Prices for good headphones sometimes reach transcendental heights. Now I’m not even talking about systems like Sennheiser Orpheus or top models Stax, their prices are comparable to the prices of cars. But even the average level of headphones worth $ 300-500 are not available to everyone. How to get a good sound by spending a bit, I will tell in this article.
The following tips are a bit messy and do not claim to the ultimate truth, it's just a squeeze of what I've listened to and learned over the past few years. There are tips for a different wallet, but I think everyone can find something suitable for themselves.
Tip 1. Instead of the Beats you can buy Brainwavz HM9, they .
Of course, if headphones are a fashion accessory for you, then a similar idea may seem blasphemous to you, but for people who think with their heads, the choice is obvious - the product of Yoga Headphones plant puts the product of the name of a famous rapper on the shoulder blades. After all, he:
- Looks no worse
- Visibly more reliable due to the greater use of metal in the headband
- It sounds better several times, although it also has a deep, articulated bass
- Comes with several interchangeable cables.
- Noticeably cheaper for the price
And by the way, X-Stream X-01 will completely replace some expensive Sony models.
Tip 2. Pay attention to the headphones .
The company Takstar for many years produces excellent professional solutions for working with sound. No exception and their headphones. Such models as Hi2050, Pro80 and the same 6xx line are quite comparable in all respects, from sound to design, with well-known Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser models. The only significant difference is in price.
Tip 3. Pay attention to the Ritmix RH-555, and especially RH-508.
These two models deserve close attention, as at a good price they have a good sound. 555 are more expensive, but at the same time firmly assembled and look good. The 508 looks quite simple, but with a price of 450 rubles and very high sound quality, they are just beyond competition if you are looking for headphones for portable use.
Tip 4. If you have a Koss Porta Pro, Sporta Pro or KSC-75 - make a mod.
A very simple modification that I described here significantly improves the sound quality of these popular models and allows them to compete on equal terms with eminent headphones with price tags of hundreds of dollars.
Tip 5. Look for the aftermarket AKG K702.
AKG recently updated its lineup with the K712 and K812 headphones, so brand sound fans are now actively selling the K702 for an upgrade, and you can find them for about $ 200 on eBay (you can also watch K701 and Q701, they are similar). K702 have a very detailed and even sound, which will appeal to lovers of sophisticated music, not focused on ear chopping with bass and will please the owner of the width of the virtual scene and the accuracy of the material. For them, it is very desirable to get a DAC and an amplifier (you can take a two-in-one combine), below I will tell you how to do this without much damage to the budget.
Tip 6. Modified headphones Fostex R50RP worthy of attention to sophisticated audio gourmet.
I wrote about the ZMF project in this review, in brief I will repeat its conclusions. Modified Foxtex T50RP do not know equal in detail, clarity and evenness. You will need an amplifier, but if you are willing to invest in it - they will give you a hundredfold.
Tip 7. The T-PEOS H-200 and Dunu DN-1000 headphones play at the level of expensive hybrid models AKG and Ultrasone.
The hybrid technology of in-ear headphones has been gaining popularity recently, eminent manufacturers have released their solutions, the price tags of which exceed all reasonable limits. At the same time, manufacturers are not so "eminent" offer headphones with almost the same sound at prices noticeably more modest.
Tip 8. Do not chase brands.
As a rule, headphones of well-known manufacturers with good sound are expensive, and those that are cheaper are not pleased with the sound. There are, of course, pleasant exceptions, but not so often. Therefore, if you want to get a good sound for minimal money, take a closer look at the new wave of headphone market brands: Soundmagic, VSonic, Dunu, Brainvawz - in the portfolio of these companies there are a lot of low-cost models that sound 3-5 times more expensive. . I will cite several models that are worth paying attention to (in ascending order of price): Brainwavz Delta, Soundmagic E10, VSonic VSD1 / VSD1S, and .
Tip 9. Get a DAC and an amplifier.
If you want to get really high-quality sound, then the built-in sound card will not help you at all. Fortunately, for an amount not much higher than $ 100, you can purchase the Fiio E07K universal portable “combine” combining a portable headphone amplifier and an external USB DAC. Also worth considering are products like the Audinst HUD-MX2, U2 DAC from HiFiMeDIY, Electric Avenues PA2V2 and many others.
Tip 10. Sandisk Sansa Clip is a very good player.
Sandisk, with its Sansa series, turned the idea of how an inexpensive player might sound. After the Rockbox operating system was ported to the players of this family, they can be considered a good choice for “music lovers with a limited budget.”
Tip 11. Look for cheap hi-fi players.
If you want a truly high-quality sound in a portable - pay attention to players from Chinese manufacturers in the price range from $ 200 to $ 300: Fiio X3, iBasso DX50, iHIFI 760, HiFiMan 601. At a reasonable price, they confidently bypass all phones for sound quality and smartphones used commonly for listening to music.
Tip 12. Consider all the components of your "bundles".
It makes no sense to listen to the Hi-Fi player with curves, albeit expensive headphones. Similarly, there is no point in overpaying for expensive headphones if you are going to listen to them with an iPhone or a penny Chinese player. Read the forums and look for reviews on the Internet to understand how these or other components will be combined. But at the same time, remember that the only criterion for the correct sound is your own taste, and the “I like it” argument is decisive in any dispute over audio thematics.
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