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hebe0330
post Apr 19 2012, 12:13 AM

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- My Rig: laptop, ipad, galaxy s2, clarinova
- Type of usage: mainly music
- File format: mp3 - starting to update my library to flac
- Music genre: mostly piano/violin/acoustic-based songs, rock
- Budget: 1500
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): clarity/moderate soundstage/must be able to bring out vocals for reference/neutral sounding

So far, I've got the UM3X, W4, Earsonic SM3 and Shure SE535 in my list. any other recommendations? biggrin.gif
hebe0330
post Jun 11 2012, 05:03 PM

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- My Rig: Laptop -> Fiio E10 -> Headphones OR iPad/Galaxy S2 -> Headphones (no amp)
- Type of usage: Music
- File format: mostly 320k mp3 and CD quality FLAC
- Music genre: Rock, Acoustic mainly
- Budget: below 2k
- Headphone/ earphone type: circumaural
- Other requirements (if any): preferably open back, with a neutral/analytical FR

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I have the DT 770/880/990 in my list (32 Ohm version), the AKG K702 and the HD650, as well as the D2k. which one do you guys recommend/any others? smile.gif

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hebe0330
post Jun 11 2012, 09:26 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Jun 11 2012, 05:52 PM)
Do you need the inline mic and control  hmm.gif  If so, it is virtually impossible to get a third party headset (mic/control) that will work with Sony mobile due to its unique configuration  nod.gif  The only option is to go with Sony's own headsets  nod.gif

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Bro, you can't even do justification for the AKG K702, Sennheiser HD650 or even the Dennon D2000 with the FiiO E10 let alone driving it straight from iDevices and Galaxies.

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Why not? okay, so maybe the 300 Ohm HD650 is out. what about the rest? 65 ohms isn't that hard to drive, is it?


Added on June 11, 2012, 9:27 pm
QUOTE(windboy @ Jun 11 2012, 06:04 PM)
250 Ohm version bro. And I'm not looking for a desktop amp.


Added on June 11, 2012, 9:27 pm
QUOTE(phillip88 @ Jun 11 2012, 06:41 PM)
AKG K702 requires good amp. Why not try AKG K550? It's closed, but try it before saying "but it's closed"... Hehe.
DT880 shines in vocals, but the sound isn't as open as 990. There's a Head-fi post explaining about the difference between the DT770/880/990 too.

HD650? Be sure to have a good amp! Tried HD600? You may end up paying less because some people prefer 600 over 650.

I'm a detail hunter...therefore I go for Tesla drivers. And so I stick to T70 (for now tongue.gif).
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I'll consider those too. Amping is currently the biggest issue. Thanks anyway biggrin.gif


Added on June 11, 2012, 9:28 pm
QUOTE(hongrui @ Jun 11 2012, 08:18 PM)
acoustic rock i'd recommend DT880.

with your 2k budget, get the DT880 and another amp/dac to go along. definitely will bring up the sound and experience to another level. i would recommend the 250ohms version, its not portable friendly but it gives you room for growth should you want to upgrade your dac or amp in future.
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I see. Thanks bro! Erm.. I'm not planning to get it that soon. Need to test out the options first. Thanks for the offer btw smile.gif

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hebe0330
post Jun 12 2012, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(reehdus @ Jun 12 2012, 11:07 PM)
Hi guys, I'm by no means an audiophile and kinda looking for some suggestions here if you could help me out:

- My Rig: Desktop with on board soundcard capable of 7.1/5.1 surround sound
- Type of usage: Gaming mainly + movies
- Budget: RM200 - early 300s
- Headphone/ earphone type: Circumaural
- Other requirements (if any): mic & volume control, preferably dynamic headsets to take the load off my head

I've been looking at gaming headsets mostly like the Siberia v2 and 5Hv2 from Steelseries + the Roccat Kave as gaming would be my primary use. I've also seen the Audio technica ad500 (with separate clip on mike) and sennheiser pc350 but that's a bit out of my range.
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Razer Carcharias? biggrin.gif
hebe0330
post Jun 15 2012, 05:23 PM

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QUOTE(bumfart @ Jun 15 2012, 04:35 PM)
chiefs

- Your rig: Samsung Galaxy S3
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: radio and mp3s and flacs
- Genre of music you listen to: all types
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: no mic required, just pure sweet musical goodness. also must be comfortable and have some degree of noise isolation (LRT very noisy)

I admit that I am biased to Sennheiser (brand loyalty?? haha)
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Bro, budget? smile.gif
hebe0330
post Jun 16 2012, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(bumfart @ Jun 15 2012, 05:53 PM)
below 1k bro
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I only can think of westone 2 and shure se425 ATM. Your preferred sound? IE8 isnt bad too if you can get it for under 1k

hebe0330
post Jun 18 2012, 08:55 AM

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QUOTE(bumfart @ Jun 17 2012, 01:32 AM)
bro i like a neutral sound currently i'm using hd380pro. i'd like something similar
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Check out westone 2 then smile.gif or earsonics sm2 if you can get your hands on it.

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