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post #26356 of 28837
3/20/13 at 6:12pm
I just like the lack of bulk. The over ears are just too much for me. I've been using iems forever..so baby steps haha
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post #26357 of 28837
3/20/13 at 6:22pm
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Originally Posted by Trunks159 View Post

Yeah they're definitely on ear.  I think you should get the M80s because of they're superior build quality.  The esw9a will break like a twig, but the m80s will stay with you forever. They should be the best bet.  Other than that, you've got:
Fidelio M1
Senn amperior

There aren't very many sealed on ears out there.  Why do you need on ears though?

I really can't stand the video game look of the m80 lol
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post #26358 of 28837
3/20/13 at 6:25pm
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I really can't stand the video game look of the m80 lol

I don't know what you mean by "video game look" but...

 

You can't even see them when they are on your head, so I don't see the problem.

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post #26359 of 28837
3/20/13 at 6:54pm
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I am new to cans and my first purchase was the v moda lp crossfade had them for about 2 months, I think im ready for an upgrade. I really like that they have very nice bass just wish the mids wouldn't get mixed in with the bass and wish the highs were slightly more sparkly... I also ordred a pair of klipsch reference one last week. they have good bass but the highs are a little hot, they are going back... any advice would be appreciated...don't wanna keep spending money budget is around 100.00.

klipsch went back and since i like the vmodas lps I ordered a pair of voda m80, I hear very nice things about them and they sound like they can be an upgrade to the lps... what else should I be looking at?
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post #26360 of 28837
3/20/13 at 7:28pm
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I don't know what you mean by "video game look" but...

You can't even see them when they are on your head, so I don't see the problem.

Another thing is I plan on working out in these and I heard that the mesh padding absorbs all the sweat and smells quite fast from that.
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post #26361 of 28837
3/20/13 at 8:43pm
Fairly sure the m50 has a pleather or something which shouldnt be too permiable. And you can get replacement pads any time on eabay with leather or something if you want
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post #26362 of 28837
3/20/13 at 8:47pm

Hey guys I have sennheiser hd595 and love their sound, but they leak sound a lot.  I'd like to get some headphones with equal sound quality that don't leak, so I was thinking of some closed back headphones.  I watch a lot of movies and listen to dubstep on my headphones.  I don't want to spend more than about $150 or so but I can go a little higher if I need to.  

Can you tell me if these are good options?  Or if you've heard them and also sennheiser similar to the 595 how they'd compare?

edit: I mostly listen to from my desktop pc sound card output, but I just ordered an Aune T1 dac/headphone amp from china

 

Gemini DJ HSR-1000 $72 on amazon

M-Audio Studiophile Q40 $126 on amazon

 

Ultrasone HFI-780 $150 on amazon

Shure SRH840 $165 on amazon

Beyerdynamic dt-770 250 ohm $178 on amazon


Edited by uncola - 3/20/13 at 8:49pm
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post #26363 of 28837
3/20/13 at 10:31pm
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Alrighty guys, I need some headphone recommendations. I've narrowed it down to the hd598 with fiio e11, dt880 32 ohm without fiio e11, and the mdr ma900 with fiio e11. Please try to stick to the list because ive already done a few months of research on these.

I am considering almost the exact same things, I am considering HD 598 with Fiio e17 or dt880 with no amp. Thoughts, anyone?

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post #26364 of 28837
3/20/13 at 11:56pm
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Hey guys I have sennheiser hd595 and love their sound, but they leak sound a lot.  I'd like to get some headphones with equal sound quality that don't leak, so I was thinking of some closed back headphones.  I watch a lot of movies and listen to dubstep on my headphones.  I don't want to spend more than about $150 or so but I can go a little higher if I need to.  

Can you tell me if these are good options?  Or if you've heard them and also sennheiser similar to the 595 how they'd compare?

edit: I mostly listen to from my desktop pc sound card output, but I just ordered an Aune T1 dac/headphone amp from china

 

Gemini DJ HSR-1000 $72 on amazon

M-Audio Studiophile Q40 $126 on amazon

 

Ultrasone HFI-780 $150 on amazon

Shure SRH840 $165 on amazon

Beyerdynamic dt-770 250 ohm $178 on amazon


They all have more bass than you Senns.  The Shure has the least more bass than your Senn.

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post #26365 of 28837
3/21/13 at 12:00am
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Originally Posted by Trunks159 View Post

Alrighty guys, I need some headphone recommendations. I've narrowed it down to the hd598 with fiio e11, dt880 32 ohm without fiio e11, and the mdr ma900 with fiio e11. Please try to stick to the list because ive already done a few months of research on these.

I am considering almost the exact same things, I am considering HD 598 with Fiio e17 or dt880 with no amp. Thoughts, anyone?


The DT 880 is the best can in your grouping.  However, I would not get it unless you get at least the 250 Ohm version and an amp strong enough to drive it.

 

The other two cans are good and relatively easy to drive.  The Sony is very easy to drive.

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post #26366 of 28837
3/21/13 at 1:46am
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How does the tried and true HD 650 compare to the signature I'm targeting?

You won't like the treble.  It is veiled--more than the HD 600.  Neither is on the bright side.

Too bad. This deal just popped up and it would have been good timing to take advantage of it. But yes, everything I've read about does make it seem as though I wouldn't prefer them.


Edited by roguegeek - 3/21/13 at 1:49am
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post #26367 of 28837
3/21/13 at 2:04am

Not sure if I should ask again but:

 

I am looking for a new headset for around 200$, either from ebay or an online retailer that ships worlwide.

I mainly play games like battlefield 3, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and mostly shooters.

I listen to dance and electronic music.

And watch movies and tv shows a few times a week.

Also if possible, they should have a built in microphone, or I will just get a cheap external one.

 

Any recommendations?

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post #26368 of 28837
3/21/13 at 8:56am
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Not sure if I should ask again but:

 

I am looking for a new headset for around 200$, either from ebay or an online retailer that ships worlwide.

I mainly play games like battlefield 3, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and mostly shooters.

I listen to dance and electronic music.

And watch movies and tv shows a few times a week.

Also if possible, they should have a built in microphone, or I will just get a cheap external one.

 

Any recommendations?

Well for starters you need an open can.  I myself am looking for an open can for around the same price.

 

Ive found 3 that compete for the title:

AKG Q701

Sennheiser HD558/598

MDR MA900

 

I will probably get the ma900s though.

 

Actually, i take that back, you don't need n open can.  The Beyerdynamic DT770 pro 80s are perfect for dance/electronic music and have a great sound stage.  If you get an open can, your definitely gonna loose some bass for those genres, but will be mind blowing for games.  You should check them out.

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post #26369 of 28837
3/21/13 at 10:33am
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Originally Posted by choLOL View Post

So my superlux headphones broke, is the ATH-M50 a good replacement/upgrade? or are there better cans than the M50's in that price range? I listen mostly to dubstep (old school dubstep, not the skrillex kind), no amps, straight from my PC's soundcard (Asus Xonar DG) and sometimes from my phone. I'd like a closed back pair for a change. Thanks!

 


bumping my post. :) I'm gonna buy this weekend for vacation next week. :)

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post #26370 of 28837
3/21/13 at 11:53am
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bumping my post. smily_headphones1.gif I'm gonna buy this weekend for vacation next week. smily_headphones1.gif

Definitely. The m50 has much better bass. I have the Superlux 681 and found the treble a bit too harsh.
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