Listing ID:
24960
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299.00 USD
- Condition
- Good
- Negotiability
- Or best offer
- Ships to
- Anywhere
My pair of headphones is looking for a good home. 
These cost $500 new (+ tax). I am willing to let them go for $299, shipping is free within the US.
Con: you will need to get a new pair of earpads. The foam held up just fine, but the lining on the cloth is pretty weak. You can buy a replacement pair on eBay for around $20 (the official ones are a bit more expensive). Pro: hygienic - you get a fresh pair of earpads!
The headphones are in very good condition, with few signs of minor wear. They come in the original box, and all accessories are included.
If you haven't listened to these before, here is a short comparison to the other closed-back headphones I owned in the past.
NDH 20 vs DT 770 PRO.
1. Build quality: NDH 20 wins - the full-metal build is amazing! These will probably outlive you.
2. Comfort: due to the abundance of metal, NDH 20 is a little bit heavier. I can easily listen to them for 2 hours, but if I go over 4 hours, I start feeling their weight. YMMV.
3. Isolation: NDH 20 is slightly better because the earpads and the earcups are thicker.
4. Sound quality: DT 770 PRO sounds OK from a mobile source. If I use a desktop amplifier, it sounds muffled in comparison to NDH 20. The Neumann is a much more revealing pair of headphones.
NDH 20 vs LCD-XC.
1. Build quality: NDH 20 wins again. My Audeze had a disappointing click/pop driver issue, so I had to return them to the store. Planar magnetics appear to have poor QC and reliability.
2. Comfort: LCD-XC is extremely heavy (800 g). I could only listen to them for 30 minutes or so.
3. Isolation: similar.
3. Sound quality: LCD-XC is a slightly better choice for female vocals and classical music. NDH 20 has better bass, so it is more suited for rock and metal. Both headphones can be considered high-resolution.
I have 100% positive feedback on eBay. I also sold on HeadFi before. Buy with confidence.
These cost $500 new (+ tax). I am willing to let them go for $299, shipping is free within the US.
Con: you will need to get a new pair of earpads. The foam held up just fine, but the lining on the cloth is pretty weak. You can buy a replacement pair on eBay for around $20 (the official ones are a bit more expensive). Pro: hygienic - you get a fresh pair of earpads!
The headphones are in very good condition, with few signs of minor wear. They come in the original box, and all accessories are included.
If you haven't listened to these before, here is a short comparison to the other closed-back headphones I owned in the past.
NDH 20 vs DT 770 PRO.
1. Build quality: NDH 20 wins - the full-metal build is amazing! These will probably outlive you.
2. Comfort: due to the abundance of metal, NDH 20 is a little bit heavier. I can easily listen to them for 2 hours, but if I go over 4 hours, I start feeling their weight. YMMV.
3. Isolation: NDH 20 is slightly better because the earpads and the earcups are thicker.
4. Sound quality: DT 770 PRO sounds OK from a mobile source. If I use a desktop amplifier, it sounds muffled in comparison to NDH 20. The Neumann is a much more revealing pair of headphones.
NDH 20 vs LCD-XC.
1. Build quality: NDH 20 wins again. My Audeze had a disappointing click/pop driver issue, so I had to return them to the store. Planar magnetics appear to have poor QC and reliability.
2. Comfort: LCD-XC is extremely heavy (800 g). I could only listen to them for 30 minutes or so.
3. Isolation: similar.
3. Sound quality: LCD-XC is a slightly better choice for female vocals and classical music. NDH 20 has better bass, so it is more suited for rock and metal. Both headphones can be considered high-resolution.
I have 100% positive feedback on eBay. I also sold on HeadFi before. Buy with confidence.
Listed by:
zalbard (2)
Listed:
2022-05-01
Last edited:
2022-05-14
