Some new headphones

[RGProductions]

So. I finally decided that my 668bs, as awesome as they are, don't cut it anymore. I have a FiiO e07k amp/dac as of now and may upgrade that soon. I have no set budget. Just wanting some options that sound good. Just because I have no set budget doesn't mean go crazy though, try to keep it reasonable.

[nicobombai]

By default everyone including me will suggest HD558, they are great for overall usage and sound almost similar to the HD598.

Closedback would be DT770  

[RGProductions]

Just now, nicobombai said:

By default everyone including me will suggest HD558, they are great for overall usage and sound almost similar to the HD598.

Closedback would be DT770  

I'm definitely an open back kind of guy. I do like the senheiser 5XX series though, as I can get referb units for $30-$40 for the 518s  $40-$50 for the 558s and $50-$60 for the 598s. Any other recommendations?

[Himommies]

2 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

I'm definitely an open back kind of guy. I do like the senheiser 5XX series though, as I can get referb units for $30-$40 for the 518s  $40-$50 for the 558s and $50-$60 for the 598s. Any other recommendations?

What are you doing.Just audiophile stuff?For that I would go with any AKG unit.A 598 or a ATH M50x

[nicobombai]

Those are good enough for general overall use. HD558 to be a more budget friendly solution for the HD598. But if both are cheap just get the HD598..

For a little bit more neutral it would be AKG612 pro and audio whoring in games, or more v-shape sound DT990...

[RGProductions]

Just now, Himommies said:

What are you doing.Just audiophile stuff?For that I would go with any AKG unit.A 598 or a ATH M50x

Yeah, audiophile stuff. but gaming too. I don't really like the M50xs though.

[RGProductions]

Just now, nicobombai said:

Those are good enough for general overall use. HD558 to be a more budget friendly solution for the HD598. But both are cheap just get the HD598..

For a little bit more neutral it would be AKG612 pro and audio whoring in games, or more v-shape sound DT990...

Looking for something that might have some more bass while remaining neutral(ish) than the 668bs. Just something different for a change.

[RGProductions]

1 minute ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

Holy crap go for that (I have the closed-back versions, they're not the most comfortable out there but still great)

 

The m40x/50x is another popular option

That only pops up every 5-6 months. Usually it's the 518s and 558s.

[RGProductions]

3 minutes ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

Holy crap go for that (I have the closed-back versions, they're not the most comfortable out there but still great)

 

The m40x/50x is another popular option

I've actually used the 598SE before and the comfort was worlds better than the 668b, even with aftermarket pads. I don't really like the M50x, but the M40x is a bit more appealing.

[nicobombai]

2 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Looking for something that might have some more bass while remaining neutral(ish) than the 668bs. Just something different for a change.

If that's the case i would go for HD558/598..

But if you do have the time and place to test them out, please do test the AKG 612 pro too..

[RGProductions]

Just now, wrathoftheturkey said:

That's a shame. I've heard the 558s are similar in sound quality, just a little cheaper build

IIRC they are the same(ish) build, but different drivers.

[RGProductions]

3 minutes ago, nicobombai said:

If that's the case i would go for HD558/598..

But if you do have the time and place to test them out, please do test the AKG 612 pro too..

Almost 100% sure my DAC/AMP can REALLY not power them well. 668bs are volume 18/60 at a very quiet level, and about 35/60 at the absolute max for listening at what I would call comfortable, although I do like my music quieter than a lot of people.

[RGProductions]

1 minute ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

Nope, same drivers.

Huh. Odd. 

[RGProductions]

1 minute ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

 

 

5 minutes ago, nicobombai said:

 

IT has been decided that I will get in my friend's 598SE's for a better test with something other than YT. Probably FLAC files that enjoy.  Then I'll see.

[nicobombai]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

Almost 100% sure my DAC/AMP can REALLY not power them well.

I think you should be fine as HD5xx series don't require an amp.. AKG 612 pro are more power consuming unit but its not very hard to drive these...

[RGProductions]

Just now, nicobombai said:

I think you should be fine as HD5xx series don't require an amp.. AKG 612 pro are more power consuming unit but its not very hard to drive these...

Yeah I was talking about the AKGs. My amp is already nearly at 1/2 powering these and they REALLY don't need it. They work fine on my cheap tablet. Yeah, I can confirm the 5XXs work fine of this amp.

[NSDUO]

I have the JBL Everest 700. Great sounding headphones. Over ear and super comfy, Bluetooth or wired, 25 hour battery life, not that this matters but it has a super cool charging cable that has a reversible USB-a port, a mode where it shares the audio signal to a second Bluetooth headphone, good looking, and it's on sale for $150 now. 

[RGProductions]

Just now, NSDUO said:

I have the JBL Everest 700. Great sounding headphones. Over ear and super comfy, Bluetooth or wired, 25 hour battery life, not that this matters but it has a super cool charging cable that has a reversible USB-a port, a mode where it shares the audio signal to a second Bluetooth headphone, good looking, and it's on sale for $150 now. 

Not really in that market right now. Right now I'm in the market for audiophile oriented open back stuff.

[NSDUO]

Just now, RGProductions said:

Not really in that market right now. Right now I'm in the market for audiophile oriented open back stuff.

Ok