Author Topic: Headphone Thread. (Read 1316225 times)

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #3200 on:** Fri, 03 April 2015, 10:40:13 »

Quote from: Moosecraft on Wed, 01 April 2015, 11:34:50

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Been enjoying this setup for some time now. After modding the HE-560 its hard to complain :D

Nice setup! I really hate the Iron Maidens fight though! :(

byker · « **Reply #3201 on:** Fri, 03 April 2015, 13:38:05 »

Quote from: saturnotaku on Fri, 03 April 2015, 10:27:08

I ended up going with the AKG K553 Pro Studio headphones and the noise-cancelling Antlion Modmic 4.0 from Massdrop.

Nice that sounds like a great set up!

saturnotaku · « **Reply #3202 on:** Fri, 03 April 2015, 13:43:26 »

Quote from: byker on Fri, 03 April 2015, 13:38:05

Nice that sounds like a great set up!

Should be a lot better than the $12 Lenovo over-head headset I'm using now. LOL

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3203 on:** Fri, 03 April 2015, 14:28:43 »

Quote from: saturnotaku on Fri, 03 April 2015, 10:27:08

I ended up going with the AKG K553 Pro Studio headphones and the noise-cancelling Antlion Modmic 4.0 from Massdrop.

My favorite sub $200 headphone right there (or at least the k550 it's based off of is).

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3204 on:** Sat, 04 April 2015, 09:09:39 »

I picked up my custom cables today....the one on top is for the K812 while the other one's for the HD700. The cables were done by a hobbyist and I must say he did a damn nice job. The Amphenol plugs look great!

My K812 with the new cable, I was a tad worried before plugging it into my DAC, thank goodness it worked flawlessly.

My HD700 with the new cable, the metal plugs look slick, better looking than stock ones actually.

katushkin · « **Reply #3205 on:** Sat, 04 April 2015, 09:35:29 »

Quote from: Moosecraft on Wed, 01 April 2015, 11:34:50

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Been enjoying this setup for some time now. After modding the HE-560 its hard to complain :D

Now THAT is a stack. Mmmmmm.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3206 on:** Wed, 08 April 2015, 05:46:17 »

I bought a coat rack/stand to use as a headphone rack/stand, it worked out quite nicely even if I do say so myself.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3207 on:** Fri, 10 April 2015, 05:48:15 »

Bought a pair of HiFiMan Focus pad to replace the stock ones on the HE500, they're OK but not very comfortable over long periods of use.

Now, the HE500 has the same, or very similar pads (heard there's a Focus pad and a Focus pad A, really don't know mine's which), now despite the heft of the HE500, I can wear it for a couple of hours easy.

Rayoui · « **Reply #3208 on:** Fri, 10 April 2015, 08:10:41 »

Quote from: PadawanGeek on Fri, 10 April 2015, 05:48:15

Bought a pair of HiFiMan Focus pad to replace the stock ones on the HE500, they're OK but not very comfortable over long periods of use.
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Now, the HE500 has the same, or very similar pads (heard there's a Focus pad and a Focus pad A, really don't know mine's which), now despite the heft of the HE500, I can wear it for a couple of hours easy.
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The stock velours are very itchy and too firm and I don't care for the sound of the stock pleather pads. I tried the focus pads when they came out and they are an improvement in the sound but I found the ear holes to be too small for me. I'm currently using some DT990 pads on my HE500 and they are the most comfortable pads I've ever used on any headphone. Now if only it was a little bit lighter.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3209 on:** Fri, 10 April 2015, 21:26:35 »

Quote from: Rayoui on Fri, 10 April 2015, 08:10:41

The stock velours are very itchy and too firm and I don't care for the sound of the stock pleather pads. I tried the focus pads when they came out and they are an improvement in the sound but I found the ear holes to be too small for me. I'm currently using some DT990 pads on my HE500 and they are the most comfortable pads I've ever used on any headphone. Now if only it was a little bit lighter.

Fortunately, I have no problem with Focus pads, and with them on, my HE500 feels much more comfortable. The stock pads (both pleather and velour type pads were too shallow for me. I did notice a mild bass improvement with the Focus pad and am liking the comfort and sound thus far. I actually didn't know that the HE500 was so hefty, I have the HE400i and it's one of the most comfortable and relatively light cans I have (for an ortho), this HE500 is like the polar opposite when it comes to weight. Still, I have no trouble wearing it for an hour or two with the Focus pad simply because the Focus pads made it quite comfortable.

radio_killah · « **Reply #3210 on:** Sat, 11 April 2015, 00:12:24 »

I might go to my local audio store tomorrow to try out the new EL-8's as well as the LCD-3's. I only have my HD650 and HE400i and neither are getting enough head time. I might just try and sell both if I end up liking the Audezes.

madhias · « **Reply #3211 on:** Fri, 17 April 2015, 14:16:57 »

I am not that audiophile guy, but I have these headphones (AKG K240) now for about 15 years, and I really enjoy listening to all kinds of styles when reading comics on the tablet! Also: they are made in Austria

Sifo · « **Reply #3212 on:** Fri, 17 April 2015, 20:04:58 »

Ears bleeding so IEMs are a no go today

wish I had headphones.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3213 on:** Sat, 18 April 2015, 02:59:15 »

Quote from: madhias on Fri, 17 April 2015, 14:16:57

I am not that audiophile guy, but I have these headphones (AKG K240) now for about 15 years, and I really enjoy listening to all kinds of styles when reading comics on the tablet! Also: they are made in Austria

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That's a classic can, glad to see it still going strong, and even audiophiles appreciate this can.....not that I'm one, eh, audiophile that is, NOT that I don't appreciate it. Oh, this tangled web I weave when I post.... :-[

saturnotaku · « **Reply #3214 on:** Sat, 18 April 2015, 04:35:29 »

Got my AKGs but haven't had a chance to open them yet.

Now I'm looking to upgrade my IEMs. While I've enjoyed my Shure SE110s, I'd like something that's a little more accommodating for my small ears. The Westone W-series appears to be well regarded but I'm open to other suggestions. Looking at a max spend of $500, so custom units are out of the question (I similarly have no time to get a mold done).

LarsMarkelson · « **Reply #3215 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 18:58:07 »

If anyone is looking for a really lightweight pair of headphones that are closed, over the ear, and still sound pretty darn good... I highly recommend Sennheiser Momentums. For me, lightweight is really important as I feel added head weight negatively affects my neck/shoulders/ergonomics.

radio_killah · « **Reply #3216 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 19:43:08 »

$750 for LCD 2s? Yes/no?

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3217 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 20:28:00 »

Quote from: radio_killah on Tue, 28 April 2015, 19:43:08

$750 for LCD 2s? Yes/no?

What version?

radio_killah · « **Reply #3218 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 21:25:38 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 28 April 2015, 20:28:00

Quote from: radio_killah on Tue, 28 April 2015, 19:43:08
$750 for LCD 2s? Yes/no?

What version?

Pre fazor. Comes with microsuede pads and headband as well.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3219 on:** Tue, 28 April 2015, 23:17:12 »

Quote from: radio_killah on Tue, 28 April 2015, 21:25:38

Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 28 April 2015, 20:28:00
Quote from: radio_killah on Tue, 28 April 2015, 19:43:08
$750 for LCD 2s? Yes/no?

What version?

Pre fazor. Comes with microsuede pads and headband as well.

There are two pre-fazor versions (at least). Wood covered connector or no? Basically, if the connector looks like the connector that's on the headphone now, yes. If not, eh, kinda high prices

radio_killah · « **Reply #3220 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 00:18:40 »

Here is a link to the pictures. http://m.imgur.com/a/zAqS3 I am a little confused as to what you mean.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3221 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 02:35:42 »

Quote from: radio_killah on Wed, 29 April 2015, 00:18:40

Here is a link to the pictures. http://m.imgur.com/a/zAqS3 I am a little confused as to what you mean.

Earlier pre-fazor had the mini xlr end molded into the wood surround.

radio_killah · « **Reply #3222 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 09:34:41 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 29 April 2015, 02:35:42

Quote from: radio_killah on Wed, 29 April 2015, 00:18:40
Here is a link to the pictures. http://m.imgur.com/a/zAqS3 I am a little confused as to what you mean.

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Earlier pre-fazor had the mini xlr end molded into the wood surround.

Ahh I see now. I found another pair and I offered $700 for it and it has the fazor so I'm crossing my fingers.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3223 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 12:44:40 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 29 April 2015, 02:35:42

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Earlier pre-fazor had the mini xlr end molded into the wood surround.

Yep, my LCD2.2 nF look exactly like the above pix. BTW, has anyone tried a Koss ESP 950 yet? I have a chance to get one for about 622 USD, so tempted to pull the trigger, should be an nice way to ease myself pinto the world of estat.......

radio_killah · « **Reply #3224 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 16:05:50 »

Decides against buying them. I want to head to my local audio shop before I make any rash decisions.

Binge · « **Reply #3225 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 17:28:18 »

Wearing LCD-2s are like...

trizkut · « **Reply #3226 on:** Wed, 29 April 2015, 19:25:17 »

Quote from: Binge on Wed, 29 April 2015, 17:28:18

Wearing LCD-2s are like...

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Like getting a herniated disk?

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3227 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 02:29:30 »

Just received my Denon AH-D7k and it's a thing of beauty, looks great and sounds great as well. Gonna be using it for the next few days before I'd send it off to be modded with detachable cable......same goes for its little sibling, the AH-D2k.

s0nia · « **Reply #3228 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 03:56:53 »

V-MODA M-100! Super fun cans and very sturdy.

radio_killah · « **Reply #3229 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 13:45:45 »

Screw it. I just bought a pair of shure se846. Who needs headphones anyways.

jwaz · « **Reply #3230 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 16:45:06 »

So I just picked up a pair of Rock-It R-50s, anyone know anything about or tried these?

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3231 on:** Sat, 02 May 2015, 16:49:08 »

Quote from: jwaz on Sat, 02 May 2015, 16:45:06

So I just picked up a pair of Rock-It R-50s, anyone know anything about or tried these?

I know dey decent, but I haven't owned them.

Binge · « **Reply #3232 on:** Sun, 03 May 2015, 16:41:45 »

Quote from: PadawanGeek on Wed, 29 April 2015, 12:44:40

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 29 April 2015, 02:35:42

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Earlier pre-fazor had the mini xlr end molded into the wood surround.
Yep, my LCD2.2 nF look exactly like the above pix. BTW, has anyone tried a Koss ESP 950 yet? I have a chance to get one for about 622 USD, so tempted to pull the trigger, should be an nice way to ease myself pinto the world of estat.......

I loved owning the ESP950. Given your collection you may be a smidge underwhelmed, but they are worth what the seller is asking. Current owner of my former 950s is Hoffman. He had nothing but great things to say after receiving them.

Sifo · « **Reply #3233 on:** Mon, 04 May 2015, 14:31:50 »

I heard after 3 months I'll be finally getting my th600s. Hue

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3234 on:** Mon, 04 May 2015, 15:24:06 »

Quote from: Sifo on Mon, 04 May 2015, 14:31:50

I heard after 3 months I'll be finally getting my th600s. Hue

Not anymore.

demik · « **Reply #3235 on:** Mon, 04 May 2015, 15:28:00 »

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3236 on:** Tue, 05 May 2015, 03:18:15 »

Quote from: Binge on Sun, 03 May 2015, 16:41:45

I loved owning the ESP950. Given your collection you may be a smidge underwhelmed, but they are worth what the seller is asking. Current owner of my former 950s is Hoffman. He had nothing but great things to say after receiving them.

I've put the ESP 950 purchase on hold for a while, had to buy a new phone for my GF, hers bit the dust. Anyway, the ESP 950 seller is in no rush to sell it, and I ain't exactly in a big rush to jump on it. I'm still working on landing a MarkL modded D5000 and the Shure 1540.....

aznairjordan · « **Reply #3237 on:** Wed, 06 May 2015, 00:59:11 »

Have the HD 598 and am currently saving up for some Audeze LCD 2s!

radio_killah · « **Reply #3238 on:** Fri, 08 May 2015, 01:55:43 »

I've fallen in love with the se846.

byker · « **Reply #3239 on:** Fri, 08 May 2015, 02:01:05 »

Quote from: radio_killah on Fri, 08 May 2015, 01:55:43

I've fallen in love with the se846.

I love my se535s, I can only imagine how good the 846s are!

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3240 on:** Fri, 08 May 2015, 11:59:04 »

I'm thinking of getting a modded Sennheiser IE 800, modded so that it comes with detachable cable connectors/plugs. Best part is, seller is willing to deal at about 300USD.

hwood34 · « **Reply #3241 on:** Mon, 11 May 2015, 20:23:48 »

So I'm looking at finally getting a decent pair of cans. Would anyone here be willing to let me try out a pair of ~~250 ohm DT990 pros~~ any DT990s?

Sifo · « **Reply #3242 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 13:33:35 »

3 months late to the th600 train !

ttzhou · « **Reply #3243 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 23:34:10 »

lowly audio virgin here.

got a set of BNIB HD598s off kijiji.

debating if the schiit MM2U stack is worth it. I doubt it improves the SQ enough over my Xonar enough to justify the price though.

might pick up the hd650s later. but sooooo pricey in canada... like everything else that's worth having.

PadawanGeek · « **Reply #3244 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 00:04:33 »

Quote from: ttzhou on Tue, 12 May 2015, 23:34:10

lowly audio virgin here.

got a set of BNIB HD598s off kijiji.

debating if the schiit MM2U stack is worth it. I doubt it improves the SQ enough over my Xonar enough to justify the price though.

might pick up the hd650s later. but sooooo pricey in canada... like everything else that's worth having.

Basically correct, as long as your Xonar can get the volume up to the level where you feel it's loud enough, an MM2U stack wouldn't improve on SQ much to justify the purchase, it'd only allow you to go louder. Besides, the HD598 is quite efficient and doesn't require THAT much power to get to a loud enough volume.

Have you tried checking out used cans? They can be a worthwhile avenue to pursue as, from my experience, mid-tier to high-end cans are usually (but not always) well taken care of by their owners. The AKG K812, Denon AH-D7000, HiFiMan HE500, HE400i and Audio Technica ATH-AD2000 (amongst others) that I'd gotten used can pass for brand new units. Just a suggestion as used cans are pretty good when it comes to value-for-money purchases.

ttzhou · « **Reply #3245 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 14:31:56 »

Quote from: PadawanGeek on Wed, 13 May 2015, 00:04:33

Have you tried checking out used cans? They can be a worthwhile avenue to pursue as, from my experience, mid-tier to high-end cans are usually (but not always) well taken care of by their owners. The AKG K812, Denon AH-D7000, HiFiMan HE500, HE400i and Audio Technica ATH-AD2000 (amongst others) that I'd gotten used can pass for brand new units. Just a suggestion as used cans are pretty good when it comes to value-for-money purchases.

I'd definitely be looking to try those out first before committing, but yea, I definitely don't mind getting used, well taken care of cans.

Only concern is that its not just headphone, its headphone + amp + DAC if I go up to the mid-tier power monsters.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3246 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 14:32:24 »

Got a new pair of lcd-xc in the mail today. Super excite to try.

byker · « **Reply #3247 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 15:05:58 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 13 May 2015, 14:32:24

Got a new pair of lcd-xc in the mail today. Super excite to try.

Nice! My dad has a pair, so I have used them quite extensively when visiting him. I am quite a fan of the sound, but they do weigh quite a bit.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #3248 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 15:12:48 »

Quote from: byker on Wed, 13 May 2015, 15:05:58

Quote from: tjcaustin on Wed, 13 May 2015, 14:32:24
Got a new pair of lcd-xc in the mail today. Super excite to try.

Nice! My dad has a pair, so I have used them quite extensively when visiting him. I am quite a fan of the sound, but they do weigh quite a bit.

So far, the weight doesn't bug me, they aren't that much heavier than the th900 I wear normally. They've got a bit more clamp force, but the vegan pads are crazy comfy. But basically, I'm remembering why I love the smooth planar sound and wish I'd never strayed. from it.

We'll see after burn in if I feel different, but these are looking like a easy replacement for the th900.

jwaz · « **Reply #3249 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 18:38:02 »

Can I get a decent pair of custom IEMs for less than $500?

I really dig the rock-its but I think I'm going to have to go for customs.

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Author Topic: Headphone Thread. (Read 1316225 times)