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Post by justhavingfun on Jan 7, 2019 23:01:22 GMT -5
I have dedicated home theater room, stereo only setups, and headphone/computer setup as well. Although I absolutely love my other two systems for different reasons, I tend to spend most of my music listening at headphone/computer rigs. I tend to rotate different headphones and headphone amps setup depend on the mood. Currently, Emotiva DC-1 > Headroom Home Balanced Headphone amp > Sennheiser HD600 are in rotation. I am sure you probably heard about Headfi.org but that is the place to hang out if you want to know all about headphones and stuffs. It's almost information overload, that site exploded in last several years. I store frequently used headphones in stands and rest of them in plastic bags and store in container.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 7, 2019 23:13:09 GMT -5
I have dedicated home theater room, stereo only setups, and headphone/computer setup as well. Although I absolutely love my other two systems for different reasons, I tend to spend most of my music listening at headphone/computer rigs. I tend to rotate different headphones and headphone amps setup depend on the mood. Currently, Emotiva DC-1 > Headroom Home Balanced Headphone amp > Sennheiser HD600 are in rotation. I am sure you probably heard about Headfi.org but that is the place to hang out if you want to know all about headphones and stuffs. It's almost information overload, that site exploded in last several years. I store frequently used headphones in stands and rest of them in plastic bags and store in container. I’m a member of Head-Fi as well. Just posted a review of the Sennheiser HD800, if you get a chance give it a read and post your thoughts. HP bring a different type of listing, and I appreciate it so much but my first love is HT followed closely by two channel. |
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Post by leonski on Jan 8, 2019 19:43:39 GMT -5
I Use my headphones late to reduce noise in the house.
TV watching and sometimes just click over to the music channels.
Video games are interesting since you can hear things you'd otherwise have to turn it UP for, which others in the house usually wont' stand for.....or SIT, for that matter.
I only one one set in-use and have a very old set of 10$ Sony which I'd probably use in bed, after getting some of those foam pads....which they need.
The Sony is interesting. Real good sound, better than the original Apple Ear Buds and more comfortable, too.
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Post by Cogito on Jan 8, 2019 20:32:56 GMT -5
Pretty new to the whole headphone thing. Received a pair of HiFiMAN HE-400S cans for Christmas and I'm really impressed. The whole "band inside my head" thing takes a bit getting used to, but the sound I'm hearing is both smooth and clean. Currently, I'm just driving them from my iPhone and laptop currently. I'm in the market for a Bluetooth aptX HD/DAC/Headphone amp unit right now.
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Post by leonski on Jan 8, 2019 20:52:13 GMT -5
Pretty new to the whole headphone thing. Received a pair of HiFiMAN HE-400S cans for Christmas and I'm really impressed. The whole "band inside my head" thing takes a bit getting used to, but the sound I'm hearing is both smooth and clean. Currently, I'm just driving them from my iPhone and laptop currently. I'm in the market for a Bluetooth aptX HD/DAC/Headphone amp unit right now. If serious about headphones I'd head over to HeadFi for some casual reading. Others have been down your path and might have something to say which will keep you from either a blind alley or outright mistake. www.head-fi.org/you may want to register for the forums? |
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Post by teaman on Jan 8, 2019 20:59:26 GMT -5
I love my Sennheiser HD-598CS. Closed back with plenty of bass and very comfortable. I use a Schiit fulla in my room and a Fiio portable. I rarely listen to them but I have about a dozen pair in total. Working at home gives me the option of listening to full systems so the headphones take a back seat.
Tim
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Post by jackfish on Jan 9, 2019 20:35:35 GMT -5
Can’t use them with hearing aids. Sorry.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 9, 2019 23:43:06 GMT -5
An update from Verum, these are the speaker enclosures for the Verum 1’s Headphones
www.verum-audio.com
Can’t wait for delivery!
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Post by garbulky on Jan 10, 2019 0:22:42 GMT -5
Those are some serious looks for the price! |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 10, 2019 0:25:59 GMT -5
garbulky , yep, Looking good is one thing but I sure hope they sound even better! 😁🎶🎶🎶 They’re supposed to be delivered this month, we’ll see.
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Post by leonski on Jan 10, 2019 19:00:50 GMT -5
This'll be interesting. Several competing planar designs now on market. This isn't even counting the Electrostats, like STAX.
I think Monoprice has some? HiFiMan? Audeze? OPPO?
not exactly a crowded market, but certainly should be competitive.
Are all the drivers original design or is there an OEM out there in the woods?
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Post by DYohn on Jan 10, 2019 19:12:59 GMT -5
I use planers from MrSpeakers now. Love them.
I just made the mistake of listening to some electrostatics... and now I'm on the verge of dropping $15K on a new e-stat amp and headphones. I think I need to go to rehab.
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Post by leonski on Jan 10, 2019 23:39:10 GMT -5
I use planers from MrSpeakers now. Love them. I just made the mistake of listening to some electrostatics... and now I'm on the verge of dropping $15K on a new e-stat amp and headphones. I think I need to go to rehab. Wow! Quite a bundle for 'Stats. Have you tried STAX? Might even be some available 'Pre-Loved' at substantial savings. www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9a370-stax-sr-007-mk2-electrostatic-headphones-on-earA massive savings given what you are thinking of spending. |
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Post by DYohn on Jan 11, 2019 9:49:26 GMT -5
I use planers from MrSpeakers now. Love them. I just made the mistake of listening to some electrostatics... and now I'm on the verge of dropping $15K on a new e-stat amp and headphones. I think I need to go to rehab. Wow! Quite a bundle for 'Stats. Have you tried STAX? Might even be some available 'Pre-Loved' at substantial savings. www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9a370-stax-sr-007-mk2-electrostatic-headphones-on-earA massive savings given what you are thinking of spending. Yes I've actually owned Stax in the deep dark past. The headphones I'm looking at are $3K but the amp is the big expense. |
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Post by 405x5 on Jan 11, 2019 10:07:42 GMT -5
I’m curious as to how many of us use HP on a regular basis? What HPs you own and why you like them? DAC / Amp combo? How often do you use HPs? Specific uses for using them. Post a picture of your HPs @ rig if you have one. Show us your cans! 😋 Over the past 6 months I’ve taken to the use of HP in the evening as to not disturb the house. Picked up a couple of Massdrop cans, dynamics and a planar to add to my first set from many years ago, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Very economical cans and were good enough at the time. Most of us with full two channel systems will require much better cans to complete with the SQ we are accustomed too. Just curious about our group of enthusiasts. Do Bluetooth earbuds count? Bill |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 11, 2019 10:28:07 GMT -5
I’m curious as to how many of us use HP on a regular basis? What HPs you own and why you like them? DAC / Amp combo? How often do you use HPs? Specific uses for using them. Post a picture of your HPs @ rig if you have one. Show us your cans! 😋 Over the past 6 months I’ve taken to the use of HP in the evening as to not disturb the house. Picked up a couple of Massdrop cans, dynamics and a planar to add to my first set from many years ago, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Very economical cans and were good enough at the time. Most of us with full two channel systems will require much better cans to complete with the SQ we are accustomed too. Just curious about our group of enthusiasts. Do Bluetooth earbuds count? Bill Sure, why not! The technology is getting better every day. |
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Post by DYohn on Jan 11, 2019 10:30:31 GMT -5
Do Bluetooth earbuds count? Bill Sure, why not! The technology is getting better every day. F'n technology!  |
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Post by jmasterj on Jan 12, 2019 18:19:54 GMT -5
Happy New Year Mr. CEO I wanted to join in the survey. I have two pair of head phones. A cheap pair that I got from a neighbor that fold up these I use at the computer, they get the most use only because they work better with my glasses. Then I also have my trusty pair of Sennheiser HD 555's I've owned them for years I use them for music late at night. Being no stranger to cheap Chinese gear I have a Qinpu Q-2 Hybrid vacuum tube power amplifier that I use as a headphone amp it sounds pretty decent it's articulate, and harmonically pleasing at a real reasonable price. It also has 2.5 watts a channel so it can drive speakers. That's how I roll, I use to buy Grado Labs but the ear pads use to make my ears sweat.
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Post by jmasterj on Jan 12, 2019 18:45:42 GMT -5
I just got to your second question I brought a head phone holder from Sennheiser it clamps on a shelf and you hang the headphones on it.
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Post by leonski on Jan 13, 2019 16:45:52 GMT -5
Here's how I store my headphones. Cheap and available online or at ANY 'beauty supply' place. I painted mine with a 'clear' which tended to dissolve the styrofoam..... Attachments:
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