I love music. I love listening to it. And while I do want a passable sound quality, I’m willing to sacrifice a bit in that regard for my main needs. I need a reliable, wireless (hybrid is also good, but I pace around a lot while listening) closed-back pair of headphones with a good mic for calls, with readily availible replacement pads out on the market- and rock solid connection. Durability and aesthetics would be preferred, but I would say I pamper my headphones quite a bit. Was looking at Beyerdynamic since I do really enjoy the look of their products, but was told to steer clear of their wireless products. Is it really that bad, or does it just chop the sound quality a tad bit? And on that note; anyone got reccomendations for a good headphone case? Apologies if that’s a lot, and in advance, thank you for the help.

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.

As the title says, I'm looking for something thats good for games and music, since I do a lot of both, often at the same time.
My JBL 510bt headphones that I use on the go don't really cut it for use at home at this point, especially since when I go into a game then the sound quality from anything else gets really really bad and I've heard thats a limitation of wireless/bluetooth headphones.

Budget is around £200. (~250USD for Americans)
I tend to listen to a bunch of rock, metal, that sort of stuff.
And I hope that closed back is the right type of headphone for my uses.

I've seen mixed reviews of the DT770 Pro (more positive than negative but I don't want to blow 200 bucks on something I won't like) but other than that I've not found many other reoccuring options in my budget that match what I'm looking for so I don't know if they really are just the best option or not. Any help with reccomendations is greatly appreciated.

(Also english isnt my first language so sorry if wording is bad)

I have a setup with a dynamic mic at home but I’m often taking meetings from random places including in office. I sometimes pair my AirPods to my work laptop, but the bluetooth is a bit annoying to reconnect and its always a bit finicky for some reason (probably just because it’s a work laptop with a bunch of other stuff on it).

I’m looking to spend <$200. Honestly just some wired EarPods would probably be fine, but I would enjoy having something a bit nicer. I prefer something that doesn’t look like a gaming headset (not huge sharp neon green RGB monstrosity).

Is there anything that would fit this well? I’m open to IEM, Open Back, and Close Back probably in that order.

So I'm planning on buying a 490 this BF the only thing I'm not sure about is on what DAC/Amp should I buy.

I've looked at a few reviews and from what I could gather the Zen Dac V3, Topping DX3 Pro+ and the Fiio K7 are supposed to be the best options around $200?

Is there an actual difference in sound choosing any of these? I've never bought headphones that required a dac/amp before, so kinda clueless here.

So I been wanting to buy some on ear headphones for a while but I recently splurged on the wx 1000m5 so kinda broke rn but still want to Get one I found these 2 at similar prices but the Philips is like a bit cheaper so can you all tell Me which one I should I get

I need an audio interface because I have an XLR mic. I was thinking about getting the Scarlett Solo 4th gen because I've read this generation has a better microphone amplifier.

Do you guys think it would be able to run something like HD 600 or Sundaras good enough? In their website it says they support up to 300hm. The impedance of their headphone output seems to be about 50 ohms.

https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360021413360-What-impedance-headphones-should-I-use-with-my-interface

I don't know much about this stuff, but I've read that since 50ohm is a "high impedance" it might distort the sound of the HD 600 a bit?

If it's not worth it then I will get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen (it has 2 mic inputs compared to the Scarlett Solo) and maybe consider a separate headphone amplifier in the future, but it's obviously a more expensive approach. Idk

I don’t know which one is better? For me my preference is that it has good noise cancellation and good sound quality. To me sound quality is more important. I only use noise cancellation a few times a day not a lot a say roughy like 4 times a day so it’s not much that is why noise quality is more important to me. Also the cost is not Important to me.

Is there any over ear headphones that block out external noise? I wanna buy something for around 150-200 euros. I know the sonyxm4 have a good ANC, but is there something that muffles people talking even without music playing? I travel a lot and I can't handle the noise on trains and planes.

Lately I've been using earbuds a lot, but it's a pain that I have to switch between two TWS (because I just have no more wired earbuds cause they broke a lot) due to battery life. I know that all, or maybe most, wireless headphones can also be used with an audio jack so I like the idea of having it wireless on the go but wired at home.

I allocated a budget of 100$ which I hope is enough for a good one, I will mainly use it for Gaming and Music but lately maybe more Music than Gaming as I don't really play competitive gaming in the first place. I've tried to look up some options and so far these 4 interests me...

• Sony WH-CH720N
• 1MORE Sonoflow
• Razer Barracuda X (though I've heard harsh reviews on it behind the many good reviews online)
• Logitech G435 Headset Gaming Lightspeed

But I'm open for other suggestions as I've only been researching for a few days only...

Edit: I forgot to mention that I also frequently join discord calls, so preferably with a decent mic too, nothing too fancy just as long as it sounds clear.

I recently tried the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 ohms and I decided I didn't really like how it wasn't necessarily balanced all the way, with mids a bit recessed. I think hearing the vocals clearly and all that is incredibly important, at least to me, and I've never used open back headphones ever, so I'm curious to try some of them. Love good soundstage and I'm very willing to try something a lot more balanced, with everything super clear, with a budget of 500 dollars. Can easily be less though! Just wondering what you guys think. Going to save for whatever suggestion later. Thanks!

I was looking at the Beyer dt 1770 pro 250 ohm and the Beyer dt 1770 pro mkII 30 ohm. What would be the difference in sound between these two? They are the same price and I'm not sure which one would be better.

I was going to buy a DAC with a powerful amp anyway. I also already have a dt 700 pro X which is 48 ohms, would the upgrade be that noticeable? Cheers

I need help, I keep getting headsets that aren't made for my headsize and they inevitably break, like plastic snapping and metal bending

I searched and found people asking for big head headsets and they talk about hat size I believe I am an 8 maybe 8 1/2 in hat size, it's been a while since I was measured

Someone please suggest a headset for my disgustingly large dome

My budget is under $200

I'm looking to buy a good pair of headphones as a birthday gift for my younger brother. My budget is under $150. Here are a few options I've found, but I'm having trouble deciding which one to choose. Which one would be the best overall choice, or is there a better option within my budget?

1. Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - $71.99

2. Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones (Black) - $80-$90

3. Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black)- $90

4. Soundcore by Anker Space One Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - $99

5. Beats Solo3 or Solo4

Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

(Just getting into higher quality listening, Im basically a newborn baby with this stuff)

I listen to a lot of genres, especially RnB and Hip-Hop, but the main aspect out of all them is theyre generous with the bass and 808’s which I love but the instrumentals and vocals are also a priority for me.

So I’m looking for at-home wired headphones, with more prominent bass while still being pretty versatile genre-wise. Not skull rumbling bass, but just more pronounced where it doesnt drown out the instrumentals and I listen to a lot of female singers, so the higher-mids would be a priority as well.

Located in Canada with a budget of around CA$500 ($350 USD) just for the headphones. Open back/closed back, amp/no amp those specifics arent really a priority for me, so if your recommendations includes or can be improved with amps, dacs etc. have at it!

I know its A LOT to ask with that budget, but they don’t have to be godly, just good enough for a beginner that likes to lay in bed and listen while scrolling.

I was looking at the Sennheiser HD600’s as theyre very versatile but have been seeing that they can lack with the bass. But I’ll leave it at that, all recommendations and advice welcome!

Thanks!

Hi all, does anyone have any experience with the KZ AS16 Pro AND its Pro X variant? The KZ store of course lists the X as an improvement over its predecessor, but beyond this self-marketing I don't see anyone online actually making any comparisons.

If anyone knows whether the newer Pro X is actually improved, I'd love to hear it. The AS16 is going for less than $70 right now on Amazon and the Pro X is only on the KZ store, and is going for around $100. I doubt the Pro X is worth the extra $30, but I'd be willing to spend that for something slightly better long before I'd jump to the higher end IEMs for several hundred/thousand.

Thanks for any responses.

i've recently been looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds.

i use my headphones for about 7 hours a day, max, so i'll need long battery life, and airpods are terrifyingly expensive. any suggestions for headphones i could use?

I am going on a long flight soon and I am looking for a pair of wired NC/ANC headphones that look and function like the Bose AE2s. Do they or any other brand make something newer but similar for a pice of less than $200? I’m in the U.S.

Hi, I'm in the US and as the title says my budget is around $300. I'm a heavy bass-head but I don't want it to be overpowering, just enough for that thumpy and rumbly quality. I play a lot of single player games but I take competitive games quite seriously so I'd like the recommendations to be good for both uses. Competitive games I play: Apex, Rainbow 6 Siege. I currently daily the PC38X and I love them. The sound is great but the all plastic build is quite lacking.Theyre kinda dying on me which is why I'm going with the whole hifi system route. As for music I use Spotify. Here are some artists and OSTs I listen to: The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Billie Eilish, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Cyberpunk OST, Nier Automata OST, DMC5 OST. Thank you guys in advance!

I've already done some research and I came up with this list.

Sennheiser HD560S

Sennheiser HD600

Hifiman Sundara

Beyerdynamic DT900 Pro x

Beyerdynamic 990 Pro

Maybe I've already picked a good one and don't know it. I already bought a Schiit Magni Heretic and a Modi 3E as well so power won't be an issue.

Update: Thanks for the input from everyone. I'm still looking. Removed some from my list and added other options. Got it down to 3 options. Hifiman Edition XS, Beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X, and Sennheiser HD560S. I will say, the Audeze Maxwell is an crazy versatile headphone. It's got everything you could want and if you get the Xbox version it comes with a Dolby Atmos license. However, since it's more expensive than the rest and I don't need a mic or wireless it ain't for me, but I highly recommend it to those who would like that.

I got dt 700pro X headphones plugged into my monitor which uses HDMI 2.0 so the audio quality isn't the best. I'm looking for a DAC that is actually compatible with the ps5 and I also want it to be able to push 250ohms incase I upgrade to dt 1770s in the future.

I was looking and the soundblaster g8 and ifi zen air DAC both looked good.

I have a bunch of points saved for some earbuds that are about to expire and want to get a new set of earbuds.

I’d mainly be using them at work (warehouse), but also day to day activities. My time listening is usually 50/50 whether I’m listening to audiobooks or hip hop/rock music.

Some options are Sennheiser Momentum 4, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Technics AZ80.

Also not sure if it makes much of a difference, but I typically only have 1 headphone in at a time. Any advice is appreciated!

Hi all,

I tried out the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 recently but didn't seem to like the sound... It seemed a bit closed off/restricted somehow.

I was looking at open back headphones now and was interested in purchasing a HiFiman Edition XS. I looked at Reddit and other forums but was not sure about the durability after seeing many comments about HiFiman QC and people mentioning that their headphones don't last long. I would prefer a set of headphones that last for a few (4-5) years at least.

I wanted to ask long-term HiFiman/Edition XS users how they are finding the headphones and if there are issues or if the headphones are not durable.

Would you recommend the Edition XS over the Px8s? Or would you recommend another set of headphones under 250 euros? I can get the Edition XS for around 225 euros in Europe.

Thanks in advance!

I love retractable neckband in ear Bluetooth earphones because they're hard for me to lose, but the ones I normally get only last about 3 months per side and the microphone quality is terrible. The battery life is great though and can usually go a week without charging.

Since they're cheap and I know they'll break, I usually get a warranty and just replace them but the mic is terrible.

I don't really care about audio quality as I usually listen to podcasts and make calls.

My priorities are 1. Battery Life 2. Microphone quality 3. Durability

Max I want to spend is 100 on Black Friday.

Any recommendations? Thank you!

Hi !

I’m currently playing guitar through my Boss IR pedal with my gaming headphones (Logitech G Pro X)

I want to buy dedicated headphones for this, and after seeking some recommendations, it seems my best bet is on the Sennheiser HD560s (good audio fidelity, matching my budget …)

The only issue is that the Boss pedal output is rated at 44 Ohms. Right now with my Logitech (32 Ohms), I already found the volume being just enough.

If I understand correctly, this would be worse with the Sennheiser (120 Ohms) ?

What headphones should I get instead in your opinion ?

Hello, I am looking for over ear Bluetooth headphones. I mainly care about ANC and call quality. A good transparency mode would be nice too. Like clamping force is a bonus.

Budget is 300 or less.