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buy genelec

bot thread that is obsessed with telling people about phones and tvs while ignoring their demands stated very clearly in the posts

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>portapros
>100mm pad adapters
>brainwavz XL
How much of a retarded idea is this? Been thinking on trying it just for the shits and giggles

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I decided to go closed backs for the bass.
Maybe I'll get the Sundara over FT1.
Thoughts?

>>103225326
Does closed planar actually have better bass than open planar?

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>>103225326
https://gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets/?share=Harman_2018_Target,FiiO_FT1,Hifiman_Sundara_Closed

>>103225317
Try it and find out (just don't buy Brainwavz pleather or "sheepskin" pads)

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>>103225326
Sundara closed-back are trash, IMO. Get the HE-R9 instead.

>>103225588
Their perforated pads are their only good ones honestly, everything else isn't worth the trouble

>>103225480
The fiio lookike they kick ass. Thanks doge.
>>103225630
I am poorfagging this with black Friday.

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>>103225630
2bh they're both trash without EQ

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>>103225766
EQing is for autistic faggots.

>>103225766
wow how different setup is he using for testing the headphones out compared to gadgetry graph above?

>>103225817
he has a real gras instead of a clone
but most of the difference is due to scale

>>103225693
Their micro-suede is honestly decent

Are there any noteworthy differences between the original MSR7 and MSR7b? If not then I'll go with the original because fuck the proprietary cable on the msr7b.

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>>103225326
Just buy the FiiO FT1 because it's currently the King Of Closed-Back Headphones!

>>103225630
>>103225780
The HiFiMan's headphones are objectively shitty because they're fragile. Deal with it!

>>103225766
>EQ
>2024
You silly boy!

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I think I figured out why I can never get comfortable with the 560s or 599se, they use a single hinge design while my previous Sennheisers I liked used a regular hinge so now I need a good pair of open back headphones for media consumption + some gaming. Thinking of taking a gamble on the new FT1 Pro unless someone has better suggestions? Was thinking of the DT 990 Pro before that but I've heard they can be a bit tight and comfort is my first priority, plus I've heard some people find the treble piercing

>>103226555
if you want something of decent quality build then senn 490 pro or sony mdr mv1 or the beyers
else fiio ft3, he400se, edition xs
hifiman qc is shoddy and planar drivers are quite fragile

>>103226672
>490 pro (£400)
>mdr-mv1 (£340)
>edition XS (£280)
All more than I was looking to pay while I'm in comfort limbo, my budget was really around ~£200 for this upgrade, I would splurge more if I was convinced they are easily the best all round headphones but I don't want to splurge for a subjective sidegrade
>HE400se (£100)
Haven't seen these yet so I'll look into it more but shoddy quality isn't reassuring
>DT 990 Pro (£150)
What I was considering before I saw the FT1 Pro but comfort issues + people saying the piercing sound could be painful for some put me off. Ft1 seem to have very good impression and Ft1 Pro is the open back version of that, perhaps I'll wait another week or two to see what people say since they only just came out

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>>103226770
just buy the ft1 pro if you can tolerate an open back

>>103226555
As a bass enjoyer, once I tried a HE400se I immediately abandoned my DT 990 Pro for it, despite the DT 990 Pro being more comfortable. I would also be inclined to gamble on the FT1 Pro.

>>103226555
DT880 is very comfortable and has less piercing treble than the 990. You always eq the treble down as well.

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>>103226281
It's £119 now. I will wait and see what the FT1 do later this week.

Any good headphones yet?

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Been a while since I dropped by. Are we still doing these r8/h8 posts?

I just can't bother EQing the FT1
I'm too lazy

>>103228936
why would you need to eq it

>>103228981
I don't
Well, I'm told I need to

>>103228986
weird.

>>103228992
I just don't see the EQ hype like others do
Maybe these are just good headphones

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>>103228275

>>103228275
your waifu is trash

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>>103228275
It's not the year 2014 anymore, sweetie!

That was 10 years ago!

>>103225277
Ok lets hear it, what demands faggot
>>103229006
If it's already a good headphone then yeah, those 2db of EQ doesn't really do much. EQ is great when you have an old pair of shitters that need significant correction to even sound remotely balanced

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>>103229133
Yeah I said it's been a while. Now post yours faggot

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Do you guys have the issue of your headphones getting really warm? I'm using the FIIO JT1 and they get annoyingly warm after a while. Would swapping the earpads work? Any recommendations? Also they fuck my hair up but I assume that's unfixable

>>103229263
if you have pleather pads they can get hot, closed back headphones are hotter than opens
fiio ft1 has hybrid pleather + breathable fabric so they dont get as hot
I suppose something like full fabric on open back headphones would be the coolest option, but ofc thats not gonna block outside noise at all.

I would like to gift a new On-Ear headphones to my wife. She had to replace her old smartphone to a new one without 3.5mm (Samsung A55), I've grab a FiiO JA11 for the time being.
She mostly listen to podcast during her commute and I thought that ANC could be a great addition.
Should I go for a Sony WH-CH520 40€ / JBL Live 460NC 70€ / JBL Live 670NC 130€ / something else ? I'm just looking for a good enough headphones that'll probably be broken in the next two years.

>>103230543
WH-1000XM4 should be like 200€ and they're what I'd get for commute since they got and and are over ear which is way more comfier than on ear.

>>103230631
She specifically wants On-Ear, that's the only requirement.

>>103230676
oh well thats just her opinion, you dont need to listen to her
if she doesnt want the sonys you use it for blocking out her nagging

>>103230543
The Sennheiser wireless is kind of in between on and over ear, so just get some those. The Accentum wireless is fine.
Really though, does she actually want to look like an autist with big headphones?
Just get her some wireless iems like the other normies. QCY Melobuds Pro is the current fotm.

>>103230767
Yes, she hates IEMs
She's currently using Marshall Major III from 2019

>>103230767
>Really though, does she actually want to look like an autist with big headphones?
I'd guess that's why she wants on-ears, they're generally much smaller

>>103230833
I would imagine its some sort of silly "I dont want over ears to mess my hair uwu"

>>103230842
Nah she doesn't like over-ear, she acknowledges that the sound quality is far superior, but she doesn't like it.

How do you guys evaluate whether your volume level isn't making you deaf?

>>103230893
using the volume knob until the music is pleasant to listen to
like, avoid pain

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/hpg/ bros, I need some advice on DAC/AMPs.
Is there any "go to" good price/performance unit thats usually recommended?
If I use my pee cee's DAC, and my headphone can be driven by it too, is there still a reason to get one? I mean sound quality wise.

Originally I just wanted to have a physical dial to control my volume, but If Im at it, I want to buy something nice that will drive my future headphones that actually need one.
My current headphone is a Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, I absolutely love it, a hamster-wheel could drive it.

Currently Im eyeing a FiiO K11, but only because its top listed on a webshop scanning site in my county (EU), so do tell me if its shite or not.

Is wh1000xm5 a meme? Any better alternatives
>inb4 wireless

>>103230893
Compare with speakers using an SPL meter. 70dB(A) is plenty when you have low background noise and sufficient bass. Government safety standards are designed to avoid you becoming legally deaf, not to avoid all hearing damage.

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>>103230961
>wireless headphones
>2024
Into the trash!

>>103230961
whats the usecase?

>>103231004
masturbation and the occasional listening to lossy music and video games

>>103230944
its weird how many of the dac amps are 4.4mm bal or 6.5mm instead of 3.5mm
I dont feel like reccing any that would require a 3.5mm to 6.5mm adapter

>>103231013
well for video games you want a gamer headset with a 2.4ghz usb dongle
check out audeze maxwell

>>103231056
>didn't check the xm5's specs sheet
>it only has BT
almost fell for it, thanks bro

>>103230842
>>103230862
I've got long hair, on ears are gonna fuck it up too.
She needs to either accept looking like an autist with big, goofy headphones, or embrace iems like the rest of the world.
The market has decided that on ears are a bad product, so all you'll get for on ears is meh stuff. Maybe one of the JBL tune line like you mentioned or some JVC flats. Lmao

>>103231123
yeah fuck her for asking for on-ears

>>103231196
And also, she's got a bf, what does she care what others think of her? Still waiting for Chad to notice?
Sounds like you better get a better present than just headphones, anon.

>>103230944
>and my headphone can be driven by it too, is there still a reason to get one? I mean sound quality wise.
no

>I want to buy something nice that will drive my future headphones that actually need one.
don't buy things on the basis of future purchases. volume knob nice though

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What are some brands of aftermarket sheepskin pads that don't crumble after a year?
I made the mistake of buying brainwavz sheepskin pads, only the side that touches your head is sheepskin, the rest is completely PU leather trash.

Maybe I should get velour pads instead.

>>103232063
the best option is buying no name brand pads from aliexpress

>>103232063
>get lucky with noname Aliexpress pads
>buy faux suede pads instead, they don't flake
>spend big bucks on something like ZMF pads
There's your options

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>>103232063
can't really vouch for their 7506 earpads but gotten their other sheepskin stuff that is still being used for close to 2 years now

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Hello. I reside in the United States of America.
>currently own Beyer DT 770 pro 80 ohm (they are from before Beyer became untrustable so not looking to get Beyer again)
>I like that I have a pair of bass-emphasized headphones, but now looking to accompany it with a pair of headphones that are considered "neutral"
>want something in a similar price point to DT 770 (so $150-250. flexible)
>must be wired. want to be able to plug it into anything (including turntables) and not worry about impedance (got no amp)
I want closed-back but maybe I can be persuaded to open.

I listen to PSYCHEDELIC ROCK and FOLK music primarily. I want Jimi Hendrix to melt my brain.

>>103232507
sell your dogshitphones and get DCA aeon closed or something

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>>103232507
>I want Jimi Hendrix to melt my brain.
Don't try to be cute, you silly boy!

>>103232507
>PSYCHEDELIC ROCK and FOLK
Yeah that's firmly in DCA's wheelhouse even though they're 2x your desired budget +amp.

Otherwise Senn 560S I guess? They meet your requirements and will be pretty different from DT770s. Probably better to most listeners.

>>103232507
I like planar. If you want to save money try and get a used pair of HE5XX.
Do plan on using some kind of dedicated Headphone Amp. They don't exactly have high impedance, but they're more hungry for voltage than you'd assume.
If you want to really enjoy a high end set of headphone you need to get an amp. Doesn't have to be crazy. If you can ever find an older O2+ODAC for cheap they're well worth it. I guess I lucked out when I got my Mayflower for cheap years ago. Not really sure why they're so expensive right now.

>>103232507
I have an old 600ohm version of those that I need to repair. I'm hoping something is just hitting the one cup's driver and the driver it self isn't bad.
The 600ohm DT770 Pros are hard to find.

>>103231227
It's one of her present, not the only one.

>>103231123
How the fuck does an headphone fuck your hair ? Tie them ?

>>103231196
>fuck her
That's the point, exactly.

>>103233243
>>103233319
lets say I say fuck it and get a decent amp. what does that change for my options? I'm not spending 900 dollars on headphones. I don't have a problem getting used headphones as long as they dont have old man cum on them

>>103233456
oh and can I please stick with closed-back or am I seriously stepping down in quality? I just remembered my GODDAMN a/c system is loud as fuck and doesn't have an off function -- only "auto" which means it turns on and off at frequent intervals (very irritating).

so I would like to not hear that.

>>103233456
>what does that change for my options?
Well it'll open you up to trying higher end head phones.
I personally have and recommend the DropHifiman HE5XX. I bought them new for about $230 a couple years ago. Yes, I'd like to upgrade, but the only headphones I could see my self upgrading to cost $600 and I'm just not sure it's worth it.
The best thing about the HE5XX is that you can invest in a balanced cable for them and run them from a balanced amp. They're already set for balanced cables, no modification needed like Beyers.
With a balanced headphone amp with balanced headphones you won't need as much power to push them as you would with Single Ended.
I got a pretty expensive balanced headphone amp from England for cheap. It's not really all that powerful, but it's balanced and with my balanced cable it really made the HE5XX sound really good.

>>103233589
I got curious so I went and found that Amp I was able to get for cheap it's the
V90-BHA by Musical Fidelity. You can get a balanced cable that fits right into its funny looking port with out an adapter.

>>103233620
Now if you look it up you'll probably shit your self thinking I'm calling that cheap. I'm telling you I bought it for around $30 used from an auction. For Single Ended headphones it's too weak. It works great for Balanced though.
I looked it up and I don't see one that's worth getting currently. The MSRP is way too high for this little amp.

>>103233339
why would you want to find them

>>103233730
Hardly anyone remembers what the old 600ohm Beyers were like. When you could drive such an accurate pair of headphones with such a powerful amp cranked up. So much pressure behind the sound. And yet it doesn't hurt your hearing.

>>103233789
what? did you not study physics at school?

>>103233589
>With a balanced headphone amp with balanced headphones you won't need as much power to push them as you would with Single Ended.
That's wrong. In theory, balanced enables 2x output voltage (4x power) from the same power supply voltage. But power supply voltage is only a limitation in USB or battery powered devices, not in wall powered desktop devices. It's not hard to build a wall powered SE headphone amp with more output voltage/power than you would ever need and they're not expensive either. JDS Atom Amp 2 is SE and according to the spec sheets outputs 3.5x as much power at 32 Ω as your more expensive Musical Fidelity pos (which also has high output impedance and uses the extremely uncommon mini-XLR connector for its balanced output).

>>103233667
>I bought it for around $30 used from an auction.
Then you got very lucky, but other people might not be able to find a similar bargain.

>>103232507
>dt 770 pro
>bass-emphasized
???

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still, simply the best.

Will my FT1 blow up and bring down this decrepit old building along with me if I use the same expensive cable I have for my he400se?

>>103230543
>on-ear
>ANC
No can do, you need a good seal around the ear for noise cancelling to work. That said, the WH-CH520 is a pretty solid choice, even better if you use the EQ in the sony app.

Are HD 560s bad for listening to music? What's an alternative?

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>>103235697
>best headphones
It's all so tiresome
someone bring tyll-chan out of retirement. I miss that lil nigga

There's no best headphones, only best ears

I have a logitech g533, what headset would you guys recommend now that is wireless? I am noob

>>103233456
Hifiman Sundara. Drop x Aeon closed and a decent amp would set you back about $550. The only used headphones I would even consider are Audeze, but then you require an amp and EQ.

>>103235751
should work

>>103230543
jlab rewind

>>103232507
>before Beyer became untrustable
QRD?

I just don't trust beyer because every single year I had to replace the hinges, fragile garbage

>>103238886
Not to excuse the shitty plastic they use, but you can just print some out that will last forever.
https://www.printables.com/model/227951-beyerdynamic-dt-770880990-slider-replacement

>>103238886
>>103238955
99% of dt 770 users never had this problem, some have had the same pair for more than a decade without any issue
maybe stop being a niggermonkey?

>>103238978
How much do you get paid to lie like this? I would be honestly embarrassed.

>>103238978
You're actually just lying, that is the SHITTIEST plastic on the planet. That being said I still like my 990s, but acting like the slider plastic is fine is just being dishonest.

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ID on these?

>>103238886
Never had a problem with my 1990, is it something related only to the 770 or is it something I also have to be aware of?

>>103235766
Ok so it's either the Sony WH-CH520 40€ or straight to the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless 150€ if she wants ANC ?

Headphone frens, I come in peace, as one of you. I've been lurking here for nearly a decade, have tried all kinds of headphones and various fotm people are shilling.
I was in the market for some new tws for on the go and got to checking out iems in general. Decided on a whim to try one of the highly regarded budget ones for shits and gigs.
It came yesterday and I am blown away by the sound. The amount of clarity and detail is crazy. I've been ABing with my 880s (with EQ} and they sound much better. The quantity and quality of the bass, very balanced in the mids and treble.
I'm gonna continue ABing with my other headphones, but it's worth trying one of the top budget iems.
I've never had a truly top of the line headphone, but in the sub $300 tier, it seems like iems might be a better value.

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>>103238886
>>103238955
>>103238978
>>103238993
>>103239007
>BeyersRemorse
>2024
Kek!

The Beyerdynamic's products will always be objectively shitty.

>>103239663
$20 chink IEMs absolutely mog anything under $700 for distortion and anything under $4000 for tuning in the headphone world
IEMs objectively made headphones obsolete

>>103239663
>>103239899
go the fuck back retards

>>103239965
seethe

>>103239965
OP here, like I said, I've been lurking here for a long time. I assumed my headphones would be way better than the iems, but that's not the case.
I don't want it to be the case. I've been shilling headphones over iems for years and have sunk several hundred dollars into them. I can't argue with what I'm hearing though.

>>103239009
skullcandy crusher anc 2

>>103240025
report back in like 30 minutes when you get massive pain from having shit shoved in your ears
or maybe in a week when you get an ear canal infection
we know iems sound good and are cheap, that's common knowledge, if we stick to headphones there's another reason and i'm fucking tired of iemg fags sperging these threads claiming they have the "objectively" superior option.
even more annoying than the open back fags telling everyone that needs noise isolation something along the lines of "MUUUH SOUNDSTAGE, CLOSED BACK = GARBAGE!! OOGA BOOGA"

>>103239715
Didn't ask, thanks tho jeet bro

>>103240125
I'm fairly happy with my closed back headphones and the only thing I find unpleasant is the fact that my hair gets fucked with them

>>103240125
ft1 solved closed backs. it's the only good one to ever exist.

>>103240035
bless you king

>>103240125
I don't know enough about the objective stuff, and I've never had an issue with ear infections.

>>103239715
>broken sliders
again, most people never had a problem with this, and replacements are easy and only 10$, you break the sliders on other headphones and you are fucked, no repair parts provided or requires the entire headband assembly to be replaced + resoldered
>broken cable
most of beyerdynamic's current offerings have detachable cables, yes, non-detachable cables aren't indestructable, go figure.
>pic of some guy that destroyed his dt 990s
...okay, how is that "bad build quality" fault?
>melting headband
first time i see this, and just like the slider thing, beyerdynamic is like the only major headphone manufacturer that offers easy and cheap headband replacements, sounds like another win to me
>ear rapey
another thing that doesn't apply to many of their headphones (dt 700 and 900)
>unbalanced sound
that's called v-shape and it's something most people prefer, yes.
>no soundstage and imaging
the dt 770 are literally known for being some of the closed backs with the most (even if still little) soundstage and imaging
>due to semi open
so you are only talking about the dt 880 or 990?
well, so you buy a semi open headphone and complain that it's semi open... i don't understand, what the fuck is the problem here?
>dildo treble
haha very funny
>poor driver quality control
their drivers are so consistent that they don't even pair drivers in the new pro x models (in fact you can buy single replacement drivers) and yet the channel imabalnce is like less than 1%, but yeah sure the dt 880 that was measured there had like some tiny deviance in a specific area of the entire fr graph oh noes
btw like why is this all focused on the dt 880 which is like their least popular headphone nobody gives a shit about?
why did i even bite to this decade old schizo-fest

>>103240125
>report back in like 30 minutes when you get massive pain from having shit shoved in your ears
>or maybe in a week when you get an ear canal infection
genetics issue

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I love my cans :)

>>103240207
audeze maxwell also exists
Then you dont even need to care about wires
you can go listen to hq music while on the shitter

>>103240839
>you don't even need to care about wires
yeah, you'll need to care about the non-replaceable battery instead
>you can go listen to hq music while on the shitter
the shitter is too far away from my computer

>>103240839
>Has batteries that will inevitably fail in a few years
>Can't even use 3.5mm connection without a charged battery
>Need app to configure headphones
If it weren't for the above, I might've gone with them for my next headphone.

>>103241056
yeah batteries dont just immediately die, you're acting like some teenager with zero income who has 50€ to spend on headphones for the next decade

>>103241084
if you treat headphones well they SHOULD last a decade or longer. facts. else they're bad headphones.

>>103241084
They kind of do. I've had phones, battery packs and other items have their batteries suddenly blow up and die. Sure, it'll last a few years. But it will eventually become a problem and headphones are an item that I'd expect to last a very long time. My current set I've been using for over 10 years. Especially if you're spending a few hundred on a set.

>>103241159
>Audeze_CS 5 points 1 year ago

>Before voiding warranty, or ruining your headphones, please contact us at [support@audeze.com](mailto:support@audeze.com) for battery replacements. You'll likely be far out of the warranty period, but we do offer battery replacement services for a small fee. No pricing yet as Maxwell is brand new, but Penrose was $30 (+shipping if international).

>>103241176
>plus tip ;)
jews.

>>103241084
who is talking about immediately?
I use my headphones 10+ hours a day
wired headphones that cost half of what the maxwell cost can be used for more than a decade with just the occasional earpad/headband replacement
a lithium ion battery won't last 10 years
or rather, it might last 10 years if it's good quality and has a well engineered bms that only charges up to 3.9/4v, but this is never the case
just like good quality pleather can last for 30 years but manufacturers insist on using cheap shit that flakes in 6 months

>>103241222
yeah well I own wireless headphones, earbuds, keyboards, remotes. scales, smartphones. My sister even owns a wireless car with a battery.
Wirelessness is convenient and the negatives dont outweigh the positives. Electronics dont have to last forever because you can buy new ones.

>>103241251
npc moment.

>>103241176
1. having to ship the dammn things instead of being able to do it yourself is already a huge hassle
2. what if the company goes out of business or something?
3. will they keep replacing batteries of 10 year old headsets after discontinuation? audeze was acquired by sony wasn't it? you know... the brand that's known for not selling replacement parts for anything?
>2000$ mdr 1zr
>discontinued 3 years after first sale, replacement pads not available anymore
yeah i don't trust them with this shit

>>103241251
>honey your stuff can't be expected to last a decade or two, you must keep consuming new products every couple of years and throw your old ones into the landfill
dammn, idiocracy really was a documentary after all

>>103241251
>My sister even owns a wireless car with a battery
????????????
what

>>103241286
she owns a tesla
its like a funny way to note that cars are actually wireless devices in similar fashion computer peripherals are, you have to charge them and they have limited lifespan

>>103241251
Thank you for doing the needful sir, you are a very good goy

>>103241251
>wireless car with a battery
My 18 year old BMW is also wireless with a battery.

>>103241342
So you're saying the jews got you too huh.

>>103241295
1. there's no alternative to batteries with cars (excluding gasoline of course), with headphones there is, your example is retarded
2. batteries in ev are very well managed, you can find early teslas still on the road with a fuckton of miles and batteries that are still in decent shape a decade later, newer ev's are expected to do even better, and you have an 8 year / 100.000 miles warranty to cover your ass
consumer headphones have shit batteries with shit management and absolutely no such warranty
again, if batteries in headphones had the same quality/bms as what is being put in modern ev's, i'd honestly call it a non issue and I'd also become a wireless shill, that's just sadly not the case
I literally saw a twitch streamer solder a usb cable straight to his astro a50 headset (300$ btw) because 3 years later the battery completely failed and he couldn't get a replacement for it, yeah no thanks.

newfag here, can i get a recommendation please
my Beyer DT 770s hinges broke off (same as anon above) but im not bothered to replace them so looking for something new. the main things i hated were
>heavy and tight
>hate wearing them on my head
>ear pads absorb all my sweat in hot seasons
i might just hate headphones so i tried moondrop quarks but they sound like absolute garbage in comparison
just want something decent for gaming/music/movies. cant do wireless
budget can be up to $200

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>>103241498
>i might just hate headphones
>>>/g/iemg
>moondrop quarks
gargabe

>>103241585
i wish i could read that graph but thanks for confirming
are there any headphones that can save my opinion of headphones? want to avoid iems if possible, dont like the ear canal feeling

>>103241498
>tight
bend headband or yokes so they are less tight
>hate wearing them on my head
isn't that the same as the point above?
>ear pads absorb all my sweat
pleather pads that don't absorb stuff are available, but is replacing the velour ones every now and then such a problem to you? it's not like other headphones won't have the same problem
>i might just hate headphones
well all headphones sit on your head, yes.

Redpill me on amps. Are they a meme or not?
I've heard
>You don't need an amp if the volume level is good
and
>These headphones suck without an amp get one ASAP
For reference, got some hifiman XS edition and plugged to my laptop I have to crank the volume to 75% to get to a decent listening level.
Do I still want something like an E10k or something modest for a desktop setup?

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>>103241838
Case in point, this guy.
It's just confusing. Is the amp coloring the sound? is the guy a moron? am I a moron?
I don't know anymore

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Haven't bought a pair of headphones in like 4-5 years (Philips Fidelio X2). What's the go to for both open and closed if I'm willing to spend $250-300? I'm in the US and I don't care about wired/wireless, but would prefer wired. Planning to connect to my PC (mainly for vidya/movies), might buy a USB amp/dac too.

>>103241896
Exceptionally bad amps (e.g. tube amps) can color the sound by applying EQ (which you can do for free in software), but in 99% cases the dramatic "improvements" people claim are simply them listening at higher volume without realizing it.

>>103241920
So I should be good to go as it is right? 100% volume on my laptop is uncomfortably loud, so I'll be hanging at around 50%-75% most of the time
I could order an amp from amazon and return it if I don't see an improvement but that feels like a dick move.

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>>103228275
I'm a simple man.

>>103241959
>but that feels like a dick move.
Good goy, worry about Jeff Bezos' billions, don't be selfish.

>>103241959
>100% volume on my laptop is uncomfortably loud, so I'll be hanging at around 50%-75% most of the time
Sounds like you don't need an amp, unless you just want a big knob to satisfy your autism, no shame.

>>103225780
It's possible to design a headphone that doesn't need any eq. Not possible for speakers in a room (any room).

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Headphone: Focal Clear (Original)
DAC: SMSL SU-1
AMP: JDS Atom Amp+

Everything sounds fine, so what should I upgrade?

>>103241838
Do not listen to the audiophool shills. 75% volume is fine if it sounds loud enough.
>>103241913
For closed the Fiio FT1 is the new standard rec. For open you have a lot more options. My personal recs would be the HD 560s if you want dynamic drivers, and the Edition XS if you want planar.
>>103242053
>Everything sounds fine, so what should I upgrade?
Nothing, you consoomer. Just listen to your fucking music.

>>103241838
>You don't need an amp if the volume level is good
Basically true for planar. DD can sound different depending on source impedance. With planar as long as you're not asking for >2mW you're probably fine. Which, if you want to drive the Edition XS to movie peak volume levels (100-110dB) you'll be well in excess of that, but for most other listening tasks you shouldn't need an amp.

>>103242457
>Nothing, you consoomer. Just listen to your fucking music.
But I need to consoom.

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>>103242053

>>103242923
fine, buy a house, sound treat a room, buy some genelecs, room correct them, enjoy

>>103242923
Get FT1 closed-back then

>>103242982
>chinese garbage
Fuck off chink

>>103241838
I initially got a DAC/amp because the audio on my new motherboard sounded significantly worse than on my last. If you're happy with the way it sounds, then be happy with the way it sounds.

>>103242457
>Fiio FT1 standard closed rec
How about the pros that just released?

>>103243011
FT1 Pro is openback planar unfortunately, wish they were closed

>>103242990
SMSL is Chinese lmao retard

>>103243053
SMSL doesn't sell products with hygiene components and no replacement parts.

>>103243053
Fine for DACs
Not fine for headphones with your shitty bands, cheap materials and inconsistent driver performance.
You're a dirty stinking chink. Piss off idiot.

>>103241913
I'm currently looking at the Fostex T50RP MK4. It's semi open (though people seem to say it doesn't leak too much sound) and about $250 right now. Waiting to see if the price goes down for Black Friday.

>>103243077
Tf is a "hygiene component" lmao
>>103243085
Still enjoying my FT1s regardless, as are thousands of others. Cry about it.

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New Meze $400 open back

>>103243147
study your english another 5 years and get back to us

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>>103243149
Here's a measurement, looks decent to me

>>103243160
why arent you including harman target

>>103243152
>no answer
Thats what I thought. Also my English is better than yours.

>>103243160
another into the "openback dd with decent bass extension" pile
shame all of them are above 300usd

Need a dac/amp or dac+amp combo rec:

4-pin xlr out (balanced pref) for phones
EQ capability pref (10+ band PEQ)
want proper protection so my headphones dont blow up

headphones:
14 ohm, 90 dB/1mW

>>103243147
>Tf is a "hygiene component" lmao
Don't worry chong, we don't expect you to know.

>>103243307
If you mean the pads, just take a shower and stop being a greasy lardass. Also hygenic components would make more sense. I'm starting to think you're a projecting ESL

>>103243317
You already exposed yourself as an idiotic chinese piece of trash by failing to understand a simple statement like this: >>103243077

You're also attempting to recommend an FT1 to someone who already owns Focal Clears, which are far superior headphones. This just further cements you as a stinking, disgusting chinese shill. You are pathetic, idiot.

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>>103243322
My first rec was to not buy anything precisely because he already has a full setup. Maybe if you could actually read, you would've seen that.

Keep seething lmao

>>103239715
Is there a reason why someone purposefully destroyed those DT990 Premiums?

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bought the cheapest ft1 pro i can find on aliexpress. i find no point waiting for black friday. just hope they actually ship SOMETHING. some had a good rating though and been around for a while.

>>103243645
you already used that pic here chang

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>>103243668
link it in the archive

>>103243645
Don't care, Zhao.

>>103243679
>>103243645
Post opinions when you get it, thinking of ordering the pro too, how are the regular FT1? I've never been a fan of closed back headphones but I'm considering trying them out, do they become uncomfortable/give you a headache after 12 hours of use?

>>103243946
not that anon, but 12 hours might become uncomfy. I got the band that DMS shilled in his video which helps, but desu I don't wear ANY headphone for that long. they sound nice doe.

>>103243960
I'll continue to wait for Pro reviews then, thanks

After two ear infections and now a semi-permanent itching ear I have to face reality and accept that my lowly genetics are not made for IEMs. I already got some X2HR and couldn't be happier sound-wise but they're basically just speakers for everyone else around me and I don't wanna make compromises in volume when I watch my JAVs around other people, which is why I need some buyer's advice for some closed back headphones.
>location: EU
>200$ max
>ultra-comfortable for 8h+ sessions while wearing glasses
Already on my list are the MDR-7506, HD280Pro and DT 770 PRO.
FT1 has this retarded looking walnut wood and some customer reviews are disencouraging. Also mixed opinions on the comfiness of the DT770 Pro. Currently using my old iPhone 5S for music listening when outside and desktop PC with Apple dongle at home. Not opposed to getting a DAC/AMP if it's worth it/necessary.

>>103244025
>retarded looking walnut wood
:sob::sob: that shi is beautiful nigga tf u mean maaane

anyways if you're just gonna watch porn with them you could just get some cheap shit. but if you actually care, the previous default recs at that price point before the FT1s were the AKG K371 or K361, which are both still quite good.

>>103244025
just buy the cream colored ft1, christ its not that hard

Do people not realize there are huge generational differences between BeyerDynamic headphones. An OLD pair of DT770 do not equal a new pair of DT770. They are not the same headphone at all.

>>103244055
Piss off you stupid smelly chinese rat. Nobody listens to you.

>>103244080
>the desperate chinese shill desperately pleads for people to buy his low quality garbage

>>103244106
saying a product is made in china is not a personality

>>103244123
You are shilling the same worthless trash in every post you make you stupid smelly chink. You're getting particularly desperate because it's Black Friday and you're trying to hit your sales goals.

To everyone reading, nobody buy the "FT1", or anything from FiiO. It's bad quality garbage and guaranteed to break within 6 months. Plenty of better options.

>>103244102
>>103244131
Check out the Fiio FT1

>>103244131
Yeah suspicious amount of people asking for sub 200 closed back getting the same answer that doesn't somehow change during the thread being up because no one released a new better headphone in the meanwhile.

>>103244164
>because no one released a new better headphone in the meanwhile.
Maybe because that thing released like a month ago? Besides, that specific request is just very common, you'd know if you've been around these threads for a while. Thats why the K371/361 was so commonly recced before this.
You can check the archives and see for yourself.

>>103244276
You're even recommending it to people asking for open-backs you disgusting freak. Even to someone who already has Focal Clears. There's no limit to your desperation Liu Zhao Bei

>>103242457
>For closed the Fiio FT1 is the new standard rec
Haha, smelly chink trying to claim his smelly garbage is the new standard. How embarrassing.

HD600 gets discounted to $200, and the HD6xx currently costs $199. These will always be better options than your trash.

>>103244315
couldnt bring yourself to mention sub 200 closed backs that compete with ft1 huh

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>>103226829
>just buy the ft1 pro
>>103226281
>Just buy the FiiO FT1
>>103240207
>ft1 solved closed backs
>>103242457
>For closed the Fiio FT1 is the new standard rec
>>103242982
>Get FT1 closed-back
>>103243147
>Still enjoying my FT1s regardless
>>103244080
>just buy the cream colored ft1

>>103244288
Learn 2 read. >>103243341
Lol

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>>103244315
>comparing open-backs to closed-backs

>>103244377
Who cares what your first recommendation was idiot. You still proceeded to recommend your cheap piece of trash like the stupid desperate idiot you are.

If you were authentic and had any brains, you'd be recommending something at least up to a similar level like an LCD2 or a Stax, but you choose to recommend your low quality crap because shilling it is the sole reason you're here.

If you need closed back for whatever reason, modded Fostex T40RP Mk3 blows the chinese rubbish out of the water. Hell even the non-modded will sound better.

>>103244399
Where are you from, ESLbro? Genuinely curious. And don't go falseflagging on me now, show some balls.

Is there any hobby you pieces of shit won't attempt to ruin for others?

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>hello /hpg/ I am looking for some cheap closed-backs for gaming casually because I don't really know or care about audio

>"HURR DURR don't buy the one that sounds good out of the box, you should AKTUALLY get these plastic shitters that measure poorly with crap stock earpads and requires you to spend your time and money pad rolling and trying like 6 different meme mods to make it sound good like its still 2015, its MUCH better bro"
>*random additional /pol/tard sperging*
Look I know this board is autistic but ffs lmao

>>103244554
not denying these mfers are autistic but if you don't care about audio, why come here and ask for reqs when you can just google a top 10 list from soundguys or rtings

>>103244663
True. This phenomenon happens everywhere now. I don't know if it's just zoomers or what, but there seems to be an uptick in people online who don't know how to do a basic google search.

>hello, I'm a gamer retard
>fuck off, retard
>sad retard face

>>103242004
>simple man
>overpriced headphones
>overpriced earpads
>overpriced snakeoil dac
...what's simple about that?

>>103246081
Nobody asked you, stupid chink.

>>103244315
>person raccomends a pair of CLOSED back headphones
>retard says they are shit and raccomends some open backs instead
every fucking time, i hate open-tards so much

>>103246099
Either way, your bad quality chink garbage is not the new standard.
By the way, you need to take some english lessons, Zhao.

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>>103246099
>raccomends

>>103226770
The he400se are well built, no ''shoddy quality'' whatsoever. The problem if anything is that they are heavy and uncomfortable.

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>>103246099
i cant tell if these people are chink shills or just retards with buyers remorse

sony mdr m1, closed back, superior ninpon design

>>103246262
>he400se are well built
Handband creaks with the slightest movement.

>>103246099
But they ARE shit. If you want closedbacks just get IEMs. And if you want openbacks just get speakers.

>>103244025
I don't think MDR-7506 and HD 280 Pro are ultra comfy, MDR-7506 has shallow pads, HD 280 Pro is very clampy and both have little headband padding.
Beyer are comfy because of their large pads and you can reduce clamp force by bending the steel headband.
Sony MDR-M1 is slightly above your budget (250€) but worth a look, pads aren't huge but they're very light.
Shure SRH840A is another option, you can swap their pleather pads for velour (Shure HPAEC940) or alcantara (Shure HPAEC1540).

>>103246863
Warning about the 1540 alcantara pads: the inside is still pleather and will degrade, and at their price point you're basically in ZMF territory

Are the Sennheiser 560S still the best value reference headphones at $180?

>>103247072
560S is not a reference
In the us superior HD6XX can be had for $200 and in europe it's about $250 imported but 560s is about $150 so 560S is pretty good value but both are pretty ass without EQ

>>103246747
>if you want closedbacks just get iems
>>103240125

>>103246747
>And if you want openbacks just get speakers.
so why are you even in this thread if you dislike both closed and open back headphones?
fuck off back to iemg, it's that simple.

>>103247157
Medical grade silicone tips don't have this problem.
>>103247167
To tell you you're wrong.

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I need closed headphones for comfy music while at the office

What do

>>103247336
see >>103244366

I do find it fascinating that this thread is obsessed with higher end kit, while the IEM thread is all chifi slop

>>103248241
i find fascinating how dogshit your english is

>>103248241
fiio is chifi slop and audiophiles are all collectively gooning over the ft1 and ft1 pro.

>>103226261
anyone?

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I got shat on by my dentist today for using a manual brush.
He gave me a coupon and I got an electric Jewish OralB io8 brush for £150.
>rip 2024 plans for a pair of Fiio FT1

>FT1 Pro FT1 Pro
I’m too cheap even for the budget headphones, I’m getting the HE400SE.

>>103248662
They shill those things so hard, my dentist always recommends it too even though my teeth are perfect.

>>103248783
I've been using elestric brushes for decades now, they're great
Got like sonicare one + 3rd party change of heads from amazon that cost 1/4th of the legit ones

>>103248958
Yeah I had an Oral B on dentists recommendation but I didn't like that the brush head was so thick, making it hard to reach the back. So I just switched back to regular manual brushes.

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>>103248958
you know what electric brushes and wireless headphones have in common?
yup, you guessed it, both are made by jews

>use cheap manual toothbrush my entire life once a day
>don't floss
>zero problems
skill issue.

>>103248662
One thing I learned the hard way is never use something because a dentist recommends it. Dentists whore themselves out to suppliers without even thinking about it.

>>103248241
???
we talk about chifi all the time itt
it's just that super cheap headphones all suck, chifi or not

>>103249255
>just that super cheap headphones all suck
AHEM the porta pros and some of the superluxes are pretty decent actually. But yeah it'll probably never reach the value of cheap IEMs simply due to material cost.

>>103248216
>Fiio FT1
Is it actually any good though?

>>103250129
sure, it even has good bass

>>103248662
>I got shat on by my dentist today for using a manual brush.
you are literally getting shilled a product so he gets some money off it

>>103230543
Why not get the dongle and keep using wired? Especially if they're going to be broken.
For either wired or wireless, Koss makes the best on-ears that i've heard. If you want to prank her, get her Grados (actually they're comfortable, but hilariously horrible sound).

>>103242923
buy music cds? band shirts maybe? concert tickets?

>>103247132
>560S is not a reference
Dafuq, could have sworn I remembered reviews mentioning the HD 560S being in that category of reference headphones.

>>103244683
If you do a google search you get garbage advice. Asking someone who knows is better. Unfortunately this isn't the best place to as questions since everyone will just call you a retard instead.

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open back: sennheiser
closed back: beyerdynamic

>>103248241
just like with IEMs, there's little to no correlation between price and sound quality. Most of /hpg/ doesn't realize this because they aren't willing to try. A while ago I posted some $40 open backs that measure pretty well and I find to be comfortable. There was not a single positive response.

>>103252252
cause like most hobbies driven around consoooooming people think more expensive = better. you see it with monitors and tvs too. hence all the nonstop oled shilling on multiple boards.

>>103252227
"Reference" headphones are a myth, considering most of the music in existence was recorded with whatever cheapshit headphones they had in the studio at the time
>>103252231
You really need to specify, since just a brand doesn't mean anything in this game. Every brand has shitters, some have winners

>>103252377
>You really need to specify
on average.

that's wrong though, audeze is for open back, fostex is for closed back and your ass is for bare back

>>103230963
Is there any way that doesn't require a tool?

>>103248701
But the FT1 Pro is much better than the HE400SE

>>103224894
Two stupid questions:

1. What search term do I use to filter out /iemg/ /pmpg/ shit when shopping online?

2. I'm looking for a headphone that's like those wireless mice: I plug a USB thing that's already paired and it just werks, instead of struggling to pair it with my desktop linux with an old bluetooth dongle that I don't have a clue if the problem is my cheapo headphone, my cheapo dongle, my outdated drivers, skill issue, etc. I found some but they're top of line models, not el cheapo. I though that was very cheap since it's available for cheap mice. Am I searching for the wrong models? Are my requirements too niche for economy of scale to lower the price?

>>103253071
Gaming headsets marketed as low-latency tend to have a 2.4 ghz dongle like you're looking for.

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>ANY wired headphones
>tiny friction between cable and ANYTHING
>I hear asdfgkbjjl;ahgfbphapsdhfilkawhefp
How do I avoid this? When I use wired headphones I have to be extremely careful to not move my body so that the cable doesn't rub against anything to generate noise.

>>103253554
Open backs. They don't seal off your ears, so even if the cable rubs, you can't really hear it. He400se is probably your best entry level option.

>>103253554
just buy audeze maxwell
or use one of those cable clips that attach the wire on your shirt for less noise

>>103250129
No, stop listening to chinese shills.

>>103252377
>most of the music in existence was recorded with whatever cheapshit headphones
Monitoring and mixing are two different tasks.

>>103253576
Not true. That noise is caused by microphonics and primarily depends on the type of cable and how it connects to the cup. Open or closed back isn't decisive.

>>103254350
yeah fiio ft1 apparently has a really shit awful stock cable that's bad like this. like absolutely horrendous. so if anyone plans to get it have another cable to use with it i guess.

>>103254350
Yeah and microphonics are more audible when you have a seal, that's what he was talking about. When you plug your ears and you grind your teeth that's the same effect. IEMs in particular have way more audible microphonics because of this.
This is pretty obvious, just compare tapping the cable on open vs closed yourself. It's not really a debate...

>>103254055
Same applies to mixing and mastering and producing.

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>>103250965
>buy it £10 cheaper from Argos
>didn't use his codes

I chose to buy the technics az-80 over the sennheiser momentum 4 earbuds. Did I fuck up?

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Hi frens. Ive recently stopped being a neet and saved a bit of dough. So now for the first time in my life i kinda wanna get something nice. I have done some research but I get choice paralysis when trying to gauge the pros and cons. Can someone just make a choice for me? The only thing im kinda certain about is that I want a closed back, because i live in a noisy place. Budget around 200 i guess, budget for dac/amp that can be in addition. I primarly play games like Escape From Tarkov to factorio. Was eyeballing DT 770-250 + RØDE A1-1, am i retarded?

after using grado labs for about 2 yhears i realize they kinda suck. what are some nice wired ones? not too sure which ones are good/better, just as long as its comfy and it sounds good. i like to listen to online radios and play vidya

>>103252920
You can get SPL meter apps for smartphones. If you have a common model of phone and the app is designed for it you might get acceptably accurate results.

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>>103255810
It's alright if you need the XLR mic hookup. Pro audio interfaces aren't great headphone amps. Like, if you throw a JDS Labs or Topping desktop amp in pic, it's gonna be bright green across the row.

>>103224894
>location: eataly
>budget: 170 eurodollarydoos
>use case: /mu/sic, progressive rock and metal, bandcamp faggotry
>previous equipment: AKG K612 Pro + Fiio E10K; pretty based in all regards
>type: wired, either open or closed, preferably the latter
>input devices: PC
>sound: flat, no BOOM nigger bass nor sibilance either
Hello frens. I want to CONSOOM, do you mind helping me out?

>>103257757
Maybe a HD560S but the K612 is already very flat and you're probably not getting flatter for that price
Try EQ

>headset
MMX300
>outdoors
momentum 4
>open
hd 600
>closed
ultrasonne pro 900s

there you go fags,
after this point everything else you can get makes so little difference without adding literal thousands $

my dt 770 headband broke and I was thinking about getting the t1 3rd gen but talked myself out of it since the consesus is that it's dogshit

saw the 660s2 on sale along with an ifi zen dac v3

should I get the 660s2+ifi zen 3 dac or get the new dt 1990 v2s with no dac/amp

same price on sale right now

>>103258273
see if hd490 pro is cheaper

>HD 490 Pro not on Black Friday sale
>meanwhile Meze 105 Aer is available for pre-order, which I kind of like because of its performance at Canjam London
Guess I will take that Aer then

>>103256162
Unironically anything other than Grados

>>103258295
490 is 50€ cheaper than 660s2

>>103258341
the hd490 pro is easier to drive than the hd660s2, you don't need the ifi dac

>>103258412
my shit mobo won't drive them, even the 32 ohm dt 770s are quiet, my fiio broke so i do need a dac

>>103258432
Just get a dongle

>>103258273
>my dt 770 headband broke
repair it, it's 10$.

>>103259055
60€ shipped on amazon + having to use a 3rd party shipping service
70€ at the local 3d printing place
the shop i bought them at only has the ear cushions
beyer website doesn't ship to my country

>>103255810
Don't fall for audiophool youtuber snake oil, you almost certainly don't need a dac/amp even if you have le "high impedance". That figure is meaningless without sensitivity, and even then, you probably still don't need one.
You only need an amp if you turn it up to like 80% volume and its still too quiet. Anything below that and it's fine, but you want some headroom. As for dacs, you only need one if you can hear audible hissing or popping noises coming from whatever source you currently have.
Anyways the DT 770 is okay, but its infamous for having a few piercing treble spikes. Consider the Fiio FT1.
>>103258341
Definitely 490 over 660s2. If you really want the 600 line form factor, then 6xx with EQ. None of the other 600 line is worth it if you can EQ.

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arent those actually comparable with HD650 with eq? about the distortion is similar and theyre way cheaper too

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it's literally good for a DD openback

>>103259094
Would you pay 450€ for 490's over 624€ for 660s2+Zen Dac 3?

>>103259161
he already told you stupid fucking ape to not buy snake oil dac are you genuinely retarded
660s2 is not better than 650

>>103259076
you can also find 3d printed ones on etsy, is that also too expensive?
what kind of third world shithole do you live in

>>103259124
Yes it measures similarly. I will say when I demo'd the K612 it sounded more open/spacious comparatively. The HD6-- line has intimate sound, as in it sounds closer to your head.

>>103259185
you demoed with or without eq

>>103259168
I liked the fiio e10k and could tell the difference

windows 10 above 83 volume starts distorting heavily so a DAC fixes that entire issue so I don't have to use my mobo jack

also having a physical volume knob is nice

he also didn't suggest a dongle

>>103259211
the only difference is the filter employed
$20 dac performs functionally identically to a $100 one

i have a pair of headphones that crackles (the sound is more of a dull, short "crunch") when connected to a 3.5mm to usbc apple dongle connected to a 15 pro. happens randomly in the middle of audio tracks whether i'm streaming a youtube video or playing a flac offline. the crackling isn't reproduced when i replay the part when it happened. there is no crackling when i twist the headphone plug nor when i plug it into the headphone jack on any other device. i don't have anything else to test the dongle on.
what's the source of the crackling?

>>103259226
that's either software or firmware just buy a new dongle

>>103259224
Okay but I'm not shelling out 500€ for a chifi stack with superior 'soundstaging' or whatever the fuck

with the discount I'm paying around 124€ for a dac+amp combo to drive 3 headphones, which I might also use with some speakers down the road

so I don't think it's that bad of a purchase

>>103259238
it is new though... i thought the apple dongle was supposed to sound good why did audiofags lie to me

>>103259261
>with the discount I'm paying around 124€ for a dac+amp combo to drive 3 headphones
the alternative being paying $20 for the exact same shit
>which I might also use with some speakers down the road
no you cant
>>103259284
crackle is caused by software, change your phone then dipshit stop being retarded
maybe you got a bad one

>>103259306
okay, name a 20€ dongle with a dac and a volume knob and I'll buy it instead

Are there any Openback wireless headphones for pc available in Us? Havent had any luck finding any.

>>103259526
you could hook a bluetooth receiver up to your preferred openback cans of choice

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>>103258432
most mobos actually suck at low impedance

>>103259226
>>103259284
I've experienced something similar and it was due to some kind of physical impact on the usb-c connector

>>103259094
You need an amp or a dongle if your source impedance is >1, and most full size headphones require an amp to get modern movie loud anyway. If you're going to use it in a desktop situation you may as well drop $60-120 on a real desktop amp that can put 1W into 8ohms rather than play with dongles which may not be sufficient in some situations.
>Consider the Fiio FT1.
Yes, consider unusable stock cables and no replacement parts.

>>103259224
Chink USB DACs suffer A LOT from poor compatibility testing, and Fiio amps in general have no balls.

>>103260590
?????????????

I got fiio k3 few years back and it had an issue where it makes a click sound, its so baffling design that I can't really trust their dac amps.

adx5000

>>103242004
>3dpd too

>>103260478
>modern movie loud
You are deaf, boomer.

>>103260659
I'm pretty sure its the angry /pol/tard again, just ignore him

>>103261122
you have no clue what he's even talking about

>>103261314
Literal projection.

>>103261437
actually he's the retard
you may also be retarded but he's the original retard

>>103261482
Finally went back and read his post huh. Try doing that the first time next time

why are people like that

I guess they were sexually abused as preteens or their mother didnt lay off booze during pregnancy.

Is there any reason to get a dac/amp for headphones or even care about hifi audio if you always listen below 60db volume

>>103261665
most things in this "hobby" are a placebo so people can fleece midwits.

>>103261665
No. Just get Apple USB-C dongle from Walmart if your device has bad sound.

i figured out that arya stealth ver 2 aren't as good as adx5000

>>103261133
I wasn't aware compatibility testing and output power were politically contentious.

>>103261122
If you're not listening to surround tracks in 100dB+ dynamic range, you don't know what you're doing.

movie theaters are too loud tb h. all of you are gonna have shit hearing 20 years from now

>>103261931
stop watching capeshit

>>103261665
60dB(A) can actually be loud if you include enough deep bass.

>>103261931
>he doesn't know the difference between a constant noise level and transient peaks
retard

>>103261931
20 years from now? I already do.

Hello /hpg/ I have a Steel Series Arctis 7 wireless headset that is currently popping so I assume it's dying and I would like recommendations for a replacement.
US
$100-$200 USD budget
Mostly use for gaming and drums 'n bass + edm
As previously mentioned "gamer" headset that performed admirably but is dying currently
Would prefer wireless with a closed back
Will connect to PC exclusively

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>>103260965
Indeed, pure leadership in 3d product development. Good guess, mr lolicon

>>103263257
the wireless gamer headsets generally sound worse than competing wired ones, and since their prices are a bit padded you might just want to check out local sales for them

Audeze maxwell is recced for its sound quality but it costs more