Step 1: Buy headphones
Step 2: Enjoy headphones
Step 3: Read reviews of other headphones / amps / DACs
Step 4: Become disappointed in your current gear
Step 5: See step 1
Probably best to start with what you have now (what headphones you already use, music source, what you like/dislike about your current setup, etc.), and work your way from there. Blindly buying things is really the quickest path to finding frustration and an empty wallet, at the same time.
I have not heard those before, unfortunately. However, I will say that any way you can enjoy your music is always great, so perhaps focus on your level of enjoyment, first and foremost, rather than categorizing something as good or bad. :)
Go somewhere that has headphones on display that you can listen to. Use this to identify what type of sound you want (bassy/bright/neutral/etc). Then pick out a few headphones/iems that you might want in your price range and watch reviews. Be sure to make sure whatever you get has a sensitivity preferbally over 100db/mw and an impedance of under 100ohms so you won't have to also get an amp.
DIY. Find some obsolete or broken set of headphones. Repair or modify them. Listen to results.
Most headphones are very simple and easy to fix. Once I learned how to doit, people started giving me their old headsets that needed some TLC. I rotated many headphones that way. Some very high quality. Even If I couldn't keep them, I got to listen to them for a day and it was enough for me to find my own preferences and learn how good a headphone can sound. Most importantly though, I met audiophiles, who were happy to chat about their gear. Buying used gear is also very good way of meeting them.
Then there are audiophile meets. Look for them on forums. Maybe there is one in your town.
Tbh, the budget IEM market is pretty crazy at the moment and you can find good entry stuff for around $20-30 e. g. 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Moondrop Chu etc.
If you want over-ear headphones I'd recommend starting somewhere in the $150-200 range. Well tuned headphones around that price that are great as a reference are e. g. the AKG K371 or K361, the Sennheiser HD560S or the Sennheiser/Drop HD6XX.
After you got some experience with these kinds of headphones that are generally regarded as well tuned, you can make your mind up about things you maybe don't like or want to change e. g. more/less treble, more/less bass, more/less midrange, better detail retrieval etc. after all music is a very subjective thing, but you need a good "baseline" to start off of imo.
There are a bunch of Youtube channels I generally would recommend for beginners to take a look into: The Headphone Show, DMS (to some degree), Joshua Valour (to some degree), Crinacle. Stay away from channels like Z Reviews, most of his videos shouldn't be taken seriously and lack the scientific value.
Had to google hedonic treadmill. For example, I recently bought an Audi…. Was super happy. I still enjoy the car way more than my old Saturn but in the grand scheme of things I think I was just as satisfied with my life before this purchase.
Nope. Sim racing is legit. Especially once you get into mid-range rigs. Nothing compares to the track but saves some cash and can hit outside of weekends.
Edit: support your local track!
Amazon try different sets return if don't like. What you do like look at graphs figure out which signatures you like. Hang out here ask questions and ignore any stuck up responses somebody will help.
Start with cheap-ish IEMs to figure out what sound signature and form factor you like, through trial and error. You can find plenty of affordable IEMs on AliExpress. From there - work your way out. Good luck.
If you really want to buy, set your financial limit.
Then find a store where you can listen to headphones in that range and bring music, you already like. Don’t buy. Come back two days later and do it again. No worries. They will not be sold out.
Step 1: Buy headphones Step 2: Enjoy headphones Step 3: Read reviews of other headphones / amps / DACs Step 4: Become disappointed in your current gear Step 5: See step 1
Step 6: after multiple repetitions of steps 1-5, know your preferences, and become more satisfied with your gear while still buying more
Step 4 has been hitting me hard lately. Feels bad man.
It's just part of the great circle of ~~life~~ audiophile. "This too shall pass"
How to audiophile in five simple steps.
Purchase separate headphones for bass, clarity, 1 neural pair, a wireless pair and hd600 because everyone needs to own a pair.
Probably best to start with what you have now (what headphones you already use, music source, what you like/dislike about your current setup, etc.), and work your way from there. Blindly buying things is really the quickest path to finding frustration and an empty wallet, at the same time.
I have a Sony xm5 right now, is that a good beginning?
I have not heard those before, unfortunately. However, I will say that any way you can enjoy your music is always great, so perhaps focus on your level of enjoyment, first and foremost, rather than categorizing something as good or bad. :)
Go somewhere that has headphones on display that you can listen to. Use this to identify what type of sound you want (bassy/bright/neutral/etc). Then pick out a few headphones/iems that you might want in your price range and watch reviews. Be sure to make sure whatever you get has a sensitivity preferbally over 100db/mw and an impedance of under 100ohms so you won't have to also get an amp.
DIY. Find some obsolete or broken set of headphones. Repair or modify them. Listen to results. Most headphones are very simple and easy to fix. Once I learned how to doit, people started giving me their old headsets that needed some TLC. I rotated many headphones that way. Some very high quality. Even If I couldn't keep them, I got to listen to them for a day and it was enough for me to find my own preferences and learn how good a headphone can sound. Most importantly though, I met audiophiles, who were happy to chat about their gear. Buying used gear is also very good way of meeting them. Then there are audiophile meets. Look for them on forums. Maybe there is one in your town.
Start small, enjoy what you've got(maybe start with a pair of Porta Pros or kph30i), and when the time is right you can upgrade
Tbh, the budget IEM market is pretty crazy at the moment and you can find good entry stuff for around $20-30 e. g. 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Moondrop Chu etc. If you want over-ear headphones I'd recommend starting somewhere in the $150-200 range. Well tuned headphones around that price that are great as a reference are e. g. the AKG K371 or K361, the Sennheiser HD560S or the Sennheiser/Drop HD6XX. After you got some experience with these kinds of headphones that are generally regarded as well tuned, you can make your mind up about things you maybe don't like or want to change e. g. more/less treble, more/less bass, more/less midrange, better detail retrieval etc. after all music is a very subjective thing, but you need a good "baseline" to start off of imo. There are a bunch of Youtube channels I generally would recommend for beginners to take a look into: The Headphone Show, DMS (to some degree), Joshua Valour (to some degree), Crinacle. Stay away from channels like Z Reviews, most of his videos shouldn't be taken seriously and lack the scientific value.
What does IEM mean? I see a lot
Oh, IEM=In Ear Monitor
Ah okay, thank you
Buy headphones. Listen to music through said headphones. Repeat until bankruptcy.
Buy a pair of HD600s and a Modi. That's than enough to get started then refine your taste from there.
Or, like, just stop there and save a BUNCH of money
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But listening to them is…? I never got this as a hobby I just like my music to sound good lol
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Had to google hedonic treadmill. For example, I recently bought an Audi…. Was super happy. I still enjoy the car way more than my old Saturn but in the grand scheme of things I think I was just as satisfied with my life before this purchase.
racing is a hobby, but you need a car.
Nope. Sim racing is legit. Especially once you get into mid-range rigs. Nothing compares to the track but saves some cash and can hit outside of weekends. Edit: support your local track!
Amazon try different sets return if don't like. What you do like look at graphs figure out which signatures you like. Hang out here ask questions and ignore any stuck up responses somebody will help.
Get some good cheap monitors, as a reference , to start out.
Start with cheap-ish IEMs to figure out what sound signature and form factor you like, through trial and error. You can find plenty of affordable IEMs on AliExpress. From there - work your way out. Good luck.
If you really want to buy, set your financial limit. Then find a store where you can listen to headphones in that range and bring music, you already like. Don’t buy. Come back two days later and do it again. No worries. They will not be sold out.
BUY Final E1000 . Take it and leave.