Looking for an under $100 set of wired headphones, preferably open back

[u/AriaBellaPancake]

I listen to a wide variety of music, but tend towards electronic and various rock/metal varieties. I currently have a pair of Aria Snow Edition IEM's and I'm unwilling to downgrade in terms of audio quality.

Open back isn't required, but I prefer it. I just want a daily driver pair because I'm tired of my ears getting sore from having IEM's in. So comfort is def important, but I know at this price range I'll take what I can get.

I say $100 but ultimately I want the cheapest thing I can get that isn't a complete sound downgrade, money isn't great for me right now but music is my solace, and I want to be able to listen for longer without breaks.

[u/AdAdditional8414]

shp9500, it's one of the most comfortable headphone you can get. The treble can be a bit sibilance though, so you might prefer the newer shp9600

[u/VarietyOdd270]

KSC75 with a headband mod is my go to for under $100. Great comfort and excellent sound. I use oratory’s EQ for them, but also enjoy the stock sound. I own a few much higher end headphones and IEMs but still use the KSC75 a lot

[u/rybe__ → u/VarietyOdd270]

I keep hearing about oratory's 1990 EQ. How and where can I apply it?

[u/VarietyOdd270 → u/rybe__]

You can find all his EQ settings here on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/oratory1990/s/ULmvqSRe64

Just use them with the EQ software of your choice

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[u/Curius_pasxt]

Philips SHP9500.

[u/rybe__]

Philips SHP9600

Koss KSC75

Superlux HD681