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  1. Started by The Monkey,

    Please tell me how much headphones I need and the amp.

  2. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/10/17338706/arca-ssense-headphones-bdsm-leather

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  3. So recently i have been trying to find a headphone that is within my budget of (Below $80) i've done some research and found some headphones that might be right for me. I use headphones mainly for enjoying music and playing games. I currently have the Philips SHP805 and I enjoy the quality that this headphone provides me, but now I’m looking for better headphones. I'm not a hardcore gamer and just need a headphone that when I’m playing first person shooter games i could hear where the footsteps are clearly. Sound Quality is what matters to me at most. Sorry I'm completely new to buying headphones. Thank You! Here's a list of headphones i think are the best f…

  4. Started by DerFred,

    I wish to replace/upgrade my broken, 20yr old Sony MDR-V404 phones. I have always been impressed with their sound. They are the only ones I have used for 20 years. I bought a MDR-ZX-100 for time being and they not close no cigar to the old ones. I am not a professional. I use my phones for making cd'swith my laptop: music/movie/you-tube. I like all types of music ezcept for rap and "new" country. For the most part I like classic -rock/hard rock/heavy metal/blues I have seen the 7506 on sale for about the same as the V6. My price window would be $80-$100. The earpieces on the V404 basically sit on the ear, while the V6 and 7505 look like they go completely over,( cant…

  5. Started by Dusty Chalk,

    $279 @ Abes of Maine, according to this post over on AK.org. Also, something about $125 HD580's on Amazon. I may have to pick up a pair.

  6. Started by rod,

    Any one tried these out yet?

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  7. Started by tkam,

    Thanks to Alex (ayt999) I've had a pair of R10's on loan for a good amount of time now and figured it was time to post some impressions. The R10's have wonderful detail retrieval and are one of the most resolving phones around. This is of course a double edged sword as it can be great on well recorded music but absolutely brutal on poor recordings. The R10's tonality which I do feel to be quite natural sounding is likely their best attribute. Probably the most talked about attribute of the R10's is their sound stage, yes it's huge and yes it gives the listener that sense of being completely enveloped in sound. That being said, I do not think it is very natural, in fact on…

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  8. Started by kevin gilmore,

    As many of you know i have been searching high and low for the world's best headphones. I have finally found them.

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  9. I just got my MrSpeakers Aeon headphones yesterday. I ordered them with an XLR termination on the cable terminated assuming this meant I could use them with the balanced/XLR output on the GS-X. Then I opened the box and saw it said the headphone was a “single-ended planar magnetic headphone.” I’m confused. Is it fine to use with a balanced output? Is there any benefit? I can order the cable with a SE termination which would be better for portable use anyway.

  10. I do quite a decent amount of walking and it's mainly in neighborhoods. Sometimes though there are people mowing, using edge trimmers, blowing by in really loud cars, motorcycles, etc. and I can hear it and it bothers me with my current headphones (Monoprice 8323 stock). I know those don't block enough to prevent hearing damage. I do not like IEM's. I've been looking up and it seems like passive noise isolating headphones are better for medium pitch to high pitch noises and active noise cancellation is best for low to lower middle pitched noise. So I was wondering what is the best headphone that has a combination of the two for under $100? Even if the SQ is lowe…

  11. Started by Dusty Chalk,

    linky I'd look like I was wearing earrings, though.

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  12. Started by ktm,

    I was out horse trading some gear and came out of it with a set of JBL L100's and a set of these. Sound md-401b quad headphones. This is a stock photo, but my set looks almost new. I haven't had a chance to fire them up yet. It's going to take some thought as to best do it. I could try using two amps, and reverse the two rear channels, which is supposed to sound ok. I unfortunately no longer have the Marantz quad receiver or other gear around to do this right.

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  13. Started by HiWire,

    Review from Hi-Fi+ Playback: http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/beyerdynamic-t5p-headphones-playback-38/ They should list their test equipment.

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  14. Started by archosman,

    Anyone heard these? The place I work at received a couple of these as loaners. Was curious if anyone has any opinion on them. Don't know if I'll get a chance to "borrow" them for a little bit.

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  15. Started by blessingx,

    This is likely old news, but just came across these this morning on a Google. Anyone know the background? Search on both sites came up empty.

  16. Started by tiberian,

    ok my new senn 650s certainly do not sound the same as my old pair. same zu mobius balanced, same woodies. much less bass...more treble. burn in? new pads? or is that the wolff tuning pads?

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  17. Who's first? Edit: Sorry this is old news. I need to visit HF more often.

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  18. Started by The Monkey,

    http://ces.cnet.com/8301-32254_1-20027892-283.html Anyone hear of these guys? http://sonomax.com/ http://sculptedeers.com/

  19. Started by parth95,

    Hey everyone! I have a major question! First thing is that I can not go above $80 I have decided between the the Klipsch S4/S4i($3 more) or the JBuds J4. Amazon.com: Klipsch Image S4i Premium Noise-Isolating Headset with 3-Button Apple Control: Electronics Amazon.com: JBuds J4 Rugged Metal In-Ear Earbuds Style Headphones with Travel Case (Obsidian Black): Electronics The J4 looks good and has good reviews. But, it is pretty new and I do not know if that is good or bad. Good because it is more advance I guess, and bad because it is new and not much reviews and comparisons about it. The S4 is pretty old so there are a lot of reviews around the web and they a…

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  20. Started by bristol_fashion,

    Hi folks, a few years ago, I followed my preference for Quad electrostatic speakers into headphone territory & now have Stax 'new' sr3, sr Lambda & sr 404 signature ear speakers. Would you, dear reader, be tempted into buying a pair of sr 407s if you had the three models I already have, and if so, why?

  21. Started by cleanme,

    Hey guys & gals, I'm new hear but found this through Google. So awhile back I had my HD650's directly plugged into the front of my Mac Pro and I pushed my chair back and slightly bent the plug as well as the headphone jack in the Mac Pro. So for about two months, I'd have to jiggle the plug and keep tension on the cord in order to get sound from both drivers. Then about two weeks ago, I couldn't get the right driver to play. So I bought a new adapter to fit in my computer, nothing. So I tried my headphones in my Amp without the adapter, same deal, only the left side working. I've tried other headphones in my computer and they work. So, did I blow a driver someho…

  22. Started by Pars,

    I just bought a pair of these from Beach Camera (refurb) and initially I am not too impressed with them. I find them to be bassy and a bit bloated and lacking in midrange definition. Reading the mod thread on HF, it sounds like this mod would do what I think these need, but I was wondering if anyone here had done this mod and what your impressions were with it? Or would I be better off just getting rid of these? I was looking for an inexpensive closed can for home use; I need something that doesn't leak sound to disturb others in the room. I am driving these with a Dynalo, so plenty of power.

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  23. Started by twtch,

    Hi, I'm looking for some IEM recommendations. My current IEMs (that I really like) are Etymotic ER4S. I really enjoy them for many types of music, but they're not amazing for all types of rock. I think they do Radiohead very well, but Tool, or Children of Bodom? Not so much. Also, I don't really have much of an opportunity anymore to use my full sized set ups (RS-1, HD650, HD595, HD590, AKG K701s), and I'd like some variety. I've had the Shure SE530 before (lost them- fell out of my pocket...), but I didn't actually like them that much. I tried them with the various inserts, but they were never really excellent, imho. What I really like about the ER4S are …

  24. Started by KenW,

    Talk about timing...USPS and FedEx both arrive at exactly the same time with Mr. USPS carrying my new Pint amp and Mr. FedEx carries my E500 and Cardas mini-mini! Fired thing up and to say I'm impressed is an understatement. Most definitely THE most comfortable IEM's I've ever worn. First impressions on the sonics is also very positive. Yummmm!!! If anyone wants more pics of the E500's, let me know. I was at the office and so was the camera!!

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  25. They are sold out (for how long, who knows), but I wonder how this affects sound: Comfort Rings (Make Grado's more Comfy!) (1 pair)-LIMITED SUPPLY [CanRings] - $15.99 : Listening Station!, Specializing in Quality Headphones

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