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Talon 01-28-2013 12:45 AM
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Posted by Christina (Post 287849)
Budget: $50-$250
Music Preference: Huge Variety
Form Factor (Type): Over-Ear
Open-backed or close-backed (not for IEMs): Closed
Source (MP3 player/desktop/etc): IPhone
What's above everything else? - Sound quality / Looks or / Build quality

Currently have; Audio Technica ATH M50, Skullcandy Aviator, Senheisser Momentum, and Grados SR 60i.

I am just looking for something new and was wondering if you could help.

Also, I am currently looking at the AKG K 701. If you know them can you please put your input on whether or not you think they are worth the $350.
I wrote a post on the K701 in the first page - also, you can find them on Head-Fi used for around $180, and you can get the K702 (same model basically) on Amazon for ~$240.

The Doctor 01-28-2013 01:48 AM
So the microphone I got doesn't pick up my voice very well...

Talon 01-28-2013 02:00 AM
Try configuring them again via your Control Panel.

The Doctor 01-28-2013 02:16 AM
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Posted by Talon (Post 287934)
Try configuring them again via your Control Panel.
I did that before.
> Set my microphone volume to 100
> Boost it by 3 decibels

Christina 01-28-2013 02:31 AM
Searching for a pair of over-ear closed back headphones with a superb low range. I want something with a richer lower sound that doesn't look too fancy. Do you know of any? Maximum: $700

Talon 01-29-2013 07:26 AM
ATH-W1000X, that is all.

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Posted by Talon
Option 2: Audio Technica ATH-W1000X ($675) - Now this here is one of my personal favorites. Audio Technica is really known (and this set in particular) for their bright, clear treble, punchy bass, and a V-shaped sound signature. Now because the bass and treble are emphasized over the mids does not make the mids bad. The mids still remain natural and lifelike, and with some EQ to reduce the bass, the mids really shine on these headphones. These are great for bass-heavy music and vocal music; dubstep, drum n bass, hip-hop, rap, etc. but I wouldn't recommend them for rock as the bass is too prominent and the sound isn't as aggressive as one might like for rock. These should run you around $600-$700 MSRP.

Pros: Punchy with good bass extension, laid-back sound, clarity in trebles, amazing wooden look
Cons: Shy mids, might need amplification

Talon 01-30-2013 06:05 AM
Going to go to one of these, some day.

Some day...

MSM 01-30-2013 09:34 PM
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Posted by MSM (Post 284716)
Well, just bought slightly used, but great condition genuine beats by dre solo for $60, worth it
Well, just figured out that since I bought it from my brother's friend, his friend actually borrowed it from another kid and forgot to gave it back. So, I had to sell them back to the person i bought them from

Talon 01-30-2013 09:36 PM
That's good.

MSM 01-30-2013 09:39 PM
Still got my skullcandy uprocks though, and they are excellent for $25.

Rexx 04-20-2013 07:32 AM
What headphones have the phattest bass for under $100?

Von 04-20-2013 02:33 PM
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@Rexx you definitely can't go wrong with Sony XB500's for great bass under $100.

hosler 04-20-2013 04:02 PM
Always look at the frequency range. Some "good" head phones share the same range as the bad ones.

Talon 04-20-2013 05:16 PM
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Posted by Rexx (Post 334850)
What headphones have the phattest bass for under $100?
Seconded @Von, any set in Sony's XB series will do you justice.

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Posted by hosler (Post 335045)
Always look at the frequency range. Some "good" head phones share the same range as the bad ones.
Honestly, frequency range is trivial in determining the overall quality of a set.

Rexx 04-21-2013 05:58 AM
Are these any better/worse?: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-XB600.../ref=pd_cp_e_3

I like the aesthetics better and its the same price.

Talon 04-21-2013 06:10 AM
Yup, those work too.

Von 04-21-2013 07:01 AM
Basically any pair in Sony's XB series are great if you want bass.

hosler 04-21-2013 04:37 PM
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Posted by Talon (Post 335088)
Honestly, frequency range is trivial in determining the overall quality of a set.
Sure. If you're ok with not hearing some tones.

Rexx 04-21-2013 04:51 PM
if they don't have phat ass bass I'm gonna be mad

Von 04-21-2013 05:12 PM
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Posted by Rexx (Post 335692)
if they don't have phat ass bass I'm gonna be mad
Yup we tricked you, they're the worst for bass.

Dude, they even say "Extra Bass" on the Amazon thing. Plus I think XB is Xtra Bass.

Rexx 04-21-2013 05:28 PM
but I want PHAT ASS bass

Talon 04-21-2013 07:34 PM
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Posted by hosler (Post 335686)
Sure. If you're ok with not hearing some tones.
There are, quite literally, no respectable headphones with a frequency range that doesn't exceed the average human's hearing range, let alone the frequency response found in music. The headphone's statistical frequency response is trivial in how the headphone sounds - the graph of the frequency response, or the the sound signature, is what determines the overall sound traits/qualities of a headphone.

hosler 04-21-2013 08:31 PM
OK i should have said something like this: you might not be able to hear 20hz, but you sure can feel it.

T-10a 04-22-2013 03:29 AM
Or see it if that's your monitor refresh rate.

Pazx 04-28-2013 02:50 PM
yo yo

are dedicated mp3 players like the zens or the sandisk sansa or some sony rubbish or god forbid an ipod gonna have significantly different sound quality with good headphones?

Talon 04-28-2013 05:17 PM
It's not a significant difference between a bad player (iPhone etc.) and a good player (Sansa Clip, etc.) but it's definitely noticeable. Most of the time its the amp you're using, if you are using one.

Von 04-28-2013 05:20 PM
Talon babe, I need advice on what to get. I've got a maaaaad budget. What are the absolute best headphones you know? price isn't an issue.

Talon 04-28-2013 11:54 PM
Well, if you want the best audio experience you can get, you're going to need an Amp/DAC to go along with the headphones, which can be pricey. Anyway, the rig I'd recommend you would be the Sennheiser HD800 ($1,500~) and the Woo Audio WA2 ($1,200). I'd recommend reading up on Head-Fi threads on both of them. Good luck.

Von 04-29-2013 02:27 AM
Sweet. I'll look at a few reviews and stuff in a few. Could you possibly estimate the price of the amp/anything else I might need?

Talon 04-29-2013 04:52 AM
That's pretty much it, around ~$2,900, maybe $3,100 if you want to invest in a good sound card and/or player. For sound cards I'd suggest the ASUS Xonar Essence STX and for players (probably wouldn't be using this rig portably lol) I'd suggest the Cowon J3.

Von 04-29-2013 05:30 AM
Oh damn.

Bit deep, lol. Awesome though, I'll see if I can bargain or something hahah.

Talon 04-29-2013 07:57 AM
If you want to go a little cheaper you can sub the HD800 with an Audez'e LCD-2 or Sennheiser HD700, they'll both run you $1,000 new and maybe $800 used. I'd still recommend the WA2 amp, though.

Good luck.

Kiko 09-26-2013 04:10 PM
Budget: None
Preference: Whatever dubstep lover's like
Form Factor (Type): overhead (Headphones, not earbuds)
Source (MP3 player/desktop/etc): Samsung Galaxy s4
What's above everything else? - Amazing quality and durability


For a friend for his b-day c:

Pazx 09-26-2013 04:33 PM
I have a Galaxy S2 and sound quality is **** no matter what headphones I use. I hope your friend's phone is better.

Talon 09-26-2013 08:36 PM
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Posted by Kiko (Post 413904)
Budget: None
Preference: Whatever dubstep lover's like
Form Factor (Type): overhead (Headphones, not earbuds)
Source (MP3 player/desktop/etc): Samsung Galaxy s4
What's above everything else? - Amazing quality and durability


For a friend for his b-day c:
No budget? Get an MSB Diamond DAC (to override Samsung's ****ty audio cards) with femtosecond Galaxy Clock upgrade with a Diamond Power Base - this should run you about $41,490. Along with the DAC, you'll need an amp, so pick up a Blue Hawaii Special Edition amp: it's about $5,990. Get a custom Mackie HR824 cable and interconnects from APS Audio for about $2,800. Finally, for the headphones, get a Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 for about $13,800.

And while you're at it, buy me a Sennheiser HD700.

Crono 09-26-2013 08:53 PM
bet no one notices the difference in sound quality after all that ^

Talon 09-27-2013 04:27 AM
ya sadly the cost:quality ratio of headphones peaks off after about $1,000, increases in quality are very minor.

it's like a gear grind

Kiko 09-30-2013 08:45 AM
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Posted by Talon (Post 413946)
No budget? Get an MSB Diamond DAC (to override Samsung's ****ty audio cards) with femtosecond Galaxy Clock upgrade with a Diamond Power Base - this should run you about $41,490. Along with the DAC, you'll need an amp, so pick up a Blue Hawaii Special Edition amp: it's about $5,990. Get a custom Mackie HR824 cable and interconnects from APS Audio for about $2,800. Finally, for the headphones, get a Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 for about $13,800.

And while you're at it, buy me a Sennheiser HD700.
Holy ****. Alright lemme make that budget a $1500 maybe that'll stop my wallet from crying.

Juat some headphones good for dubstep (I'm getting them for an ex-beats owner)

Talon 09-30-2013 05:35 PM
Audez'e LCD-2, you don't need an amp but it is HIGHLY recommended. A good amp for it will be about $200 maybe, with the cans costing $1,200~.

Kiko 10-01-2013 07:24 PM
don't mean to sound like a **** or nything but, something that looks a bit better? sorry for teh trouble :8

Talon 10-02-2013 03:24 AM
senn HD700

and LCD-2 is ****ing beautiful in real irl you twat

Kiko 10-02-2013 05:53 PM
those sennheisers are ****ing gorgeous.
sorry if I offended the LCD's :D

Pazx 10-03-2013 12:24 AM
the hd700 is ****ing hideous in comparison

Talon 10-03-2013 02:37 AM
i thought the HD700 was okay but the LCD-2 look so alluring

HD800 and just about every model by Senn except the HD598/700 looks like **** though.

Talon 10-03-2013 02:38 AM
i thought the HD700 was okay but the LCD-2 look so alluring

HD800 and just about every model by Senn except the HD598/700 looks like **** though.

Pazx 10-03-2013 03:33 AM
stop double posting u ****in scrub

talon is it worth buying like $300 iems will i actually notice a difference if i only listen from my ipod/phone/computer

Crono 10-03-2013 03:58 AM
*** the audiophiles. just buy some cerwin vega's w/ 12" woofers, get a sub, and enjoy

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Posted by Pazx (Post 415799)
stop double posting u ****in scrub

talon is it worth buying like $300 iems will i actually notice a difference if i only listen from my ipod/phone/computer
nop

Talon 10-03-2013 05:47 AM
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Posted by Pazx (Post 415799)
stop double posting u ****in scrub

talon is it worth buying like $300 iems will i actually notice a difference if i only listen from my ipod/phone/computer
depends which IEMs, you can get a Senn IE8 or EarSonics SM3 at that price, both sound brilliant and are a completely noticeable jump for sub-$100s

Or you can save some $$$$$ and buy a UE TF10, bang-for-buck king. Goes for $130ish on Head-Fi or maybe eBay, sound is comparable to my HD25.

and none of them require amping so any source is fine

Talon 10-03-2013 06:23 AM
I'm considering buying a friend a Siberia V2 for her birthday as an excuse to get a chance to listen to them.

maybe if I like them I can be like corno one day :love::love:

Era News 10-03-2013 02:21 PM
Guys what's a good headset with GREAT mic, I bought a mic who I thought was going to be awesome because it set me back $100 it's called afterglow, don't but the mic totally sucks and I want to go and complain. Any ideas? I use it to play counter strike at the moment and I come out to other ppl really bad, someone thought I was in a hail storm when I started talking.


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