--The Headphone Thread--

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  1. burnttatertot

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    You nailed this, they sound fantastic!!!
     
  2. -Asshole-

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    Any recomendations for cheap wireless earbuds? I only plan to use them while running.
     
  3. CF3234

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  4. Biff Bridges

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  5. NYGator

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    So the new iPhone supposedly won't have a 3.5 connector. They are planning on going HD audio using the Lightning connector or Bluetooth.
     
  6. Biff Bridges

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    I think Val Kolton the ceo for v-moda mentioned that as a motivating factor for designing the CFW.
     
  7. Taques

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    would move immediately to android
     
  8. POWESHOW

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    I don't want a thinner fucking phone, I want a better fucking battery life.
     
  9. CF3234

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    doesn't matter to me, all I use is bluetooth anyway
     
  10. Daniel Ocean

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    I read Sennheiser might make a 3.5 to lighting cord if that happens. I hope so or is keep my 6s plus for a while. It would suck if true
     
  11. Lambert

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    And I was thinking about switching back to an iphone. Not sure I want to after that.
     
  12. Taques

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    don't worry, apple will make a clunky adaptor for $50
     
  13. NYGator

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    I don't know how lightning works or what is required, but I hope that if possible the adapter is just a little cord extension.
     
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  14. Biff Bridges

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    In a few years wireless technology will be equal to using a cord and we'll look back and laugh at how ridiculous it was to be plugged in.
     
  15. M'ark Pepperonio

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    Do not see the audiophile community going this direction, headphones or otherwise. Maybe for source material but I doubt it and certainly not amplification.
     
  16. Biff Bridges

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    It will at some point. Technology will advance just like how we went from the record>8 track>tape>CD>mp3. Just a matter of time and V-moda CFW is a big step in that direction because they don't recompress the digital file during playback and has made it nearly indistinguishable to most listeners between corded and wireless.

    We're essentially already there except for the traditionalists and extreme audiophiles.
     
  17. M'ark Pepperonio

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    For the mainstream consumers maybe, but in the high-end audio arena you still have lots of guys who never gave up their analog rigs not to mention thre amplification issue. The technology is already there but those guys aren't early adopters.
     
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  18. CF3234

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  19. M'ark Pepperonio

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    I said audiophile community in the first post :idk:
     
  20. Taques

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    not sure how lossless wireless amplification would work (not saying it cant, just unaware)
     
  21. M'ark Pepperonio

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    I imagine they could eventually make class d chips small enough to do that but again that stuff will end up in best buy not high-end audio shops.

    :twocents:
     
  22. NilesIrish

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    Until battery tech catches up and can provide clean clear strong power without being obtrusive to the wearer wireless is a bit of a novelty. Bluetooth has covered signal conveyance, and that will only improve, but power is really tricky.

    Same problem people who buy "wireless" satellite speakers for their home have. Those things still need power to make the sound being sent to them, lots don't realize that.
     
  23. Daniel Ocean

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    I'll wait for replacement cables come out. There are some headphones that use that technology already. They are like 800. Hopefully the wires come out and aren't too expensive. Like I said I'll hold on to my 6s plus for a couple years if I have to.
     
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  25. NYGator

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  26. Emma

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    Trying out the KZ line of sub 50 headphones. Have the ATE and ED9

    ED9 has a deep sub bass that is enjoyable, but if you like fast paced bass filled songs, they can be overwhelming. Clarity is good. Good highs. Great cord with little feedback. Housing is a bit heavy. The tuning nozzles make a bit of a difference between balanced and bass. I like it a lot for what it is.

    Haven't tried the ATE yet.
     
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  28. M'ark Pepperonio

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  29. NYGator

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    I love them. Great bass. I haven't really optimized them yet to an amp, as my selection is pretty shitty. I would suggest reading the discussion thread on the drop. Lots of info in there. Enjoy, you will love them.
     
  30. mal630

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    Best cheap bluetooth earbuds? Just going to listen to podcasts on the treadmill.
     
  31. Biff Bridges

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  32. Jeffrey Lebowski

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  33. GGCD

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    looking for some bluetooth headphones.

    I have never owned a pair of headphones in my life.

    They would primarily be used to wirelessly listen to my TV late at night.
     
  34. Daniel Ocean

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  35. Biff Bridges

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  36. Daniel Ocean

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    My kindle fire tv is Bluetooth enabled so I use them when I am watching that.
     
  37. 1

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    HELP!

    I started looking online at headphones and quickly realized I have no idea what I'm doing and there are approx. 46,057 choices. I'd appreciate any/all recommendations my fellow audiophile T-MB brethren would like to give me. Here's what I'm looking for...

    -On ear headphones (personally not a fan of the giant over the ear look for my use and fuck the uncomfortable in ear one's)
    -Not wireless
    -Preferably in the $60-$100 range
    -I'd spend more but I am not a heavy headphone user. I just want something decent to use when traveling/flying and other occasional instances.
    -I'll be using them with my phone which is an Android (LG G4). I use Spotify not that, that would matter.
    -Probably seems minor but I'd prefer they come with a case. As I said, I won't be using them a ton so keeping them in a case when not in use would probably be best.

    Anything else I'm missing? tia
     
  38. afb

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    I tell everyone to get audio technica ath-m50 even if you don't like over the ear. I've had mine for 7 years now I think and are the best. They miss on a few of your points but the sound quality is ridiculous.
     
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  39. 1

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    I'm sure they're a fine headphone. I just don't want or need over the ear.
     
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  41. afb

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    I honestly think you're gonna waste money finding on ear ones that are worth buying.
     
  42. 1

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    I think you missed this part of my post...
    I'd rather "waste" $60 on something I actually use a couple times a month than double that on what you posted when I wouldn't wear them anyway because they're enormous.

    In any case, as I posted, I already ordered so I'm good to go.
     
  43. afb

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    That's cool, was just trying to help from personal experience of headphone shopping.
     
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  44. ohhaithur

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    Hi.

    I'd like a Bluetooth headset that I can use for running, preferably with the ability to change songs. Noise cancelling a plus

    I don't like those fabric over the ear ones

    $50 or less preferably

    K thx
     
  45. M'ark Pepperonio

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    Is it time for a separate audiophile thread? Not that my meager stuff would even qualify but...
     
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  46. BayouMafia

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    do you use custom tips on these or the ones that came with it? Thinking of buying these since my klipsch S4's crapped out and thinking of getting some foam tips for them.
     
  47. Taques

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    i just use a set that came with it, but foam tips are nice

    ive since upgraded to the IV
     
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  48. lastsonofkrypton

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    Best IEM under $30?
     
  49. Taques

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  50. TLAU

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    been using some bluetooth headphones from this thread that I got 2 years ago. like them (only like $20) but they aren't loud enough and they have some of the curly hard plastic connecting the two buds that is okay because it wraps around the ears (I can't wear just buds because they fall out idk i have loose ear holes bc i'm a whore) and said plastic piece won't let me wear hats. i like wearing hats in the gym.

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    these were the highest rated ones on amazon. anyone have any positive/negative reviews for them? i trust TMB reviews more than the daily consumer on those sites. I really just need bluetooth, microphone, no hard piece that blocks my headwear, and I don't want that pair a shitload of people have that has the piece sitting on your neck.

    https://www.amazon.com/SHARKK-Bluet...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-He...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/SoundPal-ST1...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-He...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Headphones-L...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Charm-Blueto...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-He...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011

    https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-He...s&refinements=p_85:2470955011,p_72:2661618011