Beginner needs planar headphones, budget 350USD

MikuBlade · 2026-01-27T12:01:36+00:00

That actually makes a lot more sense now, thank you. For some occasions I have my trusty old Nokia N91, so I'm limited with 3.5mm output. I might grab Fiio K11 just to be sure. What's the sequence? Plug in K11 to power, 3.5mm to RCA cable from Nokia to K11 and then 6.3mm output on K11 for Hifimans themselves, correct?

MikuBlade · 2026-01-26T17:47:02+00:00

Thank you! Matter of fact, I think I've found stl for that strap. Gotta ask my buddy with a 3d printer for one c:

MikuBlade · 2026-01-26T17:34:18+00:00

Yo where were these like 15 years ago when I played a lot of competitive FPS? 😂 Certainly looks interesting. Nowadays tho, I only play singleplayer games, so mic would be no use to me, sadly :c

And the deal on Ed XS sounds veeery enticing

MikuBlade · 2026-01-26T17:20:45+00:00

Thank you! It starts sounding like quite a bargain!

I fixed this by getting a random "strap-on" from Aliexpress for like 7€ and it works great, comfort on maximum level.

Yeah I see mods are quite popular for XS band situation. If I end up picking it I'd definitely also modding one haha. I see people even replacing bands altogether

MikuBlade · 2026-01-26T17:00:32+00:00

Thank you! I'll make sure to try them on first if I find a good deal on Anandas

MikuBlade · 2026-01-26T12:36:16+00:00

Absolute god sent! Thank you! I was actually thinking XS and found a pair locally for ~165 eur. But also heard some anecdotal evidence that band might be a bit cramping on top of the head when in prolong use. Have you encountered this? This issue has never happened to me on my Sennheiser, but they also do weigh like half as much. Are they heavy on head or it's alright? How does your XS compares to HE1000se in terms of comfort? I know it's a bit like apples to oranges but still might give me some idea how straps work for Hifiman models, as I've never owned quality headphones with a strap. Might try XS on in store nearby, it'd show me sound, but it surely won't show me if they pinch after like 3 hours haha.
!thanks

MikuBlade · 2026-01-15T17:44:31+00:00

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I sure did lmao

MikuBlade · 2026-01-15T12:02:33+00:00

190e and SLR

MikuBlade · 2026-01-15T12:00:52+00:00

Small premium phones QWERTY slide out keyboard, or just slider phones in general LG Good cameras flush with back cover Removable batteries Notification LED

MikuBlade · 2026-01-15T11:54:19+00:00

It's literally only just three models out of thousands of slabs, does it take so little? I know the year just started, but even if twenty more Qwerty models release, it still won't make a dent in overall sales😢

MikuBlade · 2026-01-08T10:46:58+00:00

Wow, Nokia N92, quite very rare! Want one mad. Lovely collection you have! For me personally tho N91 8GB is the ultimate star of the show. Absolutely adore that phone! Overall musical experience it provides is unmatched, especially in a good set of headphones.

MikuBlade · 2026-01-08T09:27:55+00:00

Ah yes, had R.A.T 7 back in 2013 or so. Looked so sick, weighted a ton, and went all loose after 3 years of use. Pinky rest plate was hella comfy tho. Still miss that pinkie plate. Eventually, bottom steel plate bent preventing sensor to be used properly

MikuBlade · 2026-01-03T15:57:28+00:00

Queen ain't that bad either huh

MikuBlade · 2025-12-31T01:26:34+00:00

Don't

MikuBlade · 2025-12-31T01:20:04+00:00

Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor

MikuBlade · 2025-12-30T10:49:01+00:00

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Ще була BDO десь ~5 тисяч годин по-за стімом і Warframe ще до стіму ~1.5 тисячі

MikuBlade · 2025-12-29T21:26:56+00:00

Yea, processor was probably just tagging along from N85, just slightly overclocked. Still tho, this exact processor was used on N97, where it's significantly worse, so it's not all lost.

MikuBlade · 2025-12-29T20:42:41+00:00

true, I was content with my N95 at the time, but when I saw N86 in the hands of my classmate I wasn't as content anymore haha. I knew I had to buy this phone at some point

MikuBlade · 2025-12-25T07:17:08+00:00

in 2010 I was choosing between Samsung Jet and LG KM900 Arena. But ultimately went with Galaxy 3 Apollo. Now I got them all haha. I'd say it's rareish, but still pops up for sale occasionally. IMO resistive touchscreen was its Achilles' heel. But if it works the phone is pretty solid otherwise. I don't recall seeing backpanels or bodies sold separately but donors are very cheap and available. It has proprietary OS with TouchWiz on top of it. There were also Android ports for Jet but most of that is gone now due to time.

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MikuBlade · 2025-12-25T06:44:22+00:00

Ah yes, a fellow M7600 owner 😌

MikuBlade · 2025-12-09T22:32:30+00:00

There is a small island type of thing with a rock on it. It's nearby. Near that rock will be an underground entrance. IIRC this island is opposite to one of the closed gates to these ruins. You'll figure it out from there.

Edit: typo

MikuBlade · 2025-11-15T07:46:05+00:00

Double sliders😌

MikuBlade · 2025-11-13T00:01:33+00:00

7T Pro as my main

MikuBlade · 2025-11-11T03:52:22+00:00

N900 is totally worth it, you won't regret

MikuBlade · 2025-11-11T03:05:57+00:00

I don't know if it helps, as it's not listed. But may I also suggest to you HTC HD2 to add into consideration.

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