Headphones recommendation.

[TOOL460002]

Closed back Senheiser whatevers.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I have the Invalid Link Removed's and like them.

 

[djmay]

I have both DT990 and DT770 32 ohm. For your phone, the 32 ohm is more useful. Also, Beyerdynamic have replacement parts. I dropped my recorder with DT770 plugged in. It broke the the plug as well as the jack on the recorder. I ordered a replacement coiled cable.

 

[ceetee]

I am not considering the purchase of AKG, due to the low quality.
there are a lot of negative reviews on them.

Using two of them for years now, no complains. What are the neg reviews about?

 

[Sharko]

I use the DT770 for practicing bass and def recommend. They’re also super tough and the parts are replaceable, which was important for me because I have toddlers.
I’ve had more expensive headphones but I’ve never had ones I liked more.

Nothing wrong with AKG tho as others have said.

 

[el murdoque]

From your list, I'd go with the Beyerdynamics.
But before I ordered those, I'd look around for a second hand pair of Sennheiser HD 650, which should be in that price range. These are beloved by audiophiles and musicians alike and have not had a relevant design change in more than two decades.

 

[Mayborns]

I regularly use the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro's and would highly recommend them. FInd the comfortable, and sound amazing. I also have a pair of Audio Technica ATH M40x I use as my bash around pair.

 

[Ejek]

I had a pair of ATH M40x but got rid of them - I have big flappy ears and they were not comfortable past an hour or so of wear. I’ve since moved to Neyer Dunamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm. I use these for home practice, live sound engineering and YouTubing.

 

[nono]

Another vote for the DT770. I have had mine for almost 20 years, and they feel like they will last at least 20 more.

 

[jplunara]

I found some Massdrop Sennheisers on eBay, and they were cheaper than the normally branded Sennheisers of the same model. I think I got the 6XX which are less than half the price new as the 650 which they are equivalent to.

Anyway, massdrop Sennheiser are really nice, no complaints here. I have a big head and can wear them for hours. After going open back, I really like that aspect, especially for bass as sealing in the low frequencies is bad for the ears. I would recommend doing some kind of high pass filtering for headphone bass for your eardrums' sake.

 

[antfarm]

Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro

 

[P Coburn]

AKG K240 Studio worth checking out.

Olde Skool. I'd pass on these. They ARE lightweight, though.

 

[P Coburn]

hi all.

I'm looking for headphones for practicing guitar, bass guitar and synthesizer.
I have no monitors, so I will practice only through headphones. I want to get a decent sound.

in addition to practicing, I will use them for watching movies and listening to music.

I've read a lot, I can't decide on the type of headphones, open back or closed back.

I have chosen 6 models so far
Open back
Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro
Sennheiser HD 560s/ HD 400 pro (they are identical).
FIIO FT1 pro

closed back
Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro
Shure SRH840
FIIO FT1

they cost almost the same in my country.

Of those you've mentioned, I own the Sennheisers, have used the Beyerdynamics; both are good. I like over ear/open backed.The lightest in weight, the better. If I were looking for the 'latest response' I'd go with Grado. Straight long cable that is removeable/replaceable ( Sennheiser I know does ). Good luck.

 

[makaspar]

As a former radio/current audio producer who has worn headphones for most of my professional life, I’ll never not recommend Sony MDR7506s.

Fidelity of sound, easy to repair, last forever (just replace the ear muffs every couple of years.)

 

[Hypocrite]

Another vote for Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's or Sennheiser HD280 Pro's

 

[PrimitiveMan]

Had my AKG K240 for five years without a single issue. I compared to the Beyerdynamic dt770 and preferred the AKG.

 

[HolixBass]

I played two gigs on bass this weekend using Sennheiser HD-400 pros.
I highly recommend this model.

 

[singlemalt]

I have the DT770’s, and they are super deluxe, very comfortable headphones. Great sound. A little on the heavy side, and very warm if your room is on the warm side.

I also have a $30 pair of ATH-AVC200 audio technic, and they are just fine as well. Lighter, but with a goofy halo looking double headband thing. They get used everyday, dropped, snatched off the table when I trip on the cord, tossed down, no problem and no worries.

The 770’s were extravagant, and I really like them. $150.

I would buy the $30 set again. Plenty good enough for the everyday practice and iPad watching.

The whole practice set up. Plus a good gaming chair with the right arm rest removed.

 

[Passinwind]

As a former radio/current audio producer who has worn headphones for most of my professional life, I’ll never not recommend Sony MDR7506s.

I’ve had the MDR-V6 variant for 25 years or so now and have never felt at all compelled to buy anything else. I’ve been through a few sets of earpads, fortunately better ones are a lot easier to come by these days.

 

[BullHorn]

I've used the same headphones recommended here for years (Sony MDR7506, Beyerdynamic DT770, AKG-240, AudioTechnica M50, etc) but they all have the same issues - comfort isn't perfect and as the foams and materials deteriorate over time it only gets worse. It leaves a dent on the top of your head too. They all colour the sound in their particular ways so I never trust them for mixing. It's very obvious when you record with one pair and then playback with through a couple others.

For comfort and cost efficiency, I switched to a pair of cheap and popular IEMs from Amazon and never looked back.