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Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
May 25 2012 18:52 GMT
#3361
FiiO E7 USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier - $84
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones - $245

I'm struggling to choose between a Sennheiser HD 598, a Sennheiser HD 25-SP II, an AKG 601 for $350, or $300-400 audiologist molded IEM's for my personal gaming rig in the future.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/akg-k-601-headphones/reviews
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598

Head-fi.org rated the HD 598 very well!~ I'm going to be playing in isolation mainly so this is my 1st preferred choice!
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beat farm
Profile Joined October 2010
United States478 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-25 19:32:20
May 25 2012 19:30 GMT
#3362
i bought a pair of V-moda lp crossfades
http://v-moda.com/crossfade-lp/
im no headphone expert at all but they seem pretty good to me. i got them for a 100 bucks off of amazon.
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Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-25 19:50:33
May 25 2012 19:48 GMT
#3363
On May 26 2012 03:52 Alabasern wrote:
FiiO E7 USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier - $84
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones - $245

I'm struggling to choose between a Sennheiser HD 598, a Sennheiser HD 25-SP II, an AKG 601 for $350, or $300-400 audiologist molded IEM's for my personal gaming rig in the future.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/akg-k-601-headphones/reviews
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598

Head-fi.org rated the HD 598 very well!~ I'm going to be playing in isolation mainly so this is my 1st preferred choice!

Good lord, K601 used to sell like $180-200 new, which was a fine deal if that's what you're looking for and if you have a powerful enough source for it or don't listen that loud. I don't know what's up with everybody going back to MSRP on that.

Check around for better deals in general. If you call up somewhere like J&R you may be able to get a lower price. IIRC people got HD 598 for under $200 after calling. $250 is too high for that.

If you're not using them portably, E7 is a dumb choice since the E10 is more powerful and performs better in pretty much every way, for a slightly lower cost.

HD 598 and K601 pretty much don't isolate at all, so that kind of makes me nervous with a "gaming rig" nearby unless that was built with relatively quiet computing in mind.
VirtuallyJesse
Profile Joined February 2011
United States398 Posts
May 25 2012 21:15 GMT
#3364
Hey guys, sorry if the information is already there, I only had time to read a few pages back. I'm looking for some new headphones to replace my ancient Sennheiser PX 100.

I'm asking here because this is more of a personal question (and you're all really knowledgeable), but I want some comfortable headphones. Something I can wear 10 hours a day and not break a sweat. Or at maximum mild discomfort. :p Good sound quality for all around music and gaming is important also, but comfort #1 for 100-300 USD. I'm really interested in hearing your opinions, thanks. ^^
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-26 14:01:19
May 25 2012 23:17 GMT
#3365
Good lord, K601 used to sell like $180-200 new, which was a fine deal if that's what you're looking for and if you have a powerful enough source for it or don't listen that loud. I don't know what's up with everybody going back to MSRP on that.

Check around for better deals in general. If you call up somewhere like J&R you may be able to get a lower price. IIRC people got HD 598 for under $200 after calling. $250 is too high for that.

If you're not using them portably, E7 is a dumb choice since the E10 is more powerful and performs better in pretty much every way, for a slightly lower cost.

HD 598 and K601 pretty much don't isolate at all, so that kind of makes me nervous with a "gaming rig" nearby unless that was built with relatively quiet computing in mind.


I'll be researching as much as possible before selecting a mid-range set. Thanks for the advice though. I bought a Sennheiser HD 448 before and did enjoy it's comfort and portable weight for an ipod and such.

edit = So far I've narrowed my selection to a Sennheiser 558 w/ a FiiO e10.

Sennheiser 558 ~= $180 on Amazon
FiiO e10 = $70 on Amazon
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Aerisky
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States12129 Posts
May 26 2012 23:17 GMT
#3366
On May 24 2012 11:55 kineSiS- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2012 15:58 Aerisky wrote:
Is the E6 any good as a cheaper portable amp? out of curiosity

I really want to get RE-262s but they're so expensive...will havta wait for a bit x__x stuck with some generic sony sport in-ear headphones or something. Sound isn't very good I imagine, but at least they fit my ear well.


It's pretty good. You'll need an amplifier for the RE262. With their impedance of over 100 ohms rofl, they won't sound nearly as liquid without.

Super late replay, but thanks! Yeah I dabbled a bit in researching about this a while ago so do know a little about headphones I'm gunning to get the E6 and RE262 soon
Jim while Johnny had had had had had had had; had had had had the better effect on the teacher.
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-28 08:43:03
May 28 2012 06:43 GMT
#3367
How good are alclair IEMs? Especially this pair for $250 before s/h.

Seems like they have a dual driver two way set for lower than JH Audio. This set has a high impedance too.

Anyone own these?
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VirtuallyJesse
Profile Joined February 2011
United States398 Posts
May 28 2012 12:43 GMT
#3368
On May 26 2012 06:15 VirtuallyJesse wrote:
Hey guys, sorry if the information is already there, I only had time to read a few pages back. I'm looking for some new headphones to replace my ancient Sennheiser PX 100.

I'm asking here because this is more of a personal question (and you're all really knowledgeable), but I want some comfortable headphones. Something I can wear 10 hours a day and not break a sweat. Or at maximum mild discomfort. :p Good sound quality for all around music and gaming is important also, but comfort #1 for 100-300 USD. I'm really interested in hearing your opinions, thanks. ^^

Nobody owns any quality comfy headphones? I feel like that Fry meme "shut up and take my money!" but I don't know who to throw it at. :D I know this thread is for more.. advanced talk and I'm just a pleb but I'd still love any recommendations. =)
kineSiS-
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Korea (South)1068 Posts
May 28 2012 19:29 GMT
#3369
Sennheiser PC360.
Barteh
Profile Joined July 2011
Netherlands108 Posts
May 28 2012 19:33 GMT
#3370
As mentioned by Kinesis, the Sennheiser PC350&360 (one's just an open version of the other, I believe) are comfortable, within your price range and all that. For maximum performance on the PC series though you should get an Asus Xonar DG. Then you can get the unified Xonar drivers and set it to 60 Ohm mode. The Xonar card is an additional $30 or so, I believe. Definitely worth checking out!
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
May 28 2012 23:59 GMT
#3371
I'm circling back around to want a pair of headphones with an amp/DAC ofc.

I'm back to the Sennheiser HD 558 and a FiiO e10.
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G3CKO
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada1430 Posts
May 29 2012 04:07 GMT
#3372
So my Sennheiser HD 555 decided to bite the dust. The casing is getting more and more cracked, and the right side driver just died. I'm looking for a replacement with similar sound quality and price range. Thanks!
┌⋉⊳∀⊲) ☆ If your soul has not truly given up, then you can hear the sound that races through the end of the world.
kineSiS-
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Korea (South)1068 Posts
May 29 2012 04:12 GMT
#3373
On May 29 2012 13:07 G3CKO wrote:
So my Sennheiser HD 555 decided to bite the dust. The casing is getting more and more cracked, and the right side driver just died. I'm looking for a replacement with similar sound quality and price range. Thanks!


HD595 is an updated version of the HD555 (marginal differences). Get the HD598.

On May 29 2012 08:59 Alabasern wrote:
I'm circling back around to want a pair of headphones with an amp/DAC ofc.

I'm back to the Sennheiser HD 558 and a FiiO e10.


Get the HD598 if you want to go micless. It trumps the HD558. The FiiO E10 is a good budget choice.
tsuxiit
Profile Joined July 2010
1305 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-29 04:15:24
May 29 2012 04:14 GMT
#3374
I've had a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880s and have never bothered to get a proper headphone amp for them. I just play my iPod with the volume all the way up which is a pretty acceptable volume. Great pair of headphones.

Edit: @the guy looking for comfortable headphones, Beyerdynamic over-ear headphones are very comfortable. I have no qualms wearing them all day.
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
May 29 2012 05:14 GMT
#3375
On May 29 2012 13:12 kineSiS- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2012 13:07 G3CKO wrote:
So my Sennheiser HD 555 decided to bite the dust. The casing is getting more and more cracked, and the right side driver just died. I'm looking for a replacement with similar sound quality and price range. Thanks!


HD595 is an updated version of the HD555 (marginal differences). Get the HD598.

Show nested quote +
On May 29 2012 08:59 Alabasern wrote:
I'm circling back around to want a pair of headphones with an amp/DAC ofc.

I'm back to the Sennheiser HD 558 and a FiiO e10.


Get the HD598 if you want to go micless. It trumps the HD558. The FiiO E10 is a good budget choice.


I've noticed the higher frequency on the HD 598 and also the cracking headband problems. Anyone here buy a newer pair of the HD 598, how is the build quality on the headband?

I chose the 558 over the HD 598 because of value, not the frequency range mainly.
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-558
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-598#wiki

I'm geared more for the HD 598 atm, but I could also get a set of alclair IEMs for that price (plus an audiologist visit and mold!)
Support your esport!
kineSiS-
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Korea (South)1068 Posts
May 29 2012 05:24 GMT
#3376
Frequency range doesn't matter. In the end most can cover around 40 - 16 kHz which is what most humans can hear.

Alcair custom IEM's are good but in my opinion customs below 400 are of a lower price to performance ratio than headphones and I'm sure anyone would agree.

The HD598 cracking headband problem has been fixed as of early last year, and Sennheiser's warranty is great anyways.
Alabasern
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4005 Posts
May 29 2012 05:26 GMT
#3377
I did love my Sennheiser HD 448s! I gotta get another job...
Support your esport!
kineSiS-
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Korea (South)1068 Posts
May 29 2012 22:18 GMT
#3378
Received CK10's today. Slightly let down, expected more I guess. They have this thinness to them. They just don't suit my genres that I listen to.
m4gdelen4
Profile Joined October 2008
United States416 Posts
May 29 2012 22:25 GMT
#3379
hey guys i have a pair of Senn hd650s. Im still a newbie at this. Anybody know of a good amp combo with these cans?

not exactly ready to invest in an amp yet just really curious. much thanks
it does to blue what blue does to you
m4gdelen4
Profile Joined October 2008
United States416 Posts
May 29 2012 22:31 GMT
#3380
On May 22 2012 01:39 squattincassanova wrote:
Seriously after having my Sennheiser HD800, I dont feel like listening to anything else.

They are way better than my HD595s, and they are much better than my in ear Westone 3 earbuds. I have headroom ultra dac/amp at home, and at work I use the Fiio E17.

I been bring it to work, but three problems. 1. The sound bleeds out like crazy and the old lady next to me keeps complaining. 2. Gotta be careful transporting it to and from work. 3. Its a big distraction because everyone comes ask me what it is.


:O 800s. lend them to me kthx?
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