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Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 05 2013 03:56 GMT
#581
Fighting urge to purchase DT-880 250 Ohms... Must resist... Urrrggghhh

I'm getting my yearly(or so) headphone acquisition itch and am trying valiantly to fight it off. Must resist. Last year I bought the limited edition DT-770 32 Ohms and absolutely adore them so it is making this even tougher. I've wanted DT-880s for so long and this year I have a lot of money saved up, making it even tougher to resist treating myself to a new set of headphones. And I know that if I get them I will be getting into amps/DACs too.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
MasterDrone
Profile Joined January 2013
France50 Posts
August 05 2013 06:20 GMT
#582
On May 31 2013 00:28 Xahhk wrote:
How large is the difference with a soundcard? I never notice any scratchy noises on a realtek onboard 'card' I have (2010 motherboard). on a HD700 for example, how big is the difference if any?


A lot for HD700. Noise is just one part of it. You will get deep & tight bass, clear mid, bright treble.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 05 2013 22:23 GMT
#583
I just bought a pair of DT-880s, should get them within a day or two (Yay Purolator Express). My resolve was shattered when I found out I was making way more money than I thought at work today (I was making double time and a half since it is a stat holiday and I regularly work Mondays). I picked up extra shifts at work to compensate also because I feel kinda bad about spending so much money on headphones.

I am so excited.

I am already looking at amps. What have I got myself into...
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-05 23:48:35
August 05 2013 23:45 GMT
#584
I'm in the search of buying new IEM's. I've been using the siberia v2 for over a year now, my ears are too big for the way it's designed, so i'm just looking to buy some IEM's. In the price range of 50-60$, any suggestions?
Used mainly for SC2, listening to music (hip-hop and such), and using them to listen to music for my phone too.
"Want some? Go get some!"
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
August 06 2013 00:15 GMT
#585
VSonic VSD1.
LiLSighKoh
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States588 Posts
August 06 2013 00:23 GMT
#586
On August 06 2013 09:15 Myrmidon wrote:
VSonic VSD1.

Thank you for the quick response, i'll have to check it out
"Want some? Go get some!"
kaykaykay
Profile Joined July 2012
Singapore637 Posts
August 07 2013 04:31 GMT
#587
On August 01 2013 23:13 kaykaykay wrote:
Hi teamliquid,
I've been looking to replace my razor morays which broke quite a while ago.
Thing is I'm almost clueless when it comes to head phones.
Only good advice I can recall is get Sennheiser and avoid any gaming brands.
including beats, AJAYS.

I do know what I'm looking for though so I hope you guys can help.

Sound quality is a must.
Portability is secondary.
Would like a mic to go along with it but not sure this is the appropriate thread for it.
Of course, feel free to recommend me something else if you think it's a better option
Thanks and regards,
kaykaykay


Anyone?
Starve the ego, feed the soul.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 07 2013 07:10 GMT
#588
On August 07 2013 13:31 kaykaykay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2013 23:13 kaykaykay wrote:
Hi teamliquid,
I've been looking to replace my razor morays which broke quite a while ago.
Thing is I'm almost clueless when it comes to head phones.
Only good advice I can recall is get Sennheiser and avoid any gaming brands.
including beats, AJAYS.

I do know what I'm looking for though so I hope you guys can help.

Sound quality is a must.
Portability is secondary.
Would like a mic to go along with it but not sure this is the appropriate thread for it.
Of course, feel free to recommend me something else if you think it's a better option
Thanks and regards,
kaykaykay


Anyone?
What's your budget? What kind of music do you like? Those kinds of things will help people make recommendations.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
snexwang
Profile Joined April 2011
Australia224 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 11:14:21
August 07 2013 11:14 GMT
#589
Just jumping in to recommend the Samson SR850 (aka Superlux 668B) if you're after a good pair of budget, semi-open headphones. Versatile and comfy, if only a little clampy at first.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 07 2013 21:33 GMT
#590
I got my DT-880s. They sent me the 600 Ohm version instead of the 250 Ohm. I'm still deciding if I should swap them for the correct ones or not. The thing is I only intend to use them at my desk so having them always amped is fine. Luckily my soundcard can power them enough that they sound amazing still and not muffled at all (which is apparently how high impedance . That should tide me over until I get an amp of some type. I know I am going to need something a little more powerful. So far the most common recommendation I have seen for a cheaper amp to power headphones with this high of impedance is the Schiit Magni, which also isn't to expensive so I am researching those right now. I may go for something more portable though like the Fiio E12 so I can use them with my laptop, though I usually just use it at my desk hooked to a monitor when I am getting work done.

In terms of sound quality, they are absolutely mindblowing so far. Not nearly as much bass as my DT-770s but that is to be expected (an amp will also help with bass a bit I imagine) but on every other front they dominate any other pair of headphones I have heard. They are meant to be a neutral headphone and that is definitely the case from what I have heard to far. They so far shine the most with classical and acoustic music but they can hold their own with any genre except for bass music like DJ Magic Mike. I got major chills listening to the FLAC version of Wintersun's "Sons of Winter and Stars" (that entire album is amazing for testing headphones with because it is nearly flawlessly produced and mixed). I'm going to have to start expanding my FLAC library more because these things bring out every little issue in a file.

Comfort-wise, they are almost as comfy as my HD 555s, which is an achievement because I have yet to find a pair of headphones more comfortable than the 555s. They don't have nearly as much clamping force as my DT-770 Pros, but that is to be expected since these are the Premium version with velour and a less tight headband (my DT-770s are special edition so they have leather earpads, not velour).

Overall, well worth picking a few extra shifts at work for, easily.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
iloveav
Profile Joined November 2008
Poland1478 Posts
August 08 2013 07:00 GMT
#591
Ben, welcome to hi-fi and sorry about your wallet.
Yes the DT-880 are considered the previous generation of beyerdynamic (before the Tesla drivers) Flagship by audiophiles.

Personally i got the DT-660 for classical music and the HE-400 (hifiman) for everything else.
And an Amp, and a Fiio E17 for portable use and im saving up for the DAC and either the sennheiser HD600 or the Hifiman HE-500 .... so yeah, this gets your poor... fast.

You should keep the 600 Ohm version. Its by far the best of the three (assuming you can power them properly).
aka LRM)Cats_Paw.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 08 2013 07:41 GMT
#592
On August 08 2013 16:00 iloveav wrote:
Ben, welcome to hi-fi and sorry about your wallet.
Yes the DT-880 are considered the previous generation of beyerdynamic (before the Tesla drivers) Flagship by audiophiles.

Personally i got the DT-660 for classical music and the HE-400 (hifiman) for everything else.
And an Amp, and a Fiio E17 for portable use and im saving up for the DAC and either the sennheiser HD600 or the Hifiman HE-500 .... so yeah, this gets your poor... fast.

You should keep the 600 Ohm version. Its by far the best of the three (assuming you can power them properly).
Thanks! Yes I do think I am going to keep the 600 Ohms. Even just off of my PC's soundcard they sound absolutely stunning (I thought they would be too quiet and muffled just through the soundcard but that definitely isn't the case so far). I am planning on getting an amp for certain but I have a ton of research to do on that front. So far the top two contenders are the JDS Labs O2 and the Schiit Magni. Both aren't all that expensive and both seem very well regarded by the audiophile community from what I have seen. But before making any more purchases I have a lot to read about and understand.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 07:57:09
August 08 2013 07:56 GMT
#593
DT880s 600Ohm have the cleanest output of their whole series. Keep them.

You should aim for a bit nicer amplifier than the Magni or O2 though, but I would recommend the Magni if you absolutely want one.
There is no one like you in the universe.
GOmnipotentD
Profile Joined August 2010
France36 Posts
August 08 2013 14:17 GMT
#594
On August 05 2013 03:29 GOmnipotentD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 05 2013 00:49 Myrmidon wrote:
On August 03 2013 21:03 GOmnipotentD wrote:
Hey, I'm looking to buy a pair of Headphones for under 200 euros. I'd be using them both to play games (mainly quake live and dota 2), as well as to listen to music (post punk, reggae, acid jazz, punk, etc...). I've been considering Beyerdynamic Custom One Pros, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, or Sennheiser HD449s. I already have a separate mic so I don't need one attached to the headphones. Any thoughts? I'm also open to any other suggestions you might have.

Edit: AKG K550 also seem to be within my price range, are they any good?

Edit2: No one wants to help a headphone noob? D:

I guess you're looking at larger circumaural, closed headphones? K550 seems to be pretty good but highly dependent on seal, which can be somewhat tricky for some. HD 449 is probably a bit treble recessed unless you're looking for that for whatever reason. Actually, the Custom One Pro should be in a similar situation (there's always the older and often more respected DT 770 model for a more v-shaped signature). Seems like Japanese brands like Audio-Technica are often overpriced in Europe.


Since I travel a lot, I can buy them wherever they are the cheapest. I only listed my range in euros because it was easier for me.
Also, in what way is seal tricky? It depends on head shape/size?


Any other insight? The only reply I've gotten says that what I've been looking at isn't ideal but offers no other suggestions
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-08 20:38:24
August 08 2013 20:36 GMT
#595
On August 08 2013 16:56 Blisse wrote:
DT880s 600Ohm have the cleanest output of their whole series. Keep them.

You should aim for a bit nicer amplifier than the Magni or O2 though, but I would recommend the Magni if you absolutely want one.
Do you have any recommendations for other amps to look into? My plan with getting the Magni would be to get the Magni now, and then get the Modi after I have school paid off in a month or two. I've also been looking at Firestone Audio amps (The Beyond and The Fubar IV Plus. The Fubar seems like a decent deal for the features) and the Fiio E12 (which I have read positive things about when paired with DT-880 600 Ohms on Head-fi). I'm trying to keep this whole venture under $200 or just barely over if possible(well other than the headphones obviously, but that part is already done and paid off). Once I get a proper job when I am done school I imagine I will start spending a lot more.

Thanks for the help so far.

Day 2 with these headphones and they still completely blow me away with how clear they are. I can hear every little thing. Before using these I thought my old headphones were clear but these are on a completely different level (though that seems to be the case all around. These trounce any other pair of headphones I've owned by a large margin)They're the only headphones I've owned where I have not had to mess with the EQ to get the music sounding satisfactory. I've tried messing with EQ but keeping it flat across the board seems to give me the best results so I'm not going to bother anymore. I'm going to have to re-rip all of my CDs though, all the 128 or 256 bit MP3s are definitely not going to cut it anymore. FLACs for everything!
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
invisible.terran
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States280 Posts
August 12 2013 11:17 GMT
#596
Hi guys, anyone has tips on how to secure earphones to my ears? The exact model is Sennheiser MX270. I tried to google for this but most instructions are for IEMs.
"Until the very very top, in almost anything, all that matters is how much work you put in, the only problem is most people cant work hard even at things they do enjoy, much less things they dont have a real passion for." - Idra
LoLAdriankat
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4307 Posts
August 12 2013 21:08 GMT
#597
Try putting the cord over your ear like this
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-94024159501758/215ear1.jpg

Any recommendations for a standing mic? Using a Zalman ZM-Mic1 with IEMs just ain't the biz, too much wires.
S_SienZ
Profile Joined September 2011
1878 Posts
August 12 2013 23:49 GMT
#598
Are B&W P3s worth it at slightly overpriced pricepoints? (About USD 270 in Singapore and 310 in Malaysia)

Pretty much any known brand is priced higher here coz of taxes and whatnot.
Epigon
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States54 Posts
August 13 2013 00:26 GMT
#599
Hey TL I'm here looking for a recommendation of good wireless headphones for around 200 dollars. It is for listening to music while at work where a cord will get in the way. I bought JayBirds BlueBuds X, but I wasn't very satisfied with them.
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
August 14 2013 20:51 GMT
#600
I ended up going with the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc after seeing a fair number of people on Head-fi saying it pairs amazingly with 600 Ohm Beyers (not to mention when I looked through reviews of it, there were basically no negative reviews for it anywhere). Holy murphy does it improve the sound of my 880s. The thing I noticed was missing in the last few or so days of using my DT-880s unamped was that it felt like a bit of the low end was missing (Unless i had volume practically maxed, but at that point it was almost too loud to listen to), but with the E12 it is all there and now it is all perfect (and I can have it at a reasonable volume!). The gain boost built into the unit is insanely useful for me. Now I can keep my sources at practically the same volume levels as I use with my ear buds and will be able to hear just fine (rather than having to nearly max them out). The bass boost toggle seems quite situational. It's great for electronic dance music, but I usually have it switched off for everything else so far. With it on though, it makes the DT880 sound absolutely monstrous for trance or electronica, even beefier than the DT770 (It has the bass of the DT770 without the recessed mids). I haven't tried my DT770s with the amp yet though. I imagine the bass boost toggle will be too much with those headphones though. It would be basically all bass.

I can practically use my DT880s as speakers now they can get so loud. It's pretty funny. I can hear them clearly across the room at like half volume on my Mac.

Overall, very happy with my purchases so far. Will definitely need to get a longer 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable though. The one supplied is like 5 inches long. I do appreciate that the charge connector is just generic mUSB, I have a ton of those cables and chargers so I can just use that to charge it (you can also charge over USB but it is way slower).
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
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