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Audiophiles post your headphone collection

Audiophiles of basil, it is time to post your headphone collection!

I currently own:
Sony MDR-V600
Denon AH-D510
Sennheiser CX-500 (technically in-ears)
Sennheiser HD448 (crap compared to the sony, denons and audio technicas but its still good)
Audio Technica ATH-M50

I use my denons the most since the quality is great and its also lightweight, but my m50s come second. I don't use my v6s since they're really heavy like my m50s and i never use my hd448s. I only use my cx-500s when im out since they're in ears so they're easier to use.

how about you guys?

August 9, 2012

48 Comments • Newest first

heyitsmexD

Btw just sold my hd448s and just ordered the denon 2ks!

Reply August 12, 2012
qwertyxd

-Brainwavz HM5 & B2
-Sennheiser Px200ii & HD25 1-ii
-Audio Technica CKM500

Reply August 12, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=itsjewfro]@heyitsmexd i saw these [url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/1245be942092d1a4/index.html]headhpones[/url]. Do you know anything about em?[/quote]
the ATH-WS55s are good for portable use. Most cans like the m50s I have are better for home/studio use. They're decent I guess. I never had/tried the pair so I can't say much.

Reply August 12, 2012
itsjewfro

@heyitsmexd i saw these [url=http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/1245be942092d1a4/index.html]headhpones[/url]. Do you know anything about em?

Reply August 11, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=Linguish]Sennheiser HD 449 here. I don't know why you said your 448s were crap.
Maybe you just don't like the 'relaxed' sound the Sennheiser line seems to have.[/quote]
maybe. the 448s didn't have the "kick" I wanted which I get from my m50s, d510s, and my v6s. The basses were pretty lean. It sounded too neutral for my tastes haha. But I think they sound best on an amp.

Reply August 10, 2012
easyrolling

I have kickers and WeSC headphones I feel like a hypebeast

Reply August 10, 2012
ThePepsi

I usually use my Monster Miles Davis Tributes. Top notch in-ears, got em' on sale.

Reply August 10, 2012
tuffghost

>headphones

man get some speakers. dat reverb. dat warmth.

Reply August 10, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=mmhzwarrior]I have a Shure SRH440. I changed the ear cushions with the SRH840s though since they're more comfortable and have better sound isolation.[/quote]

How are the Shures? I've never tried/gotten a pair myself but I heard a lot of good things about them.

Reply August 10, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=saddays]What is wrong with bose headphones? I tried out some quietcomfort 15s, and I thought they sounded fantastic. The Sennheisers I used for video editing at school on the other-hand sounded like total crap.

Anyway, TS, this is a maplestory forum. You won't find a lot of "audiophiles" here.[/quote]
Bose spends way too much on advertising and marketing when their products are not even up to par.

Reply August 9, 2012
ShiroNoYami

[quote=saddays]What is wrong with bose headphones? I tried out some quietcomfort 15s, and I thought they sounded fantastic. The Sennheisers I used for video editing at school on the other-hand sounded like total crap.

Anyway, TS, this is a maplestory forum. You won't find a lot of "audiophiles" here.[/quote]
General consensus is that the way noise-cancelling works tends to take away from what the audio [i]could[/i] sound like, making it less attractive to those that want better audio quality. It's really a personal choice in the end, obviously.

I just have the HD280 and Pro DJ100's. Nothing crazy fancy, but who knows, might try other headphones in the future.
Nothing crazy on the amp, either; just a E10.

Reply August 9, 2012
saddays

What is wrong with bose headphones? I tried out some quietcomfort 15s, and I thought they sounded fantastic. The Sennheisers I used for video editing at school on the other-hand sounded like total crap.

Anyway, TS, this is a maplestory forum. You won't find a lot of "audiophiles" here.

Reply August 9, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=itsjewfro]@heyitsmexD hey i heard about razer electras. what would you say about em?[/quote]
garbage. Gaming headsets tend to have trash quality for some reason. I have a set of razers and they can't compare at all.

Reply August 9, 2012
Tabris

It's a gaming headset, but I think the sound quality is alright.
Turtle Beach Earforce X12.

Reply August 9, 2012
itsjewfro

@heyitsmexD hey i heard about razer electras. what would you say about em?

Reply August 9, 2012
OvenMitts

[quote=fraddBS]@OvenMitts: I don't keep them at home, and I don't only allow myself to listen to them when I'm sitting still.

Right now I have MEElectronics M9s and MEElectronics M21s.[/quote]

same

Reply August 9, 2012
heyitsmexD

[quote=TwixMoment]My primary amp is a Valhalla connected to an opamp; I also have a later edition Blue Hawaii.
I also have a Woo Audio Dac/AMP; commected with some cheap Phillips line out/in cables (lol)

Ok: Lets begin:
Monoprice 8320 (Flavor of the Month)
Denon 7ks
Beyers Dt1350's
Sennheiser HD 25
Sennheiser HD650
Sennheiser HD700 ( Won in Headfi meet )
Smeggy Thunderpants ( My favorite )
Denon 2ks
Audio Technica ATH M50 ( How the Hell did these get 'best value' the mids are awfully laid back; treble to strident and piercig, and low end ridiculously bloated for Professionals)[/quote]

I'm really jealous you have the 2ks and even more that you have the 7ks. The 2ks is the next pair I'm aiming to get. My friend has them and I can clearly hear the difference between my cans and the 2ks. Did you burn in your m50s or you might've gotten a fake one. Yes the mids are a little iffy but overall it's a great pair.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
OvenMitts

[quote=TwixMoment]My primary amp is a Valhalla connected to an opamp; I also have a later edition Blue Hawaii.
I also have a Woo Audio Dac/AMP; commected with some cheap Phillips line out/in cables (lol)

Ok: Lets begin:
Monoprice 8320 (Flavor of the Month)
Denon 7ks
Beyers Dt1350's
Sennheiser HD 25
Sennheiser HD650
Sennheiser HD700 ( Won in Headfi meet )
Smeggy Thunderpants ( My favorite )
Denon 2ks
Audio Technica ATH M50 ( How the Hell did these get 'best value' the mids are awfully laid back; treble to strident and piercig, and low end ridiculously bloated for Professionals)[/quote]

you're even more loaded than I am. 7ks, blue hawaii, valhalla, the woo audio jesus why are do you exist on this website

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AudioTechnicaATHM50B2012.pdf

the mids dont seem that laid back to me. frequency response is fairly good both in the 30hz square wave and the 300 hz square wave. the total harmonic distortion is also pretty low across the spectrum!

EDIT: you may have an older edition of the m50's

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Pancakes1234

Turtle Beach X11s
And some over ear Skullcandys.
And tons of Ipod headphones

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=Deciduous]um
i understand buying nice headphones (i would be using Sennheisers if my mp3 player wasn't toasted) but at the point where you own multiple sets that you don't use...uh, seems a bit much to me.[/quote]
Honestly, the only one I don't use are my Sennheisers hd448 lol

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
OvenMitts

[quote=fraddBS]I bet a lot of people would be audiophiles if they could afford it.

I only buy one pair of IEMs at a time, and when they break, I go back to Best Buy and exchange them.[/quote]

i dont break my babies

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Deciduous

um
i understand buying nice headphones (i would be using Sennheisers if my mp3 player wasn't toasted) but at the point where you own multiple sets that you don't use...uh, seems a bit much to me.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Omegathorion

Ever since I bought a pair of JVC HA-M750 headphones, I've always stuck with them. I wandered a bit, but these are still by far my favorite.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
alvintheazn

I only own an RE-0.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
OvenMitts

My setup:

Source:
PC w/ Fiio E7 by USB
IPOD w/ cMOY BB 2.2 amp or Fiio E7. connected by LOD
IPAD
Rockbox'd Sansa Clip <- Preferred

IEM:
westone 4R <--- preferred
shure 215
apple ipod headphones
Etymotic ER4 <---- reference
Etymotic Mc5

OEMS:
ATH-M50s
Sennheiser HD650s <---- preferred.

AMPs:
cMOY BB 2.2
Schitt Lyr Hybrid
Fiio E7

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=Oncall]So which mid-range headphones are good for bass? I listen to rap, R&B and i'm starting to get into Dubstep. I also have quite a few rock and some metal but I def love some deep bass in my headphones. Right now I have the Vmodas V80 (true blood edition) which I thought were gonna be good from the reviews but was highly disappointed due to them being uncomfortable and have sound leakage. I HATE sound leakage..any recommendations?[/quote]
If you love bass, get the Denon d2000s but if you can't afford it ($350) get what I got, the Denons d510s (around $99). The bass is powerful, but not overbearing enough to ruin the song.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=tsuyoka]any opinion on the AKG series? or maybe more specifically on the AKg 142?[/quote]
They sound good for their price but you can't compare them to the next tier. I heard they were a little uncomfortable and that they have a cheap build but yes, you get what you paid for.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=tsuyoka]listen to mostly electronica/techno/dubstep what would be best for a 100-140$ price range?[/quote]
Ultrasones Pro 550 or the rest of the series if you can go higher, or Audio technica m50.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=wigglytuff]@heyitsmexD:
Thanks!
While i save up for that, i was wondering if you have any cheaper headphones in mind that are decent? Like 50 bucks and below ?[/quote]
you really can't get anything worth it below $50 lol The next best thing is the $100-120 price range...

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=wigglytuff]@heyitsmexD:
Mostly Pop, Rap & Slow Songs
I dont listen to any rock or screamo, dubstep, techno or anything of that nature.[/quote]
Have a look at the A900s
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-A900-Audiophile-Closed-Back-Headphones/dp/B0006VT1TY

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
mike3110

SkullCandy Titans.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=wigglytuff]Which ones do you recommend?[/quote]
what kind of music do you listen to? same with tsuyoka what type of music do you listen to mostly?

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
yumtoast154

I have a huge collection, but the most expensive pair of cans I've owned are the AKG 701 and ATH-m50.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=S14Enthusiast]@heyitsmexD: The D2000[/quote]

yeah thats why I don't have a pair and that is why I got the d510s. xD

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=S14Enthusiast]@heyitsmexD: Those Denon's are so expensive! x.x[/quote]
the d10s or the d2000s?

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=nobama]Grado SR80i[/quote]

those are some good ones. I was originally planning on getting them, but they're better for rock. So instead, I got the Audio Technica m50s which are good for electronic.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=wigglytuff]Which headphones do you recommend, need good quality and volume but they can't be to expensive :C 50 bucks max but id rather keep the price lower.
(No online orders please, need to be from a store )
I currently own these - http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=MDRZX100/BLK
And i was wondering if you had an opinion on those?[/quote]
Most high quality headphones are really only online. I don't really know any mainstream electronics retailer here that sells good brands, besides garbage like Beats, and Vmodas. Try saving your money to about $100. The headphones at that range are superb.

Um the ZX100s have a low quality sound. The bass also lacks and the sound can be kind of muffled. So... I recommend you saving up and investing in a set at the $100 price range.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=S14Enthusiast]I have the Sony MDR-V6 and the Fatal1ty headset. The V6 sound quality is SUPERB. Never have I used a headphone that has a bass as powerful as the V6. I bought the Fatal1ty with the intent of gaming with my friends. Its sound quality is decent at best, but definitely worth the $50 I spent on it as the mic quality is great for the price.[/quote]
I have the mdr-v6s but I guarantee the denons' bass is much stronger but not overbearing. The denons however, are known for their d2000s and up. Those are crazy but valued around $350.

@Zealinq
Beats are garbage. hf with your overpriced and overrated headphones.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
HolyJunker

[quote=heyitsmexD]you guys are missing out on high quality music[/quote]
im cool with that

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Kiritsugu

I'm deaf.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
TheNoDozOwl

I have a pair of HD 449's from Sennheiser.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Liam

[quote=KeybIaderAri]I buy whatever is cheapest.
I'm using some unknown brand of headphones from TJ Maxx right now because they were $5. [/quote]
that's pretty funny i bought some polaroid headphones for like 5 bucks at fye but was half off if i bought something else...so i bought my friend a [url=http://imgur.com/z9LXr]batman hat[/url]

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

[quote=KeybIaderAri]Well, most of the music I have is 128/192kbps music.

I don't have high quality music so no point in buying expensive headphones.[/quote]
192 kbps is pretty good.

OT: I'm pretty sure if any of you ever get your hands on a quality set of cans - not Beats, nor V-Moda (garbage) then you will truly appreciate music and melt in your seat.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
KeybIaderAri

[quote=heyitsmexD]you guys are missing out on high quality music[/quote]
Well, most of the music I have is 128/192kbps music.

I don't have high quality music so no point in buying expensive headphones.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
d4rkxStrIfe

I use a Sennheiser PC 350. Godly sound quality for gaming and music and overall good headset.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
heyitsmexD

you guys are missing out on high quality music

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
KeybIaderAri

I buy whatever is cheapest.
I'm using some unknown brand of headphones from TJ Maxx right now because they were $5.

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited
Egos

I own the iPod headphones that came with my iPod

Reply August 9, 2012 - edited