[Chronos]

Hi all, my friend is looking for his first pair of high end headphones.

The most important thing he wants is comfort and he thinks my Denon AH-D2000 are very comfortable (I agree

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Second most important thing is he wants something thats really clear, he felt my D2000's were a little bit on the bass heavy side (plugged in to Ibasso D2).

Time spent 60% gaming %40 music.

Budget: He'd like to spend about $100 but $150 is absolute max.

Prefer open cans but it really doesn't make much of a difference.

Location: NYC So we can go to shops like Audiocube and other shops to try on suggested headphones.

Thanks!

 

[JayB18]

The Audio Technica AD700 would be a great choice. Very comfortable and great for gaming and all types of music. They are not too bassy either

 

[JeffL]

Sennheiser HD280s are great for gaming. I would also recommend the Sony MDR7506 (or their cheaper cousin, the V6). The 7506s don't seem to have as good a soundstage as the 280s though, which makes a fairly good difference when gaming.

Comfort between these cans is a tough one. The 280s really clamp down, and can be tight, whereas the 7506/V6 has a very loose, but very comfortable fit. I can wear the 7506s for longer than the 280s.

 

[TDRKZ]

It sounds like he would enjoy audio technicas.

 

[1Time]

$100 to $150 doesn't really qualify as high end, but I think the AD700 would be a nice start for his needs.

 

[wae5]

The AD700 is right on the money and it doesn't need an amp to sound good. I'd like to suggest the Alessandro MS1 too but I won't since it lacks the infinite soundstage gamers crave.

 

[fraseyboy]

Yeah, AD700s for sure.

 

[MrHoopla]

Get the AD700's. I just got them today and I can barely tell that I'm wearing them.