Headphone Thread.

[The Mad Professor]

My DT880 600 Ohms should be delivered today... *squeeee*

[domoaligato]

I love my ad700s but I want something more comfortable for my somewhat average size head. The imaging is ok but I want something that is more detailed and precise.

[radio_killah]

I love my ad700s but I want something more comfortable for my somewhat average size head. The imaging is ok but I want something that is more detailed and precise.

What does your budget look like? Also what do you have in terms of amp/dac?

[domoaligato]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

[The Mad Professor]

Okay, I officially own a Schiit Stack (Magni/Modi) and DT880 600 Ohms. A happy camper, I am.

[radio_killah]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Hmm.. What is most important to you in terms of sound along with a large sound stage? Also your budget should be plenty, its at the point where you can afford any of the mid-fi stuff but just slightly lower than TOTL high-fi.

But my early recommendation would be to look at the K7XX, the K712, and HD598. All are within your budget, are very comfy, have large detailed sound stages, and have good clarity. I hear massdrop is working on a K8XX which you could also wait for.

[Binge]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

[demik]

I love my ad700s but I want something more comfortable for my somewhat average size head. The imaging is ok but I want something that is more detailed and precise.

the only thing more comfortable than ad700s is not wearing anything.

ad700 so slight and comfy!

[radio_killah]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

I need a pair of orthos.. Bad..

[Binge]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

I need a pair of orthos.. Bad..

Protip: Do it. xD

[tjcaustin]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

I need a pair of orthos.. Bad..

Protip: Do it. xD

Want to not take your advice that wasn't directed at me.

But orthos...

[domoaligato]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

would you consider them better at imaging then the ad700s?

[radio_killah]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

I need a pair of orthos.. Bad..

Protip: Do it. xD

Want to not take your advice that wasn't directed at me.

But orthos...

Want to go halfsies on a pair?

[Binge]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

would you consider them better at imaging then the ad700s?

imaging for the most part is a result of a good enclosure, a good amplifier (low crossover distortion), and a good audio source.  There are tests online for this sort of thing,

If you change headphones and this gets worse... the issue is the headphones, if it doesn't then it's your amp's crossover distortion.  If you're listening to something and you don't get quite the same feeling as the above link in terms of imaging quality it's your source/recording.

The 400i would give you fine stereo imaging.  Separation is great.  I'd also recommend the Alpha Dogs I have for sale right now.

[Rayoui]

modi optical + magni. I play fps games most of the time. $500

Dude join the Ortho love circle- HiFiMan HE-400i, so good.  You can find some good deals online.  I bought a pair for my wife for X-Mas and demoed them... VERY happy with the performance, weight, and comfort.

would you consider them better at imaging then the ad700s?

I have no experience with the ad700s but I do have a Hifiman HE500 and I have heard the Audeze LCD2. They tend to have a more closed-in soundstage and less defined center imaging than other headphones. That said, the separation and layering is nothing short of spectacular and I absolutely love the beautifully smooth, rich mid tones of the HE500.

[PadawanGeek]

I just pulled the trigger on a Schiit Fulla, cost me a total of 105USD with Fedex Economy delivery to Asia. I don't know when I'd get it, but I'd definitely let you guys know when I get it. I'm gonna try it out three cans: DT990/600, LCD2.2 and HD800.

[tjcaustin]

Superclose to buying a fulla right now for my IEMs.  Super close to buying a bunch of ****, to be honest.

[byker]

Superclose to buying a fulla right now for my IEMs.  Super close to buying a bunch of ****, to be honest.

For on the go use, or for laptops or something? The fulla needs a lot of power and might need a powered usb port if you are wanting to use it with your phone. I really want to get one for my se535s. Although pretty solid alone, I think a nice little amp would help out.

[PadawanGeek]

Superclose to buying a fulla right now for my IEMs.  Super close to buying a bunch of ****, to be honest.

Protip advice: DO IT!!! 

[Sifo]

Superclose to buying a fulla right now for my IEMs.  Super close to buying a bunch of ****, to be honest.

do it

in other news I got NAD VISO HP50s

[AFKfapping]

Sennheiser hd558's with foam mod! best bang for the buck IMO

[PointyFox]

I just pulled the trigger on a Schiit Fulla, cost me a total of 105USD with Fedex Economy delivery to Asia. I don't know when I'd get it, but I'd definitely let you guys know when I get it. I'm gonna try it out three cans: DT990/600, LCD2.2 and HD800.

lol.  "Schiit Fulla".  And I thought "Schiit" was funny.

[PadawanGeek]

lol.  "Schiit Fulla".  And I thought "Schiit" was funny.

Schiit does have a sense of humor with regards to naming their products....actually 'Fulla' is a Norse goddess I believe. Hey, at least I can honestly say I'm Fulla Schiit.

[PadawanGeek]

Hey guys, I need some opinions quick, I can get a pair of Mr Speakers Mad Dog 3.2 for 200USD, should I go for it? Is that a fair price for a used MD 3.2? It was bought in July this year, so it's got more than 7 months of warranty left.

[radio_killah]

Hey guys, I need some opinions quick, I can get a pair of Mr Speakers Mad Dog 3.2 for 200USD, should I go for it? Is that a fair price for a used MD 3.2? It was bought in July this year, so it's got more than 7 months of warranty left.

That seems like a pretty legit price to me.

[Hucifer]

Hey guys, I need some opinions quick, I can get a pair of Mr Speakers Mad Dog 3.2 for 200USD, should I go for it? Is that a fair price for a used MD 3.2? It was bought in July this year, so it's got more than 7 months of warranty left.

Assuming they're in decent condition, yeah that's a fair price. IMO the Mad Dogs are pretty much the best <$300 closed headphones out there provided you don't want exaggerated bass.

They really do love a good amp though, so I hope you have that covered.

[munch]

I will third this, as long as they have the big leather pads. nice tonal balance and no harshness, bit smoother than the Alpha Doges.

[radio_killah]

So I have feeling "santa" will be bringing me some HE400i's this christmas. 

[geogga]

Got my Fidelio X2s a week ago...

[Sifo]

HP50s shipped wew

[demik]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

[Sifo]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

finally

[demik]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

finally

now epc and tj can stop making fun of me ;_;

[byker]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

They seem pretty solid. Let us know how you get along with them once they arrive! 

[demik]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

They seem pretty solid. Let us know how you get along with them once they arrive! 

they'll be with tj first, i hope he gives a review of them. i have nobody at home next week to receive them don't want them to get "lost"

[tjcaustin]

jvc HA-SZ2000 bought!

finally

now epc and tj can stop making fun of me ;_;

Oh I'll make fun of you still peasant.  Bought mere bass canons instead of sacrificing a minor amount of bass for all the pretty and better sound

[demik]

disappoint you more than my father ;_;

[byker]

Question for you folks, my current home set-up is an Aune T1 to DT990 pros. I quite like the headphones, but I am not a huge fan of the Aune. I have been considering upgrading to a better amp, and selling the Aune off. Do you think an Asgard or something similar would have a noticeable difference to the Aune, or should I just suck it up and keep the Aune for now?

My on-the-go pair is a set of Shure SE535s, and they are amazing! Although it seems I like sibilant headphones, judging from my setup. But back to the SE535's, I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a nice pair of semi-affordable IEMs.

[tjcaustin]

Question for you folks, my current home set-up is an Aune T1 to DT990 pros. I quite like the headphones, but I am not a huge fan of the Aune. I have been considering upgrading to a better amp, and selling the Aune off. Do you think an Asgard or something similar would have a noticeable difference to the Aune, or should I just suck it up and keep the Aune for now?

My on-the-go pair is a set of Shure SE535s, and they are amazing! Although it seems I like sibilant headphones, judging from my setup. But back to the SE535's, I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a nice pair of semi-affordable IEMs.

I just finished modding 2 pair of dt990 for customers and was not happy with how it sounded out of my aune.  I'd say invest in something OTL like a valhalla.  Maybe an asgard or crackpipeballspeedheadsex.

[byker]

Question for you folks, my current home set-up is an Aune T1 to DT990 pros. I quite like the headphones, but I am not a huge fan of the Aune. I have been considering upgrading to a better amp, and selling the Aune off. Do you think an Asgard or something similar would have a noticeable difference to the Aune, or should I just suck it up and keep the Aune for now?

My on-the-go pair is a set of Shure SE535s, and they are amazing! Although it seems I like sibilant headphones, judging from my setup. But back to the SE535's, I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a nice pair of semi-affordable IEMs.

I just finished modding 2 pair of dt990 for customers and was not happy with how it sounded out of my aune.  I'd say invest in something OTL like a valhalla.  Maybe an asgard or crackpipeballspeedheadsex.

Thanks for the advice. That's what I was thinking, as the 990s have a v-shaped sound, and the Aune pushes this even higher. Also, its on my list to mod these to have a detachable cable, or to send it to you to do. Likely do it myself as I am a student and shipping is expensive.

[tjcaustin]

Question for you folks, my current home set-up is an Aune T1 to DT990 pros. I quite like the headphones, but I am not a huge fan of the Aune. I have been considering upgrading to a better amp, and selling the Aune off. Do you think an Asgard or something similar would have a noticeable difference to the Aune, or should I just suck it up and keep the Aune for now?

My on-the-go pair is a set of Shure SE535s, and they are amazing! Although it seems I like sibilant headphones, judging from my setup. But back to the SE535's, I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a nice pair of semi-affordable IEMs.

I just finished modding 2 pair of dt990 for customers and was not happy with how it sounded out of my aune.  I'd say invest in something OTL like a valhalla.  Maybe an asgard or crackpipeballspeedheadsex.

Thanks for the advice. That's what I was thinking, as the 990s have a v-shaped sound, and the Aune pushes this even higher. Also, its on my list to mod these to have a detachable cable, or to send it to you to do. Likely do it myself as I am a student and shipping is expensive.

I'll happily answer questions when you get to that point.

[byker]

Question for you folks, my current home set-up is an Aune T1 to DT990 pros. I quite like the headphones, but I am not a huge fan of the Aune. I have been considering upgrading to a better amp, and selling the Aune off. Do you think an Asgard or something similar would have a noticeable difference to the Aune, or should I just suck it up and keep the Aune for now?

My on-the-go pair is a set of Shure SE535s, and they are amazing! Although it seems I like sibilant headphones, judging from my setup. But back to the SE535's, I would highly recommend them if anyone is looking for a nice pair of semi-affordable IEMs.

I just finished modding 2 pair of dt990 for customers and was not happy with how it sounded out of my aune.  I'd say invest in something OTL like a valhalla.  Maybe an asgard or crackpipeballspeedheadsex.

Thanks for the advice. That's what I was thinking, as the 990s have a v-shaped sound, and the Aune pushes this even higher. Also, its on my list to mod these to have a detachable cable, or to send it to you to do. Likely do it myself as I am a student and shipping is expensive.

I'll happily answer questions when you get to that point.

Cool, thanks for the offer! I will take you up on that sometime! 

[davkol]

Sony MH1C. So good. O_o (Well, as long as I use them with my Sansa Clip Zip, not the Android phone, and don't move… dem microphonics.)

I mean, seriously. Bass could be tighter, but we're talking about a bundled headset here…

[Sifo]

IEMs broke today what do

[radio_killah]

IEMs broke today what do

Upgrade 

[tjcaustin]

IEMs broke today what do

Upgrade 

I told him it's time to scrape up the cash for CIEMs, even if entry level.

[Sygaldry]

Just got a new set of Audio Technica M50x in the mail today and they are not too bad!

Nothing too spectacular but good enough for a bit of casual listening without having to deal with DACs and amps!

Satisfied I am (especially because they essentially cost me 40 dollars - they came bundled with a sound recorder I was going to buy anyway for my violinist girlfriend)!!!

[radio_killah]

IEMs broke today what do

Upgrade 

I told him it's time to scrape up the cash for CIEMs, even if entry level.

Noble audio customs?!?!?! 

[tjcaustin]

IEMs broke today what do

Upgrade 

I told him it's time to scrape up the cash for CIEMs, even if entry level.

Noble audio customs?!?!?! 

That's one of the two I'm recommending him.  Either 3c or UE 4pros.  Basically, the two companies I would choose if my jh13pros were destroyed or stolen because jh customer service gives me a frowny face.

[Sifo]

IEMs broke today what do

Upgrade 

I told him it's time to scrape up the cash for CIEMs, even if entry level.

Noble audio customs?!?!?! 

That's one of the two I'm recommending him.  Either 3c or UE 4pros.  Basically, the two companies I would choose if my jh13pros were destroyed or stolen because jh customer service gives me a frowny face.

Basically, Swag, or save $50?