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JohnColtrane
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Australia4813 Posts
November 13 2010 03:16 GMT
#61
i dont even know what kind of headphones i use
HEY MEYT
Gatsbi
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1134 Posts
November 13 2010 03:18 GMT
#62
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Beyerdynamic DT880s. Asus Xonar Essence ST Soundcard/Amp/DAC. love them. i want to pick up some dt990s or some grados though.
"IF WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW IS MORE THAN WHAT YOU HAVE KNOWN. THEN YOU HAVE NOT KNOWN ANYTHINIG YET." - Rev Kojo Smith
ffdestiny
Profile Joined September 2010
United States773 Posts
November 13 2010 03:21 GMT
#63
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Fyodor
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada971 Posts
November 13 2010 03:26 GMT
#64
On November 13 2010 12:16 ThePurist wrote:
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On November 13 2010 11:05 Chef wrote:
I own Senn 650, AKG K319, and Senn MX560.

I believe buying a special headphone amp is pretty stupid in 99% of cases. The 1% where it's not is because your headphones were so stupidly designed they hiss with all but the kindest of amps. Investing in a special DAC is also pretty retarded.

Take that, audiophools!


High sensitivity is usually the main cause of hiss and it can be fixed with like a $5~10 impedance adaptor. No need for an amp.

Amps are nice for line-out signals, high-ohm headphones, etc lots of good uses!~

yeah, not to mention these kinds of amps:

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Doesn't even output one watt. But you bet your ass it sounds great.
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Fyodor
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada971 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-11-13 03:27:52
November 13 2010 03:27 GMT
#65
On November 13 2010 12:21 ffdestiny wrote:
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ooooh, D7K! classy. What's your source/amp?
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Demi9OD
Profile Joined January 2008
United States56 Posts
November 13 2010 03:44 GMT
#66
Weird this thread just popped up and I saw the DT990s I bought last week on the first page. I was using audio technica ath-m50's for about two years prior, but I don't need a closed design any more (no roommate) and I found their clamp force fatiguing after a couple hours. The 32ohm version works just fine out of my Soundblaster X-Fi but this NuForce Icon uDAC-2 has been tempting me.
Wear your water wings in case nada floods us with gosu
Fyodor
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada971 Posts
November 13 2010 03:50 GMT
#67
On November 13 2010 12:44 Demi9OD wrote:
Weird this thread just popped up and I saw the DT990s I bought last week on the first page. I was using audio technica ath-m50's for about two years prior, but I don't need a closed design any more (no roommate) and I found their clamp force fatiguing after a couple hours. The 32ohm version works just fine out of my Soundblaster X-Fi but this NuForce Icon uDAC-2 has been tempting me.

I'd recommend the Audio-GD Sparrow. Wasn't a fan of the first uDAC. Don't think it would well with the DT990 either.
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spree
Profile Joined August 2010
United States86 Posts
November 13 2010 04:10 GMT
#68
srh840 + monster turbine golds.

Hell, it's about TvP.
Loser777
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
1931 Posts
November 13 2010 04:21 GMT
#69
Did all of you guys decide to buy separate DACs before doing any listening tests? I'm interested in going that direction, but I don't think there will be much of a difference from my motherboard's onboard sound (especially for the $xx).
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funnybananaman
Profile Joined April 2009
United States830 Posts
November 13 2010 04:25 GMT
#70
Audio technica SJ5's are really legit, great sound great bass i would definitely recommend them, only like $70 also.
sl0w
Profile Joined July 2010
United States447 Posts
November 14 2010 00:03 GMT
#71
On November 13 2010 11:26 b_unnies wrote:
Sennheiser HD595. Getting an Asus Essence ST soundcard soon


definitely won't be disappointed. I had that combo and it was nothing short of amazing.
LegendaryZ
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1583 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-11-14 00:11:29
November 14 2010 00:08 GMT
#72
I'm using Audio Technica ATH M50 with a straight cable. It performs well enough for most purposes, although I do wish I had gotten the coiled cable since it is a bit long to walk around with... My main gripe would probably be the pleather ear pads. I would have much preferred Velour, but at the price I got these for, it's really hard to find a better set of closed headphones.
Gridlock
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United Kingdom517 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-11-14 00:14:50
November 14 2010 00:14 GMT
#73
Sennheiser HD-25's !!

I DJ all over, perfect for that but also awesome for any type of audio.
Closed, but not heavy on the head and comfortable when worn for for hours on end. All parts are replaceable too, but I think that's normal for Senn's?

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dahornnn
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United Kingdom395 Posts
November 14 2010 00:27 GMT
#74
beyerdynamic dt770s!!
TimmyMac
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada499 Posts
November 14 2010 00:31 GMT
#75
On November 13 2010 09:22 javy925 wrote:
I have a pair of Ultrasone HFI-780s and DT770/80s. I'm hoping that my next upgrade will be my last (thinking something along the lines of MDR-SA5000 or ATH-AD2000)

Yep, I've got SA5000s, they're great.

Built the amp/dac for em myself.
OmasN
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom170 Posts
November 14 2010 00:33 GMT
#76
Sorry if this is hijacking this thread but it seems like a reasonable enough place to ask. I'm looking into buying a pair of headphones for ~ £40-£50. Is it a possibility to get some decent ones in this price-range and if so is there anywhere you would suggest for me to look/brands you would suggest?
New to SC.
zgl
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
United States1055 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-11-14 00:40:00
November 14 2010 00:35 GMT
#77
Full headphone, DAC, and amp combo. I'm waiting for better custom 2A3 amp to be built
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decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20176 Posts
November 14 2010 00:38 GMT
#78
klipsch image s4 iems for my ipod and some cheap hd201s for computer. wish I had more money
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
rayofpain
Profile Joined November 2008
Canada22 Posts
November 14 2010 00:46 GMT
#79
On November 13 2010 13:10 spree wrote:
srh840 + monster turbine golds.


LOL srh840, have em too

dont you find them heavy as hell though? I might invest in a pair of wooden headphones (denons) just because i hear they are lighter, but not before i can afford a good dac.
i am so sorry
Dont Panic
Profile Joined October 2010
United States194 Posts
November 14 2010 00:46 GMT
#80
I was thinking about getting some sennheiser hd5xxs to use with my computer. Are they even for the computer lol? I was going to buy them off a friend. Do i also need to buy a soundcard? Sorry, i am clueless!
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