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Let's go~ hopefully this will be a good year.
 
 

I hope I can keep up better than last year...
 
 
I think I'm finally finished!

What's the general consensus on this album here on MH? I definitely enjoyed a bunch of tracks, but I can understand the compaints that they've gone soft. But what really bothers me tho is the final mix of the album. It's like they've equalized everything on medium and that's it. So many songs were potentially harder, "rawer", and they watered everything down by the end. I call it the Leda Syndrome. Check Eve's leaked demo and the final ver:
 
 
 
Even in shitty phone quality it sounds so much better...

Going to take this one over for 2018 @CAT5@Lestat
 
Coming back for the 4th year in a row, this thread is dedicated to Japanese releases in 2018 that the MH Community will listen to and would like to keep track of throughout the entire year. It’s a nice way of referring back to a list, should you forget if you’ve listened to a certain release yet or not. I know I forget sometimes haha. These ratings can also help those who may want to see which releases are favoring well or not, based on each individual user who you may have similar tastes with.
You never know, as this could come in handy at the end of the year.
 
Feel free to set up your own rating system (Stars, ?/5, ?/10, Best to Worst, Oooh to Eww, etc.), but try and use spoiler tags to save room in your post, and save room on the page for the other members’ rating lists.
 
Previous Years for Reference:
2015
2016
2017
 
I look forward to seeing everyone’s lists at the end of the year!
 
Yuyo’s List for 2018:
 
 

Yay! Thanks for making the 2018 post. Gonna do my best to update this regularly and not wait until September like I did last year... >>;
 
 
Last updated: 4.13

Glad to join the party again!
 
This time I'll also try to list the highlighted tracks on each release, which makes it easier to go back on albuns that are kinda meh but have redeeming tracks
 
 

Going to take this one over for 2018 @CAT5@Lestat
 
Coming back for the 4th year in a row, this thread is dedicated to Japanese releases in 2018 that the MH Community will listen to and would like to keep track of throughout the entire year. It’s a nice way of referring back to a list, should you forget if you’ve listened to a certain release yet or not. I know I forget sometimes haha. These ratings can also help those who may want to see which releases are favoring well or not, based on each individual user who you may have similar tastes with.
You never know, as this could come in handy at the end of the year.
 
Feel free to set up your own rating system (Stars, ?/5, ?/10, Best to Worst, Oooh to Eww, etc.), but try and use spoiler tags to save room in your post, and save room on the page for the other members’ rating lists.
 
Previous Years for Reference:
2015
2016
2017
 
I look forward to seeing everyone’s lists at the end of the year!
 
Yuyo’s List for 2018:
 
 

Going to take this one over for 2018 @CAT5@Lestat
 
Coming back for the 4th year in a row, this thread is dedicated to Japanese releases in 2018 that the MH Community will listen to and would like to keep track of throughout the entire year. It’s a nice way of referring back to a list, should you forget if you’ve listened to a certain release yet or not. I know I forget sometimes haha. These ratings can also help those who may want to see which releases are favoring well or not, based on each individual user who you may have similar tastes with.
You never know, as this could come in handy at the end of the year.
 
Feel free to set up your own rating system (Stars, ?/5, ?/10, Best to Worst, Oooh to Eww, etc.), but try and use spoiler tags to save room in your post, and save room on the page for the other members’ rating lists.
 
Previous Years for Reference:
2015
2016
2017
 
I look forward to seeing everyone’s lists at the end of the year!
 
Yuyo’s List for 2018:
 
 

Going to take this one over for 2018 @CAT5@Lestat
 
Coming back for the 4th year in a row, this thread is dedicated to Japanese releases in 2018 that the MH Community will listen to and would like to keep track of throughout the entire year. It’s a nice way of referring back to a list, should you forget if you’ve listened to a certain release yet or not. I know I forget sometimes haha. These ratings can also help those who may want to see which releases are favoring well or not, based on each individual user who you may have similar tastes with.
You never know, as this could come in handy at the end of the year.
 
Feel free to set up your own rating system (Stars, ?/5, ?/10, Best to Worst, Oooh to Eww, etc.), but try and use spoiler tags to save room in your post, and save room on the page for the other members’ rating lists.
 
Previous Years for Reference:
2015
2016
2017
 
I look forward to seeing everyone’s lists at the end of the year!
 
Yuyo’s List for 2018:
 
 

Making its return for 2017, due to popular demand, we will be hosting the MH JRock Awards !!!
 
Now, before you start voting, read the rules provided in the spoiler below, or be slapped by a HUGE Viking Fish! – @Champ213
 
 
 
Once you have read the general rules, here's how to vote:
 
1. Copy the list of categories below into your reply
2. Fill in your votes (you can skip as many categories as you'd like)
3. Submit.
 
Your posts will stay hidden until the end of the voting.
 
Here are your categories to choose from:
 
 
Voting will last until Sunday, January 14th of the New Year (2018)
This will allow everyone to take their time, since some of us are still waiting on some final releases to come out this month.
 
Note:
"Album" includes both full and mini-albums. For simplicity reasons, we follow the "Once Visual Kei, always Visual Kei" rule. So yes, that makes bands like Dir en grey or L'Arc~En~Ciel a Visual Kei band, just for the purpose of this voting.  
Any questions you have, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Staff!
 
Happy Voting! 

My family and I only buy gifts for the children these days, as we can buy our own crap haha.
 
With that said, I went ahead and upgraded my audio equipment to something more modern.
 
 
I also ordered the Sennheiser HD6XX and the HD58X from Massdrop, but those won't arrive until March-June haha.

Great buy! I own Schiit Mani and I couldn't be happier with it. Solid piece of gear!

My family and I only buy gifts for the children these days, as we can buy our own crap haha.
 
With that said, I went ahead and upgraded my audio equipment to something more modern.
 
 
I also ordered the Sennheiser HD6XX and the HD58X from Massdrop, but those won't arrive until March-June haha.

Making its return for 2017, due to popular demand, we will be hosting the MH JRock Awards !!!
 
Now, before you start voting, read the rules provided in the spoiler below, or be slapped by a HUGE Viking Fish! – @Champ213
 
 
 
Once you have read the general rules, here's how to vote:
 
1. Copy the list of categories below into your reply
2. Fill in your votes (you can skip as many categories as you'd like)
3. Submit.
 
Your posts will stay hidden until the end of the voting.
 
Here are your categories to choose from:
 
 
Voting will last until Sunday, January 14th of the New Year (2018)
This will allow everyone to take their time, since some of us are still waiting on some final releases to come out this month.
 
Note:
"Album" includes both full and mini-albums. For simplicity reasons, we follow the "Once Visual Kei, always Visual Kei" rule. So yes, that makes bands like Dir en grey or L'Arc~En~Ciel a Visual Kei band, just for the purpose of this voting.  
Any questions you have, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Staff!
 
Happy Voting! 

My family and I only buy gifts for the children these days, as we can buy our own crap haha.
 
With that said, I went ahead and upgraded my audio equipment to something more modern.
 
 
I also ordered the Sennheiser HD6XX and the HD58X from Massdrop, but those won't arrive until March-June haha.

This list cracked me up. Nice work, there are definitely looks that deserve to be discussed. Maybe some of these bands should have had discussions about them beforehand.
 
As for the poll, I put kinda. I will listen to a band with crappy looks if I like the music, and likewise, I don't care how nice their look is, if the music is shit, I'm out. Too many bands put way too much effort into their image to make up for the fact they can't play their instruments, and I hate that the scene has pretty much become a catch-all for subpar musicians like that.

so you know how I said that i was content with my current setup and didn't want/care about the 6xx on sale above?
 
.... well I'm a bold face liar, because I just did this.
 

 
so yeah... I just couldn't resist a pair of HD 650's for 200 dollars, talk about a steal.
 
btw my massdrop O2 + SDAC came tonight as well, freaking talk about a amazing amp/dac combo right here, my HD 579's sounds ridiculous compared to before. Now to just wait till march for those 6xx
 

Aside from my SONY MDR1000x with the built-in amp turned off, I'm trying to test out some Audio Technica (ATH-M50X) Headphones that I forgot I had lol but they are entry-level sounding compared to a 600 series from Sennheiser.
 
Something that recently caught my interest was this.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones
 
Apparently these are going to go for $150, which is an AMAZING deal for entry-level Sennheiser Headphones.
What makes this deal even more tempting is the use of 150-ohm drivers (the same drivers that the NEW HD660 S use), with tuned settings to compensate the much-lowered price tag, they are homage to the HD580 headphones from the 90's, which created the then legendary 600 series audiophiles have come to love.
 
I'm going to wait until release day to order, with hopes that they live up to the hype that a couple reviewers have recently posted about them.
Apparently they are HD600-like, with less treble, and much lower bass, almost disappointing bass.
Sennheiser is apparently still in the works on these, and that they hope to fix this lower frequency issue in order to address and improve the bass to the HD58x.
 
Edit: I forgot to mention that I upgraded my Schiit Audio Setup (also known as a Schiit Stack (Schiit Magni + Schiit Modi)), as the new Magni 3 just came out, and I gotta say it sounds about the same lol.
 
I will test the HD58x when I get my hands on them and see how these do under the Amp/DAC from Schiit.
 

Good for you.
Bad for your wallet lol.

Well we can definitely work within your budget for sure!
There is one thing I want to clarify: There exists Noise Cancelling, and Noise Isolation.
Here is a link to further explain the two.
 
With that said, in regards to earbuds, I don't think you have to worry about whether it is one or the other. You won't notice  the difference once they are in your ear.
 
Anyways, not sure where you're from @yakihiko, but I will link amazon pages with our pricing here in the USA (then check with your location if possible to see if they are about the same price).
 
Off the top of my head, I can think of 3 different Earbuds (in no order) from 3 different companies for recommendation.
I've used these personally, and I can attest to their sound quality for the price.
These are common finds, so you should be able to find these even at your local electronics store.
 
1. Klipsch R6 II
2. Sony MDRXB50AP
3. Sennheiser CX 5.00G
 
Here are 3 more recommendations, but these may require to look for them online.
 
1. Beyerdynamic Byron
2. HiFiMan RE-400
3. Sony MDR-EX650
 
Now, these all overall are great sounding for Visual Kei music. An "in the middle" of sound signature (Highs/Mids/Lows + Bass/Treble)
If you want something with either more bass, or higher treble, you'll have to dig a little deeper for earbuds that suit your needs.
You'll get addicted to finding the "just right" set for you, and this is kind of how people get into becoming audio snobs haha.
 
Oh and how you intend to use the earbuds will matter too, no earbud out there will survive a harsh usage lol.
 

My question to you (and a totally honest one) is why do you care?  This person has no connection to the people most important to you in your life right now. It doesn't sound like she ever did anything for you. I doubt anyone you know right now knows her on a more personal level than you. I'd put money on you thinking about this situation positively more than she's thought about you positively ever. I'm missing the connection between thinking positively/negatively about this situation and its effect on you.
 
There is merit in reflecting on this situation and deciding to be the bigger person. There's even more merit in absolving yourself of this mental load. Toxicity can remain on the brain long after you remove the source of toxicity from your life, much like there's still poison in your system long after you stop chugging bleach. It can metastasize into all sorts of different forms, take root in all sorts of insecurities, and often make you question yourself...much like a toxic person would themselves. I blame social media for this one; when everyone's thoughts are on display for everyone else to read, the line between personal thoughts and hive mind thoughts has been blurred. It's hard to distinguish personal thoughts from ones that have been planted in your head, influenced by the ideals of someone else, and when the equations don't add up the first emotion through the gates is self-doubt. I often find myself policing my thoughts to appease a hive mind composed of my own opinions, but no matter how many trains of thought I've chased, the conclusions I come to are the same: So what?

What do you get from being the bigger person? What do you get from being the smaller person? Who would congratulate you for your actions without you recounting some stories? What do you get by being happy for her? Sad for her? Indifferent for her? My answers to you would be nothing, nein, no one, nada, and zilch respectively. If even one of the answers were anything else, I could see merit in thinking about this situation. If all roads lead to the same place, pick the path of least resistance. Save yourself the personal anguish, grief, and doubt.
 
 

Aside from my SONY MDR1000x with the built-in amp turned off, I'm trying to test out some Audio Technica (ATH-M50X) Headphones that I forgot I had lol but they are entry-level sounding compared to a 600 series from Sennheiser.
 
Something that recently caught my interest was this.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones
 
Apparently these are going to go for $150, which is an AMAZING deal for entry-level Sennheiser Headphones.
What makes this deal even more tempting is the use of 150-ohm drivers (the same drivers that the NEW HD660 S use), with tuned settings to compensate the much-lowered price tag, they are homage to the HD580 headphones from the 90's, which created the then legendary 600 series audiophiles have come to love.
 
I'm going to wait until release day to order, with hopes that they live up to the hype that a couple reviewers have recently posted about them.
Apparently they are HD600-like, with less treble, and much lower bass, almost disappointing bass.
Sennheiser is apparently still in the works on these, and that they hope to fix this lower frequency issue in order to address and improve the bass to the HD58x.
 
Edit: I forgot to mention that I upgraded my Schiit Audio Setup (also known as a Schiit Stack (Schiit Magni + Schiit Modi)), as the new Magni 3 just came out, and I gotta say it sounds about the same lol.
 
I will test the HD58x when I get my hands on them and see how these do under the Amp/DAC from Schiit.
 

Right now, I'm more with something around $45-60, 60 is really the max I can get in some.
 
Not a fan from wireless, since I often sleep listening to music, and it mind get lost on fell from the bed.
 
I'm more friendly with this one style, but I don't quit the possibility to have an in-ear too.

Well, I may be able to help a bit.
 
What kind of budget are you wanting to start at?
$50 is kind of the starting point for something decent with noise cancellation.
 
Do you want go wireless?
It tends to make the price go up, but it can be very useful to you if you hate wires, so it'd be worth paying a little more.
 
Did you like the On-Ear style (JVC Gummy, Philips SHE series) or do you want to go switch it up with In-Ear (meaning they actually go IN your ears)?
It just comes down to personal preference (since I don't know what kind of ear shape you have haha) as you may enjoy one more than the other.
 
There's stuff on sale right now with the holidays going on, and so you may actually be able to get the most bang for your buck, assuming you want some right now haha.
 

Aside from my SONY MDR1000x with the built-in amp turned off, I'm trying to test out some Audio Technica (ATH-M50X) Headphones that I forgot I had lol but they are entry-level sounding compared to a 600 series from Sennheiser.
 
Something that recently caught my interest was this.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-hd-58x-jubilee-headphones
 
Apparently these are going to go for $150, which is an AMAZING deal for entry-level Sennheiser Headphones.
What makes this deal even more tempting is the use of 150-ohm drivers (the same drivers that the NEW HD660 S use), with tuned settings to compensate the much-lowered price tag, they are homage to the HD580 headphones from the 90's, which created the then legendary 600 series audiophiles have come to love.
 
I'm going to wait until release day to order, with hopes that they live up to the hype that a couple reviewers have recently posted about them.
Apparently they are HD600-like, with less treble, and much lower bass, almost disappointing bass.
Sennheiser is apparently still in the works on these, and that they hope to fix this lower frequency issue in order to address and improve the bass to the HD58x.
 
Edit: I forgot to mention that I upgraded my Schiit Audio Setup (also known as a Schiit Stack (Schiit Magni + Schiit Modi)), as the new Magni 3 just came out, and I gotta say it sounds about the same lol.
 
I will test the HD58x when I get my hands on them and see how these do under the Amp/DAC from Schiit.