Thanks for you both's insights into the X2, and now I leaning towards K7XX more than the other 3 listed cans :beyersmile: Glad to know that the bass has been tuned up :D I'm not a bass head but a lil'bitta additional bass is always welcoming when listening to mainstream songs. Anyway there...

Thanks for reply! Yea I've learned about HE-400i, however since I've never auditioned any planar magnetic cans before (and probably no chance to audit one in foreseeable future), so I've decided to play safe and go with the good ol' dynamic. However for those cans listed above, which one would...

Good day and Merry Xmas everyone. Am currently looking for an open back cans that are within USD 300. A few notes here: Currently I am using AKG K553 and Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro with JDS Labs O2 + ODac. I love the sound and soundstage of AKG K553 very much. Most of the time I'm listening to...