A24 4,326 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My hero Inner Fidelity is actually very positive about these Sony headphones. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I tried those. They didn't impress me and the music sounded muddy with no clarityI'm beginning to think I can't go back to closed back headphones for home listening, the music feels too boxed-in. As sharp as the Sony 7506 sound, the upper midrange or treble gets annoying after a while and I go back to the Grados. I dunno. (the Grados are "brighter" than the Sonys but that's not what I'm talking about)On top of this I bought this small amp I saw in several stores here (can't find ANY reviews).There's a line in and 2 headphone jacks in the back, and a volume control.http://www.acclaim-m...-SKU_27481.htmlSo I plug it in the audio out of my PC and I get about a 3X amplification of my signal. No hiss or distortion added and it doesn't color the sound. Now I'm going somewhere and my Grado SR-60's sound to their full potential. Not only that, I can properly EQ them to improve the bass while lowering the itunes pre-amp to make sure nothing gets distortedI'm thinking my final headphone upgrade choice may be the Grado SR-125's or 225's and return the Sonys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I tried those. They didn't impress me and the music sounded muddy with no clarityWould you say they sounded unnaturally muddy or muffled? These headphones are said to have a natural treble. They don't produce artificially bright frequencies. If your used to listening to Grados then most headphones will sound muffled. Maybe they don't sound open enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I mean they also sound muffled compared to the 7506 . I tried both of them one after the other . And that the Grados are bright but don't sound as ear piercing as the 7506's. Grados are sort of the middle ground and the midrange is beautiful so that's why if I upgrade I'm looking more to upgrade in that line . I want more natural bass than the SR-60's and that's what the higher models have. Also now the Sennheisers 558/598 would work with this amp.And also i prefer more open headphonesI do 99% of my music listening on headphones, so i have to make sure to pick ones I really likeI'm set for my portable device with the Shure SE215. No issues with those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 You're a difficult customer, KM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I amSame when I buy a new TV. Lucky I only do that every 5 yearsBut right now the slightly EQ'ed and amped-up SR-60's sound about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Wow, I do at least 10 years with a TV. Although I must admit, the prospect of a larger plasma TV screen (60" instead of 50") is appealing to me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Could you imagine even 10 years ago you would be watching high definition video on a screen bigger then 70 cm?We really have progressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 AbsolutelyMusic wise 10 years ago I had my MD walkman with a bunch a bulky disks I had to record manually and only held 74 minutes each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Same here. But in those days we were happy, because it was a lot better then cassette tapes.I was very interested in MP3 players in the early noughties, but became disappointed when I saw they could only do around 256 MB.My PC in those days had 8 GB of memory, which was HUGE!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Could you imagine even 10 years ago you would be watching high definition video on a screen bigger then 70 cm?We really have progressed.No, (and yes, I saw HD TV more than 25 years ago at an audio video show) and that makes me really happy because now when I put on a blu-ray disc everything feels more 'cinema' . A 60" screen would probably increase that feeling even more. The most amazing thing about progess is that it only costs 999 Euro for having such a giant HD screen in your living room. My old small tube tv (a Philips 82 cm/32") costed a hell of a lot more! Damn! I would never want to go back to those days. Imagine going back the vinyl days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 A pity broadcast TV is still struggling to keep up.compressed SD looks horrible on a big screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I was very interested in MP3 players in the early noughties, but became disappointed when I saw they could only do around 256 MB.And the early ones sounded like shitMy first was the ipod shuffleA pity broadcast TV is still struggling to keep up.compressed SD looks horrible on a big screen.I NEVER go to the SD channels anymore. Most have an HD equivalent here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sadly many channels here are still SD only. especially the digital networks.We have not reached the pinnacle of the Great and Bountiful Kanadian Empire yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Actually, SD looks fine on my Pana plasma which is 42". For movies and series on DVD (Blu-ray and DVD) I watch my Samsung plasma 50". I don't know how DVD will look like on a 60" plasma. Not very good, I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,172 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ugly!I thought so before I bought them, but it turns out they do look rather stylishly luxurious. Not that it really matters - they're not usable for the road, and when I'm at home, I don't see them when I have them on. Plus the sound is fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Interesting article:http://www.audiophil...eatures/rh2.htmI could always get these headphones, they likely sound good. And there's a special 300$ offhttp://www.amazon.co...=pd_sim_sbs_e_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,331 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Anybody know about how good/bad the SONY MDR-zx100's are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It's likely they're pretty badIf your gonna get something like that at least get Sennheiser PX-100 or Koss Portapros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ok, after careful consideration I got the Grado SR-225i. (returned Sony 7506)They cost me 250$ but they sound really nice .Not a huge, in your face difference compared to the SR-60's (same basic sound and balance) , but the music sounds more polished and refined ("smoother"). The staging is also wider.In other words ,seems like a nice upgrade from a sound I was already familiar with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Day 5 with Grado SR-225iAMAZINGJason if you were considering Grado SR-60 these are lightyears better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I also fully recommend this Boostaroo USB powered amp (I ordered it for the hell of it expecting it to be garbage) . It's not a "soundcard" like a Creative USB DAC , only a signal booster but has a very dramatic impact on the performance of my new headphones. No software or drivers, USB is just for power and the signal still comes from the PC audio out. Signal is very clean and adds no distortion or artificial processinghttp://boostaroo.com...-Amplifier.htmlIt's the best thing I've found so far and works 100% as described Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Well my girlfriend got me the Sony MDR7506's for Christmas!I'm checking them out for the first time right now. Started with the Star Wars main title of course (ESB actually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 That's quite a girl you got, Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Haha yea I guess I'll keep her around Headphones sound great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I need to give a VERY belated thank you to our good buddy Blume here. A looooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago I asked for some headphone advice, and he gave some very good suggestions. One was the Sony MDR-V6, and about a year ago I grabbed them while they were on sale at Amazon. I've been thrilled with them ever since, a very good pair of cans indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Grado SR 225i will be my permanent home headphonesI had the chance to compare them with the V6 for a few days and they and they are much more pleasant soundingStill recomment the USB Boostaroo for anyone listening from the PC Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Still recomment the USB Boostaroo for anyone listening from the PC OutThis seems like a really nifty little gadget so I guess I'll be adding it to my next Amazon order! This is the same thing, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yeah that's it.Works very well. Had been looking for a long time for something that does exactly that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 For anyone who wants a headphone for walking down the street while not looking foolishly, B&W's P3 is it! It's better and cheaper then their P5.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 People wearing headphones walking down the street are fair game for drivers. It's not even a crime in some municipalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Pedestrians may walk down on the pavement side with headphones. Tell the world that I have said so. I forgive you. I forgive you. I ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 That's ok. I usually stay off the pavement. I don't want to get chewing gum on my tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,301 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's okay to walk down on the pavement with headphones. You basically have to fucking look when you're crossing the road. I almost got hit the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 There is no headphone other than buds and in-ears that looks good while walking around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 There is no headphone other than buds and in-ears that looks good while walking around town.That's old-fashioned thinking. It's like saying people that wanna look good must wear contact lenses instead of glasses. Hip people in Paris, London and Milan don't wear in-ears anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,301 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I hate in-ears. Headphones all the way. They mess up my hair though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 See, I love in-ears, and hate headphones. Well other than the giant ones I use when at my computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Me tooFor portable I plan to use Shure SE215 until they stop making them. Of everything I tried over the years (including my previous Shure models) , these are the ones I'm most satisfied with sound quality and comfort wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I don't use my iPod anymore. I use my 6 disc CD player in the car. At home I listen through my desktop speakers. On a plane I'll dust off my noise-cancelling Sony's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,172 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I hate in-ears. Headphones all the way. They mess up my hair though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I don't use my iPod anymore. I use my 6 disc CD player in the car. At home I listen through my desktop speakers. On a plane I'll dust off my noise-cancelling Sony's.I use my ipod 100% of the time while I'm in my car now. I have a thing in my car that charges it and takes it output from the bottom and goes right into the Aux-In that my car has, and I can also control it via a remote that's attached the my steering wheel. It's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My car doesn't have those features unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 There is no headphone other than buds and in-ears that looks good while walking around town.That's old-fashioned thinking. It's like saying people that wanna look good must wear contact lenses instead of glasses. Hip people in Paris, London and Milan don't wear in-ears anymore.If being hip and fashion trendy is your thing sure go for it.I like good classic timeless style. And that means being discreet and not looking like the guy who loads luggage onto my plane. I actually don't like the white Apple bud design for that reason. Too flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I don't use my iPod anymore. I use my 6 disc CD player in the car. At home I listen through my desktop speakers. On a plane I'll dust off my noise-cancelling Sony's.I use my ipod 100% of the time while I'm in my car now. I have a thing in my car that charges it and takes it output from the bottom and goes right into the Aux-In that my car has, and I can also control it via a remote that's attached the my steering wheel. It's awesome.As I've posted before, my Ford's head unit is a factory 6-disc MP3/CD changer, but lacked an input. Ford added them in '08, mine's an '07. I paid a half-assed audio shop to install a line-in headphone cord, but they did a half-assed job. The toggle switch is not hidden at all, the cord is ugly, and there is absolutely no gain on the input signal, so I have to crank the iPod to full volume (or just backed off, to reduce clipping) and crank the car volume up all the way as well, and even that isn't good because I swear the background static is harmful to health. (And if I forget the iPod was on before changing stations, the sonic boom is three blocks across.) If I wanted to listen to my music via air-based FM transmitter instead of what I have, I'd rip my music at 64 kbps.Well, after going about two weeks without using the iPod because of a short commute and just listening to a loud rock CD over and over again, I wanted to listen to my iPod. I threw the switch to make 89.1 my iPod input...and I still heard static. So either the switch has gone bad, the audio input is shorting somehow, or has come loose from the back of the head unit. I have been too busy to diagnose it in the evening, but it's a real bummer. At this point, I would like to invest in the kind of sound system Jay described. I need to take some measurements of how big my current head unit is to see how big a hole I need to fill, but it really sucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My car doesn't have those features unfortunately.Oh, the only thing my car came with was an Aux-In. The rest is a separate device I bought. This one:http://www.kensingto...e-and-ipod.aspxIt's amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My car's radio is like built into the dash. I asked a friend from Car Fi when I was at BBY, and he said it'd cost around $500 to install a radio with an aux input. I said no thanks, I'll live with CDRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I lucked out and my car has an aux input. It's also got a built-in USB input like what you're describing, Jay, but I've found that mine doesn't work too well, so I just use the aux input for my iPod. Works just fine...except I do have to crank the volume up on my iPod and on my dashboard, and for some reason, a random radio station can be heard in the static if I turn the volume way up for a quiet part of the music. Gets a little annoying, but it's not a huge deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My car can navigate my iPod through the dashboard while it's plugged in to the aux in. I can also sync it with Bluetooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,281 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I lucked out and my car has an aux input. It's also got a built-in USB input like what you're describing, Jay, but I've found that mine doesn't work too well, so I just use the aux input for my iPod. Works just fine...except I do have to crank the volume up on my iPod and on my dashboard, and for some reason, a random radio station can be heard in the static if I turn the volume way up for a quiet part of the music. Gets a little annoying, but it's not a huge deal.My car doesn't have any USB input, and I certainly didn't describe anything to do with one My Kensgington LiquidAux plugs into my cigarette lighter. Then one wire goes into the bottom of my ipod, and the other wire goes into the AUX-IN in my car. Perfect sound quality at full voume. Well, my car's speakers such so I have to crank it all the time. Either that or ipods just don't get very loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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