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For the past few weeks I was really intent on getting one of the higher end more "refined" headphones. After a lot of pondering, I decided that I may be getting ahead of myself. Maybe I don't want one refined, technically superior headphone. I think since this is my first step info the...- mark333
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Best open headphone for EDM under $400
This may sound like an oxymoron, but are there any open headphones that are great for EDM? I also listen to rock, classical, ambient (chillout, post-rock), but I would like these headphones to excel at Electronic Dance Music. For example, I would love for these headphones to accurately reproduce...- floeezy
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- hifiman-he-400 sennheiser-hd-600 sennheiser-hd-598 grado-sr-325i-prestige-series-headphones ultrasone-hfi-780
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Need recommendation
Hi there, please help me out with some recommendation for my home set up. Rig: Laptop > Foobar 2000(Will be playing mostly FLAC and 320kbps MP3) > Schiit Modi & Magni > Headphone Usage: Music & Gaming(FPS) Genre: Non audiophile collection of :P consisting of the following : Rock...- adrenc94
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best headphones for under $400
To make it short and simple i want a good set for about $400. i listen to techno, rock and roll, r&b, and classical. i want something with HEAVY bass though. any suggestions would be fine! also i want good audio(of course) and good build quality- nhullheart
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- hifiman-he-400 fiio-e11 akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line
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Upgrade me
Hello all. I am currently using an old ipod (Rockboxed) with WAV files, Fiio dock out cable, Fiio E7 and Sennheiser HD 595's. I am happy with this sound but like the rest of you guys I am chasing the next high. I would prefer new cans as the Fiio E7 is a recent acqusition. ...- subseasniper
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Help please. Sound you can feel?
What headphones would you recommend for these types of songs: Miguel Jontel "The Thrill" (anything else by him too), Kings of Leon "Closer", Alex Clare "Too Close", Nero "Promises", Enya "Only Time", and Dido "Here with Me" : Miguel- The Thrill ...- April2Ari
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- hifiman-he-400 mrspeakers-mad-dog-t50rp-mod sennheiser-momentum sennheiser-hd-598 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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audio technica ath-m50 vs hifiman he400
How to these compare? I have a pair of Grado RS1i's that I love for rock but I have been listening to some more bass heavy music lately. I have tried the HE-400's out about a year ago and loved the amount of sub bass. I don't live anywhere near a place that sells headphones like this. So any...- the5chord
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- hifiman-he-400 audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones grado-rs1i-reference-series-headphones grado-rs1
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Closed-ear earphones for a fan of UE TripleFi 10?
Hi, Head-Fi folks, I'm in the market for a pair of closed-ear over-the-ear headphones, with an emphasis on good isolation, low leakage, and comfort, and I hope you can help me pick some. I've worn UE TripleFi 10s for many years and have always preferred them to all other headphones I've...- escf
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Good overhead headphones for EDM around $300-$400
Hello all, I am in search of a good substitute for my krk rp6 monitors for when I move on campus for college. I would like a pair of over-ear headphones for EDM (primarily progressive house and trance). I am looking for good bass with a lot of impact on kicks without sacrificing too much in the...- Jcat4
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Step above mid fi
Hi, I have finally gotten the funds to upgrade from my Denon D5000s. My budget is 2000 dollars for both amp/DAC and headphones. I would like a can that does the denons better. Better bass(quality not thump), better mid range and better imaging. I'm using a fiio e9+schiit modi combo.- Dgiant
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Looking for open headphones for home using.
Hello, I am looking for new headphones. I use headphones at home, priority Open headphones. Price for headphones under 500$.- Justinijo
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Should I buy just one Beats Headphone?
I know Beats aren't that liked and starting collecting headphones I never liked them much. But since I never bought them (tried them a few times when I go to walmart) could I even say anything? Should I buy and try beats once just to get an opinion on these so called headphones.....- Genjisleeps
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- beats-by-dre-solo-2-wireless-black headphones hifiman-he-400 hifiman-he-500
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Hifiman HE-400 $360
Hey just thought I'd pass this along Hifimam HE-400 for $360 at one of the flash sale sites http://bit.ly/10QpEqI- Phoenix07013
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Ultrasone 900 VS Hi-Fi Man HE 400
I'm finally narrowing down my next headphone purchase. The two choices seem to be the Ultrasone 900 Vs the Hi-Fiman HE 400. I have quite a discerning ear. I know the 900 is famous for bass, and the HE 400s are receiving just fantastic reviews. I probably can't go wrong with either. They are both...- Dodgercat
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Sennheiser ie80 in full sized cans
Hi guys, I've just listened carefully to all my headphones, and, sadly, my favorite tend to be the Sennheiser ie80... At least tonight. "Sadly", because I'm not really an in-ear guy... So my question is simple : to you, in which full sized open cans will I find the ie80's sound signature ...- Huckle
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What are the best headphones to buy?
Hi, I'm new to the forums and I'm wondering what headphones I should buy? My budget for the Headphones + any equipment I need (Amp?) is around £2000 . I'm not an audophile, I just enjoy good sound and would like to purchase some top quality headphones. I was thinking about the Sennheiser HD...- Truesound
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- hifiman-he-400 denon-ah-d600 audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones sennheiser-hd-800-headphones denon-ah-d7000-headphones
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Looking for new cans, what can you recommend?
Hey all I've been out of headphones for a while but I'm ready to jump back in. I want a pair of home headphones that don't require a ridiculously powerful amp, the excellent HP amp on my Decco is strong enough to drive Grado PS1ks so I think it should be fine with most. I'd also prefer to stay...- LingLing1337
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- hifiman-he-400 stax-sr-5nb
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First legitimate hi-fi setup?
Hello, I was wanting to purchase my first "Hi-fi" headphone setup but before I did that I wanted the communities advice (For obvious reasons) Now, I already have a pair of closed headphones (Senn's momentum's) but I was wanting something a bit better for home use. My budget is around $700...- OmarSy
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- hifiman-he-400 sennheiser-momentum akg-k701-studio-headphones beyerdynamic-dt880s audio-technica-ath-ad900
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HIFIMAN: HE-400 Compared to BEYERDYNAMIC: DT 880 (600 Ohm)
I have read many reviews of these two pairs of headphones but thought I'd get some feedback from people who have actually listened to them. Are either of them difficult to drive? Would my FiiO E17 suffice to drive these cans? Eventually I'll be getting another amp but this is what I have at the...- seag33k
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- hifiman-he-400 beyerdynamic-dt-880-pro-600-ohms fiio-e17
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Design / look of headphones and you
Inpired by the "Do Grados Look Ugly? Or Do They Look Cool?" thread: Does the design of headphones influence your buying decisions? I am affected by the design. If they look ugly to me I have a hard time liking them. I do appreciate the sound for itself, but most probably...- ev13wt
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HiFiMan on sale at Touch of Modern
I am certainly not promoting nor am affiliated in any way with Touch of Modern, but I bought my Focal Spirit Ones there at a discount. Right now they have the HiFiMan HE-400 selling for $360 and the RE-400 for $90. In the listing, it says delivery time is "3-5 weeks" and this is true (I have no...- Funambulistic
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Please help, $300 - $400 open back recommendations.
I'm new :) Currently looking for $300 - $400 (no stretching price) open back fun. I listen to EVERYTHING. I want as wide a range music and movie headphone as I can get. ATM I Have: Sennheiser 598 Topping TP41 amp http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=310-324...- jbarrentine
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- hifiman-he-400 grado-sr60-headphones akg-k-702-black topping-tp41-ta2021-t-amp-headphone-mini-amplifier-25wpc sennheiser-hd-600 sennheiser-hd-598 beyerdynamic-dt880s
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Headphones with Westone-like house signature
Hello. I've been on this forum for awhile and have been through quite an amount of headphones considering my age aka the amount, or lack thereof, of money I have. I've found what I presume to be my perfect portable CIEM, the Westone ES3X (and the ES5 I presume due to it technically being an...- AyeVeeN
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Cans vs Speakers pound for pound.
I gotta say, sat here switching between listening to my latest cans, a pair of HifiMan HE-400s and my Yamaha HS80m active monitors, there's no comparison. I mean, I've been into hifi for years and researched and built and systems around my budget, very often sounding way above that budget...- amigomatt
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- hifiman-he-400 yamaha-hs80m-studio-reference-monitor
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DT880 to what?
Hi I'm wanting to buy new headphones and I'm coming from a Beyerdynamic DT880 600ohm paired with a matrix-m-stage amp and asus essence stx soundcard. I'm wanting warmer/more fun and possibly more bass. These will be used for music(electronica/edm/epic) and gaming. Comfort is also a big...- AltCtrl
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- hifiman-he-400 akg-k-702-black philips-fidelio-x1 beyerdynamic-dt880s akg-k712-pro sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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