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Rainmaker5
United States1027 Posts
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Carnivorous Sheep
Baa?21244 Posts
On November 13 2010 09:38 Creek wrote: using ![[image loading]](http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:kDfSm-tev3oXiM:http://www.geekstuff4u.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/a/t/ath_a700.jpg&t=1) Audio technica ATH A700, best cans i ever owned.  Second that, they're great, if a tad big =) | ||
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ffdestiny
United States773 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:18 ibreakurface wrote: Not to troll or anything, but it sounds to me like you are all finding ways to just spend money. After spending 100-150$ headphones I think that's all the quality you need, anything above that is just not cost efficient. Sure if you get a pair that's worth 300$ and compare it to a 150$ set you'll notice a difference, but both have great quality, and the only way you can really tell is because you are comparing them one after the other. IMO. My friend, there are so many high-quality headphones that rival your statement. IT very highly depends on your source material (sample rate for example). If you are working in a "reference" studio or with "reference" material, you are going to need the top-of-the-line equipment, i.e. $1,500 Sennheiser HD800's. Remember, sound is only good as its source. | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:24 Rainmaker5 wrote: Yo, little bit off topic, but I'm looking for a good pair of in-ears in about the 100-150 range. Nothing exceptional, but good bass and durability is important. Any suggestions? what previous in ear monitors have you used? how important is clarity in bass, mids, and highs to you? | ||
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FruitGG
United States73 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:18 ibreakurface wrote: Not to troll or anything, but it sounds to me like you are all finding ways to just spend money. After spending 100-150$ headphones I think that's all the quality you need, anything above that is just not cost efficient. Sure if you get a pair that's worth 300$ and compare it to a 150$ set you'll notice a difference, but both have great quality, and the only way you can really tell is because you are comparing them one after the other. IMO. Why settle for a $60 game when some $20 game could last the same time? Why buy a $1000 Intel CPU when a $250 AMD CPU can do the same speed? Why buy $100 shoes, when $20 shoes could do the same? It is preference. Or maybe the thing that costs more is actually worth it, depending on your needs and wants. Everything has diminishing returns as price goes up. And almost everything is preference. Was it really necessary asking that question? | ||
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Noxie
United States2227 Posts
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0mgVitaminE
United States1278 Posts
On November 13 2010 09:08 SubtleArt wrote: I have the AKG K240 Mkii's, unamped. They're kinda quiet tho even at full volume on my ipod (relatively speaking), so I might get an amp for them sometime. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with the quality I'm probably gonna get some k240's soon (the original, not the mkii's) and I'm really looking forward to it. | ||
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mrflakes
United States713 Posts
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ffdestiny
United States773 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:44 mrflakes wrote: I use Stax SR202's out of a uDAC2. Winner. | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:33 vica wrote: Why settle for a $60 game when some $20 game could last the same time? Why buy a $1000 Intel CPU when a $250 AMD CPU can do the same speed? Why buy $100 shoes, when $20 shoes could do the same? It is preference. Or maybe the thing that costs more is actually worth it, depending on your needs and wants. Everything has diminishing returns as price goes up. And almost everything is preference. Was it really necessary asking that question? imo, it wasn't asked in the right way. of course there will be small but noticeable differences between high end top tier headphones and mid class ones. but i really really think that a lot of people who go for a $300 dollar one wouldn't be able to tell the difference between it and a much cheaper one. if the more expensive one makes them happier than the cheaper one, then good for them, the free market has succeeded. but if they do realize that they can't hear the difference, that the cheaper one sounds the same, that having a higher price tag doesn't make the product better in many cases, then maybe they can save themselves a couple bucks. definitely not saying that people spending a ton on the best tube amps, DACs, cables, and headphones aren't getting their money's worth. after all, that person is the one who determines how much he or she values the goods they're spending it on. and there definitely are people to whom having such a high end setup will make a difference. so yes, it's preference. but there's also the fact that some people think they are getting the better product when they would have been just as well off getting something cheaper. and then there's the debate of whether this is good or not. | ||
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ToolshedToss
Germany5 Posts
Headphones: I use some oldschool AKG K270 (16 years old) ![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/bzyn0.jpg) Amp: just love my hand-wired german-built LP G93 ![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/zlpdZ.jpg) Lake People G93 <-- standart Codial XLR Cable --> D/A Converter: also oldschool 1995 (using a PCM 1702 chip) Lake People F28 MKII <-- Summer Cable TosLink Cable with Hicon plugs --> Audio Interface/Soundcard: RME Multiface I via HDSP PCIe Card ![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/cCDn0.jpg) never heard anything more transparent and wide, luv it | ||
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Dont Panic
United States194 Posts
Lets say i have 80ish dollars and I want the best sound quality out of my computer. What would be the best way to achieve that? Should i just settle with some 20 dollar closed headphones. Would earphones do the same job? Should i get like 50 dollar ones with a 30 dollar soundcard? Right now im using these 3 dollar bootleg apple ipod earbuds but they are uncomfortable and the sound is awful. Thank you so much i love the TL community! | ||
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FragKrag
United States11563 Posts
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
On November 14 2010 12:56 Dont Panic wrote: First off i want to thank all you guys who have helped me. I am reading ont he internet and learning alot. Lets say i have 80ish dollars and I want the best sound quality out of my computer. What would be the best way to achieve that? Should i just settle with some 20 dollar closed headphones. Would earphones do the same job? Should i get like 50 dollar ones with a 30 dollar soundcard? Right now im using these 3 dollar bootleg apple ipod earbuds but they are uncomfortable and the sound is awful. Thank you so much i love the TL community! the best way for you to boost sound quality is to just get a better pair of headphones or IEMs (in-ear-monitors). i don't recommend suddenly going from stock ipod earbuds to $80 worth of equipment. you need some time to try out some lower-end IEMs or headphones, establish what style and fit you like, establish what sound signature you like (lots of bass? warm sounds for relaxing classical? punchy, tight bass for electronic? clear, crisp highs? strong, forward mids?). if not, there's a big chance you'll spend a lot on something you don't enjoy too much. money that could've been spent on something you'll really like. plus, the sound quality from a good $20-$40 IEM or headphone is getting better and better; an $80 one will only a tiny difference to a person just getting into the headphone scene. there are some really really impressive cheap headphones/IEMs out there right now, and it's only getting more competitive. so let me know what kind of sound you like, whether you want a pair of IEMs or headphones, what kind of music you usually listen to, and i can recommend you some | ||
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Dont Panic
United States194 Posts
On November 14 2010 13:09 ieatkids5 wrote: the best way for you to boost sound quality is to just get a better pair of headphones or IEMs (in-ear-monitors). i don't recommend suddenly going from stock ipod earbuds to $80 worth of equipment. you need some time to try out some lower-end IEMs or headphones, establish what style and fit you like, establish what sound signature you like (lots of bass? warm sounds for relaxing classical? punchy, tight bass for electronic? clear, crisp highs? strong, forward mids?). if not, there's a big chance you'll spend a lot on something you don't enjoy too much. money that could've been spent on something you'll really like. plus, the sound quality from a good $20-$40 IEM or headphone is getting better and better; an $80 one will only a tiny difference to a person just getting into the headphone scene. there are some really really impressive cheap headphones/IEMs out there right now, and it's only getting more competitive. so let me know what kind of sound you like, whether you want a pair of IEMs or headphones, what kind of music you usually listen to, and i can recommend you some Dang thanks man. Unfortunately i have to do even more researching to answer that question lol. Yeah i really should take it slow because I know I just feel like spending money right now. Would these same headphones/IEMs work good with my ipod? Oh yeah i think this link should be added to the OP http://www.head-fi.org/wiki/a-hopefully-helpful-headphone-buying-guide-for-newbies-by-boomana it helped me tons | ||
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Adeeler
United Kingdom764 Posts
Also buds don't touch your ears so no pain on you ears ever from pressure. To get better then this level you basically have to spend an extra $1000+ ![[image loading]](http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun02/images/sennheiserhd600.gif) | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
On November 14 2010 13:15 Dont Panic wrote: Dang thanks man. Unfortunately i have to do even more researching to answer that question lol. Yeah i really should take it slow because I know I just feel like spending money right now. Would these same headphones/IEMs work good with my ipod? Oh yeah i think this link should be added to the OP http://www.head-fi.org/wiki/a-hopefully-helpful-headphone-buying-guide-for-newbies-by-boomana it helped me tons yeah usually headphones and IEMs in the lower price range sound good on an mp3 player or computer. it's just certain mid or high end ones that need amping, but you don't wanna get into that stuff. i guess you're looking for portability too, since you wanna use them with your ipod. in that case, you'll be looking for either an IEM or portable headphones. just to throw a few out there that you might be interested: IEMs MEElectronics M9 - huge value. i think they're on sale for this weekend. i would recommend these if you're getting an IEM. SoundMagic PL21 - dark/bassy sound, treble not as good as M9 Sennheiser CX250 - good value if they're around $17. also kinda bassy. MEElec M6 - I'll throw these in here since they're also on sale (yay meelec!). same drivers as M9 but housing is a bit difference. i actually haven't heard these, a but a lot of people like these better than the M9. portable headphones Koss PortaPros - very easy to recommend. great value if they're around $28. they're just nice and warm to listen to. Coby CV-185 - for their price ($10) they're awesome. good if you're looking for all-around clarity, but the bass doesn't have a lot of weight. Sennheiser PX100 - don't own these, but these are as frequently recommended as the portapros for their smooth sound, good bass, and good value (maybe they're around $30 now?) hope this helps! | ||
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41N0%2Brm0aXL.jpg) Audio Technica ATH-AD700 ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AO8oIX5wL.jpg) Audio Technica ATH-A700 ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71C-5YL22TL._AA1500_.jpg) | ||
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ThePurist
Canada686 Posts
On November 13 2010 11:05 Chef wrote: So you spend 100s of dollars on equipment you don't understand? ^^ Check all that apply: [ ] You've used the phrase "pulled the trigger" to describe an audio purchase you just made. [ ] You use FLAC or other lossless formats on a portable device. [ ] You've used the word "soundgasm" or something similar. [ ] You're on an endless quest for audio nirvana. [ ] You've written a full length review based only on A/B testing. [ ] You've never abx'd before. [ ] You don't know how to volume match components. [ ] You frequently use Head-Fi as your source of audio information. [ ] You've used the phrase 'sorry about your wallet' and laughed hardily in relation to audio equipment. + Show Spoiler + If you checked one or more, you're probably highly susceptible to rumours and 'common knowledge' trends in audio. I understand what you are saying but you overgeneralize in thinking everybody is a sucker who buys audio equipment. There is a lot of snake oil type stuff out there, but anybody who knows how to use RMAA and ABX they can pretty much discern and differentiate what is bogus marketing hype and what is legit. I give the benefit of the doubt to people as they are willing to invest their hard-earned cash for their listening pleasure. My answers to the previous questionnaire. 1. Check! I pulled the trigger on many purchases. Problem? 2. Check! What's wrong with FLAC or any lossless on a portable device as long as I'm happy? Sure I could transcode it down to 320 CBR/v0/v2 but my music is FLAC for archiving purposes and I am too lazy to transcode. 3. Check! I used the words eargasm on numerous occasions 4. Check! Although it's not a quest it's just a hobby of mine that I enjoy 5. Nope! Too lazy -_- 6. Nope! ABX'd numerous times to see if I can hear the differences in bit rates and different audio formats and etc 7. Nope! I know how to volume match components 8. Check! Head-fi for gear review, Anythingbutipod just for fun ... HydrogenAudio as well 9. Nope! I dunno why lol -_- So I guess I'd be pretty susceptible to rumors -_- ... like what ? | ||
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