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Unveiled: Meet the HD 620S
Hello Head-Fi! Our HD 600 audiophile headphone series is growing again today, as we proudly introduce the HD 620S: a purist headphone created for head-bobbing listening sessions when seclusion from the outside world is a must. It carries forward some of the most desired sonic characteristics of...- Sennheiser
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Comparing Hifiman Sundara to Hifiman Sundara closed back to EMU-Teak
Hi there Head-fi'ers, I just ordered the Hifiman Sundara closed back. I own the other two cans mentioned in the title. The offering price of 169 euro was too good to pass. I read that the Sundara's closed back have some wobbly midrange with some surpressed highs. I wonder how they will compare...- The Third
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- back closed back closed back headphones comparison emu emu teak hifiman open sundara
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I don't like Sundara closed back: is it worth to try Sundara open back? And... what alternatives?
The title says almost all: I bought closed back Sundara but I don't like them. I REALLY like their pumping and very controlled bass, but they always lack some sparkle in the mid/upper mid range and to me voices and guitars and similar instruments always sound a bit dull and sometimes too...- davidrf
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- closed back hifiman open back sundara sundara alternatives
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Closed Backs for Travel
Hi all! I'm off on a two week trip to Thailand soon, and I've decided to buy a second hand sp2000 for the various long plane journeys, and I feel I should get hold of some decent headphones to go with it that will be less antisocial than my Sundaras. My current closed backs are Razer Opus...- Sonorous Bleb
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- aeon closed closed back hi-x60 sp2000 travel
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SJY Starry Night
From the SJY Starry Night thread: https://www.sjyaudio.com/ From the website: Specification Impedance : 10 Ohm Driver : 80mm In-House planar Weight : 500g ~ 520g Sensitivity : ~87dB/mW *power requirement* : 1 Watt Includes Cable : 2M (3.5mm to duel 3.5mm) Pads : Angled Protein leather...- Exekuhtor
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- closed back planar drivers sjy audio wood cups
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HIFIMAN Audivina
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- closed back hifiman planar magnetic headphones
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Please, help me find one (or two?) new headphones...
Hello, fellow headphone lovers! I am reaching out regarding my search for new headphones. While I am getting ready to visit Munich 2023 Hi-Fi expo, I would like to make sure I do not miss any brand/model you think might fit my needs. Let me open by going over headphones I previously owned...- SoundCzech
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- closed back help and recommendations high end munich meze new amp new audio equipment new dac new headphones portable
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Obtainable (in-production) endgame closed back?
Hello, I missed the NYC23 Canjam and the opportunities to audition the top contenders, so I am now running in circles around DCA Stealth, not quite ready to make up my mind. I am looking to buy second-hand so listening / sending back isn't really an option. I am ok with $2500 or so pricetag, if...- ZzBOG
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- closed back dca stealth totl
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ZMF Atrium Closed
Hi everyone, With the exciting upcoming launch of ZMF's new closed backed headphone - the Atrium Closed - it is time to start a new thread here on Head-Fi. Please see Head-Fi's video announcement from earlier today: Stay tuned for more info and reviews! And excited for our upcoming...- goldwerger
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- atrium closed back closed back headphones zmf zmf atrium
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Closed Back Over Ear Headphones under 50 dollars.
Hi, I need help with Over Ear Closed Back Headphones under 50$, I'd use them for listening Metal and Rock music on computer. Which headphones should I buy under 50 bucks? Thank you for any help.- krys42
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- closed back closed back headphones closed backs computer headphones headphones advice over ear over ear headphones rock music
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Cyberdrive FiRENZE HP102
Speaker: Hi-Res Hybrid Dual Driver Frequency Response: 5Hz-50Khz CAEE DSP: Balanced 192KHz/24Bit with Equalizer Audio Output: Balanced 192KHz/24bit Audio Power Output: 180mW Dynamic Range (HP-AMP): 107db SNR (HP-AMP): 108dB THD + N (HP-AMP): 0.007 Battery Life - Lossless: >> 12hrs PC Connection... -
JMAudio XTC Open-Back Audiophile Headphones
New headphones from John Massaria Audio (JMA), famous for modifying Kennerton and Hifiman products. See below for product description from their webstore: JM Audio Edition XTC 50mm BioNano Wool/Beryllium Dynamic CONTACT US FOR COLORS AND STYLES AVAILABLE and TUNING AVAILABLE We use two... -
Edifier Stax Spirit S3
S3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Around 80 hours for music play and a short 10-minute charge giving 11 hours playtime. Industry-leading Planar Magnetic Driver bringing Hi-Res certified audio with cleaner sound, greater resolution, better imaging, as same as true professional recording powered by...- ywheng89
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SIVGA Oriole
DESCRIPTION: * The combination of wood and metal materials makes a classic and compact design. * Wood housing is made by hand with fine workmanship. * Metal parts made by multiple processes for high-end look and durability. * The headband is designed light, comfortable and wears no pressure... -
Attention All Drummers ...
I'd like to get an idea from the collective how one would play an acoustic drum set at full volume while listening to music without damaging their hearing. Do you guys use an IEM, open back, closed backs? Thanks.- Somatic
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- closed back drums drumset iem open back practice
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SJY Audio Starry Night Planar Magnetic Headphone
The SJY Audio Starry Night Planar Magnetic Headphone from Jeffrey Yin is live on a crowdfunding site. Not sure about rules to linking so you'll have to Google. They are an over ear closed back wooden planar magnetic headphone. Zeos reviewed them on YouTube. You'll need some serious power to...- admiralnorman
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- closed back planar drivers sjy audio wood cups
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HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back
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- closed closed back hifiman hifiman sundara hifiman sundara closed-back planar sundara sundara hifiman
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Stellia vs ZMF VC vs Sony MDR Z1R vs ...?
I am looking for a closed back headphone to go with my HD800s which I love, but can't use sometimes when it's too loud in the office. I have Z7M2 and while they are very comfortable and alright-sounding, I need more soundstage. Also Z7M2 suffer from a weird bug - they hiss (I am using Topping...- ZzBOG
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- closed back closed back headphones ether c flow stellia z1r zmf verite closed
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Most comfortable closed-back headphones under $1000?
I've got some somewhat unusual requirements and I'm hoping folks can point me in the right direction. For like... a decade or so now, I've used my DT-770s as my primary work headphones. And while they are supremely comfortable, they sound only... fine, and the absurdly long cable is a huge PITA...- CubeApril
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- beyerdynamic dt-770 pro closed back comfort dt-700
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Ollo Audio S4R Recording Headphones
Product page: https://us.olloaudio.com/products/s4r-recording-headphones Claimed by Ollo Audio Hand picked and left / right matched transducers to +/-1dB SPL pink noise range 100Hz-10kHz tolerance delivering accuracy and instrument separation. All spare parts available and exchangeable using...- Takarajima
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- closed back monitoring headphone
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Best noise isolation for $900 - $1500 (no IEMs)
I bought a pair of Shure KSE1200 earphones specifically for trips where I need really good noise isolation. I spent months getting a custom silicon sleeve to fit just right for my very peculiar ear canals. However, in the end, I've realized that IEMs / earphones are just not made for my ears. I...- floeezy
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- active noise cancelling closed back full size full-size isolation noise canceling noise isolation passive noise isolation
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Higher-end closed back recommendations
Hi all, I'm sure you have seen this one before but everyone's preferences are different so here we go again. Looking for a higher-end closed back daily driver. I primarily listen to music while working but I also do a ton of gaming. I know those two don't always mix but hoping we can find...- user4404
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- closed back focal stellia recomendations zmf verite closed
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