frontpage Posted by StrifeZero • Jul 14, 2024
Jul 14, 2024 5:13 PM
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frontpage Posted by StrifeZero • Jul 14, 2024
Jul 14, 2024 5:13 PM
AKG N5005 Reference Class In-Ear Headphones
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For $350, I'd probably pick Sennheiser HD650, but these are half the price and way more portable. Even then, it is largely driven by my preference for over-ear versus in-ear. I highly recommend these buds.
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Thanks for the info!
nvm they are iems
Fyi, if you're gonna use these in wired mode(as most people would want to), you're gonna need a good AMP/DAC.
Also, this has frequently been $200 in the past couple of years.
Fyi, if you're gonna use these in wired mode(as most people would want to), you're gonna need a good AMP/DAC.
Also, this has frequently been $200 in the past couple of years.
A lil' on these, I did a bit of research into iems last time these for posted. $160 for these is tied to historical low for these. MSRP of $1000 is massively inflated. $160 you can get better sounding iems but none will beat the packaging, presentation, and accessories. Most iems in this price range won't come with a bluetooth + 3.5mm cable or that many different eartips + even sound filters. Alternatives that are better/cheaper can be Moondrop Kato, Sennheiser ie200, FiiO FH5s, Shure SE425 Pro, and I'm sure there's a lot more in this price class and my suggestions may be me misremembering.
Fyi, if you're gonna use these in wired mode(as most people would want to), you're gonna need a good AMP/DAC.
Also, this has frequently been $200 in the past couple of years.
1x Headphones
1x USB charging cable
1x Bluetooth cable
1x Detachable twist cable with universal 3-button remote/mic
1x Detachable twist 2.5mm audio balance cable
4x Sets of eartips (XS, S, M, L)
3x Sets of Spinfit eartips (S, M, L)
4x Sound filters: Bass Boost, reference sound, mid-high boost and high boost
1x Premium Pouch
1x Cleaning tool
1x Flight adapter
1x Serial Number Plate
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Fyi, if you're gonna use these in wired mode(as most people would want to), you're gonna need a good AMP/DAC.
Also, this has frequently been $200 in the past couple of years.
My current Amp is already one hair too short of being loud enough to really feel the pounding after my ears adjust to loud levels with everything I already have. Does this mean I Must buy a better Amp to get anywhere near those levels the other (non silly low dB) headsets get from current Amp?
My current Amp is already one hair too short of being loud enough to really feel the pounding after my ears adjust to loud levels with everything I already have. Does this mean I Must buy a better Amp to get anywhere near those levels the other (non silly low dB) headsets get from current Amp?
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For $350, I'd probably pick Sennheiser HD650, but these are half the price and way more portable. Even then, it is largely driven by my preference for over-ear versus in-ear. I highly recommend these buds.
For $350, I'd probably pick Sennheiser HD650, but these are half the price and way more portable. Even then, it is largely driven by my preference for over-ear versus in-ear. I highly recommend these buds.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
First of all, the list price is absurd, and at worst should have been more like $300-400. And the Bluetooth bundle is kind of a sad joke - why you would take a legitimately high-end pair of IEMs, and cripple them with compromised sound quality via the low bandwidth and crappy codec support of Bluetooth 4.1 is a complete mystery.
If you really want to enjoy these to their full potential wirelessly, get yourself a decent Bluetooth receiver that supports at least Bluetooth 5.x, with codec support for Aptx HD, LDAC, or Samsung Scalable Codec (SSC, which is exclusive to Samsung devices). and of course a device or transmitter that can provide the sending end.
And also, the lack of moisture resistance (IPX) certification is also a product market fit abomination. Ultimately, these are really only appealing primarily to audiophiles who are going to treat them with kid gloves, indoors, not working out, and with wired connectivity. Perhaps not a bad deal for fanatics at $160, but you might also want to consider that the AKG n30, which comes with no Bluetooth but does include three sound signature adjustment inserts, sounds pretty damn good, and close to these reference monitors, and can frequently be found for a mere $60 or less (discounted from its equally ridiculous $289 list).
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The general consensus for the adapters are they are great for $10 for iphone users, android users reports the usb c version to be way too quiet. The cable does seem like the weakest point of the cable though so it may break (the cable is limited lifespan anyways since its lightning). I would say definitely use it until you get a usb-c iphone and then look for alternatives. You don't want to drop a lot of money on a dac for a connector that is for all intent and purpose, dead.
For a cheap $16 alternative and USB-c, here's another sample review and you should go find a better one - https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp....io-adapter
I personally bought the anker one since I have android and the cables more durable.