Audio Equipment Thread (Headphones/Microphones/Speakers, etc.) • Page 11

Gotcha. I'm just pretty disappointed in the ANC in the XM3s at this point, the microphone is terrible for work calls, no automatic switching between devices, and the audio sounds ever so slightly muffled. Wonder how big an upgrade the 4 would be. The price on those seem good now - 44% off. $194 total.

 

I have the XM4s, and have for 4.5 years. I don't use them for music anymore, mainly work meetings. They work perfect for that though. Noise cancellation is great, and I think the mic is perfectly fine, no one has ever complained or said they couldn't hear me clearly.

 

100% agree with the above sentiments re: XM4s. Considering buying a backup pair before they run out.

 

I got a $300 Amazon gift card from work and some rewards cash saved up on my credit card, so I decided "fuck it", and bought the Sony WH1000XM6 headphones after all.

HUGE improvement over the XM3s. Sound is more clear and balanced, they're comfortable, ambient mode and ANC are improved, mic quality is great.. no complaints at all so far. Never would have paid for these out of my own pocket, but I ended up only spending $100 of my own cash on them so I'll take it.

Also just love being able to pair to 2 devices at once. Gets annoying constantly pairing my XM3s all the time

 

Anyone have any knowledge of car sound system installs? I just leased a new Honda CRV, my last few cars have been new and stereos have been more than fine even in lower trims. But I feel they really cheaped out on this one even though I have a higher trim.

I'm curious in upgrading the sound but also don't want to spend a ton of money nor have any kind of equipment showing like a sub in the trunk etc.

Would it still be a worthwhile upgrade if I just replaced the speakers with a good brand and added an amp as well would I be able to keep costs at/under $1k?

 

Audio equipment, especially DAC/amps, headphones, and IEMs, have basically been my main hobby for the last year. Current setup: Aune S9c Pro DAC/amp, Sennheiser HD 600 for open back, Aune SR7000 for closed back, Xenns Mangird Tea Pro for IEM, and Kali LP-UNF for desk speakers. I also use the iBasso DX180 DAP for on the go listening.

im pretty bummed though, after almost six years I’m being called back into the office four days a week, and the open back stuff can’t be used there. I guess that just leaves more time for the IEMs and DAP.

 

Has anyone else tried the Status Audio Between 3ANC bluetooth buds? I got them for Christmas and they've been an absolute game changer for me. Interested in getting a higher quality sound outside of listening on the main stereo hifi

 

Was going to get the new AirPod Max but decided to give the Sony XM6 a shot instead because my use case is ideal for a lighter pair, and plus I still have my Meze 109 Pro as my high end set. The loss in ANC is slightly disappointing with glasses, but it’s still good, and when I take my glasses off it’s pretty incredible and so much more pleasing than the AirPod 4’s ANC because you don’t get that sense of pressure since they’re over the ear. Sound quality is great. I’m sure the sound stage would’ve been better in the Max but I just wanted a pair of easy to carry wireless headphones with solid sound and good ANC, and I think this fits the bill. They’re also really comfortable so far which I’m happy about because after I ordered them I started seeing a lot of people say that they’re decidedly uncomfortable.

 

Btw if you're curious to play with EQ settings on your XM6, I've been very happy with these in the Sony Headphones app:

 

I was gonna ask! That’s actually nearly identical to the one I’m currently using with the exception of a couple - I’ll give it a try.

 

Sweet, hope you like 'em! Tbh I know nothing about EQ stuff and I just saw it recommended by someone on Reddit many months ago haha

 

Oh man, switching Atmos to Automatic in Apple Music instead of forcing it to non-Apple devices just made these headphones so much louder.

 

so my airpod maxes are now paperweights and it's $299 to repair. they also won't let me do a "batter swap" for $79 which is actually them giving me a refurbished pair for $79.

i would like to get away from the apple brand with my next pair of headphones anyways and am looking for something wireless. Any recs?

Edit: i see this is full of recs.

 

Just got Pixel Buds Pro 2 and I think they sound much better than my Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Which is wild since Pixel Buds don't support LDAC. Better ANC and fit, too.

 

I've lost yet another earbud

 

Damn no luck with find my device? If that's even a thing with your buds

 

no I use Anker Soundcore earbuds that cost like $50. I can't buy expensive ones because I know I'll lose them

 

Me wanting to talk about my listening devices lately... but y'all might think I'm insane, lol. I have two ZMF headphones, the Bokeh Open and Bokeh Closed, as well as the new Sennheiser closed back, the HD 480 Pro. Those are great, and for $400, I think they are a lot more accessible than some other options out there.