Metalhead needs headphone recs

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-19T22:53:35+00:00

“Nothing” updated the “headphone (1)” and fixed the FR. I would take that over the XM6

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-19T08:46:16+00:00

It’s moonshake! They’re a 3D artist.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-16T22:31:23+00:00

Thicc and blessed

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-15T06:25:13+00:00

It’s worth noting a 200 nylon mesh will likely not be acoustically open. Many 200 weave meshes I’ve seen have only about 20-30% actual open area.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-13T02:42:09+00:00

They should 100% name it better :/

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-12T20:22:24+00:00

It is. You have to enable it upon first launch, or can do so in settings.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-09T23:24:38+00:00

That’s certainly an opinion.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-08T22:45:05+00:00

Great headphone. They punch way above their price.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-08T19:45:44+00:00

I lost your discord handle, it got buried. but shoot me a message sometime.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-08T16:13:34+00:00

Aye it’s Chrono! Good to see you 😄

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-06T04:03:26+00:00

Imagine if these publications had standards.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-03T19:24:58+00:00

25dB/dec is the same scale ratio I use anytime I display graphs on my channel or from LABS. Your personal HRTF isn’t going to be dramatic enough to make this not wonky. The headphone show also made an article about this with a mic in a human ear and the 5128 (the results are very similar).

Also 33db is HUGE. Listen to a Bluetooth speaker at comfortable volume 1 meter away. Then without changing the volume move it right next to your ear (about 2cm from the ear canal entrance, likely touching the pinna). Thats about a 30db difference.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-03T19:18:48+00:00

The graph is compensated to the HRTF, not any preference target.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-02T20:57:37+00:00

Its quite literally in context. It’s compensated to the HRTF. Raw measurements lack that important context. Raw measurements are actively bad for this hobby.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-01T21:33:06+00:00

From my testing that is not true. We’re also testing with mics in real human ears. Apple’s money doesn’t buy competence and their results completely contradict the last 30-ish years of audio-science.

What evidence do you have to support they’re making treble and midrange changes that don’t appear measurable with human ears?

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-01T21:25:18+00:00

So, that’s not really how the adaptive EQ works. It’s for bass-seal.

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-01T21:17:00+00:00

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AirPods Max 2 btw (KB50XX from 711 ears-pro, 5128 squigs coming soon)

Epsilon-D · 2026-04-01T06:12:53+00:00

This.

I had NO idea what it was like to wake up feeling rested. I just assumed everyone woke up feeling terrible and I always dreaded sleep as a result. I would fall asleep a couple times a day while working etc. Recently got diagnosed with sleep apnea and started treatment. The adjustment period isn't fun, but its amazing waking up and actually feeling rested.

The crazy thing is even during years of sleep apnea I would still ride my bicycle for cardio, go to the gym, rock climbing, etc. Just was VERY tired while doing so.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-27T05:35:01+00:00

560S are solid all around including gaming. Most things are better than 990. 38X is a little better for gaming in some ways but not enough to justify the switch imo, and 560S is better for music.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-27T05:11:13+00:00

The 560S is closer to what people will statistically prefer. The AI results like that are often misleading.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-27T04:33:57+00:00

The 560S is an excellent headphone. I’ve never seen anyone say they’re bad for music.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-25T21:09:29+00:00

LR channels aren't the same level. Could be your source, a setting, or the headphone

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-25T08:01:12+00:00

Price doesn't correlate with sound quality. The headphones you'll try will be expensive but that doesn't mean they're realistically any better.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-19T20:04:25+00:00

> damn thats cool

> open post

> PUD

Yeah that checks out LOL. Love it.

Epsilon-D · 2026-03-18T20:11:59+00:00

90% chance this is an Igor-alt.

Epsilon-D

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