$700 budget what’s best? Does it even matter as long as it can drive headphones or do SNR and THD% make a difference? What about THX AAA is it worth it?
I’ve been looking at Topping DX5 II, Loxjie D60, Moondrop x SMSL DHA15, Chord Mojo 2, Luxsin X8, Burson Playmate 3, D&A Alpha
I have a bit of a cave that’s slowly getting set up with a comfortable chair and a heating pad that I can escape to and relax. There’s a tv down there that I’ll watch sports and play some Madden or Gran Turismo while playing some music through Spotify. I’ve used Sony 1000MX4 for years and enjoyed them well enough but the ANC started acting up and causing a high pitched screeching noise. Got some 1000MX6 but not in love with them.
I was thinking of upgrading to a headphone amp setup with something like a Schiit Vali and some sort of DAC with some headphones. I think I would run an optical cable from tv to amp about 12 feet from the tv. I listen to mostly stoner rock, some hip hop (MF Doom is a favorite) and Lucero, Jason Isbell type music. So long story short, help me pick out a set up more geared towards music and relaxing the back after a long day!
Appreciate any and all suggestions.
Edit: Apologies for not adding this earlier but $200 - $400 ish for headphones. $200ish for amp, same for DAC if necessary.
I listen to J-Pop, Japanese ballad and anime soundtracks. I'm treble-sensitive and my preferred sound signature is neutral with bass boost. My top priority is non-fatiguing, clear vocals and instrument separation without any muddinesss. Till now, I've only tried several ultra-budget IEMs, out of which, the KZ EDX Pro 2 and Tripowin Vivace were my favourites, but the latter ended up causing severe pain in the tragus, anti-tragus and helicis crus of my ears. I'm also prone to ear infections and have autonomic dysfunction-induced heat intolerance. This time, I want to go for my first ever open-back headphones (under $150), and I have two options: Philips SHP9500 (with Oratory1990's EQ) or FiiO JT7. Which option would be better for me? Also, please recommend a dongle DAC/Amp (the cheaper the better) if it's the JT7.
¡Hola a todos! Busco ayuda para elegir mis próximos audífonos over-ear o saber si hay alguna otra alternativa recomendable dentro de mi presupuesto.
Preferencias de Sonido y Rendimiento:
Opciones que tengo en mente:
Fiio FT13, Focal Azurys, Sennheiser HD 480 Pro, or Audeze LCD-S20??? Any others to look at. I know they’re only headphones but anything with good bass rumble and punch
Location is USA
Okay, so there’s two types of headphones I’m looking for.
The first is a pair for my son. I’m in need of gaming over-ear corded headphones with a microphone. Preferably a good quality one. Budget is $200.
The second is a pare of wireless over ear headphones for myself. I find in-ear headphones bother my ears, so I want some over-ears to wear around the house. Budget is $300. I’m not picky on if they are open or closed back.
I am big for comfort and warm sound. Build quality is also very important to me, and I might be taking them outside. Particularly I want closed-backs because they help manage my audio processing issues. Sundara closed-back and AKG K361 seem like decent options, but I want to know if there's something more in this price range that I might be missing.
I can't go above $120 since that's already stretching my budged btw. Fiio FT1 are out of the question since they're $200 (I just know someone will recommend them anyway).
Looking at JBL Live 780NC or Beats Studio Pro. Can get either around $150. These will mainly be used in office and at home, occasionally for travel. I’m looking for good music quality and accuracy, prioritizing that over ANC (though that is still important). iPhone user, Windows PC user. I’m also looking for good microphone quality to use them for remote meetings. Head comfort is very important for a large-headed glasses wearer. (I’ve had a chance to try on a friend’s Sennheiser Momentum 4s and just couldn’t get comfortable with them.) If there’s some other amazing option I’m open to it, but I don’t want to go much more expensive than the mentioned price point.
hello everyone. i am sort of hard on hearing so i need a decent, non bank breaking, gaming headphone amplifier that will actually increase the volume output of the headphones i use so its louder so i can hear footsteps ( in Tarkov😂😂😂) better. i am currently using an older steelseries arctis headset. thanks!
I’m looking to replace my HyperX Cloud II and would appreciate some recommendations
My main priority is competitive FPS gaming, especially accurate positional audio, being able to clearly hear footsteps and determine their direction. I mainly play COD, War Dogs, CS, etc
What I’m looking for
- Up to ~€300 total
- It can be wired
- I can combine it with an external mic such as Antlion ModMic Uni 2+ (I’m open to other microphone recommendations)
Headphones I’m considering:
- Sennheiser HD 560S
- Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X
- Audeze Maxwell 2
My motherboard is an MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi with the Realtek ALC897. I’ve seen some complaints about this codec, so I’d prefer to use a small external DAC with the wired headphones. I’m currently considering the FiiO KA11 (~€35)
The Maxwell 2 is interesting because it’s an all-in-one solution, so I wouldn’t need a separate DAC or microphone. The downside is that it’s closed-back and more pricey.
On the other hand, the HD 560S and DT900 Pro X would need the external mic along with the DAC, which pushes the price up (~ €35 for DAC + €60 for the Antlion ModMic Uni 2+)
I am not an expert in this topic nor an audiophile, so I would appreciate any advice on this.
Thanks!
Looking to play music on Spotify and Apple MusIc. I am playing through my iPhone or my MacBook Pro so the headphones need to connect easily to those devices.
I’ll be using them to listen to trap metal, horrorcore, dubstep, trap, southern rap, grunge, post grunge, alternative e.g. of the trees, a hundred drums, suicide boys, bones, nine inch nails, stone temple pilots, Alice In Chains, creed, tsuruda, bassnectar, Haarper
I want distinct treble but also heavy bass, drumbeats, and subwoofer sounds. I’m in between these two. Which should I choose and why?
I love listening to music, a while back got the audeze maxwell but I am ready for an upgrade.
So im currently in the market for a premium headphone below 1000 euros kinda.
If needed i would also love advice on a good dac to go with it ofc.
Currently the hifiman Arya organic is up there for me. But would love some extra advice
Idm open back or closed back myself either.
I love bass but also want a good balance between them since i primarily listen to music or game with them.
Wireless is nice but i think cable is better with a decent dac.
i.e. affordable earpiece with a great mic - but flatheaded?
I've not actually owned a pair of Earpods because I know from trying them that they're uncomfortable for me... And I've pretty bad ear problems due to years of long wear (going slightly deaf now). So, flatheads are the solution I've landed upon, since they don't go into your ear canal. I hope my question helps someone out there too.
No wireless because I've already got a wireless pair, but trying to get the bluetooth connection to work with an ageing laptop, while working in increasingly busy environments with poor network is eating up too much time.
(Tagging this open-back because that's the closest flair I think, I'm also open to open-back earpieces I guess, though I'm less familiar with them. I stopped using my open-ears (OpenFit) because they were too soft for me given my working environments, so if open-back earpieces might pose the same problem I'd likely pass up on them.)
Hello!
Looking for someone who has and can tell me about difference about Topping Dx 5ii and Dx9 Discrete.
After watching many reviews about both none of them mention the difference, upgrades and cons between them and would the upgrade from Dx5II be worth it?
Im using Dx5II and soon looking to upgrade to Dx9D but im not sure if its a good idea, i personally really like how Dx5 sounds.
So im hoping someone here has a experience from using both or have upgraded from Dx5II.
Thanks!
Edit: I am using Hifiman Arya Organic, 4.4mm bal, soon planning to add Audeze LCD XC into my collection.
Hey everyone!
I’m looking to buy a good pair of headphones under $100. I’ll mainly be using them for music and gaming, so I’m looking for something with good sound quality, decent bass, and good imaging/separation for games.
My priorities:
Would love to hear your recommendations and personal experiences. If you’ve used the headphones yourself, please let me know how they perform for both music and gaming.
Thanks!
So I’m pretty sure I’ve posted here before but don’t remember the recommendations, so I thought I’d post here again, my apologies lol, so I have cerebral palsy and along with that comes a high startle reflex, anxiety etc… so could anyone recommend me some headphones or earbuds with a long battery life and that can dull, sudden yelling or screaming ( I attend an adult day center ) dogs barking, fire alarms and anything else that could be considered LOUD… yes I’m aware that no headphones/earphones block out all noise completely unless they’re paired with ear plugs or something else but I just want something to take the edge of the noise/lower it … the startle reflex causes me pain at times , but also I need to be able to hear if someone is talking to me or yelling for me … I ringing in my ears due to high frequency hearing loss , so that makes it even tricker, I’ve looked into the sony1000xm6 and the bose Quiet comfort ultra 2nd gen so far
I’m planning to buy the Nothing Headphones (1) as they just went on sale for the same price on both Best Buy Canada and Amazon.
I was wondering if one store is better than the other, especially for after-sales service in case the headphones need to be replaced or repaired at some point?
Do you recommend extended warranty plans from either store?
Been trying to do more active listening lately, but I have no knowledge of headphones. I've used some 30€ sony in-ears for years, but from what I have read Over-Ear is better for longer listening. (if 1 hour counts as long)
Any advice on sth that is both comfortable and sounds good? Wired since this is for home use.
i don't know whether open or closed backis better (couldn't post flairless)
For context, I’m searching for good headphones that can work mainly for music and calls, preferably wireless. I was gonna buy the JBL730BT ones but now I’m doubting it because one of my dealbreakers is the lack of an aux entry.
The things I’m looking for are: White color, decent microphone, aux entry, decent sound quality, and (i know it is impossible In a -100$ budget) ambient mode (only if possible)
I’m looking forward to have my first pair so getting more options would help me a lot 🫰🫰
I’m rocking Turtle Beach PX22 which i’ve had for 10-15 years and i’m so used to the sound that HyperX Cloud Alpha, Logitech G Pro X both sounded horrible, even when plugged into the PX22 DAC/AMP so i can tweak the bass and treble.
I’ve been looking at some Beyerdynamic 770 Pro and 990’s and the TYGR 300 R as i’m looking to stick to wired and not fussed about a mic, but these headphones have been out for so long already, are they still the “go to”?
Which headphones can you recommend for gaming? Looking to spend up to £140.