Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
EDIT: Do I need a soundcard to get the most out of these headphones? If so, which one do you suggest? If not, do I need to download audio in high bitrate, always, to enjoy the most out of the headphones? Or can I simply hear better, more clear and enjoyable audio on sites like Youtube.
I have a Matrix M-stage hpa3u+ which I am perfectly happy with. People like Modi2 stack too. A lot of people complain how picky K7xx is when it comes to amp, so read through forums to check how the amp of your liking pairs with k7xx. My HD6xx sounds acceptable with my tiny fiio q1, but k7xx (surprisingly with just 62 ohms) sounds bad.
K7xx is also pretty revealing, so even with an amp badly recorded youtube audio sounds sibilant. I don't have the same problem with HD6xx because treble is rolled off a bit.
In terms of sound, I would say that that the Sennheisers are warmer, but the AKGs have a wider or more open soundstage. In terms of how they sit on your head, the Sennheisers clamp a bit more due to the metal construction of the headband, whereas the AKGs can sink a little due the elastic band; both have very comfortable pads. Overall, I think the Sennheisers are better suited to listening for extended periods of time, but the AKGs have a more accurate sound reproduction if you're a purist. Both sets have amazing sound quality for the price (assuming you get the massdrop-branded Sennheisers because buying the HD 650s elsewhere is ~$100 more expensive), but it's up to personal preference in the end.
DISCLAIMER: Prior to this comparison, the HD 650 had significantly more burn-in time than AKG K7XX (as in years vs. single-digit hours).
I recommend getting something like the Chord Mojo or something in the mid level as you will definitely get 95% of the capability of the headphone and enough resolution to satisfy your next headphone upgrade. If you get something lesser, you'll definitely have the urge to upgrade your source when you get better headphones. Also consider that you'll more life out of electronics as they don't have much wear and tear.
I would only recommend something from the low end if you're just a casual user or a background listener and are not that picky.