Recent comments in /f/headphones

klogg4 t1_j1pehx2 wrote

Reply to comment by ReekyRumpFedRatsbane in I am not an audiophile, so I wonder if I'm in the wrong here. by PraviPero

Half-Life 2 only has music being compressed to MP3, otherwise WAV 16/22.05 or 16/44.1 Mono/Stereo. I believe sounds in most games are uncompressed actually. Even if it's an older game, it's likely to have lower sampling rate for its samples (16/22.05 or 8/22.05 for example), but still they're often true PCM.

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tubby8 t1_j1pc5fv wrote

Reply to My first pair of legit over-ear wired headphones in a loooooong time. Greatly enjoying them! by YashaAstora

These are great for the price.

My recommendations would be to upgrade the pads when you can as the stock ones can get uncomfortable after long periods.

Also, if you find the treble to be harsh you can try the toilet paper mod. Basically you take the foam pad off the driver and place a single ply of toilet paper or tissue and then place the foam back over. If you find it's still harsh put a second ply .

Don't worry about what others say. Most of the "audiophiles" here don't know much other than just parroting what big reviewers say.

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Coel_Hen t1_j1p8tv6 wrote

Reply to comment by YashaAstora in My first pair of legit over-ear wired headphones in a loooooong time. Greatly enjoying them! by YashaAstora

TL;DR Dankpods is awesome, and you are not the only one who likes those Samsons; you do you, and enjoy your new headphones! Also, calling people elitist here will just make them dislike you.

I'm pretty new to the hobby too, and I also like Dankpods and bought the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros on his recommendation. I love them, although a lot of people think they are too bright. I personally like their sound, and I also like the Moondrop Chu's sound, which is also a little bright, and that's alright. It's alright to like bright. It doesn't make those who don't care for it elitist, though. You're just going to offend people who otherwise would probably have been cool with you by calling them elitist, but they'll also probably forget this post, so just be nicer moving forward, and you'll be fine. Welcome to the headphone hobby and the headphone sub-Reddit.

I have the Salnotes Zero, and I think they sound great. They are a fine introduction into IEMs, and even though I like the Chu at the same price, I would recommend the Zero over them because the ear hooks are much more comfortable and functional on the Zero, and the cable doesn't suck as bad (and is replaceable, unlike the Chu).

I have never heard the Samsons, but Dankpods is not the only one who likes them. I watched a review of the AKG K52s, which I own, from a long-haired European guy (German?) who liked both the Samsons and the K52s at their price point. What's most important is that you like them, so let no one steal your joy.

If you like a wide soundstage, and you want to explore other (relatively) inexpensive headphones, you might also try the AKG K52 (also under $50, like your Samsons, and also with a wide soundstage), and the Philips SHP9600 (a bit more, but you can find deals, like the $60 pair I bought on Black Friday), which is a nice introduction to open-back headphones. The K52 seems to get pretty much universal love, with the caveat "at it's price," but the Philips gets mixed reviews, in part due to deep appreciation for its predecessor, with which it apparently has little in common. I do not let them steal my joy; I love the way the Philips sound (I would describe them as warm, but the treble is still fine), and they definitely have a wide soundstage. Indeed, it seems as if the music is all around my head, maybe coming from a foot away. You might try them, too.

I considered the BTR5, also because of Dankpods, but while researching it, I decided instead on the Qudelix 5K, but I'm sure the BTR is also a great little amp. I do not honestly hear a huge difference with it on the Philips or AKG cans, but I hear a difference with the budget planars I bought (HE-X4) and the Hurr Durr 6 Hungeos that I nabbed on sale (was saving for the 6XX, but when I saw the OG's for nearly the same price, I just pulled the trigger on them and have no regrets). I also think I hear a difference with the DT770s, but that might be placebo effect. It also might be a legit sound difference.

That's part of the problem with evaluating these things, and it's one of the reasons not to get too hung up on the disagreements within the community. Some people will say that burn in makes a difference (I burned in my Arias and my Philips headphones with 100 hours of pink noise but burned in nothing else, and I don't hear a difference), while others say it is snake oil, and there are other, similar disagreements about things like cables. Anyway, the BTR5 may not make a noticeable difference with the Samsons, but it will make them somewhat more portable, and it certainly won't hurt.

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klogg4 t1_j1p6n25 wrote

Reply to comment by blorg in I am not an audiophile, so I wonder if I'm in the wrong here. by PraviPero

I can say that I have heard too much 1 khz in Hifimans as well, some on the same level as Audeze, some - a bit less. One of the reasons is 2-3 khz dip, just like you said in your post (dips always make frequencies before and after it appear to be hotter), the other is evenly descending FR from 1 khz towards bass, which makes 1 khz being a peak.

I guess that open-backed Focals are more comfortable in terms of sound signature than other hi-fi headphones.

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frobroj t1_j1p3l2c wrote

Reply to comment by _crackerjack73_ in Leather earcups adds “bass” to HD800s. It took a couple of days to acclimate to the different sound but liking it now. by ostuniman

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I was thinking of going the way of the lambskin too. Sounds like Zach's measurements were pretty indicative of the real world experience. I'll give em a try. Again I really appreciate the real world feedback. Have a happy holiday!

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_crackerjack73_ t1_j1p326b wrote

Reply to comment by frobroj in Leather earcups adds “bass” to HD800s. It took a couple of days to acclimate to the different sound but liking it now. by ostuniman

I got the Lambskin as I like the feel more than the suede I have on my other ZMF headphone pads. According to the audio tests Zach ran(You can see the results in the video farther up), the Seude is closer to the stock pads by a little bit. I personally didn't notice a difference between the Lambskin from stock pads, and the comfort/seal is better than stock.

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Starfall119 t1_j1p2yl2 wrote

Reply to about the hd 600 ear pads by jjfosh

ZMF ZMF ZMF Makes pads highly recommend if you want something reputable and longer lasting. They use a different material. Go ahead and look up their pads on youtube and they'll give you Frequency Response stuff. I think DMS did a video on the 650 as well but it'll be slightly different.

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daddyyeslegs t1_j1oxk3f wrote

Reply to comment by YashaAstora in My first pair of legit over-ear wired headphones in a loooooong time. Greatly enjoying them! by YashaAstora

People not liking treble and discomfort doesn't make them elitist dude. You're in a community of people who are lauding the salnotes zero, the quarks dsp, nearly the entire koss budget lineup, and the apple dongle. The elitism dankpods talks about is far more delegated to forums like headfi.

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