EPTThis thing sounds so awesome, my girlfriend uses a Sennheiser HD598, but sorry to say.
The philips X1 tops this one easy, open headphone with bass o.0, and a mid and treble.
I am getting totally crazy, best buy 2014 for sure.
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Senshin
Netherlands115 Posts
This thing sounds so awesome, my girlfriend uses a Sennheiser HD598, but sorry to say. The philips X1 tops this one easy, open headphone with bass o.0, and a mid and treble. I am getting totally crazy, best buy 2014 for sure. | ||
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Juliette
United States6003 Posts
im not really a huge audiophile, but i want a pair of headphones because i'm a little tired of listening to my music with gaming headphones or earbuds. im pretty much down to two choices - Sennheiser HD280 Sony MDR7506 I'm not comfortable spending more than $100 on headphones. I'll use them daily, but probably only for a few hours. I'm also not sure what info you need. I listen to RnB and Rap most of the time, so I want to be able to enjoy the beat. I looked at some reviews online, but especially on Head-fi I don't really understand the jargon, and a lot of it doesn't help me make a decision. I won't be getting an amp, I'd like to be able to take it outside of my room when needed (for long trips, or relaxing. I guess it'd be nice if one of them was easier to lie down with. I was also considering the AT ATH-M50 but the extra $40 might not be worth it for me. | ||
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azngamer828
United States137 Posts
just wondering everyone's opinions on them. | ||
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Senshin
Netherlands115 Posts
On September 01 2014 06:51 Juliette wrote: hi, I need help with a decision. im not really a huge audiophile, but i want a pair of headphones because i'm a little tired of listening to my music with gaming headphones or earbuds. im pretty much down to two choices - Sennheiser HD280 Sony MDR7506 I'm not comfortable spending more than $100 on headphones. I'll use them daily, but probably only for a few hours. I'm also not sure what info you need. I listen to RnB and Rap most of the time, so I want to be able to enjoy the beat. I looked at some reviews online, but especially on Head-fi I don't really understand the jargon, and a lot of it doesn't help me make a decision. I won't be getting an amp, I'd like to be able to take it outside of my room when needed (for long trips, or relaxing. I guess it'd be nice if one of them was easier to lie down with. I was also considering the AT ATH-M50 but the extra $40 might not be worth it for me. Think about this one, if your are willing to spend maybe $40 more, try and look for the Sennheiser HD558, becuase it's a great headset and it's a little bit cheaper then then AT-ATH-M50. Ive listened to both and I think for gamers the 558 is a little bit better. Overall the HD Sennheiser 558 also has a little bit more bass, and I think it's a little bit more clear. Can't say the the AT-ATH-M50 is bad, I would choose the HD558 over it. Just wanted to say this  Cheers | ||
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ZenithM
France15952 Posts
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Senshin
Netherlands115 Posts
On September 01 2014 18:58 ZenithM wrote: Although I love my Sennheiser HD558, it's an open design so you have to be  ready not to use it in public unless you don't mind being a massive douchebag.That's worth noticing yes, forgot about that. | ||
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CorsairHero
Canada9489 Posts
On September 01 2014 06:51 Juliette wrote: hi, I need help with a decision. im not really a huge audiophile, but i want a pair of headphones because i'm a little tired of listening to my music with gaming headphones or earbuds. im pretty much down to two choices - Sennheiser HD280 Sony MDR7506 I'm not comfortable spending more than $100 on headphones. I'll use them daily, but probably only for a few hours. I'm also not sure what info you need. I listen to RnB and Rap most of the time, so I want to be able to enjoy the beat. I looked at some reviews online, but especially on Head-fi I don't really understand the jargon, and a lot of it doesn't help me make a decision. I won't be getting an amp, I'd like to be able to take it outside of my room when needed (for long trips, or relaxing. I guess it'd be nice if one of them was easier to lie down with. I was also considering the AT ATH-M50 but the extra $40 might not be worth it for me. The M50 was 100 CAD (straight cable) at NCIX last week. There are deals online. I've had it for 3 years now. Definitely worth it. | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
On August 31 2014 18:06 Senshin wrote: Just bought the Philips X1, HOLY #$%^. This thing sounds so awesome, my girlfriend uses a Sennheiser HD598, but sorry to say. The philips X1 tops this one easy, open headphone with bass o.0, and a mid and treble. I am getting totally crazy, best buy 2014 for sure. I concur, I've had mine for almost a year now and are very happy. Never really liked Philips stuff before but this one they've done right. | ||
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villainzilla
Philippines192 Posts
Any input, guys? Or other suggestions? | ||
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c0ldfusion
United States8293 Posts
On September 02 2014 05:13 villainzilla wrote: Anyone here own the Sennheiser HD25-1 II? I currently own the Pioneer HDJ-2000 and they're...big. I also find it quite a hassle having to disconnect the cable every single time I put them back in their case. I want new cans for ~*both*~ everyday use and DJing, and seeing the popularity of the senns, I'm considering them. Any input, guys? Or other suggestions? I own the HD25-1 II. They're not DJ cans though. That being said, they're very suitable for everyday use. The sounds is decent, even by today's standards - slightly overemphasized bass, about as detailed as you'd expect for headphones in this price range. Obviously there are modern headphones that sound way better at this price point. They also have good isolation if you want to take them outside. Oh and their best quality? They're freaking indestructible. I'm not kidding. I've had headphones more than twice as expensive show significant signs of wear and tear over the years. I don't even take particularly good care of them and they look like the day I bought them. | ||
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Klowney
Sweden277 Posts
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c0ldfusion
United States8293 Posts
On September 02 2014 17:13 Klowney wrote: Hey, I could use som advice. I currently use Beyerdynamic headphones with an amp and it's really good but I'm looking for a pair of headphones to listen to music with alot of bass and high sound quality. I don't really have a budget, I can pay 3-400 euro or more if it's worth it, basically I'm looking for the best ones. We had a discussion in the previous page on orthos. CorsairHero likes any of LCD-XC, HE500, and HE560. I've not listened to them myself but they fit the signature you're looking for. Also, which Beyer are you using right now? T1? If so, I don't know how good your amp and source are but probably not going to get too noticeable an upgrade over those those without changing other parts of your audio chain. | ||
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Klowney
Sweden277 Posts
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CorsairHero
Canada9489 Posts
I'd add those to the list of cans to check out < 2000 USD. My advice is to go to a high end store and hear them for yourself. Make a note of the source/DAC/amp and take that into consideration. I haven't heard a Beyerdynamic headphone that I've liked to be honest. | ||
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Normalised
Macedonia27 Posts
On September 02 2014 22:12 Klowney wrote: I'm using DT880 Pro 250 Ohm I've got the DT770 Pro 250 and they're definitely worth checking out, my friend who owns both the 770s and 880s said this : I've got the 880 and the 770 and you've made the right choice, believe me. The 880 is really harsh... massive spike at around 8kHz or sommat. Gave me tinnitus after about 15 minutes listening. I've put them up for sale. The 770 is a much more enjoyable headphone, although there's a notable midrange dip. So give them a go if you have a shop where you can try them. Im very sensitive to upper-mids so the frequency response of the DT770s really suits my ears and the bass response is really nice. Good clarity right down to the 40-50 Hz range but not too pumped to be overpowering. These also came highly recommended : http://www.head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=115 But don't know how likely you are to find them somewhere for testing. depends where you live i guess | ||
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CorsairHero
Canada9489 Posts
 ).Most retailers have stopped selling the HE-400 as it has been replaced with the HE-400i. It maybe hard to find ones to demo. | ||
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On September 03 2014 05:42 CorsairHero wrote: While I haven't heard them myself, the Oppo PM-1 / PM-2 seem to be having great reviews and are "fun" to listen to unlike an analytical headphone such as the HD-800. I'd add those to the list of cans to check out < 2000 USD. My advice is to go to a high end store and hear them for yourself. Make a note of the source/DAC/amp and take that into consideration. I haven't heard a Beyerdynamic headphone that I've liked to be honest. A lot of people also mentioned they don't think it's worth the sound quality for the price so YMMV, looks sexy though not as sexy in person | ||
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Klowney
Sweden277 Posts
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tRuE008
United States54 Posts
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tRuE008
United States54 Posts
On September 02 2014 04:27 nam nam wrote: I concur, I've had mine for almost a year now and are very happy. Never really liked Philips stuff before but this one they've done right. I should have bought one when they were on sale for like $150. Anyways the X2 seems to be a bit better than the X1. review + Show Spoiler + | ||
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