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[DJ80]

@DJ80 First of all thank you for recommending sound magic E10 to me.I bought them and i am very satisfied with it.But could you please tell me which ones are best than AT M50X.I need one comfortable to wear and good bass.Also mobiltiy is a plus point ,so i can use them with both my pc and phone.thanks

Well good to hear they're working out for you. Alright, if you're okay with the looks (cuz these wont be very good looking on the street), I think the Kingston Hyper range is fantastic. I have the Takstar (open back Hi2050s), who is the OEM, and their Pro80 (closed back) is what these Kingston guys have used. Even Creative has a gaming series of cans that are also Takstar OEM. These are nice and comfy and very well made (tanks really), but they fall short in looks. I can recommend them for PC or phone use as long as it is in a domestic environment. Carrying these around though will be a *itch.

Tell me about ur budget. If u can, I'd still recommend the bigger Soundmagic. Almost same money as M50x. But they have almost HD600 class sound in M50x price. They have both closed and open back (HP100, 150 and 200). They look just great for home, portable, street and every other use. The biggest pro is the acceptable look, and Senn/Beyer like sound class. Check em up and tell me, and maybe we can discuss some other options too. Some Brainwavz may be good... again, maybe... the HM9, but check reviews first. Still, that's a relatively inferior product

I could bring in V-Moda, Beats, Panasonic, Pioneer, House of Marley, SkullCandy, some JVCs (cheaper ones, comparatively), Sonys, SteelSeries and stuff, but I don't want you to go there. Let's up ur game and spend good money ONCE and then just have a good takeaway. Mehanga roye ek baar, u know. And I'm kind of biased with Sennheiser and their sound (had bad experiences all around) so I won't discuss them for personal reasons.

Cans I usually eye are Fostex/Denon/Master&Dynamic/BeyerDynamic/some JVCs and then everything else is much beyond, really. Premium shit.

 

[mac007]

So do you have any recommendations? as i said earlier i want it to listen to music via my smartphone and ocassionally watch movies on my pc, and am planing to buy Ps4 in few months so might check them on Ps4 too.

not really as i m an iem king of guy

 

[pindiboy]

Well if you must have bluetooth, if ur really having trouble with wires, then sure, those Sony's are good. Again, like I said. Different kind of cans for different purposes. I don't prefer wireless audio. But that's just me. Yes, like mac007 said, check for comparisons in wireless headphones. The best ones would probably be V-Modas or those Momentums, much cheaper ones are Bluedio, though Sony's make and build may just be better. Do check for more reviews. I sometimes have to spend weeks to actually decide about something, as audio is very dear to me.

Acha yaar recommend me wired one too in 15K Rs budget i will think long and hard between wired and wireless(most probably sony MDRXB950BT) as i said earlier i need them for to listen to music from my smartphone(walking around in bus or driving) and use them with my pc for movies etc, and maybe just maybe with Ps4, i just want to buy best in 15K Rs even if its wired i will compromise with wires

 

[DJ80]

Acha yaar recommend me wired one too in 15K Rs budget i will think long and hard between wired and wireless(most probably sony MDRXB950BT) as i said earlier i need them for to listen to music from my smartphone(walking around in bus or driving) and use them with my pc for movies etc, and maybe just maybe with Ps4, i just want to buy best in 15K Rs even if its wired i will compromise with wires

[h=1]Brainwavz HM5. Check em out. very comfy, extra pads, carry case, neutral sound, great sound-stage. NVX® Perfect10 are cheaper clones. Maybe, the ATH MSR7 too... Sony MDR1... Pioneer RPHD10...
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[aamer25]

Does anyone own / has owned open back headphones?

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums!

Recently I bought the Audio Technica Ath M50x Limited edition headphones from abroad. Having read amazing reviews all over the internet I decided to spend the 25K and get them. After being accustomed to a very hi-fi speaker setup, I found the sound "closed" as in all in my head i.e. small sound stage albeit they have an incredibly detailed sound (almost matching my sound system that costs five times as much)

I've read that open back headphone (like the HD 598) have an amazing sound-stage as compared to closed headphones like the ones I got. Has anyone used open back headphones? I would love to know your opinions.

With that being said, I am also interested in selling my Audio Technica m50x. If anyone is interested please let me know.

 

[mac007]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums!

Recently I bought the Audio Technica Ath M50x Limited edition headphones from abroad. Having read amazing reviews all over the internet I decided to spend the 25K and get them. After being accustomed to a very hi-fi speaker setup, I found the sound "closed" as in all in my head i.e. small sound stage albeit they have an incredibly detailed sound (almost matching my sound system that costs five times as much)

I've read that open back headphone (like the HD 598) have an amazing sound-stage as compared to closed headphones like the ones I got. Has anyone used open back headphones? I would love to know your opinions.

With that being said, I am also interested in selling my Audio Technica m50x. If anyone is interested please let me know.

i use open back Headphones (TakStar Hi2050) and they have a great sound stage.... its a general idea closed ones dont have good sound stage but have better bass and outside noise isolation, while open have good sound stage and bit less bass and isolation

 

[DietyDevil]

Guys how are Seinheisser Momentum 2.0 for both smart phone and pc use. Thinking of buying one.

 

[aamer25]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

 

[DietyDevil]

Hello.Does anybody know where i can try audiophile grade headphone before buying them.I am thinking of buying Momentum 2 and i would really appreciate it if someone can help me.

 

[Nomad]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums!

Recently I bought the Audio Technica Ath M50x Limited edition headphones from abroad. Having read amazing reviews all over the internet I decided to spend the 25K and get them. After being accustomed to a very hi-fi speaker setup, I found the sound "closed" as in all in my head i.e. small sound stage albeit they have an incredibly detailed sound (almost matching my sound system that costs five times as much)

I've read that open back headphone (like the HD 598) have an amazing sound-stage as compared to closed headphones like the ones I got. Has anyone used open back headphones? I would love to know your opinions.

With that being said, I am also interested in selling my Audio Technica m50x. If anyone is interested please let me know.

I have a few open back as well as few closed headphones. Generally open back headphones have wide soundstage compared to closed back headphones. M50x are known to have very small sound stage even amongst closed back headphones. If you want good sound stage then there are many options available in open back headphones. Sennheiser HD598 and Beyerdynamic DT990 are open back headphones in the same price range as M50x and have really good soundstage. A cheaper option with excellent sound stage is Philips SHP9500.

However, with all these open back headphones you'll have almost no sound isolation. People sitting close to you will be able to hear what you are listening to. So these are not suitable if you want to use them for travel or want sound isolation in your home or office. But in my opinion this one shortcoming is well worth the trade-off and I almost always prefer to use open back headphones.

However, even the most open headphones cannot replicate the soundstage that you can get with high quality speakers. So don't expect the headphones to provide better positioning then high quality surround speakers, otherwise you'll be disappointed.

And if you need sound isolation and prefer closed back headphones but still want better sound stage compared to what you got with M50x then there are some options available in closed back headphones as well. Amongst the ones I have used, Brainwavz HM5 have much better sound stage compared to M50x and are cheaper as well. However, they don't have the bass impact of the M50x but have excellent detail.

Guys how are Seinheisser Momentum 2.0 for both smart phone and pc use. Thinking of buying one.

Sennheiser Momentum 2 are excellent headphones. You should also consider Sony MDR-1A as well.

Hello.Does anybody know where i can try audiophile grade headphone before buying them.I am thinking of buying Momentum 2 and i would really appreciate it if someone can help me.

I don't think there is any place in Pakistan where you can try high quality headphones before buying. In fact, I don't think there is any physical store in Pakistan that even sells high quality headphones of top brands. And in Pakistani stores you can't open anything before buying it. Only place where you get to thoroughly test headphones before buying are the stores selling cheap used headphones :ninja:

 

[avidgamer1]

How good are the Edifier R1700 BT? Daraz is selling them for 11k.

 

[DJ80]

Why Earbuds, some may wonder.

Well, if you have the time, this may really help you out:

The TY HiZ 32 Ohms.

Though this would be an apple to orange comparison, for $5s, these earbuds give everything that I have, a run for the money.
They easily sound as good as my most expensive, $800 cans, in their form-factor.

I still have that:

- Superb bass and sub-bass (that quantity, quality, texture) minus the thump. I mean, duh. These are earbuds, but you're not gonna BELIEVE that bass in such open earbuds until you hear it. Well now you can... for 5 dollars. Beat that!
- Blissful instrument separation - puts all of my in-ears, earbuds and some of my headphones to shame.
- Sufficient sound-stage - it's not SUPER, but enough and airy and roomy. They're semi-open.
- Clear and discernible mids - very nice presentation and separation overall.
- Great highs - not the best of the best, but there being luscious and not sibilant or fatiguing.
- Reasonable build - feel more solid that any other buds. Cable's thick and durable. You seriously can't complain.
- The resolution of the sound... wow... the resolution. Makes the famous VE Monks+ sound like 96kbps. Hi-Res: Indeed.
- No real amping requirements. Plug and play is JUST FINE.

Overall, achieving such headphones/speaker level balance in such buds is a caveat, and even more so at just $5.

Those who thought VE Monks+ had the best bang for the buck (including myself) should just see a better bang.

I'm an electronic music listener and I APPROVE THESE BUDS for bass-heads as well.

Simply bliss.

 

[mac007]

i m about to buy a new earphone and leaning towards Razer Hammerhead pro v2
r those on Aliexpress original ?? [MENTION=11778]DJ80[/MENTION] [MENTION=2290]Nomad[/MENTION]

 

[DJ80]

i m about to buy a new earphone and leaning towards Razer Hammerhead pro v2
r those on Aliexpress original ?? @DJ80

Yes they are okay. I've bought Hammerheads multiple times and they were all fine.
These are V2 probably made off their Adario series.

If you must buy in ears, sure. BUT... some KZ in-ears are better. Check the new KZ with 1 Dynamic Driver + 1 BA and removable cables, here. It may sound great and looks bling:

KZ ZST Colour Balanced Armature+Dynamic Hybrid Dual Driver Earphones HIFI Earbuds Bass Headset In ear Earphones With Microphone-in Earphones & Headphones from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Personally, I'm now recommending the world earbuds, as in my video about them and I personally think IEMs can't keep up with sound-stage, neutrality and naturality anymore. At least for me, when the buds can deliver the same amount of bass.

Some very nice buds (like $5 to $20) audiophiles are using with $900 amps. I myself have $800+ cans and the buds sound the closest to cans, not IEMs. Go figure.

TY Hi Z 32ohm 2.0 (L shaped plug) HiFi Earbuds Earphone-in Earphones & Headphones from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

 

[Nomad]

i m about to buy a new earphone and leaning towards Razer Hammerhead pro v2
r those on Aliexpress original ?? @DJ80 @Nomad

I'm pretty certain these are fake

 

[mac007]

I'm pretty certain these are fake

thats what i thought looking at the price

 

[DJ80]

I'm pretty certain these are fake

thats what i thought looking at the price

I don't know about you guys. I got them thrice off Ali. They were JUST FINE.

1) Extension for mic/phones split, functions and feel ok. Carry case. Serial number checked out ok on the website. Packed just as Razer. Razer stickers included too (I've had many Razer products before), the whole deal really.

I mean if they sound & feel so damn good (compared to my other, GENUINE earbuds), I can't tell originals from fakes. And I think you won't be able to do so, either.
Been there, done that. If you ask me, I'd call them original. This is some ex-factory stuff or something, and I don't know how they bring it down from $79 to $19, but works for me, and will for you too.

Feel free to order. Again as I said, get those KZ's. They're better all around. I had a two pairs from that company and they're just fantastic.

 

[baqai]

my humble two cents, brands don't mean crap, listening is highly subjective, a pair of high end Bose might sound crap to you while it may be God's best gift to human kind to your friend, for any audio equipment take the reviews with a pinch of salt, go and listen as per your taste and decide, Till now honestly the best bang for buck for me has been A4tech's ... damn they are fine as far as i am concerned, i recently bought Minix NT-II Bluetooth headphones and have only used them once, i don't like the SQ to be honest, if someone want them do PM me, I would be looking around for another pair of decent wireless headphones in Dubai which would go along my Xbox One & Mobile

 

[staticPointer]

guys, which inner ear is best under 1k - 1.5k for normal usage .. I want it for my mobile .. please suggest some good ones.
[MENTION=42544]murtaza12[/MENTION] [MENTION=4999]Pleasant[/MENTION] [MENTION=11778]DJ80[/MENTION] [MENTION=2290]Nomad[/MENTION] @OTHERS

 

[staticPointer]

yea me using space inner ear.. Absolutely pathetic sound quality.. Don't buy SPACE products ... Just waste of money !!!

Anybody had experience with SPACE Headphones?
- Aviator
- Encore
- Rockstar

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