[nadaches]

Hi,
I'm looking for closed headphones at around $200, mostly for rock (progressive / symphonic / classic), jazz and metal.
I've had both the Shure SRH440 and SRH840. Both of them were very much to my taste, but they both broke
I'm looking for something with better build quality and hopefully similar sound signature:
mostly balanced, great mids, good soundstage, not tiring to listen to.
I would use these headphones in an office environment, so it shouldn't be too flashy and it shouldn't leak noise.

Thanks!

 

[buke9]

A bit over budget but Meze 99 Classics would be a good choice the Neo’s are bit cheaper but haven’t heard them myself so don’t know how they differ from the Classics.

 

[nadaches]

A bit over budget but Meze 99 Classics would be a good choice the Neo’s are bit cheaper but haven’t heard them myself so don’t know how they differ from the Classics.

From what I read, they definitely seem like a good option.
I'll try to find a place to test them, but they are not very common where I live.
Are there any other options worth considering, with similar durability and sound signature?

 

[bildar]

https://bloomaudio.com/collections/...ucts/meze-audio-99-neo-closed-back-headphones

 

[JP the Elder]

My favorites for full-sized closed back headphones near that price are my Audioquest NightOwl (were $700, now $299 at headphones.com). If you can get to that price point. I think you may want to at least give them a listen.

Would you consider in-ear monitors? My best recommendation for $199 are the periodic audio beryllium (Be) - on www.periodicaudio.com choose the dropdown near the price and, like I did last month, select “blemished” for $199. I am still looking for the reason they call these “blemished.” They sound just like the $300 new pair I got two months ago. Please note that their sound changes considerably after about 200 hours of “training” or “warm up” or “run in”. Check out other head-fi reviews and some mention 200 or 250 hours of “run-in” before critical listening. The initial forward/harsh upper mids and treble smooth out very nicely. The bass is beautiful. I bought the first pair from Amazon. After 2 weeks of “training” I liked them so much I bought the “blemished” pair as a spare so I would never “Be” without. I am posting a comprehensive review on Amazon in a day or so, and will post one here when I am allowed.

Periodicaudio.com currently has a 25% off sale through Father’s Day, so that makes the total around $150 for blemished or $225 for new.

Happy hunting! Please let me know if this helped.