if i can find a better pair for cheaper; since lets face it, Dr. Dre's series may as well have apple on the end for how much they overcharge.
my bose: + Show Spoiler +
and..as you all know: the beats: + Show Spoiler +
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i currently have sr60s and i'm looking for some headphones with a similar sound signature (preferably slightly warmer) for portable use. i've had a chance to briefly try sony zx700s and i thought they were pretty good but i'm looking for on-ear headphones because i wear glasses D:
been looking at the hd25-1s and beyer dt1350 but the more i read about the hd25s the less i like them and the dt1350 is about $100 too expensive
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On December 26 2011 03:20 mahnini wrote:i currently have sr60s and i'm looking for some headphones with a similar sound signature (preferably slightly warmer) for portable use. i've had a chance to briefly try sony zx700s and i thought they were pretty good but i'm looking for on-ear headphones because i wear glasses D: been looking at the hd25-1s and beyer dt1350 but the more i read about the hd25s the less i like them and the dt1350 is about $100 too expensive
Well, other than more Grados, just about anything is warmer than those. It does sound like the DT1350 is perfect for you. Beyer has the little brother of it, the T50p, but I've heard the lower end is very thin (we're talking Grado thin here). I think a good alternative around the ~$200 range is the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9A, although you'll be sacrificing some portability features with those.
I really haven't seen any other cans that come with the portability features that the HD25-1-iis and the DT1350s have.
On December 26 2011 02:52 Tarfire wrote:
Just bought some Sennheiser HD 201's. Sound quality is decent, comfort is great. The volume can't get particularly high but it is suitable for my needs. I'd say pretty damn good value for $30.
These were actually my very first pair of non-shit headphones! Then I got knee deep into the headfi world.
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On December 26 2011 03:06 EMIYA wrote:How justified is the hate on "Dr. Dre's - Hi-Def Noise-Canceling" headphones? I'm not an audiophile, but I'm not completely clueless either when it comes to headphones, especially regarding comp to amp set ups. I just got them for christmas, and after plugging them, I found that my trusty Bose On-Ears ($100 range) sound better for the kind of music I listen to (electronic, usually with vocals, good bass and electric guitar/piano). I don't have an amp set up at the moment for my computer, but comming off some of my lossless tracks the a good bit of the treble and audio in general seems rather muddled, and not as crisp as I imagined a $300 pair of headphones to sound like. I feel bad for my parents paying out on these if i can find a better pair for cheaper; since lets face it, Dr. Dre's series may as well have apple on the end for how much they overcharge. my bose: + Show Spoiler +and..as you all know: the beats: + Show Spoiler +
Well, I personally think active noise cancelling is a giant gimmick because it inserts background noise into whatever you're listening to. In general though... you said it perfectly, Beats are just like Apple products, but more extreme. They are good products, but not at the price point advertised (maybe at half the price point advertised, but some people would argue even lower). It really makes me sad to see people buying Beats for $300 when the audiophile options in that price range would absolutely demolish the Beats. Hell, the audiophile options at $200 would still demolish them.
Edit: And on that note, Bose is also a culprit of overhype, although not nearly to the degree of Beats.
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On December 26 2011 05:02 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 26 2011 03:06 EMIYA wrote:How justified is the hate on "Dr. Dre's - Hi-Def Noise-Canceling" headphones? I'm not an audiophile, but I'm not completely clueless either when it comes to headphones, especially regarding comp to amp set ups. I just got them for christmas, and after plugging them, I found that my trusty Bose On-Ears ($100 range) sound better for the kind of music I listen to (electronic, usually with vocals, good bass and electric guitar/piano). I don't have an amp set up at the moment for my computer, but comming off some of my lossless tracks the a good bit of the treble and audio in general seems rather muddled, and not as crisp as I imagined a $300 pair of headphones to sound like. I feel bad for my parents paying out on these if i can find a better pair for cheaper; since lets face it, Dr. Dre's series may as well have apple on the end for how much they overcharge. my bose: + Show Spoiler +and..as you all know: the beats: + Show Spoiler + Well, I personally think active noise cancelling is a giant gimmick because it inserts background noise into whatever you're listening to. In general though... you said it perfectly, Beats are just like Apple products, but more extreme. They are good products, but not at the price point advertised (maybe at half the price point advertised, but some people would argue even lower). It really makes me sad to see people buying Beats for $300 when the audiophile options in that price range would absolutely demolish the Beats. Hell, the audiophile options at $200 would still demolish them. Edit: And on that note, Bose is also a culprit of overhype, although not nearly to the degree of Beats.
Right? I don't really have any use of the noise cancelling despite its gimmick, since I don't travel by plane often, and I'm in my apartment which is quiet, regardless. These cans have a nice design despite being largely plastic, but..well here's what I was originally looking at to get, but my parents wanted to buy me a pair for christmas and Dr Dre were what 'the store clerk recommended';
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-ES7-Portable-Headphones-Black/dp/B000R0TPQ8/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324845897&sr=1-6
or the Senheiser 598s.
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