Ask HN: I’m looking for headphones that blow my brain out with bass, help

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by jesuscript • 3 years ago

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jleyank2• 3 years ago

Keep in mind that a good hearing aid is 3-5k. Be judicious about turning it up to 11…

jesuscript7• 3 years ago

Let’s say that’s not a concern.

I know you fucks know the answer, so get me there. We want to fly close to sun, on this one at least.

Edit: Please.

jleyank2• 3 years ago

Know all about good bass. If it doesn’t ripple the shirt it’s not trying. I seem to remember that closed ear cans were required to get the best bass response and you might need to go with wired cans to move enough power. I suggest a good headphone amp and equalizer coupled to a good(!) pair of studio reference cans. With this setup you can push as much power as you want in any particular style you like.

My hearings shot. Last pair I bought were Grado sr-80 for the high end response. Needed somewhat bright cans to replace what I lost. Can’t use open ear things cuz the neighbours hear. Only listen rarely.

Edit: check headphones.com. Get their advice.

allears• 3 years ago

Even the bassiest headphones won't sound like a woofer or subwoofer with a good power amp. The diaphragm of a headphone is just too physically small. If you want headphones with the best possible bass, try this site: https://www.audiostance.com/bass-headphones/

jesuscript7• 3 years ago

No no, that’s a top 10, need someone from the summit to say what was said, preferably lacking an ear.

themodelplumber• 3 years ago

I have these cheap ones I like for bass, some refurbished Soundcore Life 2 Neo headphones. They have an extra-bass button but it's ridiculous, you'd never need it. (Unless you are you, maybe!) Just an idea though.

jesuscript7• 3 years ago

Wouldn’t even need sunglasses if I flew close to that.

Someone tell me.

h2odragon3• 3 years ago

put something like this on your chair:

https://www.daytonaudio.com/product/1245/bst-1-high-power-pr...

jesuscript7• 3 years ago

I want to, but describe the inputs on that, it’s got like RCA inputs, how’s that hook up to something?

I want to know how that shit connects to a headphone jack.

https://youtu.be/qZn19SDs0mE

Can’t go back now

h2odragon3• 3 years ago

You will need an amplifier. You're likely to need one anyway, if you're unsatisfied with your current results. Even the best headphones will not perform well driven by a weak, shitty amplifier.

This device hooks up like a speaker, but is a direct transducer. Mounted firmly to the bottom of your chair and driven with sufficient power, it can hammer your brain flat through your arse.

rcarr• 3 years ago

Nuraphones, they have extra speakers just for bass and an 'immersion' slider to fine tune it. I doubt you'll find anything better. They're not the comfiest things in the world though.

https://www.nurasound.com/products/nuraphone

Ask HN: I’m looking for headphones that blow my brain out with bass, help

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