Recent comments in /f/headphones

KiyPhi t1_j1kpil3 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Planars on speaker amps (HE-6, LCD-4, HEKv1) by Svstem

>First, dismissing someone’s auditory perception in a hobby that is literally all about auditory perception is pretty silly.

I didn't dismiss it. If you read further down, I explicitly say I believe they hear what they think, I just don't agree with what they think their reason for it is.

>But second, higher powered amps make a huge difference to demanding headphones.

Any two amps that are not super flawed that are able to produce a set voltage without audible distortion, noise, or clipping, will be the same. Having more to turn on the volume knob remaining doesn't increase the sound quality. Why would it?

>Amps that don’t have enough power just can’t keep up with high current demands — bass doesn’t decay right, very dynamic passages sound congested, and yeah, you can’t get as loud.

Not being able to keep up with current demands but being able to keep up with voltage results in clipping. I have addressed that below.

>Honestly if you can’t tell the difference between a powerful amp and a run-of-the-mill chifi while driving a demanding headphone, I’m not sure what you’re doing even commenting on gear

Not being an elitist to others, that's what. I literally made a meme about people with your attitude and it was one of my most upvoted things.

Nothing in your post explains why it would make it sound better, it only shows that you need to look into how amps work.

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Toronto-Will t1_j1kouc0 wrote

Reply to Koss Porta Pro Comfort Zone Switch? by jmcg0192

It adds a chunky piece of plastic at eye level, to make you look dorkier while wearing the headphones. (Disclaimer: I have no ill will towards PortaPro owners, this sentiment is borne of the self-loathing I feel when I look into the mirror while wearing them). I’d really prefer it wasn’t there, I don’t find it useful, and it ruins the retro aesthetic in favour of a Borg implant cosplay aesthetic.

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GamePro201X t1_j1kools wrote

Reply to comment by D00M98 in Simple. Yet beautiful... by jeeper173

I do agree. I found that they sound rather clinical. Of course, that doesn't mean other people can't like them. In this hobby, preference is king over what is "objectively good"

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kachoo_ t1_j1kjrw5 wrote

Reply to Is the HD 820 THAT BAD? by CogSci2022

The 820 is one of the most hated headphones without a good reason. It's a worse than the 800s in some ways, better in others. In general, I'd say the 800s is better by a fair bit, but considering they were able to do what they were within the constraints of a closed back headphone is nothing short of incredible. There are fair complaints to make, but I wouldn't take advise from anyone saying that it's a bad sounding headphone. Bad for $2400? , fair enough. Bad outright? Nah. It's good.

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random_LA_azn_dude t1_j1khvrc wrote

Reply to Most unreliable AMP I’ve ever owned - DROP THX AAA 789 by uqil

Other than a scratchy volume pot that developed after one year of ownership, and after the one year warranty expired, I didn't have any other problems. The scratchy volume pot was easy enough to fix. Just slide out the amp by pulling it out via its faceplate after removing the back screws. Applying deoxit to the volume pot shaft was all it took to fix the issue and it has been running fine ever since. There could be one or screws underneath that needs to be removed too, but I could mistaken for the MCTH whose scratchy volume pot I fixed the same way.

Mine came from the third drop, which was before Massdrop's rebranding to Drop, and has been sitting boxed up in my garage for the past year.

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wavecult t1_j1kgb99 wrote

Reply to Koss Porta Pro Comfort Zone Switch? by jmcg0192

It adjusts the angle of the plastic part that holds the drivers a little - so to apply more or less pressure against your ears.

Firm is, well... firmer (more angled towards the head) and light is as the name suggests lighter (the structure to which the drivers are attached is angled slightly outwards to apply less pressure).

Hope this helps. I just leave mine on firm because it doesn't bother me, but the difference, although not huge, is actually noticeable.

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heyyoudvd t1_j1kdvxe wrote

Reply to comment by therealPaulPlay in My first „real audiophile“ cans :) Merry Christmas everyone by therealPaulPlay

> Sound is good but I‘m not blown away

I think this is a pretty typical response.

What you may find interesting is in 5 years from now after you’ve purchased many more expensive headphones, you’ll still find yourself frequently reaching for the 6XX.

I’ve made this comparison before, but the 6XX are like the Honda Civic of the audiophile world. There’s nothing flashy or exotic about them, but they’re just a really good product. They sound good, they’re well built, they’re deceptively comfortable, and they’re reliable and enjoyable.

You can find headphones with more detail and deeper bass and more exotic build materials and much wider soundstages. And yet even audiophiles with virtually unlimited budgets tend to love the 600/650/6XX and keep one in their collection.

Driving a Corvette and a Ferrari and a Bugatti can be a ton of fun. But sometimes you just want a Honda Civic in your driveway.

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dskerman t1_j1kapr7 wrote

Reply to Simple. Yet beautiful... by jeeper173

I upgraded to the arya from the sundara and while there are some improvements the sundara is just something special.

The imaging is so vivid it sometimes makes me feel like I have daredevil vision and the instruments and vocalists almost float in the air around me

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