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Headphoneus Supremus
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I am looking for a pair of ~500 USD (used is fine), closed back full sized (over-ears) headphones, that have sensitivity (as in db/mw) and can be driven well straight from smartphones.
I have a giant 2XL sized head and big ears. So true over-ear headphones are required. 3.5mm short (portable) cable is required.
Removable microphone cable is appreciated but not required.
I cannot decide if I really want wireless capability. It is not required, thought nice to have; but I don't want to sacrifice that much sound quality to trade for wireless connectivity. 5 years ago wireless headphones, even those AptX ones, were neither reliable nor great sounding. Has anything changed (I have not followed up on headphone gears for at least 5 years).
I prefer headphones that follow the Harman Cueve, though not looking for headphones for critical listening this time.
I used to but no longer do real "critical listing". My serious (and casual) listening needs are well met by my LCD-2s, Beyers and custom in-ears. Yes, I have amps but listen from my phone (without amp) a lot more often.
About the only headphones I don't particularly enjoy are the Grados.
Some sound stage, speed and bass response is appreciated.
Thank you very much.
I am looking for a pair of ~500 USD (used is fine), closed back full sized (over-ears) headphones, that have sensitivity (as in db/mw) and can be driven well straight from smartphones.
I have a giant 2XL sized head and big ears. So true over-ear headphones are required. 3.5mm short (portable) cable is required.
Removable microphone cable is appreciated but not required.
I cannot decide if I really want wireless capability. It is not required, thought nice to have; but I don't want to sacrifice that much sound quality to trade for wireless connectivity. 5 years ago wireless headphones, even those AptX ones, were neither reliable nor great sounding. Has anything changed (I have not followed up on headphone gears for at least 5 years).
I prefer headphones that follow the Harman Cueve, though not looking for headphones for critical listening this time.
I used to but no longer do real "critical listing". My serious (and casual) listening needs are well met by my LCD-2s, Beyers and custom in-ears. Yes, I have amps but listen from my phone (without amp) a lot more often.
About the only headphones I don't particularly enjoy are the Grados.
Some sound stage, speed and bass response is appreciated.
Thank you very much.
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