Recent comments in /f/headphones

StarWarder t1_jaeytuc wrote

Reply to Tidal to stop supporting your most listened artists by Megidolan

Imagine a subscription tier that instead allows you to pick to whom a percentage of your subscription goes. Let’s say the majority would still be the old model tied to number of listens but some amount you get to control regardless of listening frequency. That would be cool. And on top of that control maybe you get a few special features or perks nobody else gets. I’d pay for that.

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gjmallory t1_jaexosb wrote

Reply to Are these fake? cable feel cheap and the connection isn't flush by EveatHORIZON

I have gotten scammed on eBay with fake 535s before, so now if I buy used ones, I will only buy clear ones. I lucked out because they broke in half and it was immediately clear that they were 215s (maybe) in 535 shells. Since I paid with PayPal, I was able to file a fraud claim and get my money back. I hope yours are legit!

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MyUserNameIsTooLong1 OP t1_jaexjsz wrote

Reply to comment by AbbottsOnion in Portable alternative to qudelix 5k by MyUserNameIsTooLong1

I mean its on the m17. Doesn't get larger than that, but that thing is awfully expensive and I wouldn't be using a single feature on it except the PEQ (which isn't even on the device, unlike the 5k) and tidal. Seems like a waste, and I dont trust that fiio is going to have indefinite amount of time supporting it before it simply stops working. The devices themselves don't have the dsp chip to do PEQ, its pure software. The 5k and RME products are some of the very few that are actually hardware encoded DSP chips. A shame its so rare.

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Gobbelcoque t1_jaevng4 wrote

Reply to comment by synkro27 in Koss KPH30i on a KPH40 headband by synkro27

Unfortunately loss just doesn't have a "sound". They are super hit or miss, with their ports pro/30/40 line being generally the only reliable hitters for the money, and they just balance being pretty bassy with decent technicals and a stellar price.

Oh, something that popped into my head if you want open back and great sound and portability. The NiceHCK EB2s. $25 on AliExpress. They're earbuds and not in-ears, but with the nice soft foams they stay put nicely in my ears, give you that open air spacious feel, good sound, good imaging, they only lack in sub-bass, but I find myself wearing them basically every day.

Grado sound is very, very different. They all go for a very detailed, bright, energetic signature with pretty lacking sub-bass that people hate or adore with basically no in-between. I personally adore it.

If you're into price performance, wired IEM's are where the buck lies. $60 for some KZ PR1's, or $80 for some truthear hexas or $80 for some 7hz diokos will knock your socks off, even more than the edifiers.

If you want some budget buds that really hit the vibe of the 30/40 with even better technicals, the truthear hola's are great for $18.

Depending on your budget and amplifier setup, the hifiman he-x4 are truly ludicrous for $100 if you have an amp that can power them (a BTR5 or BTR7 if you need portable

But portability and over ear cans just is a pain in the arse, imo. Nobody really does it "right". Possible exception are the Sony mdr7506, but they require better pads and a detachable cable mod.

I personally would recommend some grado sr60's. But be aware that they are very polarizing. I can't get enough of them, so much so that I built some custom gs3000e's, but my old sr125e's get daily use too.

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GrantMeThePower OP t1_jaevn5k wrote

Reply to My new (to me) Floral Clear MG’s through a Schiit Vali 2+. by GrantMeThePower

I have had a long search over the past few months trying different headphones to try and find the ones that felt good enough to keep me happy for a long time without going to crazy (though as you’ll see, I did go crazy). I scoured the avexchange, Amazon warehouse and crutchfield open box and wear and tear for deals and quick turnarounds/returns. The only mistake I made was a pair I got off of Craigslist.

In the end I tried (I’ll try to remember them all but I know I’ll fail)

ATH-R70X Sundara Edition XS Meze Classic 99 Meze Pro 109 Meze Empyerian Audeze 2C Audeze 2 Rosewood Sennheiser 6XX Sennheiser 650 Focal Clear Mg

I settled on the MG’s obviously. I would not call them definitively the best. But for my listening set up and value what i paid and everything they came the closest to checking the boxes but I still wouldn’t say they are perfect.

The others I loved where the Pro 109s, the Empyrians and the ATH-R70s. I’d call these the best of the under-$500, under $1000, under $1500 and, well-sky high lol. But to be fair I picked up the empyreans for 1700 and didn’t lose any. They were really great. Just not enough to spend double. I did not try the susvaras or lcd-5s or utopias-other things that are really up there.

The ones I kept wanting to love where the audeze’s. They sound so so good. But I can’t stand the headband design or the cables. It was more money to get harts after the fact and the headphone band just couldn’t be fixed to my satisfaction. Redesign that suspension and I’d be all over it.

That’s my story and not a lot of analytical feedback but just wanted to share. Thanks to this sub for all the help (both directly and just by existing)!

Cheers!

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StokeJar t1_jaevfrl wrote

Reply to comment by Mission-Equivalent74 in Finally joined the Senny owner's club by ReekyRumpFedRatsbane

I find that they reproduce vocals with a naturalness that I haven't heard from any other headphones. It's subtle, but once you get used to it, every other headphone I have tried has sounded a bit robotic and grainy. Their lack of a wide soundstage also lends to an intimacy which is hard to match. Unfortunately, they don't have the best extension or soundstage and therefore don't work with a lot of genres.

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