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Hey guys, I need suggestions because I dont want to spend my money like an idiot.
Apr 1, 2015 at 4:26 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 11
hoooboy

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My first language is french canadian, so this is why I keep my text short in english!
 
I'm really new in the world of headphones, mp3 players and portable amplifier and this is why I always try to have what I really need and you guys know alot more than me about all that stuff.
 
What I have :
Fiio E6
C&C BH2
JBL J55
Audio Technica M50x
Sandisk Sansa Clip+ (rockboxed)
Ipod Touch 4gen  (used for my bluetooth speaker)
Philips SBT30 (bluetooth speaker)
 
I need more bass.  M50x sound really good but I would like to push the bass alot more.
At first, the M50x was supposed to replace my JBL J55 as my first portable headphones. I also used it at home for my cinema setup. Watching Hockey, TV and movies.
But the M50x is not for basshead. I'm still happy of my purchase but I need more bass.
 
I would like to have a portable headphones.
 
Here's what I think it might do the job for my ears.  But I'm not even sure what's the best bang for the buck and/or why I should spend more money on another pair of headphones.
 
I also put the price (including shipping) because I live in Canada and I will not buy Best Buy crappy headphones just because this is what we have on store.
 
My search about new headphones is pretty new. So my list is not very long!  Might have take a look about some others brands or models.
 
JBL J88  : 65$ US
V-Moda Crossfade M-80  : 100$ US
V-Moda Crossfade LP  : 145$ US
Audio-Technica ATH-WS99  : 175$ US
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm  : 190$ US
JVC HA-SZ2000  : 215$ US
 
 
My portable setup will be "ENTER NEW HEADPHONES HERE" with my Sansa Clip+ and C&C BH2 amp.
 
 
 
 
Just to let you know how about I love bass and SQ, if you know something about car subwoofer, I have a JL Audio 10W7 in my car with the H.O. box
I would still take another W7 if I had room in my car.
 

 
 
 
 
Bass is important, but Sound Quality matters too.
 
Please help me!
 
Thanks for your time!  It's really appreciated!
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 5:26 PM Post #2 of 11
First of all. You don't need a another JL Audio 10W7. You need a sub with a 15" driver :D

Check out the Basshead Lounge thread. Lots of love and discussion for bass heavy headphones there http://www.head-fi.org/t/715697/the-audiophile-bass-lounge-basshead-club-part-ii
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 5:55 PM Post #3 of 11
Yeah I already take a look at this thread.
 
But 100+ pages, in english, not very easy. Some terms are difficults to me to understand because I dont speak english and I dont know much about audio terms.
 
I will try to search into this thread again!
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 1:37 AM Post #4 of 11
There's are are core differences between using a subwoofer and a headphone, the most obvious being that the human body perceives them differently. You can measure a speaker system with a subwoofer and then get a headphone to measure the same way at the ear canal, but your body will tend to perceive the speaker+subwoofer to have stronger bass because the whole body can feel the air moved by the subwoofer.
 
In terms of system response design it's also a lot easier to get a generally neutral midrange and treble but with strong bass out of speakers+subwoofers than a headphone driver. Even if you can actually do much worse with the bass response (worse here means "too much relative to the midrange," just to be clear), the thing is you just add to the are of the subwoofer/s cone/s through a bigger subwoofer or another subwoofer, and with the corresponding increase in amplification plus the crossover settings, you can adjust the bass a lot more without really messing with the midrange. It can mess with the midrange in terms of overall system response, but not in the midwoofer's and tweeter's capability to produce the frequencies assigned to them. By contrast a headphone uses a single fullrange driver on each side, and even the one with the strongest bass will not be able to withstand EQ boosts to the bass region before distortion as much as you can basically do the same thing by adding to the subwoofer cone area (and also better subs can have longer peak to peak excursion) and getting a more powerful amp to drive the subwoofer/s.
 
Basically what I'm saying is that you need to manage your expectations for headphone bass.
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:18 AM Post #6 of 11
kapanak said:
  If you want bass, buy the Vmoda M100 and purchase the XL pads for it as well. www.headphonebar.com has all of that, and is a Canadian retailer, with comparable to US prices.
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V-Moda M-100 300$ US
XL Pads : 35$ US
 
It's on the expensive side for me! But maybe it's a good choice!
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:30 AM Post #7 of 11
hoooboy said:
   
V-Moda M-100 300$ US
XL Pads : 35$ US
 
It's on the expensive side for me! But maybe it's a good choice!
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Yes, but you can buy it for $330 Canadian which is a great deal at the link I attached. http://www.headphonebar.com/v-moda-m100/ Make sure to select your colour of choice, and the XL pads (black pads are best).
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:38 AM Post #8 of 11
kapanak said:
 
Yes, but you can buy it for $330 Canadian which is a great deal at the link I attached. http://www.headphonebar.com/v-moda-m100/ Make sure to select your colour of choice, and the XL pads (black pads are best).
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Yes, of course this Headhphone is a good choice because I have used the same headphone while making video and audio on my PrestaShop project and it was just awesome.
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:39 AM Post #9 of 11
Yes. shipping and taxes included I would be at 274$ US  (347$ CDN)
 
Still alot of money! I appreciate the suggestion!
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:40 AM Post #10 of 11
hoooboy said:
  Yes. shipping and taxes included I would be at 274$ US  (347$ CDN)
 
Still alot of money! I appreciate the suggestion!
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No problem. Since you wanted bass and something that'll last you a while, I recommended the M100. For the price, they give exquisite build quality and accessories, as well as great amounts of bass for modern music. They are also comfortable and very portable.
The XS which is an on-ear version is less comfortable, but equally bassy.
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:48 AM Post #11 of 11

"Hey guys, I need suggestions because I dont want to spend my money like an idiot."

Step one: log off Head-Fi.
Step two: never get back on. Ever.
 
Since your amp doesn't have bass boost, look for cans with already boosted bass. M100's are good for that, as are most of what you mentioned, though some especially shine with amping + EQ/bass boost.
 
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