Headphone thread - Page 6

empire23 · 13th Feb 2007, 09:54 PM

For a cheap pair of awesome earbuds, you could try 2 of these brands.

OVC's in canal earbuds, most people say they're pretty good.
Altec Lancing's IEM-716, which is made OEM by Etymotic Reseach.

For eargasmic headphones/earphones at awesome prices try these.

Sennheiser's PX100
Koss KSC-75
AKG-271
Sennheirser's HD-201

all great phones for the price and they do well without any fancy schmancy amps.

Papercut · 13th Feb 2007, 10:47 PM

Yup these are the same OEM as the OVC TC20, which I mentioned in my post above.

I have a pair of Koss KSC-75 and have listened to the PX100 before. Sound signature of the latter was too dark for my liking.

I heard that the IM716 would improve quite significantly with an amp though.

empire23 · 13th Feb 2007, 11:39 PM

IIRC they aren't really based off the S version of the Etymotics, so they should perform rather decently without an amp. The only the thing as with all Etys is that you'll need so some time to learn the fitting skills required to get the best out of the sound. Yeah, you heard me right lol, you actually need a sibilance of skill to put these suckers in

Max_87 · 14th Feb 2007, 04:10 AM

I was thinking to buy a new headphone because my current one is not so comfortable after prolonged use

but meh... no $$, I guess I'll just bear with it.

I like the one that Chai is using

empire23 · 14th Feb 2007, 02:30 PM

Imma gonna get a pair of ATH-W5000s or an AKG1000 if this CNY's harvest is good lol. Or by the very least a Grado SR325 or an AKG701 for my desktop setup, my portable setup on the other hand is running off another fund lol. The Senns i use are nice, but i guess i'd like a little more variety in the sound department

Papercut · 14th Feb 2007, 02:45 PM

WAH, you must get some really thick ang pows

Or do you mean "harvest" from gambling

I read that the Grado 325i is quite bright though, might be too much of a contrast from your Senns. A lot of people on Head-Fi seem to prefer the SR-225 over it especially given the lower price tag.

Anyway I'm really enjoying my CrossRoads earphones, it felt like I had their drumset in my head when I was listening to the White Stripes. Fantastic

13th Feb 2007, 09:54 PM	#51 (permalink)
empire23 BRB. Attacking Russia Join Date: 4 Feb 2006 Location: Ze Fatherland Posts: 280 Reputation: 390 Rep Power: 6	For a cheap pair of awesome earbuds, you could try 2 of these brands. OVC's in canal earbuds, most people say they're pretty good. Altec Lancing's IEM-716, which is made OEM by Etymotic Reseach. For eargasmic headphones/earphones at awesome prices try these. Sennheiser's PX100 Koss KSC-75 AKG-271 Sennheirser's HD-201 all great phones for the price and they do well without any fancy schmancy amps. __________________ I'm in Ur Forums, Spamming Ur Boards.

13th Feb 2007, 10:47 PM	#52 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,009 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 34	Yup these are the same OEM as the OVC TC20, which I mentioned in my post above. I have a pair of Koss KSC-75 and have listened to the PX100 before. Sound signature of the latter was too dark for my liking. I heard that the IM716 would improve quite significantly with an amp though. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

13th Feb 2007, 11:39 PM	#53 (permalink)
empire23 BRB. Attacking Russia Join Date: 4 Feb 2006 Location: Ze Fatherland Posts: 280 Reputation: 390 Rep Power: 6	IIRC they aren't really based off the S version of the Etymotics, so they should perform rather decently without an amp. The only the thing as with all Etys is that you'll need so some time to learn the fitting skills required to get the best out of the sound. Yeah, you heard me right lol, you actually need a sibilance of skill to put these suckers in __________________ I'm in Ur Forums, Spamming Ur Boards.

14th Feb 2007, 04:10 AM	#54 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 11,331 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 37	I was thinking to buy a new headphone because my current one is not so comfortable after prolonged use but meh... no $$, I guess I'll just bear with it. I like the one that Chai is using __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

14th Feb 2007, 02:30 PM	#55 (permalink)
empire23 BRB. Attacking Russia Join Date: 4 Feb 2006 Location: Ze Fatherland Posts: 280 Reputation: 390 Rep Power: 6	Imma gonna get a pair of ATH-W5000s or an AKG1000 if this CNY's harvest is good lol. Or by the very least a Grado SR325 or an AKG701 for my desktop setup, my portable setup on the other hand is running off another fund lol. The Senns i use are nice, but i guess i'd like a little more variety in the sound department __________________ I'm in Ur Forums, Spamming Ur Boards.

14th Feb 2007, 02:45 PM	#56 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,009 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 34	WAH, you must get some really thick ang pows Or do you mean "harvest" from gambling I read that the Grado 325i is quite bright though, might be too much of a contrast from your Senns. A lot of people on Head-Fi seem to prefer the SR-225 over it especially given the lower price tag. Anyway I'm really enjoying my CrossRoads earphones, it felt like I had their drumset in my head when I was listening to the White Stripes. Fantastic __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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