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On January 21 2012 12:55 seiferoth10 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2012 12:29 Mordanis wrote:On January 21 2012 09:47 seiferoth10 wrote:On January 21 2012 09:33 Mordanis wrote:
I'm looking to pick up some headphones for about $100 (US), and I'm torn between Sennheiser HD 448 and Grado SR 60i. The main thing is that I've never really like headphones that sit on my ears and I've never used open back headphones. I have never had decent headphones though so I'm not sure if that will make any difference in the feel of supra-aural cans. Could someone please advise me? Thanks a lot, I love you all <3333333333333 First thing's first, those Grados are supraaural, so you don't want them. Anyway, here's some terminology that you're asking about: Open [backed]- The back of the headphones are open, so sound escapes. Isolation is pretty bad. Typically soundstage is much wider, mids usually sparkle more as opposed to closed*. Closed [backed]- The back is closed, sound is kept in the ear cup. Isolation is pretty good. Typically soundstage is smaller, bass and treble come forward (mids suffer) compared to open*. Supraaural- Earpads are smaller in circumference and sit on top of ears. A lot of potential for discomfort, especially for long periods of use. Circumaural- Earpads are larger in circumference and sit on the side of your head, encasing your ear inside. Much more comfortable, but your ears will get hot and bothered eventually. *Obviously the sound signature comments are generalizations, and of course there are exceptions. And of course, I can make a general recommendation of the $100 allstars, the Audio Technica ATH-AD700. They are the first cans you should look at if you're around the $100 range. Could you then comment on my plan? I'm thinking of getting an upgrade to probably the ATH AD700 you mentioned (the site I was looking at called it a step up in price, so I hadn't even looked at them  ), and then using my current cans, HD 202, as a pair for running early in the morning when earbuds slip out and my ears get cold. Would that ruin them? Thanks a lot again ! I don't like that idea tbh. Exercise with circumaural, closed headphones = sweat, and a lot of it. That in combination with leatherette pads = a horrible situation. Leatherette pads crack eventually, and I think this would only accelerate that process.
I use HD650's (circumaural) and I don't sweat at all. I assume I would if I the pads were leather though.
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For anyone looking for some decent closed headphones- Senn HD 280 Pro's are $60 on newegg for today only. Don't have a pair of them but I've heard good things and they're typically around $100, so quite a good deal at just $60.
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On January 20 2012 05:21 Weson wrote:![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/4HDmO.jpg) Got them a few days ago. I got a pair from some swedish internet retailer but the box had been opened and the serial numbers had been removed so i returned them and went and bought them from a physical store instead. I'm doing some burn in at the moment and i've noticed some slight changes in the sound. First it sounded really edgey and there were no bass, at all. I've read that some people said that they sound like crap when you first get them and that they will require 300hr to burn in before they sound as they should. Now after around 20 hrs they are starting to take shape, the bass have losened up a bit and the highs are much smoother.
sexy headstand, where did you get it man:D
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Speaking of stands I got this (just the stand). I haven't received it yet but it beats leaving them on my desk.
![[image loading]](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/DJZapZ/IMG_0710.jpg)
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On January 22 2012 02:18 tuho12345 wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On January 20 2012 05:21 Weson wrote:Got them a few days ago. I got a pair from some swedish internet retailer but the box had been opened and the serial numbers had been removed so i returned them and went and bought them from a physical store instead. I'm doing some burn in at the moment and i've noticed some slight changes in the sound. First it sounded really edgey and there were no bass, at all. I've read that some people said that they sound like crap when you first get them and that they will require 300hr to burn in before they sound as they should. Now after around 20 hrs they are starting to take shape, the bass have losened up a bit and the highs are much smoother. sexy headstand, where did you get it man:D
I got it when i bought Philips SBC HP890 back in the early 2000. Those were some good headphones but they were not durable at all. I handeled them with care but the cheap plastic design just wasn't strong enough and one day when i sat and listened the thing that held one of the "cups"(is that right?) snapped ... I tried to mend them but ducktape sadly wasn't enough.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/N17At.jpg)
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Can someone suggest me a decent prize headset?
I got steelseries 5h v2 now. My first 5hv2 broke down after 8 month i got new one because of the guarantee but now these ones is broken too :/
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I have a question for anyone who might know - why do some headphone amps have RCA analog outputs? I figured that the amp should always output directly to headphones.
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On January 23 2012 01:10 Dreamscythe wrote:
Can someone suggest me a decent prize headset?
I got steelseries 5h v2 now. My first 5hv2 broke down after 8 month i got new one because of the guarantee but now these ones is broken too :/
What price? Which do you emphasize most, and in what order: durability, comfort, playback sound quality, microphone sound quality? Open-back (non-isolating) or closed?
You may be looking for this thread:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=126262
On January 23 2012 03:48 Djzapz wrote:
I have a question for anyone who might know - why do some headphone amps have RCA analog outputs? I figured that the amp should always output directly to headphones.
Probably so they can be used as a pre-amp to a speaker system as well. Some expensive headphone amps are way more powerful than necessary for headphones (which has 0 benefit except enabling you to accidentally blow the crap out of some headphones by accident), so they can also be used as weak low-power speaker amps directly.
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Thanks Myrmidon,i will check that threat.budget is around 60ish euros so that narrows down options. If i can raise my budget i was thinking razer banshee,but i heard that it's uncomfortable if you have glasses :/
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Hey, could anyone suggest me a good pair of IEMs. mostly to use outside (metro,bus, etc.)
I listen to alot of trance, dubstep, hardstyle, hip-hop, so having a good bass and a nice soundstage would be really great.
Also, every time i bought IEMs, I couldnt have them to stay in my ears, so them having a good grip is also a must.
thanks!
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Hopefully someone can help me.
I currently have a pair of technics RP-DJ1200k headphones i also have a M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 soundcard.
Now to the question:
I'm thinking of getting a headphone amp/dac? I'm lost here.
max 150usd.
You guys got any recommendations? 50/50 music/gaming
I've been looking at:
Pro-Ject HeadBox II
Musical Fidelity V-CAN
Dynavox CSM-112
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On January 24 2012 02:01 Tamehr wrote:
Hey, could anyone suggest me a good pair of IEMs. mostly to use outside (metro,bus, etc.)
I listen to alot of trance, dubstep, hardstyle, hip-hop, so having a good bass and a nice soundstage would be really great.
Also, every time i bought IEMs, I couldnt have them to stay in my ears, so them having a good grip is also a must.
thanks!
Price?
On January 24 2012 06:12 zewker wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a headphone amp/dac? I'm lost here.
max 150usd.
A DAC would bypass your sound card, which is probably plenty fine. With headphones like that it's not really worth spending too much here. Your headphones are relatively low impedance and high sensitivity, so not incredibly picky. Try the FiiO E5. Save more for better headphones (the E5 can drive many of those anyway, not like that's critical since it's not much of an investment).
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On November 13 2010 09:30 motbob wrote:
I use $20 Sony headphones from Walmart. Yeah!!!
Awwwww yeah! Although mine have a custom Fluttershy paint on mine though  >.<
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[QUOTE]On January 24 2012 10:55 Myrmidon wrote:
[QUOTE]On January 24 2012 02:01 Tamehr wrote:
Hey, could anyone suggest me a good pair of IEMs. mostly to use outside (metro,bus, etc.)
I listen to alot of trance, dubstep, hardstyle, hip-hop, so having a good bass and a nice soundstage would be really great.
Also, every time i bought IEMs, I couldnt have them to stay in my ears, so them having a good grip is also a must.
thanks![/QUOTE]
Price?
Around 100$ maybe more if necessary
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On January 24 2012 11:03 GhandiEAGLE wrote:Show nested quote +On November 13 2010 09:30 motbob wrote:
I use $20 Sony headphones from Walmart. Yeah!!! Awwwww yeah! Although mine have a custom Fluttershy paint on mine though >.<
Shit-yeah! MDR-V500 shit-can rocker right here! I've always bought headphones local retail, but I rarely find any good brands or good models, much to my dismay -- I've ended-up settling for Sony's far too often. Good bass, but generally flat sound and not the greatest range 
Recommendations $150 CDN if I were to order online, guys? I'm starting to get in to some electronic production (Fruity Loops), but the majority of my use will be music. If there are any that are smaller -- leather padding is good, just not head-enclosing lol -- that'd be preferable, but I can make due with earbuds while I'm on the bus and keep these at home if need be.
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are those 150-200 USD sound cards worth it to get? (asus/creative) I've been looking to improve my sound since im a music enthusiast. And for reference i also have a steelseries siberia v2
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On January 25 2012 00:31 darksub wrote:what do you think of this headphones: koss prodj100![[image loading]](http://cdn.head-fi.org/e/ec/ecde530a_DJ100.jpg)
Damn, nice pick. Simple, clean look, and the reviews are great. Sick price, too. I'll look in to 'em <3
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On January 26 2012 01:43 Cedstick wrote:Damn, nice pick. Simple, clean look, and the reviews are great. Sick price, too. I'll look in to 'em <3
im really into them right now, i was going to buy them but i found this:
http://www.koss.com/en/news/PR_ProDJ200
so il wait a little bit more.
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Thanks for keeping this thread alive since 2010 Myrmidon!
Keep it real bro.
(PS, shame that I can't edit the OP)
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