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    The Head-Fi Members' Poll for headphones - 2022

    Best Dynamic Driver Headphones $0-$99.99 $100-$249.99 - Sennheiser HD 58x Jubilee $250-$499.99 $500-$999.99 $1000-$2999.99 $3000 and above (I've deleted the rest of the categories, as I haven't heard anything from them) The HD 58x were $180 from Drop and are pretty balanced, with a slight bass...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Right at this moment, I'm attending a Zoom meeting at work, using an old Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 USB mic/headset. The vinyl is all worn off the ear pads and it creaks whenever I move, but it works fine still and doesn't need batteries. When I'm not in meetings here, I use the JBL Tune 130 NC...
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    buy Bose earphones

    Pino, I think at this point, you are into "Analysis Paralysis". It's time to just make a decision and buy based on your gut instinct. Or, if you don't have the money together yet, just wait and try to think about something else.
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    buy Bose earphones

    I haven't listened to the Sony. Looking at it, they copied the Bose as closely as possible, trying to grab a chunk of their market. I would probably try to find a comparative review and see which one sounds better. If they're close, which one has better support in your country? Probably Sony. I...
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    buy Bose earphones

    Most of us here are not audio technicians, nor audio engineers nor any type of audio professional. The only difference is maybe some "senior" guys' ears are more attuned to different things, and that is not necessarily good. The more selective you are about headphones, the more you will "need"...
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    Review by 'Smaug1' on item 'Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee'

    Background: I'm newish at the headphone game. My 'phones for comparison: Sony MDR-V600 - Closed back, folding, mid-high of Sony's range 20 years ago Bose QuietComfort 35 - Noise canceling, closed back Sony & Panasonic mass market IEMs JBL TUNE130NC noise cancelling wireless mass market IEMs I...
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    buy Bose earphones

    If you look at the headphones physical condition, you will be able to verify how much she used them. How worn are the ear pads and head pad? This is a personal preference. I personally found that when doing math and science, I could listen to music; it even seemed to help, if i was listening to...
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    buy Bose earphones

    It has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Yes, it's rechargeable by micro USB. However, they have a finite lifespan. Only good for so many charge cycles. (500 is typical) If the current owner has had the headphones for 3 years and has recharged it twice a week, it takes a bit out of the battery...
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    Fun closed-back headphones recommandation with good bass

    OP: I just ordered a Meze 99 Noir from Massdrop. It seems like just what we're looking for. It's $100 cheaper than the Classic version available elsewhere; only differences are the wood (darker), metal finish (black instead of gold plating) and only one 6' cord is included, instead of a 10'...
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    Fun closed-back headphones recommandation with good bass

    i have no idea what ur talking about i think you quoted the wrong message
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    Fun closed-back headphones recommandation with good bass

    I’m looking for about the same thing. Something with a bit of a bass boost, for these classical recordings that lack it. My main headphones are Sennheiser HD 58x Jubilee from Drop. They’re open back, but have just a bit of bass boost to compensate for the open back. On good recordings, they’re...
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    What Have You Learned in the Search for Finding Music You Love? Tips for the Quest.

    My best method so far is to read the “What are you listening to now” threads. You’ll find a few guys who have similar taste in music and just sample it on YouTube or Apple Music to see if you like it.
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    buy Bose earphones

    The battery is for the noise canceling and Bluetooth. They include a 3.5 mm cable, so you can still use them if the battery dies. Bose’s noise canceling technology led the market for years and years. Now, I read that Sony’s is better, but they’re also more expensive.
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    buy Bose earphones

    Firstly, welcome to Head-Fi from another new member from Wisconsin, USA. Second, I have the Bose QuietComfort 35 and I love them. Audiophiles often don't like Bose for one reason or another, but when I listen to these, I like them. Bass is always adequate but not overpowering. The...
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    New Member Introductions thread

    Whoops, I started a new thread for this separately, but just realized it belongs here. Hi all!
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