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Suggestions needed for headphones. (Budget 10k)

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/suggestions-needed-for-headphones-budget-10k.190383/

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little Original post #1
Mar 12, 2015 at 1:38 PM
Hey guys.

I'm looking for a pair of decent headphones in a budget of 9 to 10k (maximum 11k).

Earlier I was thinking of getting Siberia V2 with surround sound as my primary purpose was gaming but these days I don't game much (2-3 hrs a week). I'm confused if V2 will be worth it. I'm looking for something which is balanced.

Usage -
Listening to music, watching movies and gaming.
Music + Movies 60-70%
Gaming 25-40%

Audio Sources -
Laptop, Nexus 5 or iPad Air.

Other Requirements -
Light and easy on ears for listening sessions of around 1hr.
Circumaural preferred.
Good build quality.

Please suggest some good headphones suiting my needs.

Thanks.
$hadow
$hadow #2
Mar 12, 2015 at 2:38 PM
Audio technica m50x is what you should get.
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little #3
Mar 12, 2015 at 3:11 PM
Yup, M50x is great and suits almost all my needs. I've been eying it for some time. :p
Will Nexus 5 be able to drive it? Or should I get an amp (probably Fiio E6).
ratul
ratul #4
Mar 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM
little said:
Yup, M50x is great and suits almost all my needs. I've been eying it for some time. :p
Will Nexus 5 be able to drive it? Or should I get an amp (probably Fiio E6).
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it just might be able to, but i'd recommend an amp for it, nexus 5 has a really mediocre audio performance. :evil:
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little #5
Mar 12, 2015 at 9:36 PM
ratul said:
it just might be able to, but i'd recommend an amp for it, nexus 5 has a really mediocre audio performance. :evil:
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Yes, nexus 5 has average audio output. So which amp do you recommend? I guess it will be E6 for me as I won't be having much cash to spare after M50X.
ratul
ratul #6
Mar 12, 2015 at 11:05 PM
little said:
Yes, nexus 5 has average audio output. So which amp do you recommend? I guess it will be E6 for me as I won't be having much cash to spare after M50X.
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Budget wise, E6 would be good for M50x.. :thumbs:
$hadow
$hadow #7
Mar 13, 2015 at 3:10 PM
you have to use external amp like e6 to make the experience wow.
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little #8
Mar 13, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Placed an order for M50X and E6. :)

Thanks for your suggestions guys.
$hadow
$hadow #9
Mar 14, 2015 at 6:44 PM
great. Do burn the headphones for atleast 30 hours+ for proper burning.
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little #10
Mar 15, 2015 at 12:35 PM
Yup. Eagerly waiting for them.

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Received them. They sound awesome right out of the box.

Any suggestions for burning them? For burning in I just play my music in repeat with volume set at 50-60%
$hadow
$hadow #11
Mar 15, 2015 at 7:58 PM
little said:
Yup. Eagerly waiting for them.

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Received them. They sound awesome right out of the box.

Any suggestions for burning them? For burning in I just play my music in repeat with volume set at 50-60%
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Use one of the youtube video to burn them. There are plenty of videos available for burning the headphones.