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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
not sure which is worth more for the bucks, anyone has any info about those two? | ||
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YoungModerN
Brazil389 Posts
im reading a review of Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and im really liking it. I got a Sony MiniSystem which i connect my desktop on it. Will this device run good with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50? Or doesnt need a amp? | ||
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JSH
United States4109 Posts
On December 29 2010 12:47 slained wrote: can someone recommend me some high end earbuds are you looking for earbuds or IEM? if earbuds are what you really are looking for, I recommend the Yuin PK series If you want something cheap, go for the Yuin PK3 or PK2 If you have an amp or are willing to buy one as well as have money to spend, go for the PK1 I own the PK2 and I love these little buds It may look cheap but they are amazing I love the mids on them :> PK1 http://www.amazon.com/YUIN-Yuin-Pk1-Earphones/dp/B001B41X7I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293600648&sr=8-5 PK2 http://www.amazon.com/YUIN-PK2-Yuin-Pk2-Earphones/dp/B001B484D4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293600648&sr=8-4 PK3 http://www.amazon.com/YUIN-PK3-Earbuds/dp/B002OGEP2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293600648&sr=8-1 | ||
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Blyadischa
419 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:07 konadora wrote: hey guys, been looking at beats by dr dre for a while, not sure if i want to get tours or heartbeats. looking for looks + audio quality because i'm using some cheapass $10 in-ear lol. looking only for in-ear so.. :p not sure which is worth more for the bucks, anyone has any info about those two? This link doesn't really pertain to the particular products you are interested in, but you should read it as it pertains to buying a beats product in general http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/511393/what-is-head-fi-s-opinion-on-beats-by-dre-in-ears-and-over-ears Basically, you're playing for something that is pretty good, but sold for 4-5x what it is worth | ||
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:29 Blyadischa wrote: This link doesn't really pertain to the particular products you are interested in, but you should read it as it pertains to buying a beats product in general http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/511393/what-is-head-fi-s-opinion-on-beats-by-dre-in-ears-and-over-ears Basically, you're playing for something that is pretty good, but sold for 4-5x what it is worth i'm okay with overpaying, but if audio quality and looks don't deliver enough to make me feel that it's worth buying then i'm always open to other in-ear buds :D just wondering if they are really worth it. i'm not too particular about price but i dont want to pay $100+ for something that will spoil within first few months or have shitty sound quality. | ||
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FruitGG
United States73 Posts
+1 the m50's has all the rave right now even at Head-Fi. On December 29 2010 14:07 konadora wrote: hey guys, been looking at beats by dr dre for a while, not sure if i want to get tours or heartbeats. looking for looks + audio quality because i'm using some cheapass $10 in-ear lol. looking only for in-ear so.. :p not sure which is worth more for the bucks, anyone has any info about those two? How much is your budget? What's your sound signature? Do you prefer a (flat)balanced or a V (there's a treble/bass boost along the frequency spectrum) shaped sound? Balanced - Gives you more detail and clarity and shines in the mid-range (Acoustic,Instrumentals,Classical) V shaped , the "fun" sound - The sound is colored making electronic music much more enjoyable. As i've said above,it excels in music that requires good bass response but also a slightly emphasized treble (Rap,Electronica,Hip-Hop) | ||
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:33 ValSic wrote: How much is your budget? What's your sound signature? Do you prefer a (flat)balanced or a V (there's a treble/bass boost along the frequency spectrum) shaped sound? Balanced - Gives you more detail and clarity and shines in the mid-range (Acoustic,Instrumentals,Classical) V shaped , the "fun" sound - The sound is colored making electronic music much more enjoyable. As i've said above,it excels in music that requires good bass response but also a slightly emphasized treble (Rap,Electronica,Hip-Hop) budget's around $200~$250 in SGD (singapore dollars) so around $150 USD? give or take 30USD. i'd prefer V :p | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:06 PhiGgoT wrote: Myrimidon, I was thinking like Sennheiser HD 650 + matrix m stage and I have a asus stx sound card, how does this sound? If you have an Asus Essence STX or a comparable device, you probably don't need another amp. Disregarding the advertised sound quality, the measured sound quality at the headphone jack in real-world tests is already excellent, particularly for higher-impedance headphones. I'd only recommend getting an amplifier if you want to try something new, and only if you can return it easily. The difference between an STX and most amps intended to be neutral will be very small. Some tube amps that are intended to produce distortions may be interesting (and you may prefer them), and they may sound different than the STX, but I wouldn't call them necessary at all. What headphones do you use now? Sennheiser HD 650 is of course very popular, as it was the top-end model until the recent HD 800. For choosing between the high-end headphones, it will come down to personal preference and what kind of sound you like. | ||
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PhiGgoT
Vietnam151 Posts
I listen to electronic music, mainly dance floor like material and stuff like Shpongle. What I want the most is clarity, especially the "background" beats. I hate it when I can barely hear them because they are overshadowed by the other sounds going on. Of course bass is important when going nuts, but bass is not more important than clarity here for me. Right now I am using grado SR-60, they are ok but yeah pretty low end phones. | ||
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FruitGG
United States73 Posts
Hippo VB's (them boom boom bass) Monster Turbines (has a more slightly emphasized bass but they're pretty enjoyable) Triple FI 10's (THIS IS THE BEST OPTION IMO , there's alot of cheap ones flying around that were from the Amazon golden box deal last month , if you can snag these at about $140-180 they're pretty much a steal.The sound is amazing, the bass is thumpy but it doesn't mud off the other ranges unlike the other ones and are quite detailed too,the bass is perfect , they don't overemphasize the bass and shines in bass driven songs) | ||
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
Monster Turbine looks sick, Triple FI 10 looks decent but it seems impossible to find here in singapore lol. I'm looking a bit more for looks than audio (not saying it isn't important though), which is why the Turbine seems more preferable :p | ||
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FruitGG
United States73 Posts
if you don't mind refurbs , monster have them for $40 or something (or was it $50? lemme check) EDIT: http://www.monstercable.com/holiday/employee/default.asp#null yup they're $40. | ||
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:56 ValSic wrote: @konadora if you don't mind refurbs , monster have them for $40 or something (or was it $50? lemme check) EDIT: http://www.monstercable.com/holiday/employee/default.asp#null yup they're $40. D: they only deliver to US zomg | ||
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Xiphiasar
United States78 Posts
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killtec
United States21 Posts
$80 Works for Pc, Ps3 and Xbox360 Mainly use them for BFBC2, great sound and clear chat, also work great for SC2. Awesome quality for the price. Highly recommend it if ur looking for good universal headsets. | ||
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Basic
Canada288 Posts
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FruitGG
United States73 Posts
LOL oh dayum. But yeah if you're all set for the turbines , they're definitely worth your money. | ||
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konadora
Singapore66158 Posts
On December 29 2010 15:27 ValSic wrote: LOL oh dayum. But yeah if you're all set for the turbines , they're definitely worth your money. mm damn, singapore never has these kind of deals D: looks like i'll have to wait a long time before i buy them in full price ;__; | ||
ZeromuS
Canada13389 Posts
On December 29 2010 14:37 konadora wrote: budget's around $200~$250 in SGD (singapore dollars) so around $150 USD? give or take 30USD. i'd prefer V :p To be fair a nice balanced pair of headphones can be EQed to present a V sound and still offer a nice balanced sound. Thats why I got my headphones which are fairly well balanced and run EQ when I listen to techno for example. (I have Shure SRH840s as a reference) | ||
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drew-chan
Malaysia1517 Posts
On December 29 2010 15:41 konadora wrote: mm damn, singapore never has these kind of deals D: looks like i'll have to wait a long time before i buy them in full price ;__; I would recommend you make a trip to Jaben SG and test out a couple within your price range, the staff there are really helpful and they allow you to test a huge variety of headphones and IEM's. Buying audio gear is really down to personal preference due to the wide varieties of sound signatures, so testing before buying is a good habit. The prices there are also pretty good, and there have been many combo deals (headset, dac, amp packages) which were pretty sweet. That's how i decided to get my pair of D2k's Also, http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-128-iems-compared-earsonics-sm3-added-12-20 for a huge list of IEM's and a short review. | ||
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