Oh reeeealllly, hmmmm

So assuming my home studio is a truly quiet environment, what I've read/heard the most is that open cans are more accurate. No?

My understanding (which could be wrong) is that open cans give you a better soundstage, and a more accurate idea of what's actually going on.

Anyone else?

Wasn't you, a post I read of someone else. But just a clarification, I am not using this for recording. All-digital production work - thus I don't need closed cans, so out of curiosity why would you recommend something closed when the majority recommend open?

Absolutely correct. I'd never dream of using open phones for recording for the obvious reasons. And yeah, at this point, I'm looking for something without the added expense of an amp, as I'm trying to keep my total investment, including an Akai MPK49 (a midi controller I can get for right...

That certainly did help, thanks. One vote for the Senns.    And yeah, honestly I'm going nuts not making music. I'm literally willing to eat the full price on the headphones (of course I won't have to, I'll obviously resell at a used rate) that I'd lose out on when I upgrade cans later, to...

Hey everyone. So a long-time lover of music, but far from a true audiophile, with a tough question. First, I've done my share of research, but the more research I do, the more difficult this gets. Second, I realize that sound is a subjective thing. So if we could skip that discussion.   So...