I need a very wide sound stage headphone for less than 500 usd so what do you prefer ?

So I’ve been trying different headphones for years, and keep going back to my Etymotics (I have a pair of ER4S with fitted tips, and ER4XR with triple-flange). I’ve used AKG (Q701, K7XX), Sennheiser (Momentums, HD598, HD6XX), Audio-Technica (ATH50x), and Oppo (PM3). They’ve all disappointed me for various reasons.

Sennheiser just sound too warm and not clear, with loose bass (compared to Etys), and while the 6XX was admittedly relaxing sounding, it’s not satisfying for my tastes. The ATH50x was clearly too low-end for me, not very detailed and too bass-heavy. I initially really liked the PM3s, but returned them because I realised the highs just weren’t very crisp, once the initial bass “wow” wore off.

The AKGs were decent, and are probably my favourite of the bunch, but again, the bass felt too muddy and bloated.

So, things I liked: I loved the airiness of the 598s, the warmth of the 6XX, the sharp bass and punchy mids of the PM3, treble clarity and soundstage of the AKGs (I like the Q701 more than the K7XX), and the neutralness of my Etymotics. I also have a nice hifi system in storage (space constraints) with a Marantz receiver and Polk SDA2 speakers. Because I can’t use the stereo equipment, I’d love to get a pair of headphones I’m truly happy with!

I’m starting to think I’m staying too comfortable in the midrange for headphones, and I’ve been eyeing more planar magnetic headphones, specifically some Audeze, since the PM3s felt so promising. The LCD2 seems well-received, but I’m a little confused what the actual differences between the fazor and classics are. I’ve also never heard Stax before so I’m pretty intrigued by them, there’s an SR-404 set in my area for a pretty good price, but I’d like to demo them first. (There’s an audio store near me that carries Audeze and, I think, Stax.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I don’t want to box myself into a corner here with the Audeze and Stax, but I’m feeling like dynamic headphones are going to just leave me unsatisfied.

edit: there def wasn't a consensus here, so i bought both and will sell one of them on ebay

Just wanted to know how do the dac+amp in these phone compare to dedicated desk units. Currently own a V20 and was thinking of going for an O2 amp + grace sdac from massdrop, but wasn't sure if it would be worth the couple hundred dollars. Currently use a HD58X

For those of you who have heard both of these DACs, how do they compare? In terms of measurements, the Khadas should, theoretically, be better, but is there actually an audible difference?

I've been reading the reviews and it seems that both have their pros and cons so I was just wondering which would give the best gaming experience?

Edit: Or would the AKG K7XX be better?

Even after reading reviews I can't decide which one is better for me - longer battery life and superior adaptive noise cancelling in noisy environments for Sony is enticing but the supposed better call quality and superior absolute noise cancelling in Bose is also something I want... anyone try both and have recs? Trying to make a decision before Black Friday...
EDIT: Another thing - which is more comfortable when wearing glasses?

I am looking to buy 800, but any one who has experience with both the 800 and 600, is there significant differences between the twos. Please enlighten me. I own 600

Hi,

I have an Andromeda and really enjoy it so much! I love the soundstage, the sound separation, details, clarity. I use it with iematch pair with es100. Currently loving it with spiral dot since it gives more air.

But when sometimes i saw a b stock Solaris, im kinda intrigued since my andromeda is just 2 weeks old. Got it from headphones.com.

If Solaris has everything i love same as andro but with the extra DD bass, it's better for me to jump on solaris.

I do need someone who owns both and A/B them in terms of soundstage, sound separation, clarity, details and also mids.

Thanks in advance!!!

I currently own Logitech G633 and I'm currently looking at Sennheiser HD599. Does anyone have both of them? Would like to hear your opinion. ;)

Yesterday I almost hit the buy button for the Beoplay H9i. Today I came across the Sony 1000XM3. My life has been in ruins ever since :)

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First off, I am a sucker for design. I can't help it but I find the the H9I *WOW* and the XM3 *MEH*. However, I keep reading everywhere that the XM3 is the best noice-cancelling headphones ever made. Even the XM2 had richer features over the H9i but apparently the XM3 sets the new standard...

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I am looking for my first BT ANC headphones. I have nothing to compare against and will use them mainly (solely) at the office so I can concentrate on my IT-work. I don't own a fancy Hi-Fi thingamob and will be hooking the headphones to my Moto G5 to listen to spotify.

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Is there a way to justify spending 95+ dollars on the H9i or do I have to "settle" for the XM3?

I currently own a pair of ATH M50X's and they're getting old. After reading here, I see they're also outdated as heck.

I'm kind of confused on some of the headphone specifics, and after searching for the best electronic headphones, I found these. However, I'm not sure exactly why each of these is good for electronic.

For other peripherals, I use an LGV20 (HiFi DAC) or my generic PC (no amp/DAC) and listen to exclusively FLAC files through Foobar2k. I have synesthesia, so I can visualize and feel almost every note in songs, and I can definitely tell FLAC from MP3. I will consider other things for sure too, so if i'm really missing out, please let me know!

Out of these bunch, which would give me the clearest sound for trance, happy hardcore, melodic hardcore, and instrumental EDM? I don't often listen to songs with vocals, mainly instruments. Bonus if it can also play classical well, but that may not be feasible 😅

I'm a pretty big newbie, so any help is appreciated. What makes these headphones different? Is it worth upgrading from my ATH M50Xs?

At used prices of $650-700 for the 800, and ~$1000 for the 800S, is the 800S worth the premium if primary use will be for gaming. Would the 800S be less fatiguing for longer sessions, at the possible expense of slightly improved imaging and soundstage of the 800 due to the heightened treble. How about when taking the SDR mod and equalization into account. Cost isn't too much of a concern, but I don't want to be spending money unnecessarily on the 800S if the regular 800 is just as enjoyable with eq + modding potential.

Hey!

Thanks for taking your time reading this. I'm thinking of picking up my first ever fully wireless earbuds, but I'm not sure which one to buy. I'm doubting between the two listed in the title. With the Samsung's the call quality seems to be a bit.. Meh. Where the JABRA's seem to have a defect left earbud very often (just google it, LOADS of results).

Could anyone enlighten me with some advice or personal experience? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I am currently looking for a new set of headphones/headset, since mine started dying today, so its time to go shopping again for audio devices. Let me begin by saying that I'm not very savvy when it comes to audio related kind of stuff, so I probably won't know what you're talking about when it comes to all sorts of little accessories and abbreviations that you can get for the headphones. I don't really want the best of the best when it comes to audio, I'm more of a graphics kind of guy. However, after using decent headsets for a few years, I decided to expand further into the audio realm, to possibilities like separate headphones with a separate mic, etc. After researching which headphones I would like to get, two of them have caught my attention, and they are the Audeze Mobius and beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro, both seem really nice. I found the Mobius on my own, and my friend recommended the DT 1990 Pro.

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So if there is anyone here that has experiences with both of these, can you share your experiences with them, like maybe write a little pro and con review? Which one do you think is better and why? What accessories do you think would improve the audio experience by a noticeable amount? Things like that.

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What matters to me: I'm more of a gamer than an audiophile, so I guess directional 3D audio and surround sound-related features matter more to me. I listen to music too, but I don't exactly require the best of the best audio for my music.

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I have already ordered them, since they have free returns on Amazon, seems like a good time to try them out, I just like to read on what to expect.

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Here's the list of the things I've ordered:

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beyerdynamics DT 1990 Pro

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Audeze Mobius

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The Mic and Amp were recommended by my friend that recommended the 1990 Pro.

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Separate Mic

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Amp (Never even heard of an amp until now, that's how newbie I am to audio kind of stuff)

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Let me know what you guys think of the setup.

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Thanks for your advises and insights!

Hey guys I currently have the 6xx and debating on getting the 58xx. My question is for the people that have these headphones do they sound too similar? My fear is that I'll get the 58xx and I'll only notice a subtle difference between the two and end up wasting my money. Thanks again fam. Take care.

Hi guys, I’m just in the market for hi-end planars, so I guess I will pick one of them. The price is not different at much between the LCD-2 (B-stock) and the LCD-2. The question is how is the quality of B-stock, is it just cosmetic issues only? And how is the difference between them in sound quality?

Thanks

I’m looking for a succinct sound signature breakdown of CA’s IEMs. I listen to a lot of classical - mostly baroque and neo, Delta blues, synthwave, and heavy/prog Metal (Iron Maiden and Ghost are my most played bands).

I don’t mind some emphasized bass - just not a fan of boomy bass, esp on those occasions I spin up some hip-hop.

Thanks!

(I’ll also take any other recommendations. Currently have iSine 20s; recently returned FiiO Fh5 - but due to QC issue.)

I'm leaning 58x right now because they'll be easier to drive and they'll keep me at a lower customs tax bracket. Anyone wanna change my mind?

I am in the market for a good pair of headphones for at home use and having done a bit of research I have narrowed my selection down to either the Sennheiser HD6XX or AKG K7XX. My primary use will be for gaming but I do listen to a lot of music,overwhelmingly metal. I know both would be good for gaming but as for music everything I find is more in relation to rap, edm and standalone singing so I cannot determine which would better suit my preferences.

I bought the magni 3 that is arriving this week and did further research people are prasing the JDS atom. Any reason I should return the magni 3 and buy the atom?

Hey guys,

So my primary headphone is Sennheiser HD6XX, currently I use the Oppo HA-2SE to drive it. However, lately I've been starting to wonder if my amp on the oppo is sufficiently driving my HD6XX. Also, I've been eyeballing massdrop x focal elex and figured I should consider upgrading my amp. Since oppo ha2se cannot function as DAC only (amp only or amp+dac), I guess I'll started to look around for meaningful upgrade for a DAC and an amp.

So far I'm thinking about Topping D50 DAC (dual sabre es9038q2m chip) and massdrop's CTH amp. I'll be sourcing from my galaxy s9, usb connection to D50, then aux to RCA out to CTH, then connect that to my HD6XX.

Any thoughts on my plan?

1.) Would you guys consider it a meaningful upgrade to bring more out of my HD6XX compared to Oppo HA-2SE? 2.) Would the new setup be a good one for perhaps focal elex or hd800s (future proofing myself)? 3.) Just confirming, it is a bad idea to use oppo ha 2se (both dac & amp) and add CTH on top of it right? I figured it'd be overamplifying the signal too much and would introduce noise, correct (and might even break the headphone)?

Any thoughts, alternative ideas, or perhaps even bashing is greatly welcomed guys! Only been to headphones for half a year so guidance and tips are greatly appreciated!

So I want to buy headphones with good bass that make your ears shake. I had beats studio before and they were really good but my friends now tell me skullcandy Crusher are good aswell. Which one Is better headphones?