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[Nexus 5 Accessories] mostwanted007:
Hello folks....I intend to buy headphones (over the ear only. In ear ones give me headaches and keep falling off every 5 minutes) for listening on my Nexus 5. Please suggest some good ones under 200$. I've shortlisted ATH-M50x, ATH-M40x and Sony MDR 7506. I want to know which of the above headphones will be driven properly by Nexus 5's DAC as all these are monitoring headphones (I like to listen to the sound as it was intended to be heard by the sound engineer while recording) and I've come to believe that they require powerful DACs. Could somebody please share their experiences regarding which ones give good volume..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] staggerlee1:
I've had them all. 10-300£. I had to buy an emergency pair, after theft, and got some skullcandy round the ear full size on offer for £29- half price. Meant to buy more expensive but I like them. Sounds good. Tangle free removable cord, with remote and Mike. Soft headband and my ears are kept warm. Perfect!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
They are great cans, especially for the money, but I'm used to higher end headphones. I bought them for travel use, but ended up just sticking with my Sony MDR-Z1000 and gave the M50's away. I don't think I ever tried them with the N5, but they are very easy to drive so I don't suspect there being an issue. But if you're that worried, you can always grab a cheap headphone amp. Fiio has a great line of AMAZING sounding amps and DACs, and are probably the best value in the business. I use an e11 for travel because it's small and has a great bass boost circuit. I think they are only $50-60 USD. It doesn't have a DAC though (I use it with my iPod classic so I don't need a DAC).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moverat:
I use bluetooth headphones Asus eb50n, very comfortable for everyday wear and sports.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dany XP:
LG QuadBeat 2 for Nexus 5

4 days ago I ordered new QuadBeat 2 on ebay for just 13,20 euro (12 + 1,20 shipping) and they arrived this morning. I was going to choose other earphones from other companies, but i was afraid in having compatiblity issues so i took these.

First of all, since i was reading a lot about them in the last days, the big question: are those real or fake? I would say 100% original for 2 reasons: the buttons and aspect in general are as the original i saw on internet. But most of all, the quality of sound: just wow. I had only 3 earphones in past to compare with: the standard Samsung that comes with Galaxy s2, the standard Sony Ericsson that comes with Xperia Play / Xperia Pro ( i had them both) and a not-for-phones (so without mic) standard Sony Stereo Earphones MDR-EX50. The last one was, by far, the best i had. Until now.

If the sound from both old Samsung and SonyEriccson are more "closed" and without any REAL bass (but it was enough for me at the time), these LG are all the opposite and having also clear highs and an excellent range.

To sum up, as for the quality of sound, equal to my Stereo Sony MDR-EX50.

And i just want to rememer you all, the buttons are perfectly working (i'm on CM12 nightly 20150203, dont know in other roms):

- Volume up / down buttons

- Center Button> 1 press: Play, 1 press while playing: Stop

2 quick press while playing: Next Track

Keep Pressing for 2 seconds while playing or stand-by: Google Search / Google Now
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dan0063:
Gotta give it to Apple

If there's one thing Apple knows how to make, it's certainly earphones. Been using their newest "EarPods" for more than a year and I have been really satisfied. I even managed to get them for like $10 from a friend who owns iPhone but doesn't use them, and for that price, I think they are absolute steal! Even used their previous earphones before for a long time, they weren't nearly as good as the EarPods, but they were thill pretty decent IMO. :cool:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] perobot:
SONY

the mdr-nc31e work well but you must use an adapter are those that use:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Msan2000:
Xiaomi Piston v2 with Comply tips
[Nexus 5 Accessories] preclajsz:
I am using Koss Portapro :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I love my Portapros! Some of the best sounding headphones for the price and they are super comfortable. They are legendary for a reason.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] R3Lax1:
Soundmagic E10, beats my more expensive IEMs in sound quality.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] projeto56:
Just got my AKG Y45 bluetooth. And man, it's good not to depend on the built-in dac / amp for audio.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] theesotericone:
Damn _MetalHead_ how many pairs of headphones do you own? I'm really happy with my in-ears(Sony XBA-2 and Beyer 101s) but I'm looking to get a set of on ear. Since you seem like you would know, which sub 200 buck on ears do you prefer? Looking at the V-Moda XS, Seinheiser Momentum, and the Audio Technica M-50's. Any others I should be considering? Main use will be for outdoor sports. Biking, climbing, fishing. Also will be powered by my phone without a amp for now. Until I get the Fiio X5. Likely next Christmas. lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
You know, I'm not really sure. Maybe 20 pairs? Headphones are one of my problems, I tend to spend a lot of money on them lol. I'm not a fan of Sennheisers, and the Momentums are no exception. V-Moda's are supposed to be great, but I've never heard any. The M50's are great for the money and damn comfortable, so I definitely recommend them. They don't need an amp (though they do benefit from one, even a cheap one like the Fiio e11). Ultrasone makes some awesome cans, I recently picked up a cheap-o pair (HFI-15G, $90) and I absolutely love them. They are open back supra-aurals, and worth every damn penny. They have a surprisingly similar sound signature to the Portapros, just more detailed, better bass, and a vastly better soundstage. They are also INSANELY comfortable. Well worth it for $90. The higher end ones in the HFI line are all great too. The M50's do sound better, admittedly, but they are also more expensive. I'll tell you one thing though, after a couple hours with the M50's, your ears will be sweating where the HFI-15Gs have no such problem. You can wear them quite literally all day with zero fatigue. My current favorite pair of cans is the Sony MDR-Z1000. I paid $500 for them a couple years ago, they have since been discontinued but they pop up online for $250-$350 every now and again. They are some of the most detailed, analytical cans you'll ever hear, but they still have a great deal of musicality to them which is why I love them. A lot of super detailed cans lose that quality but no such problem with the Sony's. Grado's are also great sounding, I think the SR-225s can be had for around $200, but even though I love the sound of them, they are too uncomfortable for me for prolonged listening periods. All that said, it's really hard to recommend headphones because they all sound so vastly different and it really comes down to personal taste. But I can pretty much guarantee you won't be displeased with any of the ones I've mentioned.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] theesotericone:
[MENTION=2705242]_MetalHead_[/MENTION]

I here you man. Musical representation among people and cans is so different that it is truly a personal choice. I've been leaning towards the V-Modas because of some insanely good reviews in HeadFi and other places. The M50s are tried and true so those are a close second. It's almost a coin toss at this point. However I did just find a used pair of M-80's for 68 buck on amazon. So tempted just to go with them. There last years model but I'm pretty sure I can live with that. Plus the extra 130 in my pocket might make the Fiio X5 a reality a little sooner. Time to go find that coin. lol
[Nexus 5 Accessories] snootch:
X2, screw cords yanking your earbuds out while running.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Liam Baby:
Razer Krakens, comfy, decent sound quality, and not overly pricey. Not specifically for my Nexus 5, but use them for all of my devices.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mostwanted007:
Audio Technica ATH M50X with Nexus 5

Thanks for all the inputs on this thread. I was worried that nexus 5 wouldn't be able to drive the m50x properly...but suggestions helped me in my decision. I've got my m50x a week ago..... Best decision ever. I used to have Phillips SHP2000 (these are quite good for 10 bucks!) and I always had to keep the volume at 90 or 100 on my nexus 5. With m50x 50% is sufficiently loud! I may have a low threshold of maximum volume. I'm not a bass head and m50x is perfect! The bass is tight and controlled... And there are details in music that I never knew existed! However there's no sound stage. Downside of m50x I've to ditch my old music collection of poor bit rate. 32gb of storage on nexus 5 is fast running out with flacs and 320 kbps vbr files!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Yeah, lack of soundstage is one of the drawbacks to the m50, and closed back cans in general. If you want a wide soundstage, you gotta get some open or semi-open cans. Ultrasone has some great ones that won't break the bank. The HFI-15G are awesome with a great soundstage and they're only about $90 USD. They're also some of the most comfortable supra-aural headphones you'll ever use.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] R3Lax1:
No point in listening to flacs on a smartphone though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] markdapimp:
LG Tone Ultra
[Nexus 5 Accessories] getgopin:
I use a Sennheiser CX and quite satisfied.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ckrummi:
http://www.jaybirdsport.com/shop/product/freedom-sprint/

less than 100. wonder what the bluebirds are like....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Conixcit:
Urbanears - Kransen

Probably best earphone I've ever tried.

Not the sound, even product's wires had quality.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] OFWGKTADGAF:
Dre Beats Studios.

Inb4 I get blasted by audiophiles, I got legit beats for $50 off a friend who was in a difficult situation. Can't turn them down at that that price.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g0dhand:
Opinion: Bose Freestyle = Biggest Win in Mobile Department for Sound

I don't like over-the-ear headsets when I'm mobile. They're clunky, they stick out, and I can't pack them tightly away anywhere when they're not in use.

I like in-ear because I can either focus on what i'm listening to or mute/pause and still hear the outside world. Plus they're small. But usually they lack the sound quality over-the-hear headsets have. Also, most in-ear headsets tend to hurt my ears because they apply pressure

Not Bose Freestyle though. Best of both over-the-ear/in-ear worlds. Anything anyone has said on this thread about the Freestyle earbuds in regard to comfort and sound quality is spot on. :good::good::good:

I've owned a pair for over a year and they're the best. Base is amazing.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pgptheoriginal:
I don't feel like spending too much to listen to compressed music from my phone: I bought the famous Xiaomi Pistons recently, and I find them great for the price, but I still have my older Philips SHE9800 which have an amazing sound stage and overall sound quality. They only lack inline media and call buttons.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ej8989:
I'm an in-ear monitor guy. I've tried top of the line sennheisers, shures, and westones, and I can't wait to hear FitEar ToGo 334s, but for more than a year now I am satisfied with my Dunu DN1000 (Double BA + Single Dynamic drivers). I had it recabled and I'm impressed by the added instrument distinction and wider soundstage. It feels like having a new pair of earphones.

Actual photo:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Mizoah24:
I use Hyper X Cloud (I'd post a link but just google search them). IGN gave them a 9/10 and super inexpensive considering the price (I paid $80 for mine). The mids and highs come through super clear. I'd prefer more bass but using a good equalizer can fix that. Everything about them is quality too. They are bendable, high quality material and even the packaging was very impressive. I also use these guys for gaming and bought the Turtle Beach Dolby Surround DSS and like night and day. It's amazing how everything sounds in surround. They make the DSS2's now, which are about $150, but I bought the DSS for $15 on Amazon and it works incredibly well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skymapper:
i use a pair of samsung stock headphones (the pair that came bundled with a S5 Mini). Good quality, pretty tough, good noise insulation and good sound quality with a broad frequency range and a punchy yet soft bass. I like them because they can double as a handsfree wehile driving.

While at home i use my 6-or-so years old pair of Sony MDR-XD200 - great cable length, great sound, built to last.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dcxgod:
I use the Amazon Fire phone headset
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tuckycv:
I use two pair mostly, I have skullcandy 50/50 for "handsfree" and some music since I drive a lot, and I used to run (getting back to it) and for that I use a Plantronics backbeat2, since I don't like the cables while running. I was on Faux123 kernel, but Updated to Android 5.1 clean slate, I'm gonna give it a try completely stock, so far I do miss the sound improvement I get with Faux123, but I will give it a week or so.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] XDAdherent:
I use a pair of sennheiser, the px100-ii one. It's on ear and very lightweight. Nice bass and general very good sound for this price list. I listen music from my NEXUS 5 all the time and with viper4android mod the sound is extremely good.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TonVdev:
ATH-M50x

I've been using the Audio Technica M50x's with a Nexus 5 for around 6 months now. Really love the sound, fit and comfort but especially the removable cable, i have the long (3m) one at my desktop, and the short cable for travelling.

Got the blue/brown one and it looks great, although i also really dig the new dark green one.

#AudioTechnicaFanboy
[Nexus 5 Accessories] drathen nate:
I use the monoprice enhanced bass hi-fi noise isolating earphone (long name) but good earbuds for the really cheap price that they cost :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hasdroid:
IPhone 5s one ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Rob4828:
Status audio HD
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lambdaplus:
The following:

IEM:

Vsonic GR02 Bass Edition (retired) (Great Value for money if you like warm sounding IEM)

Sony MDR NC 13 with active noise cancellation (Balanced sound + Active Noise cancellation = Bliss for daily commuting)

Headphones:

Sony XB 300 extra bass (Just brilliant Bass!)

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro (Well, no words to express the Bass on this one!)

Recently added the Fiio E07K DAC + Amp and luckily from Android 5.0, Nexus 5 had audio out support via USB on stock!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mithab:
I use the panasonic HTF600. Sounds better on my phone than my computer's onboard realtek :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rootSU:
I use my VSonic VSD5 now with my Nexus 5 and Sansa Clip Zip.

[IMG="VSD5"]http://i.imgur.com/foKfR9n.jpg[/IMG]
[Nexus 5 Accessories] neoneras:
I'm using Audio-Technica ATH-CKP500 with SBH20 bluetooth headset. Perfect in-ear plugs when riding bike/doing sports activities, it will never fall of your ear. Also has ridged eartips, they let a bit more outside sound in, with them I can always hear incoming traffic.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] toobagas:
Has anyone tried the Motorheadphones Overkill yet?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xPeriaGUY666:
Mtx ix2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ast00:
I have the Sennheiser HD439. Not the best, but country limitations. I needed something decent fast and it was the only thing in stock.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eldar4uk:
I'm using Koss The Plug, they have great bass and sound quality
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ej8989:
Dunu DN1000: Dual-BA + Single-Dynamic IEMs (in-ear monitors).

Using this for almost 2 years now. I've tried several top of the line shures, westones, and sennheisers but I still prefer this one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rich_bown:
Parrot Zik 2.0

I use the parrot zik 2.0 bluetooth noise cancelling headphones.

You can pick them up cheaper than advertised on their site, and they are a very good quality headphone with great sound.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] linkboy:
I have three headphones,

LG HBS Tone Pro 750

Sennheiser CX-200

Sennheiser HD-239

My Tone Pro's though are my main headphones that I use with my phone. I got them since I just switched from an iPod Classic to a Sony Walkman that has bluetooth support (and it's freaking awesome).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] oktoaditya:
I'm using EDM Universe MEE D1P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] billy662:
TTPOD T1E:)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ogeretla:
bose sound link ear buds.... I loooove them... wouldn't trade for any. I added the quite tips and they are by far the best buds I have used
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bunglebp:
SOL Master Tracks XC - just too amazing and combined with VIPERFX and Neutron Media Player just WOW
[Nexus 5 Accessories] eshopper:
Mi pistons 3 youth edition.. $9 from geekbuying.. Bang for buck and enjoying it!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tebore:
I daily drive the Xaio Mi Piston 3 with http://www.dx.com/p/t400-noise-redu...n-ear-earbud-covers-black-393318#.Vd3jKKRNGCg tips

Super comfy now.

The stock M-sized tips ripped a few weeks ago and I couldn't find a replacement anywhere.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] frnt:
i'm using SoundMagic E10S and P21S
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sam492:
Apple Earpods...broken and replaced over a dozen times but I just can not get enough of them...aesthetic is comfortable and price is pretty fair
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaibhav.ravi:
I'm using the Xiaomi Piston v3 :D great budget pair!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PaoloMix09:
You need to at least try something else, it'll be worth it.

In my case, I use the Jaybirds X2s that just came out not long ago (Wireless).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EncryptedCurse:
Same! If you haven't tried it already, ViPER4Android makes a world of a difference.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Chi Am:
My Headphones.

All components were sourced new or NOS.

Koss drivers (modified)

Sennheiser PX-100 headband NOS (drivers binned)

Cable & Jack were what I had considered to be of the best quality.

Sennheiser HD414 Earpads NOS, not too sure about the aesthetics of yellow colour but as I can suffer the bulk of the whole thing, what do I care about the colour.

After much time, effort to build this whatever you may call it, the sound is unsurpassed by any of my other headphones or maybe I'm just crazy or delusional...

This retired my latest purchase, the VSONIC GR07 Bass Edition.............................................................................................................................................
[Nexus 5 Accessories] louyseiz:
I use Bose noise cancelling ones. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kiapolo:
I use these: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4LGVUO

Panasonic RPTCM125K
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stark_br:
Just got an Audiotechnica CKS55X and it sounds amazing along Viper.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] star_throne:
a-JAYS One+, they are nice, but also thinking bout getting Audio Technica ATH-M50x.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PugRallye:
I have a couple of pairs of ATH-M50xs (headphone junkie) - for the money (or even for lots more money), you can't beat them.

Highly recommended.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] star_throne:
Haha i know, they are rly good ones. They are even on sale so going to get them soon :) Btw, haven't found answer to this, yes they are studio headphones meant for monitoring but is it possible to get enough bass from them like with Sound Blaster X-Fi software on pc? Or like viper/audiofx on android? To "compare", modifying EQ in X-Fi gives enough bass for me on Logitech's G430s
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FooBazza:
SONY XB50AP's.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] asrr62:
i use beats solo 2. they are okay, nothing special.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] PugRallye:
That's a very hard question to answer - what you call "enough" bass, others may call "too much".

And often headphones that may sound bass-heavy are actually just over-blown in the mid/upper bass - it can be misleading.

But the ATH-50Xs are superb headphones and have a full, and importantly deep bass - they're great headphones.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chrisjcks:
I use a pair of the WooDuo2's :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] star_throne:
Yeah i like overpowered bass but at the same time i want headphones that could be turned to normal "flat". But i guess that the drivers of the headphones are powerful enough to get some more bass if need with EQ
[Nexus 5 Accessories] treehugger38294:
I use the Bose AE2 headphones; they're pretty good and have a very accurate frequency response. Most importantly for me, however, they're incredibly comfortable.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kartik.kayz:
Sennheiser CX180- Street II, these earphones are very cheap for the quality of sound they produce, the clarity is amazing and they are very comfortable. Give it a try if you want earphones under Rs -1000
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ajpettit:
Shure SE215

with

Comply Eartips

and an aftermarket cable with mic

connected to an Aukey BT reciever

Advantages of the Above setup:

My cable can be kept tucked in under shirt etc. out of the way.

Gives me ability to take my phone out of my pocket without worrying about an attached cable.

Can safely have smart lock enabled as the bt range is short so don't have to enter my pin when I'm connected.

The BT dongle adds quite a bit of volume.

The eartips are really comfortable they have a starter pack of small medium and large to help you find your fit.

The eartips cover the channel out of the earphones so no need to fish out earwax.

Disadvantages:

Inline mic is now non functional so if I get a call I need to disable BT unplug dongle and plug cable into phone (luckily no one calls me!)

Inline controls are also disabled

The buttons on the dongle are sometimes pressed when they brush against something else in my pocket or sit down etc.

The dongle does add a small amount of hiss so sound quality is somewhat compromised but the addition of extra volume makes up for it IMO.

The Foam tips don't last that long month or two with daily use.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ahmedbatty:
I am using the earphones that came with my Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus. It has been almost 2 years now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fairyshacker:
My Current Setup.

Earphone : Sony MDR-XB50AP Extra Bass (XB) (YELLOW)

Headphone: ATH-M50X (BL)

Rom: CAF Build (Exodus)

PS: planning to replace my earphone, any recommendation guys, for below $90/-

thanks in advance.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cheeze.keyk:
I'm using the TDK ST460s, the sound quality are better compared to Xperia Z1.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kamild_:
SoundMagic PL11. Nothing special but these are perfectly enough for me.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] leandrolutz:
AKG K450, old guy, but still works great!

When Im on the run, the cheap AKG K321, very good for its price!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dazrok:
Koss Portapro, amazing pair
[Nexus 5 Accessories] beekay201:
Same feeling.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] IWantedTheUsername'nern':
Sony MDR-XB450APL

Fairly cheap (€45) love the feel of them and sound isn't bad at all :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] parag60288:
SoundMAGIC ES18 combined with V4A.

They sound awsome..:fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bastuck:
Klipsch x11i with Cozoy Aegis
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cfhell:
JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones

&

Soul Combat+ Ultimate Active Performance Over-Ear Headphones
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ThaRealSaad:
Try Xiaomi Pistons V3. Absolutely crazy sound and build quality for an earbud set that cheap. Check it out, totally worth it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] INeedThisNow:
Can you guys suggest me a Headphone with Michrophone? i was thinking about Sennheiser MM 50 IP but really don know if they work fine with my nexus...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DizzC:
Question for people with 3 button or Bluetooth headsets . It's there a way to assign one of the buttons to activate Google now?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
Vmoda M100s in white here and jvc ear buds for the gym. I'm going to get a pair of jaybirds or Jay bluebirds soon is heard they're excellent Bluetooth headphones.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] deepakanand:
Using Sennheiser CX 300 II from last 2 years. Great Sound! :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] skusa93:
I use my Hifiman HE-400's
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zevim2005:
Vmoda M-80!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ralpheboyo:
Bose MIE2 mobile headset, great sound and great fit in the ear.....

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp&Variant=mie2_headset