Headphones?

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  • sausages3

    I have these AKGs for work and for playing guitar. They are ugly and are largely plastic so hard to say how long they'll hold up.

    On the plus side they cost three fifths of fuck all, have a pretty balanced sound (if a bit average in the mid-range), a really long cord and they can be worn forever without feeling heavy or uncomfortable. Isolation is pretty bad for closed back headphones so not the best for open offices.

    All in all a fair bit better than the price suggests.

    • cant go wrong with AKG.inteliboy
    • these are only like $30!utopian
    • "The AKG K72s look and feel great given how cheap they are, but the real draw here is the sound."

      No Thanks
      i_was
    • source whathifii_was
    • Amazing for the pricenb
  • ideaist2

    Anyone mess with the TMA line from AIAIAI? I'm really trying to justify them for work:

    https://aiaiai.audio/headphones/…

    • I got a pair from a client, honestly didn't love them. Found the sound pretty muted and bass biased. They look badass though.ben_
    • granted mine were the originals.ben_
    • Yeah; i hear similar sentiments. What do you use now. What do you use now @ben_?ideaist
    • mine fell to pieces. so did my bros. never touching aiaiai again.inteliboy
    • I've grabbed a pair when they were on sale, maybe a black friday or two ago or some other yearly sale (tip: wait for sale time!).microkorg
    • I got the H04 headband for max comfort. Was going to get the bluetooth one but then i got them for music production so theyd have latency so not good.microkorg
    • went for H04 as theyd offer comfort for long listening sessions. Went with the E08 pads for max comfort for long sessions, boy are they comfy even after hours!microkorg
    • Speakers I got two sets for reference for making beats. Went with S01 as it's their flattest sounding one - gives awesome clarity through range...microkorg
    • ... and have ended up been being my everyday listener. And got the S04 initially as my everyday listener for a wee bit more bass punch. They sound goodmicrokorg
    • just have ended up using S01 more. But still, good to have 2 for reference. I may end up trying to grab a set of S05's if there's ever a good bargain sale :)microkorg
    • They are big headphones though as they dont collapse. In summer they are too hot to wear walking around and I find them too big and ignorant for at work...microkorg
    • ..so tend to opt for my in ear Bose QCs which are giving up the ghost. Going to get a pair of ChiFi IEMs to replace them.microkorg
    • @ideaist. For travel I’ve had the same nose QC35II’s for the pst few years, not amazing sound but when I bought them they were the best anc I could find.ben_
    • For listening at home I have a set of Grado Allesandro music series 2’s which are great.ben_
    • Lots of wisdom(s) here.

      : )
      ideaist
    • Luv my TMA-2 DJ presets, sound is perfect for playing out. Maybe not home/studio listening. The breaking issue was with first generation. Resolved now.horton
  • necromation1

    WF-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones...

    BEST wireless earphones. EVER.

    • How do they work with Teams etc?
      My JBL's sound great but ALWAYS giving connection problem, even halfway through calls
      Projectile
    • I stuffed up the name hah, meant WH. Is WF the in-ears? Not keen on in-ears, have decent AKG in-ears and want over earssausages
    • These are in-ears, but trust me... you will never wanna use anything else again. i use them everywhere... on calls, in Teams, on my motorbike (and taking calls)necromation
    • nothing comes close to these bad boys! i had the previous model after having B&Os, Apple, Sennheiser... better than them allnecromation
    • Will look into them, appreciate the input :)sausages
    • I have the WH-1000XM4's (regular over the head style) and love, love, love them. The ANC is so good, especially when working from home.elahon
  • shapesalad0
    • no padding round the ears feels/looks uncomfortable, but they look pretty coolIanbolton
    • Those look like a torture device. Absolutely absurd.CyBrainX
    • these will make your ears look like you fight in the UFCYakuZoku
    • looks cool thoughYakuZoku
    • bracelet? choker?Krassy
    • They’re vintage. Probably lost the pads along the way.shapesalad
  • monospaced0

    I finally decided to get into the noise canceling headphone game with the Sony 1000X M3, and now that I have, I couldn't be happier. These cans are simply amazing, and I can honestly report that in just one week they've increased my productivity and focus at work significantly. The touch controls are NOT gimmicky. They are natural and useful, because who the hell wants to talk to siri or pick up a phone to change tracks or volume? This is awesome.

    I chose the Sony over the obvious choices for a few reasons. One is that I despise the Bose sound signature, but I respect their dominance in the market of noise canceling and comfort. Hate to say it Bose, but Sony is the new king!

    These headphones are so comfortable, I might even say they could be the most comfortable over ear headphones on the market ... period. They are more comfortable than the famous Bose QuietComfort line.

    They also sound amazing. They remind me of the sound from my classic Sony over ear headphones that you see in recording studios. No, they aren't recording quality ffs, they're bluetooth, and they're tuned for outdoor use (more bass). But they sound a fuck ton better than Bose, that's for sure.

    And then there's noise canceling. They win, hands down. Bose is beat. Done. And the app that comes with them is sick. You can actually adjust the type of noise canceling, and customize the pressure and sound to your freakin' ear!

    I put these on and disappear for hours, only stopping to work to eat. I couldn't do that easily before.

    Yes, I officially recommend the Sony 1000X M3.

    • Agreed with your opinion of Bose's sound. It's kind of fucking awful.Continuity
    • I was on the fence about going with Sony, thanks for the review.zarkonite
    • Not worried about Bluetooth beaming down your ears, through soft tissue to your brain? That's one of the things putting me off bluetooth.microkorg
    • If that worries you, then you should be aware that there’s a huge ball of fire raining deadly radiation down on us guaranteed to kill if you get too much of it.monospaced
    • And have you heard of WiFi? It’s fucking EVERYWHERE! It’s in your head all the time. Phone in your pocket? You’ll NEVER have kids. You’re sterile already.monospaced
    • You’ve probably got hundreds of WiFi, am fm, Bluetooth and over air cable signals passing through you every second of every day.monospaced
    • Yeah I think these will be my next ones after the Bose that I've had for almost 5 years finally give out.ben_
  • HAL90012


    https://www.skullcandy.ca/crushe…

    Skullcandy - Crusher Evo

    For a long time I thought Skullcandy was making cheap headphones for the masses, but these are my second pair of Skullcandy headphones and I really love them. The build quality is very good, they're comfortable and the sound quality is very good. You can use them wires or by Bluetooth.

    I love the Sensory Bass button and this is the #1 reason why I picked them. This is a slider on the side of the headphone to adjust the bass, and we're talking bass that make your whole brain vibrate, i really like that, no distortions, just fat bass at the level you want to.

    • they do make cheap headphones, for the bass-loving masses.hans_glib
    • I also have a pair of AKG K171 MkII and I have more fun with the Skullcandy to listen to music on my computer or phone via Spotify.HAL9001
    • I wouldnt use these on a Hi Fi system thats for sureHAL9001
    • But for Spotify + Phone/Computer, the sound quality is very good. And the bass is fun as hell.HAL9001
  • microkorg1

    I have the WF-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones and love them too. In agreement with Necromation. I thought the old Bose QC20i's were good in ear noise cancelling (wired tho). These are far superior and coupled with the app, brilliant customisation.

    I think I'm going to order myself a set of Snugs to go with the WF-1000XM4 to make them even comfier and safer wear. I won't have the fear of them ever falling out ;)

    https://snugs.com/product/snugs-…


    • they look like wanking gloves for boxersoey_oey
    • I love the QC35ii over the Sonys because of what it sounds like to be on a call with with Sonys.nb
    • oey shut down the internet.garbage
  • akiersky2

    Had a pair of Grado's for a couple of years now. They kinda feel cheap, but such good sound quality. Very lightweight and comfortable to wear all day long. The earpads are kinda scratchy, but can be replaced.

    They have a pair for any budget, but the sr80 at $100 is a steal for how good they sound

    • They're amazing but they don't travel well... Had 2 pairs develop the 'Grado rattle' and there's fuck all you can do about it. Also, they eat long-hair :Dkingsteven
    • Love my GradosShaneHolley
  • microkorg1

    Anyone own any of these in-ear headphones mentioned in the comment of this guys review video?

    My Bose QC20's audio wire is frayed and almost about to give up. I plan on keeping them though as can still use the noise cancelling feature to create a bubble of quiet for long haul journeys when I want to sleep. IMO the Bose Noise Cancelling is the best on the market. The sound on them isnt that brilliant though - not for Bose.

    Got myself a set of Soundcore Liberty 2 Pros based on the brilliant reviews they get but not gelling with that kind of weight in my ears. My right ear in particular isnt a fan of them. Also been thinking that I don't want bluetooth beaming down my ears for hours a day so want to go wired.

    This guys reviews seem pretty spot on. He's not hyping stuff just telling it like it is.

    There's some real budget ones there that he's claiming kick ass against phones of higher price band.

    • I just got the Sony 1000X M3. So good.monospaced
    • +1 mono. I was a strong Bose advocate till trying these out, Much better anc, and sound in general.ben_
    • i might try some of these cheapo ones, have a pair of senheiser in-ears and they've never clicked with me. wires don't bother me at all.kingsteven
  • dasmeteor0

    Nuraphone update :

    I have received my pair this monday. And I am quite confused. They sound really good, it's a kind of magic.

    But, unfortunately they are uncomfortable as f**ck for me...
    After a few minutes it starts to be painful and I have to remove them. The customer service told me that it can be a question of time, that the silicone tips can soften after a few days, and the pain will dissapear. It happen sometime for some people.

    No luck it's for me :'( Anyway I can still try them until the 27th of September and if it's still not ok, I can send them back (30 days of trial)

    • Which problem does this design solve?shapesalad
    • Bass dildo?

      Do you get sore ears after using normal silicone in-ear earphones? I remember I did upon starting a new pair once.
      Nairn
    • I never have problem before with normal in-ear earphones.dasmeteor
    • It looks like it has other purpose....pango
  • i_was2

    Good sound here, even hard punching bass from techno or rap sounds good and tolerable but comfort needs improvement, maybe replacing the ear pads would solve that

  • autoflavour1

    Sennheiser HD-25

  • autoflavour1

    And Beyer dynamic DT-990

    Use both of these.. both amazing

    • Same + 770s for trackingkingsteven
    • want those but first I need more power to drive them properlyi_was
  • ernexbcn2

    ATH-M50xBT

    Or the wired version, pretty good.

    • +1 recording studio friend recommended this as a budget monitor headphone. i quite like it. also i know nothing about audio gears.pango
  • Continuity1

    I was given a pair of these (Bose Noise Cancelling 700) for Christmas:

    They're OK, though they're nothing I would have bought on my own; I'm much more of a Sennheiser guy.

    • Barely anything from the outside world leaks through, so NC is very good;

    • They're not all that great on the bottom end, they're much more pronounced in the mids, and everything sounds a bit tinny;

    • They're fucking heavy, and tend to simply fall off when you're horizontal (bench pressing at the gym, for example).

    • Also:
      The touch controls are fucking fiddly and inaccurate. Yuck.
      Continuity
    • I bought these AND the Sonys, and I returned these. The Sonys killed them in every category besides maybe physical design appeal. Maybemonospaced
  • elahon1

    I picked up these Sennheiser PX550's about 6 months ago and love them. Great sound and the noise canceling is perfect. And they're really comfortable for long-term use.

    • Nice! Reviews say they’re a solid set. USB C charging? How is device switching? That’s not elegant on the Sony’s.monospaced
    • No USB-C, this model came out a few years ago, so that's a bummer. And device switching isn't that elegant, I have to connect on the device itself, but it's ok.elahon
    • They did release a new PX550-II model late last year with some improvements, but still no USB-C. But it's a small thing, these guys are still fantastic!elahon
    • wordmonospaced
  • kingsteven1

    went and ordered a pair of Blon BL3 in ears based on the video microkorg posted last week and i'm really impressed.

    they are worn over the ear (with a stiffened end to the cable)... I've tried the 'sports' type clip on in-ears before and i have a couple of pairs (Etymotic Research and Senheiser) that rely on the rubber gasket to hold the earphone in your ear canal (which i hate wearing while walking and find irritating to wear more than an hour a day)... this is a nice compromise.

    the only issue i've had with them so far is that they have a very flat frequency response and i'm used to quite exaggerated bass from in ears - but I thats not really a bad thing... pretty incredible for £35

    • Jesus its hard to take a photo of your own ear... this is how they look on...
      https://imgur.com/xp…
      kingsteven
    • Great to hear you are impressed. I'm going to grab myself a set as cant go wrong for the money.microkorg
    • and a flat response is perfect for reference for music making too. I've read you'll get better sound from them if you get aftermarket memory foam eartips.microkorg
    • and for extra comfort you can get aftermarket cable for like £17-25. It does make total up over £50 but still worth it i read.microkorg
    • IEM enthusiasts reckon the sound of these is that of something 5x the price or more!microkorg
    • I like that guys reviews and i'm thinking of grabbing a set of the ThieAudio Voyager 3 that he rates highest in the $100-200 range.microkorg
    • Did you get yours from Linsoul on Amazon? So many awesome looking affordable IEM's!microkorg
    • Just from a private seller on eBay, he seems to be sold out now. The one complaint I see about these is that the tips that come with them aren't that great...kingsteven
    • it comes with 6 sizes, working my way through them but think i'll try some different shapes to see what works well with my ears before considering an upgrade...kingsteven
    • cheers for the heads up!kingsteven
  • microkorg2

    Back in 2004 Aphex Twin stated that he recorded and mastered tracks from Syro on Sony 7510's. They retail for about £100.

    • I got a pair of these, great value and good balance. Bad points: bit painful after 1hr+ of use, and not noise blocking enough if used in noisey environmentshapesalad
  • nocomply0

    What do you headphone connoisseur's recommend for something on/over ear that's:

    * Comfortable (most importantly)
    * Durable
    * Has good sound quality (doesn't have to be amazing, just better than average)
    * Good for using at my desk or in bed
    * Bluetooth is not important (in fact, might prefer non-bluetooth)
    * Budget: $50-100 preferred, $150 absolute max

    Thank you in advance!

    • * connoisseurs (no apostrophe)nocomply
    • FWIW - I currently use cheap earbuds and these: https://www.amazon.c…nocomply
    • Feel like almost anything would be an improvement over the above.nocomply
    • I use a pair of Audio-Technica's, VERY similar to what mango posted just before this.monospaced
    • They are exactly what you asked for, and they have models in every price range. It's worth it to splurge, though.monospaced
    • *pangomonospaced
    • Stop looking. Go here.
      https://aiaiai.dk/he…
      mg33
    • I'm an 8 year loyalist to AIAIAI, started with the 1st gen TMA-1 and I'm still using them. Have studio version TMA-2's at home for recording.mg33
    • Wow! Never heard of aiaiai before, but those look rad! Looks like the cheapest configuration I could get is about $150 though.nocomply
    • Will have a look at the Audio-Technica lineup as well.nocomply
    • I'm totally looking at AIAIAI now :) I like options!monospaced
  • arne2

    koss porta pro

    classic