Headphone Buying Megathread/Guide V4 - Come here for all your audio needs! (New Threads are not need - Hardware & Software

im looking for some cheap earbuds to be used with a PSP, would this be ok? [url]http://www.amazon.com/JBuds-Hi-Fi-Noise-Reducing-Buds-Black/dp/B000IG66VS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376952896&sr=8-2&keywords=psp+earbuds[/url]

[QUOTE=JerryK;41896376]im looking for some cheap earbuds to be used with a PSP, would this be ok? [url]http://www.amazon.com/JBuds-Hi-Fi-Noise-Reducing-Buds-Black/dp/B000IG66VS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376952896&sr=8-2&keywords=psp+earbuds[/url][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082303&p_id=9927&seq=1&format=2[/url] [editline]19th August 2013[/editline] there's other colors too

Got a pair of headphones from College as part of my consumables. Sennheiser HD 201. In this thread's opinion, how good are they? I think they're awesome, personally.

[QUOTE=Daemon White;41896406]Got a pair of headphones from College as part of my consumables. Sennheiser HD 201. In this thread's opinion, how good are they? I think they're awesome, personally.[/QUOTE] they're one of the cheapest closed headphones people recommend, though Monoprice's 8323 have generally taken their place.

Alright guys, i'm looking for a quality sounding pair of headphones. My budget is under $200. I was thinking about a pair of sennheisers, but idk Any other brands you guys can recommend?

Which one do you guys recommend? [IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/cross.png[/IMG]ATH-M50 [IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/tick.png[/IMG]A700x

I have $20 (in Australian dollars) on a prepaid VISA card. Any uber-cheap headphones/earphones worth buying? Not really that fussed on specifics, since they won't be my primary headphones (have my AKG K500s for that.) Considered Monoprice, but the shipping is [I]absurdly[/I] expensive to Australia. Like $35-40 for a $7 pair of IEMs.

Is this the right place to ask about mics?

[QUOTE=udontnome78;41906123]Is this the right place to ask about mics?[/QUOTE] Best place you'll find.

I'm looking for a mic that does not pick up a lot of backround noise around $70

[QUOTE=kragmars102;41901533]Which one do you guys recommend? [IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/cross.png[/IMG]ATH-M50 [IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/tick.png[/IMG]A700x[/QUOTE] If portability matters, M-50. Otherwise A700x. [editline]20th August 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=udontnome78;41908394]I'm looking for a mic that does not pick up a lot of backround noise around $70[/QUOTE] USB? XLR? What?

Preferably 3.5mm, I use will use it mostly for gaming and Skype.

I have the m50's and happy with them. But im looking for something cheap with more bass that isn't a pain to carry around.

[B]Budget:[/B] Let's say $200 max as a rough point [B]eBay:[/b] If necessary [B]Country:[/B] USA [B]Isolation:[/B] Circumaural [B]Purpose:[/B] Pretty much everything. TV, music, movies, games, etc. I want some good, comfortable headphones for a dorm room to avoid bugging my roommate. Not very concerned with portability since I have earbuds. [B]Music Tastes:[/B] Most things. I'd like a bit of bass but I'm not too hung up on it and clarity is what's most important to me. [B]Previous Experiences:[/B] Just a pair of Brainwavz M2. I'm pretty pleased with them for what it's worth.

What's the best pair of IEM's I can get for <$150 (upping my budget now) I listen to lyrical music, indie and folk with some electronic and once in a blue moon rap. These will be driven by a nexus 7 as well thanks

Okay guys I went through and bought the a700x, anyone have any ideas for a mic? I've looked at the mod-mic (it's a bit pricey) and I don't really like clip-ons. I use my microphone daily on ventrilo / skype.

[QUOTE=altern;41924123]What's the best pair of IEM's I can get for <$150 (upping my budget now) I listen to lyrical music, indie and folk with some electronic and once in a blue moon rap. These will be driven by a nexus 7 as well thanks[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-X10-Noise-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B000WAHFBK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1377187473&sr=8-7[/url]

[QUOTE=Anthrax713;41928175][url]http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-X10-Noise-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B000WAHFBK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1377187473&sr=8-7[/url][/QUOTE] based on this thread would the VSonic GR06's be a better value? they look superb [url]http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-293-iems-compared-etymotic-research-ety-kids-added-08-12-13-p-748[/url]

[img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/tick.png[/img] for Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO [img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/cross.png[/img] for ATH-M50 Also open to recommendations similar to these.

[QUOTE=smoothkriminal;41952594][img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/tick.png[/img] for Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO [img]http://www.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/cross.png[/img] for ATH-M50 Also open to recommendations similar to these.[/QUOTE] Really? There is no comparison.

M-50s are more portable, but thats about it.

Is there a big difference between the 80 and 250 ohm version? I don't know a lot about audio. edit: nevermind

[QUOTE=FlashStock;41961617]Is there a big difference between the 80 and 250 ohm version? I don't know a lot about audio. edit: nevermind[/QUOTE] The 250ohm ones are less muddy iirc but they require more power to drive.

anyway i bought the dt-770 pro 80 ohm headphones, my first 'good' headphones i guess. will leave my opinion on them when i get them

Budget: 100$ - 200$ eBay: Negative Country: [img]http://facepunch.com/fp/flags/ca.png[/img] Isolation: Circumaural Purpose: Gaming, Music, Voice Chat Music Tastes: Mainly DnB, Electronic, and Metal/Rock. Previous Experiences: $50 headsets - The last time I splurged on a headset was the Steelseries Siberia V2 Comments: I already have the Blue Yeti and since I cannot use my 5.1 system when I move; i'm looking for something comfy that I can wear for long periods of times. I also do work for an electronics department of which I can get 20% off prices. Main brands we carry for higher end are Shure - Klipsch - and Sennheiser.

[QUOTE=BackSapper;41987075]Budget: 100$ - 200$ eBay: Negative Country: [img]http://facepunch.com/fp/flags/ca.png[/img] Isolation: Circumaural Purpose: Gaming, Music, Voice Chat Music Tastes: Mainly DnB, Electronic, and Metal/Rock. Previous Experiences: $50 headsets - The last time I splurged on a headset was the Steelseries Siberia V2 Comments: I already have the Blue Yeti and since I cannot use my 5.1 system when I move; i'm looking for something comfy that I can wear for long periods of times. I also do work for an electronics department of which I can get 20% off prices. Main brands we carry for higher end are Shure - Klipsch - and Sennheiser.[/QUOTE] HD598 [i]perhaps[/i] - but I'm not sure how good they are for bass.

Read on an Amazon review that the [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI"]Superlux HD 681[/URL] are one of the best budget headphones you can get. Anyone know how true that is and how they compare to the Panasonic RP HTF 600S?

[QUOTE=nutcake;41989264]Read on an Amazon review that the [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI"]Superlux HD 681[/URL] are one of the best budget headphones you can get. Anyone know how true that is and how they compare to the Panasonic RP HTF 600S?[/QUOTE] I still have those headphones as my backup pair and they're amazing. They're really durable and have pretty good sound. They can be uncomfortable though so just be careful of that.

[QUOTE=SataniX;41987680]HD598 [i]perhaps[/i] - but I'm not sure how good they are for bass.[/QUOTE] I have them, they're okay for bass, but 100hz area is completely missing. I switch between these and dt250s when I'm producing mainly for the soundstage (and I produce dnb.) They lack impact but they have bass for definite, they have a lot of mids though. For gaming absolutely, 100% recommended. but for listening to dnb and electronic not so much. They'll still sound good but there's better options, I'd get them if I were going to be playing games where positional accuracy matters more than listening to dnb and electronic because to me, personally, metal and rock sounds fairly good through them.

[QUOTE=udontnome78;41908394]I'm looking for a mic that does not pick up a lot of backround noise around $70[/QUOTE] Anybody have an answer for this? I'm in the same boat. I'm fine with either 3.5mm or usb, though.