[buffalowings]

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(expression before being hit with a beanbag mlp plush) beanie babies hurt baby.. wut can we say    CENSORED
 
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[PhoenixClaw]

I have a friend who says he'll take the HD800 over any other can even if they sound better.

 

[kingoftown1]

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Thank you.
 
 

 

[bcasey25raptor]

Has anyone else noticed the flavor of the month headphones keep getting cheaper and cheaper? It's kind of annoying when someone recommends a $40 headphone over a $150 headphone.
 
I have seen the panasonic htf600 voted over the ath m50. I call BS.

 

[Mozu]

I don't even like my HTF600s all that much, but I'd still rather do my listening on them than M50s. Just sayin'.

 

[CatboyMac]

That's because sound signature matters a whole lot more to most people than technical refinement. For example, there are only a handful of high-end portable headphones I'm willing to shelve my Portapros for.

 

[PhoenixClaw]

I agree. I have the same sentiment with my GR07, after listening to most flagship IEMs. 
 
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That's because sound signature matters a whole lot more to most people than technical refinement. For example, there are only a handful of high-end portable headphones I'm willing to shelve my Portapros for.

 

 

[Deep Funk]

The Portapros are nice be it with a bit less sparkle than the PX200 II. If I would not mind the noise around me I would trade my K181 for one of those. Those little headphones are in my opinion the best headphone purchases you can make, period. As I am writing this I am considering buying those small wonders just in case I meet someone ravaging his/her hearing with ear buds which do not isolate and are turned up way too loud. 
 
I find it annoying to encounter the leaking ear bud sound systems, especially in public transport. It is why I went for the more isolating headphone. 

 

[mukumi]

Bah, I try not to be a fanboy nor an anti-brand, this article was a pleasant lecture: http://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/05/19/fanboyism-and-brand-loyalty/
 
Fanboyism:
The Misconception: You prefer the things you own over the things you don’t because you made rational choices when we bought them.
The Truth: You prefer the things you own because you rationalize your past choices to protect your sense of self.
 
Well it's not like we do not know about that, but always nice to remind

 

[electropop]

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No argument here that a good speaker setup smokes any headphone period. My issue, I've got 2 young kids (3 and 7) who go to bed at 8pm...so speaker listening is out for me. That's kinda why I found this place years ago.
 

Or a Grado headphone.

 

Of course I understand the need for headphones. But you avoided my question in the last two sentences... I'm anxious to hear a reply to it from a musician, because this is something I experience every time with an acoustic quartet.
 

 

[caracara08]

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Has anyone else noticed the flavor of the month headphones keep getting cheaper and cheaper? It's kind of annoying when someone recommends a $40 headphone over a $150 headphone.
 
I have seen the panasonic htf600 voted over the ath m50. I call BS.

we will continue to see that great sound canc ome from cheap gear. the fact that we have 1000$ amps and headphones are to get that last 10-20% sq that really isnt necessary.  for most, if they purchased stuff around 100-300$ and left headfi, they could probably be happy for a while. 

 

[Deep Funk]

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we will continue to see that great sound canc ome from cheap gear. the fact that we have 1000$ amps and headphones are to get that last 10-20% sq that really isnt necessary.  for most, if they purchased stuff around 100-300$ and left headfi, they could probably be happy for a while. 

We all know that...
 
A good audio set up does not have to be über expensive.
 
 

 

[Parall3l]

This is thread is awesome. Subscribed 

 

[caracara08]

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We all know that...
 
A good audio set up does not have to be über expensive.
 
 

then why are we surprised when FOTMs are getting cheaper and cheaper?

 

[bcasey25raptor]

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then why are we surprised when FOTMs are getting cheaper and cheaper?

Because it doesn't make sense how a $30 headphone can be better then budget champions at $150.