[Hawaiibadboy]

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And the Beats headphones failing doesn't surprise me. I think those are the most overhyped pair of cans ever to exist

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
Senn and AKG among others would love to be so overhyped.

...maybe some new designers  and new marketing folks.
 
 
 
Meanwhile. You are in the wrong thread clearly.
 
 
 
 
Good luck finding help. This is not the thread,

 

[FreshBeBallin]

Lol... I guess I am... But thanks hopefully I'll find a thread or somehow find a solution to my problem..

Senn and AKG among others would love to be so overhyped.:rolleyes: ...maybe some new designers  and new marketing folks.



Meanwhile. You are in the wrong thread clearly.




Good luck finding help. This is not the thread,

 

[ScottPilgrim]

HBB I think the senns and AKG only fail to a basshead. Cause you know, practically non existent sub bass. no texture, very little body. 
 
They are k for watching movies and stuff, but seriously. I prefer way more bass in my songs, and a very good punch. 

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

   What are the Hardest Hitting bass headphones? ​

August 2015​

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This is the hunt for the "Top 10" Bass headphones on the consumer market. 
The list will be compiled and based on identical set-ups (or similar) and tracks with identical Eq sloping/boosting.
 
 

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TOP 10 August 2015​

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. J.V.C HA-SZ2000 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT  

Impedance:16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: Veiled , Poor stock pads.

 

 

DAP: COWON iAudio10
 
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
 
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
 
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%


 

 

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2. FOSTEX TH900

 

 

Driver size: 50mm dia Nd magnet

 
Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom: 
 
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything
Weakness:...Price?

 

 

 

 

AP: COWON iAudio10  
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
 
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
 
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%


 
 
 
 
 
 

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3. Sony XB1000

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Driver size: 70mm Mylar (PET) 

Impedance 24 Ohm
Amp Headroom: ?
EQ: Needs 
Genre' (HipHop/EDM/?)
Weaknessillow pads absorb too much of the hit.

 

 

 
DAP: COWON iAudio10
 
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
 
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
 
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%
 

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4. J.V.C HA-SZ1000   

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

Driver size: 55mm "Sub-woofer"/ 30mm CNT                                                                                                        

 
 

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Impedance 16 Ohm
Amp Headroom: Exceptional +30dB @45Hz
EQ: Needs
Genre' (anything)
Weakness: less veiled than sz2k but veiled , Poor stock pads.  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAP: ipad  
EQ:
"Equalizer" app
42Hz Q 1.000 +7.9dB
51Hz Q 1.000 +7.7dB
78Hz Q 5.000 +2.8dB
 
   
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%

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5. FOSTEX TH600                          

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Driver size: Driver:50mm dia Nd magnet / bio-dynamic diaphragm

  Impedance 25 Ohm
Amp Headroom: 
EQ: Needs (raise bass only)
Genre' Anything

  Weakness:.

 
 
 
 
AP: COWON iAudio10
 
EQ:
5 Band (Flat)
 
JetEffects :
BBE+8
Mach3Bass +9
Volume: 34
 
 
AMP: FiiO e12
 
Bass Boost "on"
Gain switch "on"
Vol 50-60%

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*Top 5 listed, no change in Top 10 on first page.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 Pardon the interruption...intentional OT​

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Japan has 5 seasons. Winter, Spring, Summer, Broiler and Fall​

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Not joking. Most folks including Japanese talk about the 5th season. It starts around July 21 and runs to August 26th..ish.
I am from Hawaii and traveled to Vegas often (it's where Hawaii people go to chill and enjoy)  in 112 degree heat and they are nothing like this oven. So I'm doing my water sports. The thread will get injected with new reviews and the like after the Broiler has switched off

 

[warrior1975]

I've been to Vegas in the summer, certainly not any fun. I live in Florida, which is basically two seasons, summer and extreme summer. It's beautiful for about 3 months and hot as hell for the other 9. Big adjustment moving here from NY. I can't imagine anything being worse than Vegas in the summer. Japan sounds like torture. Hide Yo kids, hide Yo wife!!!

 

[kayan]

I've been to Vegas in the summer, certainly not any fun. I live in Florida, which is basically two seasons, summer and extreme summer. It's beautiful for about 3 months and hot as hell for the other 9. Big adjustment moving here from NY. I can't imagine anything being worse than Vegas in the summer. Japan sounds like torture. Hide Yo kids, hide Yo wife!!!​

 
As someone who has lived in both FL and NY I can also attest to this. FL is good late November into early-mid January. The rest of the year it is hot as...well, you know. But, what most people don't know is that it gets just as hot in NY, with just as much humidity as FL, during the summer months.

Vegas, that place is too hot for me, yuck. At least there isn't much humidity.

 

[warrior1975]

Agreed, NY summer is just as bad as here, just not near as long.

 

[Thenewguy007]

Did any of you guys tested the Audeze LCD headphones or any of the Hifiman HPs?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

  Did any of you guys tested the Audeze LCD headphones or any of the Hifiman HPs?

Yes.
They are not for this thread. They are aimed at another market.  Tight speedy bass that can dig deep but lack the punch of DD headphones.

 

[NewWaveAudio]

I decided to get the E12 over the Cayin because of the build quality and battery. Also heard that it has better vocals. I have to say this is like night and day when compared to the E11. My headphones sound completely different. No distortion at all. Had some with the E11. Loving the sound signature of the Master Tracks with this amp. Will definitely do a bass test

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xfp1/v/t43.1792-2/11786775_10153510888702402_749763943_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjIzMjIsInJsYSI6NDA5NiwidmVuY29kZV90YWciOiJsZWdhY3lfaGQifQ%3D%3D&rl=2322&vabr=1548&oh=6b8bf1f73046aa7f450be721e2d168e1&oe=55CAEAFD
 
 
Click link to see my epic day...

...bassheads go out and play!!!
 
 
 
 

I decided to get the E12 over the Cayin because of the build quality and battery. Also heard that it has better vocals. I have to say this is like night and day when compared to the E11. My headphones sound completely different. No distortion at all. Had some with the E11. Loving the sound signature of the Master Tracks with this amp. Will definitely do a bass test

  Will upload the vid soon. Downloading now

 

[DooberKnob]

Ordered a pair of TH-600 because they seem to be the best compromise between bass slam, sound quality, and price.
 
I hope I made the right decision.

 

[Luckbad]

  Ordered a pair of TH-600 because they seem to be the best compromise between bass slam, sound quality, and price.
 
I hope I made the right decision.

 
They are awesome man. They're a can that needs a fair amount of time to burn in. The highs tame a bit and the slam actually gets even deeper. I probably have 150 hours or so on mine now and they're pretty glorious. 

 

[BB 808]

Ordered a pair of TH-600 because they seem to be the best compromise between bass slam, sound quality, and price.

I hope I made the right decision.

I bought my TH600 looking for the same things you mention and it was the right decision for me.