EDIT: Forgot about the name :) I'm Roller on Head-Fi. On 23 Abr, 20:55, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > You know that there are a ton of things to see, read and discuss over > there. And I think I'm getting your preferences. You do know about the > HD555 mod, right? And I was in shock when I read the price you got on > those DT990, in shock! :D Btw,You ever thought on getting a higher end > AKG? > > And Angelic, for how much can you get both the HARX500 and the > HARX700? Because the HARX500 is harder to drive than the HARX700, > which means that you will have lower volume with them and the sound > will be a little less clear if you use them without a headphone amp, > like Fiio E5 (a very popular entry level head > amp:http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E5-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B001P9EQH8/ref=sr_1_1?i...). > If you plan on running your headphones unamped, then I'd advise on you > saving just a bit more and get the HARX700, this is if the price > difference between the 500 and the 700 isn't significant. > > P.S.: When I post links, it's to give a price reference, in case > anyone's susceptibility was hurt :) > > On 23 Abr, 12:33, lolattheotherguy <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > aight I'll check out head-fi when I'll have the time and discuss some > > things that would offtopic here. Altho I'm begining to think only we > > read this topic. (whats your nick there?) > > To be honest when it comes to testing any kind of speaker i tend to > > look for high range more than the bass. As for other headphones, i had > > a sennheiser hd555 but i gave it to a friend when i got my dt990. > > > And just a tip for anyone trying to build up a nice audio setup. Do NO > > decide what part you need first. Walk with an open eye and see what > > you find. Don't be afraid of used stuff. You can get the best prices > > when the seller doesnt actually know what they are selling. Flee > > markets and yardsales are the best. I digged my DT990 out of a pile of > > headphones and paid 10$ for it, and i wasnt even looking for a > > headphone. Ofcourse if you need a headphone for the very next day, > > shops are your only option, but I guess its a rare case. > > Same applies for speakers and amps. Altho never forget test used items > > before purchase, especially if you pay more than 50$. > > > On Apr 23, 1:10 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Oh, I do have a pair of Philips SHP2000 myself, and while they're > > > quite low end, they have a very pleasing sound, even if not detailed > > > as higher end headphones. They cost 15-20$ I think, and I only use > > > them rarely because of a wire issue. Thing is, I spent quite some > > > years around music artists as well as producers, mainly out of sheer > > > curiosity and interest in audio, which along with a relatively > > > accurate ear that I have, made me look for better and better quality. > > > I'm kinda up to date when it comes to audio news, as along with > > > 9xxSSF, Head-Fi is my second home :) You should definitely show up > > > there and catch up on the news. If you do go there, PM me as I'd like > > > to share one or two articles you might find interesting :D > > > But you still haven't told me if you prefer a more neutral or colored > > > sound. I mean, the dt990 do have quite some definition, which some > > > tight bass to boot, but they're not fart cannons by any measure :) > > > Were those headphones your first choice or did you consider others? > > > > I gotta be honest, I'm not sure what metaxa is :) but bacardi does > > > pack a nice punch, I do love me some bacardi lemon, vodka and real > > > fruit juice, some whiskey when I'm feeling up to it, among a few other > > > things. Though I've been very calm lately, maybe too calm, getting > > > borderline wasted is always good to clean the pipes ;) > > > > On 23 Abr, 12:01, lolattheotherguy <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > tribal I will try to be realistic then, and say noone should get worse > > > > than my Philips SBC 200. You can get it for like 10-15$, and it's > > > > quality is surprisingly good considering its price. For gaming or > > > > movies it is really nice. Maybe i say so becouse i don't feel the need > > > > for extremly good quality on those, but i still think this cheap > > > > headphone is nice. The models you've mentioned are great ofcourse, and > > > > if you mean you recommend them for ppl who are interested in this kind > > > > of stuff, then by all means, yes, go for them :). > > > > With the panasonic i was trying to make the point about the masses > > > > tho. I don't follow the new brands and models since I'm satisfied with > > > > what I have right now, but maybe now that you brought up this topic I > > > > will look around whats new. :] > > > > > oh and yea, hangover can be a pain, had one last month when a selfmade > > > > coke-baccardi around 3am turned out to be metaxa-baccardi. (now you > > > > guys can blame for chick drinks, but DAMN those were some chicks :p ) > > > > > On Apr 23, 12:14 pm, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > And yes, you are a good brother indeed, so if you really want to give > > > > > her some headphones, get her some Audio Technica ES7. > > > > > > No hypocrisy, just plain sincere advice. > > > > > > On 23 Abr, 11:01, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > How can I put it gently? I'm offended by that shitty brand Jose, and > > > > > > I'd like you to avoid bringing it up. You mention Beats like they're > > > > > > good, and that's ok because you don't know better. When you have the > > > > > > chance, go to an audio store, and listen to the best Beats you can > > > > > > find, and then listen to a pair of Denon D7000, and tell me which > > > > > > one > > > > > > is the "Porsche" and which one is the piece of crap. > > > > > > > And please do not derail my thread, ok? > > > > > > > On 23 Abr, 10:56, "Jose Villegas (MADBEAST)" <[email protected]> > > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > i wonder if i dont have a Porsche how could i say it does not > > > > > > > worth > > > > > > > the money it costs? > > > > > > > > Im not going to say the other brands are bad... because i dont > > > > > > > have > > > > > > > the rights to say that, simply cause i dont have and never tested > > > > > > > them, probably they are good, next week im going for the Pro > > > > > > > model and > > > > > > > the Lady gaga's model for my sister... i pay my sister for passing > > > > > > > tests from collage over 3/5 50USD 4/5 100 USD and every 0,1 over > > > > > > > 4.0 > > > > > > > is 10 USD more so a 5/5 is 200 USD... yes i know im the best > > > > > > > brother > > > > > > > on earth dont you guys wish you were my little brother? > > > > > > > > If you guys can afford Beats, go for it you wont regret Dr Dre > > > > > > > asked > > > > > > > me to promote his earphones and he gave me a pack of Doritos (with > > > > > > > Rihanna included)
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