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post #22816 of 29052
1/2/13 at 8:48am
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Originally Posted by AriaSen View Post

Hey,

Can someone please help me decide whether to get the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro or the Hifiman HE 400.
Keep in mind that I like bass. Not terrible overpowered MDR or beats type of bass but bass that has a nice impact which you can feel but without ruining the mids.

I have already bought the Vmoda m100's but I am planning to return them because they are extremely uncomfortable because the earcups are too small.

If anyone has other suggestions please do tell me.
My budget is 300-400 dollars.
And I generally listen to EDM(Dubstep etc) but I occasionally also listen to pop,rock and some female vocal orientated music(Norah Jones).

I own the FiiO E7 so amping wouldnt be a problem.

Finally it would be a great help if you can recommend a good headphone store in the UK. I had to pay a hefty customs charge when ordering the Vmodas from America(£57).

Thank you.


 


The HE400 have excellent bass, but they are fairly neutral cans (as will be any in your price range, the high end will usually be neutral focused and emphasized bass will be in the slightly lower tier)
I can't comment on the Beyers but the HE400's are really excellent at all music, I love mine for EDM / dubstep stuff. The bass is great but the entire range is also great...which may/may not provide the impact you seem to want. That will require bass emphasis which is easier found in slightly cheaper phones (but not exclusively)
My short demo of the vmoda 100 showed a bass emphasis but I thought the mids were a lot muddier than my 400's
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post #22817 of 29052
1/2/13 at 9:03am
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Originally Posted by LanceToTheN View Post

Heyas all, new here and only jus learned about headphone amps and other high end audio equipment last week. I currently own only this dinky thing

 

http://us.playstation.com/ps3/accessories/wireless-stereo-headset-ps3.html

 

and am wondering if it's possible to upgrade from there for my own personal uses.

 

 

 

 

Music genres:

*Mostly Synthesized Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSx0SSvOtUs

 

*Lots of J-Rock/Pop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stk3r9a5ykI

 

*Lots of Dance/Techno/Industrial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFKzEZhytGA

 

*Even more Easy Listening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1CjxQXXA7o

 

 

Portable: No, home PC use.

 

 

Price range: Not including the portable amp/dac, $600. Including a portable amp/dac, $800.

 

 

Closed/Open: I prefer Closed, but if Open will offer such a significant mind-boggling world-ending camatose-from-pleasure experience, I'm up for it.

 

 

Headphone preference:

*I prefer "fake leather padding" around the ear cups over silk padding, but if a headphone with silk padding will offer such a significant mind-boggling world-ending camatose-from-pleasure experience, I'm up for it.

 

*A headphone that goes over the head (I hate the over-the-ear ones)

 

 

Other Notes:

*I love Bass, but I HATE Bass that drowns everything out

I think u should take a look at the following headphones:

Hifiman HE-500 (which is open, but it still has quite a flat and neutral bass)
Denon AH-D5000 (closed, but the bass might drown to much out for your liking)
Sennheiser HD-650 (open, but is one of the most highly praised headphones around head-fi) (recommendation for the Senns are aftermarket cables and a good amp)

Maybe other members've got some other recommendations ;)
 

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post #22818 of 29052
1/2/13 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by PurpleAngel View Post

The Phoebus can easily drive 250-Ohm headphones.


Thanks!

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post #22819 of 29052
1/2/13 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by peter123 View Post

 

 

Oups, I missed the closed can part. wink_face.gif

 

~Kami

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post #22820 of 29052
1/2/13 at 10:08am
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Originally Posted by kamikaziH2Omln View Post

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Originally Posted by KG Jag View Post


Slim pickings in that price range.  Check out the JVC HARX700.

 

The Superlux HD 681 Dynamic Semi-Open Headphones will probably leak too much for your needs.

Also, the Koss Portapros are quite reveled for their amazing price vs. driver quality. The sacrifices? The looks of the headphones are a love hate thing, as it has an almost "retro" look. Definitely an amazing buy for their price ($36). Also, the bass of these guys are pronounced as well, another love/ hate thing.

 

Best of luck!

 

~Kami


But the Portapros leak too much for his stated needs.

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post #22821 of 29052
1/2/13 at 1:49pm

Hey all, trying to get into audiophile headphones/etc after having a pair of Beats by Dre for a few years. Finalized wised up and realized that they're style over substance.

 

I'm looking to get a good pair of entry-level headphones in the $120 or less range. So far I've been looking at the: AKG K240 , Grado SR80i , and Audio-Technica ATH-M50. Any opinions on these? I've only just begun researching though, so if anyone has any other suggestions in the same price range i'm all ears.

 

Also, maybe a dumb question, but would you guys recommend a DAC with headphones in this price range? I've been looking at the Fiio E10 as I primarily listen to music through my Macbook Air.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

edit: Realized the music I listen to could be relevant.. Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic mainly.


Edited by pjames32 - 1/2/13 at 1:52pm
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post #22822 of 29052
1/2/13 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by pjames32 View Post

Hey all, trying to get into audiophile headphones/etc after having a pair of Beats by Dre for a few years. Finalized wised up and realized that they're style over substance.

 

I'm looking to get a good pair of entry-level headphones in the $120 or less range. So far I've been looking at the: AKG K240 , Grado SR80i , and Audio-Technica ATH-M50. Any opinions on these? I've only just begun researching though, so if anyone has any other suggestions in the same price range i'm all ears.

 

Also, maybe a dumb question, but would you guys recommend a DAC with headphones in this price range? I've been looking at the Fiio E10 as I primarily listen to music through my Macbook Air.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

edit: Realized the music I listen to could be relevant.. Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic mainly.

I've personally used the SR-80i, and they SOUND GREAT. I can't say much about the others, but with an open eared pair of cans, if you are using it anywhere but by yourself, you're going to annoy others and you'll probably feel self conscious about it too. I love them a ton, but the sound leakage and the fact that you can have interference from around you might be a point to consider closed over open cans. If you're using this for alone use, by all means, GET THE SR-80i, as they fit all your needs. They sound good unamped, but they also sound good with an amp as well.

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post #22823 of 29052
1/2/13 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by pjames32 View Post

Hey all, trying to get into audiophile headphones/etc after having a pair of Beats by Dre for a few years. Finalized wised up and realized that they're style over substance.

 

I'm looking to get a good pair of entry-level headphones in the $120 or less range. So far I've been looking at the: AKG K240 , Grado SR80i , and Audio-Technica ATH-M50. Any opinions on these? I've only just begun researching though, so if anyone has any other suggestions in the same price range i'm all ears.

 

Also, maybe a dumb question, but would you guys recommend a DAC with headphones in this price range? I've been looking at the Fiio E10 as I primarily listen to music through my Macbook Air.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

edit: Realized the music I listen to could be relevant.. Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic mainly.


They are all reasonable choices provided open and/or semi-open cans will work for you.  The 240 is the most balanced.  The Grado has its unique mid-centric wall of sound and (except for being open) is the most suitable of the three for portable use.  The closed M-50 has the most bass but at the cost of recessed mids.

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post #22824 of 29052
1/2/13 at 3:36pm
Hey, Im looking for some very comfy immersive gaming headphones. I recently purchased the sony pulse elite and thought they were too gimicky and incredibly uncomfortable. I also had the g930 and found the leatherette uncomfy. I loved the feeling of my old carcharias, but didnt like the sound all that much. I have very sensitive ears, and prefer some open cloth earpads. I do not play a whole lot of fps, and have a very spread taste. As a gamer, I really enjoy bass, which is what lured me to those painful pulse elite.
My limit is a 100.. and maybe a bit over, since I will need a new sound card too. I also will be attaching a mic. I was looking at the ad700, but I have a normal sized cranium and would also miss the bass. Please help, thanks.
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post #22825 of 29052
1/2/13 at 3:57pm

Hi there, for my Denon AH-D7100, what amplifiers should I get for portable use with ipod and iphone? Fiio E17 or E10 or E7? (which could be used both with my laptop and on the go） My budget does not allow me to spend hundreds of pounds on home entertainment systems as I'm still living at University accommodation.  What would be the best combination to use for my headphone? Thanks very much for your input.

 

I should mention that I'm new to the audiophile world, and have never used an amp before, I usually listen straight out of my ipod/iphone or mac. I have owned sennheiser， audio technica headphones, as well as Beats pro.

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post #22826 of 29052
1/2/13 at 4:02pm
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Originally Posted by Thompd15 View Post

Hey everyone,
I was looking to replace my gaming headset(turtle beach hpa2) with a higher end headset. However, after a bit of research it appears I would be better off getting some good headphones and a cheap mic. So now I'm looking to replace both my headset for gaming/movies/music and my bose ie2 for on the go listening. I listen to mainly rock(think siriusxm channel 37, octane) and electronic(channel 51/52, bpm and electric area). My budget is around $300 and after browsing this forum I think my best bet is the sennheiser momentum. But before I spend my money on these headphones I want everyone's opinion as I can't go anywhere to test them.

After looking around I found that the k550s and the mdr-1r both look pretty solid. I like the idea of a bigger sound stage from the k550s but I'm afraid it will leak too much and be too hard to use o the the go. What do you guys think:
Momentum, k550 or mdr-1r
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post #22827 of 29052
1/2/13 at 5:30pm
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Originally Posted by Thompd15 View Post

After looking around I found that the k550s and the mdr-1r both look pretty solid. I like the idea of a bigger sound stage from the k550s but I'm afraid it will leak too much and be too hard to use o the the go. What do you guys think:
Momentum, k550 or mdr-1r
K550 do indeed have much larger cups in circumference and do not come with a carry case and have a long cable. The momentum and sony may be easier to lug around.

I actually love my k550 and the isolation of the k550 is fine. I use them all the time sitting up in bed while my wife sleeps. You just might consider the 551 for the shorter cable if you go with the AKG.
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post #22828 of 29052
1/2/13 at 6:00pm

Hi,

 

I'm a complete audio n00b and was wondering if I could get some help. I have chosen the Schiit Audio Magni and Modi as a desktop setup, hopefully ordering them soon, and the Fiio E7 to pair with my iPod Classic as a portable rig but, when it comes to the headphone side of things I don't really know what to go for. I would like a pair for portability and a pair for at home. My price range is about £350. I consider myself fairly eclectic so some headphone that work well with most genres. 

 

Thanks:)

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post #22829 of 29052
1/2/13 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by TrueToTheMusic View Post

I would like a pair for portability and a pair for at home. My price range is about £350. I consider myself fairly eclectic so some headphone that work well with most genres.

 

Two pairs for £350 total? £350 each? Both sets for most genres? Everything from chamber music to heavy metal?

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post #22830 of 29052
1/2/13 at 7:16pm

both for £350 total and for most genres like most rock sub-genres, pop, blues ect.

 

thanks for the reply:)

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