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flores_amarillas OP t1_j96pwwr wrote

as i said, just a newbie! dankpods inspired me to get some headphones, the firsts ones i got were the kz’s and the last ones the last ones the airpods, they are my favorites at the te time tho i like the akg to use logic, they are all pretty good built,

would you recommend me to get any other headphone? thanks!!

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SupOrSalad t1_j96v458 wrote

If you want to try something else (that's budget but sounds good), try the Koss KSC75, or 7hz Salnotes zero

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leonardonfelix t1_j96wqsq wrote

Try some open headphone something like akg k701/702/712 or sennheiser 600’s series

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Titouan_Charles t1_j970thd wrote

As a man of many hobbies, the best advice I can give you is not to spread yourself thin by buying multiple cheap/mid-range products, but to research extensively and buy a single good to high end product, and if it doesn't suit you just sell or trade it for something similar. It's the best user experience in my, well, experience

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andysaurus_rex t1_j9729mz wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,872,616)

I would recommend not spreading yourself thin on multiple mid/low-fi headphones and rather saving up for a single hifi headphone.

You have 4 headphones right there and realistically the airpods are going to get the most use. Could have just bought those and saved your money for something nicer.

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Titouan_Charles t1_j973ahy wrote

Replying to HalfwaySilly (#1,873,692)

I know it can seem comforting to buy the things you see people buy online, but that's just a way to never ever get to listen to any good product, and you just play the consumerist game instead of getting a nice experience out of a market. Just my 2c

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aless530 t1_j973tjn wrote

Wait, when did DankPods cover the hd 200 pro? Must have missed that video. But otherwise, I dont want to sound mean, as since you're just starting; but I would toally rec returning some of these and investing in something like a 560s or 58x which sound so much better than anything here for $150

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oopsidiedmybad t1_j978ms9 wrote

I think you should've just got good $400 headphones instead lol

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Nosapaw t1_j97e2c9 wrote

You know something is not right when the best equipment there is the AirPods, and by a lot

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717x t1_j97eiw3 wrote

Give all back except the AirPods and get a pair of E-MU teaks

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HughMongusMikeOxlong t1_j97h9s5 wrote

Keep the KZ's, return the rest and get a good pair of used overears.

I just got new hd 660s for 240 Canadian yesterday

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Many_Impress1337 t1_j97lkum wrote

Sincerely, all of that, not nice for the price, It is not bad audio quality, you just overpayed It.

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Pauoolk t1_j97lo42 wrote

Not sure why you would buy two different closed back headphones and some IEM though ? Just buy a very good one instead haha (or get a good open back (and maybe some EQ app for the computer if needed for the bass), when you try it, you never get back to closed backs haha. The AirPods are real useful for city use though !

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TECHNICKER_Cz3 t1_j97mnr8 wrote

the over ears are a miss. also don't understand why you need wired IEMs and airpods, are you a musician perhaps?

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Akella333 t1_j97mv3o wrote

I think you can safely return or throw away the KZ if you have the Airpods lol, their tuning is atrocious

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TECHNICKER_Cz3 t1_j97o4d2 wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,875,349)

alright, that clears things quite a bit. anyway, as many have said in this thread, I'd reccommend getting rid of both the over ear phones and getting some decent midrange cans. for example Senn. HD560S (open) or AKG K371 (closed). Hope it helps, cheers

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TANKR_79 t1_j97o7xx wrote

The ZSN pro X is a great, inexpensive IEM to start off with. But I'm a little confused with your other choices. Why two separate pairs of overears and why 4 separate devices at once?

You could have purchased a higher end headphone that blew the two (sennheiser and akg) away.

Though I personally would buy airpods pros(or any apple product) I understand that you might want noise cancellation. In that case why even bother with the IEMs?

Ultimately it's your money and I have no right to say what you should and shouldn't do with it.

Edit: OP might be a musician....

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flores_amarillas OP t1_j97p69c wrote

just to be clear!!

yes i am a musician!

the airpods are a upgrade of the kz, the akg are a upgrade of the senn, no worries, everything was less than 100 bucks (without the airpods obviously)

economy is pretty hard here in chile so im not really able to spend that much money on headphones (400 bucks like someone said) the airpods are a little love to myself

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TANKR_79 t1_j97pwwk wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,875,431)

Understandable.

I don't know how long you've had the KZ but just know that the silver cable is gonna look nasty after a while. There is a cable on Linsoul Audio that's black and can even change termination iirc. So you could switch to and from 3.5mm and 6.3mm jacks.

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Pinzu t1_j97r400 wrote

Shouldve just bought a great pair of headphones for that money

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mamadMATT t1_j97r4mb wrote

Replying to oopsidiedmybad (#1,874,184)

even if someone can't afford an expensive headphone anyone can go with dt770 - 880 - 990 pro or for even less the Samson's and have enough money to buy a dac'n amp for it. k72 that op got I don't own them but I see a lot of people everywhere saying these sound terrible the k model in general.

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hatlad43 t1_j97sox3 wrote

Replying to aless530 (#1,873,779)

No, he only ever mentioned (tested?) the HD 206 (which he hates), HD 280 Pro, HD 58X, and HD 600. Either OP forgot it's supposed to be the 280 or just went on his way.

Yeah, should just sell the 3 that isn't the AirPods Pro and get the HD 58X instead.

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DCharlo t1_j97t1ca wrote

replace sennheiser and akg with dt 770 pro 80 ohm
replace kz and airpods with something like 7hz timeless or moondrop blessing 2

if you really want the airpods, for the price of the kz zns pro, you could have gotten truthear hola, moondrop chu or 7hz zero, all better options imo

not a bad haul, but wasted potential

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CammyFi t1_j97tpup wrote

If you want the truth, the Airpods Pro is the best sounding thing there and the K72 being the worst

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Coler484 t1_j97v6rx wrote

Return everything but airpods, use the money to go towards dt990s or 1990s or hd600s. You have some good starters, but you'll quickly get tired and work your way to these. Personally have 1990s and love them, but we're all subjective to sound so you need to find what you like.

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610158305 t1_j97vjss wrote

IDK about the AKG's & the Senny's but I'll swap the KZ with the Linsoul 7HZ Salnotes or CrinxTruthear Zero, the airpods are not my favourite, but nothing beats the practicality of Bluetooth, anyways, hope you enjoy your purchase

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Nosapaw t1_j97wbpo wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,875,473)

Huh? It at least made a bit of sense if the senn were an upgrade from the AKG, but not the opposite, the K52/72/92 line is an actual dumpster fire.

>worries, everything was less than 100 bucks

Still respect your choices if you're happy with the equipment, but, even those "400 bucks" comments aside, the headphones you bought are all considered mediocre at best in their own price ranges, with those $100 you could've gotten some creative aurvana live and some ksc75 / kph30i, along with the kz (keeping the kz since a lot of people start with those bc dankpods, and maybe you bought them before the big sub $20 Iem improvements that came after the moondrop chu)

But yeah, i would honestly just return the k72 if it's not too late

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Tanachip t1_j97x8so wrote

Probably should’ve asked the sub before buying… but if you think they sound good then that’s all that matters. If you could do it all over, all you really need is Senny HD560s and the AirPod Pro 2.

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GregTheTwurkey t1_j980t7a wrote

Send everything back except for the AirPods Pro 2, nothing wrong with the rest of the bunch, you just happen to have a pair of true wireless buds that are both very good for portable use and sound quality. I believe they sound better than the other headphones too, and is in the same league as IEM’s costing up to $150.

Sell the rest and get a good mid tier headphone instead, like the sundara or edition XS open box

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TANKR_79 t1_j98141y wrote

Replying to CammyFi (#1,875,799)

Can you make a better IEM for the same price? Or are you going to buy people new gear?

No, the ZSN Pro X isn't great when compared to other IEMs. Even I want to upgrade to a Moondrop Aria.

But my point was that it is good for its price point and will satisfy the vast majority of users, at least for a while until they decide that they want to upgrade. Which, some people don't as they feel content with it.

Don't put down other people's gear just because you were blessed with the fortune to be able to spend large amounts of money on yours.

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willpaudio t1_j981mga wrote

I’m so freakin impressed with my AirPods. I was into IEMs a decade or so ago and man the sound you can get out of consumer audio now is mind boggling.

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szymonhimself t1_j985nnd wrote

Don't listen to the assholes in the comments. Enjoy the stuff you got. Try for yourself, if you like them, then fantastic! If you don't, you can sell them and buy something else.

I haven't tried the other two, but I love my AirPods Pro, they sound amazing. I also loved my ZSN Pro X at the time I got them, they were my first pair of IEMs so I have some nostalgia for them. Good score mate!

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fuazo t1_j986p1s wrote

the best one i see in this photo right now is the air pod....

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GratefulPhishWeener t1_j987wui wrote

Did you just grow ears this week?! I mean I have pour money management skills too but sheesh!

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R4K45H1 t1_j989ebo wrote

I would honestly just buy one good pair of headphones that has the value of those 4 combined. But I think it depends on a use case scenario. I figure the airpods would just be for convenience

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BaneQ105 t1_j989xqv wrote

Replying to Nosapaw (#1,874,645)

You’re gonna call akgs bad? I know build quality is terrible but I’m using 371bt for like 3rd week of intensive usage without charging or connecting via cable. I needed to exchange one pair coz it broke but overall they’re ok. And they stayed for a few months longer than my Beats Flex I bought just to keep any wireless buds in my pocket (they seemed well suited coz they work long without need to recharge but don’t have charging cube. Plus all the weight lays on neck).

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BlackMoth27 t1_j98afny wrote

everything there seems like weird choices.

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Nosapaw t1_j98aljf wrote

Replying to BaneQ105 (#1,877,081)

Yeah, not all AKGs are the same, i also have a pair of k371s (wired ones tho) and they're pretty good, i like them a lot (even their build quality, haven't had problems) but the k52/72/92 are probably among the worst "known brand" over ear headphones.

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BaneQ105 t1_j98bcn7 wrote

Replying to Nosapaw (#1,877,134)

Yep. They’re basically old open backs converted into cheap closed backs, right? I kinda think about buying modern k240 and iPod to have something slightly better than phone and wireless and something more mobile than pc and wired headphones. But that’s rather in long term. Akg 361/371BT are more prone to bend/break band due to battery and microphone stuck into it. There’s extreme horizontal force on it and only slight peace of metal keeping it in shape. If not the band I would rank them extremely high especially considering audio quality for the price.

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josher814 t1_j98bmgl wrote

Bro, you should’ve just bought Moondrop variations and an apple dongle.

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RecyclableFetus t1_j98fsdg wrote

I can understand spreading for different experiences like having a bt iem/tws for hand and wire free listening during work outs, open back for daily listening, closed back for late at night and you have people you don’t want to wake up, etc.

But these specifically? Id return the ones besides the AirPods. As much as I dont care to spend the money on them they do bring some decent things to the table. The other 3 however Id return for one decent headphone.

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gonomon t1_j98hmqs wrote

Instead of all of those you only needed a kph30i and a Behringer uca202 (or apple dongle). If you want Bluetooth, you can keep AirPods and you will be as happy as you can be at this price range.

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Nosapaw t1_j98ln44 wrote

Replying to Mean_Ad_5339 (#1,877,933)

Yes, i would say so.

The k72 are just a failure.

Hd200 pro are one of those weird Sennheiser closed backs, resembles aspects of the early momentums/hd400s and crappy entry level "studio" closed backs, so pretty lacking pinna gain, honky midrange, big phase cancellation dip at ~4khz, dip in the lower midrange, not much upper treble and a big, muddy bass.

Not the worst thing ever, but still at the very bottom of Sennheiser's releases.

Zsn pro x are just your standard chifi iem, bloated, not very dampened, and the zsn line in particular is really treble heavy and harsh.

The AirPods pro are the only ones in here that actually have some semblance of "balanced" sound.

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Mean_Ad_5339 t1_j98m3bp wrote

Replying to Nosapaw (#1,878,243)

whats a good first pair to buy? reason im interested is bc i was in the market to buy a gaming headset and was told the hyper x cloud was made to sort of copy the beyerdynamic headphones. music on the hyoer x headset sounds great so now im intrigued as to the possibilities with real headphones

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Egoexpo t1_j98mquh wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,877,235)

The airpods is nice, but maybe you can buy the 7Hz Crinacle Zero or Truthear Hola if you want a wired IEM. About the over-ear, the M50x is a great closed-back (it's not perfect, but the build quality is acceptable, and you can do some EQ on it), and the HD560s or Hifiman Ananda it's a good point to go if you want some open-backs.

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a1200i t1_j98n3qo wrote

Are these new? Return them and buy a single thing but better

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Nosapaw t1_j98ncxj wrote

Replying to Mean_Ad_5339 (#1,878,292)

Yeah, the hyperX are honestly on the better side of gaming headphones, not bad.

If you want to upgrade, there's things to have in mind, some sound preferences, and just keeping in mind that "real" headphones could not impress you or blow you away, specially at first listen.

That being said, if you're after neutral sound, and open backs, the hd560s/6xx is among the safest recommendation to give you a glimpse of all the good stuff associated with more "serious" headphones.

But it's always better if you have an audio store to try stuff out, or at least be sure you can return your purchases.

I would recommend that I'd you have more questions or want more advice, make a post in r/headphoneadvice instead on crowding the comments in a post lol

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pkelly500 t1_j98vtmt wrote

If you're a newb, why are you buying four headphones at once? You'll never know what kind of sound signature you prefer when you're bouncing four headphones with different sonic qualities on and off your head.

Start with one. See if it fits what you seek. If not, sell or return it and move to another. Once you've found your preferred signature, then it's time to branch out with a second or third pair with different sonic qualities that may suit different types of music better.

Start in the shallow end, dude. You'll be frustrated -- and maybe broke -- by starting off the high dive.

And yeah, this may sound dickish, but ... you can do better for the money than those four cans you selected. Considerably better.

Let us know what kind of music you like. Let us know what kind of sound you prefer? Lots of bass? Midrange? Airy treble? Want a ton of detail or a relaxed sound? Then we can give you recommendations.

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Milolo2 t1_j98wvse wrote

Replying to szymonhimself (#1,876,718)

is providing genuine feedback being an “asshole”? these are just opinions after all, its not like anyones being rash and just hating on these products for the sake of hating. a rhetoric of ‘just enjoy lol’ is terrible when there are objectively wayyy better options for the same price it took to purchase all of these, especially when the consumer is new and un- knowledgeable about the market. its worth it to just do the research or receive feedback, its what drives the market forward and pushes for innovation. i understand that if OP enjoys his purchase, then good for him, but dont try and sugar coat things whilst undermining the importance of feedback and adverse opinions.

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Milolo2 t1_j98x3il wrote

Replying to willpaudio (#1,876,366)

worth checking out current market leading iems too. the airpods are not very impressive compared to contemporary $20 iem options, which you might find hard to believe.

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willpaudio t1_j98xpfq wrote

Replying to Milolo2 (#1,879,428)

I would but I just have such little interest. I only use them out and about and I need the quality of life features (transparency mode, noise canceling). If I’m at home I’m in front of my stereo. Just simply stating how impressive second gen AirPod Pros are compared to high end IEMs from 10 years ago or even recent IEMs I’ve heard like the Fiio FD7. Not really my realm anymore.

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xXepicpancakesX t1_j99037c wrote

>hd200 pro

oof

>kz zsn pro

old, outdated and mediocre…aka oof

>k72

big oof

>airpods

they aight.

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Independent_Yam_625 t1_j998mea wrote

Those AKG’s give me terrible flashbacks and remind me how disappointed I was after putting them on. My smile immediately turned into a frown.

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GneissCream t1_j99kf03 wrote

Slow down and buy quality over quantity.

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Caelohm t1_j99mpnj wrote

Welcome to the money well

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T3L3SIS t1_j99nz03 wrote

Nice variety, but you could have used the money to get one much better headphone or iem instead. Then again i feel like quantity > quality is a good place to start. This way you find out what sound, etc you like before investing.

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MangoAI t1_j99oxbd wrote

Get rid of all of it except the Airpods

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agastyaseth t1_j99tfdt wrote

I think you messed up a little here - if you bought these on someone’s recommendation - either the advice was old or they haven’t been in the hobby for a while.

I agree with other comments about it being better to consolidate and buy one good headphone rather than buying multiple cheaper ones.

My 2c - return everything but the APP and get a good Senn open back (HD6X0 or HD560s) and get a different IEM - something like a Hexa is like endgame for most people for $80)

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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_j99tydm wrote

I would take the KZ's and send them straight back where they came from lol

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BaneQ105 t1_j99uivj wrote

Replying to Screen-Addict (#1,881,864)

I know. I was mostly joking. I’m aware there are good and bad designs. I pointed out build quality issues and also shown some good sides of akgs. I didn’t know this particular pair was so bad. I’m not that experienced with headphones so I was genuinely surprised and wanted to get more info.

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namesdevil3000 t1_j9a746k wrote

Replying to flores_amarillas (#1,872,616)

I know that you maybe haven’t gotten positive responses. Or people have been snobs here. Please remember that headphones is about listening to and enjoying music. All of these people are suggesting more expensive ones. You got started which is great! Just don’t fall in the money pit like so many others have. If you don’t want to stretch your budget and want more open stuff. You can try the Koss KSC75 (I’ve heard it’s the best for $20), I have the KPH30I’s and I love them. Got them for my family for Christmas and they love them!

If you’re also looking for other content creators to watch, Crinacle is one that I “found” (can’t really use that for famous Crin) after Dankpods.

Enjoy your music and have fun!

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KnowThyWeakness t1_j9ac0l5 wrote

I don't like that you bought 4 pairs to start. Rushing in to buy products instead enjoying what you have and easing into upgrades

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my2dumbledores t1_j9aeung wrote

HD560s, IE200 w/ springtips and Apple USB-C dongle. Throw in an APP Gen 2 or Buds2 Pro (depending on phone OS).

Create your “it’s not much, but it’s mine” post for a nice little karma boost, then /leave this sub a champion and never look back.

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Carlisle774 t1_j9ankc6 wrote

Replying to Mean_Ad_5339 (#1,878,292)

After spending more than a thousand dollars on other options, I came to the conclusion that I would have been perfectly happy with my Cloud Alphas. Play around with EQ if you want something new for now, don't spend money for more unless you're sure you want to move on.

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Electrical-Monitor27 t1_j9atuyu wrote

Replying to Titouan_Charles (#1,882,701)

It depends on how much your hrtf differs from 5128 honestly. Measurements on a 43ag do show that hd600 has too much mids compared to 43ag diffuse field but on 5128 diffuse field the hd600 seems to closely match it apart from the 8khz peak that was not visible on the 43ag and the 4.5khz scoop. Meanwhile the 660s2 has some really bad dips. I already eq-ed my 600 to 660s2 and the scoop makes the neutral tonality feel off

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omarccx t1_j9aw2mj wrote

Glad i'm not alone in thinking you should return everything but the Airpods. I recently tried an EQ on my gen 1 Pros and they sound decent enough to not want to bother with my Tin P1 and Penon Vortex. The P1 is married to a quadelix cause it sucks without EQ, and the Penon has to have a cable.

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Regular-Mousse7841 t1_j9aw9h6 wrote

Congrtulations on your purchase. For your next upgrades, as a newbie like you say, get on the tried and true trail. I'd say an HD560s would have been a good open back for a start, for a closed back you could have well went with the M40X from ATH, not the best, but for a beginner it's good enough.

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Otherwise-Work8709 t1_j9brtg1 wrote

Woof, the folks in this thread are ruthless, please let people enjoy things, ik these aren't the best choices, however y'all are why most people stay away from this hobby.

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YummyBaldy t1_j9gvq7c wrote

You will switch everything in about a month.

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