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Headphone enthusiast thread! - Page 73
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Johnnybb
Denmark486 Posts
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
On May 25 2011 12:06 FrankWalls wrote: well to be honest i'm not too particular, just whatever is considered is good for that price. i'll be using it mostly for music, but they will be used for my games too, though i am not really interested in headphones that would be acclimated to gaming. sources will be my computer and my ipod, just for recreational use. no jogging :D. just a well balanced pair of headphones i suppose. haha you've got a shitton of choices with that kind of money for a good pair of IEMs  here are a couple you might be interested in. MEElec A151 - single balanced armature iem, excellent clarity and accuracy. lacks slightly in the bass department especially the really low end because it's a single BA, but still more than the RE0 which is considered to have a flat sound signature. this is $65 on newegg, which is really really great value. Panasonic RP-HJE900 - heard really really good things about this set: really well-built, strong but not overpowering bass, sparkly treble, warm mids. definitely check this one out. Hippo VB - if you like good bass: deep powerful bass, nice rumble, accurate and tight responses, this is the iem for you. heard it's on par with the monster turbine gold, so if you want a cheaper option, go with this one. Beats by Dr Dre - haha jk, don't ever buy these lol | ||
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Deleted User 108965
1096 Posts
. i think im going to go with the monster turbine pro copper. they are on amazon for a little over 200, and i really like most of the feedback that i'm reading about them. however, any other suggestions are of course appreciated! | ||
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Necosarius
Sweden4042 Posts
On May 22 2011 19:31 uriel- wrote: For the 100USD price range you could look at the Sony MDR-V6, Superlux HD668B, Audio-Technica ATH-ES7, Grado SR60i, even the Creative Aurvana Live. All of these will sound about infinitely better than what you can get for 100 dollars worth from "gaming" gear, but at the cost of having no mic. Personally having used both "gaming" headsets and audio-grade headphones I find no reason not to simply buy a cheap separate desktop mic to go along with my headphones. Of course there are far more options available at this very competitive price point and the models I mentioned span different kinds of sound preferences, so if you can list out some of your needs and preferences in music I'm sure people can come up with more suggestions for you. Well I will only use them for gaming and music, no mic is not a problem, I've got two of them already  I listen to all kinds of music but mostly something like Deadmau5. Bass ftw | ||
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alurlol
England197 Posts
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Acrofales
Spain18232 Posts
On May 25 2011 20:42 Vapaach wrote: I just accidentally broke my headphones when I tripped to the cord = ( Now I just have some crappy earbuds and really wish I could go back in time to prevent the cord from ripping in half. Can anyone recommend some good (sound quality and comfort are the top priorities) mid-price headphones (even though I am broke atm)? Thanks. I skimmed the thread and only saw really expensive ones, and after all I am just a poor student. You broke the wire and want to buy new headphones?! It''s just copper wire: buy some isolation tape, twist the ends together (connecting correctly) and wind the tape around it: first separately for each connection and then together to keep the wire together. Sure, it will probably lose a tiny bit more signal along the way, but spending $1 on tape sure beats spending $100 on a new headset! | ||
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
On May 25 2011 20:39 T.O.P. wrote: Triple Fi 10 is better at that price. http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-TripleFi-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B0019RBJOE They have top tier sound. However the comfort is really lacking. I have to take them off and put on my RE0's sometimes because of the pain. I like the golds better than triple.fi. triples are kind of boring IMO. | ||
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hollabackk
118 Posts
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3clipse
Canada2555 Posts
On May 26 2011 07:27 hollabackk wrote: I have a good pair of headphones for the house, but i need something i can use when i'm out and about. Looking for some ear buds, but the ones i had before were uncomfortable.. Looking for recommendations, sorry if this posted in the thread but it's very long not quite done yet. As of an hour ago, I am the proud owner of a new pair of Klipsch Image S4 earbuds. They sound really good to my non-audiophile ears, but you don't need to take my word for it. http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/klipsch-image-s4-earphones/4505-7877_7-33577358.html#reviewPage1 http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE-S4-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B001V9LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306369920&sr=1-1 Consensus seems to be that they're one of the best in the area of $100. They look rather long and uncomfortable, but they really aren't. I would say the comfort is comparable to my old Sony set that I liked a lot, but it's a bit early to judge as they've only been in my ears for an hour. Edit: On the downside, good headphones make you realize how awful the quality of half your music is. | ||
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uriel-
Singapore1867 Posts
On May 26 2011 07:10 alurlol wrote: Right guys need some advice on what solid state amp to get for my HD650s, I've got a budget of around $275 and I need something that can drive them well, is there anything in that price range that I can get my hands on, or do I need to up the budget here. Try Leckerton Audio's UHA-4, $199 and pairs very well with the 650s from my experience. Doubles as a USB DAC too, with the bonus of looking real sleek :D On May 26 2011 07:27 hollabackk wrote: I have a good pair of headphones for the house, but i need something i can use when i'm out and about. Looking for some ear buds, but the ones i had before were uncomfortable.. Looking for recommendations, sorry if this posted in the thread but it's very long not quite done yet. As mentioned above, the Klipsch S4 are a good pair of entry-level IEMs that are likely to appeal to the masses with its powerful bass and comfort, as well as being widely available. I disagree with it being the best at the sub $100 price point (the RE0 cannot be beat at that price level, unless you value bass greatly), but it is a purchase that will not be likely to go wrong as your first pair of "good" earphones. | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
For those who are just stepping into the "good" IEM market, try picking up a cheap pair of Meelec ones to test the waters. They are cheap and miles better than any stock earbud. Pretty much all of them have sound signatures that most people like (it's got the bass you want, and none of them I'd call overpowering). After trying these, you can decide whether you want more or less, whether you think mids are more important, whether you really love sparkly treble, whether you want more clarity/accuracy, etc etc. But stepping in from stock buds to a $200 pair whose sound signature you don't even know if you like? That's a huge waste of money. Spend a little bit to see what you like, and then invest more. And spend that little bit on something that you have a higher chance of liking (more bass than the supposedly "balanced" headphone like the RE0) than something someone else says is good. Sound and music are subjective. You gotta find out what sounds good to your ears. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
I realize this kind of falls into the "someone really knows what kind of sound signature they want" category, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Also, I'm pretty sure that many (some?) people who listen on stock buds or lower-end systems would be able to tell a clarity difference between lower and higher-end IEMs/headphones/speakers. Many would not though, I'll give you that. | ||
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uriel-
Singapore1867 Posts
On May 26 2011 14:35 ieatkids5 wrote: I thought we already had this conversation somewhere in this thread: you don't recommend the RE0 to people who are trying their first "good" pair of IEMs. Yeah it has awesome clarity, but people who have been listening to stock buds can't tell the clarity difference between the RE0 and Meelec M9. Yeah it's supposedly "balanced", but people don't want that, they like their bass. The only time the RE0 should be recommended is if someone really knows what kind of sound signature they want and it matches the RE0's. The rest of the time, 99% of those people will hate the RE0 for lacking bass. For those who are just stepping into the "good" IEM market, try picking up a cheap pair of Meelec ones to test the waters. They are cheap and miles better than any stock earbud. Pretty much all of them have sound signatures that most people like (it's got the bass you want, and none of them I'd call overpowering). After trying these, you can decide whether you want more or less, whether you think mids are more important, whether you really love sparkly treble, whether you want more clarity/accuracy, etc etc. But stepping in from stock buds to a $200 pair whose sound signature you don't even know if you like? That's a huge waste of money. Spend a little bit to see what you like, and then invest more. And spend that little bit on something that you have a higher chance of liking (more bass than the supposedly "balanced" headphone like the RE0) than something someone else says is good. Sound and music are subjective. You gotta find out what sounds good to your ears. The RE0 are $79. They were also my first ever "good" IEMs, and believe me I could appreciate the clarity. I have also introduced them to a decent number of friends as an entry drug into portable audio, and all have been appreciative of the RE0's strengths. I do agree that the RE0 has a sound signature that is definitely not for everyone, that the thin-bodied bass will be an issue with most mainstream listeners and that there are other entry-level IEMs such as those from MEElec that are likely to hit home with many people. MEElec is of course an excellent budget brand. What I cannot agree with is how you assume anyone who hasn't had a listen to hi-fi in their lives will be completely unable to appreciate good sound, or that everyone who listens to music and aren't self-declared audiophiles are bass-heads. "People can't tell the difference", "people like their bass", well excuse me Sir. Perhaps I will do to rephrase my previous claim to avoid your ire? IN MY OPINION the RE0s cannot be beat in their price range (which is decidedly not "$200") unless you absolutely need large bass quantity. For what it's worth, after sufficient burn in and after a tip-swap to Shure Olives I found the bass completely sufficient for my needs, and with a cheap amp like the FiiO E5 or with some EQing it's perfectly possible to enjoy a bass quantity that will satisfy most apart from hardcore bass-heads/those who listen exclusively to very bass-heavy genres. | ||
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Aydeini
12 Posts
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foehammer
United States80 Posts
Here's a pic: ![[image loading]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/Blackbox_M10_Noise_Cancellation_HeadphonesbzjDetail.jpg) I wanna go sennheiser next most probably HD 515'S :D | ||
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uriel-
Singapore1867 Posts
On May 26 2011 16:41 Aydeini wrote: Order my Beyer DT770 Pro 80 ohm a few days ago and im getting them today, do you think i can drive them properly without an amp just through the computer while i save for an E7/E9 combo? The computer should be able to drive the 80 ohm without much problem, but amping will of course improve the sound (tighening the bass noticeably in my opinion, the 80ohm 770s are fairly bass-heavy!). | ||
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Squishy-1
United States30 Posts
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
On May 26 2011 16:54 Squishy-1 wrote: Is there any good over ear headphones with a microphone for around 60$? I can't find any on new egg but I might just be bad at looking. No. | ||
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Deadeight
United Kingdom1629 Posts
I'm starting a summer job soon and looking to get some new headphones, for about £100-£150 ($150-£250). I don't need a mic, don't want in-ear, don't want noise-cancelling again. I don't mind if they're big but they need to be comfortable. I listen to some electronic stuff, a lot of stuff like The Mars Volta. I'll use it for gaming too but the sound quality for music is more important to me. Can anyone recommend me a decent set of headphones please? Or point me in the right direction of where to look? Thanks in advance for any reply. | ||
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Xorphene
United Kingdom492 Posts
On May 27 2011 04:47 Deadeight wrote: For ages now I've been using an old pair of Sony MDR-NC50 which I got ridiculously cheap, as they were factory refit and had horrible reviews (way over-priced for what they were). I'm starting a summer job soon and looking to get some new headphones, for about £100-£150 ($150-£250). I don't need a mic, don't want in-ear, don't want noise-cancelling again. I don't mind if they're big but they need to be comfortable. I listen to some electronic stuff, a lot of stuff like The Mars Volta. I'll use it for gaming too but the sound quality for music is more important to me. Can anyone recommend me a decent set of headphones please? Or point me in the right direction of where to look? Thanks in advance for any reply. SHURE SRH840 are extremely good, around £120 from Amazon. They have a very flat sound signature, bass is tuneful but doesn't dominate - very good pair of cans,comfortable too, can wear them for hours. | ||
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