Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
Showing 1 of 115 conversations about:
Eckhart
3
Jul 22, 2016
bookmark_border
It happened in steps for me really, I bought some earbuds to listen to music on the bus and never cared too much. Someone showed me other earbuds that were better for 15 dollars both sony junk earbuds in comparison today, they fell apart after a week. I bought some 10 dollar sony studio monitor headphones in 9th grade(about 8-9 years ago) they lasted me a while and sounded great for the money until they broke a year later. I searched for new headphones with requirements this time, they had to be over the ear and sound better then what I had. I bought Skullcandy Hesh headphones, the very first generation. Those broke after 3 months. I bought new ones which broke 2 months later(same headphones). I went on amazon with 40 dollars and found Sennheiser. The HD515 headphones changed me world view, I bought a set refurbished for 35 and change and they were hands down the best thing I ever heard from headphones, at a fraction of the cost I think they were like 80-90 for new ones at the time. I still have them. I started listening to everything I could to find something wrong and I did of course, they werent the end all be all. I grew up and got out of high school and got a job, bought my first set of 100+ dollar headphones, the first VModa LP headphones. They were great eventually the drivers died. Now I have more money and needed to replace those and bought the all might ATH-M50xBL Audiotechnica headphones which I love. I felt empty after a while with my M50x's and found myself missing the Sennheiser sound, new things had come out since my HD515s and bought the HD598 headphones, I actually love the beige and brown color scheme and the sound was... Ok. I was disappointed and confused. They sounded ok but without life. I started doing research but everyone only praised them. Recently because of massdrop I was sold on the idea of an amp, and searched high and low for an amp/dac combo and settled on just an amp, the Magni 2. The Magni 2 gave my headphones a kick that nothing else had driving them to new heights and I was sold. The headphones I say really made me appreciate audio were 15 dollar sony earbuds, 10 dollar sony studio monitors and 35 dollar Sennheiser's. I recently have started changing my intrest from headphones to speakers and currently looking for speakers and a turn table. I will have a set up that keeps me coming back for music. I love music and clean audio and that started from the way bottom.
Related Posts
storyboardtech
Finding your groove: getting into vinyl with Audio-Technica
I’d like to think that I could’ve been friends with the late Hideo Matsushita, founder of Japanese Hi-Fi powerhouse Audio-Technica. If I could, I’d travel back in time to 1960’s Tokyo, where a young Matsushita curated “vinyl listening sessions” at the Bridgestone Museum of Arts, exposing visitors to the sounds and possibilities of high end audio and the warmth of vinyl records. I imagine sitting with him in a mod coffee shop, listening to the stories of what he witnessed in those sessions, the conversations he had with visitors, and what ultimately motivated him to head back to his small apartment above a ramen restaurant and start an audio company of his own. In the histories I’ve read regarding AT’s humble beginnings, Matsushita’s motives seem clear. Produce high end audio at affordable prices, bringing audio excellence into spaces and to customers that simply didn’t have access to it before. His first two products, the AT-1 and AT-3 phono cartridges did exactly that, and...
Dec 6, 2023
monte543
This says "Estimated ship date is April 19." Is it still ok for me to make the purchase on the 20th or 21st?
Apr 16, 2024
Viltaria
Would Drop be able to provide power-adaptors (plugs) for those based in other regions (Euro, Oceania, Asia, etc)?
Apr 14, 2024
bipolarman
Would this be a good match (for my hard to drive) HFM HE560 Phones? My magni sound good but seems a bit underpowered. Any help please, Thanks.
Apr 12, 2024
Gsager
Is it best to use the high gain setting with 300 ohm headphones? And what is the cutoff between high and low gain settings and headphone impedence? Maybe a stupid question, but I'm new to this. Thanks.
Apr 12, 2024
Trending Posts in Audiophile
Simthaniel
Rigs
Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
LostnAmerica
Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
Wondering what type of sound signature the Drop Grell project headphones will have or trying to attain. Any update would be appreciated.
Apr 8, 2024
Fabulous
Looking for a gaming/content audio setup
Hello! I'm looking for recommendations on audio setups. I'd be planning on using it mostly for gaming. Preferably I'd like a pair of large closed back headphones since I have a big head and jaw. I'd also like to hear myself through my mic with mic monitoring. As far as budget goes, I don't really have one. But under 600$ would be nice. I can go higher if needed. The audio setup would be connected to a high performance PC. Thank you in advance for any recommendations!
Apr 4, 2024
1plsd
$10 Drop Coupon Email not sent?
Trying to buy some gear off Drop for the first time. I was told I would receive an email with a welcome to drop $10 off promo. I never received that email. Drop was able to send me emails for my login token and email for Password update. But for some reason the $10 off coupon was never sent to me.
Mar 31, 2024
NMPacella
New here
Hello, I just joined, primarily for the audiophile products. Looking at purchasing the NHT C3 speakers for our new living room. Space is about 15 feet wide by 33 long and they will fire long ways. Space is just for general listening, music room with all equipment is downstairs, so hoping they will fill it with sound nicely. Cheers.
Mar 18, 2024
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionCollaborate With Us
For Brands & DesignersFollow Drop