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Best closed headphone setup for less than $400
Hey guys im completely new to this( so please excuse my terminology) Im 15 looking for a good setup for listening on the bus I have abseloutly no clue of what to get I was very drawn in to the whole beats world but relized that beats by dre are a no-go I want something midly stylish I mostly...- Feldin
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What beats Sony MDR-1R?
I've been looking for some headphones around $300 or under and so far these are the best I've found. If there are any other headphones that could beat these for the price please tell me.- Xcuz
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ATH-PRO700MK2 vs MDR-1R vs AH-D1100
Right now I have the Audio-Technica ATH-M50's and I'm looking to upscale to something under $300. The M50's don't have have enough bass for me and I found these 3 headphones to be pretty competitive. I mainly listen to bassy electronic/dubstep, rap, pop, and some chill/dreamy...- Xcuz
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What should be my next upgrade? (Denon AH-D5000's + Fiio E17)
Hi peeps, I'm a novice at this whole Hi-fi buisness. I have a pair of Denon AH-D5000's and a Fiio E17. And I was wondering what should be my next upgrade? Should I even upgrade? I don't know, which is why I ask you guys! Thanks in advance for any replies!- Man7rah
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Are the VMODA M-100 Bassy? Plus other headphones
Hello Head-fiers I have waited until the release of many basshead cans for me to write a question thread and I'm currently interested in the Sennheiser Momentum, the M-100 and the MDR-1. Does anyone have any feedback regarding their sound quality? Since probably everyone in headfi already...- sneaglebob
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Which of the following headphones complement my DT990 best?
I've been having my DT990 Premium (250ohms) for a while and loved it a lot. Now that I have a bit extra cash ($200-300), I'm about to invest in my next headphones. I'm not not looking for an upgrade but a pair of cans that complement my DT990 and brings some new listening experience. Here's a...- syryanyang
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just spent an hour with some cans....
The culprits were the Momentum, mixmaster mike and MDR-1R. Long story short, MDR-1R > MIXMASTER > MOMENTUM. The Senns were my biggest disappointment, they sound like syrup , muggy even , too much yawn , and are NOT around ear imo, very comfy though. Mixmasters were surprise, bit peaky treble but...- astroid
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-momentum skullcandy-x-mix-master-mike-mix-master-headphones
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Need some help
This is my first time on head-fi and i wanted to know if i can connect a desktop amp to my desktop without a DAC as i already have Creative Xi-fi Titanium HD.- Flagship
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- little-dot-mk-ii sony-mdr-1r audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones creative-labs-x-fi-titanium-hd-pci-e sony-mdr-xb-1000
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Sony MDR-1R vs Sennheiser Amperior?
Hey guys, I'm new to the community, and this is my first post/comment (besides 2 on a review). I've been wondering, which one would be better overall, the Sony MDR-1R or the Amperior? I listen to classical, pop, jpop, and soft rock. Pretty much anything that isn't rap (don't hate it, but I...- MrViolin
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-amperior-on-ear-headphones
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Ultrasone HFI-2400 Vs. Audio Technica ATHESW9
I narrowed it down to these two headphones for my first (higher end) headphones, and I was wondering if anyone who's had experience with these could give me a little advice on which to pick. I listen to alot of Classical and jazz, and also music like Mumford & Sons (not really sure what genre...- QU0TE
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- v-moda-lp2 ultrasone-hfi-2400 v-moda-crossfade-m-80 v-moda-crossfade-m-100 beyerdynamic-t50p sony-mdr-1r audio-technica-ath-esw9-sovereign-wood-headphones ultrasone-hfi-780 audio-technica-ath-esw9a brainwavz-hm5-studio-monitor-headphones shure-srh840 ultrasone-hfi-580 akg-k-550
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How good are the Denon AH-D600's for $275?
I'm not an audiophile at all and currently own a pair of Beats that are going back to Best Buy tonight. I just purchased a pair of Denon AH-600's because I think they look very nice and since I will be working in an office soon I feel Beats are too childish for me. I see many mixed...- 2pocketdeuces
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headphones for under £250
Hey everyone. I'm new here and in need of advice! Here are my needs for a pair of cans... £250 or under Listen to most music genres. Mainly rock/ classic rock but also acoustic etc. Closed cans Good noise isolation Use with an iPod touch on the go Recommendations would be great. Luke- moominman2
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good phones for travel with isolation
Tried the rec thread to no avail. Been trying to find some headphones for travel, decent/good isolation, and not super-bulky (no iem's they irritate my ears with extended use). Looking to spend up to 2-300, but can stretch that to $500 if it's really compelling. I know senn hd25-1 II's seem to...- ismelllikepoop
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- sony-mdr-1r bose-quietcomfort-15-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones psb-m4u-2-noise-canceling-headphones sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii-professional-headphone
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Help!!!
I just came across Head-Fi today and have spent my entire night reading the sight. I have a couple on long flights coming up soon (one on Friday) and wanted to get a set of headphones to replace my Bose QC2 - I only used them on airplanes and got them for the noise cancelling feature. ...- HurricaneBob
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Best headphones for my description
Decent looking Comfortable huge bass Rap Comfortable Around ear 350$ or less preferably less than 300 Durable Great sound No amp required sounds perfect without amp Can just plug tem into my phone 5.1 thing on my phone No bigger than beats studios Portable I need the best for all these...- Beats-By-Dre
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I'm back!! Looking for over ear headphones < $300
Hi all, I previously bought SE215 IEMs and ended up returning them because they didn't work well for me. Now, I'm looking to purchase over the ear headphones that do not require an amp. Listed below is what I what in the headphones: *Portable *Sound lsolation (this is important)...- dangerzone9k
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- beyerdynamic-tesla-dt-1350 headphones logitech-ue-6000 sennheiser-hd-25-studio-monitor-headphones shure-se215 sony-mdr-1r v-moda-crossfade-m-100
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USD 250 CLOSED, CIRCUMAURAL , HEADPHONES, SINGLE CABLE ?
Hello, I made the mistake of inadvertently going to to full-size headphone forum. I want something that is easy to travel with for daily commuting on the train; they need not be perfect in the isolation, I don't like the pressure I feel from noise cancelers, Desires: 1...- Angular Mo
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Interesting if slightly cheesy video on development of Sony MDR-1R
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGADaeueJzU Most of this video is your usual marketing crap but the "box" the headphones are connected to interested me. It seems to be a computer connected EQ that assists in the voicing of the headphones, somehow Sony must be able to transfer the...- astroid
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Help me choose between 3 headphones for closed back, mobile use.
To start off I will start with the music I like. I switch between Alt Rock, rock, classic rock, all genres of techno, mainly drum and bass but I love it all, Classical music (mainly cello, violin, piano). I love me some deep sexy bass but dont like to hide the mids and highs. Current...- KCxSmacker
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Sony mdr-1r vs Sennheiser Momentum vs Sennheiser Amperior vs Akg K550
Hi guys.... :) (First of all.... yes i already know... i am comparing a big size headphones like the k550 to 3 portable headphones but its all about the price and sound quality... (portability is always a bonus though...) So heres the story.... I got the momentums and they sounded...- Pedro Oliveira
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-momentum akg-k-550
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Portable closed full size headphones for beginner 250$
Hi everybody, I signed in as I couldn't find enough information in my country. So, here's the thing. Until today, I've been listening to music with Koss Porta Pro. It's a bang for the buck but when I'm listening to other cans, it's crap... So, now I'd like to make one step further. I listen to...- Mekka
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM Review
To compete in the premium-priced (>$100) segment of the headphone world--where Beats enjoys over half the market share--untold numbers of headphone makers have attempted to sell Beats-inspired headphones, some even more than just inspired, looking like outright clones. Others, however, have...- jude
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- sony-mdr-1r v-moda-crossfade-m-80 sennheiser-momentum sennheiser-amperior-on-ear-headphones
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Battle of the portable headphones!
Hi there my headfier friends... :) Here i am once again with one of those difficult choices so lets just get straight to the point... A year ago these three portable headphones costed 300 euros each.... Now i can buy them for 160 euros euros each.... So here are the contenders.... ...- Pedro Oliveira
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-momentum sennheiser-amperior-on-ear-headphones
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Sony has new headphones, MDR-1R
A bunch of new toys from Sony. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47023/sony-mdr-1r-plus-bluetooth-and-noise-cancelling-over-ear-headphones-pictures-and-hands-on- HiFiGuy528
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Battle of the premium portables... :)
Hi there my headfier friends... :) Here i am once again with one of those difficult choices so lets just get straight to the point... A year ago these three portable headphones costed 300 euros each.... Now i can buy them for 160 euros euros each.... So here are the contenders.... ...- Pedro Oliveira
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-momentum sennheiser-amperior-on-ear-headphones
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