OT: 114th Obsequious Banter Thread: One fortnight and counting

[JojoTheWhale]

My genres are very fluid and I honestly have no clue about sound signatures. I'm likely as basic bitch on your scale as you are to hers. Definitely not a huge bass fan though unless we're talking the various fish of the same name...

Wireless is not my area of highest knowledge, but I do read the turbonerds.

I've been very happy with these.

Sony WH1000XM4/B Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones, Black

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphone in black. Wireless Bluetooth streaming and Smartphone compatibility for hands-free.

electronics.sony.com

The price there is not what can get anywhere else. The XM5s exist but don't provide additional benefit for the cost.

This is one of the commonly suggested options. It seems to be a very contentious topic as to whether the XM4s or XM5s actually sound better.

The other option in that price range is the Sennheiser Momentum 4. I still have a Momentum 2 I've had for roughly a decade that I use as my travel pair. Sennheisers have a warmer sound that most others. I love them. My wife hates them. It's just personal preference.

The trendy super budget option is this pair, which is actually what my wife uses for travel. She has cables for her home headphones that cost more than this. Life Q35

One thing I will say is that sadly they're not a brick and mortar store, but we have a fantastic online audio store in the area. It's Bloom Audio just over the Voorhees border into Gibbsboro. They'll talk with you and help you answer your questions. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable. They've even set up in-person sessions for my wife to see which hardware she preferred. I don't know if they do that for everyone, but it's worth a shot if you think it'll help you.

 

[mja]

Wireless is not my area of highest knowledge, but I do read the turbonerds.



This is one of the commonly suggested options. It seems to be a very contentious topic as to whether the XM4s or XM5s actually sound better.

The other option in that price range is the Sennheiser Momentum 4. I still have a Momentum 2 I've had for roughly a decade that I use as my travel pair. Sennheisers have a warmer sound that most others. I love them. My wife hates them. It's just personal preference.

The trendy super budget option is this pair, which is actually what my wife uses for travel. She has cables for her home headphones that cost more than this. Life Q35

One thing I will say is that sadly they're not a brick and mortar store, but we have a fantastic online audio store in the area. It's Bloom Audio just over the Voorhees border into Gibbsboro. They'll talk with you and help you answer your questions. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable. They've even set up in-person sessions for my wife to see which hardware she preferred. I don't know if they do that for everyone, but it's worth a shot if you think it'll help you.

I have the trendy super budget option. I’m a fan.

 

[trostol]

I myself am looking to switch to overear headphones...actually kind of surprised (mostly cause I am broke) that Amazon basics doesn't have a set

 

[Young Sandwich]

Wireless is not my area of highest knowledge, but I do read the turbonerds.



This is one of the commonly suggested options. It seems to be a very contentious topic as to whether the XM4s or XM5s actually sound better.

The other option in that price range is the Sennheiser Momentum 4. I still have a Momentum 2 I've had for roughly a decade that I use as my travel pair. Sennheisers have a warmer sound that most others. I love them. My wife hates them. It's just personal preference.

The trendy super budget option is this pair, which is actually what my wife uses for travel. She has cables for her home headphones that cost more than this. Life Q35

One thing I will say is that sadly they're not a brick and mortar store, but we have a fantastic online audio store in the area. It's Bloom Audio just over the Voorhees border into Gibbsboro. They'll talk with you and help you answer your questions. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable. They've even set up in-person sessions for my wife to see which hardware she preferred. I don't know if they do that for everyone, but it's worth a shot if you think it'll help you.

Much appreciated and extremely helpful as always. You are the dude Jojo.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I have the trendy super budget option. I’m a fan.

I feel bad even calling them budget because I can suggest $20 and $30 ear buds that sound great. But actual headphones (not in-ears) that are wireless with noise canceling are damn expensive. And they're the only thing sub 250-300 USD worth a shit.

 

[Striiker]

More pet pictures please

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

Just met my new niece today. Kitten's sister and hubby picked her up from New York this morning. Her big brother is very curious.

Why buy cat toys when you have charging cords?

 

[Embiid]

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Just met my new niece today. Kitten's sister and hubby picked her up from New York this morning. Her big brother is very curious.

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Why buy cat toys when you have charging cords?

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Our cat can play with creamer/milk tabs. She will bat that thing around all day long.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

 

[Beef Invictus]

Wireless is not my area of highest knowledge, but I do read the turbonerds.



This is one of the commonly suggested options. It seems to be a very contentious topic as to whether the XM4s or XM5s actually sound better.

The other option in that price range is the Sennheiser Momentum 4. I still have a Momentum 2 I've had for roughly a decade that I use as my travel pair. Sennheisers have a warmer sound that most others. I love them. My wife hates them. It's just personal preference.

The trendy super budget option is this pair, which is actually what my wife uses for travel. She has cables for her home headphones that cost more than this. Life Q35

One thing I will say is that sadly they're not a brick and mortar store, but we have a fantastic online audio store in the area. It's Bloom Audio just over the Voorhees border into Gibbsboro. They'll talk with you and help you answer your questions. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable. They've even set up in-person sessions for my wife to see which hardware she preferred. I don't know if they do that for everyone, but it's worth a shot if you think it'll help you.

Q35 is what I'd have bought if I were buying for me. The Sonys were a birthday present, so the extra cost didn't matter.

On the XM4 vs XM5 debate, the thing I sought from people who insisted the XM5 sounds better was "Is the improvement worth the extra cost?" and the answer tended to be "no."

 

[Asnito]

More pet pictures please

We haven't seen a pic of your girl in a while

Our cat can play with creamer/milk tabs. She will bat that thing around all day long.

Anything that crinkles sets my boys off

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

Our cat can play with creamer/milk tabs. She will bat that thing around all day long.

We used to have one of those dish scrubbers where you fill the handle with soap. Haven't had it in years. She somehow found one of the scrubby heads and was knocking it around tonight. A buddy back in the day had a cat that would chase and fetch beer caps. That was cool as hell.

 

[Striiker]

We haven't seen a pic of your girl in a while

“Ok, let’s go back inside”
*plop*
“K”

 

[Tripod]

10 year anniversary today.

We ate Chinese food then napped afterwards.

Good night yes.

 

[Cody Webster]

First ever tropical storm watch issued for the west coast. Going to be some serious flooding/mudslides/landslides

 

[JojoTheWhale]

“Ok, let’s go back inside”
*plop*
“K”
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Hi, Helen!

 

[Beef Invictus]

First ever tropical storm watch issued for the west coast. Going to be some serious flooding/mudslides/landslides

Should be great for the reservoirs! Silver Lining!

I'd be terrified if I lived on a hill, or beneath a hill, or in a valley.

 

[Cody Webster]

Should be great for the reservoirs! Silver Lining!

I'd be terrified if I lived on a hill, or beneath a hill, or in a valley.

Yeah, unfortunately, those people are going to be screwed.

 

[kudymen]

Alright my week off - trip to NYC - is starting today. Lets see what goes wrong with the flights or with booking,com.

 

[Flybynite]

*edit* meant for Phils thread.

 

[Embiid]

Taylor in LBI for all the Swiftie fans..

 

[Embiid]

Philly's own Blackbeard..

 

[Flybynite]

I think I know why this guy is an 'ex-nasa' employee in his bio.

It's August 19th so I guess we're safe.

 

[Danko]

The thing with celebrities is who cares...wow taylor swift, what is gonna do drop down and felate or serenade every single one of them? I never was an autograph seeker either, i don't get the appeal of it all.

Secondly, for head phones, i've always been interested in the airpod max from apple, we took the kids to the zoo in philly a week or so ago and saw someone on the temple campus wearing them