Submitted by SupOrSalad t3_zxrjak in headphones
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SupOrSalad OP t1_j21vsjc wrote
Heading out early tomorrow morning to meet up with family and friends 6 hours away. Considered bringing my open backs, but even if I'll have my own room, I'll still be considerate and bring closed backs and IEMs instead. Feel like I should invest in a hard case for my K371.
Hope everyone has a good end of the year.
BurntFemboyWater t1_j21xrue wrote
Love the 371s so much. How are the Blessing 2’s?
SupOrSalad OP t1_j21y9ux wrote
Love them. I have the dusk so it has a bit more of a Harman-ish signature than the normal B2. For an IEM they do sound more full than other IEMs I've used, but I haven't used any IEMs that are much more expensive than the B2. They sound similar to the K371 with a little more treble extention in terms of tonality, but sound more "detailed" in my opinion
herzonia t1_j221nd4 wrote
I kinda prefer my Dusks over the Susvara... biggest single push for me replacing the Susvara with the Clears was just how much I loved listening to the Dusk, which made me realise I loved a punchy more intimate sound instead of endless detail.
AnotherMax2021 t1_j222oic wrote
Looks like the perfect travel set. I need to build one of these, minus the IEMs.
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hiwassupiamfine t1_j229m89 wrote
How is the fit of the buds pro? Mine doesn't seal well :/
SupOrSalad OP t1_j22a63j wrote
I have a little smaller ears so they fit me well
notmac_ t1_j22di4a wrote
gotta stay strapped
sqeji t1_j22f9f6 wrote
That IEM case looks perfect! I've been looking for a way to carry a dongle + the IEMs at once.
Mind letting me know what the case is?
SupOrSalad OP t1_j22fg67 wrote
It's the case the moondrop blessing 2 and some of their other IEMs comes with. It's thick though so it doesn't fit in your pocket
sqeji t1_j22fnxd wrote
Ahh cool.
Cheers!
Dry-Percentage-5648 t1_j22hsvk wrote
Love the k371s. One of the best headphones I had tonally wise and they're so comfortable! The only downside is soundstage. These headphones sound very intimate.
PMG75 t1_j22i23g wrote
Is that the btr3k? Does that power the AKG's adequately?
luic t1_j22o10m wrote
How is the Hexa vs the Dusk?
SupOrSalad OP t1_j22odm3 wrote
Matasa89 t1_j22one7 wrote
I would just roll with the IEM. You're not going away that long, maybe travel lighter.
sprucedotterel t1_j22vt7z wrote
That’s what I was thinking. The BTR and IEMs are plenty for a week long trip.
herzonia t1_j22yffh wrote
Hexa are a fair bit brighter, especially >10kHz where I'm a bit sensitive. If I'm coming from the Dusk directly the Hexa sound a little recessed in bass. Of course if I'm putting the Hexa on fresh it sounds fine generally, if a little lacking on some tracks. For the $$ you would really struggle to find a better performer technically though in the Hexa, great bang for buck.
iNEEDZPANCAKES t1_j22z40j wrote
“That’s a lot of audio equipment for only a week!” I think as I’m literally on a Greyhound bus typing this, carrying 2 headphones, my IEMs, and my AirPods Pro
Matasa89 t1_j23011f wrote
Also, the more you take with you, the more you risk damage or loss, or even theft.
Just don't take the big and expensive stuff, use the more portable options.
Dagon941 t1_j230i4a wrote
So sad that the Meizu Dongle isnt available anymore :(
roachwarren t1_j231q1j wrote
Yep, I take two pair: daily drivers and ER2SEs for the plane ride. But I guess if I was just driving somewhere I could bring my whole collection and it wouldn't really matter.
Matasa89 t1_j232blf wrote
I use a noise cancelling headphone if I am on a plane. The ANC really helps with silencing the plane's noise, which makes sleeping way easier.
roachwarren t1_j23396o wrote
Yeah etys make it absolutely silent and I love their signature so its for me. Never had or considered anything with ANC, cost being one primary issue. Was trying to help my dad find some "cheap" over ears with ANC this week but everything is too expensive for a non-audio retired guy.
Matasa89 t1_j234dmf wrote
This one has pretty decent ANC and sound is alright. Pretty cheap for non-audiophile.
If you want overears, I got the Momentum 3 wireless and that's pretty good.
https://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-Momentum-Cancelling-Headphones-Functionality/dp/B07VW98ZKG?th=1
You can also go for the Momentum 4 instead.
https://www.amazon.ca/SENNHEISER-Momentum-Wireless-Headphones-Crystal-Clear/dp/B0B6GHW1SX/
TheTwoReborn t1_j235f2r wrote
just incredible. I've tested countless IEMs and these are my favourite without a doubt. i'm currently looking for a set of cans to match the sound signature.
soboi12345 t1_j239kcd wrote
What's the name of the dongle ?/
Dagon941 t1_j23cf0r wrote
the black one in the picture...used to be sold for like 50€ and was very decent :)
soboi12345 t1_j23dltv wrote
Its still sold if I am not wrong.
Bobpants_ t1_j23f9yz wrote
Glad I'm not the only one who carries spare filters for the blessing. I'll never understand why it happens but the they just keep coming off every couple weeks of daily use.
I_am_Mr_Knowitall t1_j23fys2 wrote
K371 will be my first closed-back headphones, at least that's my plan.
Luke_4fun t1_j23h0v0 wrote
Don't forget your family
Therapistnearme t1_j23h2nq wrote
Get some memory foam tips for them. Much more comfortable (for me at least) and makes a better seal.
xx733 t1_j23jh3t wrote
don't forget Kevin
Lower_Measurement745 t1_j23n5hj wrote
Are these galaxy Buds Pro confortable?
Ambia_Rock_666 t1_j23nca3 wrote
When I travel, my Bose Quiet Comforts normally go with me, and whatever other headphones I feel like taking. I've travelled with my Meze 99 Classics before.
SupOrSalad OP t1_j23nkao wrote
To me they are. Some find they're a little too small
nhuynh50 t1_j23nzg1 wrote
you forgot your Abyss AB 1266 Phi TC and Eleven Audio stack
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leowo123 t1_j23qaiu wrote
Where? Link?
soboi12345 t1_j240y2h wrote
Its on aliexpress
leowo123 t1_j24342m wrote
I can only find the mblu variant or one which seems like the Meizu hifi pro but it's just a completely different brand with a different dac chip also, can you dm the link?
Tanachip t1_j249q6c wrote
Good choice. I typically just bring the Dusk with FiiO KA3.
klogg4 t1_j24b5h1 wrote
Soundstage is adequate, they show that on binaural sound.
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_DAMM_ t1_j24c4bw wrote
Have you had issues with your K371s in terms of the headband peeling? I got mine for Christmas and the next day after I took them out of their bag there were some bits in the headband with the leatherette missing.
SupOrSalad OP t1_j24clb8 wrote
Mine have been fine
LaTerreEstPlate t1_j24gfzz wrote
I'm still waiting for the faithful day you trade the budget-fi hoard for some summit-fi stuff. I know it's coming. One day.
Jokes aside, do you find yourself rotating out everything you brought? I actually had to downsize because any time I had more than one headphone or iem, they never got even use.
roachwarren t1_j24hipb wrote
Im not trying to argue or be obstinate and i do appreciate the advice (and ill consider the IEMs myself) but $350+ is far too much for even me much less someone whos not into these things. My biggest purchase as a budget hobbyist were sundaras on sale for $275 and that's endgame for a while. I basically just told my dad that the tech is well out of his price range for now. And he can't wear IEMs due to cauliflower ear so that's a bummer.
DogsLinuxAndEmacs t1_j24hll3 wrote
I loved them so much but the cups were shallow and hurt my ears. Also I guess my head is just too big for them because I had two pairs break (where the plastic part of the inner headband meets the pleather part), and on the second, I had it replaced with a k240 Mk2 instead (which I absolutely love).
SupOrSalad OP t1_j24hvjg wrote
I already decided I'm going to sell my Ananda, DT990, K702, NTH-100, and 99 Classics. I just want to get a new pinna first (the seller that makes the clone gras rigs is coming out with an updated pinna based on the KB5000) and update my squiglink with them first, then I'll sell those and put it towards something
LaTerreEstPlate t1_j24i5bm wrote
I knew it. Let me know how zmf treats you when the day comes :)
SamBorgman t1_j24iacc wrote
Phone and IEM would do. BTR5 does nothing.
_DAMM_ t1_j24iizw wrote
Thanks for replying.
GODSPEED-FUIJII t1_j24rzpb wrote
Neat
G-Man577 t1_j24xgf3 wrote
I have blessing 2 dusk as well and love them! I would recommend looking into a fiio Bluetooth UTWS5 adapter for the blessing 2s to turn them into a Bluetooth pair instead of carrying two different iems.
Matasa89 t1_j25h3s6 wrote
Oh, that’s unfortunate. Those Lenovo earbuds are the cheapest ANC I’ve seen.
zippy251 t1_j25r9xa wrote
BTR5 gang! I love that little glass brick.
roachwarren t1_j25wpwl wrote
We actually just ordered my dad a pair of Sennheiser HD 450BT on sale. There are shortcomings but we'll see how it goes. Also I'm not the one who downvoted you haha.
Matasa89 t1_j26a874 wrote
Heh, don’t much care of internet points, but I do hope he likes it! Apparently comfort isn’t that great, but the ANC is alright and the sound is good.
roachwarren t1_j26cmzw wrote
I did read about the comfort concerns so I'm probably going to order some Brainwavez replacement pads as it seems they're compatible. Hope it works out or maybe ill end with his pair hahah
Matasa89 t1_j26ic7w wrote
Oh those I heard are good. Hopefully it fits well and don't hurt his ears! I heard Wick Cushions works well too, and is available on Amazon.
Alpintosh t1_j26mvsg wrote
Some suggest K361 over this one. I'm a bit in between, as I'm also looking for a decent pair of closed backs
roachwarren t1_j26qzyd wrote
Nice, ill have to try to figure which might have the nicest feel while also maintaining the integrity of the ANC.
iluvufrankibianchi t1_j26va8d wrote
+1. My buds2 pro occasionally fell out with silicon but foam has given them an excellent seal and I barely notice they're in.
itzykan t1_j28sgad wrote
Don't forget your family!
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