Headphone Thread.

[bavman]

So many options, so little money lol

Will my O2 amp drive the 600 ohm versions of the dt 880/990 well?

[thegunner100]

I'd say that if you don't mind the clamp of the pro version, then just get it to save the money. Otherwise if you don't mind buying used, there's a like-new dt990/600 on Amazon for $194.02. The O2 will definitely get you enough volume for 600 ohm but I'm not sure if it's ideal.

[TheProfosist]

I know that this is a headphone thread but I am looking for a nice headset that will properly interface my audio equipment, be a high quality mic, and be a great set of just headphones when needed. I my older DAC is a Edirol FA-66 and the one im currently using is a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. So far I have found the Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV but was wondering if there are any better or more preferred option out there.

[CPTBadAss]

My Grado SR80i. Love these babies.

[thegunner100]

I know that this is a headphone thread but I am looking for a nice headset that will properly interface my audio equipment, be a high quality mic, and be a great set of just headphones when needed. I my older DAC is a Edirol FA-66 and the one im currently using is a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. So far I have found the Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV but was wondering if there are any better or more preferred option out there.

Beyer MMX 300, nearly the lowest price in Amazon's history:

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-MMX-300-Premium-Microphone/dp/B001BYMZ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355799040&sr=8-1&keywords=Beyerdynamic+MMX+30
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Beyerdynamic-MMX-300-Premium-Microphone/product/B001BYMZ5W

[TheProfosist]

I know that this is a headphone thread but I am looking for a nice headset that will properly interface my audio equipment, be a high quality mic, and be a great set of just headphones when needed. I my older DAC is a Edirol FA-66 and the one im currently using is a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. So far I have found the Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV but was wondering if there are any better or more preferred option out there.

Beyer MMX 300, nearly the lowest price in Amazon's history:

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-MMX-300-Premium-Microphone/dp/B001BYMZ5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355799040&sr=8-1&keywords=Beyerdynamic+MMX+30
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Beyerdynamic-MMX-300-Premium-Microphone/product/B001BYMZ5W

thats a standard pc headset did you look at what I had and what ive found so far?

[thegunner100]

Im not too familiar with recording equipment, but the MMX 300 might be good for others here.

[modulor]

FYI, the MMX300 is a DT770 Premium 32ohm...it would be better to get a standard DT770 80ohm (or higher impedence if you plan on amping) and an additional clip on mic, or if you're feeling crafty, you can make your own attachment:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/195242/the-ultimate-gaming-headset-beyerdynamic-dt-770-microphone-mod

[ChaoticKinesis]

I just received my ModMic today, to complement my DT880s. I think I'll stick with that.

[thegunner100]

FYI, the MMX300 is a DT770 Premium 32ohm...it would be better to get a standard DT770 80ohm (or higher impedence if you plan on amping) and an additional clip on mic, or if you're feeling crafty, you can make your own attachment:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/195242/the-ultimate-gaming-headset-beyerdynamic-dt-770-microphone-mod

Ahh ok I didn't realize that the MMX 300 was the dt770/32.

I just received my ModMic today, to complement my DT880s. I think I'll stick with that.

I posted the link to that in another thread a while back, how is it?

[ChaoticKinesis]

I just received my ModMic today, to complement my DT880s. I think I'll stick with that.

I posted the link to that in another thread a while back, how is it?

Well I'm coming from the Zalman ZM-Mic1. The ModMic is much more sensitive and sounds clearer, so it does not require putting it so close to my mouth. I'm really liking it so far, though I've never really had a higher-end mic to use as reference.

[tauburn]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

[TheProfosist]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

[swagpiratex]

Place my order for a ModMic last week, heard today that they received a new shipment and we should be getting them either this or next week

[tauburn]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

nahh i've owned both. theyre the same thing.

[TheProfosist]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

nahh i've owned both. theyre the same thing.

ever take one apart?

[tauburn]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

nahh i've owned both. theyre the same thing.

ever take one apart?

I took my v6 apart after it broke. why?

[TheProfosist]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

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I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

nahh i've owned both. theyre the same thing.

ever take one apart?

I took my v6 apart after it broke. why?

just wondering if you comared the 2 inside because i believe their replacement part number are different too.

[thegunner100]

Just got my T70 yesterday and damn it pretty much sounds like a closed version of the dt880/600 but with MUCH better imaging and detail, though smaller soundstage. I finally put some gel pads on the T70 this morning and WOW, the sub-bass response improved pretty drastically but the treble levels went up a bit as well. Hopefully the burn-in will tame some of that treble.

[Vintage]

I have Astro A40s from 2010. The sound quality is pretty good.

[tauburn]

These things have held up pretty well.  Good value.

Show Image

I have the MDR-7506

which is the same headphone but with a blue sticker.

im heard that the 7506's have even less bass which make them not as flat and slightly more sharp because the cone is stiffer as they assume their going to be used more

nahh i've owned both. theyre the same thing.

ever take one apart?

I took my v6 apart after it broke. why?

just wondering if you comared the 2 inside because i believe their replacement part number are different too.

no i havent taken both apart.

[thegunner100]

Helping my friend sell his like-new Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro for $160 shipped if anyone is interested:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=29455.0

Also, I actually think I prefer the T70 with the stock micro-velour pads rather than the gel pads. Less piercing highers, clearer mids, but a bit less bass and isolation. They also don't get hot and sweaty like the gel pads do.

[takaki]

So many options, so little money lol

Will my O2 amp drive the 600 ohm versions of the dt 880/990 well?

Even a cmoybb can drive 600 ohms headphones to loud volume levels, but the word well could also mean a whole new ball park of improvements.

[lazerpointer]

Just got a pair of Logitech G930 for xmas and God they are the best headphones I've ever used. Just great great sound, and you can switch to 2.0 if you don't like 7.1 like me. Also the software it comes with will change your voice on teamspeak lol great for trolling.

[codymaust]

Got these for Christmas, and for $20 they are hard to beat!
http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-M6-CL-MEE-Noise-Isolating-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0038W0K2U

Unfortunately, I can't get the cable to straighten out completely so it looks like I have spaghetti hanging from my head

[Atakp]

Here's some horrible crappy cellphone pics with crappy lighting of what I have on my desk at the moment.

[sammsorensen]

Sennheiser HD555s with the 595 mod. I've considered marrying them.

You should consider selling them, or retiring them while they still work.. Their value is only going to increase! Recently sold my 4 year old pair for more than I bought them for.

In regards to this thread, I am currently using Beyerdynamic DT 990 premium 250 ohm.

[takaki]

Here's some horrible crappy cellphone pics with crappy lighting of what I have on my desk at the moment.

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you sir belongs to head-fi hahaha.

[RougeR]

got a pair of D2Ks

just got my modmic for them

[Atakp]

you sir belongs to head-fi hahaha.

lol I do spend a fair amount of time lurking over there as well 

[ihasmario]

Self explanatory. 

[bigsneakysnake]

Pretty standard choice, but an amazing one nonetheless. I like these better than the MDR-7506s I had for a couple years.

[Alessandro]

Hey atakap, is that the little dot mk1 or 2, and how do you find it in terms of general quality?

[thegunner100]

Hey atakap, is that the little dot mk1 or 2, and how do you find it in terms of general quality?

That's a WA6. Quite a price & performance gap between the little dots and WA6

http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wa6.html

[Alessandro]

Silly me! Looked a lot like the LD2 on that photo.

[Atakp]

That's actually a WA3 with a vintage Tung Sol 5998 tube. It resembles the sophia princess tube on the WA6 though. I've never owned an LD so I can't comment on that.

[KangarooZombies]

Wow those are some petty ritzy headphones...

[missalaire]

http://www.monstercable.com/headphones/eamvp/

Lets all laugh at this.

[Firefly303]

haha EA. reminds me of the $1,000 HDMI cord

[thegunner100]

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-Dedicated-Link-Cable/dp/B000I1X6PM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Oh the holy cables...

[KangarooZombies]

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-Dedicated-Link-Cable/dp/B000I1X6PM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Oh the holy cables...

Wait, what? is this for real? Why the high price?

[lazerpointer]

More importantly... Is that a Portal gun in those Amazon pics? o_0

[takaki]

I just got myself a crack kit, any guidance on tube rolling ?

The numbers, they just seem all too confusing to me. Like the same model number has so many different makes, I think I should be asking this on head-fi but this question seem so noob to be posted there and I'm too lazy to read the tube rolling thread.

Anyway, here is my humble HD600.

[llovro]

I have Logitech g930. Pretty sweet headset

[codymaust]

How do you guys feel about spending $$$ on high-end IEMs?

Just curious, because I had initially thought that I wanted to drop $100-$200 on some nice IEMs, but I've been using $25 Sony earbuds that have plenty good sound quality and a comfortable fit. Not as good as my dt770s, but miles ahead of SkullCandy/iPhone quality.

Idk if I can justify expensive buds/IEMs like I could a full sized set

[thegunner100]

How do you guys feel about spending $$$ on high-end IEMs?

Just curious, because I had initially thought that I wanted to drop $100-$200 on some nice IEMs, but I've been using $25 Sony earbuds that have plenty good sound quality and a comfortable fit. Not as good as my dt770s, but miles ahead of SkullCandy/iPhone quality.

Idk if I can justify expensive buds/IEMs like I could a full sized set

It depends on how often you use your IEMs. Do you take them outside when you walk? Commute? If you use them for at least 30 minutes a day, I think that would justify spending the money on some more expensive IEMs. I think if you purchase the Vsonic GR07, you will find that it is close to the DT770's performance. It's not quite there since it's an IEM, but it does have very good sound quality. For reference, I used to own the dt770/250 and I still currently use the gr07 when I go out or commute.

[Jocelyn]

It depends on how often you use your IEMs. Do you take them outside when you walk? Commute? If you use them for at least 30 minutes a day, I think that would justify spending the money on some more expensive IEMs. I think if you purchase the Vsonic GR07, you will find that it is close to the DT770's performance. It's not quite there since it's an IEM, but it does have very good sound quality. For reference, I used to own the dt770/250 and I still currently use the gr07 when I go out or commute.

This^ and I like that you used GR07 as a comparison. I own Gr07 MK II (and others), and while I agree that the Vsonic and all iems are "not quite there" for certain things (bass, soundstage, etc.) they do other things way better than overs (detail and accuracy). I will take a quick dynamic or dual ba iem over full size headphone any day of the week.

[takaki]

How do you guys feel about spending $$$ on high-end IEMs?

Just curious, because I had initially thought that I wanted to drop $100-$200 on some nice IEMs, but I've been using $25 Sony earbuds that have plenty good sound quality and a comfortable fit. Not as good as my dt770s, but miles ahead of SkullCandy/iPhone quality.

Idk if I can justify expensive buds/IEMs like I could a full sized set

It really depends on how much you crave for better quality music, it probably won't be day and night difference on the first listen despite what you read from the head-fi reviews.
I would really suggest you go with a slow upgrade route, the GR-07 is a good benchmark to start with, if not the shure 215 can do the trick for a decent 1st "higher" quality IEM.

[wetto]

Got my hands on one of these Cooler Master Sirus 5.1 for review:



Damn, how can they sound so worse than some $35 headphones?

[Internauta]

Hey guys, my friend is looking into TDK's STi710 and I'm not sure if geekhack would recommend them or not! Not too sure on TDK quality, never tried or researched much! He would be satisfied with any headphones, not the BEST performence/money. He bought beats and I made him return them .

http://www.tdkperformance.com/en-us/Headphones/High-Fidelity-Headphones/STi710/