Blake_mcBlake Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hey I'm new to the forum and audio in general. I'm looking for a new set of headphones to replace my akg q701. What I don't like about the q701. If I wear them for more than an hour it like I have been smacked in the head with a piece of iron. I love the sound except I wish they had a little more bass as I mostly play games and explosions are a bit underwhelming. I'm currently using a Schitt magni/modi amp/DAC stack thing. And my budget is around about $200.00 USD Link to comment
tranz Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sennheisers are super comfy, great bass too. HD280 Pro $90. Link to comment
Blake_mcBlake Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I had the game zeros. They were extremely comfy but the sound was kinda...crapola. But they were super closed phones Link to comment
dalethorn Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I had the game zeros. They were extremely comfy but the sound was kinda...crapola. But they were super closed phones If comfort is an issue avoid the HD280 - bad. Try the HD380 Pro instead. Link to comment
maelob Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 audio technina ath m50x, probably the most popular headhone at that price range. also check vmoda xs or m100. amazon has some used deals. also if you can get some used Mad Dogs they sound really nice. Link to comment
Blake_mcBlake Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 I like the reviews of the m50x but its hard to trust YouTube. Anyone have hands on experience with them? Link to comment
dalethorn Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like the reviews of the m50x but its hard to trust YouTube. Anyone have hands on experience with them? I was told by AT that all M50's sound the same, and the M50 I had had a fantastic bass, but the mids and treble were uneven with noticeable colorations. But, the M50's are good for their price. Link to comment
tranz Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 If comfort is an issue avoid the HD280 - bad. Try the HD380 Pro instead. This brings up a very good point. Physical shape of head and ears will cause you to prefer one brand or model over the other. Please try a few on before buying. Link to comment
solrighal Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Has the OP performed the bass mod on his Q's? It makes quite a difference imo. It doesn't help with the comfort issue unfortunately. Those bumps on the headband are a joke. The HD 650 has excellent bass when amped properly but they're perhaps too expensive. V-Moda M-100 has excellent bass but comfort can be problematic for some. XL pads are available and do help a lot but it's annoying to have to buy an extra from the get-go. Link to comment
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