Need to stop going down this Rabbit hole.

Submitted by wiggan1989 t3_yifqaq in headphones

I'm fairly new to this hobby and I have already owned 3 pair of headphones. First was the Sennheiser HD 560s which I liked, just lacked a bit of base. Then I bought the Beyerdynamic DT770 250 ohm as a close back alternative alongside it, however the treble was so harsh and sent those back. I finally ordered a pair of Hifiman Sundaras which I love, they're jack of all trades, master none headphones, so therefore I returned my Sennheiser HD560s. You'd think I'd be happy? But, whenever I come on here or watch YouTube videos, the general consensus was to save up a bit more and buy the Edition XS... Sigh! I need to contain myself and be satisfied with what I have.

I had this issue when I went down the Turntable rabbit hole, but I have come to peace with the table I have and I no longer require to upgrade it.

Anyone else have this issue?

Edit - Forgot to add that I also have a pair of CCA CRA IEMs and have awaiting for the Letshuoer S12 to arrive as I got them discounted at £108 including shipping. Hopefully they'll be my endgame IEM.

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leftlanespawncamper t1_iuiqfcu wrote

I think we all did, or still do. For me it took having 10-12 different pairs and realizing that while they're are differences, the differences start getting smaller and smaller to the point where I really only notice them doing back-to-back testing. Sure, that new IEM might be better, but is the experience better enough to warrant the time and money? At a certain point, I just have other things I want to devote my finances towards and if I really want the music to sound magical, the Scotch mod works better than dropping a grand on new hardware.

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arey510 t1_iuk8jh3 wrote

What’s the Scotch mod?

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leftlanespawncamper t1_iuk9yc3 wrote

That's where you sit down in a quiet room with a glass or three of Scotch* while you listen to your music.

* - replace with your preferred intoxicant and quantity thereoft

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SublimeIbanez t1_iuij4ex wrote

> "just lacked a bit of base"

Good foundation tho

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iuiss5x wrote

They are a good headphone for a beginning, but because I listen to 80 percent Hip Hop and RnB (other 20 percent Jazz) I needed something with a bit more omph

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Shagatron t1_iujkyti wrote

There's always a hot new thing that has to be hyped up, or else this whole facade falls apart. Take comfort in knowing your brain will adjust to just about anything over time and you'll forget about any major differences eventually.

Or save up for an Audeze LCD-5.

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johnydazzles27s t1_iuiq3cr wrote

Yes, I'm too far into this hobby, send help.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iuistp2 wrote

How many pairs do you own fella?

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johnydazzles27s t1_iuitq3q wrote

Currently sitting at 15 pairs of headphones, 15 pairs of earphones, 4 amps, 3 dacs, bunch of spare pads and tips, I've cable rolled, tube rolled, modded. ;-;

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iuiu4hn wrote

Damn, that is crazy! Do you have favourites? Or do you use them all frequently?

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johnydazzles27s t1_iuiufes wrote

I definitely have favorites, but I try to keep them all in use so they don't gather dust. They all have a very distinct, yet niche purpose for me.

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RestOk9749 t1_iujg9zf wrote

Do you game? If so, what is your go to for gaming?

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johnydazzles27s t1_iujgzwp wrote

I'd say most often it's the HD8XX, it's a good mix of great imaging for fps games but also good soundstage for immersive single player titles, comfort is also great. But sometimes I need a closed back or something with a larger sound for more immersion or something for when I listen to music while gaming or for more comfort. I think what I do is excessive though.

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RestOk9749 t1_iujl33f wrote

Thanks for the reply. Not excessive, at all. Nothing wrong with being particular.

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Kirei13 t1_iujt1d8 wrote

Have you considered selling or trading them? I am sure that you would be able to get rid of the ones that you don't use often as there are plenty of places for selling used equipment.

I had a small collection (in the lower and mid tier) but I got rid of them as I didn't use them. Now, I barely buy anything as I do a ton of research before buying anything. EQ can help to try something new without needing to buy it.

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johnydazzles27s t1_iujuwvs wrote

I have considered it, but I'm honestly just too lazy to go through the hassle of listing and shipping as I have done it before. The resell value of a lot of my headphones is also quite low so I'd rather just keep them til they break. I'm not in need of money so no reason to.

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Overall_Falcon_8526 t1_iuiqwfy wrote

There's nothing wrong with having a particular set of use cases in mind (e.g. "I want an open back, closed back, and wireless set of cans) and then auditioning/returning headphones to meet them. Where you get in trouble is the "grass is greener " mentality, which plays into our worst consumerist impulses. If watching headphone videos triggers that, then stop watching them 🙂

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iuisetd wrote

That's true, I forgot to add in my post that I have a paid of CCA CRA IEMs. Wanted to dip my foot into IEMs...i have ordered the Letshuoer S12 that haven't been delivered to me. Hopi g they'll be my endgame IEM

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AntOk463 t1_iuipohm wrote

Just keep the Sundara and don't buy new headphones unless you find a crazy deal on a used pair. But it is nice to have a few headphones for different use cases, but in you situation it does make sense to sell the Sennheiser if you have better refrence headphones. The Sundara are great and are called by almost everyone as the best headphones around $300. So I don't think you need to upgrade from them, and plus the upgrade is barely going to be noticeable.

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ivebenthrew t1_iuiqoda wrote

I daily drive XM4s headphones and BL-03s for IEMs. Done experimenting, my wallet is getting thinner!

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iuit48g wrote

Nice one... I had the XM3s but barely used them, so got rid (which I regret now) I have a pair of CCA CRA and have the Letshuoer S12s on the way. Also a pair of Galaxy buds Pro for the gym.

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FalsettoFlyin t1_iuj5je4 wrote

I had clears for three years and then got Stellias. Really was no point except that they are closed back with better timbre/bass. But money comes and goes.

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Pskinned t1_iujkfki wrote

Good music and good headphones are all you need for a good experience, knowing that you could spend far too much money for a tiny improvement in sound shouldn’t take away from that. Spending time here can make that hard to realise. There’s far more pleasure in the music than there is in the gear anyway.

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Ok-Change503 t1_iujn9i4 wrote

I went a little nuts at first but I'm chillin now. Haven't bought anything for a good 6 months.

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wiggan1989 OP t1_iujnhzi wrote

For me I was trying to find the signature I liked. With the Sundaras being a well rounded headphone. I think I've found my endgame.

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Ok-Change503 t1_iujodnn wrote

You'll probably want to upgrade eventually but just don't do it impulsively. Keep the sundara for a couple years watch the market

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gr8john6 t1_iujw3b0 wrote

You know way back in the day, there was a phrase high-end Euro automakers used to use. Don't worry about the details, it all depends on how much money you are willing to give us. You won't regret it. This was before tuning got popular in the 90's on.

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cuchu_k t1_iuk0req wrote

A year ago I was in a situation similar to yours. It created a state of permanent dissatisfaction and made me believe that my equipment was never good enough.
My advice is to stay away from youtubers, reviewers and forums. Focus on the music and not the hardware.
Now I worry about discovering new bands and albums and delving into them, enjoying the equipment that I already own.

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Kirei13 t1_iujs2w6 wrote

If you have the itch to try something new, use EQ. If you want to get something simple to EQ the sound to another headphone, use the Morphit plugin on USB Audio Player Pro. Worth every penny and that app is the best one for playing lossless files.

You can use it with your HD 560S and Sundara (as they are both on the Morphit list). I use it all of the time and it is worth it. There is a trial for it if you are interested.

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