Recent content by ChorniyVolk
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: I recall reading in a few places that people said Sennheiser had become aware of the problem and had fixed it for later productions of both the 558 and 598.- ChorniyVolk
- Post #8,013
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: I mention the 840 because they're still available on electronics expo and have quite the meaty discount with the coupon. So do the 558's though. So how do they compare? As far as the open vs closed debate, I think I'm on the side of open as I'd be using them at home, where I don't...- ChorniyVolk
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Hey so been looking around for where to buy the HD598 for a good price and at the moment, doesn't seem to really be happening for me. Everywhere I look, they're in the mid 200's. So just to reiterate: What other headphones are good unamped for all around usage (games, music of various...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,991
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Is there a cheap amp that could drive a pair of HD650's or lesser headphones? What does an amp do exactly? I had my HD555's plugged into my soundcard and most of the time I was only comfortable with them at 5% volume, or around there. Is that something else? What decent headphones...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,841
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
And what about a modded 558 compared to the 598? I'm getting mixed opinions, some say it's nearly the same, others say it's very different, and a few people even think the 558's once modded are better than the 598's.- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,763
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Alright so I'm fairly set on the idea of getting the HD598, but I'm not so sure it's for the right reasons. I just figure the move from 555's to 598's will be pretty simple and I'm used to the 555's and Sennheiser, but maybe I should consider other options? I think I'd want to grab the 598's for...- ChorniyVolk
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Where would be a good place to buy a pair? I'll wait the weekend and do some more research since they won't be shipped during that time anyway, but I'm looking up some reviews and info now and people keep mentiioning prices in the mid to high $100s, whereas now I see it on places like Amazon in...- ChorniyVolk
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
So it seems like the HD598's get recommend a lot. The other headphones that fit my needs, how do they compare to the HD598 in terms of their bang to buck ratio, as well the sound? I just need a balanced headphone at this point, it's my only source of sound on my PC and I'd need it for...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,729
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: Well I actually don't need them for portable use, or isolation (assuming that means reducing sound I hear from outside the headphones) or have them closed. I'll have to edit that into the original post. I'd just be using these things at home, and I'm looking for quality...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,641
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: Yeah, I suppose, I'm not hoping to spend $300, I just like to keep my range open just in case. Don't want to set a budget of $150 when there could be some pure magic being sold for $239 that's worth $500 or something like that. Are those among the best bang for their buck...- ChorniyVolk
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Hey guys, not entirely sure what to search so figured I'd just make a new post. Need a new pair of cans, but don't know where to start with the comparisons and all that. Currently have the HD555s with the foam pad things removed. Just ran into a problem, want to upgrade. Budget: $200-$300...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #7,632
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Equal or better iems than the ADDIEM at around $50?
Whoops, double post.- ChorniyVolk
- Post #19
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Equal or better iems than the ADDIEM at around $50?
Heh, I read that post of yours in that other thread ipoodz. I'll definitely look into it, maybe even tomorrow. Are they more comfortable than the stock tips too? I switched to large from medium, and I don't notice too big a difference aside from the pain in my ears. Medium and small are...- ChorniyVolk
- Post #18
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Equal or better iems than the ADDIEM at around $50?
NE-7Ms? You really think they're an upgrade from the ADDIEMs in every way? I've read some mixed reports where they are competitive with the ADDIEMs but they don't beat them in every category.- ChorniyVolk
- Post #15
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Equal or better iems than the ADDIEM at around $50?
Peroxide worked, that and a bit of needle action to get rid of specific blocked holes. I switched to the medium sized tips from the small ones, I think I hear a difference but that could be a placebo sort of effect. Anyone got any bass-filled tracks I can check out to make sure?- ChorniyVolk
- Post #11
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors