Hey guys, I'm running a Crosshair IV mobo and I was wondering if I should play it safe and grab a Xonar DG or just use my onboard audio with Sennheiser HD448.
don't know why people complain about these being quiet. but I love them
readjusted and they fit perfectly, almost unnoticeable, sound isn't great with the highs but it has a decent soundstage and nothing really bleeds into another
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33278830]Just got my HD201s
first impressions: ears touch the monitors, kind of odd feeling, bass is lacking but clearly there, not good for anything bass heavy
damn good quality for $15 and sounds acceptable
let me boot up skyrim and tell you how it sounds[/QUOTE]
If you want more bass try the hft 600.
[QUOTE=Holylucifer6;33279027]If you want more bass try the hft 600.[/QUOTE]
i will but I can get them cheaper from Amazon when it's shipped and sold by amazon ($10 credit)
so I have to wait until they're in stock there
Budget: $250
eBay: Nope
Country: USA
Isolation: Closed/Open... Doesn't bug me.
Purpose: 75% Gaming, 20% Music, 5% Movies
Music Tastes: Dream Pop, Techno, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Psychedelia Rock, and Rap
Previous Experiences: I have no previous experiences with normal headphones... I've put up with headsets for quiet some time, and the constant, "OH WE CAN HEAR WHAT YOUR LISTENING TOO" has gotten on my nerves.
Comments: I need a microphone/amp. Possibly soundcard if needed.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33273525]Help me come to an ultimatum.
Panasonic HTF600 or Sennheiser HD 448 - if I want something comfortable for extended periods of gaming/music/whatnot, which one is better? And should I even bother with an amp if I can find one for like $25?[/QUOTE]
The hft is prehaps more comfortable it is touted as being a more comfortable headphone than d 2000 it could be listed as one of the more comfortable headphones out of all headphones prehaps top 1000 out of every headphone made prehaps.
In other words yes the hft is comfortable you can wear them for hours it has a light clamp as people say.
[editline]15th November 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33279675]i will but I can get them cheaper from Amazon when it's shipped and sold by amazon ($10 credit)
so I have to wait until they're in stock there[/QUOTE]
Well expect this it has subbass.
. These have a cool sub woofer effect on your ears. You will know what I mean once you get some tunes with impact and extension on em... It will vibrate your outer earlobes.. Though I do have one warning. These sound terrible out of box.. These change more so than most after just one night of burning. The mids are harsh from open box. But once everything smooths out. I think you will be impressed as I was. Oh and these would have that bigger sound stage you was looking for in a closed can. Call it a haunch but I had a feeling you would snap up one of these. lol.
I just did a head to head against my Cals and your observations are correct they do have similar style of bass as the Denons impact and extension.. The panasonics do have a bit bigger punch than the Cals but very similar in extension. I would say the bass is a bit less than the kickers but I wouldn't call that lacking..
After listening to these for a time the Bass is on a whole other level.. The warm bass these produce has similarities to the XB500 which many consider top bass phone..Crazy good.
$29 at Amazon.
To be fair, they're actually a $60 headphone, and that reflects the price in EU too apparently. It's just Amazon warehouse must be full of them so they literally slashed it 50%. It's such a good headphone, I'd buy it for $60 no questions asked too though. I'd buy it as a $150 headphone. After that, well, I start to have different options. But at $150 and under, this thing freaking competes for musical warmth and just outstandingly fun to listen to.
Very best,
The panasonics are very warm and bassy. They're comfortable stock. I've been wearing them for two days now and I'm pretty picky, so these are quite decently comfortable. Not too much clamp, but not so loose that they flop around. No amplification at all needed. You can plug it into anything and go. Just make sure your GF's source audio is high quality, even though this headphone will be forgiving to low bitrate compressed audio, you still want to give her a proper gift by also making sure she has some very high quality music to listen to.
Very best,
Get a Pansonic HTF600- S...Absolutely get the Panasonics.. After you get them and discover them. Get more to throw on your friends and then have them guess how much they cost.
BTW, MalVeauX, do you organize your list on your signature based on preference?
So the Pannys are in front of all of those: KNS6400, SR850, HP541, MHP-839, ESW9, AD700, AD500, XB500, UR55, HD448
If so... that's quite good for a $30 can!
Well let me just say. If you got these Panasonics first and then got your Hfi-580s.. There is a very good chance you might have sent the HFI-580 back.. I am not kidding.. I just did a head to head. I think perhaps the coolest aspect of the sound design on these Panasonics. The BASS acoustics are on another level than most headphones I have used. While the HFI-580 does have impressive mid bass punch and good bass presence..
The Panasonics are one step above them in Bass dynamics while enveloping you in the Bass sounds.. That is the best way to describe it...It is like the S-logic surround on the Ultrasones focus on the entire surround sound.. These Panasonics sound like the highs and Bass surrounds you while the mids are on your ear..
Resulting in a very fun listening experience... Even if you do end up getting your HFI-580...I would consider trying out these Panasonics..$30 bucks? I think I spent that much on some burgers and fries for my kids the other day. They have taken over almost a 100% of my headphone time..
Oh one last thing I forgot to mention.. These Pansonics have virtually no discomfort...Unlike the Ultrasones.
Well lets just say.. You are gonna love these phones..If you read what Malveaux wrote on his XB500 review. You know he is a serious Bass head.. I can assure you these Panasonics are the real deal.. We was chatting and he mention to me how much you would appreciate this headphone.. I think so too... In fact anyone that has an affinity toward not just Bass but a great fun sounding headphone that does everything right.. These are worth more than what Panasonic is asking for .. Malveaux is not kidding when he mentions these stack up to $150 ones. I have a $230 heaphone in my collection that doesn't do what these does. Wait till more guys chime in don't just take our word for it.. Try n find one, I am willing to bet you it will be one of the best phone purchases of this year for you..
all quoted from headfi another quote would be it is anything but boring.
This probably has been done about 30 times in this post, so sorry if you guys are re-reading this.
I just got my ATH-M50s in the mail. I have very little experience with headphones, but to my untrained ears, they sound awesome! Right out of the box, powerful bass, good mids and highs a little bright, but can be easily equalized.
What surprised me is that for kicks, I put back on my HTF600s... and... they are not that much different! I actually find the bass on the HTF600s a little more precise. Apart from build quality (the M50's seem army grade) it is amazing how much sound value one can get with the HTF600s.
Now I am buying the Monoprice DJ headphones next. I am wondering if they will be as good?
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;33279833]Budget: $250
eBay: Nope
Country: USA
Isolation: Closed/Open... Doesn't bug me.
Purpose: 75% Gaming, 20% Music, 5% Movies
Music Tastes: Dream Pop, Techno, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Psychedelia Rock, and Rap
Previous Experiences: I have no previous experiences with normal headphones... I've put up with headsets for quiet some time, and the constant, "OH WE CAN HEAR WHAT YOUR LISTENING TOO" has gotten on my nerves.
Comments: I need a microphone/amp. Possibly soundcard if needed.[/QUOTE]Denon AH-D1100
[editline]14th November 2011[/editline]
+ Xonar DG
[QUOTE=Holylucifer6;33279995]The hft is prehaps more comfortable it is touted as being a more comfortable headphone than d 2000 it could be listed as one of the more comfortable headphones out of all headphones prehaps top 1000 out of every headphone made prehaps.
In other words yes the hft is comfortable you can wear them for hours it has a light clamp as people say.
[editline]15th November 2011[/editline]
Well expect this it has subbass.
. These have a cool sub woofer effect on your ears. You will know what I mean once you get some tunes with impact and extension on em... It will vibrate your outer earlobes.. Though I do have one warning. These sound terrible out of box.. These change more so than most after just one night of burning. The mids are harsh from open box. But once everything smooths out. I think you will be impressed as I was. Oh and these would have that bigger sound stage you was looking for in a closed can. Call it a haunch but I had a feeling you would snap up one of these. lol.
I just did a head to head against my Cals and your observations are correct they do have similar style of bass as the Denons impact and extension.. The panasonics do have a bit bigger punch than the Cals but very similar in extension. I would say the bass is a bit less than the kickers but I wouldn't call that lacking..
After listening to these for a time the Bass is on a whole other level.. The warm bass these produce has similarities to the XB500 which many consider top bass phone..Crazy good.
$29 at Amazon.
To be fair, they're actually a $60 headphone, and that reflects the price in EU too apparently. It's just Amazon warehouse must be full of them so they literally slashed it 50%. It's such a good headphone, I'd buy it for $60 no questions asked too though. I'd buy it as a $150 headphone. After that, well, I start to have different options. But at $150 and under, this thing freaking competes for musical warmth and just outstandingly fun to listen to.
Very best,
The panasonics are very warm and bassy. They're comfortable stock. I've been wearing them for two days now and I'm pretty picky, so these are quite decently comfortable. Not too much clamp, but not so loose that they flop around. No amplification at all needed. You can plug it into anything and go. Just make sure your GF's source audio is high quality, even though this headphone will be forgiving to low bitrate compressed audio, you still want to give her a proper gift by also making sure she has some very high quality music to listen to.
Very best,
Get a Pansonic HTF600- S...Absolutely get the Panasonics.. After you get them and discover them. Get more to throw on your friends and then have them guess how much they cost.
BTW, MalVeauX, do you organize your list on your signature based on preference?
So the Pannys are in front of all of those: KNS6400, SR850, HP541, MHP-839, ESW9, AD700, AD500, XB500, UR55, HD448
If so... that's quite good for a $30 can!
Well let me just say. If you got these Panasonics first and then got your Hfi-580s.. There is a very good chance you might have sent the HFI-580 back.. I am not kidding.. I just did a head to head. I think perhaps the coolest aspect of the sound design on these Panasonics. The BASS acoustics are on another level than most headphones I have used. While the HFI-580 does have impressive mid bass punch and good bass presence..
The Panasonics are one step above them in Bass dynamics while enveloping you in the Bass sounds.. That is the best way to describe it...It is like the S-logic surround on the Ultrasones focus on the entire surround sound.. These Panasonics sound like the highs and Bass surrounds you while the mids are on your ear..
Resulting in a very fun listening experience... Even if you do end up getting your HFI-580...I would consider trying out these Panasonics..$30 bucks? I think I spent that much on some burgers and fries for my kids the other day. They have taken over almost a 100% of my headphone time..
Oh one last thing I forgot to mention.. These Pansonics have virtually no discomfort...Unlike the Ultrasones.
Well lets just say.. You are gonna love these phones..If you read what Malveaux wrote on his XB500 review. You know he is a serious Bass head.. I can assure you these Panasonics are the real deal.. We was chatting and he mention to me how much you would appreciate this headphone.. I think so too... In fact anyone that has an affinity toward not just Bass but a great fun sounding headphone that does everything right.. These are worth more than what Panasonic is asking for .. Malveaux is not kidding when he mentions these stack up to $150 ones. I have a $230 heaphone in my collection that doesn't do what these does. Wait till more guys chime in don't just take our word for it.. Try n find one, I am willing to bet you it will be one of the best phone purchases of this year for you..
all quoted from headfi another quote would be it is anything but boring.
This probably has been done about 30 times in this post, so sorry if you guys are re-reading this.
I just got my ATH-M50s in the mail. I have very little experience with headphones, but to my untrained ears, they sound awesome! Right out of the box, powerful bass, good mids and highs a little bright, but can be easily equalized.
What surprised me is that for kicks, I put back on my HTF600s... and... they are not that much different! I actually find the bass on the HTF600s a little more precise. Apart from build quality (the M50's seem army grade) it is amazing how much sound value one can get with the HTF600s.
Now I am buying the Monoprice DJ headphones next. I am wondering if they will be as good?[/QUOTE]
aside from copying a lot of shit from head-fi that I've already read and contributed nothing useful to the thread please direct me to where they are actually $30
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33281184]aside from copying a lot of shit from head-fi that I've already read and contributed nothing useful to the thread please direct me to where they are actually $30[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=HTF600&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=709&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8229807331841009376&sa=X&ei=s-XBTvLxHpK18QOO7eyOBA&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAA#scoring=p[/url]
I don't know what is considered as valid and safe to buy from in that list, but frequent online buyers in the US should be able to know.
[QUOTE=GreenDolphin;33281218][url]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=HTF600&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=709&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8229807331841009376&sa=X&ei=s-XBTvLxHpK18QOO7eyOBA&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAA#scoring=p[/url]
I don't know what is considered as valid and safe to buy from in that list, but frequent online buyers in the US should be able to know.[/QUOTE]
yeah I went there but I'm not really sure I want to buy from a site I've never heard from before
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33281242]yeah I went there but I'm not really sure I want to buy from a site I've never heard from before[/QUOTE]
blt has 149 reviews and 138/149 were 5 star reviews so
Huh. I was going to come in here to ask for headphones, but now I'm going to get the HTF600s.
I also found a video of what the Zalman Zm-Mic1 sounds like [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vICTt1WZhHw]and it sounds better than my current mic,[/url] so I'm gonna get that too.
[QUOTE=Odellus;33289411]blt has 149 reviews and 138/149 were 5 star reviews so[/QUOTE]
I'll wait to get them, no need to get new headphones a day after your first good pair arrives
Will definitely put them on the list though, maybe wait for a deal or something
Budget: £30-£40
eBay: Nope.
Country: England
Isolation: Closed
Purpose: 65% Gaymen 35% Music
Music Tastes: All of it (sorry!)
Previous Experiences: Earbuds.
Comments: I don't mind a few quid over budget. I've been looking at Sennheiser HD 201/2's but I can afford to go up to 30 and I wonder if there's anything better for me.
Also I have realtek integrated sound (it's supposed to be on par with a normal sound card, its got aux/optical out and 4 normal outputs at the back) and a Samsung YP-U3 mp3 player.
[editline]16th November 2011[/editline]
Also these ones from the prev. page look good.
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-RP-HTF600E-S-High-HiFi-Headphone/dp/B002R5ABPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321456710&sr=1-1[/url]
[QUOTE=BrainDeath;33300213]Budget: £30-£40
eBay: Nope.
Country: England
Isolation: Closed
Purpose: 65% Gaymen 35% Music
Music Tastes: All of it (sorry!)
Previous Experiences: Earbuds.
Comments: I don't mind a few quid over budget. I've been looking at Sennheiser HD 201/2's but I can afford to go up to 30 and I wonder if there's anything better for me.
Also I have realtek integrated sound (it's supposed to be on par with a normal sound card, its got aux/optical out and 4 normal outputs at the back) and a Samsung YP-U3 mp3 player.
[editline]16th November 2011[/editline]
Also these ones from the prev. page look good.
[url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-RP-HTF600E-S-High-HiFi-Headphone/dp/B002R5ABPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321456710&sr=1-1[/url][/QUOTE]
I have the 201s and they aren't great for gaming, get the pannys
I love you!
If you upgrade from the pannys, get the fostex t50rp very smooth sound nice mids, lifelike sound with this headphone it does not sound boring to me anyways, i have tried quite alot of headphones and this fostex t50rp forwards this area of sound comeing from the headphone more directly into your ear, with other headphones it sounds far away in the headphones with these it is not gives a pure stereo sound nice detailed treble and such.
Only thing is is that it needs a good amp to drive them as well as a dac and such and i have spent about 500 quid on my dac and using a ld mk3.
But if you are not a audiophile then oh well get the pannys.
Originally Posted by Si105
Are you employed by Panasonic?
I have no idea but he speaks the truth. They can be had for less than £30 delivered. Nothing better.
Not an audiophile at all, I just want something nicer than earbuds and usb laptop speakers (hardly does the rest of my rig justice).
if you aren't an audiophile you could at least get a sound card to help "customize" your phones
I had to use an EQ and some EAX shit to make my 201s sound "natural" per se, I hear a good amp can help but I don't see them being useful for the average Joe
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33302155]if you aren't an audiophile you could at least get a sound card to help "customize" your phones
I had to use an EQ and some EAX shit to make my 201s sound "natural" per se, I hear a good amp can help but I don't see them being useful for the average Joe[/QUOTE]
eax? wtf
all an amp does is allow your headphones to be louder
Also why should I get a sound card if I'm [B]not[/B] an audiophile? Isn't the one on the p8p67 PRO supposed to be good anyway?
[QUOTE=BrainDeath;33304814]Also why should I get a sound card if I'm [B]not[/B] an audiophile? Isn't the one on the p8p67 PRO supposed to be good anyway?[/QUOTE]
sound cards do NOT MAKE THINGS SOUND BETTER
they're for extra ports and technologies you don't get with realtek
[QUOTE=Odellus;33306108]sound cards do NOT MAKE THINGS SOUND BETTER
they're for extra ports and technologies you don't get with realtek[/QUOTE]
I didn't think so, it's all the same maths anyway.
[QUOTE=Odellus;33306108]sound cards do NOT MAKE THINGS SOUND BETTER
they're for extra ports and technologies you don't get with realtek[/QUOTE]
i disagree, a good sound card can reduce background noise and support higher quality sound
the main selling point is the extra technologies like x-fi crystallizer or things like that i will agree, but I'm pretty sure a FLAC will sound better on an aftermarket sound card than it will on your Realtek onboard
other than that it won't fuck with anything unless you tell it to
[QUOTE=Protocol7;33306721]i disagree, a good sound card can reduce background noise and support higher quality sound
the main selling point is the extra technologies like x-fi crystallizer or things like that i will agree, but I'm pretty sure a FLAC will sound better on an aftermarket sound card than it will on your Realtek onboard
other than that it won't fuck with anything unless you tell it to[/QUOTE]
I haven't noticed any difference between my A700 with Realtek and my A700 with my X-Fi Titanium, a huge percentage of FLAC is 16 bit 44khz (which realtek supports) so no
[editline]16th November 2011[/editline]
background noise? wut
Well, sometimes your onboard can have some interference honestly. If you don't, though, a soundcard isn't really going to provide you with an increase in sound quality.
And amping doesn't simply increase loudness, it helps drive high impedance headphones which is a little different.
[QUOTE=Shadaez;33309838]Well, sometimes your onboard can have some interference honestly. If you don't, though, a soundcard isn't really going to provide you with an increase in sound quality.
And amping doesn't simply increase loudness, it helps drive high impedance headphones which is a little different.[/QUOTE]
which makes them louder because ordinarily they would be a lot quieter without one due to high voltage needs not being met
so my headphones have been burning in for the past two days
what a difference
Update: My budget has gone too roughly $325-$350 now.
[quote]Budget: [B]$325 - $350[/B]
eBay: Nope
Country: USA
Isolation: Closed/Open... Doesn't bug me.
Purpose: 75% Gaming, 20% Music, 5% Movies
Music Tastes: Dream Pop, Techno, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Psychedelia Rock, and Rap
Previous Experiences: I have no previous experiences with normal headphones... I've put up with headsets for quiet some time, and the constant, "OH WE CAN HEAR WHAT YOUR LISTENING TOO" has gotten on my nerves.
Comments: I need a microphone/amp. Possibly soundcard if needed.[/quote]
[QUOTE=TehWhale;33280151]Denon AH-D1100
[editline]14th November 2011[/editline]
+ Xonar DG[/QUOTE]
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