Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
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For more general stuff i guess the best buy magnolia section? If your in the us anyway.
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The Official Headphone Thread 2.5: We're Making WAVs and Catching FLAC
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Where you at?
For more general stuff i guess the best buy magnolia section? If your in the us anyway.
I would love to finally get the 6XX or 650's but I really don't need them. I am perfectly happy with my HE-400i's and X2's. I probably would have pulled the trigger if they were $199 again though.
Same! And they're still available so seems like demand fell out because of the price. Next on my list are the X2...Mayhe next year
I actually own the X2's myself, and am looking forward to hearing the differences.
RoninChaos
Member
I think the 50 dollar price increase and the fact that these things won't be delivered until Christmas is a bit nuts and that's why you aren't seeing them move the way they were before.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah no way is this that good of a deal lol.
sixteen-bit
Member
Depends on where you live. I hear Japan has them.
There is such a psychological gulf between $199 and $250, lol. Combine that with Christmas delivery explains the slower rate of sales.
Flying Toaster
Member
Specialized hi-fi stores will and you could look up local audio groups. Depending on region there is always some high end audio group meet happening.
It was like 263 after taxes in CA. Not bad at all. It's $315 for the HD650 from a site like Adorama with no tax and with an (IMO) uglier color scheme. I'm ok with waiting, it's not like I need it right now. Cheaper is cheaper! $50 more than the previous drop does suck, but what can you do?
LQX
Member
Wow, did not realize CA tax was so low. Here in NY, if they charged tax, it would have added at least $22. Yep still a good deal though if were looking to get HD650. I also prefer this color and it looks much better in person.
What do you guys think of this RCA switch? I was hoping to find one with just the switch and no amp, but this seems ok? My PC/Xonar DG soundcard would be the audio source
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=615220
edit: hmm it seems like the headphones are still active when you put the volume all the way down. I want something that has an actual switch that activates each headphone, I think. If that's even possible
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=615220
edit: hmm it seems like the headphones are still active when you put the volume all the way down. I want something that has an actual switch that activates each headphone, I think. If that's even possible
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I'm looking for a few quick recommendations.
I need
1. Headphones (preferably not 'gamer' styled) that will work with all of my gaming devices (Xbox, PS4, PC), including the need for an in-line microphone.
2. Headphones that will work with a digital piano, and occasionally through a Roland amplifier, 6.35mm adapter.
3. Over the ear, but not too tight for someone with a big head. Isolating, not cancelling.
4. Probably wired due to my first need.
5. Under $175
I tried Koss ProDJ 200 ($75 on Amazon), but the inline microphone came broken, and they were very tight, so I sent them back. The sound isolation and quality were quite good though, and I would like something similar, as long as the microphone works.
Any thoughts?
I need
1. Headphones (preferably not 'gamer' styled) that will work with all of my gaming devices (Xbox, PS4, PC), including the need for an in-line microphone.
2. Headphones that will work with a digital piano, and occasionally through a Roland amplifier, 6.35mm adapter.
3. Over the ear, but not too tight for someone with a big head. Isolating, not cancelling.
4. Probably wired due to my first need.
5. Under $175
I tried Koss ProDJ 200 ($75 on Amazon), but the inline microphone came broken, and they were very tight, so I sent them back. The sound isolation and quality were quite good though, and I would like something similar, as long as the microphone works.
Any thoughts?
RoninChaos
Member
LOL They haven't sold 4000 of the 6XX yet. Wow. Pricing them 50 bucks higher and not getting them for 6 months seems to have had a strong effect.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah it's definitely not a bargain now.
I wonder if you will be able to score a 650 for cheaper on black Friday and still have it arrive sooner.
I've spent plenty of money on headphones the past few years, after going through my second pair of TMA-1s, I bought a pair of the Beats Solo 3s. Some other purchases over the past couple of years have been ATH-700s, MDR 7506s for work, AirPods...I realized I have been seriously ignoring my at-home headphone situation for years.
I love using open backed headphones when I'm at home; after being totally turned off of the 6XXs by the 6 month wait, finally replaced my (almost 10 year old!) pair of HD 555s with a pair of 598s. The newer version comes with a 3 foot cable suitable for phones with a pic and play/pause button built in which is nice. I know the 598s aren't nearly as much of a jump as the 6XXs would be, the 6 month wait was REALLY just ridiculous. The cheaper price tag was an added bonus but I was ready to jump in even at $250.
I've ordered a A V-Moda Boom Pro to use with it for gaming, along with the adapters to make that work after removing that locking mechanism. I also finally got around to getting an Astro Mixamp after wanting one forever.
Gonna be going from HD555s plugged into the PS4 controller to 598s ran through a mixamp, pretty excited for the upgrade!
I love using open backed headphones when I'm at home; after being totally turned off of the 6XXs by the 6 month wait, finally replaced my (almost 10 year old!) pair of HD 555s with a pair of 598s. The newer version comes with a 3 foot cable suitable for phones with a pic and play/pause button built in which is nice. I know the 598s aren't nearly as much of a jump as the 6XXs would be, the 6 month wait was REALLY just ridiculous. The cheaper price tag was an added bonus but I was ready to jump in even at $250.
I've ordered a A V-Moda Boom Pro to use with it for gaming, along with the adapters to make that work after removing that locking mechanism. I also finally got around to getting an Astro Mixamp after wanting one forever.
Gonna be going from HD555s plugged into the PS4 controller to 598s ran through a mixamp, pretty excited for the upgrade!
If you notice much of a difference I'll be surprised honestly.
Really? Everywhere I've read online the consensus is that the PS4 controller audio is pretty shit relative to the higher end audio setups
It probably is shit, but I just don't see the the different being all that vast given the similarity between the two headphones and their respective sound signatures.
Maybe check out the new Takstar Pro 82 and just pop on an Modmic
I'm guessing most of the difference will be from the mixamp, both the surround virtualization and just the headphones being powered a little better.
Right off the bat the out of the box 598s sound wayyyy different than my 555s (which I did the foam mod to years ago). The 598s have a way heavier but refined bass which I'm pretty happy about
Interestingly enough, the HD 555s seem louder than the 598s....
I've heard way more TOTL open sets, than I have closed, so all I can say is that it's by far the best closed set I've experienced.
The only closed sets I personally own, for reference, are the NAD Viso HP50, OPPO PM-3, and now the EM-U. The other 2 aren't even close.
People rave about the mids and bass, but to me the soundstage is really what sends it into another league from other closed cans.
My LZ A4's arrived today!
I still need to play around more with tips and especially the filters, but so far I am very impressed. I have A/B'ed a few songs with these compared to my GR07 Classic's and the differences are significant to me.
Right now I am using a filter combination that seemed to have tamed the treble in terms of being fatiguing but at the same time I hear more detail compared to the GR07 when listening to the same songs. I'm listening off my iPhone 7 with a Dragonfly Red.
Thank you for introducing me to the LZ brand. Another plus is that ordering from Penon Audio they included a 2nd silver cable along with the original. I am using the silver one as I assume there is a reason they included it and some of the forums would suggest it affects the sound? In any case, this wasn't advertised on Penon's website so that was nice of them.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Unless your cable is like super mechanically faulty cable sound is grade a snake oil.
There is a little merit in that some iems are more sensitive to impedance changes but your cables shouldn't have wildly varying impedances.
There is a little merit in that some iems are more sensitive to impedance changes but your cables shouldn't have wildly varying impedances.
I'm looking to get some good headphones for listening to music while I work. I'm guessing I should look for closed-back headphones. Probably over ear for comfort since I'll have them on for hours at a time. Does anyone have some suggestions for me? I'm not really looking to spend a ton of money since I'm driving them with a Macbook Pro but a couple hundred seems reasonable. I'm in Canada if that affects things.
Man I'm so jealous lol, but hell yeah congrats.
Fuck yea! HD6XX dropped to $200 at 5000 units. I wonder if that was always planned or they changed it due to lower demand
Note: At 5,000 orders, the HD 6XX will revert to match the pricing of the original launch and will be available for $199.99 with free shipping to the US and $15 shipping per unit internationally. For the full details, please take a look at this discussion post.
So my price will automatically drop to 200 right? I got in at 250
^ nvm. Awesome
Note: At 5,000 orders, the HD 6XX will revert to match the pricing of the original launch and will be available for $199.99 with free shipping to the US and $15 shipping per unit internationally. For the full details, please take a look at this discussion post.
So my price will automatically drop to 200 right? I got in at 250
^ nvm. Awesome
dynamitejim
Member
Props to Massdrop! Glad I got in on the first day. Atleast I've got 6 months to save for a good DAC/Amp or see if Schiit or someone else drops something new in the mean time.
Edit: They also upped it so you can buy 3 pairs per person.
Edit: They also upped it so you can buy 3 pairs per person.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
6 month wait still make it a no bueno for me.
Also that i really don't need it.
Also that i really don't need it.
Massdrop really need to work on some of these lead times. 6 months wait for a HD650 basically?
Not really up to them I imagine.
Also, is that a problem because you don't want them to have your money for 6 months or because you need a pair of 650s right now? Yea I'd like to have it sooner, but I'm not sure why it's a dealbreaker for some people unless they need to have them for whatever reason..
sixteen-bit
Member
I have been using the M6 Pro as my workout pair for a couple years. I'll look into these whenever they crap out, lol.
SolarMystic
Member
The hd6xx sounds pretty great out of the $99 Fulla 2.
Very Berry Sunday
Member
How does 6xx sound different without Fulla 2?
Kwansu Dudes
Member
Any songs you guys recommend for soundstage?
I just listen to Mezzanine front to back
Kwansu Dudes
Member
By Massive Attack, I'm guessing?
Yeah I'm sure there are other albums with that name but they don't matter.
Also just check out this - https://youtu.be/IUDTlvagjJA
Chittagong
Gold Member
Coldplay's Magic live at the Enmore
https://itun.es/gb/8SRu3?i=928172964
If you can clearly hear the location of the girl yelling 'what's happening' you have a good headset. With some headsets you can't even properly hear her.
Speaking of soundstage, E-MU Teaks, they are the best closed headset I have heard. I have got Fostex TH-600s and Oppo PM-3s too. EMU soundstage is phenomenal, and their lows and highs are delightful alike. They are only bested by my Hifiman HE-1000s, which are open.
Kwansu Dudes
Member
2002whitegt
Member
Does Massdrop charge your credit card right after the drop? Or will it be a pending payment for 6 months. Really want the HD6xx but 6 months is a long time. Would give me time to get an amp though.
sixteen-bit
Member
Pretty sure it's right when the drop deadline ends.
2002whitegt
Member
Man, 6 months is a long time. I really don't need them but I sure do want them. I'm going to kick myself if I don't join the drop.
Hopefully the wait passes by quick. Time to research amps and dacs.