Hey folks, having to move forced me to get rid of my 5.1 setup, and buying a new set is not an option. So I've been looking at over-ear headphones to see what might fit the bill. These will primarily be used with Blu-ray movies, some games, only occasional music listening. How they perform with movies is my biggest concern. 'Surround sound' is not something that interests me in a headphone, seems gimmicky. Portability is irrelevant.
Some things I'm keeping in mind:
- Likely to be powering them with a Shiit Magni or something comparable
- Looking to spend between $150 and $250 for a carefully used pair
- I've spent a lot of time with B&W 801s (not mine :P), so as far as expensive audio gear goes I feel like I can appreciate some of their nuances
- Deep bass is nice, but not at the expense of the soundstage (I think this means I'll be looking at open-back models?)
Current contenders:
- Sennheiser 598, 600
- Beyerdynamic DT 880
- AKG K702
- Sony MDR-MA900
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thanks!
Edited by mobius5 - 2/2/13 at 2:59pm
