The Headphones Thread

A.R · 30th September 2015, 21:23

Picked up Beats Studio Wireless with NC. These are awesome and loving the SQ.

This is the one I got - http://www.beatsbydre.com/headphones...-wireless.html

Bought it from DFS, $360USD

indigo74 · 4th October 2015, 09:30

Hi team,
Purchased Sony Noise cancelling headphones MDR-ZX770BN at Frankfurt airport. It worked beautifully, well, till battery lasted. Battery is now dead. In fact, It could never be charged up. :-(. Battery was defective from the beginning.
Lesson learnt- If I purchase any gadget, I need to try it out, then and there.
Now I am far away from Frankfurt . Only help the retailer has offered , that I can courier it back to them, they will send it to Sony(Europe) repair center . Sony Europe is silent. Sony India never replied to my tweets.
180 USD now almost wasted...

Fillmore · 22nd October 2015, 08:53

Hi,

Intend to get a set of headphones for music.
Confused over Sennheiser PX-100 II vs PX-80.

The Sennheiser PX-100 II costs twice as much as the PX-80, however tech specs wise they are almost alike.

Does anyone have any experience of the 2 , wanted to know if there is a significant superior sound quality that the PX-100 II has over the PX-80.

Thanks
Fillmor

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd October 2015, 22:04

I am very doubtful about buying such thing on the basics of advertised specifications. The frequency response, for instance, is going to tell you that... it covers the range that you can actually hear, and optionally perhaps, some that you can't.

You can look at sites like goldenears, for actual measurements, and even overlay them on headphone.com, and discuss the measurements on places like SBAF. Still, though, it is difficult stuff to understand. Far more difficult than with speakers.

Many reviewers are fanboys, consumers of freebies-for review, or simply jumping on one the flavour-of-the-month hype trains at places like head-fi.

Tyl's reviews, at inerfidelity, are good: he tells it like it is.

Sebring · 7th November 2015, 20:31

My Sennheiser Mementum turned a year old and still performs as good as new. Mine are ivory and look very classy with the headband made of a brushed stainless steel, which meets leather on the top. The cups are hair-sheep skin and comfortable for long use. They are in every other way the best-sounding full-size audiophile headphones I've heard in a long time.

Raja · 20th November 2015, 17:20

My in-ear headphones just failed and I am looking for replacements.

This time I want to consider Over-Ear or On-Ear type.
Mainly listen to rap/pop music with occasional Jazz and Classical songs.

One point is that I have hearing issue that gives me fatigue listing through 'bright' headphones or speakers. So looking for headphones that are not bright sounding.

Budget is Rs 3000 - Rs 5000 (thought looking to spend as little as possible).

Sources are mainly mobile phones with occasional laptop use. Headphones would be shared between me and my son.

What are the recommendations?

Thanks

ntomer · 9th December 2015, 22:20

Gifted myself a Sennheiser HD598 and an Fiio A3 amp. Pair these with FLAC on iPod classic and the result is pure bliss

skdking · 9th December 2015, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

My in-ear headphones just failed and I am looking for replacements.

....

Budget is Rs 3000 - Rs 5000 (thought looking to spend as little as possible).

....

What are the recommendations?

Thanks

Hello,

I bought Sennheiser HD439 Headphones from Paytm last month.

Strongly recommend them.

saildrive · 11th March 2016, 12:35

I am planning to buy Cordless Headphones specially for TV and some music as well.

I am thinking of buying Bose headsets and even contemplating Sennheiser; need your help to make me get this purchase right.

Will use extensively to watch TV programs - Panasonic LED TV and some music too. In most of the stores there are SONY cordless headphones in the range of 7999; but am not keen on SONY.

Bose seems to be an interesting buy and so is Sennheisser 165 which works out to be 13k in India. I have checked Sennheisser 120, but they have sponge instead of leather.

Look forward to your revert soon

RocketRaccoon · 11th March 2016, 14:26

Have you tried Audio Technica ? It's a pretty good brand but it is relatively unknown. If you are an audiophile you will love it. The ATH-M50X are really good. They are corded though. The ATH-WS99BT are Bluetooth wireless but I am not sure if you would find them in India. No harm in trying though. They cost about $250.

R2D2 · 11th March 2016, 22:34

In my life I've head audio nirvana just once. It was with a combination of my old Sennheiser HD650s and my bro's Oppo HA-1 headphone amp. Bro uses them on pair of Grados.

https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-1/

Gosh! Now I want those HD800s and the amp. Saving up for it.

I am a Sennheiser fan thru and thru.

reignofchaos · 11th March 2016, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

In my life I've head audio nirvana just once. It was with a combination of my old Sennheiser HD650s and my bro's Oppo HA-1 headphone amp. Bro uses them on pair of Grados.

https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-1/

Gosh! Now I want those HD800s and the amp. Saving up for it.

I am a Sennheiser fan thru and thru.

Try it with an OTL tube amp like a darkvoice 336/337 or woo audio wa3 and a decent DAC then. You will be totally blown away. HD650/700/800 is meant for tubes.

R2D2 · 11th March 2016, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Try it with an OTL tube amp like a darkvoice 336/337 or woo audio wa3 and a decent DAC then. You will be totally blown away. HD650/700/800 is meant for tubes.

I've already heard the HD650s with a DAC + tube headphone amp. Bro had a Shiite Bifrost DAC and Shiite Lyr headphone amp which he had given me. The Oppo is noticeably better.

reignofchaos · 11th March 2016, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

I've already heard the HD650s with a DAC + tube headphone amp. Bro had a Shiite Bifrost DAC and Shiite Lyr headphone amp which he had given me. The Oppo is noticeably better.

Not a big fan of schitt to be honest. They sound rather dry and uninvolving. Maybe I will give the oppo a spin some day.

R2D2 · 12th March 2016, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Not a big fan of schitt to be honest. They sound rather dry and uninvolving. Maybe I will give the oppo a spin some day.

Actually you're right, the Shiites are good, but not as you put it 'involving'.

Though I am old school and aware tube amps sound warmer and pleasant the Oppo was definitely better. Give it a try when possible and let me know what you think.

30th September 2015, 21:23	#196
A.R BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 11 Times	re: The Headphones Thread Picked up Beats Studio Wireless with NC. These are awesome and loving the SQ. This is the one I got - http://www.beatsbydre.com/headphones...-wireless.html Bought it from DFS, $360USD
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4th October 2015, 09:30	#197
indigo74 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mulund ,Mumbai Posts: 64 Thanked: 37 Times	re: The Headphones Thread Hi team, Purchased Sony Noise cancelling headphones MDR-ZX770BN at Frankfurt airport. It worked beautifully, well, till battery lasted. Battery is now dead. In fact, It could never be charged up. :-(. Battery was defective from the beginning. Lesson learnt- If I purchase any gadget, I need to try it out, then and there. Now I am far away from Frankfurt . Only help the retailer has offered , that I can courier it back to them, they will send it to Sony(Europe) repair center . Sony Europe is silent. Sony India never replied to my tweets. 180 USD now almost wasted...
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22nd October 2015, 08:53	#198
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 581 Times	re: The Headphones Thread Hi, Intend to get a set of headphones for music. Confused over Sennheiser PX-100 II vs PX-80. The Sennheiser PX-100 II costs twice as much as the PX-80, however tech specs wise they are almost alike. Does anyone have any experience of the 2 , wanted to know if there is a significant superior sound quality that the PX-100 II has over the PX-80. Thanks Fillmor Last edited by Fillmore : 22nd October 2015 at 08:55.
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22nd October 2015, 22:04	#199
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,999 Thanked: 26,417 Times	re: The Headphones Thread I am very doubtful about buying such thing on the basics of advertised specifications. The frequency response, for instance, is going to tell you that... it covers the range that you can actually hear, and optionally perhaps, some that you can't. You can look at sites like goldenears, for actual measurements, and even overlay them on headphone.com, and discuss the measurements on places like SBAF. Still, though, it is difficult stuff to understand. Far more difficult than with speakers. Many reviewers are fanboys, consumers of freebies-for review, or simply jumping on one the flavour-of-the-month hype trains at places like head-fi. Tyl's reviews, at inerfidelity, are good: he tells it like it is.
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7th November 2015, 20:31	#200
Sebring Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dubai/Bengaluru Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 11,095 Times	re: The Headphones Thread My Sennheiser Mementum turned a year old and still performs as good as new. Mine are ivory and look very classy with the headband made of a brushed stainless steel, which meets leather on the top. The cups are hair-sheep skin and comfortable for long use. They are in every other way the best-sounding full-size audiophile headphones I've heard in a long time. Attached Thumbnails
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20th November 2015, 17:20	#201
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 69 Times	re: The Headphones Thread My in-ear headphones just failed and I am looking for replacements. This time I want to consider Over-Ear or On-Ear type. Mainly listen to rap/pop music with occasional Jazz and Classical songs. One point is that I have hearing issue that gives me fatigue listing through 'bright' headphones or speakers. So looking for headphones that are not bright sounding. Budget is Rs 3000 - Rs 5000 (thought looking to spend as little as possible). Sources are mainly mobile phones with occasional laptop use. Headphones would be shared between me and my son. What are the recommendations? Thanks
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9th December 2015, 22:20	#202
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 133 Times	re: The Headphones Thread Gifted myself a Sennheiser HD598 and an Fiio A3 amp. Pair these with FLAC on iPod classic and the result is pure bliss
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11th March 2016, 12:35	#204
saildrive BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 181 Thanked: 50 Times	re: The Headphones Thread I am planning to buy Cordless Headphones specially for TV and some music as well. I am thinking of buying Bose headsets and even contemplating Sennheiser; need your help to make me get this purchase right. Will use extensively to watch TV programs - Panasonic LED TV and some music too. In most of the stores there are SONY cordless headphones in the range of 7999; but am not keen on SONY. Bose seems to be an interesting buy and so is Sennheisser 165 which works out to be 13k in India. I have checked Sennheisser 120, but they have sponge instead of leather. Look forward to your revert soon
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11th March 2016, 14:26	#205
RocketRaccoon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gurgaon, HR Posts: 119 Thanked: 209 Times	Have you tried Audio Technica ? It's a pretty good brand but it is relatively unknown. If you are an audiophile you will love it. The ATH-M50X are really good. They are corded though. The ATH-WS99BT are Bluetooth wireless but I am not sure if you would find them in India. No harm in trying though. They cost about $250. Last edited by RocketRaccoon : 11th March 2016 at 14:30.
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11th March 2016, 22:34	#206
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,742 Times	re: The Headphones Thread In my life I've head audio nirvana just once. It was with a combination of my old Sennheiser HD650s and my bro's Oppo HA-1 headphone amp. Bro uses them on pair of Grados. https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-1/ Gosh! Now I want those HD800s and the amp. Saving up for it. I am a Sennheiser fan thru and thru. Last edited by R2D2 : 11th March 2016 at 22:35.
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