Jump to content

Looking for headphones

Go to solution Solved by Dackzy,

SHP9500? They are a bit more bright version of the HD558 when we talk sound. There is also the HD518, they have more bass than the HD 558, but they are also less detailed.

I'm looking to maybe get some new headphones because all I have is earbuds atm (nuforce ne-600x if you care). I was considering the Sennheiser HD558s but they may be a bit out of my price range. Are there any cheaper alternatives that:

-have a removable cable (ideally 3.5mm)

-are open back

-are comfy

-look nice

 

I'm considering the AKG K240s, it's just that they don't have a 3.5mm cable (they use Mini XLR iirc).

"You don't need headphones, all you need is willpower!" ~MicroCenter employee

 

How to use a WiiMote and Nunchuck as your mouse!


Specs:
Graphics Card: EVGA 750 Ti SC
PSU: Corsair CS450M
RAM: A-Data XPG V1.0 (1x8GB) (Red)
Procrastinator: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.4GHz 1.3V
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black)
Speakers and Headphones: Monitor Speakers and Phlips SHP9500s
MoBo: MSI Z97 PC MATE
SSD: SanDisk Ultra II (240GB)
Monitor: LG 29UM68-P
Mouse: Mionix Naos 7000
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB (2016) (Browns)

Webcam/mic: Logitech C270
 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

SHP9500? They are a bit more bright version of the HD558 when we talk sound. There is also the HD518, they have more bass than the HD 558, but they are also less detailed.

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276581
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Prysin said:

Dackzy here has told me you should also try out the Razer Kraken 7.1

no

CkGTL6CUoAAIspJ.jpg

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276602
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Prysin said:

 

 

fucke you.

 

razer is so ossim

 

Dont you dare touch my picatu

wFHjhPh.gif

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276627
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Dont you dare touch my picatu

wFHjhPh.gif

OMG, you're hitting women. Rape!!! Misoginy!!!! The Patriarchy!!!! #Triggered

 

@BingoFishy -> dont buy razer. Dont buy Logitech. Dont buy shit for less then 85$, cuz everything below there is shit.

 

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276661
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Prysin said:

SNIP

not everything below 85$ is shit... 

 

Prysin it is called being equal, not this BS shit the femenazis has going on :D 

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

Desktop: R7 1700, GTX 1080  RX 580 8GB and other stuff

Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

Feel free to pm me if you have a question for me or quote me. If you want to hear what I have to say about something just tag me.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276673
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Dackzy said:

SHP9500? They are a bit more bright version of the HD558 when we talk sound. There is also the HD518, they have more bass than the HD 558, but they are also less detailed.

Thanks! I think I'll consider the SHP9500.

"You don't need headphones, all you need is willpower!" ~MicroCenter employee

 

How to use a WiiMote and Nunchuck as your mouse!


Specs:
Graphics Card: EVGA 750 Ti SC
PSU: Corsair CS450M
RAM: A-Data XPG V1.0 (1x8GB) (Red)
Procrastinator: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.4GHz 1.3V
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black)
Speakers and Headphones: Monitor Speakers and Phlips SHP9500s
MoBo: MSI Z97 PC MATE
SSD: SanDisk Ultra II (240GB)
Monitor: LG 29UM68-P
Mouse: Mionix Naos 7000
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB (2016) (Browns)

Webcam/mic: Logitech C270
 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8276834
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

I dont have the SHP9500, but I have heard that they are great for the price.

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. 
It matters that you don't just give up.”

-Stephen Hawking

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8281396
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

18 minutes ago, Mihle Gaming said:

I dont have the SHP9500, but I have heard that they are great for the price.

Yup, I think I'll go for those. Thanks for the input!

"You don't need headphones, all you need is willpower!" ~MicroCenter employee

 

How to use a WiiMote and Nunchuck as your mouse!


Specs:
Graphics Card: EVGA 750 Ti SC
PSU: Corsair CS450M
RAM: A-Data XPG V1.0 (1x8GB) (Red)
Procrastinator: Intel i5 4690k @ 4.4GHz 1.3V
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black)
Speakers and Headphones: Monitor Speakers and Phlips SHP9500s
MoBo: MSI Z97 PC MATE
SSD: SanDisk Ultra II (240GB)
Monitor: LG 29UM68-P
Mouse: Mionix Naos 7000
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB (2016) (Browns)

Webcam/mic: Logitech C270
 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/642400-looking-for-headphones/#findComment-8281468
Share on other sites

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×